With the fate of so many American's jobs up in the air, some are casting a wide net for a more secure gig. We've got the do's and don'ts of job searching while you're already employed. Dawn Fay of Robert Half International gave us the inside scoop on job hunting.

For more information, visit www.rhii.com/portal/site/rh-us.

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As the NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup continues, we're getting into the spirit of things with newest NASCAR gear.

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Up to 25% of the U.S. population has reported an adverse reaction to food, but less than 2% actually have a food allergy.

All You Magazine identifies how to tell the difference between a food allergy and an intolerance and pinpoints sneaky ingredients that may be the triggers It could be an allergy or an intolerance.

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Larry's going mad at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey! He's with Steve the Science Guy who comes up with quirky science experiments to make students see how science can be fun.

Hoff and the Science Guy will launch the 4-H National Science Experiment, a 100-year-old agricultural youth organization that gets students of all ages involved in science to turn you into a mad scientist.

For more information on 4-H, log onto www.4-h.org, and for more information on Rutgers' participation in NJ 4-H National Science Experiment Day, visit www.njaes.rutgers.edu/spotlight/4-hscience.asp.

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Missi Pyle has made her Broadway debut in the musical “Boeing, Boeing,” which is playing at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street, New York, NY)

Boeing-Boeing is a revival of the French farce that was first produced on Broadway in February 1965. Pyle stars a Gretchen, an air-hostess who is engaged to architect and playboy Bernard. Unbeknownst to her, Bernard has two other fiancées -- Gloria and Gabriella -- who are also air-hostesses. Comedy ensues when Bernard, with the help of his housekeeper Bertha (Christine Baranski) and friend Robert try to keep the three women from finding out about each other.

Pyle also makes a guest appearance as Betty Bee on the TV series Pushing Daisies, whose season premiere is tonight at 8pm on ABC.

Fans will remember Pyle from movies like Charlie and the Chcolate Factory, Bringing Down the House, Big Fish and Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay.

Pyle is also part of the duo Smith & Pyle. They just released their debut album It's Ok To Be Happy this summer.

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When you think of diamonds, you think of love, after all nothing says "I love you" like a diamond. However, diamonds are more than just a symbol of love, they are symbol of hope for people, they give back. There are a number of jewelers who have created diamond pieces that support a charity or giving back to the communities that they are mined in.

Here are some we featured that give back to Africa:

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The NFL record holder, former running back and season 3 winner of ABC's celebrity contest show Dancing with the Stars, Emmitt Smith has teamed up with Mended Hearts to challenge Americans to lower their risk for heart disease.

Smith will be here with John La Puma, M.D., author of ChefMD's Big Book of Culinary Medicine is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine who has pioneered the idea of food-as-medicine and dedicated his career to educating consumers on how to live a healthy lifestyle.

Actress Virginia Madsen has teamed up with the League of Women Voters and Allergan for the Freedom of Expression Through Film to encourage and motivate women to vote this November.

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Parents want to keep their babies happy and healthy all the time- whether it’s their first car ride or first steps. And the newest baby gear is sure to put a smile on the faces of both babies and parents.

For more information, log onto www.moreaboutthat.info/336.

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Airlines are cutting back flights in an effort to save money - so how can travelers save cash themselves this holiday season? Travel expert Kendra Thorton has a few secrets to get you flying on the cheap.

For Park City, Utah vacation rentals, check out www.vacationroost.com.

To take advantage of the Mandalay Bay hotel free airfare deal, log onto www.mandalaybay.com.

And if Orlando, Florida is in your vacation plans this year, go to www.royalplaza.com.

For more information on Kendra Thorton, go to www.thorntonpr.com.

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We’re sitting down with Blender Magazine and taking a look at the newest fall albums that are going to rule the charts.

Their picks included:

- Black Ice by AC/DC (October 20)
- David Archuleta by David Archuleta (November 11)
- Day and Age by The Killers (November 25)
- Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z (December 2)
- Circus by Britney Spears (December 2)
- 808's and Heartbreak by Kanye West (December 16)

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Larry was checking out The Intrepid before it left Manhattan. The aircraft carrier will make a historic journey back home to Pier 86 on Manhattan’s West Side from her current berth at the Staten Island Homeport, where it has undergone an extensive two-year refurbishment project. Her anchors go up at 11am.

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Model turned actor Ryan Kwanten plays Jason Stackhouse in HBO's new series True Blood, which airs Sundays at 9pm.

Jason is a construction worker during the day, but at night he's a notorious ladies man. Of the show, HBO states: "Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed from legendary monsters to fellow citizens overnight. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders and government officials around the world have chosen their sides, but in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out."

An Australian-born actor, Kwanten's other acting credits include his role as Jay Robertson in TV's Summerland and ESPN's The Junction Boys. You can catch him in the upcoming film Don't Fade Away, where he stars alongside Mischa Barton (The O.C.), Beau Bridges (My Name Is Earl) and rapper Ja Rule.

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The National Jean Company is opening a new store in Murray Hill (right around the corner from the CW) and to kick off things, its offering up a discount to CW viewers on all of its jeans.

Tamsen stopped by the new location to check out the new trends such as color jeans. Plus, she gets help on finding the perfect fitting jeans for your body type.

The new National Jean Company store location is at 525 3rd Avenue (btwn 35th and 36th Streets), New York, NY 10016.

For more information, visit www.nationaljeancompany.com or call (212) 213-8150.

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Actress Leighton Meester plays socialite Blair Waldorf on the CW’s Gossip Girl, which airs Mondays at 8pm. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and she spoke a charity event hosted by the United Nations Development Fund For Women and Safe Horizon.

Meester will be in New York's Union Square Park on today, Thursday, October 2 at 12pm encouraging local residents and notable New Yorkers to take a stand against domestic violence by donating their shoes and walking the runway. The event is part of the Say NO to Violence Campaign. The CW11 Morning News team was happy to donate shoes for the cause.

For more information on the United Nations Development Fund For Women, visit www.unifem.org and for more information on Sae Horizon, visit www.safehorizon.org.

Meester began her professional acting career in 1999 with a role in an episode of Law & Order. Her big break, though, was in 2004 when she guest starred in HBO's Entourage as singer Justine Chapin.

When she's not working on Gossip Girl, Meester enjoys singing and songwriting. In fact, she is working on her debut music album, rumored to be called Prodigy with a 2009 release date. She recently recorded a cover of the Jackie DeShannon song "Bette David Eyes."

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Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry and Miss Guy, a DJ, stopped by the studio to talk about the 3rd Annual Gimme Shelter: Rock Rescue benefit concert at the Highline Ballroom on Monday, October 6. Harry is set to perform with Moby as the DJ.

To purchase tickets to see Debbie Harry perform for the Gimme Shelter: Rock Rescue concert log onto www.rational-animal.org.

Blondie is known for singles such as "Heart of Glass", "One Way Or Another", "Call Me" and "Rapture." Harry has also had success as a solo artist and has severalacting credits to her name.

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Dino Ibelli of Ferrara's Ristorante and Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey joined us this morning for Dining PIX. He showed us how to make Shrimp Di Stefano and Chicken Scarpariella.

For more information on Ferrara's Ristorante, log onto www.ferrarascafe.com.

For more on Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, log onto www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com.

Don't miss out on CW11's exclusive Dining PIX deal! For the price of only $25, diners will recieve a gift certificate worth $50! Supplies are limited. For more information on this and on all Dining PIX deals, log onto: http://wpix.tribunedeals.com.

Click here to view past Dining Pix RECIPES.

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From e-mails promising the keys to a long forgotten bank vault to credit card offers with "too good to be true" rates, many families in financial peril are targeted by scam artists promising money for nothing. Financial expert and author Braun Michner has a few suggestions to help you keep your family and finances safe.

For more information, check out www.braunmincher.com.

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Ballet Hispanico is known as the preeminent Hispanic-American dance institution in the U.S. They are getting ready for their annual New York Season at the Joyce Theater Tuesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 19 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The CW11's Lisa Mateo went to their studios to talk with some of the dancers and find out more about the dance company, as well as learn a few dance moves.

For ticket information, log onto www.ballethispanico.org or www.joyce.org.

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Larry’s pow wowing in Bridgeton, New Jersey! Tomorrow is the 2nd Annual Celebration Pow Wow and he’s with Native American Indians learning some history and how to do the Rational Dance.

For more information on how to be a part of all the festivities, call 973.764.8554 or visit www.VernonHistoricalSociety.com.

Tom Arnold (Roseanne) is the host of new Country Music Television (CMT) series My Big Redneck Wedding.

According to CMT, "Each episode [...] will feature a different redneck wedding, each with its own rustic eccentricities, whether it is a four-legged best man, a romantic beer can canopy, a celebratory shotgun salute or a reception filled with mattress surfing and mud wrestling."

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Each week we're telling viewers about events, activities and items that are FREE. That's right...no money required.

This week's free list:

1) Kids can learn how to ride their bikes for free in Queens
2) Soap Box Derby: design, build and race your very own soap box race car for free in Staten Island
3) Pumpkin Picking in Queens
4) Apple Picking in Queens
5) Sign Up To Vote: Declare Yourself at Audrey Café & Lounge in Midtown

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October 3rd is Lee Denim Day and all of our anchors were sporting pink ribbon pins to support the cause. You can help too. All you have to do is put on your favorite pair of blue jeans and make a $5 contribution to Lee National Denim Day. If you buy jeans from www.lee.com, the company will made a $5 contribution for you.

Since Lee jeans began this campain, it has raised more than $70 million for women's cancer programs.

Fore more information, visit www.denimday.com.

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The CW11's Tamsen Fadel was the emcee for the 2nd Annual Gal To Gal Foundation's Virtual Walk. The foundation helps "grant the wishes and contribute to resources for Stage IV breast cancer patients and their families." The event is in partnership with Design Her Gals.

Gals to Gals hopes to raise $250,000 and participation is easy. When you donate $5 or more to the cause, you can create your own virtual self that will walk across the virtual country.

Once you register, beginning October 1, you will join fellow walkers in virtual Harvard Square in Boston, MA, and will travel all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, visiting 29 cities along the way. The landscape walkers travel through will change on a daily basis, giving you a reason to return to see where you are walking that day. New walkers will be joining all the time -- sharing their stories and building momentum as more people participate in this innovative fundraising effort.

For more information, visit https://www.galtogalwalk.org and www.designhergals.com.

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Do home remedies really work? Dr. Steve checks out:

1. Black licorice heals a canker sore
2. Mushrooms lower blood pressure
3. Strawberries firm sagging skin

Have a question? E-mail Dr. Steve at askthedoctor@tribune.com.

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This week's Friday Forecaster is Eloise Caggiano, program director for Avon Walks for Breast Cancer. She was here to talk about the New York walk taking place this weekend Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5.

For more information about the walk, visit walk.avonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=nwy_home_2k8.

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Actor and writer Robin Dunne stars as psychiatrist Will Zimmerman in the highly-anticipated SciFi Channel series Sanctuary, which premieres tonight at 9pm.

Sanctuary started in May 2007 as a video series on the web. Becasue of its success and popularity, it was picked up by the SciFi Channel in January 2008. It is the first TV series to shoot "extensively on green screen, using virtual sets and extraordinary visual effects."

According to SciFi, "Sanctuary follows the adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping), a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population — a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans. Along with her new recruit, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Will Zimmerman, her quirky tech wiz Henry (Ryan Robbins) and her fearless daughter Ashley (Emilie Ullerup), Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence."

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a number of companies are offering products with proceeds from their sale going to various breast cancer awareness, research and support organizations. From flowers to cupcakes and even hairspray - it's awfully nice when the mere act of opening your pocketbook can make the world a better place.

Here with some pink picks is Better Homes and Gardens Style Editor Kelly Phillips.

For more information, pick up the lastest issue of Better Homes and Gardens or visit www.bhg.com.

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The economy may be tanking, but this guy's making money hand over fist. How about banking a quarter million dollars to sit at home buying and selling web addresses?

Kurt shows you how he's doing it and his secret sauce to winning big.

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Robin Thicke is back with a slightly different sound than before. The platinum-selling singer and Grammy-winning songwriter is showing fans everywhere he's truly Something Else.

The CW11's Kristina Behr sat down with the R&B singer to talk about his biggest musical influence and why he's looking for a change.

His album Something Else is in stores now. For more info log onto www.robinthicke.com.

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On October 18th at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Guernsey’s will be conducting an unprecedented auction celebrating the history of Yankee Stadium and the remarkable Yankee teams that played there. We'll have a preview of some of the items with Arlan Ettinger of Guernsey's.

For more information, visit www.guernseys.com.

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Millions of Americans are facing financial ruin - and are in danger of losing their homes. The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America is working to keep families in the houses - they'll tell you what you need to do to keep your property safe.

For more information, visit www.naca.com.

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The heat is on so stop, drop and roll! Larry was live at the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Department headquarters on Long Island where they are teaching you and training you how to avoid or get out of a home fire. It's National Fire Prevention Week and this year's theme is "prevent home fires."

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2007, U.S. fire departments responded to 399,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,600 civilian injuries, 2,865 civilian deaths, $7.4 billion in direct damage. The Hoff and the volunteers will have a mock home on fire and train how to get you and your family out of a smokey situation.

For more information, log onto www.vigilantfd.com or call 516.482.5000 and www.nfpa.org or call 617.770.3000.

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Actor Rob Brown plays football player Ernie Davis, the the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy, in the new movie The Express, which premieres on Friday, October 10.

Set in summer 1962, during the civil rights movement, Ernie was riding a wave of success after his star performance for the Syracuse University Orangemen lead to his draft into the NFL. Soon after, though, he was diagnosed with acute monocytic leukemia, an incurable disease. He died at age 23 without ever taking the professional field.

This Harlem-born, Brooklyn-raised actor's other film credits include Finding Forrester, Coach Carter, Take The Lead and Stop-Loss.

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Sarah Trelease of OM Yoga stopped by for today's Wakeup Workout! OM Yoga has partnered with the Libby Ross Foundation and is hosting an October Yoga Challenge for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Challengers take 31 days of yoga classes throughout October at a discounted rate and have the opportunity to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer by collecting sponsors. They're also hosting a Cancer Survivors yoga Teacher Training October 17th-19th.

