Are they for real or just a scam? After so many complaints from people who have lost money to mystery shopper pitches, we talk to a real mystery shopper about what's real and what's not.

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

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The official buddies from Disney's new movie Space Buddies are here to celebrate their film's release. And they want you and your pup to get in on the action!

All you have to do is e-mail a photo of your "pix"ture perfect pooch to photos@wpix.com AND include your name, your dog's name, phone number and address. The first 11 viewers will get a FREE copy of Disney's Space Buddies and get to see their dog's picture on-air during the PIX11 Morning News!

We'll be featuring your photos every half hour. Good luck!

EDIT: Check out the puppy PHOTO GALLERY. (More photos are being added, so keep checking!)

Larry’s got the hookup for you this Valentine’s Day. He's hanging out with the lovely ladies of South Pole and with America's Next Top Model winner Jaslene Gonzalez getting a look at some of the hottest styles men are guaranteed to love seeing and women will definitely enjoy wearing. He’s also giving away a South Pole gift certificate to the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911.

And you’ve heard of breakfast in bed but red hot gifts too? Larry gets under the covers with one Amazon.com hottie during the 8 o'clock hour. They’ll be served hot gifts in bed and announce today’s big giveaway: a romantic Weekend for two at On the Avenue Hotel this Valentine’s Day Weekend.

Today viewers learn how they can write in about their love situation and how Larry the Love Doctor and Therapist Ilona Paris can help them spice it up. Five lucky viewers will have their questions answered by Larry and Ilona.

You can join him this morning at the On The Avenue Hotel (222 West 77th Ave, btwn Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue). For more information, visit www.ontheave-nyc.com.

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We just can't say no to Honey Nut Cheerios. According to research published in Consumer Reports, 58% of kids' cereals are gobbled by adults. But get this: Some of our faves, like Corn Pops and Honey Smacks, pack as much sugar in one serving as a Dunkin' Donuts glazed.

Women's Health Senior Health Editor, Jennifer Rainey Marquez will be showcasing five cereals that are good for you. her recommendations included: Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Kix, Life and Frosted Mini-Wheats.

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Like, OMG, Gossip Girl star Matthew Settle totally stopped by live to chat about the show! And while he was here, he answered YOUR questions about Gossip Girl and crashed our workout segment and did the Booty Slide with us! Seriously! Check the video out after the jump.

Settle plays Rufus Humphrey, father of Dan and Jenny on the popular CW show, which revolves around a group of privileged prep-school teenagers of Manhattan's Upper East Side. Their goings-on are fraught with salacious love affairs, backstabbing, ambitiousness teetering on the point of self-destruction, and tawdriness galore. The cast is fronted by Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick and Penn Badgley.

As far as television goes, Settle has also been in HBO's Band of Brothers as well as Brothers and Sisters. You definitely don't want to be the odd one out--don't miss tonight's new episode of Gossip Girl at 8pm on the CW.

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We're getting in on a new fitness concept whereby participants wear booties on their feet so that they can slide around the floor, working all of their core muscle groups. The program combines principles from pilates, yoga and balance training and promises to do in 30 minutes what would ordinarily take triple the time at the gym.

For more information, visit www.rebeccakordecki.com/bootyslide.html.

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

1. I had surgery and now need to eat protein but, I don't know what kinds of foods to eat to get it. Do you have any suggestions?
Gypsy

2. My husband is 47 and when he falls asleep his legs shake every couple of minutes. Why does this happen? Can it be treated?
Denise

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

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When the temperature drops it signals winter's arrival and should also be a signal for guys to adjust their current skincare routine. We've got winter skincare and shaving tips from Craig the Barber, a Top Hollywood Barber, on how to protect you from the worst of winter weather and get a smooth shave.

The first 50 people to go see Craig today at Bloomingdale's at 59th Street from 11:30am to 3pm will receive a complimentary Triple Benefit Post-Shave Remedy with the purchase of a Lab Series Skincare For Men product (One per customer, while supplies last). For more on Lab Series Skincare for Men log onto www.labseries.com.

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The icon that is Liza Minnelli spoke with Emily about her new album entitled, Liza's at the Palace. For all you Liza fanatics out there, you can meet her in person at the Barnes and Noble store located at Lincoln Center, 1972 Broadway, where she will be signing her new CD. There she will also be singing two songs, with Billy Stritch at the piano.

The album will be available this Wednesday, February 3, and beginning at 9 am, Barnes and Noble will be selling it. As people purchase the CD, they will be given a numbered wristband. The first group of wristbands will guarantee the person a space in the event room and will be instructed to return before 5 o'clock to line up outside the store. The second group of people will receive a different color wristband and will be able to hear some of Liza's performance from outside the event room. Minnelli will make her much-anticipated appearance at 6 pm. Only those who purchase the CD AT the Barnes and Noble store at 1972 Broadway/Lincoln Center on that day will get wristbands.

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and listen live to one of music's most indelible voices.

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A Bronx man left his vintage leather Jets jacket with a local dry cleaners for cleaning. The jacket held more sentimental value then monetary value, but when the cleaners caught fire, he was not happy to learn his jacket was lost. When he called Help Me Howard, Howard enlisted the help of former NFL player Carl Banks.

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

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The wait is over for the launch of the only ice skating rink in lower Manhattan. Seaport Ice is now open, with the skating season scheduled to continue through the end of March, on Pier 17 at The Seaport. And Tamsen could not wait to hit the ice. She learns more about the new facility plus a few tricks from the skate patrol.

The rink operates seven days a week, 10am to 10pm, with general admission set at $5, and top-of-the-line skating equipment available for a $7 rental fee. The 8,000 square-foot ice rink, which can accommodate up to 325 skaters, is operated and managed by Upsilon Ventures, LLC -- the project development company, which introduced The Pond at Bryant Park in 2005 to much acclaim and ongoing success.

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Hey Moms! We're showcasing a few practical (and really cool) gadgets to help you make your life easier without further stretching your wallet. Tech expert Steve Greenberg, author of Gadget Nation, was here to give us a walkthrough. You can read Greenberg's gadget blog at www.gadgetnation.net/steve-blog.

• Trispecs Bluetooth High Fashion Sunglasses, www.trispecs.com
Just because you're a Mom doesn't mean you don't care about fashion. So check out these cool sunglasses, but you can use the build in ear buds to listen to MP3 and even take phone calls from your bluetooth phone--hands free.

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This New York Ranger ranks third in career goals with 280 and 10th in points with 507. During the '93/'94 season, he scored a record 52 goals. Former Rangers left wing Adam Graves (1991-2001)
stopped by the studio this morning to talk about the retiring of his No. 9 jersey last night.

He spoke about how honored he felt when other Ranger greats Mark Messier, Rod Gilbert, Mike Richter, Brian Leetch, Eddie Giacomin during last night's ceremony. Graves also talked about his favorite moment as a New York Ranger, what's in store for him now (maybe coaching?), and give us an analysis of this season's Rangers.

You can be part of Rangers history too! Adam Graves' Viewing Party will take place at the WaMu Theater in Madison Square Garden. Tickets are on-sale and all tickets priced at $29.50. For more on the Viewing Party and ticket information, visit rangers.nhl.com.

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Larry Hoff is hanging at The Slipper Room (located at 167 Orchard Street) today. We'll get a taste of a burlesque performance and talks about the George Duboeuf Saint Amour wine, which is named the official wine of Valentine’s Day. You can also visit ChilledRed.com to find love advice from Clinical Sexologist Judith Steinhart, EdD who provides sexuality and relationship coaching for individuals and couples.

And we want you to try the George Duboeuf Saint Amour wine! All you have to do is be the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911 and you can win a wine basket! Good luck!

If you've always wanted to seduce that special someone with sexy moves, sign up for this red hot classes! Check out the New York School of Burlesque at www.schoolofburlesque.com. For more information on The Slipper Room, visit www.slipperroom.com.

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Actor Hugh Dancy stopped by the studio to talk about his role as Luke Brandon in the new romantic flick Confessions of a Shopaholic, which opens on Friday, February 13.

Based on the book of the same name by Sophie Kinsella, the movie follows Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher), a fashionista in New York City who may love shopping a little too much. Her dream job is to work for her favorite fashion magazine and she comes close -- she's an advice columnist for a financial magazine that's published by the same company.

We're also putting Dancy through the ultimate shopaholic test. He'll try to pick out a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes out of a pile of high heels, and he only has 15 seconds to do it. Can he identify the high-end heels? Tune in to find out!

Dancy's film credits include The Jane Austen Book Club, Blood and Chocolate, King Arthur, Ella Enchanted, Black Hawk Down and, most recently, the lead role in Adam.

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Nancy Notaro from Animal Care and Control stopped 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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Chris Evans stopped by to talk about his new movie, Push. This sci-fi thriller comprises of a grouop of young American ex-pats with telekinetic and clairvoyant abilities. It is up to them to band together and use their collective powers to break free of the chains that bind them to a clandestine U.S. government agency. The film also stars Dakota Fanning and Djimon Hounsou.

Evans is best known for his roles in the films Not Another Teen Movie, Cellular, Street Kings and as the Human Torch in the Fantastic Four films.

Push opens in theaters this Friday, February 6.

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Coughing is the number one reason Americans visit the doctor each year and the common cold is the leading cause of missed days from school and work. But in today's economy, you can't always afford to stay home when you’re not feeling well. Dr. Jordan Josephson, author of Sinus Relief Now, shares simple tips for cough and cold relief.

We'll get quick relief tips for sore throats, nasal congestion, chest congestion and headaches to help you through the day. Dr. Josephson will also share a tip to help flush out your system and keep your throat moist.

For more information, visit www.sinusreliefnow.com.

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Emily Mortimer is in The Pink Panther 2, the sequel to the 2006 hit. Mortimer stars in the film alongside Steve Martin's French police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau. When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen, including the Pink Panther Diamond, the bumbling Clouseau is assigned to work with a team of equally hapless international detectives so as to catch the thief and recover the stolen goods. Mortimer plays Nicole, the object of awkward affections. The film also stars Alfred Molina, Andy Garcia, and Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Mortimer is an English actress. She began performing on stage, and has since appeared in several film and television roles, including appearances on 30 Rock, 2005's Match Point, and 2007's Lars and the Real Girl, alongside Ryan Gosling.

