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LARRY LIPSON – AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies. SUSAN ZIRINSKY – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, 48 HOURS SATURDAY AT 10 PM ET/PT Susan Zirinsky is the senior executive producer of the award-winning crime and justice series "48 Hours." Zirinsky's work and programs have earned virtually every major journalism honor including multiple Emmy Awards, a George Foster Peabody award, the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence, the Christopher Award, The Writers Guild of America award and the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award. And in 2013, she was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards. In addition to "48 Hours," Zirinsky was the executive producer of the critically acclaimed Showtime documentary "The Spymasters - CIA in the Crosshairs," which featured the only interviews with all 12 of the living former and current heads of the CIA. Zirinsky was also the senior executive producer of the 2013 documentary series, "Brooklyn DA," and serves as the senior executive producer for breaking news specials for CBS News, such as those done in the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks, the movie theater shooting in Aurora Colo., the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., and the Boston Marathon bombings. Since joining CBS News as a part-time production clerk in 1972, Zirinsky has worked for a variety of CBS News broadcasts and covered national and global news, several presidents, wars, international conflicts, the Olympics and the world of fashion. She also is responsible for the oversight ofCBSNews.com's crime blog, "Crimesider." In her current position, Zirinsky also served as the co-executive producer of two "Person to Person" interview specials; she executive produced "David Letterman: A Life on Television";she produced "The Grammys Will Go On: A Death in The Family", a documentary about the Grammys and the night Whitney Houston died, and "Vanity Fair's Hollywood." Previously, she was an executive producer of CBS News' award-winning broadcast "9/11" - a documentary on the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that included the only footage of the first plane going into the north tower of the World Trade Center and of activity inside the Trade Center before the towers fell. The documentary has been updated for the first, fifth and 10th anniversaries. Zirinsky has also produced such primetime specials as "The Royal Wedding: Modern Majesty;" "Fashion's Night Out" with Vogue and Editor Anna Wintour; "That's The Way It Was - Remembering Walter Cronkite;" "Ted Kennedy: The Last Brother;" "Change and Challenge: The Inauguration of Barack Obama" and "Katie Couric's 'All Access' Grammy Special." She also produced the documentary series "The Injustice Files" for ID Discovery; and the CBS News documentaries "The Lord's Bootcamp," "In God's Name" and "Flashpoint." Zirinsky also produced for Showtime the critically acclaimed documentary, "Three Days in September," which told the story of a school taken hostage in Beslan, Russia. The film was also featured at the Tribeca Film Festival. She also produced for CBS Entertainment an online companion to the series "Jericho." She was the executive producer of "Elvis by the Presleys," for CBS Entertainment and was the executive producer of two specials for Tyra Banks' "America's Next Top Model." Before joining "48 Hours" in 1996, she was executive producer of Campaign '96 (1995-96), managing the daily operations of CBS News' election-year political coverage, and of the primetime CBS News magazine, "Eye to Eye" (1994-95), after having served as the broadcast's senior broadcast producer and senior producer (1993-94). Zirinsky was the director of CBS News' 1992 political reporting, responsib

BEN LYONS - MOVIE & HOME ENTERTAINMENT EXPERT  GREAT MOVIES & TV SHOWS TO WATCH OVER THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY  Black Friday Perfect Time to Start Looking for Deals on 4K TV’s Ben Lyons is a Television, Radio, and Online host and producer who covers pop culture like nobody else. Each month with his DEN (Digital Entertainment News) segment, Ben highlights the latest 4K/Blu-ray and Digital HD releases and the best ways to watch them. Ben’s next DEN segment is Tuesday, November 22nd,  and he will highlight some great movie and television titles avaiable on 4K/Blu-ray and Digital that you can watch with over the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Ben will also discuss other recent releases, the best ways to watch them, and discuss getting a start on your holiday shopping on Black Friday, a great time to find deals on new 4K TV’s. Ben Lyons is the lead host of IMDb’s Golden Globes and Academy Awards coverage.   Over the years Ben has worked as the film correspondent for E!, EXTRA, Oscar.com, and Yahoo!, covering every major awards show and film release.   He can be heard on ESPN radio in Los Angeles and is the chief correspondent and “voice of the fans” at Derek Jeter’s theplayerstribune.com.  