10 things we waste money on every day:

   1. Lottery Tickets. The chances of winning are just one in 13-million! Financially speaking, you're better off taking those dollar bets and putting them in a high-yield savings account.

   2. Expensive Coffee Drinks. Even if you only drink one, four-dollar beverage every weekday, that adds up to over a thousand dollars every year! Wouldn't you rather brew your own and save that money to enjoy on a white sand beach?

   3. Newsstand Magazines. Subscriptions are the way to go when it comes to magazines --People fans will save 50 percent off the cover price while New Yorker readers pay just a dollar an issue.

   4. Dry Cleaning. If a tag says hand wash or dry clean, choose to put the item in mild soap and cold water then lay flat.

   5. Premium Gasoline. Some believe that high-priced cars need premium to avoid knocking and pinging, but that's probably not true if your vehicle was built after 1997. New cars can adjust timing to the gas you use, although you might lose a few seconds going from zero to 60.

   6. Movie Concessions. The markup at the theater is sky-high --look for days where they offer discount concessions or bring your own granola bars.

   7. Workday Restaurant Lunches. This is a quick way to deplete your budget. Heat up leftovers from last night's dinner, opt for healthy frozen meals or make a sandwich the night before. If you need to get out of the office, go for a walk at lunch.

   8. Professional Manicures and Pedicures. You can spend 30-dollars on do-it-yourself products and have enough supplies for pretty toes and fingers for months.

   9. High-Priced Grooming Products. Don't believe more expensive products are better. Lots of times you're simply paying for a brand, packaging and advertising.

   10. Premium Cable Channels. Are you addicted to "True Blood" and "Dexter?" Be warned --that prime time habit is costly. You can save up to 360 bucks every year by waiting for the series to come out on DVD and renting it through Netflix. (source: MSN.com --Lee)

U-S cities with the most men: 

Hey ladies --are you tired of looking for Mr. Wonderful? Maybe you're searching the wrong places! Those Cupids-in-training over at Bloomberg conducted a study to find the top American cities with single men. Here are a list of the top ten towns and the percentage of dudes that are available in each.

   10. Cupertino, CA, 34.71%
   9. Weston, FL, 37.82%
   8. Ellicott City, MD, 35.78%
   7. Levittown, NY, 43.15%
   5. (tie) Stamford, CT, (48.75%) and Bollingbrook, IL, 42.36%
   4. Newton, MA, 48.90%
   3. Redmond, WA, 50.02%
   2. Arlington, VA, 58.42%
   1. Hoboken, NJ, 68.38 (Lee)

- Only 7.4 million viewers watched The X Factor on Wednesday. 2.35 million viewers watched David Letterman on Jimmy Kimmel.

- Jamie Foxx may play Electro in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.”

- "Seinfeld" has made $2.7 billion since its series finale in 1998. "Seinfeld" made 180 episodes which means that each episode has earned more than $14 million

New Movies Opening Today

Flight (Rated R) ... Starring: Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, Don Cheadle, Bruce Greenwood, Brian Geraghty, John Goodman, Tamara Tunie. "Flight" tells the redemption story of "Whip" (Washington), a commercial airline pilot who pulls off a heroic feat of flying in a damaged plane, saving 98 lives on a flight carrying 106 people. While the world begs to embrace him as a true American Hero, the everyman struggles with this label as he is forced to hold up to the scrutiny of an investigation that brings into question his behavior the night before the doomed flight.

Wreck-It Ralph (Rated PG) ... Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk, Ed ONeill, Mindy Kaling, Adam Carolla, Horatio Sanz, Dennis Haysbert, Edie McClurg, Roger Craig Smith, Gerald C Rivers, Rachael Harris, Stefanie Scott, Reuben Langdon, Kyle Hebert. Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy?-winning director Rich Moore (TV's "The Simpsons," "Futurama") take moviegoers on a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in "Wreck-It Ralph." Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly, "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," "Step Brothers") is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer, "30 Rock"), the "good guy" star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he's tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he's got what it takes to be a hero. On his quest, he meets the tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch, TV's "Glee") from the first-person action game Hero?s Duty. But it?s the feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman, "The Sarah Silverman Program") from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, whose world is threatened when Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Will Ralph realize his dream and save the day before it?s too late?

