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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 5 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]            
Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners $ 1.095 $ 1.095 $ 1.095      
Total cash distributions (distribution earned) $ 98,051 $ 98,051 $ 98,051 $ 98,051 $ 196,102 $ 196,102
Distribution date of record (distribution earned) Aug. 06, 2014 May 07, 2014 Feb. 10, 2014      
Distribution payment date (distribution earned) Aug. 11, 2014 May 12, 2014 Feb. 14, 2014      
Distribution anouncement date (distribution earned) Jul. 25, 2014