They say 3,500 is the magic number! This is how many calories you need to cut (or burn) to lose a pound. Shape Nutrition Editor Juno DeMelo was here with ways to cut 100, 250, and 500+ calories from your diet. Here are some tricks that we can share that are easy and will make all the difference:

Save 100+ calories
• Add the olive oil last. We often think of sautéing as a lowfat cooking method, but some vegetables, such as eggplant, mushrooms, and greens, tend to soak up the majority of the fat that’s added to the pan. Try steaming your veggies instead, then tossing them with a few teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, and a pinch of red pepper flakes and sea salt.
Calories saved per cup: 150

A group from Long Branch Middle School in New Jersey are singing a statement about anti-bullying.

The group rewrote the lyrics to a popular Enrique Iglesias song "I Like It" and made it their own to get the word out. Iglesias heard about it and fully supports the kids. He's even trying to help them reach more people. The performance is on his website and has 25,000 hits so far.

Debra Alfarone was at the school to find out more about their positive message.

Native New Yorker, Tony Award winner, comedian/filmmaker and author Dan Fogler was here to take us back to the '80s with his new movie Take Me Home Tonight in which he stars alongside Topher Grace, Anna Faris and Teresa Palmer.

"Follow an aimless college grad (Grace) who pursues his dream girl (Palmer) at a wild Labor Day weekend party. He, his twin sister (Faris) and their best friend (Fogler) struggle with their burgeoning adulthood over the course of the night," says IMDB on the movie.

Take Me Home Tonight his theaters on March 4. For more on Dan, visit www.dan-fogler.com.

Thomas & Friends are making tracks to New York City in their live touring stage show Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage in "Thomas Saves the Day."

The musical adventure opens at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 5th through Sunday March 6th, 2011 for six performances. Sir Topham Hatt is the Controller of the Railway. He did a "rail report" with our Jill Nicolini.

For more on "Thomas Saves The Day," visit www.thomasandfriends.com/ca/parents/thomaslive.html.

Our Tamsen Fadal gave us a recap of Two and a Half Men actor Charlie Sheen's latest escapades on the talk circuit.

RadarOnline.com's Dylan Howard also weighed in on Charlie Sheen and discussed their exclusive access to the drug testing ABC's 20/20 had Sheen undergo as part of his interview.

Mike Paul, also known as “The Reputation Doctor,” offered up advice on how Charlie Sheen can repair his very damaged image. As president of MGP & Associates PR, Paul has garnered experience working on public perception and image. The company’s motto “Because Your Reputation is Everything.”

And if that is the case, what does actor Charlie Sheen have going for him these day?. In Paul’s opinion, Sheen has not hit rockbottom yet. For more on “The Reputation Doctor” and his company MGP & Associates PR, log onto www.mgppr.com

READ: "Charlie Sheen escalates war of words with TV bosses"
WATCH: "Charlie Sheen smokes during interview; says he'll sue CBS"

We're recreating Oscar Red Carpet trends with SimplyDresses.com. We recreated the looks ofHalle Berry, Reese Witherspoon, Sandra Bullock and Natalie Portman.

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For more on these dresses, visit SimplyDresses.com.

For more on the shoes, visit, ChineseLaundry.com.

A special thanks to Nicola Augustine for getting our models red carpet ready. For more on Nicola, visit NicolaAugustine.com .

Alonzo Bodden is one of the co-hosts of the new show Inside the Vault, along with Cris Collingsworth and Jill Wagner, which airs Sundays on PIX 11.

Inside The Vault is an engaging new series that explores what excites, inspires and drives today’s man. From his appetite for the finest food and drink, his love of sports and his fashion sense to his gadget obsessions and travel exploits, a whole lot of ground will be uncovered.

Alonzo just released a new DVD called Who's Paying Attention and since winning it all on The Last Comic Standing, Alonzo has been a regular on The Tonight Show and Adam Corrolla's Radio Show.

For more on Inside The Vault, visit www.insidethevault.tv.

NYC Public Advocate Bill DeBlasio stopped by to talk about tomorrow's passage of the heating bill and to thank the PIX 11 News for helping get the word out.

This morning we spoke to Comedian Chuck Nice, Steve Battaglio, business editor for TV Guide, and Lori Levine, founder of Flying Television on the lastest with Charlie Sheen.

Gillian McKeith was here to disucss food combining made simple. She says there is a right and wrong way to pair foods. By following Gillian`s guidelines you can lose weight and say good-bye to gas, bloating and most digestive problems.

She has a new cookbook out based on the BBC America TV show You Are What You Eat, cookbook contains more than 150 healthy and delicious recipes for sumptuous, slimming, and nutritionally sound food, including juices and smoothies, soups, salads, main meals, and more.

For more information, visit GillianMcKeith.com.

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried stopped by to talk about his new book Rubber Balls and Liquor. He also has a performance tonight at Caroline's and we'll get his take on "the newest drug on the market" -- Charlie Sheen.

For more on Gilbert, visit www.gilbertgottfried.com. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.carolines.com.

Activist and journalist Kerry Eleveld from LGBT organization Equality Matters weighed in on the current administration’s role in closing the gap on gay equality. She also spoke about a new series of events for the gay and lesbian community and its allies sponsored by dot49.

dot49 announces the inaugural edition of Straight Talk to take today at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. Straight Talk is a new conference series designed by dot429 to engage LGBTA thought leaders and the dot429 audience in conversation about provocative ideas in business and the LGBT community.

We're re-living the 80s thanks to Topher Grace's new movie Take Me Home Tonight. Tamsen met up with Grace, who is the star and producer of the comedy which he describes as "the lost John Hughes movie." He stars alongside he stars alongside Dan Fogler, Anna Faris and Teresa Palmer.

"Follow an aimless college grad (Grace) who pursues his dream girl (Palmer) at a wild Labor Day weekend party. He, his twin sister (Faris) and their best friend (Fogler) struggle with their burgeoning adulthood over the course of the night," says IMDB on the movie.

Take Me Home Tonight his theaters on March 4. For more on Dan, visit www.dan-fogler.com.

Everyone's cordially invited to the kickoff party for The Nutropolitan Museum of Art - presented by Peanut Butter & Co. and the National Peanut Board to celebrate the start of March which is National Peanut Month!

The exhibit at Openhouse Gallery will be open to the public for three days only (Fri March 4, Sat March 5, and Sun March 6), and guess what? It's FREE to the public and everyone that visits will get a FREE jar of peanut butter. Even better, they are donating a second jar of peanut butter to The Food Bank for New York City for every jar they give away!

Lee Zalben, the founder/president of Peanut Butter & Co., was here to explain more about the event. For more information, visit ilovepeanutbutter.com/nutropolitan.

What do you think about these two school bus incidents: a mother confronts a boy who was bullying her daughter and a bus driver pulls down a girl who won't sit in her seat.

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FDA announced Wednesday that the agency intends to remove certain unapproved prescription medicines intended to relieve cough, cold, and allergy symptoms from the U.S. market.
These products have not been evaluated by FDA to assure that they are safe, effective, and of good quality. These products may therefore pose unnecessary risk to consumers, especially when there are other products available for treatment of cough, cold, and allergy symptoms, including FDA-approved prescription drugs or over-the-counter drugs that follow appropriate FDA standards.

FDA officials say they have numerous concerns about these products: some may have potentially risky combinations of ingredients, while others—marketed as “timed-release”—may release active ingredients too slowly, too quickly, or inconsistently. FDA has also received reports that some of the products have names that look or sound similar to other products—a problem that could contribute to medication errors.

About 90% of women have cellulite and many have tried everything from creams to massages to eliminate the dimpled skin, caused by bulging pockets of fat that lie just under the skin's surface. We're taking a look at what helps and what doesn't with Life & Style Weekly's Cellulite: Fact or Fiction. Jill, Tamsen and Lisa will guess what is fact and what is fiction.

1. FACT - Pilates can help reduce cellulite.
2. FICTION - Creams can make cellulite disappear.
3. FACT - Skipping sweets can help eliminate cellulite.
4. FICTION - Massage improves cellulite.
5. FACT - Toning sneakers can help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

For more information, visit pick up the latest issue of Life & Style Weekly.

It’s true - there aren’t many old-school mom-and-pop shops left, but NYC’s Cowit Furs has managed to survive more than 75 years in the fur matching business. If you haven’t heard of the art and business of fur matching, the three generations of Cowits say it’s simple, they take old furs and make them look new. But in the last year, their business has been all about remodeling – taking grandma’s fur and cutting and shaping it into new fashionable styles, including fur vests, stoles, and hats.

Larry Cowit is half the remaining duo, “There used to be close to a hundred fur matchers in the country and now there’s only 1, and that’s us.” Larry’s brother Steve says right now, fur is hot, partly because it’s been so cold. It’s dripping off the collars and cuffs of more and more luxury labels this year than ever before. And you can thank China for it’s rising price, customers there are buying 70% of furs worldwide. Larry says fur is flying off racks in Russia too, “The last two years in both of those countries…demand is out of control. They literally sell out.”

The gorgeous and talented, Laz Alonso was chosen as one of Variety`s 'Top Ten Actors to Watch in 2009' and can next be seen top lining the A&E drama Breakout Kings that will premiere March 6. The show is about an unconventional partnership of U.S. marshals and a group of convicts who join forces to catch fugitives on the run, will shoot in Toronto and go into production in the fall.

Laz will also star opposite Paula Patton in the romantic comedy Jumping the Broom (May 6, 2011) for Columbia Pictures and tells the story of the clash of two families from opposite ends of the socioeconomic spectrum meeting for the first time during a weekend wedding in Martha's Vineyard.

For more on Breakout Kings, visit www.aetv.com/breakout-kings.

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. Museum of Mathematics is offering a demonstration using origami to show the link between math and art, NYC
2. Arts World Financial Center presents NY Classical Theatre's production of Aphra Behn's comedy, NYC

The race is on for public Pre-K seats. Parents whose children turn four this year can begin applying to NYC's dozens of free Pre-K programs starting this Monday, March 7.

But they will face big competition, as last year some schools accept only 4 percent of applicants, and the average acceptance rate in Manhattan is about 43 percent.

