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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 4 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Distributions Made to Limited Partners and General Partner [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| General partner interest | $ 7,844 | $ 7,486 | $ 6,630 | ||||||||
| General Partner Incentive Distribution | 43,220 | 41,242 | 36,326 | ||||||||
| Total General Partner Distribution | 51,064 | 48,728 | 42,956 | ||||||||
| Limited Partners' Distribution | 341,140 | 325,526 | 288,550 | ||||||||
| Total cash distributions | $ 98,051 | $ 98,051 | $ 98,051 | $ 98,051 | $ 392,204 | $ 374,254 | $ 331,506 | ||||
| Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners | $ 1.095 | $ 1.095 | $ 1.095 | $ 1.095 | $ 1.095 | $ 1.095 | $ 1.095 | $ 1.095 | $ 4.380 | $ 4.380 | $ 4.360 |