For New York City history and mystery buffs, The Man Who Never Returned is required reading! It centers on one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries of New York City: the 1930 disappearance of NYS Supreme Court Justice Joseph Force Crater ("Judge Crater, call your office" was a long-running gag in Gotham). Judge Crater had dinner with two companions at the long-gone Billy Haas' Chophouse on West 45th Street on a summer night in August 1930, got into a cab and was never seen again!

Historian/novelist Peter Quinn has written a brilliant NYC-based page-turner that presents a shocking and sinister solution to the Judge Crater mystery once and for all!

Quinn served as speech-writer to two New York governors (Hugh Carey and Mario Cuomo). He then went on to be speech-writer for five successive chairmen of Time Warner, and he was tapped by Martin Scorsese to be an historical consultant on the film Gangs of New York. Quinn also has contributed to several PBS specials about Irish immigration in America and won an Emmy for his documentary McSorley's New York.

For more information about The Man Who Never Returned, visit the author's website at www.newyorkpaddy.com.

Candy corns, Snickers and M&Ms. Halloween is the sweetest day of the year and you can indulge without guilt. We're showing you how to work off that Halloween candy you ate with Becky Wenner of Becky's Fitness Company.

4 Miniature Twix Bars 170 cals 7 grams of fat
• Squat / Curl & Press: This compound moves works the legs, arms and shoulders. With 3 sets of 15 reps you will have strength trained several body parts. What's great about this exercise is - NO GYM necessary - it can be done at home, in an office, almost anywhere. In between sets, if the person could add some cardio drills, like walking a big circle around the office, jumping rope at home - the fat burning potential of the exercise is increased.

Widespread delays and equipment malfunctions. The Board of Elections was blasted over problems on primary day with the new electronic voting machines. So, with Election Day less than 24 hours away, have all the kinks been worked out?

PIX's Tamsen Fadal was in PIX Plaza with New York City Board of Elections Commissioner J.C. Polanco, who walked up through a step-by-step guide to voting with the new electronic machines.

To find your polling place and for any other Election Day questions, visit the Board of Elections' website at www.elections.state.ny.us.

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Ed Burns stopped by to talk about his ninth feature film as a writer, director and actor in the recently released movie Nice Guy Johnny.

Johnny Rizzo (Matt Bush), is about to trade his dream job in talk radio for some snooze-ville gig that'll pay enough to please his fiancée. Enter Uncle Terry (Burns), a rascally womanizer set on turning a weekend in the Hamptons into an eye-opening fling for his nephew. Nice guy Johnny's not interested, of course, but then he meets the lovely Brooke (Kerry Bishé), who challenges Johnny to make the toughest decision of is life.

Lauded by critics and audiences alike, Burns gained international recognition for his first feature The Brothers McMullen and is also known for his work in such films as 27 Dresses, Saving Private Ryan and She's The One. Burns has truly established himself as a pioneer in independent film which is clearly evident in his latest film which will be released via a unique digital distribution platform on iTunes, VOD and DVD simultaneously.

Nice Guy Johnny is in theaters now.

Fred Forcellati, Creative Director of Annie sez stores, shows us great ways to get extra fashion mileage without spending a fortune! The trick is to 'shop your closet' for basics then add trendy fall items to update the entire look.

Fred presents fall's hottest new trends, including faux fur vests, flirty ruffled tops, animal prints, military looks, fitted jackets, statement jewelry, short and tall boots and unique long cardigans.

Faux Fur Vest
- fur vest (faux) - $70 at Annie sez, elsewhere $100
- dress - $70 at Annie sez, elsewhere $138
- shirt - $40 at Annie sez, elsewhere $68
- cashmere sweater - $60 at Annie sez, elsewhere $168
- plaid handbag - $100 at Annie sez, elsewhere $150
- kitten heel pump - $60 at Annie sez, elsewhere $69
TOTAL: $400 at Annie sez (elsewhere $693)

Gretchen Jones, 28, stopped by to talk about her big victory as winner of season eight of Project Runway.

Hosted by supermodel and fashion maven Heidi Klum, Project Runway provides 17 talented designers – the most in series history – with an opportunity to launch their careers in fashion, under the watchful eye of mentor and Liz Claiborne Chief Creative Officer Tim Gunn. Judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia weigh in on the best and worst of the runway.

As part of the winner’s prize package, Jones will receive $100,000 from L’Oréal Paris to start his/her own line, a fashion spread in Marie Claire magazine, a $50,000 technology suite by HP and Intel to create his/her own vision and run his/her business, and the opportunity to design and sell an exclusive collection on Piperlime.com. The model paired with the winner of Project Runway will also appear in the designer’s editorial feature in Marie Claire and receive $25,000 from L’Oréal Studio Secrets Professional.

For more on Project Runway, visit www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway.

We're checking out food brand names that aren't necessarily the best. We'll talk about why it pays to try the store brand and how much you'll save.

• "STOP & SHOP FRUIT SWIRLS VS. KELLOGG'S FROOT LOOPS."
(Tie) Stop & Shop were just as crispy at Froot Loops and has a similar artificial fruit flavor that kids might like, But our testers found that both cereals had an off-putting aroma reminiscent of lemon-scented household cleaner. They also found that the Froot Loops left a vitaminlike aftertaste and that the Fruit Swirls tasted slightly state. Store-brand savings of about 30%

Whether you're entertaining or you have to make something for your child's bake sale, baking can be fun and easy. Here with delicious but simple ideas is Rachel Thebault, the author of Sweet Chic and owner of Tribeca Treats.

Sweet Chic: Stylish Treats to Dress Up for Any Occasion is available in stores now. You can also pop by her Tribeca Treats, located at 94 Reade Street, New York, NY 10013.

Under the approval of New York City Schools Chancellor, Joel Klien, a new education program called "Time to Know" was chosen to be implemented in more than 20 schools participating in the Innovation Zone project.

"Time To Know" is a teacher-led program that includes an interactive core curriculum and a Digital Teaching Platform designed for today's one-to-one computing classrooms. The user-friendly software is available for fourth and fifth grade math and English language arts, with the addition of sixth grade for the 2011-2012 school year.

Lisa Mateo visited P.S. 143 in Corona, Queens to find out how the program works. For more information on "Time to Know" log onto www.timetoknow.com.

Academy Award nominee Haley Joel Osment (Sixth Sense, Pay it Forward) stopped by to talk about his starring role in DG Brock's debut feature comedy Montana Amazon - The Adventures of the Dunderheads, which makes its world premiere at the Big Apple Film Festival on Saturday, November 6, 5:15pm at the Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick St.) Osment stars alongside Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis (Moonstruck) and Alison Brie (Community, Mad Men).

The Dunderheads are the motley remains of an old Montana family who maintain a secluded existence in the Rocky Mountains, far far away from the 21st century trappings of paved roads, central heating, and formal education.

Your cell phone, deodorant and pillow. You may think they're innocent everyday items, but they could actually be harming your skin. Dr. David Bank, Director of the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery in Mt. Kisco, NY was here to explain.

• 2-In-1 Shampoos and Conditioners
The emulsifiers and in shampoo/conditioner-in-one products keeps the shampoo and conditioner from separating in the bottle. These emulsifiers can block pores causing pimples.

• Deodorants and Antiperspirants
These products work to fight odor and reduce sweat and because they are water resistant they are hard to wash off and block the sweat glands. Clogging the pores and sweat may cause painful ingrown hairs.

Just 480 miles south of Miami lies three islands nestled in the calm, turquoise waters of the western Caribbean. The Cayman Islands consists of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman, and offers some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world. Lisa Mateo took a trip to the British Overseas Territory to experience the sights, tastes and crystal clear water.

If you'd like to stay on the Cayman Islands, The Reef Resort on the East End of Grand Cayman, is offering a special 20% off early booking bonus. For more information about diving at The Reef with Red Sail Sports, log onto www.redsailcayman.com.

In Countdown to Lockdown: A Hardcore Journal, New York Times bestselling author Mick Foley chronicles the heart-pounding build-up to his TNA debut, Lockdown, one of the most important matches of his long and storied career after being pushed out of the WWE.

