good morning. breaking news. new jobs numbers out this morning show unemployment has is jumped to 9.1%, alarming news that the economy is still faltering. with the 2012 presidential race already revving up, how concerned should president obama be? judgment day -- former presidential candidate john edwards expected to be indicted today for using campaign funds to hide an affair. we're live at the courthouse with the latest. and hero dad -- a father on leave from the army puts his training to work when a would-be bank robber pulls a gun on his family. what he did to keep his kids

safe and bring that suspect to justice today, friday, june 3rd, 2011. captions paid for by nbc-universal television and good morning. welcome to "today" on a friday morning, 7:00 a.m. on the west coast. i'm matt lauer. >> i'm meredith vieira. as we go to air, news is breaking that john edwards was just indicted. we'll go right to lisa myers. lisa? >> reporter: meredith, this is shaking up as a very bad day for john edwards. we just have word that he has, in fact, been indicted on criminal charges having to do with the cover-up of his affair with rielle hunter. >> i'm not making any comment. >> reporter: a key member of john edwards' legal team arrived

in raleigh thursday night, a lawyer experienced in political scandal. greg craig previously represented president clinton in his fight against impeachment. >> i do. >> reporter: like the impeachment, the criminal investigation of john edwards is steeped in deception, scandal, and betrayal. >> this is ridiculous. i have been in love with the same woman for 30 plus years. >> reporter: at issue, more than a million dollars provided by donors to keep edwards' pregnant mistress, rielle hunter, in hiding while he was running for president. rachel "bunny" melon, the heiress and edwards supporter, provided $700,000 in checks sent through her decorator. one was in a box of chocolates. she said she was helping edwards with a personal problem but had no idea what it was. edwards' finance chair paid to help hide hunter away in lavish homes and fly her around in a

private jet. >> we already know john edwards acted badly. the only remaining question is were john edwards' activities criminal or not. >> reporter: edwards claims he knew nothing about the money used to cover up the affair. >> i have never paid a dime of money to any of the people that are involved. i never asked anybody to pay a dime of money, never been told any money has been paid, nothing has been done at my request. >> reporter: prosecutors maintain though the funds didn't go through the campaign they amounted to illegal campaign contributions meant to further his candidacy. edwards' lawyers argue they were gifts from friends designed to hide the affair from edwards' wife, elizabeth, who had breast cancer and died last year. whatever happens today since the scandal broke, edwards is rarely seen in public. we did recently find him at his son's baseball game.

ironically across the way at the same field was andrew young, the former aide who kept hunter in hiding and became a key witness against edwards. edwards' lairs say he has done wrong in his life because did not break the law. they accuse the justice department of wasting millions of dollars on a case that doesn't belong in criminal court. >> lisa, we know there were ghoeshgss under way for some kind of a plea deal. do you know the specifics of what the prosecution was looking for and what the edwards' team was looking for? >> reporter: our understanding is that all along the prosecution has insisted that john edwards plead to a felony. he has not been willing to do that in part because it would almost certainly cost him his license to practice law, which is something he hopes to return to once this scandal is over. i know that he was considering a plea agreement last night and rejected it this morning, and

that is what set all of this in motion, matt. >> lisa myers, who's been covering this story closely for us, reporting from raleigh, north carolina. thank you very much. it's now four minutes past the hour. here's meredith. >> thank you. we have more breaking news. this morning's disappointing unemployment figures that have stocks down just 30 minutes into the trading day. nbc's tom costello has the latest on this. tom, good morning to you. >> hi, meredith. 54,000 jobs created in may. they expected three times that money, and with that, the unemployment rate is up to 9.1%. the economy right now is all about jobs, retail sales, manufacturing, even europe and japan. there's a lot to worry ab, so the question is this -- a slowdown or a bump in the road or maybe something even more serious than that? >> we won't give up. we do not give up. >> in los angeles, 3,000 homeowners gathered for

one-on-one time with a refi specialist, desperate to save their homes. one was hoping to hold onto her home after her husband got laid o off. >> not knowing what the future has in store for us is the most difficult part. >> reporter: the nation's housing prices remain a huge obstacle to a full economic rebound. >> we simply have too many houses. during the boom, mms of homes were built that we don't need, and until young folks find good-paying jobs so they can become home owners we're not going to get rid of those millions of homes in foreclosure. >> reporter: whatever economic recovery was under way earlier this year is now very much in question. home prices at their lowest level since 2002, a decade of home equity wiped out. manufacturing growth is slowing, jobs growth, slowing, car sales and consumer spending down, unemployment seems perpetually stuck, and something that hits every household and business, gas prices near $4 a gallon. as if that's not enough, there's plenty to worry aboverseas from the middle east to europe and

asia. >> a debt crisis in greece that is yet to be solved. frankly, we've been dealing with it for a year and a half. that appears to be worsening in some ways, and you'll stiff got the ramify kags of the terrible earthquake in japan. >> reporter: the pessimism has taken hold on wall street. the dow is down nearly 5% from its high in may. bond yields are paying less. that hurts retirees on fixed incomes. to get things moving, the government has cut payroll taxes while the fed has pumped its $600 billion of stimulus money. but more government spending is, unlikely, given the political battle over the debt ceiling in washington. >> we basically had a massive coronary during the financial crisis. we're lucky we're not dead. financial stimulus and monetary stimulus got us to the stage where we're heal, but we're still in a lot of rehab and rehab can take a very long time. >> just after 7:00 on the west coast and the dow is down more than 100 points. how long this will last is anyone's guess.

earlier in the year, economists were hoping we'd see the economy grow more than 4%. now they're saying we may be lucky to see 2%. >> tom costello, thank you very much. cnbc's melissa francis, good morning. >> good morning. >> to pick up where tom left off, economists in the past few months were predicting the economy was finally gathering some steam, only to be disappointed month after month. you see these dismal numbers. what happened here? >> this is a really bad number. economists had been expecting the economy would add about triple this many jobs this month, and they are blaming everything from the weather to the slowdown in japan. but the bottom line is we're just not adding a lot of jobs right now, and that's hard for the housing market, it's hard on consumer, it makes an economic recovery a lot less likely. >> austan goolsbee, one of the president's economic adviser, put out a statement this morning. let me read this to you. so, is this just one of those bumps or is it timp mattic of a

larger problem that we have? >> you know, the evidence just seems to be mounting that this soft patch is getting softer and softer. if you're looking for a silver line, we did ad jobs this month. the number is low, 54,000, nothing like what was expected, but it's not a negative number. still, we've seen negative numbers or worst than expected numbers on gdp so far this month, a lot of different data figures. a lot of economists are worried we're heading for a major slowdown. >> even though we've added jobs, the pace of job growth has been too slow to reverse much of the damage done by the recession, which has some people concerned we could be heading into another recession. >> economists are not quite that serious yet that it's another recession. it's more like our recovery is slowing down. and of course that's bad news for the president. we haven't seen a sitting president re-elected with an unemployment rate over 7.2%, and right now, as we know, we're sitting at 9.1%. we're a long way from that level. >> any way the numbers could go down that significantly by the

next election? >> it's tough. we're not heading in that direction. it was 9% last month, so it's getting worse, not better. that's a big jump from here. we would have to see the economy really grow and add a lot of jobs and that's looking less and less likely. we had bright spots with this report. where were the real job, what area? >> the helle sector is one, where we see jobs added, but other places, you know, private sector, you know, we saw some jobs added but hospitality fell, we get retail unemployment, that fell as well last month. some of the places we had seen improvement we're seeing weakening temporary jobs are about the same as last month. we like to see those fall because it means that employers are adding jobs that are ferm innocent rather than temporary. it's hard to find bright spots here. we're pointing at the fact that the economy at least didn't lose jobs. that's something. >> if you're one of those 14 million unemployed workers watching right now, where is the hope? >> the hope is in health care, somewhat in education, but we did see government jobs fall

this month. it's hard to find the bright spots right now. >> melissa francis, thank you very much. discouraging news. >> it is. not what the administration wanted. that's for sure. >> ann has the rest of the headlines of the morninging. good morning. more breaking news this morning, everybody. suicide activist jack kevorkian die this morning in michigan where he was being treated for pneumonia and kidney problems. he claimed to have helped with at least 130 suicides of the elderly and infirm, and as a result he served eight years in prison for one case. jack kevorkian was 83 years old. this morning accused war criminal ratko mladic appeared at the haig for genocide and other war crimes he's accused of perpetrating during the bosnian war, including the mass murders of 8,000 men and boys. he shook his head as the charges were read and refused to enter a plea. new concerns are coming to light as scientists probe the deadliest e. coli strain on record in europe. they say the bacteria uses a

rare gene and highly poisonous toxins to glue itself to the patients' intestines causing particularly dangerous neurological and renal problems. so far at least 17 people have died and 1,500 people have been sickened by the strain, most of them in germany. just days after repaying most of its bailout loans, chrysler is set to cut its financial ties with the u.s. government. italian automaker fiat is buying the u.s. treasury share in chrysler for half a billion dollars. president obama visits a chrysler factory today in ohio where he's expected to noungs the agreement that will however ultimately cost the u.s. government about $1.3 billion. the air force confirms it has discharged a service member in april under d the don't ask, don't tell policy that bans openly gay people serving in the military. it was a stunning 15-point comeback for the dallas mavericks last night in game two of the nba finals.

dirk nowitzki scored the game-winning shot against the miami heat with just three seconds on the clock. the series is now tied as the teams head into game three. and can you spell the word that took a 14-year-old to victory at the 84th scripps national spelling bee. >> c-h-o-u-s. >> a smile says it all. the eighth-grader from pennsylvania takes home the trophy and $40,000 in cash and prizes. and while she says the key to her success was enjoying her time on stage, she admits to reading the dictionary once or twice. in case you were wondering, the word means having wavy hair. it is 7:13 on the west coast. let's go back to matt, meredith, and al. >> i can't even spell her name, the one who won the competition.

how did she know it it? >> she read the dictionary back to front two time at least. like me last weekend. we have a big crowd for backstreet boys and new kids on the block. positioning themselves. >> how about byob? >> that's a different -- >> i got it right here. >> what you got, mr. roquer? >> we're looking out west and another storm system will be coming onshore later today into is this evening bringing rain into northern california. you can see it spinning now. let's show you underneath the clouds what we're expecting for today. we're looking at sunshine in phoenix. that will be nice. los angeles, partly cloudy skies. rain in san francisco. look for temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. seattle, nice sunshine and 70 degrees. we have a risk of strong storms in the upper mississippi river valley today, breezy in the northeast, record-setting heat continuing along the gulf coast into the southeast.

we have gorgeous weather in the southwest, as well, 97 in phoenix. well, he just told you about that system of low pressure that's going to spread rain showers throughout the bay area, all weekend long. this is what we're expecting. heavy rain arrives tonight, lasting through sunday morning. especially along the coast, gusty winds. and isolated thunderstorms will also be a factor. for today, though, i think we're going to stay relatively dry until about noon. 67 degrees in napa. 625 in fremont. 70 in san jose. then the rain moves in and stays with us through monday. make sure you check ahead before leaving the house saturday with dangerous driving conditions. and that's your latest weather. meredith? >> thank you very much. jaycee dugard has made her first public comments about her ordeal. they came at the sentencing of her abductors. phillip garrido was sent away for life. his wife, nancy, got a minimum of 36 years. george lewis has details. george, good morning. >> reporter: good morning,

meredith. jaycee dugard did not appear in court, instead, in a statement read on her behalf directed at the ga' rooe does she said, "i chose not to be here because i refuse to waste another second of my life in your presence." and her eyes filled with tears, read the statement on behalf of her daughter. the judge did not permit audio recordings. in statement, jaycee dugard told the garridos, "i hated every second of every day of 18 years. you stole my life and that of my family." addressing nancy garrido, she said, "to facilitate his behavior and trick young girls for his pleasure is evil. there is no god in the universe that would condone your actions." jaycee dugard spent much of her time in a ramshackle compound of sheds and tents behind the garrido house in northern california. it was here that she bore two daughters, fathered by phillip

garrido. >> the fact of the matter is that a barely 11-year-old child was abducted off the street for purposes of being a sexual slave. >> reporter: in newly released grand jury testimony taken prior to the trial, jaycee dugard described the abduction near her home. garrido apparently using a stun gun to subdue her as he dragged her into his car, later saying, "i can't believe we got away with it." then jaycee testified he started laughing. asked why she didn't try to escape from the garrido compound, she testified, "i was scared. i didn't know what i would do. i was afraid of what he would do, phillip." >> i think it's fair to say a nightmare has come to an end, and now it's her, her children, her mother have to go about the business about getting on with the rest of their life. >> reporter: phillip garrido's lawyer said his client decided to plea guilty out of concern for jaycee. >> she entered this plea for her so show wouldn't have to go through a trial. >> but in passing sentence, the

judge said, "i am of a view that you lack a soul. what you did to this child is beyond horrible." nancy, who will likely spend her remaining years in prison, expressed remorse through her attorney. >> she wanted jaycee to know that she is sorry for what she did, and she said there's no way i can express that. i stole your life. and i am responsible for it. and i don't blame anybody else but me. >> reporter: jaycee dugard's court statement concluded, "thankfully i am doing well now and no longer live in a nightmare. i have wonderful friends and family around me, something you can never take from me again." and her final words to the garridos, "you do not matter anymore." her grand jury testimony was senscensored by the judge, who out the parts about the sexual abuse, saying it was disgusting. meredith? >> george lewis, thank you very much. it is 7:18 pacific time. here's matt. what would you do if you

were at a bank and someone tried to rob it? well, a father is being hailed as a hero for what he did when his family came face to face with the barrel of a would-be robber's gun. nbc's mark potter has that story. >> reporter: on leave with his family in sarasota, florida, staff sergeant eddie people, an iraq war veteran, had no reason to suspect that while out with his kids his battlefield skills would be tested and recorded on a security camera. visiting the bank with two of his boys he came face to face with a man with a gun who police say was there to commit robbery. peoples can be seen in the background shielding his children from harm. >> he's pointing the weapon right at me, but i don't care. i'm trying to, you know, get my children out of his line of fire. >> reporter: with the gunman looming, peoples tells his kids to get under the seats and moves chairs in front of them for more protection. soon, peoples says, the gunman turned and threatened one of his boys. >> he could see my son and my son is looking at him. he points the gun and he says,

you know, if anyone does anything, the kiddie's going to get it. >> reporter: police identified the robber as 34-year-old matthew rogers and say he walked out of the bank with tens of thousands of dollars after telling his kids to stay put, peoples followed rogers outside and headed for his rental van. >> to me it was just i need to get this guy and he needs to go to jail. that's all it was for me. you know, you don't point weapons at children. >> reporter: across the parking lot, peoples used his van to block rogers' car, then used martial arts move honed in the military to disarm and pin him to the ground until deputies arrived. >> which was bad for me because i'm holding the weapon in one hand and money in the other and money everywhere. >> the gun was a realistic fake. the money was recovered. and peoples' son had an important question. >> when i came back in the barmg, he stood up and said, daddy, did you get that bad man? and i said, yeah, i got that bad man and everyone started clapping in the bank. so that was good.

