Tonight the World Cares Center, Inc. is hosting its annual Iron Skillet Cook Off, a unique gastronomic fundraiser in which five firefighters battle against five of New York City's best restaurant chefs to find out who is New York City's hottest chef.

If you'd like to show your support, the Iron Skillet Cook Off is tonight at Strata (915 Broadway). For more information, visit www.ironskilletcookoff.org.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Today is the big 2-5-0 for Jose Cuervo, one of the world's largest tequila companies.

Making tequilla has been a family tradition for 10 generations, beginning with Don Jose Antonio de Cuervo obtaining the first plot of land to cultivate agave. Now, the brand is one of the most recognizable names in tequilla.

And how are they celebrating the 250 year mark? With the release of a Jose Cuervo 250 Aniversario Limited-Edition Tequila. The special vintage is priced at $2,250 per bottle.

For more information, visit www.cuervo.com.

More than 40,000 runners and 2 million spectators participated in yesterday's ING New York City Marathon. Recent reports suggest that post-marathon race day, running shoes sales spike, top running websites increase their traffic significantly and the motivation to run is at its all-time peak. Want to get in the action in 2010? Runner's World Magazine is here to help. Editor Joanna Golub has the essentials to get you up and running for race day 2010:

How To Enter
If you are ready to take the challenge, you first need to enter the 2010 race through the NY Road Runners, the official running club of New York City. You can become a member at www.nyrr.org. Starting at Noon today (11/02), log onto and enter the lottery system at www.nycmarathon.org.

We adjust our clocks twice a year to align our bodies with daylight hours, but what about the millions of Americans who work non-traditional hours? Sleep Specialist Dr. Michael Thorpy stopped to explain. Dr. Thorpy is a board-certified in sleep disorders medicine, is Director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

Shift work disorder occurs when a person's internal body clock that helps regulate their sleep and wake cycle is out of sync with their work schedule.

It can lead to excessive sleepiness during waking hours or trouble sleeping during sleeping hours. Add to this the fact that with the current economy, more Americans are working more non-traditional hours than usual, and chances are that you or someone you know may be suffering from shift work disorder. The good news is that the symptoms of shift work disorder can be treated.

The Yankees are in the World Series and most New Yorkers will be spending their evenings parked on the couch cheering on the Bronx Bombers. But there's a way to combat the beer and wings, with a baseball-inspired workout created by a Crunch expert trainer.

The workout consists of baseball-specific drills to improve strength, speed and agility - just like the pros. The workout uses minimal equipment, so there's no excuse even if you can't make it to the gym. Jason Miranda of Crunch stopped by to show us four key moves.

• Baseball Swing: Begin standing holding a light medicine ball in front of you. Arms should be straight but not locked. Rotate the medicine ball to the right and then over to the left, as if you were swinging a bat. The core should be engaged the entire time to strengthen the obliques. Repeat 20 times.

Actress Roxy Olin stopped by the studio to talk about her role in MTV's The City and on ABC's Brothers and Sisters.

Olin is Whitney Port's best friend, co-worker and roomates on The City. She reprised her role on the ABC series as Michelle — the former ex of the now-openly gay Chad Barry (Chad Barry).

The City airs Tuesdays at 10:30pm on MTV. Brothers and Sisters airs Sundays at 10pm on ABC.

Read the full story: "NY Ban on Texting While Driving Takes Effect".

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

1. I have a black and blue on my finger nail. What can I do to get rid of it?
Samantha, Queens

2. Should a kid under 12 be lifting weights? If not, what is the appropriate age for someone to start lifting weights?
Anthorn

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

Beer is one of the world's oldest, most popular drinks and perhaps no one knows it better than America's favorite bar fly actor George Wendt, who's better known to fans as Norm Peterson, the man everyone wants to share a beer with on Cheers. Our Tamsen Fadal pulled up a barstool to talk to him about his new book Drinking with George.

"Through personal stories and fascinating facts, Wendt delivers an ode to beer and all its irresistible peculiarities. In between spinning hilarious and frank tales of his own imbibing adventures -- from taking a first sip of his grandfather's Bud as a child in Chicago to a beer-fueled impromptu performance with Woody Harrelson and the U.S. Women's Synchronized Swimming Team -- he leaves no stone unturned in his quest to reveal and relish every detail about his favorite beverage," says Simon & Schuster.

Drinking with George is available in bookstores now. For more information, visit books.simonandschuster.com. You can follow Wendt on Twitter at twitter.com/GeorgeWendt.

In love one minute, broken up the next and then back together again! Can a relationship really work the second time around? Molly Triffin, senior editor of Cosmopolitan magazine stopped by to talk about some "rules of the repeat" to improve your odd in round two.

• Go Slow: Try to look at it as a brand-new relationship
It's hard to slam on the brakes when you're making up for lost time, but admit it or not, you've both changed and need to take time to get reacquainted.

• Be Honest With Yourself: Make sure your heart is in the right place
If you're cringing at the idea of going to another dinner party alone, you're more likely craving a quick fix for loneliness, not your ex.

Iconic train company gets onboard with first ever pop up store in Rockefeller Center...New York-based Lionel Trains will be opening a pop-up store at 30 Rockefeller Center on 50th Street which will be open November 1st through January 4th. Our Larry Hoff visited the store to help them set up and talk trains all morning and spoke to CEO of Lionel Jerry Calabrese.

This will be Lionel's first ever retail store in 109 years. While many major retailers and toy manufacturers are bracing for the slowest holiday season in at least a decade, Lionel has exhibited double digit growth over the last three years and is expecting record-breaking sales this holiday season.

The 1,100 square foot space will feature a unique train layout as well as a Christmas Tree and will offer about 30 of their top selling items including the Beatles Box Car, the Wizard of Oz Box Car and the Christmas Story. In addition, the store will sell several limited edition celebrity signed trains for charity and host numerous events.

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

Calling all Charlie Brown look-a-likes! Today is the final day to register for the 60th Anniversary Peanuts Look-a-Like Contest!

All you need to do is submit a photo of yourself on their website. The site also includes a list of celebs whose appearance is the closest to the Peanuts cast. The contest winner will be chosen in an online vote and receive a family vacation to Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio -- home to Planet Snoopy!

To enter, visit www.peanutsphotocontest.com.

Dr. Steven Zawistowski of the ASPCA stopped by with a few four-legged friends in need of a loving home. He also spoke about the shelter's free cat food and litter program, which is in partnership with ASPCAR, Fresh Step Litter and 9 Lives Cat Food.

ASPCAR Cat Assistance Program
The recession hasn't just impacted people, but their pets are affected as well. According to the ASPCAR (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsR), more than 3 million cats and kittens end up in shelters each year. This year, even more cats are at risk due to the economic downturn. To help keep cats in their loving homes, the ASPCA Shelter has teamed up with the ASPCA and the makers of Fresh StepR litter and 9LivesR cat food to offer cat food and litter assistance to cat owners most in need. The ASPCAR Cat Assistance Program will run like a cat food and litter bank for thousands of cat owners across the U.S.

Local Cat Food and Litter Bank
On Thursday, November 5th, cat owners in need of assistance can visit the ASPCA Shelter and receive a free Cat Assistance Kit, compliments of the ASPCA and the makers of Fresh Step litter and 9Lives cat food, while supplies last. The FREE kits will include a litter pan, litter scoop and cat toys along with free-product coupons for Fresh Step litter and 9Lives cat food. The Fresh Step coupons will provide up to 140,000 pounds of free Fresh Step litter and the 9Lives coupons will provide up to 31,500 pounds of free 9Lives cat food - all to support the ASPCAR Cat Assistance Program. One free kit will be given per household, while supplies last.

The Cat Food and Litter Bank event will take place at the ASPCA Shelter at 424 East 92nd Street, New York, NY from 11am to 2pm.

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

Last night, five fire house chefs went up against five New York City restaurant chefs. It was a real battle but all for a good cause. Our Sukanya Krishnan was fortunate to be one of the judges for this year's World Cares Iron Skillet Cook Off and our Jill Nicolini was on hand to try a few of dishes too.

But there can only be one winning team and this year's winning team is Engine 63 (Ladder 39, Battalion 15) in the Bronx, lead by Charlie Anastos. Congratulations, guys!

To learn more about World Cares and its programs, log onto worldcares.org.

Best known as Stanford Blatch from Sex and the City, actor Willie Garson stopped by to talk about his role as Mozzie in the new USA Network series White Collar.

"White Collar is about the unlikely partnership of a con artist and an FBI agent who have been playing cat and mouse for years. Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer), a charming criminal mastermind, is finally caught by his nemesis, FBI Agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay.)

"When Neal escapes from a maximum-security prison to find his long-lost love, Peter nabs him once again. Rather than returning to jail, Neal suggests an alternate plan: He'll provide his criminal expertise to assist the Feds in catching other elusive criminals in exchange for his eventual freedom. Initially wary, Peter quickly finds that Neal provides insight and intuition that can't be found on the right side of the law," says the USA Network. Garson's charctaer Mozzie is one of Neal's close friends and is on the pulse of the criminal underworld.

White Collar airs Fridays at 10pm. For more information, visit www.usanetwork.com.

Read the full story: "Bloomberg Favored To Win Third Term As NYC Mayor".

Food Network star Guy Fieri stopped by the studio to talk about his new book More Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and play video game Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked for Nintendo Wii.

"Fieri strikes again with More Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, giving you a road map to road food that's earned its culinary citizenship in "Flavortown." He brings us…more!—more recipes, photos, memorabilia, and irrepressible enthusiasm for iconic American eateries that cater to popular tastes," says HarperCollins.

Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked lets you "learn as you play through fun and delicious recipe challenges that range from breakfast to family meals and even dinner parties. Cook in multi-player mode or on your own. Next Food Network Star Judge Susie Fogelson and Food Network Kitchens Chef Mory Thomas will help you hone your cooking skills by offering tips, instruction and feedback on your final dishes," says Nintendo. Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked offers over 30 real recipes and was manufactured by NAMCO BANDAI Games and developed by Red Fly Studio.

More Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: A Drop-Top Culinary Cruise Through America's Finest and Funkiest Joints is available in bookstores today. For more information, visit www.harpercollins.com.

Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked is available in stores today. For more information, visit www.cookorbecooked.com.

You can meet Fieri in person tonight, November 3 at 7pm for a book signing. He'll be at Borders Columbus Circle (10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY‎). For more on Fieri, visit www.guyfieri.com.

Former Full House star Jodie Sweetin stopped by to talk about her new memoir unSweetined.

"Jodie Sweetin grew up in front of America, melting our hearts and making us laugh for eight years as the cherub-faced middle child on Full House. Her ups and downs seemed not so different from our own, but more than a decade after the popular television show ended, the star we knew as goody-two-shoes Stephanie Tanner publicly revealed her shocking recovery from methamphetamine addiction. Even then, Jodie still kept a painful secret -- one that could not be solved in thirty minutes with a hug, a stern talking-to, or a bowl of ice cream around the family table. The harrowing battle she swore she had won was really just beginning," says Simon and Schuster.

unSweetined is available in stores now. For more information, visit books.simonandschuster.com.

Bello Is Back! has hit New York City and you can catch it from now through January 18, 2010 at Lincoln Center/Damrosch Park (62nd Street between Columbus & Amsterdam Avenues). Larry spoke to Big Apple Circus Ringmaster Kevin Venardos about the show.

For ticket and show information, visit www.bigapplecircus.org.

It may be early in the season, but the New Jersey Nets are still looking for wins and with these ladies cheering the team on, they can't go wrong.

The Nets Dancers stopped by the studio to show us their team spirit with two performances and give away two tickets to Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. All you have to do is wait for the on-air cue and be the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911.

Don't forget: The New Jersey Nets take on the Denver Nuggets tonight at 7:30pm. For ticket information and the game schedule, visit www.nba.com/nets.

Broadcaster/journalist and host of Inside Edition Deborah Norville stopped by the studio to talk about respect at home, school and in the workplace from her new book The Power of Respect.

"In The Power of Respect , Norville details the specific dollar savings in business and dramatic improvements in student test scores that are directly attributable to respect. [...] Respect tips, sprinkled throughout the text, and Respect Reminders, at the end of each chapter, add to the clarity of the message and help reinforce the personal benefits. Start practicing this most overlooked ingredient of success and find out what it means for you!" says publisher Thomas Nelson.

