With the fate of so many American's jobs up in the air, some are casting a wide net for a more secure gig. We've got the do's and don'ts of job searching while you're already employed. Dawn Fay of Robert Half International gave us the inside scoop on job hunting.

For more information, visit www.rhii.com/portal/site/rh-us.

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As the NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup continues, we're getting into the spirit of things with newest NASCAR gear.

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Up to 25% of the U.S. population has reported an adverse reaction to food, but less than 2% actually have a food allergy.

All You Magazine identifies how to tell the difference between a food allergy and an intolerance and pinpoints sneaky ingredients that may be the triggers It could be an allergy or an intolerance.

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Larry's going mad at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey! He's with Steve the Science Guy who comes up with quirky science experiments to make students see how science can be fun.

Hoff and the Science Guy will launch the 4-H National Science Experiment, a 100-year-old agricultural youth organization that gets students of all ages involved in science to turn you into a mad scientist.

For more information on 4-H, log onto www.4-h.org, and for more information on Rutgers' participation in NJ 4-H National Science Experiment Day, visit www.njaes.rutgers.edu/spotlight/4-hscience.asp.

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Missi Pyle has made her Broadway debut in the musical “Boeing, Boeing,” which is playing at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street, New York, NY)

Boeing-Boeing is a revival of the French farce that was first produced on Broadway in February 1965. Pyle stars a Gretchen, an air-hostess who is engaged to architect and playboy Bernard. Unbeknownst to her, Bernard has two other fiancées -- Gloria and Gabriella -- who are also air-hostesses. Comedy ensues when Bernard, with the help of his housekeeper Bertha (Christine Baranski) and friend Robert try to keep the three women from finding out about each other.

Pyle also makes a guest appearance as Betty Bee on the TV series Pushing Daisies, whose season premiere is tonight at 8pm on ABC.

Fans will remember Pyle from movies like Charlie and the Chcolate Factory, Bringing Down the House, Big Fish and Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay.

Pyle is also part of the duo Smith & Pyle. They just released their debut album It's Ok To Be Happy this summer.

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When you think of diamonds, you think of love, after all nothing says "I love you" like a diamond. However, diamonds are more than just a symbol of love, they are symbol of hope for people, they give back. There are a number of jewelers who have created diamond pieces that support a charity or giving back to the communities that they are mined in.

Here are some we featured that give back to Africa:

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The NFL record holder, former running back and season 3 winner of ABC's celebrity contest show Dancing with the Stars, Emmitt Smith has teamed up with Mended Hearts to challenge Americans to lower their risk for heart disease.

Smith will be here with John La Puma, M.D., author of ChefMD's Big Book of Culinary Medicine is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine who has pioneered the idea of food-as-medicine and dedicated his career to educating consumers on how to live a healthy lifestyle.

Actress Virginia Madsen has teamed up with the League of Women Voters and Allergan for the Freedom of Expression Through Film to encourage and motivate women to vote this November.

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Parents want to keep their babies happy and healthy all the time- whether it’s their first car ride or first steps. And the newest baby gear is sure to put a smile on the faces of both babies and parents.

For more information, log onto www.moreaboutthat.info/336.

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Airlines are cutting back flights in an effort to save money - so how can travelers save cash themselves this holiday season? Travel expert Kendra Thorton has a few secrets to get you flying on the cheap.

For Park City, Utah vacation rentals, check out www.vacationroost.com.

To take advantage of the Mandalay Bay hotel free airfare deal, log onto www.mandalaybay.com.

And if Orlando, Florida is in your vacation plans this year, go to www.royalplaza.com.

For more information on Kendra Thorton, go to www.thorntonpr.com.

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We’re sitting down with Blender Magazine and taking a look at the newest fall albums that are going to rule the charts.

Their picks included:

- Black Ice by AC/DC (October 20)
- David Archuleta by David Archuleta (November 11)
- Day and Age by The Killers (November 25)
- Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z (December 2)
- Circus by Britney Spears (December 2)
- 808's and Heartbreak by Kanye West (December 16)

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Larry was checking out The Intrepid before it left Manhattan. The aircraft carrier will make a historic journey back home to Pier 86 on Manhattan’s West Side from her current berth at the Staten Island Homeport, where it has undergone an extensive two-year refurbishment project. Her anchors go up at 11am.

