Total of all Partners' Capital (deficit) items which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest).

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-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph 27

-Article 5

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-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 03

-Paragraph 20

-Article 7

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NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 1999
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests	$ 277,095	$ 229,588
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests	(23,968)	(22,900)
Affiliate (SGP)
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests	(303,798)	(303,797)	(303,900)
Non-Affiliates (ARLP'S Non-Affiliate Limited Partners)
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests	$ 604,861	$ 556,285