DNAInfo.com's Education Expert Julie Shapiro will be here with what parents need to know about getting their kid a coveted spot.

READ MORE: Pre-K Registration: What You Need to Know

NYU Film School student and now Oscar Award winning filmmaker Luke Matheny stopped by to talk about his Academy Award win for Best Live-Action Short "God of Love."

“God of Love” is a comedic short film written and directed by Luke Matheny. The story follows the adventures of lounge-singing darts champion Raymond Goodfellow, whose prayers are answered -- literally -- when he receives a package of passion-inducing darts.

For more on Luke, visit www.lukemathenyfilms.com.

Alexis Bellino and Gretchen Rossi of The Real Housewives of Orange County stopped by to talk about the sixth season of the reality show, which premieres on March 6.

In the sixth season of the original series that started the hit franchise, Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Barney, Gretchen Rossi, and Alexis Bellino welcome new beautiful blonde, Peggy Tanous, a 41-year old former model and now stay-at-home mom with poster girl good looks.

After a tough financial year, the O.C. ladies are bouncing back and living lavishly once more, as the series goes behind the gates for a voyeuristic look at the scandalous truths, mending friendships, rocky marriages, sizzling romances, and ever-changing loyalties inside the wealthy Southern California suburb.

Tamra also introduces the group to new gal-pal Fernanda Rocha, a 34-year old, hot Brazilian lesbian fitness instructor.

The Real Housewives of Orange County premieres on March 6. For more information, visit www.bravotv.com.

This week's Friday Forecaster is actor/comedian Al Madrigal. He gave us the weekend weather forecast and fill us in on his latest projects. For more on Al, visit www.almadrigal.com.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

Larry and Lionel stopped by this morning to discuss three topical stories. Now, these guys can talk, but here's the catch: they have just one minute to discuss each of the topics.

Tabatha Coffey, the Aussie hairdresser extraordinaire from Bravo’s hit show Tabatha’s Salon Takeover sat down with PIX's Debra Alfarone this week to wait out Alt Side parking. And people, she’s nice! “When I’m in work mode, I’m no different in my own salon than when I’m in someone else’s salon, that’s Tabatha at work. But - Tabatha - when she hangs out, she’s different.”

Tabatha shared her least favorite hairstyle (the mullet), what you should tip your hairdresser (for good service, 20%) and whether people are brave enough to ask her on the street for hair advice (yes).

Coffey has been a hairdresser for 30 years, She started when she was 14 in her native Australia, then moved to London to study with Vidal Sassoon. She got her big TV break on the reality hairdressing competition show, Shear Genius. She didn’t win, but she was voted fan favorite. Then Bravo came calling to see if she wanted to do a show. Tabatha’s Salon Takeover was born. Now, it’s in its thirrd season.

Oh, yes. The onions were flying at the James Beard Foundation in the West Village, where PIX 11 Morning News Anchor Tamsen Fadal competed charity cook-off sponsored by Moves Magazine.

She has been paired with chef Chris Siversen of Maritime Parc and they are competing against Julie Chang (Fox5) and Top Chef alum Ed Cotton of Plein Sud and Darlene Rodriguez (NBC) and Top Chef alum Dale Talde of Buddakan.

The three anchors will find out the winner of the Moves Magazine Annual Competition, Thursday, March 10, 2011. For more information, visit www.movesmagazine.com.

Why is it that if a child who's allergic to peanut butter eats just a small amount, the reaction is so much bigger. The lungs stop working, the skin breaks out all over the body. Why does something this little cause such a much bigger reaction?

Now we know. Researchers have discovered that when a cell starts allergic reaction, it throws out little webs, instantly communicating with all the others cells. This breakthrough explaining how and why reactions spread so fast happened right here in New York at Mt. Sinai Hospital.

We spoke to Dr. Hugh Sampson, who lead the the discovery, about his research, what an allergy is and why some people have allergies while others don't.

PIX11's James Ford follows the story of 7-year-old Ronaldo of the Upper West Side. He has been suffering for almost as many allergies as he has years of life. Ronaldo's mother, Felicita, who has been the primary advocate for her son, has also started a support group in Harlem for families of children with food allergies.

Between separation anxiety and childcare concerns, the decision whether or not to return to work after time off for children can be a challenging process for some moms. Meghan Casserly of Forbes Woman was here to talk about the best jobs for working moms.

• Landscape Architect -- Want to create a yard fit for House Beautiful? Working as a landscape architect can be the ultimate green job and mom job. Get zen working with inanimate objects all day instead of people.

• Life Coach -- People change careers, spouses, and zip codes like they change their underwear these days. Be the grounded guide for those confused souls and make a pretty penny while doing so.

We checked out common mistakes home buyers make with Vera Gibbons of Zillow.com .The top 5 mistakes homebuyers make are: including

1. Trying to time the market bottom
2. Not researching loan options
3. Buying a house you can't afford
4. Not knowing your credit score
5. Falling in love too quickly

For more financial tips, visit Zillow.com.

Dr. Steve shows our anchors how to properly respond when someone is having an allergic reaction. He also showed us how to use an Epi-Pen.

Barbara Allen, the author of Front Toward Enemy, gives her account into the alledged cover-up of her husband.

Just four days into his deployment in Iraq, June 7, 2005, Lt. Louis Allen, husband and father of four young boys is killed, alongside his commander and friend Captain Phillip Esposito by 700 steel ball bearings erupting from a clay mine fastened to the window frame outside their military headquarters as they were unwinding from a long day of combat .

The killer was a fellow American soldier, Staff Sgt. Alberto Martinez, a disgruntled supply Sgt, who had previously been removed from his duties by Allen and Esposito for, among other infractions, unlawful disposition of United States Government property to the Iraqis. What happens next is unbelievable and a frightening miscarriage of justice.

In this new book by his widow, Ms. Allen exposes what she says is a military cover up and blatant failure of our military justice system. Sgt. Martinez is arrested, charged with two counts of premeditated murder. He pleads quilty, goes to trial and is acquitted! He is a free man! Ms. Allen claims the military is trying to keep this case under wraps and has denied her husband The Purple Heart.

We're turning back the clock and filling in those lines and wrinkles without emptying out your pocket. From over the counter creams, to at home gadgets and an treatment recently approved by the FDA, Dr. Neil Sadick of helped us share options to help women fight those fine lines on any budget..WINNING!

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Tamsen Fadal goes one on one with the cast of the play -- Brian Cox, Jim Gaffigan, Chris Noth, Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland and director Gregory Mosher.

That Championship Season is a powerhouse drama about the promise of youth... and the challenge of staying in the game. For over two decades, four players and the coach of a high school championship basketball team have gathered every year to re-live their greatest moment of glory. While three of the players have found small-town success, the fourth has never found his way. At this year's reunion, tensions boil over, and as the celebratory evening turns brutal, long-held secrets bubble to the surface and life-long bonds are shattered.

That Championship Season began preview performances on Wednesday, February 9th with an official opening this past Sunday, March 6that the Bernard B Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45 Street). This is a limited engagement through Sunday, May 29th. For more information, visit www.thatchampionshipseason.com.

The Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine is working to diagnose and cure food allergies. "The mission of the Institute is to expand and improve basic science and clinical research, comprehensive patient care, and educational efforts in the field of food allergy."

Sukanya talked with Dr. Scott Sicherer, Professor of Pediatrics Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, about their food challenge.

Tamsen Fadal spoke to Dr. Clifford Bassett (FAAAAI and FACAAI) of the Allergy and Asthma Care of New York. He walked through a supermarket with Tamsena and showed her certain products and produce shoppers should be mindful of or avoid when picking up groceries for someone who has allergies.

Dr. Steve followed up with certain household items that may trigger an allergic reaction.

SeaWorld's rescue and education teams will bring their rescue stories and animal ambassadors, including a roseate spoonbill and American alligator to New York area school children. The team will also provide tips on how kids and families can help make a world of difference through ordinary, everyday actions.

SeaWorld is visiting P.S. 6 to learn more about the planned Eco-Center on the roof of the school and to reward the students for their commitment to conservation and the environment.

The SeaWorld folks brought in a roseate spoonbill, alligator and penguins to our studios. For more information, visit www.seaworld.org.

To generate awareness for women’s empowerment, the Second Annual Whisky and Women Unite Event is taking place today, March 8th with proceeds benefitting Bottomless Closet NYC. Kendall Farrell, executive director at Bottomless Closet and Lynnette Merrero, president of the NYC Chapter of LUPEC were on hand to explain more.

The Compass Box Whisky Co., a boutique Scotch whiskymaker and craft blender, announces their 2nd annual event in collaboration with the NYC Chapter of Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails (LUPEC) and Astor Center in honor of International Women’s Day (IWD) which is celebrated worldwide on March 8th, 2011.

To mark the 100th global anniversary of IWD, a Scotch whisky cocktail tasting and culinary experience will take place at Astor Center, New York City’s ultimate hands-on spirits and food culture destination and will benefit the Bottomless Closet NYC, a non-profit that helps disadvantaged NYC women become self-sufficient through its comprehensive programming.

Nearly 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. And the business world is responding with a growing number of companies dedicated to people with food allergies. We checked out Divvies, Navan Foods and Simply Peeled.

Mark and Lori Sandler, created Divvies in response to their youngest son Benjamin's food allergies. While inspired by their son, Divvies is all about inclusive eating. Their goal is to bring food food to everyone, with or without food allergies.

To learn more about Divvies, log onto Divvies.com.

It's PIX11's Food Allergy Week and Debra Alfarone is at 106.7 Lite-FM's headquarters on Church Street to talk to radio personality Christine Nagy, who is allergic to eggs.

Christine shared with us her story about dealing with her allergy and how it affects her life.

PIX's Chris Burrous spoke to Councilmember Jessica Lappin, who took matters into her own hands to make sure restaurants in New York City are allergy-aware.

We also spoke to restaurant owner Dean Palin who owns three "allergy-aware" restaurants (Duke's, City Crab & Big Daddy's). He also suffers from food allergies, and so does his daughter.

PIX's Tamsen Fadal spoke to the popular food allergy blogger and author Sloane Miller. As an adult, she adds a different perspective having spent most of her life with food allergies, including how allergies affects her love life.

