Larry was live at one of the best water parks around: Boardwalk Water Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

For more information, log onto or call www.hersheypa.com or call 800.HERSHEY.

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Not enough time or money to take a long vacation? Have no fear. Take that long Labor Day getaway with someone you love.

Peter Frank of Concierge.com has a few suggestions, including Dallas and Key West. Check out http://ideas.thenest.com/Generic/Articles/dual-travel-tips/ for all the sizzling getaway ideas.

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Summer picnics are movable feasts meant for family, friends, fun -- not worrying about fat and calories. But even the simplist basket can be loaded with them.

Reader's Digest Health Editor Julie Bain will show how you can update your picnic and make it healthier.

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Shallon Lester is a writer from the Daily News who’s stopping by to dish the entertainment dirt of the week.

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Kurt the CyberGuy will be live from San Diego for the launch of Tribune's new Fox 5 alongside superstar pro surfer Ian Walsh, who takes a break from riding 70 foot waves to show Kurt how new 360 degree cams and immersive videos are pushing technology to the limits.

Walsh wears an immersive cam while riding the pipeline to show you surfing like you've never seen before.

How's your calendar looking? If its not too filled up, the CW11 Morning has some activities for you....and they won't cost you a thing. That's right! Put away your money and clear you schedule because we have a week's worth of fun.

This week's free list:

1) Free admission to the Botanical Garden on Wednesdays and 10am-1pm on Saturdays
2) Free summer performances and dance classes at Alvin Ailey
3) Free Bike Fridays on Governors Island

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A New York city school teacher, in need of a kidney transplant, is looking for one in a new and unusual way and asks Help Me Howard to tell his story.

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Disney star Selena Gomez stopped by LIVE. She'll kick off UR Votes Count campaign on August 16 at noon at Glendale Galleria (2148 Glendale Galleria in Glendale, California).

UR Votes Count takes place at 150 malls across America in 42 states over six weeks. The events begin August 16, 2008 and run through September 21, 2008. For a complete list of UR Votes Count dates and locations visit www.urvotescount.com.

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Bob Elliot stopped by as today's Friday Forecaster!

He's providing the musical entertainment for the Special Olympics Million Dollar Duck Race at South Street Seaport on Wednesday, August 6.

For more on the Million Dollar Duck Race, log onto https://www.duckrace.com/newyorkcity.

For more on Bob log onto http://thestudio.org/.

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Alison Bernstein, editor of TheBump.com stopped by with the most coveted baby gadgets. They included:

- Quinny Buzz Stroller (www.BabyUniverse.com, $549.99)
- Coco Stylewood Baby Lounger (giggle, $200)
- Arm's Reach Beautiful Dreamer Cocoon (Right Start, $149.99)
- Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat (Right Start, $169.99)
- My First Anywhere Chair (Pottery Barn Kids, $79 to $89)
- Fresco High Chair by bloom (The Land of Nod, $400)

For all things "baby" log onto www.TheBump.com.

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All-Star Closer, Mariano Rivera announces “The Final Engagement,” a chance to win the exclusive opportunity to “close the deal” via a live in-stadium marriage proposal on the Diamond Vision Screen during a game played on September 18th, a 1.5 carat Hearts On Fire diamond engagement ring valued up to $40,000, and 4 Yankees tickets. The Final Engagement proceeds will benefit the Mariano Rivera Foundation.

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Larry was live at Hofstra University in Long Island where they hold Project Adventure Day Camp for your kids to join for some much needed summer fun.

For more information, log onto www.hofstra.edu/camp or call 516.463.6600.

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Estonian singer Kerli talked to us about her rise to stardom. Her debut album Love is Dead is in stores now.

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the year the world's first nuclear powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, sailed under the North Pole and into Soviet waters on a secret spy mission. After getting beaten into space at the height of the Cold War, this was an enormous scientific moment for the United States. A ticker tape parade, a LIFE Magazine cover immediately followed.

To mark the occasion, a new book The Ice Diaries: The Untold Story of the USS Nautilus Cold War's Most Daring Mission is in stores and is written by the sub's commander, Captain William R. Anderson, and Don Keith, a best-selling author.

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Mark Consuelos stopped by to talk about his latest role in the flick For the Love of Grace. The movie airs Saturday, August 30 on the Hallmark Channel.

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Inspired by the Brazillian martial art style capoeira, Self magazine fitness editor Liz Miersch showed us a butt-toning Wakeup Workout.

For more moves to look devine from behind log onto, http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/video/2008/07/0721_mobfit_video.

