must be really windy out there. back now with more of "today" on this wednesday morning. it's january 18, 2012. kind of a cold day here in the big apple. we have had the temperature slide since we have been on air. nice and warm inside studio 1a. i'm matt lauer along with al roker, ann curry and savannah guthrie. >> coming up the latest on the cruise ship disaster in italy where some two dozen people are still missing. new details are emerging about the captain's actions and his refusal to return to evacuate passengers. he is now under house arrest. it's chilling when you hear his

conversation right after the accident with authorities trying to get him to get back on the ship. >> hard to believe this is a captain. unbelievable. we'll move on to personal finance on money 911. whether you are trying to get out of debt or own a home or start a business we have timely answers to your money emergencies. >> all right. also ahead, you're wearing that? how many of us have heard that from parents? >> i like it. >> thank you. i didn't think it was that bad. obviously savannah isn't excited about it. >> you wear it well. but parents and daughters who may have a jostle about what they are wearing. last week there was a story about a high school senior who wanted to use this picture for her yearbook photo. there is a battle with student editors. the big question is how can parents teach children to express themselves.

i'm rambling. >> wow. my son just graduated from high school. that worked out well. i didn't even see the picture submitted. >> i could spend all day with you guys. >> it's how to get rid of aesthetic differences. >> just express themselves. you're inviting me to go on and on. >> i'm sorry, natalie, we don't have time for the news anymore. >> some day. good morning. serious news to report this morning. the italian captain of the stricken ship off the tuscan coast is under house arrest this morning as the world reacts to his actions that fateful night. nbc's michelle kosinski is in italy with the latest. good morning. >> hi, natalie. divers today want to blast four more holes in the concordia's hull. they are not focused on this end but the rear where yesterday they found the bodies of five victims and expected to find more today. there's more scrutiny of the

ship's captain, the man who was ordered to get back on board while passengers scrambled to escape. the prosecutors say he never did. the man accused of causing the problem, manslaughter and abandoning ship is now back home. captain schettino is home under house arrest and the world's eyes are on him. while at the scene of the epic capsizing comes the task of identifying the bodies of four men and a woman found inside tuesday under water, all wearing life vests, believed to be passengers in their 50s and 60s. this video shot by divers tuesday, you see deep within that ship in the murky, silence. they go through the same spaces where friday night vacationers had just begun their mediterranean cruise. above water, a blast. no accident. just searchers using every means

possible to break through the hull. as this was happening, captain schettino was in court. now we know more of what he said that night. in a recorded phone conversation with a furious port authority captain a few hours after the accident. >> listen, schettino. there are people trapped. get on board and report to me how many people there are. is this clear? schettino gives several reasons why he's staying put near the ship. quote, coordinating. what are you coordinating? get on board the ship and coordinate the rescue. are you refusing? no, no, i'm not refusing. you get on board. this is an order. get going. there are already corpses, schettino. at one point, schettino asks, it's dark and we can't see anything. and in reply, what do you want? to go back home, schettino? get on the ship and tell me how many people there are.

what do they need? now. schettino said, he's going, but prosecutors say he did not. he stayed on land while desperate passengers struggled to find a way off themselves. the parent company carnival put out a statement commending the tremendous efforts of the crew that night even though they have been widely criticized by survivors. the captain claims he didn't abandon ship but said he was thrown over board when the ship tilted. his attorney said he likely saved many lives beaching it here or it might have sunk in deeper water. natalie? >> michelle kosinski in giglio, italy, thank you. don't try to look up today's website blackout on wikipedia. the site is dark until midnight as part of a protest against anti-piracy legislation in congress. google's logo has been covered up in solidarity. schools are closed and flights

cancelled as seattle braces for a winter storm. forecasters lowered snowfall amounts overnight. they are expecting as much as eight inches there. snow covered roads made driving treacherous, causing cars to slam into each other. and people in indiana and kentucky are assessing the damage this morning after apparent tornadoes ripped through several cities there on tuesday tearing apart homes and businesses. there are reports of as many as nine tornadoes touching down across three states. take a look at the world's largest cut emerald. here's what it looks like. the rare gem was mined in brazil. it's more than 57,000 carats. look how beautiful it is. it's called teodora or gift of god. it's estimated to be worth more than $1 million. gorgeous. and a polar bear cub born this month is being nursed back to health in china. she was one pound at birth and has such a weak immune system

