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Kerry Doing College Tour; Government Program Hopes to Address Private Security Flaws; Orthopedic Surgeon Makes Foot Friendly Designer Shoes; Bells and Whistles at the New York Auto Show

Aired April 16, 2004 - 11:30   ET

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.


DARYN KAGAN, ANCHOR: I'm Daryn Kagan at the CNN Center in Atlanta. Let's check the headlines at this hour.
U.S. officials are meeting with city leaders from Fallujah, Iraq. It's the first known face-to-face talks since the U.S. crackdown on the city began more than a week ago. U.S. Marines have begun holding their fire against insurgents in recent days. The militants set off loud explosions near the Marine base overnight.

Radical Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said today that he will not disband his militia under any circumstances. U.S. Marines have massed outside of Najaf, where al-Sadr is and have said that they are ready to capture or kill him. They blame al-Sadr for the Shiite uprising against U.S. troops this month.

Vice President Dick Cheney is flying back to Washington after wrapping up his Asia trip with a visit to American troops in South Korea. Cheney prodded Asian allies to do more to contain North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

And we're standing by for a joint news conference of President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair. They have been meeting this morning at the White House. They're meeting on Iraq. The session with reporters is expected to begin in about 20 minutes. CNN will have live coverage.

White House hopeful John Kerry is in Pennsylvania this hour trying to rock the vote in that 2004 battleground state. Judy Woodruff has our daily campaign update from Washington.

Judy, good morning.

JUDY WOODRUFF, "INSIDE POLITICS" HOST: Good morning. Thank you, Daryn.

Well, now playing in Pittsburgh, the John Kerry college campus tour with guest star rocker Jon Bon Jovi.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

JON BON JOVI, MUSICIAN (singing): We got to hold on to what we got. It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not.

(END VIDEO CLIP) WOODRUFF: Bon Jovi has been performing at the University of Pittsburgh, warming up the crowd for candidate Kerry. Hundreds of students and at least one busload of steelworker union members are on hand for the Kerry rally.

At college campuses around the nation, Kerry has been touting programs aimed at young people, such as a proposal for free college tuition for students who agree to public service.

The Bush campaign is cutting back on its TV ad spending, but the campaign has released an updated version of this spot, which criticizes Kerry for his vote on funding for the troops in Iraq.

Meanwhile, Kerry is set to launch his first big ad blitz of the campaign. Kerry told party donors yesterday that a lot of people, quote, "don't really know who I am."

The new ads are expected to focus on Kerry's military service, along with his tax and national security policies.

Members of two bedrock Republican groups are gathering for their annual conventions, but support for George Bush in November apparently not a sure thing.

Vice President Dick Cheney is on tap as tomorrow's keynote speaker at the National Rifle Association meeting in Pittsburgh. While the NRA endorsement is assured, Bush's support for the assault weapons ban and the Patriot Act have left some members grumbling.

The other group, the Log Cabin Republicans, is meeting in California. Christopher Baron (ph), the political director of this gay group, says it won't decide whether to endorse Bush until the Republican convention in August. Many members are outraged by Bush's call for a constitutional ban on gay marriage.

Coming up this afternoon, a behind the scenes look at the campaigns. I'll speak with top Bush and Kerry strategists about the next battles in the race for the White House, plus who's stronger when it comes to leadership. That could be a key factor for voters come November. David Gergen, a key adviser to past presidents of both parties, will be my guest.

All this and much more when I go "INSIDE POLITICS" at 3:30 Eastern. Now back to Daryn in Atlanta.

KAGAN: All right, Judy. We'll see you later today.

More now from the White House. It's giving new attention today to a plan to consolidate the government's 15 intelligence agencies under one person.

The 9/11 commission says the system currently overseen by the CIA director is too fragmented. The panel may recommend such a centralized authority in its final report this summer.

The U.S. is thought to spend about $40 billion a year on intelligence. The CIA gets about 10 percent of that money.

There was a lot of concern after September 11 about the -- what will vital private businesses do if they are at risk. The concerns about confidentiality may be hampering efforts to protect them.

CNN's Sean Callebs is in Washington with more on that.

Sean, good morning.

SEAN CALLEBS, CNN CORRSPONDENT: Good morning, Daryn.