Ben is the Executive producer of the film Spaceman starring Josh Duhamel. Born and raised in New York City, Ben is the grandson of legendary New York Post columnist Leonard Lyons, and is the son of film and theater critic Jeffrey Lyons. The Lyons family has been covering pop culture in American media for more than 80 years. STEVE ROGERS - YOUNTVILLE TOWN MANAGER - YOUNTVILLE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS  ABOUT YOUNTVILLE Nestled in the heart of the Napa Valley among vineyards between the Mayacamas Mountains and the Napa River, the Town of Yountville, in Northern California is a community that cares about its citizens, businesses and visitors. Yountville offers a variety of well maintained neighborhood parks that include outdoor recreational amenities including bocce, volleyball, tennis, basketball courts, children's play equipment and reservable picnic areas. Yountville is a great place to eat and shop, and it is host to a variety of exciting events throughout the year. You'll find the Napa Valley Museum and Lincoln Theater; there is lots of history to learn about if you take the walking tour of hospital buildings and landmarks, or just relax on the outdoor patio of one of many great restaurants and watch brightly-colored hot air balloons take flight. YOUNTVILLE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS November 25, 2016 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Yountville Community Center 6516 Washington St. Yountville, CA 94599 Food & Wine Tasting and Family Fun to Jumpstart Holiday Cheer in Napa Valley Kick off the holiday season in the Napa Valley town of Yountville. Celebrating its 28th annual Festival of Lights, Yountville invites friends, families, neighbors and visitors to gather in the heart of Napa Valley for a feel-good family event. The entire town will be twinkling with merriment to rival any Dickens fantasy – a welcome diversion from Black Friday madness. WWW.YOUNTVILLE.COM TOWNOFYOUNTVILLE.COM VICTORIA BORTON - VICE PRESIDENT FOR LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AT AARP SERVICES - LEARN THE SECRETS FOR HAVING A STRESS-FREE, HAPPY HOLIDAY TIMELY HOLIDAY HACKS FOR A STRESS-FREE SEASON Tips & Tricks for Enjoying Family Time from tm, Vice President for Lifestyle Products and Services at AARP Services, Inc The holiday season is a special time of year when friends and family come together. It’s when you might host the big holiday feast or sneak downstairs when the grandkids are asleep to set the gifts around the holiday tree. Then, you can watch their eyes light up the next morning as they rip open their gifts with a fervor that makes you nostalgic for your childhood. Of course, with all of the holiday hustle and bustle the holidays can also be a very stressful time of year.   Victoria Borton, Vice President for Lifestyle Products and Services

WENDY BRANNEN - NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Lodi Winegrape Commission, which represents more than 750 winegrape growers and 85 wineries in the Lodi American Viticulture Area (AVA), has recently announced the appointment of Wendy Brannen as Executive Director. Brannen will assume her new role on October 24, 2016. The Lodi AVA, comprised of 110,000 acres, is farmed by many growers whose families have produced grapes for a century or more. “When I met this group, I was instantly confident that I wanted to work for them.  The Commission has a solid team already doing great things and a brand with infinite potential for growth,” says Brannen. In her position at the Lodi Winegrape Commission, Brannen will oversee the Commission’s marketing, public relations, strategic planning, and regional branding efforts, as well as grower relations. She will lead the Winegrape Commission team of 15, under the direction of the board of directors, and will be the primary spokesperson for the Lodi wine industry. The region’s annual yield of nearly 671,000 tons of grapes in 2015 was valued at $413 million and comprised 18% of California’s total winegrape production. Brannen has more than a decade of diverse experience in the agriculture sector. She joins the Commission from the U.S. Apple Association, where she serves as the Director of Consumer Health and Public Relations, promoting consumption of U.S. apples and apple products. She has a history there of initiating successful national marketing programs that showcase grower members. Her popular campaigns have consistently earned national recognition, such as the “Apples for Life” media tour, named National Awards Winner in 2015 by the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA). Brannen previously served as Executive Director of the Vidalia® Onion Committee for eight years. There, her innovative efforts led to a unique marketing campaign for Vidalia® Onions, creating a DreamWorks Animation® partnership aptly titled “Ogres & Onions.” The campaign linked Vidalias to the beloved Shrek character and his affinity for onions and their many layers, resulting in skyrocketing national coverage of the Vidalia® brand and increased consumption among kids, reaching a new target demographic. To the Lodi Winegrape Commission, Brannen will bring a fresh perspective and an innovative mind that specializes in brand strategy, consumer promotions, advertising, public relations, digital and social media strategy, marketing partnerships and more. Leading one of the highest-planted acreages of any AVA, Brannen will oversee the Commission’s annual budget to market the Lodi region, facilitate grower education, viticultural research, and expand awareness of the sustainable farming practices of the Lodi Rules™ – a third-party-certified sustainable winegrowing program started by the Winegrape Commission in 2005. Brannen is an active member of the International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC) Board of Directors, currently serves on the Communications Committee for and has served on the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Food & Farming (AFF), and the University of Georgia (UGA) Alumni Association Board of Directors—her alma mater.  