she has to be kept in an incubat incubator. she's gained three pounds and zoo officials hope she'll make her public debut in six months. adorable. i could go on and on and on and on and on about how cute she is. >> i think we have other things to get to in this hour. >> since you brought it up. >> kidding. >> mr. roker -- >> love your outfit. >> are you wearing that? >> don't start. >> anyway. let's show you what's happening as far as our west coast friends. winter storm warnings, watches and winter weather advisories as far south as california and up to montana. we are looking at heavy rain and snow in the mountains. hurricane force winds, gusts up to 85 miles per hour. snowfall amounts, two feet or more in parts of the northern cascades. generally in the area it will be four inches to a foot of snow. as we make it down the coast into central and northern

oregon, we are talking about up to ten inches of rain. we are talking about a lot of flooding and power lines down. lots of folks without power. it will be a mess in the pacific northwest into tomorrow. >> good morning. the temperatures will be falling as week had throughout the day today into the 30's. this will be the warmest part of the day. a slight ♪ somebody call 911 ♪ shorty fire burning on the dance floor ♪ >> time for today's money 911. answers to your financial

emergencies. from savingings and mortgages to getting out of debt we have our expert panel to help you out. host of financially fit on yahoo finance is here. david bach, author of finish rich.com and author of debt free for life and sharon epperson is cnbc's personal finance contributor. good to see you. >> good to be here. >> we'll get started with skype. we have lisa joining us now. she's from seattle, washington. how's the weather out there? >> there's snow outside. >> we have warm advice for you here. what's your question? >> so i work as a server and in january it's a slow month so it's hard to depend on 100% tips. so i have tried to figure out how to pay off $2,200 in credit card debt between a couple department stores and my bank. my bank credit card percentage rate is 7.99% so it's really low. but i still want to try to put

money in my savings. should i keep paying larger payments and try to get it paid off as soon as possible or make smaller payments and put more money in savings? >> david, do you have a tip for lisa? >> absolutely. first of all, congratulations on checking in with us on such a small amount of debt. take a sticker, put it on your shirt and say, i'm $2,200 in debt, tip more! seriously, you're almost out of debt. as you said, you have two to three months left. normally i would say put half your money toward savings and half toward debt. in your case, you are so close to being out of debt, just pay it off. pretend you're on a diet and in two months you have hit your goal. then when you pay the debt off start putting money in the savings account. the most important thing i can tell you, from experience personally and also working with people, once you pay the debt off don't celebrate by using the credit cards and rack back up the debt. that sticker may help you get there faster. >> and the money to pay down

debt she can put into savings later. she's building up savings faster. >> 7.9% is low but not that low with a 0% checking account. >> keep your cards open. >> we have another lisa on the phone. she's calling in from baltimore, maryland. >> caller: hi. i'm 53 years old. on march 30 of this year i will have been retired five years. prior to retiring my husband and i worked hard to be debt free. we put our daughters through college, owned two houses outright. our three vehicles are paid for. we each use one credit card but pay it off each month. although being debt-free gives us peace of mind and flexibility it has dropped my fico score by about 35 to 40 points because, quote/unquote, i do not have an adequate mix of credit. instead of my fico being 813 to

825 last i checked it was around 776. >> let's see what they think. >> take a big breath and exhale. okay? the good news is you have awesome credit. i know it's not perfect, but you have what most lenders will consider grade a plus credit. if you're in the market for a mortgage, car loan or credit card you will qualify for the lowest, best rates. fico isn't perfect. it likes to see you have a variety of credit because it should prove that you can manage responsibly a lot of types of credit. it's only 10% of your score. don't fret about it. just say, cheers to you and you're in great shape. no worries. >> good for you, lisa. >> now to an e-mail sent in from carol in owensburg, kentucky. are there any government grants to help a low income family get its own home or business? >> when you think about grants you think about free money. unfortunately there is no free money from the federal, state or local government to start a business or buy a home. there are plenty of programs out

there for low income families to help you at least make this go more affordable. what you should do is start to go to hud and look at the programs they have available and some of the information they have about home ownership. they give money to state and local governments that might have a home buyer's assistance program with the down payment or closing costs. often there are income restrictions but i would urge you to go to your state and local government to find out what's available. in kentucky you can get up to $6,000 for a home that's $240,000 just for down payment assistance. it's a low interest loan you have to pay back. these are among many programs states have to help people get started. >> let's get one more on the phone lines. ann from madison, alabama is with us. what's your question? >> caller: good morning. i was wondering if it's time to pay back the 401(k).

