good morning. and happy new year! hundreds of thousands of revelers jammed into new york city's time square to say good-bye to the old and ring in the new and we're here to celebrate with them and you, today, sunday, january 1, 2012. captions paid for by nbc-iversal television good morning, everybody. welcome to "today" on a sunday morning. i'm lester holt with jenna wolfe and a special treat, amy robak joins us. >> we got the shortened of the

stick, coming in on new year's day. >> we'd rather be home. >> if i am going to be with two other people besides everybody else in my life, you are the two people. >> thank you. >> we're celebrating all of the people in times square. i'm guessing they are sleeping right about now. >> i was in times square, and i'm here. >> nice job, lester. >> thank you for watching. >> the camera looks closely, you will see the toothpicks right here. a lot to get to this new year's morning, including something many of us made about eight hours ago and we hope to keep them. resolutions. >> from exercising, losing weight, to finding lover, resolutions are a new year's staple. why do we make them when we have so much trouble trying to keep them? we'll find out why, coming up. how does this sound? eggnog french toast, baked eggs and short ribs. a perfect remedy for a hangover. delicious, and courtesy of the

scottos. they join us for a delicious new year's day brunch. we can't wait to dig in. >> their party is still going from last night. and jenna and amy, what was the favorite piece we aired on "weekend today" in 2011? >> i loved when the three of us did the surviving piece. >> i loved the story,it, on tap together. we asked you, the viewers, to vote. survivor camp. jenna trains lester and amy building stand by me reunion. >> survival reunion. that was also fun. >> and in-depth look at the zodiac killer. results in. what you voted for, coming up. >> we have a lot to get to on this new year's morning. we want to get a check of the top stories with lynn berry. good morning, happy new year.

>> happy new year to all of you. good morning all of you. happy new year to you. 2012 all over the world and tiabbi with a look at some of the festivities. >> happy new year! >> reporter: for the most part, in sydney, australia, it was fireworks and a full-throated roar of celebration to welcome the new year. in japan, an understandably different notion. mixed hopes for the coming year, with remembrances of the victims of the tsunami last ma. messages of condolences in balloons. over the top, dubai, the world's tallest building and in new york city, the image known worldwide. the famous ball dropping, one year giving way to the clean slate, the fresh start of the new year. nbc news, los angeles. elsewhere, fire trucks are

parked in los angeles neighborhoods and police patrolling the streets after two nights of suspected arson fires. two more car fires saturday night that resembled more than a dozen set before sawn on saturday and two dozen a day earlier, some have spread to apartments and homes. but there have been no injuries. president obama signed a wide-ranging defense bill into law, despite having serious reservations about provisions that regulate the detention, interrogation, and prosecution of suspected terrorists. the administration says it will interpret and implement some parts of the law in a way that gives counterterrorism officials flexibility and upholds the nation's values. a new poll out in iowa, where the republican presidential hopefuls are campaigning down to the wire. ron mott in des moines for us this morning. good morning. happy new year. >> reporter: hey, lynn. happy new year. we're in the stretch run in the gop race to win the iowa

caucuses. new poll out last night by "the des moines register" puts mitt romney in front at 24%. which is significant, considering he didn't campaign a whole lot here. ron paul pulling in second place at 22%. the deepest level of support here in iowa. rick santorum in third, at 15%. a bit deceiving. he is in second at 21% ahead of ron paul. newt gingrich, rick perry, michele bachmann rounding out the field. this will be a photo finish potentially. candidates out today stomping for the last few votes on the first day of the new year. lynn. a check of the national weather forecast. a cold blast moving through the midwest. bringing tumbling temperatures and more than 12 inches of snow to some place biz tomorrow. in the east, >> we'll start out with sunshine and then the clouds will pick up this afternoon.

we'll put in a 30% chance of rain showers. a mild day with a high n that is the news, now back to lester. >> thank you very much, lynn. first day of 2012, and the first presidential contest two days away, we thought it might be helpful to give you a preview. presidential election year. chuck todd, chief white house correspondent. good morning, happy new year to up. >> good morning, happy new year. >> all this buildup to iowa, too much buildup? how much does it really count who wins this one? >> iowa is an elimination contest.