Mick shares previously untold stories from his life including his thoughts and feelings on the use of steroids in wrestling, his crush on singer/songwriter Tori Amos, the tragic story of Chris Benoit, and his soul-saving charity work in Sierra Leone.

Mick is an active humanitarian using his time and money to change the lives of others. He has donated 100% of the advance for this book to two charities that are dear to his heart – RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) and the ChildFund International.

Countdown to Lockdown: A Hardcore Journal is available in bookstores now. For more information, visit mickfoley.typepad.com.

Kinect for Xbox 360 brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways without using a controller. Imagine controlling movies and music with the wave of a hand or the sound of your voice. With Kinect, technology evaporates, letting the natural magic in all of us shine.

Controller-free gaming means full body play. Kinect responds to how you move. So if you have to kick, then kick. If you have to jump, then jump. You already know how to play. All you have to do now is to get off the couch.

Once you wave your hand to activate the sensor, your Kinect will be able to recognize you and access your Avatar. Then you’ll be able to jump in and out of different games, and show off and share your moves.

Kinect uses advanced entertainment technology to respond to the sound of your voice. Just say “Xbox” to reveal a series of voice commands. So you’ll be able to control HD movies with the sound of your voice—no remote required.

For more information, visit www.xbox.com.

Liberty Mutual's National Conversation Drive is coming to Manhattan! The initiative is aimed at getting family members -- specifically those from the Baby Boomer generation -- to talk to their elderly parents about what could be an emotionally-charged issue: driving safely, and what to do once the effects of aging greatly impair their abilities behind the wheel.

Just last year, the company commissioned a poll which found - perhaps unsurprisingly - that adult children refused to have these talks with their parents for fear of embarrassing or angering them. However - and perhaps surprisingly - the same poll found that parents actually expected their children to talk to them about this issue.

For more information on Liberty Mutual's National Conversation Drive, visit libertymutual.com/seniordriving.

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

On this week's free list:

1. Free Stand-Up Comedy at Beauty Bar Comedy, NYC

2. Sapori D'Ischia is offering free tastings of their authentic Italian cuisine when you mention "Free Friday"

In honor of Lucky Magazine's 10th anniversary they've compiled a list of the 10 best beauty products of the past decade. Lucky's Style Contributor Lori Bergamotto was here with several of the picks, which included:

• Best Products Of Past Decade
• Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment, $55
• Fresh Umbrian Clay Face Treatment, $48
• Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara, $9
• OPI Nail Lacquer in You Don't Know Jacques, $9
• Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Volupte in Frozen Cherry, $30

Lucky Magazine is also hosting their Lucky Shops event from November 4 to 6th at the Metropolitan Pavilion. This is its seventh year and typically draws over 7,000 consumers over three days where you can save up to 70% off retail from top designers like Milly, Diane Von Furstenberg, Rebecca Minkoff, Trina Turk, Yumi Kim & more. Tickets cost $30.

For more information, visit LuckyShops.com or
www.luckymag.com.

Look pretty, while feeling pretty good! Today we've got stylish jewelry that supports charities around the globe. And the best thing about it: everything is under $100! Here with details is deputy editor of People Stylewatch Joyce Chang.

• Falling Whistles
Gunmetal whistle necklace, $44. Helps war-affected children in northeast Congo.Donating 100% of the proceeds.

• M. Powerment by Mark
Mark "Link to My Heart" Bracelet, $30. Educates women about dating abuse and partner violence. Donating 100% of the proceeds.

Actress Nia Long and celebrity DJ Beverly Bond were here to talk about BET's newest award show, Black Girls Rock! It's Bond's brainchild and hosted by Long.

Black Girls Rock! Inc.,an organization that takes an active role in being a part of the solution to the crisis facing young women of color, joined forces with BET Networks for an unprecedented worldwide broadcast of Black Girls Rock!

The event will be a historic and monumental show highlighting the accomplishments of exceptional women of color who have made outstanding contributions in their careers, and who stand as inspirational and positive role models in their communities.

Black Girls Rock! will air Sunday, November 7.

This week's Friday Forecaster is Allison Hagendorf, host of Fuse's "Top 20 Countdown". She's running the ING NYC Marathon this weekend. Allison filled us in on her training schedule, marathon diet, and of course, her must-have music for the big run! She's running on behalf of Madison Square Garden's non-profit, the Garden of Dreams Foundation.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos) will be here for her upcoming thriller Beneath The Dark, which will be in theaters and on VOD November 5th.

Paul (Josh Stewart) and Adrienne (Sigler), a young couple burning up the desolate miles on the road between Texas and Los Angeles to get to a wedding, check into the equally desolate but eternally stylish Roy's Motel and Café. As if preserved in time, the motel proves to be a strange and surreal place where the guests are forced to confront the secrets that they keep - from the world and from each other.

For more on the movie, visit www.ifcfilms.com/films/beneath-the-dark.

Are your bad habits costing you a financial future? Addicted to caffeine? Cigarettes? Have trouble walking away from the bad-food buffet? Can't stop playing the lottery? You may be gambling with your financial future. Vera Gibbons of WalletPop.com explains how you may be gambling with your financial future.

• Overeating
Costs over lifetime: $258,000
America isn't healthy: A whopping 2/3 of Americans are either overweight or obese, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. And while these statistics haven't convinced too many people to eat less, exercise more or just add more fruits and vegetables to their diets (In fact, 3 out of 4 Americans will be overweight or obese by 2020), maybe these statistics, which show how significantly poorer you will be, will inspire you: Over a lifetime, obesity costs $4,879 and $2,646 a year for women and men, respectively. Tack on the value of lost life (8-10 years) and it's even more dramatic : $8,365 and $6,518. Plus, you're up against weight discrimination at the office -- this is most prevalent among women. In fact, when white females gain 64 pounds, their wages drop 9%, according to a study by Cornell University.

Over 45,000 runners took to the streets for Sunday's ING NYC Marathon. So how can the runners recover from 26.2 mile pavement pounding? Bikram Yoga NYC is supporting local marathon-runners by providing a week of free classes to those who go the distance. Donna Rubin, founder and co-owner of Bikram Yoga NYC, was here to explain and show us these moves:

• Half Moon - helps alleviate lower back pain
• Separate Leg Stretching - stretches hamstrings
• Half Tortoise - stretches lower part of lungs
• Camel - improves flexibility of neck and spine

Runners who furnish a marathon certificate can redeem their free classes at any Bikram Yoga NYC location. For more details on the free classes being offered to marathon runners at Bikram Yoga NYC, visit www.bikramyoganyc.com.

Cynthia Bailey recently joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and will share her top fall must-haves with us, which included:

• Kevin Aucoin Concealer
• Beauty Blender Sponge
• Dermha Moisturizing Creme
• Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey
• Weleda Skin Food

No stranger to the spotlight, the supermodel has been in campaigns for Maybelline & Oil of Olay and Target. Magazine editorials in Vouge, Glamour, Elle, Essence and Vanity Fair were soon to follow. Over the years she has become a very recognized face for Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Talbots, Chicos and Target.

Be sure to catch Cynthia on The Real Housewives of Atlanta Sunday at 10pm on Bravo.

Actor Gregg Sulkin of The Wizards of Waverly Place stopped by the studio to talk about the Disney Store opening in Times Square and his starring role in the upcoming Disney Channel original movie Avalon High, which premieres on Friday, November 12.

Based on the award-winning novel by best-selling author Meg Cabot ("The Princess Diaries"), the movie follows Allie Pennington, a new student to Avalon High who is shocked to discover that her new classmates are reincarnations of King Arthur and his Court.

Don't miss Disney's Avalon High premiere on Friday, November 12 at 8pm on the Disney Channel, followed by the season premiere of "Wizards of Waverly Place."

Ety Rybak, co-founder of Inside Sports & Entertainment Group, stopped by to talk about scoring tickets to various holiday events. We'll also check out some free events taking place which included:

• Nutcracker at Lincoln Center
• A Christmas Carol
• Winterfest at the Central Park Zoo
• Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
• FAO Schwarz.

Inside Sports & Entertainment Group gave away four tickets to the "Nutcracker at Lincoln Center." To win, all you have to do is be the 11th caller right now at (866) 414-2911.

Click here to read the rules.