This specialized training for certified yoga teachers will instruct on how to design a healing class for cancer survivors that addresses physical conditions while giving emotional support. OM designed this teacher training program to meet the needs of breast cancer survivors who are finding so much benefit in our classes by creating a sense of community of like minded women.

OM also provides weekly free classes (Tuesdays at 3:45pm) for breast cancer patients and survivors.

For more on OM Yoga, log onto www.omyoga.com.

For more information on the upcoming teacher training, log onto omyoga.com/teachertraining/2008/SurvivorTT.htm?studioid=-94&stype=41&sTG=1.

For more information on The Libby Ross Foundation, log onto www.thelibbyrossfoundation.com. Their mission is to make a significant difference in the lives of women afflicted with breast cancer through unique support programs, early detection and research.

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Celebrity moms Ashlee Simpson, Tori Spelling, Angie Harmon and Marissa Jaret Winokur have designed strollers to raise awareness and funds for the CJ Foundation for SIDS, the country’s leading organization for education, research, and support services for families impacted by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

The strollers are going up for auction Oct. 6-13 to and will be on display at the Babies R Us in Union Square.

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Former model and actor Rib Hillis is one of the latest design team member of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which airs Sundays at 8pm.

Hillis is also invloved with charities such as the Los Angeles Childrens Hospital, Habitat For Humanity, The Jimmie Johnson Foundation and The Hendrick Marrow Program.

TV junkies will remember this New York-born, Massachusetts-raised actor from the short-lived ABC spinoff soap opera Port Charles as Dr. Jake Marshak during the late 1990s.

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Paul Tanners, D.D.S. will be here to answer dental questions including:

1) When I brush my teeth, why do my gums sometimes bleed?
2) My fillings keep falling out. How long are they expected to last?
3) I don't really believe in flossing. Is it really that necessary?
4) I've always wanted to know, does orange juice really cause cavities being that it's really acidic?

For more information on Dr. Tanners, log onto www.drpaultanners.com.

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Robert Buckley plays Kirby Atwood on NBC's Lipstick Jungle, which airs Wednesdays at 10pm. Kirby is the younger man who has an affair with Nico Reilly (Kim Raver).

Buckley has a degree in economics from University of California, San Diego but soon started pursuing a career in entertainment. In fact, before he became an actor, Buckley was a writer and freel;ance producer for E! News. His film credits include the TV series Fashion House and American Heiress. You can catch him next in the upcoming film Dead of Winter.

In addition, Buckley has also worked as a writer and freelance producer for E! News.

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East Village Opera Company have a new album called Olde School, available in stores now. They'll perform "Walk" and "King of the Night".

For information on the group and tickets, log onto www.eastvillageoperacompany.com.

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The new Zagat's restaurant guide is out, but which hot spots are the cream of the crop? Tim Zagat shares surveyors picks of the top restaurant in each of the five boroughs.

For more information, visit www.zagat.com.

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The Hooters Girls are here promoting their new calendar, which is available in stores next Wednesday, October 15. Hooters is celebrating its 25th anniversary and it's 11th anniversary in New York City. And in celebration, they're giving away $25,000 on on the 25th of each month to lucky customers.

With us were Cover Girl 2009 Stephanie Belknap (Orlando, FL), Miss May 2009 Sara Hoots (Selma, TX) and Miss October 2009 Adrean Butler (Jantzen Beach, Portland, OR).

You can meet them today from 12pm to 1:30pm at a special advance calendar signing at Manhattan Hooters, 211 West 56th Street (btwn 7th Ave. & Broadway).

For more information, visit www.hooters.com ro call 212-581-5656.

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From teddy bears to slippers, election fever is heating up. There's load of stuff in the marketplace for Democrats and Republicans to show their support. We're checking out a few of these fun items.

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Larry's at the 7-Eleven on Broad Street in Bloomfield, NJ to discover if voters prefer red McCain or blue Obama coffee cups. Larry's playing pollster and conducting his own informal, unscientific survey of New Jerseyians who are casting their ballots with each cup of morning joe. New Jersey is one of very few states where voters support for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominee is still split down the middle.

Check out the latest "7-Election" results at www.7-election.com.

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Olivia Newton-John is promoting her work for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and "The Liv Experience" with Curves, the largest fitness franchise in the world. Curves co-founder Diane Heavin also joined Newton-John.

The campaign will distribute 1 million Liv Aid units to women. This breast self-exam assists women to exercise breast self-exams correctly. Newton-John has become an advocate of breast cancer awareness and early detection because 16 years ago she was diagnosed with brest cancer after she gave hersself a breast exam. Of her health today she stated, "That I am fine today and stronger than before, I credit to early detection."

For more information about the Liv Aid, visit www.Liv.com. For more information about Curves, visit www.curves.com.

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Tamsen visits the ASPCA's new indoor dog run, Monster Park. Plus, she learns more about the organization from a new book.

The organization’s success and history in New York City, has been chronicled in Heritage of Care, written by Dr. Stephen J. Zawistowski, executive vice president of the ASPCA.

For more information on the ASPCA, log onto www.aspca.org.

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October is "Adopt-A-Dog Month" at the ASPCA. The folks from the ASPCA brought in Hemingway, a pooch that makes a great therapy dog. The organization is holding free training classes for therapy dog work.

For more information on how to adopt a pet, visit www.aspca.com.

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Zoe McLellan plays Lisa George on ABC's Dirty Sexy Money, which airs Wednesdays at 10pm.

Lisa is a curator at a SoHo art gallery and is married. But when her hisband Nick takes a job with the powerful Darling family, Nick becomes more distant with Lisa and closer to Karen Darling.

This California-born, Washington-raised actress has also been on the TV series JAG, NCIS, Sliders and Star Trek: Voyager.

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He made the miraculous catch seen around the world prompting many to go as far as calling it the greatest play in superbowl history.

But the man behind the helmet, New York Giant David Tyree says it's more than just a catch but more about a life changed and the one who changed it. He tells more about his faith and struggles as an NFL player in his book More than Just the Catch, in stores now.

Giant fans can also take home a piece of Tyree's historic catch by picking up the catchhat. To order one for your next Giants game, just log onto www.thecatchhat.com.

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Michaela McManus is the new star on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, which airs Saturdays at 10pm. She plays Assistant District Attorney Kim Greylek.

TV viewers will remember McManus, a Rhode Island native, in her most recent role as book editor Lindsey Strauss on the CW's One Tree Hill.

McManus was a theatre major at Fordham University, studied Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and attended New York University's Graduate Acting Program.

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We're ditching the high-tech toys and getting back to the basics with toys that can help kids learn. Lisa Maher of Kid O stopped by with educational toys for kids!

They included:
For 1+: Color Sorting Rings,$20
For 2+: City & Country Unit Blocks, $58
For 3+: Noticing Differences-Giraffe Puzzle, $19
For 4+: Moon in My Room, $30
For 5+: Sunprints, $5
For 6+: Scribbles, $18.95

Kid O is located at 123 W. 10th Street in Manhattan. For more information on Kid O, log onto www.kidonyc.com or call 212-366-5436.

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For forty years New York Magazine has documented the changing landscape of the city for four decades. A new book looks back on the publication's storied history with essays by Gloria Steinem, Tom Wolfe, and other noteable New Yorkers who shape our culture.

For more information, visit www.nymag.com.

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Dr. Steve is outside with workout mega-star Jackie Warner is hitting the New York City streets with her secrets to using the city as your personal gym.

She showed us how to make your walk work for you. Then, she'll show us three ways you can use your everyday routine to burn extra calories. They'll also show you some of the best -- and worst -- food selections you can make when you're on the go.

You can take Jackie home with you - just check out jackiewarner.com for the scoop on her DVD, protein shakes and information on her Bravo show Work Out.

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Google has a new feature that protects you from late-nite yourself.

Designed by Jon Perlow, one of their engineers, Mail Goggles is the latest feature for Gmail users. It helps drunk users save face by requiring them to complete a set of timed math problems in order to send an e-mail.

A play on "beer goggles," Mail Goggles is in its beta stage. To enable this feature, all you have to is activate it in your Gmail settings.

For more information, visit gmailblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/new-in-labs-stop-sending-mail-you-later.html.

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Shawn Johnson, Olympic gold medal gymnast, joined us today to talk about her involvement with the Frosted Pink With A Twist Campaign, sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis. Her involvement with Frosted Pink With A Twist was inspired by her grandmother, who had both breast and lung cancer.

This 16-year-old Iowa native stands at 4'10" and won four medals in the Beijing Olympic Games: a team silver medal, an all-around silver medal, a floor individual silver medal and a balance beam gold medal.

For more information about Shawn Johnson, visit www.shawnjohnson.net.

For more information about Frosted Pink With A Twist, visit www.frostedpink.org.

Larry was live with the famous Harlem Globetrotters who are uptown hosting a training camp and their second annual "Return To Harlem" game and training camp with the New York City Police Athletic League for Harlem grammer and middle school students. The Globetrotters will teach him tricks, spins and school him on the court.

For more info on camp and shows, log onto www.harlemglobetrotters.com or call 800-641-HOOP.

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Australian-American actor Tristan Rogers reprises his role asRobert Scorpio on the soap opera General Hospital's spinoff Night Shift, which airs on SoapNet on Tuesdays at 11pm.

Robert was originally a character of ABC's soap opera General Hospital. He was presumed dead after her went on a search for his kidnapped wife Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) in South America. Both he and Anna were international spies. Now, he's back, alive but no so well. In his current storyline, he was rescued from a plane crash and just learned he has a brain tumor and colon cancer.

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What is old is new again and '70s jacket company Members Only jackets are taking center stage on the runway again. The updated version of jackets, leggings, shirts is bringing sexy back.

For more, log onto www.membersonlystyle.com

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Saoirse Ronan,16, plays Lina Mayfleet in the new movie City Of Ember, which premieres this Friday, October 10. She co-stars alongside Tim Robbins, Bill Murray and Harry Treadway.

The film is about an underground city that serves as a sanctuary for humanity, whose liveliness is provided by a generator with a 200-year lifespan. Now at the end of its two century existence, Ember 's lights are fading and civilzation is on the brink of collapse. Teenagers Lina (Ronan) and Doon (Treadway) are on a search for the clues on how to save their city and escape to a new world.

Ronan is an New York-born, Ireland-raised actress who was nominated for an Academy Award for her role as Briony Tallis in the 2007 movie Atonement, which also starred Kiera Knightley (The Duchess, Pirates of the Caribbean).

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California socialite turned reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian was here to talk about the new DVD set of Keeping Up WIth The Kardashians: Season One, which is available in stores now.

The series follows the Kardashian clan, "a tempest of siblings, business and fame engulf Olympic decathlete Bruce Jenner and paparazzi fave Kim Kardashian as their huge Hollywood families collide."

For more information on the show, visit www.eonline.com/on/shows/kardashians/index.jsp.

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You don't have to buy new makeup to get that fresh look, you just have to make the most of what you have! Celebrity Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff will be here with tips on how to correct common makeup mistakes.

For more information, visit ashuntasheriff.net.

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Senators John McCain and Barack Obama duked it out in a town hall-styled debate last night. And we want to hear what you thought about it!

You can share your thoughts here on our forum: http://www.wpix.com/landing_election_news/?The-Presidential-Debate-Have-Your-Say=1&blockID=87253

And take our poll! You can give the presidential nominees a letter grade on their performance here: http://www.wpix.com/election_news.

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The November issue of ShopSmart Magazine recommends seven websites to help online shoppers save money. Deputy Editor Sue Perry spoke to the CW11's Ellyn Marks and recommended:

- Buzzillions.com
- ShopItToMe.com
- Ebates.com
- RetailMeNot.com
- FreeShipping.org
- PriceGrabber.com
- HeyItsFree.net

For more information, check out the latest issue of ShopSmart Magazine or visit www.shopsmartmag.org. You can also read the article here: www.shopsmartmag.org/files/Money_saving_web_sites.pdf

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Orbitz.com offers a few suggestions for red hot Halloween getaways. You can tour haunted jails in Charleston, check out the trail of the Boston Strangler, or sleep at one of the most infamous crime scenes in US history.

For more information, visit www.orbitz.com.

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Matt Iseman is a medical doctor turned comedian. And he has a new twice-weekly show Sports Soup, which airs on Tuesday, October 14 on Versus at 10pm.

The show, which will air Tuesdays and Thursdays, will cover everything "from football pre-game shows to mixed martial arts and everything in between, Sports Soup will take viewers around the entire wide world of sports to find the clips that are the most ridiculous, extreme and memorable for all the right and wrong reasons," according to Versus.

A Denver, Colorado native, Iseman is an Ivy League-educated man, who graduated with honors from Princeton University and the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he recieved his MD. He did his residency and internship at local University of Colorado Hospital for internal medicine. After a short stint as a physician, Iseman moved to Los Angeles and began his stand-up comedy career.

For more information about Iseman, visit www.mattiseman.com and for more on Sports Soup, visit www.versus.com/sportssoup.

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To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Goya Foods has developed new Latin Fusion recipes, which combine the cuisines from all over Latin America.

The CW11's Lisa Mateo learned how to cook two delicious dishes alongside her mom and Goya Executive Chef Fernando Desa. They made Stuffed Plantain with Seafood and Uruguayan Bean Salad, which brings together the tastes of Puerto Rican fried plantain cups stuffed with savory seafood and served with a traditional cannellini salad dish from Uruguay.

And Lisa made Argentine empanadas for this morning's anchors Dr. Steve Salvatore and Tiffany McElroy to try.

You can find more information and recipes at goya.com.

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Larry was live Goodyear Auto Service Center in New Jersey giving important car care tips for the winter weather that will save you big bucks. One lucky customer will also recieve a free ser of tires.

For more info on services, log onto www.goodyeartires.com.

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Katrina Bowden plays Cerie Xerox on NBC's 30 Rock and plays Ms. Tasty in the upcoming comedy Sexdrive, which premieres next Friday, October 17.

