tell us about that. >> jothe joy index is if they'r feeling happier this season than last season and most people don't. they're concerned, they're more concerned about the economy, and when they get into the stores, they're going to be very value conscious and prices are a big deal. >> they want a deal. >> they do, and they're willing to wait for it. >> what kind of products do you think they will be buying? what do you have in terms of the products that will be particularly hot? >> right. well, the hottest category always is clothing. but next to that is electronics, and it looks this year like the ipad, the new iphone, the iph e iphone s, anything for kids, the rock me elmo. but gift cards are hot and cash is hot also. >> that never goes out of style, right? so how effective is all this for the retailers? does it mean since people want deals they're going to get deals? >> i think it's going to be very competitive, and if retailers are going to get them to open their wallets, they'll have to be there with deals. the on-line shopping looks like it might be a little flat this year fro

the season by rings go up sales. with so many people still out of work, is there hope for the holidays? macy's is among the stores hiring seasonal workers. we spoke to macy's ceo terry lungren. nice to see you. is this the old macy's? >> this the oldest macy's, where it all belong and largest store in the world. >> greta: how big? >> 1.1 million square feet of selling space and expanded 1.2 million. >> how hold soeld this building? >> this is over hundred years old. the original macy's was down 14th street. >> greta: if you don't live in new york, you still know macy's. macy's day parade. that is macy's, right? >> right. >> greta: with the economy, everybody is fearful about the economy but doesn't look like you are hurting? >> this store is a pretty special place. our business is up 5.3%. in our industry that is spectacular. we're having a great year. >> greta: why is it up? >> customers like what we have apparently. a number of strategies we have executed. >> greta: but everybody has always liked your product. i se

the terps end the season at 2- 10 in randy ed sell's first season. 2-10 last nine.his season, the defense allowed -- double digit losses. not very good. >>> second ranked alabama trying to punch their ticket to the national title game facing auburn. second quarter, with a t.d. pass to richardson. alabama rolls, putting them in the title game. >>> it looks like there will be a nba season after all. the league and the players union reached a tentative agreement ending the lockout. the season will be shortened to 66 games. training camp and free agency will begin on december 9th with the regular season getting underway on christmas day. to reach the agreement, the two sides met for 15 hours friday night into saturday. the deal still has to be ratified by the owners and players. clearly, there's a sense of relief, but they're still proceeding cautiously. >> we're happy that we've been able to resolve and reach a tentative litigation settlement with regard to many issues that are pending. >> there's still a lot of work to be done in a lot of places, but we're optimistic

that includes any season-ticket holders. any season-ticket holder that was caught, witnessed, viewed, acting in a way that we saw saturday night, your tickets will be revoked. if you are giving your tickets to clients, business folks, those and not the people we are concerned about. it is the people that you do not know who you are giving your tickets to. so we are asking you to support us by preventing those types of papers from taking place -- behaviors from taking place. a couple of all the things i want to talk about insecurity, going forward, things that we do on a game by game basis. after each game, and prior, we conduct what we call a stadium'' operation and security briefing. we take every incident that we know about, we review it, scrutinize it, whether there are things we can do better, things that we did not know about. we will continue to do that and more. moving forward, additional alcohol management teams will be surveying the stadium. we will review some of our strategies we have with respect to police and pr

that is to make sure that no one has to suffer during the holiday season or in any season. no one should have to suffer. we come together to support you and let you know that this city is ready. take us and lead us, we will follow. no doubt about that. [applause] >> it is always hard to follow the preacher. i want to thank mayor lee for showing the world and continuing to repeat the bottom line at san francisco is a compassionate city. it does care for all the people here, no matter who they are. we appreciate you. we appreciate your love of the diversity of the city. we appreciate the generosity of this community. thank you for continuing to give. [applause] >> next week, i will have the chance to carve some turkeys. i will be joining st. anthony's and having a wonderful time. anita and i will have a chance to exhibit our love for the city again. st. anthony's has been a wonderful partner. i was here on these steps with st. anthony's a few months ago as they were exhibiting their love for the city. i know they have a tough time with all the lines increasing on a weekly bas

, with a season, it is in serious serious jeopardy today the players rejected the latest offer by theners and they did more than that they will now seek to desert fie their union and file an anti trust lawsuit against the nba owners, the players association claims it negotiated in good faith for two years, without getting any positive results, on the other side so this thing will get worse, before it gets better, and it doesn't look like we will have nba season. meanwhile, mark took the court for the first time since 1989, at least maryland did, without gerry williams, he is the new coach, unc wilmington the opponent, later they go down low to ashton, he chipped in with 13 and team high, played the game off the mess. terms break. maryland defeats, unc wilmington, 71-62. georgetown, starts off the season saturday with a win over savannah state, today they host unc greensboro, 7:00 p.m., news here at red skins park not great they have lost five straight, leonard hankerson is out for the season. rex grossman, threw two more interceptions, 11 on the season, he will start once again next s

