Seen on Sunday - October 28th, 2007

BASEBALL AUCTION

It is game four of the world series tonight and this morning, we're reflecting on the spirit of the competition with some unique New York memorabilia.

With hunt auctions is here with a look at some unique items you can bid on in an upcoming auction.

Auction week culminates with the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Auction on Saturday, November 10th beginning at 10:00AM.

Bids may be made live and in person at the museum, via phone at 610.524.0822 or online at www.huntauctions.com. Limited consignments are still being accepted for this significant auction event.

For more information, visit at 4th Annual Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Auction

LAST MINUTE HALLOWEEN

With Halloween just three days away, some of you still may have no clue what you're going to wear. No worries, there are simple things around your home you can use to make that perfect costume.

With us this morning with some ideas is designer Michele Ammon.

"Caught in the Wind"

You will need:

1. Untwist hangers and cut to desired lengths.
2. Insert hanger in between seam or lining of garment.
(If there is no liner or seam, then duct tape wire hanger underneath where the tape will not show.)
*Note: Each garment should be wired in the same direction to make it look "real".
3. Insert long wire (will take entire length of hanger) into lining of hat. Affix other end into the collar of your coat or shirt. This creates a "hat blowing in the wind above your head!"
4. Enjoy all of the Compliments that you will get on your costume...people will LOVE it!

"Bubble Bath"

You will need:

1. Blow up balloons to different sizes (ranging from large to tiny).
2. Tie balloons together in clumps.
3. Sew clumps to shower cap.
( You might need to put cap on periodically to find just the right spots.)
4. Sew clumps of balloons to various parts of your clothing until your entire body is covered.
(You will need to take off your clothing periodically to do this).
**Note: If you cannot sew, simply poke small holes and insert the knot of the balloon. Put tape over the knot to hold in place.
5. Tie the balloon knots to your shoelaces.
6. Brush silver glitter or shimmery powder on your entire face.
7. Hold rubber duckie in your hands.
8. Watch people laugh and point..."Wow...it's a bubble bath!!!"

"Dirty Laundry"

You will need:

1. Stand inside of basket and mark where your feet are. (This will act as your basic guide to cutting leg circles in the basket.)
2. Using hammer and awl, poke hole in bottom of basket (this will make it easier to put your scissors through to cut a circle).
3. Use scissors to cut a leg hole for your leg to go through the basket.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other leg hole.
5. Attach (by tying or taping) garments to hang outside of the basket.
6. Dress in anything "dirty" (sexy). Fishnets are great, because your legs will show!

For more information, visit at www.micheleammon.com. DOGS IN DANGER

Helping dogs in danger. That's the goal of a new website just launched that works with New York shelters and those across the country to get homes for dogs scheduled for euthanasia.

With us this morning from dogs in danger is Brenda Bush.

How do you get the information for the site?
Shelters across the country (and there are about 250 so far) register with us. Then they post, directly, dogs' names, photos, and euthanisia dates. If a dog is adopted, the information goes into the Success Story part of the site. If not, the dog's picture will go on our memorial wall. All that information is input by the shelters.

I get the impression that the site isn't for young children. Right?
We don't think DogsInDanger.com is the right place for parents to sit with young children to pick a new best friend. It might be fine for older children and teens. We advise parents to visit the site first, then decide if it's right for their kids.

Some people might say that the "guilt factor" in the site might cause people to adopt without fully understanding the responsibilities, time, and expense involved?
Shelters screen and counsel potential adopters to make sure the dogs will have a "forever" home. That applies to people who come in off the street, or from our site.

Have you had a gotten good response from shelters?
The overall response has been good, and our OWN city shelters, run by Animal Care and Control, are participating and getting good results. Nationally, we have well over 200 shelters registered. We're disappointed by the response from some big-city shelters. We're still hoping to get municipal shelters in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and a few more major cities to get with the program. It's a shame, because the shelters that ARE registered are reporting back that the system works better than they could have hoped.

What should people do if they want a specific breed of dog?
Shelters have pure-bred dogs for adoption all the time. So we'd suggest going that route first. Of course there's nothing wrong with going to a reputable breeder with a good track record. We do advise people to avoid pet stores. Dogs at most pet stores come from so-called puppy mills where dogs are warehoused in awful conditions, often becoming very sick.

