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. Find out how to get FOUR free tickets to CitySights New York Uptown Tours. The email address to enter will be on our website

2. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is having their annual Chile Pepper Fiesta tomorrow from noon to 6pm. There will be demos, free food tastings, chile peppers, sweets, treats and more!

Michael Imperioli came by today to discuss The Hungry Ghosts, a 2009 film that Imperioli both wrote and made his directorial debut on.

The Hungry Ghosts takes the Buddhist belief that hungry ghosts are a spiritual metaphor for people's need for fulfillment through superficial and material means and applies that to five New Yorkers and their intersecting lives of satiating their spiritual appetites.

The Hungry Ghosts boasts an ensemble cast including Imperioli's co-stars from his role on critically acclaimed HBO drama The Sopranos, Steven Schirripa and Sharon Angela.

Although Hungry Ghosts is Imperioli's first time in the director's chair, Imperioli is also an accomplished actor, best recognized for playing Christopher Moltisanti on the Sopranos, for which he won an Emmy and SAG Award as well as a Golden Globe nomination.

The Hungry Ghosts made it's US premiere at the Santa Barbara Film Festival on February 5, but will be making a wide release on October 1.

Written by Patrick Wong

This month, sport your favorite shade of pink to honor all the women who are suffering from or are survivors of breast cancer. Regardless of your mood-sporty, flirty, a social, or ready to cozy up-SELF found the perfect items for you-with proceeds going to leading cancer charities. Whatever your contribution, you make a difference in the fight against this disease.

As the founder of the pink ribbon 18 years ago, SELF continues to pioneer awareness of breast cancer. Each year, they search for the cutest and coolest items out there that all support the fight against the disease. Pink items do not have to just come in pink ribbons-you can support the cause by eating delicious foods, sipping on tasty beverages, wearing cute clothing, getting some funky gadgets and getting dolled up with great beauty products

Bobby Flay, Mario Batali, Masaharu Morimoto, Cat Cora, Jose Garces and Michael Symon. These are the powerhouse names in America's culinary industry otherwise known as the Iron Chefs. These select stand atop Kitchen Stadium and rule with an iron spatula

But New York native Marc "Forge" Forgione, one of 10 contestants competing on Season 3 of the Food Network's The Next Iron Chef, is looking to join their ranks and become a culinary extraordinaire.

Marc Forgione, son of Larry Forgione, the "godfather of New American cuisine," is the chef and owner of acclaimed restaurant Marc Forgione, which opened in 2008 originally as New York's Forge. Forgione began his training at age 16 in his father's St. Louis restaurant and continued on to receive a hotel restaurant degree. After gaining some experience in big cities like New York and Los Angeles, Forgione left for France, honing his skills in three prestigious restaurants and being mentored by numerous notable chefs.

Today, Forgione is known for his classic American style of cooking with hints of French techniques and flavorful ingredients that pierce through. He is the youngest American born chef to be honored with a Michelin star and is also featured in Forbes, Esquire Restaurant and Hospitality Magazine.

Before competing on The Next Iron Chef, Forgione stops by to first pass the test of PIX kitchen. He rises up to the challenge of cooking ravioli in just three minutes.

Look for Forgione on the new season of The Next Iron Chef, which kicks off this Sunday, October 3. You can also take a peek into his resturaunt at www.marcforgione.com.

Written by Susan J. Kim

Actress Tamara Tunie joined us today to talk about her recently debuted play "Frog Kiss," for which she is the production advisor.

Frog Kiss was chosen for the New York Musical Theater Festival this year. The play tells the story of Clementine, a princess looking for the man of her dreams in a frog she meets-it's your classic frog-Prince Charming fairytale with a bit of an adult twist.

Taking to the stage as well, Tunie is also acting in a New Jersey Shakespeare production of "Alls Well That Ends Well".

Tunie is no stranger to theater (winning a Tony for her work on "Spring Awakening") or film, but she is most likely a familiar face to most viewers as medical examiner Dr. Melinda Warner on Law & Order: SVU. Past credits include her role as Alberta Green on 24 and her breakthrough role as Jessica Griffin on As the World Turns. In the movie world, Tunie is best known for her work in Devil's Advocate and City Hall, as well as directing and producing her film, See You in September which has an upcoming release this year.

You can see Tunie on stage until October 10 (click here for tickets and showtimes) and catch her in Law & Order: SVUon Wednesdays at 9pm on NBC.

Written by Patrick Wong

Marlena Ortiz is a 27-year-old woman, a Brooklyn native, a marketing professional and a cancer survivor. In 2007, Marlena discovered a small lump in her breast. For two years her doctors assured her that it was nothing serious, citing her age and family history as reasons not to be concerned. However, the lump continued to grow, and in May 2009 Marlena received the shock of her life: she had stage 2-breast cancer. Suddenly, at the age of only 25, life as she knew it came to a screeching halt.

Today, Marlena has made a full recovery from breast cancer, but continues to fight back against the disease. She is entering her second year as a Team Leader with the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Prospect Park. She walks to raise awareness of the fact that this disease does not discriminate based on age or family history, and she fundraises so that one day there can be a cure.

There are a number of American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events happening in New York City, Westchester, Long Island and New Jersey on October 17th and 24th.

For all the details log onto http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/centralpark or http://www.cancer.org/stridesonline.

Musical star Frankie Grande from "Mamma Mia" and his actress-singer sister Ariana from Nickelodeon's Victorious are putting their talents to good use. The sibling duo stopped by the studio to talk about hosting a charity event to support the non-profit organization called Broadway in South Africa.

While the organization seeks to enable artists to use their talents for change among youths in need, you can see Frankie and Ariana perform original music inspired by essays written by students of Broadway in South Africa on Monday, October 4.

Tickets are still available. For more information, visit broadwayinsouthafrica.org.

Written by Susan J. Kim

New York City's overall crime rate may be down 1.5 percent, but the number of murders is up 13.2%. Community Advocate Tony Herbert of the Urban Community Council was here to talk about their "Citywide Save Our Community" Initiative.

It has been created to bring together grass roots leadership from within the community, and recruit their membership to join us in presenting a host of programs and events designed to preoccupy our youth in order to redirect their energy away from the streets and into constructive activity, thus helping to reduce the high level of gang and gun violence.

Lisa Mateo is live at the Oktoberfest celebration at The Village Lanterne, located at 143 N Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, NY. The Village Lanterne, one of the very few authentic German restaurants on Long Island, has been hosting a number of events for Oktoberfest.

Lisa learned about German culture and cuisine, and participated in a masskrugstemmen (Stein holding contest). Contestants must hold a 1-liter stein, weighing about 5 pounds, filled to the top with beer, at arm's length for as long as possible. The contestant's arm cannot be bent and must remain parallel to the ground and any spilling will immediately disqualify a contestant. The winner is the individual who can keep their arm extended out the longest.

For more on The Village Lanterne, visit thevillagelanterne.com.

M@dAbout is a syndicated television show focused on educating tweens and teens on various life lessons, that has begun airing in New York on PIX11 on Saturdays at 12pm. Tony Czech and James Grigsby came by to talk abotu the show.

M@dAbout is the brainchild of Minneapolis-based The National Theatre for Children as a way to communicate real-life lessons to the tween and teen markets in a fun way. A true educational and informative series, each episode relies on a small company skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics including, fitness, money and the environment.

M@dAbout incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improv comedy, eye-catching animation, original music and humorous "man on fhte street" interviews about lif'es issues. A preview live-tour in concert with the premiere episodes of the new series will take place in New York area schools Oct. 4th through 8th.

M@dAbout airs Saturdays at 12pm on WPIX.

Bernie Williams is swinging for the fences once again this October, helping New Yorkers hit a homerun on exclusive once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

The four-time World Series champion is teaming up with Priceless NYC Reserved by MasterCard providing rich experiences such as: sporting events (tickets to see the Yankees and Jets); entertainment (Soundstage at Lincoln Center); culinary experiences (celebrity chef demos, VIP dining) and popular local offers.

Director and writer Wes Craven stopped by to talk about his new movie My Soul To Take, which opens on October 8.

"In the sleepy town of Riverton, legend tells of a serial killer who swore he would return to murder the seven children born the night he died. Now, 16 years later, people are disappearing again. Has the psychopath been reincarnated as one of the seven teens, or did he survive the night he was left for dead? Only one of the kids knows the answer. Adam "Bug" Heller (Max Thieriot) was supposed to die on the bloody night his father went insane. Unaware of his dad's terrifying crimes, he has been plagued by nightmares since he was a baby. But if Bug hopes to save his friends from the monster that's returned, he must face an evil that won't rest...until it finishes the job it began the day he was born," says IMDB of the film.

Craven is known for his movies Nightmare on Elm Street, Beetlejuice, Freddy vs Jason, Scream and The Hills Have Eyes. He's currently working on Scream 4.

My Soul To Take is in theaters on Friday.

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Anthony Ramos, communications director for the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network was here to discuss Rutgers University Student Tyler Clementi. He spoke about bullying, how to prevent another tragedy like this, what parents, kids and educators need to know.

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Established in 1990, GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community.

For more information on the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, visit www.glsen.org.

Liz Murray stopped by to talk about her book Breaking Night and her life story of going from being a homeless child who studied her way into a scholarship at Harvard University. The Lifetime movie Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story was based on her life. In 2009, Murray graduated from Harvard.

Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard is available in stores now. F

Headaches, shortness of breath, tight muscles and fatigue are only some of the ailments that can result from poor posture, a widespread condition today, especially for those hunched over desks and computers.

Dr. Beverley Marr of Stamford Healthcare Associates has come up with a solution, The SOAR Method for Perfect Posture, a 15-minute sequential stretching and strengthening program that targets all major muscle groups, particularly the core, and trains the body to stand up straighter and taller.

NECK STRETCH
Improves flexibility in the neck, which is crucial for proper posture. Forward head carriage is a common misalignment of the neck, especially for women and it puts undue pressure on the base of the neck. This can cause tension headaches and neck pain, among other ailments. This stretch counters those effects and encourages the head to rest in proper alignment above the neck and shoulders.

Life is precious: That's a lesson Sara Ramirez learned the hard way. But from a life lost, she's now helping save others just like her character on Grey's Anatomy . The Tony Award-winning actress and a host of other stars will gather tonight for "Broadway Takes The Runway."