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Model turned actor Ryan Kwanten plays Jason Stackhouse in HBO's new series True Blood, which airs Sundays at 9pm.

Jason is a construction worker during the day, but at night he's a notorious ladies man. Of the show, HBO states: "Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed from legendary monsters to fellow citizens overnight. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders and government officials around the world have chosen their sides, but in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out."

An Australian-born actor, Kwanten's other acting credits include his role as Jay Robertson in TV's Summerland and ESPN's The Junction Boys. You can catch him in the upcoming film Don't Fade Away, where he stars alongside Mischa Barton (The O.C.), Beau Bridges (My Name Is Earl) and rapper Ja Rule.

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The National Jean Company is opening a new store in Murray Hill (right around the corner from the CW) and to kick off things, its offering up a discount to CW viewers on all of its jeans.

Tamsen stopped by the new location to check out the new trends such as color jeans. Plus, she gets help on finding the perfect fitting jeans for your body type.

The new National Jean Company store location is at 525 3rd Avenue (btwn 35th and 36th Streets), New York, NY 10016.

For more information, visit www.nationaljeancompany.com or call (212) 213-8150.

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Actress Leighton Meester plays socialite Blair Waldorf on the CW’s Gossip Girl, which airs Mondays at 8pm. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and she spoke a charity event hosted by the United Nations Development Fund For Women and Safe Horizon.

Meester will be in New York's Union Square Park on today, Thursday, October 2 at 12pm encouraging local residents and notable New Yorkers to take a stand against domestic violence by donating their shoes and walking the runway. The event is part of the Say NO to Violence Campaign. The CW11 Morning News team was happy to donate shoes for the cause.

For more information on the United Nations Development Fund For Women, visit www.unifem.org and for more information on Sae Horizon, visit www.safehorizon.org.

Meester began her professional acting career in 1999 with a role in an episode of Law & Order. Her big break, though, was in 2004 when she guest starred in HBO's Entourage as singer Justine Chapin.

When she's not working on Gossip Girl, Meester enjoys singing and songwriting. In fact, she is working on her debut music album, rumored to be called Prodigy with a 2009 release date. She recently recorded a cover of the Jackie DeShannon song "Bette David Eyes."

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Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry and Miss Guy, a DJ, stopped by the studio to talk about the 3rd Annual Gimme Shelter: Rock Rescue benefit concert at the Highline Ballroom on Monday, October 6. Harry is set to perform with Moby as the DJ.

To purchase tickets to see Debbie Harry perform for the Gimme Shelter: Rock Rescue concert log onto www.rational-animal.org.

Blondie is known for singles such as "Heart of Glass", "One Way Or Another", "Call Me" and "Rapture." Harry has also had success as a solo artist and has severalacting credits to her name.

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Dino Ibelli of Ferrara's Ristorante and Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey joined us this morning for Dining PIX. He showed us how to make Shrimp Di Stefano and Chicken Scarpariella.

For more information on Ferrara's Ristorante, log onto www.ferrarascafe.com.

For more on Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, log onto www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com.

Don't miss out on CW11's exclusive Dining PIX deal! For the price of only $25, diners will recieve a gift certificate worth $50! Supplies are limited. For more information on this and on all Dining PIX deals, log onto: http://wpix.tribunedeals.com.

Click here to view past Dining Pix RECIPES.

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From e-mails promising the keys to a long forgotten bank vault to credit card offers with "too good to be true" rates, many families in financial peril are targeted by scam artists promising money for nothing. Financial expert and author Braun Michner has a few suggestions to help you keep your family and finances safe.

For more information, check out www.braunmincher.com.

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Ballet Hispanico is known as the preeminent Hispanic-American dance institution in the U.S. They are getting ready for their annual New York Season at the Joyce Theater Tuesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 19 in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The CW11's Lisa Mateo went to their studios to talk with some of the dancers and find out more about the dance company, as well as learn a few dance moves.

For ticket information, log onto www.ballethispanico.org or www.joyce.org.

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Larry’s pow wowing in Bridgeton, New Jersey! Tomorrow is the 2nd Annual Celebration Pow Wow and he’s with Native American Indians learning some history and how to do the Rational Dance.

For more information on how to be a part of all the festivities, call 973.764.8554 or visit www.VernonHistoricalSociety.com.