The Pink Panther 2 hits theaters this Friday, February 6.

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Iron Chef Cat Cora stopped by PIX Kitchen to make a heart healthy Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry! It's a tasty recipe that keeps the flavor, and cuts the fat and cholesterol!

Cora spoke about being the first female Iron Chef on the Food Network and how she prepares for those intense showdowns. She also reveals if the Iron Chef and challenger are told what the "secret ingredient" will be beforehand.

Cora is working on The Big Fat Truth campaign, an educational campaign to take on the myths and reveal the truth about dietary fats and the important role that sources of vegetable-based fats, such as soft spreads, play in our diet.

For more on Cora, visit www.catcoracooks.com and for details on her campaign, log onto www.bigfattruth.org.

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A Brooklyn man sent his mechanical wheelchair in for repair just before Thanksgiving. But when he was still trying to get word on its repair, even after new years, and no one was calling him back, that's when he 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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Do you have what it takes to be America's next Top Chef? Can you mop the floors with the other chefs? If so, BravoTV would like to see you!

They're hosting an open casting call for Top Chef Season 6! Ideal candidates are
chefs with a passion for food, creativity, a knowledge of cooking techniques and trends and oodles of charisma. Be ready to impress!

Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 1, from 10am to 2pm at CraftSteak Restaurant (85 Tenth Avenue at W15 Street).

For casting application and information, visit www.bravotv.com/Casting.

Author and PR maven Arielle Ford has been sharing relationship advice with singles and married couples around the world. She explains how the art of attraction and visualization can bring the perfect mate to you, and shares her own mystical experience in her search for love.

Ford stopped by to talk about her new book The Soulmate Secret: Manifest the Love of Your Life With the Law of Attraction, which is in stores now. In it, she shares her advice on using the law of attraction to bring the love that you want into your life.

Check out soulmatesecret.com and fordsisters.com for more informaton.

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Comedian Michael Ian Black poured out his schtick onto the page in his first children's book, Chicken Cheeks.

In this maiden venture into the world of literature, Black tells an offbeat tale centered on the behinds of some of your favorite furry creatures. Black's storytelling, coupled with Kevin Hawkes quirkly illustrations will keep your kids entertained and laughing from the bottom up!

Black is most widely known for appearing on VH1's I Love The... series, his Stella comedy troupe, and a variety of other TV series and films. He began his career as a member of the comedy group The State and was featured on the television show by the same name on MTV. His dry, irreverent commentary on pop culture on VH1's "I Love the 70s/80s/90s/New Millennium" series has added to his and the shows' popularity.

Pick up a copy of Chicken Cheeks, in bookstores now.

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Has your kid ever asked you to take a hate-cation or to stop being so myselfish? The CyberGuy is here to explain all the new slang the internet has come up with for 2009. So worry no more mom and dad, you’ll finally understand what the kids are saying!

RECESSION-INSPIRED SLANG
Povo (po-vo)
adj. Spawned from the increasing popularity of new HBO series Summer Heights High, the Aussie slang for poor has infiltrated the vocabulary of recessionistas everywhere
"Caroline, I can't go out to dinner tonight: My pay cut has left me totally povo."

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The doctor is in and it's not Dr. Steve! Larry Hoff is solving your love dilemas and spicing things up this Valentine's Day.

Just click here to tell us what's going on in the romance department. Whether you're looking for love, are hoping to propose, or need advice on a slump in your relationship -- we've got the answer for you.

And the best part? We'll visit five lucky PIX viewers next week with a special basket of love. From a red hot weekend getaway to a basket of sensual products -- we've got what you need to pump up the romance. Larry's partner in crime is relationship therapist and author Ilona Paris, who will give you the real deal on where you stand in love.

So whether your single or married, dating or divorced, gay or straight -- we've got something for everyone. Be sure to send us your stories before Sunday, February 8 at 11:50pm -- and we might be stopping by your house next week!

Click here to e-mail your problem to Larry.

The Crowne Plaza Times Square has one of the hottest locations on earth. The Presidential Suite has the ultimate in service – from a VIP lounge to luxe sleeping accommodations – this one is truly a dream come true.

Larry is at the hotel this morning and giving away the ultimate romantic weekend package at the Crowne Plaza Hotel as well as something sexy for the ladies! We’re giving away a personalized session with renowned fit expert Fredika Zappe at Saks Fifth Avenue (on 49th Street and 5th Avenue) as well as two sets of lingerie from Freya and Fauve (retail at $350). All you have to win is wait for the on-air cue and be the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911. Good luck!

The Crowne Plaza Times Square is located at 1605 Broadway (between 48th and 49th Streets). For more information, visit www.cpmanhattantimessquare.com.

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Actress and singer Tichina Arnold from Everybody Hates Chris came by to talk about the show.

Inspired by his childhood experiences, comedian Chris Rock narrates each episode, in which we are treated to glimpses of Rock's experiences growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York, during the early 1980s. When he finds himself suddenly uprooted and relocated to a predominantly white neighborhood, Rock finds himself struggling to belong, all the while dealing with family demands and junior high bullies. Arnold plays Rock's tough-loving mother, Rochelle.

Arnold was born in Queens. Before Everybody Hates Chris burst onto the scene, Arnold was most renowned for her role as Pamela James on Martin. She also played the recurring role of Nicole Barnes on the television series One on One. She has had her fair share of movie roles, including ones in films such as Big Momma's House and Wild Hogs.

Everybody Hates Chris airs Fridays at 8pm on WPIX.

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Guinness World Record is releasing the second edition of its book completely devoted to video game records — Guinness World Records 2009: Gamer’s Edition — today, February 4th.

To celebrate the release, 14-year-old Danny Johnson of Texas stopped by the PIX Morning News studio to attempt to beat the current Guitar Hero record held by Chris Chike of Minnesota. Danny and Chris are Guitar Hero rivals and have reclaimed the Guinness World Record from each other for a year now. The record to beat was 899,703 points on the 8-minute song "Through the Fire and Flames" by DragonForce.

For more information, visit gamers.guinnessworldrecords.com.

EDIT: Congratulations to Danny! He blew past the old record and earned 965,364 points on Expert with a 2,895 note streak.

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February is National Heart Month and a perfect time to begin a new daily diet regimen which will safe proof your heart against disease and extend your life for years.

Dietician and author Elizabeth Somer will walk us through her "5 Simple Steps for 5 Days of the Week" and identify foods to manage your weight, regulate salt intake, boost nutrients, veg out and get moving.

For more information on Somer, visit www.elizabethsomer.com

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King of Comedy Steve Harvey knows that being in a relationship is no laughing matter. So he's giving women advice on how to keep their men. All it takes is acting like a lady and thinking like a man.

Harvey's new book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man is available in stores now. For more information on Harvey, visit www.steveharvey.com.

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Ginnifer Goodwin is one of the many A-listers headlining the upcoming movie, He's Just Not That Into You.

The romantic comedy is based on the popular bestseller of the same name, by the same folks who penned Sex in the City--Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo. The movie tells the story of a group of interconnected twenty- and thirty-somethings as they respectively chart the murky waters of relationships, be they transitory or long-lasting. In doing so, they struggle to make sense of the signs given to them by those of the opposite sex. Aside from Goodwin, the all-star cast also includes Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.

Goodwin is perhaps best known for her role as Margene Heffman, the third wife in a polygamous family, on the HBO series Big Love. In the past, she has made appearances on Ed and Law & Order and landed film roles in Mona Lisa Smile, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, and Walk the Line.

He's Just Not That Into You hits theaters this Friday.

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Chef Jeevan Sarkar of Nirvana came by PIX studio to show us how to make "Slumdog Millionaire" Moilee, a traditional Indian dish named in honor of the Oscar Party the restaurant is hosting for the movie.

Nirvana serves up "Indian culinary bliss" and promises to give you the peace of mind that comes only with the perfect blend of food and company. The restaurant is located at 346 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016. For more information, visit www.nirvanany.com or call (212) 983-0000.

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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Hundreds of New Yorkers waited in line for hours in Times Square yesteday to receive a generous gift from a man who calls himself "Bailout Bill." He handed out cold, hard cash to about 800 people today and yesterday.

Most got either $50 or $100 after telling him their stories about layoffs and other economic woes. But a few walked away with up to $3,000.

While the gesture was a publicity stunt for a classified ad web site bailoutbooth.com, the recipients didn't seem to mind.

To tell Bailout Bill your layoff or economic woe story, visit bailoutbooth.com and he'll decide to bail you out or not. And if you're lucky enough to be bailed out, he'll send you your money driectly!

A local woman bought a 30-day Metrocard from a MTA machine, but when it stopped working after just one week and all she got was the run-around from the MTA, she called Help Me Howard.

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

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Harlem Globetrotters players Wildkat Edgerson and Buckets Blakes will be cooking breakfast for 25 kids from PS 175 Henry H. Garnet (grades 1-5) at the IHOP on 135th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. beginning at 7am (though the players would obviously be there earlier for you).

The kids selected (by their principal) have perfect attendance and have demonstrated great character over the first half of the school year-both of which are key components of the Globetrotters C.H.E.E.R. program, which encourages Cooperation, Healthy mind and body, Effort, Enthusiasm and Responsibility.

Our own Lisa Mateo is with players this morning talking about the C.H.E.E.R program and show us how to make Globetrotter-style pancakes. She'll also talk to the young kids about how what motivated them to maintain perfect attendence.

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This week, PIX's Kristina Behr is taking one teen to great heights. Eighteen-year-old cancer survivor Chris Boros wished to become an airplane pilot for the day and she made it happen. Kristina was also able to Chris a few pointers because she can be found giving traffic reports from Air 11 (PIX's helicopter).

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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Tamsen heads over to Crunch Fitness to check out a cool workout. It’s called "Movieography: The 80s." It’s time to break out your sweatbands and brace for a massive dose of nostalgia, '80s style.

This class will teach you all of the dances from the most dance-tastic movies of the era: Footloose, Flashdance, Dirty Dancing and more! Leg warmers and big hair are optional (but recommended).

For a class schedule, go to www.crunch.com.