The Man with the Iron Fists (Rated R) ... Starring: Russell Crowe, RZA, Lucy Liu, Rick Yune, Jamie Chung, Cung Le, Dave Bautista, Byron Mann, Daniel Wu, Pam Grier. Quentin Tarantino presents "The Man With the Iron Fists," an action-adventure inspired by kung-fu classics as interpreted by his longtime collaborators RZA and Eli Roth. Making his debut as a big-screen director and leading man, RZA-alongside a stellar international cast led by Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu-tells the epic story of warriors, assassins and a lone outsider hero in nineteenth-century China who must unite to destroy the clan traitor who would destroy them all. Since his arrival in China's Jungle Village, the town's blacksmith (RZA) has been forced by radical tribal factions to create elaborate tools of destruction. When the clans' brewing war boils over, the stranger channels an ancient energy to transform himself into a human weapon. As he fights alongside iconic heroes and against soulless villains, one man must harness this power to become savior of his adopted people. Blending astonishing martial-arts sequences from some of the masters of this world with the signature vision he brings as the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan and as one of hip-hop's most dominant figures of the past two decades, RZA embarks upon his most ambitious, stylized and thrilling project to date.

Frankenstorm:

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Sting, Christina Aguilera and Jimmy Fallon will hold a Hurricane Sandy benefit relief concert in New York tonight. The concert will be broadcast from NBC and all proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross, who are providing food, shelter and support to those affected by the hurricane.

80% of New York's mail was delivered yesterday

Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide says ‘Superstorm’ Sandy will cause between $7 billion and $15 billion in insured losses—possibly making the unprecedented storm the third-costliest in U.S. history.

New York gas shortages may last another week

An estimated 75% or more of the gas stations in New Jersey are closed either because they have no gasoline, no power or both

600,000 in New York City are still without power

Looters are dressing as Con Ed workers and breaking into houses

The National Weather Service’s Prediction Center issued a warning for a possible nor’easter, which may hit the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions as early as next Tuesday.

Brown Out: The Elyria, Ohio police recently arrested Shaquille Brown for threatening Mitt Romney. He was in class at Lorain County Community College when he said, “Can we leave, because Romney is in town and I want to go shoot him.” Brown's teacher called 911. When Brown was escorted to the security office, he allegedly said to an officer: “I don’t even have a gun to do it.” The Elyria Police Department then contacted the United States Secret Service, which sent an agent to interview Brown.

Roy Haynes is so cheap that he rummages through movie theatre trash bins for popcorn containers and cups. He then washes them and uses them at theatres that offer free popcorn and drink refills. Haynes was featured on Extreme Cheapstakes on TLC.

New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg has instituted a car ban. He says, ''Cars with less than three passengers will be virtually barred from entering Manhattan. To reduce the number of cars coming into Manhattan, however, we have to take some steps. The streets just cannot handle the number of cars that have tried to come in. I know it is inconvenient for a lot of people. But the bottom line is the streets can only handle so much. If you're coming in from New Jersey on anything other than the GW ... you have to have three people in the car. Anybody who tried to drive around New York City today realized there are a lot of cars on the road. Traffic is very heavy. Pick up strangers standing near bridges. They've got a problem of getting in: You're their solution and they're your solution as well.''

6 Things You Should Buy In November from bankrate.com

TV's and DVD's
There are going to be big specials coming on televisions, especially large screens and 3-D TVs which have not been selling as well as expected. As we get closer to Christmas, the prices are going to get better and better.

Winter clothing and 2011 collectibles
Look for markdowns on winter clothing staples such as gloves, hats and sleepwear. These are big items that are promoted in November. You can save 25 percent to 40 percent and that's in all size ranges. Also on sale: collectible items with the year "2011" on them, with two months of the year left retailers want to move them -- but discounts won't be as deep as what you'll see in December or January.

Halloween costumes, decorations and candy
Small and independent retailers typically put holiday items on sale after the holidays -- which means anything targeted to October or Halloween will likely carry a deep discount in those stores during the first few days of November. Look for deals on October and Halloween home decor and things for the dress-up box. Even if the kids don't know what they want to be next Halloween, you can always use some capes and hats for the dressing up in between. You can expect savings of 40 percent to 50 percent.