Emmy Award-winning television personality Carson Kressley will host the event, and will be joined by a host of Broadway stars for an intimate evening to celebrate Broadway Takes the Runway -- an evening of fashion and song. All proceeds from the night will benefit the Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation, which honors the close friend of Ramirez and Kressley, who was lost to liver cancer in 2008.

The event will take place at Touch Nightclub located at 240 West 52nd Street. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm. Tickets are $50 for the show and $200 for upstairs VIP access.

To buy tickets call 866-811-4111 or visit www.BroadwayTakesTheRunway.com.
For more information on the Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation go to www.AlDRodriguezLiverFoundation.com.

My husband, son and myself participated in the Race for the Cure Walk for JDRF, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation this weekend.

We were part of Team Rohan -- or "Rohan's Racers" -- and we had a blast helping out in this great cause. But we need everyone's help to find a cure. So when I found out about this company and what they are doing I had to spread the word.

If you buy these pajamas by Komar, the largest sleepwear apparel company in the nation, 100% of the proceeds go directly to JDRF. 100% of proceeds! I have never heard of anything like that from any company.

Please buy these pajamas for a loved one. You are helping 24 million Americans who have diabetes. The goal is to raise $1 million for JDRF by selling comfy cotton pajamas, available just in time for holiday giving.

To buy the pajamas, visit www.pjforthecure.com. For more on the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, visit jdrf.org.

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Food and sex have been linked since the dawn of civilization. This has been lost on the modern dating population willing to blow half our paycheck only to end up with a doggy bag and a kiss on the cheek.

That's why everyone should Cook To Bang because it's…
1. Cheaper than a restaurant
2. They're already in your home
3. You're dessert

Cook To Bang is not just gourmet recipes broken down into steps so simple a monkey could make them. It's not just a smartass seduction guide. Cook To Bang offers simple, effective methods for of enjoying the two greatest pleasures, food and sex. So unleash your inner Kitchen Casanova.

For more information, visit cooktobang.com.

The stars from the new Logo TV show The A-List: New Yorkdiscuss last night's series premiere. The show centers on five priviledged, gay men living in New York City and is form the same producers of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

"If you thought the housewives were desperate, wait 'til you meet the houseboys! Logo's much buzzed about docu-reality series, The A-List: New York, follows members of New York's gay elite plus their families, best girlfriends, and pocket dogs (natch) as they navigate being fabulous in the city. Follow their tangled friendships, rivalries and aspirations as they hop from benefit to beach house to pied-a-terre, dropping serious coin on toys for grown ups all along the way. [The show] explores the excess and envy of a new population, taking its rightful place alongside the greatest of guilty pleasure television,'" says Logo Of theie new show.

For more on The A-List: New York, visit www.logotv.com.

Actor Max Thieriot stopped by to talk about his role as Bug in the new Wes Craven horror flick My Soul To Take, which opens on October 8.

"In the sleepy town of Riverton, legend tells of a serial killer who swore he would return to murder the seven children born the night he died. Now, 16 years later, people are disappearing again. Has the psychopath been reincarnated as one of the seven teens, or did he survive the night he was left for dead? Only one of the kids knows the answer. Adam "Bug" Heller (Max Thieriot) was supposed to die on the bloody night his father went insane. Unaware of his dad's terrifying crimes, he has been plagued by nightmares since he was a baby. But if Bug hopes to save his friends from the monster that's returned, he must face an evil that won't rest...until it finishes the job it began the day he was born," says IMDB of the film.

Fans will remember Thieriot from his roles in Chloe, Stay Cool, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, Jumper, Nancy Drew and The Pacifier.

My Soul To Take is in theaters on Friday.

Mary Schmidt Amons of The Real Housewives of D.C. stopped by the studio to talk about the drama behind the reality TV show, how she's adjusting to being in the limelight and what to expect this season. Amons also put to bed some rumors surrounding the women of D.C.

For more on The Real Housewives of D.C., visit www.bravotv.com.

El DeBarge is back. The music sensation is releasing his first album in 16 years 'Second Chance' is coming out Nov. 30 on Geffen Records. The album features all new songs, written in collaboration with Babyface, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and more. The title track ("Second Chance") from his album is already blowing up at radio. It is the #1 song on urban A/C radio in Chicago, Atlanta, and Detroit. Watch the video for the song here: www.eldebargemusic.com/

There were rough times for the superstar as he battled drug addiction and served time in prison. He candidly spoke about those moments of his life with PIX11 Morning News anchor Sukanya Krishnan. He expressed how he's gotten a second chance at life and intends to use it well. DeBarge is reliving that second chance on tour. He will perform tomorrow at 9pm at New York City’s S.O.B.’s (200 Varick Street). Next week, the R&B star will kick off a headlining tour alongside dates supporting Mary J. Blige at Radio City Music Hall on October 11th and 12th. And if you didn’t think he was on the rise again, you’ll have to check him out in Ebony Magazine. He graces the cover of the October issue.

To keep up with what El is doing, follow him on the web at:
http://ElDeBargeMusic.com
http://twitter.com/eldebarge
http://www.facebook.com/ElDeBarge

The new year is coming faster than we know it and getting the jump on the new year is the Hooters 2011 Calendar. Calendar girls Leangela Davis, Leslie Newport and Samantha Arena joined us to tell us how the calendar raises money for US troops around the world.

The ladies will be signing calendars today and tomorrow at the West 56th Street restaurant. For details, visit www.hooters.com or www.hooterscalendar.com.

As a courtroom sketch artist, Marilyn Church has covered a number of infamous trials, from David Berkowitz to John Gotti to Martha Stewart to Bernie Madoff. The Library of Congress is collecting 35 years of all the great trials she has done. She has about 3,000 drawings altogether. Their purpose is to explain the process that goes into courtroom art.

Church attended Pratt Institute and used to sketched fashion before a friend of hersm who was a courtroom sketch artist, and introduced her to the trade. Church is usually commissioned by TV networks and newspapers and depending on the sketch, it can take between 3 minutes to 3 hours for one to be completed.

Church spoke to us about being in the courtroom and sketching during the famous trials of John Gotti, "Son of Sam" David Berkowitz, Martha Stewart, P. Diddy and Bernie Madoff.

Comedian Jim Breuer stopped by to talk about his new book I'm Not High.

"With his goofy smile, sleepy eyes, and stoner's laugh, Jim Breuer might not appear to be the most introspective comedian out there. The fact that he made his mark playing Goat Boy on Saturday Night Live and a recalcitrant toker in the stoner classic Half Baked doesn't help his reputation at all. But in I'm Not High, we meet a whole new Jim Breuer: the Jim who tours the country with his whole family in tow; the Jim who cares for his ailing 85-year-old father; the Jim who considers himself a deeply spiritual person. I'm Not High reveals the complex man behind the simpleminded persona, bringing to life true stories from a career that has spanned two riotous (yet somehow semi-righteous) decades," says Amazon of the book.

I'm Not High: (But I've Got a Lot of Crazy Stories about Life as a Goat Boy, a Dad, and a Spiritual Warrior) is available in stores now.

Thousands attended the very scary State Scare Factory last year, its first year of operation. Last year, 23 people wet their pants, 32 people came out crying, and two people vomited; but we only counted people 16 years and older.

No need to fret about anxiety attacks or passing out. State Scare Factory founder Anthony Giordano was an EMT for six years so he's ready for anything.

At this ultimate haunted house there are 31 rooms built by professional movie and set designers. Lisa Mateo spoke with the head designer. Don't worry, there are rooms for those who don't want to be scared senseless.

The State Scare Factory is located at 229 Main Street in Belleville. For more information, visit www.statescare.com.

The black pant has long-been a wardrobe staple for women, but this season black pants are anything-but-basic with updated fabrics and flattering fits. Style expert Liza Bychkov joined us with tips on finding the right pant for you and how to wear them.

• REAL SKINNY PANTS
The skinny let of this pant elongates the leg and the fit is tapered but not too tight. Paired with like-colored shoes creates a hip-to-toe line that is flattering for nearly every figure. This pant is extremely versatile in that the expertly tailored cut can work on women in every size range. Paired with a leather bomber and classic plaid in an unexpected color, this look is an edgy casual at its best.

- Gap: Real Skinny Pants ($49.50)
- Superdry: Lumber Twill Shirt, Purple ($90.00)
- Superdry: Ramona Leather Jacket, ($325.00)
- UES: Park Boot ($275.00)
- Treesje: Metro Crossbody, Black ($398)

Ety Rybak, co-founder of Inside Sports & Entertainment Group, stopped by to preview of some upcoming new Broadway shows! He also helped us give away two tickets to "Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles." He spoke about:

1. "Driving Miss Daisy" - previews begin Today
2. "Elf" - previews begin November 2nd
3. "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" - previews begin November 14th
4. "The Pee-Wee Herman Show" - previews begin October 26th
5. "Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles" - previews begin October 19th

Inside Sports & Entertainment Group gave away two tickets to the "Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles." To win, all you have to do is be the 11th caller right now at (866) 414-2911.

Click here to read the rules

Randall Wallace, the director of new movie Secretariat shared some secrets behind shooting the film.

"Housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery -- with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich) -- manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years," says IMDB of the movie.

He said the film used five horses to play Secretariat-four thoroughbreds and a quarterhorse. One of the horses, Wallace said, that played Secretariat in the film, Trolley Boy, was actually discovered in true Hollywood fashion after winning a Secretariat Look-Alike contest held at the Secretariat Festival in Paris, Kentucky. He also revealed the cast and crew of Secretariat were addicted to crossword puzzles, especially Diane Lane, John Malkovich and Margo Martindale. Lane was such a super fan of the brain teaser; she created her own crossword puzzle during production.

Secretariat opens in theaters on Friday.

A recent poll shows Sen. Charles Schumer is 21 points ahead of Republican candidate Jay Townsend in the race for US Senate. Schumer may also have $23 million more in the bank, but that isn't stopping Townsend and his cardboard cut out of Schumer from fighting the good fight.

Townsend spoke to us about how he plans to separate himself from the Democratic incumbent, which key issues they have differing opinions on and how he plans on creating new jobs In New York.

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Actress Jennifer Stone of Wizards of Waverly Place fame stopped by to talk about Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars, which is available on DVD now.