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Article courtesy of TMZ:

This is not a joke: 71-year-old Etta James actually threatened to beat the crap out of Beyonce Knowles -- and it's caught all on tape!

The war is all over Etta's song, "At Last " -- Beyonce sang the tune at Obama's 1st Inauguration Ball on Jan. 20th ... but last week at a concert in Seattle, James was still pissed.

While on stage, Etta told the crowd, "Your President, the one with the big ears ... he had that woman singing my song. She gone get her ass whipped."

She continued, "The great Beyonce ... I can't stand Beyonce."

Ironically, Etta didn't kick up this sorta fuss when Beyoncé portrayed her in Cadillac Records.

Reps for Beyonce had no comment.

Click here to listen to Etta James' comment.

The world's best snowboarders will be flying through the Manhattan skyline. It's the Red Bull Snowscrapers featuring the trifecta of snowboarding royalty: Travis Rice, Shaun White and Terje Haakonsen.

In all, 17 riders will be pursuing a massive $100,000 purse in the East River Park, starting at 6pm sharp. The best part is that Larry has your preview to the event and you can watch the action is free to watch at East River Park, at FDR Drive and Houston Street.

For more information, visit redbullsnowboarding.com/snowscrapers.

From Coldplay to Jay-Z, the biggest names in the music industry will all be under one roof at the Grammy Awards this weekend. Here to give us her predictions on the night's big winners is AOL Music Editor Beville Darden!

Best Rock Album
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Rock 'n Roll Jesus - Kid Rock
Only By The Night - Kings of Leon
Death Magnetic - Metallica
Consolers of the Lonely - The Raconteurs

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Becky McKeel from SeaWorld/Busch Gardens is here to talk about the organizations conservation efforts, plus what's going on this spring at SeaWorld/Busch Gardens. She is joined by a few animal ambassadors: penguins, a sloth, an American alligator and a laughing kookaburra.

To learn more about SeaWorld/Busch Gardens, visit www.seaworld.org or www.swbg-conservationfund.org.

You can catch these friendly creatures at The New York Times Travel Show at the Javits Center on February 7th and 8th. Admission to the show is $15, with a $5 discount if tickets are purchased with an American Express Card. Children under 18 are admitted free. Public show hours are Saturday, February 7, 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, February 8, 10am to 4pm. For advance ticket purchase and a list of exhibitors please visit www.nytimes.com/travelshow.

The New York Times Travel Show offers vacation discounts and travel packages from nearly 500 sponsors and exhibitors. Visitors can take advantage of these onsite-only offers on the Travel Show floor.

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Actress Krysten Ritter stopped by the studio to talk about her role as Suze in the new romantic flick Confessions of a Shopaholic, which opens on Friday, February 13. Ritter's co-star Hugh Dancy also stopped by earlier this week to talk about the movie.

Based on the book of the same name by Sophie Kinsella, the movie follows Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher), a fashionista in New York City who may love shopping a little too much. Her dream job is to work for her favorite fashion magazine and she comes close -- she's an advice columnist for a financial magazine that's published by the same company. Ritter plays Rebecca's best friend.

Ritteris a Pennsylvania native and her other film credits include What Happens In Vegas and 27 Dresses. She also appeared in the TV series 'Til Death and Gilmore Girls.

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Nat and Alex Wolff from Nickelodeon's The Naked Brothers Band stopped by the studio this morning and performed their hit songs "I Don't Want To Go To School" and "Curious".

The boys also talked about their upcoming episode "Valentine Dream Date," which airs on Saturday, February 7 at 9pm. According to Nickelodeon, "Nat grudgingly agrees to appear on a dating game show as a celeb contestant vying for a Valentine’s Day dream date with Victoria Justice (Zoey 101/Spectacular!). But when his absentee girlfriend Rosalina arrives in town for a surprise visit just as he’s prepping for his date, he has some serious explaining to do.

"Meanwhile, Alex’s attempts to play Cupid backfire, when he helps Jesse reconcile with her long lost love, Abdul, who ends up taking her love for granted." Their new songs "Jesse" and "No Night Is Perfect" will also make their debut in the episode.

For more on Nat and Alex visit www.natnalex.com and for more information on The Naked Brothers Band show visit www.nick.com.

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A Long Island family was told by their doctor that their two-year-old son needed to receive a special monthly shot to protect him from illnesses because his heart defect made him more susceptible. But when their insurance company refused to pay for the $4,000 monthly shot, they called Help Me Howard.

For the full story, read Howard's blog: www.wpix.com/helpmehoward. If you have a problem, send him an e-mail at helpme@wpix.com or call his hotline at (212) 210-2490.

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Be a red-hot Valentine this year. Author and psychologist Ilona Paris explains how just a few little additions can give your mate a night to remember. From an R-Rated field trip to a little innocent fun, we've got the inside scoop on the ultimate sensual night to get everyone and anyone romance ready for 2009.

You can meet Paris in person this weekend at these local book signings:

• Eve's Garden, Saturday, Feb. 7 from 2pm to 4pm
119 W 57th Street, Manhattan
• Come Again Adult Toy Store, Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
353 E 53rd Street, Manhattan

For more information, visit www.ilonaparis.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. Free manicure and make-up for Valentine’s Day today in New Jersey
2. Free wine tasting at Discovery Wines in Manhattan

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Gary “Baba Booey” Dell’Abate , long-time producer for The Howard Stern Show , stopped by this morning to talk about his column "Gadget Gary" in Sound & Vision Magazine and to show us five gadgets he can't live without.

• SONY PRS-505 Portable Reader System, $300, www.sonystyle.com
• George Digital Audio System by Chestnut Hill Sound, $499, www.chillsound.com
• MyVu Personal Media Viewer, $161, www.myvu.com
• Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 Earphones, $349, www.ultimateears.com
• Eye-Fi Manager, $60 - $110, www.eye.fi

For more on Dell'Abate's "Gadget Gary" column visit www.soundandvisionmag.com. You can also catch him every morning on The Howard Stern Show on Sirius/XM Radio.

Fellow Howard Stern personality Lisa 'Lisa G." Glasberg will stop by later this morning as our Friday Forecaster.

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The Booty Parlor is getting our viewers ready for the big love week. From kissable items to love dust powder - there's something for everyone! Larry's talking to Dana B. Myers, co-creator of Booty Parlor, and giving away a $150-valued product to the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911.

All five W Hotels of New York will also feature a Booty Parlor "Kissing Booth" that would include a laptop where people can log in and send kisses via Booty Parlor's new website www.kissaholicsanonymous.com/. You can also sample Booty Parlor products, and enjoy other whimsical instillations at the five hotels.

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Cheryl Burke of Dancing With The Stars fame stopped by this morning to show us how to shave our groove thing and get a fantastic body with her new workout DVD Disco Abs.

Burke is a two-time Emmy nominated professional dancer from California. She has been with ABC's hit show Dancing With The Stars since its inception. She comes from a family of dancers and has been dancing since she was four-years-old.

For more information on Burke, visit strictlycheryl.com and to purchase her DVD, visit www.timelife.com.

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Valentine's day is all about romance and what better way to ignite a little romance than with some red-hot lingerie. Lingerie expert Tara Clavelle-Vera stopped by to showcase five "Be My Valentine" looks in a special bedroom fashion show.

SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY

Model #1: Lingerie by Commando, $26 to $48, www.BareNecessities.com

Model #2: Victoria's Secret PINK Nightie, $34.50, www.VictoriasSecret.com

Model #3: The Red Silk "Knot" Chemise by Buxom Inc., $51, www.buxominc.com

Model #4: B'temptd by Wacoal
Bras range from $45-$36; Bottoms range from $29-$19; btemptedbras.com

Model #5: Affinitas Intimates
The Helen Bustier retails for $35; the Helen Hipster retails for $14; www.affinitasintimates.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 a mom of three boys and all of us have problems with our feet...they SMELL! Powders and sprays do not work. What can I do to eliminate this problem?
Linda, Staten Island

2. Is there any way to make the white of your eyes whiter? What are the reasons if they are a dull white or yellowish?
Diana, Kew Gardens, Queens

3. How exactly do I get rid of post-nasal drip?
Dean, The Bronx

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

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This week's Friday Forecaster was native New Yorker and Sirius Satellite radio personality Lisa "Lisa G." Glasberg, who reports for the Howard 100 News.

Glasberg also stopped by as well to talk about her charitable cookies. Sales from the The Lisa G Valentine's Day Collection help benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer. The cookies are available at www.adozeneggs.com/T_lisaG.HTM.

Fellow Howard Stern personality Gary "Baba Booey" Dell'Abate stopped by earlier this morning to talk about his favorite tech gadgets.

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Thirty-one of our sworn-in CyberGuy deputies round-up the latest and greatest gadgets that feature breakthrough innovation that won’t break your bank.

With cameraman in two, Deputy Kazeem set out to show us the motionflow technology inside this flat Sony Bravia 52” LCD HDTV. It takes a lot to impress a computer-science whiz, but the 240 mHz motion of the Bravia did you that. And it definitely gained bonus points with its internet video playing ability.

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PIX's Emily Frances sat down with the cast of the new romantic comedy He's Just Not That Into You, which opens in theaters today. Actress Ginnifer Goodwin, who plays Gigi, stopped by earlier this week to talk about the film.

The romantic comedy is based on the popular bestseller of the same name, by the same folks who penned Sex in the City--Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo. The movie tells the story of a group of interconnected twenty- and thirty-somethings as they respectively chart the murky waters of relationships, be they transitory or long-lasting. In doing so, they struggle to make sense of the signs given to them by those of the opposite sex. Aside from Goodwin, the all-star cast also includes Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore and Scarlett Johansson.

For more information on He's Just Not That Into You, visit www.hesjustnotthatintoyoumovie.com.

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Our favorite fuzzy muppets from Sesame Street -- Elmo, Cookie Monster and Jenny -- stopped by our studio this morning to perform "Together We Make Music" and "Sunny Days."

The muppets also talked about their new stage performance "Sesame Street LIVE: Elmo Makes Music" at The WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden. You can catch them today, February 6 through Monday, February 16.

For more show and ticket information, log onto www.sesamestreetlive.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

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The Lonely Island's first album, Incredibad, hits stores today.