Tom Arnold (Roseanne) is the host of new Country Music Television (CMT) series My Big Redneck Wedding.

According to CMT, "Each episode [...] will feature a different redneck wedding, each with its own rustic eccentricities, whether it is a four-legged best man, a romantic beer can canopy, a celebratory shotgun salute or a reception filled with mattress surfing and mud wrestling."

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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) Kids can learn how to ride their bikes for free in Queens
2) Soap Box Derby: design, build and race your very own soap box race car for free in Staten Island
3) Pumpkin Picking in Queens
4) Apple Picking in Queens
5) Sign Up To Vote: Declare Yourself at Audrey Café & Lounge in Midtown

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October 3rd is Lee Denim Day and all of our anchors were sporting pink ribbon pins to support the cause. You can help too. All you have to do is put on your favorite pair of blue jeans and make a $5 contribution to Lee National Denim Day. If you buy jeans from www.lee.com, the company will made a $5 contribution for you.

Since Lee jeans began this campain, it has raised more than $70 million for women's cancer programs.

Fore more information, visit www.denimday.com.

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The CW11's Tamsen Fadel was the emcee for the 2nd Annual Gal To Gal Foundation's Virtual Walk. The foundation helps "grant the wishes and contribute to resources for Stage IV breast cancer patients and their families." The event is in partnership with Design Her Gals.

Gals to Gals hopes to raise $250,000 and participation is easy. When you donate $5 or more to the cause, you can create your own virtual self that will walk across the virtual country.

Once you register, beginning October 1, you will join fellow walkers in virtual Harvard Square in Boston, MA, and will travel all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, visiting 29 cities along the way. The landscape walkers travel through will change on a daily basis, giving you a reason to return to see where you are walking that day. New walkers will be joining all the time -- sharing their stories and building momentum as more people participate in this innovative fundraising effort.

For more information, visit https://www.galtogalwalk.org and www.designhergals.com.

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

1. Black licorice heals a canker sore
2. Mushrooms lower blood pressure
3. Strawberries firm sagging skin

Have a question? E-mail Dr. Steve at askthedoctor@tribune.com.

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This week's Friday Forecaster is Eloise Caggiano, program director for Avon Walks for Breast Cancer. She was here to talk about the New York walk taking place this weekend Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5.

For more information about the walk, visit walk.avonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=nwy_home_2k8.

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Actor and writer Robin Dunne stars as psychiatrist Will Zimmerman in the highly-anticipated SciFi Channel series Sanctuary, which premieres tonight at 9pm.

Sanctuary started in May 2007 as a video series on the web. Becasue of its success and popularity, it was picked up by the SciFi Channel in January 2008. It is the first TV series to shoot "extensively on green screen, using virtual sets and extraordinary visual effects."

According to SciFi, "Sanctuary follows the adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping), a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population — a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans. Along with her new recruit, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Will Zimmerman, her quirky tech wiz Henry (Ryan Robbins) and her fearless daughter Ashley (Emilie Ullerup), Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence."

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a number of companies are offering products with proceeds from their sale going to various breast cancer awareness, research and support organizations. From flowers to cupcakes and even hairspray - it's awfully nice when the mere act of opening your pocketbook can make the world a better place.

Here with some pink picks is Better Homes and Gardens Style Editor Kelly Phillips.

For more information, pick up the lastest issue of Better Homes and Gardens or visit www.bhg.com.

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The economy may be tanking, but this guy's making money hand over fist. How about banking a quarter million dollars to sit at home buying and selling web addresses?

Kurt shows you how he's doing it and his secret sauce to winning big.

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Robin Thicke is back with a slightly different sound than before. The platinum-selling singer and Grammy-winning songwriter is showing fans everywhere he's truly Something Else.

The CW11's Kristina Behr sat down with the R&B singer to talk about his biggest musical influence and why he's looking for a change.

His album Something Else is in stores now. For more info log onto www.robinthicke.com.

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On October 18th at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Guernsey’s will be conducting an unprecedented auction celebrating the history of Yankee Stadium and the remarkable Yankee teams that played there. We'll have a preview of some of the items with Arlan Ettinger of Guernsey's.

For more information, visit www.guernseys.com.