Outdoor living items
Big-box retailers are clearing out the summer merchandise and making room for the holiday item. So when it comes to summer merchandise, they want it gone. Flower bulbs are another find. Look for discounts of up to 50 percent off.

Turkey and potatoes
This month, look for brand-name frozen birds to sport price tags averaging from 59 cents to 66 cents a pound. For special varieties and heritage birds, you could pay up to $3 a pound. After Thanksgiving expect to see the price of turkey increase 20 cents to 25 cents per pound. So if you plan turkey for any December celebrations or inexpensive meals, it might be smart to buy that turkey now. Potatoes and sweet potatoes are another good buy. They had a good crop this year, sweet potatoes and Yukon Gold in particular are going to be an exceptional buy.

Apples and squash
Good harvests for some of the root vegetables mean great prices for consumers this month. Above the ground, apples are a popular pick. In bulk you can buy them for $15 for 15 pounds, not everyone wants to buy bulk. In smaller quantities prices are averaging around $1.20 to $1.30 a pound for domestic varieties of apples, while Galas and imports sell for closer to $2 per pound. Squash is also in season, popular at the Thanksgiving table and about 15 cents per pound cheaper this month so now is the time to buy.

Say yes to tools and hardware deals
While tool and hardware deals in both November and December of last year were slightly underwhelming compared with years past, both months were still far superior to the rest of the year. On average, November and December featured double the number of Editors' Choice tool deals. Keep an eye out for significant discounts on wrench and screwdriver sets, drills, lawn care tools and more, from stores like Home Depot, Lowe's, Harbor Freight Tools and Sears.

An opportunity for Apple discounts
Year after year, Apple takes 5% to 10% off iPads, iPods, MacBooks, and iMacs during its Black Friday sale. However, third-party merchants usually undercut Apple's small discounts with greater promotions. Expect resellers like Amazon, MacMall, and MacConnection to take up to 20% off a number of Apple products. Moreover, last year we saw quite a few price cuts on the iPad 2, and we're anticipating seeing the same this year. So while the iPad Mini won't be discounted, the iPad 2 could fall to $299. Meanwhile, any remaining stock of the third-generation iPads (released in July and made obsolete in September) could fall to $449 at least.

A crowded market might not equal great tablet deals
Aside from the aforementioned iPad deals, buzzworthy tablets might not actually see great deals this Black Friday. Sure, the small-tablet market is more competitive, with the Amazon Kindle Fire HD, Google Nexus 7, Barnes & Noble Nook HD, and Apple iPad Mini competing, but the first three are already astonishingly cheap for their build. It's rumored that each of the manufacturers actually loses money of their production, and hopes to make up for it through continued media sales. Therefore, there isn't much room for discounts, and the best we might see in terms of tablet deals this Black Friday will likely be promotions that bundle these devices with a sizable gift card or credit. On the Apple front, because the iPad Mini is brand new, there's little chance that it'll see any price drop at all.

Current season apparel, the good and the bad
Last month we noted that winter season apparel items will likely see their greatest sales beginning in January. However, last year a number of apparel stores offered their best online coupons of the year in the weeks leading up to (and around) Black Friday, and most stacked with existing sales and markdowns. Expect to see an abundance of "best of the year" coupons that take 20% to 40% off, with some reaching even higher discounts.

Time to bargain for a wedding dress
According to the author of "Bridal Bargains," November and December are excellent months to shop for a wedding dress because there is a decrease in demand during the holidays. Women just aren't interested in shopping for a dress during this typically busy season. That means you have ample opportunity to bargain with the boutique.

4 Things You Should NOT Buy In November from bankrate.com

If you plan to get engaged over the holidays, you could get a better deal on that diamond after Black Friday. Expect better deals: If you're looking at jewelry, you want to wait until the end of November and the beginning of December. What is a bargain now: During the first three weeks of November, look for deals on costume and bridge jewelry of up to 50 percent off. For those who seek a ring of a very different stripe: Tires are often a bargain in November. With winter weather imminent in many parts of the country, look for discounts of about 15 percent.

