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

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

It may take a little more than sugar, spice and everything nice to spread the love this Valentine's Day. But a sure fire way to impress anyone? Just laying it all out on the table -- literally. Amy Atlas of Amy Atlas Events was here with tips on how to do dress your dessert table. Her suggestions included:

• Strawberry milk in be mine cups
• Mini stuffed cupcakes
• Hershey bars in personalized wrappers
• Macaroon tower
• Ending on a Sweet Note/Goody box

For more on Amy Atlas Events and all the valentine's day ideas, visit www.amyatlas.com.

Of course all eyes were on the game, but Super Bowl commercials also get their fair share of attention.

Brian Gianelli from Fancast.com, Bruce Fretts from TV Guide Magazine and Mark DiMassimo of his NYC-based social agency DIGO were here to talk about the winners and losers of Super Bowl advertisement.

MORE INFO: "Super Bowl ads: Betty White, Bud Light, big laughs in annual showcase of product pitches" and "Super Bowl spot surprises viewers by joining David Letterman with Jay Leno and Oprah Winfrey."

Milk's not the only food that does the body good. We're whipping up some healthy soul food that's good for your body, soul and your waistline. Chefs George and Tyrone from G&T Catering stopped by to show us how to make a traditional soul food dish -- Four Cheese Macaroni -- in celebration of Black History Month.

The two chefs showed us how to make that distinctive soul food dishes while modifying the ingredients to get the same great taste. For example, George and Tyrone also bought over their famous Sautéed Collar Greens, Black-Eyed Peas and Brown Rice, G&T BBQ Spare Ribs and Low Fat Sweet Potato Pie with Whole Wheat Pie Crust.

In March 2003, Shoshana Johnson was part of the Army convoy that was attacked in Baghdad, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Several soldiers were killed and others were taken prisoner. Jessica Lynch became the face associated with the tragedy, but another female soldier was also wounded -- Shoshana Johnson.

She became the first black prisoner of war in U.S. History and is sharing her story in a new book I'm Still Standing: From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen--My Journey Home, which is available in stores now.

You can meet Johnson in person at a discussion and book signing at Border Columbus Circle tomorrow, February 9 at 7pm. For more information, visit www.borders.com.

The ladies from Hooters stopped by to deliver some "hot" wings, and filled us in on how they will be donating proceeds from the fourth quarter to those in Haiti.

They will also be doing drink and wing specials to celebrate the Super Bowl.

Written by Rocco DiMase

Coca-Cola is hosting a special sneak peek at two new Coca-Cola commercials that will debut during the Super Bowl XLIV telecast on February 7th. This year, Coca-Cola has added special significance to its new ads through a unique partnership with Facebook.

The partnership allows people to share virtual gifts with friends and family. Each virtual gift shared on Facebook offers four uplifting outcomes:
- Coca-Cola will donate one dollar to Boys & Girls Clubs of America every time a gift is sent.
- Gift recipients receive a special Coca-Cola bottle image, which is displayed on their Facebook wall and newsfeed, reminding them and others that they can also share virtual gifts.
- The gift-giver receives a 20-second sneak preview of one of two new Coca-Cola ads that will debut during the Super Bowl broadcast.

As for the gift recipients, they would see an image of Coke bottle on their Facebook pages and news feed. Coca Cola will be using the proceeds from the campaign to donate a dollar to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, for every gift sent out during the campaign.

Coca Cola's social media marketing campaign will run in parallel with their more traditional Cable TV commercials. Coca Cola has bought spots to run two commercials on CBS during Super Bowl XLIV on Feb. 7.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and many of you will be heading to your nearest lingerie shop for goodies. With so much to choose from, our resident style diva Nicole Young is here to help by showing sexy lingerie for every stage of romance.

Stage: Brand new bliss (together less than 6 months)
Goal: subtle but seductive
Avoid: anything too over the top
Look: satin pajama set $39

Stage: Still going strong (together between 1-3 years)
Goal: keep the sparks sizzling
Avoid: save the cozy pjs for another night
Look: Brazilian lace cami and boyshort set $34

Super Bowl Sunday is just 48 hours away and whether you're hosting a party or attending one, some sort of dip will probably be on the menu.

Here to show us some quick and simple dips to make is Chef Sarah Copeland from FoodNetwork.com. She went over hummas, aioli, pizza dip, tzatsiki dip and white bean dip.

You can find her game date dips in Food Network Magazine or www.foodnetwork.com.

Come with empty pockets, because cash is not required. There's no better time than the present to take healthy snacking to heart. February is American Heart Awareness Month and what better way to kick it off than to start making some simple food swaps that can have huge heart benefits! Here to tell us about "Heart-Smart Swaps" is Nutritionist Samina Riaz.

Riaz suggested these heart-healthy tips:
1. Replace sugar-coated cereals for a bowl of oatmeal.
2. Replace high calorie, high fat candy bars for a KIND bar, it's a healthy snack made up of whole nuts and fruit that taste delicious.

All Starbucks will be sampling KIND bars today. There are different flavors so something for everyone and they offer a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats which have been scientifically proven to help lower LDL 'bad' cholesterol, great for Heart Month.

For more details, visit www.starbucks.com or www.kindsnacks.com.

If you're having a Super Bowl party, don't order a pizza! Give your guests something extra special -- and make them a barbeque chicken pizza. It's easier than you think.

The Food Network's Sunny Anderson shows us how to make one of her favorite game day appetizers. Check out the recipe after the jump.

Some screamed, some smiled, and some even cried. More than 3,000 fans of 'The Vampire Diaries' got to meet the cast this past Saturday.

PIX News' Andrew Ramos spoke with fans and the stars of the CW's hit show.

PHOTOS: Cast of Vampire Diaries Takes Over Garden State Plaza Mall

Chef Joe from Rosa Mexican has a twist on Super Bowl food. He'll show us how to make Potato Nachos with Chipotle Beef and Guacamole en Molcajete.

Every once in a while, a beauty product or tool comes along that you can't believe you ever lived without it. The editors of Women's Health are always on the prowl to find them. In their upcoming Beauty Issue, there are six new items that they love. The magazine's beauty director Molly Nover-Baker was here to show them off. Today's featured items included:

• Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, $49.50
During clinical testing, this serum was shown to work as well as 4 percent hydroquinone, the leading prescription-strength skin-lightening ingredient—but without irritating the skin. Its patent-pending CL-302 complex is a blend of vitamin C and botanical brighteners that attack dark spots, while glucosamine and salicylic acid sweep away dull cells to help reverse the signs of aging, acne scarring, sun damage, and other discolorations.

• Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3, $6.25
This lotion’s key ingredient is a newly created molecule called glycerol quat that stays on the skin’s surface, attracting and binding water to intensely moisturize, while two additional gold-standard humectants penetrate to nourish skin’s lower layers.

• Lancôme Oscillation Powder Foundation Micro-Vibrating Polishing Mineral Makeup SPF 21, $48
Its one-of-a-kind, battery-operated vibrating puff massages the powder foundation onto your face, blending and buffing for luminous airbrushed-looking skin.

• Zeno Hot Spot, $40
Hot Spot’s bacteria-killing heat starts clearing pimples within one hour. Even cooler, the pocket-size gadget reads your skin’s unique temperature and adjusts its energy output accordingly so that the perfect amount of heat hits your mark.

• Living Proof Full Thickening Cream, $24
A truly hair-raising idea: Infuse a silky cream with strong, flexible beadlike polymers that fatten up individual strands and keep them from lying flat, so fine-haired ladies everywhere can (finally!) create soft, lively styles.

• Centrix Q-Zone Dryer, $200
Consider it the Prius of blow-dryers: Quiet and eco-friendly, this three-speed dryer has all the power of a professional model but is also energy efficient. Damage-curbing ionic technology ensures it’s as kind to your strands as it is the planet.

For more health and beauty news, check out the Women's Health . And be sure to look out for the special Beauty issue hitting news stands this this Tuesday.

The folks from Thrillist.com stop by to share some party props that are sure to score a touchdown with your guests this Superbowl Sunday

• Reusable Red Cups - Set of 4 / $13.95 - From Vat19 - non-disposable red plastic cups look just like the Solo party variety you're familiar with - dishwasher safe - virtually unbreakable

• Football Cocktail Shaker - $14.99 - full-sized faux-pigskin - foam-insulated ball - unscrews to reveal an inner watertight chamber big enough to hold 335 mL of liquid - fill it up with booze and mixer, screw on tight, and give the ball a few tosses to shake up

Every bride might say "you can wear it again," but how many girls actually wear their bridesmaids’ dresses after the wedding? Style Expert Michele Horner was here to show us how.

LOOK: Daytime Casual/Everyday
• Bridesmaid dresses can also work for the office or daytime just by adding a few accessories to dress it down.
• Add a lightweight, long cardigan and close toed pumps for a dress is perfect for work.
• Right now texture is in and so are neutral colored shoes. So these suede pumps in camel from Geox are an easy way to update the dress.
• Gray cardigan from Esprit, $89.50
• Geox platform pumps in camel suede, $175
• J.Crew headband, $22.50
• J.Crew necklace, $59.50

During this time of economic and job insurity, employees need to make themselves indispensable to their companies. And with 20 years of experience on Wall Street, author Carla Harris has some definite advice.

Harris' book Expect To Win: 10 Proven Strategies For Thriving In The Workplace is available in bookstores now.

It's been almost three weeks since the devastating earthquake in Haiti, and with today being the first day of Black History Month, we are putting a spotlight on this country's people, culture and history.

With just a few hundred miles of ocean between the United States and a long history that binds us together, Haitians are our neighbors in the Carribbean and here at home.

Seton Hall University Professor Mildred Antenor shared with us a few fun facts. She explained Chicago was founded by a Haitian-American Jean Baptiste Point du Sable and that Haiti sent soldiers to Savannah, Georgia to help Americans fight the British during the Revolutionary War.

For more on how to help with Haiti relief efforts, visit wpix.com.

The sweet and sassy Taylor Swift is no teen idol. She's a bonifide pop and country star. This has been her year and she's expected to clean up at this Sunday's Grammy Awards.

So who wouldn't want to be her for the day? Laura Polko is up for the challenge. Fashion stylist Nicole Young and her team have been working away to transform Laura into the songstress.

Special thanks to hair stylist Nicola Augustine and to Indique Hair.

JetBlue plans to transfer to a new reservation system this weekend. What this means is that passengers will be unable to check flight status, check in at www.jetblue.com or make changes to any existing itinerary online for 24 hours beginning at noon on today. And they also will not be able to book travel at all.

We turned to Dominick Aiello of RA Travel, Inc. to break it down for us. And since this is considered one of the slowest travel weekends of the calendar year, Dominick also shared some affordable hot spots for the season. For more travel ideas and deals, log onto www.ratravel.com

The biggest night in music is this Sunday -- the Grammys! If you're curious about which of your favorite artists will score big wins, we're making some predictions with Kid Kelly from Sirius XM Radio.

Chef Jorge Rodriguez of the Millennium Hilton will prepare Hawaiian Rum and Pineapple Salmon and Pineapple Salsa (see the recipe after the jump) to give New Yorkers a sampling of some of the cuisine on Oahu.

Also, tune in tomorrow when the folks of Oahu Visitors Bureau will giveaway a trip for two to Oahu.

For more on the Oahu Visitors Bureau, visit www.visit-oahu.com.

The cast of the CW show The Vampire Diaries are appearing at Hot Topic at the Garden State Plaza on Saturday, January 30.

In preparation, Hot Topic has created some cool Vampire Diaries-inspired t-shirts and we're taking a look at them. Style expert Tara Clavell Vera has paired the t-shirts up with other items to give a few different vampy looks.

Sexy look: Team Damon
- Vintage Havana leggings available at Lester's, National Jean Company or Bloomingdale's
- “Team Damon” T-shirt

We often hear about the latest and greatest items out there. But, what about those once cutting edge products that are now becoming obsolete?! Here with what not to buy in 2010 is Annamaria Andriotis of Smart Money Magazine. We checked out:

• DVD’s
• Home Telephone Service
• External Hard Drives
• Compact Digital Cameras
• CDs
• New College textbooks

For the complete list of what not to buy in 2010 and Smart Money Magazine, visit www.smartmoney.com

Firefighter Edwin Sanchez of Squad 288, Captain Stephen Spall of Squad 61 and Lt.(Paramedic) Rafael Goyenechea of the HazTac team -- members of the 80-person FDNY/NYPD Urban Search and Rescue Team -- stopped by today to share their experiences in Haiti. On Tuesday, they were honored by the city for their heroic work.

Our John Muller and Sukanya Krishnan made a chocolate cake that was judged by Chef Lizzie of The Chocolate Room in celebration of National Chocolate Cake Day. She'll then show them how to make The Chocolate Room's Three-Layer Chocolate Cake with Blackout Filling (see the recipe after the jump).

For more on The Chocolate Room, visit www.thechocolateroombrooklyn.com.

To help you get the best health, fitness and grocery buys possible, Women's Health has created a guide to smart cost-trimming tricks at the gym, the supermarket and the pharmacy.

At the GYM
Train in Twos
Personal-training sessions can set you back anywhere from $500 to $1,000 or more, depending on the gym. But signing up with a friend to share a trainer can slash the cost by more than 50 percent. Plus, you'll be extra motivated to gut out those last few biceps curls when you see your friend powering through them next to you.

Can't get enough of The Vampire Diaries? You can meet the cast later this month when they come to New Jersey!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE SWEEPSTAKES.

