. >>> smartphones are used everywhere in japan these days. now they're being given a traditional japanese flavor, thanks to a master craftsman. nhk world yoshihiro tuchia has more. >> reporter: a smartphone case that is elegant and traditional. with layers of lacquer applied carefully by hand, it is sturdy, but soft to the touch. the kawatsura area is famous for its traditional lacquer ware. the smartphone cases is the work of yuko kato. he's become a lacquer ware craftsman for 40 years. lacquer ware is known for its glossiness from the many coats of lacquer. kato's work caught the eye of a businessman in tokyo who asked him to make a smartphone case. >> translator: young people rarely come into contact with lacquer ware. i think that making lacquer-coated cases for smartphones is a good way to introduce them to our tradition. >> reporter: plastic is never used as a base for traditional lacquer ware, so the cases need special preparation with an adhesive primer to get the lacquer to stick. the primer surface can crack easily with even small c

viewers can hold their smartphones right up to the tv.t will take their smartphone right to the advertiser's website. >> muchacho, this phone will get us anything we want. >> reporter: and doritos hopes to cash in on this too having fun with the smartphone seri who helps you find things. >> hot wild girls. hot wild girls. >> thought we'd leave you with a smile on your face, this abbreviated edition of "world news" sunday. always online. "good morning america" with george and robin and diane sawyer right here tomorrow night. i'm david muir. from all of us here, have a good evening, good night.

still to come on the program -- winning the smartphone battle.amsung says it is on track for record quarterly profits as the galaxy outsells the iphone. hungary's center-right government is continuing to defend the new constitution which critics say the road to democracy. alarms have also been expressed internationally. the european union is examining whether the changes brought in this very week break eu law, but there are signs the government in budapest may be prepared to negotiate some or all of the changes. >> we found a little cheer on the number 49 tram across the danube. no wonder. hungary's economy is in a slump and some accuse the government of turning back democracy. >> there you go. >> ministers, though, are not shy of showing off their new constitution. as for the idea is anti- democratic -- >> it is an absence charge -- even the question is bizarre. in the hearts of europe, finally we are able to get back on track to the democracy tradition, that was disrupted by communism. >> that is not how they see it. tens of thousands turned ou

viewers can hold their smartphones right up to the tv. take their smartphone right to the advertiser's website. >> relax, muchacho. this you new phone i got will get us anything we want. >> send me more doritos. >> reporter: and doritos hopes to cash in on this too having some fun with the smartphone query who helps you find things. >> send me three hot, wild girls. >> sending three rottweilers. >> no, hot, wild girls. hot, wild girls. >> we'd thought we'd leave you with a smile tonight. that is "world news" for this sunday. thanks for being this weekend. "good morning america" first thing in the morning and diane sawyer right here tomorrow night. have a good evening. good night. >>> it began as a peaceful march and quickly deteriorated into clashes with police. tonight the damage after yesterday's "occupy oakland" march. >> more than 400 people were arrested in last night's clashes that were punk waited by rock and bottle throwing protesters met by volleys of tear bass. >> tonight the cleanup is just beginning. >> this core gated mellal

if you have a smartphone, you likely have a few apps on the phone. we have some really surprising details about how many of us have apps and how we're using them. >> reporter: apple sold 37 million eye phones during the last three months. while the smartphone craze hasn't died down users may be changing the way they use their device. about a third of all u.s. adults have apps on their phones but is vaing -- but having apps and using them are two different things. despite introduction of thousands of new apps it may be that smartphone users are more educated on what's available. a separate survey show as good clunk of shoppers use their phones while looking for deals. 38% called a friend while they were in a store seeking advice about a purchase. 24% looked up product reviews while they were in a store. traditional brick and moore that are retailers beware. about 20% of those who found a better deal on their phone ended up walking out and buying the item online. >>> you know, doctors have been prescribing them for years. why new research is turning tr

