Join Heather at Bambino’s Cafe in Springfield, Missouri on March 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or at Coffee Ethic on March 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m (CT). Autographed copies of all of Heather’s books will be available for sale, and Bambino’s is supplying complimentary coffee and panini finger sandwiches!

With over 150,000 readers, Heather sees her books as a way to not only entertain, but to raise awareness of a cause that she’s deeply committed to: fighting human trafficking, the reality of modern day slavery. More than a book signing, graffiti parties are Heather’s unique way to bring people of all backgrounds together, get to know her readers in a relaxed, fun setting, and discuss ways to get involved and help those in need.

For more information contact Heather at heather@heatherhuffman.net or read more at www.heatherhuffman.net.

TUMBLEWEED is Huffman’s sixth book and offers her readers a unique insight to two characters in her international hit THROWAWAY, which made the Top 10 Kindle Best Sellers List in September.

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Wanda Franco Celebrates 25 Years With Digital Print Ink
(Springfield, Mo)…Wanda Franco celebrated her twenty-fifth anniversary with Digital Print Ink, a Springfield, Missouri printing company she has worked for since the late 1980’s. Wanda’s tenure at DPI has seen a lot change in the printing industry, most notably in the emergence of internet business. Still, some aspects of the job never change; she still hand collates certain jobs, for example. That’s not to say the job is dull, of course: “Every day is different” she said. Wanda tries to “keep a cheerful and positive attitude” at work, something her coworkers (past and present) can certainly attest to. Life “goes by so fast; why waste it being crabby?”

Wanda works in the bindery department at Digital Print Ink, where she and the rest of DPI’s staff are ready to meet your full service design, printing, mailing, and marketing needs. Located in the Shamrock Center at 3444 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, 65807.
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The World’s No. 1 Vodka Crowns Winner of the Second Season of the Brand’s Wildly Successful Reality TV Show “Master of the Mix”

NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 18, 2012 — SMIRNOFF®, the world’s best-selling vodka, announced DJ P from Springfield, Missouri as Season Two winner of the brand’s reality television show, Master of the Mix. After making the cut and surviving the cross-country open casting tour with Kid Capri and previous Season 1 contestants, DJ P battled the best of underground talent and preserved 10-weeks of grilling from revered producer and host, Just Blaze, world famous DJ, Kid Capri, model and socialite Amber Rose, and Master of the Mix Season 1 runner-up and noted DJ, Vikter Duplaix, to take home the grand prize of a $250,000 contract with SMIRNOFF and joining DJ Scratch as the “Master of the Mix” as determined by fan voting on the show’s Facebook page.

“I’m so proud of everything we accomplished with Season Two and am honored that we’ll have the opportunity to responsibly raise a glass and celebrate our success with DJ P, a true old school deejay and vinyl purist,” said David Tapscott, Brand Director, SMIRNOFF. “Season Two was everything we wanted and more – from the inspiring contestants to the unique challenges to the fans who helped to consistently make us a global trending topic on Twitter. SMIRNOFF really could not have asked for a better follow-up season!”

Admired and applauded weekly by the judges for his dedication to spinning vinyl, his fellow contestants for his mixes, and the crowds for his skills behind the turntables, DJ P was judged on his technical ability, track selection, originality, and crowd response. As the Season 2 winner of Master of the Mix, DJ P has earned serious bragging rights in the deejay community and is the winner of $250,000 in cash and prizes.

After the casting kick-off, viewers followed DJ P along with 10 other Master of the Mix hopefuls from Los Angeles to New York on a Master of the Mix tour bus, where the chosen DJs were put into unique deejay experiences – from Go-Go in D.C. to House in Chicago and everything in between. In the show’s final episode, DJ M-Squared, DJ Yonny, and DJ P battled it out for the judges to prove their worthiness of the Master of the Mix title, but it was ultimately the fans who voted at Facebook.com/Master of the Mix for their favorite contestant, crowning DJ P as the “Master of the Mix”.

