>> up next, an update with the goodwill robberies. >> the g.o.p. square-off. the war of words between newt and romney. >> how thousands of volunteers chose to honor our nation's fallen soldiers at arlington. >> the director of the film "diner." "11 news sunday morning" starts now. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] >> welcome to "11 news sunday morning." i'm lisa robinson. >> and i'm kerry cavanaugh. jennifer has the day off. >> ava, it is chilly out there. >> it is the coldest morning we have had so far this year.

sunrising after 7:00 a.m. that's when we normally get our coldest temperatures. i just want to show you a video of an eclips that happened out in the west. yesterday a total lunar eclips. it was only seen in places like denver and hawaii. i've seen a partial lunar eclips. pretty spectacular sight. as we head into the afternoon, we will move into the mid 40's. a couple degrees below where we should be. light winds out of the north. great football weather. we'll be talking about the forecast for the ravens game. we'll also look at the seven-day forecast. stay tuned.

>> baltimore county police make an arrest in a series of good goodwill store robberies. tim tooten has more. >> carvan pettaway, 29, of baltimore, has five counts of armed robbery and three counts of use of a handgun in the goodwill store robberies.

>> i think it is a shame that someone would steal from a business like the goodwill, especially if they are giving back to the community and helping those less fortunate. >> the crime spree caused shock and surprise. a masked gunman entering the goodwill on east joppa road and 200 west padonia road. witnesses said he would force employees into a back office and take money from a safe. >> they help people who most people would not employ like ex-drug people, ex-offenders. and to be involved at gunpoint, that had to be scary. >> officers determined that pettaway is a suspect in three of the robberies. >> he knew how they kept the

money inside the store, so he figured they were the easiest target to rob for him. >> it's a good program. i am glad it is going to continue, fortunately. it is unfortunate you get one bad apple out of the bunch. >> barry sims, wbal-tv 11 news. >> court records show pettaway pleaded guilty and he's given probation. now he faces new charges and he's being held at the baltimore county detention center. >> police have confirmed that the man found dead was murdered. he was in an apartment on 2500 violet avenue. his identity has not been released. their trying to determine a cause of death. >> also in the city, a 26 -year-old man remains in

critical condition after a triple shooting. it happened after an argument inside club envy. it happened inside, and it moved outside. that's when someone shot three men. two victims have been released from the hospital. investigators are asking anyone with information on the incident to give them a call. >> joseph -- cody lamonte being charged with first-degree murder. a third man is charged tw transporting a weapon. police say they found a body in a car along the 1300 block of hartford square drive. police said they responded to shots fired but did not see him because of the tinted windows in his car.

>> with the iowa caucus yess just 23 days away, the g.o.p. candidates went head-to-head last night before a full house. the debate aired live on abc network. >> let's be candid. the only reason you did not become a career politician is because you lost to ted kennedy in 1994. >> it has been 30 years since the surprise hit "diner" debut on the big scene. the maryland film festival has been celebrating the fill ps of native son barry levinson with a

week of films culminating last night with a 30th anniversary showing of "diner." they shared the memories of a film that gave birth to a new kind of comedy, for shows like "seinfeld." >> the film, barry levinson the first time he directed. all the cast. >> honestly, without any bitterness, it always did seem like this wasn't as good as the part i had in "diner." >> the band that wouldn't die all based on embracing the culture of baltimore. >> i can't think of any other city that has this body of work to express its soul. we're very lucky. because we were in the hands of someone who is very articulate. >> proceeds benefited the maryland film festival.

in addition to the screenings, it included a screening with discussions and cast members. the 30th anniversary kicks off january 1st. >> baltimore has new computerized water makers. what the change could mean for the city and county. >> and for 25 years the center of church yeses has been helping those in need. now they need your help first. >> first it's a live look outside. ava has your insta-weather plus forecast next. stay with us, "11 news sunday morning" is just getting started.

>> good morning. starting you off with a live view from the skycam. the twinkling city lights. the sun will not come up for another two hours. 36 at the inner harbor. light winds out of the northwest. 3 miles per hour. believe it or not. this is the coldest morning we have seen so far this weekend. it was 26 at b.w.i. we are expecting temperatures to drop down a couple more degrees. keep that in mind. 19 in frederick.

14 currently in frostburg. we don't have any very strong winds, but enough so, it is at least adding a little bit of a windchill. even light winds dropping down today. you will feel a chill as you definitely want to bundle up. clear skies across the region meaning we'll see a lot of sunshine our -- rain by the end of the week. southern pennsylvania, a high of 42, 40.

45 in southern, maryland. a high of 44 here in baltimore. everywhere you look, we'll have sunshine. it is going to look beautiful out. as long as you have a jacket out, it is going to feel. the colts in town. we're expecting kick-off temperatures in the mid 40's. warmest temperature you will see is 4545 toward the end of the day. clear skies tonight. another cul cold one not as cold as tonight. the seven-day forecast shows sunshine through today into tomorrow, and really mostly into tuesday as well. we warm up to 51 on tuesday. 52 by wednesday. that storm system comes in. chance for rain thursday into friday. temperatures drop down again into next weekend. >> for more than 25 years people in need have been coming to the assistance center of towson churches for help. now the center needs your help. with so many people in need, it has put a huge burden on food

pan trizz. rob roblin has more. >> for over 25 years rving the assistance center here in towson has been helping those in need. the they come here for help. >> it almost trippled this fall from what we saw last fall. many families that were able to make it very well before can hardly make it from month to month. >> many come for food to help them get through the month, like this lady. >> what would you do without this mace? >> suffer. i thank god for churches, even my own church, for these pantries. >> some come for help with their b.g.e. bill. >> the help i seeved so far was getting the bags of food. today i'm trying to get help

with my b.g.e. >> as we enter the season of giving, the need here has gotten greater. they restock the pantry monday morning and thursday morning and often -- times by the end of two days, it is gone. >> as fast as we get the food in and stock the shelves, it is back out off the shelves. >> what you see here today, within a couple weeks, this will be gone and we'll be out looking for food sources again. >> it helps people to get this food so they can pay bills that need to be paid. it might be the dives between being evicted -- between not being evicted that month. >> the centers say they are seeing more people than ever, people that never thought they would be here. >> we are both college graduates, and we did all the right things. how we got here, we have no idea. we did the right thing.

>> rob roblin, wbal-tv 11 news. >> we have a link. contact the front page of our web site, www.wbaltv.com. >> thousands of volunteers spent the morning honoring our nation's heroes. truckloads of christmas wreaths arrived at arlington cemetery. the tradition began 20 years ago in maine. at that point 5,000 wreaths were laid. this year the number was 90,000. >> i think it is important for rve to be recognized at christmas. >> it is a nice time for everyone to come together and remember why we are here and what we are fighting for. some of these tombstones and graves have not been visited in years. i think it is amazing we can come here. >> organizers say 15,000 people joined the effort in arlington. >> and wreaths have been laid

along the graves of baltimore national cemetery. a tradition carried out every december. the cadets say it is there way to give back and make sure no one forgets what local veterans have sacrificed. >> a medical alert coming umu up. the trick for dealing with your child's temper tanl trumps. -- tantrums. >> toys are already coming into the salvation army for their angel tree program but they still need more people to depow natu

>> quitting smoking such as -- on top of that, the maryland quit line is funded at a fraction of what the c.d.t. recommends. >> if you have received the classic kid meltdown, the tantrums, researchers say there is a science to the chaos, and understanding that can help us all. our 11 news reporter has more. >> apparently there is a rhythm and a rhyme to all of this. [baby crying] >> these high-pitched squeals of

anger and emotion, are enough to send a parent into meltdowns of their own. >> as a mother i get upset about that all the time. how dare you be upset about that, and i get upset about it. >> she is a psychiatrist. scientists say no matter how long a tantrum lasts it follows three faces. phase one, the child begins yelling and screaming, then the downward spiral into phase two. that's when the child becomes physical and throws things. then phase three, crying and wining. >> researchers say the trick is to get past the child's anger and get to the sadness, when he's ready to receive comfort. how do you do that? they say do absolutely nothing. >> we asked facebook fans about working through their kids'

tantrums. liz wrote, i think having a solid battle plan before dealing with a tantrum is key." "i find dealing with them before they are ready is counterproductive." one writer writes what the scientists say, it is best to ignore the tantrum. >> in case you are wondering how researchers came up with the information, they were actually listening to more than 100 temper tantrums to look for similarities. that's enough to drive you batty. >> baltimore county police are finding ways to make the holidays a little brighter this season. that's coming up next. first a look at events going on around town this weekend.

