Research and Development	9 Months Ended
Research and Development	Sep. 27, 2014
Research and Development
Research and Development	Note 7. Research and Development Research and development expense from continuing operations was $25.1 million and $77 million for the three and nine months ended September 27, 2014, respectively, and $22.4 million and $71 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2013, respectively. This expense was included in “Marketing, general and administrative expense” in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income.

The entire disclosure for research, development, and computer software activities, including contracts and arrangements to be performed for others and with federal government. Includes costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility and in-process research and development acquired in a business combination consummated during the period.

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