To read her blog, visit allergicgirl.blogspot.com.

New York Times bestselling author Erin Brockovich was a legal clerk when she pursued evidence that amounted to the largest toxic tort injury settlement in U.S. history, forcing utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric to pay out $333 million in damages for contaminating the ground water of Hinkley, CA. Her story became the blockbuster movie Erin Brockovich starring Julia Roberts, in a role that earned the actress an Academy Award.

Now, in her debut thriller Rock Bottom, the first in a series, Erin Brockovich explores the issues she champions every day as an environmental and consumer advocate: protecting communities from environmental crimes that affect people’s lives and health, and the irreplaceable loss of pristine landscapes and potable water caused by greed and lax laws. Writing with award-winning medical suspense author C.J. Lyons, Brockovich delivers a dramatic, fast-paced thriller.

With so many people choosing to rent instead of buy, the rental market is tighter than ever. And now there are additional costs to consider when renting. AnnaMaria Andriotis of SmartMoney.com stopped by to explain.

For more on the new costs of rending log onto SmartMoney.com.

Mary Jane Marchisotto, the excutive director of the Food Allergy Initiative (FAI), PIX's partner for Allergy Week, stopped by to talk to us about the goal of the organization and gives updates on research that is being done.

For more on the Food Allergy Initiative, visit www.faiusa.org.

Every day thousands of people turn to the scientists at the popular blog TheBeautyBrains.com for answers to their most pressing beauty questions.

In Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm?: Top Cosmetic Scientists Answer Your Questions about the Lotions, Potions and Other Beauty Products You Use Every Day, cosmetic chemist Perry Romanowski reveals how cosmetic products work, what advertising claims actually mean, and how to make smarter buying decisions.

He answered the questions:
1. Can you get hooked on lip balm?
2. Can saliva cure acne?
3. Are nail polish fumes dangerous?
4. Do curling shampoos really work?

Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm? is available in bookstores now.

Lisa Mateo takes a look at the launch of Everloop, the new social media site, which is geared towards kids ages 8 –13, and its rollout in schools through iSAFE, the non-profit organization that teaches Internet safety in schools.

For more on Everloop and iSAFE, visit www.everloop.com and www.isafe.org.

You may take a vacation from time to time, but food allergies do not. Lisa Mateo talks with a couple of experts for tips on traveling smarter.

In anticipation of Daylight Savings Time, the FDNY will be handing out free Duracell batteries (for smoke detectors) at subway hubs during morning and evening rush hours on Friday, March 11, and a Fire Safety Education Lieutenant Anthony Mancuso to discuss:

• Fire safety tips featuring a firetruck and safety product table top
• The free battery giveaway at subway hubs during morning and evening rush hours
• Important statistics including:
• More than 97 percent of homes have at least one smoke alarm. However, the smoke alarms in a third of those homes do not work due to a missing or dead battery
• Having a working smoke alarm increases your chance of surviving a fire by 50 percent

PIX's James Ford spoke to Jesse Obremski, a teenage boy scout on his way to earning the elite Eagle Scout rank. He suffered from a medley of food allergies and we discussed what he, his family and friends are doing to make everyday life easier.

Harry Potter exhibit coming to Discovery Times Square (same place where they did King Tut, Titanic, etc) It's going to have hundreds of original props, sets and costumes from all HP films plus some never before seen artifacts from the first installment of the last film, which will be on display for the very first time in New York City (New York will be the only US city to see these as it's the last US stop).

The exhibit opens April 5, tickets are on sale beginning today, March 10. The chief creative officer for Global Experience Specialists (the folks that created the exhibit) will be in-studio that morning to announce tickets up for sale.

He will bring a few of the smaller authentic and never-before-seen artifacts and announced "casting" for docents that day (mega-fans who can hold a British accent throughout their shift).

PIX's Dr. Steve spoke to Dr. Larry Blater, who gave advice on how kids and parents can cope with living with food allergies. Plus, we disussed how some kids even use a child's allergy condition to bully them.

Shaunie O'Neal is the executive producer of VH1"s Basketball Wives, which scored big ratings for the network with its explosive and revealing season finale.

Shaunie will be here to talk about the two-part reunion special, and give advice to women about getting ones life back together after a divorce or any difficulty and how she manages to juggle her career (executive produces 2 shows, has a book coming out, has a shoe line about to hit stores, etc.) and motherhood.

Hawaii is the happiest state in the US according to a new survey--it must be the great food. You'll know soon enough because we're cooking up Hawaiian cuisine and getting everyone in a happy state of mind.

If you have any food allergy questions, ask Dr. Steve, “click here.” On Friday morning at 6:55 a.m., he’ll respond to your questions live on air.

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. AllMenus.com is giving 11 lucky PIX viewers $25 gift cards to the restaurant of their choice
2. Fairway Market is giving away free crab cakes samples made with their original Chipotle Mayonnaise product

Moms and dads know it’s so hard to send your kid off to school for the first time, but it’s even harder when you know your son or daughter has food allergies, and you may no longer have control over what they eat or they’re are exposed to.

For a food-allergic kid, the cafeteria could be the most dangerous place on the planet. Even if your child has no food allergies, parents need to know that in 2011, at least one kid in your son or daughter’s class probably has them. PIX 11 spoke to experts, moms, and two different schools, one public, one private.

At the Allen Stevenson School on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, you’ll find fish, veggies, and snacks, but you won’t find any nuts – at all – and no peanut butter. Susan Ettess, is the Head of the Lower School, " Peanut butter was a problem, because boys would try to take it out of the lunchroom, they could get it on their sleeves, go to the bathroom, use the sink and the next boy that could come in there could have an allergy. And in the kitchen, Nutritional Director Marla Mathew has a quick way to easily eyeball who’s allergic to what - she has pictures of the children who suffer from food allergies up in the kitchen with the names of their allergens written next to them, "We all work together to make sure that the safety net is there on a daily basis." At Jefferson Primary School, in Huntington, Long Island, a guide in the cafeteria makes it clear what foods could hurt a food-allergic student.

On March 7th, the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation announced 20 finalists for the Citizen Service Before Self Honors, which recognizes and honors those ordinary Americans who become extraordinary through their indomitable courage and selflessness.

Two New Yorkers were among them: Yevgeniy `Eugene` Marshalik and Nicholas Pekearo of New York, New York have been recognized for paying the ultimate sacrifice of their own lives while saving several others during a mass shooting on March 14, 2007.

Viewers have been writing in questions about food allergies and our Dr. Steve answered three of them.

1. My son is 14 now. He has had food allergy(all dairy) all his life. Can you tell me if goat milk has the protein that regular milk has. Also will he ever out grow his any of his allergies? (milk, eggs, cheese, etc.)

2. Can a vegetarian diet while pregnant increase the risk of your child having food allergies? I have terrible guilt for giving my son allergies and I feel like it's due to me avoiding meat and milk while i was pregnant. He's 16 months old and allergic to milk, soy, eggs, peanuts, sesame and we suspect a meat, fish, bean and tomato allergy which he is currently being tested for.

3. I have two questions. Is it possible that my son’s ku/l numbers have risen over the years because he was exposed to cashews and is there any way of knowing how severe his next reaction will be if he is exposed to nuts again.

Dr. Joel D. Haber, Ph.D. aka "The Bully Coach" will be here to talk about the President's new initiative to fight bullying and protect kids that are being bullied especially in schools.

READ MORE: "Obama tackle bullying in White House conference"

With the economy starting to come around. Let's think big here. How bout some great jobs with big paychecks. We're taking a look at five in-demand jobs with high starting salaries with Dawn Fay, district president of Robert Half International. We talked about:

1. Senior business systems analyst.
Nearly 300 finance and accounting positions are listed in the 2011 Salary Guide from Robert Half, senior business analysts are expected to see the largest jump in starting salaries. Average base compensation is projected to rise 5 percent to the range of $93,765 to $120,555. Firms of all sizes look for highly skilled analysts to enhance existing systems and leverage new hardware and software.

Lionel and Taegan Goddard of CQ Roll Call's Political Wire will be here to talk about the congressional 'The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response" hearings.

READ MORE: "Rep. Peter King defends Muslim 'radicalization' hearing"

We're cooking with a Brooklyn mom Silvana Nardone who created a cookbook for the sole purpose of making food fun and care-free for her son Isaiah, who can't eat certain foods

Cooking For Isaiah offers delicious, mouth-watering recipes for gluten and dairy intolerant individuals. For mothers with children who suffer from food sensitivities every single day, putting food on the table can be a struggle. This book is Silvana's way of sharing her knowledge and recipes so everyone can enjoy eating breakfast, lunch and dinner together again.

Larry Mendte wraps up the week's hottest stories that made headlines. WINNING!

Denise Albert, Melissa Gerstein and Raina Seitel Gittlin, co-hosts of Moms and the City and bloggers for momsandthecity.net and babycenter.com stopped by to talk about the debate behind if babies should have them, and when they should stop using them.

Babycenter.com's polls on toddlers and pacifiers say:
• 77% of moms used or plan to use a pacifier with their children.
• 61% allowed their child 1 year old or older to continue to use it. (39% took it away before the first year was up.)
• Most moms took it away when they child was 1 year to a year and a half old (23%).
• 42% of moms agreed that they left their child on the pacifier longer because it made their lives easier – 12% or 1 in 10 agreed strongly with this reason.

Sample size – 237 online U.S. women age 18+, new and expectant moms.

For more information, visit momsandthecity.net and babycenter.com.

Empress Farrah Moans of The Imperial Court of New York stopped by as today's Friday Forecaster. The Imperial Court of New York's mission is to raise funds for organizations, including but not limited to those supporting the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community; HIV/AIDS services organizations; social service organizations and youth enrichment programs.

The organization's biggest fundraiser of the year is "Night of 1000 Gowns" on March 26th. It will benefit The Ali Forney Center and The Trevor Project to drive awareness. These two organizations support gay youth and help them overcome diversity, being homeless and being bullied.

The event is open to the public and includes dinner, dancing, an open bar and silent auction. 100% of the money raised benefits the two charities.

