now, i understand why it is, but my office is downtown next to macy's.hat i notice is macy's all the time has d.j.'s, diesel store has d.j.'s, my little neighborhood dry cleaner on seventh has d.j.'s for their kids. this is part of the youth culture. and why don't we tax them? why don't we get some money from macy's that sn they're not going to pay $1,500 but they'll pay $400. also if i'm wrong in this i want you to speak up later, but live music has more of a sound impact on the neighborhood than d.j. music. i've seen it in all my clubs. you get a loud band in there, you can't control them, you can't put a limiter on the sound system, i think knowing a lot of restaurants in the market who just basically run rogue in the last 10 years and gotten away with it, let's have d.j. music in this legislation. thank you. president newlin: thank you very much. anybody else like to make public comment? seeing none, the matters with the commission and since we've had extensive discussion on it -- hello? we've had extensive discussion on it, i'd at this point enterta

macy's gain puts it over $30 per share since late 2007. one department store not faring so well was j.c. penney. june sales were disappointing. the company cut its quarterly earnings estimate, and the stock fell more than 1%. this jump in june came when penney's announced the head of apple's retail business, ron johnson, would be joining it as c.e.o. this fall. "the wall street journal" reports his role will be limited initially to marketing and merchandise at first. teen retailers heated up. zumiez shot up 10%; american eagle and aeropostale gained at least 6% each. this final note on retailing-- credit and debit card processors visa and mastercard added about 2% each. visa expects revenue to grow about 10%, despite the federal reserve's new cap on what banks can charge retailers for accepting debit cards. customer services firm apac will be going private. a private investment group of j.p. morgan will buy the firm for $8.55 per share, a big premium over last night's price, sending shares rocketing up more than 55%. volume exploded, too.

attract 3 million people and millions more at home on nbc tonight. >> for 35 years, fireworks and macy'save been synonymous on the for the july. >> when i do the show, it is not just but fireworks in the sky, it is putting fireworks in the sky that almost make you cry. >> the hudson river will become an essential for the production, which just kept technicians busy for more than a week. >> six barges, two miles long, almost 1000 feet in the air, 17 colors, many shapes. >> the host for the telecast, nick lachey, says that this event has significance. >> 125th anniversary of the statue of liberty, 10th anniversary of 9/11, paying tribute to those who lost their lives on that day. >> the statue of liberty will provide the backdrop for musical performances from beyonce -- >> ♪ god bless the usa >> meanwhile, country star brad paisley will perform in front of the empire state building. >> we are celebrating one common thing, the fact that we get to live in the greatest country anyone has ever design. >> for millions of watching the fireworks display at a prison or on tv -- >> in never disappo

a preview of tonight's big macy's for the july spectacular in new y >> fireworks displays will be goingacross the country tonight. >> the macy's fourth of july fireworks show will attract 3 million people in person and millions more at home. >> for 35 years, fireworks and macy's have been synonymous on the fourth of july. >> it is not just putting fireworks in the sky. >> the hudson river will be command central for the mass of production. >> six barges, 2 miles long, 40,000 shells bursting almost 1,000 feet and the air, 17 colors. >> the host says this year's event has an added significance. >> we will be recognizing the 125th anniversary of the statue of liberty as well as the 10th anniversary of 9/11. >> at the statue of liberty will provide the backdrop for musical performances like beyonce. ♪ brad paisley will perform in front of the empire state building. >> we are celebrating the fact that we get to live and the greatest country anyone has ever designed. >> it never disappoints. >> it is the colorful conclusion for the long holiday weekend. >> you can watch that beautiful show to

. >>> talk about macy dulan now. she is one week old today.nd when she gets a bit older, her parents are going to have quite a story to tell. you see, macy's mother went into labor friday night in new york state. her contractions were about five minutes apart. she and macy's dad got into the car and headed for the hospital. they got halfway there when it became clear macy was not about to wait. so mom just took off the seat belt. >> and just i pushed the first time her head came out. checked to see if the umbilical cord was around her neck because she wasn't crying. it wasn't. i pushed again and she came out. >> goodness. >> they got to the hospital ten minutes later. she weighed in at six pounds and two ounce.