She is a member of Women Chefs & Restaurateurs, United Fresh Produce Association, Public Relations Society of America, International Association of Culinary Professionals, and the Produce Marketing Association. Brannen replaces Camron King, who left in May to be the President of the National Grape and Wine Initiative. ABOUT THE LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION The Lodi Winegrape Commission, established in 1991, strives to serve the common interests of all Lodi Crush District 11 winegrape producers and to enhance the profitability of winegrape production through promotion, research and education. The Lodi Winegrape Commission represents 750 winegrowers farming nearly 110,000 acres of winegrapes

BEAGLE BRODSKY - MANAGER, WILLIE BIRD TURKEYS One day the Queen of England wanted smoked duck – at least, the people who serve her food did. When the Royal Yacht, Britannica, pulled into San Francisco Bay, the caterer for the royal, on-board feast knew exactly who to call to meet their needs – Willie Bird Turkeys in Sonoma, California. Here at Willie Bird’s, we use nothing but the highest quality poultry. First, we wet cure it in a mild, low-salt marinade; conceived of special oils and spices, where it is then aged to perfection. Next, we smoke it over natural wood (sweet maple hardwoods). It is during this process that it absorbs the depth and character of flavor that has become the famous Willie Bird trademark. All of our smoked products are fully cooked, immediately cooled, and vacuum-sealed so that they will remain fresh for a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks. If not used in this time period the product can be frozen for up to six months. Our smoked products are shipped fresh/chilled to retain flavor and texture. They are shelf stable which is why we recommend shipping second day air, just refrigerate upon delivery. This is why we control the entire process of procuring meats, seasoning them, smoking them, vacuum sealing them, and shipping them from our USDA approved plant in Sonoma. Offering superior quality is the driving force behind Willie Bird Turkeys. The result of our “commitment to control” allows us to produce a meat product that is smooth and mild-flavored; a delight even to the most discriminate palate. Our smoked poultry is featured on the main menu of first class hotels, restaurants, deli’s, and airlines as well as in gourmet food catalogs (Williams-Sonoma, etc.) WWW.WILLIEBIRD.COM LIFESTYLE EXPERT JUSTINE SANTANIELLO - HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST GIFTS AND BE A HOLIDAY HERO BEST HOLIDAY GIFTS! How To Choose The Best Gifts and Be a Holiday Hero Does this sound like your usual holiday nightmare? You spend hours riding the escalator up and down in your local mega-mall. You wanted aimlessly through the aisles, unsure of what exactly it is you’re looking for. You look all over but just can’t seem to find the perfect gift for that special someone! What if there was someone to give you the low-down on the hottest gifts this holiday season?  What if you had help getting the one gift someone didn’t even know they wanted? What if you could pick up the present that would make you the holiday hero this year? Lifestyle expert Justine Santaniello is talking the best gifts on the market this year and has some great gift-giving strategies you’ll need to to come out on top this year in the gift giving department! Multimedia lifestyle contributor Justine Santaniello shares her tips and top product suggestions – otherwise known as her ‘Just Haves’ – regularly on QVC, The Wendy Williams Show, Good Day New York, CBS’s The Couch, Yahoo!, New York Live, FOX Business, PIX Morning News, BetterTV and more. As the founder and creative director of JustHaves.com, Justine is fast becoming a go-to media and consumer resource for anything and everything related to style, beauty, gifting, entertaining and travel. Known for her conversational and engaging commentary, Justine has made over 500 TV appearances on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, CW, WE, The Hallmark Channel and The Veria Living Network. Her on-air experience, behind-the-scenes knowledge, and real-world expertise have resulted in spokesperson and brand consultant roles with countless high-profile brands. WWW.AMAZON.COM/ODS_DB WWW.NET10WIRELESS.COM SLEEPINNOVATIONS.COM WWW.WAXCENTER.COM STEVE EVANS – THE MOVIE GUY GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND.

