Dearborn, MI (PRWEB) May 17, 2012

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will present a 3D imaging technologies lineup of briefings, workshops, presentations and displays at RAPID 2012 Conference & Exposition May 23-24 in Atlanta in response to the growing number of manufacturing engineers looking for solutions that accelerate product design and production.

3D imaging equipment and software are used for a full range of manufacturing applications including; inspection, quality control, verification, metrology and measurement. When combined with additive manufacturing, 3D imaging technologies can streamline the product design and inspection process, dramatically reducing the time it takes to bring new products to market.

“3D imaging is often the first step of the 3D printing process, especially when it comes to physical objects that need to be virtualized,” says Michael Raphael of Direct Dimensions. “3D imaging provides the solutions for capturing reality.”

3D imaging tools have evolved and provide automatic functions for analysis of complex geometric inspection of manufactured parts. The latest solutions automate the analysis of CAD-encoded geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and are expected to drive the growth of production inspection and part manufacturability with 3D imaging technology.

The 3D Imaging Event kicks off on Tuesday, May 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with an in-depth reverse engineering and 3D data capture workshop where experts from SME’s Rapid Technologies & Additive Manufacturing (RTAM) Community Tech Group will provide a comprehensive introduction to 3D scanning technologies, software and processes, highlighting the differences between data capture technologies with a hands-on demonstration of popular scanning devices. A free one-hour 3D imaging technology overview is offered free to all registered attendees from noon to 1 p.m., May 23 and 24.

“This is the most comprehensive event for conversations on applications for all types of 3D imaging,” says Raphael.

3D Imaging Conference Sessions

Wednesday, May 23 will include one full day of 3D imaging presentations in several industry-specific sessions during the two-day RAPID 2012 conference, including:

“Shape Engineering and Design Parameterization in Reverse Engineering” presented by Kuang-Jua Chang, University of Oklahoma
“3D Scan-T0-CAD, Does +1 Really Equal 2?” presented by Michael Mock, INUS Technology
“Reverse Engineering: Technology of Reinvention” presented by Wego Wang, University of Massachusetts Lowell
“Automated 3D Scanning and Analysis of Automotive Parts: A Systems Integration Case Study” presented by Mike Formica and Damion Shelton, threeRivers 3D, Inc.
“The Search for the Golden Part” presented by Stephen Spanoudis, Motorola Solutions Inc
“Heritage, Arts and 3D Technologies” presented by Roy Charles-Oliver, Artisans du Passage
“How Useful is That! What You Can Do With CT Scanning” presented by Giles Gaskell, Wenzel America Ltd and Rus Emerick, Schneider-Electric
“Project ‘OREO’ – A Custom Polycarbonate Canine Implant Made with FDM Technology” presented by Trina Bailey, Atlantic Veterinary College and Martin Petrak, Orthopaedic Innovation Centre
“Useful Simulation for Design, Engineering, Maintenance and Verification Activities” presented by Mike Mazen, Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology
“3D Imaging: The Reality of Digital Reality Capture” presented by Michael Raphael, Direct Dimensions, Inc.
“From Worn-out Pump Impeller to Castings – The All-digital Process without Tooling or Patterns” presented by Daniel J. Maas, ProMetal RCT / The ExOne Company

“This is the must-attend event for anyone interested in engineering services, inspection systems, 3D imaging equipment and reverse engineering, and we’re anticipating to draw a larger crowd of professionals from the Atlanta area this year,” said SME business development manager Gary Mikola.

3D Imaging Exhibits

RAPID 2012 also includes a two-day trade show dedicated to the most advanced 3D imaging software, scanners and service providers in the industry. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., May 23 and 24. Some of the exhibiting companies include:

    3dMD
    Capture 3D
    CGI
    Creaform
    Delcam
    Direct Dimensions
    FARO
    Geomagic / Sensable
    Hexagon Metrology
    Innovmetric
    Materialise
    NeoMetrix Technologies, Inc.
    Nikon Metrology, Inc.
    North Star Imaging
    Rapidform
    ShapeGrabber
    Shining 3D USA
    Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT)
    Steinbichler Vision Systems
    Tebis CAD/CAM Tebis
    Tebis Version
    Wenzel America Ltd

    View Complete RAPID 2012 & 3D IMAGING Exhibitor List Online

Engineers from around the world will be gathering in Atlanta to discover how 3D imaging and additive manufacturing can speed products to market with greater cost and time efficiencies. “I attend every year to learn about the newest solutions for the wide range of 3D problems that our company solves across virtually all industries. From analyzing manufacturing inspections to documenting museum artifacts, RAPID has it all,” Raphael added.