Sexdrive is about 18-year-old Ian who wants to get rid of his virginity. He meets a girl, Ms. Tasty, on an internet dating website who is willing to show him a good time. The only catch is that he has to go on a cross country road trip from Chicago to Knoxville to meet her.

This Jersey girl has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and in the music videos "Dance Dance" by Fall Out Boy and "After Hours" by We Are Scientists.

30 Rock airs on NBC Thursdays nights at 8:30pm.

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Tamsen Fadal goes behind the pages of Boho Magazine, the first green fashion/lifestyle publication to be printed entirely on recycled paper with natural soy inks and no glossy finishes, hit newsstands in August.

The publication targets creative, free-spirited women who love fashion and beauty, but who also want to make the world a prettier place by giving back and going green.

Boho is a magazine aimed at inspiring readers to incorporate greener living and social consciousness into their lives while offering them the newest fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle features.

For more information, visit bohomag.com.

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Legendary actor Martin Landau plays Sul in the upcoming movie City of Ember, which premieres Friday, October 10. Landau's co-star Saoirse Ronan also visited the studio yeaterday to talk about the film. Landau is also reprising his guest appearance as Bob Ryan on an upcoming episode of HBO's Entourage, which will air on Sunday, October 19 at 10pm.

The film is about an underground city that serves as a sanctuary for humanity, whose liveliness is provided by a generator with a 200-year lifespan. Now at the end of its two century existence, Ember's lights are fading and civilzation is on the brink of collapse. Teenagers Lina (Ronan) and Doon (Harry Treadway) are on a search for the clues on how to save their city and escape to a new world.

For more on City of Ember, visit www.cityofember.com.

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Seamus Mullen, partner and chef of of Boqueria and Suba Restaurants, was here with budget friendly tapas.

He's also promoting the New York Wine & Food Festival, which kicks off tonight and runs through Sunday, October 12. On Sunday, Mullen will be part of the event's Grand Tasting.

For more information about the Wine & Food Festival, visit www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com.

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A local man's family is calling for an investigation into an organization that is supposed to help individuals with mental and physical disabilities. Family members claim an act of negligence cost the severely handicapped man his life. Help Me Howard tries to uncover what went wrong.

For more on Help Me Howard, visit www.wpix.com/wpix_help_me_howard.

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National Coming Out Day is tomorrow October 11 and it encourages gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gendered teens to share their orientation with friends and family.

Mitchell Gold documents some of our culture's best known gay and lesbian stars and talks to them out their own coming out process. He spoke about the importance of a supportive environment for gay and lesbian teens.

Gold's new book, Crisis: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social, and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay in America is available in stores now.

For more information on Mitchell Gold, visit www.faithinamerica.info/gold.php.

For more information on National Coming Out Day, check out www.hrc.org/issues/coming_out.asp.

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The CW11's Linda Church was live delivering the weather at Demarest Farm in New Jersey and learning how to pick the perfect pumpkin from their patch.

For more info on farm, log onto www.demarestfarms.com or call 201.666.0472.

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Lightning fast and super-cool, the SuperCrew B-Boys of Knucklehead Zoo are back and they have their own off-Broadway show Rewind.

The group will perform one of their new routines plus talk about what to expect at the show which runs through October 19 at the New Victory Theater.

Tickets go for $12.50, $25 and $35. For more on the grop and ticket information, go to www.newvictory.org.

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According to the results of a new survey, one-third of respondents feel that landing a dream job in today’s economy is not possible. But the job market may not be as bleak as some may think. HotJobs Senior Managing Editor Tom Musbach will discuss the Top 5 High Paying Industries around.

Check out hotjobs.yahoo.com/HotJobs100 for a complete list.

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In New York, today, October 10 is the last day to register to vote in time for the November 4 presidential election, but Larry was getting the word out in Chester, New Jersey, with the help of the Vote '08 Corn Maze!

For more information on the fall fun at the Stoney Hill Farm Market, check out www.StonyHillGardens.com.

Register to vote at www.rockthevote.com/rtv_register.html?ms=indexNoPop.

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Actor Chris Diamantopoulos plays Rodney, a gay interior decorator, on the USA Network's original series The Starter Wife,which makes it premiere tonight, Friday, October 10 at 9pm.

The series focuses on Molly Kagan (Debra Messing), who is recently divorced and is starting over as a single mom in a new town with her 7-year-old daughter. Her friends, including Rodney, help her make sense of her new surroundings and deal with life.

This Greek-Canadian's other acting credits include the films Wedding Daze, Three Days To Vegas and Under New Management. Diamantopoulos has also appeared on TV series Fraiser, Nip/Tuck, American Dreams, Charmed, The Sopranos and Boston Legal.

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Its opening night for the New York Rangers and former Ranger Adam Graves stops by to talk about the upcoming season. He's giving away a pair of tickets for tonight's home opener.

Log onto www.newyorkrangers.com to win tonight's tickets.

Tickets are currently available for the upcoming season and can be purchased at the Madison Square Garden box office or on the Rangers website. Go Rangers!

Each week we're telling viewers about events, activities and items that are free.

This week's free list:
1) Free soccer and track & field program for kids with disabilities

2) Camp Out! Teaches the fundamentals of camping with basic survival skills and how to pitch a tent

3) Diesel xXx's "Rock and Roll Circus" Themed Party

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You can see what you looked like as a baby and what your future children will look like. And that’s just the beginning! Kurt the CyberGuy looks at a new internet photo craze that will have you glued to your computer.

To do your own virtual make over, visit moonjee.com.

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Do home remedies really work? Dr. Steve checks out:

1) Coleslaw helps prevent cancer
2) Parsley helps ward off colds
3) Honey cures chapped lips

Have a question? E-mail Dr. Steve at askthedoctor@tribune.com.

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Pat and Gina Neely are the husband and wife team from the Food Network's Down Home with the Neelys stopped by live to share some of their favorite recipes with us! The Neelys are in town for the New York City Wine & Food Festival. And you can catch the Neelys Down Home with the Neelys on the Food Network Saturdays at 11am.

For more information on the festival, log onto www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com/2008/index.php.

For more information on Down Home With The Neelys, log onto www.foodnetwork.com/down-home-with-the-neelys/index.html

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Its high defintion vs. analog, iPhone vs. G1, and digital cameras vs. digital camcorders.

Exactly which tech goods are the best? Kurt he CyberGuy is here to explain how to get the most tech bang for your buck.

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Actor Clark Duke plays Lance in the new movie Sexdrive, which premieres this friday, October 17. Duke's co-star Katrina Bowden (30 Rock) stopped by last week to talk about the film as well.

Sexdrive is about 18-year-old Ian who wants to get rid of his virginity. He meets a girl, Ms. Tasty, on an internet dating website who is willing to show him a good time. The only catch is that he has to go on a cross country road trip from Chicago to Knoxville to meet her.

Fans will remember Duke from the ABC Family series Greek, where he played college freshman Dale Kettlewell, a by-the-book type of person who creates the group U-SAG, University Students Against Greeks.

Duke, an Arkansas native, also attended Loyola Marymount University and used the pilot of his web series Clark and Michael, co-starring Michael Cera (Superbad, Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist) as part of his thesis.

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Chef Jeff is one of America's most inspiring chefs and the new Food Network star shares more than 150 recipes in his highly anticipated cookbook Chef Jeff Cooks: In The Kitchen With America's Inspirational New Culinary Star.

In his show The Chef Jeff Project takes six at-risk young adults and commits to turning their lives around by putting them to work in his catering company, Posh Urban Cuisine. He arms them with the knowledge, the skills and, ultimately, the opportunity for a new life with a culinary career. It airs on the Food Network on Sundays at 10pm.

For more information, visit www.foodnetwork.com/the-chef-jeff-project/index.html.

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The members of TLC once sang “don’t go chasing waterfalls,” but don’t tell that to Larry Hoff because that what he’s doing today. The Hoff will be live at the Brooklyn Promenade and he's covering the final day of the New York City Waterfall Exhibit by Olafur Eliasson.

For more information, visit www.newyorkcitywaterfalls.com.

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Comedian and MadTV alum Frank Caliendo is back with a new season of Frank TV, which premieres on Tuesday, October 21 on TBS.

You can catch Caliendo and his dead-on impressions at the New York Comedy Festival in Carnegie Hall on November 5 at 8pm. For ticket information, visit www.nycomedyfestival.com.

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We're jabbing our way to a better body with Trevor Bonner of Get Prepared 4 Life. He'll show us boxing fundamentals to keep fit.

For more information on Get Prepared 4 Life, log onto www.getprepared4life.info/home.html or call (212) 252-4222.

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It's Columbus Day and we're celebrating with the famous Famiglia Pizzeria brothers Mike and John Kolaj. The pizzeria hosted a pizza eating contest yesterday with some of the top competitive eaters.

For more information, visit www.famousfamiglia.com.

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From new ingredients that prevent frizz to lipgloss that lasts for hours, Allure Magazine's beauty director Amy Keller is stopping by with the year's biggest beauty breakthroughs.

For more details, pick up a copy of the October issue of Allure or log onto www.allure.com.

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An aspiring New Jersey model thought she had nabbed the modeling gig of a lifetime, until she got a mysterious check in the mail and that's when she called Help me Howard.

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They were the forerunners of the Clash, the Ramones, Motley Crue and other legendary acts. Now famed rock photographer, Bob Gruen looks back on the legacy of the New York Dolls in his new book.

For more information, visit http://mvdb2b.com/search/item.php?SESSION_NO=TZA1ERZFF41EOTORG4DZZDO2G&sku=DR-4455.

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Garret Dillahunt plays Cromartie on the show Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, which airs Mondays at 8pm on Fox.

"Following the Connors to the present day, the T-888 model dubbed Cromartie will stop at nothing until his mission is complete: Cromartie must kill John Connor. After being forced to rebuild himself, Cromartie seized the identity of b-movie actor George Laszlo before infiltrating the FBI and massacring dozens of agents. Hot on the trail of the now grounded Connors, every day brings this dangerous cyborg closer and closer," according to Fox.com.

Fans will remember Dillahunt from his dual role as Jack McCall and Francis Wolcott in Deadwood and as Deputy Wendell in No Country for Old Men. You can catch him in upcoming films The Road with Viggo Mortenson and Charlize Theron and The Last House on the Left. Both films are due in the coming months.

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Move over Pharrell, there’s a new producer in town and he's just 15-years-old. Cuban producer Miguel "Migs" Baeza already produced tracks on Ashanti's new album The Vault which is being released today, Tuesday, October 14.

The CW11's Lisa Mateo sat down with Baeza at his studio to find out the secret behind his success. She also spoke with his father, Mario Baeza, who is the founder of AJM Records, the studio which first found Ashanti and brought her to Irv Gotti of Def Jam/Murder Inc Records. Lisa also talks with upcoming artist Erika De Luna, who Miguel is currently producing tracks for.

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Larry helped us winterize our home this morning with the help of Renewal By Andersen.
Check out their energy saving expo and wine tasting for ideas to slash your energy bills this winter.

Don't forget to:
- Change your smoke alarm batteries
- Use energy star efficient light bulbs
- Caulk windows
- Tighten windows, doors and hinges

Renewal By Andersen's Open House is every weekend in October from 1pm to 5pm at 2029 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY. For more information, visit renewalbyandersen.com or call (866) 572-2635.

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The Nina Dobrev, Evan Williams and Cassie Steele of the cast of Degrassi: The Next Generation stopped by to talk about their new season of the show. The show airs on The N on Fridays at 8pm.

Degrassi is the Canadian teen drama that follows a group of friends through their daily trials in high school.

For more information, visit http://www.the-n.com/ntv/shows/index.php?id=67.

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It’s a new initiative that UNIQLO has launched. It is called wakamuru, and he is the first ever retail robot. He is currently on the sales floor at the store. He helps customers carry shopping bags, has arm movements, makes eye contact, leads the staff in morning exercises, etc.

For more information, visit www.uniqlo.com.

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The folks at North Shore Animal League stop by with some cute and cuddly pets in need of loving homes.

For more information on how to adopt a pet, visit www.nsalamerica.org.

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Jason Biggs of American Pie fame, is on Broadway in " Boys Life."

"Originally produced in 1988, Boys’ Life is a stinging and candid look at three college buddies making their way in the big city. As they maneuver between life and sex in New York, Korder lacerates the prolonged adolescence that often takes the place of modern manhood," according to Second Stage.

The play is a limited engagement, running from October 2 to November 9. For ticket information, call (212) 246-4422 or visit www.2st.com/buyTickets.php.

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Carole and Paula of The Magic Garden performed "The Magic Garden Song" and the "Hello Song" for us in our studio. The Magic Garden was a popular children's TV show during the 1970s and was aired on WPIX (CW11).

The DVD Carole and Paula in The Magic Garden is available in stores now. But viewers can win an autographed copy of the DVD set by entering the CW11's Magic Garden DVD Sweepstakes. Just click here to enter the contest.

For more information, log onto www.caroleandpaula.com/shopmerchandise.html.

And Carole and Paula are playing some upcoming concerts for their adult fans! For details, log onto www.caroleandpaula.com/events.html.

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A boil water advisory is in effect for Jersey City residents. The warning comes after yesterday's water main break in the Newport section.
Emergency crews have been working through the night to restore water service.

United Water, the Jersey City Mayor's office and the Jersey City Office of Emergency Management set up five tanker locations with potable water for residents of the Newport area.
The tankers are located at:

- Montgomery & Hudson Streets (Exchange Place)
- Grand and Washington Streets
- 444 Washington Street
- Newport Parkway and River Drive
- River Drive South Parking Lot 35, 45, & 55

Elderly or disabled residents can call 201.547.5477 if they need water delivered to their homes.

The economy may be grim, but some gamblers are hoping to hit it big at casino destinations around the world. Kendra Thornton has some ideas to stretch your dollar no matter where you are headed and is showing you some international gambling destinations are slashing prices to get you at their tables.

Check out vayama.com for the best international fairs around.

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Stand-up comedian Jeff Ross was here to talk about his new DVD No Offense: Live from New Jersey, which is available in stores now.

This Jersey boy is the current roastmaster General for the New York Friar's Club. The club was in charge of the roasts of Pamela Anderson, Flava Flav and Bob Saget. Ross' acting credits include CSI, Six Feet Under and Weeds.