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

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

They performed with the King of Pop himself and now they're here to show us why MJ had picked them for his "This Is It" tour. Choreographer Travis Payne and a few of his dancers were here to talk about the tour that would have been and the dances featured in the documentary about the tour.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment offers music lovers a backstage pass to witness the King of Pop plan and create what would have been his electrifying and triumphant return to the stage when Michael Jckson's This Is It debuts on Blu-Ray, DVD and PSP tomorrow.

Directed by Kenny Ortega, the Blu-ray and DVD release will allow fans to go beyond the theatrical experience of the film Roger Ebert called "one of the most revealing music documentaries I've seen" with the two documentaries "Staging The Return: Beyond The Show" and "Staging The Return: The Adventure Begins," in which Michael Jackson is shown developing, creating and rehearsing for his sold-out "This Is It" tour.

For more on This Is It and Michael Jackson, visit www.thisisitmovieondvd.com and www.michaeljackson.com.

LIRR schedules and updates are now just a text message away!

For the first time, service delays and train times will be available via text. The service is free to anyone who owns a phone with messaging capabilities, but standard rates will apply. All you need to do is text 2-6-6-2-6-6 with a station to station request, like "Farmingdale to Penn Station" to get information on the next five trains.

For more on the LIRR's new feature, visit mta.info/coocoo.

The Insurance Information Institute says if you avoid them you can save money and remain protected.

Mistake #1: Insuring a home for its real estate value rather than the cost of rebuilding.
Many people think when real estate prices decline so can their insurance but Insurance covers the cost of rebuilding, not the sales price. A better way to save: Raise your deductible, a change from $500 to $1,000, could save up to 25%.

The ladies of the Jets Flight Crew were here to get us psyched for Sunday's big game against the Indianapolis Colts, when Gang Green will aim to clinch AFC Championship and the ticket into the Super Bowl! For more on the ladies, visit www.newyorkjets.com/flight_crew.

The NFL and Hunt Auctions will sell 300+ items including a few Jets related items at the Super Bowl Live Auction on February 7.

A game worn jersey by a guy name Namath ($20,000-$30,000), another one by a guy named Favre ($10,000-$15,000) and a third by a guy name Sanchez ($2,000-$3,000) are among the items.

A big thanks to Stuffed Cannoli, who provided us with the Jets cannolis. The Jets cannolis are $18 for a dozen and if you buy one dozen, you get half a dozen free!

They're half green and half white (flavors are pistachio and original), and will be available as long as they're in the game!

You can call ahead to place orders and the cannolis can be picked up on Sunday anytime before the game! For more information, visit stuffedcannoli.com.

We learned what the ShelterBox USA, Inc. is doing as part of the relief efforts in Haiti and how we can help.

The purpose of the organization is to provide victims of disaster with shelter, by supporting the efforts of the Shelter Box Trust. Shelterboxes are prepared and packed using all new materials as delivered from manufacturers, at the Shelterbox warehouse based in Helston, Cornwall.

The standard Shelterbox weighs 110 lbs. and has approximate dimensions 2'3" x 1'4" x 11". They are sealed and banded for transit and security. Box contents vary depending on the nature of the disaster requiring their use.

For more on how to lend a hand, visit www.shelterboxusa.org.

International best seller, respected clinical psychologist, and metaphysical intuitive, Dr. Carmen Harra shares her predictions on world events, plus gives Jill Nicolini her forecast for 2010.

She has a new book out The Eleven Eternal Principles. She calls it the secret to THE SECRET and says these principles will help you attract what you really want for 2010.

It's National Dog Training Month, and Elena Gretch of It's A Dogs Life NY stopped by her Portuguese water dog Splash to demonstrate for us tips to training your pooch on proper behavior, including the Sit, Stay, Release and Reward commands.

For more dog training tips and information on It's A Dogs Life NY, visit www.itsadogslifeny.com.

NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2010 kicks off on Monday, January 25 and lasts through February 7.

Diners will be able to enjoy $24.07 lunch and $35 dinner at over 260 restaurants. Make your reservations now. Some restaurants will even extend the offer through February 28.

To keep tabs on its changing whereabouts and menu, follow @nycgo on Twitter.

For more information, visit www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek.

New York is the city that never sleeps and with that comes constant change! So, how can you keep up with the latest trends? Dannielle Kyrillos editor-at-large for DailyCandy.com was here with what's new in New York.

1. Kors D'Oeuvres www.korsdoeuvres.com, $6
2. Jane Iredale Dot the I Available at janeiredaledirect.com, $22.
3. Stoppy, www.utrdecorating.com, $8, at your local Container Store
4. M-E-Y-K DIY Street Art Kit, www.m-e-y-k.com, $39
5. AquaNotes, www.myaquanotes.com, $6.99
6. “Romance” at Trask Gallery at the National Arts Club, photos by Chris Craymer, www.chriscraymer.com From February 2 through 16th, ROMANCE will morph from a book into a sexy photo exhibit at the Trask Gallery in the National Arts Club on Gramercy Park. Prints will be for sale, and the artist will donate 50% of the exhibit's proceeds to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The National Arts Club is at 15 Gramercy Park South.

The late night TV drama continues to unfold as Jay Leno is set to reclaim his position as host of The Tonight Show. Managing editor of TVGuide.com Tim Molloy and TV broadcast agent with Don Buchwald & Associates Tony Burton were here to disucss the situation.

Are you taking extra good care of your laptop? If it’s not performing to its abilities, chances are you've been slacking off. Ross Lacy from Laptop MD is here with a few pointers to ensure the health of laptop.

• Don't Drink and Drive
If you have liquids near your laptop, you increase the chances of a spill. Always keep beverages a good arms-length away from any computer equipment.

• Give Your Email a Work-out
Pick a day each month (perhaps your day of birth) to review your emails and file, archive or delete the messages that are more than two months old. If this is too tedious, you can automate the archiving process in a relatively painless way. In Outlook, click 'File' and then 'Archive' to set the configuration. Archiving helps keep your PST file (which stands for "Personal Information Store" and contains all your outlook data) under two Gigabytes. If your PST file grows too large, it can cause Outlook to slow down considerably and even make it crash. So, give your email a monthly work-out and reduce it.

In the chaotic aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, those without resources are in serious trouble, and some of the island's most vulnerable are the small children who were awaiting adoption when the ground began to shake. Arthur Chi'en brings us the exclusive, touching story of anxious adoptive parents here in New York who are desperate for news about their sons and daughters who in Haiti.

Last night was the series premiere of the much talked about CW show, "Life Unexpected," about a 15 year-old who has spent her life bouncing from foster family to foster family -- until she finds her birth parents.

The emotional journey depicted in the highly-acclaimed new show is a very real and common one for many young people, and Dr. Stephan Quentzel from the Psychiatry Department at Beth Israel Medical Center came by the studio to talk to us about it. She was happy to answer all of our questions, from "how old should a child be before being introduced to the birth parents," to "how does foster care affect children."

A record-setting rally has investors coming back to stocks, but is it too late? Russell Pearlman dropped by the studio to talk about Smart Money Magazine's picks for the new year. Pearlman will help you hedge your bets or break them out, and whether you should predict a return to recession or fast-track growth. Plus we take a look at how its 2009 picks rose 33 percent, beating the market over the past year.

Go glam like the stars of the Golden Globes! Here to show us how to recreate last night's looks is Estee Lauder Global Premier Makeup Artist Blair Patterson.

January Jones' Look: Red Lip
• Pair red lips with muted eyes and cheeks
- The Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lipstick in Stay Scarlet

Olivia Wilde's Look: Smokey Eyes
• Create a modern smoky eye with taupe tones
- TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara

Lea Michele's Look: Glowing Skin
• Use pale tones on eyes, lips and cheeks
• Finish off with a dust of shimmer
- The Michael Kors Very Hollywood Shimming Powder

Special thanks to Bumble and bumble for recreating the hairstyles from last night's award show. For more on the Estee Lauder makeup used to create these looks, visit www.esteelauder.com.

While most of us experienced the horror of Haiti earthquake through TV, one Brooklyn woman was there and survived to tell her story. Myrianne Solomon returned from what was supposed to be her vacation in the caribbean nation last night.

Solomon said that she was at the front porch with her brother when she heard a loud noise coming down. The house shifted from side to side, then back and forth, and then shifted again, she said.

"Next thing we know, people were coming down hill praying 'God's will be done,'" Solomon said.

For 25 years, the non-profit organization Save The Children has worked to help disadvantaged children in Haiti. With half of the country's population under 18, the agency is now working overtime in the aftermath of the devastated earthquake.

"It's the race against time...and children are the most vulnerable," said Ned McNeal of Save The Children. "Hygeine is the most important. Yesterday we treated 20,000 young people."

The organization also created a safe area in the camp for missing children with full time adult supervision while they were waiting to reunite with their families.

Click here to support the Haiti Earthquake Children in Emergency Fund.

It was a rained out red carpet at last night's Golden Globe Awards but the stars still shined. Here to weigh in on the best and worst dressed celebs of the evening is our own panel of experts: Life & Style editor Nicole Crane, and comedians Chuck Nice and Craig Carmean. They talked about Drew Barrymore, Penelope Cruz, Jeff Bridges, Tina Fey, Mickey Rourke and Patricia Arquette

The latest issue Life & Style Magazine on stands now.

Mildred Antenor is a Seton Hall professor, activist, radio show host and a Haitian-American.
She discussed relief efforts, finding missing loved-ones, the economic toll, the need for Creole-speaking volunteers.

It was one of Hollywood's hottest nights as Tinsletown's biggest stars came together for the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards and for host Ricky Gervais, no star was off-limits and no topic too taboo. Juliet Izon, reporter for Life & Style Weekly, was here to give us a wrap-up of the night's highs and lows.

For the latest on all the celebs check out the latest issue of Life & Style on stands this week or visit www.lifeandstylemag.com.

The CW's newest show Life Unexpected premieres tonight on WPIX at 9pm. The show is already getting a lot of buzz and so is the city it takes place in -- Portland, Oregon. This Pacific northwest destination drew nearly 9 million visitors last year, up 25 percent from 2006. Beth Collins from Budget Travel Magazine was here to talk more about traveling to the Cty of Portland.

Price check: A recent Kayak search found round-trip flights in May as low as $199 from Long Beach (JetBlue), $220 from New York City (Delta), and $300 from Miami (Delta). Arty accommodations include the music-and-local-history-themed Crystal Hotel, slated to open this summer (mcmenamins.com, under $100); the year-and-a-half-old Hotel Modera (hotelmodera.com, from $99); and the hip Ace, where perks include free bikes (acehotel.com, from $110). Consider skipping the rental car: The MAX light rail connects the airport to downtown for only $2.30, and you can travel by rail throughout the downtown for free.

Timing is everything, especially when it comes to your health. Proper planning can mean the difference between getting sick and staying healthy.

Consider that a flu shot offers the most protection if you get it in late October or early November, before flu season gets under way, or that a cold sore will heal 18 to 21 percent faster if you take a dose of antiviral medication as soon as you feel the first tingle.

Before you make another health move, check the these great tips from Prevention, and then consult your watch or calendar. You can't afford not to.

1. Pay bills or do a crossword between 10 and 11 AM or 8 and 9 PM
According to our circadian rhythms, that's when we're maximally alert. Try not to waste a minute—the brain boost lasts only for about an hour.

Are you ready for some football! The Jets are getting ready to play the Chargers this weekend and we're helping you get in style for the big game! Meaghan Murphy, fitness director of Self Magazine, was here to show us the latest trends in Jets fashion by Reebok.

• Jets Field Flirt Jersey, $80
• Jets Sideline Drift Full-Zip Jacket, $75
• Jets Second Season Player Cap, $25
• Jets Retro Logo hoodie, $75
• Jets Retro Logo Hoodie, $80
• Jets Retro Hat, $18
• Jets Junior Green Full-Zip Hoodie, $65
• Jets Thorny Rose Tee, $70

Special thanks to Modell's Sporting Goods for providing us with these great Jets products to dress up our studio. This morning's featured products can be found at reebok.com.

In about a month, new rules regarding credit cards are set to take effect. All You Magazine readers posed a few questions about Understanding the Credit CARD Act of 2009 and Elizabeth Blake was here to answer them.

For more info on making the new credit laws work for you, check out the latest issue of All You Magazine or visit www.allyou.com.

Our Tamsen Fadal took us behind-the-scenes of her big debut in the best show on Broadway -- "Chicago."

"'Chicago' is a musical tale of "murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery—all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts." Paint the town red with merry murderesses Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, their hotshot lawyer, Billy Flynn, and the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse," says Broadway.com of the show. Also starring in "Chicago" are Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Deidre Goodwin, Brent Barrett, Raymond Bokhour, Roz Ryan and R.Lowe.

"Chicago" is playing at the Ambassador Theater (219 W. 49th Street, btwn Broadway and 8th Avenue). For ticket and show information, visit www.chicagothemusical.com.

Jodi Record from The Little Shelter stopped by with three cute and cuddly pets in need of loving homes.

For more information on how to adopt a pet, visit www.littleshelter.com.

Our Lisa Mateo visited the Harlem Educational Activity Fund to find out how they have been helping public school students from Harlem and the surrounding communities develop their intellectual curiosity, academic ability, social values and personal resiliency needed to ensure success in school, career and life for the past 20 years.

The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is a comprehensive, non-profit supplemental education and youth development organization that recognizes students in middle school and supports them until they are successfully admitted to four-year colleges through an array of afterschool, Saturday and summer educational and youth development programs.

During Lisa’s visit at HEAF, she discovered that 95% of the college students who were a part of this program graduated with a degrees from Yale, Columbia and many other top institutions within six years or less. This program is free for students who maintain an average of 80 and above.

For more information on the Harlem Educational Activities Fund, visit www.heaf.org.

