. >> and then jill martin is coming by. she's got some more of jill's fun finds. she is going to help us by showing us some hostess gifts for under 25 bucks. jewelry and all sorts of things. and then we've -- how many of us have had a little could have they morning? >> oh, come on. >> a little hit of caffein. >> yeah. >> this morning, we'll tell you the five facts you need to know about how caffein affects your daily performance. >> i have not had any caffein. >> no coffee? >> you drink that liquid. >> kabucha and ginger, that's my caffein. >> natalie is standing by with the headlines. >> a new nbc news/"wall street journal" poll shows president obama opening up a five-point lead over mitt romney among likely voters. on "the late show with david letterman" the president responded to romney's secretly recorded remark that half of americans think they are entitled to government support. the president says if you want to be president, you have to work for everybody. romney, not a advise jizing, elaborated saying when people are in distress, quote, we give them tempor

. >> and then jill martin is coming by. she's got some more of jill's fun finds. she is going to help us by showing us some hostess gifts for under 25 bucks. jewelry and all sorts of things. and then we've -- how many of us have had a little could have they morning? >> oh, come on. >> a little hit of caffein. >> yeah. >> this morning, we'll tell you the five facts you need to know about how caffein affects your daily performance. >> i have not had any caffein. >> no coffee? >> you drink that liquid. >> kabucha and ginger, that's my caffein. >> natalie is standing by with the headlines. >> a new nbc news/"wall street journal" poll shows president obama opening up a five-point lead over mitt romney among likely voters. on "the late show with david letterman" the president responded to romney's secretly recorded remark that half of americans think they are entitled to government support. the president says if you want to be president, you have to work for everybody. romney, not a advise jizing, elaborated saying when people are in distress, quote, we give them tempor

jill martin is here with your steals and deals segment. up to 80% off everything from luggage, to jewelry, and we're going to check in with jill in just a couple of minutes. this is exclusively for our "today" show viewers. >> this sounds like my wife's economics. >> save so much. >> how much did you save. >> that's no fun. 80% off. a screaming deal. >>> also ahead, how do you like the sound of this? snookie's law. actually a state legislature in new jersey who wants to amend the laws to take care of certain reality shows like "jersey shore." >> so local communities have more say what shows come and film. >> exactly, and hiring more police as the need may be in some cases. we'll talk about that at the top of the hour. we'll talk about the supermodel in italy who walked the runway. she's six months pregnant, and it's kind of stirring up a little bit of a controversy. there she is. so we'll talk about that. >> and today, she looks good. >> are you kidding? >> i know. >> we should all look so good, yeah. >> little miss grumpy pants, okay. you

jill martin is here with your steals and deals segment. up to 80% off everything from luggage, to jewelry, and we're going to check in with jill in just a couple of minutes. this is exclusively for our "today" show viewers. >> this sounds like my wife's economics. >> save so much. >> how much did you save. >> that's no fun. 80% off. a screaming deal. >>> also ahead, how do you like the sound of this? snookie's law. actually a state legislature in new jersey who wants to amend the ls to take care of certain reality shows like "jersey shore." >> so local communities have more say what shows come and film. >> exactly, and hiring more police as the need may be in some cases. we'll talk about that at the top of the hour. we'll talk about the supermodel in italy who walked the runway. she's six months pregnant, and it's kind of stirring up a little bit of a controversy. there she is. so we'll talk about that. >> and today, she looks good. >> are you kidding? >> i know. >> we should all look so good, yeah. >> little miss grumpy pants, okay. you lo

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team, stylist to the stars louis licari and "today" contributor and "us weekly" editor and author jill martinom the bronx. she never wears make-up and only colors her hair for special occasions. so she was thrilled to have the opportunity to receive a glam new look. let's listen to her story. >> retired and ready for the next chapter, right? this is for karen. why does she deserve it? >> karen is a lot of fun. if you're around her you will laugh all the time. she has a wonderful shape, wonderful personality, why not have a new look? >> and engaged. we are going to give you a hot new look. what do you think? >> i'm ready for it. bring it on. bring it on. >> karen is ready. she is joined by her girls myra, geri and hope. please keep your blindfolds on till i give you my green light. let's see the new you. >> wow! come right over here. perfect. take off your blindfolds. >> wow! >> karen, are you ready? spin right around, sweetie. put your glasses on. i know the feeling. >> oh, my goodness. >> you look hot. >> beautiful. >> bouncing and behaving hair. tell us about the hair, louis. >> obviously,