For tickets or more information log onto, icny.org.

He plays Spencer on the popular kid's TV show iCarly, now actor Jerry Trainor is starring in a new TV movie for Nickelodeon.

Best Player, premiering Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. The two-hour, primetime movie follows Quincy (Trainor) and Chris (Jennette McCurdy), two online video game junkies who inadvertently learn that the real world can be just as exciting and rewarding as the virtual one.

On iCarly, Jerry Trainor plays Carly’s older brother Spencer Shay and Jennette McCurdy plays Sam Puckett, Carly’s best friend.

For more on Best Player, visit www.nick.com/player.

The action/blockbuster "Battle Los Angeles" fights its way into theaters today, starring Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez and Ne-Yo. It's a science fiction thriller loaded with huge battle scenes, crowd pleasing explosions, big guns, tough guy one-liners...and yes, of course...aliens.
 

We went head-to-head with each of the action stars to find more on how they trained for their roles as Marines. Singer/Performer Ne-Yo was up for the challenge and shared with us his excitement for taking on the role of military man. He's mixing it up and I don't mean with music. He signed up for the film project with the intent of hitting the big screen in a role that is as far from his life as a musician, hoping to show audiences another layer of Ne-Yo. However, you're going to have to catch him theaters to see just how he did.

Ne-Yo isn't the only star we caught up with, tough-talking actress Michelle Rodriguez and Aaron Eckhart gave us a few words on leadership, playing the bad-ass Marine and the creating on-screen magic with special effects.

For more on the film, visit http://www.battlela.com.

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Parents are outraged in Florida when a high school teacher gave his class a "sexual tension" quiz. The written test was given last week and full of sexually explicit innuendos.

Questions included references to several sexual organs and acts.The questions alluded to sexual acts, but the answers themselves were harmless. The teacher wasn't fired, but he was disciplined.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE SURVEY.

We`ve all heard the same ol` grocery list of items that women should be eating on a daily basis. Wild salmon for Omega, blueberries for antioxidant, greek yogurt for probiotics.

But, gaining steam are a new set of items that we should all keep an eye out for. Dr. Lindsey Duncan of "Genesis Today" with the supermodels and super athletes for the food world - giving the biggest bang for your buck and delivering a powerful punch of important nutrients helping women to maintain optimal health.

1. RAW CACAO
Place of origin: The tropical belt: countries within 10°N and 10°S of the equator.
What it is: Cacao (Theobroma cacao) is the purest, rawest form of chocolate.
What are the benefits: Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse that helps support healthy antioxidant levels and heart health; plus natural energy, mental alertness and focus.
How to incorporate into diet/everyday routine: Cacao is one of the easiest superfoods to incorporate into your daily diet and routine. Who doesn’t love chocolate?

Woman’s World magazine has found the top tips and tricks to prolong the life of everything in your closet- so you can save a bundle by keeping your wardrobe in great shape! We all have that favorite pair of jeans, heels, jewelry and sweaters that we hope lasts forever, and we’ve compiled a list to help you do just that!

Woman’s World fashion editor Stephanie Prommer walked us through a table top of the top 10 items to make your items last.

Going to an event outdoors? Try plastic heel covers to keep your heel from getting damaged or dirty! Sweater Savers, made of pumice, lift pills from warn in sweaters without causing snags. Leafing pens can keep the metallic finish on your purse looking fresh!

With more than 100 million workout videos sold, Billy Blanks is back from Japan after spending the past several years training with the masters and developing the all new Ultimate Tae Bo workout called PT24/7.

Our Tamsen Fadal met up with the ultimate celebrity trainer at New York Sports Club to try out the new program. PT24/7 is the first to combine cardio and strength training into one easy workout using boxing gloves that are attached to resistance bands. Users are guaranteed to feel results in 24 hours and see results in seven days.

For more information, visit https://www.billyblankspt247.com.

Anti-oxidants, Salicylic acid, Retin A -- women spend billions of dollars every year buying beauty products with those ingredients, based on what they promise. Many can barely pronounce them, know what they really or whether or not it's suitable for their particular skintype.

Well, women are about to get schooled on the ABC's of Skincare Lingo. Dr. Sapna M. Westley will break down some of the top ingredients found in over the counter skincare products and tell you what's good and what's not for all skin type.

• A is for Anti-Oxidants
WHAT IT DOES: Deeply penetrates dry skin and fights free radical damage, restoring and soothing skin leaving it radiant and gorgeous
A PRODUCT THAT CONTAINS ANTI-OXIDANTS: Jergens Overnight Repair Nightly Restoring Moisturizer
SKIN TYPE: For dry and damaged skin. This breakthrough formula works in concert with the body’s own healing process, to repair a week’s worth of damage overnight for conditioned, visibly smoother skin when you wake.

We're taking a look at side jobs that will add fast cash to your bank account. Jonathan Shannon, senior online editor of Time Out New York recommended: bartending, turning your car into a mobile billboard, hosting a pet, giving a virtual opinion, dressing up in costume and serving on a mock trial.

For more information, visit newyork.timeout.com.

In the wake of the teen basketball player that just died after winning a game, it's clear that we are all in danger of heart disease and age isn't a factor.

Women's Heart Health Expert Dr. Nieca Goldberg, medical director of New York University's Women's Heart Program was here to talk about how we can all better understand the easy steps we can take - no matter what age - to help reduce heart disease risks.

Dr. Goldberg told us what signs women, children and men should look out for -- plus, how the signs may vary? She'll also share the Heart Healthy super foods for each group.

For women, appearing taller is as easy as putting on a pair of heels. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for men. So we're sharing wardrobe secrets that guys can use to feel taller, more confident and completely pulled together with Dale Sudakoff of Dale Style.

• Cuffs clip the ankle so opt for no cuffs to elongate the leg
• A monochromatic outfit elongates the frame
• Pointy shoes help to lengthen the body
• Keep several buttons unbuttoned to elongate the neckline

For more information, visit www.dalestyle.com.

Test your knowledge about pregnancy with this quiz from Web MD.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE QUIZ.

Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek will celebrate 25 years of figure skating magic in the “Smucker’s Stars on Ice 25th Anniversary Tour”, which visits New York and New Jersey on April 1 and April 2.

He will join an all-star cast of some of the world’s most celebrated figure skaters including Olympic Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen, Figure Skating Icon Kurt Browning, and Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Ekaterina Gordeeva. Together, they will all pay homage to the brainchild of Figure Skating Legend Scott Hamilton.

2010 was a life-changing year for Evan. He was the underdog who won big at The Vancouver Olympics, after his victory he simultaneously starred in Dancing with the Stars and last year’s Smucker’s Stars on Ice Tour, as well as becoming a huge symbol of strength and hope for the American people. Now in 2011, Evan plans to continue his championship efforts by increasing his involvement with philanthropic organizations.

The four main characters of Disney's Shake It Up -- Davis Cleveland, Bella Thorne, Zendaya and Roshon Fegan -- dish about the behind-the-scenes of the hot new show and show off some dance moves.

The buddy comedy series Shake It Up, the first sitcom built around dance, introduces high spirited best friends CeCe Jones and Rocky Blue who land their dream job as background dancers on the most popular teen dance show Shake It Up, Chicago!

Now, between learning the latest dance styles, navigating the backstage antics of their "frenemies," balancing responsibilities at home and their newfound social status at school, the girls encounter plenty of comedic bumps in the road.

Shake It Up stars Bella Thorne as CeCe Jones; Zendaya as Raquel 'Rocky' Blue; Adam Irigoyen (Wizards Of Waverly Place) as Deuce Martinez; Davis Cleveland (Good Luck Charlie, Desperate Housewives) as Flynn Jones; Kenton Duty (Lost) as Gunther; and Roshon Fegan (Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam) as Ty Blue.

For more information, visit tv.disney.go.com.

Like lots of college grads, Daniel Seddiqui was having a hard time finding a job. But despite more than forty rejections, he knew opportunities had to exist. So in 2009 he set out on an extraordinary quest: 50 jobs in 50 states in 50 weeks. And not just any jobs -- he chose professions that reflected the culture and economy of each state.

Working as everything from a cheesemaker in Wisconsin, a border patrol agent in Arizona, and a meatpacker in Kansas to a lobsterman in Maine, a surfing instructor in Hawaii, and a football coach in Alabama, Daniel chronicles how he adapted to the wildly differing people, cultures, and environments. We'll talk to him about his journey, what he learned and what he's doing now.

For more information, visit www.livingthemap.com.

Tom Shadyac brought us such movies like "Ace Ventura", "Liar, Liar" and "Bruce Almighty" - but his latest flick "I AM" is a departure for the Hollywood hit maker.

I AM, a prismatic and probing exploration of our world, what's wrong with it, and what we can do to make it better, represents Tom Shadyac's first foray into non-fiction following a career as one of Hollywood's leading comedy practitioners, with such successful titles as "Ace Ventura," "Liar Liar," and "Bruce Almighty" to his credit.

I AM recounts what happened to the filmmaker after a cycling accident left him incapacitated, possibly for good. Though he ultimately recovered, he emerged a changed man. Disillusioned with life on the A-list, he sold his house, moved to a mobile home community, and decided to start life anew.

All proceeds derived from the release of I AM, in all media, will go to THE FOUNDATION FOR I AM, a not-for-profit established by Shadyac to fund various worthy causes and to educate the next generation about the very issues and problems explored in the film.

For more information, visit www.iamthemovie.com.

We take an in-depth look at the new video game DC Universe Online with Jim Lee, the executive creative director of DCUO, and tech expert Julian Arenzon. DCUO lets you, the player, become a superhero or villain and play alongside the likes of Superman, Batman, Joker, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern.

It is the first massively multiplayer online game for Playstation3, where gamers all over the world can participate by creating their own comic book characters and interacting with other gamers in an online, comic book universe.

In addition, the makers of the game are planning to integrate DCUO with their corresponding 26-part bi-weekly comic books series called DCUO Legends by taking one of the characters created by a fan and include it in the actual comic book.

DC Universe Online is now available for the PS3 and PC. For more information, visit www.dcuniverseonline.com.

