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Distributions of Available Cash (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2012
Distributions of Available Cash (Details) [Abstract] |
Distributions to its partners | 45 days
Number of quarters | 4
Declaration date of quarterly distribution | January 24, 2013
Distributions paid (in dollars per unit) | $ 0.875
Common Unit distribution on an annualized basis (in dollars per unit) | $ 3.5
Distribution date of quarterly distribution | February 12, 2013
Date of record of quarterly distribution | February 5, 2013
Increase in Common Unit distribution on an annualized basis (in dollars per unit) | $ 0.09
Increase in Common Unit distribution on an annualized basis (in hundredths) | 2.60%

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