• Bon Jovi LIVE on YouTube Nov. 10th! Send in a request via Moderator

• Company Accused of Firing Over Facebook Post

• Easier than texting? Doctors say they're close to making STD testing available through cell phones

• • "Call of Duty: Black Ops" Trailer

• Manolo Sale Scheduled for Same Day as Rumored Louboutin Sale

Each year, when the ING NYC Marathon kicks off, there's a wacky sort of tradition which takes place -- clothes start flying all over the place as runners peel away their layers. But one man follows their running path to pick up the pieces for a good cause. Adam Baruchowitz from Wearable Collections stopped by to explain more.

For more about Wearable Collections , and how you can donate, visit us www.wearablecollections.com.

When Staten Island resident Dawn Jones found out she had the "Big C," as she calls it, it no doubt turned her life around. Faced with fighting Stage 4 breast cancer, she made the brave decision to demistify her experience and share with others on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Dawn's real life journey is chronicled in the Cancer Treatment Centers of America's "Real Time Campaign."

Dawn is sharing it all, from chemo treatments to mood swings to the anxiety of waiting for test results. She is on a mission to help others, understand what cancer is all about.

If you want to read about Dawn's journey, visit her Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages.

They say they're "a couple of eccentric guys who have learned how to do a few cool things." But, after performing together for 35 years, authoring several best-selling books, receiving numerous Emmy nominations and continually selling out shows, it's safe to say magicians Penn & Teller are a lot more dynamic then that! Penn and Teller spoke abotu celebrating 10 years at the Rio Hotel and Casino.

Teller also has a new off-Broadway show called "Play Dead," which explores themes of death, darkness and deception. As the guide for the evening, Todd Robbins draws audiences into an unknown haunted world full of frightful surprises and diabolical laughter. Although very much a theatrical work, it is hardly a typical "play," but rather a dramatic, unnerving thriller - here and now in an "abandoned" theater, illuminated by a single ghostlight - in which audiences test their nerves and face their fears as they are surrounded by ethereal sights, sounds and even touches of the returning dead - all achieved by wry, suspenseful storytelling and uncanny stage illusions.

For more on Penn & Teller's Las Vegas show, visit www.riolasvegas.com. For more on "Play Dead," visit www.playdeadnyc.com.

If you're looking for a barbecue joint that doesn't have checked tables, sawdust on the floor and sticky sauce bottles littering the table, but where the ambience is more upscale but the food is as down home as it gets. Chris Burrous has one for you in this week's edition of Neighborhood Bites.

Memphis Mae's is tucked away in a strip mall but it's clearly the star of the lot. The BBQ joint is located at 173 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520.

To tell Chris about your favorite hole-in-the-wall place, email him at cburrous@wpix.com or hit him up on Facebook. Be sure to include the name of the place, and what your favorite dish is.

Actor/comedian Rob Schneider stopped by to talk about today's DVD release of his debut in The Chosen One, a film he also directed, co-wrote and produced.

The Chosen One is about a man, who finally finds faith in himself after the rest of world puts its faith in him; the sole being on earth who can save mankind from its own destruction - The Chosen One.

The Chosen One is available in stores now.

The classic video game franchise Super Mario Bros. just celebrated its 25th anniversary, and there's another character that's not too far behind in age -- Sonic the Hedgehog! Sonic has been around for almost 20 years, and next Tuesday, the new Sonic Colors game for the Nintendo Wii is hitting gaming stores, and Lisa Mateo got a preview.

Other video game releases on November 16:
• Harry Potter Deathly Hollows
• Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet
• NBA Jam
• Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

For more on Sonic Colors, visit www.sega.com/games/sonic-colors.

Billy Burke was a presenter at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation Gala in New York City last night. He is a huge supporter of the cause and is working with the foundation by giving a nice percentage of his album sales from his solo album, Removed, to STM.

Billy is best known to fans as playing Kristen Stewart's father Charlie Swan in the Twilight Saga films. He also has a series regular role on TNT's Rizzoli & Isles, and has two feature films coming out this spring.

In February, he has the Summit Film Drive Angry where he plays a dark cult-leader opposite Nicolas Cage. In March he showcases another intriguing and ominous character in the film Red Riding Hood.

To find more information on VH1 Save the Music Foundation, visit www.vh1savethemusic.com.

The Medgar Evers College Preparatory School Marching Band from Crown Heights needs $35,000 to compete in this weekend's national championship in Atlanta.

The band dubbed "The East Coast Ocean of Soul" consists of 126 drummers, horn players and dancers.

Greg Mocker will shared their story on the PIX News at 10pm last night and we had about 60 students live to inspire New Yorkers to donate.

Click here to find out how to donate.

Not only is Judge Karen's Court launching, but Random House is publishing Stay In Your Lane: Judge Karen's Guide To Living Your Best Life, a motivational and inspirational book filled with Judge Karen's wisdom about life learned from her many years in the courtroom and the legal system.

For more on Judge Karen, visit www.judgekarenscourttv.com or www.randomhouse.com.

Our Tamsen Fadal met up the always hilarious Mario Cantone at Caroline's on Broadway where he'll be performing this weekend and dished on the hottest topics in the news.

Cantone will be performing at Caroline's from tonight thru Sunday, November 14. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.carolines.com.

Today, we had four members of the American Women Veterans Foundation here to talk about serving and Veteran's Day.

Our guests were: Genevieve Chase, founder and executive director of American Women Veterans, US Army Reserve, Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, 2006;

Victoria Stattel, AWV Essay Contest Winner, US Navy, Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, returned home in August;

Rebecca Albert, AWV Veterans Advocate, US Coast Guard, Served in multiple locations around the globe as well as Relief work after Hurricane Katrina;

Rebekah Havrilla, AWV Veterans Advocate, US Army, Explosives Ordinance Disposal, Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom

Actor/comedian and The Daily Show sorrespondent Aasif Mandvi stopped by to talk about his movie Today's Special.

Today's Special is a heartwarming comedy with a culinary flavor. Samir (Mandvi) is a sous chef who dreams of becoming the head chef at an upscale Manhattan restaurant. When he is passed over for a promotion he impulsively quits and lets his co-worker Carrie (Jess Weixler) know that he intends to go to Paris and apprentice under a master French chef.

Dreams must be put aside though after his father Hakim (Harish Patel) has a heart attack and Samir is forced to take over Tandoori Palace, the nearly bankrupt family restaurant in Jackson Heights. Samir's relationship with his parents and his heritage is immediately put to the test. He has been estranged from his father since the death of his older brother, and his mother Farrida (Madhur Jaffrey), is consumed with finding a wife for her remaining son.

John R. Campbell is the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy, and wasin town for Veteran's Day related events, including speaking at the 91st New York City Veteran's Day Parade as a guest of Mayor Bloomberg.

We spoke to him about how many people today still think of veterans as the "old-timers" from World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. However, more than 65% of today's military force and separating veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan were born after 1987.

For more on Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy, visit www.warriorcare.mil.

Actor Eric Balfour stopped by to talk about starring alongside Donald Faison in the new sci-fi thriller Skyline.

In Skyline, strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, drawing people outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth.

Skyline is directed and produced by the Brothers Strause (Alien vs. Predator: Requiem), whose company Hydraulx has provided visual effects for Avatar, Iron Man 2, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and 300.

Skyline is in theaters on Friday.

The 13th Annual Chocolate Show New York (Thursday, November 11th through Sunday, November 14th) includes 65+ vendors offering up some of their finest cocoa-centric products. The show features chocolate sculptures, cocoa couture fashions complete with a runway fashion show, chocolate demos, and more.

Lisa Mateo with Co Co Sala, a chocolate brand from Washington DC. They conducted a blind folded "test your tastebuds" demo with Lisa and had chocolate for the anchors to taste in the studio as well. She also met with Pasty Chef Martin Howard, who had a model show off two of his chocolate dresses and walk Lisa through the display cases with the rest. Then she sat with kids from Young Chefs Academy to make chocolate creations.

The 13th Annual Chocolate Show New York is being hosted at the Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 125 W 18th Street. Tickets, visit nychocolateshow2010.eventbrite.com.

The school year is in full swing and today we're showing appreciation for our educators! All morning we've been pampering three hardworking teachers from the Dr. Walter F. Robinson School in Bayonne, New Jersey. So, will their makeovers make the grade?