The world of manufacturing is rapidly changing and RAPID attracts an international audience of engineers who want to improve their manufacturing processes. 3D imaging is becoming a bigger part of the solution, allowing companies to meet the growing demand for their products and at the same time have better quality control meeting the new international ISO:9001 certifications standards.

“We’ve put together a powerful 3D imaging and additive manufacturing experience at RAPID 2012 to show attendees how to accelerate the product development process while providing the most cutting edge systems and services available,” Mikola added.

SME RAPID News:

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About RAPID:

RAPID is North America’s definitive additive manufacturing conference and exposition. The event brings buyers, sellers and end-users of design, prototyping, tooling and direct manufacturing technologies together in an environment that facilitates networking and business interaction. Attendees can evaluate the latest materials and machinery, compare processes, talk to industry experts and make valuable contacts. Exhibitors can meet new customers, discuss projects face-to-face and generate sales. For more information, visit: http://www.sme.org/rapid.

About SME:

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is the premier source for manufacturing knowledge, education and networking. Through its many programs, events, activities and online training division, Tooling U, SME connects manufacturing practitioners to each other, to the latest technologies and to the most up-to-date manufacturing processes. SME has members around the world and is supported by a network of chapters and technical communities. A 501(c)3 organization, SME is a leader in manufacturing workforce development issues, working with industry, academic and government partners to support the current and future skilled workforce.

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“If your organization has ever stumbled at launch after months in development, this is a Must Read!”

–CEO
Fortune 100 High Tech Firm
Client of The PMO Practice

Los Altos, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2012

The PMO Practice announced today its latest playbook – “The PMO Playbook: Effective Product Life Cycle Management.” The third in the playbook series specifically designed for executives and program management professionals, this is a self-paced guide on the product life cycle process and product portfolio management strategy with exercises, activities, assessments, cases and checklists designed for interaction with the material.

The PMO Practice Founder/COO Leslie Magsalay authored The PMO Playbook: Effective Product Life Cycle Management (ISBN: 978-1475053449) in two parts. The author guides executives through effective strategies used to manage the resources and products in their portfolio and the roles and responsibilities that turn organizations into idea factories. For Program Management professionals and product teams, this playbook highlights the roles, responsibilities and best practices in the product life cycle that assure successful product launch and portfolio management. The much broader audience of organizations outside of the Program Management Office will read this playbook to understand and integrate their activities in the common activities associated with product delivery.

The playbook’s two Parts focus first on executive concerns on product portfolio strategy, and second on the PMO professional’s “how to” guide for each phase of the product life cycle process. This division provides the two audiences with insight into each other’s priorities and processes.

Part I: Portfolio Execution reviews characteristics of strategic balance tradeoffs, the six elements of product strategy process, executive roles and how to review new product ideas and the product portfolio with their organization.

Part II: Effective Product Life Cycle Process, helps program management professionals improve the quality of product delivery from Concept through Launch and beyond. Building on her Best Practice series of articles, the author covers the framework, best practices, and roles and responsibilities of the Product Life Cycle Process phase by phase and provides exercises and tools for effective management of the process.

“You will launch many programs introducing new products to market, but have time to finish only a few. So plan, execute, launch and tap good people to be responsible. Give them authority and hold them accountable.”

–Leslie O. Magsalay

Founder and COO, The PMO Practice

Teaching a “PMO Practice” workshop to Fortune 500 clients

“If your organization has ever stumbled at launch after months in development, this is a Must Read!.”

–CEO

Fortune 100 High Tech Firm

Client of The PMO Practice

“The PMO Playbook: Effective Product Life Cycle Management” (ISBN-13: 978-1475053449) is the latest in the PMO Practice toolset of handbooks, templates, journals, articles and booklets for the professional PMO community. Refer to The PMO Practice for the detailed list of books, events and product offerings. The PMO Playbook: Effective Product Life Cycle Management is available for purchase at Amazon, Amazon’s partners and at The PMO Practice store.

