it's a product used, our m.c. cable. metal clad cable, m.c. cable. it's what's used in commercial work. it's a tougher product. than the non-metallic cable. >> let's open it up and see what we got here. how many conductors? >> in this particular one there's four. >> show us what these conductors are. these are standards colors of different kinds of conductors. tell us what they are. >> let's start with the white conductor which is the grounded conductor or the neutral. the two hot wires are ungrounded conductors. the ones that will give you a shock. and the green one is the grounding conductor. it does not normally carry electricity. >> so the ground wire, or whatever you want to call it, is always green. is that right? that's right. >> and green may only be used for the grounding conductor and for no other color as white may only be used for the neutral or grounded conductor. and other colors may be used -- other colors other than white or green may be used. >> and those typically are black and red when you start. then if you have more conductors, y

you use the m.c. cable or 12-three, 12-2, the whole circuit. the computer or the microwave. >> so if you can probably do it, it sounds like putting in some kind of metal conduit-clad cable or something that will really reduce the interference. read for me what all these little things mean here. let's tip it up a little bit. >> priority a.w.g. 6-3 type s.o.o. w 600 volt sunlight and water resistant. >> which means what? >> it means it's a cord rather than a cable or wire. the cord is not to be used for permanent wiring. this is a cord that is designed for temporary power. >> it's a big cord. >> it is, it's 50 amp. >> what do they mean when they say primary? >> i don't know what it means. american wire gauge, the six is the size of the aware, the 3 is the three conductors, the type s.o.o.w., that's extra hard use cord. the w stand for wet. 600 volts is the volts it's good for and in the sun and underwater. it's 90 degrees centigrade-rated. it can run as high as 180 degrees without deterioration. this can get really hot. >> what would you use this

. >> i think they're playing m.c. hammer in the background. >> look at that. >> isn't that amazing it to see it do that? >> the dolphin looks way cooler than the trainer looks. because the trainer has to do the corny backwards move. it's kind of lame. but actually that's what gets the dolphins to do the worm. >> speaking of stealth, you're going to like this other video. >> so this squirrel is on this tree, right? and spots a bird feeder with yummy birdseeds, right? squirrel can't walk on a string. >> he can't do a slack line. >> so what does the squirrel do? >> he goes all ninja on him. >> whoa. >> that was like a james bond move. >> the lid -- his little hand, he slid on the wire. >> he jumps off the tree and slides straight to the food where he's going to enjoy himself. >> this was caught on video. they eat the food upside-down. >> he earned it at that point. >> i tell you, this would sell for what? >>> around the snow globe from canada to london. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> every now and again we've got to sneak a little proposal vi

haven't been redesigned for a long time so we've got gm coming out with their chevy silverado and g m.c. sierras. we've also got ford coming out with their f-150 pickup truck later on in the year. so it's a little bit of a surprise but consumers are really going to see some redesigned full size pickup trucks this year. >> that is a surprise. tell us about the outlook for hybrids and electronics. are these getting to be popular with consumers are or they going for the big cars still? >> well, they're going for vehicles that they want to buy. but they're going for fuel efficient version so consumers are buying four cylinder engines or six cylinder engines. we're seeing them buy more fuel efficient versions of cars they already want to buy. with that being said, hybrid sales are doing okay. we're looking at about 3.2 to 3.5% of all the vehicles sold are hybrids. at he not nearly as much as we could have because there is a lot of new models coming out. but the toyota prius line-up in particular has done incredibly well this year. electric cars, the jury is still very much out. we have gover

haven't been redesigned for a long time so we've got gm coming out with their chevy silverado and g m.c. sierras. we've also got ford coming out with their f-150 pickup truck later on in the year. so it's a little bit of a surprise but consumers are really going to see some redesigned full size pickup trucks this year. >> that is a surprise. tell us about the outlook for hybrids and electronics. are these getting to be popular with consumers are or they going for the big cars still? >> well they're going for vehicles that they want to buy. but they're going for fuel efficient version so consumers are buying four cylinder engines or six cylinder engines. we're seeing them buy more fuel efficient versions of cars they already want to buy. with that being said hybrid sales are doing okay. we're looking at about 3.2 to 3.5% of all the vehicles sold are hybrids. at he not nearly as much as we could have because there is a lot of new models coming out. but the toyota prius line-up in particular has done incredibly well this year. electric cars, the jury is still very much out. we have governm

gerry sandusky will be the m.c. the celebration will include ravens cheerleaders. mascot poe and members of the 2000 ravens super bowl team. >> in other news this morning a 10-year-old girl is dead after a house fire in baltimore city. a fire broke out in dundalk. fire crews arrived to find the crews fully engulfed and were told people were trapped inside. the body of the little girl was found on the first floor of the home. no word yet on what caused the fire. >> in baltimore county fire units were out filing a three-alarm fire at a strip mall in rosedale. on philadelphia road investigators say the fire appears to have started inside of a jackie chan's chinese restaurant. the fire was upgraded to a three-alarm after the fire spread to five other stores. >> with all the contents, particularly in a restaurant where they are using cooking oils and other combustibles. so it was a pretty rapid spread which had us escalate the alarm quickly. >> the cause of the fire is under investigation. >> one of the great foot soldiers in the civil rights movement has died. reverend