KAAN: Well, it sounds like the government came to a lot of these private businesses and said we have a deal that you won't be able to pass up and yet it sounds like most businesses are?

CALLEBS: That's pretty much it in a nutshell.

As you said, in the wake of 9/11, the federal commission is pouring over mistakes that were made, leaving the nation vulnerable to an attack. But one government plan designed to protect thousands of private businesses -- factories, banks and power plants -- is off to a slow start.

The Department of Homeland Security initiated this program. It's called the Protected Critical Infrastructure Information Program. This began two months ago.

It encourages companies to provide confidential information, information on potential susceptibilities in, say, security systems or operations. Now in turn, the government promises to use this voluntary information to protect those companies and develop security standards.

The government program has a budget of nearly $4 million and about 30 employees. To date only two companies and two trade associations are seeking assistance from the Department of Homeland Security.

DHS says it is too early to be disappointed.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: So I'm very pleased and our expectation is exactly where we thought we would be in respect to what kind of information we're getting and how much information we're getting.

I'd prefer to do it more slowly than quickly. We don't want to let the perfect be the enemy to good. But we also understand that this program is so vital for us in terms of its integrity and our trust at the private sector that we can't afford to not get this right.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

CALLEBS: So why is this important? Well, consider this: a full 85 percent of the nation's infrastructure is in private hands. Some in the private sector are worried the government will use this proprietary confidential information for other purposes.

Listen to what Lawrence Brown of the Edison Electric Institute has to say.

Quoting here, "Given the way they wrote the regulations, the low participation rate is the natural outcome. To be fair, it will never be easy to convince industry that the government will keep their information confidential. That was always a hard sell. But the way the regulations are written, it is, well, nigh impossible."

He went on to say, and once again we quote, he is disgusted and disappointed by the PCII regulation -- Daryn.

KAGAN: Sean Callebs in Washington, thank you.

I want to show our viewers a picture we're just getting in now from the White House. Actually, it was taken in the White House. President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, they are meeting there.

We expect in about 15, 10 or 15 minutes, they'll be holding a news conference. You'll see that news conference live right here on CNN.

You also see Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of State Colin Powell in that picture as well.

While we wait for the news conference, we are going to deal with your passion for high fashion. Perhaps, though, you also like comfort. If so, you might need to try on some of these. Taryn Rose, a foot friendly shoe designer. And now we have Taryn Rose's feet. We have the whole deal. She will be with us to talk comfortable shoes, yet still looking good. Just ahead.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

KAGAN: Three-inch heels, pointy toes. High fashion shoes can take a toll on your feet but orthopedic surgeon Karen Rose say comfort and style can go hand in hand or foot and foot, as the case might be.

In 1998, she started her own line of fashion footwear. And she is here with us with some of her fabulous shoes this morning.

Dr. Rose, good morning. Thanks for being here with us.

TARYN ROSE, ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON: Thank you.

KAGAN: What is a nice orthopedic surgeon like you taking that training and designing shoes. Your parents must have had a fit.

ROSE: My parents are still in tears, but I really saw that there was a missing niche in the market for shoes that women can wear with high fashion designer clothes that are also comfortable and healthy for their foot.

And I'm the first one to say I love high heels; I think it's great. But I wanted to give women different options.

KAGAN: What is the scary thing you see women doing to their feet?

ROSE: Well, I think it's like a one-track diet. If there's not a variety in your diet, you are going to end up getting sick at some point. And if you are constantly wearing pointed high heels, you will end up at some point having deformities, or neuromas (ph), requiring, possibly surgeon.

KAGAN: Not a good thing. OK. So we have some of your shoes here with us that you designed that, you know, we could be in any upscale department store in America right now.

But you also -- you also brought along X-Rays of your shoes, so you show how you've taken fashion and how you're incorporated better support into those. So let's look at some of those x-rays.

ROSE: Right. First of all I wanted to show a pair of my shoes where you see the foot shape is nice and rounded, and there's plenty of room for your toes to spread out. This is actually this particular shoe.

KAGAN: This shoe right here.

ROSE: Which is a wonderful retro style that women love. We're selling out like crazy of that style.

If you go to the next x-ray.