About the Author:

Leslie O. Magsalay is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of The PMO Practice. She graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Science in electronic business management from Notre Dame de Namur University. She has received lifetime achievement awards for her work in portfolio execution and operations. As COO, Leslie led 6+ M&A program integrations for Fortune 500 clients with 2+ acquisitions. She identified/saved $ 5M CoGs (OpEx) in three months, which added $ 2.5M to the bottom line for a Fortune 500 client. In the PMO Practice Magsalay has delivered a content-rich enterprise and software solution that provides tools for portfolio management, budgets, and schedule and product lifecycle management.

About The PMO Practice:

The PMO Practice is a management consulting and executive coaching firm. The company provides executive advise, leads program execution and models operational excellence so companies can act more efficiently and effectively in scaling operations. Plan. Execute. Deliver. Effectively at The PMO Practice. Since its foundation in 2011, The PMO Practice successfully delivered 20 products over four product and service offerings (management consulting, books, and events such as conferences, seminars, workshops and speaking engagements.) As it continues to ramp up in 2012, PMO Practice will add a full calendar of conferences and an expanding suite of portfolio management and operations excellence products.

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Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) May 15, 2012

More than 80 colleges and universities nationwide have supported a scholarship from Lendio, an online service helping companies secure business loans and other types of business financing.

The Lendio Brock Blake Student Entrepreneur of the Year scholarship was announced last November, and is looking to help young entrepreneurs.

“We created the scholarship to help student entrepreneurs have the resources they need to get an education while pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams,” said Brock Blake, Lendio CEO. “It’s exciting to have this many universities on board with a similar vision.”

Some of the colleges and universities helping to support the scholarship are Arizona State University, University of Kansas, University of Nebraska, and the University of Oregon. The scholarship will award one student entrepreneur $ 2,500.

“We’ve had more applications than we thought we’d have at this point,” Blake said. “The response has been great, and we’re very happy to get support from colleges all over the country.”

Blake started the program because he received a similar scholarship while attending Brigham Young University.

“It allowed me to focus on academics and our startup without the worry of a part-time, low-paying job,” Blake said. “At the end of the day, I hope this scholarship will give future entrepreneurs the edge they need to be successful.”

The scholarship is called the Lendio Brock Blake Student Entrepreneur of the Year, which will award $ 2,500 every year to a student who has demonstrated excellence in entrepreneurship. It’s open to any college or university student that has started a company or is desirous to start a company while attending school.

To apply, students need to submit a 500-1,000 word essay to scholarship(at)lendio(dot)com. The deadline is July 1, 2012. The essay should cover things like:

     The student’s passion and commitment to being an entrepreneur
     The challenge of juggling a startup with academics
     Why the student wants to be an entrepreneur
     Current business plans/ideas
     The motivation behind being a business owner
     High-level goals in the next 5-10 years
     What it means to be an entrepreneur

“We are looking for future entrepreneurs with a vision to change their lives, and in the process, change part of the world,” Blake said. “This economy needs more young entrepreneurs building new, innovative companies that have a positive impact on their communities.”

For more information about the scholarship, visit http://www.lendio.com/scholarship/

About Lendio

Lendio is a free service for business owners seeking capital. Lendio makes small business loans simple by matching qualified small business owners with active banks, credit unions, and other lending sources. Through a proprietary matching technology, Lendio helps business owners identify the type of business loan and specific lenders that offer the highest probability for that business owner to prepare for and secure a business loan approval.

Lendio is venture-backed by Highway 12 Ventures and Tribeca Venture Partners. For more information, contact Lendio at press(at)lendio(dot)com.

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Mike Koenigs, Founder of Cross Channel Mojo

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 12, 2012

Michael Koenigs, Founder of Cross Channel Mojo, says, “This is the event of the year, where you can hang out with Mojo Business owners, experts, heroes and all-stars—who will share their secrets for using Cross Channel Mojo, Traffic Geyser, Instant Customer, video, social media and mobile marketing to dramatically increase your income while you help businesses or yourself grow by getting more customers every single day.”

The days will be filled with content, fun and lots of networking opportunities. Cross Channel Mojo hand-picked every speaker, hero and panelist and in doing so they shared with them their desire to make this a “content-rich” event that will provide attendees with the best of what they have to offer. Some of the speakers include:

-Grant Cardone, author of “Sell or Be Sold- How to Get your Way in Business and In Life’

-Liz Goodgold, author of ‘Red Fire Branding: Create a Hot Personal Brand and Have Customers for Life and DUH! Marketing’

-Oren Klaff, author of ‘Pitch Anything: an Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal’

Koenigs states, “Our last event was a smash hit – with overall ratings at 9.5 out of 10 and that doesn’t include people who rated the event 11-100! You’ll leave this event armed with killer tools, tips and techniques that will help your business be even more successful immediately. Make sure you turn off as many distractions as possible, take notes, make new connections and most importantly, have a blast!”

