EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Difference between the calculation of basic and diluted EPS (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Represents the difference between per share amount of basic and diluted earnings due to outstanding common stock equivalents, warrants or other convertible securities.

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