First impressions are everything, especially when you’re a young person trying to make his way in the world. The New York Urban League is stepping up to help potential employees put their best foot forward. They’ve teamed up with custom men to donate a tailor-made suit to a young professional ready to make his mark in the work place.

For more information, visit custommen.com.

The Sons of Ireland is a non-profit association dedicated to the principles of brotherhood, charity and community service. The group was founded in 2002 with the specific intent of supporting worthy charities and causes in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

For the last six years, members have been taking the Polar Bear plunge every New Year’s Day, and this year, Larry is joining them to benefit the Special Olympics of New Jersey.

For more information, visit www.sonsofireland.org/sons/_top.

Emily sat down with a psychic to see what she thinks will happen to some of tinseltown's biggest and brightest stars in ’09.

For more on Psychic Janet Russell go to www.janetrussellpresents.com or rosebudsjanet@msn.com

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Political analyst Nick Ragone wraps up the year in politics with some awards. Some highlights included the "Your 15 Minutes Of Fame Are Up" award to Joe the Plumber; "Best Use Of A Wink During A Debate" to Sarah Palin and "With Friends Like This Who Needs Enemies" award goes to Rev. Wright.

For more information on Ragone, visit www.nickragone.com.

Everyone has their New Years resolutions to lose weight-- and so do the stars!! We're taking a look at how they do it.

Mercadito Cantina's chef Patricio Sandoval stopped by to make Pozole Verde, a Mexican soup said to help cure a hangover. Today, the restaurant (located at 172 Avenue B between 10th and 11th Streets) will feature the Pozole, an age-old Mexican hangover cure in addition to its regular lunch menu.

Pozole is a hearty soup made with hominy corn kernels, tostadas, lettuce, onion, Mexican oregano, radish and key lime. Mercadito Cantina's Pozoles come in "Verde" (Berkshire pork carnitas, pumpkin seed-epazote broth) or "Rojo" (barbacoa style organic chicken, chile ancho-guajillo broth), and can be accompanied by a poached or fried egg. Pozole is $9.50 ($2.50 extra with a poached or fried egg).

For more information on Mercadito Cantina, visit www.mercaditorestaurants.com.

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We're looking back at the best Help Me Howard of 2008. From scams to scumbags, he got them all. We can't wait to see what's in store for Howard in 2009.

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

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Now that the holiday season is winding down a lot of people are once again turning their thoughts to New Years' resolutions. But like years past, there's a very good chance it's just not going to happen for you.

Lifestyle Guru Gail Kasper has a few ideas to help you stay on track in 2009.

Her tips included:
1. Identify your goals.
2. No matter what you choose to pursue - it's important to raise the bar.
3. Once you've pin-pointed ideas, prioritize you list
4. Follow-through is the most important part in.

For more information on Kasper, visit www.gailkasper.com.

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They're the Christian pop group that went mainstream with their hit songs "Kiss Me" and "There She Goes." Now after a three-year break-up, Sixpence None The Richer has reunited for a new album.

We talk to singer Leigh Nash about the band's new album The Dawn of Grace, in stores now.

For more information on Sixpence None The Richer, visit www.sixpence-ntr.com.

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We're counting down to Superbowl Sunday with the Hawaiian Tropic Zone Dancers. The dancers will be performing through Superbowl Sunday at the restaurant in Times Square. The Hawaiian Tropic Zone Dancers have appeared on MTV and have performed at the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

The Hawaiian Tropic Zone restaurants are located at 729 Seventh Avenue at 49th Street in New York City and at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.hawaiiantropiczone.com.

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The Daily News Astrologer Jennifer Angel is stopping by as this week's Friday Forecaster. She'll give weather anchor Linda Church an astrology reading for 2009!

For more on Angel's predictions, visit www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/horoscopes.

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With 70,000 subscribers on YouTube and tens of millions of viewers, their impact on the internet is truly profound. To present the Golden Mouse Award for the viral video of the year, here are the Kings of Viral videos: Timothy De La Ghetto and Pee Dee Flo. And the contenders were:

1. Live Action Mario Cart
2. Bruce Lee Plays Ping Pong with Nunchuk
3. Fred Goes Swimming
4. Food Court Musical
5. Dramatic Cat
6. Techno Chicken
7. Dancing Security Guard
8. Dancing Kittens
9. Single Man Dances to Single Ladies
10. Storm Trooper Dancing
11. Grandma Dancing

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PIX's Kristina Behr teamed up with the Food Network's Guy Fieri for a behind-the-scenes look at his new show Ultimate Recipe Showdown Season 2, which premieres this Sunday, January 4, at 9pm on the Food Network.

Fieri's larger then life personality and love of food, have earned him, not one, not two, but three Food Network shows! So, where does Fieri's passion stem from? We're in the PIX kitchen to find out what makes this ultimate foodie tick.

For more information on the show, log onto
www.foodnetwork.com/ultimate-recipe-showdown/index.html. For more information on Fieri, visit www.guyfieri.com.

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We’re all guilty of it. Some time during the work day, we decide to ignore our to-do list and instead e-mail our friend about last night’s Gossip Girl episode. Or maybe we stretch our legs by heading over to the office kitchen, where we proceed to chat about the “no space heaters” memo. Or we pause our looming project to get a YouTube or Facebook fix.

To help combat the problem, Women’s Health consulted experts and came up with 20 genius ways to avoid workplace time-sucks that will help you get more actual work done at the office so you can get out of there — and get your life back. Nicole Blades of Women's Health was here to explain.

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Television talk show host and personality Montel Williams stopped by to talk about his new book, Living Well Emotionally, which is in bookstores tomorrow.

Williams is most renowned for hosting The Montel Williams Show, a daily one-hour talk show that took flight in 1991. Williams has garnered a Daytime Emmy Award for being an Outstanding Talk Show Host in 1996 and he and his show have since then been nominated for Daytime Emmys numerous times since then. Williams has also dabbled in acting, playing a Navy SEAL lieutenant in several episodes of JAG and taking part in several off-Broadway plays.

His books Climbing Higher and Mountain, Get Out of My Way have become New York Times Bestsellers, and his most recent effort, Living Well Emotionally, looks promising in its own right. In this book, Williams expounds upon his battle against a life-threatening illness and offers tips for everyone on how to live healthier by overcoming personal obstacles.

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The New York Health and Racquet Club is showing us how to get red carpet ready. Susana Picheny of NYHRC stopped by to show us moves to get fit like the stars.

The NYHRC and Us Weekly are giving you the chance to take a free "Red Carpet Ready" class, even for non-members. The "Red Carpet Ready: Lights Camera Workout" event is taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6 from 6pm to 8pm at the New York Health and Racquet Club located at 60 West 23rd Street.

For locations and schedules log onto usmagazine.com/redcarpetready.

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Larry Hoff will be riding along with the Village of Hempstead Chief of Police Joseph Wing and Mayor Wayne J. Hall, Sr. down Terrace Avenue for the morning. He'll get geared up and recieved hands-on experience about life inside a police cruiser.

Since the Village of Hempstead vowed last year to improve the conditions on Terrace Avenue, tremendous improvements have been made. Most notably, as of October 2008, major crime is down 75 percent from last year.

With ever-present police patrols in the formerly high-traffic area for drugs, prostitution and violent activity, residents have noticed significant progress in public safety. In addition to deterring the drug trade, new apprenticeships are also making Terrace Avenue a better place to live.

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Shedding those extra holiday pounds is always a popular New Year’s resolution. But how to do it is another matter. Kurt weighs in on some free online tech tools and gets some tips from a celebrity trainer that will help you lose the weight and keep your New Year’s resolution.

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The secret to glowing skin, brighter eyes, whiter teeth, shinier hair, and stronger nails! According to nationally known nutritionist Lisa Drayer, its not what you put on your body, but what you put in your body that makes you beautiful.

Drayer's groundbreaking guide reveals the Top 10 Beauty Foods — nature's best kept secrets for glowing skin, fuller hair, healthier nails, brighter eyes and whiter teeth — from her new book The Beauty Diet.

She will be signing copies of her book tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6 at 7pm at the Borders Bookstore at 560 2nd Avenue (at 32nd Street), New York, NY 10016.

For more on Drayer and The Beauty Diet, log onto www.lisadrayer.com.

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A New York man says his Thanksgiving vacation to Turkey turned into a nightmare when he flew with El Al airlines.

Andrew Jozefiak claims he was told by El Al personnel that he had to check his digital camera in his luggage for security purposes, when he voiced his concerns about the safety of his property, he was told that everything would be fine.

Read Howard's blog: weblogs.wpix.com/news/helpmehoward

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This new website has launched a campaign using the traditional image of savings -- the piggy bank -- to encourage 25 to 34-year-olds to find the benefits of saving for every stage of life.

For more information, visit www.feedthepig.org.

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Actress Odette Yustman of Cloverfield-fame stars as Casey Beldon in the new horror flick The Unborn, which opens in theaters on this Friday, January 9. Yustman's co-stars include Gary Oldman (Harry Potter), Meagan Good (The Love Guru) and Carla Gugino (Righteous Kill).

The Unborn follows a young woman pulled into a world of nightmares when a demonic spirit haunts her and threatens everyone she loves. Casey (Yustman) is plagued by merciless dreams and a tortured ghost that haunts her waking hours. She turns to spirtual advisor who can make it stop. With his help, Casey uncovers the source of a family curse and her only chance at survival is to shut a doorway from beyond our world that has been pried open by someone who was never born.

A Los Angeles native, Yustman began her career at the young age of 5 in Arnold Schwarzenegger's Kindergarten Cop (1990). After graduating from college, she pusued acting again and came back strong with a recurring role in South Beach and roles in movies The Holiday, Transformers and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. You can catch Yustman in her forthcoming action/comedy flick Rogue's Gallery.

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Pastry Chef Michael Laiskonis from the Cayman Islands is cooking up Warm Chocolate Cake with Caramelized Banana, Lime Cream, Coconut Sorbet and talk about an upcoming culinary event "Cayman Cookout."

The first ever four-day dining-destination attraction will be held Friday, January 16 through Monday, January 19. It’s a weekend celebration of food, wine and the Caribbean. Famous chefs will host tastings, demonstrations, tours and dinners. Click here for more TOUR information.

Click here to download the cake recipe .

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC is now open. The highly anticipated ANNEX takes visitors beyond the typical museum experience in a dynamic and immersive journey that recalls some of the most defining moments in rock and roll history.

Visitors will journey through multiple galleries to discover the moments ignited by hundreds of music revolutionaries like John Lennon, Madonna, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan. Additionally, The ANNEX will open its first temporary special exhibit in true punk rock style with "Revolution Rock: The Story of The Clash," honoring the famous British band.

For more information, visit www.rockannex.com.

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Dr. Louise Murray of the ASPCA stopped by with a dog who is in need of a loving home.

For more information on how to adopt a pet, CLICK HERE or call (212) 876-7700 x4120.

For more information on the ASPCA, visit www.aspca.org.

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January is National Eye Care Month and Dr. Harvey Moscot of Moscot Eyewear and Eyecare walked us through what the average eye exam entails. Moscot's was established in 1915 and is the oldest optical store in New York.

Our own PIX Morning Sukanya Krishnan was tested for modern eye condition Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). For more information on Moscot Eyewear and Eyecare, visit moscot.com.

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Many of us are determined to get on the healthy bandwagon for the first full week of the New Year, but what you eat at lunch could torpedo your chances for a slimmer, healthier you in 2009.

Larry Hoff will be live at PUMP Energy Shop showing viewers how to make their favorite sandwiches, mini-meals and snacks a lot more healthy and a lot less fatting. And they're giving PIX viewers a free sandwich coupon if they stop by and ask for "LARRY HOFF."

PUMP is located at 275 Madison Avenue (at 40th Street), New York, NY.

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Former Dancing With The Starscontestant Lisa Rinna stopped by to talk about being on the red carpet for TV Guide Channel's coverage of the Golden Globes. She also spoke about her exercise DVD Dance Body Beautiful, which is in stores now.

Rinna is best known for her acting on shows like Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place. Most recently, she is the host of SoapNet's Soap Talk. Her fame skyrocketed with her appearance on the second season of the popular television celebrity dancing competition, Dancing With the Stars, in which she was eliminated in the seventh round.

"Lisa Rinna: Dance Body Beautiful" was created by Rinna after her time on Dancing With the Stars. The DVD expounds upon the lessons learned by Rinna during her time on the show and is geared towards helping others achieve the perfect body while dancing and having a good time.

Be sure to check out Rinna's coverage of the Golden Globes on the TV Guide Channel on January 11. You can watch the awards ceremony on NBC.

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We're "flying" into the new year with it's hot trend: feathers. Life & Style Weekly's editor-at-large Dawn Yanek will be here with feather items for everyone from the conservative dresser to the fashionista.

For more information, pick up the January 12, 2009 issue of Life & Style Weekly or visit www.lifeandstylemag.com.

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The latest money scam is targeting consumers by sending them fake letters from "Publishers Clearing House," stating they've won money and have to pay taxes on their winnings. We talk to the sweepstakes company and find out how to tell the difference between the real PCH and the fakes.

Read Howard's blog: weblogs.wpix.com/news/helpmehoward

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The precarious financial situation has many families looking to trade in their ride for a cheap option. But which model has the best resale value? Kelley Blue Book reveals their picks for the creme of the crop. Click here for more information.

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Devyn and Chet from MTV's The Real World: Brooklyn stopped by to talk about being on the network's popular, long-running reality series, which makes its season premiere premieres tonight on MTV.