"us weekly" jill martin's is here to take us through the offers.on to today.com right now. a lot of these items will sell out instantly, so if you want them, really go on now. they will ship within two weeks. >> okay. >> but if you order after they are sold out, it might take a little longer, so just go on and check it out. >> just be clear with the shipping costs and everything. >> first up, the beautiful scarves from noma, all the beautiful colors. >> $120, hand-dyed peshmina gauze. >> pretty. >> i just knocked them over. >> all eco-friendly dyes, done in l.a., and there are six different color waves. they retail $125. the deal $23. 82% off. >> good deal. >> that is perfect. >> okay. now i love these. these jewelry boxes from j.w. london. >> these will fly. retail at $250. cracked leather, exterior fashioned after a vintage train case. see how pretty these are, and there's a mini travel box inside. the second shelf actually folds up, and then can you take it with you which is great. >> great. >> so the retail -- >> i like how everybody goes $ooh.

. >> and author jill martin. >> did you like my song pitbull? did you hear it?d it. >> thank you. >> oh, louis. >> no. thank you. >> tell us about selecting the people outside. >> they were so much fun. we found a lady who was a forest ranger. and another lady that had a blended family of eight children, i believe. these ladies had no time for themselves. >> let's start with paula. she is 57 years old from iowa. much to her husband's chagrin, she stopped dying her hair five years ago. she was thrilled when we approached her on the plaza. let's take a listen to her story. >> we chose paula because we know there is a lot of hot going on here. it's a girls trip. judy why does she deserve this? >> paula is a great person. she is a great mom, a great wife and she works really hard. we are really excited she can have this experience. >> i know you called your husband when you were outside. what did he say? >> he laughed and he's excited. >> we are going to make him smile, i think, right? what do you think about this whole thing? >> it's exciting. this is too cool. >>

jill martin as always, thank you. thanks for everything. >> thank you. >> more tile tips.more style tips, be sure to check out special issue of "us weekly." still ahead our money 911 team is here to answer pressing questions when it comes to saving for retirement. first these messages. ♪ [ female announcer ] with depression, simple pleasures can simply hurt. the sadness, anxiety, the loss of interest. the aches and pains and fatigue. depression hurts. cymbalta can help with many symptoms of depression. tell your doctor right away if your depression worsens, you have unusual changes in behavior or thoughts of suicide. antidepressants can increase these in children, teens, and young adults. cymbalta is not approved for children under 18. people taking maois or thioridazine or with uncontrolled glaucoma should not take cymbalta. taking it with nsaid pain relievers, aspirin, or blood thinners may increase bleeding risk. severe liver problems, some fatal, were reported. signs include abdominal pain and yellowing skin or eyes. tell your doctor about all your medicines, including

and "today" contributor and author jill martin. >> hi, kiddos. how is everybody?ake already. it's not even 10:15. >> it was a great day. it feels like fall. >> it does. >> what a perfect time for a change. it's great time. >> let's talk with brenda. >> 49 years old from boise, idaho. she faced overwhelming obstacles in her life. she had to deal with the tragic loss of two husbands. she is turning 50 in the next week and her family wanted to give her the gift of starting over. let's take a listen. >> three generations crying already because it's been such an emotional time. today is about celebrating mom's 50th. >> absolutely. she is the most amazing person i know. no one deserves this more than her. >> we want to give this to you. you didn't want anyone to know you were turning 50. too bad. >> that would be great. keep it a secret, would you? >> are you ready to be pampered for three hours? >> oh, yeah. that would be awesome. >> she is here with three generations of her family. mom evelyn raise your hands. her daughters kelsey and lyndy raise your hands. and her s