it won't decide who the nominee is, outside chance. but it will give a boost to a candidate, a surprise or two that might come out. but more sort of to put it in bad reality show terms, a game of survivor type of thing, and anybody who is finishing less than fourth, out of the race. >> voting different than the typical primary state. that said, we are talking about front runners. could there be surprises? is this more likely to produce a surprise? >> it could produce a surprise, particularly for a guy like ron paul. you can change the electorate. registered primaries, registered republicans. you can't register people that day in iowa. you can register people that evening when you hold the caucus. a guy like ron paul, whose views aren't a majority of republicans, actual republicans, he can get a bunch of people from outside the party, to say i'm a republican this night and support him. >> we have an incumbent running this year, the biggest change

from 2008. how else will this race be different? >> different in a couple of ways. very volatile electorate. half the country that either identifies with the occupy wall street movement, liberal populous movement or the tea party. conservative populous movement. they both think the system is rigged. they think it's wall street and the financial system rigged against them. on the right, they think government is rigging the system against them. that volatility, it's inevitable, we'll have some sort of third entity in this race, maybe a third or fourth party. >> it's going to be something -- very similar in 1992. same sort of economic anxiety. these are the last two times, the modern era here in the television era, where we've had somebody run. not going to say they will win, but they will have an impact on the race.

>> you have piqued my curiosity. >> we have had some rumors about ron paul. very representative of the conservative, anti populous government. no version of ross perot. the ceos don't have the same charisma that ross perot did. it could be a recovering politician. former republican governor that says i will get rid of my party and try it this way. there certainly is an appetite for it in the public. the question, i think you hit the nail on the head. there's just not the candidates. >> interesting prospect, though. interesting issues coming up during the election year that could have an impact, including the u.s. supreme court will rule on the new health care mandate. a very controversial thing. if the court rules against it, how might that change the dynamic? >> suddenly, the president will have his first year's work.

his first year's accomplishment, health care. he really used up a lot of political capital. the supreme court would wipe it out. it doesn't wipe out the whole law, but the mandate is the heart of the law. so how the president recovers from that, there are some theorys to the case, some of the president's team believe if it's struck down, it allows us to run against the whole system, rally the base. but others say, boy, did you just waste a whole year of your presidency fighting for something that is suddenly not law. >> this could come down four or five months before the election. >> right in june. it will have a huge impact. if mitt romney is the nominee, this is somebody who supported a mandate. nobody is sure how it will play. a huge moment in the campaign. >> starting in a few days in iowa. thank you, chuck. now here is jenna.

this morning on "today's real estate, " predictions for 2012. good news and bad news for the housing market. here to tell us what to expect is today's real estate contributor barbara corcoran. >> good morning, jenna. >> we'll start with bad news with the housing market. we'll see more foreclosures. >> of course we'll see more foreclosures. we have 1.5 million homes in the foreclosure process. another 3.5 million people who are behind in mortgage payments and another 10 million people struggling with their mortgage because they can't refinance their home, and they are underwater. >> home prices also down right now. >> home prices again go down 3% this past year, but there is good news. we'll go on to later. but most important in the home price, when you look at the big numbers out there, it paints a dire picture. right now when you look at the regions of country, home prices are down. but you look at the towns and

cities, one by one across the nation, 1-3 have already hit bottom and are coming back up. >> okay. getting a little glimmer. analysts say it's just as difficult to get a home loan in 2012 already. we know that. >> of course. everybody knows it's hard to get your hands on cheap money out there you need 720 credit rating which you can get easily on line. if you don't have that, jump through the hoops to get your hands on the money. >> banks are more careful. >> i have a different spin on it. i don't think banks are more careful. they are going out of their way trying to not lend the money. what people have to go through to get their hands on money is amazing. >> what about buyers backing out o deals once they committed? >> the culprit there? they aren't able to close on the financing. one in two people commit to a deal who can't close, that simply leaves a lot more homes on the real estate market. >> the flipside? we have a little bit of good news to look forward to in the new year. >> thank god.