Young actors Zachary Gordon and Devon Bostick star as Greg and Rodrick in this sequel to 2010's surprise hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Greg Heffley, the kid who made 'wimpy' cool is back in an all-new family comedy called Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules based on the best-selling follow-up novel by Jeff Kinney. (Kinney`s Wimpy Kid series has thus far sold 42 million books).

As he begins 7th grade, Greg and his older brother - and chief tormentor - Rodrick must deal with their parents` misguided attempts to have them bond.

Fans can meet actors Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron and Devon Bostick on Wednesday, March 16 and the Barnes & Noble / Tribeca, located at 97 Warren Street (at Greenwich Street). Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules opens on March 25.

In a captivating combination, Master Magician Mickey Mouse and the always-dazzling Minnie join forces with professional illusionists for a magical stage production coming to New York City.

Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show features grand illusions and favorite Disney characters, including Donald and Goofy; Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother; Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter; and beloved Disney princesses Jasmine, Belle and Snow White. Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show visits New York City’s Theater at Madison Square Garden March 17- 20. Tickets are on sale now.

Theater at Madison Square Garden: March 17 – 20, 2011
Thursday, March 17: 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM
Friday, March 18: 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 19: 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:30 PM
Sunday, March 20: 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:30 PM

For more information, log onto: http://disney.go.com/

High fashion trends are not designed with all shapes and sizes in mind. Charla Krupp author of How To Never Look Fat Again will show us how to wear 3 of Spring's hot trends without looking fat! She'll offer style savvy solutions for those who don`t fit the size zero mould.

Courtney- bold print
• Bisou Bisou dress polyester cotton w wide self belt-$70
• W Worthington patton pink pumps-4 inch heel-$65

Kim-stripes and white
• W Worthington pant $40
• Allen b by allen schwartz-black/white zip up top$58
• a.n.a green strappy platform-$60

Kate- big floral
• Bisou Bisou polyester/spandex-black, fuschia, coral-$70
• Call It Spring samuels natural patton leather $39.99

If you know anyone who’s ever been pregnant, or you’ve ever visited big box superstore Target, then you’ve no doubt encountered Liz Lange’s clothing line. Lange is a fashion pioneer, mega-retailer, super-mom and now, a web sensation, with her new website www.Shopafrolic.com. The site offers a newsletter full of fashion, beauty and lifestyle tips. So, we asked the co-founder (she runs it with her sister) for ways to incorporate spring fashion into our wardrobes now, while it’s still a little dreary outside

First tip, colorful florals can lift your mood. Lange shows us a floral scarf for $48 by Sir Alistair Rai. She thinks it’s the perfect way to pop your look by wearing it with a t-shirt, a button-down, a dress, “It’s pretty and it will cheer you up, wear it over your black raincoat.”

Today, I had the chance to meet an extraordinary Irishwoman who does it all. Her name is Eileen Mannion Collum. She's 43, has two boys and three girls, takes them to church every Sunday, and runs a restaurant called "Eileen's Country Kitchen" in Yonkers. She also competes in the New York City Triathalon every year, learning how to swim, at 39 years of age.

She grew up in a small town in Galway, Ireland, and milked cows as a child. Her desire to come to America was realized in 1987 when there was a wave of emigration and her cousin sent her the money for a ticket. Since then, she says, she "never looked back." She said she realized the "opportunity to work," and says "the American people are really nice people - this neighborhood really supports us."

Her customers sing her praises, and say everything Eileen does - from serving up a big Irish breakfast all day long, to taking extra care with older patrons - makes her one-of-a-kind.

Her marriage is part romance, part business partnership. Married for 21 years, Eileen's husband (who's currently in Ireland visiting his mom) "buys the food, and (sic) she cooks it." Her regular customers come in daily around 10 am and give her support, "always say something nice," and appreciate her. At the end of the day, Eileen says "We work hard, but it's easy because we love what we do."

Written by Francesca Maxime

NBA Hall of Famer and Celtic legend Bill Walton stopped by our studio to talk everything NCAA and NBA. Plus, he's encourageing people to take the day off!

UniverSoul Circus, armed with a beat that has transformed the heart and soul of family entertainment, arrives in New York City in the Bronx March 16-27, Queens March 29-April 10, and in Newark April 12-17. Bronx and Queens tickets on sale now. Newark tickets on sale soon.

The UniverSoul Circus line up includes a wide array of new acts from around the globe, including an opening presentation of break dancing Transformers who practically reach for the sky. We have a group of biker girls who play tricks on bicycles from Dalian, China, a Russian Swing act from Belarus, Kung Fu Acrobats from Shao-Lin, China, and Rahel, an amazing contortionist from Ethiopia.

For more information, visit www.universoulcircus.com.

The DeNogla School of Irish Dance was here to kick off our St. Patrick's day celebration. The school is located in Verona and Westfield, New Jersey and the school's instructors are Jennifer McGovern, Alison Keane and Bernadette Kelly.

Alison and Jennifer (sisters) opened up in 1992 and then Bernadette joined the staff in 2005. The DeNogla School has 12 dancers going to the World Championships in Dublin in April.

The school also performs at all the Irish Organizations and parade events in the Essex County, NJ area. For more information, visit denoglaschool.com.

Does your company or organization play The Blame Game?

For better or for worse, the dynamics of credit and blame are at the heart of every team and organization and make or break every career. Unfortunately, credit and blame are rarely assigned in an objective or fair manner, and individual psychology, team dynamics, and corporate culture all influence, and are influenced by, how credit and blame are given and received.

Too often, people and organizations get caught up in "the blame game" and the wrong people get blamed for the wrong reasons at the wrong time. The result can be that people are demotivated and demoralized, focus more on organizational politics than on getting the job done, and are too afraid to speak up or experiment with new approaches.

Ben Dattner, the author of The Blame Game was here to explain more. For more information, visit www.creditandblame.com.

Inishfree School of Irish Dancing stopped by to help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The school's directors are Sean Reagan and Colleen Carey.

Our dancers this morning included: Grace Budde, Megan Walters, Kathleen McGowan, Morgan Murray, Janie Turek, Paige Turilli, Kerry Jensen, Marykate Dichiara, Sean Sanders, Liam McMahon, Conor Reagan and Connor Sullivan.

For more information, visit www.inishfreeny.com.

Support a good cause for St. Patrick’s Day and a few days beyond. MDA Shamrocks Against Dystrophy program now in its 29th year and runs through the end of March. Stop by a participating supermarket and donate a dollar or more. All funds raised go to Shamrocks Against Dystrophy program which funds such initiatives in our area as NY Metro Area Summer Camp.

MDA Camper and 8-year-old spokesperson Eric Applebaum came to the PIX11 studios to share his experiences with the program. This year camp is taking place from August 22 – August 26th in Spring Valley, New York, Just about 100 campers will attend the session. Each camper is paired with a volunteer counselor – so it is a 1 to 1 ratio of counselor to camper around the clock. In addition to the NY area camp, about 90 other sessions take place around the country. Camp is a magical place offering a wide range of activities specially designed for MDA campers – barriers simply don’t exist. Even if you have braces or a wheelchair.

Yahoo! Shine`s fashion and Beauty Expert Joanna Douglas will be here with iconic beauty products from our childhood. We'll see how they've received makeovers. Products include: Bonne Bell Lipsmackers, Hard Candy Nail Polish, Sun-In, Love's Baby Soft, Zinka, Aquanet and Maybelline Great Lash Mascara.

For more information, visit shine.yahoo.com.

This morning we had 11 dancers from Lynn Academy of Irish Dance to help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day. On June 25th, the troupe will put on their first professional show at White Plains High School.

Two of their dancers just competed in the All Ireland Championships: Caroline Murphy placed 6th and Abby Coyman placed 13th out of over 150 competitors from around the world. And today, Caroline Murphy's great grandmother G.G. Murphy will be turning 100 on St. Patrick's Day. She will be heading up to her party after the show.

For more information, visit www.lynnacademy.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 events around the city, courtesy of spafinder.com/wellness week
2. Watch the official NCAA March Madness Tournament with interactive games at a free lounge, NYC

High school student Michelle Hackman joined Tamsen Fadal on the PIX11 Morning News to share her great news—she placed second in the Intel Science Talent Search. The 17-year-old Great Neck native receives $75,000 as part of this national competition.

Michelle studied the effect of separating teenagers from their cell phones for her behavioral and social sciences project. After noticing that her friends at a group dinner were texting each other instead of speaking, Michelle designed a project to research the anxiety that humans might feel when unable to use their cell phones.

We have the five young finalists in the Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Contest here live with their "nutty" concoctions. The winner will be announced later in the day, receiving a $25,000 college scholarship.

For more information, visit promotions.jif.com/most-creative-contest.

Our John Muller spoke to Lionel about the nuclear crisis in Japan and why the government waits so long to inform the public for a nuclear disaster.

Sometimes, it`s simply a matter of eating foods that offer anti-aging benefits (there are many and not to worry, they taste great). Other times, a supplement may be in order. Oh, and of course, a beauty product here and there never hurts. Natural Health's Melissa Foss will discuss four health boosters that will help you look and feel amazing - inside and out.

It's the Big 10th Annual Benefit in fighting the fight to help cure Cystic Fibrosis! You can register online at http://westchester.cff.org/freezin, which will bring you right to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Freezin' website.

Our Lisa Mateo jumped into the freezing water was with some local students and teachers, and learned about some breakthroughs in Cycstic Fibrosis research.

Larry Mendte gives us his take on the weeks hottest topics including Afghanistan, Hillary Clinton and Japan.

This week's Friday Forecaster was comedian Greg Proops! For more information, visit www.gregproops.com.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

Dr. Larry Blater and 3 Moms and the City talked about the "Terrible Twos" and if they're really so terrible.

Spring is in the "hair!" Liz Russell of the Liz Russell Aveda Lifestyle Salon stopped by with 3 hair trends for Spring.

They included:
- Textured Waves
- Retro Styles
- The Modern "Bob"

Our models we holding bags by Amalia Gomez.
Our "retro" model was sporting a dress by EMc2 by Emmett McCarthy.