>> the salvation army is hoping to help more families than ever this year through its angel tree program. >> the salvation army is providing for 8,000 children in the baltimore area. about 1,000 more than last year. >> the economy is not getting much better. and for peams families of low income families, it is hard for them to provide for their families. >> all you sfr to do is pick an angel representing one child off the tree.

their clothing sizes and christmas wishes are listed on the angel. you purchase a toy and an outfit for that child and return the unwrapped gift to the store with the tree. >> it is a simple gift. it comes from the heart. i have to thank the people in the community, because they are generous. >> 1,200 volunteers will work to sort them out. >> if it is a small family one box, larger families two or three boxes. >> they will come in, they will take those toys. whatever that donar gives will go to that family. for many families, this will be the only toys they receive for this program. >> it is a salvation army tradition for more than 30 years helping local families have a merry christmas. >> when you start thinking about a child waking up on christmas morning and having nothing under the tree, it tugs at your heart a little bit. >> donations accepted through december 17 and gifts contributed to the families just

in time for christmas. in northwest baltimore, dailsdace, wbal-tv 11 news. -- kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> to donate online you can find a link at www.wbaltv.com. >> some area children got to go on a shopping spree with area police officers at walmart. it is part of an annual "shop with a cop" program focused on giving kids a brighter holiday by giving them $100 each to spend on themselves and their loved ones. >> each kid got their own cop to shop with. >> these kids probably would not have much of a christmas without this. >> there are six shop with a cop events set up for children in need. >> it's amazing how a lot of those kids. it is neat to see.

>> it is 5:27. jerry sandusky will face his alleged accusers sooner than he expected. >> and allegations of child abuse against its former president. details straight ahead. >> temperatures in the 20's across the area. the coldest money so far this season. the insta-weather plus forecast when we return. [ mom ] hey guys. guys... [ female announcer ] pillsbury cinnamon rolls with cinnabon cinnamon are an irresistible sunday morning idea. nothing calls them to the table faster. sunday morning ideas made easy.

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>> welcome back to "11 news sunday morning." thank you for waking up with us today. >> let's look outside with ava. it is one of the coldest mornings we have had? >> unbelievable. already we're at 24 at b.w.i. and it could get colder as we get toward sunrise. normely our low for the morning starts -- normally our low starts right at sunrise. the sun will rise at 7:17 this morning. winds out of the northwest 3 miles per hour. fortunately those winds aren't too strong. we don't have much of a windchill. it is factoring in. it feels as if it is closer to 20 degrees at baltimore. our high temperatures will bounce into the mid 40's. lots of sunshine across the state with high pressure in control. this is keeping us a couple degrees below our normal for

this time of year. we will be warming back up as we head into the workweek. the seven-day forecast when we return. >> one of the country's largest youth sports groups confirmed to -- confirmed that there is an investigation in their sports department. jay gray reports. >> amateur athletic union, one of the largest sports leagues in the nation, has been rocked by allegations that bobby dodd, the man that led the organization for many years, sexually abused a.a.u. athletes. >> that was his m.o., coming in in the l -- in the middle of the night when you were asleep and trying to assault you. >> at least two men say he

attacked them during team road trips in the 1980's. one spoke with espn. >> i was dead asleep. i don't remember anything but waking up, and he's trying to put his hand in my boxer shorts. i jumped up straight out of the bed, he's not there, but he's laying on the floor next to me down by the bed. >> abc news has been unable to reach dodd to confirm allegations, but they have confirmed he's been replaced as president and c.e.o. of the organization. >> the aau is taking the allegations seriously and cooperating with memphis police. >> experts say the string of high-profile public accusations over the last couple months have empowered other potential victims to come forward. in the week after the penn state scandal broke calls to the state hospital abuse line doubled while reports to a national hotline have grown by 54%. >> i believe this is only the tip of the iceberg in the reporting. victims who have not reported anything primarily because of

shame now feel that they are no longer alone. >> comfort in numbers for the alleged victims, numbers that also drive the concern for so many in the communities affected. jay gray, nbc news, state college pennsylvania. >> meanwhile, former penn state football coach jerry sandusky will face his alleged sex abuse victims in court as they prepare to testify in a preliminary hearing tuesday morning. his arrest came last week when two more men came forward bringing the total number of abusers -- accusers up to 10. jerry sandusky faces charges with regard to the child abuse scandal after there were explicit charges of rain and molestation. in >> how new leaders may affect what some city and county residents pay. >> did baltimore city schools make the grade when it comes to reading and math scores? the report ahead in "education alert." >> not a cloud or drop of rain

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>> good morning. starting you off with a live view. the current temperature at b.w.i. marshall making it the coldest morning we have seen so far this season. the winds out of the nelft at 3 miles per hour. sun coming up at 7:16 this morning. denver saw this sight. a total lunar eclipse. you may have seen the last lunar eclipse happening june 16 this

previous summer and the next april 14. very rare to see a full lunar eclipse. what's happening here, a chilly start to the day. skies mostly clear. if you look outside, you may see the moon out there, pretty big in the sky. currently we're seeing chilly temperatures. cold this morning for many temperatures. 36 in annapolis. 19 degrees in frederick. barely up 14 now in frostburg. one of the coldest spots on the map. clear skies overnight. temperatures drop down because the air is so dry. fortunately this high pressure system is going to bring us sunshine has we head into the morning hours. great for outdoor weather as long as you dress accordingly. that high-pressure system will hold true for the next couple days. what it's going to do? it is going to allow most storms to pass by to our north. this next storm system will be heading our way into late week. most of the moisture is not going to affect us.

we see a warm-up in the temperatures as that storm system approaches. the forecast today, we do have the colts in town. we are expecting highs around 44 to 45 in baltimore, and that's going to be the warmest temperature we have seen out at m&t stadium. sunny skies and on a chilly note, light winds out of the north, 2 to 7 miles per hour. tonight will be another cold one. temperatures drop into the mid 20's. mainly clear skies. winds calm. as you look into the seven-day forecast, we get that warmer weather pushing in ahead of the storm system. we get warmer temperatures. by the end of the week, we could be as warm as 56. storm system coming in thursday and friday. right now, a slight chance we could see a couple showers. not looking for a wash-out of the forecast. we should wash out by friday night. drier weather as we head into next weekend. >> in this morning's education alert, the state has put more teeth into the average grade policy required for student

athletes. the state board of recommendation put a .0 as the minimum -- 2.0 as the minimum standard. athletes must also be on track to earning credits for graduation. >> when it is said and done after four years we don't want just athletes. we want student athletes that can academically compete at the next level. >> the new standards go in effect october 31st. >> baltimore city fourth depraders making progress in math p there is plenty of room for improvement in at least one subject. tim tooten has that story. >> a pattern can have a core. >> if there is one bright spot in the national numbers, it is fourth grade math. these middle school students will be the first to tell you why they are making improvements. >> i really don't think math is

hard. math is not hard if you pay attention and get through it. >> fourth grade math scores went up almost 3.5%. while there were improvements in eighth grade math scores, they will well below the nation's best. >> in three of the tests we moved. i think we moved in rather nice ways. >> i think these are gratifying results around movement. results that underline the urgency around how our kids are doing and really useful information in terms of what to do about our core mission. >> we're looking at a single snapshot in time of students who are just sort of -- we're capturing what they are doing in sclass rooms or what they are not doing. >> reading scores were not as impressive. fourth grade reading results were down 1.5%. there was only a slight increase

in eighth grade reading scores. >> hold it up so i can see your work. >> city school officials believe the small increase in math scores point to how lessons are being delivered in the classroom. >> we tried to approach math as a science. so the children are constantly discovering new things. they are coming up with these theories on their own and then they are learning, oh, that's how it works, that's how it applies. >> i like how they teaches math. she take it slowly, and sometimes she has fun with it and makes it fun. >> administrators are hoping to build on the slight progress and look to a new round of results in 2013. tim tooten, wbal-tv 11 news. >> and to see all the test scores and how baltimore compares to other cities, log on to www.wbaltv.com and click on "education alert." >> a programming nopet, joan marshall, executive director of the college savings plans of

maryland will be our "q & a" guest this morning. if you have a question about the prepaid college tuition send questions to sundayquestions@www.wbaltv.com. >> coming up, an area upgrade to water meet -- meters in the works. >> how to save up for automatic reading and billing meters. >> a new meter providing great options for folks in a local toy area. i'm kim dacey. i'll explain next. >> and here is a look at look at last night's winning lottery numbers. [ mom ] hey guys.