that was easy. >>> smartphones can help you organize your life. but turns out, they may be hurting your health. that's what some doctors say. >>> we know paula deen can dish it out. we'll find out how she's taking the criticism over her diabetes announcement. you're watching "cbs this morning." >>> this portion of "cbs this morning" sponsored by clear taste-free ben fiber. makes taking fiber easier. bene. the fiber that's taste-free and grit-free... so you can feel free to add it to anything. and feel better about doing it. better it with benefiber. that's good morning, veggie style. hmmm. for half the calories plus veggie nutrition. could've had a v8. so get your fabulous, food-loving self ready. the chefs at lean cuisine are going culinary chic with fresh, exciting flavor. tempting lemon tarragon, peppery poblano, sweet butternut. we're tossing it, roasting it, and grilling it. and we want you to be the first to devour it. at lean cuisine, we're designing delicious must-have meals with no preservatives. lean cuisine. be culinary chic. nestle. go

now a new complaint from people who are constantly on their smartphones.r calls it text neck. lee woodruff on how your phone habits may be hurting your posture. >> tightness in my shoulder and pain radiating from the shoulder all the way down the forearm to my fingers. >> reporter: sound familiar? it's no surprise. those hours spent hunched over our iphones and blackberrys are wreaking havoc on posture. >> blackberrys, can you explain the syndrome? >> i think you could -- by the describe it better as the fall of the smartphones. because it's the fall of our bodies as a result of that. you have gravity working down on your head this way. >> reporter: dr. baron is seeing an increase in posture- related issues which he attributes to the use of smartphones. >> we are straining our muscles both in our necks and our upper backs and our shoulders to accommodate the farthest position and then we spend so long doing it. >> reporter: the average ahuman head weighs about 10 pounds. according to the physiology of the joints, for every inch forward, the strain on the n

and nielsen company says about 44% of americans now own smartphones.ago it was only 18%. >> smartphones help us connect with the world. even with those we love. "cbs this morning," though, contributor lee woodruff found out we may be bending a little too much to accommodate them. >> you've been doing your exercises, right? >> for the last decade, 24-year-old barry wise letter has been visiting orthopedic surgeon for a variety of joint and muscle issues. >> ten years ago when i was 14 i was experiencing symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. >> the latest ailment has him concerned. >> i started using the iphone and discovered that i was having tightness in my shoulder and pain radiating from the shoulder all the way down the forearm to my fingers. >> sound familiar? it's no surprise. those hours spent hunched over our iphones and blackberries are wreaking havoc on our posture. >> rise of smartphones and blackberries, all this stuff, can you explain the syndrome. >> i think you could describe it better as the fall of the smartphones. it's the small of our b

most people have cell phones come smartphones. we are adopting our systems to work with what people have in their day-to-day lives. i am joined by a great group of people behind me. they will talk about an exciting initiative we are launching today that will be one of the most significant things to hit parking in san francisco in generations. i am honored to have a man for whom this technology is not very important. that is our majoyor ed lee. the reason it is not important is because someone else has to worry about parking, it is because of something i learned about him a couple of months ago. it did not come out in the campaign or media. it turns out that ed lee has parking karma. he does not need it. but for the rest of us who do not have parking karma, we're here to talk about something that is really exciting for san francisco. without further ado, our mayor, ed lee. [applause] >> i never thought we would give the parking meters so much attention in this city. i want to thank ed for his leadership at sfmta, the leadership of

more and download it to your iphone or smartphone. >>> licensed to make a huge profit. leaders debate a plan to level playing field in race for san francisco taxi medallion. >> prosecutors get ready to but the plug on millions of online users and all of their content. >>> keeping hope an life. bay area couple's quest to keep the memory of their missing daughter from fading. [ female announcer ] back to school means back to busy mornings. that's why i got them pillsbury toaster strudel. warm flaky pastry with delicious sweet filling my kids will love. plus i get two boxtops for their school. toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. and these are the ones you'll love on a school night. pillsbury ham and cheese crescents. with just a few ingredients, you have an easy dinner. pillsbury ham and cheese crescents. school night ideas made easy. >> closed captioning brought to you by mancini sleepworld. >>> good monday morning. 5:41. you are looking live from mount tamalpais. san francisco and the bay bridge in the background. mike tells us it is cloudy, but mild and calm. we'

