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Partners' Capital and Distributions (Details 3)	Mar. 31, 2012
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Partners Capital and Distribution
Noncontrolling interests, ownership percentage of noncontrolling owners	36.00%
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Partners Capital and Distribution
Noncontrolling interests, ownership percentage of noncontrolling owners	25.00%

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The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity.

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