The comedy troupe consists of Andy Samberg, Jorma Taconne and Akiva Schaffer. The San Francisco-based childhood friends rose to fame on Saturday Night Live, where Samberg is an actor and Taconne and Schaffer write.

Their digital shorts have become a staple of today's popular culture, and Incredibad will feature some of their familiar songs, such as "Lazy Sunday" and "D--- in a Box" as well as some new ones. Rest assured, the recent SNL and viral internet hit "J--- In My Pants" will be on the CD.

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He's won the Coca Cola 600 at what is now Lowe's Motor Speedway and he's also finished at the top in Michigan twice. It's clear to us that this driver is unstoppable. Bobby Labonte will help Ask.com burst onto the NASCAR scene in 2009 as the driver of the No. 96 Ask.com Ford Fusion.

Together with Hall of Fame Racing, Ask.com will help Labonte build on his 2008 season that included two Top 10 finishes. In addition to piloting the car on the track, the former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion will serve as an advocate for Ask.com’s social responsibility platform emphasizing the importance of safe Internet searching for children.

A native of Corpus Christi, Texas, Labonte grew up with racing in his blood. As the younger brother of two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Terry Labonte, Bobby was hooked on racing from an early age – driving his first competitive race at age five in a quarter-midget series.

For the past three seasons, Labonte has driven for Petty Enterprises prior to moving to Hall of Fame Racing for a fresh start in 2009. With a new season upon him, it appears Labonte will continue to be a force behind the wheel with a new team and unwavering support from Ask.com – a sponsor that can both literally and figuratively help him find what he is searching for.

For more information on the Hall of Fame Racing, visit www.halloffameracing.com.

The doctor is in and it's not Dr. Steve! Larry Hoff is solving your love dilemmas and spicing things up for you this Valentine's Day.

This week, we'll visit five lucky PIX viewers next week with a special basket of love. From a red hot weekend getaway to a basket of sensual products -- we've got what you need to pump up the romance. Larry's partner in crime is relationship therapist and author Ilona Paris, who will give you the real deal on where you stand in love.

Today's lucky viewer is Juanita, who is the breadwinner of the family and a mom. Her fiancée Troy is ill with a heart condition but they both want to renew the intimacy of the relationship, even if sex is not involved.

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Actor Kelly Blatz came by to talk about his upcoming role in Aaron Stone.

The Disney Channel Original Movie is geared towards tween boys and is about a teenager who is enlisted to become the real life version of a legendary, crime fighting online game character. Blatz's Charlie Landers is the best player in the popular online console game,"Hero Rising" and is subsequently enlisted by a billionaire to fight crime as the embodiment of his made-up character.

Born and raised in Burbank, Los Angeles, Blatz most notably starred in the 2008 remake of Prom Night. Aaron Stone is set to premiere February 13 on the Disney Channel.

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We're getting in shape with a sizzling new book, Get Firefighter Fit, which offers tips about the program that gets firefighters in top shape and can help others with their fitness needs too.

The authors are Kevin S. Malley, the former director of the New York City Fire Department's physical training program, and David K. Spierer, Long Island University Brooklyn Campus assistant professor of sports sciences.

In Get Firefighter Fit, they present a step-by-step approach to body conditioning that can be personalized to suit individual goals and activity levels. Half of the book's proceeds will go to a scholarship in honor of two of Malley's colleagues who perished on September 11.

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

1. I am 40 years old and have suffered from erectile dysfunction for the past 2 1/2 years. Is there anything natural I can take to help this problem?
David

2. My husband is 65 and has a huge appetite. He eats everything in sight. Please tell me what to do.
Anonymous

3. Wwhat is the major aspect that affects our blood pressure on a day to day basis?
Eddie, Brooklyn

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

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Kurt the Cyberguy is on a mission to find the balance between the rattle of non-sense in updating your status every few minutes versus groundbreaking tweets that break news like the miracle on the Hudson, help our President get elected and protest a war. He's talking about twitter.com and facebook.com.

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Molly Ringwald spoke with Emily about the popular new show, The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

Deemed "funny, serious, and everything in between" by The New York Post, the show focuses on the relationships between families and friends dealing with the unexpected pregnancy of character Amy Juergens, portrayed by Shailene Woodley. Ringwald plays Amy's loving mother, Anne Juergens.

At the ripe age of thirteen, Ringwald began her career in Paul Mazursky's "The Tempest," for which she garnered a Golden Globe nod. She has also starred in coming-of-age movies such as Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager airs Mondays at 8pm on ABC Family.

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With Valentine's Day coming up this weekend, it's proposal season and many future grooms (or brides!) are wondering how to pop the question without blowing their bank account (especially since the average engagement rings costs $4,225).

Anja Winikka, editor at TheKnot.com, is here to show you some recession-friendly engagement ring trends-after all, you'll want to save that money for the Big Day.

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A former gang member and local doctor have teamed up to start a program to help ex-cons re-enter the work force by removing their gang tattoos for free. Howard talks to both men to promote their effort.

For the full story, read Howard's blog: www.wpix.com/helpmehoward. If you have a problem, send him an e-mail at helpme@wpix.com or call his hotline at (212) 210-2490.

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M&M’s is promoting a new color for Valentine’s Day: Green is the new color of love. Ms. Green is offering adults a chance to enjoy The Green Ones and enter the “Ms. Green Heats Up Valentine’s Day” contest to win a candlelit dinner for two in the City of Love -- Paris!

Those looking for love can log onto www.mms.com/green by February 12 and tell Ms. Green why they need her special powers to heat up their relationship. Ms. Green will choose the entry that almost melts her heart and give the winning couple a romantic weekend getaway to Paris! Ooh La La!

For more information, visit www.mms.com/green.

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AOL launches PlaySavvy.com, a new site that targets parents of children ages 5 to 17 and helps them decipher the world of games, both PC and console.

PlaySavvy also helps parents stay aware of their kids' entertainment choices including assisting them in making informed decisions about buying games for their children.

Tamsen stopped by PlaySavvy's "Boot Camp for Moms' to get a quick lesson on video games. For more information, visit playsavvy.com.

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With the economy in decline, it comes as no surprise that sales at secondhand stores like Goodwill and the Salvation Army are up as much as 10% to 20% this year. So how you can get in on the action at these resale shops and save some money at local retail stores as well?

Shop Smart Magazine's Sue Perry is here to share secrets for navigating secondhand shops and finding local sales to snag designer clothing at bargain basement prices.

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The doctor is in and it's not Dr. Steve! Larry Hoff is solving your love dilemmas and spicing things up for you this Valentine's Day.

This week, we'll visit five lucky PIX viewers next week with a special basket of love. From a red hot weekend getaway to a basket of sensual products -- we've got what you need to pump up the romance. Larry's partner in crime is relationship therapist and author Ilona Paris, who will give you the real deal on where you stand in love.

Today he’s visiting Lawanda Innocent of Flatbush, Brooklyn. Lawanda’s husband is an NYPD cop who works the night shift. The couple has two kids, ages 2 years old and 9 weeks old. Lawanda already lost 10 pounds and wants to celebrate Valentine's Day in style.

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Actress, comedian and all-around TV personality Kim Coles talked about being on the hit TBS series 10 Items or Less, which airs Tuesdays at 11pm.

Part scripted, part improvised, 10 Items or Less is a comedy that goes behind-the-scenes at a family-owned grocery store run by Leslie Pool (played by creator John Lehr).

According to TBC, Leslie returns to his native Ohio to run the Green & Grains grocery store he has just inherited from his father alongside a dysfunctional staff. Coles plays Mercy P. Jones, the new SuperValueMart general manager. Her competitive and ruthless streak spells trouble for Pool and Greens & Grains.

Kim Coles'career was launched when she became the runner-up in the “Big Beautiful Woman” pageant in Atlantic City. The plus-sized modeling career which ensued ultimately springboarded her career in stand-up comedy and show business. She is perhaps best known for her role in FOX's comedy series, Living Single. She has appealed to reality TV audiences with appearances on The Mole and VH1's Celebrity Fit Club.

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Diane Wilkerson of the ASPCA stopped by with a four-legged friend in need of a loving home.

For more information on the ASPCA and how to adopt a pet, visit www.aspca.org or call (212) 876-7700 x4120.

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"Rent" stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal came to talk about the show's tour, as well as the DVD of its last performance on Broadway. Yours truly beat out the competition in a sing-off judged by Pascal and Rapp!

The long-running rock-opera recently closed its curtains at Nederlander Theatre. With music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, the show focuses on a group of impoverised youth struggling to survive and thrive in New York's Lower East Side under the shadow of AIDS. Rapp plays Mark Cohen, a filmmaker and friend of protagonist and songwriter Roger Davis, played by Pascal.

Rapp first performed on Broadway in 1981 in the flop "The Little Prince and the Aviator" and later went on to appear in films such as Dazed and Confused and A Beautiful Mind.Rapp released a solo CD, entitled Look Around in 2000.

Bronx's very own Pascal reaped a Tony nomination for his work in "Rent." He was later cast in the Elton John and Tim Rice musical "Aida." He has released two solo rock albums, 2000's Model Prisoner and 2004's Civilian.

Performances of "Rent" will take place at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center through February 15. For more information on the "Rent" tour, visit: www.siteforrent.com/tourschedule. Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway is in stores now.

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Get in the Valentine's spirit with the color of love...red! Eliut Rivera of Salon Eliut Rivera will make over three women to have radiant red hair.

Salon Eliut Rivera is located at 762 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. For more information, visit saloneliutrivera.com and to schedule an appointment, call (212) 472-3440.

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We talk to a man who's identity was stolen and what he's done so far to clear it, plus there will be tips on what people can do to recover their own identity.

For the full story, read Howard's blog: www.wpix.com/helpmehoward. If you have a problem, send him an e-mail at helpme@wpix.com or call his hotline at (212) 210-2490.

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The hottest people in the world are lounging in style at the sexiest bars on earth! We'll tell you how you can hobnob with the beautiful, rich and famous -- and maybe make the hookup of your life!

Check out the entire list at www.concierge.com/ideas/nightlife/tours/500064.

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Butterfinger is asking its fans to take some extreme measures if they want to be among the first to taste the extreme new Butterfinger Buzz candy bar.