Stone plays the title character Harriet in the remake and says it is "a modernized version as it ages Harriet up to around 16 and it takes the issues to a high school level. I do think it maintains the same charm the book has."

Best known for her portrayal of Harper on the Disney Channel Sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place. Harper is known for her wacky clothes, which she makes herself. We put her design skills to the test to see if she can make a "Harper"-worthy hat.

Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars is available in stores now. Wizards of Waverly Place airs Fridays at 8:30pm on the Disney Channel.

This Real Housewives of New Jersey has seen her own share of cat fights but now she's in a completely different kind of fight -- waging a war for a worthy cause. It's called "Stop Child Trafficking Now" and the goal: to put an end to child sex trafficking by targeting predators for prosecution and conviction. Caroline Manzo is one of the voices behind this cause.

For more on Stop Child Trafficking Now, visit www.sctnow.org. The Real Housewives of New Jersey airs on Bravo.

Actor Edward Norton is back at the PIX 11 News studio to talk about his new movie Stone, in which he stars alongside Robert DeNiro and Milla Jovovich.

In the midst of evaluating an apparently psychopathic convict (Edward Norton) regarding an upcoming parole hearing, a retirement-age prison counselor (Robert De Niro) succumbs to sexual favors offered by the prisoner's scheming wife (Milla Jovovich).

Norton is known for his roles in Primal Fear, American History X, Fight Club, Death to Smoochy and The Incredible Hulk.

Stone is in theaters on Friday.

Steve Wilkos stopped by to talk about the new season of The Steve Wilkos Show and gave us his commentary on news od the day..

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

The new season of The Steve Wilkos Show airs weekdays at 12pm on PIX.

TeenNick dives into the glamorous, chaotic and often hilarious lives of Hollywood "it" kids in Gigantic, a new half-hour scripted drama series premiering Friday, Oct. 8, at 10pm.

Shot and set in Los Angeles, Gigantic features an ensemble cast that includes Grace Gummer (daughter of Meryl Streep) and Gia Mantegna (daughter of Grace Gummer) as two of the lead characters who navigate the privileges and pitfalls of having Hollywood A-list parents.

Following the premiere, the 18-episode series will move to its regular timeslot of Fridays at 9:30pm. For more on Gigantic, visit www.teennick.com/shows/gigantic.

Here are the Top 5 things to do when getting divorced:

1. Need Nothing: None of the tangible items should be deemed a “must have.” Whatever you need will surely become your Achilles heel when attempting to successfully negotiate a resolution of you divorce. Understanding that these are just things and ultimately not really all that important will save you countless hours of stress as well as unnecessary attorney’s fees.

2. Know Everything: Knowledge is power has become a popular saying for a reason. It is impossible to make important decisions about your divorce if there are any gaps in your understanding of you and your spouse’s assets, debts and income earning ability. Make sure that you and your attorney have all the information available. This may require the use of forensic accountants but the short term cost is well worth it.

Comedian Pablo Francisco will be at the 10th Gotham Comedy Club in New York from October 7th - 10th.

He weaves together his arsenal of characters, spontaneous outbursts, and clever insights to create a stand-up show that more resembles an hour-long comedic jazz riff. He is an off-the-wall, animated character that points out the absurdity in an illogical, pop-culture obsessed world.

His unmatched take on all things pop culture has taken him into the ranks of the most popular touring comedians worldwide. Pablo's own critically acclaimed one horu special on Comedy Central titled "OUCH!" continues to stay on the network's most requested list. DVDTALK calls "OUCH!" "Truly original and funny". His much anticipated follow-up Comedy Central Special is due out in 2010.

For tickets and showtimes, visit gothamcomedyclub.com.

He's a five time MLB All Star and now, Mets Outfielder Carlos Beltran is stepping up to the plate as a restauranteur. He's become a partner in Sofrtio, which serves up authentic cuisine from his native Puerto Rico.

Beltran also spoke to us about the dsappointing Mets season, the exit of Manuel and Minaya, who he thinks may be the next Mets manager and being a free agent next season.

The Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy, as well, provides students a dynamic learning experience, where they will be able to further develop their athletic skills all while receiving an excel education. They have a big fundraiser on November 15th.

For more on Sofrito Restaurant, located right here in Manhattan, visit www.sofritony.com.

One product, two purposes. Today we've got double duty beauty -- that's makeup designed for dual use that will will they save you room in your makeup bag but also save you money. Here with more is self-professed beauty junkie Meghan O'Brien of megsmakeup.com. Today's featured products included:

• Lorac Evening Out Complexion Kit, $38
• Cat Cosmetics Smolder, $22
• Zakias Morrocan Argan Oil, $38
• Liptini Lip Lacquer and Cheek Stain, $16.50
• GoSmile Touch Ups, $28
• Mark Hook-Ups!, $6
• InStyler, $97

For more beauty tips, visit megsmakeup.com.

Once upon a time, E! News anchor Giuliana DePandi interviewed Apprentice winner Bill Rancic. They fell in love, got married and settled down in Chicago and L.A.!

Watch their wedded bliss unfold in Style's real-life romantic comedy Giuliana & Bill. It's now in season 3. The couple also has a new book "I Do, Now What?: Sectrets Stories, and Advice from a Madly-in-Love Couple."

Giuliana and Bill have also opened up about their struggles with infertility. They have been living out their road to parenthood on national television, but most people are not as comfortable talking about fertility issues, even with the people closest to them. They have collaborated with RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and Fertility LifeLines to get the word out -- that if you're having trouble getting pregnant, you should see a fertility specialist as soon as possible to get evaluated.

They have taped a iPSA that features the couple speaking openly about their difficulty getting pregnant, educating about the prevalence of infertility and urging people to communicate about their own fertility issues with a specialist as soon as possible.

The third season premiere of Giuliana & Bill premieres Monday, October 11 on the Style Network.

Tiffany Thornton sings, dances and strs as Tawni Hart in the popular Disney Channel original series Sonny with a Chance. She came by to talk to us about the show's new soundtrack 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!

Watch Sonny With a Chance Sundays at 8pm on the Disney Channel. The show's soundtrack is available now.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and FitKitHOPE not only provides total fitness in a kit and exercises that help reduce the risk of cancer, but 25% of the proceeds of FitKitHOPE go to breast cancer research. Here to show us some cancer fighting moves is FitKit.com founder, Amie Hoff.

Kickback with Resistance (band)
Muscles worked: Glutes (butt), hamstrings, abs
Start: Hold on to the ends of the band as you get on all fours with hands directly under your shoulders. Wrap the center of the band around the bottom of the right foot.
Move: Using your glutes, push the right leg back straight, making sure there is tension on the band. Keep your back flat. Return to start position. Complete three reps of 10 to 15 with each leg, alternating sides.

From shopping to traveling to a night on the town, we see it all the time -- men, holding women's bags! And guys for that, we salute you. We know it can't be easy on the ego to carry your ladies bag! But, today we're making it a little less uncomfortable. Style Expert Pamela Pekerman was here with some women's bags that will be a little more comfortable for men to handle.

Shopping / Weekend Bag
- Metallic Bucket Bag, $19.99 at Marshalls
- Tan Leather Hobo, $49.99 at Marshalls

Night on the Town
- Flap Clutch, $89.99 at TJ Maxx
- Faux Leather Clutch with Studs, $19.99 at TJ Maxx

Travel / Carry On
- Nylon Bag with Tribal Print, $49.99 at TJ Maxx
- Oversized Tote, $99.99 at TJ Maxx

Formal Event
- Ruched Clutch, $6.99 at TJ Maxx
- Pebble Leather Clutch, $79.99 at TJ Maxx

All of these bags are available at either TJ Maxx or Marshall's.

Lisa Mateo visits a school in NJ which has incorporated a personal finance course into the classrooms.

Lisa spoke to Dr. Richard Bozza, executive director of the New Jersey Association of School Administrators, and teacher James Byrnes.

The New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA) is comprised of Chief Education Officers and school administrators representing 593 operating school districts in New Jersey’s 21 counties.

For more information visit www.njasa.net.

In honor of Columbus Day, we're eating our way through Italy. The country is made of many regions with lots of specialties and Joe Bastianich from the new Italian marketplace Eataly is here to show some of them off.

• Piemonte - una bottiglia di Barolo, carne cruda, un tartufo bianco, gianduja (Alce Nero o quella di Luca Montersino)

• Toscana - La Mozza (vino e olio), Cantucci/Cialde

• Liguria - basilico, pignoli, olio ROI, anche un barattolo di pesto

• Campania - pomodori San Marzano, pasta Afeltra, mozzarella fresca, magari anche pomodori freschi

• Emilia Romagna - tagliatelle all'uovo, O una pasta ripiena

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/EatalyNYC.

There are over 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's Disease, a condition that destroys braincells causing memory loss. For patients and for their families the disease also destroys their quality of life. Dr. Linda Madori, leading expert on Alzheimer's Disease, has an innovative methodology called the TTAP Method -- Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming for Older Adults -- that helps those afflicted with AD disease have a better quality of life.

Object 1: Memory Box
The story behind it: The memory box was created by an 87 yr. old woman with mild Alzheimer's disease. The box was decorated with red decorations and has a photograph of a lock that the woman cut and glued onto the box. The memory that she created the box from was based on a positive experience the woman had going back 80 years when the woman was a child in the first grade. She remembered that she was very advanced in reading and writing. This memory made her very happy.

Actress Britt Robertson stopped by to talk about her character Luxe and the upcoming Life Unexpected cossover episode with One Tree Hill.

This crossover episode of Life Unexpected brings One Tree Hill characters Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) and Mia (Kate Voegele) to a music festival, sponsored by a Portland radio station and hosted by Ryan (Kerr Smith).

At the concert, Haley and Cate (Shiri Appleby) meet and discover that they have incredibly similar pasts. It turns out that both women were somewhat nerdy, overachieving teenagers who got pregnant in high school by athletes named Nate (or Nathan). And when a secret of Cate's gets outed, Cate turns to Haley for advice. Additionally, in the episode, Grammy-Award winner Sarah McLachlan performs her new single "Forgiveness".

Additional musical performances include One Tree Hill series star Galeotti and recurring guest star Voegele, along with Ben Lee and Rain Perry (singer/songwriter of the Life Unexpected theme song).

Life Unexpected airs Tuesdays at 9pm on PIX.