Written by LaTeisha Clay

Vermilion Restaurant's Executive Chef Maneet Chauhan was here to cook up some Lobster Portuguese and talk about an event they're hosting with The Economist in which you can meet Indian women behind the "foodie" wave.

The panel, moderated by award-winning editor of The Economist, Vijay Vaitheeswaren, will include:
• Padma Lakshi - Emmy nominated host of Bravo's Top Chef, award-winning author, model, actress, jewelry designer
• Rohini Dey, PH.D - restaurateur, owner/founder of Vermilion NYC & Chicago, formerly of McKinsey & Co. and The World Bank
• Alpana Singh - master sommelier, director of wines & spirits for the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant Group, host of the Emmy winning television show Check Please!, author of Alpana Pours (Academy Chicago Publishers)
• Maneet Chauhan - Executive Chef of Vermilion, graduate of The Culinary Institute of America

The evening will celebrate the careers of these four women who, given their backgrounds, have taken unconventional career paths to become successful professionals in the food and beverage industry. Discussions will focus around what it takes to host one of the highest rated culinary shows in television history to how one chose to leave a world leading bank to open restaurants, and from becoming the youngest master sommelier in the country to producing food and chef television segments for a national morning show.

Price per person is $75 (excluding beverage, tax and gratuity). Vermilion is located at 480 Lexington Avenue (46th Street), NYC. For more information, call (212) 871-6600 or visit www.thevermilionrestaurant.com.

Project S.O.S. is an exclusive PIX mission calling for the MTA to reverse its plans to cut our kids' free rides to school.

The protests against the MTA cuts continue this morning. At 8:30 a.m., City Councilman Vincent Gentile is holding a rally in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn to tell the MTA not to leave New Yorkers out in the cold when it comes to public transportation.

We've been asking everyone out there to join us, including all other media outlets, and now our call to action has reached the radio waves. Radio personality Egypt from WBLS 107. 5FM was here to tell us her radio station will join PIX in Project S.O.S.

You can "Mid-days With Egypt" on WBLS weekdays from 10am to 3pm.

To join our fight or to learn more about Project S.O.S., log onto wpix.com/projectsos.

Starting on Friday, the IRS is accepting tax returns for 2009, so why wait to file? Mark Steber, chief tax officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, was here to offer some advice for filing, plus give us a little update on new tax laws.

• New credits for secondary education - tuition, books, computers
• Homebuyer tax break - not just for first-time homebuyers
• Earned income tax credit has expanded - raised up to 3 children; salary cap has been raised
• New deductions for unemployed tax filers

For more tax tips, visit www.jacksonhewitt.com.

It's a major celebration in NYC of Elvis's 75th birthday, complete with free Fried Peanut & Banana Sandwiches given out in Greenwich Village and Elvis look-alikes and impersonators who have autism and other disabilities performing in honor the King's birthday. The party will take place on Friday January, 8 at 11:30am at Osso Bucco Restaurant located at of 88 University Place in Manhattan.

The group of Elvis Imperinators that have autism and other disabilities will be dancing and singing along to the Kings greatest hits. They are part of the Free Family Residences and Essential Enterprises Theatre Arts Day Program's (Free FREE) Theatre Arts Program, which uses the arts of music and dance as therapy to deal with there disabilites.

Elvis lookalikes from across New York City and the FREE players will be groving along as well as blowing out the candles out of a cake in celebration of the Kings 75th birthday.

Osso Bucco Restaurant will cook the King's favorite dishes like Country Fried Steak with Gravy and his infamous Fried Peanut & Bananna Sandwiches from the Graceland's official cookbook.

Economic times are still tough. But, compare now to where we were a year ago, and you can see why we've brought our next guest back to the show.

Chief market analyst Wayne Kaufman of John Thomas Financial sees more growth ahead for Wall Street and your street. He was here with how you can start growing your money now to be in better shape at the end of the year and beyond.

• Economy is healing
- Government actions - massive stimulus here and around the world.
- Growth of middle class in emerging economies like China, India, South America
- Economy heals itself as jobless claims improving.
- Consumer and business spending improving. Earnings last quarter 80% of companies had positive surprises.

So often in his career, Jim Moret, chief correspondent for Inside Edition, reports on the last day of someone else's life, such as Michael Jackson or Patrick Swayze. When faced with the question of his own last day, however, what would he want to be remembered for? What would you want your legacy to be?

Moret asked himself these questions after contemplating suicide on April 16, 2008. Now, in his new book The Last Day of My Life, he challenges all of us consider the meaning of our own existences.

He says every morning he recites a "power list" he calls the 10 C's. They stand for: calm, cool, connected, compassionate, charming, creative, comical, curious, confident and centered.

The Last Day of My Life is available in bookstores now. Inside Edition airs seven days a week at 6pm on WPIX.

Whether you're making money or just making ends meet, we each have our own bad habits when it comes to spending. Catey Hill, Daily News staff writer and author of Shoo, Jimmy Choo! The Modern Girl's Guide to Spending Less and Saving More was here to sort out our bad habits and give us advice on how to change our ways.

Hill described four types of spending styles: emotional spenders, impulsive spenders, compulsive spenders and social spenders.

Shoo, Jimmy Choo! The Modern Girl's Guide to Spending Less and Saving More is available in bookstores now. For more information, visit www.shoojimmychoo.com.

The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is thrilled to announce its return to The World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden, for a fourth consecutive year. The PBR’s elite Built Ford Tough Series will buck into the Big Apple on January 8-10, 2010 for the Madison Square Garden Invitational. The top 40 bull riders in the world will battle the toughest athletes the PBR has to offer in a bull riding showdown unlike any other New York City will see all year.

New Yorkers will not only see a world-class production unlike any other, but they will also be treated to sights and sounds that they do not see every day. The World’s Most Famous Arena will be dressed up with more than 700 tons of dirt, western dress will be the new fashion trend of the city, and snorting bulls will be the most popular “ride” rather than taxi-cabs.

In Nanny Returns, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus bring both heroine and readers back to the exotic world of the Upper East Side--a community where appearances are everything, friendships can dissolve with the disappearance of a bank account, and children are often the casualties in the war between wealth and family.

Emma was in the studio to talk about their long-awaiting sequel to their first book The Nanny Diaries.

Nanny Returns is available in bookstores now. For more information, visit www.emmaandnicola.com.

Primary care physician and parenting expert Dr. Alanna Levine stopped by to give us a few tips on how to keep children safe during cold winter months.

1. CLOTHING
- Dress children warmly for outdoor fun: many thin layers will keep them dry and warm
- Rule of thumb for babies and young children: dress them in one more layer than an adult would comfortably wear

Each year people resolve to change themselves, but what does it take to change someone you love? Brad Lamm, author of How to Change Someone You Love, will offer tips focusing on the person who is trying to change someone and how they can do it. He'll discuss four steps:

1. Craft a Circle of Change - Use the natural influence of friends, family and even co-workers to move a resistant loved one toward change
2. Deliver the Invitation to Change - Together, ask the troubled person to take the actions necessary for lasting change
3. Champion the Change - Support the loved one through his or her transformation so that change sticks
4. Care for You - How to nurture yourself so that you stay physically and emotionally strong, mentally alert and spiritually centered

How to Change Someone You Love: Four Steps to Help You Help Them is available in stores now. For more information, visit www.changesomeoneyoulove.com or www.interventionspecialists.org.

Alex Harris from Bideawee is here with a few cuddly companions looking for a home.

For more information on how you can adopt a pet, visit www.bideawee.org or call (866) 262-8133.

In the Food Network's new show Worst Cooks In America, 12 hopeless home cooks attempt to triumph in the kitchen. Host of the show Chef Anne Burrell and local contestant Rachel Coleman of Brooklyn stopped by to talk about the show. We also pitted our own hopeless chef Tamsen Fadal against Coleman in the kitchen.

"At stake for the last two standing is the chance to cook for a panel of esteemed culinary critics and win the grand prize of $25,000. This six-episode series will put the "recruits" through a culinary boot camp led by two acclaimed chefs: Anne Burrell, host of Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, and Beau MacMillan, executive chef at elements in Phoenix," says the Food Network.

Worst Cooks In America airs Sunday nights at 10pm on the Food Network. For more information, visit www.foodnetwork.com.

The WPIX morning crew invites you to take a look back at the best moments of "Staten Island" Chuck and Jill Nicolini, we all can't wait to see what 2010 will bring!

Just because it's New Year's it doesn't mean it has to be champagne. Spirits expert John Henry showcases bubbly beverages for 2010 at different price ranges and tastes. From sparkling wines to non-alcoholic varieties, he'll tell you what to serve when ringing in the New Year.

According to his website Uncle Jay is Jay Gilbert, a long-time Cincinnati radio personality, and winner of the 2000 “Personality of the Year” Marconi Award.

“Uncle Jay Explains the News” was a mid-90’s early-morning TV news show that poked fun at the serious and simplified this oh-so-complicated world we live in. The 90's are over but Uncle Jay is still here to deliver the news in a sing-song style that brings out the ridiculous in both himself and the happenings of this crazy world.

For more on Uncle Jay, check out his store, his Facebook page, his Twitter or this article in the Chicago Tribune.

Stop smoking, eat healthier foods, exercise more often--that's right, it's time to ring in a New
Year with a new (or old) resolution. But if we keep making the same resolutions every year, are they really doing us any good?

Jen Drexler, the author of "Just Ask a Woman" and "What She's Not Telling You," stopped by the studio to speak with WPIX about resolutions. She tackles the tough questions like whether or not men or women are better at keeping their resolutions. She also gives us her take on some of the most popular resolutions: losing weight, quitting smoking, exercising more, getting organized and paying off that debt.

Jen's books are available on Amazon.com

Lyss Stern and Julie Klappas authors of If You Give a Mom a Martini: 100 Ways to Find 10 Blissful Minutes for Yourself were here with ideas on ways busy moms can relax. Their tips included:

1. Sort Your Skivvies
See: "Granny" panties (the kind we are suggesting to throw away!), pretty drawer liners and sachets, a few sexy panties (the kind we are suggesting to buy).
Tip: It may not be glam, but go through your undie drawer and throw out all your grannie panites. It’ll feel great. Then in your next ten minutes, order something sexy to replenish!

The NYS Federation of Taxi Drivers (NYSFTD) will have a fleet of 10 cars responding to drivers that have had to much to drink on New Years Eve. They will take your car keys and make sure you get home safe. Theirgoal is to make sure there are no victims of drunk drivers this New Years Day in New York City.

The NYSFTD will not take reservations, nor provide transportation to those that clearly are not driving, They ask the public not to block our lines if they do not qualify. This program was made possible by NYSFTD members Dial 7 car service, Carmel car service, and New Elegante car service. We will be operational from 12 am - 5 am on New Years Day only. Calls will be accepted at the NYSFTD heard quarters 718-492-7680.

What: "Operation DDD" Don't Drink & Drive launched by the NYSFTD
When: Press Conference Wednesday December 30, 2009 @ 11:30 AM
Where: One Police Plaza in front of outside court yard

Danny Seo, author of the Simply Green book series, presents simple, resourceful and easy ways to pack up all the holiday decorations, recycle unwanted gift wrap and bows, recycle holiday string lights, reuse delicious holiday candles and much more using everyday items you can repurpose and reuse. He offered the following tips:

• GREEN TIP #1: Recycle a dryer cleaner bag into a wreath storage solution
Many people have artificial wreaths and need to store them after the holiday season. Since an artificial wreath can get dusty very quickly and can be hard to clean, it’s important to cover them with plastic to keep them protected.

Recycle a dry cleaning plastic bag and hanger into a quick and easy storage solution: hang the wreath on the hanger, wrap in the existing plastic, tie a knot and hang on the back of a door or in a hallway closet.

Not in the mood to go out for New Year's Eve? Can't afford a swank gala this year? Party guru DJ Marc Weiss shows us how to pull off a fabulous, inexpensive New Year's eve soiree at home. His tips included:

• Invites: Go digital! Evite and Facebook!

• Location: Find the friend that has the big screen TV! Watching the ball drop from Times Square is tradition especially here in NY. NYE is very close to the Super Bowl which is the biggest sale day for large flat screen TV's.

• Menu/Party Vibe: Set up little sitting areas and serve "stationary items" like dips & creative hors d 'oderves.

• Playlist: Make a playlist of the best hits of 2009! At midnight I always play a dance version of Old Lang Syne!

For more on DJ Marc Weiss, visit www.fourstarchef.com/dj.html.

From a wedding party shuffle down the aisle to an overnight singing sensation, 2009 definitely had its fair share of web stars.

These stars not only went viral but some even garnered enough buzz on the web to launch careers!

PIX's Andrew Ramos took a look back at those who made 2009 a whole lot more interesting.

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Every year the PIX gang gets together to bring in some holiday cheer and today, we're continuing that tradition with our own rendition of the Chipmunks' classic "Christmas Song."

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Our anchors share with us one of their favorite family holiday stories.

Allison will share the story of her daughter's first Hannukkah. Chris will talk about a tradition he has with his grandfather. Craig sharing a photo of when he was 7-years-old.

Alan Krutchkoff, founder of Adopt-A-Soldier Platoon stops by to talk to us about how the program started and how far they've come since its inception in 2003

Jill and Marvin also have a special surprise! The soldier Alan adopted will be opening his gifts on-air!

For more on Adopt-A-Soldier Platoon, visit www.adoptasoldierplatoon.org.

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All eyes on the skies at NORAD -- the military facility charged with monitoring airspace over North America. The folks there are tracking an unregistered sled from the North Pole driven by none other than Santa Claus. He tends to show up on this night each year.

But not to worry: the full resources of the U.S. military and intelligence services are standing watch.

You can follow Santa's journey yourself at www.noradsanta.org.