Consumers who get a buzz haircut with a temporary spray application of the Butterfinger Buzz logo on their head in glorious Butterfinger orange will be eligible to win a buzz-worthy prize package including a trip to Las Vegas, a $2,500 gift card and a year's supply of Butterfinger candy bars.

The hair-raising events will take place from 7pm to 10pm tomorrow, Thursday, February 12 at Astor Place Hair in New York.

The new Butterfinger Buzz candy bar packs the caffeine kick of the leading energy drink along with the delicious taste of a Butterfinger. The new Butterfinger Buzz candy bar is available through April 2009 at Walgreens, 7-Eleven stores and wherever candy is sold.

For more information, visit www.butterfinger.com/bcn/buzz.

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Actress Vinessa Shaw stopped by the studio to talk about her role as Sandra Cohen in the New York City romantic dramaTwo Lovers, which premieres this Friday, February 13. The film also stars Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow.

According to IMDB, "Two Lovers tells the story of Leonard (Phoenix), an attractive but depressed young man who moves back in with his parents following a recent heartbreak. An aspiring photographer, Leonard works part-time at his father's dry-cleaners. His concerned parents try to set him up with Sandra (Shaw), the sweet and caring daughter of a close family friend.

"A big family dinner serves as their introduction and Leonard arranges to see her again. Then late one night Leonard looks out his bedroom window and notices a ravishing young woman he's never seen before. Michelle (Paltrow) recently moved into an apartment in his family's building - an apartment paid for by the wealthy married man she's seeing."

A native of Los Angeles, Shaw's other film credits include 3:10 to Yuma, The Hills Have Eyes, 40 Days and 40 Nights and Eyes Wide Shut.

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Listen up guys! Are you stressing over what to get your lady for Valentine's Day? Well, you may want to pass on the flowers and chocolate.

Today's modern woman is high tech. Lisa Mateo explores some top gift ideas for couples who have just started dating or have been married for years. She finds that there's a different item for every stage in your relationship. Lisa spoke to Rachelle Friedman, president and CEO of J&R.

To see all of Rachelle's Valentine Picks, visit www.jr.com.

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The doctor is in and it's not Dr. Steve! Larry Hoff is solving your love dilemmas and spicing things up for you this Valentine's Day.

This week, we'll visit five lucky PIX viewers next week with a special basket of love. From a red hot weekend getaway to a basket of sensual products -- we've got what you need to pump up the romance. Larry's partner in crime is relationship therapist and author Ilona Paris, who will give you the real deal on where you stand in love.

Today's lucky viewers are Michelle Clarke and James Nadler, who are engaged and spending their first Valentine's Day together.

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Did your date stick you with the check? Or even worse, did he take a call from another girl while you were on the date? Well, he's probably a loser and you need to move on. But those signs aren't usually that clear cut. And to help us distinguish the winners from the losers is relationship expert and radio show host Diana Falzone.

She spoke about the number one way you can spot a loser, signs that hint at the fact that he or she might not be good for you and why it's so difficult for some women to detach themselves from a bad boyfriend/relationship. Falzone also spoke about appropriate gifts guys can give in order to stay off the loser list.

You can check out Falzone's show Date Night With Diana on Fox News iMag and visit www.dianafalzone.com for more information.

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Ciao Bella Gelato is offering an alternative to a bottle of wine: Blackberry Cabernet sorbet.

The sorbet combines the sweet, tangy flavor of Northwest blackberries with the smooth, velvety texture of a full bodied cabernet providing a truly decadent and indulgent dessert.

The delicious dessert is less expensive than a box of chocolates, and with fewer calories.
Pints can be purchased at retailers throughout Manhattan including Whole Foods Market and Food Emporium.

Additional flavors include: Pomegranate Champagne, Strawberry Chardonnay, Sake Cherry, Champagne Grapefruit Campari, and Apricot Chardonnay.

For a complete list of store locations and flavors, please visit www.CiaoBellaGelato.com.

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

1. My hands are always very rough and around the cuticles and nails, the skin always tears and looks unhealthy. What can I do to make them softer and smoother?
Kelly, Brooklyn

2. What are some resources for finding the best doctor I can afford? How can I verify a doctor's reputation or malpractice history and feel confident being in his or her care, other than by word of mouth?
Ms. G (no relation to Mr. G)

3. How do I prevent getting lower back pain at work?
Cliff, Queens

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

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Jay McCarroll, the winner of season one of Project Runway, stopped by the studio to talk about being the subject of the new feature documentary Eleven Minutes, which premieres on February 20

Eleven Minutes chronicles his year-long journey preparing his first independent runway show for New York's Fashion Week in Bryant Park and the subsequent selling of his clothing line to stores.

The documentary's title "Eleven Minutes" refers to the length of time of his fashion show during the 2007 New York Fashion Week. For more information, visit www.jaymccarroll.com.

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Dating expert Julie Spira has gone on over 250 dates from dating websites, leading to four marriage proposals. This internet dating expert turned author teaches the CyberGuy how to find love on the internet and what warning signs should make you stay clear of certain online suitors.

For more information, visit www.cyberdatingexpert.com.

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Former Miss USA Tara Conner stopped by the studio to talk about histing the new MTV show The Girls of Hedsor Hall, which airs Mondays at 9pm.

According to MTV, "One dozen misbehaving American girls will be shipped off to England, where the breeding of proper young ladies is considered something of a science. Once there, these girls will be given a rare opportunity to completely change their lives at Hedsor Hall, a proper English finishing school, under the tutelage of headmistress Gill Harbord and disciplinarian Rosemary Schrager.

"Also on hand to help with the lessons at Hedsor Hall will be visiting American instructor Tara Conner. The former Miss USA knows first hand the consequences of out-of-control behavior. She nearly lost her crown because of her partying ways, but was given a second chance by Donald Trump.

"Under the stern teachings of Harbord, Schrager and Conner, these aspiring ladies will be schooled in everything from style to proper etiquette. In their quest, they'll hopefully discover that with the right tools, they can become ladies." The winner recieves a diploma from Hedsor Hall and $100,000.

For more information on The Girls of Hedsor Hall, visit www.mtv.com.

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Festivites for the Westminster Dog Show are over and Stump, a 10-year-old Sussex Spaniel, won the coveted "Best In Show" award. But more than one dog steps away as a winner at the Westminster. And Valerie Diker and her dog Jessie should know! This five-year-old long-haired Dachshund and his happy owner stopped by to talk about winning the Westminster Dog Show 2009's Best of Breed for long-haired Dachshunds.

The long, low sturdy body of the Dachshund, developed in Germany three centuries ago, is a perfect example of form following function. With a prominent forechest and front legs that can dig, the Dachshund tenaciously and efficiently goes underground to hunt badger and other den-dwelling animals. He is a versatile hunter and his instincts help him to excel in conformation, earthdog, obedience, agility and tracking events.

Bright and affectionate, the Dachshund is a wonderful, loyal pet. This unique breed comes in three Varieties - Longhaired, Smooth, and Wirehaired - competing separately; and in each variety, two sizes: miniature and standard, which are shown together.

Dachshunds are versatile hunters and their instincts help him to excel in conformation, earthdog, obedience, agility and tracking events. Bright and affectionate, the Dachshund is a wonderful, loyal pet

For more infotmation on the Westminster Dog Show visit, www.westminsterkennelclub.org.

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A woman out walking recently fainted on the street and was helped by a man who stayed with her and comforted her while waiting for EMS, then he disappeared. She has asked Howard's help in finding this good samaritan.

For the full story, read Howard's blog: www.wpix.com/helpmehoward. If you have a problem, send him an e-mail at helpme@wpix.com or call his hotline at (212) 210-2490.

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Hey guys! Don't know the a B cup from the Stanley Cup? Style expert Nicole Young and PIX's Tamsen Fadal take a couple of guys to a lingerie shop to help them select gifts for their girlfriends.

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He's the hilarious actor and comedian who has starred on the big and small screens. Judah Friedlander helps bring the laughs every week to the hit show on NBC 30 Rock. And you can share laughs with him on February 13 and 14 during his performance at the Comix Comedy Club.

Friedlander plays Frank Rossitano on 30 Rock. Frank lives at home with his mom and, very much like Friedlander himself, wears a trucker's hat with a humorous phrase printed on it and thick glasses.

According to Comix, "Judah is a comic’s comic and a crowd-pleaser. In his stand-up act, Judah is The World Champion. He’s a great athlete, gets tons of chicks & is a role model to children. And he’s better than you at everything."

You can catch 30 Rock Thursday evenings at 9:30pm. For ticket and show information on his Comix performances, visit comixny.com.

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We've got three pink Samsung Blackjack II's to give away to the 11th callers to (866) 414-2911 during the 6, 7 and 8 o'clock hours. Be sure to tune in and wait for the on-air cue to win your phone!

Windows Mobile smartphones, like the appropriately pink Samsung BlackJack II, let your Valentine access all your gushy e-mails and text messages, pics and more.

And with more than 20,000 applications available for download -- whether she or he are looking for turn-by-turn driving directions to your date spot; movie times; or even a “Fake Call” service to get them out of a meeting and onto dinner with you -- a Windows phone is a great all-in-one gift for any Valentine. And at just $99, it won’t break the bank!

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Zagat has released their picks for some of the hottest spots in town. But not every place suits your romantic situation.

Tiffany Barbalato gives her picks for the perfect place to go if you:
1. Just broke up
2. Are seeing someone secretly
3. Are single and bitter
4. 1st Valentine's Day
5. 100th V-Day together - spice it up!

For more information, visit www.zagat.com.

The doctor is in and it's not Dr. Steve! Larry Hoff is solving your love dilemmas and spicing things up for you this Valentine's Day.

This week, we'll visit five lucky PIX viewers next week with a special basket of love. From a red hot weekend getaway to a basket of sensual products -- we've got what you need to pump up the romance. Larry's partner in crime is relationship therapist and author Ilona Paris, who will give you the real deal on where you stand in love.

Today's lucky viewers are Rob and Kaja, who have have gone through hell and back in the past year. They met at a blues club back in 2006 in New York, but a month later Kaja returned to her native Poland. A few months later, Rob picked up and moved to be with her to only return to the United States about a year later. After almost two years of back and forth, the two married at City Hall in New Jersey. Kaja returned to Poland for a few months but now they are back in the US and ready to start their lives.

