“Changing a Culture through the Lens of Storytelling and Reading”

Eli Media Productions Book Project Release, “TomKat, A Family Dinner, Table Manners”

Weston, FL, May 28, 2015 — /REAL TIME PRESS RELEASE/ — Eli Media Productions announces the New Release of the first TomKat Book Series, “TomKat, A Family Dinner, Table Manners.”

The TomKat Series feature four main characters, Professor TomKat, Sari, Tommie, and Kayle TomKat.

Eli, the author of the TomKat children books, captures teaching moments of practical everyday living and forms the subject matter into stories and instructional reading books.

TomKat, A Family Dinner portrays Professor TomKat taking his family out to dinner to celebrate at an upscale restaurant. Sari, Professor TomKat’s wife, teaches Tommie and Kayle the rules of etiquette while enjoying dinner with the family.

“We are in the business of ‘Changing a Culture’ through the lens of storytelling and reading. If we successfully engage, excite, and educate early readers, then we will begin to build stronger foundations for enriched neighborhoods and communities,” said Leigh Hardaway, CEO of Eli Media Productions.

Eli Media Productions is pleased to announce TomKat Book Series, “TomKat, A Family Dinner makes a debut at the Book Expo America, BEA. Checkout TomKat, as he is featured as a member of the New Titles Showcase starting May 27, 2015 – May 29, 2015.

Eli Media Productions, founded in 2014, offers educational resources to reflect the characteristics of the Ecological Theory. The first year’s project will be a series of stories to target the primary educational levels Pre-Kindergarten to Fifth Grade.

Eli is committed to designing instructional learning activities to make reading fun!

For more information visit www.elimediaproductions.com!

Contact-Details: Eli Media Productions
Leigh Hardaway
P.O. Box 266223
Weston, Florida 33326
Contact Telephone: 678-597-8122
Website: www.elimediaproductions.com

GiftWorksPlus Debuts Its New Line of Custom Colorful Wooden Frames

Leading custom frames and picture gifts company GiftWorksPlus has now added color to its popular line of personalized picture frames.

Waukesha, WI, USA (May 28, 2015) — GiftWorksPlus.com is excited to announce that it now offers colored customized picture frames. This is the first time color has been added to the company’s collection of custom frames. In addition, GiftWorksPlus is pleased to announce that its new color frame line includes select dog breed frames as well.

With the introduction of color to GiftWorksPlus custom frames, customers can now enhance their photographic displays even more. And as always, customers can easily add special details to picture frames with free personalization. Simply choose the picture frame designs and sizes and then provide names, dates, and phrases to be included on the custom wooden frames.

GiftWorksPlus.com is a Midwest company that is proud of its American craftsmanship. Based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the picture frame leader employs master craftsmen who take pride in creating custom designed frames and personalized gifts and a support team dedicated to meeting customers’ needs.

To learn more about GiftWorksPlus custom frames or to order, visit http://www.GiftWorksPlus.com or call the friendly customer care team at 888-456-9878. GiftWorksPlus picture frames can also be purchased at Amazon.com and at Etsy.com.

Headquartered in the heartland of America, GiftWorksPlus is proud to offer a full line of personalized picture frames, personalized key chains, picture gifts, and more. Each GiftWorksPlus item is intricately handcrafted in the USA out of renewable resources. Special requests and custom orders are always welcome at GiftWorksPlus. Further, free personalization is standard and shipping is free for orders more than $50.

Media Contact:
Karla Jordan
GiftWorksPlus
N15 W22218 Watertown Rd. #5
Waukesha, WI 53186
888-456-9878
karla@giftworksplus.com
http://www.giftworksplus.com

Very Important Relationships, Inc. Announces New CashBack Button Extension feature for its CashBack Shopping Malls

Very Important Relationships, Inc. (VIR), one of the nation’s premier developers of corporately branded Internet CashBack Rewards Shopping Malls today announced the launch of its new CashBack Button browser extension which helps members always get CashBack even when not shopping logged into and shopping from their mall account.