. >> it is through the season. the holiday season. it was great to go and meet the different owners of of the small businesses. i spoke to the -- coffee and chocolateiers. it was nice to see the businesses supporting each other. that's all i would like to highlight but thank you. >> i just want to comment one more thing too. we have been having meetings concerning small business week. 2012. and right now, we are doing outreach to raise funds for this. so if anybody is interested in helping out -- we're going to have flavors again. we're trying expand it to a breakfast this year and all-day workshops. once get a lot of this stuff finalized, i will be bringing it back in front of this commission. >> any other commissioner reports? seeing none, next item. >> commissioners item 19. general public comment. seeing none. next item. >> commissioners 20. new business. >> commissioner clyde? commissioner clyde: this week, sfgovernmenttv, pg & e and the new power program. the rates for the renewable energy s.f. program, the renewable energy, app

the whole season from fall on it became busier.e noticed it was busier than last year. >> the indicators business was picking up, more customers coming in. also they were spending more on luxury items and gifts. >> when you watch the news and what is happening, you start retails in a particular area. i wouldn't say people have -- they are starting to spend again. >> she says she feels fortunate. while things were slow when she first opened, sales have gotten better. they are now 25% higher than they were at the same time last year. reporting from pikesville, barry sims, wbal-tv 11 news. >> coming up, what k you can do to help spread cheer. >> was life ever on planet mars? nasa officials are getting ready to find out as they prepare to launch "curiosity." >> doppler showing rain storms in the center part of the country. when will that rain reach us. i'll tell you in insta-w >> this is our view from the grand hotel and spa in ocean city. 38 degrees. the inner harbor, 46. winds are calm, a little humid out there. you might see condens

i must be content with a second place regular season finished. but of course the season is not finished yet from twenty twelve switches to an awesome spring session meaning this year robin stage will be played with the eventual champions being crowned in may the top eight regular season finishers will flee there for the title on the european football places similar will happen with the bottom eight only instead of buckling for the crimes they will fight to avoid relegation. to despond game christiana rinaldo has become the first player and primera league history to score for tricks during the season's first eleven game weeks sensational really the portuguese celebrating his golden boot a word picked up just two days ago with yet another stunning performance this time it was the turn of all so soon it feel they fear ronaldo knocking off his triple in style making a major contribution to reality dominant seven one victory to simmering. three points clear at the top of the table. because champions garson on a field to see all thought that it bilbo w

it went bankrupt after the last holiday season. at independent chain books and books, store manager march swanberg anticipates a good weekend. >> for saturday, it's going to be big. today is going to be big. we've had customers all throughout the week saying well be here. we'll be here for you on saturday supporting you. so, the expectations are big. very promising. >> reporter: one reason for that optimism may be an effort called small business saturday created by american express to spark shopper activity. >> if small businesses start to fall like they have in the past, everyone's just going to be dealing with internet type businesses that are so impersonal. i think it's very important to keep things rolling, especially for the small businesses and for their families. >> tom: this is the second year for the small business saturday effort. i recently spoke with ed gilligan, vice chairman of american express, the company behind the strategy. i began by asking about overall spending trends the company is seeing as we enter the holid

stoner seals a repartee killing twelve all for the season ending the n.c.a.a. from free. room but there is a new star ruffling the feathers of kickboxing elite and he is russian find out shortly why the two it's a cough is a name you should remember. that's going with tennis where they're fed cup final is delicately poised following day one. in the czech republic level at one rubber apiece following the open singles portion in moscow head for the feet of again the czechs the leader early on saturday the wimbledon champion easily overcoming reoccur olenka who was a late for placement for beer is on the road works for her to compete over who has been brilliant form this year really troubled as she prays to a six two six two win just at the french. and the beginning was the first serve. i made my money didn't play well and. some mistakes and so my so was the key even though both the games and then. i was more confident from embracing lyon and played again my game was there given to the fed cup has its own specific atmosphere it's hard to compare even to a grand slam tourname