Success begins with mindset and community and that’s the true power of a live event. Cross Channel Mojo hopes to bring this experience to all in attendance. The event will be held on May 11-13, 2012 in San Diego at the Marriott Hotel Marquis in the San Diego Marina, 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, California.

Cross Channel Mojo

619-456-0634

Michael Koenigs

http://crosschannelmojo.com/event/

“We Support Just Like My Child Foundation”

About Just Like My Child Foundation:

The Just Like My Child Foundation, is a not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to transform humanity by empowering women and children to reach their full potential through improved Health Care, Education and Microenterprise. In an approach we call deep development; we are empowering communities, village by village, to create their own long-term solutions in rural Uganda.

Our commitment to donors is to provide audio, video, and written documentation so that they can experience a first-hand account of how their donated funds are being allocated. The bottom line is that we want you to make a DIRECT connection with the people you are helping.

“We Support The H.O.M.E Foundation”

About The H.O.M.E. Foundation:

The Helping Others Means Everything, or The H.O.M.E. Foundation, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping our Family of Charities. Frankie Verdugo, President of The HOME Foundation, wants to help as many worthy charities as possible as they struggle during these tough economic times. Frankie Verdugo helps raise funds through luxury dream home raffles, home giveaways, prizes, and high profile celebrity events in Hollywood… “Our mission is to help charities reach their fundraising goals and to bring awareness to their praiseworthy causes.” Please visit our 2012 Dream Home Raffle Giveaway at: http://www.HOMEFoundationRaffle.com and http://www.facebook.com/HOMEFoundationRaffle.

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San Jose, CA (PRWEB) May 11, 2012

ITU (International Technological University), a graduate university based in Silicon Valley, will be sponsoring the 2012 Symposium of Ideas presented by Infuse Entrepreneurship Foundation on Friday, May 11, 2012. The event will be hosted at the Brocade Amphitheatre in San Jose from 6pm – 9pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $ 5 and it is expected that 120 attendees will be present. The event is open to the public.

The Infuse Entrepreneurship Foundation sponsors entrepreneurial projects for students of inner-city schools which provide students with hands-on experience developing product-based businesses that solve a social or economic problem. Students this year were challenged to develop their product solutions with a green or clean technology.

During the 2012 Symposium of Ideas, students will present their final projects to a panel of judges, including:

    Treb Ryan, CEO of OpSource
    Amie Gray of Data Key Consulting
    Paul Whitney of Data Direct Networks
    Ian MacDonald of Infinera Corporation
    Kevin Stizes, Co-Founder and COO of Moonblink Communications
    And Darlene Tennes, Founder of CassQ.

Students will be competing for the opportunity to win scholarships as well as coveted internships with Silicon Valley Green and Biotechnology Firms. Three of those internships will be with Silicon Valley based graduate university, ITU.

“I have been a guest speaker at ITU on prior occasions,” said Angele Jean Thomas, Founder of Infuse Entrepreneurship Foundation. “By offering internships to our high school students, students can witness firsthand, through ITU’s global business model, how they can create their very own companies.”

As a part of their commitment to innovative educational solutions, ITU supports entrepreneurial students in bringing their ideas and technologies to market. An in-house patent and ownership policy and process framework and leading industrial expertise helps students develop their research, patent their innovations, and build a successful business model.

About ITU

With seven strong departments providing high quality academic and practical training, ITU offers distinctive graduate level certificates, Master’s, and doctorate level programs in electrical engineering, computer/software engineering, engineering management, international business, interdisciplinary sciences, and digital arts. ITU degree programs aim to educate competent engineers, managers and administrators with a deep understanding of professional ethics, intellectual property law, environmental protection and other contemporary issues.

ITU has been granted candidacy status by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is also recognized by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE),. WASC Candidacy status places ITU among the recognized list of institutions on the U.S. Department of Education’s database of recognized institutions of higher learning and the Council for Higher Education’s Listing of Accredited and Candidate Institutions (CHEA).

