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Cook Associates Executive Search Announces 42 Percent Search Revenue Increase in Q3

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cook Associates Executive Search (www.cookassociates.com/executive-search), a leading retained executive search firm, today announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2011, led by a 42 percent revenue increase in its search business compared to the same period last year. The company, which expects to fill 100 percent of its searches this year, also announced its search business revenue increased 39 percent for the nine months year-to-date in 2011

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Cook Associates Executive Search Announces 42 Percent Search Revenue Increase in Q3

AIU Honored as a “Military Friendly School” for Third Consecutive Year

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–For the third consecutive year, G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has awarded American InterContinental University with the designation of Military Friendly School. The 2012 list of Military Friendly Schools® honors the top 20 percent of universities, colleges and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students. The G.I. Jobs results are based on

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Cabot Earns Sustainability Recognition from Illinois Governor

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cabot Corp. has been named a 2011 Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award winner for significant accomplishments in recycling, reduced water and electricity usage, and packaging efficiency.

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Molex First-to-Market with Sealed Mizu-P25™ Miniature Waterproof Connector

LISLE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Molex recently announced the availability of Mizu-P25™ Miniature Waterproof Connectors.

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Molex First-to-Market with Sealed Mizu-P25™ Miniature Waterproof Connector

Outgoing CEOs on the Board: Helpful Guide or Confusing Presence?

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RHR International addresses the role of the outgoing CEO, whose presence can have positive or negative ramifications.

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Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa Opens in Vietnam

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa opens on Vietnam’s central coast. Danang is Vietnam’s third largest city with rich cultural and tourist attractions including three UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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For the Second Straight Year, Sidley Receives the Most First-Tier National Rankings in the U.S.News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Survey

NEW YORK & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Repeating its performance in the inaugural U.S.News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” survey, Sidley Austin LLP has once again received more first-tier national rankings than any other U.S. law firm, earning 56 in the 2011-2012 U.S.News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” survey. Rankings of the 75 national practice areas are included in U.S.News & World Report’s Money issue, available November 15, with the full results available online today. “I want to congra

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For the Second Straight Year, Sidley Receives the Most First-Tier National Rankings in the U.S.News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Survey

Walgreens Sponsors Chicago’s Fifth Annual Latino Fashion Week Nov. 1 – 6

DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walgreens (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG) will be a presenting sponsor of the Fifth Annual Latino Fashion Week starting Tuesday, Nov.1 through Sunday, Nov. 6, at Zhou B. Art Center, 1029 W. 35 St., Chicago.

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Walgreens Sponsors Chicago’s Fifth Annual Latino Fashion Week Nov. 1 – 6

Fitch Expects to Rate Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust 2011-2

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings expects to rate Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust 2011-2 as detailed below. Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust 2011-1 –$109,000,000 class A-1 notes ‘F1+sf’; –$195,000,000 class A-2 notes ‘AAAsf’; Outlook Stable; –$131,000,000 class A-3 notes ‘AAAsf’; Outlook Stable; –$63,800,000 class A-4 notes ‘AAAsf’; Outlook Stable; –$26,200,000 class B notes ‘AAsf’; Outlook Stable; –$23,027,000 class C notes ‘Asf’; Outlook Stable. Fitch’s stress and rating sensitivi

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U.S. Institutional Plan Sponsors Struggled in Third Quarter, According to Northern Trust Universe Results

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Northern Trust announced today that U.S. institutional investment plan sponsors lost 9 percent at the median in the third quarter of 2011, ending a streak of four consecutive quarters with positive results. The Northern Trust Universe represents the performance of about 300 large institutional investment plans, with a combined asset value of approximately $641.1 billion, which subscribe to Northern Trust performance measurement services. “Institutional Plan Sponsors end

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