With three wins in a row, the Jets are on a roll. Tonight, they take on the Minnesota Vikings at the New Meadowlands Stadium. Who better to get the crowd pumped than the Jets Flight Crew Dancers?

Lisa Mateo was at the New York Sports Club warming up with a few of the ladies at their new dance class at the New York Sports Club.

For more on the Jets Flight Crew, visit www.newyorkjets.com and more on the NYSC class, visit www.nysc.com.

October is Energy Awareness Month and eco-friendly actor Peter Facinelli, best known for his roles as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in Twilight and as Dr. Fitch Cooper in Nurse Jackie, stopped by to talk with us about MasterCard and Home Depot's tips on how everyone can be more environmentally friendly.

Peter, his wife Jennie Garth and their three children take pride in being green. Families living in Energy Star qualified homes will save more than $270 million this year on utility bills – approximately $700 per household – while avoiding greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 370,000 vehicles.

During the month of October, Home Depot consumers who use their MasterCard now through October 31 to buy ENERGY STAR appliances – refrigerators, clothes washers, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, water heaters – 10 percent of the proceeds from those purchases will benefit Habitat for Humanity, up to $1 million.

Karen Gatt experienced a lifetime struggle with obesity. At 26, she weighed 300 lbs, suffered from dangerously high blood pressure and was unable to keep up with her two young boys. Public outings were accompanied by shame and humiliation and even walking to the mailbox was a struggle. Her house became her physical and mental fortress. It was the only place she felt safe. Depressed and disgusted with herself, she would actually spit at her own reflection in the mirror. Finally, Karen reached a breaking point; it was time to change her life.

After attending a Mother's Day dinner dance with her family and envying all the fit attractive moms, something clicked. Karen longed for the life she never had and realized she needed to make major changes. She knew she deserved to smile, laugh and look beautiful like the other moms. She wanted to feel confident and be treated as an equal.

Actor Matt Lanter stopped by to talk about his role as Liam on the CW's 90210 and what fans can expect this season. He also spoke about his role in Vampires Suck as Edward Sullen and his role as Jason in the upcoming movie The Roommate.

The Roommate is about college student Sara (Hellcats' Alyson Michalka), who finds her safety jeopardized after she's assigned to a dorm room with a new roommate, Rebecca (Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester). Fellow CW star Katerina Graham (Vampire Diaries) also stars in the movie that's expected to be released in February 2011.

90210 airs Mondays night at 8pm on WPIX.

Lisa Guerrero of Inside Edition stopped by to talk to us about the show's I-Squad and its discovery that for some people, finding a parking spot in a big city, like New York, is easy.

Drivers just put an official-looking parking placard on their dashboard and they can park anywhere in the city for free. Cities issue authentic parking placards to government employees on official business and people with disabilities.

But the I-Squad's Lisa Guerrero found many people scamming the system.

For more on Inside Edition, visit www.insideedition.com.

Molecular Biologist John Medina shares insight for parents in Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five.

Medina, both a scientist and a dad, reveals the latest science about how a child's brain develops and what you can do to optimize it. Medina spoke about:

- The single most important thing you can do during pregnancy
- Four things that improve brain development in utero
- How to talk to your baby to improve IQ
- Why praising effort is better than praising intelligence

Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five is available in bookstores now.

Dr. Medina will be making several area appearances. They include:
Tuesday, October 12th at 7pm
Riverdale Country School
4900 Palisade Avenue
Bronx, NY 10463
718-432-4782

Wednesday, October 13th at 1pm
Barnes & Noble Upper East Side
150 East 86th Street
NY, NY 10028

For more details, log onto http://www.brainrules.net/events.

If you're looking for a taste of something different for breakfast or lunch today, why not try some free Malaysian food? Some of the best restaurants around will be serving up exotic dishes from a food truck along Bryant Park.

Lisa Mateo was there with a preview of the Malaysian Kitchen for the World Celebration, and she spoke to Chef Jeff Ghazali of Bentara and Chef Zak Pelaccio of Fatty Crab.

For more on the Malaysian Kitchen for the World Celebration, visit www.malaysiakitchennyc.com.

Actor/musician Mitchell Musso stopped by to talk about his new show on Disney XD Pair of Kings and appears on Hannah Montana Forever.

Musso is also an accomplished singer/songwriter, released his self-titled solo debut CD in June 2009. The album debuted at No. 19 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and the premiere single "Hey" shot to #8 on the iTunes Pop chart; to date, over 400,000 digital singles have been downloaded. Musso has also recorded songs for the soundtracks for Hannah Montana 3, Wizards of Waverly Place and Phineas & Ferb.

Pair of Kings airs Wednesdays at 8pm on Disney XD.

AOL is launching the 2010 City's Best program, and New York City has been selected as one of the 25 City's Best featured metropolitan cities. As part of the program, AOL calls on residents to vote on the "Best of" food and entertainment options available in the greater NYC metro area, allowing them to ultimately determine the best food and entertainment venues and services in their local area.

The City's Best voting kicks-off on October 13 and will run through November 30. Here to share some of the finalists for Newe York City is James Fletcher, editor for AOL City's Best.

Best Romantic Restaurants
- Apizz
- Daniel
- Erminia Italian Restaurant
- Fragole
- Gradisca
- Moto
- One If By Land Two If By Sea
- Parkside Lounge
- The River Cafe
- Zenkichi

It's said that "behind every great man there's a great woman" and that's why the NFL has enlisted the wives and daughters of it's coaches, executives and players for a new campaign. NFL Women's Apparel "Fit For You" is all about encouraging female fans to show off their team spirit while staying true to their personal style. Michelle Ryan, wife of New York Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan, was here to talk about the clothing line.

NFL Women's Apparel Fit For You shows women how to dress up their team apparel for a night on the town, a day at the gym, casual Friday at the office or a Sunday at the stadium. The effort highlights ways female NFL fans can embrace football while staying true to their style and enjoying a healthy lifestyle, and there is even a chance to win a VIP package to the Super Bowl.

• Michelle Tannenbaum, wife of NY Jets General Manager
For a Night on the Town: Pride Playing Turnout Fashion Top, $28

• Gemmi Schottenheimer, wife of NY Jets Offensive Coordinator
For Game Day: Touch by Alyssa Milano Sideline Henley, $35

• Starr Scott, wife of NY Jets Linebacker
For the Gym: Franchise Fit Tee, $20

• Michelle Ryan, wife of New York Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan
Everyday: Draft Me II Short Sleeve Top, $45

Fans are encouraged to submit videos for the "Strut Your Fit" contest, showcasing their NFL style, team spirit and love for football. The grand prize is a VIP trip package for two to Super Bowl XLV in North Texas in February. Two first prize winners will each receive a $500 gift card to NFLShop.com. For more information, visit women.nfl.com.

October is the American Humane Association's Adopt-a-Dog Month and socialite Tinsley Mortimer is getting some friends together in a fundraising effort to help abused and neglected animals through the organization's Second Chance Fund.

For more on the American Humane Association's Adopt-a-Dog Month, visit www.americanhumane.org.

This Sunday, Long Island will be jumpin' and jivin'! It's the Annual Doo-Wop Fundraiser in memory of FDNY Firefighter Michael Kiefer. Michael, of Ladder 132 in Brooklyn, lost his life in the World Trade Center on September 11th.

Although just 25-years-old, Michael loved the oldies! Each year his family and friends come together to keep his memory alive with a Doo-Wop Fundraiser. And they're inviting you to join in the festivities.

The event is taking place this Sunday, October 17th from 4 to 9pm at the Plattdeutsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, Long Island. The restaurant is located at 1132 Hempstead Turnpike.

The event will feature The Brooklyn Bridge, Lenny Cocco of The Chimes and DJ Mouse. Tickets are $100 and include a full buffet dinner, dessert, and drinks. There will also be raffles to see Psychic Medium John Edward.

Proceeds will benefit the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation and the NYC Firefighter Brotherhood Foundation.

For tickets call: Bud Kiefer at (516) 485-5021.

Playboy holds a casting call every year to find the Girls Next Door who will someday grace their pages and covers. Yesterday, they made a pit stop in the Big Apple for the 100th casting call.

We sent our producer Ojinika Obiekwe over to the location to interview some of the hopefuls.

Lisa and few kids participate in A Night at the Museum, the American Museum of Natural History's wildly popular nocturnal adventure experience, has new and exciting updates this fall.

Blast off alongside the Atlantis STS-125 crew to witness some of the most challenging spacewalks ever performed, and experience Hubble Space Telescope's striking images of the universe in the awe-inspiring IMAX film Hubble screening in the LeFrak IMAX Theater.

Explore our live-animal exhibitions with knowledgeable Museum explainers and challenge yourself with one of our fun Museum Quests.

End your night by falling asleep in the darkened halls of one of the world's most famous museums.

For more on the Night at the Museum sleepover, visit www.amnh.org/kids/sleepovers.

Actor/comedian/rapper John Witherspoon was here to impress us with his rhyming skills. He's a triple threat who's earned place as one of the true Kings of Comedy, and he's headlining Carolines on Broadway on October 14 to 17.

You can download songs from his rap album 63 Cent on iTunes. For more on Witherspoon, visit www.bangbangbangbang.com. For tickets and showtimes to Witherspoon's performances at Carolines, visit www.carolines.com.

Dr. Steve sat down with 10-year-old LJ Jones, a boy who is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant.

LJ is the first child to be diagnosed with Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, a rare blood disease.

Those suffering from HES have increased levels of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, in their bloodstream. Sufferers typicall show a wide variety of symptoms of other illnesses -- such as colds, the flu or rashes -- which can lead to misdiagnosis.

LJ just discovered that no one in his family is a match. Part of the difficulty to in LJ's search for a donor may be his heritage. He is part African-American, Native American and Latino.

LJ needs the donation from a stranger to win his battle. LJ and his mom Crystal Daniels joined s to talk about their desperate search for a bone marrow match. Shana Melius, co-founder/co-chair of Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. was also on hand to talk about the importance of donating.

A bone marrow donor drive will be held for LJ today from 2pm to 6pm at the NYC Mission Society (646 Lennox Ave. and Malcolm X. Blvd.).

Ranger fans are expecting great things from the team this season and here to talk about is hockey legend NHL Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert.

Gilbert spoke to us about his predictions for the season and what he thinks of the Rangers' squad. Tickets are currently on sale for this season.

