Other Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2018 USD ($)
Equity [Abstract]
Reclassification of tax effect	$ 4,782

Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017 Reclassification From Aoci To Retained Earnings

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