>> reporter: for his bravery, peoples was given an award by the sheriff, and for his kids, his status as a superhero dad was reaffirmed. for "today," mark potter, nbc news, miami. >> threatened his son. >> no question about it. this one turned out well. but i think most law enforcement people would probably discourage people from trying to apprehend someone. he didn't know if the gun was fake or not fake. we're happy it ended well. but, again, i don't think anybody would be encouraged to do that. >> his adrenaline was probably going. he talked about the confusion that could have happened with the gun and money in his hands. he is a hero to his kids, for sure. coming up, the riveting tapes of casey anthony's police interrogati interrogation. first this is "today" on nbc.

coming up, we'll meet some people who suffer from dangerous and unusual food addictions. you would not believe the things they eat every single day, for example, 14 boxes of cornstarch a day or 8,000 calories worth of potatoes a day. plus, a big concert out on the plaza. new kids on the block and backstreet boys together performing big hits. we'll talk about their new album, their new tousry' abuvehe got the crowd buzzing. my contacts are so annoying.

they're itchy, dry and uncomfortable. i can't wait to take 'em out, throw 'em away and never see them again. [ male announcer ] know the feeling? get the contacts you've got to see to believe. acuvue® oasys brand contact lenses. feel how hydraclear® plus keeps your eyes exceptionally comfortable all day long. it feels like it disappeared on my eye. [ male announcer ] discover why it's the brand eye doctors trust most for comfort. and if you're not 100 percent satisfied, you get your money back. guaranteed. are they on? 'cause they don't feel like they are. [ male announcer ] acuvue® oasys brand. see what could be.

good friday morning, 7:26, i'm laura garcia-con cannon. a san francisco firefighter is dead while fighting a fire yesterday. "today in the bay's" christie smith has more on the story. good morning, christie. >> reporter: good morning, laura. all morning, we have seen firefighters coming here. we have seen san francisco police officers coming here. of course, they're mourning one firefighter, and pulling for another, who is still in intensive care this morning. it was an emotional moment as firefighters, police and city leaders lined up here at sf general yesterday to pay

respects to lieutenant vince perez, a 21-year veteran, well-liked, well-known here. he and two others were caught in a possible flashover at a house fire yesterday. 53-year-old anthony valerio still in critical condition this morning. we're told he has been with the department since 1997. another firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation and minor burns and released. we heard from a spokesperson today who said the cause of the fire is under investigation, but they discovered nothing suspicious. live in san francisco, christie smith, "today in the bay." >> tragic to hear. thank you very much. let's switch gears and check the forecast. clearing before the next big storm. >> yeah, the calm before the next one. it's mostly cloudy out there now, showers arriving in the north bye-bay by noon. 70 in loss gatos. rain at times, rain last through

monday, mike. >> not looking good. now the commute -- that's at least good. light commute into the city. the giants play tonight, so plan on slowing. the metering lights on now. the live look shows you past the 880 overcross, west grand avenue. the low clouds coming into the area. oakland, not a major problem as far as the volume of traffic. but, again, the gray skies here. rain continuing to affect your morning commute as we continue. friday light means friday late for the build here. a half hour for things to slow. >> thank you very much. and thank you for joining us. another local news update in half an hour. see you then.

♪ step by step [ cheers and applause ] 7:30 on this friday morning, the 3rd of june, 2011. the sun is shining. the weekend's almost here as well as the new kids on the block and backstreet boys. the two groups have united to form the super group nkotbsb. i never can remember that. i'm meredith vieira alongside matt lauer. just ahead more explosive developments at casey anthony's murder trial. jurors listened to her police

interrogation and jailhouse talks with her family. so how will the tapes impact the trial? we'll have details ahead. >> and one couple's controversial decision to save their daughter's life. they had another baby so that child could potentially donate bone marrow to her sister. it worked, but they were shunned by some of the medical and ethics fields. we'll catch up with the sisters just ahead. >> plus, you're going to meet people featured in the show "freaky eaters." one is addicted to eating corn starch, believe it or not. another woman eats 8,000 calories of potatoes and cheese every day. >> let's begin this half hour in florida. the latest on the casey anthony murder trial. nbc's kerry sanders is in orlando. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, matt. 25-year-old casey anthony may never take the stand in her own defense. but she still, while not telling directly her story to the jury,

will have the jury learning about her character and personality from her own words, thanks to audio and videotapes that are now being played for the jurors. casey anthony may not testify at her murder trial. she has a constitutional right to remain silent, but her words are already spoken. >> i'm scared. and i know i'm running out of options. it's been a month. >> what are you scared of? >> i'm scared of not seeing my daughter again. >> reporter: casey's own words are haunting. >> if i wanted to really just get rid of her, i would have left her with my parents and i would have left. i would have given my mom custody. >> reporter: this audio was recorded by investigators. >> everything you told us is a lie. >> reporter: casey is in a small room with three orange county detectives who do not buy her story that a nanny took her child. >> this right now has gone so far downhill and this has become such a mess. we need to end it.

>> i agree with you. >> reporter: caylee had been missing 31 days when deputies were first calls. this interrogation was this hours after the investigation began. >> i'm confident by having talked to you that you know where she is. >> i don't. >> you do. >> reporter: as the interrogation continues it turns aggressive. >> she's somewhere else right now. >> she's with someone else right now. >> no. she's in a dumpster, buried. she's out there and her rotting body is starting to decompose because of what you're telling us. the longer this goes the worse it's gonna be for everyone. right now everything you have told us, we locked you in a life. everything you have told us has been a lie. >> reporter: six months after she disappeared caylee's remains were found in the woods, only a five-minute walk from casey's home. >> she's not far. i know in my heart she's not far. i can feel it. >> reporter: then there are the videotapes with her family. >> i really wish none of this ever would have happened. >> reporter: recorded jailhouse

visits. jose baez argued the jury should never see it. >> we're going to see her face again. >> i pray to god every day that we do. >> reporter: there never was a nanny but casey describes her sister in detail. >> her sister's name is samantha. she has the whitest name possible. they have different dads. >> reporter: and she has a highly specific description of zanny's car. >> silver ford focus, 2008. four door. the windows aren't tinted. it's very basic. there's a pink floral car seat on the right passenger side in the back seat. >> casey anthony represents, in my opinion, psychopathy and they are good at weaving stories. >> reporter: in opening statements, casey's lawyer argued there never was a murder. caylee accidentally drowned in the backyard pool.

later today, the jury will hear this jailhouse interview where that drowning claim was discussed. >> someone just said that caylee was dead this morning, that she drowned in the pool. that's the newest story out there. >> surprise, surprise. >> reporter: it's unclear how the jury will square that comment with her defense. >> kerry sanders, thank you very much. savannah guthrie, good morning to you. >> good morning. >> you listened to the tapes. it's very clear why the defense didn't want these admitted into this case. >> no question about it. now what the jurors are seeing and hearing in real time is casey anthony tell lie after lie after lie. this is important for two reasons. not only does it raise questions about what the real truth is, what she's trying to hide, remember, in order for the jurors to buy the defense's theory that this was an accidental drowning they have to believe one person only.

that's casey anthony. at this point, she has no credibility with the jurors. >> reporter: as you look at the split screen with her father, george, on the left taking part in this conversation, keep in mind that the defense is putting forward a theory that george discovered caylee's body in the swimming pool and then helped cover up the fact that she drowned. this is the defense's idea. does anything that was recorded in the tapes back them up on that based on what george says? >> not so far. not only that. during the police interrogation they offered her this theory. maybe the child died in the swimming pool. casey sticks to her story. no, it's the nanny that took the little girl. the other point i would make about the tapes is george anthony is made out to be an awful villain who molested his daughter since the the age of 8 but you see moments of tenderness between george and his daughter where he says, i miss you, sweetie. she says, you have been the best dad and the best grandfather. these tapes are difficult for the defense on a variety of

levels. >> if i'm a member of of the jury, i'm sitting here listening to that one recording in particular where she's telling her mother and father about the sister of the nanny we now know didn't exist and the detail she goes into with the name and then the incredible detail she goes into in terms of the car that the sister was driving. you're sitting there as a juror thinking, she is making all of this up and she's weaving quite a tale. why should i believe anything else? >> exactly. she has a fundamental credibility problem. they can watch in real time. think about how powerful the videotapes are. this isn't a police officer reading a statement. they are watching it in real time. how elaborately she weaves lies. the defense acknowledged these are lies. the other issue i would mention is just her demeanor. she's talking to veteran b detectives on this police tape, taking them to universal studios claiming she worked there,

weaving intricate lies with all of this confidence. this is not somebody who comes across as a victim. yet again if you want to believe the defense's theory you have to believe she was so afraid of her father that she told this lie, covered up the accidental death of caylee. the tapes are devastating for the defense. >> savannah guthrie, thank you very much. let's get a check of the weather now from al. >> thank you very much, matt. new kids on the block, backstreet boys less than an hour away. here we are on top of this huge crowd we've got up here. i mean, they are all out here at this time for nkotb and bsb. not too bad. you guys are great. wow. we have folks across the street over there. check it out. wow. man. they are everywhere. let's look and show you what's going on as far as the weekend ahead. we have the record heat

continuing throughout the south. we've got beautiful weather in the northeast. we have a risk of strong storms through the upper great lakes. clouds along the pacific northwest. then sunday a look at clouds and showers in the north east. the heat continues through the gulf coast. sunshine through the plains. they're excited about new kids. joey was always my favorite. we're looking good for today. we're going to see a pretty nice start to your friday. then the showers move in, and then the rain ramps up as we head through tonight. heavy periods of rain on the way tonight. all the way through sunday morning. along the coastline in particular. gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms will also be a factor. so enjoy today. 70 degrees in san jose, 71 in gilroy, seven-day forecast shows we don't get a dry break until tuesday next week. don't forget. you can check your weather day or night on weather channel on cable or weather.com online.

my people! [ cheers and applause ] >> matt, back to you. >> al, thank you very much. up next, strange food addictions including a woman who eats more afack thter boxes of corn are very week. .we areack afthis.r [ male announcer ] your eye doctor can't always be there if you sleep in your contact lenses. lucky for you, air optix brand has a lens approved for up to 30 days and nights of continuous wear. [ male announcer ] that's why they're recommended most for people who sleep in their lenses.

visit airoptix.com for a free one-month trial offer. [ woman ] we believe everyone should get low prices every day. -[ woman #2 ] every day. -[ man ] on everything. [ man #2 ] on everything. [ man ] and if you happen to find something lower... -we'll match it. -[ woman ] we'll match it. [ man #2 ] we'll match it. [ man #3 ] any ad, any price. right at the register. [ male announcer ] get low prices every day on everything. backed by our ad match guarantee. like a 6-pack of johnsonville bratwurst patties now just $6.98. only at walmart.

save money. live better. walmart. only at walmart. erika: ... my computer is the same as a new computer.a new pc because... vo: so to show her what she's missing, we built a pc store in her house. erika: (gasp) employee: come on in. make yourself at home! erika: this is my home! employee: let's take a look! erika: (lifting laptop) it's really light. honey, help me shop! employee: you can get up to seven hours on this battery. jesse: the color really pops out. employee: everything's wireless. wireless keyboard. jesse: that's impressive. i like this one better. erika: and i like this one... vo: new pc. what's it gonna be? erika: i'm a pc, and i got what i wanted. jesse: as usual. and today, we're re-inventing aspirin for pain relief. with new extra-strength bayer advanced aspirin.

it has microparticles so it enters the bloodstream faster and rushes relief right to the site of your tough pain. ♪ in fact, it's clinically proven to relieve pain twice as fast. new bayer advanced aspirin. extra strength pain relief, twice as fast. we are back at 7:43. they say you are what you eat. it's a phrase that takes on a new meaning on the tlc show "freaky eaters." >> corn starch is normally used for baking, thickening. for me when i buy it, it's for eating it. my mouth always waters for it. it's the best. corn starch is soft, very fine. it's so good. i cannot stop eating it. >> her love for corn starch started during her preg sichlt it was when her youngest son

died four years ago from complications related to a seizure that her craving became an addiction. >> eating corn starch is an escape for me. >> she kept it from her husband. >> i hide it from charles. i keep my corn starch in sealed plastic bags throughout the house. i keep it in my car under the spare tire, in my purse. charles would be so unhappy if he knew how much corn starch b i eat now. >> i think she's eating three to four boxes a week. >> in reality she was eating more like 13 or 14. >> nicky eating corn starch has caused friction. i told her, get help or i'm out the door. >> reporter: nicky and charles aren't the only couple struggling with food addiction. >> me and kelly have been married seven years. >> you're cooking meat. i'm out of here. >> reporter: kelly wouldn't be in the kitchen unless it involved her favorite food, potatoes and cheese. >> three orders of french fries.

can i have cheese on those? >> i won't eat at work. i go through the drive-through at lunch time. i don't eat in front of people. i don't want people to know how much i'm consuming. >> reporter: kelly loved how the food made her feel. >> it's like crack. >> reporter: her husband encouraged healthier options. >> i want you to try this. it's a green vegetable. [ gags ] >> i can't. i can't. >> i'm afraid i'm going to come down and find out she's had a heart attack. if she doesn't get help she's not going to last much longer. >> two specialists help people overcome their eating habits on the show. mike and j.j., good morning to you both. >> good morning. >> you can see how desperate they are in struggling with these addictions. without giving too much away, how are they doing now? >> they're doing great.

you know, since the show, kelly has lost 30 pounds. she's now eating a salad every day for lunch. >> this is big. she didn't touch a vegetable for her whole life since her experience at age 4. so a salad every day is monumental. >> i'm thinking of nicky eating the corn starch. the fist thing i thought was what provokes someone to take a box of corn starch the first time. what would trigger that? >> she started eating dirt when she was young. she has pika which is a zinc and iron deficiency. it was triggered by her pregnancy. >> that's when we usually see it. as you saw with the death of her child it spiralled out of control. it turned into a true food addiction. >> it started as something biological and there was an emotional component. >> right. >> when you're dealing with these folks you have to take on both issues. >> that's why we work together.

we have to tackle all of it. it's emotional, biological. to have j.j. and myself tackling the families, relationships, all of it together, that's why we create change. >> yes. >> how long does it take to take someone from that kind of addiction to being clean from it? >> this is going to be shocking but we do it over the course of a week. >> just one week, somebody with a whole life experience? >> it comes down to we start with shock therapy to show them the extent of the problem. if they don't get that they don't really get they have a problem, they're not going to change. >> then we tag team. when you have experts working with you 12 hours a day over the course of the week and we can use tv to show them what their addiction is doing to them. couples therapy, family therapy, nutrition, all of that stuff is better and comprehensive treatment. >> a recovering alcoholic will sa

say, i'm an alcoholic whether i have the drink or not. >> some people, we recommend life long attendance in overeaters anonymous. for other people when it was based on a specific incident. >> not so much addiction but something that became their way to comfort themselves, their safe place. when we shift them and they start changing their life, nicky now does maybe two spoonfuls of corn starch a day, but sometimes none. that's not where she's goinger for comfort anymore. >> right. >> there are people who look at the show and say, you stage this stuff. nobody's eating 13, 14 boxes. >> when you see the tears, some of the reactions of the families, there aren't actors good enough out there, i don't think. >> they couldn't be that consistent. what's amazing is you go, wow, that's crazy. that's freaky. but you start to watch the show and you go, i have a little of that a in me.

