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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 1 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance $ (58,865)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) (4,581) (30,360) (76,913)
Ending Balance (63,394) (58,865)  
Foreign Currency Translation
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance 5,654 (3,925) 11,500
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (19,312) 9,579 (15,425)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (19,312) 9,579 (15,425)
Ending Balance (13,658) 5,654 (3,925)
Cash Flow Hedges
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance (64,519) (23,482) 35,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 7,213 (94,269) (53,452)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 14,783 (41,037) (58,482)
Ending Balance (49,736) (64,519) (23,482)
Parent [Member]
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance (58,865) (27,407) 46,500
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (12,099) (84,690) (68,877)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (4,529) (31,458) (73,907)
Ending Balance (63,394) (58,865) (27,407)
Noncontrolling Interest
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Other comprehensive income (loss) (52) 1,098 (3,006)
Interest expense, net | Foreign Currency Translation
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income 0 0  
Interest expense, net | Cash Flow Hedges
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income 7,570 1,749  
Interest expense, net | Parent [Member]
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income 7,570 1,749  
Discontinued Operations | Foreign Currency Translation
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income   0 0
Discontinued Operations | Cash Flow Hedges
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income   51,483 (5,030)
Discontinued Operations | Parent [Member]
      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income   $ 51,483 $ (5,030)