Don't lose your style and sanity this holiday season. We have the must haves to survive the holiays. These quick fixes and inexpensive updates are the go-to staples for this holiday season.

Fashion expert Jenn Falik was here with your holiday survial guide.

Problem: Weight Gain
Solution: Adjust-a-Button, It will give you an extra one or two inches.
Cost: $18

Your shape needs smoothing
Yummie Tummie Tanks and Tees
$62

Apply make-up like an expert
Stila Makeup Player
$69.50

Apply highlights but don't have time to go to the salon
Kelly Van Gogh Heads UP! Home highlighting kit
$49

Last minute style update
Marshall's Lace Leggins
$9.99

Shoes
Shoelery
$50

You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a fabulous time on New Year's Eve.

We're checking out New Year's Eve Party Packages for every budget. Erica Maurer and Kelsy Hill were here live to tell us how to ring in the new year!

The countdown to 2010 is right around corner. And now's the time to figure out how to spend the biggest party night of the year.

Erica Maurer of EMRG Media and BestNewYears.com stopped by with what we need to consider before we make that decision.

Maurer suggests that we put our budget into consideration, as well as location and what the packages being offered include.

The folks at EMRG Media and BestNewYears.com have something special planned for WPIX viewers...discounted tickets to any of the 40 + events that they are producing here in NYC, Miami, Vegas, etc. Simply go to www.bestnewyears.com and type in WPIX in the promo code section.

EMRG Media is an events, marketing and publishing firm and have been producing events for more than 10 years. They produce all types of events from corporate, to social, charity functions to new years eve parties.

From the house party to the black-tie formal, Joyce Chang, deputy editor of "People Style Watch", dropped by the studio to clear up what you should do when you don't quiiiite understand what the dress code calls for. Chang brought along her lovely models to give you some inspiration and a little guidance in planning for the next holiday party.

For more information or inspiration, check out the "People of Style Watch" December/January issue.

From traditional red and green to fashionable glitz and glam, Cathy Hobbs from Metro Residential stopped by the studio today to give Christmas tips to liven up your tree.

Well don't miss this interview with Sally Morrison, director of the Diamond Information Center. Sally breaks down the latest diamond trends of the year. From Everlon Diamond Kots to Right Hand Rings, figure out which styles are the dependable classics and which may turn out to be a dying trend.

If you really want to do your homework, head on over to the Diamond Information Center.

Got a holiday party that you think deserves a little more than a boring bottle of red or white wine? John Henry is a wine and spirits expert with some inspirational ideas for the holidays. He tackles all the usual questions and throws in some great tips on individual brands. What should you mix with eggnog? What's a good rum for the season? What are the local all stars when it comes to vinters and distilleries? Here are just a few of the websites mentioned in the interview to help you stock up for the holidays: Monte Cristo Rum, Makers Mark, Philadelphia Distilling, Lieb Cellars, Don Q Rums, and Regatta Ginger Beer.

This morning Ashley Dupre -- the woman who was at the center of the Eliot Spitzer scandal -- here to talk about her new sex column in the New York Post and sound off on current scandals.

Dupre, 24, who first made headlines under her call girl name or "Kristen", said in a NY Post introduction video, "I used to be on the front page of the New York Post. Now, I’m writing for it." According to various reports, Dupre is also considering offers to pose naked in a magazine, saying that she's "not opposed to nude photography."

To read Dupre's sex column, pick up a copy of the NY Post or visit www.nypost.com.

Written by LaTeisha Clay.

Don't know what to wear to your next fete? We have you covered this holiday season! Fashion expert Tara Clavell-Vera brings us some of the best for less!

Sparkle in Sequins
Vintage Havana's Jersey V-neck Sequin Dress/$78/Bloomingdale's
Ballet meets ballroom in this elegant-with-a-twist Vintage Havana dress. Dance your way through the night with sleek black tights and pumps.

Prostate Cancer Coalition of New Jersey's Stand By Your Man Calendar Girls are 12 New Jersey women whose husbands have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. This morning we had three of the 12 Calendar Girls -- Sheila Rosko, Mary McCalea, Donna Almquist and Kathy Gartner -- and their husbands. The featured women range from ages 40 to 78.

What all these women have in common is that their husbands have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and are here to share their stories with us. They all come from different backgrounds throughout the state and range in age from 40 to 78.

Prostate cancer affects 1 in 6 men today, and, though there has been a tremendous amount of research on the subject, little is known about how to prevent it from occurring. Even with state of the art treatment, the basic fact is that awareness and early detection of the disease are most often the best defense a man can have.

These women come from all walks of life, some never having met until the day they showed up for their turn in front of the camera. They came to stand by their men, to help in whatever way they could.

Egg nog and apple cider may hit the spot during the holiday season. But add a few spirits and you can really get into the spirit. Here with a few festive cocktails is the Anthony Caporale, host of the Art of The Drink TV, who shared his recipes for a Steve Collins, Cranberry Mojito and Pear Martini.

Steve Collins
In a Boston shaker tin filled with ice, add:
1-1/4 oz. Bombay Sapphire Gin
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Juice of 1/2 Lime
1/2 packet Truvia Natural Sweetener
2 Slices Fresh Ginger

1. Shake until tin is frosted, double strain into a tall glass filled with No Sugar Added Cranberry Juice ice, add:2 oz. San Pellegrino
2. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint pinned to the rim with a lemon wedge, serve with a cocktail straw.

Travel Expert Lori Rothschild Ansaldi will be here with her picks of the top 10 destinations for 2010. Here are her picks from No. 10 to No. 1.

10. Washington, D.C.
9. Iceland
8. Going on a cruise
7. Keystone, Colorado
6. Thailand
5. Beijing, China
4. Marrakesh, Morocco
3. Tunisia
2. South Africa
1. Vancouver, Canada

For more infomation, visit traveltvgirl.blogspot.com.

The holidays may not be the best time of the year especially for some singles but that shouldn't be the case! Karen Salmansohn, career coach and author of the new book Even God Is Single, was here with a survival guide for singles.

Even God Is Single, So Stop Giving Me A Hard Time is in stores now. For more information, visit notsalmon.com.

That apple paperweight might seem like no-brainer holiday gift for your child's teach, but that doesn't mean she's actually going to like it. Redbook polled teachers from across the country and in this segment, editor Camille Chatterjee revealed their best and worst gifts of all time. We'll show a tabletop of the do and don't gifts for visual.

GIFT DON'Ts
• Apple Ornament - Your teacher probably has enough apple ornaments, paperweights, and mugs to fill a classroom (and collect dust there). Better to get her a real apple-at least she can eat it

• Ugly Coasters - Just because you've met your child's teacher doesn't mean you know her taste-and these just beg to be regifted.

Accidents do happen and with the bustle of the holiday season, there's definitely a chance that something is going to spill, get dirty or make a mess. Here with what she calls last minute tricks for chips, drips, streaks and greets is the "Accidental Housewife" Julie Edelman.

• CANDLE WAX DRIPS
Solution: Iron/newspaper

• CLEANING SILVERWARE
Solution: Ketchup, hot water, salt & baking soda

The man in your life deserves something better than socks, sweaters and boxers this holiday. But, not sure to get him? Here with some gift suggestions for your guy is lifestyle expert Kevin Lennox.

• Gourmet's Best Panini Maker, $24.99
• Harvest Direct Slider Station, $19.99
• Samsung Omnia II Windows Phone, $199
• Lands' End Snowroller Jacket, $89.99
• Mr. Beer Home Brewery, $49.95
• Gillette Fusion Power MVP, $14.99

For more on Lennox, visit sirlennox.com.

Concerned about what the upcoming holiday season means for your diet and ultimately your waistline? Worry no more because Edy’s Slow Churned Ice Cream has done the math for you and offers great alternatives to traditional, high calorie holiday favorites that will still keep your taste buds jolly!

Edy’s Slow Churned is bringing back its Limited Edition Slow Churned® Light Ice Cream Holiday Flavors in Eggnog, Peppermint and Pumpkin Pie just in time for the holiday season. And new to the holiday line-up, Edy’s has added a brand new flavor, Slow Churned Hot Cocoa! With sweet and fluffy marshmallows swirled into a creamy chocolate light ice cream, this new flavor is sure to top your “nice” list.

All Slow Churned varieties contain half the fat and one-third fewer calories than regular ice cream, but packs the same amount of flavor, allowing you to satisfy those holiday cravings while getting a head start on that New Year’s resolution!

Mother, sister, wife, daughter -- there are lots of ladies in your life and finding the right for each of them does require a skill. Here to help you with the task is style maven Nicole Young.

MOM
• Silky soft Robe ($29) by Fredericks of Hollywood
• Roll up ballet flats from Yosi Samra available at Yosisamra.com $50

EXPECTING MOMS
• Fit 2 Be Mom Active Kit ($52) fit2bmom.com

For the prankster in your life, you can buy these fake gift boxes, put your real gift inside and watch your loved one squirm!

For more information on how you can pick up one of these prank pack gift boxes for a holiday prank, visit www.prankpack.com.

CYBERSPACE (AP) - Wanna see what's going on at the site of the World Trade Center? There are a bunch of new pictures and video that let you do just that. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have posted new views from the construction site to Flickr.com and YouTube. The site where the towers once stood until the terrorist attacks of 2001 will be home to new office towers, a
memorial to the 9/11 victims and a transit hub. Progress on the construction is years behind schedule.

Links:
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/wtcprogress
• http://www.youtube.com/wtcprogress

Depending on your ethnicity, you will have a different cosmetic need. There are little tricks you can learn to highlight your own beauty and enhance your best features. Celebrity Makeup Artist Sam Fine was here with tips:

African American Model - Skin
• AA women don't flush in traditional sense so using a bronzer in place of blush will bring warmth to the skin and look more natural
• Layer bronzer over foundation so it gives the face a subtle, natural glow; apply it to the outer perimeter of the face for a "halo of glow"

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

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

Don't know the 360 from PS3 or Wii? There are a few gaming consoles out there and before you invest in one as a gift, you need to know know more about them. Dan Ackerman from CNET.com was here to share his gaming knowledge.

Microsoft Xbox 360
For: Serious gamers, Netflix subscribers, social gamers who like playing with friends online.
Pro: Low entry price -- $199; Best online community (Xbox Live); great Netflix streaming; Popular exclusive games such as Halo and Left 4 Dead.
Con: Xbox Live costs an extra $50/year; no Blu-ray or popular games like God of War.
Best games: Modern Warfare 2; Dragon Age: Origins; Beatles Rock Band

During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, one gift we could all appreciate is the gift of time. There never seems to be enough, especially when you're a parent. Here to share her time saving tips is Beth Feldman, the author of See Mom Run. She recommends:

• The first thing you say is to shop for groceries online
• Visit parenting blogs
• Make clean up a breeze
• Keep kids entertained

To find out more about her time saving tips for the holidays, visit www.rolemommy.com.

Give the gift of health and wellness this holiday season. Amanda Freeman and Lisa Blau - founders of Vital Juice, stopped by with some gift ideas that are good for your mind, body, soul and your wallet .

IntelliWhite’s Pout & Polish Pen
- $27.50 at www.rxbright.com
- Dual-sided pen with a stain remover on one side and a vitamin-packed lip plumping gloss (in clear or pink) that freshens your breath on the other side
- Peroxide-free formula that is safe to use all day
- Whip it out right after a coffee or glass of red wine to avoid setting stains

JimmyJane’s Contour M Ceramic Massage Stone
- $25 at www.jimmyjane.com
- The domed side serves as an all-over muscle relaxer
- The flip side features four small nodes that go deep into muscle tissue to iron out serious kinks
- You can also put it in the freezer for a cooling massage or dunk it in hot water for a warming massage

It's inspiration and guidance for mothers by mothers and through the website MomsAndTheCity.net, Denise Albert, Melissa Gerstein and Raina Gittlin are surely doing things their way. The ladies stopped by to talk to us about the website and its features.

For more information, log onto http://www.momsandthecity.net.

This holiday season, give the gift of literacy! Is your kid a girly girl, adventurer, foodie or animal lover? No matter your kids interests, we've got a holiday-themed book for them. Lizzie Patton, owner of Happily Ever After Bookshop, was here with book recommendations for kids ages 3 to 9-years-old, whichi included:

• Fancy Nancy Splendiforous Christmas, $17.99
• A Pirate's Night Before Christmas, $14.95
• Gingerbread Friends, $17.99
• Stranger in the Woods, $19.95
• Blizzard of the Blue Moon, $4.99
• Christmas in Camelot, $4.99

All of these books are available at Happily Ever After Bookshop in Rockville Centre, Long Island. For more information, visit www.happilyeverafterbookshop.com.

It's holiday season and that means parties and get-togethers that you'll need the perfect dress for. You'll want something fun, festive, but also figure-flattering. Fashion Editor Thea Palad from Women's Health has tips on how to find the perfect party dress for your shape.

• Pear Shape: The Tart Dress, $238, tartcollections.com
• Athletic Body: French Connection Dress, $148, frenchconnection.com
• Curvy: Forever 21, $27.80, forever21.com
• Straight

For more on dressing for your body type, pick up the latest issue of Women's Health Magazine or visit www.womenshealthmag.com.

It's cold outside. So, why not stay inside and snuggle up with a video game. This season's video game releases are red hot. CNET.com gives a few picks on the best video games of the holiday season, whcih included:

1. The Beatles: Rock Band
2. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
3. Dragon Age: Origins
4. Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
5. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

For more information, visit CNET.com.

Tap Dancing Dreidel Girls: Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad is a refreshing mix of comedy, music, spoken-word, and show-stopping burlesque, featuring the gals who learned to smoke at Hebrew School, got drunk at their Bat-Mitzvahs and would rather have more schtuppa than the chupah. The show features performers seen on Comedy Central, HBO, Late Night TV, and more.