shirr ma their smartphone.rs can hold their smartphones right up to the tv it will take it right to the smartphone's website. >> it will get anything you want. give me more doritos. >> reporter: and doritos hopes to cash in on that. and the iphone siri. >> send me three hot wild girls. >> send me three hot wild -- >> no, hot girls. >> we all have that trouble, too. i do look -- love that commercial, too. actually put this question up on our facebook page as well. folks have pretty interesting comments. they're asking for the commercials or the game, they're asking are you a man or a woman. >> i like the game, what does that make me? >> that makes you one of the cool girls. >> call me paul. >> all right, paul. thanks a lot, everybody. have a g

a dose of smartphone apps could make you open up and say ah ha. getting in the door could be a challenge, especially when other flu fighting patients are trying to do the same thing. they tried the cut the wait with the website that lets users search doctors by specialty and insurance and schedule an appointment online. the apes for android, blackberry and iphone take most of the features of the website including reviews of other patients and a place to book and keep track of appointments. not sure 23 if it's a cold or flu? apps let you sort out your samples. like the fight the flu ap. it also lets users track flu activity nearby and by zip code and search for pharmacies and urgent care. >> no matter how smart your smartphone is, it's not a replacement for professional medical care. so seek help if you need it. >> tonight there could be another airline merger in the works. according to the wall street journal delta is thinking about a take over of america airlines. this is on the heels of the bankruptcy filing last year. but delta is not the only

taking the money out of stealing a smartphone. she says that it is something they already have done in the uk that helped take care of this issue there. she see no, sir reason why the fcc can't do the same here. in northwest, i'm tracee wilkins, news4. >> thanks. >>> chief cathy lanier reached out to other police chiefs in 55 major cities and asked them to join her in her fight to pressure the fcc to change the smartphone resale laws. >>> d.c. firefighters upset over a proposed schedule change walked out during a meeting with the fire chief. this happened last tonight as the d.c. fire chief kenneler beep ended his speech prepared to take questions. one fire fighter called the others to attention, ordered an about-face and dismissed them. chief ellerbee wants to change firefighters' shifts from 24 hours to 12 hours and he says it will save the city tens of mlts of dollars a year. the fire fighter's union says the change will disrupt their lives. >>> today family, friends and fans will say their final good-byes to legendary penn sta

thieves can easily get $300 for a smartphone.this will be an incentive for people to turn them in. until arrests are made, smartphone users should be more protective of their devices. >> hold onto it really tight. >> d.c. police say the same gang of thieves may be responsible for the robberies. they steal them and sell them. police chief lanier may announce the rewards program as early as tomorrow. candace gibson, abc7 news. -- kendis gibson. >> 30-year-old joseph quarm ran from the home in temple hills. when they confronted him, he became agitated. they shot at, tasered, and pepper sprayed him several times. he resisted arrest. the suspect was still able to get away. it is not clear whether he was injured. new video tonight as the getaway car linked to adc murder. police have released this video showed the car wanting in the connection of the deadly shooting of 18-year-old michael briscoe. it is a gold and tantalate model mitsubishi gallant. another shooting victim survived. >> taking a look today at the day's top stories, eight

. >>> a record breaking 1.3 billion apps were downloaded on christmas week by the new owners of smartphones and tablets. that's a mother load for all of the app developers in silicon valley. abc's business and technology developer david louie has more on the 21st century gold rush. >> reporter: no one knows how many app developers work in silicon valley, but it is in the thousands. michael burks is working on his first app that plays music on the ipad. >> you can make a good living if you get the killer app which everybody wants. that's tricky and not easy to do. >> reporter: there are now hundreds of thousands of apps available for smartphones and tablets. only a handful are killer apps. many focus instead on apps for learning and sharing information. the demand for apps is global and in multiple language. >> a lot of countries have bypassed the web and the pc and gone straight to the smartphone for communication and access to information and access to the web. >> tim burks has a dozen apps in the apple store. he is working on a new one whether youking a multi player slot finance for the i