One lucky viewer also has the chance to win two tickets if they wait for the on-air cue, are the 11th caller to (866) 414-2911 and can answer this question: How many former new york rangers are in the Hockey Hall of Fame? (a) 30 (b) 35 or (c) 40. Good luck!

For more on The NY Rangers, visit rangers.nhl.com.

Actor Ben Rappaport stars in the new NBC comedy Outsourced as Todd Dempsy, a young all-American guy who has been recently promoted to manager and has been reassigned to run the call center for Mid America Novelties in India.

Rappaport is a recent graduate of The Juilliard School's Drama Division where he received the Drama Division's highest honor: the Michel and Suria Saint-Denis Prize.

Outsourced airs Thursdays at 8:30pm on NBC.

Not everything is outsourced these days. We're checking out a few items made right here in our area

ESSIE (NAIL POSISH)
- Made in our ares, it's available just about everywhere from in salons to Duane Reade
- 6 colors: "In Stitches," " Little Brown Dress," "Limited Addiction," "Merino Cool," "Velvet Voyeur," "Sew Psyched"

KAIA HOUSE (NAIL POLISH)
- LES show know from producing its own all-natural beauty products

ADHA ZELMA (JEWELRY)
- Is an audacious and distinctly international, celebrity jewelry line created by long-times best friends Sheanan Bond and Cherise TrahanMiller
- All pieces created with love in the Adma Zelma studio in Brooklyn, NY

SCHOTT (COATS)
- Made in Elizabeth, NJ
- Original makers of the leather motorcycle jacket

JULES SMITH (JEWELRY)

ZAZZ SHOWER CAPS

SOAP AND PAPER FACTORY
-Pure Soy Candle and Soap
-Made in Nyack, NY
-www.soapandpaperfactory.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. My Dog Loves Central Park Country Fair in Central Park
2. Pickle Guys Street Festival

If you consider yourself "fit and healthy", well your life's about to change. Last year Wilhelmina made one lucky New Yorkers dream come true and this could be your lucky year. The best part? You don't have to be stick thin. The folks at Wilhelmina are taking a different approach -- they want healthy and fit.

So they stopped by the PIX11 Morning News to fill us in on the open casting call. The biggest prizes are a 5-year modeling contract with Wilhelmina and a spread in either Shape or Men's Fitness. Roman Young, director of Scouting at Wilhelmina, and Joe Dowdell, co-owner of Peak Performance Gym were here to explain.

The Search
• Ideal contestants are those who celebrate a healthy, active lifestyle
• Open to men and women ages 18+
• Entry fee: $20
• Applicants will enter online at (www.wilhelminamodelsearch.com), by attending in-person casting calls, or by mailing in headshots and resumes
• A panel of judges consisting of Wilhelmina talent scouts and editors from Shape and Men’s Fitness will review all entries

If you're unable to attend the open calls, you can also register online at www.WilhelminaModelSearch.com. For more on Peak Performance, visit www.peakperformancenyc.com.

His campaign slogan is "More Jobs, Not More Taxes." If elected, how does Tom Foley plan to keep that promise? The Connecticut Republican gubernatorial candidate is here to explain.

Foley spoke to us about his plan to close the state's projected multi-billion dollar budget gap, why he doesn't want to raise taxes and his plan to create 100,000 jobs.

CLICK HERE FOR 'FULL ACCESS' TO ELECTION DAY COVERAGE

Whether your goal is to thrill the folks in your neighborhood or host a Halloween party at home, you can do it on the cheap. Cheney Croft from Party City joined us with a few inexpensive decorating ideas.

Halloween sets the scene for menacing jack-o-lanterns, costumed trick-or-treaters and over-the-top, spooktacular Halloween parties. This year, incorporate the latest design trends and party ideas from Party City to transform suburban bliss into a fantastically frightening scene. Decking your home with lively Halloween décor is very important when it comes to impressing trick or treaters and party guests. We saw great decorating ideas for you front door, living room and dining room.

For more decorating ideas from Party City, visit PartyCity.com.

I met up with some Smallvillefans (otherwise known as "Smallvillians") at Midtown Comics to talk about their favorites from the show and a look back to prepare for the 200th episode and Clark's journey to be the hero he was meant to be followed by a sneak peek of the episode airing tonight at 8pm.

We first introduced you to him yesterday and he's one "Astronomical Kid." In his new music video, 14-year-old Brooklyn rapper Brian Bradley defends his mother's honor. "Stop Looking at My Moms" is heating up YouTube with over 200,000 hits. He spoke to us about his real-life inspiration for the song and why he loves rapping.

For more on Brian Bradley aka "The Astronomical Kid," visit www.theastronomicalkid.com or check him out on Facebook.

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP...

He was known for providing the voice of Nemo in Pixar's Finding Nemo, but now Alexander Gould is all grown up and plays the role of Shane Botwin on the Showtime TV series Weeds.

Season 5 of Weeds ended in a shocking cliffhanger and Season 6 picks up the action just moments later. Nancy realizes that she, Shane and the baby need to high-tail it back to Ren Mar, grab Andy and Silas, and start driving to who-knows-where to escape Esteban and the Mexican mafia. But how long can this cat-and-mouse-game continue?

Shane used to be the level-headed son, but after finding a shocking new use for a croquet mallet at the end of last season, Shane is now a fugitive, dragging the whole family along with him. But Shane and Doug are up for the adventure — as long as they can stay alive to enjoy it!

Weeds airs Monday at 10pm on Showtime.

A diagnosis of breast cancer is no longer a death sentence. Every day we get a step closer to finding a cure and tomorrow thousands of people will gather in the Big Apple to make greater strides. Cancer survivor and program director for Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is Eloise Caggiano joined us to talk about her survival story and the walk.

For more on tomorrow's Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, visit www.avonwalk.org/new-york.

Building on the record-breaking success of "The Real Housewives" franchise, Bravo is heading to one of the most glamorous cities in the world for its newest installment, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The highly anticipated series premieres tonight, October 14 at 10pm and all the ladies -- Adrienne Maloof, Camille Grammer, Kim Richards, Kyle Richards, Lisa Vanderpump and Taylor Armstrong -- were here to talk about the series premiere.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills offers a glimpse inside the world of luxurious wealth and pampered privilege, where being seen and who you know is everything. These women are in the center of it all and they have the mansions, the cars, and the diamonds to prove it. From heiresses to entrepreneurs to a family of child actresses – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills deliver the star power and the drama.

The series premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs tonight, October 14 at 10pm on Bravo.

Monday, October 18th is National Chocolate Cupcake Day! In celebration, the bakers from Nutley, New Jersey-based The Stuffed Cupcake Place (who made America's original flavor-filled stuffed cupcakes) would like to announce that it has partnered with comedian and TBS late-night host George Lopez's Lopez Foundation to help raise awareness surrounding kidney disease and organ donation.

On National Chocolate Cupcake Day, for every cupcake purchased at The Stuffed Cupcake Place's Nutley, NJ store location, or nationwide through www.StuffedCupcakes.com, $1 of the proceeds will be donated to The Lopez Foundation for kidney disease and organ donation research and education.

Country singer and host of the online cooking show Cooper's Kitchen, Cooper Boone, stopped by to show us how to make his Apple Blossom Cocktail. He also brought in some Apple Butter Crumble.

For more on Cooper Boone, visit CoopersKitchenUSA.com.

Kendall Coffey, former U.S. Attorney and a widely recognized legal commentator, representing Al Gore and Elian Gonzalez, to name a few, offers an engrossing exposé of the central place media spin has come to hold in the American system of justice in "Spinning the Law" Trying Cases in the Court of Public Opinion" by Kendall Coffey with a foreword by Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law School professor and author. Coffey spoke to us about his book, news-of-the-day and other current and on-going court cases.

What You Need to Know About the Book and Author:
• Kendall Coffey reveals how his legal team lost the fight to keep the young Cuban refugee Elian Gonzalez in this country due to factors such as Attorney General Janet Reno’s spin on the government’s message to the American people. As part of the team representing Al Gore in Florida courts, Coffey witnessed firsthand a momentous duel between spin machines as well as the legal teams that transformed U.S. history. Providing an intriguing connection between the two cases, Coffey explains how, by alienating Miami’s Cuban community in the Elian case, the Clinton Administration may have cost Gore the Florida recount and the 2000 presidential election;

You've seen them, the glossy commericals: couples are taking a romantic bath outside, looking loving into each other eyes, advertisers getting men to buy erecticle dysfunction products.A recent study suggested that 72 percent women say they also want more satisfaction. But many are questioning, where are products for women? And why is Madison Avenue reluctant to meet a woman's needs?

Mary Wallace Jaensch, co-founder of Zestra, stopped by to talk to us about the bias against female sexual enhancement products perpertrated by culture and advertisers but for men, it's been common practice to discuss their sexual needs openly. She also talked to us about products designed to give woman a little boost in the bedroom.

For more on Zestra, visit www.Zestra.com.

Our time is precious. So, who wants to spend it at the gym?! Fitness and Nutrition Expert Frank Sepe was here to show us how to tone up in just two minutes. He showed us these moves:

• Push-Up Crawl - works chest/shoulders
• Dips - work arms
• Crunches - works abs
• Lying Leg Raises - works hamstrings
• Good Mornings - works back
• Chair Pose/Squat - works quads/butt
• Stiff-leg Dead Lift - works hamstrings
• Calf Raise - works calves

For more of Frank's workout tips, check out his book Fitness As A Lifestyle, which is available in bookstores now.

Actresses Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show) and Anika Noni Rose (Dreamgirls) stopped by to talk about their roles as Gilda and Yasmine in the new Tyler Perry movie For Colored Girls.

Adapted from Ntozake Shange's 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf , the film tells the story of seven women, who are only known by color (Lady in Red, Lady in Blue, Lady in Yellow, etc.), represented in a collection of 20 poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular. Rashad and Rose's co-stars include Janet Jackson, and Thandie Newton.

For Colored Girls opens in theaters on November 5.

Bonnie Bernstein of 1050 ESPN New York stopped by to talk about the ALCS!

For more on Bonnie log onto http://www.bonniebernstein.com/.

House of Glam features the trendsetting stylists of the B Lynn Group, one of the hottest image agencies in the entertainment business. These stylists to the stars specialize in creating original and unforgettable looks for some of the biggest names in music and fashion.