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He's best known for his years as the cross-dressing Corporal Max Klinger on M*A*S*H. Now Jamie Farr is starring in the off-Broadway play Flamingo Court.

For tickets and showtimes, log onto http://www.flamingocourt.com/

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Save money during these tough economic times by doing "salon" treatments yourself. TotalBeauty.com's senior editor Kristen Oldham Giordani gave us some money-saving tips.

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Larry was at Supercar Life at the New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ where you get to cruise the tracks in high-quality sports cars including Aston Maritn, Porsche, Lamborghini and Ferrari. So make your reservations for a chance to rev up those engines.

For more information, log onto www.supercarlife.com or call 877.420.0090

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If you and your partner just can't get on the same vacation page have no fear. We have red hot destinations both of you can enjoy - courtesy of the Nest.com, including Napa Valley, Key West, and Turks & Caicos.

Check out http://ideas.thenest.com/Generic/Articles/dual-travel-tips for more information.

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From Run's House , Reverend Run Simmons of RUN DMC and his wife Justine stopped by to talk about their new book Take Back Your Family. The book is available in stores now.

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Touch screen technology is all the rage. Buttons are becoming obsolete.

From cellphones to televisions, you can control all of your gadgets just by touching the screen. Cnet.com has rounded up some hot gadgets for Tech Tuesday.

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Elisabeth Shue plays herself in the new movie Hamlet 2, opening August 22. Her co-stars include Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Amy Poehler and David Arquette.

The movie is about Dana Marschz (Coogan), a struggling actor who becomes a high school drama teacher in Arizona. However, like his acting career, his teaching skills leaves much to be desired. With the drama program in danger of being cut from the school budget, Dana decides that the only way to save the program (and his career) is to put on the biggest, wildest high school musical this town has ever seen. Dana recruites Elisabeth Shue, who he meets at local a fertility clinic, to help him put on his production 'Hamlet 2.'

Hamlet 2 is written by Andy Fleming and Pam Brady, who has worked with the creators of South Park as a writer.

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With the help of celebrity dog groomer Jorge Bendersky, Tamsen helps makeover a pooch rescued by an animal shelter.

Bendersky styles dogs for Animal Planet's hit reality show Groomer Has It.

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The folks at Little Shelter stop by with some cute and cuddly pets in need of loving homes.

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Jonathan Groff plays Claude in The Public Theater'sproduction of Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical at Central Park's Delacorte Theatre.

Hair is a rock musical set in the 1960s America -- the era of flower children and spreading of love. During this turbulent wartime, Claude starts as a war protester but later enrolls himself into the Army. He regrets his decision because he won't be able to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. With his personal freedom gone, he falls into a stupor of doom.

Groff is a Tony-nominated Broadway star and got his big break as the star of Spring Awakening.

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Avoid using a hot stove in summer's last dog days! Sarah Kagan, food editor at Epicurious.com stopped by with "no cook" meals!

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It was five years ago that our weekend sports anchor Sean Kimerling was diagnosed with testicular cancer and passed away within a month at age 37. Friends and family gathered on Monday to celebrate Sean's life and to raise awareness about testicular cancer at the 5th Annual Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation Golf Outing.

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Larry was live at the New Jersey State Fair in Augusta riding around in monster trucks which are a part of the fun family fair.

For more information on the fair, log onto www.njstatefair.org or call 973.948.5500

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Don’t let the scorching temperatures get to you, we’ve got some summer beers that are sure to cool you off. So sit back, relax, and let’s make a toast.

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Paul Sorvino stars in the new film Greetings from the Shore, opening on September 12.

"[This film] gave me a chance to show me much more as I am. Everybody thinks I'm some tough guy, mafioso," stated Sorvino, referring to his role in The Goodfellas. "I'm nothing like people think I am and so this film just came along and I was just so entranced by it."

Sorvino plays Catch Turner, a sort of surrogate father to Jenny Chambers (newcomer Kim Shaw), an incoming college freshman whose father just passed away.

In real life, Sorvino has three children. He is the father of actress Mira Sorvino.

The ever-evolving internet sensation 20Q claims to be able to read your mind.

Kurt the CyberGuy is putting it to the test against world renowned celebrity psychic Silvana Fillmore from Lifetime's American Psychic Challenge.

Who can better read your mind, Psychic or Computer? The results might just make you a believer in one.

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The doctor is in! The CW11's Dr. Steve Salvatore is here to answer your questions:

1) Can cracking your knuckles really cause arthritis?
Stefani, Elizabeth, NJ

2) I drink a cup of coffee every morning. And I've only eaten salad, veggies, and fruits everyday for the past month. I haven't seen any weight loss at all. Why am I not loosing weight?
Evy, Paterson, NJ

3) I have a question for you. How good are these high protein energy bars for my kidneys?
Shanka, New Jersey

Click here to ask Dr. Steve your own questions.