using your smartphone pay not be the smartest thing for your hale. a new study out of great britain shows that the more you use your smartphone, the more stressed you may become. the most stressed smartphone users were not those who use theed vice for work but rather those who used the devices to keep up with their social life. it led to more compulsive phone use. experts say the results don't prove cause and effect but more stressed people are likely to check for social updates. what are you doing! put that down. >> the nbc health and fitness expo is officially under way. it's at the washington convention center. doreen gentzler is there live with special athletes. we have great guests all over the place, doreen. >> reporter: we do. one thing really good about the nbc4 health and fitness expo is the opportunity to try some things you might not otherwise have an opportunity to try. this is the booth for the national rehab hospital. our friends from rehab have made it possible for people to come down here and try out wheelchair basketball, whether you

smartphones, small, mobile devices, primarily smartphone technology, which is very popular, can be resold very quickly on the black market. >> law enforcement officials from montgomery county and prince georges county who represent the neighborhoods near ward 4's border also attended the meeting. >>> a secret service agent says he got goose bumps after watching john hinckley jr. during a recent trip. he was assigned to watch hinckley in a court. he was fixated a row of books about presidential assassination and president ronald reagan. he shot reagan in 1981. he's been hospitalized but is seeking more unsupervised time with his family in williamsburg. prosecutors are fighting that request. >>> intense debate on both sides tonight as people for and against abortion rights gathered at the supreme court. it was it to mark roe vs. wade, the high court decision that legalized abortion 30 years ago today. tonight a huge crowd gathered for a candlelight vigil and people on both sides spoke out. >> we are here to say that we are organized. women are galvanized and women will not go back, and wome

many of those services are available on smartphones. best buy says total sales fell 1.2% for the month, but they had strong sales for smartphones and tablet computers along with e--readers. >>> the d.c. area is on the same upward trend as the rest of the country when it comes to gas prices. according to aaa, prices ticked up two cents in the district this weekend to $3.50 a gallon. the average went up a penny in maryland to $3.36. virginia's average went up a penny to $3.27. west virginia is also one cent higher at $3.48 a gallon. >>> today mark the beginning of the 2012 detroit auto show, and there are many reasons for optimism. for the first time in seven years, all three u.s. automakers are expected to turn a profit. this year's focus is on smaller cars with big expectations as 40 new models make their debut i

smartphones, small, mobile devices.rimarily smartphone technology which is very popular, can be resold quickly on the black market. >> law enforcement officials from montgomery county and prince george's county who represent the neighborhoods near ward 4's border also attended the meeting. >>> the smithsonian's national air and space museum is preparing to welcome the space shuttle discovery to its collection. this is video of "discovery's" last liftoff. the smithsonian says the shuttle will be flown to dulles national airport on the back of a boeing 747 in april before arriving at its final home in the museum's massive hangar in northern virginia. "discovery" will fly over d.c. the flyover is planned for april 17. a formal welcome ceremony will be held april 19. should be quite a sight to see. >> cool. >>> this morning, some fairfax county parents want to know why their children had to go to school on time when the federal government had a weather delay. the government announced a two-hour delay sunday night when the f

. >>> a record breaking 1.3 billion apps were downloaded on christmas week by the new owners of smartphonesf the app developers in silicon valley. abc's business and technology developer david louie has more on the 21st century gold rush. >> reporter: no one knows how many app developers work in silicon valley, but it is in the thousands. michael burks is working on his first app that plays music on the ipad. >> you can make a good living if you get the killer app which everybody wants. that's tricky and not easy to do. >> reporter: there are now hundreds of thousands of apps available for smartphones and tablets. only a handful are killer apps. many focus instead on apps for learning and sharing information. the demand for apps is global and in multiple language. >> a lot of countries have bypassed the web and the pc and gone straight to the smartphone for communication and access to information and access to the web. >> tim burks has a dozen apps in the apple store. he is working on a new one whether youking a multi player slot finance for the ipad. >> if the gold rush has passed, at the

