Approaching lunchtime and we're up .27 on the index at 298.28. Teppco(TPP) leads the way today with Natural Resource Partners (NRP)both up 80 cents apiece. Calumet(CLMT) and E V Partners(EVEP) are showing 50 cent gains as well.

Crosstex LP (XTEX) is still smarting from the A G Edwards downgrade yesteday and its down 75 cents. Profit taking on 2 recent big winners Buckeye Partners(BPL) and Holly Partners(HEP) as both are down nearly a point each.

One last quick check before lunch and the index is now up 40 cents.