For more information, visit www.nicejewishgirlsgonebad.com.

Although the economy is recovering, consumers may still feel pressured to tip like it's the boom times. Smart Money Magazine offers a comprehensive tipping guide to cover everyone on your list, plus ideas for what to give them - anything from cold hard cash to chocolate chip cookies. Kelli Grant from the magazine had these tips:

Do tip.
Holiday tips are meant to acknowledge the people who helped you throughout the year. You shouldn't go into debt tipping everyone, but unless your circumstances are dire, it's pretty stingy to not tip at all. If you're cutting back on expenses this year, plan to be creative about who you give to and how much.

Crunch your holiday budget
Ideally, you factored in tips when you were planning out the rest of your holiday spending. If not, don't guess. Figure out how much money you have left in your budget, and which expenses you still have to take care of. That will give you an idea of how generous you can be.

Don't let the economy dampen your holiday spirit. You can still throw a rocking party, even on a tight budget. Entertaining expert Mary Giuliani was here with tips on how to do just that. She suggested:

• Serve an all white and red bar
• Serve dessert instead of dinner
• Potluck style is the way to go
• Set up a "giving tree" for favors
• Play DJ for the day

For more entertaining tips from Guiliani, visit marygiuliani.com.

With just a few weeks left until Christmas, Yahoo! Shopping, the No. 1 shopping website, has released its list of the most popular products of 2009 and the best gift ideas for under $25.

What do the top products have in common this year? All of them are technology products! The most popular products of 2009, based on user activity and interest on Yahoo! Shopping are:

• Apple iPhone
• Nintendo Wii
• Sony PSP
• Apple iPod Touch
• Sony PlayStation 3
• Wii Fit
• Microsoft Xbox 360
• Nintendo DS
• Apple iPod Nano
• Nikon D90

Click here to view the list here. :

There's really nothing funny about making a scene at your office holiday party. Christine Cunningham, a coach from The Handel Group, was here with a few tips to help us celebrate the season without embarassing ourselves and others. The Handel Group is an intenational private and corporate coaching firm. Cunningham recommends:

• Limit alcohol intake
• Gossiping is inappropriate
• Avoid depressing topics

For more information on The Handel Group, visit www.handelgroup.com.

Do you find yourself scrambling for a hostess gift hours before heading to a holiday party? If that's you, Sascha de Gersdorff from Women's Health has some great gift ideas for the host that you can purchase now and have on hand for when you head to your next shindig. He recommended:

- Barefoot Bubbly Brut Cuvée champagne, $10
- Kuhn Rikon Switzerland nonstick paring knife, $10
- Red Flower Organic room diffuser, $74
- Balinese fair-trade napkins, $17.50 for 4

Ichendorf double-walled oil/vinegar carafe, $22 to $26.50 each
• Elevates salad dressing to artful new heights.
• These carafes are hand blown to the highest standard of Italian glass-making
• You can get this conversation piece for $22 to $26.50 each
• Available at aplusrstore.com

There are a multitude of varieties of funny-looking squash to choose from. All of which are delicious and have great health benefits. Women's Health Magazine put together a list of this season's tastiest picks.

Keri Glassman, author of the book The O2 Diet: The Cutting Edge Antioxidant-Based Program That Will Make You Healthy, Thin, and Beautiful was here to tell us how to enjoy them. She went over these seven varieties: Acorn, Spaghetti, Butternut, Sweet Dumpling, Buttercup, Delicata and Hubbard.

For a full guide to cooking up squash this season, pick up the latest issue of Women's Health Magazine or visit www.womenshealthmag.com.

Got a great business idea? You can turn your dream into a reality by first getting over your fears. Jen Groover, author of the forthcoming What If? And Why Not?, was here with the steps you need to take to become an entrepreneur.

• Have More Fear of Regret than Failure - We're conditioned in our society to be fearful of failure. Fear is a natural instinct, however if you can condition yourself to fear regret more it gives you more courage to take risks.

• Be OK with Being Uncomfortable - Anytime you start something new the unknowns are what bring on the fears but if you can embrace being uncomfortable it allows you to grow and move towards your fullest potential more rapidly.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As we prepare to make gingerbread pups, pooch-angels and say “Feliz Navi-dog,” remember that the holidays can bring some new dangers for your canine companions. With these six helpful tips, your playful pooches can enjoy the festive season, too! Wendy Diamond from Animal Fair Magazine was here to explain.

She was also joined by dog Snoopy, who is up for adoption from the Humane Society of New York (306 East 59th Street, New York, NY).

1. Step Away From the Dinner Table!
One of the best things about the holidays is the yummy food. We may be tempted to let Fido have a little turkey or nibble on some mashed potatoes, but these treats can be as deadly as they are delicious. Turkey bones can splinter and tear your pup’s stomach, while the fat from the turkey can also be “ruff” on the pancreas. Anything that contains a lot of oil and fat can be a holiday nightmare for your little friend, so stay away from those latkes this Hanukah!

You can give without emptying your savings account. Woman's Day beauty editor Melissa Matthews was here with a few incredible gifts and stocking stuffers for five bucks or less. Today's featured items included:

- Pier 1 Imports Merry Vanilla Bubble Bath
- e.l.f. Get the Look: Bold Black Kit for a smoky eye
- Mode Nail Enamel in shade #129 (opalescent teal) & Rimmel London 60 seconds nail polish in 660 Climax
- Pacifica Natural Soap in Mediterranean Fig, Avalon Juniper, Spanish Amber
- Earth Therapeutics Exfoliating Gloves (for adults) & Tiny Tilla bath mitts (for kids)
- Target Martini Kit, $5
- Container Store toothbrush holder
- Container Store pencils set
- Great Gifts from Old Navy: Old Navy snowflake coasters, Old Navy mugs and Old Navy luggage tags

For more information, visit www.womansday.com.

When shopping this holiday season, there is no reason to break the bank. The
Trick is to give your family and friends something unexpected and ultra personalized, and it doesn't have to be expensive! Sharon Stimpfle, deputy editor of TheNest.com, was here with gift ideas under $30.

FOR THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS
When heading to a holiday party we say skip the boring bottle of wine and instead give a gift of RELAXATION for the busy hostess. And there is no better way than with this "Recipe Box" from philosophy.com. The box includes 2 bottles of fresh baked apple pie and spicy pumpkin muffin shower gel that is also a shampoo AND bubble bath! It even includes REAL recipe cards, so she can make these delicious treats at home. But the best part? The cute packaging, so no need to wrap! At under $20, we say pick up a few for all of your holiday parties.
- Philosophy.com - $18

Keep it under 50 bucks. We're sticking to a holiday shopping budget. Danielle DeMarne from Modelinia and supermodel Selita Ebanks were here with a few gift ideas for everyone on your list.

For Women
- Beautiful Bling Watch ($49.90) by Curations
- 40's Faux Fur Scarves ($39) by Curations
- Leather Gloves with Faux Trim ($49.90) by Curations
- Metal Mesh Clutch ($49) by Express
- Beaded Clutch ($44.50) by Express

From Modelinia
- Jewelry (all under $50) Grayce by Molly Sims
- Elle Make Better DVD starring Brooklyn Decker ($19.95)

Tech Expert and author of Gadget Nation Steve Greenberg stopped by with holiday tech gifts. They included:

KangooJumps, www.kangoojumps.com, $250
I'll bounce in wearing these exercise boots--easy on the knees and works your core muscles and cardio

3M M-PRO 120 Mini-projector, www.3mmpro.com, $350
Take the videos on your iPod or from DVD player and show them on a wall/screen this video projector fits in the palm of your hand but is packed with power

Alone for the holidays? One website wants to help you change that. Now you can buy your friends!

Social media traders usocial.net have been selling fans and friends on Facebook for some time now. They claim their site can definetly be used for the holiday-forlorn this season.

And maybe they're right. They've raked in tens of thousands of dollars since their Facebook service became operational and the business is steadily rising as we get closer to Christmas. Friends can be purchased in packages starting at a $1,000.

You can check it out at usocial.net.

This holiday season, dress for less! At TJ Maxx and Marshall's you can find department store clothing at discount prices that are the season's hottest trends for up to 60% off! Fashion expert Lawrence Zarian was here with stylish savings:

• Pair cropped jacket with sequins
• Pair boyfriend jacket with leggings and booties
• Jewel tones are a hot trend this season
• Leather motorcycle jackets are key trend
• Pair classic black dress with a lot of jewelry

All of these clothes are available at TJ Maxx (www.tjmaxx.com) and Marshall's (www.marshallsonline.com). A special thanks to the Glam Squad at Louis Licari for getting our girls party perfect!

Jennifer Lewis from the North Shore Animal League stopped by with some four-legged friends in need of loving homes.

For more information on how to adopt a pet, visit www.animalleague.org or call (516) 883-7575.

Today is National Brownie Day and Greyston Bakery, the makers of Do Goodie brownies, will donate all profits to community-based programs like job training, healthcare, affordable housing and childcare. Many of the beneficiaries of these programs work in the bakery.

As part of its annual National Brownie Day celebration, Greyston Bakery presents top ten brownie facts to sweeten your day.

1. The first brownie, like other culinary mishaps (the sandwich, pizza, potato chip) was a mistake. The baker didn't have baking powder and ended up with an unleavened fudgy treat.

2. Arguably the first brownie recipe was found in the Sears, Roebuck Catalogue in 1800's. Sear's last general merchandise catalogue ceased publication in 1993.

With the holidays just days away, many people are trying to figure out what to get for their friends and family. But you may want to think twice before giving pets as a holiday gift. Elena Gretch, pet expert and founder of It’s a Dog’s Life New York joined us with some tips:

• For children: parents are responsible for care
• For adults: they have to have enough time in their lifestyle to properly care for the pet.
• Ask the host before bringing your pet to holiday parties; Supervise your pet by keeping on a leash
• The best places to get pets are shelters, rescue organizations and responsible breeders
• Don't buy pets from puppy mills.

For more pet tips for the holidays and information about It’s a Dog’s Life New York, visit www.itsadogslifeny.com.

The holidays are upon us and if you're struggling to find the right gift for the man in your life -- whether it be your husband, boyfriend, brother or son -- worry no more. Adam Rich, co-founder of Thrillist.com is here to help guide you with some of the coolest gifts for guys at every price this season. Rich recommended:

• Cocoon Innovations, $34.99
• Eskuche Headphones, $58.00
• That's My Face, $99.00
• AC/DC Box Set, $199.99

For more on these products, visit Thrillist.com.

This holiday season, it's easier than ever to keep your hips in line, while enjoying the festivities. Spirits companies are providing wiser drinking options with cocktails loaded with all-natural ingredients and have one third the calories of traditional alcohol.

Tara Fougner from Ty Ku Wine & Spirits was here to show us how to make two super cool cocktails: Menorah Mojito and Gingerbread Man

For these recipes and other great low calorie cocktails, visit www.trytyku.com.

We've got our own comic book heros right here in New York -- the Knicks City Dancers!

The Knicks dance team unveiled its first ever comic book, "Keeping the Rhythm of New York" last night at Madison Square Garden. The squad in its 19th season, has branded its "super hero" costume to represent the empowered and classy "super women" of New York. Each dancer is profiled in the comic book to give their fans an up-close look at their favorite dancer, while providing them with an exclusive collectable item.

Throughout the season, the dancers appear at all home games and serve as team representatives at numerous community events.

For more information on Knicks City Dancers and their comic book, visit www.nyknickscitydancers.com.

Mr. Chow Restaurant celebrates 30 years on New York's 57th Street with a champagne celebration through December 15th.

The Manhattan staple, known for its exceptional cuisine and high-profile celebrity, art and fashion crowd, will show their appreciation to their devoted clients by presenting a complimentary bottle of Laurent Perrier Rosé champagne to each table.

For more on Mr. Chow Restaurant, visit www.mrchow.com.

Stylist Nicole Young shows how to wear three of this season's hottest dress styles for both day and night. She showcased the layering pieces, jewelry and accessories that will give your favorite dresses a split personality. Some examples were:

Dress Style: Simple Black Sheath by French Connection (Available at frenchconnection.us)
Day Look
-Vintage blouse
-Spiegel Silk/cashmere cardigan (Available at spiegel.com)
-Endless.com boots Tall black boots (Available at endless.com)
-Spiegel stretch leopard belt (Available at spiegel.com)
-CC Skye gold studded cuff (Available at ccskye.com)

Evening Look
-Lia Sophia bib necklace (available at liasophia.com)
-Lia sophia cuff (available at liasophia.com)
-Fredericks of Hollywood beaded stilettos (available at fredericks.com)
-Vintage clutch

Afar Magazine's co-founder Joe Diaz stopped by to tell us about five trips that could inspire a new career. These trips provide hands-on experience in different jobs around the globe so you can decide if it's the right career for you. At the same time, you'll get to know another culture and work side by side with the local people.

1. Afar suggests a trip with the Tethys Research Institute program in Greece.
• The non-profit organization has been studying whales and dolphins for more than 20 years. You'll work in the Grecian Gulf of Corinth identify threats to the area's short-beaked common dolphins and offer scientific support to conservation efforts.
• The skills you'll learn include how to gather data about dolphin behavior and ecology; how to track individual animals by photographing their dorsal fins; how to raise awareness in the community and work with local fishermen to protect the dolphins.
• Plus there is always relaxing in a taverna in the village of Galaxidi, where the program is based and visiting nearby ancient Grecian ruins.
• The cost is $831 for a one-week trip
• Go to tethys.org to learn more.