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Millions of Americans are facing financial ruin - and are in danger of losing their homes. The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America is working to keep families in the houses - they'll tell you what you need to do to keep your property safe.

For more information, visit www.naca.com.

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The heat is on so stop, drop and roll! Larry was live at the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Department headquarters on Long Island where they are teaching you and training you how to avoid or get out of a home fire. It's National Fire Prevention Week and this year's theme is "prevent home fires."

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2007, U.S. fire departments responded to 399,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,600 civilian injuries, 2,865 civilian deaths, $7.4 billion in direct damage. The Hoff and the volunteers will have a mock home on fire and train how to get you and your family out of a smokey situation.

For more information, log onto www.vigilantfd.com or call 516.482.5000 and www.nfpa.org or call 617.770.3000.

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Actor Rob Brown plays football player Ernie Davis, the the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy, in the new movie The Express, which premieres on Friday, October 10.

Set in summer 1962, during the civil rights movement, Ernie was riding a wave of success after his star performance for the Syracuse University Orangemen lead to his draft into the NFL. Soon after, though, he was diagnosed with acute monocytic leukemia, an incurable disease. He died at age 23 without ever taking the professional field.

This Harlem-born, Brooklyn-raised actor's other film credits include Finding Forrester, Coach Carter, Take The Lead and Stop-Loss.

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Sarah Trelease of OM Yoga stopped by for today's Wakeup Workout! OM Yoga has partnered with the Libby Ross Foundation and is hosting an October Yoga Challenge for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Challengers take 31 days of yoga classes throughout October at a discounted rate and have the opportunity to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer by collecting sponsors. They're also hosting a Cancer Survivors yoga Teacher Training October 17th-19th.

This specialized training for certified yoga teachers will instruct on how to design a healing class for cancer survivors that addresses physical conditions while giving emotional support. OM designed this teacher training program to meet the needs of breast cancer survivors who are finding so much benefit in our classes by creating a sense of community of like minded women.

OM also provides weekly free classes (Tuesdays at 3:45pm) for breast cancer patients and survivors.

For more on OM Yoga, log onto www.omyoga.com.

For more information on the upcoming teacher training, log onto omyoga.com/teachertraining/2008/SurvivorTT.htm?studioid=-94&stype=41&sTG=1.

For more information on The Libby Ross Foundation, log onto www.thelibbyrossfoundation.com. Their mission is to make a significant difference in the lives of women afflicted with breast cancer through unique support programs, early detection and research.

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Celebrity moms Ashlee Simpson, Tori Spelling, Angie Harmon and Marissa Jaret Winokur have designed strollers to raise awareness and funds for the CJ Foundation for SIDS, the country’s leading organization for education, research, and support services for families impacted by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

The strollers are going up for auction Oct. 6-13 to and will be on display at the Babies R Us in Union Square.

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Former model and actor Rib Hillis is one of the latest design team member of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which airs Sundays at 8pm.

Hillis is also invloved with charities such as the Los Angeles Childrens Hospital, Habitat For Humanity, The Jimmie Johnson Foundation and The Hendrick Marrow Program.

TV junkies will remember this New York-born, Massachusetts-raised actor from the short-lived ABC spinoff soap opera Port Charles as Dr. Jake Marshak during the late 1990s.

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Paul Tanners, D.D.S. will be here to answer dental questions including:

1) When I brush my teeth, why do my gums sometimes bleed?
2) My fillings keep falling out. How long are they expected to last?
3) I don't really believe in flossing. Is it really that necessary?
4) I've always wanted to know, does orange juice really cause cavities being that it's really acidic?

For more information on Dr. Tanners, log onto www.drpaultanners.com.

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Robert Buckley plays Kirby Atwood on NBC's Lipstick Jungle, which airs Wednesdays at 10pm. Kirby is the younger man who has an affair with Nico Reilly (Kim Raver).

Buckley has a degree in economics from University of California, San Diego but soon started pursuing a career in entertainment. In fact, before he became an actor, Buckley was a writer and freel;ance producer for E! News. His film credits include the TV series Fashion House and American Heiress. You can catch him next in the upcoming film Dead of Winter.

In addition, Buckley has also worked as a writer and freelance producer for E! News.

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East Village Opera Company have a new album called Olde School, available in stores now. They'll perform "Walk" and "King of the Night".