>> mortgage rates all-time low. will that bleed into the new year? >> of course. mortgage rates at a mihm mum will stay low, they might even go lower. you will have a little bit of wiggle room to get your hands on some cheap money. $300,000 home, you are doing 80% conventional financing. you will pay $400 less than you would have paid for the same home three years ago. >> end of 2011, we saw a rise in home sales. that's good news. maybe see that carry into the new year? >> when more people are out buying, have you more home sales and prices eventually go up. we saw a tremendous uptick that none of the specialists out there ever predicted at the end of the year. it seems this activity will translate into more deals. >> talk to me about the bottom line. the bottom line for the coming year. overall, where are we here? >> overall, a little bit better, going to be better in hindsight

when you look and realize that you missed out at the home that you could have gotten a cheaper price, you waited too long. if you are thinking of moving to get your bottom in gear, get out there. going to refinance, fortunately, uncle sam has help out there, where you can refinance your home without an appraisal. sitting on a too high interest rate, are you nuts not to get your home refinanced and get the cheaper rate. >> a specific time of year that you recommend people getting out there? >> the sooner the better. cheap money, availability of homes and a willingness to actually do business from the homeowners. what you don't know what you will get a year from now, you don't know what you will have out there. why not move now when you know it's in your hands. >> barbara corcoran, thank you so much. >> thank you and happy holidays. >> we'll take a break. back right after this. little ow, but his nose was raw and sore. achoo! [ male announcer ] and common tissue

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the new year is just over eight hours long, and let's face it. most of us have probably already broken them or have come close to it. why are new year's resolutions so hard to keep? a question most of us have, as we dissect the reality of new year's resolutions. >> i do not believe in new year's resolutions until somebody can hold a resolution for longer than say january 5th. >> this is a horrible time to make a new year's resolution. >> if you want to have a goal, that's great. but so much pressure. who needs the pressure? it's cold and football is about to end and you recognize that it's -- >> it's a little bit difficult because you've got all of these expectations attached with it, and you don't make your new year's resolution and don't fulfill your new year's

resolution. you might feel disappointed in yourself. >> one of the reasons that people get angry when you ask about new year's resolutions, perhaps they have gone down that road themselves and didn't adequately prepare and, therefore, failed at it. >> maybe this year i should just resolve to not make any resolutions and i'll be successful. because i think i could really not make any resolutions and be successful at that. >> this year i want to learn fluent spanish and latin. nothing crazy. >> i'm very impatient, but now that i have five kids in my house -- >> here is the story of a lovely lady. >> let things roll off my back a lot more and enjoy the moment. >> i like amy's resolution. it could benefit her and benefit all of the children in her family. >> my new year's resolution,

even i'm laughing, is to actually take all of my vacation. >> well, knowing lester, one of the reasons he hasn't taken two weeks off in quite a while. is he a workaholic. we know him as mr. iron pants. ♪ working on the chain gang >> i would say i do resolve to write another great book. >> to be as fit assi jenna. i want to have the guns jenna has. that's my new year's resolution. >> i want to be invited to at least one holt family function. >> he hasn't invited her? i don't think she's been to the last couple parties. oh! >> um, ah -- i resolve if i have a party, more than 100 people, than she will be on the list.

>> what did you say under your breath? >> are you speaking to me? >> once i learn spanish and latin fluent, that's what i'll be doing. that's where you are at when i call on friday or saturday night? there was an "svu" marathon on. and i totally watched every one. >> they call you iron pants? >> the hardest working man in show business and with his two little -- never mind. >> not us. >> a comment about us. new year's morning. i know you want more, but first, these messages.

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>> good morning. here's a look at some of our top stories this morning. baltimore city fire officials say at least sen row homes have been damaged in the a fire in southeast baltimore. the call came in around 6:45 this morning. at this point it is unclear if the homes are occupied or vacant. so far no reports of injuries. we're told it has escalated to at least two alarms, possibly three. we'll keep you updated. as spectators waited to welcome in the new year, baltimore police were beefing up security making sure 2012 started off

without any violence. in addition to scheduling extra patrols police were stationed on rooftops and used a helicopter. officials say they've learned to use extra vigilance after someone was stabbed and a 4-year-old was shot last 49sdz of july. >> we're doing things in a different way. it's not business as usual. and we've increased our commitment and scrutiny around the safety for these events. >> this holiday police partnered with the city to rent a gate fence that ran along the perimeter of the inner harbor. so far no reports of any violence. occupy baltimore protesters headed to the city's detention center to demand change. some showed up as irely as 7:00 to protest people unjustly placed in jails nationwide. they say their protest is a continuation of the called new years eve noise demo. back in a check with your

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>> good morning. off to a nice quiet start. we've got a lot of sunshine out there right now. 33 degrees at the airport. it's going to warm up to 56 this afternoon. the average high is 42. later on today, we're going to put a 40% chance in for rain showers and then it will get colder. snow flurries possible monday through thursday. temperatures up to low 30s. the overnight low temperatures in the teens.