Reno, NV, May 28, 2015 – Very Important Relationships, Inc. (VIR), http://myvir.com, one of the nation’s premier developers of corporately branded Internet CashBack Rewards Shopping Malls today announced the launch of its new CashBack Button browser extension which helps members always get CashBack even when not shopping logged into and shopping from their mall account. VIR’s new CashBack Button is now available on all its newest generation of CashBack Shopping Malls and works on Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, and Firefox. An example of one of VIR’s CashBack shopping malls with its new CashBack Button is http://CashBackHeaven.com.

“Our new CashBack Button changes everything as our members can now earn CashBack when visiting any of our 3,000+ merchant’s sites directly without going through the mall first.” says Jody Tallal, CEO of VIR. “This means once a member installs their extension; it will always let them know when CashBack is available whenever they do normal web searches on Google, Yahoo or Bing, as well as go to any of our merchant stores directly.”

The extension also lets a member see which stores in the mall are the most visited over the last 24 hours as well as the best Hot Deals sales offered by the mall’s merchants today. It also lets member see their CashBack totals available in their account.

VIR’s core service is its unique CashBack Shopping Mall which feature over 3,000 of the nation’s best know brand store, all offering CashBack on everything purchased. VIR, founded in 2006, is one of the nation’s premier developers of CashBack shopping malls and began its operations when the CashBack small industry was new.

“Today, VIR’s proprietary technology is unmatched in the CashBack Shopping Mall channel, and since its focus is on enhancing the customer experience through high-quality interactions, the end result is a winning combination.” adds Tallal. “VIR has research all of the major CashBack malls and other savings sites in the industry to determine what they are doing that that is working best and they are doing that is not. Previously, no one had figure out the magic combination that consumers want most out of the myriad of single focused savings sites out there. Therefore, VIR’s goal was to evaluate the best of the best of these sites and determine what their most popular elements were, and then combine those together to all inclusive platform.”

VIR’s new third generation malls (v3) are an ultimate shopper’s paradise where retailers from clothing to electronics to jewelry to travel, plus many more products and services, are all available together under one roof for the shopper’s convenience. VIR has relationships with most of the top retailers on he Internet like as Target, Drugstore.com, Staples, Best Buy, Travelocity, and over 3,000 others merchants, and brings CashBack shopping, special discounts and significant bargains to its shopping members.

“VIR’s new CashBack Button now allows members to install it once and then never miss another opportunity to earn CashBack.” says Tallal. “It like having a constant monitor set on your computer to visually alert you anytime you are about to make any type of purchase when CashBack is available. For people interested in always getting the highest and best use of their money, it doesn’t get any better than this”

Additionally, clipping coupons from the Sunday newspaper is now a thing of the past. VIR’s malls also have their own Coupons section which offers the four largest online coupon sites on the Internet, all together in one place. These sites include Coupons.com, SmartSource, Redplum and CouponNetwork; so all a member needs to do is select the coupons they want, print them out on their printer, and use them at their local grocery or drugstore. The malls even include a direct API feed from Groupon offering its daily Groupon Goods, which are Groupon’s deeply discounted products offering.

“Since VIR is a technology company first, it can integrate any of its discount health and lifestyle benefit programs with the mall so they are presented to the end user as a seamless website.” states Tallal. “We can integrate multiple independent web based services from different sources and produce a seamless end user experience, all on the same URL. Very Important Relationships, Inc. simple has the best platform available for any company wishing to offer a merchant funded loyalty CashBack shopping mall to its customer, members or supporters.”

About Very Important Relationships, Inc.
Very Important Relationships, Inc. is one of the nation’s premier developers of Internet CashBack Rewards shopping programs. VIR operates different CashBack mall business models that serve seven industries, including customer loyalty, employee benefits, nonprofit fundraising, and association benefits. For more information on Very Important Relationship, Inc. and the services they offer, visit www.myvir.com or call (972) 726-9595.

