. >> tom: here's what we're watching for tomorrow: quarterly results from ann taylor stores and h.j. heinz. the world's largest greeting card company is a family business. we look at the three generations of the hall family, who run hallmark cards. and our friday "market monitor" is kurt reiman, head of thematic research at ubs wealth management research americas. plug-in cars got a jolt today from wholesale electricity producer n.r.g. energy. it's spending $10 million to launch the nation's first private network of charging stations for electric vehicles in houston. a monthly fee of $90 gives drivers a charger at home and access to 50 charging stations around houston by the middle of next year. n.r.g. c.e.o. david crane doesn't see demand taking off right away, but he thinks the investment is worth it. >> $10 million is a lot of money, but in the world of power plant investing, where a nuclear power plant cane costs $10 billion, it's not a huge amount of money. in a sense, we don't expect an immediate recovery on that investment. we can see the market grow. it's probably going to ta

ann taylor soaring on a big jump in sales.expected earnings, nike citing a strong balance sheet and growing sales. and an incredible year of cloud computing company sales force. sales have been climbing steadily since january. an 18% increase today. that's it from cnbc, first in business worldwide. now back to "hardball." >>> welcome back to "hardball." last night, house republicans and a few democrats voted to block a temporary extension of unemployment benefits. here's vice president biden today on "morning joe" reacting to that vote. >> i think they're making a gigantic mistake, we've always extended unemployment, but in terms of the economy. the single biggest stimulus, these people go out and spend the money. they go out and have to get by, everything from whether they're paying their mortgage or rent or buying food or just getting by. it has a significant impact on economic growth and continuation of growth. >> gregory meeks sits on the financial services committee and earnest istook. the optics seem bad for the gop, wan

you can go into stores like ann taylor, banana republic, carter air, 50% off the entire storm. i mean some stores giving free gifts, some doing extra percent. some of those might be gone. now it's this hour. but there were i know like cole hahn was doing 50% off and an additional 20% off until 8 a.m. but all weekend long, if people missed or didn't feel like they wanted to come out at 2 a.m. to shop, they are doing sales like this all weekend long. >> how do you sound so energized? i know you have been getting all thi organized? are you calling me from home? >> no. i'm in the office. coming up on 24 hours. you know, it's festive. people are so -- they are in a good mood. they are patient. you know, they are happy to be getting their shopping going, getting all these great deals. and i think, you know, a lot of it is just the adrenaline that keeps us going. >> no doubt. all right. well, jeannie, thank you very much. i'm glad to see that business is good at the outlets. get some sleep eventually, okay? >> one more thing, if people are going to come down, if they go to premiumoutl

this is from ann taylor.we couldn't miss nicole because, mike, those are some glasses. i'd like to give you a makeover but this is her day. this is so much fun because are you graduating and you want a whole new professional look. >> yep. i graduate in december. it is only a month away so it i'm trying to get a job so it would work out really well for me. a new chapter in my life and a new look. >> we're happy we can give it to you. are you ready to see a whole new nicole? >> that's it! >> oh, my god! a frat party. >> she's here with her fellow students. >> yes, you can see. nice shades. >> let's take one last look at nicole before and bring up the before of nicole. >> oh, wow! >> hold it right there. >> wow! what a difference. >> oh, my gosh. you are trouble with the weird glasses. turn around, nicole. see yourself. >> wow! >> it's really beautiful. >> so cute! >> i like it. >> if you can tear yourself away, that would be good. >> you look awesome! >> louis, tell us what you did. >> so sophisticated! >> sexy

. >> ann taylor. you can wear it outside and inside.et's hear her story. >>well, we have another birthday girl and, danelle, you tell me your mom deserves this, tell me why. >> she's an extremely loving mother, supportive wife and she's selfless. it is about time she does something for her sself. >> what do you think your husband is going to think? >> hopefully henotices. >> i promise you he'll notice. >> wonderful, thank you so much. >> danelle is -- there it is. a the blindfold. let's take one last look at tammy before and now bring out the new tammy rogers. >> wow! oh, wow, wow, wow, wow, looking good. >> go ahead and take it off, hon. >> he's going to notice. >> turn around and see for yourself. >> you look awesome. >> oh, my gosh. >> you look beautiful. >> turn here. let's see. >> oh, wow. >> what do you think? >> i got to step up my game. >> what did you do? >> in this case i did lighten her hair. we just gave it an overall lightener and i added highlights and the layers. we blew it dry. gave her llness, kept the fullness, it is e