Our glam squad consisted of, Liz Russell of the Liz Russell Aveda Lifestyle Salon, Makeup Artist Eydie Marie Martinez and Style Expert Liza Bychkov.

They showed us how they made over teachers Jade Zaleck, Lisa Baccarella and Fallon Kaczka.
Jade is a 1st grade teacher.
Lisa is a kindergarten teacher.
And Fallon is a kindergarten teacher and author of "For What About Oysters."

On Fallon: Pippa Tweed Shift Dress, $178
On Jade: Pippa Madison Stretch Cotton Tank Dress, $158
On Lisa: Pippa Madison Stretch Jacket, $168
Pippa Madison Stretch Pants, $118

For more on Liz Russell Aveda Lifestyle Salon, visit www.lizrussellsalon.com.

For more on Edie Marie and her makeupline for Latina's log onto www.eydiemarie.com.

For details on Pippa available at Bloomingdales log onto www.bloomingdales.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. Free Comedy Shows, NYC

2. Mangia Organic is offering Free tastings of their apple, carrot, and ginger juices along with organic salad when you mention "Free Friday"

The Kennedy Detail is the new book written by Secret Service agents on President John F. Kennedy's detail.

Jerry Blaine -- one of 34 Secret Service agents on President Kennedy's detail when he was assassinated -- sets history straight on what really happened that afternoon and in the months leading up to and following the tragedy.

Written with award-winning journalist Lisa McCubbin, this insider account includes contributions from many of the Secret Service agents who were serving on the Kennedy Detail, and draws upon their daily reports, expense accounts, personal notes, and vivid recollections.

Clint Hill, the agent who jumped on the back of the car immediately after the shooting and helped Jackie back down into her seat, has never contributed to any works on the assassination, until now.

The Kennedy Detail is available in stores now. For more information, visit www.kennedydetail.com.

Steve Wilkosstopped by to talk about his special teen show airing today on PIX 11.

Today, teens will gather from far and wide to take a stand against adversity. Wilkos will also speak at Hofstra University as part of their November 13th "Voices For A Cause: The Event" fundraising performance. The event is created in support of women and teen personal safety awareness initiatives and launches National Organization For Women's Safety Awareness' "Teen Personal Safety Awareness Week" in New York.

Be sure to tune in today for "Teens Take A Stand" on The Steve Wilkos Show, which airs weekdays at 12pm on PIX 11

Producer Todd Zeile stopped by to talk about the DVD release of his film I Am, which has been described as the "faith-based Crash.

The Ten Commandments are presented as you've never seen them before provide the framework for this compelling drama set in the City of Angels. A desperate heiress... A beautiful reporter... A vengeful detective... A charismatic district attorney... In modern-day Los Angeles, all of their lives will intersect, leading to profound choices that will test each character's morality and faith. With guidance from a mysterious stranger, these lost souls search for answers, only to discover that the path to salvation is closer than they ever could have imagined.

I Am is available in stores now.

The legacy of "The Lion King" star Shannon Tavarez continues. Many people were touched by young Shannon and her courageous battle with leukemia. Sadly, Shannon lost that battle and we had to say good-bye.

But, many of you have found a way to honor her, and the PIX Morning News will continue shannon's fight in a campaign called "Shannon's Legacy."

Katharina Harf, co-founder of the bone marrow registry DKMS stopped by to tell us that 3,000 people have signed up to be bone marrow donors since the passing of Shannon Tavarez. And 10,000 additional donors registered at the time DKMS was doing donor drives with Shannon.

If you want to honor shannon and help the thousands who are still in need of a bone marrow donor, visit getswabbed.org.

The toys are back in town! Disney on Ice presents Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 3. The production features memorable moments from all three Toy Story movies.

Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 will be playing at Nassau Coliseum through Sunday. Then they'll be off to the Prudential Center in Newark from Wednesday, Nov 17th - Sunday Nov 21st. After that, the show will be at the Izod Center from Tuesday. Nov 23rd - Sunday Nov 28th.

Our Lisa Mateo was with skaters/characters from the Green Army Men drill number, "Toys Are Back In Town" performance number and "Flamenco Buzz" number (when Buzz and Jessie danced together). She also spoke to the skater who plays Buzz Lightyear.

For tickets and showtimes, visit disney.go.com/disneyonice.

This week's Friday Forecaster is Hector Batista, executive director of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

The holiday season is upon us and that means party time. But of course,you have "nothing to wear!" Well, Loft Senior Fashion Director Alia Ahmed-Yahia stopped by with some stylish ideas for your next soiree!

On Cece:
LOFT Love List Item BLACK SEQUIN TEE, $69.50
Trouser, $79.50
T Strap Heels, $89.50
Jeweled Belt, $39.50

On Bari:
LOFT Love List Item GREEN BLAZER WITH FAUX FUR TRIM, $138
Floral Skirt, $69.50
T-Strap Heels, $89.50
Jeweled Belt, $39.50
Earrings-$29.50

Carmen:
LOFT Love List Item TIERED LACE BLOUSE, $69.50
Velvet Blazer, $128.00
Denim Legging, $69.50
T-Strap Heels, $89.50
Clutch, $39.50
Necklace, $34.50

Also, on November 29th LOFT will be launching their Love List giveaway, which will award one of the 25 items a day from our Holiday Love List. All participants will be entered to win the grand prize, the ENTIRE Love List, valued at over $1,200. Fan LOFT on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/LOFT for more information!

It's Guinness World Record Week on the PIX morning News and we're kicking things off with none other than Ashrita Furman. Ashrita has set 312 official Guinness records since 1979 and currently holds 120 standing records including the official record for "The Most Records Held at the Same Time by an Individual"!

Ashrita Furman, his "Maltesers Thrower" Bipin Tarkin as Stuart Claxton, spokesperson for Guinness World Records joined us this morning to help Furman break his own "Most Maltesers Caught in Mouth in One Minute" record.

The Guinness World Records 2011 is available in bookstores now. For more amazing records, visit www.guinnessworldrecords.com.

New York City teachers fired for flirting, the suicide of a Rutgers student, digital dating abuse, cyberbullying -- we can't go a day without Facebook in the media spotlight. Now Facebook expert, author, and mom of eight, Linda Fogg Phillips is speaking out, giving parents a leg up on the social media website.

Phillips, who wrote Facebook for Parents: Answers to the Top 25 Questions, is in town to teach classes to students, parents and staff at several New York schools. She will be attending an interschool discussion on Facebook at the NY Interschool, a consortium of eight independent schools in NYC. Her brother BJ Fogg, who is on staff at Stanford University will also be there.

Facebook for Parents: Answers to the Top 25 Questions is available in store now. For more information, visit www.facebookforparents.org.

Whether it's for sex, sports or getting in shape, men tend to have laser like focus. They're wired to concentrate on a single thing, whereas the female brain evolved to tackle multiple things. When a guy wants to lose weight, he might decide to cut out beer or run sprints-that's his big plan.

But us ladies, we multitask, vowing to nix dessert, go vegan, ban soda, halve portions, hit the gym at dawn…So it's no surprise we fail! It is exhausting. Instead, pick your worst diet habit (bingeing on bread?) and a challenging fitness goal (regular Spin classes?) and attack only those for four weeks.

So we're doing a strength training workout. Strength training, which only about 17% of women do, revs metabolism, torches calories and sculpts sexy muscles. It's so effective, in fact, that you should put cardio on the back burner and make strength training 60% of your routine-no joke!

Meaghan Murphy, Fitness director of Self Magazine, stopped by to show us some moves.

Cool It is based upon the book of the same name and lectures by Bjorn Lomborg, the controversial author of The Skeptical Environmentalist. Award-winning filmmaker Ondi Timoner travels the world with Lomborg exploring the real facts and true science of global warming and its impact.

Lomborg is the founder and director of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, a globally respected think tank that brings together the world's leading economists to prioritize major global problems -- among them malaria, the lack of potable water and HIV/AIDS -- based upon a cost/benefit analysis of available solutions.

Amid the strong and polarized opinions within the global warming debate, Cool It follows Lomborg on his mission to bring the smartest solutions to climate change, environmental pollution, and other major problems in the world.

