A Thai woman holds her dog while waiting for transportation in Pathumthani on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand on Friday.
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Enterprise Breached Pipeline Contract, Energy Transfer Says
October 03, 2011, 4:46 PM EDT
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By Margaret Cronin Fisk and Mike Lee
(Updates with closing share prices in penultimate paragraph.)
Oct. 3 (Bloomberg) — Enterprise Products Partners LP breached its contract when it abandoned an agreement to build a pipeline while planning to pursue a similar project with another company, Energy Transfer Partners LP said in a lawsuit.
Energy Transfer filed suit in Texas state court on Sept. 30, a day after Enterprise announced the new pipeline project with Enbridge Inc. Energy Transfer, based in Dallas, alleges breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and unfair competition in the lawsuit, which also accuses Enbridge of interference.
Enterprise, the biggest U.S. pipeline operator, proposed a joint venture with Energy Transfer in April to build a 400,000- barrel-a-day oil conduit from Cushing, Oklahoma, to Houston. Enterprise, based in Houston, called off the so-called Double E pipeline on Aug. 19 citing a lack of sufficient customer interest.
The company announced a partnership with Calgary-based Enbridge on Sept. 29 to build an 800,000-barrel-a-day pipeline between the two cities. That project is known as the Wrangler pipeline.
Enterprise tried to persuade Energy Transfer “to terminate the joint venture due to the new pipeline’s supposed lack of commercial viability, while simultaneously plotting to establish a new joint venture to build the same pipeline,” Energy Transfer said in its complaint.
“When Enterprise could not persuade Energy Transfer to terminate the joint venture, Enterprise simply pretended that the joint venture never existed,” according to the complaint.
‘Frivolous’ Lawsuit
The lawsuit is “frivolous” and Enterprise will seek to have it dismissed, Rick Rainey, a company spokesman, said in an e-mailed statement.
Larry Springer, a spokesman for Enbridge, said the company doesn’t comment on pending lawsuits.
The Wrangler pipeline may generate more than $100 million a year in revenue, said Daniel Spears, a portfolio manager at Swank Capital LLC, which has about $1.5 billion under management including stock in Enterprise, Energy Transfer and an Enbridge subsidiary. The project is expected to cost more than $1 billion, he said.
The Double E and Wrangler pipelines are among at least three proposals to ease a supply bottleneck at the Oklahoma storage hub. Cushing is the delivery point for West Texas Intermediate, the benchmark U.S. crude. Because of a lack of pipeline connections to Gulf Coast refineries, West Texas Intermediate trades at a discount to imported oil.
Competing Pipelines
TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone XL line from Canada to the U.S. would provide a route for Canadian oil to reach the Gulf. Magellan Midstream Partners LP announced Sept. 1 that it will reverse an existing pipeline between Houston and El Paso to ship West Texas oil to the Gulf Coast.
Energy Transfer fell $1.11, or 2.7 percent, to $39.90 at 4:15 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. Enterprise fell 10 cents to $40.05. Enbridge fell 86 cents, or 2.6 percent, to C$32.59 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
The lawsuit is Energy Transfer Partners LP v. Enterprise Products Partners LP, 11-12667, District Court, Dallas County, Texas (Dallas).
–Editors: Tina Davis, Charles Siler
To contact the reporters on this story: Margaret Cronin Fisk in Southfield, Michigan, at mcfisk@bloomberg.net; Mike Lee in Dallas at mlee326@bloomberg.net.
To contact the editors responsible for this story: Michael Hytha at mhytha@bloomberg.net; Susan Warren at susanwarren@bloomberg.net.
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19 (UPI) — A Boeing subsidiary has been selected by the US Department of Defense to conduct training exercises for the US Army in Europe.
The five-year, $59 million contract to Tapestry Solutions is to design, plan and conduct exercises ranging from Army unit-level activities to large-scale events involving multinational forces, such as the European Commands annual Austere Challenge.
Tapestry, as prime contractor, leads a team that includes SAIC of McLean, Va., and Capstone Corp. and Metro Productions, both of Alexandria, Va.
While the Tapestry team has broad experiences across the training domain, this contract gives us a focused opportunity to demonstrate leadership and continued quality service as we help the (Defense Department) evolve the live, virtual and constructive training domains while addressing todays threats and fiscal realities, said Sam DeFord, Tapestry chief executive officer and president.
The contract calls for the Tapestry team to provide support to the Joint Multinational Simulation Center in Grafenwoehr, Germany, and to its satellites in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and Vicenza, Italy.
Tapestry also will support the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, as that center prepares US and multinational brigade combat teams for missions under the US Armys Combat Training Center program.