john tumi was santa claus at macy's. last year he gained attention after macy's fired him after what it called an inappropriate joke. tumi was found dead in his hotel room. the cause of his death has not yet been known but he was said to have respiratory troubles and diabetes. >>> a defense attorney today said the death of a san francisco man who's burned body was found in a park was a horrible accident. 23-year-old freddy aldwel was found june 10 in buena vista park. today diaz pled not guilty to his death. the attorney says diaz panicked and set the body on fire. the coroner has not yet released the official cause of death. >>> the man charged with killing four northern california women has been told he must pay for his own lawyer. a marine county superior court judge told joseph naso he must use part of his $1 million in assets to defend himself. the 77-year-old had decided to defend himself but then changed his mind. >>> janine harms is presumed dead even though her body has never been found. charges against maurice

. >>> the santa clause fired from the macy's in union square for telling a racy joke has died.was found as i had hotel today. he worked at the bar after macy's dumped him and the bar gave him a lifetime contract to play santa. he was 69 years old. >>> and in oakland, the mayor put the spotlight on these kids. they are spending the summer cleaning up the city. they're part of one of many city-paid youth teams, tasked with picking up litter. this is one of the few programs that survived after the loss of federal funding forced the city to cut 500 jobses if your honor people. >>> another landmark is going away of the the drive-in theater. after more than three decades, the owners of a roller skating rink in the south bay are hanging up their scats. we explain the closure has little to do with the lack of money, kit. >> reporter: my wife had toe remind, its been about 20 years since we have been here. i still got it. so it's not for the owner all day today, he said after a really good run, he wanted to leave on a high note. the only thing harder that are succeed in the roller rink

night man who gained fame after being fired as the macy's santa claus. he was found in his room where he lived. police say his death does not appear suspicious. he was fired from his long-time santa job at macy's union square after an adult sat on his lap and he told a naughty joke. after being fired he was hired by rusty's bar and o's dool's. >> he worked from 5 in the morning until 10 p.m. until the last toy was brought out. it is a great loss and we are sad. >> they were planning to bring him back this christmas. there is now a large void toville. -- void to fill. >>> governor brown signed a bill moving the primary from february back to june next year. california tried to increase its political clout in 2008 by moving the primary to super tuesday. but consolidating the presidential primary is expected to save taxpayers about $100 million. >>> coming up next, 10 years after the 9/11 attacks, former president bush tells what was going through his head in the moments after he heard america was under attack. and trapped by bees. and how an attempt to move

mark barger has this preview. >> reporter: for 35 years fireworks and macy's have beensy nonmouse on t synonymous. once again the hudson river will be command central for the massive production which has kept licensed pyrotechnicians busy for more than a week. >> six barges two miles long. 40,000 shells bursting almost 1,000 feet in the air. 17 colors in a myriad of shapes. >> reporter: singer nikock lach says there's added -- >> the 125th anniversary of the statue of liberty as well as the ten-year anniversary of 9/11 and paying tribute to those who lost their lives on that day. >> reporter: the statue of liberty will provide the backdrop for museal performances from beyonce. ♪ i love this land, god bless the usa ♪ >> reporter: meanwhile, country star brad paisley will perform in front of the empire state building. >> we are celebrating one common thing. that's the fact that we get to live in the greatest country anyone's ever designed. >> reporter: for the millions watching the fireworks display in person or on tv -- >> it never disappoints. it's always spectacular. >> reporter: it

if you want to stay home, though, there's a great option, the macy's fourth of july fireworks show in new york city will be aired here on nbc bay area. today in the bay's mark barger has a preview. >> for 35 years fireworks in macy's have been synonymous on the fourth of july. >> when i do this show it's not just putting fireworks in the sky. it's putting fireworks in the sky that can almost make you cry. >> again the hudson river will be command central for the massive production, which is kept licensed pie tro technicians busy for more than a week. >> six barges two miles long, 40,000 shells bursting, almost 1,000 feet in the air, 17 colors and a myriad of shapes. >> the host for the telecast says this year's event has added significance. >> we've also got two important anniversaries t 125th anniversary of the statue of liberty and the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 and paying tribute to those who lost their lives on that date. >> the statue of liberty will provide the backdrop for performances from beyonce. ♪ i love this land god bless the usa ♪ >> country star brad paisley will perfo