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(PRWEB) May 10, 2012

The Society of Certified Senior Advisors announces a new class location for its bestselling Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) course in Long Island, NY May 22-25. The CSA course teaches anyone who works with seniors about the strategies and tactics for working more effectively with the senior customer. CSA courses are held in locations around the country. Find out more at: Course Information.

Attendees of the CSA education course will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to work more effectively with their senior clients. This course covers why a comprehensive understanding of the unique goals and challenges facing seniors today helps to better serve and protect them. This is an in-depth class with first-rate faculty and rewarding results for both attendees and their senior clients.

The CSA Course will be held at the Crowne Plaza Long Island. Following the at-home study program, the optional live class review will be held over the first three days of class. The CSA certification exam is taken on the morning of the fourth day. For more details on the course curriculum and comprehensive study materials, please visit: Course Curriculum

Professionals that take the time to earn their CSA designation know what a valuable investment the course is to both their professional and personal lives. SCSA is always striving to improve the course itself and the benefits associated with being a CSA so that new students and CSAs will have the same enthusiasm and regard for the certification as SCSA’s current membership.

Taking the steps to earn the CSA designation is about much more than taking a class and passing a test. Learn more about what it means to be a CSA through our white paper: Now That You’re a CSA.

About SCSA

The Society of Certified Senior Advisors provides free resources and tools for members as an ongoing commitment in helping professionals to understand the complex and dynamic lives of modern senior citizens.

SCSA’s mission is to educate professionals to work more effectively with their senior clients. For those who work with seniors, this means understanding the key health, social and financial factors that are important to seniors—and how these factors work together.

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Detail from “Baptism of Concrete Estuary,” by Jave Yoshimoto

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

The Art Students League of New York, one of America’s premier art schools, will unveil Baptism of Concrete Estuary, a 30-foot-long scroll by Jave Yoshimoto, painted in the Japanese style of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. The event will benefit the Music & Art Without Borders program of the Japanese non-profit organization, The Recovery Assistance Center of Miyagi (Ganbaro Miyagi), and the League’s international scholarship program. http://www.scrollforjapan.com

(Contact: Ken Park, 212-247-4510, x 165; kpark(at)artstudentsleague.org)

The unveiling will take place May 20 at the Art Students League’s Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, 215 West 57th Street in New York City. http://www.theartstudentsleague.org A private preview and brunch (suggested donation $ 100) will be held from noon to 2:00 pm, followed by a public opening and reception from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm. Prints of the scroll in various formats will be available for purchase at prices ranging from $ 100 to $ 1,000.

The event is a partnership of The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation, The Stewardship Report, the Arts Students League, Friends of the United Nations, the Stand Up for Peace Project and Dr. Judy Kuriansky, representing the United Nations accredited NGO, the International Association of Applied Psychology and its Global Kids Connect Project.

In describing the origin of the ten-month art project, Mr. Yoshimoto said, “To combat social amnesia in the internet age, I wanted to create a lasting memorial that would long honor the victims and survivors of the Tohoku earthquake. I wanted to honor the triumph of the human spirit over catastrophic tragedy.”

The scroll depicts the incredible devastation wrought by the earthquake and tsunami and the human tragedy and heroism of the time. Mr. Yoshimoto did much of the work on the scroll during several months of residency at the Art Students League’s Vytlacil Campus Artist-in-Residence program in Sparkill, New York.

“I am grateful that the League and the Vytlacil Artist-in-Residence program could serve as a vehicle for Jave Yoshimoto’s goal to create a work commemorating last year’s devastating earthquake,” says League Executive Director Ira Goldberg. “ With the advice of Vytlacil Campus Director, Gary L. Sussman, Jave was able to realize his goal.”

Eighty percent of the proceeds raised will go towards on-the-ground support of survivors in the area hit hardest by the March 11, 2011 earthquake/tsunami. “We are grateful and honored to be selected as the recipient of monies raised through this inspiring arts movement,” said Hideki Mogi, president of the Miyagi Fukkou Shien Center, which oversees the Recovery Assistance Center of Miyagi. http://ganbaromiyagi.wordpress.com/

“Jave’s art is a powerful example of using the arts to heal, that is totally synchronistic with the work that I have been doing for years around the world with survivors of natural disaster,” said Judy Kuriansky, Ph.D., noted international psychologist, author, journalist and global humanitarian actively working with tsunami/earthquake survivors in Japan and worldwide. Dr. Kuriansky will give the keynote address at the event.