“It feels so surreal – I can’t believe I’m the Season Two winner of Master of the Mix,” said DJ P, Master of the Mix Season 2 Winner. “I was up against some serious competition and really didn’t know how it would all work out because it was up to the fans to decide. I’m just thankful to everyone who supported me and can’t wait to spin for you all this year!”

SMIRNOFF has been at the heart of nightlife culture for generations and continues to be a staple for responsible celebration everywhere. As the Season 2 winner, DJ P will serve as the face of Master of the Mix, making appearances at SMIRNOFF events throughout 2012.

For additional information, please visit www.masterofthemix.com for photos and behind-the-scenes coverage. And while mixing it up, always remember to enjoy SMIRNOFF responsibly.

About SMIRNOFF
SMIRNOFF, the world’s number-one selling premium spirit and the top-selling flavored vodka in North America, traces its heritage back to 19th century Russia. As the most awarded vodka brand in the world, SMIRNOFF has always been known for quality and is enjoyed responsibly in 130 countries around the world. For more information, log on to www.SMIRNOFF.com.

About Diageo
Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, SMIRNOFF, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Yogurtini®, a quickly growing and popular self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, today announces the grand opening of its new location in Ozark-Nixa, Missouri, located at 612 N. 25th St., Ozark, MO 65721.

To celebrate the grand opening of Missouri’s favorite frozen yogurt, the Ozark-Nixa location will be giving out FREE frozen yogurt on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Part of the celebration will include an appearance from Yogurtiniman and fun activities for kids. Yogurtini will also be accepting donations in partnership with The Ozarks Literacy Council (OLC) which promotes literacy education in Springfield, Missouri and the surrounding communities by offering free one-on-one training and a variety of literacy programs for expecting parents, preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults to improve reading and writing skills.

“We are so excited to bring Yogurtini to the Ozark-Nixa community,” said Jan Buning, owner of the new location. “We are looking forward to everyone coming out this Saturday to take part in our free yogurt party and experience the fun and creativity of making your own favorite frozen yogurt concoction,” she continued.

The newest location is the sixth Yogurtini location in Missouri. Rapidly building a devoted following of its non-fat, real yogurt, pay by the ounce model and by providing its customers with a unique experience upon each visit. The serve-yo-self® concept allows customers to make their own frozen yogurt creation, creating blends and concoctions, just like a signature martini.

Yogurtini® regularly has classic flavors such as Ultimate Chocolate, Classic Vanilla, Chelsey’s Cheesecake, and Peanut Butter, but there is always a surprise for the more adventurous like Pomegranate Raspberry, Maple Bacon Donut, Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough and Blueberry Tartini. The incomparable Yogurtini® “House” Tart, along with a non-dairy and no sugar added flavor option is always a main stay. At Yogurtini, Flavortini© recipes are created by mixing an array of frozen yogurts and toppings like the famous “Extra Dirty”; a favorite among their loyal following.

About Yogurtini, and YHI, Inc.®:
Created by Tempe, AZ natives and sisters, Natasha Nelson and Chelsey Nelson, Yogurtini® Self-Serve offers up to 16 rotating healthy and fat-free frozen yogurt flavors and over 70 toppings. Yogurtini® only serves real yogurt that contains live and active cultures approved by the National Yogurt Association. The popularity of Yogurtini® and the brand has been recognized consistently by customers and the press in its native Arizona, where readers recently voted Yogurtini® as “Favorite Place to Chill” in 944 Magazine and “Best Sweet Spot” in College Affair Magazine. The accelerated growth of the franchise has been recognized by the national press including Fox Business News, The Wall Street Journal and Inc. Magazine. Yogurtini® boasts having some of the most knowledgeable yogurt innovators in the industry. Yogurtini’s top quality, taste, original flavors, and extensive toppings have been praised by the masses.

Yogurtini® keeps in touch with its customers through its social networking program. http://www.facebook.com/yogurtini or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/yogurtini. For more information on Yogurtini® visit www.yogurtini.com. YHI, Inc is the franchise development company for Yogurtini. To learn more about being awarded a Yogurtini franchise visit www.yogurtini.com/franchise . Yogurtini is now offering frozen yogurt franchise area development agreements. Additional Yogurtini franchises are currently under construction and development in Florida, Colorado, Nebraska, Arizona, Kansas, Virginia and Missouri.

