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john, have their picture taken and go off the field watch it. can you imagine watching two of the sons at the pinnacles of their careers matched up. the fans here, 71,000 plus. tickets are going for $200. everybody is getting hyped up for this one. what comes at the end when jim and john shake hands. it's going to be an incredible moment. back in 1998 jim was the quarterback and he beat the indianapolis. he handed it over to johnny unitas, a memory we will never forget. we're live at m&t bank stadium, cooking turkey and ready for football. >> did you horn in on the food
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and get some goods? all right. it's thanksgiving. for the past 92 years in baltimore county that means footballals the annual catapult turkey bowl got underway. the game was well attended as usual, bringing out football fans, family and friend. >> they see the kids having a good time. >> calvert hall's team won again outscoring loyola. 50 giant balloons, two dozen floats and millions of your closest friends. 3 1/2 million lined the streets and another 50 million watched from home. the macy's thanksgiving parade
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is in its 85th year. this was the longestline bea gaddy could remember. organizers say the need is greater. this is the 30th anniversary for the thanksgiving feast. bea gaddy started it in 1981, feeding people ot of -- out of her east avenue row home. >> we're in tough times. if you don't get a reminder in your day to day life, you get a reminder we're not out of the recession yet. there's will -- a lot of need. >> the 30th anniversary of bea gaddy vision was commemorated with a cake in the center of the room. in east baltimore some generous volunteers served some
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of the most in need. at beans and bread, they feasted on the traditional food. they want people to remember these people need help other days as well. >> this is like an every day thing for us. we don't just do it on thanksgiving. >> if you're interested in volunteering with any have the services call 410-732-1872. extption 111. the first family volunteered. they distributed food bags for children and seen why ares in need. thanksgiving is about feasting but people aren't the only ones hop want full r--- who want full bellies. >> reporter: that's a baster,
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but no turkey. danielle is at the national aquarium in baltimore. she is here to make sure the jellies get their feast. >> when they sit on the bottom, they're full. >> sometimes they will have a big meal and rest it off. >> reporter: they're making sure the sharks are well fed. john gets the fun job from are a which are fish that -- archer fish. >> they are more interested in the fish. >> reporter: to huge stingrays. >> very social animals, just like everybody, finish with their thanksgiving, got to have their dessert, these guys take a lot of sweet juicy fruits. >> reporter: it's more than just a job for this dedicated crew.
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>> i've been doing this ever since i was little. i was a swimmer for 14 years, did scuba diving. >> it's a job of love, a job of passion. it was gorgeous today on this thanksgiving. we couldn't have asked for a better thanksgiving. the satellite and radar. you can see the radar. you can see the clouds. we're not getting any type of rain, any type of clouds. so definitely some good news. right now temperatures are finally falling, 50 degrees in baltimore. 54 in d.c. easton in the 40s. salisbury at 43. mid-40s in york and frederick at this time. our winds, we've been monitoring them.
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luckily we're starting to die down. the game is look good. d.c. coming in. so that forecast looking pretty good, temperature coming in at 45 degrees under clear skies. with all the adrenaline it won't feel back. kickoff is at 8:20. that hour by hour forecast not too bad. the temperature is around 66 degrees. we'll take that. remember, wherever you are, the forecast is a click lay way -- click away. you can use the live interactive radar at any time. for more information, log on to the weather panel -- page on our
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website at abc2news.com/ weather. >> some people haven't carved the thanksgiving bird but that hasn't stopped some people from getting in line at a store. they were camped out in some cases in front of the rosedale best buy store. some shoppers say this is more of a shopping holiday, and they're not going home without a deal. >> a lot of people spending their thanksgiving in line. i'm at the front of the line with mary louise. a lot of people are wondering what are you doing here. >> i got here at 3:30 in the afternoon yesterday. >> reporter: you've been here more than 24 hours. >> i'm getting the 42-inch. they have it organized as far as
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giving out vouchers for the big items. when the doors open, it's a free for all. >> does it feel good to be the first in line? >> yes. >> do you have a sense of how much money you're going to spend and how much you're going to save? >> i know i save a lot. my husband puts me on a budget. he says you can only spend this much. >> when some people are done with the -- with the best buy, they did home and get sleep. what's your next move? >> we're going to walmart, toys 'r us and then home. >> reporter: what time do you think you will be done? >> we don't think about time. >> reporter: well, good luck tonight. time is not part of the
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discussion at the best buy in rosedale, reporting for abc2 news. still, the people in line will have to wait but we have a breakdown of the opening times. toys 'r us will open at 10:00 p.m. along with walmart. others will open at midnight. unfortunately, scammers don't take the holiday off. the better business bureau has some tips to make sure you get what you want and don't get taken. first, if a deal is way too good to be true, it likely s if you're make -- is. if you're making a purchase instore, check your terms. be careful about qr codes. to make sure they don't contain mal ware, you need to steek to
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scanning -- stick to scanning codes from businesses you know. if you don't feel like shopping with the crowds, there's small business shopping on saturday. many of you are probably curled up by the fire but did you get your chimney cleaned. . and you may be feeling a little sleepy right now, but don't blame the turkey. we'll break down one of the holiday's myths. the forecast is around 58 degrees. the winner is adele bailey of manchester. congratulations to you. we are not going to use that umbrella for awhile, but it is in the stick around. stick around.