. >> psy performed with m.c. hammer last night at the annual ball drop. >>> wedding bells important the founder of playboy, hau hefner married his one-time runabride last night. their wedding was held at the playboy mansion. hefner tweeted egg happy new year from mr. and mrs. heavy mother. purple silk pajamas with his new bride. the couple was first engaged in 2011 but she got cold feet. >>> we already know it is going to be a big year for the duke and duchess of cambridge. william and kate are expecting their first child. we take a peek into their future home and a look back at the year that was important the royal couple. here's nbc's michelle kosinski. ♪ >> reporter: this past year, virtually every time duchess kate stepped outside there was a photograph or hundreds to document. no doubt a long way since the first nervous speech. >> i'm sorry william can't be here tonight. >> reporter: kate now owns it. unique elegant style and her confidence. she mastered her first complicated christmas with the royals. trave

gerry sandusky will be the m.c.lebration will include ravens cheerleader and members of the 2000 super bowl team and poe. >> sandy point park was the place to be this weekend for the brave, committed, chilly and of course big-hearted. the 17th annual polar bear plunge lived up to its name after the coldest week of the winter season. 11 news debra wiener has more. >> it's probably fair to say that all year long nothing sounds quite like this. >> and 11 is out there. put your game faces on. >> nothing feels quite like this, and nothing can really compare to this. the ritual, the rite of passage that is the maryland state police polar bear plunge. ♪ and the home of the brave ♪ [applause] >> the view from above, thanks to captain roy gives the true sense of this enormity. 13,000 plunged into the icy chesapeake in what has grown into the most successful fundraiser in history. raising money for the special olympics. >> all night long super plungers met the water 24 times and raised nearly $250,000. >> you're cold. how are

a place that during inauguration m.c. hammer -- >> she still around. >> he is. to watch the nfc championship game. this is definitely where want to be on sunday if you want to wear your red jersey. >> finally, baltimore, charmed city, what's the charming spot there? >> there is place called mothers on federal hill. if you want to head over to baltimore -- a great night to do it, if there is a championship, if we win, then folks will be gathering in the streets. you can imagine. could you head down there. great place to -- they are going on give the money from the cover charge to charity which is nice. $10 to get in. >> i call one thing now that i say, if we win. rooting for the ravens? >> i mean -- if they win. no. i'm a redskins fan. >> i know that. are you taking the ravens n. >> i think we should. this area should get behind our local team, for sure. >> all right. >> see you sunday raving about baltimore. yeah, i'm going for ravens as well. why not? for more ideas on your weekend, logs do to nbcwashington.com. or the going out guide on washingtonpost.com. >>>

. >> how often do you see vice president joe biden, mayor bloomberg and m.c. hammer.t will be hammer time at the u.s. conference of mayors next week in washington. he's been experiencing a bit of a resurgence on thursday more than 270 mayors are scheduled to attend that. hammer time. >>> armed guards or police officers at school in it's an idea that's come up a lot lately, but it has worked before. the former chief of security for city schools will join me next about what it could mean in 2013 and while inauguration preps are under way, so are the preparations for gun appreciation day and the lead organizer of that event will join us in the next hour. some questions for them. you're watching msnbc, the place for politics. when you have diabetes... your doctor will say get smart about your weight. i tried weight loss plans... but their shakes aren't always made for people with diabetes. that's why there's glucerna hunger smart shakes. they have carb steady, with carbs that digest slowly to help minimize blood sugar spikes. and they have six grams of sugars. with fiftee

our own 11 sports director will be will as m.c. the 2,000 -- of the 2000 season super bowl ravens team. >> capturing the ravens frenzy and taking you inside and a look at ray lewis' amazing career and how the ravens got to new orleans this season on wbal-tv tv.com and on our mobile app. the time, 5:55 and here's a look ahead of our next hour of 11 news saturday morning. >> i'm rob roblin. the super plungers continue to plunge, and it is cold out hear. a live report coming up. >> that's right. and that water as well as the air temperatures are cold. the insta-weather plus forecast just ahead. >> plus a light rail passenger seriously injured. shot. what detectives know so far about their suspect. >> two, one, whoo! >> you see this? these are the super plungers. and once again, seemingly rational people like our own jennifer franciotti, jump into the ice cold water of the bay every hour for 24 hours. it's all for a great cause. it is saturday. it is the polar bear plunge! >> that's right. >> it's one of the best days of the year! >> w

>> that was m.c. hammer. >> no, really?abe, i got you babe ♪ i got you babe >> i started sexting george stephanopolous. >> i'm not the only one you section? this person says can anderson get in a word once in a while? >> you're like ike turner. >> elizabeth was great. >> you hardly talk to me anymore, who do you come through the door at the end of the day. >> check in with gary tuchman, please, and we wish you a very happy new year of much success and peace and happiness and love. >> that was funny. >> awesome. >>> ahead on "starting point" we'll learn more about secretary clinton's health scare and her blood clot, what we know about her treatment and prognosis next with dr. sanjay gupta and we leave you with vegas, las vegas fireworks as sin city rings in the new year. cool stuff. you're watching "starting point." pause just before that rich sweetness touches your lips. the delightful discovery, the mid-sweetening realization that you have the house all to yourself. well, almost. the sweet reward, making a delicious choice

>> that was m.c. hammer. >> no, really?abe, i got you babe ♪ i got you babe >> i started sexting george stephanopolous. >> really? >> yeah. >> i'm not the only one you sext? >> no. >> this person says can anderson get in a word once in a while? >> you're like ike turner. "liz and dick" was fantastic, she had on the joan collins wig it was heaven on a stick. >> you hardly talk to me anymore, who do you come through the door at the end of the day. >> check in with gary tuchman, ♪ >> and we wish you a very happy new year of much success and peace and happiness and love. >> did kathy lee actually compare anderson cooper to ike turner? that would make her tina turner. all right, anyway -- >>> have you made a new year's resolution? if you're looking to climb out of debt, we have some tips that just might help you. >>> good morning, i'm joe johns in for carol costello. >>> while congress was focusing on the fiscal cliff the u.s. hit the debt ceiling monday. lawmakers have approximately two months to raise the borrowing limit or ri