night during the macy's fourth of july fireworks show.early thousand shells, lit >>> the skies lighting up over new york city last night during the macy's 4th of july fireworks show. nearly 40,000 shells lit up 50 designs in 17 colors all fired off from the hudson river from six barges. >>> the astronauts for the final space shuttle mission have arrived in florida. four astronauts flew themselves from houston to the kennedy space center yesterday. the launch countdown begins today. liftoff is scheduled for friday morning. as many as a million people might be on hand to watch. the launch director welcomed the crew with american flags. >>> exxonmobil admits a river clean-up will be longer. they say they will do whatever they can to clean up an oil spill in montana. 42,000 gallons leaked from an under ground pipeline in a river saturday night. damage is over dozens of miles on the river. >>> take a look at this amazing rescue in las vegas. after a huge thunderstorm there ripped through town, firefighters happened to see a homeless man clingi

macy's fourth of july show will attract 3 million new yorkers and millions more at home on nbc.arger has this preview. >> reporter: for 35 years fireworks and macy's have been synonymous on the fourth of july. >> it's not just putting fireworks in the sky. it's putting fireworks in the sky that can almost make you cry. >> reporter: once again the hudson river will be command central for the massive production which has kept licensed pyrotechnicians business ci busy for more than a week. >> six barges two miles long. 40,000 shells bursting almost 1,000 feet in the air. 17 colors in a myriad of shapes. >> reporter: the most for the telecast, singer nick lachey, says this year's event has added significance. >> the 125th anniversary of the statue of liberty as well as the ten-year anniversary of 9/11 and paying tribute to those who lost their lives on that day. >> reporter: the statue of liberty will provide the backdrop for musical performances from beyonce. ♪ i love this land, god bless the usa ♪ >> reporter: meanwhile, country star brad paisley will perform in front of the empir

on in most of the country, including in new y yk city where 40,000 fireworks will be ignited for macy'snnual show. macy's fire work show in new york and a lot of displays here in miami will be launched from barges, minimizing the risk of fires, and country has seen three times average acres burned this year. david? >> matt gutman in south florida, thank you. >> treasured american river where hundreds of workers are spending this holiday cleaning up an oil spill in montana. on the yellowstone river tonight, concern for the wild life there. here is neal karlinsksk >> reporter: it is among the best trout streams in the world and on any other weekend in july this river might be overrun by fishermen but tonight, montana's yellowstonone river is flanked y nearly 200 cleanup workers. >> we understand this is a very serious event, we need to get our full arm as round where the exposures are. >> reporter: the gallons gushed into the river this weekend and early theory is powerful waters flooding this community and running it four times the normal rate may have damaged the pipeline. which was shu

if it burns down, you know, the macy's in the local city is not going to come to overstock's rescue in utah. >> guest: and that's very cute, but i think we're confusing tax collection burden and tax burden. the tax burden in this situation is the consumers. and the consumer does use the fire department and the police department where they are sutting. their house burn-- sitting. their house burns while the ups truck shows up, that fire department's going to protect ups truck, overstock's box and the customer. you could make an argument that the state may not have the right to tax the income of overstock.com, although there's a lot of states that disagree with that, but that's the only direct burden on, tax burden on overstock. all we're asking overstock to do is collect their customers' sales tax. they collect sales tax in utah today, they presumably benefit from the fire protection and police protection that the utah sales tax provide to their corporate offices, but it's their customers whose fire departments and police departments are not being funded because overstock's not collecti

doesn't require the same services that a local grocery store or local pharmacy would have, a local macy's may need in that city, if it burns down, the macy's in the local city is not going to come to overstock's rescue in utah. >> that's very true, but i think we're confusing tax collection burden and tax burden. the tax burden in this situation is the consumers, and the consumer does use the fire department and the police department where they are sitting. their house burns while the u.p.s. truck shows up with the overstock.com box, that fire department is going to protect the u.p.s. truck, overstock's box and the customer. you could make the argument that the state may not be able to tax the income of overstock.com, although a lot of states would disagree with, that but that is the only direct tax burden on overstock. all we're asking overstock to do is collect their customer sales tax. they collect sales tax in you utah today. they presumably benefit from the fire protection and police protection that the utah sales tax provides to their warehouses and corporate offices but it's their