we have had money to pay it off for six months but given that the company dropped by 50% and the market is down, do we wait? also there aren't really great choices. i'm hesitant to put the money back. what's your advice? >> you should pay the loan back. here's why. first of all, if your husband were to lose his job he would be forced to pay it back within 90 days and if not it would be a tax withdrawal. he would be penalized and taxed on it. paying it back has nothing to do with the company stock or the stock market. i have never seen a retirement plan that doesn't have at least one or two good options. go to the hr department, meet with an adviser running the 401(k) plan. get help online on financial engines.com that has planning for a lot of 401(k) plans out there. pay the loan back. >> don't put more than 10% of

your company stock in your 401(k) or retiemprement plan. that's a place to start. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. guess what. sharon will be doing an hour-long web chat as soon as we get her offset. if you have a question head to today.com. just up next is that really appropriate? that yearbook picture sparking questions about handling values versus your kids' expression. i don't think so. we'll get expert parenting advice. jill martin has fun finds. she found a baby! wow! [ mom ] to me, chex is not just a little bowl of cereal, it's kind of a big deal. to find nutritious and gluten-free cereals actually loves? well, the word "wow" comes to mind. and then a friend told me chex has five flavors that are gluten-free. even a cinnamon one the kids love.

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>> no. >> not at all. it's context. graduating from high school is a milestone. you would think you would wear something appropriate indicating that you're moving forward. it's not surprising at all. >> both of you have daughters. i'm sure you have had the war a droeb wars and are veterans of the wars. what's your position on this? if you disapprove of the child's outfit selection do you say something? >> absolutely. first of all, set the tone first of all by modeling. it's okay to wear something sexy in this setting but not this setting. you're modeling that and having discussions along the way. if they pop up, you can be positive by saying, look, you're attractive and you look attractive but this isn't the place. you're teaching morals and responsibilities, consequence for if you wear this in the wrong place it sends the wrong message. >> and sydney's mother did say that. >> she didn't stick with it. >> she ultimately supported it. my mother would have said, over my dead body. >> especially the mother of

daughters. you have to pick your battles. you argue about everything. i think there is a level of the ability to have freedom of expression. you don't want to quarterback th -- quash that. >> she could have said, you're beautiful and you want to be creative. the challenge is how to be artistic, creative and appropriate for the yearbook. that's a task for you and something you can make up. but i can't support this. >> i know you have tips but in terms of -- it is a slippery slope. you say you can wear what you want but does that mean a tattoo? at what age can they make decisions for themselves? >> you want them to make decisions but understand they ever decisions may have repercussions. the bigger picture, especially for girls with self-esteem and what are you promoting? from the inside-out do you want to be known as only from the outside this sexual being or do you want people to look at you and understand what kind of person you are.

>> you have good tips. dr. taylor, your first is to include dads. >> as a mom we often take everything on. we feel we have to be the ones for the discipline and lay down the values. don't forget to include dads because it's important from a developmental standpoint for both parents. >> you say to understand your feelings. >> just because you're a woman doesn't mean you automatically have self-worth and self-esteem. that's something to focus on in terms of significance and how successful and capable you are. >> last you say to teach accountability. >> it's awareness. not just how you feel but understanding what you do and what you say may impact others. your family and kmuchblt r community. it's a conscious decision. say, will this give me pride or will i feel shame? >> be a parent, not a friend. >> it's hard but too many parents are trying to be their kids' friends. they need you to be the super ego, give them a moral compass

so sometimes say no, even if you're the bad guy. >> you say authoritative parenting works. >> that's between, no, i will punish you and so on. that doesn't work nor does passive. everything you do is wonderful. somewhere in the middle. these things are not okay, but you're a wonderful kid. >> start early. this should be a life long progression. >> you can't wait for the kid to be a teenager to say, now this is not okay. along the way you are setting up the morals, values and helping them think about consequences. >> at the same time, you say to encourage independence. >> right. you don't want to say, i have laid down the law. you are not instilling it in them. you want to say, this is what i think. >> this is a conversation that could go for a while. dr. taylor, dr. saltz, good to have your perspectives. still to come, why are 12 girls at one high school suffering severe tics? we have details on the fascinating story after this. ♪

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♪ the sparkle, the shimmer, the gowns, the stars, the bling! who wouldn't want to strut your stuff like the actors on the red carpet at the golden globes. tomorrow on "today" we'll show you how to get some fashions inspired by the golden globes gowns at real people prices. meanwhile coming up in this half hour, a medical mystery. 12 girls at one high school are suffering from severe tics and verbal outbursts, almost tourette's-like syndromes. but people don't know why. now they have some answers but it still may not be enough. we have the very latest on that bizarre story coming up. >> also ahead, great finds for the kids from things that glitter including fake tattoos

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frigidaire? >> tvs? >> refrigerator? >> we're looking for sunshine in the south tomorrow. temperatures warmer. the arctic express across the plains. eastern side of the great lakes and the heavy rain continues into parts of northern oregon. northern california, i should say, and southern oregon. no matter what my grandmother had she always called it >> good morning. a cold front when through overnight. the temperatures are going to fall as we head into the afternoon. that's your latest weather.