Tapestry will also supply and coordinate training capability for the Joint Multinational Training Commands Multinational Mission Command Training program as part of US European Commands engagement plan with countries across the European Area of Operational Responsibility.
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John Gelsimino usually flies radio-controlled helicopters in the Lake Geauga Helicopters Association.
However, the Lyndhurst resident said he was impressed Friday when he saw the real thing up close at Notre Dame College of Ohio.
Two UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters floated in the air and then landed on a grassy area by the administration building of the South Euclid college. They had arrived to transport 42 ROTC Cadets.
The future officers along with 23 other cadets by bus were travelling to the Ohio Army National Guards Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center for in-field training exercises this weekend.
Every semester, the cadets from Notre Dame College, John Carroll University, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, and Hiram College attend training at the camp.
However, this was the first time they traveled by helicopter.
In fact, US Army Capt. Matt McGraw said they havent done this in about 20 years and the cadets are getting a rare opportunity.
We are doing a very realistic and relevant training for the cadets, he said. We dont normally get to do any preparation or planning for air movement. What I hope (the cadets) get out of it is the realism of the training that our Army soldiers and officers are applying overseas right now.
Army officials noted, it was a specially modified stealth version of the Black Hawk that transported the elite Navy SEALs team on the top-secret mission that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden.
Despite the heavy rains, many spectators came, as some stood on the campus rooftops to watch the helicopters arrive on Friday morning. Continued…
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NEW BRIGHTON, Minn.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–A unique, locally owned and operated pet cremation service opened in the
Twin Cities providing one-at-a-time pet cremation services backed with
the understanding of how important a pet is to the surviving family.
We serve the entire seven-county metro area
Owners Skip Wyland and Carol Noren have backgrounds to know how death
affects survivors. Wyland’s 30 years experience as a funeral director
included family grief counseling. Noren was a pastor and hospice
chaplain for 25 years. They have also experienced the loss of family
pets firsthand. Their life experiences brought them to launch Pets
Remembered.
“We knew there was a definite need for gentle, personal attention to
pets that have died,” Wyland said. “For some, a pet may be their best
friend. For others, a pet is an integral part of the family. It may be a
child’s first experience with death. It is important to say good-bye in
a meaningful way while embracing the memories of the pet.”
Pets Remembered has a complete facility to comfort the family during a
viewing prior to cremation. Pet cremation is done on site,
one-at-a-time, so families know that they are getting the ashes of their
pet. Pets can be brought to the facility or be picked up by Pets
Remembered at their home, veterinary clinic or even an affiliated
funeral home. Ashes can be picked up or delivered within 24-48 hours.
“We serve the entire seven-county metro area,” said Noren. “But we can
make arrangements for pets throughout the Midwest as well. Our
compassion has no definitive, geographical market.”
A flat fee of $195 for the complete service includes cremation,
walnut-stained carved urn, certificate of cremation, grief materials,
presentation bag and web obituary. A donation to Paws for a Cause, Inc.
is also made in the pet’s name.
An array of optional urns, garden markers, caskets, wind chimes,
personalized blankets and other memorable keepsakes is available. Pets
Remembered also provides grief support books and literature, as well as
personal grief counseling.
For further information on the services and a list of affiliated
veterinary clinics and funeral homes call 651-633-4564 or visit www.petsrememberedcremation.com
Pets Remembered is conveniently located at 35W and 694, New Brighton,
Minnesota.
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Saturday: Great Pumpkin Race
Head-to-head competition of pumpkin racers released down a hill of a racetrack in heats. Awards will be given in several categories: Cutest, Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative, Most Unique, Most Original, Most Artistic, Best Theme, Best Mechanic, and Judges Choice. Benefits Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati.
Details: 10 am-2 pm Ault Park, 3600 Observatory Ave., Mount Lookout. $45-$165513-352-4080; autismcincy.org.
Saturday: Pumpkin Fest
Games, prizes, moon bounce, silent auction, cake walk, food and more.
Details: 11 am-7 pm Faith Christian Fellowship, 200 W. Church St., Mason. Free. 513-325-2959; fcfmason.org.
Fall on the Farm
Hayrides to pumpkin patch through pumpkin town and pumpkin circus, seven-acre corn maze, paintball pumpkin, play area and more.
Details: 10 am-6 pm Saturdays, 11 am-6 pm Sundays through Oct. 30. Blooms Berries Farm Market, 9669 S. Ohio 48, Loveland. Free. 513-697-9173; www.fallonthefarm.com.
Jack OLantern Junction
Daytime, creative walk-thru, kid-friendly, themed environment includes well-lit mazes, old Victorian village, haunted rooms, wind tunnel and clown rooms. With indoor pumpkin patch and a new straw maze.