>> i'm thinking of people watching saying, you know, i need to have my diet soda ten times a day or i'm not going to have the meal without ten cups of coffee a day. >> that's a habit. when does it cross the line of being a healthy habit or ritual to addiction. are the consequences tearing up my job, my relationship? and for the people on the show, it was. >> you deal with eight different people suffering from addictions. success rate? >> 100%. eight success stories. >> that's a good statistic right there. mike and j.j., thank you. >> thank you. >> catch the season premiere of "freaky eaters" sunday night on tlc. still to come, new kids on the block and backstreet boys perform their biggest hits live on the plaza. first, these messages. announcer ] diane was already the chief operating officer at a national tissue bank, when she decided to get her masters in health care administration.

by choosing a university that connects working students to faculty who are also leaders in their fields, she was able to apply her studies to the real world, and help more people, much quicker. my name is diane wilson, i deliver the best gifts on earth, and i am a phoenix. [ male announcer ] university of phoenix is proud to sponsor education nation. because we believe an educated world is a better world. be so nice? [ male announcer ] new i can't believe it's not butter whipped and creamy taste. mmmm. [ male announcer ] light yet velvety with 50% fewer calories than butter. naughty but nice... just my type. [ male announcer ] new whipped and creamy taste. membership rewards pointsnice... from american express.e. the social currency. [ laughs ] not funny. act my age? -why? -why? -why?

i love the sun. past sun goddess. every line has a story. [ female announcer ] we all age differently. now there's roc multi-correxion 4 zone moisturizer with roc®retinol and antioxidants. a lifetime of stress lines, sun damage, and worry wrinkles will fade in just 4 weeks. -crows feet... -belong on birds. [ female announcer ] roc multi-correxion. correct what ages you. -aging... -bring it on. no, no, no... i do not have a thing about bugs. i have a thing about bugs in our house.

we used to call an exterminator. ugh... now i go ortho. home defense max. i use it once inside to kill the bugs. stops them dead. guaranteed. and outside to keep new ones from moving in. that's up to 12 months protection against bugs. and 12 months of keeping our house to ourselves. until your mother comes. right. ortho home defense max. defend what's yours. so let's plant some perennials that'll turn up every year. trees and shrubs to give us depth. and fill it out with flowers placed in just the perfect place. let's start at the place with the best plants, people, and prices. what do you say we plant a weekend, water it, and watch a summer spring up? more saving. more doing. that's the power of the home depot. we're lowering the cost of keeping the pests away, with ortho home defense max now just $5.88. coming up, controversial

sisters, one born to save the other's life. we'll talk to them 20 years after the story sparked a firestorm. >> and a live concert on the plaza. new kids on the block and backstreet boys are together. but first, these messages and a check of your local news and weather. ♪

♪ ♪ ♪ introducing purina one beyond a new food for your cat or dog. introducing purina one beyond the pain was so frustrating. i found out that connected to our muscles are nerves that send messages through the body. my doctor diagnosed it as fibromyalgia -- thought to be the result of overactive nerves that cause chronic, widespread pain. lyrica is believed to calm these nerves. i learned lyrica can provide significant relief from fibromyalgia pain. and less pain means i can feel better and do more of what i love. [ female announcer ] lyrica is not for everyone. lyrica may cause serious allergic reactions

or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior, or any swelling or affected breathing or skin, or changes in eyesight, including blurry vision, or muscle pain with fever or tired feeling. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain and swelling of hands, legs and feet. don't drink alcohol while taking lyrica. don't drive or use machinery until you know how lyrica affects you. i found answers about fibromyalgia. then i found lyrica. ask your doctor about lyrica today. this flat-out delicious -- the new $3 flatbread breakfast combo. a toasty 6-inch flatbread breakfast sandwich and a 16-ounce cup of freshly brewed seattle's best coffee. all for just $3. build your better breakfast today.

good friday morning to you. it is 67:56, i'm laura garcia-cannon. a man accused of pointing a gun at police officers is in custody after a manhunt that lasted most of the night. police say no one was injured in the shooting, which happened at 67th avenue and bancroft streets around 8:00 last night. police say they shot at the suspect after he pulled out a gun and aimed it at an officer. the man managed to run away through nearby yards, but police managed to find him just after midnight. the secret pain is now public. jaycee dugard is reliving her kidnapping and revealing why she didn't try to run for almost 20 years. at a sentencing hearing yesterday, the judge released dugard's grand jury testimony. she says phillip garrido used a stun gun when he abducted her from south lake tahoe.

she says she was raped weekly, but didn't run away, because she wanted to keep him from doing the same thing to anyone else. garrido was sentenced to 431 years in prison. his wife, nancy, was sentenced to 36 years behind bars. right now, a look at the morning commute with mike. >> good morning, laura. we'll take you to the south bay, where we see bits of slowing. northbound 101 and northbound 280 just off that 880 interchange. overall, pretty much green. through this portion of the map. and we'll look, where there is some yellow now showing slowing southbound 101, coming into menlo park out of redwood city, south of the dunbar bridge slow. a smooth drive for 880 past oakland, although there is an accident in fremont. here in oakland, a nice drive, but the fog and clouds, but not so much if you're crossing the bay over the san mateo bridge. the golden gate bridge across the north bay is where the low clouds hang out. we have your weather with christina. >> well, mostly cloudy, overcast

skies across the bay area. but we've got rain on the way. your future cast shows you, by noon, the front starting to approach the coast. it moves in tonight, and heavy rain forecast, especially along the coastline. at 5:00, deeper pockets move into the south bay. and we don't get a break, it looks like, until sunday afternoon. but then we'll have enough leftover moisture around for strong thunderstorms to develop. so we're looking at an active weekend. make sure you plan accordingly. 71 in gilroy, and there it is. warmer weather by the end of next week. we're talking about the 80s. so if you can get through this weekend, just hold on, and it's coming. >> thank you and thank you for joining us. another local news update in about half an hour. see you then. [ man ] i got this new citi thankyou card

and started earning loads of points. you got a weather balloon with points? yes i did. [ man ] points i could use for just about anything. ♪ ♪ there it is. [ man ] so i used mine to get a whole new perspective. ♪ [ male announcer ] the new citi thankyou premier card gives you more ways to earn points. what's your story? citi can help you write it.

we're we are back now. 8:00 on a friday morning. it is the third day of june 2011. we are here at rockefeller plaza this morning. we have a lot of people here. we have a huge crowd gathered for the two biggest boy bands of all time. new kids on the block and the backstreet boys are performing together some of their great hits. >> great potential group. >> it is a super group. >> it is a super group. >> whenever they perform they

have big crowds, but this is exceptional. i'm matt lauer along with meredith vieira and al roker. what else is coming up? a story on love and moral dilemmas. this woman is looking for a bone marrow do nor. they conceived a baby to try to create a match. remarkably, it really was a success. we'll see how the girls are doing now 20 years later. we'll talk to them just ahead. okay. then a little bit later on we heard about the food pyramid, right? >> we grew up on the pyramid. >> i used to get a plate and make a pyramid of food. it didn't work. however we are replacing the pyramid with the plate. natalie morales has the story with the white house chef about the change of why the pyramid is replaced by the plate that was made. a lot of people are talking about it. okay. we have a lot to get. to we'll go inside to ann inside with all the headlines. good morning once again. in the news this morning, today german health officials said

they still have not found the source of a super toxic new strain of e. coli that is now killed 17 people and sickened more than 1500 people, including american tourists. michelle cosinsky is here with the >> reporter: hi, ann. scientists say it's new, mutant, highly toxic and resistant. it causes kidney failure. doctors say in two-thirds of serious cases they are seeing severe neurological symptoms with everything from difficulty speaking to seizures and paralysis. this is the epicenter of an outbreak that is disturbing scientists. they don't understand why it's causing such sickness or where it came from. they do know it attacks the kidneys and the brain. of the 102 victims in this hospital, some children, some pregnant women, a third have suffered kidney failure, a fifth are in intensive care.

doctors found they all seem to have eaten raw cucumbers, tomatoes or lettuce, maybe all of the above. >> we interpret this -- my family interprets this as not eating any raw vegetables, period. >> reporter: at the epicenter many restaurants have stopped serving raw vegetables. >> afraid. i am afraid. >> reporter: yet in one of the busiest spots in hamburg there were cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce in the buffet and plenty of people devouring them, not worried. but all of the doctors say if you're in this region, don't do it. there are too many people who may have eaten those healthiest foods and now hang on to life. even three weeks after this started it seems like every single one of the more than 1,500 cases in europe and beyond is still linked to northern germany. scientists aren't talking about a big risk of this breaking out some place else, at least not for now.

>> that's hopeful news. michelle kosinski, thank you. john edwards has been indicted. the donations used to keep edwards' mistress a secret should have been reported as campaign contributions. edwards' attorneys claim the funds were gifts. this could be the deadliest year for tornadoes since 1950 as wednesday's tornado in massachusetts could bring the 2011 death toll to 522. authorities say the three people died in the twisters including a mother who used her body to shield her teenaged daughter from the debris. fema is now on the ground in massachusetts. police are searching homes. jack kevorkian helped with suicides of the elderly and infirmed. as a result he served eight years in prison for one case. he was 83 years old.

concerns about the fragile economic recovery are again weighing heavily on wall street. we have cnbc's mandy drury with more on this. hey, mandy. hey there, ann. it's all about jobs today. the monthly payrolls data dominating attention especially as it comes amid rising concerns about whether or not this economy is stalling. now the the hope is it's just a temporary soft patch exacerbated by high oil prices. the good news on that front is the average gasoline price has been coming down today, it's sitting at $3.79 a gallon. the u.s. government is out. fiat of italy will pay $500 million to the u.s. government for their remaining 6% stake. back to you. thank you so much. the and finally now a naked jogger had drivers doing double takes of the streets along -- that's right -- streaked along a highway near kansas city. the man later hopped a fans and began swimming in a community pool.

police took him away in a towel, a big towel. let's go back outside to matt and meredith. nice hat, matt. >> i got so burned in rome, the top of my head. >> you did? >> i have very little hair up there. >> really? i didn't know that. >> al's over here. did you bring your hat home? >> i left it on the plane unfortunately. i like that one. that's very nice. got some backstreet boys and new kids on the block. whose birthday? yours. we're holding this concert just for you today. were you even born when backstreet boys started? >> yep. >> okay. i have socks older than her. >> let's check your weather, see what's happening. our pick city today happens to be kansas city, missouri, where we are looking at partly sunny skies. near 100 today. action news there. as you look, you've got sunshine in the pacific northwest. a risk of strong storms alo the northern plains into the great lakes. record heat will continue through the gulf coast into the southeast. we have beautiful weather in the northeast.

nice and breezy. afternoon showers move into the pacific northwest and california. well, this is kind of the calm from the heavy rains, heavy downpours expected this weekend. we're going to get a nice, dry break. before the rain moves in tonight and all the way throughout your saturday. by sunday, just a few showers early, but thunderstorm death possible in the afternoon with that daytime heating. 63 degrees in oakland. 65 in fremont. showers north of the golden gate bridge. 63 degrees on sunday, dry break finally tuesday through thursday. [ male announcer ] this is lara.

her morning begins with arthritis pain. that's a coffee and two pills. the afternoon tour begins with more pain and more pills. the evening guests arrive. back to sore knees. back to more pills. the day is done but hang on... her doctor recommended aleve. just 2 pills can keep arthritis pain away all day with fewer pills than tylenol. this is lara who chose 2 aleve and fewer pills for a day free of pain. and get the all day pain relief of aleve in liquid gels. if you sleep in your contact lenses. lucky for you, air optix brand has a lens approved for up to 30 days and nights of continuous wear. [ male announcer ] that's why they're recommended most for people who sleep in their lenses. visit airoptix.com for a free one-month trial offer. with aveeno nourish plus moisturize. active naturals wheat formulas target and help repair damage in just 3 washes. for softer, stronger... ... hair with life.

[ female announcer ] nourish plus. only from aveeno. i know you're worried about making your savings last and having enough income when you retire. that's why i'm here -- to help come up with a plan and get you on the right path. i have more than a thousand fidelity experts working with me so that i can work one-on-one with you. it's your green line. but i'll be there every step of the way. call or come in and talk with us today.

>> announcer: today's good news is brought to you by nur nutri-grain. eat better all day. >> back with today's good news. the unique bond between two sisters is a story that sparked worldwide controversy because one was born to save the other. we'll talk to the sisters in a moment. first, here's nbc's george lewis. >> reporter: abe and mary say they feel blessed that their two daughters are alive today. >> you think it was a miracle? >> we think it was a miracle, yes. >> reporter: in 1988 at age 16, anissa was diagnosed with leukemia. doctors saying her only hope was a bone marrow transplant. the family began a frantic search for a matching donor.

>> we called our friends, family, strangers that we didn't know. we'd hold community meetings and try to look for a donor for her. >> reporter: but they came up empty-handed. it was then that mary hit on the controversial idea of having another baby to donate marrow. the odds were against the family. >> everything had to align perfectly. mary had to get pregnant in her 40s from her husband who had a vasectomy reversed. to have a match and then get through really an arduous transplant. >> she's kicking me. >> reporter: mary did get pregnant but there was only a one in four chance the baby would be a matching donor. >> we had faith. we had hope that everything would turn out. and it did. >> reporter: the new baby named marissa was a match. anissa got the transplant and it cured her leukemia. >> what does your sister mean to

you? >> oh, she means everything. >> without her, and her sickness i would not be here. without me being a perfect match for my sister she would not be here as well. >> reporter: over the last 35 years, doctors here at the city of hope have performed more than 10,000 bone marrow transplants but none have received as much attention as anissa's case. her doctor says because of the publicity, 100,000 people signed up to be marrow donors. >> the legacy has carried on for 20 years. >> reporter: the city of home has an annual survivors' reunion of bone marrow recipients. anissa somewhere in the huge crowd surrounded by her legacy. for "today," george lewis, california. >> anissa and marissa join us along with dr. nancy snyderman. good morning. >> good morning. >> nancy and i were saying how

well we remember the story 20 years ago. are you totally cancer-free? >> i am totally cancer-free. it's been amazing. >> it has been. your parents took a real risk back then having a child to try to save your life. you were 16 at the time. i had never heard of anybody doing this. were you part of the decision-making? >> i was definitely part of the decision-making. i wanted to know everything that was going on. because of the fact that i wanted to know if i had a few years to live, a few months to live. so the relationship with my parents and doctors allowed me. >> when your parents said, we are going to try to conceive a child to save your life. how did you process that? >> i was thrilled. i wanted my parents to have something they could focus on, that they could carry on with and i thought another child would create that for them. they were so focused on me, my life, what was going to happen. it was just time to take the

focus off of me. when i found out it was a little girl i was thrilled. >> you were thrilled. the medical community at the time was not thrilled at all. it was a big deal. >> it crossed so many medical ethical lines because when we think about people having babies it's sexual passion and a desire to proe create. this was the passion to save a life. the whole idea of having a baby who could not give informed consent to go ahead and donate bone marrow to someone where it might not work. if ever there were a case where the planets aligned and everything that could have gone wrong didn't, everything that did go right did, it did turn medical ethics upside down. i was very critical of this as a doctor early on. then i thought, as a mother would i do it? i thought, yes, i would. >> marissa, everybody talked

about you as the fetus, the vehicle to save your sister's life. look at you. have you ever gone back and questioned why you were brought into this world? >> no. not at all. people are entitled to their own opinions and medical ethicists or however. but i'm so glad i'm in this family. i have two loving parents, two brothers and sisters. i couldn't have asked for a better family. i have never questioned it. >> reporter: there are people who argue about this. does that hurt you? >> it doesn't, to be honest. it really doesn't. i believe that the people who are critical, the people who are judgmental don't know my family. so they are completely entitled to their own opinion but they don't know my family. they probably don't put themselves in our shoes and ask themselves, would i do this for

my own child. >> i think we are getting people to understand how important it is to sign up to be bone marrow donors. now you can bank cord blood so it's a whole new world. to see this and the friendship and everything has been extraordinary. >> my favorite thing about you assisters is you still fight. thank you very much. dr. snyderman, thank you. still ahead, new kids on the block and backstreet boys together on our summer concert stage. ♪ [ female announcer ] nutri-grain -- one good decision... can lead to another. ♪ ♪ with real fruit, more of the whole grains your body needs, and a good source of fiber. nutri-grain can help you eat better all day.

this flat-out delicious -- the new $3 flatbread breakfast combo. a toasty 6-inch flatbread breakfast sandwich and a 16-ounce cup of freshly brewed seattle's best coffee. all for just $3. build your better breakfast today. [ male announcer ] know the feeling? try acuvue® oasys brand contact lenses with hydraclear® plus for exceptional comfort. it feels like it disappeared on my eye! [ male announcer ] discover why it's the brand eye doctors trust most for comfort. acuvue® oasys brand.