ROMAIN TEYTEAU, EXPORT DIRECTOR, GEORGES DUBOEUF  Beaujolais Nouveau symbolizes the end of the growing season and an invitation to partake of autumn’s bounty. No other wine is released annually with such anticipation, made and released as a finished product only four-to-six weeks after being handpicked off the vine - literally putting a cork on the end of harvest. 5 BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU FACTS Beaujolais Nouveau is the world's freshest wine - it takes about 60 days for its grapes to go from vine to glass, seeing no oak and only a short time in bottle.All Beaujolais Nouveau grapes must be picked by hand (Beaujolais & Champagne are France's only regions where hand harvesting is mandatory).Beaujolais Nouveau owes its fresh, juicy style to the winemaking process called 'carbonic maceration' which facilitates gentle, whole berry fermentation.Serve Beaujolais Nouveau slightly cool, at about 55 degrees (F). Even though it’s red, this fresh wine is most refreshing, fruit-forward & food-friendly when chilled.Beaujolais Nouveau Day was historically on November 15th until 1985. Now, under French law, Beaujolais Nouveau is always released at 12:01am on the third Thursday of November. The reason? It’s France's excuse to celebrate its 100+ Nouveau Day festivals over a four-day weekend, every year! ABOUT ROMAIN TEYTEAU: Export Director, North America - Georges Duboeuf & Fils Born in Paris, France, steps away from one of the country’s smallest vineyards on the hill of the Belleville neighborhood, Romain Teyteau did not know that his faculty for languages and his love of great French food and wine would lead him to represent one of the best-known names in French wine. His father’s family is from Bordeaux and his ancestors were coopers (barrel-makers)for the Bordeaux wine industry, so you might say that there was something in his genetic makeup that pointed him towards wine.  Also, while studying history and political science at Paris’ famed La Sorbonne, Romain started writing restaurant reviews for a travel guide book, for which he traveled through Eastern and Central Europe, Egypt and New York, further sparking his appreciation for, and interest in, all things culinary. After graduation in 2010, Romain moved to Montreal, where he started the distribution network for a local Canadian winery.  Like his soon-to-be employer, Romain made sales calls to various restaurants in and around Montreal on a bicycle.   It was later that same year that he was recruited by Georges Duboeuf to become his brand ambassador in New York and then Canada.  Once his term with the French government-funded trainee program ended, Romain  returned to France, only to be called by Georges to become North American Export Director for  Les Vins Georges Duboeuf in 2013. In addition to this prestigious position, Romain returned to France after three years’ abroad with his wife, who he married in New York in 2011.   They live in Lyon, near his office  at Georges Duboeuf headquarters in Romaneche-Thorins, in Beaujolais. Romain travels to the US and Canada frequently throughout the year, bringing  the Duboeuf “savoir-faire” with him as he happily shares the company’s (and the man’s) love  and knowledge of Beaujolais wines, in general, and specifically, Les Vins Georges Duboeuf,  from the premium Cru and Domaines and Chateaux wines to the “first wine of the vintage” –  Beaujolais Nouveau.  He works closely with Georges and Franck (Georges’ son) and also with  all the independent winemakers that have been partners with Georges Duboeuf for more than 50  years. WWW.DUBOEUF.COM MARIA RODALE – AUTHOR, SCRATCH: HOME COOKING FOR EVERYONE MADE SIMPLE, FUN, AND TOTALLY DELICIOUS THIS THANKSGIVING, COOK & EAT DELICIOUS REAL FOOD THAT SHOWCASES NATURE’S BOUNTY SCRATCH: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious Before “natural” became a marketing buzz word and organic gummy bea

