Note 5 - Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Annual Depreciation Rate	20.00%rcmt_AnnualDepreciationRate
Write Off of Fully Depreciated Property and Equipment	$ 3,441	$ 902

Represents the write off for fully depreciated property and equipment.

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