For information on the group and tickets, log onto www.eastvillageoperacompany.com.

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The new Zagat's restaurant guide is out, but which hot spots are the cream of the crop? Tim Zagat shares surveyors picks of the top restaurant in each of the five boroughs.

For more information, visit www.zagat.com.

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The Hooters Girls are here promoting their new calendar, which is available in stores next Wednesday, October 15. Hooters is celebrating its 25th anniversary and it's 11th anniversary in New York City. And in celebration, they're giving away $25,000 on on the 25th of each month to lucky customers.

With us were Cover Girl 2009 Stephanie Belknap (Orlando, FL), Miss May 2009 Sara Hoots (Selma, TX) and Miss October 2009 Adrean Butler (Jantzen Beach, Portland, OR).

You can meet them today from 12pm to 1:30pm at a special advance calendar signing at Manhattan Hooters, 211 West 56th Street (btwn 7th Ave. & Broadway).

For more information, visit www.hooters.com ro call 212-581-5656.

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From teddy bears to slippers, election fever is heating up. There's load of stuff in the marketplace for Democrats and Republicans to show their support. We're checking out a few of these fun items.

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Larry's at the 7-Eleven on Broad Street in Bloomfield, NJ to discover if voters prefer red McCain or blue Obama coffee cups. Larry's playing pollster and conducting his own informal, unscientific survey of New Jerseyians who are casting their ballots with each cup of morning joe. New Jersey is one of very few states where voters support for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominee is still split down the middle.

Check out the latest "7-Election" results at www.7-election.com.

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Olivia Newton-John is promoting her work for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and "The Liv Experience" with Curves, the largest fitness franchise in the world. Curves co-founder Diane Heavin also joined Newton-John.

The campaign will distribute 1 million Liv Aid units to women. This breast self-exam assists women to exercise breast self-exams correctly. Newton-John has become an advocate of breast cancer awareness and early detection because 16 years ago she was diagnosed with brest cancer after she gave hersself a breast exam. Of her health today she stated, "That I am fine today and stronger than before, I credit to early detection."

For more information about the Liv Aid, visit www.Liv.com. For more information about Curves, visit www.curves.com.

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Tamsen visits the ASPCA's new indoor dog run, Monster Park. Plus, she learns more about the organization from a new book.

The organization’s success and history in New York City, has been chronicled in Heritage of Care, written by Dr. Stephen J. Zawistowski, executive vice president of the ASPCA.

For more information on the ASPCA, log onto www.aspca.org.

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October is "Adopt-A-Dog Month" at the ASPCA. The folks from the ASPCA brought in Hemingway, a pooch that makes a great therapy dog. The organization is holding free training classes for therapy dog work.

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

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Zoe McLellan plays Lisa George on ABC's Dirty Sexy Money, which airs Wednesdays at 10pm.

Lisa is a curator at a SoHo art gallery and is married. But when her hisband Nick takes a job with the powerful Darling family, Nick becomes more distant with Lisa and closer to Karen Darling.

This California-born, Washington-raised actress has also been on the TV series JAG, NCIS, Sliders and Star Trek: Voyager.

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He made the miraculous catch seen around the world prompting many to go as far as calling it the greatest play in superbowl history.

But the man behind the helmet, New York Giant David Tyree says it's more than just a catch but more about a life changed and the one who changed it. He tells more about his faith and struggles as an NFL player in his book More than Just the Catch, in stores now.

Giant fans can also take home a piece of Tyree's historic catch by picking up the catchhat. To order one for your next Giants game, just log onto www.thecatchhat.com.

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Michaela McManus is the new star on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, which airs Saturdays at 10pm. She plays Assistant District Attorney Kim Greylek.

TV viewers will remember McManus, a Rhode Island native, in her most recent role as book editor Lindsey Strauss on the CW's One Tree Hill.

McManus was a theatre major at Fordham University, studied Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and attended New York University's Graduate Acting Program.

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We're ditching the high-tech toys and getting back to the basics with toys that can help kids learn. Lisa Maher of Kid O stopped by with educational toys for kids!

They included:
For 1+: Color Sorting Rings,$20
For 2+: City & Country Unit Blocks, $58
For 3+: Noticing Differences-Giraffe Puzzle, $19
For 4+: Moon in My Room, $30
For 5+: Sunprints, $5
For 6+: Scribbles, $18.95

Kid O is located at 123 W. 10th Street in Manhattan. For more information on Kid O, log onto www.kidonyc.com or call 212-366-5436.