How many shoes are in your closet? Shoe retailer Love My Shoes is searching for the Shoe Princess of New York City -- the person who has the most shoes in their closet.

Robert Yeganah from Love My Shoes stopped by to talk about the competition and to show off some of the latest footwear.

For more about Love My Shoes and their Shoe Princess of New York City contest, visit www.lovemyshoes.com.

PIX's Thalia Patillo talked to judges and contestants for a preview of the 13th annual Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest, which is hosted at Rockefeller Center in front of Cucina & Co.

She spoke to local contestant Shauletta Baptise, who will be defending the title of Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper for New York City, and last year's winner, Alton DuLaney from New York City.

For more information, visit www.scotchbrand.com.

On the field, these ladies cheer on fans from the beginning of the game until the time runs out on the clock and they do it with real Jets spirit. Linda Walsh from the Jets Flight Crew stoped by to talk to us about being on the cover of the new Jets Flight Crew 2010 Swimsuit Calendar.

She also talked about the New York Sports Club Jets Flight Crew Workout, which is free and open to the public. The next classes are on:

• Thursday, December 03 at 8 pm (West 14th Street, NYSC)
• Thursday, December 10 at 8 pm (East 91st Street, NYSC)
• Monday, December 14 at 5:15 pm (East 86th Street, NYSC)
• Thursday, December 17 at 5:45 pm (49th & Broadway, NYSC)

Be sure to catch the game right here on WPIX as the Jets take on the Bills. Game time is at 8pm and the pre-game show starts at 7:30pm.

Your nieces and nephews may not be your kids, but you love them like they are! And unlike their parents, you get to spoil them rotten! This holiday season you can keep your "cool aunt status" by getting them the coolest toys. Melanie Notkin, founder of SavvyAuntie.com, was here with some suggestions.

• Liv Dolls, $19.99
• Harumika, $9.99 to $29.99
• Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Roleplay Helmet, $39.99
• Kota and Pals Triceratops, $14.99
• Zhu Zhu Pets, $9.99 to $21.99

For more on these toys and details on how you can win the Zhu Zhu Pets, visit SavvyAuntie.com.

Automotive Expert Doug Brauner will be live with an exclusive look at what automakers are doing to get back in the drivers seat LIVE from the Los Angeles Auto Show on at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

For mroe information, visit www.laautoshow.com.

Tonight at Hotel Pennsylvania a great event is taking place for fashion lovers. It's the ultimate sample sale! And here with a preview of the event is style steals expert and president of Sassy City Chicks Isela Blair. She showed us how to:

1. Dressing Up Denim - how to match your jeans with the perfect jewels! These can work with anything from a t-shirt or tank to to a silk top

2. Little Black Dress - how to add pops of color without taking away from the classic look of an LBD

This morning, members of the award-winning choir The Young People’s Chorus of New York City stopped by to perform the "Dora the Explorer Christmas Theme" and "Deck The Halls."

Founded and directed by Francisco J. Núñez, the choir has commissioned pieces from many of today’s most prominent composers, and has won gold medals in choral competitions around the world, including two in the 2004 Choir Olympics in Bremen, Germany. This year, the choir will travel to Graz, Austria, for the Choir Olympics.

Annually, the YPC serves more than 1,000 young people from the New York City area through its core after-school program and its satellite program in eight New York City public schools YPC has recently recorded a special version of the Dora the Explorer Christmas theme song, which is featured on two new holiday releases -- Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure DVD and Dora's Christmas CD.

The feature-length Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure DVD and Dora's Christmas CD are available in stores and on iTunes. Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure also airs Sunday, December 6 at 8pm on Nickelodeon.

For more information on the Young People’s Chorus of New York City, visit http://www.ypc.org.

Written by Lateisha Clay

The holidays are all about family and you can bring yours together with do-it-yourself decorations. Stephanie Prommer, lifestyle editor of Woman's World Magazine, was here with seasonal crafts that are fun for the whole family.

Peppermint Candy Topiary
- Glue candies onto styrofoam ball
- Tie ribbon into bows and glue to ball
- Ideal for table centerpiece

Jodi Record from The Little Shelter stopped by with three cute and cuddly pets in need of loving homes.

For more information on how to adopt a pet, visit www.littleshelter.com.

So many gadgets and gizmos out there, so little time! How can you know which ones are really worth giving this holiday season? David Greg, senior editor of BehindTheBuy.com has sorted through the latest technology and is joining us with his must-have picks.

• Gateway One ZX Desktop PC, $749
• iHome IP88 Dual Clock Radio, $149
• XM Skydock, $119.99
• Tom Tom One 140S GPS, $99 - $150
• Kodak S730 Digital Frame, $140

For more information on these products, visit BehindTheBuy.com.

In a time when home foreclosures are reaching record numbers, the housing market has become a bargain buyer's dream and with social media today, finding the right home doesn't have to be difficult.

Renee Fishman from Halstead Property was here to help us navigate through the process and find the best values in real estate.

• Tip 1: Understand what you can afford & get pre-approved for a loan
• Tip 2: Value is not limited to price: determine what elements are important to you
• Tip 3: Find a broker who understands what you value
• Tip 4: Seek trustworthy sources to follow online: twitter, blogs, websites
• Tip 5: Proceed with caution before relying on info from online: who is the source?

To learn more about Halstead's other properties, visit www.halstead.com.

"The Current Events" is a newspaper made just for kids. Lisa Mateo talked with some fifth graders at Gould Elementary School in New Jersey to find out what they enjoy about the publication. Lisa also talked with the creator of the newspaper to find out how they tackle hard hitting issues like the Fort Hood masacre.

For more information, visit www.thecurrentevents.com.

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

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

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

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

Best site for coupons: www.couponwinner.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sports Toys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, visit www.dallascowboyscheerleaders.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For a list of locations, visit Crumbs.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Written by LaTeisha Clay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, visit www.meetup.com.

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

The 514th Air Mobility Wing includes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To enter, visit www.peanutsphotocontest.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, visit www.cuervo.com.

It's a PIX Halloween tribute to Michael Jackson through the years! And we're paying homage by highlighting some of our favorite MJ music videos. If you want to wear these costumes, check out our anchors' wardrobe list after the jump.

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

This week's free list:
1. "Screme" is giving free candy flavored gelato to kids under the age of 12 who come trick-o-treating in their costume in Manhattan(only at the Madame Tussauds in Times Square)
2. "Da Franco" Restaurant is giving away pumpkin dessert. It's an individual pumpkin pie served inside a small pumpkin, Queens

The Knicks City Dancers stopped by the studio to kick off tonight's home opener for the New York Knicks. They performed two routines for us.

For more on the Knicks City Dancers, visit nyknickscitydancers.com.

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Code Blue is the first ready-to-drink beverage that claims to cure your "Halloween Hangover."

The all-natural drink is not an energy drink. It has all ingredients to keep the body hydrated.
Athletes can also drink this because it's low in calories and just a few grams of sugar.

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

Dylan Lauren of Dylan's Candy Bar stopped by to show us how candy has evolved through the years. Lauren is the daughter of fashion designer Ralph Lauren and artist/photographer Ricky Lauren.

• '20s Candies
In the '20s chocolate was most popular.
Baby Ruth, Chuckles, Heath Bar, Milky Way, Mounds, Mr Goodbar, O'Henry, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, Tootsie Rolls, Hershey Bar, Hershey Bar with Almonds, Idaho Spud

• '50s Candies
In the 50's the first Pez dispensers were introduced, which were Santa and a robot. Candy Necklaces were also introduced in the '50s.
Candy Buttons, Caramel Cream Trays, Charms Square, Coconut Long Boy, Doscher Chewy Taffy Chocolate, Juju Fruits, Nik L Nip, Tea Berry Gum, Wax Lips, Atomic Fireballs, Hot Tamales, Pez, Peeps, Candy Necklaces

Halloween is a good day to reflect on what scares us and the workplace is plenty scary. Ara Chekmayan, CEO of Tactical Public Relations, stopped by to talk about five scary mistakes people make when looking for work.

1. Lying
2. Death by the Social Web - Think twice before tweeting about drunken indiscretions
3. Finished by Fashion - Conform to business dress standards
4. Being a know-nothing - Learn abut the company you want to work at
5. Giving Bad References - Speak with your references ahead of time

For more career tips, visit www.tacticalpublicrelations.com.

New Balance will debut a special limited edition NYC 993, a customized version of New Balance's heritage running shoe.

Available for men and women in black suede with taxi cab yellow contrast stitching, the details on the shoe's upper and insert celebrate uniquely New York City symbols, themes and landmarks.

The tongue features small apples with the wording "NB, 5B" a tribute to New Balance's rich history in New York City and its boroughs. "RUN NYC" is embroidered on the back heel, and the yellow insert highlights New York City landmarks, including Staten Island, the Bronx Zoo, Queens, Coney Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

The shoes are manufactured in the U.S., have a suggested retail price of $140 and will be available for a limited time at the New Balance booth at the marathon's expo as well as at select New York City-based retailers including Paragon Sports, Tip Top Shoes, and Eneslow shoes.

For more information, visit www.newbalance.com.

Vampires seem to be everywhere and not just for Halloween. The genre is having an influence in film, music and so much more in between. Michelle Madhok from SheFinds.com was here to show us a few items that are inspired by these creatures of the night.

• Lockets, leather chokers, crucifix by Michele Baratta ($40 - $140)
• Subtle jewelry & accessories by Jules Smith Designs
• Guys: wrist cuffs, studs, leather by DiManno Designs ($33)
• Makeup to capture the look by Luna (Twilight Collection, $35)
• Kids: Soaps & rubber duckies by JustBubbly.com
• Capture the mood with candles by DayNa Decker ($40)

For more on these products, visit SheFinds.com.

And if you're still hungry for more, you can catch The Vampire Diaries tonight at 8pm on WPIX. For more information, visit www.cwtv.com.

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Godiva has new products just in time for Halloween: a Candy Corn Ghost, Blood Orange Bat, Caramel Apple Tombstone and Death by Chocolate Skull.

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

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Our Tamsen Fadal is a huge True Blood fan and she's showing some gear inspired by the show that'll help you thrown a bloody good party.

• Merlotte’s apron ($19.99)
• True Blood soundtrack ($18.99)
• 2 bottles of Tru Blood beverage ($16 for 4-pack)
• True Blood Merlotte’s logo t-shirt ($24.99)
• I Heart Bill t-shirt ($24.99)
• I Heart Eric t-shirt ($24.99)
• Bon Temps Football t-shirt ($24.99)
• Merlotte’s pint glass ($9.99)
• Fangtasia pint glass ($9.99)
• Fangtasia t-shirt ($24.99)

All of these products are available at the HBO Shop in NYC (1100 6th Avenue at 42nd Street), (212) 512-SHOP and www.HBO.com/store. For more on the HBO series True Blood, visit www.hbo.com/trueblood.

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Boo! Did Halloween sneak up on you this year? If it did, there's still time to get your little one in an adorable costume. Deborah Skolnik, senior editor of Parenting Magazine stopped by with some kids costume ideas:

• Gymboree Baby Bumblebee, $34.75, available at www.gymboree.com
• Ice Princess, $68, available at www.chasing-fireflies.com

Do-It-Yourself Costumes
• What-a-Hoot Owl, learn how to make it at
www.parenting.com
• Rainbow Connection, learn how to make it at www.parenting.com
• Freakin' Cute Frankenstein, learn how to make it at www.parenting.com

For more information and all things kids, check out the latest issues of Parenting: Early Years and Parenting: School Years or log onto www.parenting.com.

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This Sunday, nearly 40,000 runners will take to the streets for the ING NYC Marathon and while you may not be a "runner," you could be! Here to help you find motivation with tips for beginner's is Haig Marino of Slope Sports.

Haig is a familiar face behind the scenes of the PIX Morning News -- he's one of our cameramen!
And when he's not taping the show, he's out there being active -- from biking to running to snowboarding. He and his wife opened Slope Sports in Park Slope about six years ago. Here are Haig's picks:

SHOES
• Ascis Gel Kayano, $140
• Ascis Gel Cumulus, $100

CLOTHES
• Craft Pro Zero Zip Neck Baselayer, $59.99
• Mizuno WP Elixer Jacket, $125

TRAINING
• Timex Ironman Watch, $59.95
• Polar RS300x GPS Heart Rate Monitor, $250
Haig says: "If you're really confused there are a number of qualified coaches & classes with NYRR who put on the NYC marathon to help you out."

FUEL FOR YOUR BODY
• Nuun Hydration Tablets, $5.99
Haig says: "Well for starters, you shouldn't "fuel for a marathon" right off the bat. A lot of newer runners sort of use this as an excuse to eat more. They figure they are burning extra calories during their runs and say "Hey, I can eat more." This is not the case if you're looking to lose weight."

For more on Slope Sports and to purchase these items, visit Slope Sports (70 Seventh Avenue between Lincoln & Berkeley Brooklyn, NY) or log onto slopesports.com.

If you still haven't decided what candy to give away this Saturday, why not try Mars snackfoods? Americans have until Saturday, October 31, to register for the 2009 Halloween Million Sweepstakes at www.halloweenmillion.com by entering the Universal Product Code (UPC) on packages of M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers, Skittles and Starburst.

One lucky person will receive the monstrous $1 million grand prize. Thousands more will scare up instant win prizes including one-day tickets and season passes to Six Flags® Theme Parks or coupons redeemable for free packages of select Mars products.

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Elle Bonaiuto and Fatije Madzuric of Lonny's stopped by with fall fashion jewelry.

Lonny's has several locations on Long Island including Huntington, Merrick, Hewlett, Great Neck. For more info call them at (631) 421-2650 or log onto www.lonnysny.com .