nevermind the expectation of privacy and the fitting room of all places or the typical blow off for macy's as to the immortality and questionable legality of this practice and some states in texas these are targeting ambulances no not quite stealing the ambulances themselves. in lewisville and couple texas there has been a rash of thefts of valuable medical equipment like the formulators from the ambulances well it's been parked right outside hospitals sooner or later someone may die because something was missing from an ambulance for the pettiest of reasons and it turns out that in california theft of both food for survival and resale is commonplace there even stealing beehives by the bees to sedate them first and thefts of copper and other metals from farm equipment is happening there at least as much as anywhere else and in cincinnati desperate thieves are ripping off gas stations by buying things while covering their credit card data satellites with tinfoil don't worry we heard about this one because they got caught in lancaster ohio they shouldn't let a disaster go to waste when a tur

with me now, nick lachey, host of the macy's fourth of july fireworks spectacular.year's celebration? no doubt a lot of fun. >> yeah, it's going to be great. macy's does it bigger and better every year than anyone else, and to be a part of it, you know, i'm truly honored to be the host this year in eric new york. it will be fantastic. >> what are you going to be doing to make it fun? >> well, in addition to having the biggest and best fireworks anywhere in the country on the fourth of july, we also have two fantastic musical guests in beyonce and brad paisley who will be performing on the festivities, and in addition to that, we're also paying tribute to two very, very important anniversaries, the 125e anniversary of the statue of liberty as well as the ten-year anniversary of 9/11. and we'll be paying tribute to 9/11 and the victims of the 9/11 during the fireworks ceremony. there will be a light tribute to them during the fireworks show. so two very important anniversaries we'll also be recognizing. >> so important to remember that, and as we look at some of the p

that's the site of the macy's fourth of july fireworks show, which will air right here on nbc. marc barger has a preview of the star-studded affair. >> reporter: for 35 years, fireworks and macy's have been synonymous on the fourth of july. >> when i do this show, it's not just putting fireworks in the sky. it's putting fireworks in the sky that can almost make you cry. >> reporter: once again, the hudson river will be command central for the production, which has kept fireworks technicians busy for the past week. >> six barges, two miles long, 40,000 shells bursting almost 1,000 feet in the air, 17 colors and a myriad of shapes. >> reporter: the host for the telecast, singer nick lachey, says this year's event has an added significance. >> we have two important anniversaries we'll be recognizing. the 125th anniversary of the statue of liberty and the ten-year anniversary of 9/11 and paying tribute to those who lost their lives on that day. >> reporter: the statue of liberty will provide the back drop for musical performances from beyonce. ♪ i love this land god bless the usa ♪

macy's denies the allegations that it knowingly violated the law.8 children have died since 1985 due to draw strings. >>> crews started removing hundreds of trees today in an effort to stop sudden oak death. research shows removing bay trees which is 15 feet of oak trees reduces the riskover sudden oak death. it causes sudden oak trees to die from the disease. the work is expected to be finished by the end of this month. >>> the san carlos city council tonight studied how a ban on plastic bags and tire phone containers would -- styrofoam containers would impact the environment. no decision was made at tonight's meeting. >>> temperatures out there right now running cooler than last night. and certainly cooler than last week with lots of fog and low cloud. pushing in you see it right now in the north bay. all the way into napa up toward vacaville. it's shooting out toward liver moor as well. tomorrow morning when you wake up most likely there'll be fog and clouds. i suspect along the coast at half-moon bay, drizzle possible as well. not a lot of it bu

, the american automobile association, triple-a, the golden gealt disposal and recycling company, macy's and $250 cash prize donor san francisco can he -- deluxe silentseeing. let's hear it for our sponsors. yeah. all right. now i'm going to introduce all the judges. there are a whole bunch of them err and i would ask you to hold your applause until i have finished are introducing all the judges. if i hear applause we're going to have to start all over again and we're wasting daylight already. there is a newcomer, matt new comer, triple-a staff staff. and long-time supporter, mr. gilberto gadoy, frens ever the cable car museum. he's the man who makes the beautiful bell that goes to the champion every year. linda is the executive director of the union square association and a co-response of this -- so he sponsor of this competition. cinderella echen is the owner of the shanghai 1930 restaurant. and the san francisco icon and door man of the francis drake hotel fore the last 800 years. it's only been really 32. pillar from the newspaper, david from uncle vito's pizza, maggie baxter from ab