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The Grand Prize Winner of the 2009 Godiva Valentine's Day Promotion will receive a deluxe trip for two to New York City and will be the first and only guests to stay at the Godiva Decadence Suite at The Bryant Park Hotel.

In addition to a weekend in the lavish suite, the winner will also indulge in several chocolate-themed activities, including a private chocolate tasting in Godiva's Rockefeller Center boutique and a romantic dinner for two at a premier New York City restaurant. Upon their return home, the winner will receive a year's supply of Godiva chocolate.

To enter the sweepstakes, simply look for the heart symbol on specially marked Valentine's Day gift boxes valued $25 or more, available in Godiva boutiques, finer department stores, and specialty shops across North America, as well as through the company's toll-free number (1-800-9-GODIVA) and website, www.GODIVA.com.

She's the diva of all divas and now you can be just like her thanks to her new book The Diva Code: Miss Piggy On Life, Love and The 10,000 Idiotic Things Men and Frogs Do, which is available in stores now.

"Over her years of celebritude, Miss Piggy has gleaned, glommed and garnered much wisdom about what's wrong with everyone else and what's right with her. Now, in the latest book from the Muppets, Miss Piggy is ready to share with vous her best advice on love, fashion, career, attitude, and her secrets of diva-dom! It's time for you to release your inner diva! Get what you deserve! And give others exactly what they deserve," according to Amazon.

Miss Piggy, on of the most famous divas, "joined the cast of the Muppets in 1976 as a member of the chorus line on the very first episode of The Muppet Show. By the second episode, she was the star, and the Muppets' resident chanteuse, femme fatale, and frog amour," according to Amazon.

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Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi stopped by to talk about walking in the Heart Truth's Red Dress Fashion Show in the New York Fashion Week, tomorroe, Friday February 13 at 10am.

Yamaguchi a world champion figure skater, who is famous for representing the United States in the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics in France. She, along with Japanese competitor Midori Ito became the first persons of Asian decent to win Olympic medals in figure skating.

Recently, she participated in the sixth seasons of the hit ABC series Dancing With The Stars. She was partnered with Mark Ballas and swept the competition. The judges said that she was the most consistent competitor and had the highest score or any season.

For more information on her runway walk, visit www.nhlbi.nih.gov or www.mbfashionweek.com.

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Actress and model Daisy Fuentes stopped by to talk about Heart Truth's Fashion Show and the launching of her new line of hair care products Daisy Fuentes Pro Line, which will be available in March in Walgreens.

For more information on the fashion show, visit www.nhlbi.nih.gov or www.mbfashionweek.com.

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Mario Belich, owner of Grifone came by PIX studio to show us how to make Spaghetti Carbonara.

Grifone is a classy neighborhood restaurant that serves up northern Italian cuisine with impeccable service. The restaurant is located at 244 E 46th Street, New York, NY 10017. For more information, visit grifonenyc.com or call (212) 490-7275.

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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From a Valentine's Day Couples Massage Workshop to an Anti-Valentine's Day Boxing Class, we've got the hot New York City happs for Valentine's Day. Erin Wylie, Seek Editor for Time Out New York, stopped by to tell us about these hot ideas!

For more on Time Out New York, log onto www.timeout.com/newyork.

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A retired doctor stored two of her furcoats with a Manhattan currier, then one day they disappeared mysteriously and the furrier wouldn't tell her what happened, and that's when she called Help Me Howard.

For the full story, read Howard's blog: www.wpix.com/helpmehoward. If you have a problem, send him an e-mail at helpme@wpix.com or call his hotline at (212) 210-2490.

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With just mere hours until Valentine’s Day the CyberGuy turns to his iPhone to pick up a hot date. But is he iFlirting with disaster?

Unlucky in love? You're not the only one. J-RetroMatch is a matchmaking service that connects Jewish singles looking for a relationship. With over 280 people assisting in the match-making process and verifies your potential love match.

We'll explain how the process works and how you can get started by visiting www.retromatch.com.

It's the day before Valentine's Day, four sexily clad lovely ladies will be handing out $1 million worth of free rooms to New Yorkers for a getaway and more than 4,000 pieces of Jacques Torres chocolates. This will happen on the corner of 49th Street and Avenue of the Americas from 8am-10am on Friday.

The "Sweet Dreams" models (gorgeous ladies wearing chocolate themed bustiers, fishnet stockings and red high heel) will be passing out 5,000 rooms keys to stay at Harrah's Resort new Waterfront Tower in Atlantic City and free Jacques Torres chocolates -- perfect for Valentine's Day and everyone who are dying to get out of this city for a little getaway.

And for those who always forgot to pick up something for their loved-one won't be empty handed with a piece of this gourmet chocolate and a fun getaway to Harrah's Resort home of The Pool, Elizabeth Arden Spa and the new Temptations Fine Chocolate & Coffee shop.

For more information on Harrah's, visit www.harrahsresort.com.

Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard spoke with Emily about walking in "The Red Dress Fashion Show."

Sponsored by the Heart Truth Campaign, the event will highlight the red dress as a symbol of women and heart disease. Taking place during New York Fashion Week, the 2009 Red Dress Collection brings more than 20 of today’s hottest celebrities together on the runway in fashions created by America’s top designers for women’s heart health. Beard will be modeling alongside Molly Sims, Cheryl Hines, Joss Stone, Ashanti, Jenna Fischer, many more.

When she's not hitting the pool, Beard is modeling for magazines like FHM, and was in Sports Illustrated's 2006 Swimsuit Edition. She is also working on her own line of beauty and health care products.

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. And if you plan on surprising your sweetie with a home cooked meal, you definitely don't want to spend more time in the kitchen than the bedroom. So Chef Joshua Tepperberg stopped by with some romantic meals you can make in record time. Josh cooked up a Light My Fire Glazed Steak Salad, Romantic Rubbed-down Chicken, and Sexy Sea-food Slaw.

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

This week's free list:
1) CrazyBlindDate.com is a free dating site for those hopeless romantics that are still looking for a late Valentine's Date
2) "Mr. Pin" from Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge will be handing out 1,000 free Metrocards are being given away in Midtown next Tues. (Feb 17) from 7a-9a at 50th and 57th Streets at 6th Av.
3) Divine is giving away complimentary chocolate and wine tasting at Kimpton Hotel thru the month of Feb.
4) Ahava is giving away free body washes and a tote bag to the first 11 PIX viewers to email them.

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The doctor is in and it's not Dr. Steve! Larry Hoff is solving your love dilemmas and spicing things up for you this Valentine's Day.

This week, we'll visit five lucky PIX viewers next week with a special basket of love. From a red hot weekend getaway to a basket of sensual products -- we've got what you need to pump up the romance. Larry's partner in crime is relationship therapist and author Ilona Paris, who will give you the real deal on where you stand in love.

Today's lucky viewers is Sunni of Richmond Hill, who needs more romance in her relationship.

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Valentine's Day is tomorrow, and perhaps you haven't had a chance to figure out your outfit for the big day. Here to show us how to take inspiration from our favorite romantic movie characters will be Life & Style's Editor-at-Large Dawn Yanek.

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With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's time to take check of the libido. If it's a little low, it might be time to look to nature for a natural boost.

Experts say that 32% of women and 15% of men lacked sexual interest for several months within the last year. What can be done naturally, easily and quickly to get folks revved up for some holiday love? A Whole Foods Market expert stops by with some natural herbs and aphrodisiacs.

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Tony Bravo Enamorado the Latin singing hearthrob will be here to serenade Linda with a love song for Valentine's Day. He will also be performing on Saturday night at the Hudson River Café.

For more information, visit www.hudsonrivercafe.com.

Actress Joanna Garcia spoke with us about the season finale of The CW's new show, Privileged.

Garcia stars as Megan Smith, a young up-and-comer fresh out of Yale wth dreams of a career in journalism. She remains optimistic, despite her dead-end job at a tabloid publication. Upon being fired, Smith becomes the live-in tutor for Laurel's twin teen granddaughters in the heady Palm Beach world of wealth and power. More interested in boys and brand-name goods, the girls are less than thrilled about their new tutor. However, Smith is determined to win them over, all the while adjusting to her new lifestyle.

Prior to Privileged, Garcia was known for her role as Cheyenne Hart-Montgomery on The CW sitcom Reba. A Tampa, Florida native, Garcia has also appeared in films like American Pie 2 and Not Anothter Teen Movie, and television shows including Dawson's Creek and Freaks and Geeks.

Privileged airs Tuesdays at 9pm on The CW.

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Willy Wonka's got all the candy but when it comes to toys, who you gonna call? No, not ghostbusters, just call Larry Hoff.

The Annual Toy Fair kicks into full gear at the Javits Center and Larry spent his morning testing out toys at the Hasbro showroom. You can check out the latest hasbro offerings by logging onto www.hasbro.com.

And for more information on the toy fair running through Wednesday, check out http://www.toyassociation.org/ or you can call 800-723-9232 between 9:00am and 6:00pm

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In celebration on the 9th Annual New York Flamenco Festival, Lisa Mateo got an inside look into the history of the dance and learned a few basic steps in the process at at the Ballet Hispanico Studios.

Flamenco Dancer Nelida Tirado taught Lisa the basic steps in the dance. Nelida will be providing free flamenco lessons to all ticketholders prior to a few of the performances at the NY Flamenco Festival. For more info on Nelida Tirado, log onto www.nelidatirado.com. The beautiful flamenco wardrobe in the piece was provided by Menkes.

The NY Flamenco Festival, brought to you by the World Music Institute and Flamenco Festival Inc., is taking place Feb 13-22nd here in the city. For ticket information log onto www.wminyc.org

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She's Lilly Truscott, Miley Cyrus' best friend on Hannah Montana--Emily Osment stopped by to talk about her hit show.

In the series, Cyrus stars as Miley Stewart, an average teen by day and a famous pop singer named Hannah Montana by night. Stewart faces the challenge of concealing her double life from the public.