learn more -- and download to your smartphone or iphone. >>> are you expecting a tax refund this year? why the government is warning the check won't be in the mail any time soon. >>> while wall street waits for facebook's ipo it is growing pains that is causing concern. >>> taking the president's old wheels for a spin. the price president obama's old car is chang. it may give you sticker shock. -- is commanding. it may give you sticker shock. hey guys, breakfast! ♪ [ female announcer ] if whole grain isn't the first ingredient in your breakfast cereal, what is? now, in every box of general mills big g cereal, there's more whole grain than any other ingredient. that's why it's listed first on the side. from honey nut cheerios to cinnamon toast crunch to lucky charms, get more whole grain than any other ingredient... without question. just look for the white check. >> closed captioning brought to you by mancini sleepworld. >>> carnival cruise line revising forecast after the costa concordia disaster carnival is expecting losses up to 395 million dollars. >> anticipation mounting on whet

as winter weather paves the way for colds and flu, a dose of smartphone apps could make you open up and!" getting in the door at the doctor's office can be a challenge, especially when other flu-fighting patients are trying to do the same thing. zoc-doc-dot-com has tried to cut the wait with their website that lets users in a number of cities search doctors by specialty and insurance, and schedule an appointment online.zoc doc's apps for android, blackberry and iphone takes most of the features of the website mobile, including reviews and recommendations of other patients, and a place to book and keep track of appointments. not sure if it's a cold or flu? a number of apps let you sort out your symptoms -- like the fight the flu app for iphone from biotech company genentech. the app also lets users track flu activity nearby and by zipcode, and search for pharmacies and urgent care.but keep in mind that no matter how smart your smartphone is, it's not a replacement for professional medical care so seek help, if you need it. i'm karin caifa, and you're now clicked in. -----end-----cnn.scri

you can have it on your smartphone while you drive.rtant factor so keep that in mind as you use waze on the roads. i want to take you to this other injury crash on the peninsula northbound 101 near san bruno right lane may still be blocked traffic 62 miles an hour, looking better even though you might still see crews at the scene. here's a live shot of the bay bridge toll plaza, just a minor back up for a of the lanes other than that looking good. it has been busy out there if you want real-time traffic information you can go to our website abc7news.com/waze. download this free application to your smartphone, have this information available to you. then try to join the abc7 traffic spoter group to help improve your route it is free maybe i can include you in my traffic report. >>> 5:55. >> time for business news. recall out ex- din and no--- excedrin and no-dose. >> recalling ex- din and no-dose may contain broken or spray tablets from other products. suspending operations at the plant where the products are made. [ unintelligible ] go

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that's the goal of smartphone apps like resolutions 20-12, which lets users choose goals, identify habits change to meet them, and track progress. weight loss is a popular resolution each year. the daily burn app for iphone manages workouts and calorie counts. the noom weight loss app for ndroid gives ddy- by-day tips oo eattng, working out and slimming down.the my quit coach app from livestrong is for those who want to kick buttt in 20-12. the app presents daily guidelines for quitting smoking gradually over time or helping you go cold turkey. the quitter app for iphone tallies how much money you've saved since putting down your last cigarette. and keeping a resolution can require a support system.i want to try to eat healthier.we gotta be a role model and show them more how to eat healthy. trr posting your goal on social media so connections can cheer you on.i'm karin caifa and you're now, licked in. -----end-----cnn.script----- coming up... a mother in california is drunk.but that's not all... find out who áelseá was in the &pcar with her.. when this all . happened..,