KAGAN: We have the next x-ray ready to go? I think that's the last one.

ROSE: This one here is the typical pointed-toe shoe. And you see -- when was the last time you saw a foot that looked like the front of a boat.

KAGAN: Right.

ROSE: What's scary is that some women are actually cutting off their toes to get into these.

KAGAN: Actually, we've done segments about that. I wanted to ask you about women actually undergoing surgery to fit into shoes like those.

ROSE: Right.

KAGAN: Bad idea? You don't endorse that?

ROSE: It's a horrible mistake, because we were created with five toes for a lean. And once you start altering the foot biomechanics, other issues will come up, and it's a vicious circle down the line.

KAGAN: Let's do a little foot rehab on me here. All right. So I've worn some of my pointiest high heels today. What kind of mistake am I making by wearing these type of shoes?

ROSE: Well, I think these are wonderful for dinner parties where you're going to sit most of the time, but if you're actually having to walk on vacation, walk around at work. A lot of the women nowadays, you know, we run to business meeting, to play dates, all of the things that fill up our lives. I think those should be worn with -- just to moderation.

KAGAN: OK. So you've sent along some shoes in my huge old size. They asked me what my shoes size was, and I almost didn't want to do the segment.

Now, it doesn't go with the outfit. Keep that in mind. We know.

ROSE: A nice hot pink color for spring. It's the in color for spring.

KAGAN: Why am I better off in a shoe like this, Dr. Rose?

ROSE: Well, you see how much wider the foot that is. You can actually let your toes relax. The shape of the foot is not going to deform your toes over time.

KAGAN: Right. It feels like the heels kind of -- are thicker, too.

ROSE: Yes, the heel is nice and stable. So as you're stepping, you can step full of confidence with a smile on your face.

KAGAN: Yes. Any way you can make feet smaller, that's always been my -- go with what you have.

ROSE: Well, you know, we're always trying to get everything else bigger, so be proud of your feet. You know what? You're a tall woman. So always think about you need that base for support.

KAGAN: If I didn't have the big feet at the bottom, what would the big body be doing?

Let me ask you this: Your shoes have been a hugely successful company, millions of dollars. They're expensive. We're talking, like, $300 to $400.

ROSE: Right.

KAGAN: A lot of people can't afford that. So for the women out there, and men, because you're also designing men's shoes, if you can't afford your shoes, what suggestions can you give them s they head out into the shoe stores?

ROSE: Well, first of all, we recommend to basically do an outline of your foot. You step on a piece of paper and do an outline, and when you go shoe shopping, put a shoe on top of that outline.

If it's half an inch narrower then what the outline of your foot is, don't buy those. Because studies have shown that you'll be in pain from wearing those.

KAGAN: And for those of who can't give up the heels and the pointy toes, go for it.

ROSE: That's right.

KAGAN: But in moderation; give your feet a break.

ROSE: Exactly, I love ice cream, but I don't eat it every day.

KAGAN: I do, but that's a different story and a different segment.

Dr. Taryn Rose, thank you for bringing by the shoes and thank you for the tips.

ROSE: My pleasure.

KAGAN: That's our "Daily Dose.

We are coming up on about 14 minutes. At the top of the hour, we'll be heading to Wall Street to check on the markets. Also, the president's news conference with Tony Blair is just ahead as well.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

KAGAN: We have some breaking news to bring to you, good news concerning some hostages in Iraq. The news of the release of a number of hostages.

First, a Syrian born Canada. He was held hostage in Iraq. He has been released. He -- his name is Fadi Fadel, and he was released in Najaf.

Also word that three Czech journalists have been released. They have been held near Fallujah and they went missing near Fallujah earlier this week. They are said to be in good condition and headed back to Prague.

So news of four different hostages being released at different points in Iraq.

Forty-nine minutes past the hour. Let's check in with Mary Snow. She is watching the stock market right now.

(STOCK REPORT)

KAGAN: Super luxury cars are drawing eyeballs at the New York Auto Show today. But if all you can afford is just a look, then hitch a ride with our Jeanne Moos.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

JEANNE MOOS, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): The car show is where you go to gape at the $450,000 Mercedes SLR McLaren and then drive home in your Honda. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I really like the Ferrari.