Dr. Kuriansky and her partners in the Global Kids Connect Project recently returned from a mission in the disaster zone in Japan on the anniversary of the 3/11 tsunami/earthquake. Partnering with the Recovery Assistance Center in Miyagi, her team made presentations of music, drawings and healing exercises at several schools and resettlement housing. Children drew messages of hope on cranes that will go to children in earthquake-stricken Haiti. “Connecting children recovering from trauma lets them know that they are not alone and that others around the world care,” said Dr. Kuriansky. http://www.drjudy.com

International composer Russell Daisey, a partner in Kuriansky’s Japan and Haiti missions, will perform original anthems written specifically for Japan.

James Luce, founder of The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation and The Stewardship Report, knows how brutal a wave can be, having been on the ground following the Tsunami of 2004 in Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Luce said, “Having lived in Tohoku, northern Japan in college, my heart ached when I saw footage of the March 2011 destruction. Believing in the power of art and particularly in awe of Japanese art, I believe that the Scroll for Japan Project through the Arts Students League offers an incredible opportunity to give back through art in Miyagi.” http://www.lucefoundation.org/

About Jave Yoshimoto

Artist Jave Yoshimoto has had exhibitions in California, Nebraska, Vermont, Michigan, Illinois and New York. He received his MFA from Syracuse University, MA in Art therapy from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and his BA in University of California Santa Barbara. His residency experiences include Vermont Studio Center, Art Farm and the Art Students League of New York Vytlacil campus.

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Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) April 02, 2012

As awareness and interest in donating and adopting frozen human embryos increases, the questions of “how do or should we tell the children?” start to arise. To address this emerging and growing demographic, the National Embryo Donation Center’s (NEDC) Digital Media Manager, Chris Barrett, collaborated with University of Tennessee child development professor, Dr. Sally B. Hunter, to create a heartwarming children’s book entitled, Training Wheels: How Did I Get Here?, to help parents start the conversation and answer their children’s questions.

These same questions have been asked by traditionally adopted children for decades and have influenced numerous books that assist in reinforcing an adopted child’s understanding of why they are special and very much loved. Some of these publications provide value to the parents of embryo adopted children but they don’t tell the whole story; that is until now.

Training Wheels tells about five year-old Miles and the new bike he gets for his birthday from his special friend, Mike. Miles’ parents explain that Mike’s mom and dad generously donated their remaining embryos and he was born as a result of their loving gift.

The story is told in a delightful rhyming pattern, using words that are easy for preschoolers to understand and a storyline that will help to satisfy their curiosity about where they came from. Fun and colorful illustrations by Knoxville artist Tyler Garrison saturate the book and enhance its appeal to young children.

Training Wheels is a privately funded project and has enjoyed its first soft cover printing. It is available online through Amazon at http://www.amazon.com and Barnes and Noble at http://www.barnesandnoble.com.

About NEDC

The National Embryo Donation Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect the lives and dignity of human embryos by promoting, facilitating and educating the medical and legal communities and the general public about embryo donation and adoption. It is the only organization in the country that coordinates all of the social, legal and medical aspects of this process in one facility. Through the success of fertility treatments and assisted reproduction technology over the past three decades, there are an estimated 600,000 frozen human embryos in the United States. While most are retained for future children by the genetic parents, approximately 2-3% are in limbo with uncertain futures. Embryo disposition options available are – thaw and dispose, donate to research or donate them to other infertile couples hoping to have a baby.

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Oslo (PRWEB UK) 3 May 2012

With an education system that required English to be taught as the first foreign language for 100% of students between 1982 and 2000, it is not surprising that Norwegians feel very confident in their English language abilities. This schooling certainly was effective in securing the superiority of Norwegian school children in a recent study of English language skills – the Global English Challenge earlier this year ranked the English skills of Norwegian school children as second in the world after Denmark.

However, a look at the English language skills of Norwegian adults implies this high level of proficiency is not retained into adult life. Conducting a study into the English language test scores of over 2500 Norwegian adults, EF found surprising results. The average test result was just a level 10 which corresponds to the lower end of level B2 on the Common European Framework (CEFR) -the guideline used to describe the achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe. According to the CEFR, this level is termed ‘upper intermediate’ and corresponds to an ability to interact with a degree of fluency. However, to be classed as truly fluent, an individual needs to achieve a level 13 which corresponds to a higher C1 on the CEFR. EF’s study found that just 5.35% Norwegians achieved this level and could therefore be classified as fluent. It also found that Norwegians’ weakest skill is listening.

