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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 3 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Distributions Made to Limited Partners and General Partner [Line Items] | ||||
| General partner interest | $ 1,961 | $ 1,628 | $ 5,525 | $ 4,847 |
| General partner incentive distribution | 10,805 | 8,972 | 30,437 | 26,503 |
| Total general partner distribution | 12,766 | 10,600 | 35,962 | 31,350 |
| Limited partners' distribution | 85,285 | 70,814 | 240,241 | 211,019 |
| Total cash distributions | $ 98,051 | $ 81,414 | $ 276,203 | $ 242,369 |
| Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners | $ 1.095 | $ 1.095 | $ 3.285 | $ 3.265 |