MOOS: Luxury, bells and whistles.

Who wouldn't fall for a recliner?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: It's like a private jet on wheels.

MOOS: The chauffer-driven Mercedes Maybach sells for $380,000. Push a button and the door closes.

(on camera) Move, move.

(voice-over) The Maybach features an electro-transparent moon roof.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Where you can touch the button and it's clear.

MOOS: Buttons are big on the Aston Martin.

(on camera) So this is how you start the car?

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: That central button is how you start the car.

MOOS (voice-over): And if shifting gears leaves you exhausted, on Aston Martin...

(on camera) The gearshift is gone. It's buttons.

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Yes.

MOOS (voice-over): Though the buttons don't include 007's favorite.

No one ejected at Camp Jeep, where auto show visitors right around an indoor obstacle course. Future drivers have their own course, though their skills weren't exactly confidence inspiring.

Headlights are turning heads these days. Lexus and BMW feature adaptive headlights.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: The actual headlight will turn with you.

MOOS: The better to see around the bend. And some Cadillacs have a gizmo that senses oncoming headlights and switches your high beams to low.

If it's raining, you will never have to worry in your Rolls Royce Phantom.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: We have this umbrella that comes right out of the door like this.

MOOS: This boy is the grandson of the dealer. (on camera) How much does this car cost?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: $330,000.

MOOS: You have that much, right?

(voice-over) Better sock it away, kid, for a rainy day.

Jeanne Moos, CNN New York.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

KAGAN: And we'll take a break. Once again, President Bush and his news conference with the British prime minister, Tony Blair, coming up just minutes away. More on that, just ahead.

Right now, a quick break.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

KAGAN: Once again, we are standing by. A news conference featuring President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, talking bout the latest situation in Iraq. You'll see that live, right here on CNN. Running a few minutes behind at the White House, but once it begins, you will see it here.

While we wait for that to happen, let's bring our Rob Marciano back for another check on weather. Hi, Rob.

(WEATHER REPORT)

KAGAN: When the conference gets started, you'll see that live here on CNN. This is the time, though, when we say our thanks for a great week. I'll see you right here on Monday morning. I'm Daryn Kagan, and Wolf Blitzer takes over from Washington, D.C.

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Aired April 16, 2004 - 11:30   ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
DARYN KAGAN, ANCHOR: I'm Daryn Kagan at the CNN Center in Atlanta. Let's check the headlines at this hour.
U.S. officials are meeting with city leaders from Fallujah, Iraq. It's the first known face-to-face talks since the U.S. crackdown on the city began more than a week ago. U.S. Marines have begun holding their fire against insurgents in recent days. The militants set off loud explosions near the Marine base overnight.

Radical Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said today that he will not disband his militia under any circumstances. U.S. Marines have massed outside of Najaf, where al-Sadr is and have said that they are ready to capture or kill him. They blame al-Sadr for the Shiite uprising against U.S. troops this month.

Vice President Dick Cheney is flying back to Washington after wrapping up his Asia trip with a visit to American troops in South Korea. Cheney prodded Asian allies to do more to contain North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

And we're standing by for a joint news conference of President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair. They have been meeting this morning at the White House. They're meeting on Iraq. The session with reporters is expected to begin in about 20 minutes. CNN will have live coverage.

White House hopeful John Kerry is in Pennsylvania this hour trying to rock the vote in that 2004 battleground state. Judy Woodruff has our daily campaign update from Washington.

Judy, good morning.

JUDY WOODRUFF, "INSIDE POLITICS" HOST: Good morning. Thank you, Daryn.

Well, now playing in Pittsburgh, the John Kerry college campus tour with guest star rocker Jon Bon Jovi.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

JON BON JOVI, MUSICIAN (singing): We got to hold on to what we got. It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not.

(END VIDEO CLIP) WOODRUFF: Bon Jovi has been performing at the University of Pittsburgh, warming up the crowd for candidate Kerry. Hundreds of students and at least one busload of steelworker union members are on hand for the Kerry rally.

At college campuses around the nation, Kerry has been touting programs aimed at young people, such as a proposal for free college tuition for students who agree to public service.