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if all goes as planned, the nba season will open on christmas day. wizards fans, though, you'll have to wait just one day long as washington's season opener will be december 26th against the nets at verizon center. the agreement is somewhat of a surprise considering the players union disbanded 12 days ago and filed an antitrust lawsuit against the nba. at the time commissioner david stern said the nba could be headed toward a, quote, nuclear winter, but friday both sides' lawyers held a 15-hour secret meeting and early this morning announced they expect the season to be saved. the league plans to play a 66-game season once that collective bargaining agreement becomes official. step one, though, the nba players union must reform, then both parties will hold a vote. the players union needs a majority. the nba needs 15 of its 29 owners' votes. but both sides making concessions. >> a lot of work to be done, and a lot of places with a lot of committees and player groups and the like. but we're optimistic that it will hold. and we'll have ourselves an nba

must be content with a second place regular season. but of course the season is not finished yet from twenty twelve russia which is to an often spring session meaning this year a rowing robin stage will be played with the eventual champions trying to mate the top eight regular season finishers will play each other for the title european football places similar will happen with of all the mates only instead of battling for the prize they will fight to avoid relegation. to the spanish train our christiana were naldo has become the first clear in primarily good history to school for traits no less during the season's first eleven game expect their stuff really the portuguese celebrating his golden boot award picked off just two days ago with yet another stunning performance this time it was the turn of us assume it would feel the fear ronaldo his triple in style making a major contribution to reality dominant seven one victory over a new side well they are now at three points clear off the top of the tape. belt is because champions course

we really appreciate it. >> seasons greetings. >> susie: same to you. and we've been speaking with jeff saut, chef investment strategist at raymond james. >> reporter: shoppers spent an estimated $52 billion during the period, up from $45 billion last year. >> tom: the momentum is expected to continue today as a record 123 million americans plan to shop online on this cyber monday. but it's clear much of sales lately are due to hefty promotions as well as early opening times on black friday. erika miller takes a closer look at the outlook for the season, and retailer profits. >> reporter: best buy's bricks and mortar stores do far more business than its website. 95% of the company's u.s. sales are done at a register. but like many retailers, best buy offered deep online-only discounts today. michael vitelli is president of the americas for best buy. >> our plan is to double our online business in the next three to five years, and we are on track to do that because the shopping experience, and shopping on your phone, or shopping online, is clearly what c

take your pick the first phase of the longest ever football season in russia is now over see all the strikes which fund the nets in the final week of option for sure. is nice in petersburg finished off russian premier league regular season on top of the pile let these men drawing out a result which proved good enough in game three the visitors securing the lead midway through the first courtesy of this is a perth strike by igor and then the self that is the russian international's first goal of the season coupon went close to equalling mother soon after the break but the neat goalkeeper just laugh now a fear of look on his side this time that fortune would run at sixty six minutes unless seen a troll race scoring from the spot after a brutal all day age on ball in the area one one the final score leaving zaid on sixty one points out the summit's. cisco had a chance to move level in points later on sunday when they travel to luck a multi-faith was the home side or so he struck first lot of ignorance he had not messing around on eleven minutes see to do india got siesta right back into

i think it was two seasons ago. it just got worse. thought maybe it was because i was working out or maybe it was because i wasn't work working out. i tried everything. >> the diagnosis? spinal staw know sis -- stenosis, it causes a pinching of the nerve. she underwent surgery and steroid injections to relief the pressure. >> it is pretty bad. i still have to watch it. >> as you get the patient very young like carrie anne, if there is not a lot of deformity of the spine and not a lot of nerve damage, essentially they can resume a normal lifestyle. >> kenneth light says new techniques are allowing doctors to treat spinal staw know sis more effectively. he says surgeons delicately re-small bone spurs from the interior of the spinal column creating more space for the spinal cord. >> we found through microsurgical techniques, we can go in and remove the offending bone spurs and not have a destructive operation to the rest of the spine. >> he says the less invasive technique preserves more stability in the spine making it less likely a pat

i think it was two seasons ago. it just got worse.ught maybe it was because i was working out or maybe it was because i wasn't work working out. i tried everything. >> the diagnosis? spinal staw know sis -- stenosis, it causes a pinching of the nerve. she underwent surgery and steroid injections to relief the pressure. >> it is pretty bad. i still have to watch it. >> as you get the patient very young like carrie anne, if there is not a lot of deformity of the spine and not a lot of nerve damage, essentially they can resume a normal lifestyle. >> kenneth light says new techniques are allowing doctors to treat spinal staw know sis more effectively. he says surgeons delicately re-small bone spurs from the interior of the spinal column creating more space for the spinal cord. >> we found through microsurgical techniques, we can go in and remove the offending bone spurs and not have a destructive operation to the rest of the spine. >> he says the less invasive technique preserves more stability in the spine making it less likely a patient