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>> major changes coming to baltimore city's water customers. the city says it is an effort to give every customer a true reeding. >> it is a good thing, moving up with the times with the computerized system. it is much better. >> valentino gabriella is talking about the baltimore system upgrade. it is phasing out these a.r.b.'s or automatic readings and billing meters throughout baltimore city and county. >> essentially, we take this device, the meter reader, and go up here and plug that in here, and you can give that a read here that can be downloaded when you get back to the office. the problem with this is, over 40 years, this technology has gone the way of the dinosaur. >> city officials say many of the outdated a.r.b.'s don't even work. >> so what we're doing now, we're bringing meters outside,

regular meters like everybody else has. we're putting them on the sidewalk. >> the water department could not access the meters inside many homes. if you have an a.r.b. meter inside your house, it will be replaced. customers will notify when it will be put into the sidewalk. gabriella says he's glad because his customers were getting high estimated water bills. >> it is good to be an compablet compact bill. then they cannot complain with the bills they get. >> home owners will be nopet identified before the meter is set. it could cause a brief water outage during installation. a replacement of a.r.b.'s is the beginning of a three to five-year plan to reinstall to 400,000 customers. >> baltimore has agreed to provide freshly grown new food,

giving people in south baltimore a new place to grocery shop. kim dacey takes us on a tour. locust point welcomed its newest grocery store. >> i am excited about the new opening. i want to see what they have to offer. >> the store is 61,000 square feet, has a big fresh produce section, seafood market in addition to what's on the shelves. >> there is a pharmacy here, too, right? perfect. >> the pharmacy is on the second level of the store. shoppers say there is not a lot of choices for groceries in west baltimore. >> i can go right around the corner from my house. >> people who live in work in the area are happy to have another option to get fresh, nutritious food. >> the produce section is awesome. there is not a lot to, i guess, shop-wise, produce for the city. there is not a lot.

>> i think it brings a lot of variety, a lot of more upscale products that i definitely think there's a market here for. >> the store was also built to be energy efficient with things like freezer cases with l.e.d. lights on a motion scensor. >> we also have recycling bins in our lobby and encourage shoppers to bring back plastic bags and recycle when they shop. >> the newest store is the latest edition to henry row. >> a new scam targeting verizon customers. >> how victims are being tricked into giving out their personal information and how you can avoid it. >> i'm pete gilbert. coming up in sports, another award for ray rice. that's straight ahead.

>> happy game day to the ravens and colts. no time for the ravens. pittsburgh won thursday night so ravens need to keep pace to play in the a.f.c. north. i'm interested to see if ray rice and donte leach have an impact on the game again. ray rice just won fedex player of the week. can you expect him to be a big part of it. what is interesting, we expect it maybe from game one to be perfect together, and it takes time. but now ray couldn't be happier to have four right in front of him. >> between him and ricky williams, it has been the best thing to happen to me since i

became a raven. he is going to take me to where i need to be, and that's in the running game. >> like the browns, the colts have one of the worst run defenses in the league, so we can expect ray to have a big day. >> make amends for his 1-3 effort a week ago in cleveland. we'll have a complete wrap-up for you blive from m&t stadium. >> 5:53. here's a look ahead to tv hill. >> why they said a suspect is familiar. 23 days and counting to the iowa caucusses as the g.o.p. hopefuls square off in another round of debates.

>> and as temperatures drop into the low to mid 20's, it is officially the coldest we've seen. i'll have your full forecast when we come back. of >> the baltimore grand prix was seen on television across the country and 75 others and generated $47 million over labor day weekend. on the surface, that sounds like a success, particularly for an inaugural event.

in reality, the race operator is mired in debt and controversy. particularly with the decision to bring the event back next year. the initial goal of bringing the race to baltimore. the idea was to bring a city frequently not shown well, could be. the event ended in grave financial distress. the very site that showcased baltimore exceeded its budget. in these tough economic times, subsidizing a car race may not be high on the list. on the other hand, the groundwork has been laid, and we have seen the positive results. what do you think, should the city break a five-year contract and walk away, or should the

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>> welcome to "11 news sunday morning." i'm lisa robinson. >> and i'm kerry cavanaugh. let's go to ava. >> it is a chilly morning. cumptly it has dropped down into the mid 20's. areas in the mountains are in the 20's. winds mostly calm. hoping for highs in the mid 40's.

keeping it 5 degrees below normal. light winds out of the north. pleasant weather now until the next couple days except for the chilly weather. we'll talk about how temperatures will change coming up in the seven-day. stay tuned. >> a series of goodwill robies. the suspect is no stranger to goodwill stores. >> the man arrested had worked at one of the stores. barry sims has more on how police caught up with the suspect. >> it is a shame in a community like this. >> kloe and her friends share similar reactions about the recent string of armed robberies in baltimore county and a towson store. richard pettaway o baltimore city is charged with armed robbery and commission of the

use of a handgun. he's a former goodwill employee. >> i think it is a shame that someone who works here and where all the money goes, knows where it goes, is still going to commit something like that. >> i think it is a shame that someone would steal from a business like the good will, especially if they are giving back and helping those less fortunate. >> the crime spree caused shock and surprise. a masked gunman brazenly going into goodwill stores. the robberies happened during business hours. some customers were unaware what was happening until police were called. investigators would say the robbers would force goodwill employees into back office and take money. >> they help people most people would not employ, ex-drug people, ex-offenders. i thought it was just disgusting

this time of year. and being robbed at gunpoint. that had to be squarey. >> we determined he was an ex-employee of good will. he was familiar with how they kept the money inside the store and how their operations were. that's why he figured they were the easiest targets to rob for him. >> it is good people that work for goodwill. it is a good program. i'm glad it is going to continue hopefully. it is unfortunate they had one bad apple out of the bunch. >> court records show pettaway pled guilty in 2003 and was give yep probation. he's being held in the -- given probation. he's being held in the baltimore county detention center. >> investigators say a 58-year-old man found unconscious was murdered. they found him saturday morning at an apartment along the 2500

block of violet avenue. the man's identity has not been released. no word on suspects in that case. >> in the city a 26-year-old man remains in critical condition. it happened after police say there was an argument in club envy. they moved outside onto the streets, and that's when someone shot three men, leaving one of them wounded on the street. the other two victims have been released from the hospital. investigators are asking anyone with information to call 410-396-2411. >> in harford county three men in custody for the murder of a man found dead in his car. joseph nelson and cody lamonte being held without bond charged with first and second degree murder. the third man, conrad gaylord is accused of transporting a weapon. they say they shot and killed christopher alvarez.

they found his body in a car on harford square drive in edge wood. according to police, they responded to shots fired a few showers before but did not see him because of the tinted windows on the car. >> detectives believe mr. alvez had been fatally shot at the time and they believe the heavily windowing -- heavy window tinting he had on his vehicle object secured him from the deputies. >> the quick arrest of the men in custody was due to the work done around the clock by detects. -- detectives. >> g.o.p. contenders in iowa taking part in an abc news debate. it was newt gingrich's first debate as frontrunner. while he emerged unscathed, romney may have cost himself with a joke that may not go over well in iowa. >> in his first debate as

frontrunner, newt gingrich was the prime target. >> speaker gingrich has been governor for a long time, and we can look at his record. >> let's be candid, the only reason you did not become a career politician is because you lost to teddy kennedy in 1994. >> gingrich came ready for a fight and the other candidates were ready to take him on. >> you're taking money to fluns influence the outcome of legislation. >> you have been on so many different positions. you strayed as you have on others. >> gingrich's three marriages and infidelity has become an issue. >> if you would cheat on your spourks why wouldn't you cheat on your -- spouse, why would you not cheat on your business partners? >> i have made mistakes, i have had to go to god for forgiveness. >> it is how the multieye million nare made his money that -- how the multieye millionaire