The Bush campaign is cutting back on its TV ad spending, but the campaign has released an updated version of this spot, which criticizes Kerry for his vote on funding for the troops in Iraq.

Meanwhile, Kerry is set to launch his first big ad blitz of the campaign. Kerry told party donors yesterday that a lot of people, quote, "don't really know who I am."

The new ads are expected to focus on Kerry's military service, along with his tax and national security policies.

Members of two bedrock Republican groups are gathering for their annual conventions, but support for George Bush in November apparently not a sure thing.

Vice President Dick Cheney is on tap as tomorrow's keynote speaker at the National Rifle Association meeting in Pittsburgh. While the NRA endorsement is assured, Bush's support for the assault weapons ban and the Patriot Act have left some members grumbling.

The other group, the Log Cabin Republicans, is meeting in California. Christopher Baron (ph), the political director of this gay group, says it won't decide whether to endorse Bush until the Republican convention in August. Many members are outraged by Bush's call for a constitutional ban on gay marriage.

Coming up this afternoon, a behind the scenes look at the campaigns. I'll speak with top Bush and Kerry strategists about the next battles in the race for the White House, plus who's stronger when it comes to leadership. That could be a key factor for voters come November. David Gergen, a key adviser to past presidents of both parties, will be my guest.

All this and much more when I go "INSIDE POLITICS" at 3:30 Eastern. Now back to Daryn in Atlanta.

KAGAN: All right, Judy. We'll see you later today.

More now from the White House. It's giving new attention today to a plan to consolidate the government's 15 intelligence agencies under one person.

The 9/11 commission says the system currently overseen by the CIA director is too fragmented. The panel may recommend such a centralized authority in its final report this summer.

The U.S. is thought to spend about $40 billion a year on intelligence. The CIA gets about 10 percent of that money.

There was a lot of concern after September 11 about the -- what will vital private businesses do if they are at risk. The concerns about confidentiality may be hampering efforts to protect them.

CNN's Sean Callebs is in Washington with more on that.

Sean, good morning.

SEAN CALLEBS, CNN CORRSPONDENT: Good morning, Daryn.

KAAN: Well, it sounds like the government came to a lot of these private businesses and said we have a deal that you won't be able to pass up and yet it sounds like most businesses are?

CALLEBS: That's pretty much it in a nutshell.

As you said, in the wake of 9/11, the federal commission is pouring over mistakes that were made, leaving the nation vulnerable to an attack. But one government plan designed to protect thousands of private businesses -- factories, banks and power plants -- is off to a slow start.

The Department of Homeland Security initiated this program. It's called the Protected Critical Infrastructure Information Program. This began two months ago.

It encourages companies to provide confidential information, information on potential susceptibilities in, say, security systems or operations. Now in turn, the government promises to use this voluntary information to protect those companies and develop security standards.

The government program has a budget of nearly $4 million and about 30 employees. To date only two companies and two trade associations are seeking assistance from the Department of Homeland Security.

DHS says it is too early to be disappointed.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: So I'm very pleased and our expectation is exactly where we thought we would be in respect to what kind of information we're getting and how much information we're getting.

I'd prefer to do it more slowly than quickly. We don't want to let the perfect be the enemy to good. But we also understand that this program is so vital for us in terms of its integrity and our trust at the private sector that we can't afford to not get this right.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

CALLEBS: So why is this important? Well, consider this: a full 85 percent of the nation's infrastructure is in private hands. Some in the private sector are worried the government will use this proprietary confidential information for other purposes.

Listen to what Lawrence Brown of the Edison Electric Institute has to say.

Quoting here, "Given the way they wrote the regulations, the low participation rate is the natural outcome. To be fair, it will never be easy to convince industry that the government will keep their information confidential. That was always a hard sell. But the way the regulations are written, it is, well, nigh impossible."

He went on to say, and once again we quote, he is disgusted and disappointed by the PCII regulation -- Daryn.

KAGAN: Sean Callebs in Washington, thank you.

I want to show our viewers a picture we're just getting in now from the White House. Actually, it was taken in the White House. President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, they are meeting there.

We expect in about 15, 10 or 15 minutes, they'll be holding a news conference. You'll see that news conference live right here on CNN.

You also see Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of State Colin Powell in that picture as well.