Cool It is in theaters now. For more information, visit coolit-themovie.com.

They are working on a new album and have their Love Cruise coming up. Love Boyz II Men is back again and they're gonna be doin' a little East coast swing on a love cruise this February during Valentine's Day weekend.

The Carnival cruise ship will leave from Miami on Valentine's weekend and head to Nassau-wait, who cares what the itinerary is, this is Boyz II Men cruise.

The trip includes everything from a concert performance by the legendary "On Bended Knee" group to a formal prom. They'll do just about everything except make love to you. Don't wait till the water runs dry, jump below to see everything this love boat has is offering-did we mention the Boyz will renew your wedding vows?!

For more onformation on how you can join the Boyz II Men Love Cruise, visit www.boyziimencruise.com.

The record holder for the Most Free Throws While Blind Folded in One Minute will be here LIVE to attempt to break his own record.

Michael A. Campbell was born in Bayonne, New Jersey holds the Guinness World Record for most basketball free throws made in 60 minutes. Campbell is trying to break his own record for the most baskets made while blindfolded, which currently stands at 17.

Campbell attended Bayonne High School but never played on the school's basketball team. In 2005, he became the first person to set this world record by making 1,076 baskets out of 1,266 attempts. In 2007, he broke his own record by making 1,197 shots out of 1,347 attempts in 60 minutes, averaging approximately one shot every 3.3 seconds.

The Guinness World Records 2011 is available in bookstores now. For more amazing records, visit www.guinnessworldrecords.com.

The High School Musical star Monique Coleman was here to talk about her latest role.

Monique will be appointed to the United Nations as UN Champion on Youth during a press conference on November 16th and will embark in a global tour to Africa, Australia, Europe, South America, Asia and other countries.

For more information, visit www.un.org.

The first-ever Fencing Masters NYC brings world champion fencers to New York City to compete in the largest spectator fencing tournament (outside of the Olympics) in modern USA history. U.S. champion and Olympic Silver medalist Tim Morehouse, hosts the tournament produced by WCMG Events on November 17 at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

The tournament will be televised on SNY reaching 14.5 million homes in the tri-state area and is the first U.S. fencing competition to hit the airwaves (outside the Olympics) since the 1980's. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Olympic fencing hopefuls as they train to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympics.

What is your scalp telling you? Is your scalp alerting you to larger health problems that may be going unnoticed? With award-winning blends -- all based on pure botanicals and essential oils at potent, unheard-of-in-the-industry strengths; hair treatment expert Philip B was here to discuss the Top Five Hair/Scalp issues that men/women are too embarrassed to discuss -- dandruff, hair loss/female balding, hair that's breaking off, psoriasis and oily scalp -- and what it could mean for your health.

Dandruff
You'd be amazed at how common this is. I estimate that one out of every ten people have dandruff.
What is your scalp telling you?
First of all, figure out if your dandruff is oily or dry. It might be that you need to be babying your scalp with moisturizing shampoos and conditioners to ease the dryness. If your dandruff is oily, you need to follow a regimen to clarify your scalp.

Viewer Paul Fremder tipped us off to a special little Italian place, where many of the owner's recipes came from his grandmother. Sounds traditional right? But he turns others upside down using tons of soy sauce everyday!

This week's Neighborhood Bite is Annabella's Italian American, located at 246 Hackensack Street East Rutherford, NJ 07073, not too far from the New Meadowland Stadum.

To tell Chris about your favorite hole-in-the-wall place, email him at cburrous@wpix.com or hit him up on Facebook. Be sure to include the name of the place, and what your favorite dish is.

Nearly 24 million Americans are living with diabetes and one of them is a familiar face. Actor Paul Sorvino was diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes in 2006, and with the support of his daughter Mira, he's successfully managing the disease.

The Sorvino's, have teamed up with Sanofi-Aventis US, to launch "Diabetes Co-Stars" -- a program, designed to help educate people living with diabetes and those who support them.

Mira recalled the event that signaled the urgency of her father's condition. It was a meal she shared with her dad soon after the birth of her third child, Holden Paul Backus, in 2009. Father and daughter had each polished off a big plate of the Neapolitan bean and noodle dish called pasta fazool when Paul slumped forward, listless, as he had so many times before the diabetes diagnosis.

Dubbed "Diabetes Co-Stars," the father and daughter share information, recipes and personal experience, in partnership with Sanofi-Aventis, the maker of the Lantus SoloSTAR insulin pen that Paul uses daily to keep his blood sugar in check.

For more information, visit www.diabetescostars.com or www.sanofi-aventis.us.

CLICK HER TO DOWNLOAD THE SORVINOS' RECIPES FOR "New Style Lasagna," "Spniach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing" and "Chocolate Mousse Pie."

As the holiday shopping season gets underway, electronics shoppers are keeping their eyes peeled for the best bargain. But getting the most for your money goes beyond the price tag.

Whether it's a TV, computer or digital music player, saving money can be just a click away. DealTaker.com offers nine money-saving secrets that all shoppers need to know.

1. Buying on line may be better. Web sites like DealTaker.com and Savings.com offer thousands of new coupons daily.

2. Be careful of pricey add-ons. High priced accessories like HMDI cables can be twice as much at electronics stores than at stores that specialize in cables on line.

3. Don't go for the extended warranty. Many products are well-made and reliable so an extended warranty is not necessary. Also be aware that retailers like Costco extend manufacturer's warranty on Tv's and computers up to 2 years from the purchase date, without any cost to the buyer.

It's day 3 of PIX's Guinness World Records Week and today we're pulling out all the stops, or in this case, swords. Natasha Veruschka holds the record for longest sword swallowed, and she will attempt to break her own record. Kim Patrick, spokesperson for Guinness World Records, was also her to observed her attempt.

Natasha currently holds two records in this year's book for the longest sword swallowed at 29.5 inches and the most swords swallowed simultaneously, which is 13. She currently holds 6 Guinness World Records.

Natasha attempted to break her longest sword record by swallowing a 31.5-inch sword.

The Guinness World Records 2011 is available in bookstores now. For more amazing records, visit www.guinnessworldrecords.com.

Actress Nia Vardalos as here to talk about National Adoption Day. Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and her husband, Cougar Town star Ian Gomez, adopted a five-year-old girl from foster care in November 2008 after 10 years of struggling with infertility.

National Adoption Day is Saturday November 20th and, since 2000, the initiative has helped more than 30,000 foster care children find permanent, loving families on one day.

For all those who find themselves touting a tattoo of an ex or tattoo they've grown to dislike, we have three experts to show you the latest in tattoo removal, cover up, and retouching. We had three people on set who have had tattoos transformed and the three experts -- Jose Parron, Friday Jones, Dr. David Ores -- who have transformed them.

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So you've got a Facebook page, a Twitter account and maybe some other connection to the world of social media. It's nice to catch up with friends and family, but how can you use those pages to help you land a job or to help you network? Peter Shankman stopped by to talk about his upcoming book Customer Service: New Rules For A Social Media World and how to make the most of social networking. His tips included:

1. Networking doesn't begin when you get to the conference, it begins the second you leave your house.

2. Turns out, "It doesn't always have to be about you!" is actually a good comment.

3. Going up to the speaker at the end of her speech ensures only one thing: You'll be one of a hundred people going up to the speaker at the end of her speech.

4. Do something different

5. Be wary of making the leap from "Met you at the conference" to "Friending you on Facebook

Customer Service: New Rules For A Social Media World is available in stores now.

Lionel sat down with the author/comedian/actor Pat Cooper to talk about his new book How Dare You Say How Dare Me, which is currently available in bookstores and online.

You can meet Cooper in person when he will sign copies of his book at TGI Friday's on 34th St. & 7th Ave; and New York Penn Station on Friday, November 19, from 5:00 - 7:30 PM (1 Penn Plaza is downstairs on the Long Island Rail Road Level 7th Avenue entrance)

He will also be appearing at Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club on Staten Island on Saturday at 8pm.

Check out more on Cooper at www.patcooper.com.

Fourteen-year-old Cameron Jones of Seattle, Washington is the Guinness World Record holder for the Fastest Human Crab. He came to the studio to today to attempt to beat his own record of 30 meters in 14 seconds. Danny Girton, a spokesperson for Guinness World Records, was here to oversee his attempt.