>> thank you for joining us. sunday morning starts in just about 25 minutes. we'll see you then. we're back on this sunday morning. the first day of 2012. happy new year to all of you. looking at the new year's fireworks in sydney, australia. how the folks down under celebrated the new year. another year behind us, another year to look forward to. hope you enjoy it i'm lester holt with jenna wolfe and amy n robach working a bit of overtime. >> it took six months for 2011 to roll off the tongue. 2012 is better. >> i have been forcing the 2011.

>> and i have been sticking to 2011. >> a very important topic. >> 2011, it's really a number. it's a year. >> amy's right. let's not fight anymore. all moot. >> let's let bygones be bygones. >> are we going with 2012? >> yes. >> and since we're the first broadcast of the new year, we can declare it. >> done. >> write the memo after we're done. coming up on this 2012 new year's morning. the post celebration hangover. if you are still reeling, i'll talk quieter. we have remedies to make the headache go away. we'll tell you how to cure it, coming up. >> what's new year's day without the new year's feast. we have one, courtesy of the scotto's. a delicious brunch, coming up. >> we asked you, the viewer, to vote on the best piece of 2011. >> from westside story to jenna

hitting the gym with lester, and the results are now in. we are going to reveal your favorite, coming up. >> a lot to get to this new year's morning. first, more headlines from lynn berry at the news desk. we came together to say hello to 2012. biggest party in times square. more than a million revelers entertained by lady gaga. and they are celebrating the withdrawal of u.s. troops in december in iraq. and prince philip joins his family for a flnew year's day church service. this is the first time he was seen in public after undergoing surgery for a blocked artery. and pope benedict is celebrating mass on a day

dedicated to world peace. the world's youth will become builders of peace if properly educated about fundamental values and virtues. iran's navy test fired a missile today, during a drill during the state of hormuz. holiday skiers kept off slopes in the northern rockies. wind gusts, 120 miles per hour delayed the opening at breckenridge, vail, and copper mountain. parts of the great lakes region could get a >> we'll start out with sunshine and then the clouds will pick up this afternoon. we'll put in a 30% chance of rain showers. a mild day with a high

that's the news. back to lester. >> okay, lynn. thanks very much. the parties are over, but for many the hangover from new year's eve is still going strong. how can you cure it? we have the executive wine editor for "food & wine" magazine. i felt like i was about to say drinking expert. >> that may be true to some degree. you know, the problem with hangovers, actually no cure. you know unfortunately, the cure is not to drink the night before. but you can mellow out some of the miserable effects. >> can i point out you are not a doctor. a lot of people will turn to painkillers. >> a lot of people turn to painkillers. there is a problem with this.

acetaminophen and alcohol not a good combination. that could be dangerous, especially if you drink a lot. all of them rough on your stomach. it can be tough the morning after if your sutomach isn't feeling well. you should always follow the directions, and not like take two too many. >> i don't known it's a myth or strategy. one colleague thinks this is the perfect cure. hair of the dog. >> which colleague they say? >> which would that be? hair of the dog, the classic, you are feeling miserable, have a drink, kill the pain. it will make you feel a little bit -- because you will be a little buzzed, it will be a little less painful for a while. you produce a come bound that is basically a poison, in the same

category as formaldehyde. what this does, this prolongs your hangover, makes it last a little longer because you are making the hangover last longer. >> i'll let my colleague amy know that. >> and then there is oyster. raw egg, tobasco, worcestershire. even on a good day. >> yeah, i don't think i can do that. >> and then there are over the counter. emergency-c. and then there is vitamin c helps. blowfish, really just aspirin and caffeine with fizz and lemon flavor. not that different than a cup of coffee and an aspirin. >> might make you feel a little better. >> some go for a greasy egg sandwich and the crown.

