1.   The special includes vivid illustrations of the impact meteors have had in the past and what could happen in the future.

2.   Other Christmas specials include filled stockings and cookie jars.

3.   Specials include a complimentary buffet with fried chicken, meatballs and pasta.

4.   Specials include grilled quail or rabbit, or Alaskan halibut.

5.   Specials often include veal, salads are fresh and desserts range from creme caramel to a fresh fruit platter.

6.   The July special includes performances by Elton John, Billy Joel, David Crosby, Carly Simon, Vince Gill, Ricky Martin, Matthew Sweet and others.

7.   The paranormal special will include psychics and seances.

8.   The specials include discounted lift tickets at Safeway, Save-Mart and Lucky Stores.

9.   The two-hour special included a Town Hall forum with candidates and voters and a preview of the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary.

10.   Though the cooking tends toward French, recent specials included a vegetable paella and an apricot chicken curry.