Norville is a Georgia native who has hosted NBC's Today, served as a fill-in anchor on the NBC Nightly News and the weekend CBS Evening News. She was also part of CBS News magazine programs and hosted her own radio show.

The Power of Respect: Benefit from the Most Forgotten Element of Success is available in stores now. For more information, visit www.dnorville.com.

You can catch Inside Edition airs weekdays at 6pm on PIX, right before the PIX News at 6:30pm. For more information, visit www.insideedition.com.

Gretchen Rossi of The Real Housewives of Orange County stopped by to talk about the new season of the show, which premieres Thursday, November 5.

Rossi is the 30-year-old California housewife who was a real estate agent and sold muti-million dollar homes. During this job, she met her husband Jeff, 53, who eventually lost his battle with cancer. On the show, she has an ongoing feud with fellow housewife Tamra Barney.

The season premiere of The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Thursday, November 5 at 10pm on Bravo. For more on the show, visit www.bravotv.com. For more on Rossi, visit http://www.gretchenrossi.com.

Written by Lateisha Clay

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

1. I am having knee and joint pain in both my legs. I am overweight. I am 5'5" and I weigh 234. What kind of exercise can I do when my knees hurt already?
Kecia, New York

2. I am on the fence about getting my child vaccinated for the H1N1 flu. She is 7-years-old and in good health. A lot of people I know are NOT getting their kids vaccinated. One friend was even told by her pediatrician not to do it, because the FDA passed them too fast. What to do? Please help.
Tracey, Clark, NJ

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

Soap opera star Cameron Mathison stopped by to talk about the 40th anniversary of All My Children and his involvement as the star of a new Cheer soap campaign Brighten Bay.

Mathison plays Ryan Lavery on the ABC soap opera. Ryan often finds himself playing the "white knight [and is] willing to put himself on the line for someone else while being man enough to admit his own mistakes," says ABC.

The Cheer Brighten Bay campaign seeks to help bring balance to women's lives and give them something to brighten their day. For more on the campaign and their "Sparkle Like A Star" sweepstakes, visit www.cheer.com or www.brightenbay.com.

All My Children airs weekdays at 1pm on ABC. For more information, visit abc.go.com.

Actress Lea Thompson stopped by the studio to talk about her role as Susan Frost in the new movie Splinterheads.

"Justin Frost (Thomas Middleditch) is a 20-something slacker whose "thing" is that he has no "thing" at all. When a small-time carnival rolls into town, he meets Galaxy (Rachael Taylor), a gorgeous con artist, or "splinterhead," who has more “things” going for her than anyone he has ever met. While dealing with a romance between his mom (Thompson) and the local cop (Christopher McDonald), Justin romances Galaxy, joining her on a geocaching adventure that is part treasure hunt and part hike, and figures out what his “thing” really is," says the movie's official website.

Best known for her title role in Caroline in the City, Thompson is a Minnesota native whose other acting credits include For The People, Ed, Jane Doe and Spy School.

You can meet Thompson and the cast of Splinterheads in a Q&A on Saturday, November 7 following the 2:20pm screening at the Regal Union Square. The cast will also be handing out 2,000 clown noses for a huge group photo in Union Square.

Splinterheads is in theaters on November 6. For more information, visit splinterheadsthemovie.com.

She's the '80s pop icon whose beats moved you from head to toe. With 29 years in the business Lisa Lisa has proven herself to be the queen of the latin hip-hop.

Our Lisa Mateo caught up with the singer to find out what she's been up to and talk about her new album Life n' Love, which is in stores now.

Lisa Lisa also gave us a tour of her old stomping ground of Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen. It's the place where she would get into trouble with her nine brothers and sisters and it was the place where at just 13-years-old, Lisa Velez would become Lisa Lisa.

You can meet Lisa Lisa in person when she performs tonight, November 5 at the Lord and Taylor on 5th Avenue for it's "Love At First Sight" fashion event from 6pm to 9pm. For more information, visit www.lordandtaylor.com.
You can also catch her at KTU's freestyle "Free For All" concert in Atlantic City on November 13th. For more information, visit www.ktu.com.

Having trouble eating your five to nine servings of fruit and veggies a day? This may motivate you: If we all got our daily dose, there could be 200,000 fewer deaths from cancer every year. Fortunately, you aren't limited to a lifetime of broccoli.

Sharon Liao, editor at Shape Magazine, stopped by with five fruits and veggies that offer powerful protection for your body (and they'll help fight diet boredom too!).

• Artichokes - A study showed that artichokes had the highest antioxidant capacity of 40 vegetables and herbs tested. Like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower, artichokes are rich in flavonoids, which help slow the growth of breast and other types of cancer cells in lab studies.

• Swiss Chard - Swap Swiss chard for spinach and you'll get similar amounts of important antioxidants-like vitamin C, beta-carotene, and lutein-which fight cell damage and strengthen your immune system. But this dark, leafy green is less bland, so you get a flavor boost when you add it to pasta dishes, soups, and stir-fries.

Actors Craig Horner and Bridget Regan stopped by to talk about the second season premiere of Legend of the Seeker.

The sci-fi/fantasy series is set in th age of swords and dragons. The new season finds the heroes Richard Cypher (Horner) and Kahlan Amnell (Regan) riding high from a victorious battle against evil. But they soon learn that their battle has created a crack into the underworld. Mayhem and darkness plague their world as Cara and thought-to-be-dead evil ruler Darken Rahl make surprising returns.

The second season is loosely based on author Terry Goodkind's book the Stone of Tears, which is second in his The Sword of Truth series.

Catch the season premiere of Legend of the Seeker on Saturday, November 7 at 5pm and an encore presentation on Sunday, November 8 at 4pm on PIX. For more information, visit www.dadt.com/lots.

Read the full story: "Ecstasy in the Bronx! Matsui, Yankees beat Phillies 7-3 to win record 27th World Series title".

Interscope’s multi-platinum recording rapper/actor, 50 Cent stopped by the studio to talk about his new fragrance Power by 50 Cent , which is available in stores today.

Power by 50 Cent was developed in partnership with Lighthouse Beauty. According to the fragrance firm, the cologne is a combination of lemon leaves, black pepper, Artemisia, a heart of dark wood, coriander, nutmeg and base notes full of patchouli, musk and oak moss. Inspired by 50 Cent's favorite watch -- Piguet -- the bottle is dark grey and silver glass and with a metal stopper.

Born and raised in South Jamaica, Queens, 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) was discovered by rapper Eminem and soon signed a contract with Interscope Records. Since then, he has become one of the world’s highest-selling rappers. In 2003, 50 Cent quickly rose to fame with the release of his album Get Rich or Die Tryin', which was followed up by The Massacre two years later. Together, both albums have sold about 21 million copies. Once he established his own celebrity, also in 2003, he founded G-Unit Records, which signed several successful rappers such as Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo.

You can meet 50 Cent in person tonight, November 5 from 5pm to 7pm when he stops by Macy's Hearld Square. For more information, visit www.powerbyfiftycent.com and www.50cent.com.

Written by Lateisha Clay

Larry's cooking with the New York Yankees' Chef at Sofrito's!

Ricardo Cardona from Sofrito and Sazon Restaurants is also the chef for the Yankees. Ricardo is always in the locker room feeding them before and after each of their home games, and does the same for the visiting teams.

Ricardo is teaching Larry how to make the big players' favorite dishes, and even the dish he made when the Yankees won the Series -- his signature seafood paella.

For more on the Yankees, visit yankees.mlb.com. For more on Sofrito and Sazon, visit www.sofritosazon.com.

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

On this week's free list:

1. "Le Souk Harem" is giving free weekend ethnic dance classes from 4pm to 5pm in Manhattan
2. McDonald's is giving away free McCafé lattes to anyone who logs onto their website and takes a quiz

Lisa Mateo got a chance to hang out at The Third Annual Cook.Eat.Drink.Live festival.

She was joined by the Food Network's Chef Micheal Symon and wine expert, Marnie Old.

Chef Micheal Symon cooked a delicious meal while promoting the event. The culinary expert has a new book that will help turn any cooking newbie into a master chef. His book, Michael Symon's Live To Cook is available now.

Our Tamsen Fadal spoke to former American Idol contestant, singer Jordin Sparks who is hosting America's Biggest Sleepover in partnership with Always Infinity and BeingGirl.com.

America’s Biggest Sleepover is a virtual event that will take place on Beinggirl.com. For every girl participating in the sleepover, Always will donate $1 to Protecting Futures, an organization focused on helping girls from developing areas stay in school.

America's Biggest Sleepover is Saturday, November 7. For more information and to join the slumber party, visit beinggirl.com.

The World Series of Poker Champion Jamie Gold was in the PIX studios.

In 2006, he beat over 8,000 other card players and became The World Series of Poker champ. He played 15 hours per day for 10 days. Gold won $12 million. Not only was his prize the largest in the history of all sporting events, it was more than winning the Indy 500, Wimbledon, PGA Masters and Kentucky Derby combined.

The "Poker Philanthropist" is co-hosting "Monte Carlo In New York", the Third Annual Poker, Fashion and Sports Gala for Sunflower Children on Friday night. To date, he has raised more than $100 million dollars for charity.

New York Times bestselling author Karen Salmansohn stopped by to talk about her new book Prince Harming Syndrome, which is available in stores now.

The book describes how to break bad dating habits and find a good man (or woman) – your own prince or princess charming! Salmansohn provides tips on how to find your Prince Charming, what to look for to warn of a Prince Harming, a rundown on the top celebrity Prince Harmings, and how you can guarantee that though you may have to kiss a lot of frogs you never have to kiss pigs, jackasses or dogs in the process!

Actor Jim Caviezel stopped by the studio to talk about his role as Six in the new AMC mini-series The Prisoner, in which he co-stars with Ian McKellen.

According to AMC, the series focuses on "a man known as Six (Caviezel) [who] finds himself trapped in a bizarre place called the "The Village" led by a man known as Two (Ian McKellen). Two holds the secrets of escape, and Six must defeat him -- or else stay in The Village forever."

A Washington native, Caviezel is best known for his role as Jesus in the film The Passion Of The Christ. His other acting credits include Pay It Forward, Déjà Vu, The Thin Red Line and The Count of Monte Cristo.

The Prisoner airs over three days starting on Sunday, November 15 at 8pm on AMC. For more information, visit www.amctv.com.

Top wedding designer/coordinator David Tutera stopped by the studio to demonstrate the do's and don't's in wedding decor.

The celebrity party planner understands the importance of making the bride and groom happy. He says special attention needs to be paid to all the details of the wedding. Tutera helps couples every week on his show "My Fair Wedding."

This week's Friday Forecaster is actor/comedian Tom Arnold. He's in town performing stand-up tonight and tomorrow at the The Stress Factory Comedy Club.

This Iowa native began doing stand-up when he was 23-years-old. During this time, the early 1980s, Arnold had a comedy routine called "Tom Arnold and the Goldfish Review". At the end of his prop comedy, he would swallow all the goldfish for the final laugh. He then became a writer on the show Roseanne and then one of its stars. Arnold's film credits include True Lies, Nine Months, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,Soul Plane and Good Dick.

Actors Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles stopped by the studio to talk about their roles as John and Carol in Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet’s two-character play "Oleanna."

This first-time Broadway production centers on a power struggle between John, a college professor, and Carol, one of his female students, who accuses him of sexual exploitation. The claim ruins his chances of being accorded tenure. As their serene campus transforms into a battleground for justice. The play's title was taken from a folk song which refers to a 19th-century escapist vision of utopia. "Oleanna" marks Stiles' roadway debut.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - For the first time, New Jersey consumers can access detailed information on patient safety at hospitals throughout the Garden State.

State health officials recently released a report that shows each hospital's patient safety performance and incidence of serious medical errors - such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving a sponge or instrument inside a patient's body.

While health care facilities had already reported preventable medical mistakes, the state had previously just published the number of errors, not the data for individual hospitals.

The new information is included the New Jersey Hospital Performance Report, published annually by the state Department of Health and Senior Services. It can be found at the department's Web site, www.nj.gov/health/hpr.

It's the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down and Larry is celebrating with his friends at Zum Stammtisch Restaurant on Myrtle Avenue in Glendale, Queens.