Devyn and Chet, along with six other housemates will discover others' values, cultures and lifestyles--with cameras to capture their journeys every step of the way. This time, though, rather than band together for a job or activity, each will pursue their own individual dreams, such as that of becoming a model or a filmmaker. The Brooklyn-based show will feature neighborhoods like Coney Island and Prospect Park.

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Kurt and his Cyber deputies are on the prowl at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

For more information on the show, visit www.cesweb.org.

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Tired of taking the subway? a href="http://www.drivemint.com">Mint gives wheel-less New Yorkers an affordable alternative to traditional car rentals. You can ride in style with some of the hottest models for a fraction of the airport stand prices. The company also just launched a $2/hr promo on the entire economy division of rides.

For more information, visit www.drivemint.com/faq.

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Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund stopped by our studio to talk about her contributions to our nation during her tenure, as well as Countdown to the Crownon TLC which, as you might have guessed, preps us for the crowning of this year's new Miss America. She also had some fun judging the beauty pageant potential of three of our anchors.

Countdown to the Crown follows 52 state title holders as they live together and face a series of competitions to help them prepare for the pageant -- and prove they have what it takes to be the next Miss America. The girls vie for a gold sash and and a spot in the "top 15" at the Miss America pageant, which airs live on TLC from Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on Jan. 24. America has the chance to be a judge and select four of the contestants they think deserve to make it into the pageant.

For her part, Haglund has worked extensively with our troops this past year, along with the USO and Rock the Vote. She has also been a spokesperson of the Children's Miracle Network.

Jill, Sukanya and Emily showed off their respective talents for Haglund to judge and ultimately pick out the anchor who was most deserving of the title, "Miss PIX 2009." Jill put her tap dancing skills on display; Sukanya belted out Mariah Carey's "Hero," and Emily put her agile yoga abilities to good use.

Tune into Countdown to the Crown this Friday on TLC.

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The holidays are a time for gatherings and of course eating, drinking and lots of celebrating. Between running around in the harsh weather, coming and going from parties, cooking, cleaning and shopping, one can easily begin to slack on their daily beauty regimen leaving their skin to pay the price. Dr. David E. Bank has great at-home tips to heal your skin from the holiday blues that quick, simple and cheap!

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Model-turned-actress Denise Vasi stopped by the studio to talk about her role as Randi Morgan on the ABC soap opera All My Children, which air weekdays at 1pm.

"Randi grew up in foster care, forced to fend for herself. A long stint as a prostitute left her guarded and on the defensive, but she's slowly finding that not everyone in life is out to get you," according to ABC. Now Randi, who came to Pine Valley in May 2008, is a Fusion cosmetics employee.

Vasi is a native New Yorker who grew up in Brooklyn and attended Long Island University. She began her career at age 12 when she signed with Ford Models. Today, she is with Next Models and is the face of this year's Olay 2009 ad campaign. You can catch her in her upcoming films When In Rome, where she stars opposite Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory) and The Good Guy, which stars Alexis Bledel.

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It's too cold out so you put a hat on your head and by the time you get to work your hair is flat! What can you do to bring it back to life?

Celeb stylist Sean James Decuers from famed Rita Hazan Salon is here to go over some ideas on styles and options in making your hair look fab despite wearing a hat.

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It’s the number one consumer complaint Help Me Howard receives during the winter. We visit a Brooklyn family having heat problems, learn how their problem was resolved and explain how the average tenant can deal with HPD or on their own to work through the system to report the problem and get it resolved.

Read Howard's blog: weblogs.wpix.com/news/helpmehoward

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A trip to the grocery store could put a major hole in your wallet, but a few minor adjustments in your weekly menu could save you hundreds of dollars and get you on the right track to a healthier lifestyle. Shape Magazine's Jacqui Stafford has a few suggestions to get you on your way.

Check out the latest issue of Shape Magazine for all of their movey-saving tips or viist www.shape.com.

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Ken Anderson, better-known in the wrestling ring as Mr. Kennedy, and One Tree Hill's Joe Manganiello stopped by our studio today to talk about his new movie, Behind Enemy Lines: Columbia.

In this third installment of the popular movie franchise, a team of Navy SEALs work to prevent an international disaster. The U.S. government sends a group of men to secretly observe a meeting between the feuding Columbian government and insurgent guerillas to ensure they reach a peaceful solution. When the meeting is ambushed and the groups’ leaders are murdered. The SEALs are framed for the attack, abandoned by their government and left to fend for themselves, all while trying to prove their innocence and stop Columbia’s war from crossing the border. Mr. Kennedy plays Chief Carter Holt, the leader of the Navy SEALs team and Manganiello plays Lt. Sean Macklin.

Behind Enemy Lines: Columbia is out on DVD and Blu-ray now.

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Kurt and his Cyber deputies are on the prowl at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

For more information on the show, visit www.cesweb.org.

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Comedian Aziz Ansari stopped by the studio to talk about his upcoming performances at Comix Comedy Club on Friday, January 9 to January 10 at 8pm and 10:30pm.

Born in South Carolina, but based in California, Ansari stars in MTV's sketch comedy series Human Giant and has appeared in the films The Rocker and School for Scoundrels. He bagan his stand-up career while he was a student at NYU. You can catch him next in the Judd Apatow's (Superbad, Pinapple Express) forthcoming summer movie Funny People.

Ansari is currently on his Glow in the Dark Standup Tour, which ends this month. For ticket and show information on his Comix performances, visit comixny.com.

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You are cordially invited to experience Downtown Brooklyn's latest in boutique, luxury travel accomodations--NU Hotel (located at 85 Smith Street at Atlantic Avenue). The next step in establishing Brooklyn as a destination in itself independent from Manhattan, NU Hotel was created to provide a travel experience that is integrated into the local Brooklyn, both geographically and aesthetically.

NU Hotel is located at the nexus of four stylish and charming neighborhoods: Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens. Get to know the borough during your stay by taking a stroll down to the Promenade for spectacular views of Manhattan, perusing boutiques and antique shops on Montague and Court Streets or Atlantic Avenue and enjoying New York City-quality dining and drinking on Smith Street. When heading out to explore the area, the sleek NU Bar is an ideal jumping off point, whether it is mornin, when continental breakfast is available or night, when drinks are served.

To learn more about the NU Hotel, visit www.nuhotelbrooklyn.com

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The PIX Morning News' Emily Frances spoke with actor/comedian Will Ferrell about his upcoming Broadway play "You're Welcome, America: A Final Night With George W. Bush," where he reprises his Saturday Night Live role as President Bush.

It’s time for a change in America, but not without a few parting words from the 43rd President of the United States. Don’t miss your chance to discover the man behind the myth, the truth behind the lies, and the logic behind the illogical in this limited Broadway event. Previews for the play will begin on Inauguration Day, Tuesday, January 20. The play will run from Thursday, February 5 to March 15, 2009 at The Cort Theatre.

For show and ticket information, visit www.willferrellonbroadway.com.

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Larry’s celebrating Elvis Presley’s birthday with party honor of “The King.” With the help of professional Elvis impersonator Sting Ray, Larry will sing a few classics for the customers. And be sure to click the jump and watch Sting Ray's performance of Elvis' "Suspicious Minds."

The King of Rock 'n' Roll was a Memphis boy and would have been 74 today. Presley passed away on August 16, 1977 at age 42.

And if you couldn't make it to Graceland this year, you can join Larry this morning at Ellen’s Stardust Diner (1650 Broadway, btwn 50 and 51 St), and enjoy Elvis’ favorite sandwich: peanut butter and bananas!

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Actor Michael Urie stopped by to talk about his role as Marc St. James in the hit ABC TV series Ugly Betty. Urie's co-star Ana Ortiz, who plays Hilda Suarez on the show, came to the studio last month to talk about the show.

The show is about Betty Suarez (America Ferrera) who works at high-fashion magazine Mode but is still trying to prove herself in this fast-paced world. Marc is one of Betty's co-workers at Mode.

Urie is a native of Texas and graduated from the Julliard in 2003. He lent his voice to last year's Beverly Hills Chihuahua and was also in Tangled Web and WTC View.

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Chef Alex Urena of Pamplona Restaurant is stopping by to show us how to make Paella -- a classic Spanish rice dish.

Pamplona is also offering several cooking classes this month, which run from 10am to 2pm starting with a light breakfast followed by a hands on culinary experience then finish with a light lunch paired with Spanish wines.

Classes available:
January 17 - Cooking Techniques: Salt Curing
January 24 - Mommy and Me, Taught by Daddy Simple: dinners to make with your kids
January 31 - Mommy and Me, Taught by Daddy Dishes: for picky eaters

Pamplona is located at 37 East 28th Street. For more information, call (212) 213-2328 or visit visit www.pamplonanyc.com.

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A Brooklyn woman paid over $200 for a package of tanning sessions with a Brooklyn Hollywood Tans. But when they abruptly closed shop a month ago, halfway thru her sessions, she tried to find another ht facility to finish out her package, only to be told that she would have to buy more sessions to finish her old ones.

Read Howard's blog: weblogs.wpix.com/news/helpmehoward

Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert reveals his Top 5 Food Trends for the New Year. The weak economy, coupled by the shift in global temperatures, could lead to a rise in locally grown products as well as the politics seeping into the food industry.

For more information on Lempert and food trends, visit www.foodnutritionscience.com or www.supermarketguru.com.

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He's the America's Got Talent finalist who’s being called one of the most unique talent's around. After teaching himself the art of ventriloquism at the age of 9, Kevin Johnson has paved the way for a whole new crop of artists ever since. He stopped by with two of his friends, Matilda and Clyde, to talk about his upcoming performances at the Skirball Center in NYU this weekend.

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No one is expecting 2009 to be a stellar year for job seekers. But there are gigs to be found if you know the inside secrets of getting noticed and landing that gig. Joining us with his tricks of the trade is Yahoo job guru Tom Musbach.

For more information, visit hotjobs.yahoo.com.

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It’s award season and with the Golden Globes just around the corner, Moviefone.com editor Kevin Polowy was here to give us some predictions on the night’s biggest winners.

For more information, visit www.moviefone.com.

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Did you expect a proposal over the holiday weekend but it never came? Two relationship experts are weighing in on relationships and how to get them to the next level. Matt Titus co-author of Why Hasn't He Proposed? shared insights from his latest book. He was joined by radio talk show host Diana Falzone, who offered relationship advice from a female's point-of-view.

Titus collaborated on this book with our own Tamsen Fadal. In the book, the husband-wife duo expounds upon the ways in which you can get your man to pop the question. You can learn how to determine if he's truly "Mr. Right" or simply "altarphobic," get him to propose without ultimatums, as well as how to start your relationship off on the right foot. Why Hasn't He Proposed is set on helping you achieve the perfect "happily after all" with your loved one.

Catch The Diana Falzone Show on Paltalk.com Thursdays at 7 PM. For more information and to purchase the book, visit www.whyhasnthe.com.

Contributed by Charissa Che for WPIX-TV

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

This week's list includes:
1. Kids can learn to play basketball at a free clinic in Queens
2. From free movie tickets to spa treatments, find out what website offers free stuff for your birthday

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The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) returns to Madison Square Garden for the 2009 elite Built Ford Tough Series. The top 45 bull riders in the world will battle the top bovine athletes on January 9 - 11 for three action-packed performances.

For more information, visit www.pbrnow.com.

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This week's Friday Forecaster is Bettina Niedermann, a bartender at 230 FIFTH, who will be here do the weather. 230 FIFTH has a rooftop and this winter they're offering customers robes to wear to keep warm. She'll bring robes and hot virgin cocktails.

For more information, visit www.230-fifth.com.

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Martha Plimpton stopped by our studio to talk about her role in the Broadway musical, "Pal Joey."

Set in Chicago in the 1930s, the play follows the character of Joey Evans as he strives to make his dreams of owning his own nightclub come to fruition. A scheming song and dance man, Evans abandons his wholesome girlfriend for a rich--and married--older woman in hopes that she'll set him on the path to success. The musical is based on a book by John O' Hara and the situations and characters depicted are drawn from a series of short stories he had penned in The New Yorker. Martha Plimpton plays sexy chorus girl Gladys Bumps.

You could say Plimpton has show business in her blood; she was born to two actors: Keith Carradine and Shelley Plimpton. A native New Yorker, Plimpton began her career in modeling and made her acting debut at the age of eleven in Rollover. She later went on to work with Woody Allen in Another Woman and alongside Robert DeNiro in Stanley & Iris. In 2007 received a Tony Award Nomination and won the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Tom Stoppard's "The Coast of Utopia."

"Pal Joey" is now running at Studio 54 on Broadway. For more information, please visit: www.paljoeyonbroadway.com.

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Being single is so 2008, according to last year's census report a whopping 54% of women were single. If you aren't planning on being one of them, then you need a plan.

Whitney Casey, Match.com's relationship expert has a few tips to land that man from her new book The Man Plan.

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A Brooklyn woman paid a local company to ship hundreds of dollars worth of Holiday toys and gifts to Trinidad, only to find out the packages never arrived and the shipping company had disappeared.

Read Howard's blog: weblogs.wpix.com/news/helpmehoward

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Hackers can now crack the most complex passwords protecting your online identity, but they’ve yet to put a finger on how to steal your fingerprint.

Kurt shows us how a new fingerprint technology called DigitalPersona Personal can claims to take online identity protection to a whole new level.