On April 18th Liz Russell Aveda Lifestyle Salon is hosting a fundraiser for Clean Ocean Action, a coalition dedicated to stopping ocean pollution. So, if you love the shore, fish, boating or clean ocean water then check it out for a night of great food, music and sustainable fashion. For tickets or more information call 212 557 0005.

You don't have to eat eggs or bacon to get your protein, you can just have cereal. The editors at Whole Living Magazine tried out 46 different kinds of trendy protein-rich cereals with 5 grams or more per bowl and narrowed it down to their final six. They'll reveal the results and why they picked it and we'll have our very own taste test.

1. BARBARA’S BAKERY - HIGH FIBER CRANBERRY
5g Protein Per Serving; $4.30

2. KASHI - GO LEAN CRUNCH
9g Protein Per Serving; $3.80

"Dine In Brooklyn" at a discount! Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Fabrizio Di Mitri, owner of Scopello in Fort Greene, Brooklyn stopped by to talk about "Dine In Brooklyn."

The event, taking place March 21st to March 31st, features more than 200 of Brooklyn’s eateries. They're serving up three-course dinner menus for just $25, three-course lunches for $20.11 and even some are offering “two for the price of one."

For more information and a list of participating restaurants, log onto www.brooklyn-usa.org.

Captain Joe will be in to talk about the World Police & Firefighter Games and the gala they are holding this Wednesday. Among the list of special guests are Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez and comedian Jon Stewart.

For more information, visit 2011wpfg.org.

They officially bought the farm in Season 1, now season two asks, 'Can they keep it?' Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell -- otherwise known as the Fabulous Beekman Boys -- never expected to win the hearts of America when the inexperienced city slickers left Manhattan to move to the country. They'll be here with two "farm friends" to talk about the new season and give advice to men and women out there, who don't have the courage to follow their life dreams.

The Fabulous Beekman Boys documents the adventure of a lifetime, as Brent, a former vice president of healthy living for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and Josh, an advertising exec and best-selling author, try to generate enough income with Beekman 1802 so that Josh can leave his job in the city and live at the farm full time.

With Josh in Manhattan and Brent three hours away at the farm, the couple has created a recipe for conflict. Although their first year of sacrifice is officially over, the struggles for the “gentleman farmers” are just beginning.

Season two of The Fabulous Beekman Boys premieres on March 22 at 10pm on Planet Green.

Daffy's is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year and as you might have heard has announced the opening of a Times Square location.

They're known for offering consumers great designer fashions for less and they're helping us duplicate celeb spring trends for cheap and step into spring with savings.

Caryn Lerner the newly announced CEO of Daffy's will be here to walk us through the trends.

Tamsen chats with lifestyle expert-turned author about her new book The Official Booty Parlor Mojo Makeover.

Sexy lifestyle expert and creator of Booty Parlor, Dana B. Myers, helps readers figure out their “mojo model”—Pleasure Virgin, Frustrated Fox, Adventure Seeker, Busy Mommy or Late Bloomer—and identifies specific hang-ups and fixes for each unique type.

Filled with inspiring, practical tips and advice, interactive exercises, and real-world anecdotes and examples, this 30-day program teaches women of all ages how to feel more confident, and how to gain heightened enthusiasm and satisfaction in bed. After just four fun weeks, women will feel happier, sexier, and more fulfilled—whether they’re in a relationship or not.

''My Jeans" by Jenna Rose & Baby Triggy 2010

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Use social media to find a better job, Entrepreneur, author, speaker, and worldwide connector, Peter Shankman, recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about Social Media, PR, marketing, advertising, creativity, and customer service - was here with tips on how to get a job through social media.

1. Everything is public forever

2. Know your audience - and that it includes people you've yet to meet

3. Not everything is sharable or needs to be shared

4. Everyone searches, and everything is searchable

5. Oldest rule still applies: People hire people, not companies. It's all about who you know, and how you network.

For more information, visit shankman.com.

We`re all in a rush and always looking for the fastest ways to look fresh when we don`t have time to sit down and do a full blown fix-up.

Whether you`re going from work, to a meeting, to a dinner, to a party, or wherever else your busy life takes you, we've got the best beauty shortcuts that are a must for always looking your best.

"Shape" magazine's Beauty Director, Ellen Miller, stopped by with tips and products that are essential for looking good on-the-go.

For Your Nails
If you don’t have time to dry your nails….
Tip: Dunk your nails into ice cold water or use cool air from your blow dryer to help them dry faster.
Or, use:
- Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. These nail polish strips give instant glam for style that lasts up to ten days, and they don’t require dry-time! This easy and affordable at-home nail technology puts bold color, high- shine, and intricate design at your fingertips—just peel, apply, file, and go. Each Salon Effect Real Nail Polish Strips kit includes 16 nail polish strips, a cuticle stick, mini file/ buffer and instructions for easy at-home application. $10; at drugstores
-Revlon’s Quick Dry nail polish is also a great option. It’s an easy top coat for your mani that has super fast drying time and protects from nicks and smudges too. $6; at drugstores

Many new parents are trying to kick off rasiing their child not just on the right foot, but down an organic all-natural path: by choosing natural options that support a healthy start to a growing family`s wellness.

Louise Keenan, new mom and Whole Foods Market team leader will be here with a Whole Baby shopping list - and give tips on what to look for and what to avoid starting from pregnancy to babycare.

For more information, visit wholefoodsmarket.com.

InStyle Magazine's Beauty Editor Kahlana Barfield stopped by with 10 Ways To Great Nails. They included:

1. FLAUNT YOUR MOONS
When you want to make a statement with your nails, two-tone is the new black. Ashlie Johnson, an L.A. manicurist who works with Megan Fox, gave the star a dramatic moon manicure: The top of the nail was a dark glittery purple, while the half-moon was silver. “It gets a lot of attention and looks cool and modern,” says Johnson.
- Nicole by OPI “I’m a Pool for Love” nail color, $7; at Target
- Orly “Shine” nail polish, $8; at Ulta

Actress Debby Ryan can be seen in The Suite Life Movie, which premieres on Friday, March 25. She's played Cody's girlfriend on The Suite Life On Deck since the show started, and a recent episode pulled in over 7 million viewers which just proves the show is as popular as ever.

For more information, visit tv.disney.go.com.

Ngo Okafor is a two-time golden glove champion who also happens to be the most downloaded African American model.

Ngo sits down with our Tamsen Fadal at Nespresso to talk about a cause he's willing to fight tooth and nail for. He also has a sexy calendar out, which is available at getngo.com.

When traveling to another country or doing international business it is often easy to stand out like a sore thumb by easily forgetting to adjust to the local culture. To help travelers avoid making simple mistakes on their next trips, Lonely Planet pulled together a thorough list of etiquette tips you should keep in mind when venturing on any type of international journey.

U.S. Travel Editor Robert Reid will be here with tips. Some highlights include:

- In restaurants in Portugal, don't ask for salt and pepper if it is not already on the table. Asking for any kind of seasoning or condiment is to cast aspersions on the cook. And cooks are highly respected people in Portugal.

No matter what your issues, you can make peace with your finances. Get your mind on your money by figuring out your money style. Author and Natural Health Expert Dr. Belisa Vranich will help us figure out which money style we are and the best ways to shape them. We also discussed can how to find that financial peace with some of these tips:

• Explore your money patterns
• ID your spending urges
• Excavate your money history
• Make some small changes
• Map out your spending plan
• Keep your eye on the prize

Oreos, Mallomars, Chips Ahoy. Nutter Butters.

It's hard to walk through the supermarket and not get seduced by the cookie aisle! But you don't have to sabotage your diet to satisfy your craving.

We're creating "no bake" healthy versions of popular cookies with Lori Kaufman. For more information, visit www.lorikwellness.com.

Spring is here! Let`s start off on the right paw with some Spring Cleaning!

Whether you are renovating, decorating, or trying to create the perfect pet-friendly home. You don`t have to compromise the beauty of your home to make it pet-friendly. With a little guidance and doggie diligence having a pet-friendly home can be super easy. We sharing tips and product suggestions that help keep your home purr-fect and pouch friendly and of course people friendly.

Whether you're in your 20s, 30s or 40s - you should be stocking up on the superfoods that keep your body in top shape each decade. Courtenay Smith, Executive Editor of Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine will stop by with some of nature's tastiest finds for your heart, bones, memory and mood right now.

Here is a sampling of what they recommend -

20's
• Frozen fruit - helps satisfy sweet cravings minus too much bad sugar
• Low-fat greek yogurt - helps strengthen bones

30's
• Walnuts - soothes stress
• Avocados - helps with fertility

40's
• Cherries - reduce wear & tear on your joints
• Ginger - helps keep blood pressure in check and helps enhance sex!
• Kale - helps keep vision sharp

For more tips, visit www.rachaelraymag.com.

Promo Man, the dapper new superhero of the promotional products industry is flying into our studio to demo wacky, high-tech swag and spread the word about a $17 billion industry that braved the recession and grew by 9.3% in 2010. Some of the items being showcased at the Advertising Specialty Institute's national trade show include:

Scented Tee. Scented ink of fruity flavors, chocolaty confections, seasonal smells or personal perfumes is delivered on T-shirts, with a constant release scent that remains through multiple washes.

Fish School. Complete training system kit explains in simple, detailed steps how to easily train fish to play fetch, shoot hoops, swim the slalom, do the limbo and more.

Mingle Sticks. Two users merely aim their high tech “business cards” at each other and push a button to exchange information. Plug device into USB port to launch website featuring your personal info

The nuclear crisis has put the safety all nuclear plants under scrutiny, and at home guests John Durso and John Kelly spoke about Indian Point Nuclear Plant, located less than 50 miles away from New York City. They also spoke about options for alternative energy.

Seinfeld is back on PIX11 and tonight's episode is "The Soup Nazi" episode and as a special treat The Soup Nazi (otherwise known as actor Larry Thomas), himself, stopped by.

Larry Thomas helped PIX11 kick off the return of Seinfeldby serving free soup at Liati's Cafe (220 East 42nd Street in Manhattan). Swing by from 12pm to 2pm, and he serve free soup for lunch and sign autographs.

Seinfeld airs on PIX11 at 11pm and 11:30pm.