Details: 10 am-6 pm Mondays-Saturdays, noon-6 pm Sundays through Oct. 31. EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester Township. $9.95 and up; free ages 2 and under. 513-898-4656; www.entertrainmentjunction.com.
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Horse-drawn wagon rides, two-acre corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, home-cooked food, farm shop, crafters, pottery, face painting, seasonal apples and folk art.
Details: 9 am-5 pm Saturday and Sunday. $5 ages 3 and up. Neltners Farm, 6922 Four Mile Road, Camp Springs. 859-496-7535; neltnersfarm.com/news.
Pumpkin Days
Hayride, barnyard animals, corn maze, cow milking, sheep shearing demonstrations and more on working farm. Pick-your-own pumpkins off the vine.
Details: 11:30 am-6 pm Saturday and Sunday and Oct. 29-30. $7, free ages 3 and under. Benton Farms, 11946 Old Lexington Pike, Walton. 859-485-7000; www.bentonfamilyfarm.webs.com.
Pumpkin Patch Fridays
Children preK-grade 2 learn about the fall harvest with corn, apple and pumpkin activities, explore the patch to find a pumpkin to take home.
Details: 10 am-2 pm Fridays in October. Parkys Farm, 10037 Daly Road, Springfield Township. $6 children, $2.50 adults. Registration required. 513-521-3276; www.greatparks.org.
Pumpkin Patch Tour
Hands-on animal fun: milk a goat, hold chicks, feed the sheep and pet farm animals. Hayride to pumpkin patch. Free apple cider and cookies on weekends.
Details: Daily through Oct. 31. Sunrock Farm, 103 Gibson Lane, Wilder. $10 two-hour tour, $7 one-hour tour, free under age 1. Registration required. 859-781-5502; www.sunrockfarm.org.
More Halloween events on page E12.
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Ideal Fitness Trends to Offer Free Information on Exercises for Love Handles
Ideal Fitness Trends, owned by exercise physiologist Jared DiCarmine, announced today that their website would offer free information on exercises for love handles. Ideal Fitness Trends’ website, http://www.HowToLose-LoveHandles.com, has numerous free articles available.
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If you are wary of all the plastic bags, cheap and unhealthy chocolate, and wasteful driving around that seems to be part of modern Halloweens, you might want to try one of these ideas for a different (but still fun) celebration.
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Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) October 21, 2011
Tampa DUI attorney Stephen Higgins, in three separate DUI cases this week, negotiated with the State Attorney to amend all three charges to reckless driving.
In the first case, Higgins’ client was stopped for speeding. According to the arresting officer, the defendant performed poorly on field sobriety exercises, was arrested and provided a breath sample barely over the legal limit. Attorney Higgins negotiated with the State Attorney, who, on the verge of trial, amended the charge to reckless driving.
Higgins’ second case involved a client stopped for weaving and failure to maintain a single lane. The defendant consented to field sobriety exercises and was arrested. Because he had a prior offense within the past five years, he refused to provide a breath sample. Upon review of the video, Attorney Higgins negotiated with the State Attorney to amend the charge to a reckless driving, preventing his client from (1) serving mandatory county jail time and (2) losing his driving privileges for five years.
The third client of Attorney Higgins was reportedly observed by police officers driving erratically and making a wide left turn into a parking space. On video, the defendant stumbled when exiting the car but performed well on the field sobriety exercises. She later refused to provide a breath sample. On the day of trial, Higgins was able to have the charge amended to reckless driving – and the defendant was ultimately not convicted.
Stephen Higgins
Stephen Higgins has become known as a zealous advocate for his clients, representing individuals charged with DUI, violations of probation, battery, theft and driving while license suspended. He has previously appeared on Channel 10 News and Fox 13 News regarding traffic and DUI related issues. A graduate of Northeastern University in Boston, Higgins has a JD from Rutgers Law School as well as an MBA. from Rutgers Graduate School of Business and is admitted to practice in Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Higgins is intimately familiar with DUI, criminal and traffic ticket defense in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk counties and works hard to represent each client individually to achieve a favorable result.
Finebloom amp; Haenel, PA
Founded in 2004, Finebloom amp; Haenel, PA is a Florida criminal defense law firm, representing more than 150 drivers charged with DUI annually. Its team of attorneys also aggressively fights cases involving traffic tickets, drug charges, juvenile offenses, battery and other crimes. Based in Tampa and Sarasota, the firm also has offices throughout Florida in Clearwater and Orlando. For more information about the firm and attorney Stephen Higgins, go to http://www.fightyourtampadui.com.
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I love Halloween. As kids we anticipated the night wed canvas the neighborhood in plastic costumes, visiting house after house. Especially that one crazy lady who dressed as a witch and tried her best to scare us.