For more information, visit www.digitalpersona.com.

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Actor and comedian Jim Breuer chatted with Jill Nicolini about his upcoming performance at The Comedy Club at Prime Time in Sayreville, New Jersey on January 15 to January 17.

Breuer currently hosts a new show, Breuer Unleashed on Sirius Satellite Radio channel "Raw Dog Comedy." The show is co-hosted by Peter Correale and features appearances from musicians, fellow comedians, famous personalities, and everyone in between.

Born in Long Island, Breuer hit it big when he became a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1998. He has established himself as one of the most outrageous comedians in the country through his incredible stand-up performances, charismatic stage antics and impressions, various television appearances, movie roles and his radio show.

Breuer pioneered the "heavy-metal comedy" revolution, combining his love of rock 'n' roll with comedy. Backed by a full band, Jim continues to entertain packed crowds with his impressions of AC/DC's Brian Johnson doing "The Hokey Pokey" and Metallica singing "If You're Happy and You Know It."

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For ticket and show information, visit www.primetimecomedyonline.com.

Bail or fail? What will it be for the Big 3 as they gear up for the Detroit Auto Show? Automotive Expert Doug Brauner is at the floor of America’s premiere automotive event -- The Detroit Auto Show -- as he gives an exclusive sneak peek at the future of the auto industry and discuses the fate of the Big 3.

For more on Brauner, visit www.hittv.com/WJBKnaias08.html.

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Amie Hoff personal trainer at New York Sports Club is answering some common fitness questions including:

1. Which is best to do first at the gym, cardio or strength training?
2. I get bored with my workout. Any suggestions to keep things interesting?
3. I'm happy with most of my body, but how do I get rid of my love handles!?

For more information, visit www.mysportsclubs.com/regions/NYSC.htm.

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Hofstra University invites you to the Hofstra Cheerleading Squad and Hofstra Dance Team Exhibition on Wednesday, January 14th at the David S. Mack Arena. The exhibition begins at 7:30PM. This is the final performance before both teams head off to Orlando, FL to compete in the UDA/UCA Nationals competition.

For more information, visit www.hofstra.edu.

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Singer and actress Antonique Smith stopped by the studio to talk about the upcoming release of Fox Searchlight's Notorious, which premieres on January 16.

The film tells the story of Christopher Wallace--the man who would later come to be known as the rapper, The Notorious B.I.G. Directed by George Tillman, Jr., this real-life story follows Wallace's transformation from a Brooklyn street hustler to one of the most celebrated rappers of all time. Notorious documents the rapper's rise to fame as he defies expectations and the conventions of fame. Smith plays singer Faith Evans, who is widely known as "The First Lady of R&B" and is the widow of The Notorious B.I.G.

Antonique Smith has previously appeared on Law & Orderand the 2007 film, Across the Universe. She also had a starring role as Mimi in Jonathan Larson's Broadway production of "Rent."

For more information on Notorious, visit www.foxsearchlight.com/notorious.

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Ted Allen of Food Detectives is hosting the new Food Network reality cooking show Chopped.

The series challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. Week after week, contestants get "chopped" -- or eliminated -- by our panel of elite culinary judges. The winner will be awarded a cool $10,000.

We put Sukanya and Steve up to a sandwich showdown. Equipped with a mystery basket, our anchors were pitted against each other in a challenge that tested their innovation and creativity in the art of sandwich making. Allen judged the competition and determined who deserved to be "chopped."

Chopped premieres tomorrow, January 13 at 10pm on the Food Network.

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A Bronx family says that the baby food they bought at a nearby market was expired. Howard confronts the market owner and we find out just who is at fault when it comes to expired food.

Read Howard's blog: weblogs.wpix.com/news/helpmehoward

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You don't have to head West to get your skiing in this season. Many avid snow lovers are trading in planes for trains and cars and are enjoying the best snow conditions the East has had for years.

Check out the hottest deals to your favorite East Coast Skiing destination on orbitz.com.

YouTube sensation and self-proclaimed "Inspirational Comedian" Judson Laipply stopped by to talk about his new book, Might As Well Dance and show off some of his eccentric dance moves and teach our anchors how to bust a move.

Having had worked on a cruise ship, being a certified Aerobics instructor, teaching college courses, being a published poet, part-time auctioneer, and weekly columnist, Laipply has honed the skills necessary to instill in his audience his thoughts about life and change with humor. His viral internet hit, "Evolution of Dance" is geared towards doing just that--getting you pumped up, all the while reflecting on important life choices, changes, and setting goals.

Find out more about Laipply and his new book by visiting www.theevolutionofdance.com. Click HERE to watch his YouTube video.

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ActorBill Hufsey from VH1's reality show Confessions of a Teen Idol chatted with us about the series as well as his rekindled stardom.

On Confessions, Hufsey (Fame) along with fellow '80s and '90s hearthrobs Jeremy Jackson, Christopher Atkins, Jamie Walters, David Chokachi, Eric Nies and Adrian Zmed, form a "support group" of sorts, spearheaded by Scott Baio. Each hour-long episode provides a rare, never-before-seen look at fame and its consequences as the guys live together.

On the show, the guys share stories of their heydays in the spotlight, as well as their hopes and fears about daring to want that fame back as grown men. Through the show, they are given the tools and connections necessary to make a comeback -- or be faced with the reality that fame is a lot tougher the second time around.

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Everyone enjoys chatting about the fashion hits and missed on the red carpet during award shows. Katlean DeMonchy has the looks from Sunday's Golden Globes red carpet for less. She'll showcase for budget friendly dresses.

For more info, you can also go to www.nextisland.com.

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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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We all have seen or taken Spin Classes, but exactly how many calories is that one hour on the bike burning? We'll take you to a class and show you the meals, snacks and guilty favorites that disappear ever time you hop on!

You can join Larry this morning at the New York Sports Club - Brooklyn Belt at 1736 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214. For more information, visit www.mysportsclubs.com/clubsched/nyscclubs.htm or call (718) 714-4653.

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The New York Blood Center is pulling their bus up to PIX Plaza (42nd Street and 2nd Avenue) to collect blood donations this morning until 3:30pm. PIX's own Dr. Steve first spoke with Jim Fox, New York Blood Centerspokesperson. He'll later talk to William J. Mullaney, president of Institutional Business at MetLife and Matthew Long, a FDNY blood recipient who was hit by a bus on his way to work a few years ago and needed a transfusion.

Fox explained that to meet local needs, New York Blood Center and requires 2,000 blood donations each day to supply the needs of 200 hospitals. Approximately every two seconds, someone needs blood, and one out of three people will need a life-saving blood transfusion in their lifetime. In fact, a single blood donation can help save the lives of up to three people. Car accident and trauma victims need as many as 50 or more red cell transfusions, cancer patients use large amounts of blood and burn victims can use up to 50 platelet transfusions.

You can join Dr. Steve and donate blood at PIX Plaza (42nd Street and 2nd Avenue) this morning until 3:30pm. People can donate blood every 56 days. Be sure to eat at your regular mealtimes and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating. If you are donating platelets, do not take aspirin or products containing aspirin for at least 72 hours before your scheduled appointment.

And donations are always needed. Red blood cells must be used within 42 days, platelets within five days, and plasma can be frozen and used for up to one year. For more information on the New York Blood Center, log onto www.nybloodcenter.org.

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This week, PIX's Kristina Behr grants the wish of a breast cancer survivor whose daughter and grandson wished for her to enjoy a day of relaxation at the Red Door Spa .

You can submit your wish online, 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 E. 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017

Read the official rules.

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Just because you don't have a Whole Foods in your neighborhood, doesn't mean you can't eat well. All you have to do is go to your local corner store and all you need is a Bodega Party In A Box -- and a bodega! Bodega Party In A Box is an initiative by a non-profit neighbors project aimed to put fresh produce and healthier options on corner store shelves.

Brooklyn's Chef Cathy Erway from NotEatingOutInNY.com was here to show us how to make some delicious Eggs Benedict by using easily found items from your neighborhood corner store. Cathy's blog (www.noteatingoutinny.com) tries to get people back into the kitchen. She gives step by directions to making things like peanut butter chocolate chip ice cream. Cathy's next project is a President Elect Barack Obama inspired inaguration dinner that celebrated multi-racialism.

For more information on Bodega Party In A Box, visit www.neighborsproject.org. For more information on Cathy Erway and her Not Eating Out In NY blog, visit www.noteatingoutinny.com.

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Many young professionals are sharing their personal and career know-how with at-risk teens around the city. Public relations maven Gabrielle Bernstein has launched a new program, Herfuture.com, connecting leaders from every industry with kids in need of guidance. To get involved, check out gabriellebernstein.com or HerFuture.com.

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Internet celebrity and entertainer Tila Tequila spoke with Emily about the fruits of her foray into literature--her new book, Hooking Up With Tila Tequila.

In this "guide to love, fame, happiness, success and being the life of the party," the feisty 4'11" sex icon goes beyond the glitz and glamor of Hollywood and delves deeper into the "real" Tila. She tackles a variety of subjects from making it big to getting what you want in bed, and also offers fans' sage advice--"Tequila-style."

Having launched her career as an internet star, Tequila has appeared in such esteemed publications as Penthouse, Stuff and Maxim. She also hosted the Fuse TV show Pants-Off Dance-Off. She was recently the star of the MTV bisexual-themed dating reality show A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, in which both men and women vied for Tila's affections.

Hooking Up with Tila Tequila is in bookstores now.

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You won't believe what's making you fat: free radicals, genetics, ear infections, even stress. In the current issue of Reader's Digest experts expose just why people have difficulty loosing weight in the article titled “13 Things No One Ever Tells You About Weight Loss.” Andrea Barbalich, deputy editor, talks with us about a few of them including:

1) Genetics
2) You Can Change Your Metabolism
3) Stress fattens
4) Mom’s Pregnancy
5) Sleep More
6) Virus Can Cause
7) Anti-Oxidants are anti-fat

For more information, visit www.rd.com.

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Commissioner Joseph F. Bruno from the Office of Emergency Management stopped by the studio to discuss the winter weather safety, snow removal safety, home heating, the "Ready New York For Kids" initiative.

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Many kids fall in love with gymnastics, but only a handful have what it takes to make it big. Nova Gymnastics has coached many National winners who have gone on to purse gymnastic-related careers.

We'll talk to the head coach about what makes a winner, how to tell if your child has a professional future in the sport, steps to take, and ways to turn your child's talent into high school and college scholarships.

Nova Gymnastics is located at 3701 Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. For more information, visit www.freewebs.com/novarhythmic.

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As a busy, working mom of a very busy family, Robin Miller knows how challenging it can be to prepare family-favorite wintertime meals-without spending hours in the kitchen.

Miller is working with Tyson Foods and can share some time saving and grocery store tips, and demonstrate how to make Chicken Parmesan Casserole.

For more information, visit www.EmbraceDinner.com.

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Star of VH1's Rock of Love Bret Michaels stopped by our studio to talk about his follow-up effort, Rock of Love Bus, in which he boldly fights on in his quest to find true love.

This season, instead of being cooped up in a mansion, Michaels and the girls will take the competition on the road for a one-month tour. Michaels will reiterate to the girls that life on the road with a bona fide rock star can be bumpy, and the challenges they face will test their endurance and tolerance towards the prospect of dating a star. The winners of the challenges will be rewarded with dates -- and the losers will face the chopping block.

You can catch Rock of Love Bus Sundays on VH1. And for more information on his diabetes project, www.diabetes.org/stepout.

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Comedian Kevin James takes Kurt through the technology in his movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop, which opens this Friday nationwide. Plus, he even shows Kurt the way a mall cop rides the two-wheeled Segway at break-neck speed.

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Comedian and Deal or No Deal host Howie Mandel is the host of the new hidden-camera show Howie Do It, which airs Fridays at 8pm. In this unscripted comedy program, Mandel takes to the streets and delivers a refreshing new take on the classic TV prank show of the same name.

The unsuspecting subjects think they are the stars of a new game show, or that they are auditioning for a big Hollywood movie or television role. In reality, they themselves are the stars of the show. Sometimes as himself, other times incognito, Howie and his crew, including his son Alex venture anywhere and everywhere to carry out their hoaxes.

Mandel has dabbled in television, film and stage, from his work in the Emmy-winning St. Elsewhere to lending his voice in the animated series Bobby's World. He has also hosted his own syndicated talk show The Howie Mandel Show and frequently appears on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, performing his signature hidden-camera bits.

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Urban rock violin duo Nuttin' But Stringz came by to talk about their success following their appearance on the third season of America's Got Talent. They also performed "Broken Sorrow" and "Thunder" live in our studio, both of which can be found on their Grammy-nominated album, Struggle From the Subway to the Charts. The title stems from their past, in which they played music on the subways for money, to their present-day success.

The New York duo grew up in Jamaica, Queens. Short-handed as N.B.S., the twosome comprises of teenage brothers Damien and Tourie Escobar. They are a breath of fresh air in the music industry today as they channel their streetwise style in a very unconventional way: through their violin-playing. Their music is an intense hybrid of classical music, R&B, hip-hop and jazz.

N.B.S. will be performing with Aretha Franklin at The Kennedy Center for Martin Luther King Day (January 19), as well as three different inaugural events during the week of President-Elect Barack Obama's inauguration week. In addition, they will be performing at the celeb-founded organization event "Declare Yourself" hosted by Jessica Alba and on-stage with music icons like Carrie Underwood on January 18.