macy's denies the allegations that it knowingly violated the law.psc says 28 children have died since 1985 due to draw strings. >>> crews started removing hundreds of trees today in an effort to stop sudden oak death. research shows removing bay trees which is 15 feet of oak trees reduces the riskover sudden oak death. it causes sudden oak trees to die from the disease. the work is expected to be finished by the end of this month. >>> the san carlos city council tonight studied how a ban on plastic bags and tire phone containers would -- styrofoam containers would impact the environment. no decision was made at tonight's meeting. >>> temperatures out there right now running cooler than last night. and certainly cooler than last week with lots of fog and low cloud. pushing in you see it right now in the north bay. all the way into napa up toward vacaville. it's shooting out toward liver moor as well. tomorrow morning when you wake up most likely there'll be fog and clouds. i suspect along the coast at half-moon bay, drizzle possible as well. not a lo

the magazine said macy's charges workers an extra $35 a month for healthcare cost. pepsico also has a similar charge like union pacifics and scott the miracle grow. they refuse to hire smokers all together. >>> nasa was flying low over the baltimore area. it's part of the mission to enhance satellites that measure air quality from space. about 14 of these flights are planned for this month alone. it's the final countdown for nays sa. friday the four-member crew will lift off for four days in space. it will be last of the 135 space shuttle missions. so far, all is a go for friday but there is a chance that showers or thunderstorms could force a weekend launch. >> all right. weather pretty clear, just some hazy conditions across the look from the maryland science center looking north up the inner harbor, the corner of the inner harbor. 91 degrees. humidity 49%, in wind. it is stagnant. that's one of the reasons we have a code orange air quality across the entire baltimore area. i had to shrink this thing down. 4th of july, see the fireworks going up. this is over the

. >> the man who gained fame after being fired at macy's santa claus died. >> the 69-year-old man was found yesterday in the room at the residential hotel where he lived. police say his death was not suspicious. he was fired from his long time santa job at macy's union square complained after an adult who sat on his lap said he told a naughty joke. almost immediately after his firing he was hired by nearby lefty o'doul's bar and restaurant where he led the toy drive to a record year. >> last year he worked from five in the morning all the way to 2:00 a.m. until the last one was brought out and delivered to the kid. it's a great loss and we are sad. >> lefty o'doul's was planning to bring him back this christmas. there is now, of course, a large void to fill. coming up next, ten years after the 9/11 attacks, former president bush reveals what he was thinking in the moments after learning america was under attack. also, trapped by bees and how an attempt to move them backfired. [ female announcer ] they've been off limits to dieters since time began. not anymore. ♪ fiber one is bringing

. >> up in new york city, the macy's 4th of july fireworks show will attract 3 million people.s more watch at home right here on nbc. and mark barger has a preview now. >> reporter: for 35 years, fireworks at macy's have been synonymous on the 4th of july. >> when i do this show, it's not just putting fireworks in the sky, it's putting fireworks in the sky that could almost make you cry. >> reporter: once again, the hudson river will be command central for the massive production, which has kept licensed pyro technicians busy for more than a week. >> six barges, two miles long, forty thousand shells bursting, seventeen colors, in a myriad of shapes. >> reporter: the host for the telecast, singer nick la-shea says this year's event has added significance. >> two important anniversariean the 125th anniversary of the statue of liberty, and 9/11, and paying tribute to those who lost their lives on that day. >> reporter: the statue of liberty will provide the backdrop for musical performances from beyonce. ♪ i love this land god bless the usa ♪ >> reporter: meanwhile, country star br

the greek bailout burden macy's spain gets a credit rating downgrade muted says and we worry that it's also among the key concern spreading the risk of contagion even fathom germany's refusing to sign black hole increases john problems. across the poems the u.s. senate has looked at the republican plan which has been approved by the house of representatives. in protest against poor living conditions some are already drawing comparisons with the uprising that saw egypt's lead acid in february. as the headlines for you up next a look at whether it's divine inspiration. to drive the free market economy and cross-talk interest. if you can. follow in welcome to cross talk i'm peter lobo does the lord need marketing some are selling christian rock jesus jeans and even jesus pills is this the right way to promote christianity in the twenty first century or is the new profitable nice for those who have nothing to do with face. you can. discuss christian marketing i'm joined by you and danding in london he is director of marketing and communications at the un denning marketing consultancy and i