He led the charge through rock and heavy metal, gracing the world's largest stages for nearly four decades. As the front man for the legendary Judas Priest, rocker Rob Halford has played for millions of fans all over the world.

His music continued with revolutionary acts Halford and Fight and now this metal god has a new gig as fashion designer.

Today's featured items are available from Metal God Apparel in stores and online at www.metalgodapparel.com. For more on Halford and his newest album Winter Songs, visit www.halfordmusic.com.

He's the "Black Magic" known for his incredible skills on the court, scoring over a thousand points in nine of his 13 professional seasons in the NBA. This Hall of Famer is the innovator of the infamous "spin move," but today his new battle is off the court. Earl "The Pearl" Monroe stopped by the studio to talk about his battle with Type 2 Diabetes and what he does to combat the disease. Monroe also talked about his favorite dish Pappardella's Diabetes-Friendly Zuppa de Pesci (see the recipe after the jump).

November is also Diabetes Awareness Month. Monroe has teamed up with Merck & Co., Inc. on the first-ever Diabetes Restaurant Month program, to challenge restaurants in select cities to create diabetes-friendly menu items. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1998, Earl has learned how to maintain a diabetes-friendly lifestyle with a healthy diet and regular exercise, and he aims to inspire others to do the same by making a few small changes in their daily lives, including making smart choices while dining out.

It's a 45-minute system of exercises that are called Tai-Sho Daruma. They are thousands of years old and they were practiced by the monks in the Buddhist temples of China, essentially, to keep there bodies young as they aged. Translate that into today, and you have something that is of great interest to the "baby boomer" crowd, who as the monks did "want to keep their bodies young as they age."

Stefan Schwarze, owner of Evolution Fitness Club, stopped by to show us a few moves. He says it helps young athletes as he practices it with local high schoolers. It's gained so much popularity that he teaches it to many international yoga groups.

• The Toe Wiggle - Exercise foot muscles for better balance
• Ring the Doorbell - Engages abs
• Static Duck Walk - Develops flexibility
• Buddhist Facelift - Develops muscles in the cheeks, jaw and neck

For more on Tai-Sho Daruma offered at Evolution Fitness Club in Putnam County, log onto www.clubevolution.com.

Bronx native Miss J. Alexander stopped by to talk about his new book Follow The Model and his role as a judge on America's Next Top Model.

"As witheringly funny in print as he is in person, Miss J recounts a remarkable life and career that began with creating couture knockoffs on his grandmother's sewing machine and took a brief detour while he considered becoming an accountant (yes, really). But it was a public casting call for a Jean Paul Gaultier runway show that led him to take his first impeccably clad step on the catwalk and confirmed his conviction that he belonged in the world of high fashion.

"In Follow the Model, he reveals his secrets to succeeding at what you love most, shares life lessons and colorful (to say the least) anecdotes, provides a multitude of invaluable grooming and style tips, dishes on the celebrities he's worked with so intimately, and offers a glimpse into the world of America's Next Top Model," says publisher Simon Spotlight Entertainment.

Read the full story: "Raise Your Hand For Chocolate Milk".

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

1. I am 20-years-old and I had a c-section 2 weeks ago. Ever since, I haven't had an appetite. Even if I try to eat my stomach feels upset. Please, Dr. Steve, can you help me and tell me what to do?
Cindy, Ozone Park, NY

2. Can you get pregnant during your menstrual cycle?
Wanaque, NJ Christina

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

Actress Dana Delany stopped by to talk about her role as Katherine Mayfair in Desperate Housewives and tonight's Scleroderma Research Foundation event "Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine."

Delany will participate in their annual event tonight at Caroline's Comedy Club. In 1996, Delany stared in the ABC movie For Hope, which was about scleroderma and directed by Bob Saget, whose sister Gay died from the disease. Saget will host "Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine."

The Scleroderma Research Foundation seeks to find a cure for scleroderma, a life-threatening and degenerative illness, by funding and facilitating the most promising, highest quality research and by placing the disease and the need for a cure in the public eye. It was founded by scleroderma patient Sharon Monsky in 1987, who lost her battle in 2002.

Scleroderma is typically described as a rheumatic disease of the connective tissues. It is a chronic, degenerative disorder accompanied by widespread vascular deterioration and tissue loss. Scleroderma can be disfiguring, debilitating, and deadly. In the most serious cases, the disease causes severe damage and severe complications for the body’s digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems.

For more on The Scleroderma Research Foundation, visit www.srfcure.org.

Desperate Housewives airs Sundays at 9 p.m. on ABC.

Jeff Leatham star of the new TLC show Flowers Uncut stopped by to talk about the show and share some easy flower tips.

Leatham says:
• Keep arrangements simple, chic and monochromatic
• Change water in vase every two days
• Mix expensive flowers with inexpensive flowers, like roses and carnations

He also played judge and picked the best floral arrangement among our three floral design teams: Steve and John, Linda and Jill, and Suki and Tamsen.

Flowers Uncut centers on Leatham, "a former male model who grew up in the States and has been dubbed "The Rock n' Roll Florist" for his style and pizzazz. Jeff will show the audience why he has earned his reputation as "the best florist in the world" by using an empty space as his canvas, and utilizing flowers as his paint to transform the otherwise ordinary area into an extraordinary experience. Utilizing a bold and innovative vision and approach to flowers as a work of art, Jeff's mantra consists of three things: 'Keep it clean, keep it simple and keep it chic.' And in doing just that, we will watch the end result: a jaw-dropping display of floral majesty that keeps his million dollar clients begging him for more," says TLC.

Flowers Uncut airs Wednesdays at 10pm on TLC. For more information, visit tlc.discovery.com/tv/flowers-uncut/flowers-uncut.html.

Our Lisa Mateo cooks up some good old comfort food macaroni and cheese at new SoHo restaurant Macbar that specializes in the side dish.

Macbar, a new restaurant fully dedicated to gourmet macaroni & cheese, opens today in the bustling shopping district of SoHo. Tucked within a macaroni shaped nook behind big sister Delicatessen on Prince Street, Macbar adds high style to comfort food.

The visual impact of Macbar is as bold as the idea itself. With a staff outfitted in custom Vans sneakers, bright yellows and dark browns set the scene for 12 gourmet flavors served in custom created, macaroni shaped packaging including custom designed interlinked forks and knives.

You don't have to surf the web too long before you'll stumble across a home remedy for swine flu. Everything from onions and garlic to peroxide and bubbly concoctions. Dr. Steve is here to clear the air on these co-called remedies.

Can onions and garlic protect us from swine flu?
Dr. Steve says: Great to eat, but not a medicine. It won't do anything for you.

Can peroxide protect us from swine flu?
Dr. Steve says: Peroxide is a great medicine. It can definitely kill germs.. But putting it in your ears won't do anything to prevent catching a cold.. The flu.. Even swine flu. So im going to call this remedy bad medicine. It does help bust up the wax though.

Despite growing concerns about this year's flu season, many consumers are left clueless as to the steps toward proper prevention. Whether you're in an at-risk group or as healthy as a horse, there are simple, natural steps you can take to help boost your immunity and avoid getting sick this season. Physician and nutritionist Dr. Melina Jampolis stopped by with some ways to eat yourself healthy.

Breakfast:
Post Shredded Wheat with skim milk topped with fresh berries
Provides fiber, dairy, antioxidants

Lunch:
Whole grain bread turkey sandwich with avocado
Carrots and hummus
Provides fiber, healthy fats, beta-carotene, beans in hummus

Jodi Record from Animal Care and Control stop by with some cute and cuddly pets in need of loving homes.

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

Elmo and neighbor Chris stopped by PIX studio to talk about the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street and how they kicked off the new season with special guest First Lady Michelle Obama.

"Everybody knows Elmo, the fire-engine red dynamo with the positive attitude and infectious giggle. The outgoing, curious little monster is a perennial optimist who’s full of wonder as he discovers the world. With his childlike innocence, Elmo can turn almost anything into a game and invite his friends to join him in the imaginative fun," says Sesame Street.

Chris (Chris Knowlings) is Gordon's and Susan's nephew. He works in Hooper's Store with Alan and has lived on Sesame Street since 2006. Knowings is a Bronx native whose acting career began on a whim at age 13 when a teacher encouraged him to audition for Spike Lee’s film Crooklyn. His other acting credits include several commercials and radio ads and TV shows Taina, New York Undercover, Law & Order, and 100 Centre Street.

The 40th season premiere of Sesame Street was today, November 10. Sesame Street airs weekdays at 7am on PBS. For more information, visit www.sesamestreet.org.

Read the full story: "Brazilian Student Is Expelled Over Skirt".

Actor Zach Roerig stopped by the studio to talk about his role as Matt Donovan in the CW series Vampire Diaries.

Based on the popular book series of the same name by L.J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries is set in the small town of Mystic Falls, Virginia at the start of the new school year. The show centers on Elena (Nina Dobrev), a 17-year-old high school student who has lost her parents in a fatal car accident. Ever the popular one, Elena struggles with grief as she tries to help herself and her younger brother Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) move on with their lives. She is also recovering from a break-up with Matt (Roerig).

Elena and her friends become fascinated with mysterious new kid Stefan (Paul Wesley) who has recently enrolled in their high school. Trying to live among humans, Stefan, a centuries-old vampire, is immediately drawn to Elena. But trouble begins when Stefan's brother Damon (Ian Somerhalder), the embodiment of vampire violence and brutality, tracks him down.

Professional tennis player Serena Williams stopped by the studio to talk to us about her new Pomegranate Lip Balmer and book On The Line.

Developed in partnership with Mission Skincare, Williams was able to develop her own signature lip moisturizer Pomegranate Lip Balmer. Loaded with a variety of vitamins and antioxidants, the lip balmer meets the needs of active women everywhere by keeping their lips healthy, moistureized and protected agains the sun's rays. Serena Williams' Pomegranate Lip Balmer SPF 15 is available at CVS and online retailers.

Williams is a recipient of this year's Women of the Year Glamour Award. Off the court, fashion and acting are Williams' passions. She was selected as one of People Magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People," honored as one of Essence Magazine's "50 Most Inspiring African-Americans," and featured amongst 10 individuals named "Fashion Trendsetters" by Vogue Magazine on a VH1/Vogue Television Special.

Larry Hoff was live at P.J. Clarke's!

Today P.J. Clarke's is hosting the "Shot for Shot" Campaign. Anyone who stops by for a drink at any of the locations - 55th and 3rd, Lincoln Center (in the Empire Hotel) or at the World Financial Center downtown is asked to donate an amount equal to the cost of the drink they are enjoying to help provide care and comfort to the country's most recent veterans and their families. Proceeds will benefit Fisher House

For more info on the Fisher House, log onto www.fisherhouse.org. For more on P.J. Clarke's, log onto www.pjclarkes.com.

Larry also helped to make care packages for the troops with Elysa Garyn, Gift Basket and Website Director of Fairway. If you're interested in sending a Fairway care package log onto
www.fairwaymarket.com.

And he was joined by Ruben Belliard Founder of Warrior Fitness Boot Camp. Their motto, "Train like a Marine, with real Marines. Become a Warrior." If you're interested in taking a class or for more info on Warrior Fitness Boot Camp, log onto www.warriorfitnessbootcamp.com.

The holidays are right around the corner and that means loads of new toys for your tots.
Those toys maybe fun- but are they safe? Our Allison Kaden takes us into her home to explore the risk of toxic toys.

For more on toy recalls, visit www.cpsc.gov.

World War II veteran Don Forman stopped by the studio to share his stories from his old days in the Navy. He is also the father-in-law of a PIX producer.

Sixty is the new forty and there are facts and research to prove it! The book Sixty, Sexy and Successful by psychoanalyst Dr. Robert Schwalbe is a detailed guide and insight into everything men need to know about this stage in their lives.

Dr. Schwalbe feels that the 60s and beyond can be the most rewarding or the most miserable period in a man's life. But does the baby boomer continue to fit in? The baby boomer looks at competition in the gym, sports field, financial and business arena. How should he react?

The answers lie in Sixty, Sexy and Successful, which is available in stores now. For more information, visi www.sixtysexyandsuccessful.com.

Breakouts are your biggest beauty gripe, according to a Self.com survey. And acne is not exclusive to teens. Eleanor Langston from Self Magazine is here with simple strategies to help you uncover the glowing complexion you crave.