N.B.S.' album Struggle from the Subway to the Charts is available in stores now.

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Many adults are going back to school to sharpen their skills, switch career paths and network with other people in their chosen fields. But economic insecurity means the dream of higher education is very much up in the air for many potential students.

Metropolitian College is reaching out to these non-traditional students with flexible schedule and extensive financial aid opportunity. We go back to school to find out what it takes to make it as an adult students and ways to keep cost down and your opportunities way up.

For more information on financial aid opportunities, visit mcny.edu.

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Feeling naughty lately? If you haven't, then get a dose of Sarah, Amber M., and Tiffany--three of the seven self-proclaimed "bad girls" on Oxygen's hit reality show Bad Girls Glub.

The girls stopped by to chat live with Emily about the show's third season. On the show, the bad girls are forced to live together in a Los Angeles mansion and have no choice but to let all hell loose when drama breaks out--which is often. The girls are far from perfect; ranging from ages 21 to 25, each have their own personal story that sets her apart from the rest of the pack. It is the girls' hopes that being on the show will shed light on the path to righteousness and goodness, so that they will never be on the naughty list again.

Sarah is a 21-year old divorcee who aspires to be a Playboy Playmate; Amber M. lives for fun, sexual escapades and insulting other women, and Tiffany is largely supported by various sugar daddies in her life, and has no qualms about getting ugly with you if you disrespect her.

Follow the girls on their journey to wholesome living. Watch Bad Girls Club on Oxygen Tuesdays at 10pm.

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She's the woman keeping a house of eight former teenage stars (who are now grown men) sane. Psychology expert Cooper Lawrence from VH1's Confessions of a Teen Idol stopped by the studio to discuss the cult of celebrity.

The show stars '80s and '90s hearthrobs Bill Hufsey (Fame), Jeremy Jackson (Baywatch), Christopher Atkins (The Blue Lagoon), Jamie Walters (Beverly Hills 90210), David Chokachi (Baywatch), Eric Nies (The Real World, The Grind) and Adrian Zmed (TJ Hooker, Grease 2), form a "support group" of sorts, spearheaded by Scott Baio. Each hour-long episode provides a rare, never-before-seen look at fame and its consequences as the guys live together.

On the show, the guys share stories of their heydays in the spotlight, as well as their hopes and fears about daring to want that fame back as grown men. Through the show, they are given the tools and connections necessary to make a comeback -- or be faced with the reality that fame is a lot tougher the second time around.

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The Thunder Ridge Ski Racing Team for kids allows kids to learn the sport and become potential Olympic champions. The Thunder Ridge Developmental Race Team is designed for the skier 6- to 8-years-old who is interested in racing in the future. The purpose of this team is to develop skiing skills and introduce racing techniques and our own Larry Hoff will be learning all of the tricks.

For more information, visit www.thunderridgeski.com.

Friday Night Lights star Connie Britton chatted with us about the show's upcoming third season.

Hailed as one of the top ten shows of 2006 by Time magazine and Entertainment Weekly, Friday Night Lights is an extension of the film and bestselling book of the same name. The series centers on the small rural town of Dillon, Texas, where the coveted state football championship rings are held in the highest regard. In the midst of it all, The Dillon Panthers struggle to make a name for themselves, gleaning victories but still looking ahead to an uncertain future. Britton plays a high school guidance counselor, Tami, who is married to Taylor Kitsch's reckless full back Tim Riggins.

Britton spent her early showbiz years in theatre, making her New York theatrical debut in Caroline Kava's "The Early Girl" at The Courtyard Playhouse. She had a regular role in Spin City, and was a recurring character on 24.

Friday Night Lights returns to NBC tomorrow at 9pm

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Situated on the 4th floor above the Julien Farel Salon on Madison Avenue, JF Gymnastique offers an array of chic treatments and amenities. Each client will receive their hand delivered JF Gymnastique apparel specially designed by PUMA before entering their state-of-the-art, private changing room with Roger & Gallet products and Frette linens.

Clients can then choose to have a private workout session, indulge in stimulating deep tissue massage, or receive a one-on-one personal nutritional consultation session. As part of each client's fitness routine, Kupprion has developed signature "Workout On The Go" kits, which include personalized fitness DVDs, resistance bands, and additional fitness and nutritional information for the traveling client.

JF Gymnastique will offer strength and conditioning, ELDOA (the restorative exercise technique for the spine developed in France), myofascial stretching, corrective exercise, active release soft tissue work, Rolfing®, deep tissue and Swedish massage, yoga, Pilates, and nutritional counseling based on the latest developments in biochemistry.

For more information on Julien Farel and JF Gymnastique, please check www.julienfarel.com.

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He's the critically acclaimed performer who's best known for lending his voice to Gollum in The Lords of the Rings trilogy and Kong in King Kong. Now Andy Serkis is back on the big screen with his new movie Inkheart, which opens nationwide on January 23.

The movie is about Mo Folchart (Brendan Fraser), who has the special talent to rise to life, export and release figures out of the page and into the real world, earning him the nickname "Silvertongue." One night he brings out three characters -- Capricorn (Serkis), Basta (Jamie Foreman) and Dustfinger (Paul Bettany) -- from Inkheart, a story set in medieval times and filled with magical beings. Now, a decade after Mo brought those characters to life, his daughter Meggie (Eliza Bennett) discovers what truly happened when those characters were released. Now it's up to her to escape Capricorn's evil grasp.

For more information, visit www.inkheartmovie.com.

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Actress Jaime King stopped by the studio to talk about her role as Sarah Palmer in the 3-D remake of the 1981 slasher film My Bloody Valentine, which opens in theaters tomorrow, January 16.

In the film, "Tom Hanniger (Jensen Ackles) returns to his hometown on the tenth anniversary of the Valentine's night massacre that claimed the lives of 22 people. Instead of a homecoming, however, Tom finds himself suspected of committing the murders, and it seems like his old flame Sarah (King) is the only one will believes he's innocent," according to IMDB.

For more on the movie, visit www.mybloodyvalentinein3d.com.

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Chef Roberto Lamorte of Trattoria Dopo Teatro came by PIX studio to show us how to make one of their signature appetizers Gamberi con Favette (Shrimp with Fava Beans).

Trattoria Dopo Teatro serves up extraordinary Italian cuisine at affordable prices. Appearing deceptively small from the outside, this Theater District favorite is home to one of the most beautiful interior gardens in New York City, and has several private party rooms that can accommodate a variety of occasions, including corporate events, private parties and elegant weddings. They are located at 125 W. 44th Street, New York, NY 10036. For more information, visit www.dopoteatro.com or call (212) 869-2849.

Don't miss out on this 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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Comedian Sommore stoped by the studio this morning to talk about her performance tonight through Sunday at Caroline's Comedy Club.

Sommore, born Lori Ann Rambough, is a Trenton native and half sister of actress Nia Long. She has appeared on Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at the Apollo, Comicview and BET's Live from L.A. As well, she was part of the Queens of Comedy tour with fellow comediennes Mo'Nique, Laura Hayes and Adele Givens.

For show and ticket information, visit www.carolines.com.

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In the post-crash era, even Main Street Street investors can find some truly cheap stocks. How to gingerly get back in the game.

Smart Money magazine found 12 stocks for a balanced portfolio, from safer picks with descent dividends to riskier bets that could deliver outsize returns.

For more information, visit www.smartmoney.com.

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Circle Line Captain Mike Duffy spoke with Sukanya about the part he played in rescuing passengers in yesterday's US Airways crash into the Hudson River.

Duffy was systematic in recruiting all available rescue personnel onto the scene--members of the FDNY, NYPD, and EMS, along with personnel on commuter ferries worked with each other to launch divers into the river. Duffy witnessed passengers clinging on to the wings of the sunken plane, as well as using its inflatable slides as rafts.

Recollected Duffy of his impulse to help, "You don't think of it at the time; the adrenaline's just running, so you do what's necessary without thinking of anything else." Duffy also employed an available 4 o'clock Circle Line boat to assist with rescue efforts.

"Everyone was calm; all boats in the area were coordinated with each other...It went surprisingly well," remarked Duffy.

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Former Port Authority Commissioner and senior fellow of the Homeland Security Department at Long Island University Bruce Blakeman spoke with John about the plan that was enacted upon yesterday's US Airways accident.

Blakeman deemed what followed the incident the "perfect rescue": "The airline went down at the right place and at the eright time for this time of the year...All of the private and governmental assets were in place."

According to him, incidents such as this, along with possible terrorist attacks and inclement weather are those which personnel such as the Port Authority, FDNY, the Coast Guard, and the FBI train to deal with on a daily basis. The training occurs in conjunction with New York Waterways and Circle Line. The well-coordinated rescue effort is a result of this thorough preparation.

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Actor Jamal Woolard plays the title character in the new movie Notorious, which premieres today. Wollard's co-star Antonique Smith also stopped by the studio earlier this week to talk about her role as singer Faith Evans, the widow of The Notorious B.I.G.

The film tells the story of Christopher Wallace--the man who would later come to be known as the rapper, The Notorious B.I.G. Directed by George Tillman, Jr., this real-life story follows Wallace's transformation from a Brooklyn street hustler to one of the most celebrated rappers of all time. Notorious documents the rapper's rise to fame as he defies expectations and the conventions of fame.

Woolard also goes by the artist name "Gravy" and is also known for his hits "I Know, I Know" and "Murder, Murder," which led to a record deal with Warner Bros. Record in 2006. For more information on Notorious, visit www.foxsearchlight.com/notorious.

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James and Susan Galvacky of Belmar, New Jersey were among the first passengers on a ferry boat who witnessed the US Airways crash first-hand. The couple was going to the city for a doctor's appointment. Upon encountering the scene, James had thought that the plane was a boat that had flipped over, and soon realized otherwise.

The two helped in the rescue efforts by getting people out of the water, as well as those who clung on to the plane's wings, and onto the boat. They found that most of the passengers aboard the fallen aircraft were too in shock to be screaming; their demeanor was calm, despite the freezing waters in which they were immersed.

Susan did her part in placating a crying and bleeding woman by holding her until she got medical attention. "It was like a dream," Susan said of the surrealistic scene that was before her. She was prompted to cry, but reminded herself that her aid was needed. She and her husband were just two of the many good samaritans who became heroes yesterday.

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

This week's free list:
1) Macy's, Dillard's and Saks Fifth Avenue are giving away free cosmetics on Tuesday, January 20
2) Dunkin Donuts will be handing out free Metrocards from 6:30am to 9:30am outside the 14th Street-Unionm Square train station on Tuesday, January 20

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Emily sat down with Kevin James to talk about his new movie, Paul Blart: Mall Cop.

In the flick, James plays Paul Blart, a dutiful family father who works as a security guard in a New Jersey mall. He has aspirations to be a cop but fails to attain this goal time after time, as he is overweight. When the mall is taken under seige by criminals one day, Blart is left to face the miscreants alone and prove his mettle.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop hits theaters today.

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Dr. Steven McCarthy was on duty at St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan when US Airways Flight 1549 crashed into the Hudson River yesterday. As the hospital's Director of Emergency Medical Services, McCarthy was simply working on charts in his office when he suddenly became inundated with calls regarding the crash.

"We didn't know what to expect," said McCarthy, rehashing that he and his staff only knew that there were about 150 to 200 people aboard the plane that plummeted into the Hudson River. They expected the arrival of a slew of victims, suffering both from hypothermia and trauma. The hospital quickly went into crisis mode and all help involved breathed "a sigh of relief" when merely seven passengers with mild hypothermia came through the hospital doors to be treated. McCarthy observed nothing too serious--merely mild "bumps and bruises."

However, McCarthy does warn against the mental strain the incident will have on many of the victims: "People will need counseling down the line..We can't ignore the mental health aspects of it." The mental health staff at St. Vincent's Hospital has and will continue to treat those who have been traumatized by the accident.

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This week's Friday Forecaster is renowned mentalist, The Amazing Kreskin, will do the weather and talk about his 2009 predictions.

For more information, visit www.amazingkreskin.com.

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There has been much speculation surrounding the cause of the plane crash in the Hudson River yesterday, the most prominent one being that a flock of geese caused the aircraft's engines to fail.

Aviation expert, attorney, and commercial pilot Brian Alexander reveals that birds pose a problem to airplanes more often than what one might assume. According to him, between seven to ten thousand bird strikes occur each year, leading to plane damages. Alexander points out that New York sites such as LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports have issues with "bird ingestion" due to their location near landfills and water.

Alexander lauded Flight 1549 pilot Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger for the calm and collected way in which he handled the situation. According to Alexander, it was the pilot's cool-headedness and safety-consciousness that made him "tailor-made" to handle the dilemma before him. He emphasized that we could not have prepared for what happened, and that it was "a once-in-a-lifetime thing."

Alexander hopes that we will learn from this unfortunate incident by focusing on improving our technology, although he allows that "we can't make engines fail-safe."

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Craft editor Laura Young of Kaboose.com stopped by to share Inauguration Day crafts that are easy to make, provide a way to talk about the significance of the day and let's not forget fun!

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Hotel For Dogs is teaming up with Pedigree. For every movie ticket purchased, Pedigree will make a donation to help shelter dogs. Ryan Bowling of Pedigree was here to explain.

Pedigree Brand is proud to partner with Hotel for Dogs, a smart, funny comedy adventure about a sister and brother who turn an abandoned hotel into a dog's paradise. They both share their belief that all dogs deserve a loving home, which inspired them to create The Pedigree Foundation, a newly-established private foundation dedicated to helping dogs in need find loving homes by supporting the good work of shelters and breed rescue organizations throughout the country.