the greek bailout burden macy's paying get a credit rating downgrade moody's says and we were also among the key concerns spreading the risk of contagion even thought that germany is refusing to sign blank checks on increases. because the cold in washington the republican dominated house of representatives passed a vote to raise america's debt ceiling and cut spending but the democratic majority in the senate is likely to kill off the bill if a decision must be made by tuesday or america will default on its debt. plus thousands camp out in a zero in protest against poor living conditions some are already drawing comparisons with a tough trade uprising that saw egypt's leader i'll sit in february. as the headlines up next here on l.t. a look at whether a divine inspiration that's being used to drive the free market economy that's in cross talk just ahead. and you can. blow in welcome to cross talk i'm peter lavelle does the lord need marketing some are selling christian rock jesus jeans and even jesus pills is this the right way to promote christianity in the twenty first century or is it

and a lot of people sit at home, like myself, and watch the macy's fireworks on nbc. the new york show should be just fine. >> it's always a good time. especially if you're rained out. >> yes. >> all right. >>> how wall street ended last week and how it will begin the week ahead. plus mcdonald's plans to power its trucks with leftover oil from fries. your early morning business headlines are straight ahead. >>> and that sound of nashing metal you may have heard this morning at the theaters was the sound of box office records being broken. >>> a walk-off between the mets and yankees and an unusual celebration at wimbledon. you're watching "early today." >>> well, good morning and welcome back to "early today," i'm veronica de la cruz, and here are some of your top headlines this morning. two republicans have signaled a potential compromise in the battle over the deficit ceiling. senator john mccain says he's open to what he's calling revenue raisers. although it's unclear exactly what he means by that term. >>> gop senator john cornyn also said republicans would be ope

. >> the man who gained game after being fired at macy's santa clause died. he was found in his room at the residential hotel where he lived. police say his death was not suspicious. he was fired from his long time santa job at macy's union square complained after a adult who sat on his lap said he told a dirty joke. >> last year he worked from five in the morning all the way to 2:00 a.m. until the last one was brought out and delivered to the kid. it's a great loss and we are sad. >> lefty o'doul's was planning to bring him back this christmas. there is now, of course, a large void to fill. >>> governor brown signed a bill yesterday moving the state assures -- presidential primary from february to june last year. california tried increase their political clout by moving the primary to super tuesday but by consolidating the regular and state-wide primaries is expect today save taxpayers about $100 million. coming up next, ten years after the 9/11 attacks. former president bush reveals exactly what he was thinking in the moments after learning that america was

the greek bailout burden macy's spain gets a credit rating downgrade says we growth are also among the key concerns spreading the risk of debt contagion in. germany is refusing to sign blank checks on greece's trunk bottoms. and across the pond washington's house of representatives have been our only part of the delayed to raise america's debt ceiling but the democratic majority in the senate is likely to put a block on the bill even though a decision must be made by choose day before america will default on its debt. plus thousands campout in a zero in protest against poor living conditions some are already touring comparisons with a tough uprising that saw egypt's lead acid in february. as the headline talks to one of the greatest tenors of all time has been recently ordered him in russia for his contribution to music placido domingo is in the spotlight next. i'm out today my guest on the program is domingo. all of his concerts are always sold out. around the world is a wonderful voice the age of seventy. not only continues to perform sings but also helps promote and launch careers o

the restaurant hired him after macy's dumped him, even gave him a lifetime contract to play st. he was 69 years old. he's believed to have died from natural causes. quite the guy. >>> the highway patrol has started a new crackdown on speeding on the bay bridge. officials are worried about speeding on one section in particular. the temporary s curve, speed limit signs, flashing lights and the rumble strips warn motorists to slow down to 40 miles an hour, but sensors built into the bridge have detected excessive speed during off-peak hours. >> we found that the sensors that caltrans has put up has shown an increase of 10 miles an hour. >> in the bay area generally people tend to drive way faster than the speed limit and i notice that chp doesn't really stop you unless you're going, you know, above the flow of traffic. >> now the chp is doubling the numbers of patrols on the bridge. they're watching out for people who speed once aurora is over. the goal is to, of course, cut down on serious accidents. >>> thousands of racers will take over downtown san francisco tomorrow morning. i