From Will Smith, Jay-Z, and Jessica Simpson, to Naomi Campbell and Donatella Versace, these stylists have done it all. But this show is about more than what to wear -- the stylists are also best friends and fierce rivals. Tamsen met up with them to get a brand new look!

For more on House of Glam, visit house-of-glam.oxygen.com.

The American Heart Association is re-arranging the ABCs of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Recommending that chest compressions be the first step for lay and professional rescuers to revive victims of sudden cardiac arrest, the association said the A-B-Cs (Airway-Breathing-Compressions) of CPR should now be changed to C-A-B (Compressions-Airway-Breathing).

Sarah Gillen President of Emergency Skills at American Heart Association Training Center showed Suki and Chris how to perform CPR.

Read the full story: "Press the chest: Heart group advises compressions first, then rescue breaths for standard CPR."

The Three60 Gear original design uses high-quality images of star athletes in action. Authentic baseball images, full shirt imagery, and our serial numbered Three60 Gear patch creates a vibrant collectors piece.

This one-of-a-kind shirt uses a dye sublimation process to fuse high-resolution photos onto fabric. White areas near seams, creases or folds are marks of the authentic handcrafted process. A design of authentic photos, star players and performance fabric is a unique and comfortable way to support your favorite players. Tim Hanser, CEO of Three60 Gear, was here with a few sample shirts.

• NY Yankees' Derek Jeter at bat in Game 6 of the 2009 MLB World Series
• NY Yankees' Alex Rodriguez throws to 1st for an out against the NY Mets in 2009 at CitiField
• NY Mets' David Wright at bat against the San Francisco Giants in 2010 at CitiField
• NY Mets' Jose Reyes slides into 3rd against the Florida Marlins in 2008 at CitiField

For a buyer's guide to these shirts and more information on Three60 Gear, visit www.three60gear.com.

Actor James Van Der Beek of Dawson's Creek fame is using his voice to raise awareness of ulcerative colitis (UC) by partnering with the Voices of UC Program.

James has a personal connection to the condition. He has watched his mother suffer in silence with the condition. She kept her condition a secret from her family for years because she was embarrassed and uncomfortable talking about the disease.

For more information, visit voicesofuc.com.

Is your fall wardrobe bootilicious? Stylist Alison Deyette can help. From over the knee stlyes to booties, there are a lot of hot trends and we're learning about them now.

It's boot camp and we learned about these styles: military, regular booties, clog booties, leather motorcycle, over-the-knee boots and wooly.

For over a week the Malaysian Food Truck has been touring Manhattan, bringing foodies free samples from local restaurants. So what goes into getting these authentic dishes around town? Lisa Mateo followed the food trail from the restaurant to the streets to find out.

For more on the Malaysian Food Trucks, visit www.malaysiakitchennyc.com.

Living paycheck to paycheck, is not a good feeling! But, too many of us are doing just that! So how can you save, if you don't have a dime to spare? Here with some tricks to saving more and spending less is Vera Gibbons of WalletPop.com. Her tips included:

• Saving regularly for recurring expenses."
• create a savings plan and punish yourself if you don't stick to it."
• use cash for all expenses."
• pay bills automatically"...
• give yourself a raise."

For more of Vera's personal finance tips, visit www.walletpop.com/blog/bloggers/vera-gibbons.

Most commonly known for his portrayal as the charismatic drug dealer "U-Turn" on the Emmy-nominated comedy series Weeds, actor and music artist Page Kennedy returns to the small screen in the acclaimed Spike TV comedy, Blue Mountain State.

Based on the hardships of scoring in college-whether on the field or in the bedroom, the show revolves around a tight-knit group of college football players at Blue Mountain State as they balance personal conquests with championship goal. Scoring critical acclaim amongst audiences worldwide, the show has quickly become one of TV's guiltiest pleasures. In June 2010, Page signed on to join the cast in its second season as "Radon Randell," an egotistical talent recruit who never ceases to outdo himself.

Blue Mountain State makes its season premiere tonight at 11pm.

Dominic Gill and 74-year-old American cancer patient Ernie Greenwald were set to undertake the challenge of a lifetime by crossing the United States on a tandem bicycle. Sadly, a week before the planned departure date, Ernie's health rapidly deteriorated preventing him once again from living out his lifelong dream.

Nonetheless, Ernie's sense of adventure and desire to inspire others gave birth to a new vision.

In honor of Ernie, Dom offered the opportunity to ride with physically disabled people throughout the USA. The tandem bike, donated by German manufacturer Hase, is specially designed with a recumbent front seat that allows for many weak or disabled individuals to tackle long distances via bicycle more comfortably than ever before.

He's the founder of the "Rent Is 2 Damn High" party and after stealing the show at Monday night's debate, Vietnam Veteran Jimmy McMillan says he's going to be elected New York's next governor.

McMillan talked to us about Andrew Cuomo and Carl Paladino and explained his platform. He also explained to us why rent is such an important issue for him and what he would do as governor.

For more on Jimmy McMillan, visit www.rentistoodamnhigh.org.

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Action star Maggie Q stopped by to talk about her title role in the new CW series Nikita and the success of the show. The CW says of the show:

When she was a deeply troubled teenager, Nikita (Maggie Q, "Live Free or Die Hard," "Mission Impossible 3") was rescued from death row by a secret U.S. agency known only as Division, who faked her execution and told her she was being given a second chance to start a new life and serve her country. What they didn't tell her was that she was being trained as a spy and assassin. Throughout her grueling training at Division, Nikita never lost her humanity, even falling in love with a civilian.

When her fiancé was murdered, Nikita realized she had been betrayed and her dreams shattered by the only people she thought she could trust, so she did what no one else before her had been able to do: she escaped. Now, after three years in hiding, Nikita is seeking retribution and making it clear to her former bosses that she will stop at nothing to expose and destroy their covert operation.

Nikita airs Thursdays at 9pm on WPIX. For more information, visit cwtv.com/Nikita.

Cash Cab host and comedian Ben Bailey stopped by to talk about his upcoming performaces at Carolines on Broadway this weekend.

Bailey will be at the esteemed comedy venue from October 21 to October 23. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.carolines.com. For more on Bailey, visit www.therealbenbailey.com.

Thousands of New Yorkers get involved in the Doorman of the Year by nominating their favorite doorman and sharing unique stories about how their door person goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Even Mayor Michael Bloomberg has gotten into the act -- last year, he issued a proclamation officially declaring it Doorman Day. The stories and sometimes tall-tales the award's organizing group Manhattan Media hear from the doorman or the New Yorkers who nominate them can make you laugh or bring you to tears. They range from babysitting to saving lives, and from knowing every tenant by their first name to providing advice to corporate CEO's, celebrities and Knicks or Yankees players.

Lisa Mateo went to the building of the 2010 Doorman of the Year 52-year-old Dominick Torres. Torres has worked at the same Upper East Side apartment building for more than 28 years and when he's not practicing his favorite hobby, ballroom dancing, he is making sure his 4,000 tenants are well taken care of. On more than one occasion, he has even saved tenants' lives, once by providing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and the other by stopping what could have been a fatal medical procedure. ‪

Practical and functional. Unusual and unbelievable. Vaseline can be used in over 140 different ways and luckily, it's one of those things we all seem to have in our medicine cabinets. With us today is Jenn Falik and she showed us just a few of the wackier ways you can use this wonder jelly at home.

• Shine patent leather shoes with Vaseline Petroleum Jelly for a fresh, polished look

• Mix a dab of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly with loose eye shadow to create a blush or eye shadow that moisturizes and lasts longer

• Rub a layer along the inside of a carved pumpkin to seal in moisture and protect against rotting. Caution: you should not use the Petroleum Jelly if you plan to illuminate your pumpkin with candles or fire as it will make it flammable

School of Rock is a performance-based rock music program teaching kids to rock on stage and in life.

With more than a decade of successful experience teaching music, School of Rock is the national leader in music education for kids from age 7 to 18. Students learn from professional musicians in an interactive environment combining weekly private lessons and structured group rehearsals with the ultimate goal of performing live in front of real crowds.

Areas of instruction include guitar, drums, keyboards, bass guitar and vocals.

The School of Rock has several local upcoming performances:
Union Square South Plaza
Thursday, October 21st
4pm to 6pm

Halloween Bash/Open House
630 9th Ave, Suite 602
5pm

December 26th
Pink Floyd's The Wall
BB Kings

For more information, visit www.schoolofrock.com.

Significant challenges face veterans looking for work today. Veterans are returning home to one of the toughest economies in decades. Multiple deployments combined with taking care of a family, or getting a degree and finding a job has placed a tremendous amount of stress on this new generation of veterans.

Joseph Abboud, IAVA (Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America) and JC Penney have partnered up to help veterans successfully transition from combat to the civilian workforce and is providing them with the tools and resources to do so. These companies have shown how the private sector can be a leader in transforming the landscape of support for new veterans.

JOE Joseph Abboud captures that feel with advanced styling and expert tailoring at a more affordable price point. These pieces (raning from $22 to $240) are designed to make those who wear them feel confident and comfortable and like the clothes aren't wearing them.

Lancôme is joining forces with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to unveil Genes Day on October 22.

In a celebration of the beauty of scientific research, Lancôme will donate $7 from each bottle of their latest skin care breakthrough Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to aid with scientific research.

Internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases, St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute.

St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for a treatment not covered by insurance-and no child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay.

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. BK Botanic Garden is having their annual Halloween event "ghouls and ghords"
2. Sting Ray Elvis is giving a free performance at Shackleton's Restaurant, LI

Ety Rybak, co-founder of Inside Sports & Entertainment Group, stopped by to preview different events taking place on Halloween weekend.

1. Blood Manor in Chelsea

2. "Halloween at Belvedere: A Monster Musical Adventure"
Saturday, October 30th
At 12, 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
Belvedere Castle at 79th Street (East or West) in Central Park.
Admission is free

3. 92.3 NOW Nick Or Treat Halloween Concert
Friday, October 29th
Hammerstein Ballroom

4. Halloween Costume Party on Ice at Rockefeller Center Ice Rink

5. Procession of the Ghouls at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Inside Sports & Entertainment Group gave away two tickets to the "92.3 NOW Nick or Treat Halloween Concert." To win, all you have to do is be the 11th caller right now at (866) 414-2911.