Holiday collectibles -- everything from limited runs of fine china and stemware. To special editions of high-end dolls -- are in stores now. But you likely won't find them on sale in November or anytime soon. Expect better deals: While retailers often mark down the leftovers after the New Year's confetti has been swept away, there are no guarantees that the item you want will be available. If you are interested in anything that is made and marketed for only a short time, "you need to shop early." What is a bargain now: Personal care and grooming products -- such as massagers, shavers, heating pads and the like -- are often 25 percent to 40 percent off during the first weeks of November.

It can pay off to procrastinate when it comes to buying calendars and planners. If you're buying 2013 calendars and planners in November 2012, you're likely going to be paying list price. Expect better deals: After New Year's. If you wait until January, you're already going to find better prices. Look for deals of up to 40 percent off. What is a bargain now: Mark November's calendar if you or someone in your family likes toys: Nov. 10 is Neighborhood Toy Store Day.

In the market for a new TV? You might want to wait until December -- or at least the last week in November -- to snag a better price, Expect better deals: After the holiday shopping season begins. You can get some fantastic buys -- between 20 (percent) to 25 percent. But, as with most things tech, If you're getting the latest and greatest of everything, you're not going to get the biggest discount. What is a bargain now: If you don't want to wait for a holiday sale on a TV, you might find great deals on last year's models. Or, if you're getting ready for holiday guests, it's good time to get a deal on new furniture. Many retailers offer markdowns of 20 percent to 30 percent off in November.

What Does Your Handwriting Say About You from realsimple.com

If Your Writing Slants… To the right: You are open to the world around you and like to socialize with other people. To the left: You generally like to work alone or behind the scenes. If you are right-handed and your handwriting slants to the left, you may be expressing rebellion. Not at all: You tend to be logical and practical. You are guarded with your emotions.

If the Size of Your Letters Is… Large: You have a big personality. Many celebrities have large handwriting. It may suggest that you are outgoing and like the limelight. Small: You are focused and can concentrate easily. You tend to be introspective and shy. Average: You are well-adjusted and adaptable.

If Your Loops Are... Closed for L (meaning the upstroke overlaps the downstroke): Feeling tense? This implies you are restricting yourself in some way. Full for L: You are spontaneous and relaxed and find it easy to express yourself. Closed for E: You tend to be skeptical and are unswayed by emotional arguments. Full for E: You have an open mind and enjoy trying new things.

If Your S’s Are… Round: You are a people-pleaser and seek compromise. You avoid confrontation. Pointy: You are intellectually probing and like to study new things. The higher and pointier the peaks, the more ambitious you are. Open at the bottom: You might not be following your heart. For example, you always wanted to be an artist, but you have a career in finance. Printed: You are versatile.

Woman Files Lawsuit Over Bouncing Balls: Anne Langdon is demanding $25,000 from Anne Elliot because her son plays basketball too loudly in their neighboring driveway. Her lawyer's letter read: "My client demands payment of $25,000 within 10 days of receipt of this letter for damages she has experienced, otherwise we may take legal action against you without further notice.'' Langdon's lawyers say she is a professional writer who requires peace and quiet to earn her living and there's a growing body of evidence that suggests environmental noise is linked to cardiovascular disease.

Zombie Gets DUI: The Birmingham, Alabama police recently charged a zombie with a DUI. A commuter called 911 and said a woman had been shot dead in her car. When cops arrived, they found a drunk woman passed out in a bloody zombie costume. Authorities say she was handcuffed and taken to the city jail on a driving under the influence of alcohol charge.

Man Arrested For Handing Out Nose Candy: The London police arrested Don Green on Halloween for handing out cocaine baggies instead of candy. The drugs were given to the children accidently. None of the kids consumed the cocaine

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise did not leave their New York apartment after they lost power because of Hurricane Sandy. A source tells the NY Post, “Katie and Suri stayed safe and calm by torchlight.”