The Guinness World Records 2011 is available in bookstores now. For more amazing records, visit www.guinnessworldrecords.com.

Nancy Kerrigan in town next to promote The Caesars Tribute: A Salute to the Golden Age of American Skating in Atlantic City.

She will be part of the Saturday, December 11 event on Atlantic City’s famous Boardwalk Hall. The event will bring together the greatest American figure skaters for a once-in-a-lifetime performance that will showcase numerous Olympic medal winners including the 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek, Nancy Kerrigan, Sasha Cohen, Sarah Hughes, Peggy Fleming, Brian Boitano and Kristi Yamaguchi.

For more on The Caesars Tribute: A Salute to the Golden Age of American Skating, visit www.stargamesinc.com/caesarstribute.html.

Andrea Beaman, host of Veria TV’s popular cooking shows, Fed Up! and Wise Up and author “The Whole Truth,” is a nationally recognized natural foods chef and health expert. The former contestant on Season 1 of Top Chef puts people on the road to a healthy and tasty future with simple, mouth-watering and wholesome recipes. She prepared a healthy Thanksgiving dish STUFFED DELICATA SQUASH (recipe below).

The new season of her show Fed Up! airs on Veria TV on December 6th at the following times:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8:30 PM ET
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:30 PM ET

Veria TV is a new healthy lifestyle and wellness TV network (Channel 218 on Dish Network and Channel 162 on Verizon FiOS).

The ladies of PIX11 Morning News try to spin their way into the record books on our last day of Guinness World Records Week. Linda Church and Jill Nicolini attempted to spin in a chair as many times as they can in 30 seconds. Amanda Mochan, spokesperson for Guinness World Records, was here to supervise their attempt.

To celebrte the end of our special week, we popped a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau with the help from a few circus performers, who along with actress Molly Simms unveiled this wine as part of George Duboeuf's Nationwide Nouveau Cirque Celebration.

The Guinness World Records 2011 is available in bookstores now. For more amazing records, visit www.guinnessworldrecords.com. For more on Beaujolais Nouveau, visit www.intowine.com/beaujolais2.html.

The St. Albans School, P.S.36Q proudly presents Ties That Bind Us -- a tie drive for boys in grades 2- 5. Their goals: to teach them how to dress successfully and discipline their minds to be leaders.

Principal Lynn M. Staton and students Devon Johnson and Rashad Wilson were here to talk about the event. The boys read a portion from their personal essays, wearing ties previously owned by Chris Burrous and John Muller.

You can donate ties to the St. Albans School, P.S. 36, located at 187-01 Foch Boulevard, Saint Albans, N.Y. 11412.

Have a favorite pair of jeans, shoes, or a sweater you just can't live without? No matter what your economic situation may be, knowing that your purchase will last a lifetime has never sounded better!

Woman's World magazine has pulled the best products that are GUARANTEED for life: rip in your pants, grow out of your jacket, wear out your shoes? No problem! Woman's World editor Stephanie Prommer will explain how these guarantees work.

This week's Friday Forecaster is comedian Dov Davidoff, who is just off his performance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Davidoff is here to give us the weekend weather forecast and tell us about his upcoming performance at Caroline's this weekend.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

Homemade Millionaire follows the competitive journey of three women vying to win a life changing deal with HSN.

Kelly Ripa is sent tons of products every day from aspiring female entrepreneurs - all hoping to become the next million-dollar success story. Each week, find out who will land a lucrative deal with mega multi-media retailer HSN.

Tune in November 19 at 10pm for the series premiere.

In November, the film The King’s Speech starring Colin Firth will be released. It looks at King George VI's struggle with stuttering, including having his ability to be King questioned because of the disorder. The movie presents an excellent opportunity to dispel the many misconceptions still associated with stuttering, which affects three million Americans, including incorrectly attributing the disorder to emotional or psychological problems.

Speech-language pathologist Chamonix Sikora from the NYC-based American Institute for Stuttering was here to discuss the disorder, along with ex-stutterer 13-year-old Darius David and his mother Deandrea.

Darius entered treatment at age 5 and was in therapy for about 4 years. When he began treatment Darius was already "shutting down" as a result of his stuttering. He was withdrawing socially and didn't want to acknowledge or work on his stuttering.

This is a ski conditioning workout that will focus on strengthening your core and balance so you can move off of the bunny hill! We're getting a fitness lesson from Victor Cabezas of New York Health and Racquet Club.

• Double Black Diamonds - start by straddling the step about 10 times up and down, then start lunging off the sides singles then to doubles for as long as you can to build up endurance and stamina.

• Around the Mountain - start with a tap up tap down as you move around the step, now build up to jump up step downs and changing direction and lead foot. Focus on balance.

The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line employs more than 50 professionally trained, college-educated home economists and nutritionists, who respond to more than 100,000 questions each November and December.

They've answered calls regarding how to cook for a whole firehouse, how to impress the in-laws, and how to serve international students their first American Thanksgiving dinner. Carol Miller of the Butterball Turkey-Talk Line was here talking turkey. She answered the common questions:

• How do I thaw my turkey if it's still frozen?
• How do I keep my turkey tender and juicy?
• How do I know when my turkey is done cooking?
• How do I properly carve a turkey?

Wondering what to wear for the office party? For Thanksgiving or Christmas with the family? Or how about a fabulous formal? Here to show us fun and fabulous looks to get your holiday style on without breaking the bank is stylist and author of Just Try It On! Susan Redstone.

• After Hours Office
Ruffle Dress by MANGO at JC Penney ($169)
Booties by Rockport ($170), Accessories by JC Penney

• A Casual Christmas (Women)
Toggle Jacket by Southpole ($39.99) www.Eastbay.com,
Southpole Jeggings at Sears ($20), Corded Pumps by Rockport ($140),
I SKI glasses ($28) at Dicks Sporting Goods

• A Casual Christmas (Men)
8180 Slim Straight Fit Denims by Southpole ($22.99), Coat ($49.99), Banana Republic Glasses ($76), Boots by Rockport ($110)

• A Formal Affair (Women)
Dress by Mango ($149), Cardigan ($69), Suede Boots by Rockport ($170)

• A Formal Affair (Men)
Corduory Jacket by Stafford at JCP ($27.99),
Van Heusen Shirt ($25), Tie ($36) at JC Penney, V Neck Sweater ($19.99) at www.Eastbay.com, Southpole 8180 Slim Straight Fit jeans ($27.99),
Suede zipper boots by Rockport ($125)

Just Try It On! A Month-by-Month Guide to Shopping and Style is available in stores now. For more information, visit justtryiton.com.

Tamsen Fadal stopped by Fred Flare’s storefront in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The unique shop continues a collection of fun and quirky items.

Fred Flare started as a website and quickly grew into an internet destination and then a retail store. To take a look at this small business, go to www.fredflare.com. Fred Flare is one of the many local companies thriving with the help of American Express.

AMEX and Mayor Bloomberg have organized the first “Small Business Saturday” on November 27th, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, in support of small, local businesses. Is part of a nationwide effort to spur business for small merchants.

November 27, 2010 is the first-ever Small Business Saturday. It is a day to come together in support of the small businesses we love. The shops and restaurants that employ our neighbors and reinvest our money close to home. The businesses that are the heartbeat of our communities and local economies.

“Small Business Saturday” was organized by American Express and Mayor Bloomberg, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, in support of small, local businesses. It's part of a nationwide effort to spur business for small merchants. AMEX will give the first 10,000 business owners that sign-up $100 of free facebook advertising to help build an online buzz and drive customers to shop at their businesses. The company is als giving a $25 statement credit to 100,000 cardmembers who register their card and use it to shop on a small business Saturday at any locally-owned, independent small businesses that accept American Express.

Some of the local small businesses we checked out that are thriving with help from AMEX include:
The Brownstone
24 East 125th Street
New York, NY 10035
(212) 996-7980

FredFlare.com
131 Meserole Ave at Leonard Street
Greenpoint, Brooklyn 11222
(718)-349-1257

To learn more about Small Business Saturday log onto http://smallbusinesssaturday.com/.