>> the krouncrown pinches your temples and turns you numb. >> this is an unusual popular one at "food & wine." eggs have cystine which helps with the poisoning that you have got. the psychological aspects. if you are graving bacon, eggs, and cheese in the morning because you feel like you've been run over by a truck, have some bacon, eggs, and cheese. it will make you happier. >> thank you very much. happy new year. >> happy new year to you. >> an appetizing lead to the scotto's, celebrate the new year i will italian style. that, after these messages. and be invisible!m [ child 2 ] i call first player. no. i already called it. [ dad ] nobody's playing anything until after we get our homework done. thank you. hello? test drive's not over yet. [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. [ louder ] hello?

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ringing in the new year with a fabulous return. >> macaroni pie, short ribs and french toast, we're getting ready to eat. >> we have marianne, anthony, and elena, good morning. happy new year. >> happy new year. >> we'll start here. >> i'll start right over here. macaroni pie. i got excited. >> this is my assistant, bianca. >> thank you for assisting. >> what are we making? >> macaroni pie. >> how is this different from macaroni and cheese. >> the macaroni is much foster. this is very crusty and made like a cake. >> people love it for brunch. >> what goes on here? >> we'll start with the pasta. of course, al dente. you cook it again. and we sauteed and chopped it. >> nice. >> and here we have. >> oh, here is some of the difference. >> sausage. genoa salami.

mozzarella. you want to serve this for me? >> sounds better with the accent. sounds like it tastes better the way you say it. >> mix together. >> mix together with eggs. wait a second. i forgot the regatta. >> not as fancy without the regatta. >> and the parmesan cheese. mix it all together, and you put it in a spring pan that's bu buttered. cook one hour at 350. >> served at room temperature or hot? >> i like to serve at room temperature, but look how gooey and wonderful. >> that is gorgeous. >> you could even pick it up with your hands. >> it's set, but not so set it's hard. >> it's wonderful. >> what would you pair with this? what sort of beverage? >> that's a red sparkling wine. it's dry. and also from my family to yours, out there, happy new

year. >> happy new year. happy holidays, everybody. >> and that's amore! >> there you go. >> and i'm here with anthony jr. and who is this? >> gabriella. >> a variation steak and eggs. >> up all night partying, wake up. >> really? >> yeah. >> at 12. >> dad. >> you want to make something quick,s easy, italian. i see short ribs and eggs. and i woke up dad and said you have to make this. >> the idea, this could all be done the day ahead of time. the short ribs should be done ahead of time. and this is a quick polenta with a little mascarpone and cream. we whip it up. takes five minutes to do. you put it in a baking dish. we spoon and shred some of our short ribs in the refrigerator,

right, simple. no problems. we're going to take, you can start with the eggs. >> um-hum. >> we're going to crack three eggs, and put it in the center. the idea about this, the short ribs are cooked, polenta done. pretty much warm. we'll take eggs, place it right on top. put this oven on broil. the idea about this in the old times this would have been done in a wood-burning oven. it would have been cast the entire dish. >> the show stopper for me is the polenta. is it difficult to prepare? >> no. quick polenta, done about five minutes. >> oh. >> the idea, mascarpone cheese we use on the polenta. goes in the oven, 350, for ten minutes. unbelievable, one dish, delicious. >> great. >> and iitalian champagne. terrific. >> when are you a little older. >> how much time did you leave us? elena, a great, great, great

french toast recipe with your daughter. >> yes. this is julia. >> hello, julia. >> what kind of french toast are we making? >> nutmeg french toast. >> and eggnog too. start with the eggnog, add eggs, whisk this together, and what do i have here? >> nutmeg and some cinnamon. >> that's right. and now what do we call this? >> the secret weapon. >> vanilla. works every time. use it in pancakes, french toast, so we whip this all together. >> and you say to soak the bread six hours to make it really great? >> we like soaking it. and we could just bake this, just like this. and to add a little crunch, we start with our brioche bread, very important. we add corn flakes, very important. and bake ten to 15 minutes. >> the other secret is the sauce. >> it's to die for. chestnut honey, sugar, butter

and a little captain morgan, rum, and heavy cream. >> low fat. >> and this -- this could go with anything, once again, pancakes, waffles, french toast, of course. pour it on top. >> wow. >> what a great way to indulge on new year's day. >> and paired it with a dessert wine as well. >> a sweet red wine. it's a sparkling red wine. and give it a little whirl. >> happy new year. >> happy new year. >> yum. >> i don't have a glass. >> here, here. here we go. >> happy new year. happy new year, you guys. always a pleasure to have you here. have a terrific, terrific new year. and find all of the recipes from this morning on our website, today.com. and we're back after this. cheers. >> happy new year! e twinkle little pie, you squashed my willpower like a fly.