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>> good morning. i'm going to start you off with some very neat video we have. a total lunar eclipse happened yesterday morning. unfortunately it was not visible in the east. it was visible in the western u.s. and hawaii. a beautiful sight. rare to see a complete total lunar eclipse. looks like the next one will be happening april 15, 2014. we have a little time so we have a chance to see one. i thought i would show you the video right now. let's head back to the view of our sky cam. the sun coming up at 7:15. currently 24 degrees at b.w.i. marshall.

mostly calm winds. although the temperatures are cold, at least we don't have the winds adding to that. really no windchill as we step outside, but it is a chilly start to the day. in fact, the coldest we've seen so far this season. last we were at 26 on december 7. looks like this will be the coldest morning so far. 18 degrees in frederick. sunshine in place. this will keep the skies quiet for the next couple days. eventually tracking some storm systems coming in from the north and west. most of these will pass to our north. we will still get a chance for rain, but it will bring in warmer air. because most of the energy will pass to our north, we won't get the brunt of the storm system. that's good news in the seven-day forecast. forecast today looks beautiful. sunshine across the state. we're hoaching for a high of 44

here in baltimore. 45 for southern maryland. 44 in ocean city. 40 degrees in the mountains. just very chilly this morning. we're a little better into the afternoon. big game in town today. m&t stadium hoping cold, sunny skies. kick-off temperatures in the 40 adds. we warm up into the mid 50's. great football weather as long as you are dressed appropriately. cold once again. temperatures drop down into the 20's. this will be the trend. we stayed below normal with the temperatures for the next couple days. moves up into tuesday and wednesday. we get back into the low 50's. 56 by thursday. that storm system approaches and by thursday and friday a chance for rain, at least isolated. a better bet into thursday nifmente high pressure built in for next weekend. >> it has been 30 years since the surprise hit "diner" debuted on the big screen. some say it put our city on the map when it comes to movies.

the maryland film festival has been set celebrating the native son with a week of screenings culminating last night with a 30th anniversary diner. on the -- the film gave birth to a new kind of event at the same time like the show "seinfeld." >> it launched the careers of everybody associated with the film. barry levinson, it was the first time he directed, marc johnson, the first time he produced. all the cast. >> honestly, without bitterness, it always did seem like, "well, this wasn't as good as the part i had in diner." >> all based on embracing the culture of baltimore. >> i can't think of any other

city to express this body of work. >> the 30th anniversary year actually kicks off january 1st. >> if you are trying to decide on a gift for a tech lover in your life, we have a guest here for you straight ahead. >> and a new verizon e-mail fishing scam. what to look out for in "consumer alert." >> a young father of three that lost his wife last year to cancer is trying to turn his cancer is trying to turn his story into a lesso [ male announcer ] are you paying more and more for cable

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this has been targeting e-mail accounts. here is what it looks like. sent from what appears to be from verizon wireless. it tells you your current account balance and that your account is available online. it is from a bogus site out to steal your information. to avoid to fall prey to similar scams, stay aware of those trying to alert you to financial problems. it may ask you for account information and then redirect you to a malicious site to take your information. you should report this to the company being impersonated. >> several large mortgage lenders have agreed not to foreclose on home owners over the holidays. freddie mac and fannie mae say they will not force people out of their homes over the holidays, however legal

proceedings will continue during this time. chase has also announced a temporary stop of suspensions around the same period. >> time for a look back and a look ahead at the week on wall street. >> things looking good last week. consumer confidence came in better than expected. some progress made over in europe. news came out friday that european leaders agreed to boot the rescue fund. taking a look at the week in full, we saw green arrows across the board. meantime, if you missed out on black friday and cyber-monday, no need to worry. retailers will likely keep offering deals up until christmas to keep people spending. retailers are nervous that the nation's unemployment rate and europe's debt crisis could tip us back into resession that could hurt retailers. >> and if you have begun that holiday shopping and noticed a number of out-of-stock toys

today, bloomberg research shows amazon.com remains the most fully stocked retailer. you are more likely to see the out-of-stock message on target and walmart's web site than target and toys r us. if you are like me you are trying to burn through the rest of your health care flexible spending account so you don't use that money, experts have tips on what you can use it on. acupuncture, over-the-counter vitamins and certain cosmetic treatments. if you have an injury, but not for liposuction or for business. i'm -- i have the bloomberg on the weekend business report. >> if you like google maps down loaded from the consumer, you love the newest electronic map. directions to get you around big buildings when you are inside. google has introduced an in-door

mapping program that includes places like home depot, macy's or even ikea. they are helping shoppers find what they are looking for, whether it is a different department or just the closest bathroom. and for those of you getting sfressed out when you travel, the app is also taking off at airports. >> it is nice to know. some airports have play areas for kids and things like that. instead of, if you knew ahead of time, that would -- >> right now, only android users can access indoor maps. >> coming up, he's no one as the technology tailor. first, here's a look at events going on around town this weekend.

>> welcome back, everyone. we have our technology expert here. >> good to see you. we're talking today about technology. let's start with the samsung glst galaxy s -- samsung galaxy s-2. a beautiful screen. 4.5 inches. beautiful great camera. this film is all about entertainment.

movie, music, shows. this one is the htc 4-g. i have it turned off now. i bring it up here. there's a button right there. there's a button. push it. it will go straight to camera mode like that. i'm going to bring it up there to you. the point here is, this phone is all about the camera. this takes eight mega-pixel cameras. >> yelp? >> yelp is an app you can download for your iphone. i'm going to show it to you here. everybody knows it is for restaurant reviews. my wife and i live on this when we travel to figure out where to eat. they have started doing retail reviews. it is called avenue antiques.

you can see how -- privately owned mom-and-pop as you shop for the holidays. shop online. let's go here. this is a mini boom box for your phone, for your tablet, for your computer, and via bluetooth to play your music. it sounds terrific, the coolest part about this, there's a microphone in there. you can use it a a -- as a speakerphone. two keyboard accessories. they make the invidsible shield. this is called the zed keys flex. here's the case. that's what it looks like. so if you were to carry around a tablet and you wanted to use a keyboard, you pop this out, and

you are working. you are literally typing via blue tooth on your phone. that one is $80. this is very cool. this is called the zagpholio. it looks like an ipad case. open it up. there's my ipad. you stand it up here and i'm working. i have a book coming out in three weeks. i wrote a bunch of the book on a set-up just like this. very, very cool. using an ipad and a keyboard. typing on the screen is pretty annoying. if you have to type longform. ok. tivo. got to record my morning news, my games. tivo is the best d.v.r. on the planet. bar none. in addition to the shows i record, i get all the stuff that's listed here -- utube,

netflix, pandora for music all on one device with one remote control. so i get content over the internet. i get photos off my computer. >> i'm overloaded. >> because you want to go shopping. >> what happened to cable. >> that works off your cable. tivo is the d.v.r. for your cable. >> you have a book coming out in april. >> i do. "ev a. ngelist marketing." >> have a good holiday. >> i will. >> much more news coming up. >> with high pressure in control, it is a chilly start to the day. we'll have more when we come back with the insta-weather plus forecast.