Dr. Larry Balter discusses "boomerang babies." It's the syndrome of adults going off to college and returning home, and some adults are even returning after they lose a job. The nest is not so empty these days.

For more on Dr. Balter, visit www.drlawrencebalter.com.

Why do some women feel comfortable turning 40, while others become overwhelmed by the life challenges inherent in entering the fifth decade? Why are some women more apt to dwell on what they haven't accomplished professionally relative to their colleagues, whereas others celebrate their career achievements. Why do some women bevome obsessed with and jealous of younger women, while others become generous and inspiing mentors.

Drawing on her own personal stories and real life examples of women she advises in her practice. Sarah Brokaw's new book "FORTYTUDE: Making the Next Decades the Best Years of Your Life- through 40s, 50s, and Beyond" explains how women can navigate the transition into midlife with more enjoyment-helping them to adjust their attitudes, discard negative mindsets, and embrace the positive qualities they have to achieve fullfillment.

For rmoe information, visit www.myfortytude.com.

Sterling Brinkerhoff, Age 9 from Benjamin, UT has won the 36th ANNUAL NATIONAL ODOR-EATERS ROTTEN SNEAKER CONTEST. He plans to donate 10 percent of his $2,500 winnings to The American Red Cross Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami relief efforts.

In its 36th year, the National Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest is the ultimate test of just how offensive sneakers can get when they're not taken care of properly. Sneakers are judged on the conditions of the sole, tongue, heel, toe, laces or Velcro, eyelets/grommets, overall condition and most important ODOR, by a panel that includes NASA "Master Sniffer" George Aldrich, Chemical Specialist for NASA space missions, and Rachel Herz, Ph.D., author of The Scent of Desire, and professor at Brown University. T

he Champion confessed that his sneakers got dirty and smelly because he wore his sneakers looking for frogs and bugs in the irrigation ditch and just playing outside.

The Knick City Dancers were here to talk to us about the NBA Dancer Competition and perform!

For more information, visit www.nyknickscitydancers.com.

Actor John Glover will be here to talk about being a part of CW's long running show "Smallville" and he's part of the big benefit that Angela Lansbury is having for Terence McNally on Monday night March 28th for The Acting Company.

Angela Lansbury and Friends (and what incredible friends she has!), an all-star salute to Terrence McNally, has been announced for Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Longacre Theatre at 7 pm. A benefit for The Acting Company, Ms. Lansbury has gathered Audra McDonald, Alan Cumming, Tyne Daly, Edie Falco, Roger Rees and Raul Esparza who will sing, share memories and recreate scenes from dozens of McNally hits.

John Glover, Marin Mazzie, Joyce DiDonato, Malcolm Gets, Emily Skinner, Alexandra Silber, Bobby Steggert, Jason Danieley and Stephen Bogardus will round out the evening. Tickets from Telecharge.com or 212-239-6200. Tickets including dinner with the cast 212-258-3111.

Terrence McNally who has received four Tony Awards, an Emmy and the Lucille Lortel Award has written for the theater, opera, movies and television. His enormous and varied body of work includes Ragtime, The Full Monty, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Master Class, The Ritz, The Rink, Witness, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Chorpus Christi, The Lisbon Traviata, Lips Together, Teeth Apart and over 30 other critically-acclaimed works.

The evening is written and directed by John Doyle (Sweeney Todd, Company); Mary-Mitchell Campell (The Addams Family) serves as Musical Director – both have previously helmed Acting Company Salutes to Stephen Sondheim, Kander and Ebb and Rodgers (Richard), Rodgers (Mary) and Guettel (Adam).

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. Antidote is giving away 3 of their new chocolate bars
2. Golosi is giving away free sandwiches

So far in 2011, the IRS has issued more than 45 million tax refunds and the average refund was $3,129! We've got five smart ways to put that tax refund to good use.

The New Jersey Nets Dancers are competing in the NBA Dance Team Bracket, and stopped by to show us their moves. On Thursday, we featured their competition the Knicks City Dancers.

Larry Mendte gives us his take on on the hottest topics of the week.

The Artexpo New York is from March 25-27 at Pier 94, NYC's renowned "Art & Design" Pier on the Hudson River, and this year, world-famous stage, television and film actress Jane Seymour will be participating!

She's going to be leading a painting event that will help NYC's underprivileged youth. Jane will be painting an "Open Hearts" mural alongside kids from Free Arts NYC -- a local, non-profit arts organization that works with low-income, homeless and neglected children to inspire them to re-imagine their worlds and transform their lives through the creative arts.

Artexpo New York will draw more than 15,000 attendees and feature art from over 20 countries, including China, Nigeria, Turkey, France, Russia and Germany. The show has hosted many of the world’s most renowned artists, including Andy Warhol, Peter Max, Robert Rauschenberg, Keith Haring, Robert Indiana and Leroy Neiman—it is also the place where new artists are discovered.

For more information, visit artexponewyork.com and www.freeartsnyc.org.

Long Island girl Jenna Rose, 12, has become an internet sensation ever since her music video "My Jeans" became popular following Rebecca Black's "Friday." Now she has a new song called "O.M.G" which performed live for the first time on PIX11 Morning News. Surrounded by dancers, the 7th-grader showcased her voice and dance moves.

She also sat down with PIX11 News’ Howard Thompson and Tamsen Fadal to discuss her aspirations and the harsher side of fame. Although the teen is enjoying the opportunity to do something she really loves, she has been hurt by negative comments posted on the internet. However, Jenna is holding her head up and forging on. She even released a new video answering to those mean postings. Her new video and song “O.M.G.” addresses how she plans to live her life and pursue her dreams regardless of the hurtful words gracing the internet. Next stop for this local girl….record deal.

Joey Fatone stopped by to talk about hosting a live version of "The Price Is Right."

"The Price Is Right - Live" is taking place at Bally's Altantic City and will give contestants a chance to win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes with classic games such as Plinko, Cliff Hangers, The Big Wheel, and the ever-popular Showcase Showdown.

And at he stuck around to play higher/lower in "The PIX Price Is Right"

For more information, visit www.priceisrightlive.com.

This week's Friday Forecaster is PIX11 News viewer Andrew McLean.

Click here to view past Friday Forecasters.

Submit a Cool PIX 11 photo and you could win a Digital Camera Kit from Adorama. Your photo will also air in the Morning News this Friday!

The folks at Adorama want to see your camera skills. Upload a photo you are proud of or one that makes you smile or laugh or reminds you of PIX 11.

One lucky winner will be chosen each week for four weeks and they will win a digital camera kit from Adorama. Each Friday the winning photo will appear in the Morning News.

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Prince Lorenzo Borghese has starred on ABC`s The Bachelor, launched a successful business and been an integral part of his family`s cosmetics empire. Now, he takes on a new challenge: that of author. And there is no better story for him to tell than that of his scandalously famous ancestor Princess Pauline Bonaparte Borghese, sister of Napoleon and wife of Prince Camillo Borghese in The Princess of Nowhere. Tamsen met up with him for more on this unforgettable tale of love and loss, loyalty and betrayal.

Pressured by her brother’s ambitious goals to marry Prince Camillo Borghese for an alliance with Italy, Pauline finds herself constantly seeking the attention of other men to the dismay of her new husband, Camillo.

Internet communication can be difficult these days because of common mistakes that can cause any range of problems if words are misunderstood or taken out of context. Before you hit send, it`s important to be aware of proper career etiquette when communicating with other professionals -- this way you can avoid being confusing, unprofessional, or even insulting. Shape's Ellen Miller will be here to give us the inside scoop on protocol when communicating with workplace professionals so you can be sure you`re doing the right thing before you hit the send button.

When do I need to use the cc line?
The cc line should be used to help separate the people who need to respond from those recipients you want to just inform.

For example: You are sending a client a proposal plan that you’ve been working on. Both you and your client have a team of people working on the proposal, but ultimately, it’s just you and this one individual that have been communicating about it. Send the proposal directly to the client you’ve been working with, and cc each of your teams so that everyone is looped in.

READ MORE: "Abercrombie & Fitch Criticized For Selling Push-Up Tops To Little Girls"

Lionel decoded the hottest news topics, including Libya and Walmart.

Yogi Cameron is one of the preeminent yoga/ayurvedic practitioners in the world with clients including Natalie Portman, Ellen DeGeneres and Djimon Honsou. He has healed clients of everything from indigestion and migraines, to asthma and diabetes. All through natural means. Not to mention, he is a former male supermodel (you might know him from Madonna’s "Express Yourself" video!).

Yogi Cameron’s book The Guru In You is out now and he stopped by the show to teach us about green and natural lifestyles, easy daily postures, easing stress/anxiety through breathing techniques, identifying your personality type and the best foods for you, etc.

For more information, visit www.yogicameron.com.

Joelle Carter, stars in the critically-acclaimed FX drama series Justified. Joelle and her husband recently adopted a baby girl, and being a new mother inspired Joelle to team up with the St. Baldrick's Foundation to bring awareness to childhood cancer through letsCONQUER - an outreach movement that provides a voice for the Foundation's cause to conquer childhood cancer. This month marks the 11-year anniversary of when the Foundation was started in NYC.

The celebrity-driven letsCONQUER movement allows people everywhere to unite and raise awareness about the startling realities of pediatric cancer, such as every 3 1/2 minutes a child is diagnosed, and 1 in 5 of them will die within 5 years. As part of the movement, the Foundation has developed a series of video vignettes – featuring Joelle and other celebrities – each aimed at educating the public about childhood cancer.

You can see more at www.stbaldricks.org/letsconquer.

Liana Liberato is an up-and-coming teen actress whose newest flick Trust is based on a true story about a teenage girl who is targeted by an online sexual predator.

"A suburban family is torn apart when 14-year-old Annie (Liberato) meets her first boyfriend online. After months of communicating via online chat and phone, Annie discovers her friend is not who he originally claimed to be. Shocked into disbelief, her parents (Clive Owen and Catherine Keener) are shattered by their daughter's actions and struggle to support her as she comes to terms with what has happened to her once innocent life," says the movie's website.

Trust opens on Friday, April 1. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/trustmovie2011.