For more information, log onto www.hotelfordogsmovie.com or www.dogsrule.com.

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Head out of town and keep your hotel money safely in your wallet. Kurt shows you how the trend in surfing the net to crash on someone else’s couch may be the easiest way to save money and see the world.

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A new restaurant hits the Big Apple -- At Vermillion. The eatery combines the best of Indian and Latin cuisine into delicious fare. It’s the brainchild of female entrepreneur Rhoni Dey who has been cooking up food for years in her native Chicago.

For more information, visit www.thevermilionrestaurant.com/ny/index_ny.htm.

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Attention Obama fans: Larry is gearing up for your Inauguration Brunch Bash! He’s hanging out with the folks at BOND 45 in Times Square with a few items for you to serve while watching our 44th president’s swearing in. We’ll also have two Broadway people to stop by and whip up some of their specialty Italian Breakfast frittatas.

And Larry has a special guest to help him make these frittatas! Broadway star and Pennsylvania native Nick Adams will join him this morning. Adams is currently in rehearsal for the role of Liver Lips Louie in the upcoming Broadway revival of the classic musical "Guys and Dolls."

He has appeared in “The Pirate Queen” and most recently co-starred alongside Mario Lopez as Larry in the revival of “A Chorus Line”. He has also been dubbed by The New York Post as having “the best abs and biceps on Broadway”. He also was a model for the popular underwear line 2(x)ist.

For more information on BOND 45, visit www.bond45.com.

Author, actor and activist Chris Kennedy Lawford spoke with Emily Frances about his new book, Moments of Clarity.

You might say Chris Lawford was thrust into the spotlight upon birth: he was born to actor Peter and Pat Kennedy Lawford, is a nephew of John F. Kennedy, and a cousin-in-law of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Lawford has been very open with the drug problem he has faced in the late 1970s and early 1980s, which led to his admittance to a clinic. After straightening out his life, he set up a clinic to treat opiate dependency.

A Moment of Clarity offers us a smattering of oral histories from those of all backgrounds. The book details the revelations had by the likes of Richard Dreyfuss, Jamie Lee Curtis, memoirist Susan Cheever, and drummer Dallas Taylor, among many others, in the midst of the drug-addled, dark periods of their lives.

Lawford writes that the traditional sense of the "12-step program" should be regarded more as a spiritual process rather than a therapeutic one. By ridding yourself of your egotism and connecting with God, he writes, you can finally be able to make sense of the world.

A Moment of Clarity hits bookstores today.

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Fitness celebrity John Basedow stopped by for today's Wakeup Workout! Basedow's book Fitness Made Simple: The Power to Change Your Body & Life is available now.

For more details on the book and on John's best-selling DVD's, log onto www.fitnessmadesimple.com.

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The doctor is in! The PIX Morning News' Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. I'm just wondering what causes the hiccups? What's the fastest and safest way to get rid of them?
Caireen, Brooklyn

2. While exercising, is there a correct way to breathe to get the most benefit? I've heard you should only breath through your nose, but I've also heard in through your nose, out through your mouth. What's the proper way?
Christine of Bohemia, NY

3. I wanted to know when is it time to call a doctor when you start getting a sore throat when you're sick?
Sarah, New York

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

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PIXs own Jill Nicolini goes behind-the-scenes of Disney's Broadway musical "Mary Poppins" with the stars who play Scarlett Strallen (Mary Poppins) and Adam Fiorentino (Burt).

To get your discount, just visit ticketmaster.com and give the code "WPIX" to save up to 50% of the full ticket price. For show information, visit disney.go.com/theatre/marypoppins.

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The inauguration is tomorrow and what better way to celebrate this monumental change than by throwing an inauguration party for you and your friends! Although we are all watching our wallets, it doesn't mean we don't deserve to celebrate -- and we can do so without spending much at all.

Diana Heather from Celebrations.com has some creative ideas for hosting the perfect patriotic bash.

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Today's the big day, and New Yorkers are celebrating in style. From low-key bar parties to huge post-inaugural bashes, there's an event for anyone ready in this historical event.

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Party City dressed our set with patriotic inauguration decorations! For more on Party City, log onto www.partycity.com.

Can't make it to the inauguration? No problem! Check out these novelty items. From a yoga mat to pajamas to ice cream, we're checking out Obama items.

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Barack Obama takes office this morning with the economy in complete turmoil. Bankruptcy attorney David Shaev stops by to talk about what the new president needs to do to keep families in their homes and out of bankruptcy court.

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Get your party on! Larry Hoff gets the Inauguration Party started with a preview of all the big events around town. From viewing parties to happy hour bashes, Larry's got the 411 on around the town happenings-with the help of Time Out NY.

You cna join him today at La Fonda Boricua Lounge Bar & Restaurant, located at 172 East 106th Street (btwn 3rd and Lexington Avenues). For more information, visit www.fondaboricua.com.

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Celebrity endorsements go back to the presidential election of 1920, when actor Al Jolson organized Broadway stars in support of Republican candidate Warren Harding, who became the 29th president in a landslide victory.

For the Obama campaign, everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Scarlett Johansson helped to create a buzz for the now president-elect. Aimee Agresti from US Weekly magazine is here rounding up the top celebs who stumped for Obama.

For more information and to see the full list, check out the latest issue of US Weekly or visit www.usmagazine.com.

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Even before she takes her rightful place alongside the 44th President in the history books, all eyes have been on Michelle Obama. What she's wearing? Where she is wearing it to? One particular dress worn by Michelle caught the eye of stylist and designer Nicole Young and she decided to recreate the look for less on one lucky woman.

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Inaugural speeches: Some have slipped our minds completely, yet others will remain with us through our nation's history, from the speeches of FDR, JFK to Ronald Reagan. So what can we expect today? Political Analyst Nick Ragone drew upon our inaugural history to predict how Barack Obama's speech will resonate with Americans today.

According to Ragone, Obama is considered by Americans as a great speaker, so a great speech is expected from him. Said Ragone, "The key is to capture the moment." He remarked that our future president has a very distinct voice -- "We all know Obama's speeches."

Ragone looked back on past memorable speeches, such as FDR's. His famous line, "We have nothing to fear but fear itself" caused the American public to rally around him and make his first days in office extremely auspicious. Similarly, John F. Kennedy's line, "Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country" was effective as a bold warning against the Soviets that we would win the war. Also memorable is Reagan's speech, which helped turn around the economy by bolstering Americans' spirits.

In addition, Ragone looked ahead on the first 100 days of the Obama presidency, predicting a "Six-month honeymoon period" with plenty of bipartisan support for our future president.

As far as international affairs go, such as American dealings in Israel, Gaza, and the Mumbai bombings, Ragone asserts that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be given a fast start to hone our relations with other countries--"a big challenge."

Ragone also spoke of the legacy that George W. Bush will leave behind, allowing that it will be mixed. According to the political analyst, Bush has tried to make amends with disgruntled Americans with his farewell address and recent press conference, but the question of whether or not our troops should have been in Iraq will linger.

Ragone predicts that a memoir by Bush will probably be produced in which he tries to further clear his reputation. In the mean time, he thinks it best that Bush stay out of politics and keep a low profile. He says this is something our former Vice President Dick Cheney should likewise do, as he has been one of the most unpopular Vice Presidents of the United States to date.

Nick Ragone's book, President's Most Wanted is available in stores now.

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William H. Macy stopped by our studio to talk about his movie, The Deal.

Released in theaters earlier last year, the film focuses on Macy's Charlie Berns, a film producer who agrees to make his aspiring screenwriter nephew's film about 19th century English statesman Benjamin Disraeli. However, he can only get financing if he casts a well-known action star. When the lead actor is kidnapped from the film set, Berns is left to hatch a plan that would keep the project going. Macy co-wrote the film's screenplay with Steven Schachter.

Macy is an Oscar-nominated actor who has won both Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has most recently lent his voice to the animated film, The Tale of Despereaux and has also appeared in notable films such as 2003's Seabiscuit ad 2005's Thank You for Smoking.

The Deal is now available on DVD.

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Ever since Ronald Reagan took office in 1981, Legal Sea Foods' New England Clam Chowder has been part of every Presidential Inauguration.

This year, the Boston-based restaurant group will once again have its famed chowder on the menu during the inauguration festivities of President-elect Barack Obama. Rich Vellante, executive chef of Legal Sea Foods will be here to cook the New England Clam Chowder.

For more information, visit www.legalseafoods.com.

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Author Bonnie Fuller spoke with us on how Michelle Obama should handle her role as the First Lady in the White House.

Fuller said that above all, Obama should surround herself with people who support her interests and priorities. Obama would need to "delegate like crazy" and use her staff to its fullest potential.

Ontop of being a political role model, she will also be our country's model as a wife and a mother. Fuller predicts that this "Mom-In-Chief" will guard her daughters Malia and Natasha ("Sasha") "like a lioness with her cubs."

All responsibilities aside, Fuller stresses that Obama will need some time for herself. She said that Michelle and Barack are a testament to a true, intellectual and romantic partnership, and that this new chapter in their lives will be great for their relationship.

The Joys of Much Too Much: Go for the Big Life--the Great Career, the Perfect Guy, and Everything Else You've Ever Wanted by Bonnie Fuller is in stores now.

Dr. Camille Archer, head of the Child and Adolescent Unit at St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan stopped by to talk about the challenges the Obama daughters will face during their time in the White House.

The obvious challenge for the girls, said Archer, would be their adjustment from their private lives in Chicago to one in the public limelight. Malia and Sasha, 10 and 7 years old, respectively, will face challenges specific to their ages. Archer noted that it would be a good idea for the Obama parents to take a page out of the Clintons' book and how they handled keeping their daughter Chelsea out of the limelight. It would be ideal to do likewise at the girls' tender ages, as they are still at a stage in which they are struggling to find their identities. Exposure to media scrutiny would only threaten their peace of mind, and furthermore confuse them.

This approach contrasts sharply with how the Bush girls were thrust into the spotlight, and their underage drinking escapades were put on display for the world to see. Archer said it would be hard to conclude whether the girls were rebelling or simply being "normal teens," but allots that "kids are unpredictable."

Furthermore, Archer states that kids with influential parents general undergo a lot of presure. How the girls cope in the public eye would depend largely on their personalities, as well as the extent to which their parents respect their choices. Above all, she advises the girls to be themselves, and "live for what you believe in" rather than conform to the beliefs of those in the world around them.

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Kurt asks the question, should the President-elect keep his Blackberry or surrender to a lower-tech future in the Oval Office? Aside from smoking, it’s the one addiction our next president says will have to be pried from his fingers. Plus a look at the a super secret smartphone that Obama might have to trade in his

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Sanjay Hathiramani, director of operations for CheapOAir.com, revealed the top travel destinations that are meaningful and significant in the life of the 44th president, subsequent deals and the top things to do in those cities!

For more information, visit CheapOair.com.

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PIX's man-on-the-scene reporter Chris Glorioso took the Hip Hop bus down from New York City to Washington, D.C. to cover President elect Barack Obama's inauguration. Follow his coverage as he brings you the sights, sounds and personal stories of those in the nation's capital.

Just visit www.wpix.com/inauguration_or_bust.

AskMen.com just released its full list of the 99 most desirable women. Check out their picks here:www.askmen.com/specials/top_99_women.

In honor of yesterday's inauguration, celebrities recorded a pledge of service to President Barack Obama. The videos represent ways in which each celebrity plans to take actions that lead to the nationwide change motivated by Obama’s campaign. The Presidential Pledge videos feature some of today’s most prominent names in the acting industry including Aaron Eckhart, Alyssa Milano, Hayden Panetierre and Lucy Liu. And you can leave your own pledge to President Obama, too! Just click the jump for more information.

For more information and to view the exclusive pledges, visit http://celebrity.myspace.com or the official Presidential Pledge profile page at www.myspace.com/presidentialpledge.

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Financial expert Wayne Kaufman from John Thomas Financial stopped by the studio to talk about the new presidential administraion and the Wall Street financial crisis.

Kaufman said Obama's economic plan will help, but will take time to show improvement. He also recommended that people start going back to old values of hardwork and savings, rather than give in to the recent trend of borrowing.

For more information on Kaufman, visit www.kaufmanreport.com.

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Larry is at Columbia University, President Barack Obama's alma mater, to ask students what they think the new president needs to focus on, what advice they would give him and what they don't want to see him do.

You can join him this morning at Tom's Famous Restaurant located at
2880 Broadway Ave at W 112th Street. (Seinfeld fans will remember this restaurant and it was the inspiration for the song "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega.)

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Hollywood party boy Brody Jenner stopped by the studio to talk about his new MTV reality TV show Bromance, which airs Mondays at 9pm. And Jenner also dishes some bro advice to some of our single guys.

"Bromance is an intense brotherly bond that makes two buddies become virtually inseparable," says MTV and in his show, Jenner is looking for the ultimate wingman: a best friend. "So, get ready for lots of limos, candlelit dinners, lingerie parties, blowup dolls, bar brawls, backstabbing and emotional breakdowns."

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Chippendales dancers Billy Jeffrey and Jace Crispin stopped by the studio to talk about their new hunky calendar.

For over 30 years, Chippendales has been entertaining women and dancing their way into pop culture history. With a multi-million dollar Las Vegas show and new calendar, the Chippendales dancers are as popular as ever.