>> welcome back to "11 news sunday morning." thank you for joining us today. >> less chilly outside. we are dropping into the 20's right now across much of the area. currently 24 at b.w.i., making

it the coldest temperatures we have seen so far this season. fortunately the winds are calm and coming out of the northwest right now. they will be mostly northerly throughout the day. with the light winds we don't have to factor in much of a windchill. expect the temperatures to feel as what they are right now. we are expecting 20's to start off. mid 40's by the afternoon. high pressure in control. we will see sunshine last through the next couple days. by the end of the week, a chance for rain. >> we'll talk about the seven-day forecast in more detail when we come back. >> one of the country's largest youth sports groups confirms to nbc news that it has asked police to look into allegations of child sexual abuse against its now former president. the 234uzz -- the news comes on investigations of coaches at penn state and syracuse prompting an uptick in the number of allegations against coaches. >> the prestigious amateur

athletic organization home to more than 500,000 young athletes has been rocked tonight by shocking allegations that bobby about dodd, the man that led the organization for nearly two decades sexually abused aau athletes. >> that was his m.o. was coming in, in the middle of the night when you are asleep, and trying to assault you. >> at least two men as teen -- say dodd attacked them as teenagers in the 1980's. >> i don't remember anything except waking up and he's trying to put his hand in my boxer shorts. i jumped up straight out of the bed. he's not there, but he's laying on the floor next to me begun down by the bed. >> nbc news has been unable to reach dodd for comment on the accusations but they have confirmed he's been replaced as the president and c.e.o. of the organization. the aau is taking the situation seriously and cooperating with memphis police.

experts say the string of high-profile public accusations have empowered other potential victims to come forward. in fact, in the week after the penn state scandal broke, calls to a state child abuse hotline doubled while reports to a national hotline have grown by 54%. >> i believe this is truly the tip of the iceberg in reporting. victims who have not reported anything primarily because of shame now feel that they are no longer alone. >> comfort in numbers for the alleged victims, numbers that also drive the concern for so many in the communities affected. jay gray, nabs nbc news, state college, pennsylvania. >> meanwhile, former football coach jerry sandusky will face his alleged victims in court tuesday morning. his arrest came last week when two new alleged vimmed victims came forward bringing the total number up to 10.

he's looking at 50 charges surrounding the sex abuse scandal after a grand jury report went public detailing dozens of charges of rain and molestation. >> the tradition began 20 years ago. how thousands are keeping up the custom that honors m.'s fallen soldiers. >> several disadvantaged cities. more on the county's shop with a cop program. >> and it is a chilly start to the day. we'll see sunshine into the day. we'll see sunshine into the day. ine insta-weather plus forecast [ male announcer ] are you paying more and more for cable

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view out doors. meteorologist ava marie. we are expecting high pressure in control. as we look throughout the skycam, we can see the sun starting to peek over the horizon. the first rays showing up there. very crisp and chilly. 24 degrees currently. 35 at the inner harbor. the winds are mostly calm. although this is the coldest morning temperature-wise we have seen, it could feel much worse. fortunately winds are mostly calm. the temperatures, where you see them, that's how it feels now. currently 35 degrees in annapolis. salisbury, 27 at the airport. maybe warmer as we get to downtown ocean city. 15 degrees currently in frostburg. a chilly start to the day. that's because we had the clear skies overnight. dry conditions for those temperatures when we were really able to drop down. that high pressure system is in control. we see mostly clear skies across the area now. maybe just a few small clouds off the eastern shore.

other than that, the high pressure system will be in control today and that's what is going to keep the weather tranquil. we will eventually have some storm systems coming in across the area. northwest now dealing with those unique cold front. weak in nature. even as they head our way, we are not expecting a lot of precipitation with them. the high pressure system is in control now. for sunshine, sun coming up at :16 this morning. it is going to be a absolutely beautiful day, much like we saw yesterday. it is just on the chilly side. 4 had f -- 44 in baltimore. 40 degrees for the high in western mountains. we have a big game at m&t stadium. beautiful weather for that on the chilly side. kickoff moving into the mid other's toward the end of the game. the winds light out of the northwest, though, should not be a problem. for tomorrow the sky stayed clear. another cold night. -- winds again mostly calm. we won't haved windchill to factor in as we head back to

work and school on monday morning. tomorrow afternoon we get a little milder weather than tuesday and wednesday. back in the low 50's. storm system rolls in by the end of the week. chance of rain thursday night into friday. temperatures in the 50's by the end of the week. 40's into next weekend. >> a camebridge father of three is paying it forward a year after his wife passed away from cancer. >> it is a lesson in giving he's trying to give to his children. >> jennifer franciotti has this story. >> they are two families brought together by a tragedy that now carries with it a message of hope. a year ago andrew marshall lost his wife to cancer. she was diagnosed in november and died within a month on little sidney's birthday. >> we just celebrated her 4th birthday. that was an emotional rollercoaster, so to speak. >> this year he's giving back.

his car is loaded with toys for kids he's never met. he's supporting a gift drive. it is a gift drive his family benefited from during lisa's struggle. >> it is very easy to give back. i'm comfortable in the situation, i'm comfortable talking about it, i'm comfortable knowing we did everything we could do. when someone comes forward and gives you something, you want to turn around and give them something, too. >> andrew particularly wanted to make the holiday special for kiona stewart and her two gorse girls. it comes at a good time. the 29-year-old is fighting cancer. >> i got the call from the cancer center. i was in tears when i found out. it was a blessing. >> the cancer fund is hoping to help 72 other families that have over 100 wishes on their gift list this year. there are many ways you can help. >> we need gift cards to walmart, target, or monetary denations that they can use in

the city to buy gifts for their families or kids. >> so important, especially this time of year. >> andrew says his kids miss their mom but are doing well and moments like this are an experience that will last a lifetime. >> it is an opportunity for them to see that moving forward there are positives that come out of every situation, whether it is cancer, car accident, what have you. we definitely have opportunities to give back to the community in every instance. >> very welcome. >> jennifer franciotti, wbal-tv 11 news. >> thousands of volunteers spent the morning yesterday honoring our nation's fallen heros. truckloads of christmas wreaths at arlington national cemetery where volunteers started placing wreaths throughout the cemetery. that tradition began 20 years ago in maine. the wreaths have also been lane

along -- lain along the graves at the national cemetery. they will remain until mid january. >> baltimore county police are celebrating a decade for making the holidays brighter for kids that need it. this weekend marks the county's 10th year of the shop with a cop program. kids have $100 to spend on themselves and families as well as their own personal police officer to shop with. the volunteers tell us their spirit is what makes the work so rewarding. some of the kids feel bad and they want to buy something for their moms, and the truth is, this is monday they can spend on themselves. >> officers volunteering their time. >> they will have that story

ahead. >> and maryland raises the bar for student athletes when it comes to grades. a policy change next. >> first a look at last night's winning lottery numbers.

>> baltimore city schools have millions to work with. thanks to a partnership with one of the largest foundations

across the country, community and government partners will work with baltimore public schools to build libraries in elementary and middle schools. each will have nooks and ereaders as well as up-to-date reading equipment. it is meant to better quip students with the tools they need to succeed. >> they will be open longer hours so the parents can come in and read to their children. we'll have a parent corner where they can actually come in. comfortable furniture where they will be able to loun much and make it more enjoyable for their students and parents. >> work at the elementary middle school will start in 2012 and wrap up three to six months later. >> student aths athletes on the same academic playing field. it will affect students in all 24 local maryland school systems. tim tooten has more.

>> it is an attempt to create a level playing field in the classroom. along with four students to sulet up on game day. the state lawmakers revise academics. >> athletics are an important part of young lives. the most important thing you go to school for is to graduate. >> the changes are familiar and are expected to be adopted by all maryland school systems. students still need a 2.0 grade point average. there is also more emphasis being placed on curriculum content and the level of what students are leank in the classroom. students must earn the required credits toward graduation. >> they should be spending more time looking into work and zuddying.

i have friends on sports teams and they are at school until 5:00 at night. >> when it is all said and done after four years, we don't want just athletes. we want student athletes that can go to the next level, whether they play at the next level but certainly academically compete at the next level. >> at least two state board members voted for the recommendations. >> kids not doing well are going to flunk out. why does athletics have to have a higher standard when we run the risk of losing kids that might others stay engaged in schools? >> new requirements go in effect december 31st. tim tooten, wbal-tv 11 news. >> we have a programming note for you. joan marshall, executive director of the college savings plans of maryland will be our guest later this morning. if you have a question about the pre-paid college trust, e-mail us at sundayquestions@www.wbaltv.com.

>> stay with us. more news coming up on "11 news sunday morning." >> hi, i'm pete gilbert. coming up in sports, the rivalry coming up in sports, the rivalry between army and

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>> it dates back to 1890. interesting. out of all those games, pretty tight for us. 55-47. the overall series in that. the midshipmen off to a fabulous start. hello, professor. 10-yard touchdown. 14-0. army has a comeback. haven't seen that much. m -- 21 hch 14 navy. >> a rarity on saturday. again to brown. tied at 21

>> fourth quarter. all for the late action. back in. p-0 >> leading by 2. shane walker. knocking down the triple. part of a -0 run. greyhounds take it into the locker room. bobby olson had 19 points. that assist there, too. mr. walker led the team with 20. loyola moves to 8-1 on the season. winning at 55-54.