so i'm taking charge with claritin-d. it relieves even my worst allergy symptoms. nothing works stronger, faster or longer for nasal congestion and sinus pressure without drowsiness. i only live claritin clear, with claritin-d. [ dog treats drop ] everybody likes to get a bonus. get more free during the petsmart big brands bonus sale. and save $5 on new k9 advantix ii® and advantage ii® flea & tick products. at petsmart. the most fuel-efficient full-line automaker? maybe it's because toyota offers 25 vehicle choices highway rated 30 mpg or better, including the 50-mpg-rated prius. or because toyota's the #1 selling hybrid brand in america. with so many gas-saving options, it's no surprise we're the #1 choice among consumers. plus, every new toyota comes with toyota care, a complimentary maintenance plan with roadside assistance. we're #1 for a reason. toyota. ♪

this is stacy. who runs circles around asthma. and dan. he never lets high cholesterol get him too low. and amy with her arthritis well in hand. they go to walgreens... where their pharmacist not only refills prescriptions but gives advice... immunizations... and health tests. staying on top of your health starts right in your neighborhood. walgreens. there's a way to stay well. >> announcer: today's small steps to a healthier you is brought to you by walgreens. there's a way to stay well. back now with our special series, small steps to a healthier you. eating right is taking on a new shape. first lady michelle obama unveiled the my plate campaign thursday to replace the complicated and confusing food

pyramid. here with details is the assistant white house chef and policy adviser for the first lady's healthy food initiative. sam, welcome. >> thank you. >> we have had the food pyramid for over 20 years. why the change to the new my plate icon? >> the first lady is a mother first. she knows how confusing it can be to feed your kids healthy meals and understand what it means. she's been working with the united states department of agriculture. they launched my plate which simplifies how we translate the nutritional information. >> it's a clear picture as to what should be on the plate. it breaks down exactly. half fruits and vegetables. what's on the other half of the plate? >> it's a framework that you can guide parents to help make these choices. that can be interpreted in so many different ways. there is not just one plate that

works. parents can help put together delicious meals that families can enjoy all night long. >> how do you think this will help combat childhood obesity? >> we need to be clear that one symbol can't solve a complex set of problems. we know if we can get parents the information they need and the tools to support them to make healthy choices we'll be on our way. in the end this is about parents and families making these choices. if they don't have the information they can't do it. >> they have to have tools, the key. >> right. >> we have an example of what should be on the plate. you do have your chicken, broccoli. >> here's a very simple interpretation of what it could be. we can put these basic ingreed gre yents -- ingredients together in many ways. today we are making a delicious lasagna. also good for your kids. >> very healthy, too. you're making it with turkey. >> ground turkey, whole wheat pasta, low fat mozzarella and

low fat ricotta. you could use cottage cheese. a great tomato sauce and we're good to go. >> so you layer it up, put it on there. >> easy as pie. one great thing is if you can make some of these on a sunday, say, you can stick a bunch of them in the freezer so when you're busy during the week, pop it in the oven and you're good to go. >> perfect dinner. you put vegetables in with the sauce. >> obviously we know how much kids love lasagna. the great thing is you can mix any vegetable into the sauce and kids absolutely love it. we put a bunch of spinach in here. >> perfect. disguises it. in my family that works. >> here we have the cheeses. >> and layer the beef on top? >> i'm going to put another layer of noodle first.

>> okay. >> then a nice layer -- >> triple decker lasagna. >> that's right. then a nice layer of sauce. >> okay. feel free to help if you want. >> there's only one spoon. you are the white house chef after all. >> all right. i'll take care of this. >> perfect. >> we get it nice and sauced. >> and this cooks pretty quickly in the oven, too snm 40 minutes, 350 until it's nice and bubbled. then finish it with parmesan cheese. >> and mozzarella. pop it in the oven and we're good to go. >> we're great. parmesan and in the oven we go. >> it's a beautiful thing. >> yeah. >> we'll show you what it looks like when it comes out, gorgeous, beautifully crisp like that. you serve it with a side of vegetables. >> this is a great opportunity to get the vegetables we need.

kids aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables or whole grains. with a few green beans on the side. >> and fruit as well. >> fruit is a great dessert. whatever kids like. apple, melon, whatever. >> is this a favorite in the obama household? >> this is a classic dish. it's always a winner. i go to it whenever i need. >> thanks for taking -- giving us the right tools to succeed in fighting childhood obesity. >> the first lady is determined to help our families live healthier lives. we think we are on the right track. >> sam kass, great to have you here. now outside to matt and meredith. >> it's crazy out here. we have the fans of new kids on the block and backstreet boys. >> they will be performing their biggest hits together as one group. they should be headed out any minute now to warm up. are you excited? [ cheers ] >> after these messages.

[ woman ] everybody's looking for deals these days,

and i'm not talking about saving a dollar off shampoo or two-for-one tacos or something. i'm talking about paying less -- every month. like this deal. [ female announcer ] call today and get the fastest internet for the price -- just $14.95 a month for 12 months with select services. no home phone service required. plus get access to the entire at&t national wi-fi network

at no extra cost. [ woman ] with at&t, i'm surfing at hot spots all over town. ♪ i'm downloading music fast. and watching videos. cute! and the price is great. [ female announcer ] call and get the fastest internet for the price -- just $14.95 a month for 12 months with select services and a one-year price guarantee. no home phone service required. plus get access to the entire at&t national wi-fi network at no extra cost. [ woman ] i went looking for a deal, and at&t delivered. now, i just need to curb the shoe shopping. ♪

♪ you've got the right stuff baby ♪ 8:30 on friday morning, j 3, 2011. excitement booming in rockefeller plaza because we are just moments away from a double dose of boy band mania. new kids on the block and backstreet boys. otherwise known as nkotbsb for

short, live on our stage. [ cheers and applause ] >> people have been here since sunday waiting to get in line. >> we are looking forward to the music. before that how about a little wine? >> ooh! >> we love this guy. he'll be talking about great selections for summer wines and as always with joe he's got wines that are under $20. >> he's got rose which you like. >> what else? >> the weather. hey, let's check your weekend. starting with tomorrow, we've got more record setting heat through the gulf coast. risk of storms through the mid mississippi valley. rain around the california coast. sunny and warm in the pacific

northwest. sunday, sizzling in the southwest. gulf coast to the southeast, warm in the ohio river valley. hit or miss thundershowers in the northeast and more rain along the califoralifornia coas the lower pacific northwest. well, we have got a lot of rain on the way, even though it's still mostly cloudy over most of the bay area right now, rain moves in as we move into the second half of today, light showers then heavy rain spreads along the coast, friday night all the way through sunday morning. so it's going to get very active around here. gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms also a possibility. our temps today are going to be on the cool side, especially in the south bay. 70 in los gatos. new kids on the

block and backstreet boys, but first this is "today" on nbc. ♪ [ male announcer ] who's your car's best friend? gasoline that cleans. cheith techron. care for your car. [ waves crashing ] [ gasps ] brrrr! [ giggles ]

[ sea gull squawking ]

back now with the best value wines for summer whether you're poolside or at the beach or sitting in the backyard there is a vino for you. joe has his picks for the season. >> good morning. >> we have left the real full body wines of winter behind us. what characteristics do we look for in a spring and summer wine? >> wines that are easy, breezy, fun. in the winter you drink a big cab. these are $15 a bottle. so do whatever you want. >> i was reading the notes this

morning on this and you said you take a wine and this works great with this particular food. you're not as concerned about food in summer. >> you're at the beach, you have a picnic basket, a cold rose on ice. on the front porch, you have friends coming over. >> sip for the occasion not is so much the food. >> right. >> you have affordable wines. most under $20, some $15. this category is dry, racy and minerally. i get dry and minerally. what's racy? >> they're zip anpyzippy. they clean the pallet. white peaches, super melony. really easy. this is a blanc from california. these wines clean up fast. >> and the colder the better. >> i know you like to drop ice

cubes in -- >> no, no. we'll talk about that later. i like chilled red wine. you want these really cold. >> ice cold. >> sparkling wines are next. my feeling is people either love sparkling wine or they hate it. >> this is like a cava from spain. we talk about prosecco. same thing. you could have it with a little hors d'ouvres or nothing at all. this won't heat you up like a big high alcohol red would. it's easy to drink. this is a portuguese wine. super crisp and clean. >> where's the spitoon? >> we're drinking, not spitting, matt. >> i like this one. the first has too much sparkle for me. >> this is my favorite. south of france, rose in the

summer. this tastes almost like a red. it's domaine lafond. >> you call it pretty, pink, dploerl a floral and breezy. >> if you put ice cubes in here, i won't tell anybody. >> is it sack religious to watch people put an ice cube in wine? >> i wouldn't do it in front of a wine maker but what you do at home is okay. if you enjoy ice -- >> then you have to drink it faster. you don't -- >> you're basically making a spritzer. it makes sweat on the glass, makes the wine colder. this is a pink pinot grigio. >> but that's a white wine. >> the grapes are red. so this has more body and more of a mouth feel. >> these are between $11 and

$14. very affordable. >> lastly, reds, this is from northeastern italy. this is a fruity wine, easy to drink. >> what's the temperature to serve this at? >> cellar temperature. 55 perfect. the problem is you take out a bottle, leave it in the sun, it warms up. stick ice cubes in it. it won't hurt you. >> can i brag for a second on you? you have the second season of "master chef" coming up. you're a judge on that. and you're branching out. >> master chef, season two. >> and you're in italy as well. >> shooting the show there as well. >> we have watched you become a rock. you're going to compete in the iron man triathlon in kona in october. >> october 8. >> two and a half miles swimming. >> 112 on the bike and a full marathon. >> in a day. >> we're getting ready.

>> joe, great selections of wines. we appreciate it. >> tune in to "master chef". >> you got it. new kids on the block and backstreet boys together in concert on the plaza. but first, this is "today" on nbc.

twizzlers. the twist you can't resist.

>> announcer: the toyota concert series on "today" brought to you by toyota. and it is time for the moment these folks have been waiting for. two concerts for the price of one. ladies and gentlemen, new kids on the block and backstreet boys! [ cheers and applause ] ♪ ♪ oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ the right stuff ♪ hey ♪ oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ the right stuff ♪ first time was a great time ♪ second time was a blast ♪ third time i fell in love ♪ now i hope it lasts ♪ you've got the right stuff ♪ baby ♪ love the way you turn me on ♪ you've got the right stuff ♪ baby ♪ you're the reason why i sing this song ♪ ♪ all that i needed was you ♪ oh, girl ♪ you're so right ♪ all that i wanted was you ♪ and you and you ♪ you made all ♪ oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ the right stuff oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ oh, oh, oh, oh, oh the right stuff ♪ >> new york! [ cheers and applause ] >> i can't hear you! ♪ oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ the right stuff ♪ all you people ♪ can't you see, can't you see ♪ nkotbsb ♪ every time we're down ♪ you can make it right and that makes you larger ♪ ♪ that makes you larger ♪ that makes you larger than life ♪ [ cheers and applause ] ♪ i may run and hide when you're screaming my name ♪ ♪ all right ♪ but let me tell you now

♪ there are prices to fame ♪ all right yeah, yeah ♪ ♪ all of our time spent in flashes of light ♪ ♪ all you people can't you see ♪ can't you see ♪ how your love's affecting my reality ♪ every time we're down ♪ ♪ you can make it right ♪ that makes you larger than life ♪ ♪ all of your time spent ♪ keeps us a lilive ♪ ♪ >> new york! [ cheers and applause ] >> new york city! ♪ that makes you larger ♪ that makes you larger

♪ that makes you larger than life ♪ [ cheers and applause ] nkotbsb, thank you. we'll have more music in a moment. this is "today" on nbc. ♪ that makes you larger than life ♪ [ cheers and applause ]

they are two of the biggest boy bands of all time. not only have new kids on the block and backstreet boys united for a blockbuster new tour, but they have released a new album called nkotbsb. danny, donnie, a.j., joey, jordan, nick carter and jonathan knight. good morning. nice to have you here. by the way, gold stars to everybody. you did a show last night, right? >> yes. >> jumped on the tour bus. you're here this morning. you've got a show tonight, right? how is the schedule treating you guys? >> you know, we're hanging in there. a little stretching, working out. a lot of naps on the tour bus. we'll be all right. >> who came up with the idea of putting the two groups together? >> a collective idea between the

two groups. we did a perfect formance with new kids at radio city. we came on stage with them and fell in love with each other. >> now, we mentioned naps. let's talk about the tour bus. back in the day, i would imagine the tour bus was a crazy place to be. has it calmed down a little bit or do we still want to be a fly on the wall? >> there's crazy tour buses and then there's the family tour buses. howie has his wife and son on the road. my wife and son are out on the road. you have your family buses and you have some of the single guys. we won't talk about that. >> speaking of family, joey, a new addition to your family this week. joey has his first little girl. look how beautiful. >> that's my son griffin colding keira. we had two days off. i flew home. got to the hospital and she was born an hour later.

>> your wife has great timing. >> and your boys are in love with her? >> oh, yeah. two older brothers. i miss her. other than that, it's awesome. >> i was looking at your schedule coming up. there's one that jumped out at me. fenway park. [ cheers and applause ] >> that's got to be an amazing night. >> i think for the most part we really don't even consider that. it's unfathomable. it's beyond the dream. we have to play boston garden saturday which is a feat in itself, makes all of us proud, back street as well as new kids. to play fenway, it's beyond a dream. >> are you going to throw out the first pitch? i did and i would advise you not to. it's scary. >> i don't know if they have enough catchers. we have too many pitchers here. take some batting practice. >> so what are we going to hear next? >> turn off the lights.

>> ladies and gentlemen, backstreet boys, new kids on the block. >> let's hear it, new york city! nkotbsb! ♪ i know we haven't been getting along at all ♪ ♪ i think that it's time ♪ i don't want to say good-bye ♪ cause when i think it through ♪ i love you ♪ i was on fire for you ♪ and we can get it back again ♪ don't say it's the end ♪ so turn out the lights now ♪ lights now ♪ lights now ♪ because in a minute we'll be feeling like never before ♪ ♪ we'll light up the night now ♪ night now ♪ right now

♪ i'll be whatever you need and more ♪ ♪ don't turn off the lights now ♪ snoet ♪ don't turn out the lights now ♪ ♪ i'm going to give you a minute to clear your head ♪ ♪ take the rest of the night, yeah ♪ ♪ take your time ♪ you're gonna see that it's empty without me in your bed ♪ ♪ baby, you'll change your mind ♪ ♪ cause just when i think we're through ♪ ♪ the memories come flooding back ♪ ♪ and instantly you love me like that i still got this fire for you ♪ ♪ we can get it back again ♪ if you don't say it's the end ♪ ♪ so don't turn out the lights now ♪ ♪ lights now lights now ♪ ♪ cause in a minute we'll be feeling like never before ♪ ♪ we'll light up the night now ♪ right now ♪ right now ♪ i'll be whatever you need and more ♪

♪ so don't turn out the lights now ♪ ♪ don't turn out the lights now ♪ ♪ we're down to the wire >> new york! ♪ we gotta let go and take a chance ♪ ♪ i'll take it higher ♪ to the end ♪ to the end ♪ to the end ♪ nkotbsb, baby ♪ hey ♪ don't turn out the lights now ♪ ♪ lights now ♪ lights now ♪ cause in a minute we'll be feeling like never before ♪ ♪ we'll light up the night now ♪ night now ♪ right now ♪ i'll be whatever you need and more ♪ ♪ so don't turn out the lights now ♪ ♪ lights now ♪ lights now ♪ cause in a minute we'll be feeling like never before ♪

♪ we'll light up the night now ♪ night now ♪ right now ♪ i'll be whatever you need and more ♪ ♪ so don't turn out the lights now ♪ ♪ don't turn out the lights now ♪ [ cheers and applause ] guys, thank you very much. they'll be back with more music later on, but first this is "today" on nbc. ♪

[ woman ] sam begged and pleaded... so i sent him to camp. we'd earned lots of points with our new citi thankyou card... and i put them to good use. he told me about his bunkmates, and how he signs up for every activity. ♪ he even hangs out with the camp director. just like that. [ male announcer ] the new citi thankyou premier card gives you more ways to earn points. what's your story? citi can help you write it. good friday morning to you, 8:56 right now, seven days and still no sign this morning of missing nursing student michelle lay. investigators followed up what they thought was a potential

break in the case, searching the niles canyon area. she's been missing since last friday when she did her rounds at kaiser hospital. her family and friends a holding a candle light vigil for her tonight in hayward. right now we'll take a quick break and we'll have a look at

traffic after that. wrab, the south bay showing some spots on 101 especially coming up past the airport. 85 at 17 reports of a goose crossing the road. a smooth drive down the lower peninsula. a little slow, really not a big deal near the center of the bay.

the bay bridge toll plaza has you on a bit of an increase. so maybe folks heading in fror the midday break. >> thank you for joining us, "today" show continues next. r oh or get $300 back via promotion card with a qualifying u-verse bundle. [ male announcer ] u-verse tv lets you record up to four shows at once on a single dvr. and you can record and play back your shows from any room. plus with u-verse, you get dvr service and receiver included at no extra charge. [ female announcer ] call to get at&t u-verse -- now with free hd -- for only $29 a month for six months. or get $300 back via promotion card with a qualifying u-verse bundle.