Experts say there is a genetic component to acne that can be passed down from both sides of the family. As well, a lack of shut eye doesn't directly lead to acne, but fatigue makes you more susceptible to becoming overwhelmed and tense which does trigger breakouts.

Of course it's crucial to remove makeup, but did you know your cell phone can trigger a breakout?
• Friction overload - Anything rubbing against skin (such as an iPhone glued to your cheek or a bike helmet pressed against your sweaty forehead) can lead to irritation of the hair follicles at the base of each pore, causing inflammation or bumps called papules. Switch to Bluetooth and slip a bandanna under your helmet.
• Subpar cleansing - If you hit the hay without washing your face, the day's grime can make its way into pores. Your body initiates an inflammatory response to fight off bacteria, leading to a small, pink, pus-filled bump called a pustule. Massage in cleanser for at least 30 seconds to remove makeup completely.
• Constant picking - Manhandle or otherwise mess with bumps and blackheads and you risk pushing oil and dirt deeper into skin, creating an even bigger blemish and possibly a scar. Worse, if you rupture the clogged pore, you could wind up with a cyst (a pustule beneath the skin's surface that becomes swollen and inflamed).

Actress Debi Mazar stopped by to talk about her recent participation on ABC's Dancing with the Stars and bipolar depression.

Mazar is a Queens native whose acting credits include Entourage, Ugly Betty, All Of Us and That's Life.

For more on Astra Zeneca, visit www.FacingBipolar.com.

In 1948, President Harry Truman formed the Air Force Reserve. Originally intended as a "stand by" force in the case of an emergency, its purpose has evolved. Today over 67,000 men and women serve in the reserve. We were joined by seven members of the 514th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in South Jersey stopped by the studio to talk about Veterans Day and their participation in the New York Veteran's Day parade.

The 514th Air Mobility Wing includes:

On Reserve
• Senior Master Sgt. Gil Morales - first sergeant of the 78th Air Refueling Squadron (NY)
• Master Sgt. Victor Leguillow, first sergeant of the 514th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (NY)
• Technical Sgt. Kenton Young, commander's support staff, 514th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (NY)
• SrA Ashley Gonzalez, commander's support staff, 514th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (NJ)
• Staff Sgt. Bradley Stahl, command post controller, 514th Operations Support Squadron (NJ)
• Master Sgt. Suzanne Roe

On Active Duty
• SrA Kshena Banks, medical technician with the 87th Medical Operations Squadron (GA)

Public Affairs Staff
• Master Sgt. Donna T. Jeffries
• Staff Sgt. Shawn Jones

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

1. How can I kick start my metabolism?
Maya, Forest Hills

2. I'm a mother of three boys and I'm dying to have a girl. I've had three C-sections and after my third one, the doctor said my uterus is very thin and I should not have any more kids. Is this the end of my dream? Should I just give up?
L., Queens

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

Jeff Foxworthy stopped by to talk about hosting popular quiz show Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? and his bestselling kids books.

An atypical game show, Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? measures adults' lack of knowledge -- as revealed by how much they've forgotten since grammar school. On the show, adult contestants find themselves revisiting the classroom, tackling subjects they've already been taught -- from art to geography and math to social studies.

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? airs weekdays at 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on PIX.

TAKE THE QUIZ: CLICK HERE TO SEE IF YOU'RE SMARTER THAN A 5th GRADER.

Stylist for Sex & The City, UglyBetty, Confessions of a Shopaholic and The Devil Wears Prada, Patricia Field is the woman who made shoes the ultimate accessory for women.

She's teamed up with Bailey's for the Baileys Pop-Up Holiday Shoe Shop in Manhattan, which will be stocked with women's shoes (in a variety of sizes) from designers such as Casadei, Sergio Rossi, and L.A.M.B. Every pair of shoes is just $75, with all proceeds going directly to Clothes Off Our Back.

Visit www.clothesoffourback.org to view and bid on one-of-a-kind Baileys-inspired women's shoes from some of the best designers in the business: Alejandro Ingelmo, Farylrobin, Rafe, Shree Moni and Vanessa Noel. The auction runs November 11 to December 2.

Baileys Pop-Up Holiday Shoe Shop in NYC
When: November 11-13 from 11am-7pm
Where: 421 W. Broadway (between Prince and Spring)
*Must be 21 to enter the store

The number of stay-at-home dads is a growing trend these days. For some it's a choice and for others, they've lost their jobs and staying at home with the kids makes financial sense. Whatever the reason, it's a brave new world for them. And sometimes these fathers need a little encouragement and support. Our Allison Kaden reports on a local group that's providing that.

For more information, visit www.meetup.com.

Legendary comic Paul Mooney stopped by to talk about his new memoir Black Is The New White and his performances at Carolines this weekend.

Featuring a foreword by fellow comedian Dave Chappelle, "Black Is the New White is an unapologetically candid memoir from a talent whose influence has ranged far wider than his fame -- mostly by his own design. As head writer for The Richard Pryor Show, he helped tear down racial barriers and change the course of comedy. He helped Robin Williams and Sandra Bernhard break into show business. He paved the way for superstars like Eddie Murphy. And at every turn he's shunned the easy set-up and punch line in favor of comedy that's indisputably real and raw, reflecting the reality of race issues in America even when it's generated outrage," says Amazon. Black Is The New White is available in bookstores now.

You can catch Mooney at Caroline's this weekend from November 12 to November 15. Caroline's On Broadway is located at 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10019. For ticket and show information, call (212) 757-4100 or visit www.carolines.com.

Rock band Carolina Liar stopped by to perform their two hit songs "I'm Not Over" and "Show Me What I'm Looking For" from their debut album Coming to Terms.

Although Carolina Liar is based out of Los Angeles, most of the bandmembers hail from Sweden. Wolf, their lead vocalist, is a native of South Carolina.

Carolina Liar has performances tonight, Friday and Saturday at the Beacon Theatre. They're opening up for One Republic and Rob Thomas.

Coming to Terms is available in stores now. For more inforamtion, visit www.carolinaliar.com.

R&B superstar Ray J seems to have it all -- multi-platinum albums, celebrity friends,and an acting resume that could rival a soccer mom's grocery list. Despite these perfections, he still hasn't found the one woman to take his breath away.

After choosing Cocktail in the premiere season of For the Love of Ray J the crooner soon realized his soul mate was still out there. This year, 18 lucky women will once again be pitted against one another for the chance to tame the heart of R&B's most notorious ladies' man. Through a series of fierce competitions, romantic one-on-ones, and heart-wrenching eliminations, the megastar will decide who is truly there for the love of Ray J.

Ray J is the younger brother of singer Brandy. Ray J is also a singer, whose 2005 album Raydiation sold 400,000 copies.

For the Love of Ray J 2 airs Mondays at 9pm on VH1. For more information, visit www.vh1realityworld.com.

Actress Emmy Rossum stopped by the studio to talk about her role as Alexa in the new movie Dare, which follows three teenagers through their last semester of high school.

"When a pompous actor tells good girl Alexa (Rossum) that she hasn't lived, she embarks on a bold journey that takes her to mysterious bad boy Johnny (Zach Gilford). Envious, her shy best friend Ben (Ashley Springer) also dares to pursue Johnny, complicating Alexa's romance and pushing the boundaries among the three friends," says Dare's official website.

Rossum is a native New Yorker whose acting credits include films like Mystic River, The Day After Tomorrow, Phantom Of The Opera and Dragonball Evolution.

Dare is in theaters Friday, November 13. For more information, visit www.darethemovie.com.

Jimmy Choo for H&M collection officially hits stores Saturday, November 14.

To gear up for the launch, H&M is hosting an exclusive shopping preview the night before (Friday, November 13). The collection will be hosted in 200 stores around the globe, including Manhattan locations, and will feature shoes, bags, accessories and apparel for men and women. This limited-edition collection marks the first accessories designer collaboration for H&M, as well as Jimmy Choo’s first foray into clothing.

For more information, visit www.hm.com/us.

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

On this week's free list:

1. McDonald's is giving free samples of small cappuccino Monday thru Friday from 8-9am (at Second Avenue location only) in Manhattan

2. Klee Brasserie is celebrating their third anniversary so all of their diners will have a Sacher Torte dessert cake

Today might be an unlucky day for some people. That's because it's Friday the 13th. Our Larry Hoff was in Times Square where folks might be a little superstitious.

Did you avoid any black cats today or walk under a ladder?

Fashion expert Jamie Krell stopped by to show us some the hottest scarves of the season. She also gives us a few tips on perfecting the popular fall accessory!

The Jersey Cotton Blend Scarf
Designer: Eryn Brinie
Item: Provenance Scarf In Medium Grey
Price: $45
Available at Eryn Brinie, located at 501 Broadway in Soho.
Style tip: Tie it similar to a men's tie or wrap it up so it looks like a turtleneck

Steven Ward and his mom JoAnn stopped by to talk about the new season of the VH1 show Tough Love and their new book Crash Course in Love.

Tough Love showcases Ward's brutally honest approach to matchmaking -- something he learned from mother. Together, they are one of the most successful matchmaking teams in the country. "Steven has the balls to tell women not what they want to hear, but what they need to hear to find love," says VH1.

In Crash Course in Love, the Wards "share all of their frank, no-nonsense dating and relationship lessons in this handy guide to love. Whether you're trying to find Mr. Right or want to keep him around now that you've snagged him, their innovative and brutally honest advice will help you break bad habits, take a fresh approach to dating, and transform your love life," says Amazon.

The second season premiere of VH1's Tough Love airs Sunday, November 15 at 9pm. Crash Course in Love is available in bookstores now.

Fashion Expert Jenn Falik stopped by for "Double Bootie." She showed us two different ways to wear on pair of boots!

All the boots are available at www.piperline.com.

The View host Sherri Shepherd stopped by to talk about her new book Permission Slips and her Lifetime show Sherri.

Permission Slips "comically chronicles her struggles to keep up with the many roles-professional, wife, mother, daughter, and friend-that women must play in today's world. Sherri urges women to pursue their most important dreams and to never give up, but also let's readers know that it's okay to give themselves 'permission slips' when things don't always work out the way they want them to. As her many fans know, Sherri is never hesitant to speak from the heart, and her bubbly personality shines through in this delightful autobiography," says Amazon.

Lifetime says, "Sherri centers around a newly single mom, paralegal and part-time comedienne/actress who tries to get back into the dating scene and move on with her life after divorcing her cheating husband. Sherri finds solace and support among her girlfriends at the office while juggling her hectic life."

Permission Slips: Every Woman's Guide to Giving Herself a Break is available in stores now. You can meet her in person at her book signing on Saturday, November 14 at 4pm at the Hue-Man Bookstore (2319 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Manhattan).

Sherri airs Tuedays at 10pm on Lifetime. The View airs weekdays at 11am on ABC.

Hats are the must have accessory for the fall and winter months. And the secret to looking good in a hat is your hair! Celebrity hairstylist, Philip Pelusi will reveal how to make your hair look great under the most common hat styles of the season. including fedora, beret and shearling hat.

Hat Style: Fedora Hair
Style: Contrast the angles of the hat with loose feminine waves.
Why This Works: Loose feminine waves are a great way to wear your hair under a Fedora. This type of hat has very sharp "menswear" angles. This is off-set by the softer hairstyle.
How To Achieve This Look: This type of hair style works best on medium to longer length hair. If hair has a natural wave, simply apply a curl enhancing products like P2® by Philip Pelusi® ReCurl to boost waves and BeachComber to add texture and let hair dry or dry with a diffuser attachment on your blow dyer. If hair is straight, use a big barrel curling iron to add curls, some facing towards and some facing away from the face.

This week's Friday Forecaster is Keith Lucchesi, who stopped by to talk about The Tommy Brull Foundation's 2nd Annual Fundraiser to benefitThe Camp Anchor Building Fund, The Kevin McDermott Trust, The Young Autism Program.

The fundraiser is tomorrow, Saturday, November 14 from 3pm to 6pm at 609 North Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre, New York 11570

Tommy Brull was a Long Island surfer who passed away almost10 years ago in a tragic accident and the foundation, which bears his name, aims to provide direct assistance to individuals with mental, physical or emotional challenges in our broader community (Nassau and Suffolk.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

Actor Michael Urie stopped by to talk about his role as Marc St. James in the hit ABC series Ugly Betty.