Ladies looking for the ultimate girl's night out need not look further than Chippendale's -- THE name in ladies' entertainment. And if you can't make it out to their show, a picture is worth a thousand words. The Chippendales 2009 calendar is available now and waiting to be hung in your room!

And one of our own staffers, who's notorious for dancing in the PIX newsroom, auditions to be a Chippendale's dancer live on-air! PIX's parent company Tribune is bankrupt and he's looking for a second job. Don't miss it!

For more information on Chippendales, visit www.chippendales.com and to purchase the calendar, visit www.chippendales.com/boutique/home.php?cat=251.

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The doctor is in! The PIX Morning News' Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. How effective is acai berry with helping to lose tummy fat? And how should it be taken, as a pill or liquid etc.?
Pat Hopelawn, New Jersey

2. I have lost a lot of weight over the past year since having my second child. But, now I have big breasts! How can I get rid of them? Any non-surgical suggestions?
Roza

3. I want to know if there's anything I can do to relieve back spasms in my back.
George, Manhattan

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

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Kurt turns the tables on TV’s Alex Trebek and puts him in the hot seat to see if he’s ready for the big DTV transition. It’s time for Double Jeopardy DTV-style!

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Actress Bobbie Eakes stopped by the studio to talk about hitting the Broadway stage to take part in the 5th Annual "ABC and SOAPnet Salutes Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS".

Eakes joined the cast of the ABC soap All My Children in 2003 as Krystal Carey Chandler. Her previous acting credits include Sordid Lives: The Series, The Bold and the Beautiful, One Life To Live and JAG.

For more information her charity event, visit www.broadwaycares.org.

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Singer Tiffany Giardina stopped by the studio to perform songs "Hurry Up and Save Me" and "No Average Angel" off of her new album No Average Angel, which is available in stores now.

Giardina is 15-years-old and is the oldest of three girls in her family. She's a native New Yorker who hails from Waccabuc in Westchester County. and has performed in the off-Broadway production of "Annie." She's set to rise to stardom as her songs have already been featured in movies like Another Cinderella Story.

For more information, visit www.tiffanygiardina.com.

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A Queens man, caring for his aging mother, ran into trouble when Aetna kicked mom off his healthcare program and her bills went into collections. That's when they called Help Me Howard.

Read Howard's blog: www.wpix.com/helpmehoward

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It's not easy to get a grip on debt when your paycheck is barely covering the basics. But Success Magazine editor Darren Hardy has a few ideas to help you get the process started without having bills cripple your personal life.

Check out the latest issue of Success Magazine to get advice from the experts on getting your professional life back on track or visit www.successmagazine.com.

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Comedian Charlie Murphy stopped by the PIX studio to talk about his performances at Carolines Comedy Club tonight through Sunday, January 25. He also spoke about his forthcoming book Doing Time: The Making Of A Stand-Up Guy due in August 2009 and being the new pitch man for Nike's 2009 Air Jordan campaign.

A native New Yorker, Murphy is best remembered for his work on Comedy Central's Chappelle Show, inluding his hilarious "Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Story" sketches (Check it out after the jump). Since the Chappelle Show, Murphy has lent his voice to Adult Swim's The Boondocks as Ed Wuncler III and has appeared in movies Night at the Museum, The Perfect Holiday and The Hustle. You can look for him on the big screen again in the summer movie Frankenhood.

Caroline's is located at 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10019. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.carolines.com or call (212) 757-4100.

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According to the USDA, Americans take in more than twice the maximum recommended limit of 40 grams of added sugar a day. And it’s not just your dental bills you have to worry about: Consuming too much of the sweet stuff can lead to weight gain, metabolic disorder (a precursor of diabetes and heart disease), and possibly even certain cancers.

To scale back, read labels, looking for ingredients panels with little or no added sugar. You know you’ll find sugar in candy and cake, but it also lurks in products you’d never suspect. Shape Magazine's Sharon Liao shares some sweet swaps that can reduce your sugar intake without shortchanging your sweet tooth.

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Larry is live at the newest Rock & Sake Restaurant location in New York CIty to help prepare some eye-catching rolls and other meals.

Rock N’ Sake is located at 138 W 25th St (btwn Avenue Of The Americas and 7th Ave.). For more information, visit www.rocknsake.com.

Be sure to tune in because one lucky viewer will win a FREE dinner for two gift certificate. All you have to be is the lucky 11th caller in the 8 o'clock hour!

Actor Tom Cavanaugh stopped by the studio to talk about his new TNT series Trust Me, which premieres on Monday, January 26 at 10pm.

The show is a witty drama that revolves around best friends Conner (Cavanagh) and Mason (Eric Mccormack), who are creative partners at a top ad agency in Chicago. According to TNT, "Mason, an art director, is a responsible, workaholic family man with a beautiful wife, Erin (Clarke), two children and an undying loyalty to the brands he helps sell. By contrast, his writing partner, Conner (Cavanagh), is a single, impulsive copywriter with the attention span of a teenager. Their yin-yang relationship is put to the test when Mason is named a creative director of the agency, making him Conner's boss. The series follows the changing dynamics between the two friends, who are better together than they are apart."

Cavanagh is a Canadian-born actor and spent part of his childhood in Winneba, Ghana with his school teacher parents. He is best known for his role as the title character in NBC's Ed. As well, viewers will recognize him from his recurring role as Dan Dorian on NBC's Scrubs.

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Tamsen is getting in shape the fun way with Smart Workout's Broadway Blast! In this class you'll have the spotlight shine on your inner chorus girl (or boy) while you do this season's hottest new workout. Dance to the sounds of 14 Broadway classics and dream your Broadway dream!

And if that doens't pique your interest, there's the Smart Workout's Wild West class. This aerobic dance class will have you sweating with a smile on your face as you tone your hips, thighs and butt during a great cardio workout. Brooks and Dunn, Johnny Cash and some new favorites like Keith Urban and Reese Witherspoon provide the soundtrack to the latest Smart Workout Class. Grab your lasso and guns and dance away those holiday pounds.

For more information, visit www.smartworkout.net.

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Dorothy and Toto have followed the Yellow Brick Road right into PIX studio! From the traveling stage production of "The Wizard of Oz," they were here to perform "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

You can catch "The Wizard of Oz" at the WaMu Theater in Madison Square Garden from March 26 thru April 05, 2009.

For show and ticket information, visit www.thegarden.com/events/wizard-of-oz-0309.html

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Unemployment rates may be at a high, but there is still hope for women who want to make a change in their lives. The Grace Institute is a non-profit organization that offers underserved women a 4 1/2 month job training program and job placement. And it's all for free!

They are gearing up for their Open House right now. Classes start Saturday, February 7 and there are still openings. The average student comes to Grace earning $6,000 per year without benefits, and after graduating they leave earning an average of $32k per year with benefits. They also have an 80% job placement rate.

Our own Lisa Mateo speaks with a recent graduate, current student and the executive director. For more information, visit www.graceinstitute.org.

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Exactly one year ago today, acclaimed 28-year-old actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his SoHo apartment after taking a lethal mixture of sleeping pills and anti anxiety drugs. Here to talk about his legacy, contributions to Hollywood and his Oscar nomination is editor of PopEater.com Jason Kaufman.

Ledger is leaving a legacy in New York City too. Five Leaves, the bar Ledger frequented in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, was backed by the actor prior to his death in January 2008 and is now funded by Ledger's estate. Five Leaves is a casual Californian and Australian-fare oyster bar and coffeehouse.

For more information, visit PopEater.com.

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Chef Salvatore Zapparata of Cascina Ristorante came by PIX studio to show us how to make Bucatini con la Mollica.

Cascina means "farmhouse" in Italian -- a welcoming structure typically found in the rolling vineyards of Italy, exuding warmth and bursting with delicious food, excellent wines and sincere hospitality. One step inside Cascina Ristorante and you are quickly transported from the hustle and bustle of Hell's Kitchen to such an Italian retreat. They are located at 647 Ninth Avenue, New York , NY 10036. For more information, visit www.cascina.com or call (212) 245-4422.

Don't miss out on this exclusive Dining PIX deal! For the price of only $50, diners will recieve a gift certificate worth $100! 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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As of January 2009, telemarketers will be able to call people on their cell phones. Truth or rumour? The internet is full of questions and misinformation on this topic. We get the truth from the Federal Trade Commission, who run the Do Not Call Registry.

Read Howard's blog: weblogs.wpix.com/news/helpmehoward

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Fortune Magazine just released their list of the best 100 companies to work for, and 75 of them are hiring!

Check out the full list at money.cnn.com.

Be on alert, picky eaters and health nuts. Men's Health magazine just released their "Eat This, Not That" worst foods in America. Check out their full list at www.menshealth.com.

For many women, high-stress is a part of everyday life. But it doesn't have to rule your life. The new book, Addicted to Stress: A Woman's 7 Step Program to Reclaim Joy and Spontaneity in Life has the action you need to take to get your life back in order.

We hear from author Debbie Mandel about some of the pitfalls and common missteps women tend to make and how you can avoid them!

For more information, visit www.debbiemandel.com. Addicted to Stress is available in stores now.

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The Nutrition Twins Tammy and Lyssie Lakatos are here with five simple tricks to keep you healthy and boost your winter blues. They included:

Trick #1: Have oatmeal for breakfast to naturally change your brain chemistry
- One of the best foods for creating your body’s “feel-good” chemical, serotonin, a neurotransmitter that combats pain, decreases appetite, and produces calm or sleep. The fiber in oatmeal slows digestion, releasing energy gradually and causing a long-lasting mood-boost.
When to get it: Oatmeal is great for any meal–and even instant oatmeal will do the trick!

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Nederlander Worldwide Productions and The Eastern Shanghai Cultural Film and Television Group will partner to present the China on Broadway production of "Soul of Shaolin," a new Chinese martial arts spectacle at Broadway's Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). "Soul of Shaolin" will play a limited engagement of 24 performances in celebration of the Lunar New Year - the year of the Ox and runs through January 31st.

Direct from appearances in Sydney, Macau, and at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, comes a theatrical event that is unparalleled on Broadway. "Soul of Shaolin" tells the story of a boy named Hui Guang who is separated from his mother by war. Hui Guang is found and taken in by the legendary monks of the Shaolin temple and raised among them. As he becomes a man, Hui Guang becomes an accomplished master of Shaolin Kung Fu and embarks on a spectacular journey of self-discovery. "Soul of Shaolin" marks the first time a production from the People's Republic of China has appeared on Broadway.

Tickets to "Soul of Shaolin" are available at www.ticketmaster.com or The Marquis Theatre Box Office (1535 Broadway). Tickets will be $95, $75, and $50. Student Rush tickets will be available for $30 day of the show at the Marquis Theatre Box Office with a valid ID, two tickets per student pending availability.

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Larry will be live at the NJ Auto Show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus with a preview of vehicles coming to a show room near you. We'll find out what cars are actually selling, from crossovers to fuel efficient small cars! He’ll also get a preview of some of the cutting-edge technology debuting at the show and the new Lamborghini LP640-4. Larry will also go over pet safety in a crossover vehicle and new car technologies including Sirius Travel Link interview/demo with Ford.

For more information, visit www.autoexpo.com/nj.htm.

Actor David Faustino stopped by PIX studio to talk about his new web show Star-ving, which airs Fridays.

Best remembered for his role as Bud Bundy on the TV series Married with Children, Faustino is back with a new comedy series about doing anything to get back on top. "Nobody ever said that being a short, broke, alcoholic, sex maniac, ex-child actor was easy," according to Crackle.com. The series already has five episodes under its belt and the rest of the series promises to full of laughs.

For more webisodes of Star-ving, visit crackle.com/c/Star-ving.

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An all-new website called VideoSurf can teach computers to “see” inside online videos to find content you want in mere moments. Kurt shows you how to spend less time searching and more time enjoying your favorite videos!

For more information, visit www.videosurf.com.

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

This week's free list:
1) Dunkin Donuts will be handing out free metrocards from 6:30am - 9:30am on Mon. Jan 26 at Grand Central Station
2) Lunar new year celebration and flower market at Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Sun. Jan 25 (giving away paper lanterns, Chinese money envelopes, plants, etc)

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Every teen dreams of being a star at Prom, and now CLEAN & CLEAR is offering teens the opportunity of a lifetime - to be a star on the CW's hit show, "90210" and appear on the West Beverly Prom episode! How to score this incredible opportunity? It's simple, just visit cwtv.com/countdown and upload a brief video that explains why you and your best friend deserve this once-in-a-lifetime experience to appear on the hottest teen show and win the following:

- Appearance on the CW's "90210" West Beverly Prom episode
- A 4 day, 3 night trip to Los Angeles, California to film the episode
- On-set VIP treatment including hair, make-up, and wardrobe styling
- 1 year supply of CLEAN & CLEAR®

To enter, visit cwtv.com/countdown.

The Mentoring Partnership of New York is dedicated to closing New York City's "mentoring gap" by finding mentors for the more than 275,000 young people who want or need one. We will have mentor Jamie Frieder and her mentee Kiante Brown do the weather.

For more information, visit www.mentoring.org/newyork.

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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Cycle for Survival will take place this Sunday, January 25, at the Equinox Fitness Club at 44th Street and Lexington Avenue in midtown Manhattan.

Cycle for Survival is an indoor team cycling fundraiser to benefit research on what are commonly known as "orphan" cancers - relatively rare forms of the disease that may lack the funding needed to support advances in treatment.