Debra Alfarone has hair guru Oscar Blandi in the passenger seat and their do quick hairstyles right in the backseat.

For more on Oscar, visit oscarblandi.com.

http://www.gadgetnation.net/Steve Greenberg, Author of "Gadget Nation" stopped by with a look at the latest in affordable home security.

The items included:

1. ARCHERFISH SOLO is a 'thinking' surveillance camera that`s smarter than motion detection camera. It actually understands what it sees, which is a great benefit to any homeowner because for example it can tell the difference between your daughter coming home from school and truck turning around in the driveway. It`s self contained—no hidden box- just need a wireless router—broadband access—and your ready to go. It does all the work so you don`t have to watch hours of video to know what`s going on.

You can customize the system to your needs and schedule it to alert you about specific activity - such as when a person or car arrives. You can receive customized alerts to any mobile phone or email. And, you can jump online anywhere to watch live or recorded video. Archerfish Solo is less than $350 and is available at Amazon.com, Fry`s, Micro Center, BestBuy.com and at most major consumer electronics retailers.

Find out more about Archerfish at www.thinkingcamera.com

Sukanya Krishnan talks with Laurie Dhue about her personal story and they are joined by Joe Schrank, CEO of the Core Company, a post-rehab sober living house in Brooklyn (the first one of its kind in NYC) and Chairman of the Board of the National Youth Recovery Foundation, a nonprofit dedicating to helping families in crisis, specifically, providing education, support and treatment to adolescent addicts and their parents.

From texting to video games to the more serious drugs and sex, teens are not immuned from addiction. Joe also discussed how to recognize the warning signs and how to get them help. He talked to us about co-founding a new website thefix.com, which is also geared toward helping sufferers on their road to recovery.

For more information, visit www.corecompanynyc.com and www.nationalyouthrecovery.com.

Every woman has at least one “holy grail” beauty item – that beloved lipgloss or concealer you always gravitate towards for an instant pick me up. In an industry saturated with products, this special group of best-sellers has stood the test of time and have earned the reputation of “must-haves” for countless women. And their sales figures speak for themselves:

L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Mascara
If you want volume, Voluminous is your mascara – it gives you luxuriously full lashes like you’ve always dreamed of – in an instant. Beloved for its clump-resistant, flake-proof properties, Voluminous is the preferred mascara of professional makeup artists worldwide. Uniquely formulated to resist clumping, soften lashes and build lashes to 5x their natural thickness, it’s no wonder Voluminous is an international best seller year after year. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, 40,000 Voluminous units are sold daily, or 28 products a minute.
Price: $7.25, Available at www.lorealparis.com and chain drug, food and mass market retailers nationwide

Fred Forcellati, Creative Director of Annie sez stores, reports that "Skin is IN" for spring 2011 (at least, the illusion of skin!). Fred walks us through "the new NUDE" looks for spring, including sexy neutrals such as blush, ballet pink, champagne, sepia, taupe, ivory and white...all worn with a pop of color for contrast. Filmy layers and lacy treatments will be hot this season.

To find an Annie sez store near you, visit the website at: anniesez.com.

Travelzoo's Senior Editor Gabe Saglie will be here not just to give us the best deals of the week, but also broadcast exclusively on the PIX 11 Morning News the 1 Millionth Deal announcement from Travelzoo which will go live on the Travelzoo web site today.

For more information, visit travelzoo.com.

Little Brown is the latest creation from Oded Brenner, founder of Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man. The new coffee and chocolate shop is located on the Upper East Side and features a range of pastries, coffees and chocolate drinks. Lisa Mateo tries some of the goodies and finds out what sets Little Brown apart from the competition.

For more information, visit www.ourlittlebrown.com.

After losing her brother to a tragic car accident involving a teen drunk driver, Cynthia Stafford was left with his five kids to care for. The California foster care system quickly took in the kids and Ms. Stafford was forced to quit her job to fight the system to regain control of the children.

In May 2007, her luck and life changed drastically. She won the $112 million lotto and since then has used her winnings wisely. She has donated multi millions, as well as serves as a top supporter, to several charities like Kids in the Spotlight, an organization that shows underprivileged kids how to shoot their own short films. She also supports the NRDC, Unicef, The Interface Foundation, and Joan Rivers charity God's Love We Deliver. She is backing the research for a major cancer drug and is one of the biggest backers of NewZonia, a new social site that strives to change global philanthropy.

On top of all of her philanthropic efforts, Ms. Stafford has launched a new feature film production company, Queen Nefertari Productions, that is being represented by the Gersh Agency in Hollywood. Ms. Stafford will be able to execute her passion for arts not only in charity efforts, but in business efforts as well. Her goal is to produce movies with a message. Stafford`s film company is financing 3-4 feature films per year.

For more on Queen Nefertari Productions, visit www.nefertariproductions.com.

Whole Living Magazine shares five nutrient-rich, dairy-free drinks from plants - and most of them clock as much calcium as their cow derived counterpart. Suki, Jim and Tamsen will participated in a taste test of the five different kinds of milk. Terri Trespicio, senior editor of Whole Living will also discuss which milk works best for coffee, baking, cereal, etc. and the health components of each while highlighting the lesser known milks like Hemp Milk.

For more information, visit www.wholeliving.com.

Kimora Lee Simmons' fabulous life is the envy of many. But women can now live their lives in the fab lane because Kimora was here to share her favorite things, which are very affordable and appealing for ladies all over the world. Her favorite items included:

• Fabulosity, By Kimora Lee Simmons
Price: 15.99 at Barnes and Noble
• Oh, The Places You’ll Go!. By Dr. Seuss
Price: $17.99 at Barnes and Noble
• Rush Card- prepaid Visa Card
• BABY PHAT LOVE ME
Price: $28 at Target or Walgreen’s
• Bounty Cleaning Kit -
• Hello Kitty Jewelry
• Just Fab Shoes
www.justfab.com

Your little kid is clamoring to get her hands on your cell phone or iPad so they can play games -- or learn their letters. Whether you want to embrace or escape our high-tech world, you can help your child find the right balance. Dr. Larry Balter, Kimora Lee Simmons and Diane Debrovner talked about technology and kids.

The actor/comedian JB Smoove from HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. He'll be here to dish on hot topics in the news and talk about his performance at Caroline's this weekend starting tomorrow night.

For tickets and show information, visit carolines.com and you can catch JB Smoove on Curb Your Enthusiasm, which airs weeknights at midnight on PIX11.

The big health news yesterday…the F.D.A. is considering warning labels for foods containing artificial colorings. After staunchly defending the safety of artificial food colorings for years, the Food and Drug Administration is for the first time publicly reassessing whether or not packaged foods should carry warnings that the bright artificial colorings may worsen behavior problems like hyperactivity in children.

Dr. Jeffrey A. Morrison, an award-winning physician and nutritionist focusing on environmental and integrative medicine, has devoted an entire book (Cleanse Your Body, Clear Your Mind) to the links between toxins and chemicals in our food and environment to health and behavior. The physician and nutritionist stopped by to share his thoughts on the potentially harmful chemicals found in food coloring. He says in his new book, “Even though youth has his advantages, it also has a large disadvantage when it comes to toxic exposure...the younger you are, the more likely it is that your entire diet has been compromised, giving you greater uninterrupted exposure to these chemicals.”

You can make money out of your own closet! DoubleTake is a luxury designer consignment boutique, where you can bring your gently used brand name clothing and accessories to make half of the sale price.

A personal consignment concierge will travel to your home to expertly assess the value of your collection, and arrange to transport items to their stores. When items are sold, 50 percent of the sales price is paid to the consignor.

You can also buy designer items at the store for a fraction of the original cost. For more information, visit www.edoubletake.com.

Chef Rick Bayless stopped by with some recipes we can make using veggies you can grow in your own back yard!

Bayless has partnered with the New York Restoration Project and Seeds of Change and kicked off a gardening event up in East Harlem yesterday. Seeds of Change will be giving the New York Restoration Project thousands of seed packets to be used at their 55 community gardens across New York City.

“The Sowing Millions Project” is a year-long organic seed giveaway program, sponsored by Seeds of Change, that will be distributing one million seed packets in support of organic gardening efforts across the country. And the seeds are available to any individuals or groups who want them – just visit www.seedsofchangefoods.com while supplies last.

Rick has fun recipes he can demonstrate which showcase using veggies you can grow in your own back yard! They include:

We're talking with a camp expert Jill Tipograph about how to find the right camp for your child, how much to expect to pay, what are the deadline and key dates to keep in mind.

For more tips, visit www.everythingsummer.com.

Grammy Award-Winning artist, Miri Ben-Ari, also known as the hip-hop violinist, has been invited by First Lady Michelle Obama to perform at the annual celebration of Women's History Month on March 30th.

Only 25 of America's most distinguished women have been selected to join Mrs. Obama including Miri Ben-Ari, in her day long tour to a Washington, D.C. area high school to talk, share, inspire and encourage young women to go after their dreams.

Miri Ben-Ari's journey to the White House through her passion and love of music and her violin. Ben-Ari not only created her own unique sound of classical style fused with Jazz, R&B and Hip-Hop, but she's been recognized as a musical pioneer inspiring millions of women. She serves as the quintessential woman that is being celebrated at the "Remarkable Women" event.

For more information, visit www.miribenari.com.

Twi-hards are excited to see Jamie Campbell Bower return as Caius in Twilight: Breaking Dawn. But first they can get a taste of him on TV in Starz` new series Camelot, where he plays King Arthur.

"In the wake of King Uther’s sudden death, chaos threatens to engulf Britain. When the sorcerer Merlin has visions of a dark future, he installs the young and impetuous Arthur, Uther’s unknown son and heir, who has been raised from birth as a commoner. But Arthur’s cold and ambitious half sister Morgan will fight him to the bitter end, summoning unnatural forces to claim the crown in this epic battle for control.

"These are dark times indeed for the new king, with Guinevere being the only shining light in Arthur’s harsh world. Faced with profound moral decisions, and the challenge of uniting a kingdom broken by war and steeped in deception, Arthur will be tested beyond imagination," says Starz on their new show.

Camelot makes its series premiere on Friday, April 1 at 10pm on Starz.