Both an actress and a singer-songwriter, Los Angeles native Osment is the younger sister of Oscar-nominated actor Haley Joel Osment. She got her big break in the early 2000s when she co-starred as Gerti Giggles in the Spy Kids trilogy. She has recorded teen pop hits like "I Don't Think About It" and, along with her Hannah Montana co-star Mitchel Musso, "If I Didn't Have You," and most recently "Once Upon a Dream."

Hannah Montana airs every day at 7:30pm on The Disney Channel.

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

1. There's this new thing around, girls are using Miconazole Nitrate to help their hair grow. Is this harmful? Are there any side effects?
Tanya, Bronx

2. While preparing breakfast, I cracked open an egg and it had red fluid in it, sort of like blood. What causes that? Could it be harmful? I didn't eat it!
Malcolm

3. Why do pregnant people throw up so much in the morning?
Susana, Bronx

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

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The popular Disney children's music group Imagination Movers spoke with us about their work and performed two songs.

The Movers–Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty--got their start in New Orleans in 2003 and now are fast-rising stars on the national kids' music scene thanks to their combination of radio-friendly songs, kid-friendly themes and dynamic live shows. Their releases thus far include Calling All Movers, Good Ideas, and Eight Feet their first national release Juice Box Heroes, and their grass roots DVD Stir It Up, all of which have been critically-acclaimed.

The Movers continue to be huge hits on Radio Disney and national satelitte radio. In addition, Disney Channel debuted a new television series in 2008 featuring the guys as blue-collar brainstormers working hard to solve “Idea Emergencies.” Through songs, stories and hijinks, Imagination Movers moves kids to exercise their bodies and brains.

To find out more about The Imagination Movers and to purchase their work, visit: www.imaginationmovers.com.

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Stretch out your nap time...literally!!! You workout, stretch, then take a quick nap. That's what the latest class being offered at Equinox is all about. We tried it right here in our studio during our Wakeup Workout segment and we liked it. It's called PowerNap+.

Equinox trainer Lashaun Dale showed us all the relaxing moves, so to try it out yourself and for more information on PowerNap+ and other classes offered at Equinox, log onto http://www.equinoxfitness.com/ .

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A part of the befuddling pop culture phenomenon that is the Kardashians, Khloe Kardashian stopped by to talk about being on the new The Celebrity Apprentice.

The show's new season will once again take place in New York City. This time, the fourteen contestants will include Kardashian and the likes of Jesse James, Tom Green, and Brian McKnight. It's the men versus the women as all 16 celebrities compete in business-driven tasks around New York City, employing their fame and business-saviness to avoid hearing the phrase, "You're fired!" from Donald Trump.

Kardashian is a television personality, celebutante, socialite, and fashion entrepreneur. She is best known for her appearances on the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. She has four sisters, Kourtney, Kim, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and three step-brothers, including The Hills star Brody Jenner.

The new season of The Celebrity Apprentice premieres March 1 at 9pm on NBC.

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Sandra Lee stopped by LIVE to prepare some tasty meals in our PIX Kitchen!

Sandra has teamed up Share Our Strength's Operation Frontline to teach families how to make healthy meals on a budget.

For more on Operation Frontline, log onto http://www.strength.org/ .

Sandra has also recently launched a new magazine Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade. For more information, log onto Http://semihomemademag.com/

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Getting your kids to sit still for a family photo can be quite the task...With that in mind, imagine trying to take a portrait with your family pet. It may seem pretty close to impossible but with the right photographer, impossible can become picture perfect.
Our Tamsen Fadal and her pooches recently sat in for a photo shoot with celebrity photographer Haruko and everything totally "clicked."
For more on Haruko, log onto www.harukopix.com

This week, Kristina granted the wish of Alyssia Geraldi—a 19 year old college student who wished for a new bed for her mother. A special thanks to 1800.mattress.com for donating a bed to the Geraldi family.
You can submit your wish online, e-mail whatsyourwish@tribune.com, or download a form and mail your wish to:

What's Your Wish Producers
CW11 Morning News
220 E. 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017

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A New York woman's Facebook account was hacked into and the hacker identified himself as her and began telling her Facebook friends that she had been robbed in London and needed money wired to her so she could get back home. Unfortunately, a friend she had just reconnected with sent $650 via Western Union. We talk to an identity and computer expert on how to keep safe on the new social websites.

For the full story, read Howard's blog: www.wpix.com/helpmehoward. If you have a problem, send him an e-mail at helpme@wpix.com or call his hotline at (212) 210-2490.

Money and business is the root of many relationship issues, but establishing ground rules can help you fight fair. Success Magazine's Darren Hardy has a few ideas to help you move past issues without destroying your relationship.

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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R&B singer and actor Ray J is on the new VH1 show, For the Love of Ray J.

The younger brother of fellow singer Brandy, Ray J has enjoyed his own brand of success following the success of his top-selling 2005 CD Raydiation. He earned his first #1 single on the R&B charts with "One Wish" which helped push his Raydiation album over the 400,000 sales mark--a great feat for any indie recording artist. In his latest effort, All I Feel, Ray J shares his reflections on life and growing older to music that have both acoustic and electronica feels.

Having premiered earlier this month, For the Love of Ray J follows the artist on his journey to break free of dating golddiggers and groupies to find true love. Ray J will bring 14 of the finest girls from around the country to his mansion in the Hollywood Hills and put them through challenges, dates and eliminations to find the ladies that are smart, funny and beautiful enough to survive the cut.

Catch For the Love of Ray J tonight at 8 on VH1.

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Here we are living on the cyber-highway and once again, we’ve never really received the rules of the road. We communicate more and more through websites whether it’s to find old friends, make new ones, share videos, photos, find a job or love, but what is appropriate etiquette?

Life Style Expert Gail Kasper says, “Even though it is not face-to-face communication, it is still considered a “relationship,” and for the most part, should be treated in the same manner.” If you have a question for Gail, go to www.gailkasper.com.

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Larry’s doing a little bull riding tomorrow at Johnny Famous Bar in Bayside, Queens. The pub offers patrons the chance for the ulimtate bragging rights atop their mechanical bull. So how does larry stack up against the competition? We’ll find out.

You can join him at Johnny’s Famous Bar at 40-05 Bell Blvd., Bayside, Queens.

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Former boyband member and Dancing With the Stars contestant Drew Lachey has found a new niche: That of teaching America that beans are not fruit, but are in fact vegetables.

It all started with the schoolyard chant, "Beans, beans the magical fruit..." In October, a determined Lachey vowed to set things straight by launching a nationwide challenge inviiting us to rewrite the chant--and the facts.

Tiffany, Sukanya, and Jill decided to give the challenge a shot with a song and dance number to Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)." Do you think they had the beans for it?

Lachey will reveal the winner of the contest today and appear with him or her live at Times Square's Toys 'R' Us.

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

1. I am 23 and have been getting migraine headaches since I was young. Doctors can't seem to find anything wrong. Is there anything I can do or take to reduce my headaches?
Jason, Union, New Jersey

2. I recently found out I have Epstein Barr. I feel tired and have aches and pains. Is there anything I can do to feel better?
Scott, Suffern, NY

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

Keith Dusko, director of operations at Haru, stopped by with their "shocktails." The two drinks, the Electric Lavender and the Electriquila are both made with an edible electric "button" that sends electric-like pulses through your mouth when you bite into it. Guaranteed to create a "spark" for anyone who drinks it.

The Electric Lavender is a sweet option, made with tequila and lavender syrup, and served up. The Electriquila is its sour counterpart, made with tequila, sake and yuzu syrup (yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit), and also served up.

Long used for medicinal purposes, it is getting a lot of attention lately in the adventurous cooking ingredient category after being listed by Food & Wine in 2008 as one of the "100 Tastes to Try". Their two "shocktails" are $12.

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

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A Yonkers couple checked out a new program at H&R Block that states they can give you a pre-refund loan based on your last pay stub. So the couple claims H&R Block told them they were getting over $4,000 back, making them eligible for a $900 credit line. So they took $800 home and spent it. But when H&R Block did do their taxes, they found out they were only getting back a little over $800 and that's when they called Help Me Howard.

For the full story, read Howard's blog: www.wpix.com/helpmehoward. If you have a problem, send him an e-mail at helpme@wpix.com or call his hotline at (212) 210-2490.

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PIX's Tamsen Fadal visits the singing dentist Dr. Harvey Passes. Not only are yout teeth cleaned, but you're serenaded too.

Dr. Harvey Passes from Passes Dental Care in Great Neck, Long Island travels educating children on proper dental hygiene. February is National Children Dental Care Month and Dr. Passes is spreading the word using music.

Passes Dental Care is located at 891 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, NY 11021. For more information about Dr. Harvey Passes and his practice, visit www.passesdentalcare.com.

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She was a former member of P.Diddy's girl group, Danity Kane-- Now Aubrey O'Day is broadening her palette of talents to posing for Playboy.

O'Day was allegedly kicked out of Danity Kane--the product of Diddy's MTV show, Making the Band because of the drama she stirred up. The Playboy shoot took place simultaneously along with the recording of her solo debut album, and was conducted by Markus Klinko, who has done portraits of Mariah Carey and Pamela Anderson in the past and who shot the cover of Beyoncé's 2003 album, Dangerously In Love.

O'Day developed a passion for entertaining at age five, after performing on stage for the first time. O'Day pursued her love of performing through various leads in musical productions, including Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz," Carmen in "Fame," Sandy in "Grease," Liesl in "The Sound of Music," Tzeitel in "Fiddler on the Roof," and Mimi in "Rent."

O'Day's Playboy spread will appear in the magazine's March issue.

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Awards season is in full swing and everyone wants to see the nominated films before the Oscars, and that means they’re hitting up the theatre snack bars, too!

But before you fill up on cinema offerings, check out “What to Eat at the Movies,” Glamour Magazine’s guide to finding the smartest Cineplex snacks – from popcorn to candy to hot food – so you don’t put on extra pounds while catching up on the year’s best films.

Popcorn
Yes, it’s a whole grain, but a large has close to the number of calories many women need in a day!
Worst - Large buttered popcorn: 1,640 calories, 126 grams fat (That’s almost two days’ worth of fat!)
Better - Small, no butter: 400 calories, 27 grams fat
Best - Kid size, no butter: 300 calories, 20 grams fat

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We all know about the skiing and snowboarding opportunities in the Poconos – but Larry’s checking out some of the other cold weather options the area offers at the Inn at Pocono Manor in Pennsylvania.