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We’re taking a look at the goods from Popular Science magazine's latest issue.

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The former New York Giant has moved on from playing football to starring in a new commercial, plus commentating. The CW11's John Muller chats with him about this season and the possibility of returning to football.

The ad campaign also features commercial spots with Philadelphia Phillies Second Baseman Chase Utley.

And attention sports fans: Vaseline is giving away some awesome prizes -- a trip for two to a pro fantasy camp, a 40inch HDTV and more.

For all of the scoop on the "15 Seconds to Stronger Skin" innitiative, go to www.strongerskin.com.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the Jeffery Stein Salon is jumping on the bandwagon and making the woman of New York look their best. Larry will lend a hand to perpare for tomorrow's Cut-A-Thon to benefit breast cancer research. All proceeds go to this Sunday's Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk.

You can help out too! Head over to 685 3rd Avenue (at 43rd Street) today until 6pm for your $30 hair cut. It's a great look for a great cause!

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Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, best known for her role was Meadow on HBO's The Sopranos, was here to talk about MasterCard's new rewards program for Debit MasterCard and Prepaid MasterCard cardholders. Cardholders can recieve promotional offers and discounts from merchants such as Home Depot, Circuit City, Saks and Sears.

For more information, visit www.savings.mastercard.com.

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Brothers Charles and Kai Huang first visited out studios in June to tell us about Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. They gave us a few exclusive secrets about their next project.

Now they're back to tell us about their much anticipated new video game Guitar Hero: World Tour, which will be available in stores on Sunday, October 26 for all platforms.

The game is the franchise's most interactive product yet. It includes two guitars, a drum set and a microphone -- enough for four players to jam to a song together.

Their 85-song set list includes Bon Jovi's “Livin’ On A Prayer,” Michael Jackson's “Beat It,” Jimi Hendrix's “Purple Haze (Live)” and Linkin Park's “What I've Done”. But if users aren't satisfied with the extensive song list, you can compose your own song in its music studio and share it online.

For more information or to pre-order the game, visit worldtour.guitarhero.com.

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The doctor is in! The CW11's Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1) I have a physical coming up soon. I want to know, how many hours before the physical should I stop eating to get the right results?
Hector, Bronx, New York

2) Are there any medical facilities or technology to restore nerves that have been damaged, back to normal?
Lou, Harlem, New York

3) I'd like to know do antibiotics affect birth control?
Dolores, Brooklyn, New York

Have a question? E-mail Dr. Steve at askthedoctor@tribune.com.

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Donna Mills of Knots Landing fame was here to talk about her new movie Ladies of the House on the Hallmark Channel, which airs Saturday, October 19 at 9pm. Mills' co-stars include Florence Henderson (The Brady Bunch) and Pam Grier (The L Word).

The movie is about "three friends [who] single-handedly take on the rebuilding of a run-down house [and] soon discover that their own lives require an equal amount of renovation." It is a touching story about friendship and self-discovery.

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English singer, songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason performed his new song "Good 2 U" and his classic "We Just Disagree" for us in our studio. Famss will remember him from rock band Traffic.

Mason's new album 26 Letters 12 Notes is available in stores now.

His singles include "Let It Go, Let It Flow," "Will You Stil Love Me Tomorrow?," "Every Woman," and "Show Me Some Affection."

For more information, log onto www.dave-mason.com.

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She saves thousands a year in the grocery store - for just 30 minutes of work each week. We'll tell you how you can save up to 70% on your grocery bill - without sacrificing the products you love.

For more information, visfit www.couponmom.com.

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Author and political expert Nick Ragone reviewed the last night's presidential debate for us.

He said that there was no clear winner of the debate. Senator John McCain did not have a "knock-out punch," but his performance last night will help him in swing states such as Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. Ragone also said poll margins between McCain and Senator Barack Obama may close.

McCain was also on the attack. He spoke about Obama's relationship with William Ayers, ACORN and referenced a conversation Obama had with "Joe the Plumber" -- a man who he met during the campaign trail.

However, according to Ragone, Obama looked presidential last night and he has held a double digit lead against McCain in polls. Obama did not make any jaffes last night.

Moderator Bob Schaffer did a very good job as well. Ragone said he asked excellent questions and follow-ups. As a result, he was able to drive an interesting debate. Ragone, along with other political pundits, agree that last night's presidnetial debate was the best of the three.

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Known for singles like "Lip Gloss" and "Shawty Get Loose," Lil’ Mama is one of the judges on MTV's America’s Best Dance Crew.

Lil' Mama's fellow judges are former N*Sync member JC Chasez and hip-hop choreographer Shane Sparks. They review participating street dance crews and the viewers decide who moves onto the next round to ultimately win the title of "America's Best Dance Crew."

You and your crew can be part of the show too! Open casting calls are coming to New York on this Saturday, October 18 at Best Sir Studio. For more information, visit http://dance.mtv.com/ABDC-casting.

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Football fans, two great DVD's are hitting store shelves: Manning vs. Manning and Hellfighters. Grab your helmet and be prepared to see twice the action from inside the quarterback pocket in Manning vs. Manning. Its an unprecedented look into the renowned football family.

Out of the 305 public high schools in New York City, 43 of them had football teams in 2003 —but none of were in Harlem. That is until Doug Ferguson, a former wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, organized the Harlem Hellfighters, a gritty, relentless team that found itself a long way from Friday night lights. ESPN Home Entertainment, in conjunction with Genius Products, captures the story in Hellfighters.

A true story, Hellfighters is a film about the heroic trials and triumphs that a group of young men in Harlem face while fighting their way to success. Wise to the fact that football would provide a constructive after school activity, as well as valuable lessons in pride and character, NFL star and former Dallas Cowboy Doug Ferguson took the challenge of showing a group of tough, ambitious, but discouraged teenagers, that dreams do come true. Exposing the benefit of activism, the film is emotionally overwhelming—a universal story of positivity and resolve.

Both DVDs are available in stores now and can also be found at www.espnshop.com. They retail for about $19.95.

Comptroller Bill Thompson stopped by our studios to talk about the job losses in New York City. His office estimated that over the next two years 165,000 jobs would be loss. This number is up from their July estimate of 85,000 jobs loss over the same period of time because of the economic crisis on Wall Street and the credit crunch.

Thompson said that New York City has seen severe job loss before. In the 1990s, 35,000 jobs were loss and in the early 2000s, when the dot-com bubble burst, between 20,000 to 25,000 jobs were loss as well.

The way for New York City to bounce back from this economic down turn, Thompson said, is for the federal government's bailout package to kick in and for confidence to be restored.

Thompson is also a candidate for the 2009 mayoral race. On the topic of extending term limits, he believes that it is wrong for 51 members of the City Council to vote on changing the law instead of city voters. Thompson continued that the the City Council is taking away the voice of New York City voters, who in 1993 and 1996 voted against changing the term limit law. He said that he would not hesitate to run if Mayor Michael Bloomberg ran for a third term.

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Nearly 700 New York City business and civic leaders will officially launch PENCIL partnerships with more than 600 public schools throughout all five boroughs on PENCIL's 14th Annual "Principal For A Day." Larry joins the illustrious group as he helps kicks off the Principal For A Day program at PS 268 in Jamaica, NY to get the real scoop on what goes on in your kids' classroom

The relationship between business and school is a substantive one. Merrill Lynch and PENCIL have been partnered since 2006 to provide students with career awareness opportunity, and to help them feel less sheltered in their Jamaica, Queens community.

So far, they've organized a College Day and a Career Day, led a financial workshop for students based on Merrill Lynch’s “Investing Pays Off” curriculum and hosted students at Merrill Lynch’s offices and the WTC site.

Today, Tonia Bottoms of Merrill Lynch and Michael Haberman of PENCIL are at PS 268 in Jamaica, NY. The school's principal is Lissa Stewart.

For more information and if your company would like to participate in this program, visit www.pencil.org.

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Hollywood is thinking pink as many celebrities band together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Life and Style magazine rounds up what several stars are doing in honor of the month. And now you can join in on the fight. Here is some info on the products we featured on the CW11 Morning News.

For more information, pick up a copy of Life & Style magazine on news stands now.

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The CW11's Tamsen Fadel twisted her way through a pretzel factory. She visited Big Apple Pretzel factory in Hicksville, Long Island where they make frozen pretzels that get distributed to many local pretzel vendors. Big Apple Pretzel also distributes to our local schools for students.

For more info on products, log onto www.bigapplepretzels.com or call (516) 932-1332.

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Iams Cat Trainer Karen Thomas stopped by with performing cats Zoe, Hobee and Jay Jay! They're in town for The 6th Annual Cat Fanciers' Association-Iams Cat Championship taking place this Saturday and Sunday at Madison Square Garden. It is one of the largest attended cat shows in the world.

For more information log onto www.cfainc.org/news.html. For ticket information, log onto www.ticketmaster.com.

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Actor David Alan Basche plays Kenny Kagan in The Starter Wife, which airs Fridays at 9pm on the USA Network. Basche's co-star Chris Diamantopoulos (Rodney) also stopped by the studio last week to talk about the show.

The series focuses on Molly Kagan (Debra Messing), who is recently divorced from Kenny Kagan, a producer. She's starting over as a single mom in a new town with her 7-year-old daughter. But escaping Kenny is harder than Molly thought.

Basche's other acting credits include the films Full Frontal, United 93 and War of the Worlds and the TV series Rescue Me and Fraiser.

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Make good meal choices all day long. An editor from Fit Pregnancy magazine shows us how to trim that waistline and live a healthy lifestyle by swapping those naughty options for nice ones.

For more healthy tips just check out the latest issue of Fit Pregnancy on newsstands now.

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Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight stopped by to talk about his role as Francis Tierney, Sr. in the new movie Pride and Glory, which debuts next Friday, October 24 in theaters.

According to IMDB.com, the film is "a saga centered on a multi-generational family of New York City Police officers. The family's moral codes are tested when Ray Tierney (Edward Norton), investigates a case [that was delegated to him by his father Francis Tierney] that reveals an incendiary police corruption scandal involving his own brother-in-law (Colin Farrell). For Ray, the truth is revelatory, a Pandora's Box that threatens to upend not only the Tierney legacy but the entire NYPD."

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Nat and Alex Wolff of The Naked Brothers Band performed "Face in the Hall" and TK SONG for us this morning! You can catch the season premiere of the show The Naked Brothers Band on Nickelodeon on Saturday, October 18th at 7:30pm.

And the "Nat & Alex Wolff: Fully Clothed Tour" kicks off on November 1st at The Stone Pony. Click here for more on the band and ticket information.

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The third and final debate between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain turned out to be the most heated yet. The gloves came off and we saw some of the most incendiary rhetoric volleying back and forth between the candidates.

Click here to share your reactions by leaving a comment.

An elderly Queens woman bought a sears dishwasher back in January that included installation, but when october came around and she was still waiting for them to come and install it, she called Help Me Howard.

For more on Help Me Howard, visit www.wpix.com/wpix_help_me_howard.

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From online scrapbooking to loading up on store discounts, a few clicks of your mouse can streamline your life and save a ton of cash. AOL's Regina Lewis gives her picks for the best sites to improve your life in moments.

She recommended:
- www.parentdish.com
- www.cozi.com
- www.shortcuts.com

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Dr. Steve was live at St. Vincent's Hospital for National Mammography Day.

The free screening mammograms will be offered to eligible all women including the uninsured and under-insured, beginning today, Friday, October 17th from 7:30am to 4pm. Women ages 40 and up, as well as women 35 years and older with a history of breast cancer in their families are invited to participate. Those for whom mammographies cannot be scheduled today will be scheduled on another date. Mammograms will be provided based on a provider's clinical assessment, and a woman cannot have had a mammogram in the last 12 months.

To receive a free mammogram, please call 212-604-6009 to make an appointment. For more information, log onto www.svcmc.org.

St. Vincent's Hospital is located at 325 West 15th Street (btwn 8th and 9th Street) in Manhattan.

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We're starting a new segment here on the CW11 Morning News called "The Dumbest Idea."

We've been mulling through all the stories we told you about this week - looking for whoever made the dumbest choice and these guys take the cake.

This week's Dumbest Idea goes to the AIG executives who spent $86,000 on a partridge hunting trip - just days after asking the government for a $37 billion loan!

Cash-strapped AIG says the annual trip was planned months before it got the loan. But you'd think, since the company needed to ask the government for money, it would at least cancel the trip.

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo warned AIG that he could revoke the loan. So the company has now called off some 160 other conferences and events and cancelled a multi-million dollar severance package for its outgoing chief financial officer.

What do you think? Leave a comment to rate the AIG executives on their dumb idea - and tell us who you think had the dumbest idea this week.

Philip Winchester and Tongayi Chirisa are on the new NBC show Crusoe, which makes its series premieres tonight with a two hour special starting at 8pm.

According to NBC, " Following the novel and its treasured tale of adventure, this high-action, fast-paced, thirteen-part series will combine for the first time the pace and energy of network television while remaining faithful to the author’s original classic story.

The drama explores the perils and challenges facing the world’s most famous castaway as Crusoe (Philip Winchester, "Flyboys," "Thunderbirds") and his native friend Friday (Tongayi Chirisa) struggle to survive on a desert island with little more than their wits. Overcoming marauding militias, hungry cannibals, wild cats, starvation and apocalyptic lightning storms, Crusoe dreams of the day he will be reunited with his beloved family."

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When it comes to dieting, often what presents an obstacle is all the planning, shopping, cooking and counting. Enter the latest diet trend that lives up to our hectic lifestyles: the “No-Think Diet.”

Meal delivery companies have revolutionized convenience dieting, including Nu-Kitchen and NutriSystem. Additionally, frozen super market meals also make dieting a no brainer.

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Actress Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia Brady on The Brady Bunch talks about her controversial new tell all book Here's The Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice, which is available in stores now.

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Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr. stopped by live to talk about this weekend's Tour De Bronx! It's New York state’s largest free cycling event.

The 14th Annual Tour de Bronx is kicking off this Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 10am at the Bronx County Building.

For more details, log onto www.tourdebronx.org.