have to sift through a lot of information but just in looking at it yesterday we found coupons for ann taylordioshack, coupon for $10 off. i should mention it is not just for retailers but also grocery shopping, too. you can get it all one place. >> this is a place you absolutely should go before you leave the door. >> that's right. >> i mean, because -- >> makes your life a lot easier. >> what is this one i've not heard of silok? >> this website can come in handy this time of year, the holidays, a lot of temporary needs, whether a table or few extra chairs because the family is coming over. this lets you rent from people in your area and also list things you have for people in your area to rent from you. so, for example, we found a sewing machine for $10 a day, a wedding dress, $100 if you want to rent a wedding dress. >> kate middleton happened to be -- no, i'm sorry. >> that's actually a little more expensive, hers. >> right. that's a good one. this other one worth people listening for just a moment if they want to just put the coffee down. this is called billshrink. you've got all these b

anne's county. we get to skyteam 11 and captain roy taylor. >> this is route 8 just south around 50, you know, that a bridge -- the bay bridge area. it looks like the road will be shut down for some time. at least two people are hurt, but other than that, the severities of the injuries we have not found out yet. >> a guilty plea today at the -- over the crash that severely injured charlie davies and killed a woman last year. the mother of the local woman is speaking out for the first time. >> ashleigh roberta of phoenix, that turn the davies just hours before she got into the car -- met charles b-dv said just hours before she got into the car with him. >> rising u.s. star, charlie scheidies, but severely injured in a crash in arlington va. and would have to miss the world cup. but the world did not know much about the other victim in the crash, ashleigh roberta. she died at the scene. her mother is talking for the first time about her daughter's death. now the driver of the car, ashleigh's friend, marie espinosa, pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter and drunken-driving. >> i hope that no other f

anne arundel. and baltimore city, edmonton windor mill and another crash in parkville at taylor and paring parkway. darned right it's something to be concerned become we pay tuition, we tell our teens to watch out for this and that. and then this and that happens. loyola, he essex, and towson things happen in three but eit has to stop before it reaches four. sherrie johnson is live with more on crime on campus. sherrie. >> reporter: good morning. we are live at towson university. i have to tell you in the two hours we have been here this morning, we have seen a beefed up security out here. we have seen a number of patrols going by. a lot more than we usually see when on campus becauseyone is on high alert after robberies on three different college campuses. on monday, of last week a. woman at towson university was robbed while trying to make an atm deposit and thursday a man held a gun to a woman in a parking lot at the ccbc essex campus and took her wallet. on friday, three students at loyola university were robbed in a parking lot when two men walked up to them and demanded money and jewelry. all

anne, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, and happy thanksgiving, sydnie. i'm here at glide memorial choice on ellis and taylor you can see, the preparations are ready to be done. these vegetables are ready to see their demise with knives here. volunteers are going to be lining up within minutes to start chopping. you see the carving station over there to the side. and some of the volunteers laying out the hundreds of turkeys and hams that they will be slicing up for the thousands of people they are expected to feed today. let's take a look at some of the preparations yesterday. some of the carving already began. all these turkeys being carved up and all the volunteers ready to prepare this meal. what an undertaking because we are talking thousands of people, hundreds of families, expected here for thanksgiving dinner which starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. here's the line-up here for glide memorial church. if you want to come and par particular in any of these festivities, from 7 to 8:30 this morning they are serving breakfast. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., turn around, they are doing thanksgiving dinner with e

ann is the editor of "seventeen" magazine, the bible on what to wear for so many teen and pre-teen girls. >> if you look at the girls who are the big starls these days, taylorranda cosgrove, selena gomez on the disney channel. these are good girls. >> reporter: grace, like so many strong young ladies, as they used to say, knows what she likes, and it isn't trashy. >> something comfortable but looks like, kind of edgy or high fashion, urban cheic, kind of. >> i think the thing you'll see is that teenagers are very aware of who they are. and it's all about pushing boundaries. >> it's just a little low cut. >> reporter: diane, grace's mom, knows her role in all of this is crucial for her daughter. >> it's a little hoochi. >> no, it's not. >> i don't have to be her friend, i'm her parent. we can be great friends when she's 30. for now, sometimes we do have a back and forth. >> reporter: back on the pink carpet, we asked madonna about all of this, and some of the clothes in the material girl line have been criteria sized as too racy. the question brought out the mom. >> i'm very strict about the way my daughter dresses, though. i mean, we have arguments about ho

