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Deals of the Hour / September 6, 2010, 9:41 am

Report: Owner looks to sell Merchandise Mart

The owner of the Merchandise Mart is looking to sell the Chicago landmark for more than $1 billion, according to an online report Saturday in Crain's Chicago Business. New York-based Vornado Realty Trust ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-05T01:45:20Z)

New South Dakota flood-control project to protect properties

SIOUX FALLS -- A flood-control project in the works for more than 20 years should be completed next year, removing 1,500 properties from Sioux Falls' flood plain, a city official said. Calendar Once the flood-control ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-09-05T17:58:52Z)

Eagles green in more ways than one as season approaches

... Philadelphia Eagles could go into their opener at home against the Green Bay Packers with ... It doesn't scare me," coach Andy Reid said Sunday, a day after the Eagles made four trades and reached the 53-man ... (Source: NFL 2010-09-06T00:46:53Z)

CHP to mount statewide DUI crackdown on Labor Day Weekend

CHP to mount statewide DUI crackdown on Labor Day Weekend ... Motorists are encouraged to call 911 if they encounter a suspected drunk driver. To help law ... (Source: Signal 2010-08-30T20:29:09Z)

Obit: Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist Paul Conrad, 86

David Conrad said, but he did not offer specifics. Paul Conrad took on U.S. presidents from Harry S. Truman to George W. Bush, mostly in the Los Angeles Times , where he worked for 30 years and helped the newspaper ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-05T09:52:06Z)

NHL approves Devils' contract to Kovalchuk

A statement today from New Jersey Devils President/CEO/general manager Lou Lamoriello: "We have been advised today that the NHL has approved the contract between Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils. We are ... (Source: Albany Times Union (blog) 2010-09-04T14:53:56Z)

Lou Lamoriello and Devils chairman Jeff Vanderbeek meet with NHL execs over new Ilya Kovalchuk deal

An arbitrator earlier this month ruled that the league was within its rights to void Kovalchuk's $102 million contract, which at 17-years was the longest in NHL history. It is believed, the two sides were ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-24T08:26:07Z)

Karzai's brother dodges restrictions at Kabul Bank

Afghan authorities have barred the sale of Kabul properties held by the troubled bank's principal owners. But the freeze excludes President Hamid Karzai's brother, who is the third-largest Kabul Bank shareholder. (Source: Olympian 2010-09-06T07:06:17Z)

A day to honor our best workers

... South Dakota's poor workplace safety record, also discussed in Anderson's column, is disturbing. The stories behind the numbers are heartbreaking. South Dakota's recent fatalities include a Sioux Falls ... Rapid ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2010-09-06T15:27:21Z)

Afghans protest Florida church's plans to burn Quran

said Monday they were investigating the stabbing death of well-known Afghan journalist Sayed Hamid Noori outside his Kabul home Sunday night. Afghan President Hamid Karzai issued a statement ordering authorities to ... (Source: News-Press 2010-09-06T15:34:31Z)

Chicago's Merchandise Mart up for sale

CHICAGO, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. is up for sale in the billion-dollar-plus range, Crain's Chicago Business reported Saturday. The seller is Vornado Realty Trust, which purchased ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-04T23:36:29Z)

DUI crackdown set for Labor Day weekend

Sheriffs and CHP are intensifying enforcement during the crackdown ... motorists should be aware that the financial and social consequences of a DUI can be devastating." Violators will face jail time, loss of their ... (Source: Union 2010-09-02T06:56:42Z)

Tampa Bay Rays (83-53) at Boston Red Sox (76-61), 7:10 p.m.

... Bay Rays can deal the final blow to the Boston Red Sox' playoff hopes this week, as the American League East rivals open a three-game ... Lester beat the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, but allowed five runs and ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-09-06T14:58:43Z)

Rays, Red Sox start series at Fenway

... Bay Rays can deal the final blow to the Boston Red Sox' playoff hopes this week, as the American League East rivals open a three-game ... Lester beat the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, but allowed five runs and ... (Source: WKYC 2010-09-06T15:05:53Z)

New-look Eagles set for opener

The Philadelphia Eagles could go into their opener at home against Green Bay ... card playoff spot last year."It doesn't scare me," coach Andy Reid ... guard spots.Herremans (foot injury) played sparingly in the preseason ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-06T12:14:05Z)

Eagles deal Andrews, make final cuts

... Philadelphia Eagles have officially severed all ties with the Andrews family ... struggled this preseason. Philadelphia's acquisition of guard/tackle Reggie Wells from Arizona on Friday all but assured Andrews ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-09-05T08:19:03Z)

James Shields pounded as Tampa Bay Rays fall 8-4 to Baltimore Orioles, lose ...