this pap makes virtually any smartphone of being a police security camera. >> when it comes to keepingee of crooks and thugs there is an app fortr that. >> there is an apt for droid smartphones developed right here on campus by a professor. >> the idea is to make everyone safe. >> it is now available for free download. the idea is simple. a student who feels in danger or sees a problem can pull out their smartphone, hit the button to activate the app and just like that the connection is made. police can see what is going on. >> everything that is report -- recorded here in the dispatch center as soon as the connection is made. it gives police and exact location of the collar and a video can be forwarded to officers so they know what they are up against. >> i will definitely download it because i live that way toward the matter. i get scared at that when i am walking home. >> for the police to be able to physically locate you is really nice. >> you may have heard the one glitch in the program so far. a couple of kids noticed it. right now it is only available for droid phones. it will b

their smartphone.can hold their smartphone up to the tv and it can take your smartphone right to the advertiser's web site. >> send me more doritos. >> having some fun with the iphone's siri, which helps users find things. >> hot wild girls. >> that was funny. that's what everybody talks about. it is not the game, it's the commercials. >> advertisers played $3.5 million for each of 32nd spot -- paid. your new-car may be the subject of a tax and there's news in pancakes from giant foods. >> there's a recall. giant foods is recalling several varieties of on jemima frozen pancakes with a cell by date through october, april 16. -- aunt jemima. some of them have been contaminated with soy products. they are still safe to eat if you are not allergic. and google,.com and aol join together to back an effort to reduce spam e-mail specifically fishing e-mail which producers. the company is launching a group today and it plans to promote a standard set of technologies to make the e-mail's more secure. your car ma

. >> however, with new technology on your smartphone, it's going to make things a whole lot easier.ere's an app for that. wabc's tim fleischer has the details. >> reporter: around arthur avenue you could seemingly drive for hours and wait even longer for a parking spot. >> i get here sometimes at 7:00 in the morning to come to work, and it's hard to find parking. >> reporter: that is about to change. as city d.o.t. workers begin installing here on 187th street these hockey puck-size sensors that will allow you to see if a parking spot opens up using your smartphone. >> we're making it easier for drivers to park. we're actually going to be piloting new technology that will bring parking information into the palm of your hand. >> reporter: sensors are already at work in san francisco, where information is uploaded to a central computer and then relayed to the app on your smartphone. fire it up, and you can see the map around you. dark blue means plenty of spots. light blue means it's getting tight. red, pretty much forget it. >> they will not also be causing the congestion that you ca

in has been under assault by the likes of apple and other smartphone makers. it is the worst outage in the company's. -- in the past in the company's history. investors are really demanding a change. some say that the problem lies in the fact that there were two people in charge. can blackberry turn itself around? >> they certainly have the technology. they have had a command of the business sector of the market. their problem is that that that of the market is under assault from apple in particular. they have brilliant technology on board. the founders in particular had a lot in that area. the question is do they have the speed to turn on a dime and move in a different direction? >> that is all in the hands of a guy, an ex-siemens employees. he has been with r.i.m. for a few years. >> look at greece, the rest still on hold. > -- rescue is still on hold. >> there are talks between athens and private debt holders. they never reached agreement. the organizations representing the private debt holders say that we have put the maximum offer on the table and it is u

the target, smartphones.ming easy to take, because smartphone users on the streets are too distracted to see what is going on around them. here are some tips to keep from becoming a target. try not to use the phone while walking in public. consider installing anti-theft or tracing software. use phone locking or pin features. mark your handset and battery for identification with an ultraviolet pen. >>> advisory committee recommending santa clara change the way it elects city council members. the committee says the current system in which candidates run for specific seats is unfair to minorities. it wants to switch to at-large voting where the top vote-getters are elected. according to the 2010 census, santa clara is 30% asian, 36% white, and 19% latino. >>> vallejo middle school ban will play a thank you concert for the public tonight. the young musicians with the middle school band want to acknowledge help they received. while the ban performed a holiday concert in december, thieves stole a cash box with $700