taylor at 9:00 in the morning. everybody is invited and they have a rousing church celebration at 10 a.m. >> thank you, anne makovec in san francisco. >>> if you are staying in the bay area for thanksgiving, this is a nice treat. you can park for free in san francisco. parking meters and street sweeping fines will not be enforced today. for details, check the city's website or call 311. that is good news if you have relatives in town and want to show them the city. >>> apple has bought 98 acres of land to expand in cupertino. the newport off homestead road has been used by hewlett- packard for decades, the new property. hp wants to consolidate in its hometown of palo alto and move out of that site. >>> as we get ready to end this newscast we leave you with one last look at weather and tracy, it's a little chilly but a lot of people who love to ski -- people who love to ski will love this forecast. >> freeze warning and advisory in effect until 9:00 in the bay area. these temperatures are 31 in santa rosa, 33 napa and vallejo, mid-30s in oakland this morning. very cold just at or above freezing in redwood city and a

taylor swift at an awards show. >> that's true. >> and i interrupted how well our country was doing for eight years. >> that's right. >> next week actress anny will host snl with guests florence and the time machine. >> as chuck says, the third rail. >> that's right. that is it for news 4 today. we appreciate you spending some time with us. >> wake up tomorrow morning. we begin a 4:30 in the morning. until them have a great day, everyone. [ man ] are you aware that verizon fios brings fiber optics to your home and cable doesn't? yes. -i read that. -i do know that. yes, but there's a contract. at verizon, they want you to have a two year contract. i've got commitment ises. no one likes to be tied down. [ man ] so if they didn't locky, you'd consider switching? -oh, absoluty. -definitely. it's a no-brainer. [ man ] because now, with verizon fios, you don't have to gn a term contract. -really? -that's terrific! id not know that. -i'm in. [ male aouncer ] america spoke, verizon lisned. switch to fios today, now with no term contract required. it's time for fios. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800-974-6006 tty/v. abou

ann rutledge. and he died suddenly of illness. it devastated him. he became a different man. some of his friends thought he might commit suicide. jefferson davis fell in love with 16-year-old, sarah knox taylor. he got out of the army. her parents weren't thrilled. they married. he took her home to the mississippi river to his sister's plantation. there they are both struck down by a terrible form of malaria. both near death. he recovered. he staggered to her death bed, and she died in his arms. they had been married for 12 weeks. davis said there was the time he went to his great seclusion. he was a lost man. one thing that abraham and davis, they became different men. davis emerged as a harder more mysterious unusual, lincoln, the death of his family and ann rutledge, he had a different view of the meaning of life. both broaded on this. this was just one of the similarities. they had a similar physical appearance. tall and lean. they had the look about them. they both loved books, learning. they weren't men who sought the luxuries of the world. neither one cared about expensive furniture or world travel or goods, or superficial. they were both deep thinkers. when davis resigned from the u.

taylor of mississippi all lost their seats. freshman who were swept in 2008 along with president obama, folks like tom pair yellow, mary yo kilroy and ann kirkpatrick all lost their seats too. and there are still seats to go. 60's probably not the final number we're going to see. congressman jim costa is still fighting for his political life. congressman melissa bean still trails her seat. gary peters, rick larson in washington state, gabby giffords and even ben chandler in kentucky all have uncalled races. some members are actually trailing, solomon ortiz is actually trail anything this texas. you've got to feel bad, his son is a state representative in the state of texas. he lost last night too. it was a big day for republicans in the state of texas. jerry connolly, right across the river, also running in this an uncalled -- in an uncalled race. the scope of this loss is truly tremendous for the democratic party. take a look at the chairmen who lost their seats last night. congressman john spratt of south carolina, congressman ike skelton of missouri, and the one that shocked me and i think shocked a lot of people, congressman jim ove