These results could be worrying for employers in a country where most jobs requiring a university degree will almost certainly include English fluency as a basic requirement for applicants. Whilst Norwegians are often good at written English, in a world where verbal communication across borders is becoming increasingly important to forge international relationships and secure competitiveness overseas, listening skills are also vital. Poor English skills in business could lead to security risks, production inefficiencies and even lost sales.

According to EF’s Country Manager for Norway, Thomas Astrup, the fact that Norwegians often have good basic English skills after years of English in school could actually be a big part of the problem, Astrup commented: “Norwegians tend to think their English skills are good enough after leaving school and so do not make the effort to build on and retain these skills in their adult lives. This leads to a widening gap between their perceived and their actual proficiency levels.” He continues “businesses need to be aware of this proficiency gap and take steps to protect themselves from any potential negative consequences.”

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Pensacola, FL (PRWEB) May 03, 2012

ed2go, part of Cengage Learning and a leading provider of turnkey online training and education solutions, in partnership with Smart Horizons Career Online Education (SHCOE), the world’s first AdvancED/SACS accredited online school district, has announced the launch of a new summer school credit recovery program for high school students looking to make up credits or retake courses to improve their grade point average (GPA). This program, which will be available through ed2go’s extensive network of college and university partners, will greatly improve the availability of high school credit recovery options and dramatically impact the level of convenience and efficiency for students across the country.

As budgetary considerations cause school districts to cut back on summer school classes, a growing number of U.S. high school students are turning to online courses that allow them a second chance to pass courses they need to graduate, thereby “recovering” those essential credits. With its comprehensive, fully-accredited online instructional programs, this is the perfect solution to “fill in the gaps” left by decreasing opportunities in traditional school settings.

“SHCOE has established itself as a leader in the field of online education at the secondary level,” said Wendy Kauffman, Chief Operating Officer for SHCOE, “and we are very pleased to work with ed2go to bring this innovative online product to current high school students as an affordable option for credit recovery. This program will allow students all the convenience and flexibility they need, without impeding on their summer plans. This is also a good opportunity for students who want to take a course to improve their GPA, accelerate their studies, or prepare for courses they will take in the coming school year.”

“We are excited to offer this unique program to high school students who, in many cases, have nowhere else to turn if they are in need of making up a course” said Jerry Weissberg, Vice President & General Manager of ed2go. “These online high school courses are the perfect solution for both busy parents and their active teens who are in jeopardy of falling behind. Additionally, this is an outstanding opportunity for our college and university partners to reach out and offer even more educational services to their community.”

Courses available in this program include:

Mathematics: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry

Science: Biology, Chemistry

Language Arts: English I, II, III, IV

The cost is $ 299 per semester.

For more information on the credit recovery program, or to find a school near you that is offering it please visit http://highschool.ed2go.com/recover-course-credit/

About Cengage Learning and ed2go

Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. ed2go, part of Cengage Learning, is the largest provider of turnkey online training and education solutions serving the adult education, career, and corporate training markets. With over 2,000 colleges, universities, community based organizations and other training providers, ed2go has served more than 2 million students. ed2go’s ever-growing catalog of Online Courses and Career Training Programs makes it simple for students to enrich their lives or reach professional goals in a supportive and engaging environment. ed2go also can help educational institutions jump-start their online education programs or augment existing distance learning options.

To learn more about ed2go and our product and services, visit http://www.ed2go.com, call our office at 1-800-701-8755 or email us at ed2go(dot)marketing(at)cengage(dot)com.

About Smart Horizons Career Online Education (SHCOE)

Smart Horizons Career Online Education, founded in 2009 and located in Pensacola, Florida, is a private, AdvancED/SACS accredited online school district. AdvancED/SACS District accreditation signifies that SHCOE and all of its schools are fully accredited and that SHCOE is recognized across the nation as a quality school system. Smart Horizons Career Online Education offers 18-credit, career-based high school diploma programs that are designed to prepare students for entrance into the workplace. Career certificate offerings include Childcare Education, Office Management, Protection Services, Homeland Security, Healthcare (coming in Fall 2011) and Transportation Services. For more information, visit our Web site at http://www.shcoe.org, call our office at 855-777-4265 or email our office at enrollment(at)smarthorizonsonline(dot)org

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