cop and howard said the side would finish bringing the season and. following this result the red wines can only finish as high as four of them even worse just as quote unquote army had put in almost from our age mcgeady restored parity to seven minutes meanwhile terek managed to get to know when to cross about. earlier a stall the wrong bottom time to one. eighteen minutes. from. however in the sixty fifth minutes there was a mentor smo month to tom the story of storing the siberian sides first told him of the nineteen hours of football the first in thirteen games and a strike it was ben holmes chances of recording their first victory since july they were given a boost as the hosts were reduced to ten men. but it was ross told who would have the last loft was one caution breaking tom halts in stoppage time but hedda. three points. in well big spending under. this second win in just seven games all for a comfortable four three one victory against screen yesterday out of the hosts had to come from behind among but i'll be all of data some are and i hav

a cage all season is less than two months old but both are getting cup finalists from last season have already sang to bare respective coaches after a less than impressive starts to the new campaign runners up but one split company with the league's first swedish coach into the early stops on this and the maiden specialist was the first ever trainer when both the olympics and the world championships in the same year back in two thousand and six but the fifty three year old failed to make an impact in russia steering it to just nine wins in seventeen games so far this season while the reigning champions all about you live . again because of his tenure at the club for just five months. russian cruiserweights denise libby of has weighed in half a kilo lighter than his opponent james toney interim w b a time to fight in moscow on friday a local thirty two year old who is considered one of the best cruiserweights in the business will start as a favorite his american opponent who is now forty three maybe i'm a twilight of his career but what a career has been his one world ties that free dif

penney isn't alone hoping friday kick-starts a big selling season. even before the season officially began, video game retailer game-stop cut its sales outlook thanks to what it calls the uncertain consumer. we spoke with paul raines, c.e.o. of gamestop, about what's contributing to the softness and where it might see growth. >> you look at the fourth quarter, we see the consumer in a position where there's economic uncertainty, there's a lot of titles out there. tights like battlefield three, blockbuster titles, and people struggle how do i pay for all of this. so that's put a little caution into the holidays. >> tom: so it the supply of new video games that's damp epping your outlook? >> we think there's an uncertain consumer because of the macro environment. we track employment, we see a consumer that i under a lot of pressure. that's why you see you truce try to put currency into consumers hand. >> tom: you've lunched your i device business, looking for trade-ins, an old iphone 3 g. how big of a business could this be in 2012? >> we're in 260 sto

later that day she broke her foot and was out for the rest of the season.e has returned this season as team captain with one of the best teams and is excited to get a second chance at her olympic dream. coach hopkins says her leadership is a key element in the team. first and foremost i would say leadership by example, she has an amazing work ethic, an amazing amount of focus, dedication, passion for the sport. >> they will have only a few more chances to qualify for the olympic trial and won't get the chance until -- but is doing her best to prepare herself. >> i am taking it one day at that time and working on my tech technique. >> so she have to wait until winter to qualify. on campus, update new zpls. >> qualifying for the olympics, that's a big deal. >> whether she's able to qualify or not, it is a huge accomplishment to be in consider trigs be in the olympic. >> i wishic do that. >> we will have to go practice in the pool. >> sounds good to me. >> that's it for now. thank you for staying update with us. >> check us out on facebook by searching sjsuupd

but expect more back-to-back games, games in a shorter, condensed season, and expect the regular seasongo one week longer. >> thank you, matt. last season the vancouver canucks robbed the sharks of their stanley cup dreams. tonight at the tank san jose will get their first chance at payback. the sharks and canucks last met six months ago in the western conference finals with vancouver winning the series, five games to one. tonight the sharks will have revenge on their minds. >> obviously there's, you know, some carry over there. you know, weúdon't like losing to anybody for sur. our teams changed a little bit but the players that have been here know what we'll be up against tonight and it's a good challenge. >> they're a new team. we're a new team. we got seven new players. they probably got seven or eight new players. just two new teams but it should be -- it's always fun when you go against a top team like them. >> we've been involved in a lot of games against rivals if you want to call it or very good opponents and this is just another one. so we're looking forward to a competitive

it is this holiday season, for obvious reason. producers, you know, those folks who employ folks are under attack in this country. they have stimulus programs to stimulate spending and now we have a terrible holiday season. we need to get production and get people to hire folks and make a profit and not make producers the enemy. they are the employers that we made it so difficult on. >> even if people get out. there is not wage increteses in a couple of years and it is not like we had more money than we did. that means you charge it. we were starting to e it come down. numbers are showing that people are hitting the credit cars more than they should. and that may be the outcome. >> wayne, get out the credit card. they are wanting ipad and iphones and you might as well start the spending right now. you got it ready for us. >> i want you to see this credit card rightney here. there is no credit card in here . kids, i hate to tell you something. it is going to be lean this year. >> bah humbug. and johnathon,where is the disconnect. t

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