Frances Largeman-Roth, Senior Editor of "Health" and author of "Feed the Belly" stopped by to show us how to cook with pumpkin!

For more on "Health" log onto http://www.health.com/health/ .

The recipes she shared included:
- Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
- Candied Pumpkin Seeds
- Pumpkin Waffles with Maple-Walnut Syrup

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Going from pumpkin to jack-o-lantern is no easy task. But, if you know what you're doing you can come up with something pretty cool.

Lisa Mateo sat down with master pumpkin carver Hugh McMahon to try and learn the skill.

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Here's your chance to get a free Bib Necklace by Jewel Effex!

Plaids are sexy for fall and are not your boyfriend's plaids anymore, they're updated, fitted, fun and colorful.

• Lindsay, 20s
- Standered denim, $54
- Vintage havana pleather vest, $88
- EZ Sur Mer plaid shirt, $106

• Kate, 30s
- Patterson kincaid plaid top, $78
- Leather 2877 jacket, $295
- J Brand jeans, $165

• Anna, 40s
- Theory plaid jacket, $495
- Lonny's tee, $58
- Standered jeans, $54

Research indicates that 70% of fire-related deaths occur in homes that are not equipped with a working smoke alarm - with most residential fires occurring during the winter months.

As October is fire safety month (and winter is almost here), members of the New York City Fire Department’s Fire Safety Education Unit would like to encourage families to use “turning back the clocks” as a reminder to change the batteries in their smoke alarms.

As part of the annual "Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries" campaign, the FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit will distribute 9-volt batteries and fire safety materials at its annual Times Square event on October 30.

This year, the event will be sponsored by Dominos’ American Legend pizza and will be hosted by 25 iconic Marilyn Monroe American Legend look alikes who will distribute smoke detector batteries and samples of American Legends pizza. In addition, throughout the month of November, $1 will be donated to the FDNY for fire safety education for every American Legends pizza ordered from one of the 19 Manhattan Dominos stores.

Legging are chic this season. They are the new denim, a great substitution for jeans and trousers. They fit everybody type, and suck and smooth to make everyone look great. Elle Bonaiuto, fashion director of Lonny's stopped by to show us that women of all ages can wear leggings.

• Lindsay, 20s, Madison Latex Legging ($38)
• Kate, 30s, 2877 Riding Legging ($114)
• Anna, 40s, Tag Ponte Legging ($130)

Watch the videos after the jump for how-to demos for these costumes.

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The National Pasta Association and the International Pasta Organization will present "World Pasta Day 2009," a conference of the world's leading pasta manufacturers to present the latest nutritional and scientific research on pasta to the industry at large. Since 1995, World Pasta Day has been an international celebration of pasta -- a food consumed all over the world in varying cuisines. World Pasta Day 2009's focus will be "Pasta Meals on Every Family Table."

Chef Lorenzo Boni gave us a quick lesson on different types of pasta and which pasta is good with which sauce. He'll also show us later this morning how to make his favorite dish Barilla Cellentani with Artichokes.

Hearty Long Shapes: Fettuccine, Linguine
- Fettuccine can withstand extremely robust sauces
- Linguine works well with traditional pesto

Round Long Shapes: Angel Hair, Spaghetti, Thick Spaghetti
- Spaghetti works with carbonara, simple tomato, chunky sauces

Tube Shapes: Penne, Rigatoni, Ziti, Mastaccioli
- Angel hair is thin and delicate works with broths, soups, simple sauces

Spiral & Twist Shapes: Rotini, Cellentani, Gemelli
- Embraces both refined and simple sauces

Whole Grain Pasta
- Pairs with aromatic herbs & cheeses, seasonal vegetables, oil-based sauces

Qi Shu Fang Peking Opera Company presents the 9th Annual Peking Opera Festival - Halloween Spectacular, with special selected scenes from Peking Opera classics to celebrate Halloween.

It is a rare chance to celebrate Halloween with Chinese ghost and demons, and of course, the famous Monkey King. A magnificent evening of music, song, mime, glorious costumes, amazing martial arts, and acrobatics, with a cast of 50 plus actors and traditional Chinese orchestra will offer an unforgettable glimpse into ancient China. The performance will be in Chinese with English subtitles.

The 9th Annual Peking Opera Festival- Halloween Spectacular is on Saturday, October 31st at 7:30pm at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, NYU (part of the World Stage Series). Tickets are priced at $38. Students, seniors and people with disabilities tickets are available for $12.

To purchase tickets by phone please call (212) 352-3101. To purchase tickets online visit www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu/calendar/peking and to purchase tickets in person please visit the Skirball Center Box Office at 566 LaGuardia Place (at Washington Square South) open Tuesday - Saturday 12pm to 6pm and two hours prior to performances.

For more information, visit www.qishufang.com.

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

On this week's free list:

1. "Hummus Place" is celebrating their grand opening by giving free cooking demonstrations, samples, and Turkish coffee in Manhattan
2. "Screme" is giving free candy-flavored gelato to kids under the age of 12 who come trick-o-treating in their costume in Manhattan (only at the Madame Tussauds in Times Square)

Just swapping out some of your bad food choices for better ones could help. Tammy and Lyssie Lakatos, also known as the Nutrition Twins, stopped by with some key steps to eating healthier.

Breakfast:
Instead of: Cottage cheese with whole grain toast and butter (cottage cheese is thought to be the diet food but a cup has 240 calories and 800 mg of sodium!

EAT: For just 75 calories and and 62 mg of sodium you can have an egg. It is full of protein and one of the best ways to prevent hunger.

Whole grain toast is a great choice, but if you're not carefully reading labels your 2 slices of toast could add 400 mg of sodium, 1/6 of your daily allotment. Choose low-sodium whole grain toast and save at least 300 mg sodium and prevent cravings.

And still, instead of fattening butter, save your heart and waistline with Spreads like ICBNB light or other light spreads which are healthier choices than butter because they're lower in saturated fat and have no hydrogenated oils and no trans fat. Plus, they have half the calories of butter.
(Meal Savings: Cottage cheese meal: 550 calories, 1,300 mg sodium (1/2 a day of sodium) Egg meal: 325 calories, 262 mg sodium Difference: 225 calories, 1038 mg sodium)

Do this 5 days a week and Over the course of the year save 13 days of sodium and 17 pounds year.

Defining the world’s “wonders” has challenged historians, philosophers and pundits for 26 centuries. Now, LIFE puts its spin on the age-old debate with their newest title, LIFE Wonders of the World, a compilation of the Top 50 Wonders in the universe, including Seven Wonders hand-picked by LIFE’s editors. From cover to cover, the book leads armchair travelers on an adventure beyond compare. This must-have photographic collection makes LIFE Wonders of the World this year’s top holiday gift for photography aficionados, history buffs and travel enthusiasts alike.

LIFE’s Seven Wonders are presented as collectible, stand-alone 8” x 10” prints – each completely detachable and suitable for framing. Once the photo is removed from its page, a duplicate photo remains underneath, leaving the book’s pages aesthetically intact. Culled from LIFE’s archives, these vintage prints are ready to be displayed in home, office or given as gifts, a measurable bonus value to the images and text. This unique format of removable prints, which won a 2009 Bookbinders Guild Award, debuted in last year’s popular holiday gift title, LIFE The Classic Collection.

Robert Sullivan, Editorial Director of LIFE Books, observed, “LIFE Wonders of the World contains some of LIFE’s most arresting images, taken by some of the world’s greatest photographers. Readers will be both amazed and inspired by what man and Nature have achieved.”

Get your dog in the spirit of Halloween with their very own costume! Wendy Diamond of Animal Fair Magazine's stopped by with a pooch parade, who are all available for adoption, and Halloween safety tips for your pet.

• Toby Tobias III, 10-year-old male/neutered, charcoal grey Terrier mix (prisoner of love costume)
• Snoopy - 10-year-male/neutered, Maltese (pirate costume)
• Paco - 9-year-old, male/neutered, Shih Tzu/Terrier mix (little red devil costume)
• Jeter - 6-year-old, male/neutered, Maltese (bumble bee costume)

The 9th Annual Halloween Pet Costume Party benefiting the Humane Society of New York. It's taking place on Monday, October 26th at 7pm at 530 W. 28th Street, New York, NY 10001.

For more information, visit www.animalfair.com/home.

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William Greenberg Desserts is baking for Breast Cancer. Today at 10:30am, the owner of William Greenberg Junior Desserts Bakery will present a donation of $5,000 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

For more information on William Greenberg Desserts, call (212) 744-0304 or log onto
www.wmgreenbergdesserts.com. For more information on the Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, log onto www.komennyc.org.

Ladies love to exhibit a little sex appeal for halloween and steamy costumes do the tricks. Trend Expert Nicole Young is here with hot looks from Fredericks Of Hollywood. She showed us pirate, soldier, belly dancer, super hero and fraulein costumes.

To find these hot halloween looks, visit your local Fredericks of Hollywood store or visit them online at www.fredericks.com.

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Lance Ulanoff from PCMag.com stopped by to demonstrate the new operating system Windows 7.

PCMag.com has spent more time than anyone else learning all the ins and outs of Windows 7 and is armed with stats about how many companies plan to use it, what it means for the typical user at home (do they have to upgrade any files, best practices, etc.) and answer any questions you may have.

For more tech reviews and news, visit PCMag.com. For more on Windows 7, visit www.microsoft.com.

The ViVa (Viaduct Valley) Harlem Restaurant Owners Association launches a new program today called "Get Paid to Play."

Free car service from select areas of Manhattan, and for New Jersey and outer boroughs free gasoline, free tolls and free parking, when you wine and dine (minimum of $40 per person) at the ViVa restaurants - Covo (Italian), Pancho Gringo (Mexican) and Hudson River Café (Soul Latin).

Whatever you may fancy… a cozy night with a full bodied red wine and a brick oven pizza in Covo's rustic space, or the homemade guacamole and spicy Chile Con Carne washed down with an icy margarita at Pancho Gringo. Maybe it's a Friday night and you're in the mood for live Latin tunes while nibbling on Coconut Crusted Shrimp or Guava BBQ Ribs at Hudson River Cafe - whatever the case, ViVa has what you want seven days a week and will bring you to them.

New York is the city that never sleeps and with that comes constant change! So, how can you keep up with the latest trends? Dannielle Kyrillos, editor-at-large for DailyCandy.com, was here with what's new in New York for the fall.

• Hoopilates (hula hooping meets pilates meets yoga)
• Kawaii Nails (imported directly from Japan, they're completely over the top with 3-d acrylic accessories)
• The Crosby Street Hotel and Bar
• McTega Jewelry (rock-cluster-like gems made of polyresin so they're lightweight and not too pricey)
• Coffee Stencil
• Old Soul, New Heart (the mother/daughter duo behind the line of accessories scours flea markets and estate sales for vintage finds and reinvents them into modern pieces)
• Cookies

For more on their picks, visit DailyCandy.com.

Its getting cold out there and to warm up, we've got some great looks. Fashion expert Kevin Lennox stopped by with his picks of outerwear that's fun to wear.

Models: Danielle & Chris
While the preppy look never truly goes out of style, this season we're seeing the trend pop up more and more all over the place, and it's a perfect option for both guys and girls, because preppy inherently combines style and function.

Danielle is wearing this chic, quilted Dory jacket in an eye catching yellow. What I love here is the notion of choosing a bright color for fall, not everything has to be an earth tone. Chris is rocking a canvas field coat, and what I adore about this is it has a thin insulated lining so this coat will keep him very warm without being bulky in the slightest.

• Dory Jacket- $39.50
• Canvas Field Coat- $44.50
Both by Lands' End, www.landsend.com

Reptiles get a bad rap, but they need love too. And today is the day to show your love. It’s Reptile Awareness Day. Zookeepers from the Essex County Turtleback Zoo brought in a few friends to show our Tamsen Fadal that these creatures are truly amazing.

Located on 20 acres in the beautiful South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo exhibits species from five continents. Naturalistic exhibits located throughout the zoo’s landscaped grounds offer the perfect recreational and educational experience. Turtle Back Zoo is committed to fostering excellence in wildlife education and conservation, so that present and future generations are inspired to understand, appreciate and protect the fragile interdependence of all living things

American Alligator- One of two alligator species in the world. The other is smaller and found in China.
- Record size for alligators is 5.5m (18’). Largest crocodilian (based on a skull) is 7.46m (24.3’) for a saltwater crocodile.
- 23 species found in warmer habitats world wide
- Alligators have broader snouts and the 4th tooth on the lower jaw fits into a groove and is not visible when the mouth is closed. Crocodiles have a more slender snout and the 4th tooth is exposed when the mouth is closed
- Some dig nests, others (like the alligator) build a nest of vegetation - Sex of alligator babies is determined by the incubation temperature between days 7-21. Temperatures below 30C (78F) produce all females; above 34C (93F) produces all male. Temps in between produce both sexes
- Females of many species are excellent mothers and will protect nests and young
- Threatened by habitat destruction and the skin trade
- Long lived. Reports up to 100 years

The world's best Monopoly players from 40 countries will gather in Las Vegas on October 21 and 22 for the ultimate board game showdown and vie for the title of Monopoly World Champion. The winner will also take home the Monopoly Trophy and $20,580 (the same amount in every Monopoly bank).

You can watch the tournament live on ESPN360.com.

For more information Monopoly: The Championship Edition, visit www.hasbro.com.

Lina Haimelin from Bideawee is here with a few cuddly companions looking for a home.

For more information on how you can adopt a pet, visit www.bideawee.org or call (866) 262-8133.

In 2006, New Jersey native Keith Snow created Harvest Eating, a unique social network dedicated to seasonal cooking. He stopped by the studio to talk about his newly released The Harvest Eating Cookbook and upcoming PBS show set to debut in January.