[ male announcer ] and former comcast customers prefer at&t u-verse tv picture quality. even upgrade to over 160 hd channels. that's more than comcast. [ female announcer ] at&t u-verse: tv like you've never seen before. ♪ i want it that way i want it new york city ♪ thank you. >> we're back now with more of today today on a friday morning, the 3rd day of june, 2011. a beautiful friday morning.

it's been great to have you back. good luck on the tour. good luck with family d all that stuff. it's really been nice. there they are. we have more music from these guys in a little while. i'm matt mat along with natalie morales. we are enjoying a picture perfect day in the northeast but we're talking about sweating out the summer. >> a lot of people suffer with heavy perspiration and summer is tough for that. you guys are cool as cucumbers, but it is a necessary fact of life during the sweltering summer months. but dr. nancy snyderman is here to talk about things you can do and answer your questions about that. >> in the southeast, record-breaking heat. this weekend coming up and a lot of folks will be . looking at homes this weekend. while in our real estate reality check a lot of news that real estate prices are hitting rock

bottom in places. what can you get for your money? we'll tour homes from washington state to south carolina to see what's out there if you are ready to buy or what you can get if you are ready to sell. >> as we say thank you again and release these guys to their fans, we'll throw it inside to ann curry with a look at the headlines. ann? >> good morning, everybody. the new jobs report is out today. it is disappointing. it says in may employers added just 54,000 new jobs. that's the lowest increase the market has seen in eight months. that takes the unemployment rate up to 9.1%. assisted suicide activist dr. jack kevorkian died in michigan where he was being treated for pneumonia and kidney problems. he claimed to have helped with at least 130 suicides of the elderly and infirm. as a result he courted controversy serving eight years in prison from one case. jack kevorkian was 83 years old. new concerns as scientists probe the deadliest e. coli strain on record in europe. they say the bacteria uses a

rare gene and poisonous toxins to glue itself to patient intestines causing dangerous renal and neurological problems. so far at least 17 people died and 1,500 have been sickened by the strain, mostly in germany. a federal grand jury has indicted former democratic presidential candidate john edwards on campaign finance charges. prosecutors say that the money used to keep edwards' mistress in hiding should have been reported as campaign contributions. edwards' attorneys claim the funds were gifts from friends meant to keep the affair a secret from edwards' wife, elizabe elizabeth, who died of cancer last year. today marks one year since the disappearance of 8-year-old oregon boy kyron horman and his mother is fighting to keep the story alive posting billboards, promising to find her son. signed love mama. i talked to desiree about how

she is coping with life without kyron. >> it's been a long, hard year. my husband and i were talking about it just last night. where we have been, where we are now and everything that's happened. i remember the first night this happened and just feeling like i was in a dream, a nightmare really. that i might wake up one of these days. but it's been very difficult for us. >> she also said she believed there was, quote, overwhelming evidence against kyron's stepmother in the case and that she expects to see her charged in her boy's disappearance soon. turning now to can you spell cymotrichous. that took roy to victory.

>> c-h-o-u-s. [ applause ] >> congratulations to the 8th grader from pennsylvania. she takes home the trophy and $40,000 in cash and prizes. she said she enjoyed her time on stage and admits to reading the dictionary once or twice. in case you were wondering cymotrichous means having wavy hair. they say laughter is the best medicine and these californians are getting a healthy dose at yoga class. [ laughter ] >> it's called laughing yoga and it's the latest wellness trend. and for what it's worth, these funny folks say it looks weirder than it feels. it looks like it feels good. it is now five minutes past the hour. let's go back outside to matt. >> all right, ann. thank you very much. we could all use a good laugh. mr. roker, a check of the weather.

>> we have the nkotbsbbyb doing the autograph signing. awfully nice guys. talking to fans. let's check your weather. we have heat to talk about. that's the big story. big area of high pressure. that's just pumping up the heat continuing to bring temperatures up. record-setting temperatures. we are getting temperatures well into the mid to upper 90s. factor in the humidity, the heat index is well over 100 today. that's going to go right into the weekend. well, we have got a lot of rain on the way even though it's still mostly cloudy over most of the day area. right now rain moves in as we move into the second half of day. heavier rain spreads along the coast friday night, all the way through sunday morning. so it's going to get very active around here. our temps today are going to be on the cool side, but still not too bad, especially in the south

bay. 70 in los gatos, 70 in san jose and then the rain lasts all the way through monday. daily dose is brought to you by nature valley, irresistible by nature valley. >> this morning on today's daily dose, the not so fun part of summer -- sweating. usually perspiration isn't a bad thing but it can be embarrassing and inconvenient and that's enough reason to do something about it. dr. nancy snyderman is here to help us understand why we sweat and what to do if it gets out of control. we put the viewer questions out there. had people call in and we got tons. from rob in chicago, illinois, he asks, my hands and feet sweat profusely all year. they are usually cold to touch. my doctor says, oh, you have

hyperhidrosis and doesn't prescribe anything. >> this is excess sweating. we all sweat. that's your body's natural air conditioning. >> cooling mechanism. >> when you sweat and you're outside you can keep your body temperature in a normal range. over 176 million people in this country sweat excessively. that's the clammy hands or you can see people perspiring when they are anxious. >> stains under the shirt. >> so for this group of people, this is a time you want to say to your doctor, i know i'm not normal. what are things you can do for me? these are people who will sweat through anti-per sprants and deodorants. >> is there something they can do? >> there are several different things. anti-perspirants block the glands from sweating. deodorants keep the sweat from turning into bacteria which causes or. first of all, get good

anti-perspirant and putting it on at night helps because the chemical can be absorbed into your body. some people use it on their hands. >> not good for sensitive areas. >> most doctors say not for the face because you may break out. >> let's get to a skype from lori in georgia. what's your question for dr. nancy? >> good morning. the aluminum ingredient in conventional deodorants may be harmful. is this true? i have tried using natural deodorants but they don't work as well. >> this is something that's been out there for 20 years or so as to whether aluminum causes alzheimer's or cancer. there is no evidence that it does. but what it does is help block the glands from sweating. so they work better than the all natural ones. people will be up in arms

saying, but i like my all natural. do what's right for you. the all natural stuff works. it just doesn't work as well. again, remember the anti-perspirant is different from deodorant. sweat doesn't smell. it's the bacteria on your body that gets to be a problem. for some people, taking a few showers a day during this time of year may help. again, remember, if you're concerned and you want to use all natural stuff, put it on at night. >> on the phone now we have kelsey in rhode island. dpro good morning. what's your question? >> good morning. i find it hard to sleep at night because i am so hot, even with a fan on. how do you stop yourself from sweating at night and is there a reason i sweat more at night than during the day? >> our body temperatures fluctuate a lot at night. you're very young. wait until you hit your 40s. then you will really find out what it's like.

there are great fabrics out there now. all the athletic fabrics are being turned into sleepwear. get a fabric that wicks moisture away. layer the bed so you can throw off a cover or grab it back at night. you may be a person who fluctuates. i always get hot around 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning and i'm cool later. it's all normal. don't worry about it. just dress appropriately. have layered bedding. >> thank you. >> thank you, kelsey. we have time for one more. we have an e-mail for you, nancy. this is from alex in washington, d.c. hi, dr. nancy, is botox a good option for excessive sweating, particularly on my scalp? what are the side effects? would it cause the problem to move to a different part of my body? >> now botox is approved for sweating in the armpits. botox is approved. certain surgery -- laser surgery

primarily and then oral medications you can talk to your doctor about. botox has been a big breakthrough. for people who can't wear sandals through this summer, we haven't really talked about feet much. i'm a big believer in wool socks in the summer ch. there is a brand called smart wool which wicks the moisture away. for people -- if you can't -- if it's not a problem that requires medical treatment, be smart about the clothing you wear. there are cool fabrics out there now that can take away the problem. >> the wicking fabrics. >> from head to toe. >> dr. nancy snyderman, thank you so much. coming up next, switching gears here. thinking of buying or selling your home, how much house you can get for just under $300,000 or less. later, excess baggage. we show you how to pack efficiently so you don't have to pay the hefty airline fees. first, these messages. announcer ] it's 2011. wonder where the durango's been for the last two years?

well, it toured around europe, getting handling and steering lessons on those sporty european roads. it went back to school, got an advanced degree in technology. it's been working out -- more muscle and less fat. it's only been two years, but it's done more in two years than most cars do in a lifetime. sweet & salty nut bars... they're made from whole roasted nuts and dipped in creamy peanut butter, making your craving for a sweet & salty bar irresistible, by nature valley. you know that comes with a private island. really? no. it comes with a hat. you see, airline credit cards promise flights for 25,000 miles, but... [ man ] there's never any seats for 25,000 miles. frustrating, isn'it? but that won't happen with the capital one venture card. you can book any airline anytime. hey, i just said that. after all, isn't traveling hard enough?

ow. [ male announcer ] to get the flights you want, sign up for a venture card at capitalone.com. what's in your wallet? uh, it's okay. i've played a pilot before. what's in your wallet? soeh, thirty days. max. we'll see about that. [ female announcer ] glade® lasting impressions: two complementary fragrances alternate to keep things fresh. and not ju for thirty days. our longest-lasting plugins air freshener lasts for sixty. well that lasted longer than i thought. i knew it would. [ female announcer ] get freshness that won't fade away for sixty days with plugins lasting impressions. now glade scented oil fits air wick® warmers, too. so you can choose your favorite glade fragrances. s.c. johnson, a family company. i bet it could last through some artsy foreign film. good idea. let's go. did i just say that out loud? [ female announcer ] feel fresh up to 5 times longer with scope outlast. still feeling fresh? oh, yeah. [ female announcer ] what will you outlast? [ male announcer ] know the feeling?

try acuvue® oasys brand contact lenses with hydraclear® plus for exceptional comfort. it feels like it disappeared on my eye! [ male announcer ] discover why it's the brand eye doctors trust most for comfort. acuvue® oasys brand. trust most for comfort. sfx: bed crashes to floor kids seem to get bigger overnight. good morning... whoa! whoa! and when they do, they're ready for goodnites. the nightime underwear specially designed for kids 4 and up. this morning on today's real estate, what can you get for under $300,000? from marshland views to a backyard cabana, we have what you're looking for. barbara corcoran is here with suggestions. >> good morning, al. >> home prices are now at record lows. are they going lower? >> they are going to go lower in some parts of the country and

they have already recovered in a third of the country. remember the good news. >> first up, omaha, nebraska, $250,000. >> this is a lot of house located in the field club area which is where omaha created its first suburb. when you look at this 1905 american four-square as it's called on a tree-lineded back street with a welcoming front porch, every house in the neighborhood has a similar style. the road is brick in front of it. picture that if you could. it has a generous five bedroom four bath with wood details throughout. the entry way has a wilt-in window seat which kids, dogs and parents love. something charming about that little seat. the living room is open to the entry way with the original tile fireplace. i love it. that radiator ought to be white. i don't think the original radiator looks cool there. the simple dining room has glossy hard wood floors. >> should they fix it up a little bit? >> it looks like a punishment

area. it's too stark but it's a beautiful room. the table's too small. they need cushions, place mats and some softening. it's a lovely room. there is a sunny, family-sized kitchen. you can see the size of the kitchen with granite counters, updated appliances and there is an adjacent dining area. the kitchen could hold a much bigger dining room. you have a funny thing going on with the table in this house. but the backyard has a small sun room which is lovely. just about the right size. and a green small patch of lawn out back. beautifully manicured. >> out to tacoma, washington. 3 bedroom house, $275,000. >> this is a house on washington's peuget sound. i love this chunky craftsman-style home with all the vintage details you like. a big front porch. once you're inside it has gleaming wood floors and built-ins throughout the house

like the white one in the back. i love the trim in the rooms. the living room has the crisp dpro crown molding that makes the melon color work. there is an office with big sunny windows. reads more like a sun roochm. a cheery dining room. the box beams may look like an architectural detail but they cover pipes. that's a smart solution. the kitchen is updated with granite counters. in the backyard a small patio with a potting bench and your own little shed. >> to the south. four-bedroom home in jackson, mississippi at $279,900. >> jackson is a state capital and has a vibrant job market. this is a picture perfect southern-style house with good posture. it's the stiffest house i have seen in a long time. it has a big front porch, full length plantation shutters. inside, a two-story entryway that leads up to the winding

staircase. that's a pretty foier. the living room has crown molding, wood floors and a brick fireplace and a set of french doors to outside. there is a dining room that's painted grownish gray. normally i would say it's terrible, but what a beautiful dining room. it looks like it's out of a fairy tale book with the skirts on the chars. the kitchen has a glass tiled back splash. i'm not talking well today. >> that's okay. >> jump in when you want. there is a pretty deck with a cabana. this beautiful home has taxes of only $2,700 a year. what's wrong with that? >> nothing. barbara, have a great weekend. >> thank you very much, al. >> coming up, new kids on the block and the backstreet boys. two boy bands with one more song. first, these messages. [ male announcer ] there's a place where everyone feels at home.

where the company, the conversation, and the food make all who enter feel welcome. a place that feels as warm with a crowd... as it does with just a friend. it's a place you'll find town house crackers. because they're part of what makes your place the place. ♪ welcome to town house. where good times reside. creme body wash with nutrium moisture. after 1 week we took their close-ups. when they saw how much more beautiful their skin looked they had only one question... ♪ ♪ their skin looked they had only one question... new dove visible care creme body wash. with olay challenge that and give drastic measures a rest. regenerist night elixir gently resurfaces for the smooth skin of a light chemical peel. sleep tight. regenerist, from olay.

with aveeno nourish plus moisturize. active naturals wheat formulas target and help repair damage in just 3 washes. for softer, stronger... ... hair with life. [ female announcer ] nourish plus. only from aveeno. - definitely the one on the right. - yeah, are y-- - seriously, the clorox one. - oh, okay. the difference is obvious. for the whitest whites, use detergent, plus the advanced whitening formula of clorox bleach. plus the advanced whitening formula and it's really great being able to have all those tv shows and movies right there at my fingertips. [ male announcer ] now, with netflix, you can watch tv episodes and movies instantly with the three leading video game systems or other devices. watching instantly is so easy! you just click it and bam... [ male announcer ] netflix. unlimited streaming to your tv over the internet.

for only eight bucks a month. netflix lets me watch what i want when i want. i can guarantee that once you start it, you're gonna love it! [ male announcer ] go to netflix.com to start your netflix free trial today. your favorites, in pieces.

down in washington right now, live on msnbc, chuck todd is giving savannah guthrie a hard time for leaving him to solo anchor the daily rundown. >> that's right. >> but savannah, we have something to say about it. >> i'll tell you, you know, al, i'm sure it's not the first time that some woman has dumped me for somebody in new york. it's the first time some woman has dumped me for you. >> oh! >> and it will be the last time, chuck. hey, savannah. >> hi! >> oh, look, it's the mirror effect. i love it. >> oh, wow. >> that's right. we are here to say don't let savannah give you grief. we are excited to have you here. forget about him. >> starting thursday, savannah will coanchor the third hour with us. she's been doing a great job already as our legal correspondent. >> but chuck, you get the show

all to yourself. >> yes. it is an upside. you're right. look, i'm not much to look at. >> true. >> so it's a little bit of a problem. but i figure most people are only hearing the audio. that's my hope. >> i think we started a beautiful thing here. maybe we can do simulcasts all the time. >> nothing goes together like what you guys are doing. >> cooking and politics. perfect. >> today is backstreet boys day, right? new kids on the block? >> in fact, we know you're a closet backstreet boys fan. >> closet? >> they're offering you a spot in the band. >> after about six months it may be a job i'm looking for. >> it's so good. >> good stuff. what's the first day going to be like, ann, with savannah on the couch in the 9:00 hour?