To find out more about the Poconos, visit www.800poconos.com. For more information on The Inn at Pocono Manor, visit www.poconomanor.com. For other winter getaways, visit Ski Big Bear (www.ski-bigbear.com) and Woodloch Resort (www.woodloch.com).

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Sofia Vergara stopped by to talk about the newest brainchild of Tyler Perry--Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail.

In this latest installment chronicling the adventures of Madea, the feisty elderly woman gets thrown in jail upon engaging in a high-speed freeway chase and failing to keep her anger management issues at bay before the judge. In jail, she befriends prostitute and former drug addict Candace Washington (Keisha Knight Pulliam) and becomes a sort of motherly figure for the misguided woman.

Vergara was discovered by a photographer while walking on a Colombian beach. Soon she was presented with offers in modeling and television work. She plays Alicia Oviedo in the Colombian version of Desperate Housewives, which is called Amas de Casa Desesperadas. She also appears on the ABC drama Dirty Sexy Money as Jeremy Darling's love interest.

Based on Perry's stage play of the same name, the film is written, directed by, and stars none other than Tyler Perry.

Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail hits theaters tomorrow.

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It's the biggest night in Hollywood and on this year's Oscar red carpet will be Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Meryl Streep and possibly Justin Shackil and Garry van Genderen. Who are the last two you ask? They're finalists in the 2009 mtvU Oscar Correspondent Contest!

Shackil and Genderen are local finalists from Fordham University and if they win, they'll be sent to with a camera and microphone in hand to the star-studded pre-Oscars carpet.

Shackil, a communications major and Entertainment Tonight intern. Van Genderen is a science major who has been involved in video production for more than seven years.

To cast your vote for the 2009 mtvU Oscar Correspondent, visit www.mtvu.com/tag/oscars.

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Jewish stand-up comedienne and actress Judy Gold stopped by the studio to talk about co-hosting the Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert, A Celebrity Benefit for Equal Rights on Monday, February 23 at 8pm in the Gershwin Theatre.

All of the evening's proceeds will be donated directly to Family Equality Council, Empire State Pride Agenda, Equality California, Garden State Equality, and The Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force -- five charitable organizations working to promote equality and protect civil rights for the gay and lesbian community.

The show features over 200 Broadway stars and includes Harvey Fierstein, Jonathan Groff, Nathan Lane, Cameron Mathison, Rue McClanahan, David Hyde Pierce, Tamara Tunie and Michael Urie. The show will also feature cast members from "The Little Mermaid," "Mary Poppins," "Spring Awakening," "Wicked," Saturday Night Live and Sesame Street.

For tickets and information, call Ticketmaster at (212) 301-4100 or visit www.defyinginequality.com.

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You saw them, you loved them, now visit them! The Academy Award-nominated films of the year take us to some of the world's most exotic destinations. Travel Expert Kendra Thornton gives us the 411 on Oscar destinations on the cheap.

You can check out all of her destination ideas on www.thorntonpr.com.

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

1. Is it okay to have two protein drinks for breakfast and lunch and then a sensible dinner to lose weight?
Frank

2. A friend sent me some instructions titled "How to survive a heart attack when alone." Basically, you have to cough repeatedly and vigorously. Do you think this would really work?
Michael, Midtown Manhattan

3. Are implants really safe for women?
Jamal, Brooklyn

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

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PIX's Emily Frances went one-on-one with Brooklyn native Kevin Mazur, the famous celebrity photographer and co-founder of Wire Image, who will be hitting the red carpet this weekend for the Oscars.

For more information, visit www.kevinmazurphotography.com.

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It's Fashion Week in New York, so we're checking out the hottest tech fashions out there. From flower hats with iPod controls built into the petals to purses that light up to help you find your lipgloss fumble-free, Kurt shows us what the fashion-loving tech fanatics will be shopping for this year.

For more on the featured products, visit www.iheartswitch.com, www.2pointhome.com/tvshow and solasfashion.typepad.com.

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

This week's free list includes:
1. First 150 guests to restaurant Eighty One will get a free meal in honor of the restaurant's first anniversary in Manhattan
2. Three friends from Brooklyn who founded the New York-based clothing company New Rome Clothing are giving away 11 t-shirts to the first 11 WPIX viewers who e-mail them, and t-shirt discounts

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Actor and former professional boxer Tony Danza stopped by to talk about the season finale of the Versus reality series The Contender, which airs on Wednesday at 10pm from Foxwoods Casino.

The Contender pits 16 cruiserweight boxers in a 12-episode competition. Going through the most intense training of their lives, only two will make it to the final to duke it out in the boxing ring for the title of Contender Champion. Danza stopped by last December to talk about hosting the reality TV show.

This Brooklyn native is best known for his roles on 1980s series Who's The Boss? and Taxi. He made his Broadway debut in 2006 as Max Bialystock in The Producers.

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Boxing returns the Madison Square Garden with Miguel Cotto versus Michael Jennings for the WBO Welterweight Title on Saturday, February 21.

Although all eyes will be on the boxers, attention will be diverted to the fabulous ring girls. MSG hand-picked models to hold up the round cards during the fight. Designer Nicole Young was also brought aboard to create dresses for the new ladies of boxing. PIX's Tamsen Fadal goes behind-the-scenes as the models gets fitted for Saturday's big boxing bout.

For more information on the fight, visit www.thegarden.com/events/cotto-jennings-209.html.

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The Mets broke out the lumber for the first time as a team Thursday down in Port St. Lucie, Florida. PIX News At 10's Lolita Lopez was there as D-Wright, Carlos Delgado and Luis Castillo (among MANY others) took their hacks.

Lolita caught up with skipper Jerry Manuel and Delgado to get their thoughts on Day 1 of "Operation Offense." And she also spoke to new Mets relief pitcher J.J. Putz during Day 2 of training.

Be sure to read up on the latest sports headlines at www.wpix.com/thehuddle.

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Judge Greg Mathis stopped by the studio to talk about his role in the the newest brainchild of Tyler Perry -- Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail, which is in theaters now. Yesterday, Mathis' co-star Sofia Vergara also stopped by to talk about the movie.

In this latest installment chronicling the adventures of Madea, the feisty elderly woman gets thrown in jail upon engaging in a high-speed freeway chase and failing to keep her anger management issues at bay before the judge. In jail, she befriends prostitute and former drug addict Candace Washington (Keisha Knight Pulliam) and becomes a sort of motherly figure for the misguided woman.

Mathis' former self was the poster child for troubled kids. He was a former gang member who dropped out of school and was in and out of jail. After wising up, Mathis went back to school and became a lawyer. He then became the youngest judge in the history of the state of Michigan.

You can catch Judge Mathis weekdays at 2pm on WPIX.

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This week's Friday Forecaster is 11-year-old weather aficionado Billy Miecuna. He attends Lakeville Elementary School in Great Neck, Long Island. Billy uses Google Earth to track storms. He loves snowstorms because of the chance that school will be closed. He also finds it interesting how weather can help the environment for example rain storms water the crops and could provide solar power.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

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It's day two of Larry's Pocono adventure and he checks out the snow tubing and skiing available at Ski Big Bear Mountain in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. And stay tuned! The lucky 11th caller in the 8am hour will get a free weekend ski getaway at Big Bear.

For more information on Ski Big Bear Mountain, visit www.ski-bigbear.com.

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Desperate Housewives star Neal McDonough spoke with Emily about what new shenanigans will be going down on Wisteria Lane this season.

McDonough plays Dave Williams, Edie's (Nicollette Sheridan) new husband. His character is secretly scheming revenge against James Denton's Mike Delfino, the man he blamed for the death of his first wife and baby daughter. The only one to suspect Wiliams was Karen McCluskey, who discovered that he made frequent calls to a doctor for the criminally insane.

Alerted by Karen, Williams' psychiatrist followed Williams to Wisteria Lane and insisted Williams come with him. Williams promptly went on to kill his psychiatrist. Despite being kicked out of the house by Edie for odd behavior, Williams remains bent on giving Delfino his due.

McDonough has delved in a wide range of roles in film, television and theater. He has just filmed Street Fighter for Fox, starred as a Marine captain in Clint Eastwood's award-nominated Flags of Our Fathers, and played a Coast Guard rescue swimmer haunted by tragedy in The Guardian, alongside Kevin Costner. He was recently seen in The Hitcher, the thriller I Know Who Killed Me, opposite Lindsay Lohan and Julia Ormond, and 88 Minutes, with Al Pacino.

Desperate Housewives airs Sundays at 9pm on ABC.

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Frungillo Caterers is hosting "Win the Wedding of Your Dreams Contest," which is valued at $50,000. Couples just have to be engaged, tour one of their four locations and attend the grand drawing celebration.

Co-owner Jerry Frungillo stopped by with contest details and showed us some splurge and steal comparisons for the modern, romantic and seasonal brides. The flowers were create by A Touch of Elegance in Morris County, New Jersey. For more details on them, log onto www.njweddingflorist.com.

To enter the "Win the Wedding of Your Dreams Contest," visit www.frungillo.com/contest/index.html. Click here to read the official rules.

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A Long Island man bought a car on Labor Day and was entitled to a $300 gas card as part of the purchase, but after waiting months and months and never receving the card and getting no clear answers, he called Help Me Howard.

For the full story, read Howard's blog: www.wpix.com/helpmehoward. If you have a problem, send him an e-mail at helpme@wpix.com or call his hotline at (212) 210-2490.

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Kurt the CyberGuy explores how you can play detective and find out who's calling you! Beware callers from "blocked" and "restricted" numbers! Your cover is blown and you're about to get blacklisted!

For more information, visit www.trapcall.com.

They may get B-list treatment at the supermarket, but their health benefits deserve top billing. Women's Health Magazine's senior health editor, Jennifer Rainey Marquez gives us a list of vitamin-packed produce to eat now!

The list includes:
1. Beets
2. Cabbage
3. Dried Plums
4. Guava
5. Swiss Chard

For more information, visit www.womenshealthmag.com.

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Fashion maven Finola Hughes stopped by to talk about Running in Heels, a show that is coming to The Style Network.