While we wait for the news conference, we are going to deal with your passion for high fashion. Perhaps, though, you also like comfort. If so, you might need to try on some of these. Taryn Rose, a foot friendly shoe designer. And now we have Taryn Rose's feet. We have the whole deal. She will be with us to talk comfortable shoes, yet still looking good. Just ahead.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

KAGAN: Three-inch heels, pointy toes. High fashion shoes can take a toll on your feet but orthopedic surgeon Karen Rose say comfort and style can go hand in hand or foot and foot, as the case might be.

In 1998, she started her own line of fashion footwear. And she is here with us with some of her fabulous shoes this morning.

Dr. Rose, good morning. Thanks for being here with us.

TARYN ROSE, ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON: Thank you.

KAGAN: What is a nice orthopedic surgeon like you taking that training and designing shoes. Your parents must have had a fit.

ROSE: My parents are still in tears, but I really saw that there was a missing niche in the market for shoes that women can wear with high fashion designer clothes that are also comfortable and healthy for their foot.

And I'm the first one to say I love high heels; I think it's great. But I wanted to give women different options.

KAGAN: What is the scary thing you see women doing to their feet?

ROSE: Well, I think it's like a one-track diet. If there's not a variety in your diet, you are going to end up getting sick at some point. And if you are constantly wearing pointed high heels, you will end up at some point having deformities, or neuromas (ph), requiring, possibly surgeon.

KAGAN: Not a good thing. OK. So we have some of your shoes here with us that you designed that, you know, we could be in any upscale department store in America right now.

But you also -- you also brought along X-Rays of your shoes, so you show how you've taken fashion and how you're incorporated better support into those. So let's look at some of those x-rays.

ROSE: Right. First of all I wanted to show a pair of my shoes where you see the foot shape is nice and rounded, and there's plenty of room for your toes to spread out. This is actually this particular shoe.

KAGAN: This shoe right here.

ROSE: Which is a wonderful retro style that women love. We're selling out like crazy of that style.

If you go to the next x-ray.

KAGAN: We have the next x-ray ready to go? I think that's the last one.

ROSE: This one here is the typical pointed-toe shoe. And you see -- when was the last time you saw a foot that looked like the front of a boat.

KAGAN: Right.

ROSE: What's scary is that some women are actually cutting off their toes to get into these.

KAGAN: Actually, we've done segments about that. I wanted to ask you about women actually undergoing surgery to fit into shoes like those.

ROSE: Right.

KAGAN: Bad idea? You don't endorse that?

ROSE: It's a horrible mistake, because we were created with five toes for a lean. And once you start altering the foot biomechanics, other issues will come up, and it's a vicious circle down the line.

KAGAN: Let's do a little foot rehab on me here. All right. So I've worn some of my pointiest high heels today. What kind of mistake am I making by wearing these type of shoes?

ROSE: Well, I think these are wonderful for dinner parties where you're going to sit most of the time, but if you're actually having to walk on vacation, walk around at work. A lot of the women nowadays, you know, we run to business meeting, to play dates, all of the things that fill up our lives. I think those should be worn with -- just to moderation.

KAGAN: OK. So you've sent along some shoes in my huge old size. They asked me what my shoes size was, and I almost didn't want to do the segment.

Now, it doesn't go with the outfit. Keep that in mind. We know.

ROSE: A nice hot pink color for spring. It's the in color for spring.

KAGAN: Why am I better off in a shoe like this, Dr. Rose?

ROSE: Well, you see how much wider the foot that is. You can actually let your toes relax. The shape of the foot is not going to deform your toes over time.

KAGAN: Right. It feels like the heels kind of -- are thicker, too.

ROSE: Yes, the heel is nice and stable. So as you're stepping, you can step full of confidence with a smile on your face.

KAGAN: Yes. Any way you can make feet smaller, that's always been my -- go with what you have.

ROSE: Well, you know, we're always trying to get everything else bigger, so be proud of your feet. You know what? You're a tall woman. So always think about you need that base for support.

KAGAN: If I didn't have the big feet at the bottom, what would the big body be doing?

Let me ask you this: Your shoes have been a hugely successful company, millions of dollars. They're expensive. We're talking, like, $300 to $400.