For more inforation, visit mskcc.convio.net.

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Sigourney Weaver stopped by live in our studio to talk about being in the new Lifetime movie, Prayers for Bobby.

The Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe winning actress stars in this emotional true story about a 1970s religious suburban housewife and mother who struggles to come to terms with her son Bobby's homosexuality. Mary is led to question her faith and ultimately changes her views in ways that she never could have imagined.

Weaver is best known for her role in the Alien film series--which garnered her an Oscar nod--and in the Ghostbusters movies. She became the first person to win two acting Golden Globes in the same year for her roles in Gorillas in the Mist and Working Girl. Most recently, she has appeared in films such as The Tale of Despereaux, WALL-E, and the TV series Eli Stone.

Prayers for Bobby premieres tomorrow night at 9pm on Lifetime.

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Popular operatic group Il Divo performed live in our studio today. They sang "She" and "Adaggio."

The group, comprising of Carlos Marin, David Miller, Sebastien Izambard and Urs Buhler, was initally brought together in 2004 by American Idol's Simon Cowell following a worldwide auditioning process. Their unique blending of operatic technique with romantic and popular song took the world by storm, with sales of over 22 million. Their first three albums, Il Divo, Ancora and Siempre scored 36 number 1 chart positions across 26 countries.

Il Divo's latest album The Promise is in stores now.

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A New York City-based travel agent is advertising great travel deals to out of state customers. Trouble is when they send him checks and money orders, he takes their money and disappears.

Read Howard's blog: weblogs.wpix.com/news/helpmehowardor e-mail him: helpme@wpix.com.

As many Americans await the impeding decision from President Barack Obama about the DTV transition deadline, there are mounting concerns about what the transition will mean for them. You’ve got questions and the CyberGuy has got your answers about everything DTV.

For more information, visit www.dtvtransition.org or www.dtv2009.gov.

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New York City comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know will be heralding its third season of their sketch comedy show on IFC, which premieres tomorrow at 10pm.

Trevor Moore, Sam Brown, Zach Cregger, Timmy Williams and Darren Trumeter will serve up a new batch of uncensored and uncut hilarity in 10 all-new scripted episodes. The Whitest Kids U' Know's sardonic humor takes jabs at politics, gender, race and sex. The new season promises to up the ante on the show's risque factor as the troupe takes on our culture's obsessive fascination with celebrities, infomercials, office culture, potty humor, and let's not forget cross dressing and sex with animals!

The comedy group was accepted into the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in 2006 and won for "Best Sketch Group" by the Jury. The group was initially formed by Moore in early 2000 at NYC's School of Visual Arts and has been called "bizarre, edgy, and hilarious," and "funnier than Saturday Night Live" by the likes of Entertainment Weekly.

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You see them everywhere, and especially in Times Square: giant billboards. Kristina Behr puts on her work gear and get to work putting up a billboard. She'll also be in the PIX11 helicopter flying over the billboard she put up to show you at home the finished product.

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Pop! It's National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day and Reveal Day for the Sealed Air’s Grand Prize Winner of the 9th Annual “Bubble Wrap Competition For Young Inventors," a nationwide competition for students in grades 5 – 8.

Larry will be hosting a Pop-Off Contest right here in PIX Plaxa. PIX viewers can come down to 42nd Street and 2nd Avenue to meet Larry and see if they can be top champ at the Bubble Wrap popping contest! The winners will get a fabulous "I LOVE LARRY" t-shirt.

And you can appreciate National Bubble Wrap Day right from your computer! Just visit www.urban75.com/Mag/bubble.html to begin popping!

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We're getting in shape with Gypsy Dance! It's the latest workout to hit the New York Health and Racquet Club and Alicia Harris stopped by the studio to give us a sample of the moves.

Gypsy Rhythms is Eastern European folk dancing set to contemporary music. And don't confuse this with belly dancing!These sexy and supple moves will help trim those lovehandles and a sense of seduction with every step you take. The gyrations lead from the hip help stabilize your core while strengthening the back muscles.

For more on Gypsy Rhythms, log onto nyhrc.com.

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Susie Castillo, co-host of Superstars of Dance stopped by to talk about the popular new show, which airs Mondays at 8pm on NBC

On the international dancing competition, Castillo is accompanied by co-host and professional dancer Michael Flatley. The masterminds behind the show are none other than executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller, two of the masterminds behind American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.

The unique series will pit the masters of various dance genres from eight countries against each other in challenges that are equal parts sporting event, rock concert and artistic exhibition. The stakes are high for these artists, as they are not only representing themselves, but also their dance form and their entire nation. The eight countries scheduled to participate include: Ireland, India, USA, Argentina, China, Russia, South Africa and Australia.

Castillo was the third Latina ever to become Miss America back in 2003. Since then, her career has skyrocketed: She has penned a book, acted in indie films such as the upcoming The Heartbreaker and has made several TV guest appearances. Perhaps most notably, she was the host of MTV's TRL..

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We weighed in with three PIX staff members looking to lose weight. Rahsheen Slaughter, the founder of the Breakthroughs to Fitness took their resting metabolic race to gauge just what they'll each need to do to lose weight.

You can have the same test plus get free fitness and nutrition advice at a local event: the "How to Make 2009 Your Healthiest and Best Year Ever" seminar and fundraising event for Coalition Against Child Abuse and Neglect will begin at 7pm in the Harbor Links Clubhouse.

All North Shore residents over the age of 15 are invited. There is no cost to attend other than a small $10 donation to Coalition Against Child Abuse and Neglect at the door. For more information, visit www.NorthShoreChallenge2009.com.

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Chef Anita Lo, owner of Bar Q, stopped by with her Year of the Ox Lucky Six-Course Tasting!

Each course in her six course meal has symbolic foods to welcome the new year. The meal includes: Chilled Salmon Egg Chawan Mushi, Pork and Kimchee Dumplings, Longevity Noodles in Broth with Shrimp and Baby Bok Choy, Whole Little Fried Fish in Sweet and Sour Sauce, Duck with Eight Precious Sweet Rice and Crispy Sesame Mochi with XO Caramel.

The tasting is $70.74 per person and is being served tonight from 5:30pm to 10pm. Bar Q is located at 310 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10014. For reservations or more information, log onto www.barqrestaurant.com or (212) 206-7817.

Chef Anita Lo also owns Annisa Restaurant and Bar located at 13 Barrow Street, New York, NY 10014. For more information, just call (212) 741-6699 or visit www.annisarestaurant.com.

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A New Jersey woman went to a New York City electronics store on 7th Avenue to buy an iPhone. They showed it to her and she ended up paying nearly $1,000 for it. But after leaving the store, when she was able to examine the phone further, she found out she had actually bought a "Hi-Phone". When she tried to return it, the store refused, so she called Help Me Howard.

Read Howard's blog: weblogs.wpix.com/news/helpmehowardor e-mail him: helpme@wpix.com.

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New York City nightlife has gone green, in the form of Greenhouse -- the first L.E.E.D. registered eco-friendly nightlife destination. It's a bi-level 6,000 square foot nightclub, lounge and event space built from recycled or recyclable materials.

Greenhouse is located at 150 Varick Street, in SoHo, and is designed to be a unique "green" experience. One of Greenhouse's most spectacular attributes is the transparent ceiling fixture, compromised of over 5,000 individually hung crystals, which is designed to emulate a rolling landscape. The bars will be clear recycled glass panorama designs, which will display lush natural scenes. With two floors and two separate sound systems, Greenhouse offers multiple VIP sections both upstairs and down, and a raised performance stage and backstage section.

For more information, visit www.greenhouseusa.com.

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Last season on MTV's Making The Band 4, Diddy axed two of the members of girl band Danity Kane.

Bandmember Shannon Bex was here to talk about last season's finale, the band's new dynamic and the new season of the reality TV show, which premieres on Thursday, February 5 at 9pm. Bex is also partnering with ImFrenzy.com, a social network and a resource of information for girls. She'll explain how she's helping to empower these young ladies.

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Buffalo, jerk, barbecue, fried. People love chicken wings and with the Super Bowl just a few days away, you might want to put your order in now. Daniel Gritzer from Time Out New York Magazine is here with the best chicken wings in the city just in time for Super Bowl weekend.

Gritzer brought in four different types of wings for our Jill, Lisa and Tiffany to taste. They rated them: one football for okay, two footballs for great, three for a serious touchdown.

For more on Time Out's favorite wings from around our area, check out their magazine or visit them at www.timeoutny.com.

Be sure to catch Larry Hoff at Hooters this Thursday for the Hooters Superbowl face-off.

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New book Gimme My Money Back: Your Guide to Beating the Financial Crisis by CNN's Ali Velshi shows how the markets work and how to be involved; how to calculate personal risk tolerance based on personality, goals, age and years from retirement; how to avoid losing money, and how to use mutual funds, index funds, stocks, ETF's, bonds, and other investment vehicles to speed up readers' own personal recovery. The book also includes model portfolios to get you started right away.

To purchase the book, visit www.amazon.com.

Some of the hottest Italian wines are yours for the tasting, so bring your sweetie over for a little vino love!

You can get your free wine tastings at:

Astor Wines & Spirits
Enoteca Di Palo
Morrell & Co
Sherry- Lehmann
Union Square Wines & Spirits
Vino Italian Wine & Spirits
The Wine Room of Forest Hills
Zachy's Wine & Liquor

You can check out all the details, locations and hours at www.italianmade.com/vino2009. Salud!

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Aussie actor Grant Bowler stopped by to talk about his role as Connor Owens in the hit ABC TV series Ugly Betty. Bowler's co-star Michael Urie, who plays Marc St. James on the show, also came to the studio earlier this month to talk about the show.

The show is about Betty Suarez (America Ferrera) who works at high-fashion magazine Mode but is still trying to prove herself in this fast-paced world. Connor is the CFO of Meade Publications, which owns Mode Magazine.

Bowler is well-known for hosting the Australian version of The Mole and for serving as the narrator of Border Security: Australia's Front Line. Along with his recurring role on Ugly Betty, he also maintains a role on New Zealand's hit drama Outrageous Fortune.

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Jennifer Lewis from the North Shore Animal League stop by with some four-legged friends in need of loving homes -- Blondie, a one-year-old Salukie mix, and Belle, a 6-month-old Chihuahua mix.

For more information on how to adopt a pet, visit www.animalleague.org or call (516) 883-7575.

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Dan Fogler stopped by our studio to talk about his upcoming movie, Fanboys.

The movie is set in 1998 and centers on a group of Star Wars fanatics who are eagerly anticipating the release of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. Among this group is Linus, a cancer victim whose last wish is to see the film before his death. Thus, the friends decide to act on what they've been scheming to do since the fifth grade: break into Skywalker Ranch and steal an early print of the film. Along the way, they encounter William Shatner and get involved in roadblocking shenanigans that test their determination. Fogler plays the role of Linus friend, Hutch.

Fogler is most noted for his role as William Barfee in the original Broadway cast of the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. He has garnered the Lortel, Outer Critics, Broadway World and Drama Desk Awards, along with the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical. He has recently appeared in Kung Fu Panda and Horton Hears a Who! He was born in Brooklyn, New York.

Fanboys hits theaters February 6.

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This month, take a break from basic black and go red! It’s National Heart Month and no other color looks as stylish – or means so much, because every purchase support the fight against heart disease.

From headbands and jeans to candles and key chains, Woman's World Magazine has all the items they can get this month that will donate a protion of the proceeds to American Heart Association. Stephanie Prommer from Woman's Day was here to explain.

For more information, visit www.womansworldmag.com.

Go Red for Women is an organization that was created by the American Heart Association to help women band together to fight heart disease and stroke. The website is GoRedForWomen.org and has a great selection of Go Red apparel and accessories that all give a portion of the proceeds to the cause.

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A Brooklyn mom says she was scammed out of over $1,500 for buying a desktop computer from blue hippo.com. She got the computer, but the printer, flatscreen tv and $300 rebate, that were also part of the deal, never materialized. Then when they tried to take even more money out of her bank account, that's when she called Help Me Howard.

Read Howard's blog: weblogs.wpix.com/news/helpmehoward or e-mail him at helpme@wpix.com.

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Many New Yorkers are struggling to get by and for some - their quest to make ends meet is hindered by their inability to read. Volunteers introduce people of all ages, backgrounds, origins of birth and levels to the world of reading. More than 25,000 New Yorkers have become literate in the organization's 25 years of service. We get an inside look at this New York institution and explain how you can get involved.

Fast Facts:
• About 14 percent of U.S. adults won't be reading this article. Well, okay, most people won't read it, given all the words that are published these days to help us understand and navigate the increasingly complex world.
• But about 1 in 7 can't read it. They're illiterate.
• Statistics released by the U.S. Education Department this week show that some 32 million U.S. adults lack basic prose literacy skill. That means they can't read a newspaper or the instruction on a bottle of pills.

Find out how you can get involved or donate to this important cause at www.literacypartners.org.

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Actress Maggie Grace (Lost) sat down with us to talk about her new thriller Taken, in whichshe stars opposite Liam Neeson (Schindler's List).

Taken follows a former CIA operative who begins the longest 96-hours of his life to find the fearsome organization that his taken his daughter hostage. Taken is in theaters on Friday. For more information, visit www.takenmovie.com.

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They're back! The Hawaiian Tropic Dancers are here again to perform another sizzling routine in time for this Sunday's Superbowl.