>> honey, baby, it's going to be a party. >> two words. spanking tunnel. >> get ready. >> do you drink on the i ow00yki i know they drink on the 10:00. >> always, chuck. we're back after your local news. [ female announcer ] in and out. out and in. now you can apply sunblock to your kids' wet skin. new neutrogena® wet skin kids with helioplex. the first sunblock designed to be applied directly to wet skin. ordinary sunblock drips and whitens. neutrogena® wet skin kids instantly cuts through water.

forms a broad spectrum protective barrier. with wet skin kids, your kids have full strength sun protection. try new wet skin sunblock for adults too. neutrogena® #1 dermatologist recommended suncare. good morning to you, 9:26 right now, today a placerville family will confront the man who killed their daughter. former lab tech raymond clark iii will most likely be sentenced to 44 years in prison for beating and strangling annie lee back in september of 2009. he pleaded guilty of murder and attempted quality charges in

march. flags are flying at half staff in san francisco this morning in memory of a fallen firefighter. vincent perez died of a heart attack after he suffered severe burns and smoke inhalation yesterday. another firefighter is in critical condition this morning. they were ertaken y fme during a house fire in diamond heights yesterday. we're hoping for his safe recovery. it is 9:27 right now, quick break.

welcome back, folks, we're taking a look at the east freeway. it's been light for most of the morning. we're seeing a 20-minute drive from university aftvenue, you s the bridge coming into the berkeley curve, but overall it's looking good as it has been most of the morning. giants are playing tonight, so that will be an issue getting into the city around at & t park way. oakland shows no major issues

aside from some gray skies. christina's got a look at your forecast. it's mostly cloudy, overcast skies across the bay area. we have got rain on the way, the front starting to approach the coast, it moves in tonight, and heavy rain forecast especially along the coastline. we don't get a break, it looks like until we hit sunday afternoon. but then we'll have enough leftover moisture around for some thunderstorms to develop. 70 degrees today, 71 in gilroy and there it is, warmer weather by the end of next week, we're talking about the 80s, so if you can get through this weekend, just hold on and it's coming. thank you for joining us, "today" show continues in less than a minute, i'll be back in

about a half an hour for another local news update. i have such a bad attitude, it's obvious. when i'm unsure, sometimes -- >> i was afraid. >> that night my attitude won. >> kate plus 8 is back. she's busier than ever raising eight children as a single mom, trying to carve out time for herself and she'll try to talk about it on "today." meanwhile in this half hour, putting the passion back in your relationship. >> for many couples having problems it comes down to issues of intimacy. one woman found a way for couples to re-energize romance and she'll explain how it works.

it involves 40 beads. >> i thought you said bees. oh, i love you! >> i thought it was beets. that was also weird. >> am i having trouble speaking? >> it's like the commercial. remember the commercial where the guy was going for the bank loan? >> how about a romantic getaway. wherever you are headed you might want to avoid added airline fees. so we'll show you the smart way to pack to avoid excess luggage fees. >> obviously the friday funnies got us. >> clearly. >> we're going to hear one more time from the two mega boy bands who have taken their tour to a new level. we are talking about the new kids on the block and the backstreet boys who performed for us earlier. they have one more song. but first, amy robach is here. >> i was in the kitchen going whoo, whoo. >> that's a good move, amy. >> we won't repeat it.

>> coming up this weekend on "today" we'll have the latest on the casey anthony murder trial. week two wraps up with more e explosional and explosi testimony and court is in session on saturday. have they convinced the jury that casey anthony killed her daughter? also, to catch a fugitive is more guts than glamour. we'll introduce you to one of the most famous bounty hunters. we have is that and more this weekend on "today." >> good luck this weekend. now let's talk about how much well, this is kind of the calm from the heavy rains, heavy downpours expected this weekend. we're going to get a nice, dry break before noon today before the heavy rain moves in tonight and lasts all throughout your saturday. by sunday just a few showers

early, but thunderstorms definitely possible in the afternoon with that daytime heating. showers mostly north of the golden gate bridge by tonight, those showers will spread to the south bay, 63 degrees on sunday, dry break finally tuesday through thursday. a ha blrk utting the park in 's unique proaapch woman's uniq after this. a the most fuel-efficient full-line automaker? maybe it's because toyota offers 25 vehicle choices highway rated 30 mpg or better, including the 50-mpg-rated prius. or because toyota's the #1 selling hybrid brand in america. with so many gas-saving options, it's no surprise we're the #1 choice among consumers. plus, every new toyota comes with toyota care, a complimentary maintenance plan with roadside assistance. we're #1 for a reason. toyota. ♪ is teaching my patients how to start taking insulin.

and i've learned a lot from patients who use levemir flexpen. flexpen comes pre-filled with my long-acting insulin, and i dial the exact dose of insulin i need. my flexpen is discreet and doesn't need to be refrigerated. and flexpen goes wherever i go. levemir is a long-acting insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes. do not take if your blood sugar is too low. tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take and all of your medical conditions, including if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. the most common side effect is low blood sugar. other possible side effects include reactions at the injection site. get medical help right away if you experience serious allergic reactions, such as body rash, trouble with breathing, fast heartbeat or sweating. ask your healthcare provider about levemir flexpen today. learn more about the different insulins available in flexpen at myflexpen.com. flexpen, insulin delivery that goes with you. ♪ jif to go goes anywhere ♪ jif to go goes here, goes there ♪

♪ jif to go goes everywhere ♪ goes here, goes there ♪ jif to go, wherever you go ♪ goes here, goes there we know you did it. it's obvious. announcer: sheer blonde go blonder, shampoo, conditioner and new lightening spray is the only line that gives you the control to gradually lighten for a sun-kissed blonde. where is the sun? sheer blonde go blonder. from john frieda. nicotine cravings make smoking one of the most powerful addictions. try only nicoderm cq has smartcontrol technology... for twenty-four hour craving protection to help you quit for good. try nicoderm cq today. ♪ just love me ♪ oh oh oh ♪ just hold me ♪ oh oh oh ♪ just kiss me ♪ oh oh oh ♪ just want me ♪ l-o-v-e ♪ love, love, love ♪ ♪ l-o-v-e meet beth, nursery school teacher. ts, camera, activia it's the best job in the world.

my students are amazing. but to be there for them, you've gotta feel your best. kids can tell. that's why i love eating activia every day. so delicious activia help me feel good inside which helps me be my best... positive, cheerful and on top of things. help regulate your digestive system. love how you feel or your money back. ♪ activia yeah. all boys. i call them our starting five. yeah. boom! so when we go out, like the other night, we have to make sure they get enough to eat. pass these down to your brothers and make sure they get some, okay? try olive garden's new four cheese pastachettis. starting at just $9.95. folded pasta ribbons filled with italian cheeses. try them with grilled chicken breasts in a garlic cream sauce, or with grilled italian sausage starting at $9.95. plus enjoy our unlimited fresh salad and warm breadsticks. olive garden's one of the few places we can take our family where everyone's happy. olive garden. when you're here, you're family.

this morning on "today's relationships" reigniting the fire in your marriage. a recent study found 51% of couples wish they were having more sex. one woman thinks she has a way to help. the book is called "40 beads." one bead says you're in the mood and your spouse has 24 hours to respond. we spoke to two couples who tested the method. >> you haven't done it since we started the 40 beads. >> reporter: carla and chad have been happily married for ten years. each with busy lives they often hit the same wall during an argument, not enough sex. >> you get into a vicious cycle of, you know, he wants it, she doesn't want it, she rejects him, he feels dejected so he doesn't treat her nice. so the 40-bead method reverses it and takes the vicious cycle and turns it into a delicious cycle. >> reporter: the method -- a

husband gets 40 beads. he drops one into his wife's bead catcher and within 24 hours the bead is redeemed. >> this was a game of commitment. just like marriage. >> reporter: although skeptical at first carla quickly saw the benefit. >> i think the 40 beads helps find common ground so that two different lib i irks brkibidos common range. >> reporter: for ashley and russ their decision to use the method stemmed from a different desire. >> we were just looking for something different, exciting. >> reporter: with five children, all under the age of 8, maintaining a physical connection was critical. >> i think the hard part is you can lose a little bit of yourself just because you're busy. >> i put a bead in there. maybe i'm thinking about it during the day where normally maybe i wasn't. >> i think you're definitely in a position where you are struggling.

you should be willing to try. i think it's an easy way without having to communicate. you have the beads, you know, to talk for you. >> reporter: having finished the first cycle, ashley and russ are recycling the bead. >> it's keeping it fun and exciting. now we have decided i'll be the bead giver. >> reporter: car line evans is the author of "forty beads." you came up with this idea. you stumbled on it for your husband's 40th birthday. how has it changed your relationship? >> it changed everything. it takes sex off of the bicker block. there is nothing to fight about when everybody's happy with their sexual situation. when sex isn't a problem it creates space for other things to talk about. >> when you talk to couples and help counsel them, one of the big complaints is a lack of sex. >> absolutely. >> how can this help? >> it helps to prioritize

intimacy. you can be married for 20 years and talking about s is still an awkward conversation. having the beads, i think, can eliminate some of the awkward conversation. it's funny. caroline gave me a bead catcher. so i will bring it home. >> that being the little bowl. >> i will bring it home and put a bead in there. i know my wife will be like, all right, you better be on your best behavior though. >> you have 24 hours. >> i think the one thing is it's great to prioritize intimacy, by bu it should also inspire you to be a great couple outside the bedroom. >> you say it's important to work on the issues outside of that as well. caroline, how can this start that? >> the 40 beads. you know, 40 is a lot. it creates a sense of abundance around sex. that sense of abundance permeates the relationship. it's magical how it happens. but there is a little quantum mechanics involved.

when the husband drops the bead into the bead catcher he's filled with love and gratitude and anticipation and positive energy toward his wife. >> there are people who may question, is this giving the man too much control over when he wants sex? what about the woman saying this? you have nudge cards so women can say they are in the mood, too. >> there are nudge cards so she can say "bead me" on his dresser. >> bottom line, it encourages play. >> and creativity. there are a lot of men out there experiencing low desire. i'm sure there are women who would also like to put a bead in the jar for their guys. >> car line and ian, great to be here. the book is called the 40 beads. read an excerpt at today.com. up next, the secrets to smart packing for your next getaway after these messages. come back jogging stroller. you've been stuck in the garage

while i've been sneezing from the dust in here, and the pollen outside. but with 24-hour zyrtec®, i get prescription strength relief from my allergy symptoms. it's the brand allergists recommend most. ♪ lilly and i are back on the road again, where we belong. with zyrtec® i can love the air®. [ male announcer ] get up to $6 in savings on zyrtec® products at zyrtectv.com. than these gas relievers. these you take after food gives you gas. you take beano before so you don't get gas. and if you don't get gas... maybe you don't need these. take beano before and there'll be no gas.

maybe you don't need these. man: and all the pens are put down... woman: and everything there is to learn is learned. man: till the heroes retire and the monsters return to their dens... woman: and all the plots are wrapped up. man: till that day... boy: by hook or by crook... girl: by book or by nook... woman: i will read. sfx: bed crashes to floor kids seem to get bigger overnight. good morning... whoa! whoa! and when they do, they're ready for goodnites. the nightime underwear specially designed for kids 4 and up. [ male announcer ] for the most slam-dunk whites,

it only takes three-quarters cup of clorox bleach. in the game. [ cheers and applause ] [ female announcer ] the gerber generation has discovered a scientific breakthrough. ♪ the immune supporting probiotics like those found in breastmilk... can be found in gerber good start protect formula. it's one brilliant formula for baby formula, in a brilliant new package. [ giggles ] [ female announcer ] join the gerber generation on facebook. term "hero" to be bandied about. but does bringing a floor back to life really make us heroes? yes. yes it does. ♪call 1-800-steemer.

this morning on "today's travel" how to pack whether your plans include travel across the country or to an island getaway. pack as neatly and efficiently as possible because it could cost you at the airport if you don't. we have a style contributor from lucky magazine joining us. good morning, lori. a lot of airlines charge $25 for checked luggage so you don't want to go over the limit. >> you want to know how to pack an expertly packed carryon. first, get organized. nothing breeds sloppy over packing like disorganization. choose your most versatile

pieces. we have a maxi dress in a floral print with a lot of colors. you can pair it with a chambray shirt, a mistriped tee, wear its a sarong, a neck scarf or a wrap. >> choose certain things that go together and also fabrics that don't wrinkle. >> we're going to talk about that. next i want to tell you this is another versatile piece. it's a bulky jacket and space is valuable in a carry-on. extract the pieces that are bulky and wear them. it's chilly -- >> oh, wear them on the plane. shoes. look at what you're doing. this is smart. underwear in the shoes. >> the bottom line tip is nothing gets packed empty. let me show you what i mean. we rolled up socks, put them in the sneakers. anything with a nook, stuff it with a smaller item. we put a belt in the toe back

there. take a pair of panties, roll them up and stuff them in the cup of the bra. it maintains the support and also you can put it right in. >> we have to roll our underwear and bras, people. you have a bathing suit here in the sandal. >> nothing is packed empty. don't forget. >> as a result we can save money and maybe carry-on the bag. >> i'm determined to carry on. another thing women are baffled about is packing their jewelry and bag choices. this is an instant problem solver. take a chic leather pouch like this one. put your accessories in it and at night that's your clutch. >> you don't need another bag for jewelry. >> exactly. belts are tricky to pack. if you can't fit them in the toe box. let me the show you that you will snake the belt around the perimeter. it's so flat and then you will see it just gets disguised right

in it. >> look at that. this is smart ideas. now how to roll it. >> fold the shirt. >> this is a t-shirt. >> wrinkle resistant soft pieces are the things to roll. fold it. start from the bottom, roll. >> do you really save space rolling? >> you do. little adjustment, huge space saver. >> why wouldn't it be as much space to be flatly folded and stack hem? > . >> first of all, you're organizing. you're preventing creases. you know when you fold you have the hard line. >> sure. >> this will save space. >> wait a minute. you used a rubber band here to keep it together. >> very efficient here. you can roll the bathing suit ace wes as well. jeans are bulky, so roll from the bottom up. >> i want to quickly ask on the

shirt you want to put it in paper? >> fold these if it's silky or in a bright color. separate it with tissue paper and board early. >> lori's trying to get us on the plane with one bag and save us money. thank you very much. up next, one more song from two great bands, the new kids on the block and backstreet boys. first, this is "today" on nbc.

[ cheers and applause ] >> a boy band extravaganza. >> new medley from the new kids on the block and the backstreet boys. >> see you, guys.