>> the college basketball game on sunday, interesting. hosting number one, kentucky. this shot, look how it looks. there goes maquis teague. giving the caps a one-point lead. indiana down two. oh, my goodness! we have march madness in december. indiana knocking off kentucky by a final 73-72. reigning national league m.v.p. ryan brawn has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. he's appealing that positive test. of course the big story today, ravens and colts, we'll have a live report from m&t stadium, gerry sandusky and i coming up tonight at 6:00. see you then. >> they could have taught

anywhere but they chose to dedicate their time and energy to helping our city's young people learn. >> for that the ravens bank has the latest honorary recipient. sarah caldwell has that story. >> when the ravens and m&t stadium -- they fulfilled a dream for parents and teachers alike. >> having an opportunity to go to a game, it was a dream. "teach for america" core member says his love for the community and the children in it is at the core of what the teachers here call becoming part of the movement. core members commit to two years teaching right out of college. a here heard here. >> they will actually be a part of the movement putting people

on the ground and finding solutions. >> all the teachers driven by the overwhelming need to level the playing field for children living in poverty. >> finally, after three weeks after long division, one of my people wanted to -- one said, can i talk to my mom or dad? >> one asked me to write her a recommendation for college, someone who never thought of going to college before, and that inspires me to work harder every day. >> we congratulate teach for america. another group reaching out, why the ravens felt they deserved an honor roll coming up. sarah caldwell, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the time 6:53. here's a look ahead to our next hour of "11 news sunday morning." >> well, eat what you can. how can what you eat influence

your neighborhoods? five moves our nutritionist say will help boost your neighborhoods during the holiday. >> plus, deck the halls and save money. a.c. more here to show us how. >> and tuck your little one in with the holiday wreath. the latest children's books at 7:39. >> all plus more news, wlever and sports when "11 news sunday morning" continues.

>> the baltimore grand prix drew a crowd and was seen on television across the country. it generated $47 million over labor day weekend. on the surface, that sounds like success, particularly for an inaugural event. in reality, baltimore racing development, is mired in debt and controversy, particularly concerning the decision to bring the event back next year. the initial goal of bringing the race to baltimore was to improve the national and international image of a city frequently shown as drug and crime infested to the charm city that also exists. the shots of baltimore's groun -- crown jewels surrounding the inner harbor were impressive. despite the attendance, the event ended in great financial distress. the very site that showcased

baltimore exceeded initial budget concessions. now leaders want to discuss how to cover the costs. in these tough times, subsidizing a car race may not be high on the list. on the other hand, the groundwork has been laid, and we have seen the positive results. what do you think? should the city break its five-year contract and walk away? or should the city make a further investment and bring the race back? go to www.wbaltv.com and click on "hot topics "and let us know what you think.

>> welcome to "11 news sunday morning." thank you for joining us. i'm lisa robinson. >> i'm kerry cavanaugh. we'll have the top stories in just a moment. first, tell us how it will warm up for the big tailgating party. >> this is a very chilly start to the day. fortunately with the sunshine, it will get better in the afternoon. first i want to show you temperatures across the mid-atlantic. 24 here in baltimore. 18 out toward oakland. 11 degrees up in bradford, pennsylvania. a chilly air mass has moved in. in fact, this is the coldest air we've seen in baltimore so far this season. with the sunshine and the high pressure we're going to bounce back into the afternoon. people plan their tailgate parties today, we're expecting it to be in the 40's. bright and sunny weather. high temperature up to 45 today. it looks like it will warm up into the next couple days. that's good news. eventually, we'll see a chance for rain. seven-day forecast when we come back.

>> our big story this morning, baltimore county police make an arrest in a series of goodwill store robberies. >> investigators suspect the investigators knew a lot about goodwill and they were right. barry sims has more on how police caught up with the suspect. >> chloe and her friends share a reaction to a recent string of robberies. now, 29-year-old richard pettaway is charged with use of handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. >> i think it is a shame that someone who works here and is a part of who comes in here and where all the money goes knows where it all goes and is still going to commit something like that. >> i think it is a shame that someone would steal from a business like a goodwill,

especially if they are giving back to the community in helping those less fortunate. >> the crime spree caused both shock and surprise. a masked gunman brazenly going into goodwill stores on east joppa road in towson. robberies happened during business hours. some customers were unaware of what was happening until police were called. investigators say the robbers would force goodwill employees and some customers into a back room and take money from the cash register and safe. >> and they help people that most people would not employ. i thought stwazz disgusting. especially this time of year. and being robbed at gun point had to be scary. >> we did determine he was an ex-employee of goodwill. he was familiar with how they kement the money inside the store and what their operations were.

that's why he figured they were the easiest stargets around. >> there are good people that work for goodwill. it is a good program. hopefully it will finance. it is just unfortunate. one bad apple out of the bunch. >> court records show pettaway plead guilty to armed robbery in 2003. >> investigators say a 58-year-old was unresponsive when they arrived on the scene just before 10:00 saturday morning in an apartment along the 2,500 block of violet avenue. the man's identity has not been released. this morning police are still trying to determine a cause of death. >> also, a 26-year-old man remains in critical condition after an argument inside club

envy that caught out of control. that's when someone shot three men leaving them on the street. investigators are asking anyone with information on that incident to give them a call at 410-396-2411. >> in harford county police have thee men in custody for the murder of a man found dead in his car. they are charged with first and second-degree murder. the third man, conrad gaylord is accused of transporting a weapon. they say lamonte killed alvez. they found the body a few hours later when a woman discovered the compar on edgewood. police said they responded to shots but did not see alvez because of the at this point in timed windows on his car. >> detectives believe mr. alvez had been fatally shot at that time. they believe the heavy window

tinting that he had on his window obscured him from view by the deputies. >> police tell us they worked around the clock to make the three arrests in that case. >> the g.o.p. contenders were in iowa taking part in a debate. it was gingrich's first debate as frontrunner. mit romney may have cost himself with a joke that may not have gone over so well in iowa. that story from washington. >> in his first debate as frontrunner, newt gingrich was the prime target. >> speaker gingrich got back for a long time. we can look at his record. >> let's be candid. the only reason you did not become a career politician is because you lost to kennedy in 1994. >> newt gingrich came ready for a fight. >> you are taking money to influence the outcome of

legislation in washington. >> well, he's been on different position in so many issues. >> you strayed on that euro issue as you have on others. >> gingrich's three marriages and infidelity have become an issue. >> if you would cheat on your spouse, why wouldn't you cheat on your business partner? why wouldn't you cheat on anybody for that matter? >> gingrich made no apologies. >> i've been upfront, i've gone to god for forgiveness. >> $10,000? >> that joke could be costly if mit romney tries to play catch-up in iowa. brian mooar, nbc news. >> the time is 7:04. how to create your own personalized holiday decorations and gifts ahead. >> and the holidays can be a stressful time coming up. coming up, what you can eat to help boost your mood and behavior. >> first a live picture from our

skycam. a beautiful morning. ava has your forecast. stay with us

>> you're looking at a live view from the city. clouds toward the east. other than that, most of the state starting off with clear skies. if you look at what's happening across the region, we're currently 23 at b.w.i. winds are mostly calm. ns a very, very chilly start to the day. in fact, the coldest we've seen across the state so far this season. the sun will be rising at 7:15 this morning. we can already see the light coming up over the horizon. that's when -- that's going to be when we get our coldest temperatures. that's how temperatures are falling as we head toward sunrise. currently 23 at b.w.i. marshall. 18 in frederick. 23 in hancock. 18 in salsburg right now. it will bounce back a little bit as we head into the afternoon. a look at the state, mostly clear skines. not a drop on doppler. not a cloud in the sky, all

because we have this high-pressure system in control. eventually temperatures warm as warm air comes in from the south. a slight chance from rain in week. the forecast for today, looking beautiful. through western maryland into ocean city temperatures a little chilly. we have room to warm into the afternoon. 44 for the high in ocean city. 44 in baltimore. that puts us a couple degrees below normal. into the mid 40's. we drop into the 20's overnight. getting back to the workweek, 46 for monday through wednesday.