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Tom Wopat is Billy Flynn in Broadway's Chicago.

Wopat's Broadway career includes, most recently, A Catered Affair, Annie Get Your Gun, City of Angels and 42nd Street. But, fans will also recognize as Luke Duke in the 1978 TV series The Dukes of Hazzard.

When Wopat has free time, he is in the music studio working on his third jazz album. He also just wrapped up a gig at The Metropolitcan Room.

Chicago is playing at the Ambassador Theater. For ticket information, visit http://www.chicagothemusical.com/ticket_info.php.

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From the grocery store to the doctor's office, Parenting magazine shares fun ways to keeps kids entertained anywhere where they go. Rachel Fishman Feddersen, director of Parenting.com stopped by with "waiting games."

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Wanna start your own eBay business to earn some extra cash? eBay expert Marsha Collier shared a few tricks of the trade with us.

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The Nintendo Wii gaming console has made playing video games more active. And the latest games are not just entertaining, they're also learning tools.

The latest crop of games gets you right in the action such as Wii Fit and Iron Chef.

From cooking to dancing to exercising, we're showing you how to use your gaming console to get more involved.

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New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn announced the NYCyber Safety Summit 2008. Tech industry leaders will convene on August 9th at City Hall to provide internet safety resources for parents, children and educators.

View the NYCyber Safety Summit 2008 event flyer here, which lists speakers and workshops.

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Trading Spaces decor diva Paige Davis stopped by the CW11 studio to talk about working with Operation Backpack just in time for the back-to-school rush.

To find out more about Operation Backpack and how you can lend a helping hand, just log onto www.operationbackpackgo.org.

You can also catch Davis on Trading Spaces Saturday nights on TLC.

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Its one of the most sought after handbags: the Birkin.

Tamsen interviews Michael Tonello, the author of the new book Bringing Home the Birkin. He shares his funny, whip-smart memoir that chronicles several people on a quest to get the ultimate Hermes accessory.

Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World's Most Coveted Handbag by Michael Tonello is available in stores now.

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Actress and math advocate Danica McKellar has a new book out called Kiss My Math.

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You asked for it, you got it! By popular demand, Dining PIX has been extended!

Kicking things off for August is David Regueiro, executive chef and owner of Solace, who will make caramelized sea scallops with fresh cranberry beans, pancetta and arugula puree.

Don't miss out on CW11's exclusive Dining PIX deal! Diners will receive two $50 gift certificates for the price of one! Supplies are limited. For more information on this and on all Dining PIX deals, log onto: http://wpix.tribunedeals.com.

Solace is located at 406 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065. For more on Solace log onto www.solacenyc.com or call (212) 750-0434.

Be sure to check back with us for next Thursday's Dining PIX, when the folks from Aegean Cove will join us for a live cooking demo.

Click here to view past Dining Pix RECIPES.

Click here to view the Dining Pix PHOTO GALLERY.

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The CW11's very own John Muller joined his band 121 for a rocking performance at the South Street Seaport yesterday afternoon to benefit the Million Dollar Duck Race which raises money for the thousands of Special Olympic Athletes in New York.

For more information about Special Olympics New York or to make a general contribution, please visit www.specialolympicsny.org

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Forget the fake digits - give them your Vumber. A Vumber is a number from any area code you want, linked to your home, cell, or work phone.

When someone calls your Vumber, you can a) answer it; b) send them to VumberMail; c) give them a busy signal; d) tell them the number is out of service; or e) play them a custom message you create.

Check out www.vumber.com to get your own line!

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Larry was live on the Shark Speedboat that cruises the waterways of the city so you can check out all the sites. It takes off from South Street Seaport where you can stop by the Sports Museum to check out your favorite team history.

For more information on The Shark Speedboat, log onto www.circlelinedowntown.com or call 866.925.4631 and for more on the museum, log onto www.sportsmuseum.com or call 212.747.0900.
To learn more about the NYC Waterfalls log onto www.nycwaterfalls.org or www.publicartfund.org.

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Daily News gossip columnist Shallon Lester stopped by to dish the dirt on the celebs and topics that are the talk of tinseltown this week. You can read the latest celebrity gossip in the New York Daily News Rush and Molloy section.

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The International Yo-Yo Open & NY State Yo-Yo Contest taking place on August 8-9, 2008 In New York City. Due to the popularity of last year's event, its been expanded to two days now.