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at this time many people like to sit by a warm fire. it's the perfect place to warm up. we've got a warning for you to make sure you don't get the brushoff from scammers. you can deny it all you want, but winner it fast approaching. >> because it is caused -- called winter. >> reporter: it's not the job you can do on your own.
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>> the chimney is complex. we don't know a lot about it, don't have the service done on a regular basis. >> reporter: as a result, the better business bureau said you could see chimney scams. her office has logged 22 complaints in recent weeks. some were quoted one price for cloning and another after the contractor added on services or repairs that weren't needed. it's a standard bait and switch. >> there's a few bad apples. >> reporter: chimney cleaners aren't licensed in maryland. you won't find complaints through the state. they get certified through a national read it group, the chimney institute of america and check before you let them in.
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>> we're giving you the scoop on scams each week. to see all of them, log on to abc2news.com and you'll see scam alerts. if you're leck most people who have enjoyed a big thanksgiving meal, you might be feeling sleepily. dr. timothy johnson has more. >> reporter: most of us will sit down to a turkey dinner today. there's a good chance we want to nap afterwards. the wisdom have there's something putting us to sleep. it's called tryptophan. yes, tryptophan is associated with the chemical ser tone -- ser tonen. you would probably have to eat a
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whole turkey before enough tryptophan reached your brain no make you browse si, but there are three causes. first, wash the carbohydrates, mashed potatoes or pumpkin pie. it increases it. you're likely to feel drowsy from that third glass of beer or wine and the body feeling drowsy during mid-afternoon. if you feel the need for a nap today and if you can, let it happen. just don't blame the turkey. with this medical minute, i'm dr. timothy johnson. it was a gorgeous day today, not too hot, not too cold.
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50 degrees. the humidity is 58%. the winds are calm now. we like to see there because we have a game to play at 8:20. so into all the today awesome you can see a great day to be out on the harbor. we have a lot of weather bug cameras to visit. let's head to mt. airy. plenty of blue skies it. was breezy out there. things are calmer. bel air crystal blue skies. a few cars on the road trying to head out and about to goat where they needed to -- get where they needed to be. a beautiful sunset. just a lovely day to be out and about or to be with your loved ones. not picking up on anything. it is dry. this is going to be the
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scenario, the trend. as we look at the temperatures, things are starting to change. right now into baltimore, 50. we're at 48 in easton. 46 in winchester. oakland is the cold spot at 37 degrees. as we check out what happened today in terms have the high temperatures, we made it into the 60s. annapolis 60. upper 50s into hagerstown and also into winchester, york, pennsylvania. you like the 60s? i will deliver tomorrow. we'll be warmer than what we were yesterday. 65 degrees into reisterstown. arbutus 66 under ample sunshine. we have high pressure dominating the area. satellite and radar, not a cloud in the sky. you have to go further back.
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you can see how far to the west. high pressure, this is what i'm talking b -- about. it is in control of our weather. so we're going to be nice and mild. we'll have high pressure start to slide off towards the east. that will increase that southwesterly flow. that southwesterly snow will a warming flow. we'll get into the mid-60s, maybe upper 60s. you'll she little bit of change. other than that, you would get lost. this is saturday evening. yes. you see the wet weather towards the west. we will have a cold front, a low pressure system work its way into the area. it won't get here until we head into sunday. sunday night showers. 35 for tonight. no type of rain. it will be a stary night. a ton of sun, have a ton of fun
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in the sun. mostly clear and this is your seven-day forecast. a lot of people will like. it warmer temperatures. yes, the rain has to come back in but we will stay dry. monday we look wet and cooler. the real cool air moves in with temperatures in the 40s. not too bad. >> i love it. when we take this, i always know we will pay for it later. the snow is coming. >> we'll be fine. we'll get through this. fantastic weather. here's a look at what's coming up tonight. family planning versus family finances. and just in time for black friday, layaway making a comeback in a lot of your favorite stores. how to take advantage of and con
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convince those about hidden fees.
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we couldn't have asked for better today. this is really a treat. >> and i never wished you happy
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thanksgiving. >> happy thanksgiving to you. i'm so full, that i will heat -- eat again. plenty of sunshine. we have the game tonight. i know a lot of people are wondering what the forecast will be. it will be a stellar one. check it out last we will dominate field. 4345 -- 45 degrees. this is football weather. you enjoy it for sure. as we head into tomorrow that hour by hour forecast we'll start you out chilly. ample sunshine. by lunchtime, 56 degrees. by 4:00, 66, nice and mild. then your seven-day forecast, definitely brings in more sunshine as we go into saturday and maybe rain as we head into monday and tuesday and temperatures will drop off in the 40s. >> we're at the end of november. we're almost 70 degrees. i love it. >> that's it for abc2 news at
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6:00. i'm joce sterman. thanks for joining us. we'll see you at 11:00. go ravens.
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