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this morning, on "today on the rink." we are taking the ice along some of the best gymnasts on the ice. >> thank you for having me. >> this show is not just skating, is it? >> no, it's skating and gymnastics with live artists and we get to meet some great athletes, very distracting, when are you skating, looking at them doing the beams, and you have to be centered on what you do. but it's motivated for us to be part of a great show. >> i know peggy fleming involved, nada comaneci, some

other names we may see? >> karen kennedy, elvis, and the gymnastics, lutkin, i was a little starstruck when i met her. it mixes figure skating and nasaics. >> what are we watching you today? >> we are doing a short program called show me how you burlesque. >> unfortunately, you have to take your sweatshirt off to do it. ith chilly out here. >> thank you. >> joanie rochette. ♪

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this morning, as we celebrate the new year, it gave us a chance to look back on "weekend today." >> the three of us, we fronted almost 60 pieces for "weekend today." 60! lester did 59 of them. >> and we split the last one. it was amazing. we asked you, the viewer, which

piece you thought was the best. >> from survival camp and surfing the mavericks to a willy wonka reunion. this story you voted on as the best of 2011. take a look. >> come on, hold tight. hold it. >> this had to be some kind of nightmare. >> one, two, one more lester. >> actually, a dream come true for me. >> i can't believe i actually asked for this. >> i can't believe he actually asked for this. >> so how did we get here? >> i work a lot of days and a lot of hours, and one of the things that keeps me centered and energetic is to get to the gym. but the exercise routine is getting a little stale and not getting improvement i'm used to seeing. ♪ come on, >> what i do in my spare time, a passion for me, working out. i have sort of taken to the next level and started working with people, training them. nice, come on.

find the balance. it brings me an incredible feeling, passion, and it has turned into a second job almost. >> this is right before the show, starts telling me about various exercises. >> talking about how he was going to take a spin class. i'm tired of hearing it. you know what, lester? do this. in your blank, come plank and c you're going to be on a splat surfa surface. >> there i am on the belly. >> the guy gets down on the floor on the set and says this is kind of hard, i'm going to try it this week. i decided maybe i would train lester. >> she claims she can move me to the next level, and take the things i'm doing now, which i think are pretty hard and make them even harder. >> trust me, he can school me in politics, i can school him in the gym. >> i can't believe we're doing this. >> the way i work out, give me

your chest for an hour, correct? >> okay. sunday, i'm back in charge. >> as always. come on! seven, eight. >> ever thought about working for "the biggest loser?" and i'm left hanging. and you finish off the set. >> i feel like those ad libs at 8:30. >> exactly like that. >> once you are in that position, so easy. ♪ walk this way >> keep going. right there. and, yeah, lester, keep going. your fans are loose, and your feet are pushing you. run it, run it. back down, let's get ready, down. nine. >> wow. >> how do you feel? >> i'm challenged.

>> yeah? you should work out one day a week like this. >> are you kidding me? >> two, come on. nice job. and, oh, my gosh. am i not allowed to do this on sundays? >> no. >> you are my best friend now. >> don't let it hit the ground. go. four, straighten up. straight. >> okay. first two stories sunday. >> can i do nightly? >> okay. thanksgiving, you can do nightly. >> all empty promises. >> did you it thanksgiving, didn't you? >> no, i was home on thanksgiving. >> the viewers voted. the favorite story, getting you completely schooled. >> all joking aside, that was horrible. it really wasn't. survival school. >> that was fun. >> it's been a good year. a really good year.

>> lester. >> to a healthy -- this will be corny. althy, wonderful - >> up next, tips to keep you and your family safe. why you should file your taxes on time. >> mild day today but the coldest air mass is coming up.om