LARRY LIPSON – AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies. PARKER WALLACE - ENTERTAINING WITH EASE: THE SECRETS TO SPENDING LESS TIME IN THE KITCHEN AND MORE TIME WITH YOUR GUEST ENTERTAINING WITH EASE: THE SECRETS TO SPENDING LESS TIME IN THE KITCHEN AND MORE TIME WITH YOUR GUEST The holidays are here and that means your schedule is about to be packed with dinners, parties and hosting lots of guests in your home. With everything going on, are you finding yourself spending less time celebrating the holidays and more time stressing out in the kitchen? Are you too worried about everything being perfect and not having enough time to actually enjoy it? Whether its turkey in November or fruit cake in December, hosting your holiday dinner party doesn’t have to cause stress! There are plenty of ways to cut time as well as costs without cutting class. All it takes is some creativity and a few staple items to make your party a night to remember. Cook and food blogger Parker Wallace will share her simple tips for great holiday entertaining all season long. Parker Wallace is the creator of "What's on Parker's Plate?" A blog with daily recipes and cooking tips for all palettes! She has a regular segment for CBS Atlanta titled “What’s on Parker’s Plate?” and is the author of Eat Rich, Stay Skinny: A Girl's Guide to Holiday Feasting. In addition to being a regular contributor for the Huffington Post Taste Section, she also produces an “Eat Rich, Stay Skinny” video series that has been featured in the Huffington Post. Her tips have also been seen on Daily Candy and Hello, Beautiful. IDAHOAN.COM  SMITHFIELD.COM/BACONBAR

CELEBRITY CHEF MING TSAI AND UNICEF CONSULTANT & AUTHOR HILARY GUMBEL - UNICHEF: UNITING THROUGH FOOD ON TLC & DISCOVERY FAMILY CHANNEL CELEBRITY CHEFS SHARE THEIR THANKS AND UNITE IN THE NAME OF CHARITY THIS NOVEMBER ON TLC & DISCOVERY FAMILY CHANNEL IN UNICHEF: UNITING THROUGH FOOD Celebrity chefs are the rock stars of the food world, but it’s easy to forget that even the most successful chefs had to start somewhere. On Thursday, November 17, TLC & Discovery Family Channel explore the lives of three celebrity chefs and their individual missions to help others and give back to the community in the one-hour special UNICHEF: UNITING THROUGH FOOD, based on the best-selling cookbook by Hilary Gumbel, with all royalties donated to The U.S. Fund for UNICEF (The United Nations Children’s Fund). The special will premiere at 7/6c on TLC followed by an encore presentation at 9/8c on Discovery Family Channel. In UNICHEF: UNITING THROUGH FOOD, produced by Discovery Studios, chefs Sandra Lee, Ming Tsai and Donatella Arpaia allow viewers unprecedented access into their private worlds as they visit the people and causes that inspire their passion for giving. Highlighting the initiatives and innovations that the chefs spearhead in their personal time, including their volunteer work with UNICEF, Family Reach, City Harvest and God’s Love We Deliver, the special documents those whose lives are being touched firsthand while also exploring the many ways the chefs are being changed in the process. UNICHEF: UNITING THROUGH FOOD explores each chef’s roots through never-before-seen photos and home videos in an effort to understand how their modest upbringings led to lifelong missions to give back in very big ways. The common ingredient that influences these masters of the culinary universe is their deep connection to their roots and a strong desire to use their fame and success to help those in need. In support of the world premiere of UNICHEF: UNITING THROUGH FOOD, Discovery Family will launch SHARE YOUR THANKS on Monday, October 24, a campaign that captures the spirit of giving thanks all month long by asking viewers to acknowledge the people in their lives that have gone the extra mile. From October 24 – November 24, fans are encouraged to submit custom “Thank You” videos, photos and/or messages via social media using #ShareYourThanks #Contest for a chance to see your posts on Discovery Family’s website and digital outlets. Plus, all approved submissions are entered to win an all-access paid family reunion to a destination of the winner’s choice in the continental U.S. complete with airfare, lodging and $1,000 in cash. UNICHEF: UNITING THROUGH FOOD is produced for TLC and Discovery Family Channel by Discovery Studios. Hilary Gumbel is the executive producer and Lynn Kessler is the co-executive producer for Discovery Studios. Michela Giorelli and Javier Chuecos are the executive producers for Discovery Family Channel. To learn more, visit http://www.discoveryfamilychannel.com, on Facebook at Facebook.com/DiscFamily and on Twitter @DiscoveryFamily. WWW.DISCOVERYFAMILYCHANNEL.COM “CELEBRITY VET” DR. JEFF WERBER GIVES TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR FURRY FRIENDS HAVE A HAPPY & HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON The holidays are just around the corner, and people all across America are gearing up for their seasonal celebrations. For many people that means including their dogs in the the festivities. Join celebrity vet Dr. Jeff Werber for advice on how to establish healthy eating and exercising habits for your four-legged friends during the holiday season. For more than 30 years, veterinarian and pet parenting specialist Dr. Jeff Werber, A.K.A. “Doc Hollywood,” has been caring for the pets of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. DEBRA NESS & DR. VIDYA RAMAN-TANGELLA – TIPS FOR HEALTHY PREGNANCY & BIRTH NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH  Tips to Help Encourage a Healthy Pregnancy and Birth November is National Prematurity Awareness