>> thanks, al. up next, pieces to the puzzle but no answers for 12 girls at one high school all displaying the same symptoms. details on the mystery illness after this. [ male announcer ] what if we could keep enough plastic waste to cover all of manhattan out of landfills each year? the equivalent of 140 million trash bags, gone. by using new glad trash bags, designed with reinforcing bands to be stronger with less plastic waste, we can. ♪ it's a small change that can make a big difference. ♪ intense shadowblast from covergirl. the news? it's eye shadow with primer built-in

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on tuesday we told you about a mysterious illness about 12 girls at a high school suffering the same symptoms similar to tourette's. amy robach is in leroy, new york, with the latest. >> reporter: good morning. 12 girls here in up state new york say they have been suffering from severe tics, almost like tourette's syndrome. for three months the girls and their parents have been searching for answers. now they are finally getting some with new test results from the school district. what's going on at leroy high school? that's what many students and parents want to know after 12 teenaged girls started suffering from body movements, tics and outbursts. brook dupont said she has the symptoms. >> it's frustrating because when i get nervous or anxious or anything that's when it comes out more.

>> reporter: sara sanchez is a senior at the school and says her symptoms are so bad she can no longer go to class. she shared her story with ann tuesday on "today." >> there was nothing going wrong and then i just woke up and that's when the stuttering started. i want an answer. a straight answer. >> reporter: now some possible answers in two newly released reports by the school district. a private company did environmental testing at the school in december. the reports found that no substances were detected within the school building that might be expected to cause any health issues in the student or staff population. dr. meschel and his team at dent in new york are treating brook and many of the other girls. he told nbc news they have a rare form of conversion disorder or mass hysteria, a psychological problem that can happen in groups like female teenagers.

>> it's happened before all around the world in different parts of the world. it's a rare phenomena. physicians areintrigued about it. the bottom line is these teenagers will get better. >> reporter: some parents aren't satisfied including brooke's dad. >> not all of us are accepting this is a stress thing and our kids didn't all get sick by coincidence. it's heart-wrenching. you fear your daughter won't be able to have a normal life. >> reporter: brooke is feeling better, showing no symptoms when we spoke with her but constantly worries about her next outburst. >> it's frustrating. i want an answer. i would like to know why this is happening and i'd like to fix it. i don't want it to happen anymore. >> reporter: all the girls with symptoms have seen their own doctors and are getting treatment. the school district did not want to be interviewed for our story but issued this statement saying these symptoms are real. all of the affected students have been evaluated and some have already shown signs of improvement. we expect the students will get better in time. al, back to you. >> amy, thank you very much.

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this morning on jill's fun finds, the hottest products for kids that even adults love. the holidays may be over but there are trendy gifts from tots to teens and today and us weekly contributor jill martin is here with her top picks. good morning. >> good morning. >> let's start with resort wear for kids. we have adorable little rome off to the corner here. this is so cute. >> space cadets.com. this is rome's tv debut. we all know mommy lee. >> yes. >> this is the newest wear for 3-month-year-olds. say hi, rome. >> he doesn't like fashion. >> these on the tabletop are bathing suits with floaties in them. not that you are letting them be by themselves. >> you have to be by them. >> but as opposed to water wings. >> gives them confidence in the water. i love this.

what a great baby shower gift called l ork ll irk lrlollitots >> you can write your own message. it's all different sayings. twinkle toes, chatter box. you just give it like this. what a great gift to walk in with and it opens up to a onesie. >> and personalized books. i have a couple from when josh and luke were born. they're fantastic. >> a while ago. a mother of three made these. they're personalized baby books. you make your own little fairy tale. 24.95 to 39.95. it's iseeme.com. the child's name is incorporated into the story. >> how long does it take to arrive? >> different time frames. >> ugly dolls are a huge trend but now there are iphone cases. i suppose if your child has a phone already. >> i put one on my phone.