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A drop in retail sales proves we just can't hit the stores like we used to. But you can find your own fortune without even leaving your home. Larry visits a typical couple and reveals the money savers hiding in your closet - from renting out your wedding tiara to selling those summer items on eBay - the money will soon be rolling in!

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Rob Corddry plays press secretary Ari Fleischer in the movie W, which opens today.

Corddry is a Massachusetts native who was a long-time correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on Comedy Central.

For more on the film, visit www.wthefilm.com.

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Each week we're telling viewers about events, activities and items that are free. That's right, no money required.

This week's free list:
1) Movie in the Garden - Nightmare Before Christmas
2) Fall Family Fun Day with magic shows, storytelling, live horses, FDNY fire engine and more in the Bronx
3) Women receive a glass of champagne just by showing their business card with their VP title
4) AC/DC truck to promote upcoming album and giving away free t-shirts and CDs

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Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today unveiled a first-of-its-kind travel personality quiz to help individuals identify their travel temperaments and test their travel companion compatibility. Participants who complete the quiz before Nov. 7 and prove to be a match with reality television stars Trista and Ryan Sutter will be entered for a chance to win a Hyatt Retreats getaway with the celebrity couple to Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa.

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This week's Friday Forecaster is the new voice of Dora the Explorer -- 12-year-old Caitlin Sanchez.

She's promoting Dora Saves the Snow Princess , a movie on DVD that is available in stores now, that features the new voiceover cast for season five of Dora the Explorer. As well, the Dora Party Favorites CD is in stores now.

The series airs regularly at 10:30am on Nickelodeon.

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Jason Ritter plays Man in the movie Good Dick, which is in theaters today.

The film is an "idiosyncratic romance about a video store clerk (Jason Ritter) and a female customer (Marianna Palka) who rents erotic DVDs from him. Not quite the sexploitation film its’ title might suggest, it is an unexpected love story following a young man on his pursuit of a lonely, troubled woman set in present day Los Angeles," according to Apple.com.

The movie is written by Ritter's girlfriend of nine years Marianna Palka, who also costars as Woman, in her writing and directorial debut.

You can also catch Ritter an another movie making its premiere today, W. He plays Jeb Bush and his co-star Rob Coddry stopped my this morning to talk about the film and his role as Ari Fleischer.

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Bargain hunters listen up. Target has new handbag and shoe lines hitting a store near you. The twist, the items are designed by top designers Anya Hindmarch and Sigerson Morrison.

For more information, go to www.target.com.

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The DTV Transition is currently scheduled for February 17, 2009. But will the economic crisis bump back the start date? Some members of Congress are weary that we'll be ready and are pushing for a DTV delay.

For more information about the transition to digital television, visit www.wpix.com/dtv_transition.

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Halloween's around the corner and we have some Hottie-ween costumes with Nicole Young of Frederick’s of Hollywood. Young showed us a nurse, French maid, sailor and 1920s flapper costumes.

To find these how Halloween costumes and a whole lot more, go to a Fredricks of Holywood Boutique or order online or by phone.

For more information, visit www.fredericks.com.

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Football player turned TV correspondent, Tiki Barber is also the co-author of a series of children's book with his twin brother Ronde. Their latest book is Go Long!, which is available in stores now.

Inspired by their childhood, the book series follows kid versions of Tiki and Ronde and their trials and triumphs as brothers and football players. In Go Long!, eighth-graders Tiki and Ronde are starters for their junior high school team and have been asked to play for the high school team. But this promotion leads to obstacles in team work with their new head coach.

Tiki is the record-holding former running back for the New York Giants . He played for the Giants from 1997 to 2006 and had the honor of going to the pro-Bowl three times during his career. Now, he's a correspondent for NBC's The Today Show and an analyst on Football Night in America. Ronde is currently the cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

You can meet this former NY Giant at Kidville in the Upper East Side tonight from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. He will read and sign copies of Go Long! with all proceeds from tonight's sales going to the Children's Miracle Network. "a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children¹s hospitals across North America."

The Barbers' previous kids' books include By My Brother's Side (2004), Game Day (2005), Teammates (2006) and Kickoff! (2007).

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Carson Kressley of How to Look Good Naked and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy was in the studio to talk about a New York and Company contest. Carson will visit select New York & Company stores across the United States to offer fashion advice, styling tips and host New York style fashion shows — just in time for the
holidays!

You can meet Kressley and be part of the fun too! Carson will emcee a fashion show, take your questions and provide personal styling tips for holiday dressing—and with Carson Kressley, you never know what’s going to happen! All this and goodie bags!

The even is today, Monday, October 20, from 6pm to 7:30pm at New York & Company at 715 Lexington Avenue (on 58th Street and Lexington Avenue), New York, NY.

Arrive early, as space is very limited. If you can’t make the event, you can still experience all the fun on Carson’s micro site at www.nyandcompany.com. See videos, get Carson’s style tips and keep track of all the NY Style Tour highlights.

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Sarina Jain stopped by for today's Masala Bhangra dance and fitness Wakeup Workout! Jain also has a new workout DVD available called Back To Bollywood.

For more information, visit www.masaladance.com.

To check out Jain's DVDs, click here.

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English actress Jacqueline Bisset is in the new Hallmark Channel movie An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving, which airs on Saturday, November 22 at 9pm.

According to Hallmark, "The eldest daughter of a widow struggling to provide for her family goes behind her mother’s back and contacts her wealthy grandmother (Bisset), pleading for aid. But while the high-society matriarch’s arrival brings new possibilities for the future, it also forces old wounds to be reopened." The film is sat in the 1880s and is based on a story by Louisa May Alcott.

Bisset's acting credits include 1967's Casino Royale, a James Bond satire, 1977's The Deep and 1978's Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? and 1984's Under the Volcano. She was recently on the FX series Nip/Tuck.

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The doctor is in! The CW11's Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. I'm a 28-year-old male and never had food allergies. But, recently I've had allergic reactions to fruit. It started with apples and now it's other fruits. I love fruit! What do you think it is and what can I do about it?
William

2. In the morning I get really thirsty and drink a lot of cold water when I get to work. Is it true that frozen water in plastic bottles gives you cancer?
Robert, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

3. I have a really terrible cold, i'm about to travel and i have pressure in my ears. What's the best way to manage that?
Agoche, New York

Have a question? E-mail Dr. Steve at askthedoctor@tribune.com.

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Dr. Drew is promoting the new season of his VH1 show Celebrity Rehab. He also has a new MTV show called Sex with Mom & Dad.

According to VH1, Celebrity Rehab is the "first television series to chronicle the dramatic, unscripted real life experiences of a group of actual celebrities as they make the life-changing decision to enter themselves into a drug, alcohol and addiction treatment program with the sincere desire to achieve true rehabilitation and recovery." Season one's celebrity patients have included Jeff Conaway, Chyna (Joan Marie Laurer) and Daniel Baldwin.

Sex With Mom & Dad helps families cope changing dynamics, particularly with the children and their issues with sex, dating and relationships. Often, the show highlights first-time conversations about this topic.

Dr. Drew Pinsky is an American board-certified internist and addiction medicine specialist. His other jobs include the nationally syndicated radio show Loveline.

Celebrity Rehab begins its second season on Thursday, October 23 at 10pm on VH1 and Sex With Mom & Dad airs weeknights at 7pm on MTV.

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From lip gloss to eye shadow, we're checking out makeup products that act like makeup artists! Beauty expert Jenn Falik stopped by with makeup that acts like a makeup artist!

The products Falik suggested include:
FACE: Sonia Kashuk Bronzed Face Cosmetic Palette, $20 at Target
LIPS: Stila Paint Your Pout Red Talking Palette, $45 at Sephora
HAIR COLOR: Oscar Blandi Pronto Colore Pen, $23 at Sephora
EYES: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner, $10 at drugstores.com
SPLURGE: Lorac Double Feature Concealer, $24 at Sephora
POWDER: Darac 3D Face Sculpting Brush, $75 at daracbeauty.com

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Shaun Ellis and Helen Jeffs made headlines when they lived with a pack of wolves on an English wildlife reservation. Now his fiancée is joining him in what may be the most bizarre animal experiment ever done.

We talk to the couple who now star in the Animal Planet series, Living With The Wolfman, which airs Tuesdays at 10pm.

For more information about the show, visit http://animal.discovery.com/tv/wolfman.

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He successfully stepped away from Jerry Springer's shadow to make a name for himself and with the second season of his show underway, Steve Wilkos is doing more than just "talk" as he continues to dedicate his time to changing lives.

Wilkos was formerly Springer's director of security. He got his foot in the door on The Jerry Springer Show with his own shows Steve To The Rescue, which would air periodically when Springer took breaks from the show. In his own show, WIlkos' signature move is being confrontational with the wrongdoer in order for him to realize his error.

The Steve Wilkos Show airs weekdays at 12pm on the CW11.

For more information, visit www.stevewilkos.com.

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Tech expert and the author Gadget Nation: A Journey Through The Eccentric World of Invention, Steve Greenberg, is back. This time he's getting into the spirit of Halloween with gadgets and gizmos to make your Halloween a little more festive.

Greenberg will be doing a Gadget Nation talk, book signing and give-away on:

Wednesday, October 22nd from 5:30 pm to 7 pm
The New York Public Library -- Science, Industry and Business Library
188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street)
New York, NY 10016

For more information, visit www.gadgetnation.net.

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Author and political expert Nick Ragone will be in house to talk about the Bradley Factor and explain what roll will race play once the curtain closes in the voting booth.

Named after popular Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, an African-American who was running against the incumbent George Deukmejian in the 1982 California gubernatorial election. Bradley was the favorite to win the election in the polls, but Deukmenjian won by a narrow margin. The Bradley Factor refers to voters saying one thing to pollsters, but doing something completely different in the polls.

Although Senator Barack Obama is leading by double digits in the polls, if there is a Bradley Factor, he may end up losing -- or winning -- by a narrow margin.

However, Ragone says that with only two weeks left before the presidential election, Senator John McCain will need an October surprise, like a Rev. Wright situation, to help him tip the scales and win.

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Ben Bernake just offered his take on fixing the economy, with includes “significant economic stimulus.” President Bush is planning another economic summit to try to craft policies to stop the free fall. But politicians and economists alike are throwing around a lot of catch-phrases but little meaning.

We are going to ask our viewers what they think needs to be done to fix the economy, or at least fix their family finances. We will also get their best money saving secret to help other viewers increase their bottom line.

Larry is going to be outside the National Debt Clock at 6th Ave and 44th Street asking passersby: “How would you fix the economy?”

For more information, visit www.brillig.com/debt_clock.

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You know her as real estate mogul Donald Trump's daughter and as a judge on the TV series The Apprentice. Ivanka Trump, vice president of the Trump Organization, joined us today to tell us how she's helping working Americans who are strapped for time and money to eat healthy.

You can meet her today, Tuesday, October 21 at 12pm in the Grace Building (1114 Avenue of the Americas, btwn 42nd and 43rd) for Healthy Choice's launch of Fresh Mixers with lunch trade and giveaway.

Fresh Mixers are "restaurant-inspired, fresh-tasting complete meals that require no freezing or refrigeration and can be stored in a desk or pantry. They are the perfect lunchtime companion for deskbound office staff," according to Healthy Choice.

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Created and directed by Choi Hee-ill, Ballerina Who Loves B-boy has landed in New York City's off-Broadway scene after a sold out tour of Korea and an acclaimed run at the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

A super-charged dance piece featuring the 2007 B-boy World Champions Extreme Crew, Ballerina Who Loves B-boy follows a snobbish ballerina practicing safely inside her studio until she is interrupted by a loud band of street dancers who have set up their “studio” right outside. The two worlds collide creating a high-energy, heart pounding, gravity- defying display of technical skill that will leave the audience in awe.

Presented by Mr. Oh Tae-sik, Ballerina Who Loves B-boy will begin performances on, Wednesday, October 1 and will run through December 21, opening night, Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 37 Arts (450 W. 37th Street).

For more information, visit www.ballerinawholovesbboy.com. Tickets are $60.25-$70.25 (previews $26.25-$31.25) and can be purchased www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (212) 307-7171.

You can win a pair of FREE tickets too, if you're our 11th caller! For your chance, phone the WPIX Official Contest Line at 1-866-414-CW11 .

EDIT: Congratualations to Petrona Greenidge of Brooklyn, New York! She's the winner of two complimentary tickets to "Ballerina Who Loves B-Boy."

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The folks at Animal Care and Control stop by with some cute and cuddly pets in need of loving homes.

For more information on how you can adopt a pet, visit www.nycacc.org or call (212) 788-4000.

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Viewers of the CW11 Morning News may have noticed a missing face on the air in recent weeks.

Our Washington, D.C. correspondent Sabrina Fang, a Queens native, visited the studio today with her six-week-old baby girl Reagan. Her husband -- and new father -- was on set as well, but behind the cameras.

Congratulations Sabrina and family on your new arrival!

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Talk about one hot lunch date! The CW11’s Jill Nicolini sat down to break bread with all 51- of Cosmo Magazine’s sizzlin’ bachelors of 2008.

Cosmo scoured the country to bring readers the awesome single guys from every state.
From New York to Tennessee, Jill chatted with the boys to find out what makes them a good bachelor. And she also got a chance to chat with the winner-- pro-kayaker Mr. Colorado, who donated the proceeds of his win to a charity for cancer.

You can pick up a copy of the bachelor issue of Cosmo Magazine, which is on newsstands now, or visit www.cosmopolitan.com/hot-guys/bachelors/The-Hot-Bachelors-of-2008.

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Elisabeth Moss is promoting the season finale of Mad Men and talking about her Broadway debut in "Speed-The-Plow."

According to their site, "Sex and money battle for blood in the 20th anniversary revival of Speed-the-Plow, David Mamet’s classic skewering of Hollywood power brokers. Jeremy Piven (Entourage) and Raúl Esparza (Company) play two film producers hungry to impress the Studio Head with the next big blockbuster. Cut to a sexy new secretary (Moss), armed with a plan to tear them apart."

Moss plays Peggy on Mad Men. The show's season two finale is this Sunday, October 26 on AMC at 10pm.