Now in its fourth season, ABC says in tonight's episode "Backseat Betty," "Marc encourages Justin to befriend the cheerleaders at school; Bennett and Natalie lure Daniel deeper into the Community of the Phoenix; Wilhelmina tries to find money for Nico's blackmail payment."

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

Ugly Betty airs Fridays at 9pm on ABC. For more information, visit abc.go.com.

Larry's at Red Bank Catholic High School in New Jersey where the students are widely recognized for their sports and performing arts programs.

They have a dance company comprised of an elite group of 16 girls (juniors and seniors). The dance company is so good that the Orange Bowl Committee has asked them to perform in their half time show. Three days prior to the actual game, the girls will have the opportunity to attend conferences and rehearsals with huge choreographers like Chris Judd (So You Think You Can Dance) and Mandy Moore.

For mroe on Red Bank Catholic High School, visit www.redbankcatholic.org.

We're checking out traditional Thanksgiving fixings and their healthy -- or "clean" -- versions. Tosca Reno stopped by to talk about classic recipes like sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and a dessert.

• Fatty Stuffing with Sausage Meat vs. Wild Rice and Cranberry-Based Clean Stuffing
Wild rice being an intact whole grain is a nutritional warehouse full of necessary vitamins, minerals and fiber, the cranberries contain antioxidant and offer sweet/tart flavor to the stuffing, no unhealthy and unnecessary fats, mother lode of natural flavors, much lighter dish without the fats from sausage and bacon, it can actually be prepared as a dish on its own if you don't want to stuff your bird or if you don't want turkey and want to serve fish or vegan alternative, just add nuts or seeds to pump up the protein and healthy fat value. I always make extras in a casserole dish for next day leftovers or for stuffing into a wrap the next day.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE THANKSGIVING TIPS.

Did you know that two out of three individuals over the age of 65 have diabetes or pre-diabetes? November is American Diabetes Month and here today to give some tips that will help prevent diabetes is Dr. Fred Vagnini, M.D., author of The Weight Loss Plan For Beating Diabetes who has lost over 100 pounds following his own recommendations.

• Vegetables Are Healthy For Diabetics. Fruits Are NOT Recommended because they are sugar based.
• Blood Sugar Manager - Supplement for Pre-Diabetes
• Alpha Betic - Multi-Vitamin For Diabetics
• Acidophilus Pearls - Pro-Biotic

The Weight Loss Plan For Beating Diabetes is available in bookstores now. For more information, visit Vagnini.com.

Get a dancer's body without having to well, dance (read: no coordination required!). These easy-to-follow moves from FITNESS magazine will help tone your arms, abs and legs, plus give you the posture your mom would be proud of. The best part? All you need is a chair without wheels!

Lindsey Emery, senior fitness editor of FITNESS magazine showed us how to get the long, lean body of a dancer with five moves.

1. Teeter Totter (Targets: shoulders, arms, core, legs)
Stand to left of chair and place right hand on top of its back. Keeping back straight, abs engaged and left toes pointed, hinge forward from waist, extending left arm in front of you and left leg behind you, until body is parallel to floor. Hold for one full breath. Lower to start.
Do 12 reps; switch sides and repeat.

They survived elimination to cook another day on the Food Network's The Next Iron Chef and now finalists Jehangir Mehta and Jose Garces are showing us what they're made of in a PIX cook-off. It's Team Mehta-Krishnan vs. Team Garces-Muller with Donatella Arpaia as judge. Their secret ingredient is corn. Check out Jehanjir's recipe for Chili Corn and Jose's recipe for Corn Humitas with Mushroom and Sweet Corn Cream Sauce with Benton’s Bacon after the jump.

The Next Iron Chef airs Sundays at 9pm on the Food Network. For more information, visit www.foodnetwork.com.

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

1. I have constant pain in the balls of my feet. What can I do to help the problem?
Cheryl, Brooklyn

2. What is the fastest way to loose my belly?
Moe, Cedar Grove, NJ

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

A celebration of 50 storied years as told by the man who shaped them, Once Before I Go is a rare opportunity to experience an iconic career through the entertainer’s own lens. No other performer has seen 50 years from center stage in the ever-changing city of Las Vegas and it’s likely none other ever will. From a shy 15-year-old just off the bus, to his place as one of America’s most celebrated entertainment icons, Once Before I Go is the story of Wayne Newton told by the man who is living it.

Having performed live to more than 40 million people, Newton, known as Mr. Las Vegas, has epitomized the talent, glamour and energy that is Las Vegas. From the tale behind his signature tuxedo to his storied history with Elvis, the Rat Pack and many others, Once Before I Go is his unique life story, 50 years in the making.

New England Patriot Junior Seau is stopped by to discuss his predictions for the current season and his new show Sports Jobs on VERSUS.

Seau, an all-pro linebacker, takes on less glamorous tasks in the sports world in his new show. The series, similar to Discovery’s Dirty Jobs, will have Seau act as a cornerman in a UFC fight, be a batboy at a Dodgers game and serve as a member of a pit crew in an Indy Car race, among other activities.

Tiaina Baul "Junior" Seau Jr. is a California native and was drafted fifth overall by the San Diego Chargers during the 1990 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California, and is the progenitor of the "NFL-USC linebacker." A nine-time All-Pro and 12-time Pro Bowl selection, Seau was a member of the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team. Outside of football, Seau also owns a clothing line, Say-Ow, as well as Seau's The Restaurant in Mission Valley, San Diego.

You can catch Seau and the New England Patriots in action on the gridiron this Sunday as they take on our hometown team -- the New York Jets.

The series premiere of Sports Jobs is December 2 at 10pm. For more information, visit www.versus.com.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

Metro Residential's Cathy Hobbs is ready for Thanksgiving and she wants you to be ready as well. She has four creative and inexpensive ways to impress your dinner guests.

• Place Setting One
Traditional Place Setting with charger, dinner plate, salad plate (PIER 1)
Napkin treatment: colored rectangular shaped napkin (PIER 1) with a holiday vellum menu, pine cones tassle and a place card set in a pine cone.

• Place Setting Two
Colorful dinner plate, salad plate --no charger (PIER 1)
Napkin treatment: white rectangle shaped napkin with twigs tied in twine with sprigs of fresh cotton.

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Alan Thicke stopped by to talk about his new book How To Raise Kids Who Won't Hate You and today's release of his film The Goods on DVD.

"It’s a question parents have asked since the beginning of time: Is it possible to raise a child that doesn’t blame you for everything? According to actor, author, and real-life father of three Alan Thicke, the answer is a resounding “Maybe!” With chapters like “Honey, I Screwed Up the Kids!,” “Why Does Daddy Throw Like a Girl?,” and “When Grownups Go Bad,” How to Raise Kids Who Won't Hate You takes the reader on a wild yet informative ride through the perils of parenthood.

"Thicke tackles everything from homework to the prom, fist fights to unrequited love, dead pets to peer pressure, with humor and grace, and with the insight gleaned by one who has been there, done that — and survived. In a bonus chapter, Thicke covers a topic close to home: how to raise an international pop music über-sensation. This entertaining yet thoughtful guide offers a fresh look at a serious subject," says Amazon.

The book How To Raise Kids Who Won't Hate You: Bringing Up Rockstars and Other Forms of Children and the DVD The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard are available in stores now. For more information, visit www.alanthicke.com.

Read the full story: "City Approves 5-Minute Cushion For NYC Drivers On Parking Tickets".

Actress Lily Collins stopped by the studio to talk about her role as Collins Tuohy in the new film Blind Side.

The Blind Side depicts the remarkable true story of Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own.

Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family (lily plays his new sister,) becomes an All-American offensive left tackle. In the latest chapter of his inspiring story, Oher was a First Round draft pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, selected by the Baltimore Ravens. The Touhys were there to share the moment with him. Collins plays Leigh Anne Touhy's (Sandra Bullock) daughter and this is her first major motion picture.

Collins an English actress and is currently shooting Priest in Los Angeles with Paul Bettany and played Phoebe Abrams in 90210. She is singer Phil Collins daughter, a writer and a correspondent for Nickelodeon.

Blind Side opens in theaters on Friday, November 20. For more information, visit www.TheBlindSideMovie.com.

Actor Zach Braff stopped by the studio to talk about his role as Dr. John "J.D." Dorian on the popular ABC comedy series Scrubs. He also stepped into PIX Kitchen with high school friend Chef Laurence Edelman. The old friends are partnering and opening new restaurant Mermaid Oyster Bar and showing us how to make Chef Edelman's signature dish -- Rock Shrimp & Crab Spaghetti Fra Diavalo.

Mermaid Oyster Bar is located at 79 Macdougal Street, near W. Houston Street in the Grenwich Village. For more information, visit www.themermaidnyc.com/oyster or call (212) 260-0100.

The one-hour season premiere of Scrubs is on Tuesday, December 1 at 9pm on ABC. For more information, visit abc.go.com.

Larry Hoff was live in New Jersey tracking Tammy the Turkey!

Larry was joined by Joe Orland of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and Bob Eriksen, Regional Biologist of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

For more on the New Jersey Turnpike Authority log onto www.state.nj.us/turnpike.

And for more on the New Jersey State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation log onto www.njnwtf.org.

Going only for $3.75 each in Crumbs stores, these delicious Crumbs specialty cupcakes are available through Thanksgiving. Flavors include Vanilla Gobble Gobble, Pumpkin, Choco Pecan, Apple Pie, Maple, Chocoberry.

For a list of locations, visit Crumbs.com.

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Twenty-year-old animal expert Corbin "The Reptile Guy" Maxey stopped by the studio with a few rescued friends to talk about how to choose an exotic pet. We met Buddy (burmese python), Chompers (american alligator), Scooter (green iguana) and Charlotte (tarantula).

Before purchasing an exotic pet, Maxey recommends:
- Do your research
- Check your local state/city laws
- Think adoption first

For more interesting animal facts and to learn more about Maxey's reserve, visit www.corbinmaxey.com.

His bid for New York City mayor fell just short but Comptroller Bill Thompson's impressively strong showing has his political future in high gear. He stopped by the studio to talk about the mayoral election results, his plans for the future, and Councilman John Liu as Comptroller-elect.

Actor Billy Burke stopped by the studio to talk about his role as dad Charlie Swan in the new movie Twilight: New Moon.

Returning for the second movie in the series, Charlie (Burke) is Bella's (Kristen Stewart) devoted father who does the best he can to protect her from the supernatural love triangle that she is entwined in.

Burke is a native of Washington and his acting credits include Monk, Ladder 49, 24 and My Boys.

Twilight: New Moon opens in theaters on Friday, November 20. For more information, visit www.newmoonthemovie.com.

Read the full story: "Better not cough: Santas lobby for swine flu shots".

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

1. What do you think about getting both the flu shot and swine flu shot at one time?
Thank you and love the show.
Ann Marie, East Brunswick, New Jersey

2. I stand up at work and when I get off my legs and thighs hurt. What should I do?
Dominique, Bronx

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

We women will try anything to defy our age! From lotions and potions to gadgets and gizmos and that got us thinking, what about the men in our lives? Here with five simple anti-aginig solutions for guys is Gordy Megroz, senior editor of Men's Journal.

1. Whiten Your Teeth
Something that's stained we usually associate with having been around for a long time and that includes your teeth. The Rembrandt 2-hour tooth whitening formula gets squeezed into a tray that you wear for 20 minutes. Over the next two hours it bleaches your teeth. They won't glow in the dark but they won't look old and dingy either. $20; rembrandt.com

2. Take Care of Your Skin
Flaky, leathery, wrinkly skin makes you look weathered. There are two steps to making sure it remains young and healthy looking: drink plenty of water (the best policy is to just sip off a water bottle all day) and use a good moisturizer a couple times a day. We like the Kiehl's Facial Fuel because it has an SPF 15 in it, which obviously protects against the sun and therefore prevents any more damage that causes that leathery, wrinkled look. But it also has caffeine in it, which actually causes the skin to tighten and look more rejuvenated. And it's not greasy, which is always nice. $21; kiehls.com

Actress Sofia Vergara stopped by the studio to talk about her starring role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the smash hit ABC comedy Modern Family.

