Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information) (Details)

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Jan. 01, 2011
Jan. 02, 2010
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]      
Income taxes paid, net of refunds $ 205,333 $ 262,802 $ 191,857
Interest paid 66,775 81,083 85,191
Accretion of long-term debt 194 139 131
Notes issued to seller in acquisition     4,700
Equity in net income of investments accounted for under the equity method   518 770
Issuance of Common Stock for compensation plans 21,692 16,493 27,924
Capitalization of property under construction and related obligation $ 22,648