Scheduled as a two day event taking place at the South Street Seaport, it is expected to be the largest yo-yo competition and exhibition ever, drawing the world's best and most skilled yo-yo athletes including members of the U.S., Swiss, Italian, Japanese, Czech Republic and UK teams.

The festival-like atmosphere will feature high-energy dj's, professional yo-yo demonstrations, giveaways, contests for pre-registered competitors, and a marketplace featuring the latest yo-yos for novices, world champions and collectors alike.

For additional information on the event, log onto www.YoYoOpen.com.

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You don't have to spend big bucks for a getaway. Go camping. You don't necessarily have to live off the land. Camping Expert Steve Hargis from Bass Pro Shops will showcase unique camping equipment, plus tell you how to keep costs down.

For more on camping gear, visit www.basspro.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.

This week's free list:
1. Free smoothies
2. Free concert at Bryant Park
3. Free movie screening

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There has never been a more bizarre internet phenomenon then the Jowler. People violently shake their heads side to side while a photo is taken to create an image you will have to see to believe. The CyberGuy hits the local campus to catch a glimpse of students Jowling at the moon.

Check out www.jowlers.com for more info on this new fad.

Do home remedies really work? Dr. Steve checks out:

1) Meat tenderizer soothes bee stings

2) Warm vodka in ear to treat an earache

3) Lighten your hair with lemon juice.

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This week's Friday Forecaster was Gina Kim-Lipsky, a viewer and a big fan of the CW11 Morning News. She works at a law firm and is from New Jersey. In her spare time, she likes to play pool.

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Rapper Ice Cube is in the new movie The Longshots, directed by former Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst. The movie debuts on August 22.

The film centers on Curtis Plummer (Ice Cube), who is a former high school football star, and his niece Jasmine (Keke Palmer). Curtis turns Jasmine into a star quarterback for a local team, the Minden Browns. Jasmine helps bring the team to the Pop Warner Super Bowl, where they try to re-ignite pride and glory to Minden, Illinois.

"I play football and Pop Warner I played in high school for a year, then I met Dr. Dre and stopped going to practice," said Ice Cube.

His new CD, Raw Footage, will be released only a few days before the movie on August 19.

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Joe Patrick of Bed, Bath & Beyond stops by with college dorm room must haves.

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All Points West Music & Arts Festival

It's Water Week! Larry was live at one of the best water parks around making the best of the remaining days of summer. The Hoff was at Splish Splash Water Park on Long Island where you can have some fun in the sun.

For more information log onto or call www.splishsplashlongisland.com or you can call 631.727.3600

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Nobody likes confrontations. Painless breakups, overt sick calls and avoiding the in-laws are just a few of the options that the new free Sly Dial is offering.

Sly Dial places your call directly to voicemail as though the person you called simply missed you. But will this service help people? Or will it aide in the further erosion of human communications?

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It's time to take a "sick" day and experience the top 100 undiscovered Web sites from PCMag.com.

This annual Internet rite of passage is assembled by a team of PC Magazine editors, bloggers and analysts who pore over thousands of submissions to find the best and the brightest on the Web. Kyle Monson of PC Magazine was here to show us a few website highlights.

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Darius Rucker, lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish stopped by to talk about his debut country album Learn to Live, which will be released on September 16.

He also talked about the MasterCard Roots of Rock Sweepstakes. What is that you ask? Well, Rock legends Jon Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton and Kenny Chesney have teamed up to offer five lucky MasterCard cardholders in the U.S. an opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime music experience that money just can't buy. Every time consumers use their MasterCard cards between now and August 31, 2008, they will be automatically entered for a chance to win a Priceless music experience in a place where the artist of their choice got their start.

Consumers can also enter for a chance to win by logging onto www.priceless.com. Additionally, cardholders will receive double entries for each MasterCard® PayPass™ tap transaction.

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Blake Mays of Urban Rebounding stopped by for today's Wakeup Workout! For more on Urban Rebounding, log onto http://urbanrebounding.com/.

Urban Rebounding is taught entirely on a unique spring-enhanced device, this type of exercise allows the body to work harder, for a longer period of time, because the body is not absorbing the shock and stress of hard-surface workouts. Consumer reports rank Urban Rebounding as the best cardiovascular workout.

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In Touch Weekly’s senior editor Noah Levy stops by to talk about the biggest celebrity transformations.

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Yung Berg performed live in our studio with Casha! His album Look What You Made Me is available in stores tomorrow. For appearances, tour dates and more on Yung Berg, just log onto www.yungberg.net.