Charlie Sheen is allegedly using drugs again. A source tells RADAR Online, “For at least the last eight months or so Charlie has been having a quarter to half an ounce of cocaine delivered to him every single day and was spending nearly $2,000 a day on drugs. Sometimes he’d even get two to three quarters of cocaine in one day. He snorts it, he smokes it, and then he watches porn. And when he’s not watching porn, he’s hired high-end girls to come over. When Charlie gets his coke he immediately cooks it with baking soda in his bathroom to make crack. Then he smokes it out of a makeshift pipe that he made out of a Fiji water bottle! He’d get so high he was just absolutely out of his mind, mumbling incoherently and tweaking. Then he would just space out, not talk to anyone, and watch porn. Sometimes he’d give his friends that party with him a grand or two just because he thought they were cool. And he always offered to share his drugs. He just wanted everyone to join in the party. There were always a bunch of young girls and random guys around. Charlie will always be a partier.”

Snooki and Jionni are allegedly fighting. A source tells the Star, “Snooki is desperate to stay famous. She can’t stand to be around Jionni. She’s only going to go through with the wedding for a million-dollar payday. Snooki is furious because he refuses to even touch the baby and acts like he can’t hear Lorenzo screaming for attention. It’s quite sad, really, and the one who is suffering the most with their selfish behavior and constant fighting is poor baby Lorenzo.''

** UPDATE **

Snooki Tweeted: "LOL star magazine & radar online are the biggest bulls--tters ever. Worst tabloid outlets ever..GET YOUR S--T CORRECT!"

JLo made Casper Smart sign a confidentiality agreement. A source tells RADAR Online, "Casper signed a non-disclosure/confidentiality agreement when he began working for Jennifer Lopez, as she requires all of her employees to do. Casper and Jen began dating several months after she separated from her third husband, Marc Anthony. The confidentiality agreement covers all interactions that her employees have with Jen, including anything that occurs off the clock. Jen has been around long enough to know that anyone she dates could possibly turn on her and choose to go to the press if the relationship sours. Casper had absolutely no qualms about signing the agreement, and has told Jen on multiple occasions that even if he didn't work for her, he would have signed the contract. Jen loves him even more for that."

Demi Moore is allegedly interested in Leonardo DiCaprio. A source tells the National Enquirer, “Demi’s dream is to find a young, successful guy who can help elevate her back to her past glory. But she’s barking up the wrong tree with Leo. He idolized her when he was in his 20s and fresh off the blockbuster success of Titanic, but now Leo thinks Demi is too old. He doesn’t want to get tangled up in her messy life.”

Khloe Kardashian had no problem with her X Factor nip slip. A source tells Hollywoodlife.com, “Khloe had a blast. She just had the time of her life and more fun than she ever imagined. She was a little embarrassed when Simon made the comment about the air conditioning being on too high, but she thought it was funny. She had no idea that her nipple was going to be the center of attention!”

Now magazine claims Britney Spears wants to serve fried chicken at her wedding.

TMZ has pics of Chris Brown attending a Halloween party dressed as a member of the Taliban. A source tells Perez Hilton, "Rihanna was all over Chris Brown all night giving him amazing and dirty lap dances."

Yesterday, Judge Patricia Schnegg ordered Chris Brown to remain on supervised probation and make another court appearance after he completes an overseas tour.

Tim McGraw and Ne-Yo have recorded two songs together. ''Only Human'' appears on Tim's "Emotional Traffic" CD while ''She Is'' appears on Ne-Yo's ''R.E.D." CD.

Taylor Swift will never sing about her cat. She tells TOC, “I don’t know if people really wanna hear me sing about my cat. If I started singing about the cat too, they’d be like, ‘Seriously it’s crossing over into cat lady territory.’”

Taylor Swift may play Times Square on New Year's Eve. Ryan Searest told Jimmy Fallon, "We haven't announced it yet, but wouldn't it be great if we could get, there's a female artist out there that's setting records in terms of what she's selling, recently. She loves the color red. And if you're with her, you may never, ever, ever, be back together with her. And she loves a good break-up anthem."

 Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Sting, Christina Aguilera and Jimmy Fallon will hold a Hurricane Sandy benefit relief concert in New York tonight. The concert will be broadcast from NBC and all proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross, who are providing food, shelter and support to those affected by the hurricane.

Steven Tyler joined American Idol because he was angry. He says, ''It was great, it was a bit of a risk in the beginning, I wasn't sure what I was doing, I did it out of anger, the band was going through stuff and I went away somewhere to get a good look at what was going on, I'd just finished writing my book and a bunch of things and I just said, 'Get me Idol'.''

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