CHEF & RESTAURATEUR CARLA HALL OFFERS TIPS FOR AN EASY, SIMPLE AND AFFORDABLE HOLIDAY SEASON The holiday season can really put a strain on your wallet. Between finding that perfect gift and preparing delicious meals for family and friends, expenses can add up quickly. But there are ways to spend less and reduce stress… and it starts with your weekly trip to the grocery store. Today chef and TV host Carla Hall is on hand to share her tips and tricks to help make this year’s celebrations memorable, affordable and stress-free. In partnership with ALDI, Carla will introduce us to her delicious new holiday recipes and her tips for hosting a feast without breaking the bank. FABLife CO-HOST AND LIFESTYLE EXPERT LAUREN MAKK SHARES TIPS AND TRICKS FOR CREATING SIMPLY ‘AFFORDABLE LUXURY’ AWESOME HOLIDAY HACKS WITH LAUREN MAKK One of the Nation’s Top Designers Shares Tips and Tricks for Creating Simply ‘Affordable Luxury’ Lauren Makk has spent a lifetime perfecting her “Affordable Luxury” signature approach to design. That’s why the popular television host, interior design professional, home and Lifestylist, has been featured on numerous television series, including TLC’s “Trading Spaces” and “Drill Team” for A&E, and as a regular host on the nationally syndicated show, FABLife.   On November 14th, just in time for the holidays, Makk will share some timely holiday hacks to help you survive and enjoy the holiday!  Of course, a Life Hack is one of those chic new millennial sayings that have become ingrained in our language. It means “a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way,” which makes perfect sense during the holiday season when we’re all trying to fit more in our busy lives. With that in mind, the holiday party season is here. Lauren will share some unique and interesting trips and tricks to help your viewers and listeners can avoid letting holiday entertaining stress them out.   WWW.TIPSONTV.COM

SUSAN ZIRINSKY – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, 48 HOURS SATURDAY AT 10 PM ET/PT Susan Zirinsky is the senior executive producer of the award-winning crime and justice series "48 Hours." Zirinsky's work and programs have earned virtually every major journalism honor including multiple Emmy Awards, a George Foster Peabody award, the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence, the Christopher Award, The Writers Guild of America award and the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award. And in 2013, she was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards. In addition to "48 Hours," Zirinsky was the executive producer of the critically acclaimed Showtime documentary "The Spymasters - CIA in the Crosshairs," which featured the only interviews with all 12 of the living former and current heads of the CIA. Zirinsky was also the senior executive producer of the 2013 documentary series, "Brooklyn DA," and serves as the senior executive producer for breaking news specials for CBS News, such as those done in the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks, the movie theater shooting in Aurora Colo., the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., and the Boston Marathon bombings. Since joining CBS News as a part-time production clerk in 1972, Zirinsky has worked for a variety of CBS News broadcasts and covered national and global news, several presidents, wars, international conflicts, the Olympics and the world of fashion. She also is responsible for the oversight ofCBSNews.com's crime blog, "Crimesider." In her current position, Zirinsky also served as the co-executive producer of two "Person to Person" interview specials; she executive produced "David Letterman: A Life on Television";she produced "The Grammys Will Go On: A Death in The Family", a documentary about the Grammys and the night Whitney Houston died, and "Vanity Fair's Hollywood." Previously, she