Click here to read the rules

DeNiqua Matias, Newark resident/parent and Leah Owens, founder of Teachers as Leaders in Newark were here to discuss Newark schools. They are both members of the Abbott Leadership Institute.

The Mission of the Abbott Leadership Institute is to empower parents, students, educators and community advocates of Newark Public Schools with information, and knowledge of effective methods for family and community engagement schools.

For more information, visit www.talinnewark.org and www.abbottleadership.org.

New York gubernatorial candidate for the Libertarian Party Warren Redlich came by to talk to us about his platform and his reaction to the gubernatorial debate on Monday. He explained why some feel he made a good show of character at the debate and what he thinks of the other candidates.

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Seven candidates running for governor of new york faced off in a debate on Monday. The only female in the mix was Kristin Davis from the Anti-Prohibition Party and she joined us this morning.

Davis spoke about why she thinks she can win the gubernatorial race and how her career as a former madame can help her in the prestigious political role. She also spoke about Eliot Spitzer and how she feels about his new co-hosting gig on CNN.

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Lidia Bastianich, beloved television host, author, restaurateur and "First Lady of Italian Cuisine," was here to whip up a Halloween-inspired pasta recipe.

Lidia’s Kitchen, her exciting new cookware and servingware line for QVC. The signature collection combines the beauty of Italy and the functionality of Bastianich’s own cooking style to create a cookware and tabletop collection that is reflective of her practical culinary sensibilities. After many years working in restaurant kitchens, Bastianich has designed cookware created with simple, easy cooking in mind, with plenty of style and utmost functionality.

The Lidia’s Kitchen broadcast is scheduled to debut on October 24 at 7pm on QVC and the products will be available on QVC.com.

This week's Friday Forecaster is Rochelle Cliff. She's the winner of the NYC Middle School Film Festival 2010 and created a movie called "A Change."

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TV's Superman actor Dean Cain stopped by to talk about the DVD release of The Way Home on October 26.

The Way Home is an inspirational true story of a town that comes together to find a two-year-old boy who has gone missing. The movie stars Cain, Lori Beth Edgeman, Sonny Shroyer, Tom Nowicki and Brett Rice. The DVD contains audio commentary and two featurettes, one of which shows the real people the story is based on and how they got through this traumatic event.

For on The Way Home, visit www.thewayhome-movie.com.

You can make original costumes, but sometimes kids just want the real deal. So you better get out there quick before the pickings are slim. Here with the scoop on this season's most popular children's costumes was Allison Corey from Party City.

• MARIO - Throwback from the 80's
• MINNIE MOUSE - Inspired by Hollywood
• ALICE IN WONDERLAND - Based on the new film
• NEYTIRI from Avatar
• TINKER BELL - Believe in Pixies
• ARIEL from The Little Mermaid

A big thanks to our partner Party City for decorating and showing off the these hot costumes and don't forget to watch our big Halloween Parade special on Sunday, October 31st at 7pm.

Actress Francia Raisa of the top-rated ABC Family show The Secret Life of the American Teenager stopped by to talk about the Aéropostale 1 Warm Kid Coat Drive campaign.

1 Warm Kid is an initiative launched by P.S. from Aeropostale and non-profit One Warm Coat to collect coats for kids in the New Jersey and New York area this winter. Francia will be surprising a local shelter benefiting from the coat drive with a huge truck filled with coats donated on behalf of 1 Warm Kid.

For more on the initiative, visit www.onewarmkid.com.

Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, new band with a Pop Rock sound Hot Chelle Rae sat down with our Sukanya Krishnan to talk about their debut album Lovesick Electric and their big show at Bowery Ballroom on Monday night.

Hot Chelle Rae is Ryan Follese (lead vocals, guitar), Nash Overstreet(lead guitar, vocals), Ian Keaggy (bass, vocals) and Jamie Follese (drums). "Hot Chelle Rae announce themselves as a force to be reckoned with on their debut album Lovesick Electric. How can you argue with bold, swaggering vocals, monster sing-along choruses, crunching rock guitar, and a propulsive rhythm section that just won’t quit? [...] Lovesick Electric brims with the confidence and youthful energy that only a group of musicians with serious chops can deliver," states the band's website.

For more on Hot Chelle Rae, visit www.hotchellerae.com.

Mind Over Matter Health and Fitness was founded in 2004 to provide busy New Yorkers an accessible service that would help integrate fitness into their lifestyle. MOM's mission is to provide certified, friendly, reliable healthcare professionals specializing in areas such as Personal Training, Yoga, Pilates, & Private Boot Camp Classes. They also have an emphasis in Pre-Natal and Postpartum Fitness. Whether in your home, office or even outdoors, MOM trainers are equipped with the skills to turn any existing space into your own private health club, complete with your very own private masseuse.

Joshua Margolis from Mind Over Matter Health and Fitness stopped by with simple exercises are designed to get moms back to their pre-pregnancy figure. They can be done at home, outdoors, or on the road. If the little one is up, no problem. We can incorporate him or her into the exercise. It can be a bonding experience for mommy and baby.

Actresses Thandie Newton and Tessa Thompson stopped by to talk about their roles as troubled sisters Tangie and Nyla in the new Tyler Perry movie For Colored Girls.

Adapted from Ntozake Shange's 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf , the film tells the story of seven women, who are only known by color (Lady in Red, Lady in Blue, Lady in Yellow, etc.), represented in a collection of 20 poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular. Newton and Thimpson's co-stars include Janet Jackson, Anika Noni Rose and Phylicia Rashad.

For Colored Girls opens in theaters on November 5.

From the job search, to the resume to actually landing the job -- if you are looking for a new career, there are a lot of things that have changed when it comes to the what your future employer may expect. Alexia Vernon, author of Awaken Your CAREERpreneur, stopped by with five tips to finding work:

1. Get out from behind your computer screen
2. Know what your prospective employers most want
3. Highlight your WOW Factor
4. Be curious
5. Show that you will be a positive employee

For more information, visit www.awakenyourcareerpreneur.com.

The Bellydance Superstars are bellydancers like you would never imagine.

Incorporating everything from traditional (capes and veils) to tribal (tattoos and dreadlocks) to post-modern fusion (veiled wings, finger cymbals, tattoos, Arabic rap, and ballet shoes) these world-famous dancers have performed across the globe for royalty and the public alike and have best-selling dance, music, and yoga CD/DVD projects available.

Tonight, the group will perform "Bombay Bellywood" to the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre / Symphony Space in New York City.

For more information on the Bellydance Superstars, visit www.bellydancesuperstars.com.

He was born and raised on Long Island and now Nassau County Legislator Francis Becker is taking on seven-term Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy for the 4th Congressional District. The latest poll finding the candidates are neck-and-neck. But, just who is the Republican candidate and what does he stand for? Becker joined us this morning to talk abotu his stance on healthcare and unemployment, and how he plans on beating his incumbent opponent.

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Tashera Simmons (wife of rapper DMX) recently started the Women Of Strength Foundation, an organization that offers support and resources for women who have been affected by drug abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and other social conflicts.

On Tuesday, October 26 she's having a red carpet launch and fundraiser event for the Women Of Strength Foundation, and proceeds will be donated to Safe Horizon.

Simmons was here to discuss Women Of Strength and her mission for the foundation, and the fundraiser event. Tashera is also working on her book titled Strength Of A Woman and her reality show Tashera Simmons: Life After X.

For more on Women Of Strength Foundation and Safe Horizon, visit www.women-of-strength.com and www.safehorizon.org.

With one of the most challenging economies in U.S. history, Lifetime Television brings relief to families who have struggled with unemployment with its new unscripted series, The Fairy Jobmother, featuring international career specialist Hayley Taylor.

Based on the popular British format and produced by Studio Lambert (Undercover Boss), The Fairy Jobmother will follow Taylor each week as she assists severely job-challenged families with her no-nonsense and tough love tactics to motivate them to get back on the payroll.

The Fairy Jobmother airs Thursdays at 11pm on Lifetime.

Sept. 11 first responder Charles Giles and his wife Diane of Barnegat, New Jersey stopped by to talk about the Senate hearing on the 9/11 healthcare bill (S.1334).

We first met Giles when the bill was going through the House of Represenatives. Giles rushed to the aid of a firefighter on Sept. 11. As a result of his selfless act to help another, doctors found bits of debris -- including glass and concrete -- in his lungs. Giles lost his house because he couldn't keep up with paying his mortgage and medical bills. Now, he is dying and has to take 39 different medications, which totals to over $4,000 every month.

MORE INFORMATION:
S.1334 - James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes

Each month we're going "under the covers." Revealing what's behind those eye-catching magazine headlines. In October, we're checking our Redbook's headline "43 Simple Ways to Look Younger...Prepare To Get Carded!" Cheryl Kramer Kaye of Redbook was here with more details.

• Look Younger...Now:
Use blue mascara to brighten the whites of your eyes

• Look Younger...In 30 Minutes:
Paint nails a sheer nude-pink to give off a fresh, girlish vibes

• Look Younger...In a Week:
Swap your afternoon coffee for polyphenol packed green tea

• Look Younger...In a Week:
Use serums for their high concentration of wrinkle-fighting ingredients

• Look Younger...In a Month:
Improve posture by aligning ears over shoulders over hips

• Look Younger...By Spring:
Up your intake of anti-inflammatory spices to reduce fine lines

For more tips, visit www.redbookmag.com.

Actress Loretta Devine stopped by to talk about her role as Juanita in the new Tyler Perry movie For Colored Girls.

Adapted from Ntozake Shange's 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf , the film tells the story of seven women, who are only known by color (Lady in Red, Lady in Blue, Lady in Yellow, etc.), represented in a collection of 20 poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular. Newton and Thimpson's co-stars include Janet Jackson, Anika Noni Rose and Phylicia Rashad.

For Colored Girls opens in theaters on November 5.

The average supermarket carries 46,852 items. So, how can we know if we're choosing the healthiest, best tasting options? Men's Health and Women's Health magazines have taken the guesswork out of grocery shopping. They've compiled lists of best packaged foods for men and the best packaged foods for women. Joining us this morning were from clint carter, associate editor for Men's Health and Sascha de Gersdorff, senior health editor for Women's Health.