Filmed in mockumentary-style, on the show, Gloria (Vergara) is the younger wife of Jay (Ed O'Neill). They're newlyweds of 6 months and she has a young son from a previous marriage, Manny. She’s a very supportive mother that encourages her son to be different. She has a very thick Colombian accent and is proud of her heritage.

In a recent interview she said "I go out to a mall or restaurant and when somebody hears me they'll go, “Oh my God, it's your real accent, and I tell them yeah, I guess I'm not that good an actress.” Yet, she admits at times her comical character forces her to emphasize certain pronunciations. "I do make the accent a little stronger.”

Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Vergara has been easing into the America market from the South American market. She’s well-known for her modeling work, and her first notable American acting gig in the movie Chasing Papi.

Modern Family airs Wednesdays at 9pm. For more information, visit abc.go.com.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

Learn the hottest dance moves straight from the NFL sidelines!

Follow the Jets Flight Crew as they combine crowd-favorite cheer routines with aerobic and plyometric moves for a high-energy, fat-burning, heart-pumping cardio workout.

Just like the players, these cheerleaders are athletes and need to be in top
condition to do their job and stay on top of their game. And they’ll turn up the heat with kicks, stretches, strength training and choreography to get you fit and fabulous...you'll be ready to hit the night clubs with new found confidence & moves!

The classes are offered at New York Sports Club. For class schedule, go to www.nysc.com.

Tropicana Juice wants help saving the rain forests.

James Ford tells us how one Brooklyn resident took that call for community involvement very seriously.

If you want to join the action, visit www.tropicanarainforest.com.

Today is the official release of Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau and the wine company is sharing the love.

People dressed as hippies will be delivering wine and collecting food for the Food Bank of New York throughout the city.

Festivities kick-off today with informal flower power "sit-ins" as wine-loving hippies travel around the city on the Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau love bus to deliver cans of food and spread the word about the food drive.

You can pitch in too by dropping off food at participating locations such as 67 Wine & Spirits at Columbus Avenue at 68th street and Chelsea Wine Vault at Ninth Avenue and 16th Street.

The drive will take place now through Wednesday, November 25th. For a list of additional drop off points or to donate online, visit www.foodbanknyc.org.

With constant lay-offs and corporatate downsizing, it's time to start thinking about take total control of your career. One option is to start your own business. Pamela Skillings, career and entrepreneurship coach and author of Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams stopped by with five steps to successfully launch your business in 2010.

She recommends:
• Get educated. Learn what it takes to start and run a business.
• Focus your idea. Define your mission statement and target market.
• Research your market. Assess the competition and the profit potential.
• Assemble your advisory board. Find mentors and supporters to guide you.
• Write your business plan. Develop your written game plan for moving forward.

Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams is available in bookstores now. For more information, visit www.escapefromcorporate.com.

Looking for a top designer duds at rock bottom prices? You can certainly find a deal at the Housing Works Fashion For Action blowout sale. Style guy Kevin Lennox stopped by to show us how to keep us in high fashion clothing at a low fashion price.

Thw Housing Works Fashion For Action shopping event starts tonight through Sunday at Housing Works' Chelsea location. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org/events/fashion-for-action.

American Eagle Outfitters (AE) is launching its flagship store in New York's Times Square today, November 19. As part of the campaign, the store will invite recent customers to pose in its campaign called "15 Seconds of Fame" by stepping into a mini photo studio. Moments later, the photo will be projected onto the 15,000 square feet of LED screens outside the store.

The American Eagle Outfitters flagship store is located in at 1551 Broadway at 46th Street. For more information, visit www.ae.com.

Tamsen sat down with Joe Cada who at age 21 years, 11 months, and 21 days, became the youngest world poker champion in the 40-year history of the World Series Of Poker.

Cada eclipsed Peter Eastgate's record by 340 days. Eastgate was age 22 years, 10 months, and 28 days when he won the WSOP last year. This was the first year Cada that was eligible to play in the WSOP Main Event because of his young age. Cada collected first-place prize money totaling $8,547,042.

For more information, visit www.wsop.com.

Performers from the popular Nick Jr. TV show Yo Gabba Gabba dropped by the studio to perform their hit song "The Name Game."

Yo Gabba Gabba is a series featuring live-action segments hosted by a character named DJ Lance Rock, whose cartoon-costumed counterparts include a red cyclops named Muno, a pink flower bubble named Foofa, a small hairy green monster named Brobee and others.

The show is a hit outside of the U.S. as well--it is being aired in Canada, the UK, Italy and Australia, and has teamed up with notable music groups such as electronic sensation MGMT.

Yo Gabba Gabba airs weekdays on Nick Jr. at 2p.m., 2:30p.m., and 11:30p.m. For more information, visit yogabbagabba.com.

The newly crowned America's Next Top Model, Nicole Fox, sat down to talk about her becoming the first ever petite model to win the competition.

The 18-year-old from Louisville, Colorado told Tamsen that she has watched the show many times before but never thought that a girl next door such as herself would ever win.

Fox said she would not have entered the contest if the show's 13th season wasn't slated for petite models.

"You can audition at 5'7"," she said, "but I would never stand a chance against those tall girls."

For more on America's Next Top Model, visit www.cwtv.com.

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders may just wear the most recognized uniforms in the NFL. But how do they keep their tip-top shape? America's sweethearts are sharing their secrets with three new workout DVDs (boot camp, yoga, dance) and Lisa Mateo put them to the test with a little boot camp workout.

For more information, visit www.dallascowboyscheerleaders.com.

A picture may be worth a thousand words. But all you need is one good camera to capture those special moments. Pat Dehner from P.C. Richard & Son joined us with some of the best cameras on the market.

Olympus FE46 Crayola
Great for kids to adults. Includes camera case crayola crayons. Free subscription to crayola.com that allows you to upload your photos and turn them into coloring pages.

Samsung TL220
Two screens, one on the front and one on the back. Allows you take self portraits easily. Children mode keeps the attention of a youngsters with animation as you take their picture. Self timer displays countdown time. All of these options appear on the front screen.

Nikon S70
3.5" OLED touch screen, very bright more energy efficient, wide viewing angle, very easy to use.

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

On this week's free list:

1. Free samples of hot wings at Dougie's BBQ

Got a run in your stockings, or a mismatched sock? Don't even think about throwing them out just yet! You can save money and reduce waste by using your broken or torn items in a completely different way. Stephanie Prommer, lifestyle editor at Woman's World Magazine, stopped by with money-saving uses for items you'd otherwise toss in the trash.

Ripped Pantyhose
- Easily store wrapping paper
- Scrub your tub the easy way

Scratched Up CD
- Protect your furniture - for free
- Burn an even prettier candle

Before you dig into your medicine cabinet, find out which of these six common beauty beliefs are legit. Alexis Farah from Women's Health Magazine is here seperate fact from fiction?

Cucumbers contain vitamins that reduce under-eye circles. (MYTH)
• Putting cucumbers on your eyes can fade dark circles, but only when they happen to be cold.
• That's because it's the cold-not the cucumber-that reduces puffiness.
• The cold works by constricting blood vessels to reduce fluid buildup in the soft tissues beneath your eyes.
• You can just as easily use a cool washcloth on your eyes for a few minutes and save your cucumbers for a Greek salad.

Shampoo can make a great body wash. (FACT)
• Shampoo has the same dirt-trapping agents as your favorite body wash.
• That means shampoo can make a great stand-in when your body wash bottle goes empty.
• Plus, shampoo contains conditioners that can make your skin softer than a baby's bottom.

Actor Vincent D'Onofrio stopped by the studio today to talk about his role in the gripping new film Staten Island.

D'Onofrio stars alongside Ethan Hawke and Seymour Cassel in this New York tale about three men trying to make it big. When the three cross paths with a blue-collar worker named Sully Haverson (Hawke), things take a turn for the worse. The story catches fire when Haverson decides to crack the safe of Parmie Tarzo (D'Onofrio), a smalltime mob boss, in the hopes that he will be able to provide a better future for his child.

D'Onofrio is a native New Yorker who was born in Brooklyn. D'Onofrio both acts and directs, but he first attracted attention with his role as Private Leonard 'Gomer Pyle' Lawrence in the acclaimed Full Metal Jacket, and more recently as Detective Robert Goren in Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Staten Island will be released in theaters nationwide this December. For more information, visit www.statenislandthemovie.com.

Tamsen welcomed "Project Runway" winner, Irina Shabayeva, to the studio today to talk about what went down behind the scenes in the run-up to her victory in season six.

Shabayeva was the lucky winner of a fashion spread in Marie Claire, a trip to paris and $100,000. This was her second win, which she cemented with a flowing striped dress and a romantic blouse and skirt set.

When asked where she gets her inspiration from, Shabayeva said, "Everywhere, I take it from just walking around, meeting other women and talking to women."

To find out more about Project Runway and its latest winner, Irina Shabayeva, visit the Project Runway website.

Disney fans don't have to travel far to see Mickey, Minnie and friends. They're hitting the ice in our area for their latest show. Lisa Mateo strapped on her skates to talk with a few stars of "Let's Celebrate." Lisa spoke to Tetona Jackson, who plays Princess Tiana and Bonard Muck, who plays Prince Eric on ice.

You can catch "Let's Celebrate" at Newark's Prudential Center through November 22 then it heads to the IZOD Center from November 24 to November 29.

For mroe information, visit disney.go.com/disneyonice.

Read the full story: "Winfrey set to announce 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' will end in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air".

Suki sat down with the talented Craig Robinson, one of the stars of NBC's The Office, to talk about his latest stand up gig at Comix. He also stuck around to do weather!

Known for his role as Daryl Phylbin in the popular TV show, Robinson has also appeared in movies such as: Knocked Up Club, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Pineapple Express and Zack and Miri Make a Porno. Before breaking into comedy and acting, Robinson was a K-8 teacher in Chicago, Illinois, the city he grew up in.

You can find out more about Robinson’s upcoming gig at the Comix homepage

The Office airs Wednesdays at 9pm on NBC.

Vedera, the pop/rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, rocked the studio today with their songs "Satisfy" and "A World Apart" from their recently released EP Stages.

The band has traveled with the likes of The Wallflowers, Jason Mraz and the Fray, and boast a large (and growing) fan base. The quartet is made up of Kristen May (vocals, guitar, keys), Jason Douglas (bass), Brian Little (guitars), and Drew Little (drums). Singer Kristen May comes from a family of musicians and the music in the house when she was growing up have become some of her strongest influences. Joni Mitchel, Carole King, Jim Croce, Soundgarden, Nirvana and Stone Temple Pilots are just a few.

To get a taste of Vedera, check out their Myspace page

As Michelle Obama spectacularly demonstrated on the White House lawn during last month’s Healthy Kids Fair, hula hooping is a great source of exercise.

Betty Shurin (aka Betty Hoops), founder of Betty Hoops Dance Therapy® and Hoop Warriors Kids Program, and designer of the weighted, collapsible Dance Hoop and 4 Rhythm Hoop Dance Workout, will be in the New York City area conducting trainings during the month of November to inspire youth to get healthy and to have fun while doing it. Betty will be offering public hooping classes in Manhattan’s Central Park. She will also be visiting fire stations and police stations to donate hoops.

Benefits of the “Hoop Warriors” Children’s Program:
- Instills physical, mental and emotional health.
- Non-competitive. It challenges and supports children to express themselves.
- A fun and easy way to lose weight and strengthen the immune system.
- Offers the experience is being supported and challenged with no tests.
- Develops concentration of mind-body functions.
- Inspires children to interact with each other and participate in life

For more info, go to www.bettyhoops.com.

You love to hate her on Gossip Girl as the witty, yet conniving Blair Waldorf, but now Leighton Meester is putting down the Fendi bag and picking up a mic. The 23-year-old starlet already made a big splash on the music scene this summer, when she teamed up with Cobra Starship on the hit "Good Girls Go Bad." Now she is churning out singles of her own and has many music critics buzzing.

The actress turned singer landed a recording contract earlier this year and is slated to release her first album by early 2010.

The Gossip Girl star recently performed at the Grand Opening of the American Eagle Store in Times Square. She brought the house down with a four-song set. Guests in attendance included Gossip Girl co-stars Jessica Szohr and Michelle Trachtenberg as well as Entourage star Adrian Grenier.