we see a general progression of clouds into the weekend as the next storm system approaches. ahead of that, temperatures looking good. high temperature again into next weekend. >> thanks, ava. >> baltimore is honoring the director that some say put our city on the map. "diner." celebrities came to the johns hopkins campus. it gave birth to a new type of entertainment similar to comedies like "seinfeld." >> it launched the careers of everyone involved with the movie. barry levinson, first time he directed.

marc johnson, producing. >> really, without bitterness, it has always seemed like "this isn't as good as the part i had in diner." >> all braced on embracing the culture of baltimore. >> i can't think of any other city that has this body of work to express its soul. we're lucky. we were in the hands of someone very articulate. >> proceeds from last night's event benefit the maryland film festival. in addition to screenings it included a discussion of the film with levinson and cast members. the 0th anniversary year kicks off -- 30th anniversary year kicks off january 1. >> area kids got to go shopping with police at walmart. it is a program focused on giving kids with disadvantaged families a brighter holiday $100 to spend on themselves and loved ones. each got their personal cop to

shop with. >> these are underprivileged children that would not have much of a christmas without this. >> from picture books to novels, discover the best new and holiday classic books for kids. >> are you finding it hard to get into the holiday spirit? holiday foods to boost your moods. >> and decking the halls. how to add your personal flare this holiday. decorations when we come back. don't go a

>> time is 7:14. 25 degrees on tv hill. in this morning's "medical alert" it is the holidays and time for good cheer, it may be tough to embrace the holiday spirit. five holiday nutrients to boost your mood. >> good morning.

how are you? >> i'm well, thank you. let's get to it. how can we try to make folks feel better without expanding our waist lines. >> according to the american academy of family physicians there are five nutrients that can help boost your moods. it is easy to feel a little down this time of year. >> what can we do if we are having a party and want to snack and don't want to go with the traditional fattening fare. the first is owe mega-3 fat -- omega 3 fatty acids. they are important for nervous system function as well as brain function. and studies show omega 3, if people eat a fatty fish diet, they are less likely to be depressed. so i have smoked salmon. great appetizer. you can do a variety of things with it. >> that looks simple. >> it is simple to put together. it is a beautiful (technician --

presentation. this boosts seratonin. it helps mood, it is found in chicken, soy, and cheese as well. here i have a different holiday decor, and i used aged cheddar cheese from cabot which is little or no lactose. >> we were saying triptophan can make you tired. >> in moderation, it can help you mellow out. >> and pistacios? >> they are a great snack. they are full of magnesium. a nutrient in a lot of foods. a good source of protein and fiber as well. here i have in-shell pistacios. and i have some go cheese, cheese balls. >> impressive to put out if you

are hosting. >> it is pretty, it is festive. >> so in keeping with the theme, we have these balls, and these are made of what? >> these are high in b-12. b-12 is important for neurological functioning. if you are defishent in it, you can be did he pressed. it is found only in animal foods. these are turkeymeatballs. >> what are you up to? >> this looks like a great thing. head out for people to munch on. >> it is. put a spoon on it. they can grab it. it is cranberri sefment. -- cranberries and rasins. whole grains are a great source of folate because they are not refined. they are not restricted of fiber, protein, and knew tri events -- nutrients. >> calories can add up on the granolia, can't they?

>> yes, a little goes a long way. >> tell us where people can go to your web site to learn more of what we have seen? >> it is mariecenter.com. >> coming up, deck the halls next. here's a look at your events going on around town this weekend.

>> welcome back, robin dean is here from a.c. moore stores. she has some great decorating ideas. ava will show us her skills as well. >> apparently i'm more crafty than lisa. >> yes. [laughter] >> good to see you. this wreath it from our our stores. if you know how to do a twist tie rvings twist it around the mesh. you take pieces of the mesh and keep twisting it around. >> colors. pink and green.

>> we carry this in our stores. i thought it would be great for a tree. duct tape ornaments. these can be personalized. this is just paper. i don't know if you remember, the little tri-beads. they interlock. they also have these ornaments. >> these are our candy canes. these are our newest ones.

>> martha has this scoreboard. you can make envelopes and cars. what you do, this actually has a little -- what we did, you take the paper and lay it out. what you do, what you are going to do, ava, is you are going to followed this up. you glue these with the glue stick and there is one of your boxes. from there you do different decorations.

this is taking the paper, cutting it out, and 3-ding it. 3-ding it. you can have stamping with gift bags. it is all this tissue paper. then with punches, another thing you can do, when you open a gift you can have. you can aggravate someone. can you do that. >> ava is going to -- she can do that. >> it's a hand punch. >> candy. people do a lot with the candy. this year we have great boxes.

all you do is paint in with the red. put it in the freezer for a little bit and you are good to go. what you do with that, you drizzle it. popcorn drizzle. we have crackers. looks like snow flakes. also cannedies. i wanted you to try on these glasses and look at the light. tell me what you see. >> snowman, snow flakes. >> i'm seeing dollar signs. >> we carry these as well. these are fun. >> you get the different -- there you go. >> thank you.

>> you're great, ava. so crafty. the time is 7:25. 25 degrees on tv hill. we have much more news ahead. stay with us. you're watching "11 news sunday morning."

>> welcome back to "11 news sunday morning." thanks for joining us. ava is here with a look outside.

it is really cold out. >> it is chilly. it is the coldest day we have seen so far this. -- season. we are are in the low 20's. a-- at least the sun is out. it is 23 at b.w.i. marshall. the last time we were this cold or close to it, it was 26 degrees. we don't have to factor in a windchill. we move into the mid 40's by afternoon. high pressure in the next couple days. we'll preview that in the seven -day forecast. >> david gregory joins us with a preview. tell us, what's on tap this morning? >> we'll be talking about last

night's debate in iowa. ron paul will join me exclusively. he's on that stage. he's a real threat to the front runners in iowa. he was challenging newt gingrich last night on whether he is a conservative that can be counted on over the years. we'll ask him if he was satisfied with the results. so much fight for the middle class. we'll have a debate about which party has the right ideas to protect the middle class. the debate features lindsey graham against durbin of illinois. we have chuck todd. ted koppel will join us to talk about foreign affairs and hills new news magazine "rock center." >> i know you may have time to fight over the payroll tax, and what is the latest you can tell us on that? >> i think it will be a standoff

when we get closer to the holidays, whether there will be a way to pay for this and whether that oilpipeline will have to be part of the mix. republicans are making that case that if you want to extend the payroll tax they have to open up that pipeline from canada down south because that would create new jobs. that's the fight they want to pick with the white house. the white house said no they want to fight on this after the election. another sfandoff in washington over spending and taxes. >> sounds like you have a lot to cover. thanks so much. >> don't forget, you can watch "meet the press" this morning at 10:00 following "11 news sunday morning" at 9:00 a.m. >> joan marshall, director of the college savings plan of maryland will be our guest later this morning on the news. if you have a question about the college trust e-mail questions to sundayquestions @ wbaltv.com. >> a florida man recovering this

morning after being shot in the leg by a dog. police say two old frids and a bulldog named eli were in a pick-up truck heading out on a hunting trip. the dog hit the trigger, and a bullet hit 78-year-old billy brown. >> the dog got excited and somehow knocked the side of the rifle causing it to fire a round into mr. brown's leg. >> mr. brown had surgery and is now in stable condition. the men had been hunting buddies for more than 25 years. he remines hunters to keep firearms unloaded when traveling to and from. you never know what the dog will do. >> the dog may be in the dog house. >> lisa, that was pretty bad. >> still ahead, a dog looking

for a home that is not armed, as far as we can tell. holiday gift ideas for the young ones on your list. the latest holiday reads next. >> i know that dog is dangerously cute. we'll check out the weather. high pressure in control. forecast for the ravens

>> good mrning. a beautiful shot from the skycam. 36 at the inner harbor. very chilly start to the day. unfortunately the winds are mostly calm. we're seeing bright sunshine all because high pressure is in control.