the macy's fourth of july spectacular will take place on the hudson river.t is hosted by nick lachey. right here on your nbc station. >>> happy birthday to first daughter malia obama. >>> stay on the oh on top of the latest developments as they break here. be sure to watch brian williams with "nbc nightly news." what's coming up on the "today" show. the casey anthony murder trial. >>> and find out why protesters in canada threatened to steal the spotlight after prince william and kate's honeymoon tour. i'm veronica de la cruz. thanks for watching "early today." have a terrific fourth.

bloomberg business week says macy's is charging people who admit to using tobacco an extra $35 a month for health coverage. pepsi says an extra $600 surcharge. analysts say companies are looking way to keep tabs on the health of their workers. 28% of businesses paid bonuses to workers for quitting smoking, losing weight, or achieving their health goals. >>> this is a good holiday for the bay area businessmen. the giants and a's both play home games. they battled the seattle mariners in a half hour. the giants take on the padres at 2:00 at san francisco's at & t park. >> joy chestnuts not going to match or break his record but he is going to take his fifth title at the hot dog eating contest. >> and a fourth of july tradition san jose joey chestnut outpaves the competition. he put away 62 hot dogs. seven more than his closest competitor. on the women's side sonya won. >>> and that will do it for us. our next newscast is ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00. thank you for watching. have a great and safe fourth of july.

beyonce and brad paisley will be on hand for the entertainment at the macy's fourth of july fireworks york city. with 40,000 shells shot off over two miles of the hudson river it's billed as the nation's largest fireworks display. this year brings added significance with the 125th anniversary of the statue of liberty, and the 10th anniversary of 9/11. the macy's show will be broadcast tonight right here on nbc. >> scott mcgrew, fireworks aren't the only interesting things in the sky. >> here's video for you that claims to be evidence of a bird brain crime. the poster of this video says this sea gull carried off his go pro camera, made here in the bay area. the people use to record themselves doing extreme sports. there we go. up in the sky. in fact, i know, isn't that crazy. they say it's real. >> dropped it? >> he comes to a castle wall. this happens in france. he sets it down on a castle wall there and the guy's able to get it back. there is some debate if this video is real or not. i've seen sea gulls steal a lot of stuff so possible. the latest transformer movie setting records ov

>> first of all, i don't think they're going to go out and shop at macy's. i think they're going to get pretty nervous about taking out that credit card. it's getting pretty scary. the stakes are growing and people are getting really nervous that we haven't come to some sort of an agreement yet. frankly, it's the republicans that have been pushing this because we've spent so much over so many years, yes, both republican and democratic administrations are to blame, but now it's time to stop. and yet, you have a president of the united states advocating for tax increases at a time of massive unemployment. that just seems fundamentally wrong and frankly, the polls may show some support for president obama there, but if you look at his reelection polling, it looks pretty bad! if we're in the same position we're in this time next year, i'll tell you what, he won't be reelected. we'll have a republican president. >> rick: christy, historically speaking, ron has a good point because no president has won reelection with unemployment rates as high as the ones we're l

if you are downtown in an office building or shopping at macy's, do you run in the middle of the street? no. you stay where you are. how much time do you have? seconds. you have to make a decision within seconds. if you run to the street what will happen? >> get hit by a car. you have windows, glass to fall on you. high rise. if you know where you are, stay there than to go somewhere you don't know what's there. once it's shaking between 30 seconds to a minute and once it's over, things will fall and tip over. give it time to move around. of course, if there is danger coming to you, you want to move. so, picture these buildings. against the wall. will i go behind this wall? lean against it, cover my head? no. the pictures frames. if they come off and hit me on the top of the head, more injuries. be aware of that target. look behind you before you lean against the wall. sometimes wrong place at the wrong time there is no way to get down this way. try to find a [inaudible] place if you can. get next to something that's sturdy that will block up against you. how much time do you have? shor