For tickets to see “Speed-The-Plow” at the Ethel Barrymore theatre log onto www.telecharge.com or call (800) 432-7780. For more on the play, visit www.speedtheplowonbroadway.com.

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Culinary expert Allison Fishman is stopping by to make calzones and spiced carrot cupcakes from the new cookbook McCormick 3-Step Cooking with Flavor.

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Don’t let financial secrecy ruin your marriage. Shape Magazine’s Jacqui Stafford tells us how.

For more information, visit www.shape.com.

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US Weekly brought the Hollywood heat to Manhattan last night to celebrate for the first time in New York, the release of the "Hot Hollywood Issue" recognizing today’s hottest celebrities.

Those included were Zac Efron (Star of the Year), the cast of Gossip Girl (for Cast of the Year), Ashley Tisdale (Quadruple Threat of the Year), Ne-Yo (Hitmaker of the Year) Whitney Port, (Breakout of the Year), Becki Newton and Michael Urie (Comedy Duo of the Year) and Gavin Rossdale (for Rock Rebirth of the Year).

For more, check out the latest edition of US Weekly on newsstands now.

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In 1936, LIFE launched its magazine and introduced the world to a new kind of publication. True to its innovative roots, LIFE will published The Classic Collection and introduced the world to a new kind of book. The Classic Collection showcases 100 of history’s most iconic photographs in an unparalleled gallery presentation.

Twenty-five of the book’s most sensational images are stand-alone 8" x 10" prints, completely detachable from the book. This format allows an image to exist on the page once the print is removed, leaving the book aesthetically intact.

LIFE: The Classic Collection, which retails for $29.95 (Hardcover), will be available online at bookstores nationwide now.

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Wine Guru Gary Vaynerchuk explained how to navigate your wine shop. His advice:

- Determine how the store is laid out. By variety? By region? By wine style? Just a bunch of shiny displays?

- Ask the merchant what they have that is exciting and off the beaten path

- Describe a type of wine you like and a price range and ask them to suggest something good that you've probably never tasted before

- Try to go to stores that offer wine tasting so you can try before you buy!

For more information, check out tv.winelibrary.com.

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Actor Michael Kelly is Detective Lester Ybarra in new movie The Changeling, which opens this Friday. The film is directed by Clint Eastwood and Kelly co-stars alongside Angelina Jolie and John Malkovich.

The film is based on a true story from 1928 Los Angeles. The film is about the disappearance of Christine Collins' (Jolie) son. Months later the LAPD present Christine with a boy who claims to be her son. Christine realizes that the boy is not her real son and the reunion was only a photo-op for the police department. She reveals corruption within the department and searches for answers and her boy. Detective Ybarra (Kelly) helps Christine on her quest.

Kelly's acting credits include has been in HBO's Generation Kill, Invincible and Dawn of the Dead.

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Celebrity party planner David Tutera has a new show My Fair Wedding premiering on October 26 on WEtv at 10pm.

Modeled after the classic movie, My Fair Lady, Tutera teaches unruly brides the elements of proper speech, poise and class, and transforms them and their headed for disaster wedding into spectacular affairs.

The twist: Tutera comes on the scene days before the wedding and makes drastic changes ranging from throwing out the bride's already paid for and beloved wedding dresses to changing her venue the day of the wedding.

He shares with us five ways you can lower your wedding budget.

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Anne Slowey is a judge on the new CW show Stylista, which premieres tonight, October 22 at 9pm.

The show pits 11 apsiring fashionistas against each other in a contest to win their dream job: junior editor for ELLE magazine. Slowey is one of the judges on the show who these young persons have to impress. Slowey has been the fashion news director of ELLE magazine since 1998. She's worked at W magazine, Revlon, Vogue and WWD.

For more on Stylista, visit www.wpix.com/stylista.

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It's solar powered, wireless and purple. But can Yahoo’s new tech bike beat a pro racer? The CyberGuy hits the pavement to find out in the great tech race!

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The doctor is in! The CW11's Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. My son is 3-years-old and has a phobia of using the bathroom. It started when the vent in our bathroom made a loud noise. Will this phobia last a long time? Should I take him to see a doctor?
Annabel

2. My wife always bursts a pimple as soon as she gets one. It seems it causes more damage. Doesn't the puss protect the pimple?
Vincent

3. What do i do for a sore throat in the changing weather?
Diane

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The CW11's Tamsen Fadel was at the T-Mobile store in Times Square for the debut of the new T-Mobile G1, which is said to be a competitor to Apple's iPhone.

The T-Mobile G1 features a touch screen and a keypad. As well, it touts open source software and allows users to create applications for the device. And if the battery is faulty, users can easily change the battery rather than replace the entire device.

For more information, visit www.t-mobileg1.com.

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Before Harold and Kumar took their stoned journey to White Castle, and before Seth Rogen and James Franco smoked some Pineapple Express, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong turned the taboo topic into mainstream comedy with their hit movie Up In Smoke.

Now the comedy duo are back after a 30 year absence on the road with their "Light Up America" tour. You can catch them at the Capitol One Bank in Westbury, NJ.

For ticket information, visit www.ticketmaster.com/Cheech-Chong-Light-Up-America-tickets/artist/1244466.

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Life & Style's Dawn Yanek stops by to discuss their picks for best dressed celebs with our female talent. They'll talk about outfits on Lindsay Lohan, Vanessa Hudgens, Lindsay Price, Kate Bosworth and Rhianna.

Download Life&Style's Top 10 Best Dressed - Part One

Download Life&Style's Top 10 Best Dressed - Part Two

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The Glamazons performed their original song "Sugar Rush" live in our studio!

You can catch The Glamazons in "America's Got Backfat!" on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 9:00 PM at Spiegelworld located at Pier 17, South Street Seaport (South Street & Beekman Street).

For more information, log onto www.glamazongirls.com.

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Some home owners are resorting to unusual tactics to sell their home.

Check out Tara-Nicholle Nelson at frontdoor.com for more information.

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Patricia Kara is a briefcase model on NBC's game show Deal or No Deal, which airs Fridays at 8pm. Kara holds briefcase #9.

Kara is a native of Illinois and her other TV credits include roles on Las Vegas, MadTV, Passions and All Of Us. She has also been a correspondent on Extra, Fox Movie Channel, CelebTV and TV Guide Channel.

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When it comes to Halloween animals, its animal myth vs. reality and zookeeper Jim Knox is seperating truth from fiction. He's bringing in some creepy creatures for Halloween. Plus, he'll tell us all about Boo at the Zoo at the Connnecticut Beardsley Zoo.

"Boo at the Zoo" is happening on Sunday, October 16 from 12pm to 3pm. It's free admission for children under 12 in costume accompanied by their (paying) families. The event will feature music, candy, games and crafts.

For more information, visit www.beardsleyzoo.org.

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What's your wish? Whether you've always wanted to fly an airplane or become a firefighter for the day, the CW11 Morning News wants to grant your wish for you.

If you know a local hero, someone in need, someone who is ill, or who has overcome circumstances with tremendous courage tell us about it. We'll do our best to grant the wish.

Click here to submit your wish to us online.

You can also e-mail whatsyourwish@tribune.com or click here to download a form and mail your wish to:

"What's Your Wish" Producers
CW11 Morning News
220 E42nd Street
New York, NY 10017

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Larry's got our halloween preview at midtown's Jekyll & Hyde Restaurant. Check out the spook-tacular fun at www.jekyllpub.com.

Time Out New York's Ashlea Halpern also stopped by with her picks for the hottest halloween events around town:

They included:
1. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde screening
2. Village Halloween Parade
3. The Greatest Halloween Party Ever IV

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Actress Ashley Tisdale plays resident mean girl Sharpay Evans in the Disney movie High School Musical 3: Senior Year, which debuts tomorrow, Friday, October 24 in theaters.

Tisdale's co-star Monique Coleman (Taylor McKessie) also stopped by the studio this morning to talk about the film.

The movie is the third installment of the High School Musical franchise, and now the gang is starting their senior year and getting ready to leave East High School behind. And with the prospect of going in separate directions, they organize a spring school musical to reflect their experience at East High and their hopes and fears for the future. And Sharpay (Tisdale) is prepared to shine in the musical with hopes of jump starting her career as an entertainment susperstar.

A native of New Jersey, fans will also recognize Tisdale from her role as Maddie Fitzpatrick on the Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.

Along with acting, Tisdale has expanded her career into music. he debut solo album, Headstrong, is available in stores now and features singles "He Said She Said," "Be Good To Me," "Not Like That," and "Suddenly."

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With football season in high gear, fantasy football is a reality for the next several months. But if you aren't into picking teams, how about some star gazing instead?

Just in time for the season, Celebrifantasy.com is a new website that offers gossip news and more importantly fantasy leagues if you are a gossip afficiando. Marc Mitchell is founder of the site that has plenty of people star struck.

"Sports fans have fantasy sports. We are offering fantasy celebrity. You draft a team of celebrity based on their appearances in the tabloids [such as US Weekly, People, InTouch and Star Magazine]," said Mitchell "We would get complaints guys were so wrapped up in fantasy sports and there was nothing for women to do, so this was an alternative to them"

To participate in this star-studded fantasy league, visit www.celebrifantasy.com.

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It's a milestone birthday for an East Village institution. How would like to eat lasagne at 1908 prices? Well, today you can.

John's Restaurant on East 12th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues) is celebrating its 100th anniversary and to commemorate this milestone they’ll charge their 1908 prices for their delicious meals from 11am to 4pm.

And by the way, tell them the CW11's John Muller said hello. John used to be a waiter there back in his days as an undergrad at New York University. Last night was the restaurant's alumni waiter's party. "I waited tables there for years while going to college. I celebrated the birthday along with so many of the staff members that made it the great family place it is," said John.

For more information, visit www.johnsof12thstreet.com.

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Actress Mena Suvari plays Sandy Murphy in the new Lifetime movie Sex & Lies in Sin City: The Ted Binion Scandal, which premieres tomorrow, October 25 at 9pm.

The movie is based on the true story of Sandy, a Las Vegas stripper, who gets married to a casino owner. But when her new husband is murdered, Sandy beomes the prime suspect and goes on trial.

Suvari's has been in blockbuster films such as American Beauty, American Pie and Domino.

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Actress Monique Coleman plays yearbook editor Taylor McKessie in the Disney movie High School Musical 3: Senior Year, which debuts tomorrow, Friday, October 24 in theaters.

Coleman's co-star Ashley Tisdale (Sharpay Evans) also stopped by the show this morning to talk about the film.

The movie is the third installment of the High School Musical franchise, and now the gang is starting their senior year and getting ready to leave East High School behind. And with the prospect of going in separate directions, they organize a spring school musical to reflect their experience at East High and their hopes and fears for the future.

And Taylor is capturing all the memories in the yearbook. But, she's so busy with planning that she doesn't have time to prepare for prom. Even though she's excited to go to prom, Taylor is left wondering if Chad (Corbin Bleu) will ask her to be his date.

A native of South Carolina, Coleman was a participant in the third season of ABC's Dancing With The Stars. She laos had a recurring role as Mary-Margaret on Disney Channel's The Suite Life Of Zach & Cody. She has also appeared in TV shows like Boston Public, Gilmore Girls, Malcolm in the Middle, Strong Medicine and Veronica Mars.

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Dining PIX continues today with Sofrito Restaurant, where Puerto Rican cuisine is their game. Chef Frank Maldonaldo was here to make Churrasco with Mofongo.

Don't miss out on CW11's exclusive deal! Diners will receive two $50 gift certificates for the price of one! Supplies are limited. For information this and on all Dining PIX deals, log onto: http://wpix.tribunedeals.com

Sofrito is located at 400 East 57th Street, New York, NY. For more on Sofrito Restaurant, log onto www.sofritony.com or call (212) 754-5999.

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The "ups and downs" on Wall Street are taking a toll on savings, as well as earnings. We're giving you tips on how to protect your 401K. Garrett Gunderson explained what we're doing wrong with our financial future.

For more information, visit www.garrettbgunderson.com or www.killingsacredcows.com.

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Knock out a fun jack-o-lantern in no time with three easy - and safe - tools: an apple corer, a biscuit cutter, and a rubber mallet.

Better Home & Gardens magazine shares the secret to mess-free Halloween pumpkins in just a few easy steps -- no cutting or carving required! Tap out a 'Polka Pumpkin', 'Ghostly Gourd' and other designs with these kid-friendly tools.

For these easy tips, check out the latest issue of Better Home & Gardens magazine or visit them on the web at www.bhg.com.

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Forrest Church has been a staple at All Soul's Church on the Upper East Side for decades, so the congregation was devestated to hear he had terminal cancer last year.

Given just a few months to live, Church gave what is now known as his "Last Sermon" on Palm Sunday in March 2008. Three months later, he was still kicking, so he gave the second installment of his Last Sermon. Doctors again are giving him just weeks to live, but this Sunday marks his sixth "Last Sermon" installment.

The CW11's James Ford spoke to him about life, death and his legacy. You can join Church and hear his sermon at All Souls Unitarian Church on 1157 Lexington Avenue (at 80th Street).

For more information, visit www.forrestchurch.com or www.allsoulsnyc.org.

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Larry's cleaning up this morning as part of the bi-annual "It's My Park! Day."

But New York's green spaces need your help today. Join over 12,000 volunteers cleaning up parks around the five boroughs.

Visit www.partnershipsforparks.org/impd/details.html for more information.

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Actress Olga Kurylenko plays Bond girl Camille in the upcoming James Bond movie Quantum of Solace, which opens on Friday, November 14.

The film is the sequel to 2006's Casino Royale, actor Daniel Craig's debut as the new James Bond. According to IMDB, "Bond and M interrogate discover that the organization which Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined. Forensic intelligence links an MI6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille, a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene, a ruthless business man and major force within the mysterious organization, Quantum, who are interested in taking control of a country's water supply."

Kurylenko is a Ukrainian model turned actress was also in the recently released Max Payne. Her other film credits include Paris, je t'aime and Hitman. She has also graced the covers of fashion magazines Glamour, Elle, Madame Figaro, Marie Claire and Vogue.

She now joins the ranks of previous Bond girls Ursula Andress, Jane Seymour, Michelle Yeoh, Halle Berry and Eva Green.