To take the pledge to support small business, join the movement at
www.facebook.com/smallbusinesssaturday. American Express is donating $1 per "LIKE" on Facebook to Girls Inc. up to $1,000,000.

The mission of FeedingNYC is to supply complete turkey dinners to families in need throughout Manhattan each year just prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.

In its first year of operation, FeedingNYC supplied turkey dinners to 40 families and has since grown dramatically, having fed 2,250 families during the 2009 holiday season. This year FeedingNYC is teaming up with Robin Hood, the leading New York City-based poverty fighting charity organization, to provide and deliver Thanksgiving meals to 8,000 families!

FeedingNYC is a privately-funded, not-for-profit organization, founded in 2001 by LivePerson CEO, Robert LoCascio. We will check out volunteers packing the dinners and loading them onto trucks at Pier 60, between 21st and 22nd Streets.

For more information on FeedingNYC, visit www.feedingnyc.org.

Upscale dining in an atmosphere where you can feel completely comfortable in a t-shirt and jeans. The focus is on the food at a unique Garden City, NY café. This week, Chris takes you to Franklin Avenue on Long Island for this week's edition of Neighborhood Bites.

There's lots of little neat spots along Franklin Avenue, but Upper Crust Café (located at 931 Franklin Avenue, Garden City). is one of the brighter stars, and it's always packed for dinner. The lunch business is getting brisk now too.

Special congratulations to viewers Amy and her husband, who turned us on to this place. Since Chris had lunch with them, she gave birth to a daughter named Ella.

To tell Chris about your favorite hole-in-the-wall place, email him at cburrous@wpix.com or hit him up on Facebook. Be sure to include the name of the place, and what your favorite dish is.

We will have the N'Harmonics from NYU perform "Bedroom Intruder" song live. They are a collegiate a cappella group and their album, called Balls to the Wall, is available for purchase on their website www.nharmonics.com.

They did a rendition of Antoine Dodson's "Bedroom Intruder" song and it has going viral.

Jimmie Johnson, the winner of this year's NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship, joined us live at this weekend's victory.

There's being pregnant. Then there's being pregnant in the concrete jungle! The subways, crowded streets, the Big Apple poses it's own obstacles when you've got a bun in the oven. Women's Health Expert and Certified Midwife, Elizabeth Stein, who heads up the NYC practice Ask Your Midwife, PC, stopped by with tips to navigating New York City while pregnant.

They included:
Always carry food and water with you. Pregnant women can easily become hungry and dehydrated. Carry a bottle of water in your bag at all times and food that travels easily such as a powerbar or banana.

Congratulations to Naija Graham and Christopher Bolasingh, winners of our New York City Magical Wedding giveaway!

Turkey Day can be easy, breezy with the help of the web. Kurt the CyberGuy found a few haps to help you get through the days, from how to brine a turkey to what not to do to your turkey.
Check these out.

• Turkey Tube
Video tips that show you how to treat your turkey right.

• Kitchen Pad Timer App
Keep you from burning thanksgiving meal by watching timer on 4 burners and 4 oven items simultaneously.

• How Not Fry Your Turkey Youtube Video

• Kitty Pilgrims Pics

Tamsen Fadal hits the streets of New York City with author Ian Kerner to reveal the results of a survey which revealed the favorite scents for women in different cities.

The survey found the smell of fresh laundry appeals to Philadelphia women and Dallas women like the smell of smoke.

And for the women in the city that never sleeps? The ladies love the smell of coffee!

The warm feelings of holiday joy can be difficult to come by for families & children living with disabilities.

The difference can be as simple as a few wrapped gifts for the kids or medication to last the rest of the month.

You can make the need for this difficult decision decrease!

Join us at the Fourth Annual Holiday Dreams Benefit & Reception on Friday, December 03, 2010 from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Where, together, we can make a difference in the lives of some children and adults living with special needs.

Lisa Mateo talks with the head of dealtaker.com about how to get the best deals for electronics.

Plus he also gives advice on warranties and consumer info. Nine money-saving secrets that all shoppers looking for electronics should know. Shopping for electronics can take a big bite out of your wallet; avoid the headache and shop smart!

For more information, visit dealtaker.com.

We spoke to director Edward Zwick and actors Jake Gyllenhall and Anne Hathaway about their new movie Love and Other Drugs, which is based on Jamie Reidy's memoir Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman.

"Maggie (Hathaway) is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone - or anything - tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie (Gyllenhaal), whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serve him well with the ladies and in the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales. Maggie and Jamie's evolving relationship takes them both by surprise, as they find themselves under the influence of the ultimate drug: love," says Twentieth Century Fox.

Love and Other Drugs is in theaters now.

Steve-O, the wacky adventurer/actor/comedian from Jackass, stopped by to celebrate Thanksgiving with us. He's also performing at Caroline's this holiday weekend and he's trying out some of his material here.

For tickets and showtimes to Steve-O's comedy gigs at Carolines, visit www.carolines.com.

Tomorrow is the day to support local merchants. American Express is behind an area-wide campaign to help small businesses and has launched Small Business Saturday. The idea is to get folks to support companies in their neighborhoods which will aid in boosting local economies.

All week, PIX11 Morning News has been showcasing merchants in our community in anticipation of Saturday's festivities. This morning Chris Burrous took a closer look at The Original Runner Company, a NJ-based business specializing in aisle runners for brides to walk on during their wedding ceremony. It is a niche company, but The Original Runner Company is getting quite a buzz in Hollywood circles. Its products are the ultimate personal touch to any wedding event.

To get the word out about businesses such The Original Runner Co. and Small Business Saturday, American Express has launched a national advertising campaign and social media campaigns through Facebook and Twitter. The company will give the first 10,000 business owners that sign-up $100 of free Facebook advertising to help build online buzz and drive customers to shop at their businesses. Facebook has donated $500,000 in Facebook credits for these small business owners to use in the future.

For every person who 'likes' Small Business Saturday on Facebook, American Express is donating $1 up to $500,000 to Girls Inc. to empower young women to be entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

American Express is also giving a $25 statement credit to 100,000 Cardmembers who register their Card and use it to shop on Small Business Saturday at any locally-owned, independent small businesses that accept American Express. Small business owners can download online promotional materials and use a number of social media tools to promote their businesses on the inaugural Small Business Saturday.

We've come a long way when it comes to dating. We constantly see those online dating commercials, but thanks to some new mobile dating apps, those sites may just be a thing of the past. While online dating sites delivers companionship with the stroke of a key, dating applications gives your the ability to look for love where ever you are. We talked to the founders of some of the most popular dating apps that are taking the mobile world by storm.

We talked to the creators of Hot Or Not, Boy A Hoy and Skout. For more information log onto www.skout.com, www.boyahoy.com and www.hotornot.com.

C.O. Bigelow is the oldest apothecary in America and has become a landmark in New York City. It was established in 1838 and has remained in the same location in Greenwich Village for over 170 years! Although it is more than a century old, C.O. Bigelow continues to attract tons of fans. Thomas Edison went to C.O. Bigelow years ago and today Sarah Jessica Parker and Kelly Ripa (among many!) flock there to stock up on their beauty must-haves and essentials

C.O. Bigelow is famous for carrying the beauty brands you can't find anywhere else. We talked to the president, Ian Ginsberg, about the company's history. We also talked to lifestyle expert Jamie Krell for the fall must haves. For more information, log onto www.BigelowChemists.com.

Lee Majors stopped by to promote the first ever release of the 40-disc box set of The Six Million Dollar Man.

In The Six Million Dollar Man, Majors famously played astronaut Steve Austin who received bionic surgery to save his life after an aircraft disaster. The series was based on the novel Cyborg by Martin Caidin and became one of the most successful shows of the 1970's. Majors went on to appear in The Game, Community, and most recently, Weeds.

Kurt the CyberGuy joined us on set this morning to interview web sensation Jesse Draper. She is the host of the fun-spirited, web-based talk show "The Valley Girl Show." The concept is to bring a youthful and entertaining approach to business and technology.

Past guests have included some of the top CEOs and entrepreneurs, including Scott McNealy, founder of S.U.N. Microsystems, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors and Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google. Draper kicked off this season of her show with an interview with media mogul Ted Turner, followed by an interview with MC Hammer.