♪ please don't go, girl ♪ you would ruin my whole world ♪ tell me you'll stay ♪ ♪ never, ever go away ♪ i love you ♪ i love you ♪ i guess i always will ♪ girl, oh, baby ♪ you're my best friend girl, you're my love within ♪ ♪ i just want you to know ♪ that i will always love you [ cheers and applause ] ♪ show me the meaning of being lonely ♪ ♪ so many words for the broken

heart ♪ ♪ it's hard to see in a crimson love ♪ show me the meaning ♪ ♪ so soon become ♪ wild and free ♪ i could feel the sun ♪ your every wish will be done ♪ they tell me ♪ show me the meaning of being lonely ♪ is this the feeling i need to walk with ♪ ♪ tell me why i can't be there where you are ♪ ♪ there's something missing in my heart ♪ ♪ i'll be loving you forever

♪ just as long as you want me to be ♪ ♪ hey ♪ i'll be loving you forever ♪ all this love's for you and e me ♪ ♪ i'll be loving you ♪ i'll be ♪ i'll be loving you ♪ loving you ♪ yeah ♪ to forever [ cheers and applause ] ♪ you are my fire the one desire ♪ ♪ believe when i say

♪ i want it that way ♪ tell me why ♪ ain't nothing but a heart ache ♪ ♪ tell me why ♪ ain't nothing but a mistake ♪ oh, yeah ♪ tell me why ♪ i never want to hear you say ♪ i want it that way ♪ cause i want it that new york's way ♪ [ cheers and applause ]

59 -- 9:56 right now, a man was caught with a stolen laptop when he was tracked down with computer software. he was arrested and charged wednesday for stealing an apple mack book. they were able to track town the suspected thief thanks to a software application. joshua kaufman was able to track it's movement and report shots from the webcam. kaufman reieven blogged about t theft and posted photos of that suspect. a private lunch will be hosted by netflix founder and ceo rea hastings. they will discuss government reform, education and the state's business climate. going to take a look at the morning commute right now with

mike. >> we'll take you out to the roadway where we are showing the maze giants game that's going on later on, that may present problems to local traffic. we'll take a look at the camera, and show you there really isn't much of a backup. i will go and get a live look at the san mateo bridge, a smooth drive between the peninsula, you can see 101 or at least the side of the peninsula. and coming into the city, no major issues. christina's got a look at your forecast. we have got a lot of rain on the way, even though it's still mostly cloudy over the most of the bay area, rain moves in, light showers first then heavy rain spreads along the coast friday night all the way through sunday morning, so it's going to get very gusty around here, isolated rain and thunderstorms also. 70 in los gatos, 70 in san jose

and then the rain lasts all the way through monday. >> thanks a lot, christina and thank you for joining us, the "today" show returns in about a minute, i'll be here in about a half an hour, see you then. twizzlers. the twist you can't resist.

captions paid for by nbc-universal television hey, everybody. it is finally try day friday. thanks for being with us today. are you ready for a big weekend? >> yes. always ready. >> what are you going to be doing? >> i'm going to a little get-together in the hamptons saturday. >> what a swell thing to do. >> i don't normally do that.

>> is jay going? >> yes, he is. >> it's getting serious. what are you doing? >> i'm promoting the book. i'm going to houston tomorrow. i don't know where i'm going to be, but it will be fun. then i'll be at the bronx zoo on sunday. >> kids are going to come and get their book signed? >> yeah. i promise after a week of this, it's all over. what do you think is the first thing women notice about other people, other women when they meet them? >> i see what they are wearing first probably. i would notice clothes or something. that's probably the first thing i would notice. i'm not in the majority, apparently. >> it's not hair with you? >> no. i have hair envy. most people have better hair than me so i try not to get involved with that. >> you try not to get involved. >> they say most women notice another woman's weight. that's the very first thing. they think she is this size or

that size or whatever. >> you're saying it nicely. the survey said women size up each other in 20 seconds to decide how fat other women are. that's the word they use, which is really cruel, but probably true, i guess. >> the next thing women look at if someone is wearing too much make-up. you know what i notice, plastic surgery. >> i notice bad plastic surgery. if it's good, you don't notice it so much. then they say it's how you dress, which is first for you. i think a person is a total package though. for me it's demeanor. >> it's vibe. >> i've been doing these book signings. people come up and they are all sizes and all colors and all everything. if they come up with a big smile and they're excited and they're sweet. that is the predominant thing, i think. everybody's attitude. >> they say women also notice uncolored roots. when someone didn't get their roots done, they notice that

because they are self-conscious about their own. >> is all that to make us feel better about how we are, how badly we need a manicure? >> you notice manicure. >> i'm big about grooming in general. >> errant hairs. >> i have a phobia about errant hairs. i told you if we ever went to prison, you would freak out. >> i would never want to go to prison for many reasons. one, i wouldn't have done it. the other thing would be i would have the worst hair of anyone in prison and i would look like an ne guilty person. >> there you are. there would be no room for a cell mate with that hair as it grows bigger and bigger. >> i would be so self-conscious. you don't know what that would be like for me. >> mine is you've got to have the tweezers. a crazy person emerges. >> the kind of humor men like. there are certain women with that bawdy, crass sense of

humor, they say guys don't like a wise ass. they do like sarcasm. >> gentle sarcasm. not political sarcasm at all. >> they love a juvenile sense of humor. like the kind of jokes guys -- >> because they feel right at home. >> the beer and drinking. >> they like sorority girls. >> and they like the geeky sense of humor. >> i don't know what that is. when a girl goes ha, ha, that kind of thing? >> that's it. >> the big turn-offs. avoid politics at all costs. >> have you guys ever been to a restaurant? that happened to us many times. the waiter walks up and says are you ready for your order and you don't see him or her with a pad. he goes, go ahead. we have a table of five people. i'll have the chicken on the side i would like broccoli and rice. and he's going okay. he's not writing anything down.

when you go, can i change mine back? i'll take mine medium. as i'm watching it, i have anxiety. i'm worrying how is he remembering five people's little miniscule changes that we are making, and is he going to get it right. >> most of the time, guess what? he doesn't. most of the time something is going to be a little bit wrong. >> why don't they write it down? >> it's a new trend. they are trying to make you have eye contact. why can't you go like this, what do you want? take it down. why can't you do both? >> how they do that -- >> nothing is more frustrating to being starving and it gets to you and you waited a long time and it's raw or it's a different fish than you asked for. we are complaining about everything these days. >> i know. no more complaining. this is try day and friday. we try to do new things. these are names of things that you never thought of. okay? and we never thought of them either. >> we are not going to get any

right. >> it's from buzzfeed.com. the first one is a farule is -- >> how is it pronounced? >> ferile. i don't believe that is correct. a, wildcat, b, a type of ferret, c, a ruler, d, metal part on a pencil. i'm going with d, metal part on the pencil. >> it seems the most outrageous thing. >> the metal part of a pencil. >> that is a ferrule. >> and a tittle. >> what you feel when carbonation goes up your nose. or the dot over a j or i, or the most common misspelling for "title" or a famous all court bat.

>> i'm going with dot over the j or i. >> i was going to go that, too. >> we are in sync. >> we are not cheating. >> a lunule, top of the finger nail, waitingoon, type of flooring or new kind of light bulb. >> i'm going with white crescent part of the nail. >> i was, too. this is getting weird. >> if we get this right -- is that a joke? how is this happening? >> i'm going with the thing that is so crazy. >> we both did well. >> wow. >> i can't wait for your funny. >> everybody waits all week long for this. tip your waitress. this came from facebook fan carolyn mitchell. i'm grateful to her, if you laugh. a woman is sipping wine on the porch with her husband and says, i love you. he asks, is that you or the wine

talking? she supplies it's mean. i'm talking to the wine. all right. thank you, carolyn. >> time for our favorite part of the show bobbie's buzz. how are you? >> i'm so excited. this week buzz is about the viewers. these are items made by our viewers sent to me. sherry b. designs on facebook sent us lovely jewelry. i think that is so cool. i get to share cool things every week. i was excited about some of the ideas our viewers sent. first we have these show no towels. his mom created a towel so kids could change underneath his towel on the beach without being seen. >> that is a great idea. >> she makes towels for boys and girls. lots of colors. >> that is so grade. kids get all kinds of sand in their ferrules. they do. >> thank you, dominick. >> and their tittles, too.

>> michelle created these to not only help with the drool the baby might leave but the baby can hold the bottle and stop the bottle from leaking. such a great idea. these are called bow snappers. the kids could make bow designs and put them on hats, bears and things. >> thank you, everybody. love you, bobbie. have an awesome weekend. it is national donut day. because it is, there is a donut drink. this is called a jelly donut drink. it looks nasty. okay? >> it's got tropicana twister strawberry, razzmatazz liquer. >> how is it? >> chardonnay, please. not my favorite. we are happy for everybody. i'm going to be up tomorrow, june 4th, at the statford high

school in houston, texas, at 11:00 a.m. sunday, do we have that? at the bronx zoo at 1:00. thanks, everybody. we've got to try this real quick. try day friday can-wich. it comes like that with a bun because you're so lazy you can't make a sandwich. >> that is pathetic. how many land fills are going to get filled up with this one because people couldn't make a sandwich? >> it's available at barbecue chicken, in case you're wondering. >> she is not just a house wife any more. so i took my heartburn pill and some antacids. we're having mexican tonight, so another pill then? unless we eat later, then pill later?

if i get a snack now, pill now? skip the snack, pill later... late dinner, pill now? aghh i've got heartburn in my head. [ male announcer ] stop the madness. take prilosec otc for frequent heartburn. one pill a day. twenty-four hours. zero heartburn. no heartburn in the first place. great. [ male announcer ] use as directed for 14 days.

author, reality tv star, natural

food chef, mother. she seems to have it all. >> she has written a book about how you can achieve your dreams and it's called "a place called yes, ten rules for getting everything you want out of life." you seem to be a good spokesperson for that. >> i want to point out "forbes" magazine. i wonder who will be on the cover of "forbes." will it be oprah or gaga. who winds up on the magazine of "forbes?" our bethenny frankel. >> is this a result of what we are drinking? >> i'm just wiping my behind with dollars now. basically, it's a little abrasive. the "forbes" article is about the skinny girl brand and how i paved the way into where i am now in a very circuitous route.

you can get where you want in your own way. i had so many people tell me no never assuming anyone is smarter for you. especially for women. there will be men in bigger jobs. all the liquor companies were run by men. they told me skinny girl cocktails won't work. you have to do it for yourself. >> you knew it would because you are a woman. >> we are women, hear is roar. i am 40, i am proud and i went for it in my own way. i had to stay strong. i was derailed a lot. i was depressed a lot. >> but you got up each time. >> i got up each time. >> everybody gets knocked down. >> i was reading bethany's book last night. i understand why anybody would want to pick it up. you had a tough upbringing. you could be complaining about a bad boyfriend living in a one-bedroom in new york saying why did i get this cruddy life or you could have been you. >> bitter or better. >> i like it. you don't wear your story. your story helps you, it guides

you, it molds you. you just move forward. this is not about woe is me. i had a great life. i had an interesting colorful life. it brought me to where i am. every day you make your life what you want it to be. >> i could never understand why people enjoy being the victim and playing the victim. nobody wants to be around someone that plays the victim. >> i used to go on dates and tell my story because it felt it was who i was. i felt if i told the man my sob story they would feel sorry for me. i used to wear my story. now who i am right now is who i am. >> how do you tell people who had rough things in their past not to be defined by that. a lot of people have trouble unshackling. >> i know. you have to intervene in your own life. you have to decide what you want your life to be and know anything is possible, which is why i did my own show, which is why i built the skinny girl brand and wrote a place of yes to say to women, here are solutions. we can do anything we want to do and we can get there it is going to be rough. i have busted my a-s-s, but you

get there you do. it may be in a weird way and you don't know why things are happening. there have been so many times i laid and cried in my bed not knowing what is going to happen to me. you find out later why that was. >> bethenny was at the beginning of my relationship. >> i love it. >> when i met jay, bethenny was there you told his daughters, call him and tell him right now. i said hoda is here right now. get him down here. maybe he is cute. she was at her signing. >> if you had not said that that day, and i haven't forgotten it. >> you were socially constipated. i would take her to bars and was shaking it up a little. it's a chess game and there are men. when men move, make your move. >> she can shake it up with he she wants to. >> i know. >> we are so excited your book is a bestseller. and this is the third one. >> yes.

i launched my skinny girl daily which is a cleanse for the summer. cleanse and restore. it's green lemonade. you take it every day. i need to keep things moving. i had issues in that area, if you know what i mean. it's a cleanse you can take every day to feel more vibrant, lighter, brighter and get your greens. >> you can still have your skinny girl cocktail. >> listen, you could probably put it in there. i'm not advising that. >> jason and brynn are great? >> yes. >> look at your family. >> thank you. >> cheers to you girl. i love you both. i really do. >> sara is digging up tough questions from the crowd. >> oh, dear. hey, honey, we're all out of toilet paper. can you toss me a roll? your toilet paper shouldn't be too rough. we're out of toilet paper. can you toss me a roll? your toilet paper shouldn't be too soft. we're out of toilet paper again. fortunately, angel soft is an ideal balance

of softness and strength. unlike other toilet paper that has just one ply, angel soft has two. and it's strong, yet gentle on your skin. ♪ angel soft ♪ an ideal balance of softness and strength ♪ you've been there. you pick out a makeup thinking it's your shade... until you actually try it out. now, i have a makeup that always gets it right. smart shade makeup instantly adjusts to match perfectly to your skin. almay smart shade makeup. only from almay. only for me. lights, camera, activia it's the best job in the world. to be there for them, you've gotta feel your best. that's why i love eating activia every day. activia help me feel good inside. which helps me be on top of things help regulate your digestive system. love how you feel or your money back.

what makes hershey's s'mores special? hershey's chocolate goodness, that brings people together. hershey's makes it a s'more. you make it special. pure hershey's. [ chanting ] do it! [ all cheering ] [ female announcer ] it's fun to get dirty when it's this easy to get clean. that's because clorox 2 stain fighter & color booster works better than detergent alone at removing the toughest stains.

we are back with three, two, one, live with sara haines. >> sara is at the nbc experience store with a crowd foxful of questions. what have you got for us?

>> someone from hoda's kind of hometown new orleans. this is karen. >> hi, karen. >> hi, hoda. we miss you in new orleans and were wondering what do you miss most about new orleans? >> i miss every single thing about new orleans. i miss irene's in the french quarter, running along the river, mardi gras, jazz fest, getting hugged by strangers on the street, which happens here but they are muggers. i miss everything. >> this is more for kathie lee at this point. kelly from minnesota. >> i was wondering, how do you handle your hot flashes if you handle them? >> i don't have them any more. i had them for a long, long time. i was perimenopausal. i don't have them any more. i realized women have been having these for centuries and centuries. i'm not going to put all kinds of medications in my body. i'm going to learn to live with it because it is a natural passage of time. there is a reason for it and so

don't fight it. embrace it. embrace your sweaty self. >> next up we've got andy from pennsylvania. >> hi. i don't have a question about hot flashes. our job market is horrible. any advice to give us to our recent college grads as they hit the pavement for a job? >> it's tough out there i think it's one of those things you have to keep plugging away. it seems frustrating because you want kids fresh out of school to go racing into a job. we are noticing with kids working here, it's tough. >> yeah. the best advice i've ever heard in my entire life, i say it all the time because it is. my dad used to say to me, find something you love to do then figure out a way to get paid for it. we just had bethenny on. she got picked out, kicked down, said no to a thousand times. she knew her dream and stuck to it and wouldn't let anybody put out her flame. you've got to believe it in more than anything else in the world. >> time for another?

bradley, another new orleansite? >> that works. >> go with it. >> i was wondering if you have any good gift ideas to give your girlfriend for her birthday. >> oh, how cute are you? i love him. wow. >> i think you're a nice gift. >> you're plenty. just a bow around the neck. >> she is probably happy. a big old blue bow around you. let her have her way. >> thanks, guys. >> thank you. >> all righty. still to come, louis lacari and jill martin work their magic. the results of our ambush makeover. >> what can you do with lemon?

for his dentist, the choice is clear. fact is, more dental professionals brush with an oral-b toothbrush than any other brush. trust the brush more dentists and hygienists use, oral-b. olay anti-aging cream and rubber spatulas. what's that for? helps me look younger. does it work? mm-hmm. [ snoring ] grandpa's gonna be so happy when he wakes up.

yeah. he's gonna look like a baby. [ groans ] [ male announcer ] only walmart has low prices every day on everything to keep you looking young. backed by our ad match guarantee. save money. live better. walmart. good morning to you, a dog who traveled hundreds of miles and was missing from his family for a year and a half will make the journey back home today. buster brown will board a flight back to denver.

buster disappeared from boulder last year. this week, he was found -- quickly found buster's owner and gave her the great news. >> she's been looking for him, and she kept his stuff in the house. she was thrilled beyond belief. >> yep, buster is heading back home, the trip is actually comped frontier airlines flying buster home for free. if only buster could talk and

tell us what was up the last few years. quick break, but weather and traffic right after this. . ew+l

we did find some slowing, and that's pretty unusual for this portion of 280, it shows some slowing through these san mateo hills. still southbound heading towards 19, a little slow from 101. but the rest of the area looking nice around the rest of the plinsz. bay bridge, let's get a look at that. toll plaza shows some backup. but we have those clouds. >> well, it's mostly cloudy, overcast skies across the bay area, but we have got rain on the way, your future cast shows you by noon the front's starting to approach the coast, it moves in tonight, and heavy rain forecast and especially along the coastline at 5:00 p.m., some of those deeper pockets move into the south bay and we don't get a break, it looks like until we hit sunday afternoon, but then we'll have enough leftover

moisture around for some pretty strong thunderstorms to develop. we're looking at an active weekend, make sure you plan accordingly. 71 in gilroy and there it is, warmer weather by the end of next week, we're talking about the 80s. so if you can get through this weekend, just hold on and it's coming. >> there you go, once you do get through the weekend, join us on monday morning. have a great one, take care. me >> contributor and stylist to the star luis lacari and "today" and "us" weekly contributor jill martin. >> how was the crowd? >> it was great. there are so many ladies that wanted to be made over, the difficult decision is to figure out who to pick. >> and the weather is nice now, too. >> let's start off with rosy armstrong. 57-year-old from minnesota. she has had the same look as long as she can remember.

her daughter begged us to turn her from grandma to glam-ma. let's listen. >> grandma, you're already crying. why are you crying? >> cause nobody's ever done this before for me. >> we are so happy we can give this to you. >> and i get to be here with my grandkids and my daughter. >> so beautiful. why do you think grandma deserves this? >> well, she gives me -- she bakes all the fresh baked cookies. >> what about you? >> she takes me fishing. >> the ultimate grandma. are you ready to go? we are going to make you smile. >> i am. ready to go. >> i can't believe rosy is 57. she looks gorgeous. >> she looks like a kid. >> we have her family all over there. >> put them on, everybody. >> here is rosy's before picture. i'll tell you when to take off your blind folds. not yet. let's see the new you.