We had fun, but we didnt have iPhones. Today a slew of digital treats lurk inside the App Store. Heres a selection of our favorites.
Getting ready
There are prerequisites to Halloween fun. Youve got to choose a costume, carve a pumpkin and set a creepy mood. Here are some apps to get you started (all prices are USD).
Costume Decider (Free) Cant decide on a costume? Let your iPhone help. This app from GS Design features two wheels for you to spin; one features adjectives such as super and Vulcan while the other offers nouns like nurse or granny. Flip through the 625 possible combinations to find a winner. Wed like to see a Vulcan nurse, actually.
Haunt Finder ($2.99) Trick-or-treating not your thing? Check out Haunt Finder, a mobile database of haunted houses and and other frightening attractions across the US. Powered by HauntedHouse.com, Haunt Finder will list all the spooky goings-on within 200 miles of your current location. Listings include a description, distance and URL.
Halloween Soundlab ($0.99) If you intend to host a Halloween party, youll need an eerie soundtrack. Halloween Soundlab offers 13 spooky loops that can be played solo or in combination to produce a horrifying soundtrack.
Kids
Like many other holidays, Halloween is mostly about the kids. Help them channel that sugar-fueled energy with a bit of iOS fun.
Carve It ($0.99) Carve a virtual jack-o-lantern with Carve It from ABCya. Theres no sharp knife, fistfulls of goo or burning candle to worry about. Plus, if Jr. makes a mistake, he can just start over. Choose from 8 characters and enjoy the mini-game (its kind of like Plinko) once the novelty of carving virtual pumpkins wears off.
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin ($0.99, universal) This app is based on one of my kids favorite Halloween books. Poor Spookely isnt like the other pumpkins in the patch, hes a cube! A not-so-spooky soundtrack enhances the charm of Susan Bantas illustrations.
Halloween Postage ($1.99) If your kids are like mine, they adore looking at themselves. Embrace that tendency with Halloween Postage from RogueSheep. Take a photo of your costumed children and then add a postcard theme, creepy effects, titles and more. Finally, share it with far-flung family and friends via email, Facebook and more.
Reading
The air is getting cooler, the days getting shorter (here in the northern hemisphere at least) and the time is right to curl up with a good, scary book. Of course, we suggest doing so with your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. Here are a few Halloween suggestions.
The Masque of the Red Death ($0.99) This digital interpretation of Edgar Allen Poes classic tale is rather unique. As you read, a soundtrack creates an effective mood. Its more than music, though. Actions described in the text can be heard in the soundtrack: doors slam, maidens scream, chandeliers crash to the stone floor. As you read, the app notices your pace and times these sounds to almost the very moment you read the corresponding words. Its uncannily accurate and a lot of fun.
Incidentally, the Vincent Price movie is also quite good.
Dracula: The Official Stoker Family Edition ($4.99) Heres another enhanced book app. This title goes beyond a soundtrack by offering lots of fun stuff to do. As you read, youll swing a lantern to reveal text, open letters tucked inside envelopes and blow the leaves off of a tombstone. Youll also find vintage photographs from the Dracula legacy, some released for the first time with this app. Its an unusual reading experience — more of a game than a book — and a lot of fun. Plus, its got the full blessing of the official Stoker Family Estate.
Mickeys Spooky Night Puzzle Book ($0.99) Heres one for the kids. Mickeys Spooky Night Puzzle Book from Disney offers a cute tale plus a few fun activities. Read the story and then complete the various puzzles. You can even record your own voice, turing the app into a personal read-along.
Games
Forget bobbing for Apples, weve got A5 chips! Here are a few picks for iOS gaming, both light-hearted and hardcore.
Plants Vs. Zombies HD ($6.99, $2.99 for Plants Vs. Zombies for iPhone) Itd be impossible not to mention this smash hit from PopCap Games. Its a tower defense game with an undead theme. Youre job is to stop the invading horde from entering your house by hurling all matter of plants at them. It sounds crazy and it is. Crazy fun!
Dark Meadow ($5.99, universal) Built on the Unreal Engine, Dark Meadow is serious fun with serious graphics. Part first-person-shooter and part puzzle game, your job is to unravel the mystery of the abandoned mental hospital, battle baddies and eventually escape. Theres a lot of story here, nice battle mechanics and good looks.
Monster Dash ($0.99, universal) This platform shooter has you blasting away all sorts of bad guys across various worlds, from back alleys to ancient Egypt and icy tundras. Grab yourself a jet pack for high-flyng fun.
There you have it, a dozen apps to enhance All Hallows Eve. Have fun, and dont eat your candy all at once.
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