Jesse herself is a young, female entrepreneur who started the show with no followers, little money and a passion for technology. To watch episodes of her show, go to www.valleygirl.tv

This week's Friday Forecaster is Sarah Cogan. Sarah is 13 years old and is in 8th grade at Hunter College High School. Sarah and her family are big supporters of the Coalition for the Homeless. It's a service and advocacy group for homeless people in New York City. Sarah has gone to many benefits sponsored by the Coalition and has helped raise money for it's programs.

Sarah received the opportunity to be this week's Friday Forecaster at a benefit for Camp Homeward Bound. Camp Homeward Bound is a program sponsored by the Coalition for the Homeless. It is the nation's first sleep-away camp for homeless children. For more information go to www.CoalitonForTheHomeless.org.

We kicked off the holiday season with a special treat, Darlene Love "The Queen of Christmas" performed "Winter Wonderland" live and talked about the many projects keeping her busy these days.

Songstress Darlene Love has something to sing about with the release of her live concert album "The Concert of Love" now available on CD and features Darlene's classics: "He's a Rebel," Da Doo Run Run," and (Today I Met) the Boy I'm Gonna Marry."

Ms. Love will be performing at The Lower Manhattan Tree Lighting ceremony at South Street Seaport this evening starting at 6pm.

She is truly "The Queen of Christmas" with several performance events in our area throughout the holiday season. Darlene performs at BB Kings on December 19th and her big annual Christmas show at the Bergen PAC Theatre in NJ on December 23rd. She will also be a special guest performer in Broadway's MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET on Thursday, December 9th.

Plus, join in Bruce Springsteen's campaign to induct Darlene into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She has been nominated a third time for induction. During a recent concert performance, the "Boss" said "If there if any justice, Darlene will be a member of the Hall of Fame."

“The Concert of Love” retails for $19.95 and is available online at iTunes, Amazon.com, CDBaby.com, and via www.WhoisDarleneLove.com. It is also available at 1-888-221-LOV2 (5682).

Victoria's Secret models Candice Swanepoel and Lily Aldridge were in our studio today to give us a sneak peak of the 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Whether you're into lingerie, gorgeous models or music, the show has something for everyone.

The show airs on CBS on November 30th and will be re-broadcast on PIX11.

If you're in the market fot the latest tech items this holiday season, PIX11 has the perfect list. Tech expert Steve Greenberg, author of Gadget Nation, was in the studios to give us a few ideas.

Television
Westinghouse 42" - LD-4255 LED television
Retails for $599
Available at Costco and Amazon.com
This LED-TV is a hot gift for the holiday season. It has amazing picture, full HD 1080p and is less than 2" thick. It weighs less than 30 pounds so it is easy to mount and it's energy efficient.

Speakers
Wowee One speakers
Retails for $79.99
Available at Amazon.com
This cool device takes you back to the years of the Boombox. But you don't need huge speakers to make a huge sound. The Wowee One is a compact boombox that turns everyday surfaces like walls and tables into high quality speakers. It's pocket-sized, rechargeable and has plenty of bass. It works with most devices including iPhones, iPads, laptops and mobile phones.

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"What do you want to do before you die?" That's the question posed by MTV's The Buried Life. The show follows four friends as they complete a list of 100 things to do before you die. For every item they attempt on their list, they help a stranger achieve one of their dreams. Duncan, Ben and Dave were here live from the hit show.

They shared some of their most memorable experiences from the show, including helping someone ask out the girl of his dreams. These guys have done everything from crash the Playboy mansion to streak a stadium.

Shed your inhibitions and some pounds with burlesque dance. The seductive and beautiful art was popularized in Europe in the 19th century, but is once again in the limelight thanks to artists like Dita Von Teese and the release of the blockbuster movie Burlesque. The movie is in theaters now and stars Cher and Christina Aguilera. You can get in on the action by taking the Burlesque Beat class at Crunch gym.

The class will help you escape reality for an hour and live your dreams of being on stage while simultaneously dropping pounds through the steamy and sultry moves. Rachel Warren from Crunch was in our studios to demonstrate a calorie burning strip tease. For more information about the Burlesque Beat, log onto www.crunch.com.

Samantha Mathis was here live. She visited the PIX11 studio to talk to us about her role in the new Lifetime Television original movie Unanswered Prayers. The movie is based on the popular Garth Brooks song of the same name.

Unanswered Prayers explores marriage, family, community and a second chance of finding love. Mathis plays the wife of a happily married father (played by actor Eric Close) who is living the American dream. But things get complicated when his high school crush (played by actress Mädchen Amick) returns home. Close is forced to face his past when he is presented with a choice that could change his life forever. Patty Duke also stars in this heartfelt movie as Close's mother in law.

Melissa Rivers and Jennifer Adams were here live to give us a preview of their new bedding collection Melissa Rivers for Jennifer Adams. We checked out the new line while Melissa shared the inspiration behind it. We also got tips on how to properly make your bed for a perfect night's sleep. If you need are in need of a good nights sleep, watch the following video for a special code to get 35% off any of the products.

Rivers is the current host of TV Guide Channel's event programming. She was with E! Entertainment television for nine years, but she left to explore other avenues. Before leaving, she hosted two of the channel's highest special rated specials: Oh Baby! Melissa's Guide to Pregnancy and Oh Toddler! Surviving the Early Years. Rivers isn't just a pretty face in front of the camera, she also knows how to work behind the scenes. She also served as a producer for E! Network. Rivers was also a feature reporter for CBS This Morning and contributor to MTV's Hanging With MTV.

Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio stopped by to talk about the lingerie line's highly-anticipated annual fashion show, which airs tonight November 30 at 10pm on CBS.

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is hosted in New York City and 34 angels, including Ambrosio, are set to strut their stuff and show off the company's new line of lingerie.

Among the other models are Adriana Lima, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Chanel Iman and Erin Heatherton.

For more on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, visit http://vsallaccess.victoriassecret.com/fashionshow.

Brooklyn-born actor/comedian/filmmaker Dan Fogler can now add author to his resume as he makes his debut with the graphic novel Moon Lake.

Says publisher Archaia, "Moon Lake isn't just any normal body of water - it's a mysterious portal into the weird, drawing all manner of macabre mysteries to its shores. In the spirit of the classic horror tales from EC Comics, Moon Lake combines comedy, horror, and adventure into a fantastic anthology, where each story is centered on the strange happenings of Moon Lake."

Fogler is best known for his rols on Broadway's "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and the movies Fanboys, Good Luck Chuck and Balls of Fury.

Moon Lake is available in bookstores now.

For many of our family and friends serving our country overseas watching football is a way to reconnect with home. Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly will discuss his involvement in this year's "Connect to Home Bowl."

Jim Kelly is one of 10 former college football coaches/players who have partnered with Tostitos and the USO to reunite the troops with college football during a Bowl Season with a one-of-a-kind type mission to the Persian Gulf. Coaches and players include: Coach Bobby Bowden, Coach Gene Stallings, Rodney Peete and Zack Thomas.

Today, Chris takes you to a place in Cliffside Park, New Jersey that's so good they recently shipped 300 Turkish pizzas to a customer 600 miles away in Detroit!

Dayi'nin Yeri is located at 333 Palisades Avenue, just a few blocks south of Cliffside Park High School. Lunch is inexpensive and easy to find a seat, but you may need a reservation for dinner on most nights.

To tell Chris about your favorite hole-in-the-wall place, email him at cburrous@wpix.com or hit him up on Facebook. Be sure to include the name of the place, and what your favorite dish is.

Sisters Kourtney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian stopped by thr studio to dish about their new book Kardashian Konfidential.

Stuffed with family stories, advice, beauty tips and exclusive gorgeous full color photos, personal snapshots and the inside scoop on their life growing up into the gorgeous Dash Dolls. Kardashian Konfidential is their sisterhood autobiography, full of fun facts about their childhoods, their beauty and style secrets, the wisdom they learned from their beloved father, and the street smarts they got from their mother that sustain them in life and in business.

Kardashian Konfidential is bursting at the seams with photos, memorabilia, diary entries, datebook pages, and old Valentines the girls sent to each other, as well as many other artifacts put together just for their book.