J. Skillz is an acclaimed artist/producer from Carthage, Mississippi and also the founder and C.E.O. of A.N.B.O.S. Music & Entertainment, an independent label based out of Jackson, MS. The Mississippi rapper has been a very active figure on the underground hip hop scene since 2006, receiving much attention for both his skills as a rapper as well as a producer. J. Skillz's rapping career began at the age of 15 when he began performing at house parties and free styling with childhood friends. At age 18, he started learning how to make his own beats, and began producing ...

Data protection specialist NovaStor will exhibit its full line of data protection products and new cloud platforms at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference held July 10-14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles. NovaStor will be exhibiting at booth #926 and will also be available for one-on-one meetings on innovative cloud strategies for Microsoft partners. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, NovaStor continually updates its products with respect to Microsoft's latest technology. NovaStor's products protect Microsoft workstations, servers, business networks ...

Summit Sports Inc., a Bloomfield Hills-based outdoor recreation and sports retailer, has named Brad Kopitz Internet Marketing Manager. In this position, Kopitz is responsible for overseeing all Internet marketing efforts across the company's nearly 20 e-commerce websites with revenues of $12 million. Prior to joining Summit Sports, he served as Marketing Analyst at eBags.com, an Internet retailer in Denver. He started at eBags.com as a Marketing Assistant, working his way up to Marketing Associate and then his most recent position. Kopitz graduated, summa cum ...

"If you want change, ask for it," is Edmonton author Alison Neuman's motto as she organizes Camp Mission Access, a secret agent themed day camp for children ages 8-12 with and without a disability. Such camps are rare and need more locations. Already Alison has had interest from some Canadian and US cities to host more Camp Mission Accesses next summer. On August 4 & 5 and 8 & 9, 2011, in collaboration with The Glenrose School in Edmonton Alberta, Camp Mission Access will present workshops encouraging creative expression and great fun for all children. ...

Praise for the novels of Karen Chance: "Chance's patented blend of political intrigue, wrapped around deadly danger and spiced with complex characterization, is a proven winner." —RT Book Reviews on Death's Mistress "Gunfights, explosions, magical catastrophies, rescue attempts, ambushes and much more turn this into the urban fantasy equivalent of a summer blockbuster." —SF Site on Curse the Dawn "Karen Chance doesn't disappoint, once again we have an action packed adventure with a strong female character that, while tough as nails, ...

Let's make a deal—Yinslist.com announces a free daily deal email that compiles details from the variety of deal websites and tailors them to local Orange County and LA residents. People looking to save a buck could get dizzy from the vast array of coupon and deal websites out there. It seems that everywhere you turn these days, a new website that advertises deals—like Groupon, LivingSocial, and DailyCandy—appears out of nowhere. Even if people can manage to keep track of what deals appear where and when, they are not going to have time to go out and take advantage of them. Mike ...

Summer is finally here! That means a lot of delicious smoothies, shakes, and mixed drinks will be made to complement the fun and gatherings. Nothing is worse than having a blender break or under-perform right when you need it. Pikimal, an online decision engine, created a blender Piki (think of it like a Wiki for picking) that allows you to easily find a blender that perfectly fits your needs, such as "best blender for smoothies" or "best blender for tough jobs." If there's no template that matches your use, you can adjust the importance of each ...

Miles For Hope, Inc. will hold its fourth annual Moving Towards a Cure Clearwater Brain Tumor Awareness Cycle/Run/Walk on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 7:15 am at Coachman Park in Clearwater, FL. The event is expected to raise over $100,000 to fund brain tumor research and provide travel assistance to brain tumor patients. Over 1200 supporters are expected to participate in the event. "It has been quite frustrating to see the same vaccine that saved my life, and the lives of others, unavailable to those battling this devastating disease," says Bob Gibbs, ...

Villeroy & Boch today announced the grand prize winner of its recent 'Play with Clay' contest held during the ICFF show in New York. The contest allowed more than 50 design enthusiasts to participate in a pottery challenge to create the 'best' washbasin out of clay. The contestants where then photographed with their design and votes were collected via the Villeroy & Boch Facebook page. Joyce Uang of New York City, won the grand prize of a trip for two to the Company's headquarters in Mettlach, Germany. She and a guest will enjoy a private tour the Villeroy & ...

Philadelphia personal injury attorney Alan M. Feldman of Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP will be a featured speaker during a Business of Law seminar to be presented at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) 2011 Annual Convention. The convention, taking place from July 9 through July 13 in New York, N.Y., will feature educational programs for plaintiffs' lawyers, as well as political speakers, networking opportunities, and social events. The half-day Business of Law seminar will focus on business development, building a practice, financial ...

The Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA) is pleased to announce it has joined the National Quality Forum (NQF) and will begin participating in the Health Professional Council immediately. As a NQF member, UCAOA will join with other key public- and private-sector leaders in setting national priorities and goals, setting consensus standards, and continuing education and outreach - especially to the urgent care community. NQF is a broad-based coalition of healthcare and community leaders united by a common interest in improving healthcare quality. Member organizations ...

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), "657 million long distance summer trips were made during the 16-week period between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend in 2001." Summer is the season for many Americans to gear up and get ready for their next road trip. Part of preparing for this adventure means taking precautionary measures in case something goes wrong. Getting a flat tire is inevitable at some point, and it's best to plan ahead for unpleasant situations like this. The Slime Safety Spair Kit was recently featured on http://www.MSNBC.com ...

Sanderson Volvo is co-sponsoring the 2011 Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Summer Music Series. The MIM Music Theater is hosting a full schedule of live performances and events with artists from across the country and all over the world. The Summer Music Series offers an up-close-and-personal experience. The Summer Music Series provides something for everyone, including jazz with Sheryl Bailey, Broadway show tunes, opera, West-African drumming, Japanese arts, and tastes of Eastern Europe. Some artists include the Kronos Quartet, Lee Konitz, America's Got Talent finalists ...