• BREADS AND GRAINS
MEN: Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain-This bagel topped the list for being a muscle builder, heart helper and stomach filler with more than 5 grams of fiber per serving
WOMEN: Kashi GoLean Crisp! Toasted Berry Crumble- This cereal made our list in the "Breads & Cereals" category because it helps battle cancer, builds muscle and fights heart disease

As we gearing up for the Halloween Parade, Alex Fearn from Delicious Sexywear was here to show us a few hot cotume options for Halloween We took a look at Nemo, Spoonful of Sugar, Butterfly Beautie, Cupcake Cutie, Lady Gaga

For a guide on where to get these costumees, visit www.delicioussexywear.com.

Don't forget to tune in to PIX11 on from 7pm to 10pm on Halloween and to watch the 38th Annual Village Halloween Parade Special co-hosted by Jill Nicolini and Tamsen Fadal..

Actress Denise Richards has joined the cast of Spike TV's series Blue Mountain State in a recurring guest role. PIX 11 News also asked her about her ex-husband Charlie Sheen's latest drunk behavior that included cops being called to a Plaza Hotel room.

Season two of Blue Mountain State finds Coach Marty Daniels (Former NFL-er Ed Marinaro) under pressure to deliver a winning season after an embarrassing showing last year that has put his legacy and job security in danger. Adding to the coach's troubles is the arrival of his contentious and meddling ex-wife Debra (Denise Richards).

From the man who married his horse to drama-filled love triangles, nothing is ever too shocking for The Jerry Springer Show and Jerry Springer took the show on the road for a well deserved 20th anniversary celebration.

Springer's special anniversary episode airs today at 11am on WPIX.

Read the full story: "20 years of mayhem for Jerry Springer, and he promises more."

With the economy still hurting, what makes more sense than buying two or even three jackets for the price of one, right? We've got coats for women that can be worn a couple different ways. Stylist Kevin Lennox showed us:

• Faux Fur Leopard Jacket from TJ Maxx, $79.99
• Lands' End 3-in-1 Squall Jacket, $124.50
• Puffer Jacket at Marshalls, $59.99
• Lands' End Luxe Down Parka, $149.50

MTV's "A Thin Line" campaign unveiled "Draw Your Line" - a new interactive, online visualization tool that spotlights all the ways young people around the United States are taking action to stop the spread of digital abuse - including cyberbullying, sexting and all forms of digital harassment.

"Draw Your Line" was inspired by 24 year-old Michael Bastianelli's winning entry for the "Redraw the Line" Challenge, which called on America's youth to imagine innovative digital solutions to help stop the spread of digital abuse. Bastianelli spoke about personally having been affected by online bullying and harassment.

MTV vice president of public affairs Jason Rzepka also joined Bastianelli this morning to speak about bullying.

For more information, visit www.athinline.org and www.drawyourline.com.

R.L. Stine is the "Stephen King" of children's books and has sold over 300 million books worldwide. He's the author of Goosebumps, Rotten School and Mostly Ghostly, just to name a few. As Halloween approaches we'll talk to him about his new book Fear: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror.

On October 28th from 5pm to 7pm, he'll be at Books of Wonder to present "Fear: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror." Each of the authors will read their stories from the collection, then answer questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their books. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Books of Wonder is located at 18 West 18th St., New York, NY 10011.

For more information, visit www.rlstine.com.

Highly decorated Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno stopped by to talk about his new book Zero Regrets.

Zero regrets. It’s a philosophy not just about sport but about life. School, business, academics, love—anything and everything. It’s complicated and yet not. You have to figure out who it is you want to be. Not what you want to be—who. There has to be a vision, a dream, a plan. Then you chase that with everything you’ve got.

Over three consecutive Olympic games, Apolo Ohno has come to symbolize the very best of the competitive spirit—remaining equally gracious in victory and defeat, always striving to improve his performance, and appreciating the value of the hard work of training as much as any reward it might bring. In Zero Regrets, Apolo shares the inspiring personal story behind his remarkable success, as well as the hard-won truths and strategies he has discovered in good times and bad.

Zero Regrets: Be Greater Than Yesterday is available in bookstores now.

Food Network chef Sunny Anderson stopped by to talk about her participation in the upcoming Circle of Sisters Expo.

Circle of Sisters is sponsored by WBLS-FM, WLIB-AM and Inner City Broadcasting. WBLS (107.5 FM) is the premiere African American Station in the New York area. Some of its top-rated shows include The Steve Harvey Morning Show. WLIB (1190 AM) is the powerhouse 24-hour Gospel, Praise, and Inspiration station, featuring on-air talent that includes Yolanda Adams, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Donnie McClurkin and Morgan Dukes. Circle of Sisters hosts a variety of speakers, authors, seminars, inspirational services, R&B and gospels concert in addition to the more than 200 vendors and companies selling unique items and services.

The Circle of Sisters Expo takes place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Exhibit Hall 1C on Saturday October 30th 10am to 10pm and Sunday October 31th 11am to 8pm. The Javits Center is located on 11th Avenue between 34th and 39th Streets.

For more information, visit www.circleofsisters.com.

Reality star Kim Kardashian came to the studio today to talk about her Lip Fusion and the season finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

While beauty and science may not always seem the likely pair, Fusion Beauty has pioneered something many may never discover. Beginning in 2005 with their first creation, LipFusion, they were instantly recognized as innovators. Since then, they have continued to amaze by infusing products with breakthrough technology—and have coined the term Colorceuticals, a new definition of skincare that provides long-term, transformational results.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians airs Sundays at 10pm on E!.

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. Red Bull Trick or Treat official afterparty at GalleryBar, NYC
2. Free Cupcakes, BK
3. Other Halloween Events

The spectacular Big Apple Circus leaps into its 33rd Season with a thrilling All-New Show, Dance On!

Taking place now thru January 2011 at Lincoln Center/Damrosch Park., the World’s Greatest Circus artists swing into action in the spotlight under our intimate Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring! Invited to the dance: an awesome troupe of monocyclists and lasso twirlers from China! A mind–bending group of Mongolian contortionists! A kinetic collection of Kenyan athletes who shimmy up a pole as though gravity were a joke! A herd of hoofers — twelve miniature horses in an equine chorus line! And an Ethiopian juggler with a lively up–tempo act that’s hard to beat! Your Host is our charming and charismatic Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, aided with antic abandon by star clowns Rob Torres and of course, our leggy, lovable laugh–riot Grandma! With live music by the Big Apple Circus Band, there’ll be cavorting in the aisles — and even you and your family will be dancing in your seats!

This year's production is directed by Eric Michael Gillett, choreographed by Peter Pucci, with costumes by Ann Hould-Ward, set design by Todd Rosenthal, lights by Brian Nason and sound by J P Perreaux.

For tickets and all information, log onto: http://www.bigapplecircus.org

They are also the subject of a 6 pt. documentary series on PBS called CIRCUS beginning Nov. 3rd. For all local info, log onto: www.pbs.org/circus .

Our friends from the Beardsley Zoo stopped by with some creep, crawly creatures and to tell us about the special "Howl-O-Ween" event at the zoo. We were introduced to the:

1. Goliath Bird-Eating Tarantula
2. Emperor Scorpion (she glows under blacklight)
3. Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
4. Mexican Red-Knee Tarantula (black and orange)
5. Great Horned Owl
6. Big Brown Bat

For more on the Beardsley Zoo and their "Howl-O-Ween" event, visit www.beardsleyzoo.org.

Everyone knows buying a Halloween costume is not only time consuming, but can hit you hard in the wallet. We recently sent our own Andrew Ramos on a mission to make the most out of a buck at a local 99 cents store. With the help of trick-or-treaters Colleen and Steven, they managed to muster up six costume ideas - one as cheap as $2.

From Lady Gaga to The Jersey Shore's Snooki, these popular costumes were found right inside a Dollar Tree on Long Island. Learn how to accomplish these easy look, plus many more this Halloween.

Claire Buffie is Miss New York 2010! Claire is a 24-year-old graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications and a minor in Dance Performance. She resides in Manhattan where she splits her time between her own small business, Claire Buffie: Photography&Design, and Apple.

Claire is an outspoken advocate of human rights, opening the dialogue about equality amongst youth, teens and adults alike with her platform "Straight for Equality: Let's Talk."

As an executive board member of PFLAG NYC (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and a speaker in their Safe Schools Program, Claire has had the opportunity to speak to over 2,000 students in New York City public schools about respecting diversity, eliminating discriminatory vocabulary, and the breaking the stereotype and stigma surrounding marginalized youth, especially gay or questioning youth.

Radio Personality Robin Quivers stopped by live! Robin will be running the ING NYC Marathon to support Family Cook Productions and The Sylvia Center.

To support her run Robin and her 15 Foundation are hosting Dinner with Robin & Friends on November 3, 2010 from 6-10pm at Tribeca Grill/Nobu Event Space. For all the details on the event log onto 15Foundations.org.

This week's Friday Forecaster os Caryl Stern, CEO and President of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF celebrates 60 years of America's youth making a difference throughout the world and has raised nearly $160 million for UNICEF's lifesaving programs worldwide. For more information, visit www.unicefusa.org/trickortreat.

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Bishop Hezekiah Walker and WLIB general manager Deon Levingston stopped by to talk about their participation in the upcoming Circle of Sisters Expo.

Circle of Sisters is sponsored by WBLS-FM, WLIB-AM and Inner City Broadcasting. WBLS (107.5 FM) is the premiere African American Station in the New York area. Some of its top-rated shows include The Steve Harvey Morning Show. WLIB (1190 AM) is the powerhouse 24-hour Gospel, Praise, and Inspiration station, featuring on-air talent that includes Yolanda Adams, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Donnie McClurkin and Morgan Dukes. Circle of Sisters hosts a variety of speakers, authors, seminars, inspirational services, R&B and gospels concert in addition to the more than 200 vendors and companies selling unique items and services.

The Circle of Sisters Expo takes place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Exhibit Hall 1C on Saturday October 30th 10am to 10pm and Sunday October 31th 11am to 8pm. The Javits Center is located on 11th Avenue between 34th and 39th Streets.

For more information, visit www.circleofsisters.com.

The anchors of the PIX Morning News dress up in costume to celebrate Halloween 2010. This year's theme: tabloid magazine and the stories ripped from the headlines. Enjoy and Happy Halloween!