we were like, i want that. this is one of the things. an iphone case. scary if your young child has one. these are great. get uncommon.com if you want to get in on the trend as an adult. ugly dolls, one of the hottest products for kids. >> i love the cookie jar. >> all new toys. good luck charms you can put in your kids' lunchboxes. >> $5 to $40. >> fantastic. >> moving on to these place mats, colorful place mats for kid sz? >> i don't have kids but i baby sit. when you're done eating on it you have entertainment. look at the silverware. they have planes and screwdrivers. you put different things on. great for travel. >> i love these even as fashion.

these are crayons. >> i'm wearing one now. you can color with them. >> there are two sets. great to sport on your fingers. >> if you're looking for valentine's day gift, maybe mother/daughter gift. this is a great idea. these are more expensive, $120 but these beautiful pieces of jewelry with the monogram. >> they are real. if you want to invest in something mommy -- slaught/daug. they last and you can wear them every day. just a beautiful gift. >> okay. these necklaces have different messages as well. >> gum drop loves you.com. $30 to $50. word up, birthday and flip-flops. >> if you look at my neck i have a necklace that one side says devil and the other side says angel which i rarely wear but it's cute. >> for the tweens and teens

there is a skin care product line. i guess this is to teach them about starting to have a regimen. >> dermatologists suggest it for your tween. great for travel. >> we have other great things here. but we are running out of time. >> the slap watches. glitter hair bands. no slip. >> last but not least. >> lips, sephora.com. >> speaking of gitery things, kids love glitter. >> meet boyfriend and girlfriend tanner and theo. this is great. you could buy all of this stuff and throw your own party. >> she's a creator and she's been tattooing us. >> i have it right here. natalie got a "today" show tattoo. >> what did you get?

>> i'm wearing my colors proudly. >> besides making a mess with the glitter. >> you will be sporting that. it's great for parties. >> absolutely. very nice. fun stuff. >> thanks, guys. >> jill martin, thank you. for more fun finds pick up us weekly. up next, warm up your family and friends with an italian feast from the scottos. first, this is "today" on nbc. @

♪ this morning in today's kitchen, easy as one, two, three. an italian flavor for cold winter nights. here with us are mary, anthony and elena from scotto's restaurant. good morning. >> good morning! >> let's get to it. >> man your stations. we're making stuffed peppers. >> do you love that aroma of

stuffed peppers? >> do i ever. >> let's start with the stuffing. here i am sauteing chopped beef and sausage. >> mm. >> this is another little trick. i like to put zuchinni. it gives it great flavor. >> onion. >> of course the perfume of italians, garlic. >> yum. >> get it all in there. >> how long do you let it go? >> the perfume of italians. >> i go until the zuchinni is cooked a little more. herbs. then we get it and we -- >> that's a heavy pot. >> help your mom out. what's wrong with you? come on! >> i'm sorry, mom. how much time has she taken so far? >> this time is my time. >> we can go all day.

>> can i talk, please? okay. now we put mortadella, parmesan cheese. >> over a bed of rice. >> and an egg to keep it all together. now we mix it, but this is already mixed already. >> yes. >> put a little salt on the bottom. >> that's a good idea. >> i like kosher salt. then we stuff it. >> you could use red or yellow. >> i top it off with some olive oil. >> okay. >> and i bake it in wine. >> ooh. >> wine and olive oil. >> now we know where john got it. >> all over? >> just on the bottom. >> all right. thank you. >> moving on. we're making country style chicken. >> this is like -- >> old country or new? >> this is like jumbota.

everything in a pot. we started with prosciutto. >> that's spanglish. >> italglish. >> we have potatoes, sausage, chicken. that's all done. garlic, onions and peppers go in. mushrooms. that perfume my mother discussed. >> yes, garlic. >> put it in now. parsley and basil. salt and pepper. >> wine. >> more wine, right. let it render down until it's safe and add everything back into the pot which is cool. >> the sausage and chicken go back in. >> everything goes back in. the potatoes at the end. we mix it all up. >> cover it up? >> no, you want it to stay brown. that's what it will look like. delicious. >> how long does it take? >> the whole dish takes two minutes on each segment,

bringing it back it's about 20 minutes. >> let's see what we have back here. >> all right. good thing we have a simple recipe. >> it's a warm berry soup. >> exactly. we start with red wine, port. >> that's the cologne of the italians. >> my perfume. we start with all fresh berries. blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries. we'll cook it. sugar dissolves and we'll take out half. if you could put this in the blender. there we go. we're going to mix it. once it's all nice and thick we'll pour it back in. >> okay. >> we don't actually have to do it because it's already done. >> lemongrass. >> we add lemon zest, vanilla. >> very nice. and put it over ice cream. >> thank you. >> hoda@