Sound Physicians, today announced that its CEO and President, Robert Bessler, M.D., received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 Pacific Northwest Award in the Service category. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Dr. Bessler was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a gala event at Seattle's Sheraton Hotel June 10. "It's an ...

Cutting Edge Systems, a leading provider of integrated smart-home electronics, announced today the hiring of Bob Nicosia for the role of Chief Engineer. Nicosia has extensive experience in audio/visual and low voltage system design and integration. Evan Struhl, Cutting Edge's Chief Executive Officer, praised the hire. "Bob has designed and implemented complex audio-visual systems for schools, restaurants, meeting and conference spaces, recording studios, video conferencing and residential homes," said Struhl. "He is a Crestron level one engineer, a ...

"Because that's the way it works with people." Boy, forgetting "the way it works" is sure death- slow or fast- for a practice, a business, an individual. When I called that night to check on my patient Ed, his wife answered first. "Oh, hi Dr Martin. Aren't you nice to call! Thanks for that. Ed is doing fine. He's just being his male grumpy self. Of course, that's a good sign," she laughed. You never really know how a patient or spouse will respond when you make a call. I wanted everything to be good. I wanted my patient to be happy, ...

Emmy-nominated actor Peter Reckell, who stars as "Bo Brady" on NBC's longest-running scripted series, "Days of our Lives," will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photos, and support the first environmentally-friendly travel trailer on June 26, 2011. Reckell will help raise awareness for the aluminum-constructed trailer at the appearance, which will run from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Livin Lite Recreational Vehicles' headquarters at 1025 E. Waterford St., Wakarusa, Indiana 46573. A devout environmentalist, bicycles, electric cars, conservation and ...

New York State Legislators are seeking to pass a monumental bill (Assembly - 6238/Senate - 4015) that will make online impersonation of another individual with the intent to harm, threaten, or defraud the targeted person a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment. New York State Assembly Member and staunch public advocate Micah Z. Kellner (D-Upper East Side, Yorkville and Roosevelt Island) created and sponsored the groundbreaking 'Digital Impersonation Prevention Act' that will unquestionably benefit all New Yorkers while also demonstrating to the nation and world the ...

Texas native author Randy Mitchell feels like his childhood happened just yesterday. He captures idyllic snapshots of his carefree youth in his first inspirational fiction novel, "Sons In The Clouds" (ISBN 9780615465838). "My childhood memories comforted me over the years and carried me to a place of innocence where I longed to stay." Mitchell reminisces. "These cherished moments - hanging out with friends at the lake and enjoying lazy Texas summers as a teen - were the inspiration for Sons In The Clouds." Mitchell, a long-time pilot, ...

Suzanne Lieurance wants to teach you how to become a writer and enjoy the writer's life, just like she does. "Become a Writer: Make Money Writing Right Now" is a 19-page PDF file containing a series of articles to help you start making money from the written word right now. Learn from the Working Writer's Coach herself, Suzanne Lieurance has made her living as a freelance writer, speaker, and the Working Writer's Coach for the past twelve years. She has authored twenty-three published books and written for dozens of newsletters, magazines, and other publications. ...

Reaffirming its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP today signed the Managing Partners Diversity Collaborative Agreement sponsored by the Grand Rapids Bar Association. Managing Partner Douglas E. Wagner was among the signatories during this morning's ceremony. The collaborative agreement is a formal commitment between the Grand Rapids Bar Association and 12 area law firms to work with others "to achieve diversity and inclusion in the education, hiring, retention and promotion of Michigan's attorneys and in the elevation ...

Montreal, Canada, June 14, 2011 — Now available with Matrox Mura MPX Series display wall controller boards, the Matrox PowerDesk Edge Overlap feature provides an easy, cost-effective solution designed to drive seamless images over multi-projector setups. Matrox Edge Overlap duplicates the GPU's output edges, allowing projector edges to be physically overlapped with one another. The fine detail of manipulating the number of overlapped pixels at a per-pixel level is managed via the Matrox PowerDesk desktop management software with easy-to-use controls. Working together with ...

Fishhound, http://www.fishhound.com, the largest and only web site delivering real-time fishing reports exclusively from professional fishing guides and shops, is pleased to announce that The Artful Angler of Carpinteria, Calif., has joined its expanding Pro Staff roster. As part of Fishhound, The Artful Angler joins a rapidly growing association of fishing shops, lodges and guides contributing real-time fishing reports to anglers across North America. Fishhound Pro Staff members like The Artful Angler receive a dedicated shop page advertising their storefront to ...

Ventura Resorts Rentals announces Unites States Sports Specialty Association discounts for community sports teams booking now through July 30. Located near the Osceola Stadium and Arena, Ventura Resort Rentals features fully furnished condos and townhomes ideal for group travel. Offering easy access to the Orlando International Airport and world-famous theme parks Disney World, Universal, and Sea World, USSSA sports teams can enjoy competitive games and local attractions. Ventura Resort Rentals feature: Discounted rates for USSSA members starting at just $99 a ...

Plante & Moran, PLLC, one of the nation's largest public accounting and business consulting firms, hosted its first ever interactive multicultural leadership expo called UNITE on June 3rd at the firm's Southfield office. 24 students and two faculty advisors from colleges in Michigan, Illinois and Ohio attended the day-long event, which was geared to college students and advisors who are actively involved in multicultural business organizations on their respective campuses. According to Paula Frerichs, recruiting director at Plante & Moran, the event concept grew ...