National US News

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- As of October 1, 2010, shippers must be in compliance with the new rules for DOT packaging, emergency response numbers, special permits, and security plans. Lion Technology will cover these new hazmat rules in its hands-on training workshops in Las Vegas on October 21-22; Milwaukee on October 25-26; St. Louis on October 28-29; Detroit on November 1-2; Kansas City on November 8-9; Cincinnati on November 15-16; Cleveland on December 2-3; Pittsburgh on December 6-7; and Chicago on December 13-14, 2010.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Red Hen Systems is pleased to announce the release of RouteScout for FalconView with MediaGeotagger. RouteScout is a plug-in that extends the functionality of the popular FalconView mission planning and mapping software used by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Allied countries around the world - enabling new mission planning methods and techniques that exploit geotagged multimedia.

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- In response, and in defiance to YouTube and Facebook account cancellations, author RainMan penned 'Black Man Hates Obama' (ISBN: 978-1450730006) to express his frustration at what he feels is 'warranted opposition towards the recklessness of the 'Obama Reign of Terror.''

DAVIS, Calif. -- California IVF: Davis Fertility Center, Inc. is proud to announce the California Conceptions Donated Embryo program, a new and innovative anonymous embryo donation program that will help struggling IVF patients get pregnant quickly.

CONCORD, Mass. -- Applied Analytics, Inc. (AAI), a vanguard manufacturer of industrial process analyzers, today announces the launch of their freshly redesigned website. This total reboot aims at streamlining the customer experience, placing most of the site navigation within the dropdown menu at the top of the screen.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Lion Technology Inc., the nation's leading environmental regulatory compliance training firm, will soon be presenting its comprehensive two-day Complete Environmental Regulations workshop in Seattle on October 18-19, Oakland on October 21-22, Los Angeles on October 25-26, and Las Vegas on October 28-29, 2010.

ATLANTA, Ga. -- White Horse Advisors, LLC, an independently-owned provider of financial advisory services to owners of closely-held businesses and retirement plan sponsors, announces that Stephen Griner, COO of White Horse Advisors, has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Griner was one of only 42 percent of investment professionals to pass the June 2010 CFA exam.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- According to a recent survey taken by the Department of Education, enrollment in online educational programs is still showing a substantial increase and is having a dramatic effect on education in general. The Department of Education statistics say that in 2007 12.2 million students were enrolled in online programs with an expected increase of up to 18 million by 2012.

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Lift361 debuts, a newly formed data analytics company. Lift361 is a spin-off of database marketing provider Integrative Logic. Ed Higdon, formerly the executive vice president and chief analytics officer for Integrative Logic, will serve as president and CEO for Lift361.

BOULDER, Colo. -- TeamSnap, Inc. released its debut iPhone app today, letting the thousands of managers, coaches, soccer moms and football dads who use the popular TeamSnap Web application organize their teams right from the field or event.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Dr. Geoffrey Sher of the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM) applauded the selection of Britain's Robert Edwards, recipient of this year's Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. Edwards' work led to the first 'test-tube' baby, Louise Brown, born in July 1978 in Britain. Since her birth, more than 3 million children have been conceived worldwide with the aid of in vitro fertilization.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Enchanted Party Tales, a children's party entertainment company specializes in providing themed fairytale activities and classic storybook characters for children's parties and events. Characters such as princesses, pirates, fairies and other favorites bring a magical touch to any length children's event.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- MBA Focus, the leading provider of business recruiting tools that help corporations source the world's top MBA school student and alumni talent announced the selection of Katz Marketing Solutions to provide brand marketing and strategic planning services. The agreement will further strengthen MBA Focus' market position with its partners and customers.

ROANOKE, Ill. -- Residents of Woodford and Marshall counties are being warned about the possibility of mine subsidence damage occurring to homes built over abandoned, underground mines. The warning is being issued by the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) in its continuing effort to educate consumers about the risk of mine subsidence in Illinois.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM) announced the release of a new song and video inspired by and dedicated to couples dealing with infertility. The song, entitled 'I Believe,' was co-written and produced by Darren Sher, son of SIRM Founder and Executive Director Geoffrey Sher, MD.

LOS ALTOS, Calif. -- Luminis Consulting has developed a blog: 'Business That Cares,' that focuses on innovative ideas in business and corporate philanthropy. This blog was launched to reflect the new direction of Luminis Consulting in helping companies develop strategic philanthropy, corporate community relations and employee volunteer programs.

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- VLP is pleased to announce that Trademark Partner Brian M. Davis was included in the Best Lawyers Annual Guide to Intellectual Property Law, which was published with the September 2010 issue of Corporate Counsel magazine. In addition, VLP Patent Partner Richard G.A. Bone was named a 2010 'Rising Star' by Northern California Super Lawyers.

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Stagnant economy? Jobs hard to come by? If you're an employer, jobs too risky to create? One company - LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) - isn't buying in to the doom and gloom. They're bucking the trend with bullish expansion plans. 'We need 300 new people now, in all parts of the country,' says Denise Gott, LTCFP's Chairman of the Board.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Buying jewelry can be daunting, but not anymore. Angara Inc. has launched a new feature for buying sapphire rings in easy, timed installments. When it comes to great value and convenience, Angara is the place to shop.

BEDMINSTER, N.J. -- Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM) will be donating free In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) to two couples at upcoming seminars in Branchburg and Lehigh Valley. The initiative reflects Sher Institute's desire to help patients who are in need of treatment but can't afford it during these tough economic times.