Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 03, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Derivatives	$ 4,526	$ 4,526	$ 1,172
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	2,370	2,370	2,236
Liabilities
Derivatives	9,245	9,245	13,304
Fair Value Measurements (Textuals) [Abstract]
Fair Value in or Out of Level 1 Or Level 2 transfers amount	0	0
Fair Value in or Out of Level 2 Or Level 1 transfers amount	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets
Derivatives	0	0	0
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	2,370	2,370	2,236
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities
Derivatives	0	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets
Derivatives	4,526	4,526	1,172
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	0	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities
Derivatives	9,245	9,245	13,304
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets
Derivatives	0	0	0
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	0	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities
Derivatives	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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