>> wow! you ready? take off your blind folds. >> whoa! >> are you ready? >> i'm ready. oh, my god! >> beautiful. >> oh, my god! >> look how great you look. you look gorgeous. >> thank you. >> get the clean next. you look so young. tell us about the hair. >> number one to make yourself look younger, contrast your hair color to your skin color. i her into this chocolate brown. lena gave her the simple bob. she has straight hair. in the summer especially, your hair reverts back to its natural texture. >> tell us what you think. >> oh, my god. gorgeous, mom. >> you love it, guys? >> yeah. >> i'm sure you do. >> grandma is hot. >> we had so much fun picking out this outfit.

ah! she has a wedding coming up where she wants to surprise her friends and family. this is maggie london. >> that's what i'm wearing, too, maggie london. such a cute, cute designer. >> beautiful. a big round of applause. >> gorgeous. go join your family. >> our second lady is edna block, 41 from huntsville, alabama. she is too busy taking care of her five kids to focus on herself. she was thrilled with the opportunity to have someone take care of her. she is here with her daughter laura green. >> i love you guys in matching outfits. i know you want this for mommy. tell me why. >> because she's so nice and i love her and she goes shopping with me. >> what does she buy you? >> she buys me clothes. >> we love that. we are going to take care of you today. are you ready to go? >> i'm ready to go. >> i love to see a mom and daughter like that. laura, keep that on there. one last look at edna before.

now the new edna block, everybody. >> oh, my gosh! wow! >> oh, my goodness. laura, i'm not sure you should see your mom, but take it off. >> oh, my god! >> can you believe it? >> you're not going to believe yourself. turn around, darling. you look magnificent. >> oh, my gosh! it doesn't even look like me. it looks wonderful. >> look at the body on this woman. oh, my gosh. te what you did. >> highlights in her hair color. she was turning gray. it was a blonde. now she is like this honey brown with a few highlights here and there again, lena went with her natural texture. made her fakes look younger using a face firmer first then the make-up.

>> what do you think, laura? >> beautiful. >> do you like the dress she is wearing? at this figure. this is london times. we have racks and racks of clothing we go through. we just looked at this and said, we are going to make her hot today. and the bracelets are jennifer miller. >> love it. fantastic. come on out. great job, you guys, as usual. >> coming up next, you wouldn't believe what you can do to make a cleaner summer for your outdoor stuff. all this coming up. >> the accidental house wife. i started with a free trial and it's really great being able to have all those tv shows and movies right there at my fingertips. [ male announcer ] now, with netflix, you can watch tv episodes and movies instantly with the three leading video game systems or other devices. watching instantly is so easy! you just click it and bam... [ male announcer ] netflix. unlimited streaming to your tv over the internet. for only eight bucks a month. netflix lets me watch what i want when i want. i can guarantee that once you start it, you're gonna love it!

[ male announcer ] go to netflix.com to start your netflix free trial today. ♪ it's made with tender white meat chicken. zero grams trans fat. mcdonald's chicken mcnugts. crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and made just for you. ♪ but i learned that i don't have to use a vial and syringe as part of my daily routine anymore. my doctor showed me the novolog mix 70/30 flexpen. flexpen is discreet and comes pre-filled with my insulin. flexpen goes with me and doesn't need refrigeration. and it's covered by most insurance. if you're still using a vial and syringe, ask your healthcare provider about the benefits of flexpen. flexpen is a discreet, pre-filled, dial-a-dose insulin pen. you can dial the exact dose of insulin you need. and inject insulin by pressing a button. novolog mix 70/30 is an insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes. do not inject if you do not plan to eat within 15 minutes

to avoid low blood sugar. tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take and all of your medical conditions, including if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. most common side effects include reactions at the injection site, weight gain, swelling of your hands and feet, and vision changes. other serious side effects include low blood sugar and low potassium in your blood. get medical help right away if you experience serious allergic reactions including body rash, trouble with breathing, fast heartbeat, sweating, or if you feel faint. flexpen is made by novo nordisk, a healthcare company committed to diabetes care for nearly 90 years. i've made flexpen part of my routine just like spending time with my family. ask your healthcare provider about novolog mix 70/30 flexpen today. learn more about the different insulins available in flexpen at myflexpen.com. flexpen. insulin delivery that goes with you. you've been there. you pick out a makeup thinking it's your shade... until you actually try it out. now, i have a makeup that always gets it right. smart shade makeup instantly adjusts to match perfectly to your skin.

almay smart shade makeup. only from almay. only for me. best seven years of my life. i know, dad. your comforter. okay. mr. cuddles... toilet paper? oh, hey, scott. here, scott extra soft tissue. it's their softest roll ever. check out the pattern. it's softness done right. same soft rolls we use at home honey! one more thing, guys. oh nice a shoe rack! actually, it's a toilet paper rack. sweet. huh. huh. [ female announcer ] do you know scott? scott extra soft is softness, done right.

summer means spending more time in the yard and enjoying the great outdoors. >> but you have cleaning up to do. accidental housewife julie edeleman. >> have you ever made a spain you couldn't lick? >> spain or stain? >> i did say spain? never mind. >> you know how the picket fence represents the american dream? well, cleaning it can be a nightmare. not today. all you do is first you would take your good old garden hose. get rid of all the debris. for mold, mildew, grass stains, two ways to go. i like healthy things. vinegar and water, two to one ratio. or a little bleach. here is one you might not have

thought of. bring out the mayo. >> after you put it on your hot dog. >> or your face. it's good for your cream. you can get the rubber treads from your lawn mower off by doing that. look how easily that comes off. that's because of the oil in there. >> does the light mayo work, as well? >> yes. and your fence won't gain weight. yes. >> cleaning a lawn mouer. >> how do you know? >> i used to live in the burbs. >> you know the picture earlier with your hair? >> careful, julie. >> you need to take the spark plugs out. the other thing you want to do is, unplug the spark plug so it won't go on accidentally. forgive me looking back at you. >> it's my best view. >> that's what i'm told. you can use a ice scraper. you don't want to bend too much. underneath where the blades are, you never want to touch the blade. use an ice scraper to get rid of

all the crud. a great power hose. >> keep your kids away from that. >> no. this is not a kid task. the power hose, after you get rid of all the smutz, you don't want mold to grow. use one of these power hoses. if you have a strong sprinkler system, leave it on top of that. >> vodka. how strange. >> how can we not have vodka? grass stains. please take a toothbrush. this is not to numb your gums. dunk it in there and vodka will actually get out the grass stain. this side i was going to use hydrogen peroxide. >> i know you like vodka. >> no i don't like vodka that much. >> test it. if you have a color, it might actually take it out. >> how long do we do this for? >> until you finish the bottle. one for you, one for the grass. ladies, you want to stay there and i'll talk grills.

grills. another great way to clean simply the grill, cola and aluminum foil. >> you know what scares me about cola, you can use it for so many things. >> it cleans the grill because it will disintegrate the grease. >> better to drink wine. >> exactly. >> this doesn't hold any. >> it's just a little bit. safetywise, wait till it cools down a little. ketchup. first what you want to do with the ketchup stain, get rid of all you can. >> put it on another thick you have to clean later. >> exactly. i want to create more work for you. >> cleaning all day long. >> put the lemon on. squeeze it on. squeeze. there you go. now you can actually, instead of using something else to clean later, use the rind as your cloth. >> that is what she was trying to do first. >> the rind. >> see, look how that comes out.

>> really. >> take a shot of vodka. lastly. mustard is a pain in the butt to clean. what you should do is immediately take some off. then run it under cold water. believe it or not -- fixodent and forget it. >> fix your dentures and works on your shirt. >> everything is clean. >> all righty, coming up, how infidelity made one couple's relationship stronger. [ sniffs ] bacon?! gotta get that bacon! bacon?! bacon! smokey bacon, meaty bacon, tasty bacon! bacon? ohh, la, la... oh, i say, is that bacon?! oh, good heavens! bacon! bacon! bacon! bacon! who wants a beggin' strip? meee! i'd get it myself but i don't have thumbs! yum, yum, yum, yum, yum... it's bacon!!! mmmmm...i love you. i love bacon. i love you. i love bacon. i love you. [ male announcer ] beggin' strips! there's no time like beggin' time. and introducing beggin' thick cut. [ hero dog ] i'm gonna need a bigger mouth!

[ chanting ] do it! [ all cheering ] [ female announcer ] it's fun to get dirty when it's this easy to get clean. that's because clorox 2 stain fighter & color booster works better than detergent alone at removing the toughest stains. works better than detergent alone lights, camera, activia it's the best job in the world. to be there for them, you've gotta feel your best. that's why i love eating activia every day. activia help me feel good inside. which helps me be on top of things help regulate your digestive system. love how you feel or your money back. with olay, taking it all off -- that's my cleansers job. olay facial cleansers remove 2x more dirt and makeup. for skin so naturally beautiful, it'd be a shame to cover it up. cleansers by olay.

even in the best of marriage essay fairs can happen. for one couple, infidelity made their marriage stronger. >> in "surprised by love" they wrote candidly how cheating led them to get divorced and then they fell in love again. >> it's all told in this terrific book. hoda was mentioning how brilliantly you laid the book out. we get inside both of your souls

as you're unraveling this story for us. >> in baby steps, which is interesting. most things don't go from zero to 60. your marriage didn't go from great to falling apart. you had an affair. >> i did have an affair. >> why did you choose to go down that road? >> ego and ignorance. i became self-absorbed and consumed with my own needs, neglecting hers. despite the fact i was a licensed clinician -- >> i know, you were a counselor. >> i became a fraud. i was a hypocrite. i told people things i didn't believe and didn't follow myself. it led down a very slippery path of relaxing boundaries and lowering standards. >> how did you find out he was cheating. did he tell you? >> he wasn't forth coming with that. >> no. >> it takes a long time in the book to get to that. we had a period where we were in a lot of conflict because i was doing what we call policing, trying to check up on everything because things weren't right. i ended up having to hire a private investigator and have him track down to get it.

>> then he took umbrage at that. this is my privacy issue. you wanted both, didn't you? >> that's the excuse that a lot of men who are having affairs use. they feel that they have a right to their privacy, then they use that as an excuse to justify it. >> let's turn the corner. a lot of couples get where you were. you police, you found out and it's over. the divorce happens. >> and children are left in the rubble. >> you guys managed to circle back around. i know everyone wants to know how you ever came to terms, especially how you came to terms with it? >> for me it was a day to day decision. certainly, i wanted to strangle him. i was so upset, so hurt. for me it was like because he's acting this way, does that give me the right to do that because that's not who i am. each day was one decision at a time on how to handle it. we were able to come together around the friends and realize how important the kids, having a great relationship with their father was going to be no matter how i felt about him. >> you always encouraged that. >> i always encouraged that.

i would go to dinner and help fost their relationship with the kids. >> at one point, your daughter found high heels in your apartment. she didn't want to see you any more. she was angry. >> that is true. the title "surprised by love" comes from the fact i was humbled, absolutely broken by the fact she continued to love me defiantly, according to her own values, not by my behavior. i didn't have any right to have that love. because that's who she is, she loved me and it transformed our wholexperience. >> how much did your own personal faith play a part in all of this? >> it was huge. it's the only way i was able to get through that and not lose my own integrity in the process. every attorney says, let's take him through the car wash, whatever. that's not who i am. with a lot of prayer. >> were you worried he would do it again? >> trust is hard to get back. >> it's one day at a time trust. a lot of accountability has to be in place. it takes time. it's not something when you're betrayed they go, i'm sorry and you trust them the next day.

>> were you this forthright with your children ultimately about it? >> ultimately, yes. they know what happened in child language. they understand what happened. we emphasize the lessons of the book which are that love transcends any circumstance and is more powerful than any failure. >> love is a choice. absolutely. so is forgiveness. you made the right choice. congratulations. >> it is a great book. >> it is so moving. you understood both. you really did. >> thank you so much. >> up next, in the kitchen we are getting figgy. the lowdown on summer fruits and vegetables.

twizzlers. the twist you can't resist.

time for today's kitchen. we are getting saucy with summer fruits and veggies.

>> here is "cooking light" contributor kathleen brookener. >> it's beautiful. >> it's summer, my favorite season. i have the most amazing fruit and how to pick and store them. starting with avacados. >> nature's almost perfect fruit. >> you want one that yields to pressure. if you get a rock-hard, it's okay. take a paper bag and put an apple or banana. that will speed up the ripening process. if you've got to make that guacamole, stick it in there. >> these are one of my favorite things. >> figs. my favorite summer fruit. make sure they are full and plump and soft to the touch. >> that is too soft. >> this one is a little soft. a key to ripeness is fragrance.

ha this is one of my favorite dishes. it has figs, onion, tomatoes. they have potassium and fiber. they are wonderful. >> beauty is in the eye of the beholder. for your tomatoes, make sure they are firm and plump. that they are unblemished. even though this is wrinkly, it's unblemished. the great thing about tomatoes from perspective of nutrition, they have vitamin c, lycopene. don't put them in the refrigerator. >> even the cherry ones. >> don't do it. >> get to corn. >> everybody wants corn in the summer, of course. this is roasted corn. it's grilled corn. we've done it with a roasted jalapeno butter. it's so good. the tip for buying, don't be

afraid to peel back the husk and to look to make sure all the kernels are up to the end and the silks aren't dry. >> how many people have done that before you get to it? >> it's allowed. if you're at your farmer's market, it's your right as the consumer to open it up. >> 30 seconds for the peaches. >> these are peaches. these are nectarines and apricots. look for this beautiful color, nice blush on the peach. for the apricots, here is a great tip. when they are ripe, you can store them in the refrigerator five days in a plastic bag. >> thank you so much. have a lovely weekend. monday, the latest celebrity buzz. >> and randy travis will perform. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com