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Tips to save:-- Look for BOGO (buy one, get one) deals and couple them with two manufacturer coupons.-- Don't be embarrassed to ask your friends for their extra coupons. They are like money.-- Price shop. Wal-Mart will match any price if you bring in a competitor's ad.-- Stick to your shopping list so you aren't tempted to buy full-priced items.

Here is the Scripps Howard News Service NEWS budget for Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. If you have questions or comments, SHNS editors can be reached at 202-408-1484. For all SHNS content and archives visit our Web site at www.shns.com.WASHINGTON

With all the changes, holiday travel could shape up to be more confusing and time-consuming than ever for consumers who haven't flown in a while. Following are tips to make your trip as smooth -- and cheap -- as possible.Avoiding fees and saving money-- Pack as light as possible and try to avoid checking bags in the first place.

Cruise tickets are $29 for adults, $21.50 for children and $18 for toddlers. Tickets may be purchased online at www.tnaqua.org/VisitorInfo/rge.asp or by phone at 800-262-0695. Combination tickets that also include admission to the Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX 3-D Theater are available.Chattanooga tourism information: www.chattanoogafun.com. Tennessee River Gorge Trust: www.trgt.org.

Rachael Ray of Food Network serves up this version of pecan pie as a Thanksgiving possibility.PECAN PIE WITH CHOCOLATE-CINNAMON WHIPPED CREAM8 servings2 cups whipping cream1 shot orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier) (buy a tiny bottle, a nip, if you like)1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, eyeball it in your palm

What would that Thanksgiving feast be without stuffing? And lots of it?This cornbread-stuffing recipe comes from George Duran of Food Network.WORLD'S BEST CORNBREAD STUFFING2 hot Italian sausages2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 cup chopped carrot1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped onionKosher salt

Use up Thanksgiving Leftovers: This recipe coming our way through Food Network is courtesy of Mario Martinoli.THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS1 large frozen pizzaTurkey, ham and provolone cheese, sliced4 tablespoons sugar4 cups frozen or fresh cranberries2 cups prepared applesauce1 large red bell pepper, top removed, cored and seeded

Consider offering guests this pumpkin pie to top off your Thanksgiving feast. The recipe comes from Food Network's Paula Deen.PUMPKIN PIE1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened2 cups canned pumpkin, mashed1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg plus 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten1 cup half-and-half

This is a statement issued Sept. 22 by the White Hat Management company of Akron, Ohio, after questions by Scripps Howard News Service about absenteeism at the company's Life Skills Centers.

Scripps Howard News Service's SPORTS sked for stories moving Friday, October 24, 2008. SHNS editors are available at 202-408-1484. For all SHNS content and archives visit our Web site at http://www.shns.com.BASEBALL: RINGO24 (Ringolsby, SHNS) -- Tracy Ringolsby's weekly baseball notes package. 800.