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Its autumn and there's a slight chill in the air and just with the changing of the seasons comes the changing of your wardrobe.

Here with splurges and steals for fall is designer and style expert Nicole Young. She covered jackets, totes, boots and jewelry.

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Each week we're telling viewers about events, activities and items that are free. That's right, no money required.

This week's free list:
1. "Ghouls and Gourds" Costume Parade at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
2. Free Crunchy Seasoned Beef Taco From Taco Bell
3. Chocolate Giveaway at Divine Chocolate's POP UP Retail Store

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They're said to cure everything from headaches to hiccups. They're home remedies and every family has them! While they're often quirky, the question remains: Do they really work?

Dr. Steve checks out:

1. Garlic juice in ear relieves an earache
2. Eat artichokes to reduce a fever
3. Eat yogurt to cure a cold sore

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This week's Friday Forecaster is Dan Taylor, morning radio host for 101.1 WCBS-FM.

One of Dan's co-workers on the morning show is the CW11's very own Mr. G and he said Dan wouldn't be able to do the weather forecast. So, Dan was here to settle the score.

The CW11 Morning News team gave Dan a 10 out of 10, but Mr. G gave him only a 3.4456 out of 10!

For more information about Dan Taylor, visit http://wcbsfm.com/pages/888690.php.

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Actor Rich Sommer plays Harry Crane, the up-and-coming media buyer at Sterling Cooper, on the hit AMC series Mad Men. The show's season two finale is this Sunday, October 26 on AMC at 10pm.

The series is set in the 1960s New York "follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising, an ego-driven world where key players make an art of the sell. [...] The series also depicts authentically the roles of men and women in this era while exploring the true human nature beneath the guise of 1960s traditional family values," states AMC.

Mad Men is Sommer's big break into television. He has also been on Without A Trace, Law & Order and The Devil Wears Prada.

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Kids will have a blast decked out in FamilyFun’s unique, easy-to-create costumes. The only hard part: deciding which is more fun — making these getups or wearing them!

We're taking a look at: Windy Day Duo, Recycled Costume, Gnome Sweet Gnome, Rockin’ Sushi Roll and Picnic Invader.

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Actor Chad Michael Murray, who plays Luke Scott on the CW's hit series One Tree Hill, will visit the show on Monday, October 27 and he wants to hear from you!

Leave your question for Chad in the comment box below, and your question might get asked on air!

UPDATE: We asked and over 150 of you answered! We asked Chad two fan questions on air. Watch the video to see if your question made the cut.

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You’ve seen the campaign ads on TV, but wait ‘til you see what people are coming up with at home and posting online. We’ve scoured the web to show you some of the best!

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Black Magic, the highly aclaimed production from ESPN and award-winning filmmaker Dan Klores comes to DVD, tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28th. We're talking with one of the writers and producers that worked on the project.

Directed and produced by Klores, and co-produced by basketball legend and Winston-Salem State University graduate Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, Black Magic tells the story of the injustice which characterized the Civil Rights Movement in America, as told through the lives of basketball players and coaches who attended historically Black colleges and universities.

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We eat a big chunk of our budgets -- literally! Many of us spend hundreds of dollars at the grocery store each week. But a supermarket insider is taking larry down the aisles to offer him tips on cutting costs and maximizing savings.

Larry's at a Stop & Shop in Forest Hills, Queens to find out how we can cut costs at the market.

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Actor Robert Wagner has a new book out called Pieces of My Heart.

The autobiography chronicles Wagner's trials and triumphs as an actor. It also gives insight into his personal life with actresses wives Marion Marshall, whom he divorced, and Natalie Wood, who died in a yachting accident. Wagner was left with children to care for. Eventually, he married Jill St. John, who was the glue that held the broken family together. He and St. John are still married and reside in Los Angeles.

Wagner's film credits include memorable roles in It Takes A Thief, Switch The Pink Panther and most recently, the Austin Powers movie series. He also has a recurring rol in the CBS series Two And A Half Men.

You can catch Wagner tomorrow, October 28 at Borders Bookstore (461 Park Avenue at 57th Street) for a book signing.

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We're getting in shape with a cardio burlesque striptease workout! Dolphina of "The Goddess Workout" stopped by to teach us some moves from The Goddess Workout: Bellydance Collection.

For more information log onto www.goddesslife.com/shop.

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Actor Chad Michael Murray plays Luke Scott on the hit CW series One Tree Hill, which airs Mondays at 9pm.

In its fifth season, the series took a creative risk and jumped four years into the future -- something recently mimicked by Desperate Housewives. One Tree Hill is now in its sixth season and there are questions as to whether there will be a seventh season next year. (The actors are only under contract for six).

In his current storyline, Luke is now engaged to Peyton (Hilarie Burton). He's a two-time published fiction author and coaches basketball at his alma mater Tree Hill High School. Peyton is now in charge of her own record label.

A native New Yorker, Murray's previous film credits include Dawson's Creek, A Cinderella Story, House of Wax, Home of the Brave and Freaky Friday.

UPDATE: We asked and over 150 of you answered! Last week we asked fans to write in questions for Chad's visit this morning. Watch the video to see if your question made the cut!

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The doctor is in! The CW11's Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. I tried to make an appointment to see a doctor, but was only successful in making one to see a nurse practitioner. I would rather see a doctor. I figure the title should make a difference. Does it?
Ms. G

2. I am 19-years-old and have an irregular menstrual cycle. My doctor said it could be a thyroid problem. My mom says it's because I don't take vitamins. I really need some advice.
Carina

3. I wanted to know if listening to music loud on my ipod will damage my ears or is that an old wives tale?
Rocky

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Emmy Award-winning, Tony-nominated actress Swoosie Kurtz plays Lily Charles on ABC's Pushing Daisies, which airs Wednesdays at 8pm.

Kurtz's character is "formerly one half of the renowned synchronized swimming duo the Darling Mermaid Darlings, Chuck's (Anna Friel) aunt is now a one-eyed shut-in with a glib, grim outlook on life. After Chuck's father died, Lily and her sister Vivian moved into Chuck's house to take care of her."

Born in Nebraska to a World War II colonel father and an author mother, Swoosie gets her unique name from the airplane her father piloted during the war -- "The Swoose," named after a bird that is hald swan and half goose.

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Broadway actor and and singer Adam Pascal ("Rent," "Aida") performs songs "Single Drop Of You" and "Call Your Bluff" from his new album Blinding Light, which is available in stores now. Pianist Larry Edoff accompanied Pascal.

Pascal will be performing at Feinstein's tonight at 8:30pm. For more information, log onto feinsteinsattheregency.com.

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The CW11's Tamsen Fadal was live from Macy's Herald Square celebrating Macy's 150th birthday.

Tamsen spoke with the retailer's historian to learn more about the early years of the department store. Plus, she took a look at fashions from yesteryear that are in-style in 2008.

For more information on Macy's 150th celebration, visit www.macys.com.

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A mortgage broker talked a 77-year old New Jersey woman into taking out a home equity loan to remodel her house. Then he talked her into hiring him as her contractor-manager for $52,000. But when he botched the job, disappeared and wouldn't return phone calls, the woman's family called Help Me Howard.

For more on Help Me Howard, visit www.wpix.com/wpix_help_me_howard.

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Food Network chef Guy Fieri stopped by thr studio to talk about his new cookbook Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: An All-American Road Trip...with Recipes!.

You can meet Fieri at these following area book signings:
Tuesday, October 28 at 7pm
Barnes & Noble
600 Smith Haven Mall
Lake Grove, NY 11755

Wednesday, October 29 at 6pm
BJ's Wholesale Club
110 State Route 23
Riverdale, NJ 07457

For more information on Guy's new book, click here.

You can catch Fieri in his TV series Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, which airs Mondays at 10pm on the Food Network.

Sex Change Hospital, the new WEtv show, takes viewers inside the sex change capital of the world in Colorado. We meet the woman -- who transitioned herself -- who is helping thousands of people with gender reassignment surgery. The show airs Tuesdays at 11pm on WEtv.

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Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson are back with a new season of Ghost Hunters and an intense 7-hour live Halloween special, which will air this Friday starting at 7pm on the SciFi Channel.

Hawes and Wilson will visit Fort Delaware for the second time this year. Commonly referred to as the "Black Hole," Fort Delaware was used during the Civil War as a POW camp that housed over 33,000 Confederate soldiers. Ravaged by epidemics and torture nearly 2,400 failed to escape and died on the island. The restless spirits have never left.

Interestingly, the duo are plumbers by trade who happen to head the Atlantic Paranormal Society. They are part of "taps" -- a group of ordinary people such as office managers, factory workers and teachers, who moonlight to understand seemingly unexplainable disturbances.

Ghost Hunters airs Wednesdays at 9pm on the SciFi Channel.

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The original, the infamous, the greatest defensive player to ever hit the grid-iron, the one and only LT!

A man who has never shied away from bone crushing contact on the field or controversy off the filed, former New York Giant Lawrence Taylor is easily the most recognizable NFL superstar to ever put on shoulder pads.

In conjunction with the release of his new video game, Blitz: The League II, Taylor stopped by to talk more about the game and his thoughts on the current NFL season. Blitz: The League II is available in stores now for all platforms (PS3, Wii and Xbox).

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It’s exactly a week before the elections and political expert and author Nick Ragone stops by to tell us exactly where we stand.

Ragone stated that Senator Barack Obama is leading the polls by about 6 to 8 percentage points. If he keeps this lead, Obama will win the election by a landslide considering that one of these points equals about three House seats and one Senate seat.

He continued that things will remain the same for McCain unless he gets an October surprise between now and Election Day, which is exactly one wee from now.

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Larry's under the big top with the Big Apple Circus with a preview of the annual fun. They will be in town from October 23 thru January 18, 2009 at Lincoln Center/Damrosch Park.

For more information, visit www.bigapplecircus.org.

And for more on their New York tour, visit www.bigapplecircus.org/tickets/venue.aspx?id=1338.

Actress Tamara Tunie plays Medical Examiner Melinda Warneron Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, which is now in its 10th season and airs Tuesdays at 10pm on NBC.

Tunie gained noteriety in the acting world with her role as Jessica Griffin on the daytime drama As The World Turns. She has also been on the series 24, Law and Order, Sex and the City and NYPD Blue. Tunie was also a producer for the Broadway play "Spring Awakening" and "Radio Golf."

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The folks at The Little Shelter stopped by with some cute and cuddly pets in need of loving homes.

For more information on how to adopt a pet, visit www.littleshelter.com.

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Senator Charles Schumer stopped by the studio this morning to talk about the state of the economy and how it affects New Yorkers.

Schumer stated he felt it would be best to keep the middle class working so they are still able to pump money into the economy. One of the ways to accomplish this is to put money into the infratructure, much like President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and Public Works Administration. This would provide unemployment relief and provide jobs for the working class.

He also stated that the second part of the national stimulus package should help small business get loans to keep their shop afloat.

Schumer believes that the economy will fall "deeper and harder" than its current state, but bounce back quickly and strongly.

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Rapper Coolio was here to cook us some Peanut Butter Chicken Love. He also has a new show on Oxygen called Coolio's Rules, which airs Tuesday nights at 10pm.

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According to the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, the most dangerous roads for pedestrians in the New York Area are on Long Island's Hempstead Turnpike in Nassau County and Sunrise Highway in Suffolk. In the city, the highest number of pedestrians died on Third Avenue and Broadway - a total of 10.

For more information and fact sheets, log onto www.tstc.org/reports.html

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You don't have to sacrifice safety for savings. With so many families waiting for last minute deals on costumes, Toys "R" Us explains how to spot savings and potential dangers to avoid.

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Comedian Affion Crockett plays Lester in the upcoming movie Soul Men.

The movie is about two soul-singing legends Louis (Samuel L. Jackson) and Floyd (Bernie Mac) who reunite after 20 years of silence for a performance at the Apollo Theater to honor a recently deceased band leader, according to IMDB.com.

There has already been much talk about this movie as it is the final film featuring headliners Bernie Mac and Issac Hayes before both passed away in August 2008, one day apart from each other.

Crockett is a native of North Carolina and has lent his voice to several episodes of The Boondocks. He has also been recent films Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins and Never Back Down.

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We're kicking off the New Jersey Nets 2008/2009 season with the dancers who keep fans cheering -- the Nets Dancers! The ladies are busting a move live in our studio with two performances.

The dancers want to see you at the Nets home opener and are giving away tickets to their home opener. Just tune in to the CW11 Morning News and you can win four tickets for you and your friends to see the New Jersey Nets. Just wait for the on-air cue and call in. The winner is the 11th caller. Good luck!

The Nets take on the Washington Wizards tonight and play the Golden State Warriors this Saturday at home. You can purchase tickets for the Nets 2008/2009 season from the box office, ticketmaster.com or nba.com/nets.

UPDATE: Congratulations to CW11 viewer Anna Diggs from Queens Village! Enjoy the Nets game!

Click here for official contest rules...

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Debt Diva Clarky Davis stops by with tips on how to save money during the holiday season.

For more information on Davis, visit www.careonecredit.com/Community/AboutDebtDiva.aspx.

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Forget painting the town red. Larry's painting the school red, blue and green at the Bronx Aerospace High School with the Publicolor Program. He's bringing a bright and colorful future to New York City students.

For more information on Publicolor, visit www.publicolor.org.

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Actor Craig Horner plays Richard Cypher, a woodsman, on the new CW series Legend of the Seeker, which premieres Saturday, November 1 at 8pm. The show is an adaption of Terry Goodkind's fantasy book series Sword of Truth.

This series focuses on Richard, who is his society's last hope to defeat an evil empire lead by Darken Rahl (Craig Parker), who seeks ultimate power. During this adventure, he falls in love with Kahlan Amnell (Bridget Regan), a mysterious woman with magical powers that are dangerous to any man she loves. On their way to confront Rahl, Richard and Kahlan's adventure lead them through dangerous passes, mystical forests, boundaries of the dead and magical lands.

Horner is an Australian actor whose acting credits include Cybergirl, The Moment After, Blue Water High and H2O: Just Add Water.

For more on Legend of the Seeker, visit www.legendoftheseeker.com.