Contact:
Jody Tallal
Very Important Relationships, Inc.
2533 N Carson Street, Suite 1V
Carson City, NV 89706
(972) 726-9595, Ext 229
Jody@myvir.com
http://myvir.com

Sweet Honey in the Rock Set for US Embassy Tour in Swaziland with Performance at the 9th Annual Bushfire Music Festival May 27-30th

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, the venerable and Grammy-nominated a cappella ensemble who’ve built a legacy for merging an inimitable and distinct harmonic vocal blend with a veracious commitment to activism.

New York, NY, May 21, 2015 – SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, the venerable and Grammy-nominated a cappella ensemble who’ve built a legacy for merging an inimitable and distinct harmonic vocal blend with a veracious commitment to activism, social justice, equality and freedom has been invited by the United States Embassy in Swaziland and the Arts Envoy Program to perform at the internationally acclaimed 9th Annual MTN Bushfire Music Festival (May 30th) and to contribute to several cultural and community outreach programs and high school workshops sponsored by Embassy. The Sweet Honey tour dates and activities are scheduled May 27- 30, 2015.

The Swaziland tour marks the ensemble’s fourth international US Embassy tour this year. They were invited in by the US Embassies in Ethiopia, Peru and Jamaica in February to help them honor and celebrate Black History Month. They performed several major concerts and contributed to community programs sponsored by the Embassy in each respective country.

One of the major highlights of their visit to Swaziland will be their debut performance at the MTN Bushfire Festival (May 29-31) which will feature a special collaboration on two songs (one by each artist) with noted songwriter/singer Floewe (real name Fikile Dhladhla) a native of Swaziland.. CNN recently noted the Festival is one of the top seven “must attend music festivals” in Africa. Each year the Festival attracts a diversified mix of globally renowned artists and performersthat “Bring Their Fire” for a multi-cultural and international audience that reaches 20,000 people strong.

“We’re truly honored and excited to be invited to visit Swaziland by the US Embassy” says Carol Maillard, one of Sweet Honey’s founding members. “We’ve enjoyed serving as cultural ambassadors and artists for all the Embassies and countries we’ve visited.We’re deeply grateful to be given another opportunity to share our music and messages with the people in Swaziland,” she added.

In addition to their headlining performance at Bushfire, Sweet Honey will also host a workshop and deliver an abbreviated performance for the Bushfire School Festival, which facilitates workshops for over 750 students from 40 schools and youth groups, led by over 60 teachers throughout the music festival.

Sweet Honey will host a workshop and performfor 500 high school students (15-18) from all over Swaziland. The School Festival is designed to motivate and foster social behavioral change, especially related to HIV. They will host a workshop and perform for 350 students at Elangeni High School during their visit as well.

Sweet Honey will also serve as guest performers at a special welcoming reception by Makila James, the US Ambassador to Swaziland at her private residence. The reception will be attended by local VIP’s, dignitaries, artists, musicians and poets who will be performing at the Bushfire Music Festival.

Last year, Sweet Honey made their premiere US Embassy tour (August 27- 31) as part of the longstanding Arts Envoy program to Belize. The Arts Envoy Program is a longstanding outreach program and initiative by the US State Department.

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, which celebrated their 40th Anniversary last year is comprised of vocalists Louise Robinson, Carol Maillard, Nitanju Bolade Casel, Aisha Kahlil, Shirley Childress (American Sign Language Interpreter) and special guest acoustic upright/electric bass player Romeir Mendez.

For further information about SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK go to:
www.sweethoneyintherock.org

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com

UglyDeck.com Helps Homeowners Realize the Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors

Minnesota deck builders UglyDeck.com helps people enjoy the benefits of being outside with maintenance free decks and pergolas.

Burnsville, MN, USA (May 28, 2015) — With today’s indoor and sedentary lifestyles, humans are suffering from debilitating physical and mental health conditions. The popular way to treat modern illnesses is often to take prescription medications. However, there is a very simple (and often free) way to address the problems: get outside.

UglyDeck.com, premier Minnesota deck builders and deck building materials supplier, is pleased to share a few reasons why homeowners should spend time outdoors.