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Born in the Bronx and raised in Irvington, NJ, Cullen Jones is swimming his way to the top of the ultimate world stage this weekend at the Beijing Summer Olympics.

Jones, 24, has already won several medals in other international competitions, but this first-time Olympian is on the verge of becoming the first African-American swimmer to win the coveted gold medal. His swim is Sunday evening.

When Jones is not competing, he leads learn-to-swim and pool safety clinics for children. These workshops are important to him. When he was 5-years-old, Jones almost drowned at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Pennsylvania.

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Larry Hoff was live at the Land of Make Believe in Hope, NJ splashing around in their Pirates Cove Water Park for Day 2 of Water Week.

For more information and directions, log onto www.landofmakebelieve.com or call 908.459.9000

No partner, no problem! Author and adventurer Kristin Harmel has a few tips to help you snag that summer fling.

Harmel's new book The Art of French Kissing is in stores now.

For more information, visit http://www.kristinharmel.com.

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We're getting our game on with Madden NFL 09 from EA Sports. The game marks the 20th anniversary of the Madden NFL video game franchise and is available in stores now.

The new game has over 85 new features and enhancements. Madden NFL 09 also includes a brand-new broadcast presentation package featuring Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond, online leagues, and the most realistic graphics in franchise history. Players can even download a special game cover of Brett Favre as the new New York Jets quarterback!

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Elmo and new Sesame Street neighbor Leela are promoting Season 39 of Sesame Street.

Leela, played by Nitya Vidyasagar, is the first Indian-American to join the long-running, award-winning show. This character owns the local laundromat. And with this ground-breaking character, Sesame Street will also incorporate elements of the Indian culture into their program.

Vidyasagar said that the new season of Sesame Street will also "focus on math literacy."

Viewers can expect Brian Williams, Neil Patrick Harris and Mike Rowe to visit the folks on Sesame Street during this season. Feist will also sing "1, 2, 3, 4" with the help of the muppets.

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There are only about 25 blimps in operation in the entire world and the CW11's Kristina Behr takes a ride in the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Blimp. She learns how to fly it (or should we say pedal it).

The Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Blimp is on a tour through October 27th promoting the fight against obesity. The Healthy U Tour is so named to highlight a new initiative to combat childhood obesity and is sponsored by the New Jersey YMCA Alliance and the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.

For more information, visit www.horizonblue.com.

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Richard Gentles of the Center for 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.

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Aubrey O'Day “made the band” with Diddy becoming a member of the female group Danity Kane. Now she’s starring on Broadway in Hairspray.

For tickets to see Aubrey O'Day in "Hairspray" log onto ticketmaster.com or call 212-307-4100.

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Rapper T.I. has teamed up with the Hip Hop Caucus for the Get Out the Vote Campaign.

T.I.'s album Paper Trail drops on September 30th. His new clothing line AKOO, which stands for "A King of Oneself," is launching in October.

For more information, log onto http://www.hiphopcaucus.org. For more in T.I.'s projects, log onto http://www.trapmuzik.com.

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Think you have what it takes to be America’s Next Top Model? An open casting call for CW11’s America’s Next Top Model (Cycle 12) will be held at the Park Central New York (870 Seventh Avenue), on Saturday, August 16 from 10am-3pm. Casting is looking for females, ages 18 to 27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes, sizes and with a minimum height requirement of 5’7” tall.

The CW11 Morning News gave three (3) lucky viewers the opportunity to skip to line and try out for ANTM. Tune in to the CW11 Morning News tomorrow and look for your chance to win. Read the contest rules here.

Today's winners are:
- KATIE CAVE, 23, EAST NORTHPORT, NY
- MARTINA MOORE, 18, BROOKLYN, NY
- MEAGEN KING, 18, HOLBROOK, NY

It's Day 3 of Water Week and Larry Hoff is taking a plunge in the Poconos. He's at Camelbeach Water Park where you can ride the slides in the wood of Pennsylvania.

For more info log onto www.camelbeach.com or call 570.629.1661

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Kelley Blue Book has named the top 10 green cars on the road.

Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director of Kelley Blue Book, explains how to choose the right vehicle for you.

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Christopher Ciccone stopped by the studio to talk about his new tell-all book about being the brother of a music icon -- Madonna.

Ciccone's book Life with My Sister Madonna is available is stores now.

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According to the National Retail Federation, the average family will spend $594.24 on back-to-school purchases, compared to $563.49 last year. The surveys also found that parents are spending more time looking for creative ways to spend less money.

David Gregg from BehindtheBuy.com joins us to help consumers get the best bang for their buck for back-to-school gadgets and technology.

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