jill martin is back with deep discounts on everything from luggage to jewelry and more, oh, my. >> i check of the weather from mr. roker. >> all righty. see if it's good traveling weather for you. starting with today. up and down the east coast, going to be gorgeous. we do have a risk of strong storms in the mid-mississippi river valley. beautiful in the northwest. tomorrow, expect to see some rain moving into the northeast with a few hit or miss thunderstorms. rain back into the central plains. beautiful, sunny, mild in the pacific northwest. hot from the southwest into texas. nice and warm down through the southeast. however, they are still going to have hit or miss thundershowers down in southern florida where they do not need the rain. that's what's going o >> it will turn out to be a pretty nice afternoon. a mixture of sun and clouds. high temperature into the low to mid 70's. don't forget. can you get that weather any time you need it it. go to the weather channel on cable or weather.com online, and now let's check in with everybody's favorite uncle. uncle willy. >> good mornin

jill martin is back with deep discounts on everything from luggage to jewelry and more, oh, my. >> i check of the weather from mr. roker. >> all righty. see if it's good traveling ll righty.r you. see if it's good traveling weather for you. today, up and down the east coast, gorgeous. a risk of storms in the mid mississippi valley. beautiful in the pacific northwest. tomorrow, expect to see rain into the northeast with a few hit or miss thunderstorms. rain in the central plains. beautiful, sunny, mild. hot from the southwest into texas. nice and warm through the southeast. however, they are still going to have hit or miss showers and thunderstorms in southern florida where they do not need the rain. that's what's happening around the country here's what's happening in your neck of the woods. >> beaming sunshine. the beaming sunshine, we need the sun for awhile longer to help warm us up. we are at 56 degrees at reagan national airport. the wind is light out of the southwest at 8 miles per hour. light, but, you know, you get out in the shade and it's a little cooler. we have 47 degrees

jill martin, contributor to "today" and "us weekly." >> and author. >> we are starting with a vest startinget off and become a vest. and then i don't feel like stopping home so i have all my things in all the pockets. it is like having your wallet and purse in your jacket. >> i like that. that is great. >> starting at $50. this is such a good-looking jacket with a valet. they have tons of options. i like that for people who like to be hands-free. >> that would be great for tourists. i've got my belt thing. >> these two-for-one. they're leggings and they become tights. this comes out, you see? it unfolds and goes right into a foot here. you see? >> no. it comes from a legging and becomes a tight. there is a footy in it. >> like footy pajamas. >> it's a tight and leggings. >> it slides in. >> we are wasting time. >> $38 to $50. this is to hold your tablet if you have a kindle and could double as a clutch. if you're going from the office and out at night. this, if you have an ordinary belt and need to spruce it up, you could buy a letter and slide it on your strap. >> cute. >> this they are do

. >> martin o'malley is speaking on wednesday. you have kirstin jill, appointed to replace senator clinton when she was chosen as secretary of state. these people don go to the iowa breakfast because they like the iowa beef. those it is beautiful, i've had it many times, they go there for a specific reason, to begin the courtship process. if secretary of state clinton decides to when verse her decision to leave public life, if she decides she does want it win, she will be the overwhelming presumtive favorite in a democratic primary. if she doesn't, well look at a very open field. that at least four or eight years down the line. >> let's get through this election first. >> right. >> keynote address tonight np chris alist why a chris cillizza and i will be here. . we will have another big show tomorrow night. who knows what will happen on the show, but we will have rob emmanuel, melody barnes, james clyburn, mat patrick kennedy and they will talk about their father who will have a tribute tomorrow night as well. and actor eric mccorps mac. my partner, ta

jill. >> we don't have that time. i think that dr. martin luther king said it the best. he said that when you have an emergency sometimes you have to ignore the red lights, be the ambulance drivers and drive through the red light. and that's what time it is now in america. and we've got to stop saying that something is not possible because is it possible. >> why is it possible, what do you mean? >> there's always a beginning. >> are we at some tipping point? >> yes, we definitely are at a tipping point. again, speaking to the amount of children that are going hungry every day in this country, the eight million families that have lost their homes to foreclosure -- my nieces are african american and they lived in their home for 20 years, a little house on the corner of 38th and 10th street in minneapolis. now today, you know, my nieces are living in my mother's little living room right now because they were one of the victims that lost their homes to foreclosure. right after obama came into office i went with a bunch of women that were in foreclosure. we flew to washington

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