What does it cost to use the site?
The site is absolutely free to users and shelters.

Who's paying for it?
The initial half-million in seed money was given by the site's co-founder, Alex Aliksanyan. We do take tax-deductible donations on the site. We will never charge for this service.

Hoping to decrease the number of dogs euthanized in shelters each year in the United States, a new web site working with shelters across the country is posting pictures of adoptable dogs-along with a countdown clock for each dog showing the days and hours until that dog is destroyed.

Dogs in Danger (DogsInDanger.com), is a free service both for participating shelters and people looking for pets, allowing users to search for dogs slated for euthanasia by location, breed, or time until death.

The site is operated by The Buddy Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization founded by dog lover and pet adoption advocate Alex Aliksanyan.

SNOOPY IN FASHION

Celebrity designs, inspired by Snoopy, up for auction and the proceeds are going to help women succeed in business.

With us this morning is one of the designers, Laura Bennett from project runway's season three along with the CEO of dress for success worldwide, Joi Gordon.

Tell us about MetLife's Snoopy in Fashion e-Bay auction.
We are in the midst of auctioning off our Snoopy in Fashion couture designs from our New York Fashion Week runway show! The proceeds from the auction are going to my favorite charity, Dress for Success. The address is www.ebay.com/snoopyinfashion.

I understand you have a few designs in the auction. Can you tell us about them?
I'm a huge fan of Peanuts. My favorite characters are Woodstock and Pig Pen, so I created designs based on them. The Pig Pen design is currently taking bids. Here's a photo of it from the runway. That's Frederique Van Der Wal modeling it.

What about the Woodstock design?
Here's a quick photo of the Woodstock design and sketch. It's already been purchased though so I don't want to spend too much time on it. But I'd like to thank the buyer, Todd VonBastiaans, a Peanuts collector from Las Vegas, for purchasing it and supporting Dress for Success. Thanks Todd!

What are some of the other designs up for auction right now?
There are some amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces. Visuals are shown as she mentions each of these designs:

Yes, we're all big fans of Dress for Success here. Tell us more about the organization, Joi.
Dress for Success is an international nonprofit organization that helps disadvantaged women achieve economic independence by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools. Dress for Success is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2007 and has served almost 400,000 women over the past decade. The organization is based here in New York City, but has 85 affiliates around the world.

If someone needs help from Dress for Success, what should they do?
Dress for Success serves clients by referral only. If you are seeking employment, we recommend that you connect with job training agencies in your community to help with your job search. When you have a job interview scheduled, ask the agency if they can refer you to Dress for Success.

What about volunteering for the organization. How does that work?
We have more than 3,000 volunteers in our global network. If you are interested in getting involved by suiting women in the boutique, serving as a mentor, sorting clothing donations or other activities, please contact your local Dress for Success affiliate. You can find our affiliates' contact information at www.dressforsuccess.org

Tell us one last time about the eBay auction details.
The web address is www.ebay.com/snoopyinfashion and the auction ends at 5:30PM PST on Wednesday, October 31 so I hope all your viewers will go check it out this week.

GUITAR HERO III

It's the big day for millions of excited music fans across the nation. They too, can rock out like rock stars, thanks to the debut of the highly anticipated game, Guitar Hero 3.

The game is for Playstation 2, Playstation 3, X-Box 360 and Wii.

With us this morning is Kai Huang, the president of Guitar Hero 3 maker, red octane.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock continues to build on Guitar Hero's successful easy to play, but difficult to master gameplay mechanic to take the franchise to a whole new level. With master tracks from legendary bands like Aerosmith, Sex Pistols, Guns 'N' Roses, Rolling Stones, Metallica, and Pearl Jam, along with original music composed specifically for the game by iconic guitarists Slash and Tom Morello, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock sports the greatest soundtrack to ever find its way into a videogame. Vastly improved graphics immerse gamers into their rock arenas and heighten their visual experience while the new wireless Gibson guitar controllers allow the players to channel their inner guitar gods. The arcade-inspired battle mode, expanded co-op career and boss battles add depth and extend gameplay for countless hours of shred time.

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