was an executive producer of CBS News' award-winning broadcast "9/11" - a documentary on the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that included the only footage of the first plane going into the north tower of the World Trade Center and of activity inside the Trade Center before the towers fell. The documentary has been updated for the first, fifth and 10th anniversaries. Zirinsky has also produced such primetime specials as "The Royal Wedding: Modern Majesty;" "Fashion's Night Out" with Vogue and Editor Anna Wintour; "That's The Way It Was - Remembering Walter Cronkite;" "Ted Kennedy: The Last Brother;" "Change and Challenge: The Inauguration of Barack Obama" and "Katie Couric's 'All Access' Grammy Special." She also produced the documentary series "The Injustice Files" for ID Discovery; and the CBS News documentaries "The Lord's Bootcamp," "In God's Name" and "Flashpoint." Zirinsky also produced for Showtime the critically acclaimed documentary, "Three Days in September," which told the story of a school taken hostage in Beslan, Russia. The film was also featured at the Tribeca Film Festival. She also produced for CBS Entertainment an online companion to the series "Jericho." She was the executive producer of "Elvis by the Presleys," for CBS Entertainment and was the executive producer of two specials for Tyra Banks' "America's Next Top Model." Before joining "48 Hours" in 1996, she was executive producer of Campaign '96 (1995-96), managing the daily operations of CBS News' election-year political coverage, and of the primetime CBS News magazine, "Eye to Eye" (1994-95), after having served as the broadcast's senior broadcast producer and senior producer (1993-94). Zirinsky was the director of CBS News' 1992 political reporting, responsible for coordinating coverage of candidates, issues and events for all CBS News broadcasts, including the presidential election. During that period, she was CBS News' senior producer at the 1992 Olympic Winter Games in Albertville, France, where she oversaw the CBS News and Sports news desk for the network. E

PUBLICITY PIONEER & AUTHOR OF ADVENTURES IN PR LEO PEARLSTEIN JOINS US WITH SOME HANDY THANKSGIVING TIPS  HANDY HINTS FOR THE PREPARATION FOR THE THANKSGIVING DINNER QUICK AND EASY, STRESS LESS AND DELICIOUS! When Leo Pearlstein founded Lee & Associates back in 1950, he had no idea he would one day be referred to as a "Legend of Food PR," as part of a feature in the Public Relations News publication, or be named a "PR superstar" in the Public Relations Quarterly magazine. TV Guide has even featured Leo and cited his ability and professionalism in getting his clients' products placed on television shows and in movies. Over the years, Leo, who personally supervised all phases of the agency's operations and members of his highly respected firm, have won numerous awards for outstanding accomplishments in food industry public relations, marketing and merchandising from many organizations. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, food conglomerates and major corporations have called on Leo's expertise in corporate communications. He pioneered in California agricultural commodity and generic promotions and has created and supervised successful programs for over 40 different food advisory boards, trade associations and co-ops, as well as state and federally-funded marketing groups. This includes industries such as almonds, apples, artichokes, asparagus, boysenberries, chives, corn, eggs, figs, grapefruit, papayas, peaches, pineapples, plums, prunes, seafood, tomatoes and turkeys. Some of the commodity groups he has handled range from the Danish Dairy Board and the English Cheese Association to the Mexican shrimp industry. Beverage clients he has worked with range from Pepsico and the milk industry to Suntory International (a billion-dollar conglomerate which produces over a hundred whiskey, wine and soft drink products). And because of his great knowledge of food, Leo was invited to participate in the first President's Council on Nutrition at the White House. In this book, Leo shares some of his favorite adventures in Public Relations. ADVENTURESINPR.COM LARRY VAN AALST – WINE TRENDS AND SONOMA HAPPENINGS LARRY HOSTS A WEEKLY PROGRAM ON CRN AND IS AN EXPERT ON WINE WHO IS SOUGHT AFTER FOR, TASTING AND MAJOR SOMMELIER EVENTS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO AREA. HE COMMENTS ON THE INDUSTRY, WHATS GOING ON IN THE SOMNOMA AREA AND HIS THOUGHTS ABOUT WINE.