Her latest single "Somebody To Love" featuring R&B crooner Robin Thicke is already climbing the charts. Watch the video:

Deborah Osgood, co-founder of The Knowledge Institute stopped by with five tips to help entrepreneurs overcome startup obstacles.

1. Focus On What You Do Best And Outsource The Rest
2. Project a Professional Image on Par with Your Services
3. Spend Wisely
4. Grow Wisely
5. Network, Network, Network

She also talked to us about how one lucky business owner can win free Manhattan office space for a year.

Entries to the 'Win an Office' sweepstakes will be accepted from October 19, 2009 to December 31, 2009 and a winner(s) will be announced on or before January 15, 2010. There is no purchase necessary to enter.

To be eligible for consideration, contestants can fill out an entry form online at www.regusnewyork.com or at participating Regus locations. During the registration process contestants will have the opportunity to briefly tell how their business could benefit from a Regus office. (Full terms and conditions of the sweepstakes are available at www.regusnewyork.com)

The Twilight Saga's New Moon was a mega hit at the box office this weekend raking in $141.3 million. The film, adapted from a series of wildly popular young adult books. So, could you write the next big thing in teen literature? Regina Brooks author of Writing Great Books For Young Adults stopped by with tips on how you can craft your idea.

Brook's 5 Rules for Engaging Young Adult Fiction Readers
• Convince the reader the protagonist is one of them
• Don't be condescending.
• Read, read read today's young adult fiction.
• Don't worry about commercial considerations.
• Forge new paths.

As part of the annual Macy's Parade Inflation Event (when the parade balloons are being blown up), thousands of spectators --160,000 to be exact -- will be receiving free cookies from Nestle Toll House.

Toll House will be on the streets of New York City the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 25th giving out free cookies.

For more information, visit www.VeryBestBaking.com/TollHouse.

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Don't stress about setting your table for Thanksgiving. We've got a few simple do-it-yourself tips for the perfect decorations. Evette Rios from BetterHomesandGardens.com joined us with some tips.

• Tablecloth: layer a favorite washable throw or blanket over a white linen tablecloth
• Centerpiece: hallow out veggies and add candles and flowers
• Glassware: mix it up and use glasses of all shapes and sizes
• Napkins: use ribbons and leaves
• Holiday Trivets: glass coasters and paper designs
• DIY Wine: pour wine in a carafe, add a hand lettered label on wine

For more decorating and do-it-yourself tips on how to set the kid's table for Thanksgiving dinner, you visit www.bhg.com or check out the latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine.

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Workouts can be creative, fun and seasonal with out the need of a gym. With these workouts, you get more bang for your buck as you work three to four muscle groups at the same time for a leaner and toner body by using a pumpkin as a weight. Stefan Aschan of Strength 123 stopped by to demonstrate.

Pumpkin swing (legs)
Place your feet shoulder wide. Pick up the pumpkin. Now bend your legs and swing the pumpkin between your legs. Stand up by swing the pumpkin till shoulder level and repeat.

Pumpkin toe touch (bottom)
Stand on one leg. Hold the pumpkin in your hands by your hips. Tilt from your hips and touch with the pumpkin your toe while the opposite leg extends. Stand up in the starting position and repeat.

PIX11 Morning News Producer, Ojinika Obiekwe met up with the cast of the musical Fela! and brings us the story of the man behind the music.

FELA! is a new musical directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones, with a book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones, in which audiences are welcomed into the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies)

FELA! explores Kuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician. Featuring many of Fela Kuti's most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones's imaginative staging, this new show is a provocative hybrid of concert, dance and musical theater. A-listers Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith have signed on to produce the musical.

FELA! is playing at The Eugene O'Neill Theatre at 230 West 49th Street in Manhattan. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.felaonbroadway.com or call (212) 239-6200.

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

1. What is the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia? Do you get one before you get the other, like HIV and AIDS? Are they hereditary?
Kimberly, Brooklyn

2. I eat spicy food almost daily. If it's not spicy enough, I'll add hot sauce. Could this cause me to have an ulcer in the future?
Ayda Kearny, NJ

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

Actor Bradley Whitford stopped by the show today to talk about the Hopenhagen Movement -- an international movement to drive action on climate change at the COP15 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this December.

Whitford is known by many as the character Josh Lyman from the hit TV show The West Wing. He has also been in many notable movies including: Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise, Robocop 3, Adventures in Babysitting, The Client and Philadelphia. His new show on Fox is called Jack and Dan, in which he stars alongside Colin Hanks as an aging, drunken cop clinging to memories of his heroic days-gone-by.

To find out about the Hopenhagen Movement, visit the hopenhagen.org. To find out more about Whitford check out bradley-whitford.com.

Boyz II Men is back and they are in the studio to perform two songs, "I Can't Make You Love Me" and "Open Arms", off their upcoming album Love!

Wanya Morris, Nathan Morris, and Shawn Stockman make up the four-time Grammy-winning R&B male vocal group that are famous for songs including "End of the Road" and "I'll Make Love to You". The group is preparing to celebrate their 20th anniversary celebration in 2010 and will kick it off with the release of their new cover album!

Talents such as Bonnie Raitt, The Manhattans and Journey will be reworked into an "album-length symphony" in this follow up to Boyz II Men's previous cover release "Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA".

Love is set for release tomorrow, November 23. For more information on the group and the upcoming album check out The Official Boyz II Men website.

Written by Erica Gugliemella

Thanksgiving is just two days away and from the PIX family to yours, we want to celebrate with you by sharing special family recipes.

Craig Treadway showed us how to make Fried Turkey (see the recipe after the jump).

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Thanksgiving is just two days away and from the PIX family to yours, we want to celebrate with you by sharing special family recipes.

Lisa Mateo and her son Jaron showed us how to make Pumpkin Pie (see the recipe after the jump).

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Benihana Chef Tony invited Larry Hoff to be the "Chef For The Day" today!

Using one of Benihana's famous Teppanyaki tables, Larry participated in a live cooking lesson with their skilled Chef Tony. From the steaming onion volcano, to the secrets of safely juggling spatulas, he will turn Larry into a skilled chef in no time! They prepared steak, chicken and shrimp on the grill with fried rice.

"Be The Chef" is also part of a package patrons can give as a gift this holiday season, where the recipient can come in to a Benihana Restaurant and learn some cooking skills.

Benihana is located at 47 West 56th Street in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.benihana.com.

Thanksgiving is just two days away and from the PIX family to yours, we want to celebrate with you by sharing special family recipes.

John Muller showed us how to make Biscuits and Cranberry Sauce (see the recipe after the jump).

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Thanksgiving is just two days away and from the PIX family to yours, we want to celebrate with you by sharing special family recipes.

Jill Nicolini and her mother Michelle showed us how to make Mama Nicolini's Famous Stuffing and Italian Cheese Stuffing (Jill's great-grandmother's recipe) (see the recipes after the jump).

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Thanksgiving is just two days away and from the PIX family to yours, we want to celebrate with you by sharing special family recipes.

Linda Church and her children, son Paul and daughter Colleen, showed us how to make Creamy Mashed Potatoes (see the recipe after the jump).

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Thanksgiving is just two days away and from the PIX family to yours, we want to celebrate with you by sharing special family recipes.

Sukanya Krishnan and Louis Green, father of a PIX staffer, showed us how to make Macaroni and Four Chesse Casserole (see the recipe after the jump).

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Thanksgiving is just two days away and from the PIX family to yours, we want to celebrate with you by sharing special family recipes.

Dr. Steve Salvatore and his mom Diane showed us how to make a Cranberry Apple dish (see the recipe after the jump).

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Thanksgiving is just two days away and from the PIX family to yours, we want to celebrate with you by sharing special family recipes.

Tamsen Fadal and her cousin actress Shannon Elizabeth showed us how to make Tofurkey and Sweet Potato Casserole (see the recipe after the jump).

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If you are in a local band (signed or unsigned), we want to hear from you! Share your tracks with us and we may play them on the PIX Morning News!

Upload your tracks and we may showcase your music on PIX Morning Mix in November.

Every time we go to commercial break, we'll play a clip from 4:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Today, November 25, we are featuring the musical stylings of Ever Since from Westchester County.

To submit your music and for more information, visit www.wpix.com/news/pixmorningmix.

In the true spirit of giving, homeless residents at the HELP USA shelter on Wards Island in the Bronx will be cooking and serving Thanksgiving dinner for over 200 fellow homeless residents this holiday.

The dozen chefs-in-training are all currently homeless, living in the HELP SEC shelter, and are enrolled in a nine-week Culinary Arts Training program at HELP USA's Ward's Island site. They take daily classes from an inspiring instructor, Chef Daniel MacGuire.

Chef Daniel is a former corporate executive chef with Marriott Hotels who now teaches the homeless residents culinary and life skills to help them succeed in and out of the kitchen. Several students have been placed in restaurants around NYC, and two recent graduates are working as sous-chefs to Chef Daniel in the HELP kitchen at the very shelter where they used to live.

The Culinary Arts Training program is one of several training programs HELP USA offers to its homeless residents in an effort to help them develop skills that will lead to rapid employment and permanent housing placement. HELP USA is a leading national nonprofit providing shelter, jobs, and services to the homeless, by empowering them to become and remain self-reliant.

For more information, visit www.helpusa.org.

While some folks chow down on pumpkin or apple pie on Thanksgiving, others prefer a different flavor. Lisa Mateo gets a couple of secret pie recipes from a popular chef in Brooklyn -- Chef Shakoor of Shakoor's Sweet Tooth. He shares his rags to riches story.

Shakoor's Sweet Tooth is located at 305 Halsey St in Brooklyn. For more information, visit www.shakoorssweettooth.com.

Consumer Finance Expert Karen Gross was here to explain that and share tips on how to avoid going broke this Black Friday. She shared with us an acronym that'll help us maintain person discipline -- P.O.W.E.R.

P for PAUSING and have a PLAN BEFORE YOU SHOP
- Shop alone (spend less)
- Have a plan (list)
- Reflect on shopping gimmicks (vanilla, soft)

Actress Stephanie Jacobsen stopped by the studio to talk about her role as medical student turned high-priced hooker (in order to pay for tuition bills) Lauren Yung on the hit CW show Melrose Place.

An updated version of the popular 1990s series of the same name, Melrose Place centers on the seemingly innocent but truly dark lives of a group of 20-something tenants and their intertwining lives.

Born in Hong Kong and raised in Australia, Jacobsen's big break came when he landed a regular role on the Aussie soap opera Home and Away. She made her debut in American television as the lead role of Kendra Shaw in Razor, the highly successful feature-length installment of the critically-acclaimed series Battlestar Galactica. She later landed the roles Maya Robertson in Life On Mars and Jesse Flores in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

In addition to her impressive acting credits, Jacobsen attended Sydney University where she graduated with a double major in philosophy and English literature. Jacobsen currently resides in Los Angeles.

Melrose Place airs Tuesdays at 9pm on WPIX. For more information, visit www.cwtv.com.

You can't just eat turkey sandwiches everyday after Thanksgiving. Chef Josh Tepperberg is reinventing Thanksgiving leftovers and given them a fresh, easy, gourmet appeal. He showed us how:

- Leftover turkey becomes tex mex turkey chilli
- Left over mash potatos becomes "ravi-ochi" (a hybrid dish he created-ravioli meets knochi)
- Left over pumpkin pie becomes a pumpkin pie milkshake
- Left over cranberry sauce becomes a spiked cranberry soda

Check out the recipes after the jump and for more information on Chef Josh, visit www.drmarinade.com.

Tiffany Thornton stars alongside Demi Lovato as Tawni Hart in the popular Disney Channel original series Sonny With a Chance.

Billed as "a comedy show about a comedy show," Lovato stars as Sonny Monroe, a talented girl from Wisconsin who relocates to Los Angeles to join the cast of So Random! – the most popular sketch comedy show for teens. She’s living her dream, but all is not as idyllic as she had hoped. Thornton plays Tawni Hart, a prima donna who prides herself on being the most popular and successful cast member of So Random!

Prior to Sonny With a Chance, Thornton has guest starred on television shows, mostly on the Disney Channel such as Hannah Montana, That's So Raven, and Wizards of Waverly Place. She will star in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie Hatching Pete.