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Real Simple magazine will be here with easy tips on how to organize your kitchen.

The publication now has a TV series on TLC, Real Simple. Real Life., which airs Fridays at 8pm. The new lifestyle makeover series helps busy women tackle their daily challenges and shares strategies to help make life easier.

For more on the magazine, visit www.realsimple.com. For more on the TV series, visit www.realsimplereallife.com.

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Joe Zee is ELLE Magazine's creative director and a judge on the new CW series Stylista, which airs Wednesdays at 9pm. Anne Slowey, the magazine's fashion news director and main Stylista judge, also visited the studio recently.

The show pits 11 apsiring fashionistas against each other in a contest to win their dream job: junior editor for ELLE Magazine. Zee is one of three judges on the show who these young persons have to impress. And after the departure of contestant Arnoldo last week, there are now 10 people vying for the prize.

Zee's résumé is just as impressive as his sense of style. Before joining ELLE in January 2007, he was fashion director at W, contributing fashion editor at Details and House & Garden and editor-in-chief of both the men's and women's editions of Vitals.

And, according to CWtv.com, Zee was "the talent behind the TV and print advertising campaigns for DKNY, Perry Ellis, Kenneth Cole, Sean John, Banana Republic, H&M, Estée Lauder, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Chanel, and Coty, among many others. He styled the recent Gap "(PRODUCT) RED" charitable advertising campaign and other notable past campaigns for the company, including the unforgettable pairing of Madonna and Missy Elliott and the 35th anniversary campaign with Sarah Jessica Parker."

For more on Stylista and an exclusive interview with Anne Slowey, visit www.wpix.com/stylista.

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On a budget this Halloween and need a last-minute costume? How about getting one for free – a virtual costume, that is. Kurt tries out different looks online in search of the perfect Halloween getup.

For more information, visit www.makemesuper.com and www.yearbookyourself.com.

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The doctor is in! The CW11's Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. I got my tubes tied about four years ago. I've since gotten married and want to have a child with my husband. Will I be able to have more kids if I have the operation reversed?
Denise

2. Do you think it is necessary or important to get a colon cleansing? Is it true about the benefits?
Hector, The Bronx

3. Are there any good, natural ways to avoid the flu?
Bill, New Jersey

Have a question? E-mail Dr. Steve at askthedoctor@tribune.com.

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Actress Natalie Zea plays the thrice-married socialiteKaren Darling on the ABC TV series Dirty Sexy Money, which airs Wednesdays at 10pm.

Zea is a Texas native and is best known for her role aas for her role as Gwen Hotchkiss on the NBC daytime soap opera Passions. She has also had roles in the TV series CSI, The Shield, Two and a Half Men and Without A Trace.

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Sasha Charnin Morrison of US Weekly Magazine stopped by live to talk about the fashion of politics and latest in political headlines.

For more on US Weekly, log onto www.usmagazine.com.

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The Make-A-Wish Foundation® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.

The CW11 is working in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, who are granting the wishes of children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 and are diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. To refer a child for a wish and/or to learn more about how to volunteer for the Foundation, please visit the following websites designated for your area:

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Connecticut
Serves the entire state of Connecticut
Website: www.ct.wish.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Jersey
Serves the entire state of New Jersey
Website: www.wishnj.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Suffolk County¸ NY¸ Inc.
Serves Suffolk County, Long Island, NY
Website: www.makeawish-suffolkny.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Hudson Valley
Serves Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster, Sullivan, Delaware, Orange and Rockland Counties
Website: www.hudson.wish.org

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On November 5, 2001, Dr. Andrew Bagby was murdered in a parking lot in western Pennsylvania. The prime suspect, his ex-girlfriend Dr. Shirley Turner, promptly fled the United States for St. John’s, Canada, where she announced that she was pregnant with Bagby’s child.

Filmmaker Kurt Kuenne, Andrew’s oldest friend, began making a film for little Zachary as a way for him to get to know the father he’d never meet. But when Shirley Turner was released on bail in Canada and was given custody of Zachary while awaiting extradition to the U.S., the film’s focus shifted to Zachary’s grandparents, David & Kathleen Bagby, and their desperate efforts to win custody of the boy from the woman they knew had murdered their son.

We get more information about the new documentary Dear Zachary, which chronicles that fight.

For showtimes and more information about the documentary, visit www.dearzachary.com.

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Amy Borkowsky is looking for love and wants the entire nation to know it. She's taking donations to pay for a very expensive 30-second commercial -- a personal ad -- to air during the Super Bowl. And the price to find Mr. Right is a cool $3 million. She stated, “My ideal man would have a big brain, a good heart and a really annoying mother.”

Borkowsky is a 40-something New Yorker who is best known for Amy's Answering Machine, a compliation of voice messages left by her own mother.

For more information, visit www.superbowlsinglegirl.com.

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The CW11's Larry Hoff hit the mountains of the Mohonk Preserve in Ulster County for a unique look at this breathtaking locale. Check out www.ulstertourism.info.

Scale the Gunks at the Mohonk Preserve: www.mohonkpreserve.org.

And the CW11 Morning News like to thank the Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa for accommodating Larry and his crew. You can find them at:
Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa
220 North Road
Milton, NY 1254
(877) 746-6772
www.buttermilkfallsinn.com

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Actress Lindsay Price plays fashion designer Victory Ford on the NBC series Lipstick Jungle, which airs Wednesdays at 10pm. A special episode of Lipstick Jungle will air this Friday, October 31 at 10pm. Price's co-star Robert Buckley (Kirby Altman) also stopped by the studio earlier this month.

In her current storyline, "Victory was once the most celebrated up-and-coming fashion designer in the business, until the New York Times trashed her new fall collection. She must now pick up the pieces of her shattered life and rebuild her career, as she relies on her friends and the new man in her life, multi-billionaire Joe Bennett (Andrew McCarthy), to help her get back on her Jimmy Choo's," states NBC.com.

This week's episode is titled "Chapter Thirteen: The Lyin', the Bitch and the Wardrobe" and is about "Joe fretting over his relationship with Victory while she preps for her store opening."

Price was a staple in daytime television with roles on All My Children and The Bold and the Beautiful. She then landed the role of Janet Sosna on Beverly Hills, 90210. Her other acting credits include CSI, Becker, Jack & Jill, Coupling, Frasier and Pepper Dennis.

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The Metropolitan Opera is celebrating their 125th season in grand style. Lincoln Center is under-going all sorts of renovations and the Metropolitan Opera House is too. The building just installed new chandeliers and welcomed a new chef at the Grand Tier Restaurant. Tamsen checked it all out, plus did a little cooking with the new chef.

For more on the Metropolitan Opera, visit www.metoperafamily.org. For more on the Grand Tier Restaurant, visit www.grandtierny.com.

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They're the sweet treats every sweet tooth craves! Drake’s Cakes is celebrating 120 sweet years of providing the Northeast with delicious snack cakes such as Yodels, Devil Dogs, Ring Dings, Yankee Doodles, Funny Bones, Sunny Doodles and Drake’s Coffee Cakes.

These goodies were first established in Brooklyn back in 1888 by Newman E. Drake. The cakes are exclusively sold in the northeast and Florida.

For more information, visit www.drakescake.com.

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The mercury's dropping, which means cold and flu season is upon us. Eric Helms of Juice Generation stopped by with some super sips to protect our bodies this winter.

1. To Help Fight Colds & Flu: "Cold Warrior" & "Lemon Lozenge"
2. For Energy: "Yerba Maté" & "Rain Forest Maté"
3. For Cleansing the Body of Toxins: "Matcha Green Tea"

For more information and locations, visit www.juicegeneration.com.

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Steven Van Zandt is celebrating Halloween and Christmas this year with new collections of the best garage rock music for each holiday from bands like The Kinks, The Ramones, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, and Tegan and Sara.

Halloween A Go-Go is out now on Van Zandt's Wicked Cool Records, which will also release the rarities-packed Christmas A Go-Go on October 14.

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Paul Vuli of Fino Rosso in Glen Cove, Long Island joined us this morning for Dining PIX. He stopped by to show us how to make Agnelotti D'Anatra.

Fino Rosso is located at 75 Cedar Swamp Road, Glen Cove, New York 11542. For more information on Fino Rosso, log onto www.finorosso.com or call (516) 759-7088.

Don't miss out on CW11's exclusive Dining PIX deal! For the price of only $25, diners will recieve a gift certificate worth $50! Supplies are limited.

For more information on this and all Dining PIX deals, log onto: http://wpix.tribunedeals.com.

Click here to view past Dining Pix RECIPES.

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Demonologist Dr. William Bradshaw revealed the inner workings of the church-sanctioned but controversial practice of exorcism. His fiction novel Sinister Among Us is available in stores now.

For more on Dr. Bradshaw and his book, visit www.sinisteramongus.com.

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Tamsen is going green at Grand Central Terminal. Better Homes and Gardens magazine and Green Works' Living Green Tour and Exhibit's final stop in New York City! This 15-city program promotes resourcefulness, energy efficiency and everyday environmental practices to help consumers save money, live healthier and conserve natural resources.

The tour is also giving away a free green make-over. For more on the sweepstakes go to www.bhg.com/livinggreen.

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Employment expert Ara Checkmayan is back with his list of scary jobs during this scary economy. This year, with the economy the way it is, the scariest job is the one you do not have. Oh yes, and there are bound to be those jokes about the scariest job being a Wall Streeter about to get a pink slip or something like that.

But with the job prospects tight, the reality is that many people may be willing to go out on a ledge and take jobs that they ordinarily wouldn't, just to make ends meet.

So with that in mind, here are the scary jobs for 2008:

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Former soccer star Brandi Chastain and former gymnastics sensation Kerri Strug will trade in their old Team USA uniforms for orange running jerseys as they take on their next athletic challenge -- the 2008 ING New York City Marathon.

On Sunday, November 2, 2008, Chastain and Strug will partner with global financial services leader ING as they join nearly 40,000 participants for one of the world’s premier distance running events. The two will also serve as ambassadors for the ING Run for Something Better, a national program that promotes youth fitness and provides funding for free community and school-based running programs across the country.

During the marathon, Chastain and Strug will each wear a pair of ING’s signature orange shoelaces. These laces are given to anyone who makes a charitable donation of $10 or more to the ING Run for Something Better cause. ING’s orange laces are available at www.orangelaces.com. The two champions will also raise money for the program through fundraising websites where fans can go to support their efforts.

These websites can be accessed at: www.orangelaces.com/nyc.

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William Walsh of Mineola, Long Island went to court to face charges of his wife Leah's, a school teacher, murder.

Judge Janeine Pirro stopped by to talk about the case. Walsh is charges with second degree murder, whcih carries a sentence of 25 years to life. Although everyone is innocent until proven guilty in our court of law, Pirro said his confession and his scheme to cover up the murder to make it look like a kinapping will certainly be used against him. Pirro said that in the end, the truth always comes out and Walsh's alibi was easy to see through.

Click here to read CW11 reporter Rob Hoell's coverage of the Walsh murder case.

Pirro's court TV show, Judge Jeanine, airs weekdays at 3pm on the CW11.

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Larry celebrated Halloween at Six Flags Great Adventure. Check out all the thrills and chills of the theme park's annual "Fright Night" tonight through Sunday.

For more information, check out www.sixflags.com/greatadventure.

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Bruce Campbell is on the show Burn Notice and is in the movie My Name is Bruce, in theaters today. Burn Notice airs on the USA Network and will return with new episodes during the winter.

Campbell is a b-movie icon with cult films like The Evil Dead, Terminal Division and Army of Darkness underneath his belt. A jack of all trades, Campbell starred and directed his new film My Name Is Bruce.

For more on the movie and ticket informtaion, visit www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/NewYork/SunshineCinema.htm.

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Each week we're telling viewers about events, activities and items that are free. That's right...no money required.

This week's free list:
1) Free ice skating at Bryant Park
2) Halloween event with haunted house and maze in the Bronx
3) A chef demonstrates how to cook with your leftover pumpkins from Halloween in the Bronx

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The latest contestant eliminated from America's Next Top Model is Sheena Sakai, 21, a Hawaii native who currently resides in Harlem, New York.

Before Top Model, Sheena was a hostess and go-go dancer. On the show, she was known as the "ghetto" girl from New York who proudly brought the color and attitude of Harlem with her on the show. She is also recently engaged to her boyfriend Keith. Both met on MySpace. Sakai is the ninth person eliminated form the show. There are now only five contestants left.

America's Next Top Model airs Wednesdays at 8pm on the CW11.

For more information about Sheena, visit www.sheenasatana.com.

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Trick-or-treating has gone tech this year! We sent out cyber undercover agent Tinkerbelle to see what tech treats she could collect in her giant Halloween treat bag.

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If the only seasonings you use come in shakers labeled "S" and "P," your diet is overdue for an upgrade. Herbs not only make your dishes tastier (without raising your blood pressure, like salt can), they also contain nutritional extras that fortify your immune system, warding off disease.

An expert from Shape Magazine introduces us to some new ingredients that we can spice our meals up with, next time we're in the kitchen.

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Just in time for Halloween and Election Day is this week's Friday Forecaster Alexandra Perrotta, an 18-year-old Sarah Palin look alike.

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Star of Law & Order: SVU Richard Belzer stopped by the CW11 studio to talk about his new book I Am Not a Cop, which is available in stores now.

This Connecticut native has had comedy in his blood for a long time. During the late 1970s, he was the audience warm-up comedian for Saturday Night Live's first season. Early in his career, Belzer did his stand up routine at Pips, The Improv, and Catch a Rising Star. Recently, according to NBC, "Belzer was honored by the New York Friars Club and the Toyota Comedy Festival as the honoree of the first ever roast that was open to the public."

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Spotted. The CW11 Morning News team channeling their inner prepster for Halloween. Can they pull it off? You be the judge.

Last Halloween, the anchors went back to high school and dressed up as the cast of High School Musical. This year, they're going back to school again as the cast of Gossip Girl.

Style expert Jenn Falik will show you how to get the Gossip Girl look and how she transformed our anchors into these Upper East Side characters.

Click here for the photo gallery.

You can catch Gossip Girl on Mondays at 9pm on the CW11.

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