get more information by going to nation.com, download it to your iphone or -- smartphone and it will, tears and unexpected winners when the screen actors guild handed out statues last night. before the show the stars walked down the red carpet. emotional moment for actress viola davis. >> i thank the screen actors guild for this award. and i have a special, special note to the kids in central falls, rhode island and segue institute of learning in central falls, rhode island to dream big and dream fierce. thank you very much. >>> she was amazing in the movie. octavia spencer won best supporting actress for her work in the same film. it also took home the big prize. huge night for "the help." the movie also won for best overall cast. jean tkaoupblg tkaopblg won for best -- john -- don't forget the award show season's big finale, oscar sunday. get in on all the oscar action predict the winner watch live video from the red carpet and go backstage. >>> recapping our top stories: oakland city hall will open for business despite being damaged during this weekend's protest. the mayor has a n

download the free waze app to your smartphone and join the group, it is free.opefully we can feature you on our traffic report. you can get that by going to abc7news.com/waze and learn more about the free app. >> free and fun. 4:54. the san francisco board of supervisors is expected to vote today on a proposal to regulate professional dog walkers in the city. if the board approves the measure dog walkers would be limited to eight dogs during each outing currently there are no limits. professional dog walkers would need to complete training for a permit and have vehicles undergo inspections. people walking four dogs or less would not be affected. >>> golden gate bridge officials are revealing plans for the span's 75th anniversary celebration. this time around there won't be a bridge walk. the celebration will be in may during the memorial day weekend. it will include a two day festival along the waterfront. organizers didn't want a repeat of the 50th anniversary walk that drew 300,000 people and created a safety hazard. >> the sidewalk is open everyday during th

. >> reporter: a startup, growing along with the need for smartphone safety, one touch at a time. lookout seeing a lot of down loads on both iphone and androids for its app that will find your smartphone if you lose it. janelle? >> that could come in handy. scott, thanks so much. >>> at this hour the san francisco board of supervisors is making a crucial decision about whether plans for host the america's cup sailing race can go forward. at issue, the environmental impact report submitted by organizers. the planning commission approved it but then the sierra club and some community groups appealed that decision, claiming air quality and you water pollution weren't adequately considered. the supervisors will decide whether the eir goes back to the drawing board. the race in 2013 will create jobs and bring in more than $1 billion tourist dollars and half a million spectators expected on peak days of the race. >>> tonight, more fears of rock slides in a san francisco neighborhood, so much so some residents are being told it is not safe to sleep at home. three condo units have been de

. -- smartphone is transforming how we shop and pay. specifically what it is doing is blurring the line between what had been called e-commerce and what has been called retail. that distinction in the eyes of consumers is disappearing. here's an interesting statistic. if i had sat here or stood here a year ago, i would have said that at ebay we participate in the e-commerce industry and that the e-commerce industry is a $400 billion industry that only represents 5% of retail. and we think e-commerce is going to double, it is going to grow to 10%, so it is going to be a huge opportunity. well, a year later, i will tell you what happened. that was not the right way to think about it. consumers have spoken. retail in this country is a $10 trillion industry, and last year in half of all retail transactions consumers access the internet at some point in their shopping experience. think about your own shopping. we were talking earlier at the dinner table -- searching. you go on the internet to search an item, to figure out what product you mi

at&t is raising the rates of its data plans for smartphones and tablets.ew customers will have to choose from a menu of options that are more expensive than the current choices, but offer more data. existing customers can keep their current plans. >>> and the washington monument will be fixed thanks to a donation from a billionaire. david ruebenstein is giving the final $7.5 million to repair cracks to the tower that were caused by last summer's earthquake. betty, it will be good to see that get fixed. >> yeah. good to be a billionaire and help fix it too. ashley morrison joining us live in new york. thank you. >>> straight ahead, your thursday morning weather. plus in sports, tennis can be a frustrating game. but this guy, he might need some anger management. in my line of work, it's not uncommon for the term "hero" to be bandied about. but does bringing a floor back to life really make us heroes? [ chuckles ] yes. yes, it does. ♪ call 1-800-steemer nyqui tylenol: me, too. and cougnasal congestion.ers? yes. yes, it does. nyquil:what? tissue box (whisperin