ROSE: Right.

KAGAN: A lot of people can't afford that. So for the women out there, and men, because you're also designing men's shoes, if you can't afford your shoes, what suggestions can you give them s they head out into the shoe stores?

ROSE: Well, first of all, we recommend to basically do an outline of your foot. You step on a piece of paper and do an outline, and when you go shoe shopping, put a shoe on top of that outline.

If it's half an inch narrower then what the outline of your foot is, don't buy those. Because studies have shown that you'll be in pain from wearing those.

KAGAN: And for those of who can't give up the heels and the pointy toes, go for it.

ROSE: That's right.

KAGAN: But in moderation; give your feet a break.

ROSE: Exactly, I love ice cream, but I don't eat it every day.

KAGAN: I do, but that's a different story and a different segment.

Dr. Taryn Rose, thank you for bringing by the shoes and thank you for the tips.

ROSE: My pleasure.

KAGAN: That's our "Daily Dose.

We are coming up on about 14 minutes. At the top of the hour, we'll be heading to Wall Street to check on the markets. Also, the president's news conference with Tony Blair is just ahead as well.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

KAGAN: We have some breaking news to bring to you, good news concerning some hostages in Iraq. The news of the release of a number of hostages.

First, a Syrian born Canada. He was held hostage in Iraq. He has been released. He -- his name is Fadi Fadel, and he was released in Najaf.

Also word that three Czech journalists have been released. They have been held near Fallujah and they went missing near Fallujah earlier this week. They are said to be in good condition and headed back to Prague.

So news of four different hostages being released at different points in Iraq.

Forty-nine minutes past the hour. Let's check in with Mary Snow. She is watching the stock market right now.

(STOCK REPORT)

KAGAN: Super luxury cars are drawing eyeballs at the New York Auto Show today. But if all you can afford is just a look, then hitch a ride with our Jeanne Moos.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

JEANNE MOOS, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): The car show is where you go to gape at the $450,000 Mercedes SLR McLaren and then drive home in your Honda. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I really like the Ferrari.

MOOS: Luxury, bells and whistles.

Who wouldn't fall for a recliner?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: It's like a private jet on wheels.

MOOS: The chauffer-driven Mercedes Maybach sells for $380,000. Push a button and the door closes.

(on camera) Move, move.

(voice-over) The Maybach features an electro-transparent moon roof.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Where you can touch the button and it's clear.

MOOS: Buttons are big on the Aston Martin.

(on camera) So this is how you start the car?

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: That central button is how you start the car.

MOOS (voice-over): And if shifting gears leaves you exhausted, on Aston Martin...

(on camera) The gearshift is gone. It's buttons.

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Yes.

MOOS (voice-over): Though the buttons don't include 007's favorite.

No one ejected at Camp Jeep, where auto show visitors right around an indoor obstacle course. Future drivers have their own course, though their skills weren't exactly confidence inspiring.

Headlights are turning heads these days. Lexus and BMW feature adaptive headlights.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: The actual headlight will turn with you.

MOOS: The better to see around the bend. And some Cadillacs have a gizmo that senses oncoming headlights and switches your high beams to low.

If it's raining, you will never have to worry in your Rolls Royce Phantom.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: We have this umbrella that comes right out of the door like this.

MOOS: This boy is the grandson of the dealer. (on camera) How much does this car cost?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: $330,000.

MOOS: You have that much, right?

(voice-over) Better sock it away, kid, for a rainy day.

Jeanne Moos, CNN New York.

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KAGAN: And we'll take a break. Once again, President Bush and his news conference with the British prime minister, Tony Blair, coming up just minutes away. More on that, just ahead.

Right now, a quick break.

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KAGAN: Once again, we are standing by. A news conference featuring President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, talking bout the latest situation in Iraq. You'll see that live, right here on CNN. Running a few minutes behind at the White House, but once it begins, you will see it here.

While we wait for that to happen, let's bring our Rob Marciano back for another check on weather. Hi, Rob.

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KAGAN: When the conference gets started, you'll see that live here on CNN. This is the time, though, when we say our thanks for a great week. I'll see you right here on Monday morning. I'm Daryn Kagan, and Wolf Blitzer takes over from Washington, D.C.

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