high pressure does not awill you for pleasant condition into the oonch hours. temperatures just plummet. that's what you are seeing now. 33 in sflap list. 18 in frederick. 16 degrees out in western maryland. we had chilly temperatures overnight. this is the coldest air we've seen so far this season. as we get into winter, it is only going to get colder. a few puffs of clouds. pleasant weather to the next couple days. then we start to see changes. a couple storms make their way into to western u.s. most will bring a chance for

rain later in the week. the forecast today, a great day to be outside. you do have to dress warm if you are out early this morning. by the afternoon, 44 in baltimore. a high in the western mountains. 45 in southern maryland and 42 out toward dover. great football weather. that's what you have for the colts game. at 1:00 sunny skies. tonight mostly clear skies. keep in mind as the kids head to the bus stop, they will need to bundle up. chilly conditions in the marnings and by afternoon hours, we start to warm up, tuesday by 51. storm system moves in by late week. up to 56 on thursday. chance for rain thursday, into thursday night. leftover showers on friday as well.

high pressure moves in and temperatures drop down. >> abookandahug.com here today. >> i'm going to start you off with "lighthouse christmas." everyone is looking for a book you can sit down and read with your families. two days before christmas, these kids are in a lighthouse with their dad who is the lilethousekeeper. this is a book about giving to others. for the kids that will be like, oh, no p. no lighthouse. how cool is this? hello. there are 37 different things in this and explains how they work. we're talking night-vision goggles, bubbles, things little

guys and girls are interested in, how do you make that go? now this is for 9 to 13-year-olds. you know what it is like to move to a new county and meet new friends. daniel age 12 starts making new friends. we all know some people are different, but fly? be invisible? control electricity? this is a little different. you know what? they need someone to save them. can he do it? >> for and 10-year-olds? >> yes. when i taught fifth grade boys, this is the one they come in for . this is if the world were a village. there are 6.5 billion people on

the planet. what if you take that 6.9 billion and shrink it down to a village of a hundred people. if you had a hundred people how many would speak english? how many would be hungry? how many would be from asia? this look asks the question and then breaks the village down into all those different things. it helps you understand what does the whole thing look like? very cool. now we're going to take the age range way up here. for a 13 to 15-year-old, this is "matched." she makes all the choices for you. she's going to match-maker and she will look in this city hall with an enormous screen and her magic guide is going to appear on the screen book. when they call her name, there's no picture. that means she's in the room.

well, he's somebody she's known all her life. so it is like her best friend. so she goes home the next day, thees she's on the compute are, and the society has presented your perfect match, and it is not him. it is another guy. >> can't wait to read that. >> you have beatrice and her brother. they are about to take a test. when you take this test, they are going to put you into a faction. thoff grown up in abdication, like you give up your seat on the bus, you give up everything. that's how you give up. does she want to keep being that? when she takes the test, she picks dauntless. your first step is you have to take your step off a building and drop 100 floors.

would you do it? who would you like to be? for kids that like games, oh, yes. waiting for the magic. this is the wonder of patricia mcglock lynn -- mcglocklin. this is about families separating. they argued all summer then father walked away. 4-year-old eleanor goes click. that's the sound of the door closing behind him. they ad oopt four dogs and a cat. go home, the animals can talk. >> thank you for joning us.

>> stay with us. the humane society is coming for a good pet.

>> welcome back. the baltimore humane society is here with a pet looking for a good home. this is cody, he's a 7-year-old black lab mix. he was brought to the shelter

when his parents brought a child. he didn't get along with the child. he wants all the attention. >> he was a baby also. what kind of home might be good for him? >> he was actually attacked by a larger dog when he was young, so he is afraid of big dogs. of course, he's a big dog himself. l he would probably be best in a house without kids and without other dogs. we can always have the families interested come down and introduce their dogs to him. it might work out. >> that's a good idea. >> some dogs have a syndrome where -- he's a senior, so he qualifies for reduced adoption fees, so he is only $100. >> you have a lot going on. you are also selling calendars. >> we are. we have our special 2010 alumni calendar which has a message from joe flacco inside and features a pet photographer with

their happy tail stories from reisterstown. we have a su bhfment uru sharing at the subur in reisterstown. we will have an adoption event. we are asking people to bring things to bring financial donations and toys and treats. >> what a great gift. you can contact the baltimore humane society. the number on your screen, had 410-833-4848, bemorehumane.org. the time is 7:46. 25 degrees on tv hill. stay tuned. the insta-weather plus forecast the insta-weather plus forecast coming up.

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>> happy game day. pittsburgh first place in the

afc north. 9-3 on the season. i am expecting the combination of ray rice and donte leach. ray rice. he just won yesterday. a banner week indeed. you can expect a big part of it. we expected maybe game one for them to be perfect together. now he can't be happier to have four in front of him. >> ricky williams is the best thing to happen. i've learn aid lot from vonte and ricky. vonte essentially is going to take me to where i need to be. that's in the run game. >> now, like the browns, the colts have one of the worst run defenses in the league. so once again, we can expect 27 to have a big day.

one other note about the game, billy cundiff will be listed as questionable with a cast injury on the injury report. he did not sign a kicker on saturday. it stayed in their mind that cundiff will be ready to go. and cleveland. we'll have a complete wrap-up for you tonight live from m&t stadium. gerry sandusky and i from the field. look at how the colts and ravens got things down. see you then. >> we're minutes away from sunday's today show. lester holt joins us with a preview of what's coming up. good morning left every -- lester. >> just 20 days from the iowa caucus. newt gingrich took plenty of punches from his fellow republicans while mit romney raised some eyes by trying to make a bet. we'll get analysis of who may have come out on top. >> also an incredible story out of virginia where a woman bilked

friends and strangers out of money by prevend tending she was dying of cancer. plus a collection one royal staffer has collected over two decades, including william and harry as little princess. >> we'll meet a penguin whose life was saved with footwear helping him get around. those stories and more when we see you a bit later on today. >> time now for "sunday brunch." joining us now is chris marquis. how are you? >> i'm well, thank you. >> we are making seafood pie this morning. chris, tell us what you have put in the pan this morning. >> so far you have olive oil. cod, salmon, shrimp. saute that up for a few minutes. then you add potatoes and frozen

peas. saute it. you add cream. >> tilt the pan up if you would. it is a great dish for a cold day like this. especially being home and watching the game. this has been on for what, five minutes? >> it is five minutes. >> what is our next step. >> our next step will be to add a little more cream. >> can't go wrong with that. and a classic sauce of cream and flour cooked down with shallots. >> can people buy that prepared? >> no, i made this. it is simple, but you just have milk and add flour and butter and heat up, season it. >> you are putting it in chilled. does it matter if it is chilled or hot? >> no. it actually works better if it is chilled. you heat this.

you add a little -- >> seasonning here. >> chives, a little flare. >> tell us -- >> instead of saying cheers, you say it differently in ireland. we are doing breakfast with santa. all the kids can come out and get their pictures with santa. >> a little more salt. >> i was noticing the breads you serve it with is not the exact snape shape. is that how you baked it? >> it is a product we can buy.

just like when we serve thd nice and hot. it is a nice hardy dish for winter time. if you would like a copy of today's recipe log on to our website at www.wbaltv.com or 3800 hooper avenue, baltimore, maryland 21211. i don't know if there will be anything left at nine. >> why don't you serve that up. i will check out the weather. sunshine in crofment chilly start for the day. still chilly in the afternoon. warm up mid week. chance of rain coming up to the end of the week. >> thanks for joining us. >> nbc's "today" show next. >> see you back here for a live update. >> following breaking news and

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development, the race operator, is mired in debt and controversy, particularly the decision to bring the event back next year. the initial goal of bringing the race to baltimore was to improve the image of baltimore seen as drug and crime infested. despite the attendance, the excitement, and enthusiasm, the event ended in great financial distress. they exceeded initial budget projections. now event planners want to discuss concessions from the city to help cover the costs. in these tough economic times, local and state governments subsidizing a car race may not be high on the list. on the other hand, the groundwork has been laid and we have seen positive results. what do you think? should the city break its five-year contract and walk away? or should the city make a further investment and bring the race back? go to www.wbaltv.com and click

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