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For forty years New York Magazine has documented the changing landscape of the city for four decades. A new book looks back on the publication's storied history with essays by Gloria Steinem, Tom Wolfe, and other noteable New Yorkers who shape our culture.

For more information, visit www.nymag.com.

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Dr. Steve is outside with workout mega-star Jackie Warner is hitting the New York City streets with her secrets to using the city as your personal gym.

She showed us how to make your walk work for you. Then, she'll show us three ways you can use your everyday routine to burn extra calories. They'll also show you some of the best -- and worst -- food selections you can make when you're on the go.

You can take Jackie home with you - just check out jackiewarner.com for the scoop on her DVD, protein shakes and information on her Bravo show Work Out.

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Google has a new feature that protects you from late-nite yourself.

Designed by Jon Perlow, one of their engineers, Mail Goggles is the latest feature for Gmail users. It helps drunk users save face by requiring them to complete a set of timed math problems in order to send an e-mail.

A play on "beer goggles," Mail Goggles is in its beta stage. To enable this feature, all you have to is activate it in your Gmail settings.

For more information, visit gmailblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/new-in-labs-stop-sending-mail-you-later.html.

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Shawn Johnson, Olympic gold medal gymnast, joined us today to talk about her involvement with the Frosted Pink With A Twist Campaign, sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis. Her involvement with Frosted Pink With A Twist was inspired by her grandmother, who had both breast and lung cancer.

This 16-year-old Iowa native stands at 4'10" and won four medals in the Beijing Olympic Games: a team silver medal, an all-around silver medal, a floor individual silver medal and a balance beam gold medal.

For more information about Shawn Johnson, visit www.shawnjohnson.net.

For more information about Frosted Pink With A Twist, visit www.frostedpink.org.

Larry was live with the famous Harlem Globetrotters who are uptown hosting a training camp and their second annual "Return To Harlem" game and training camp with the New York City Police Athletic League for Harlem grammer and middle school students. The Globetrotters will teach him tricks, spins and school him on the court.

For more info on camp and shows, log onto www.harlemglobetrotters.com or call 800-641-HOOP.

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Australian-American actor Tristan Rogers reprises his role asRobert Scorpio on the soap opera General Hospital's spinoff Night Shift, which airs on SoapNet on Tuesdays at 11pm.

Robert was originally a character of ABC's soap opera General Hospital. He was presumed dead after her went on a search for his kidnapped wife Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) in South America. Both he and Anna were international spies. Now, he's back, alive but no so well. In his current storyline, he was rescued from a plane crash and just learned he has a brain tumor and colon cancer.

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What is old is new again and '70s jacket company Members Only jackets are taking center stage on the runway again. The updated version of jackets, leggings, shirts is bringing sexy back.

For more, log onto www.membersonlystyle.com

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Saoirse Ronan,16, plays Lina Mayfleet in the new movie City Of Ember, which premieres this Friday, October 10. She co-stars alongside Tim Robbins, Bill Murray and Harry Treadway.

The film is about an underground city that serves as a sanctuary for humanity, whose liveliness is provided by a generator with a 200-year lifespan. Now at the end of its two century existence, Ember 's lights are fading and civilzation is on the brink of collapse. Teenagers Lina (Ronan) and Doon (Treadway) are on a search for the clues on how to save their city and escape to a new world.

Ronan is an New York-born, Ireland-raised actress who was nominated for an Academy Award for her role as Briony Tallis in the 2007 movie Atonement, which also starred Kiera Knightley (The Duchess, Pirates of the Caribbean).

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California socialite turned reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian was here to talk about the new DVD set of Keeping Up WIth The Kardashians: Season One, which is available in stores now.

The series follows the Kardashian clan, "a tempest of siblings, business and fame engulf Olympic decathlete Bruce Jenner and paparazzi fave Kim Kardashian as their huge Hollywood families collide."

For more information on the show, visit www.eonline.com/on/shows/kardashians/index.jsp.

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You don't have to buy new makeup to get that fresh look, you just have to make the most of what you have! Celebrity Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff will be here with tips on how to correct common makeup mistakes.