And if that didn't grab your attention football fans, these ladies are giving away a FREE Hawaiian Tropic Superbowl Party for you and a friend! That means, you can watch the big game on New York City's largest video wall while enjoying food and drinks on the house. All you have to do is wait for the on-air cue and be the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911. Good luck!

If you didn't catch their routine on-air (or if you'd like to see them in person), the Hawaiian Tropic Dancers perform Wednesday and Saturday evenings at the Hawaiian Tropic Zone in Times Square. For more information, visit www.hawaiiantropiczone.com.

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Larry's hanging out with the folks at party city in Levittown. Watch two teams face off in the aisles of the store -- in a Tampa preview matchup! We'll also give you a preview of the Super Bowl Party must-haves and give away two party city gift certificates to the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911!

You can join Larry today at Party City on 3541 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown, NY. For more information, visit www.partycity.com.

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Miss America 2009 Katie Stam of Indiana stopped by the studio this morning to talk about her big win and what she plans to do during her reign. Stam won the corwn on Saturday during the Las Vegas ceremony. She is a senior at University of Indianapolis. She's studying TV journalism and hopes to become at TV news reporter and anchor.

For more information about Stam, visit www.missindianapageant.com/missin.htm. For more information about Miss America, visit www.missamerica.org.

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Doritos brand is giving one talented fan a once in a lifetime opportunity to “Crash the Super Bowl.” After a nationwide contest receiving nearly 2,000 homemade Doritos ads, America will choose one winner, from a group of five finalists, who will see their ad air as shot during a Super Bowl commercial break.

In addition to airing the winner’s Doritos commercial on national TV, during the big game, he or she will receive a $1 million bonus prize if their spot takes down the “Madison-made” ads and becomes the first-ever user-generated commercial to claim the number one ranking in USA Today’s annual Ad Meter.

To watch the commercial submissions visit, www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/gallery. For more information, visit www.crashthesuperbowl.com or www.doritos.com.

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The doctor is in! The PIX Morning News' Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. While growing up, my children had the habit of biting their fingernails. What can you do to stop this habit, and what causes this problem?
Kathy

2. Is there any way to get rid of gallstones without having surgery?
Kat

3. How do you know when a headache is more than a headache and should be checked out?
Zimanta, Jamaica, Queens

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

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Actor Jason O'Mara stars as Detective Sam Tyler on ABC's Life On Mars. He stopped by to talk about the show's season premiere tonight, Wednesday, January 28 at 10pm.

It's 1973 and "NYPD Detective Sam Tyler (O'Mara) finds himself in the cultural hotbed of New York City in the tumultuous times of the Vietnam War, Watergate, women's lib and the civil and gay rights movements," according to ABC.

O'Mara previous acting credits include The Closer, Grey's Anatomy, Men In Trees, In Justice and Resident Evil: Extinction. For more information on the show, visit abc.go.com/primetime/lifeonmars.

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In Biker Billy’s Roadhouse Cookbook, America’s Biker Chef takes us on an unprecedented tour de force of roadhouse recipes, history and memorabilia. He'll be here to cook his Black Bean Hummus Wrap.

Bill Hufnagle aka "Biker Billy," is the star and producer of Biker Billy Cooks with Fire. The co-owner of Vidlo Video in New York, he is often spotted riding his motorcycle in his hometown of Madison, New Jersey, says Amazon.com.

For more information, visit www.bikerbilly.com.

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A Washington Heights woman answered an ad by an employment agency, but when they told her she had to pay $50.00 for a background check, she got suspicious. We get to the bottom of just who can order background checks and who is supposed to pay for them.

Read Howard's blog: weblogs.wpix.com/news/helpmehoward or e-mail him at helpme@wpix.com.

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Emily Frances sat down with the stars of new scary movie The Uninvited.
The film is about young Anna Rydell (Emily Browning), who returns home to her sister Alex (Arielle Kebbel) after a stint in a mental hospital. Her recovery, though, is jeopardized thanks to her cruel stepmother Rachel (Elizabeth Banks), aloof father Steven (David Strathairn) and the presence of a her mother's ghost in their home. The poltergeist warns the young girls about Rachel's truly evil intentions.

The Uninvited opens this Friday, January 30. For more information, visit www.uninvitedmovie.com.

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Mixologists are thinking outside of the can this football season and giving beer its right place on the cocktail list. Page Six Magazine rounded up their favorite beer cocktails from various bars around the area.

Our own Tiffany McElroy assisted mixologist Anthony Caporale in making three special beer cocktails: Bulldog Rouge, Beer Cassis and Guinness Float. For more on Caporale, visit his "Art Of The Drink" blog and www.aotd.tv, which has easy to follow drink-making instructions.

Page Six Magazine comes free every week in the Sunday edition of The New York Post. For more information, visit www.nypost.com/pagesixmag.

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Brooklyn fifth grader Kemoy Gourzang was walking to school when he found a wallet on the sidewalk with at least $500 in it. Instead of pocketing the money, this honest boy took the wallet to his school principal, who then notified the owner. As a reward for his good deed, Kemoy got $100 from the grateful wallet owner.

Click here to read the full article about Kemoy Gourzang as reported by WPIX.

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It’s not really the Superbowl season until the lovely ladies at Hooters get in on the game. Larry will be hanging out with the girls – and playing referee a pre-game match-up. You an join him this morning at the midtown Hooters Restaurant (211 West 56th Street, btwn Broadway and 7th Ave.)

The best part? We’ve got a gift certificate for dinner for two for the 11th caller! Just wait for the on-air cue and call (866) 414-2911. Good luck!

For more information, visit www.hooters.com.

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Actress Genie Francis (better known as Laura Spencer from General Hospital) stopped by the studio to talk about her new Hallmark Channel movie The Note 2: Taking A Chance On Love, which premieres on Saturday, January 31 at 9pm.

The movie is about Peyton (Francis) who write the column "Heart Healer." She's dating her co-worker King (Ted McGinley, Married... WIth Children, Hope & Faith), who asks her to marry him. Unsure of what to do, a note from a loyal reader helps her learn how to foller her heart.

For more information on The Note 2: Taking A Chance On Love, visit www.hallmarkchannel.com.

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Tamsen is checking out another cool workout. We’re taking it back to the schoolyard in this circuit-style class using the newest Fly Bar. Jump around on this modern day pogo stick for an intense cardio workout that will send your heart rate through the roof.

For more information, visit www.flybar.com.

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Authoress and comedienne Joan Rivers stopped by the studio to talk about her book Men Are Stupid ... And They Life Big Boobs and the forthcoming Murder At The Academy Awards, due next month. She's also talking about her upcoming performances at The Slipper Room.

A native New Yorker hailing from Brooklyn, Rivers is known as a raunchy, politically incorrect stand-up comedienne. She often pokes fun at herself during her acts. Rivers has hosted several TV shows, acted on the big and small screen and recently performed an autobiographical play on London's West End. Outside of comedy, Rivers is on the board of God's Love We Deliver, is the national chairwoman of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and gives lectures around the world on suicide prevention and survival.

And you have several chances to see River in person! She's performing Tuesday nights in February at The Slipper Room, which is located at l67 Orchard Street (at Stanton Street), New York, NY 10002. For show and ticket information, visit www.slipperroom.com.

You can also meet her at her book signing tonight, January 29 at 7:30pm at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore on Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway, New York, NY 10023) or on Saturday, January 31 at 11am at the Bookends in Ridgewood, NJ.

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Chef Anthi Hadjikonstantinou of Ethos came by PIX studio to show us how to make Garides Santorini.

Ethos serves up "flavours from old Greece" with some old world charm. They are located at 495 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10016. For more information, visit www.ethosnyc.com or call (212) 252-1972.

Don't miss out on this 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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A Brooklyn daycare center was solicited by a company to be part of a fundraising event and for their effort selling candy, they would receive books for the daycare. But when they raised the money and sent it back to the company, they found out it had gone out of business, taking their money, the candy and their books, and that's when they called Help Me Howard.

Read Howard's blog: weblogs.wpix.com/news/helpmehoward or e-mail him at helpme@wpix.com.

Actress and stand-up comedienne Aisha Tyler stopped by to talk about her upcoming performances at New York City's Comix Comedy Club, which begins tonight.

Tyler was born in San Francisco, California and graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in Political Science. She is the former host of E!'s Talk Soup and the co-star of CBS’ Ghost Whisperer. She has also hosted the reality dating series The Fifth Wheel and had a recurring role on Friends as first Joey's and then Ross's girlfriend.

Tyler will headline four shows at the Comix Club beginning tonight at 10:30 pm and continuing on to tomorrow. For more information on the event, visit Comix Club's official site.

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Get in the game. If you're not going Tampa for the Super Bowl, you can still have a great time
at home. Throw your own bash with the help of some fun gadgets. Cnet.com has technologies best bets to spice up your party.

For more information, visit www.cnet.com.

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Just in time for the Superbowl, it’s a Shoe-Per-Bowl at Love My Shoes. Radio Station Party 105.3 is teaming up with the shoe store for the Second Annual “Shoe-Per-Bowl” event this Sunday. “Football widows” can celebrate the end of the season by enjoying a girls night in with food, wine, manicure, pedicure and massages giveaway tonight, January 30, from 6pm to 10pm.

Larry has a preview of the big event, and offers his pick of the big shoe winners this season. The twist? He has to be the model for all the women who put up with football season.. The 11th caller in the 8am hour gets a $50 love my shoes gift certificate.

You can join him today at Love My Shoes on 301 Route 110 in Huntington, New York. For more information, visit www.lovemyshoes.com.

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Teen queen Demi Lovato spoke with Emily about her upcoming role in the Disney Channel series, Sonny With a Chance.

Lovato is best known for her role as Mitchie Torres in the popular Jonas Brothers-headlined Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock. Aside from her acting accomplishments, she has also pursued a singing career which continues to garner a huge youth following--her debut album, Don't Forget came in at #2 on the Billboard chart, selling over 89,000 copies in its first week.

In Sonny With a Chance--billed as "a comedy show about a comedy show," Demi stars as Sonny Monroe, a talented girl from Wisconsin who relocates to Los Angeles to join the cast of “So Random!” – the most popular sketch comedy show for teens. She’s living her dream, but all is not as idyllic as she had hoped. For more information on the show, visit: www.tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/sonnywithachance.

Sonny With a Chance premieres February 8 and will air on Sundays at 8pm.

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PIX News At Ten's Cathy Hobbs stops by to share the top real estate headlines of the week. She'll also be joined by Interior Design Hall of Famer Joseph Lembo to talk about how to update your kitchen without spending a fortune. We'll also get a look at what to expect from the next episode of NY Residential.

For more information, visit www.nyresidentialtv.com.

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

This week's free list:
1) TasteSpace.com gives you access to thousands of venues and their menus. This week they are offering a free dessert or glass of wine at Caffe Buon Gusto in Manhattan

2) Celebrate Jackie Robinson's Birthday with some baseball inspired activities and learn more about Jackie's history

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The doctor is in! The PIX Morning News' Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1. I am in my early 40's and over the last 6 months have become very tired. I tend to forget a lot too. Should I be concerned?
Denise

2. I'm a Type 2 diabetic. Can I eat fresh fruit and what would be a good diet plan for me?
Donald, The Bronx

3. How do you know when a headache is more than a headache and should be checked out?
Zimanta, Jamaica, Queens

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

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This week's Friday Forecaster is Mike Lydon, who is participating in the The Stony Point Seals' 10th Annual Polar Plunge. It's taking place this Sunday, February 1 at 12pm at the Grassy Point Seawall, Stony Point, New York.

This year's Polar Plunge will raise money for two young girls, Lexi Manning and Danielle Swoboda. The funds will be used to help with mounting medical expenses.

For more information, visit stonypointseals.com.

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What will the 350,000 US troops deployed overseas be doing this Super Bowl Sunday? Watching the big game!

By using the same satellites that coordinate un-manned aerial military vehicles like the Predator, the United States Air force will show the game to troops in the most remote parts of the world and the CyberGuy is here to show us how.

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Who is this guy!?

He's Chuck from the PIX newsroom. You may remember him from last week's segment when he auditioned to be a Chippendales dancer. (We're in a recession, people! PIX's parent company Tribune is bankrupt and he's looking for a second job!)

Well, his audition caught the eye of UBAtv.com and he gave them a taste of his signature moves. You can also see his yearbook pic here too.

But we want to know what you think about Chuck! Leave your questions and comments for him in the comment box after the jump.

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Singer and actor Harry Connick, Jr. is in the new movie, New in Town, in which he stars alongside Renee Zellweger.

Directed by Jonas Elmer, the film centers on Zellweger's Lucy Hill, an up-and-coming executive who, upon being given an assignment, transitions from her posh life in Miami to the middle of nowhere. What follows is an eye-opening and life-changing experience for Hill, who not only discovers the hidden gems that life has to offer, but also finds love in Connick, Jr.'s character.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Connick, Jr. began his career in the limelight as a jazz musician and later delved into acting projects such as his several guest appearances on Will & Grace, and more recently, in movies like P.S. I Love You and Living Proof.

New in Town is now playing in theaters.

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Celebrate the Superbowl with more then just beer and wings! From decor, to food to drinks we've got festive Superbowl party ideas. Teri Tsang Barrett, food editor for Everyday With Rachel Ray Magazine was here to explain.

To throw a creative party, she suggested to try city vs. city grub for things that will satisfy everyone; plus they'll encourage competitiveness that makes Super Bowl parties so fun
-all of these ideas are easy and cheap.

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