One of the most important reasons to go outdoors is to boost the immune system. Having a strong immune system means a person is less likely to contract viruses and diseases that prey on weak or compromised bodies.

Other benefits of spending time outdoors include lower stress, increased happiness, and brain stimulation. Further, studies have indicated that being outside may also contribute to weight loss.

UglyDeck.com believes one of the best ways to spend time outdoors is to enjoy the opportunities an outdoor deck and/or pergola provides. By extending living space beyond the walls of a home, a family can easily move their times together outdoors.

For those in need of deck replacement, deck restoration, or deck building, UglyDeck.com deck building company is happy and qualified to help. With years of experience in creating customized deck designs and building decks, UglyDeck.com is the deck builder and decking material supplier to call.

A pergola is a beneficial addition to almost any yard, patio, or outdoor deck. It provides an attractive living space and can be customized to fit any space and style. UglyDeck.com is pleased to offer Heartland Pergolas and offers a photo gallery of custom pergola ideas at http://www.UglyDeck.com.

To learn more about outdoor deck options and Heartland Pergolas offered by UglyDeck.com, maintenance free decks, or franchise opportunities, contact UglyDeck.com at http://www.UglyDeck.com or at 952-736-3308. For those located near Burnsville, Minnesota, visit the UglyDeck.com showroom located on Nicollet Avenue just behind the Burnsville Bus Station. UglyDeck.com is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am until 4:30 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Media Contact:
Bill Barton
UglyDeck.com
12277 Nicollet Ave S.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-3308
info@uglydeck.com
http://www.uglydeck.com

Dakota Dental is Helping Patients Prevent and Treat Unsightly Cold Sores This Summer

Apple Valley dental clinic Dakota Dental offers information, diagnosis, and treatment of oral health problems such as fever blisters.

Apple Valley, MN, USA (May 28, 2015) — Dakota Dental is pleased to assist clients in preventing and treating cold sores. The Apple Valley dentists are experienced in educating patients on and diagnosing a range of oral health problems including cold sores.

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are an outward sign of an inner virus. The herpes simplex virus is highly contagious and is easily transmitted. All it takes to transfer the herpes virus from one person to another is a kiss, a shared eating utensil, or even a communal bathroom towel. Even though this virus is easily transmitted from person to person, it still has no cure.

After the initial manifestation of the virus, it will lie dormant until triggered. Once the virus is triggered, an infected person will feel the tell-tale tingling, itching, and burning sensations of a sore about to appear.

Most cold sores are located on the edges of the lips, but sores can also manifest on the chin and cheeks, in the nostrils, and in the mouth. Once the fluid-filled sores appear, they will eventually burst and crust over. Within about two weeks, the sore will heal and gradually disappear.

What triggers cold sores? It varies by person, but most cold sore flare-ups are caused by triggers such as excess sunlight exposure, illness, or stress. There are some treatments available to reduce the symptoms and to shorten the duration of cold sores. These include prescription and over-the-counter antiviral creams to be applied as soon as symptoms are noticed. Pain killers may also be taken to reduce the discomfort.

At Dakota Dental, the family dentists are very experienced in diagnosing and treating oral health problems such as cold sores. There is no reason to be ashamed of dental health issues – the Dakota Dental dentists in Apple Valley are dedicated to providing support to any person seeking dental care and strive to make every dental service experience positive.

To learn more about cold sores or other oral health issues, contact Dakota Dental at http://www.DakotaDental.com or 952-431-5774.

Dakota Dental, located at 14682 Pennock Avenue in Apple Valley, serves the southern Minneapolis/Saint Paul suburbs. Dakota Dental provides comprehensive dental services including, but not limited to, preventative dental work, dental implants, dental care for kids, cosmetic dentistry, and dental emergency services.

Media Contact:
Dr. Shelley Wakefield
Dakota Dental
14682 Pennock Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-431-5774
swakefield@dakotadental.com
http://www.dakotadental.com