... loss to the Orioles was bad enough. But making it worse for the Rays (83-52), the Yankees won again — that's a season-high eight straight and 14 of 18 — dropping Tampa Bay 2½ games off the American League ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-05T02:06:49Z)

Lopers aiming to repeat '09 feat against UNO

UNK was also coming off a loss to Wayne State entering last season's meeting with UNO. But last year's game was in Kearney. This time it's in Omaha. And the Mavericks are more experienced than in 2009 except at ... (Source: Grand Island Independent 2010-09-04T11:04:52Z)

Goldcorp Snatches Andean Resources in $3.6B Deal

Cerro Negro is expected to generate significant gold production at low cash operating costs, following a relatively short construction period, said Goldcorp president and CEO Chuck Jeannes. "A very exciting feature ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-09-05T11:39:29Z)

Goldcorp agrees to buy Sandy-based Andean Resources for $3.42B

It acquired the Cerro Negro gold deposit in southern Argentina in 2004. Chuck Jeannes, Goldcorp's president and CEO, said the deal represents a premium of more than 24 percent over Thursday's Andean closing price. (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-03T19:55:46Z)

Afghan bank bans property sales

Afghan authorities have barred the sale of Kabul properties held by the troubled bank's principal owners. But the freeze excludes President Hamid Karzai's brother, who is the third-largest Kabul Bank shareholder. (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-09-06T10:41:01Z)

990 motorists arrested statewide so far this weekend in DUI crackdown

... to the CHP. One traffic death was reported in the Bay Area. The statistics were recorded between 6 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Sunday. Police made 923 DUI arrests statewide last year during the same period on Labor ... (Source: Pleasanton Weekly 2010-09-06T14:51:34Z)

Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Paul Conrad dies at 86

... than half a century, Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist Paul Conrad poked fun at politicians, taking on presidents from Harry S. Truman to ... he was most proud of being on Nixon's enemies list," David Conrad said (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-06T10:41:01Z)

Merchandise Mart Up for Sale?

Chicago ... Merchandise Mart, a noted landmark , is rumored to be up for sale. According to Crain's , Merch Mart's future sale has been an idea that has been floating around for some time: Parent company Vornado ... (Source: Chicagoist 2010-09-05T16:40:07Z)

Cedar Rapids Native, Cartoonist Paul Conrad Dies at 86

David Conrad. He said the death was from natural causes, but did not offer specifics. Paul Conrad took on U.S. presidents from Harry S. Truman to George W. Bush, mostly in the Los Angeles Times, where he worked for ... (Source: KCRG.com 2010-09-05T17:23:04Z)

Goldcorp agrees to buy Andean Resources for $3.42B

It acquired the Cerro Negro gold deposit in southern Argentina in 2004. Chuck Jeannes, Goldcorp's president and CEO, said the deal represents a premium of more than 24 percent over Thursday's Andean closing price. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-03T16:56:49Z)

Beware of Speed Traps Labor Day Weekend

The association says Sioux Falls is a South Dakota city with the most user-reported speed traps regardless of population size, and Rapid City has the most reported speed traps for cities with populations of 100,000 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-05T05:20:05Z)

Special ticket offer available for UNO/UNK game

KEARNEY — The University of Nebraska ... claimed the coveted "Victory Bell" in 2009 and is aiming to win at UNO for only the third time in school history. Overall, the Mavericks hold a 28-9 lead in the series, (Source: Kearney Hub 2010-08-31T17:29:00Z)

Lopers rally to edge Mavs

... the University of Nebraska at Kearney ... night at UNO's Al Caniglia Field. "This is one of the best wins of my life. This is sweet," Spitzlberger said after UNK rallied to knock off the 12th-ranked Mavericks. (Source: Kearney Hub 2010-09-05T04:58:37Z)

Devils tout 'good faith' in Ilya Kovalchuk deal

... Devils say they acted in good faith during their contract negotiations with Ilya Kovalchuk.The NHL signed off on Kovalchuk ... General manager Lou Lamoriello said in a statement Saturday the team is pleased with ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-04T19:11:38Z)

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