SOURCE Yogurtini

CONTACT: Yogurtini, +1-949-280-9705, info@yogurtini.com

Web Site: http://www.yogurtini.com

Denny Reeves, Minister of Worship and Music at South Gate, will provide powerful, inspiring music to kick things off. PASTORS, LEADERS, LAYMEN…THIS EVENT WILL SET THE TONE FOR YOUR MEN’S MINISTRY in 2012! Contact the South Gate church office at 417-886-3851 to let us know how many men from your church will represented. ALL area men are invited! However, FREE seating is limited, so plan to arrive early.

South Gate Baptist Church is located two miles south of James River Freeway on Campbell, in Springfield, MO.

Get ready to be awakened with the word of God, and to move past the complacency and excuses that have weighed you down. We’ll look forward to seeing you January 29!

“We’re searching for the “Most Romantic Couple in the Ozarks”, said Nick Sanders, owner and photographer at Cool Change Photography.

The winning couple will receive a free, three-hour wedding photography package, which includes complimentary retouch and color enhancement services, a password-protected online viewing gallery, and a CD containing all of the pictures with a copyright release.

“We tell the story of your day in pictures, without all of the stiff poses and fake smiles you see in so many other wedding photos,” said Sanders. “My goal is to capture natural images that show the genuine love, emotion and fun of each individual wedding.”

Interested couples can enter the contest by posting a short story on the studio’s Facebook Wall prior to October 2, 2011. “Just tell us why you and your fiance are the most romantic couple in the Ozarks”, said Sanders. The studio’s network of Facebook fans, which include a variety of Ozarks wedding industry professionals, will vote for the winner.

Contact: Nick Sanders Nick.Sanders@CoolChangePhotography.com (727) 409-5406

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On Saturday, September 10, 2011, Reliable Superstore will be honoring the local chapter of The Military Order of the Purple Heart to show support for our combat wounded troops.

“Reliable Superstore has long been a supporter of various veterans’ organizations,” said Tony Stubblefield, vice president/managing partner of the dealership that features franchises for Toyota, Lexus, BMW, Audi, and Scion vehicles. “At this event, we want to celebrate our combat wounded veterans and remind them that we’re here to give them the support they deserve for what they’ve given to our country.”

The event will be at the Reliable Superstore, 3521 E. Sunshine, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The MSU Color Guard will Present Colors at 10:00 a.m. Sharp at the corner of Sunshine and 65 Hwy in front of the Audi building. Combat Wounded Veterans will be on hand to meet with the public and share their military experiences. Representatives from the Veterans Administration, the 206th National Guard, and the Missouri Veterans Cemetery will be available to answer questions for veterans and the public. MSU ROTC will serve refreshments. We especially encourage the recent Iraq and Afghanistan veterans to attend and meet veterans that have served before them.

About The Military Order of the Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action. It is specifically a combat decoration.

The organization now known as the “Military Order of the Purple Heart,” was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have received the decoration. Composed exclusively of Purple Heart recipients, it is the only veterans service organization comprised strictly of “combat” veterans.

The mission of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans, promote patriotism, support necessary legislative initiatives, and most importantly, provide service to all veterans and their families.

About Reliable Superstore
Reliable Superstore is a 20+ acre multi-franchised complex located in Springfield, Missouri, in the heart of the Ozarks. It has over 170 employees and annual sales in excess of $120,000,000, featuring sales and service for world-class automobiles from Toyota, Lexus, BMW, Audi and Scion. In addition to new franchise vehicles, Reliable Superstore also offers factory certified pre-owned vehicles, Toyota Rent-A-Car, Toyota Certified Collision repair, factory trained technicians and a comprehensive parts warehouse. Its employees are well trained and dedicated to “Elevating The Customer Experience” beyond your expectations.

Contact: Lincoln Whisler, lwhisler@vtaig.com or (417) 889-9000.

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