Snow told us his top five picks for the best fruits and veggies for the fall season --- cauliflower, kale, cabbage, sweet potatoes and leeks -- and simple recipes that incorporate each of these foods (check them out after the jump).

New York still has two major league baseball teams and one of them -- The Yankees -- is in the ALCS playoffs. But there was a time when the Big Apple was bustling with four teams, until the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants left for California.

Author of After Many A Summer Robert Murphy stopped by to shed light on those days and how New Yorkers and Californians took the news.

After Many A Summer: The Passing of the Giants and Dodgers and a Golden Age in New York Baseball is available in stores now.

Get the inside scoop on finding a job in fashion and a behind the scenes look at the industry. Gloria Baume is showing us the new book The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider's Guide to Careers in Fashion, which is offering insider advice on how you can build a career in fashion.

The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider's Guide to Careers in Fashion is available now. For more information, visit www.teenvogue.com.

One lucky PIX Morning News viewer will win a pair of tickets for tonight's Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels game at Yankee Stadium!

Just watch the PIX Morning News and when you hear the keyword for this contest, text it to 77499 or click here to fill out the entry form. You have until 8am to enter. Good luck!

UPDATE: Congratulations to PIX Morning News viewer Leonardo F. from Woodbridge, NJ! We hope you enjoy the game!

What type of men do women want to marry? Who are women most attracted to? We're weighing in. Talk show host Diana Falzone from The Diana Falzone Show on PalTalk.com is here with her perspective.

A new study reveals that women don't want to marry a sexy man. Falzone talked about what women want. She also spoke about a new museum called The Museum of Broken Relationships and spoke about if it's healthy to hang on to tokens from your ex.

You can catch The Diana Falzone Show on PalTalk.com

Today is National Boss' Day and to celebrate at the office, you can throw your boss a Pinkberry party.

Pinkberry's frozen yogurt flavors include: Original, Pomegranate, Passionfruit and Coconut, as well as a variety of toppings such as daily cut fresh fruit and numerous dry and liquid toppings to choose from, everyone can be sure to create something they enjoy.

The service delivers Pinkberry’s signature frozen yogurt and toppings for free by bicycle or foot to businesses located within the delivery radius of each store, with an order of $10 or more. Accepting cash or credit card, Pinkberry fans can indulge in their favorite frozen snack simply by placing a phone call to the participating store and have it delivered to their office.

For more info, log onto pinkberry.com.

Since 1915, the Yankees have donned pinstriped uniforms. The look becoming synonymous with New York's hometown team. Today, as they play game one of the ALCS, we're paying homage to their style with a pinstripe fashion show. Michele Horner of Chelsea Premium Outlets was here with some modern pinstripe ensembles.

Model #1 - Stephen
• Eddie Bauer pinstripe button down and scarf
Total Eddie Bauer Look - Retail $420, Outlet $210

Model #2 - Jessica B.
J. Crew pinstripe pants and scarf
Total J.Crew Look - Retail $593, Outlet $388

Calling all yodelers...Yahoo! has launched a yodeling contest for charity.

You have until November 8th to show off your pipes. Head over to the Yodel Studio to record your yodel via webcam. You can also record a video with a camcorder and upload it.

Beware, there is some stiff competition. Our James Ford is quite the yodeler. Apparently, it's something they teach at Yale.

The very fashionable Larry Hoff is getting things started for The Fashion District Arts Festival.

The celebration is a district-wide celebration of the artists, crafters, galleries, and theatres that contribute to the creative energy that fuels America’s fashion capital.

He can process numbers at an amazing speed and accuracy. He can add, subtract, multiply and even do square roots in his head.

A winner in our "Toasty Morning Recipe" Contest shared her winning dish with us.

Winner Briana Devol is from Maspeth, Queens. She made Sun Butter Dessert Pizza using Thomas' English Muffins.

The Affinia Hotel is taking comfort to a new level. They're collecting pajamas for the needy.

Lisa Mateo got in the spirit for a good cause. She checked out hotel and it was filled with employees dressed in their best jammies. Lisa even took some time out of her day to give the hotel her helping hand.

A new book is putting a twist on sex in the workplace and it has nothing to do with hooking up with the hottie in the next cubicle.

Author Nicole Williams says her new book--- "Girl on Top"---is a guide to turning dating rules into career rules.

Williams gives us a lighthearted approach on how to find and keep the perfect job in her third book "Girl On Top: Your Guide to Turning Dating Tactics into Career Success."

Facebook, LinkeIn, Match.com...The list goes on.

Your social networking profile picture can be seen by thousands so it's very important that you are putting your best face forward.

Estee Lauder Global Premier makeup artist, Blair Patterson, stopped by to tell us how to get just the right look.

Getting ready to decorate your pumpkin for Halloween doesn't have to be a drag...especially if you think outside the box.

Evette Rios stopped by from "Better Homes And Gardens" to give us fun and safe do it yourself tips on carving a pumpkin.

Tech guru Steve Greenberg stopped by PIX Studios to help us keep up with the latest and greatest technology.

The author of "Gadget Nation" has the 411 on what's hot for your home.

Whether you want to be pampered and pummeled or renewed and refined, there's a spa just for you!

Lindsey Gockenback was here from Spa Week Media Group to tell us about a few treatments and how you can get them for fifty bucks.

Disney's sanitation sensation was here live! The JAMMitors came to town to make some noise.

The JAMMitors wants to encourage people to go out and volunteer. Disney is offering a special promotion"Give A Day, Get A Day".

He left the grasshoppers at home!

"The Next Iron Chef" contestant Eric Greenspan, stopped by the PIX studios. He was the first chef to be eliminated on the hit show.

Listen up guys, don't fall asleep on that romantic comedy your girlfriend or wife makes you watch. Use that sappy flick to decode a woman's behavior.

Anthony Layser from Asylum.com stopped by the PIX Morning News. He taught us how to use romantic funny flicks to better understand women.

Hate is an aphrodisiac.
Illogical it may be, there's nothing women love more than someone they hate. In the past you may have thought to leave woman alone if she screams obscenities at you, but she may just be upset about not having discovered you sooner in the relationship. Often, if your personalities clash and she is brought to near nausea by your presence, all that is required to tip the scales toward wedding bells is persistence on your part. She hates you now, but if you're always there for months and months she'll eventually realize what a catch you are. It should be noted that restraining orders somewhat modify this approach.
Example: You’ve Got Mail

Times may be tough, but that doesn't mean you should walk around looking rough. Believe it or not you can look like a million bucks, without blowing your budget. Style Expert Jenn Falik stopped by with some recession friendly products that you can use for more than just one purpose.

• Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes ($5) - Perfect for cleansing and moisturizing, they remove up to 40 percent more makeup than other leading towelettes, even waterproof mascara and contain Vitamin E so you can clean your face and moisturize at once $5.00
• Vaseline ($4.50) - Great to fake a manicure, smooth split ends, overnight hydrating treatment for the feet
• Jouer Highlighter ($20) - Amazing to brighten up lips, cheeks and eyes
• Epicuren Lip Balm ($.50) - Infused with tea tree oil and an enzyme complex, this not only hydrates lips but also heals shaving knicks and helps stop bug-bite induced itching
• Wet N Wild 666 Lip Pencil ($1.50) - works on literally everyone

For more on Falik, visit www.jennfalik.com.

Cathy Hobbs, professional interior designer and the host/executive producer of Metro Residential, will be showing fall table centerpieces that not only incorporate the elements and colors of fall but are affordable and easy to make so that the whole family, even the kids can join in to help!

1. Colorful gourds in an elevated glass jar
2. A centerpiece made from a colorful candle surrounded by a bed of acorns in an elevated glass jar
3. Tall cylinder vase filled with colorful apples, pine cones and fall leaves
4. An oversize, overscale glass vessel filled with jack be little pumpkins with fall leaves decorating the outside of the vessel
5. Carved pumpkin lit along its seams by Christmas lights peeking through tiny openings
6. Layered centerpiece created from a bed of fall leaves, layered with green leaves and stems, topped with jack be little pumpkins and pine cones

Metro Residential airs Sundays at 11am on PIX. For more information, visit www.wpix.com.

By day, it's the destination of choice for both home cooks and professional chefs seeking the finest ingredients for cooking. But last night, Chelsea Market was open all night for the kickoff party of the New York City Wine and Food Festival.

Our Andrew Ramos was on the scene and spoke to Guy Fieri and Sandra Lee to get a little taste of things to come.

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is the only festival in New York to bring together both legendary culinary icons from around the globe and America's most beloved television chefs. The New York City festival is hosted by and benefits the hunger relief organizations Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength. 100 percent of the net proceeds from the festival directly benefit these community based initiatives.

The Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival is from October 8 to October 11. For more on the information and to purchase tickets, visit www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com.

Why do women have sex? It's an intriguing question once you get beyond the obvious reasons: to perpetuate the species and because it feels good.

Two University of Texas researchers wanted to dig deeper to find out what specifically drives women to go to bed with their partners. They conducted an online survey of more than 1,000 women ages 18 to 87 and found, to their surprise, that women aren't all that different from men. The survey asked women if they have ever had sex for one of the 237 reasons identified by the researchers in a previous study. If their response was yes, they would then be prompted to describe a specific sexual experience.

The researchers Cindy Meston and David Buss incorporated the findings into a new book, Why Women Have Sex. Here are excerpts from my [Deborah Kotz] interview with Meston.

What are the biggest reasons women have sex?

The No. 1 reason is because they're attracted to their partner, followed by their seeking of physical gratification. Lower down on the list, the reasons were connected to love or emotional bonding. This sort of knocks down the stereotype that men have sex for pleasure while women have sex for love. Personally, for me--in my 17 years treating women who have sexual problems--it's reassuring to see that most of the women who participated in our survey are having sex for the pure physical pleasure of it.

Excerpted from U.S. News & World Report.

There are lots of women who live for sports and while watching the game at home has its advantages, its nice to get out every once and a while. TimeOut New York magazine has found a few female-friendly bars which allow you to socialize, drink and of course enjoy the game.

For more information, check out the latest issue of TimeOut New York or visit newyork.timeout.com.

Papa John's stopped by the studio for an early morning pizza delivery.

The company is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to promote the DVD release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and Papa John's will have $3 off coupons on their pizza boxes for the DVD purchase.

For more information, visit www.papajohns.com/transformers.

Tanguera: The Tango Musical blurs the line between traditional dance and traditional musical theater, and makes its New York debut at New York’s City Center from October 7 to 18th.

Tanguera premiered in 2002 in its birthplace of Buenos Aires and played a record-breaking run of 18 months. More than just a dance piece, Tanguera tells the story of Giselle, a young immigrant who comes to Buenos Aires and is tricked into the underworld of prostitution.

Giselle must choose between the criminal nightclub owner Gaudencio and the harbor worker Lorenzo, who she met when she first arrived. Giselle ultimately becomes the reason for a deadly knife fight between these two rivals. Tanguera, though, is not just about this love triangle, it tells the tale of the creation of the Argentinean tango and the language is dance itself.

Tanguera’s story is told visually, with high adrenaline choreography complete with precise leg movements, racy turns, lifts, and jumps. Tanguera is an entirely new concept for tango in that traditionally, tango productions have involved an orchestra, one or two singers and six dancing pairs.

In Tanguera, dance is used to propel the story, and the show is cast with performers who not only can dance, but can also act. The dance, though central, is a vehicle for the plot, as it was in such Broadway musicals as "Contact" and "Moving Out."

For tickets and show information, visit www.nycitycenter.org.

Whether you have been laid off, or are worried about getting laid off, there are some things you need to know.

Beth Kobliner, the author of Get A Financial Life, stopped by with here with four key aspects that you should focus on immediately: severance, COBRA/health insurance, unemployment insurance and 401K.

Get A Financial Life is available in bookstores now. For more information, visit www.bethkobliner.com.

As part of the $850,000 donation from Mars Snackfood US, DOVE(R) Chocolate is once again teaming up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors, to raise breast cancer awareness.

DOVE(R) Chocolate will be printing messages directly from survivors inside the wrappers of DOVE(R) Promises of Hope(TM) so that survivors may share their stories and messages of hope to support others battling breast cancer. These emotional messages capture the strength, compassion, and voices of women who have overcome the battle of their lives.

Promises of Hope(TM) will be available in October 2009 in select retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $4.49 for a 9.5-ounce bag in both milk and dark chocolate.

For more information, visit www.mydovechocolate.com.

The Annual Hooters Swimsuit Calendar turns 24 and Cover Girl Alyssa Turecek, Miss January Nicole Ciglar and Miss November LeAngela Davis from the 2010 calendar will stop by with some wings and talk to us about how viewers can join them and the calendar girls for a signing.

You can meet the girls in person today, October 7 at Hooters Restaurant on 211 West 56th Street (btwn 7th Avenue and Broadway) for a lunchtime signing (11am to 2pm) and dinner signing (5pm to 7pm).

For more information, visit www.hooterscalendar.com.

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

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

Food Network Host Michael Chiarello stopped by to talk about teaming up with Marie Callender's to prove just how simple it can be to create a full, authentic Italian dining experience at home.

APPETIZER
Family-style antipasti on oversized rustic platters add to the flavor of the experience around your table and are a great and easy appetizer to start a meal. For classic and simple antipasti platters, start with a variety of easy-to-find cured meats, Italian cheeses, marinated vegetables & olives, and tomato steaks.

Serve your bread hot and crispy from the oven, topped with olive oil, sea salt, and a mixture of ground Parmesan cheese and dried herbs. Your guests will be munching away as you prepare the next course.

Has your food ever been stolen from the communal office fridge? You're not alone!

Check out some of these irate notes people have posted for their co-workers.