Watch Sonny With a Chance Sundays at 8 pm 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. Why is it that some people can eat anything and don't put on weight, while others pack on the pounds?
Anonymous

2. I would like to know, can I still get pregnant even though I don't get my menstrual cycle anymore?
E., Bronx

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

Joe Patrick from Bed, Bath & Beyond stopped by to show us a few gadgets that'll help make cooking Thanksgiving dinner easy!

Joan and Melissa Rivers also investigated the nifty gadgets and will use them when they show us how to make their Corn Bread & Wild Mushroom Stuffing later in the show.

• Harold Turkey Lacer, $0.99
• Cuisinart Cookie Press, $29.99
• Oxo Good Grips Chopper, $19.99
• Oxo Good Grip Digital Leave-in-Meat Thermometer, $39.99
• Turkey Brining Bag, $4.99
• Flavor Injector, $5.99

For more information and to purchase these products, visit your local Bed, Bath & Beyond or log onto www.bedbathandbeyond.com.

Mother-daughter duo Joan and Melissa Rivers stopped by to cook us a Rivers-style Thanksgiving meal -- Corn Bread & Wild Mushroom Stuffing (check out the recipe after the jump) and to tell us what they've been up to since the last time we saw them.

Each year, 55 experts field about 12,000 calls and answer your Thanksgiving cooking questions on the Butterball Turkey Hotline (1-800-288-8372).

But tomorrow, we'll have an in-house Butterball turkey expert every hour from 5am to 9am and we want to answer your questions!

Leave your Thanksgiving questions in the comment box below, on our Facebook page or Twitter page and we'll get them answered for you on-air!

On Black Friday, November 27, early-morning shoppers at Target stores across the country will receive a special gift.

To kick off the annual Target 2-Day sale, Target is offering the first 500 guests at all of its 1,700-plus stores a complimentary, exclusive and limited-edition reusable shopping bag designed by internationally-renowned Target designer partner Marcel Wanders.

As part of the Target reusable bag program, guests can use their new Marcel Wanders-designed bag or any other reusable bag to receive a 5-cent discount off their bill per bag used at checkout.

Store maps will also be handed out to guests upon arrival to help them optimize their Black Friday shopping experience. Target stores will open at 5:00 a.m. on Black Friday. For more information, visit www.target.com.

With 12 Grammys, four number one albums and a slew of roles on the big screen, you would think Alicia Keys had more than enough to put on her resume.

In an effort to expand her brand and career, the 28-year-old singing sensation is now pursing a number of ventures outside of music that she calls "business of inspiration."

Keys, who recently launched her new company AK Worldwide (AKW), announced a partnership in The Barber's Daughters jewelry line - the first of many endeavors, she says.

The inspirational handcrafted jewelry line caught the singer's eyes during a tour stop in Toronto last summer and inspired her to design her own collection for the line.

"They are these unique one of a kind pieces that have the most beautiful words on them, and for me - as a song writer - words mean everything to me," she told PIX News during a retail gallery reception Tuesday at the Collette Blanchard Gallery in Soho.

"People always tell me my music has gotten them through different periods in their lives and I feel this is an extension of that."

Big eyes, full lips, high cheekbones. You can fake it with makeup! Here with the tricks, each under $5, is Achelle Dunaway, creative director of e.l.f. cosmetics.

EYES - how to either make them look bigger, or give them some shape
1. Use a neutral beige/brown eyeshadow (e.l.f elements eye color in moon dust $1) to create depth and dimension
2. Line eyes with a dark black pencil such as e.l.f. Brightening eyeliner in black ($1). Line as close to the lash line as possible for an enhanced look. Smudge on the outer and upper corner of the lash line for a more dramatic look.
3. Top with mascara (e.l.f l earth and water mascara duo ($1).
4. Curl for va va voom lashes - e.l.f. Mechanical eyelash curler ($1)
5. Add a few false individual lashes (e.l.f lash kit ($1) for a natural look that really makes the eyes pop! Perfect for the holiday parties!

Actor Matthew Rhys stopped by to talk about his role as Kevin Walker in the ABC series Brothers & Sisters.

"Brothers & Sisters is like that awkward family reunion, where everyone is airing their dirty secrets at the dinner table. The thing is, with the Walkers, they're dropping these bombshells at every meal. The Walkers appear to be the perfect all-American family, but it's up to matriarch Nora Walker (Sally Field) to hold everyone together as they cross paths with divorce, infidelity, addiction, war, politics, prejudice and death," says ABC of their show.

Kevin is director of communications for his brother-in-law Senator Robert McCallister. This former corporate lawyer is the second youngest of the Walker children and is in a domestic partnership with Scotty Wandell.

Brothers & Sisters airs Sundays at 9pm on ABC. For more information, visit abc.go.com.

Multi-platinum British-Indian R&B and pop artist Jay Sean stopped by to perform his two hit singles "Do You Remember" and "Down" off his third studio album (but first American album) All or Nothing.

Jay Sean is currently signed to Cash Money Records with rapper Lil Wayne. His American debut single "Down" topped Billboard Hot 100 chart, making him the first solo artist of Asian origin and first UK urban act to top the Hot 100. The single alone sold over two million copies in the United States, making him the most successful male UK urban artist in US chart history to date. The next single “Do You Remember" debuted at #27 in the Hot 100.

In a recent interview, Jay Sean said "I want to do my best to represent the UK in America and let people really understand that it doesn't matter if we're from a little place called Hounslow. As long as you work hard and strive to do your best and make good music, and of course with a bit of luck, it is possible."

Fixing your Thanksgiving turkey can be quite a task and to make sure you're not the one who looks like the turkey, we're getting help from an expert. Mary Clingman from the Butterball Turkey Talkline was here to answer your questions! She also went over Butterball's tips on seasoning at turkey; cooking, keeping turkey moist; and cooking time

WATCH THE VIDEOS AFTER THE JUMP FOR THE TIPS...

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

This week's free list:

1) Born Free is giving away gift sets to the first 3 viewers who email them AT dmayer@5wpr.com. The gift set will include 4 BornFree bottles, 2 extra tops and a training cup. BornFree is one of the leading chemical-free, safe and smart feeding system for your baby! It's available at Babies R Us and at www.newbornfree.com.

When it comes to buying toys for the holiday season, you must act fast. Jim Silver from TimeToPlayMag.com gave us this years hottest toys.

Sports Toys

Voice Command and Sure Shot
Toy Island, Ages 5 and up, MSRP between $69.99-$79.99

Nerf N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS 35 Blaster
Hasbro, Ages 6 years and up, Approx. Retail Price: $29.99

Actor Michael Kenneth Williams stopped by the studio to talk about his role as The Thief in the new film The Road.

"A father (Viggo Mortensen) and his son (Kodi Smit-McPhee) walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones, and, when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the warmer south, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing: just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless cannibalistic bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing, a rusting shopping cart of scavenged food--and each other," says IMDB of the movie.

Fans of Williams will remember him as Omar Little on the hit TV show The Wire. This Brooklyn boy grew up in Flatbush and has also starred in The Philanthropist, Miracle at St. Anna, The Killing Point, Six Degrees and Alias.

The Road is currently playing in theaters. For more information, visit theroad-movie.com.

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz stopped by live to talk about "Shop Brooklyn." As part of the "Shop Brooklyn" campaign, Brooklyn retailers, restaurants, bars, and other service providers will offer special "Brooklyn Bonuses" starting November 27 and running through December 25. Participating retailers will display the "Shop Brooklyn" logo in store windows and will have their special offers posted on www.ishopbrooklyn.com .

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

Shoppers standing on line since Wednesday night finally made it into the Best Buy in Long Island City this morning, and WPIX's Larry Hoff was there to find out if it was worth the wait. By the time the doors opened to allow eager customers to take advantage of the so-called 'Black Friday' store discounts, the line was wrapped around an impressive four city blocks!

Flat screens, cameras and video games flew off the shelves as the devoted deal-seekers got a jump on the holiday season. For those of you who weren't able to make it to Best Buy this morning, you can always check out the deals on their website.

Hannah Montana star Mitchel Musso stopped by to perform two acoustic versions of his songs TK NAME anfd TK NAME from of his self-titled debut music album.

Musso, 17, is a Texas native, who plays Oliver Oken on the popular Disney Channel show Hannah Montana. Musso made his musical debut in summer 2007, when he performed at Universal Studios City Walk. While on hiatus from "Hannah Montana," he toured with Radio Disney's Jingle Jam and recently, he and his band opened on select dates for the 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Superstars.

Mitchel Musso is available in stores now. For more on Musso, visit www.mitchel-musso.com.

If you missed out on 'Black Friday' sales don't despair. Lisa Mateo explained this morning how tardy deal seekers still have a second chance to save a bundle on Christmas gifts--they can still pull out their laptops and take advantage of 'Cyber Monday.'

Lisa has all the tips for you, including sites such as cybermonday.com and couponwinner.com that scour the Internet for the hottest deals, putting them all on one convenient homepage. Not only do the websites direct you to some of the hottest deals, but they also have coupons for savvy shoppers to save on shipping costs.

Our Larry Hoff was in search of the holiday spirit today, and he found it at the First Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santa's Workshop. Larry showed up early to hang out with some lucky kids and of course the legendary cast of reindeer characters: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Donner and Blitzen. Santa Claus was also in attendance, listening to Christmas wishes and spreading the holiday cheer.

The event is being held at McArdle's Florist & Garden Center at 48 Arch Street in Greenwich, CT, and benefits Kids in Crisis, a teen outreach program. To find out more about Kids in Crisis, check out their website. More event details are also located here.

Ready...Set...Shop! It's Cyber Monday...The big day when people hit the web to do their holiday shopping and this year is expected to be a record year.

Adam Levin from Identity Theft 911 was here and he gave us some tips for safe holiday shopping.

1. Make sure a website is on the up and up before giving out information. The site should provide full contact information, a street address, a phone number and an email address. Also, look at the return policy and see if it mentions a mailing address.

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

1. Dr. Steve, can birth control be harmful to me?
Melissa

2. Dear Dr. Steve, is there any way to test people for Alzheimer's before they get it?
Frank from Brooklyn

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

The Annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is one of the biggest fashion events. This year, the lingerie brand held a model search to find two ladies to walk the runway with the Victoria's Secrets Supermodels.

One of the casting calls were held in the Big Apple at Yankee Stadium. Contest Winners Jamie Lee Darley and Kylie Bisutti were here live to talk about their experiences.

If you're going to shop online, you might as well shop smart. Consumer Report's Shop Smart Magazine's Jody Rohlena was here to help with internet shopping. She gave us her top web picks.

Best site for coupons: www.couponwinner.com.

Just because you overeat this holiday season, that doesn't mean you have to pack on the pounds. The deputy editor of Shape Magazine, Janet Lee, was here to show us a Jump Rope Wake-Up Workout.

The action-packed movie "Armored" hits theaters this Friday. One of the stars, Columbus Short was here live.

Short got his start in "You Got Served". He also starred in "Accepted" with Justin Long. Short is probably the most known for his lead role as D.J. from "Stomp The Yard."

Adrian Pasdar from "Heroes" was here live. He plays Nathan Petrelli on the hit show.

When he was 19 years old, Pasdar got his break break when he auditioned for a role in "Top Gun." The director was so impressed, that he wrote in a character just for Pasdar. His first television break came in 1996. He was cast on the FOX series "Profit". He later landed roles on "Desperate Housewives" and "Judging Amy".

Jenna Ushkowitz stopped by live! The "Glee" star was born in South Korea and raised in East Meadow, Long Island.

Ushkowitz has been acting since she was 3 years old. She's been on "Sesame Street", "http://www.cbs.com/daytime/as_the_world_turns/" and "The King And I". The talented actress also has a strong set of vocal cords. When she was just 13 years old, she sang the national anthem at a Knicks game in Madison Square Gardens.

Don't let Cyber Monday slip away without getting some bang for your buck. The founder of www.shefinds.com and www.momfinds.com, Michelle Madhok stopped by to tell us the best cyber deals.

1. Get ready to get the deals. Sign up for email newsletters, follow your favorite retailers on Twitter and join their Facebook fan pages. Look out for price alerts: Sites exist where you can sign-up to be notified when an item is marked down. Ask for an after-the-fact markdown.
A great site to use is ShopStyle.com.