For more information, visit ashuntasheriff.net.

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Senators John McCain and Barack Obama duked it out in a town hall-styled debate last night. And we want to hear what you thought about it!

You can share your thoughts here on our forum: http://www.wpix.com/landing_election_news/?The-Presidential-Debate-Have-Your-Say=1&blockID=87253

And take our poll! You can give the presidential nominees a letter grade on their performance here: http://www.wpix.com/election_news.

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The November issue of ShopSmart Magazine recommends seven websites to help online shoppers save money. Deputy Editor Sue Perry spoke to the CW11's Ellyn Marks and recommended:

- Buzzillions.com
- ShopItToMe.com
- Ebates.com
- RetailMeNot.com
- FreeShipping.org
- PriceGrabber.com
- HeyItsFree.net

For more information, check out the latest issue of ShopSmart Magazine or visit www.shopsmartmag.org. You can also read the article here: www.shopsmartmag.org/files/Money_saving_web_sites.pdf

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Orbitz.com offers a few suggestions for red hot Halloween getaways. You can tour haunted jails in Charleston, check out the trail of the Boston Strangler, or sleep at one of the most infamous crime scenes in US history.

For more information, visit www.orbitz.com.

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Matt Iseman is a medical doctor turned comedian. And he has a new twice-weekly show Sports Soup, which airs on Tuesday, October 14 on Versus at 10pm.

The show, which will air Tuesdays and Thursdays, will cover everything "from football pre-game shows to mixed martial arts and everything in between, Sports Soup will take viewers around the entire wide world of sports to find the clips that are the most ridiculous, extreme and memorable for all the right and wrong reasons," according to Versus.

A Denver, Colorado native, Iseman is an Ivy League-educated man, who graduated with honors from Princeton University and the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he recieved his MD. He did his residency and internship at local University of Colorado Hospital for internal medicine. After a short stint as a physician, Iseman moved to Los Angeles and began his stand-up comedy career.

For more information about Iseman, visit www.mattiseman.com and for more on Sports Soup, visit www.versus.com/sportssoup.

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To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Goya Foods has developed new Latin Fusion recipes, which combine the cuisines from all over Latin America.

The CW11's Lisa Mateo learned how to cook two delicious dishes alongside her mom and Goya Executive Chef Fernando Desa. They made Stuffed Plantain with Seafood and Uruguayan Bean Salad, which brings together the tastes of Puerto Rican fried plantain cups stuffed with savory seafood and served with a traditional cannellini salad dish from Uruguay.

And Lisa made Argentine empanadas for this morning's anchors Dr. Steve Salvatore and Tiffany McElroy to try.

You can find more information and recipes at goya.com.

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Larry was live Goodyear Auto Service Center in New Jersey giving important car care tips for the winter weather that will save you big bucks. One lucky customer will also recieve a free ser of tires.

For more info on services, log onto www.goodyeartires.com.

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Katrina Bowden plays Cerie Xerox on NBC's 30 Rock and plays Ms. Tasty in the upcoming comedy Sexdrive, which premieres next Friday, October 17.

Sexdrive is about 18-year-old Ian who wants to get rid of his virginity. He meets a girl, Ms. Tasty, on an internet dating website who is willing to show him a good time. The only catch is that he has to go on a cross country road trip from Chicago to Knoxville to meet her.

This Jersey girl has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and in the music videos "Dance Dance" by Fall Out Boy and "After Hours" by We Are Scientists.

30 Rock airs on NBC Thursdays nights at 8:30pm.

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Tamsen Fadal goes behind the pages of Boho Magazine, the first green fashion/lifestyle publication to be printed entirely on recycled paper with natural soy inks and no glossy finishes, hit newsstands in August.

The publication targets creative, free-spirited women who love fashion and beauty, but who also want to make the world a prettier place by giving back and going green.

Boho is a magazine aimed at inspiring readers to incorporate greener living and social consciousness into their lives while offering them the newest fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle features.

For more information, visit bohomag.com.

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Legendary actor Martin Landau plays Sul in the upcoming movie City of Ember, which premieres Friday, October 10. Landau's co-star Saoirse Ronan also visited the studio yeaterday to talk about the film. Landau is also reprising his guest appearance as Bob Ryan on an upcoming episode of HBO's Entourage, which will air on Sunday, O