hoda's got that one. microbiologistay nearly 1/3 of our purses havfecal bacteria on the keep them on the floor. >> don't put your purse on the floor. >> lten to megan. >> better than the table, thgh. which is worse using the old tampon in the bottom of your ndbag or leaving one in a couple extra hour. >> oh, stop it! >> i kno >> i know. >> i'm going to with, which is worsethe dirty one in the purse. actually worse to lve it in. >> oh, my sh, i'm so sorry i'm not sick today. >> aren'tou glad you are menopausal? oh, lord have mercy. >> okay. moving on. >> who cares? >> which is rse, bar snacks with drinks or a healthy ml lar? >> what? bar s with what? >> not sex, kathy, snas. >> bar snacks. >> bar snacks not sex with drinks and a healthy dinner later. what's worse? bar snacks with dris is worse. >> bar snacks with drinkis worse. >> actuay the healthy dinner later. u want the snacks to soak up at little bit of alcol. >> you kw what -- >> every single person in here is going -- wait. >> this the tie-breaker.

she hoped to give it to hoda in new orleans last year, but hoda woman just wasn't there. >> carla, you ready to find out where you're going to go? >> yes. >> you and a friend are going to aruba for four nights and three days. at the hyatt regency. you'll be treated to breakfast daily and dinner at the mexicato, the island's premium restaurant. >> you'll also enjoy time on the beach, swim at multi-pool complex, go swimming or snorkeling. hotel accommodations are provided by aruba and airfare provided by the aruba national. are you excited? you can't take dexter? >> i'll try, but he'll fight me. he'll be with my sister. >> happy thanksgiving, sweetheart. >> james patterson takes us between the covers. >> if you know what we mean. >> and is it wrong to seat the children at their own thanksgiving table? >> they prefer it, i think. that and your other holiday etiquette questions are going to be addressed. can you bring your dog, your lip-syncing cat? but first your local news. . >>> all right, we're back with more today on this fun-day monday. with thanksgiving and hanukkah just days away,

i was so busy reading my ble, hoda. and i didn't have time. i wanted to ask you, is thathe y you pictured christian grey and astasia something? i pictured him more as the goon gekko type. i liked michael douglas, like in that time -- >> michael dougl in "fatal attracti." >> oh, my gosh, i did. i like him in almost everything. the perfect muer. >> even like him in "last vegas." >> i got a thing about him. and don't know how i pictured her. >>he did apparently say she doesn't want her motheand fath to see this movie. that's what you and i talked about when i -- you kn, cas just finishe wrapped a second film this pastummer. i think about it all theime, what's goi to happen if she ev does something thathe's not going to want me to see. >> thiss a tough one tshoot. if you've read the boo i don't ow how you're going to shoot a lot of thamovie. it has to have an x rating, doesn't it? >> i guess. >> it ts theaters on vantine's day. >> do you know wt cracks me up? you read oneand that was enough for you. natali of all people, read all three books. >> a

hoda is always out and about. >> okay, here's my thing. i nt to the glamor wom of the year award ceremony. usually i go to these things, beuse we have to wake up so early, i go a little while then leave. this one is at carnegihall. >> so it's big. >> i it's big! so i thought there, i'll stay for about a half hour 45 minus, then i'llo. i didn't leave for the whole thing. cindy levy throws a eat, great, great event. >> she's editor in chief from "glamour." you look beautul, hode. >> iore the same thing the nit before. >> i was going to say. >> same shoes and everhing. they honored smany people. mala, the pakistani girl who was ot in the face. she stood up in ont of everyone at carnegie hl, look out and said i'm not afraid. i got shot in the fa and i'm not afraid. girls deserve to learn. it was such a beautiful and tearful cemony. the was a teacher from newtown, from sandy hook. she haall these first graders. when the shooting stard she put them all ia tiny bathroom. probably not mucbigger than, like, 15x15. she said she wand the kids, the la

hoda has this eyn case meaning everything you need. >> i loved it so i got it for hoda woman. >> you open it up and you can put your credit cards in. >> it is a vanity and wallet on one. >> a lot of questions about the nail polish. >> opi. >> you love over the taupe. >> and you love susie loves cowboys. >> hoda loves cowboys. >> opi is a really great collection. melissa cupcakes. i am personally obsessed with it. if you thought they couldn't get better now you can get this anywhere in the country. it is a great gift to send for the holidays. absolutely obsessed with this. and then we have the fantastic totes which you can customize. they are great for gifts. at the same time you can get the wine bag, perfect hostess gift for the holiday. these are things we really love here behind the scenes. >> we told you about the wine, of course. >> thank you. >> it was fun last night. >> all righty. >> what do we have coming up? >>> makeovers ready for a close up. >> everyone has a story. >> the story of this young man is going to blow you away. the athlete who defied his disability wants kids t

stay that way or hoda and i -- of course you will. >> oh! well, we're all sharing. >> we share and you share. >> everybody's legal? everybody's legal. the lylas will premiere this friday night on we tv at 9:00, 8:00 central. >> talking about music, il divo is coming up. >> and what would we do without bobbie thomas? she's back with great products to make your life easy. sorry. >> who gives a rip? >> she's so clever. >>> fall is finally here. >> and for every season there's a reason to watch "wake up with al" weekday mornings on "the weather channel." >> it's just right. all your local weather, travel updates and the day's top story. >> the front will move through. that will change the temperature. >> you can't beat this kind of weather. >> everything you need to know first thing. we're kind of look a killer app in the morning. >> so tap into us. >> "wake up with al" with stephanie abrams and al roker weekday mornings at 6:00 and 10:00 only on "the weather channel." [ male announcer ] this is mike. mike's being healthy and chewing like a man.

>> yes. >> hoda is genius. >> what is the prize? >> and olympia is in this movie. >> she's such a sweetheart. she plays an the lightweight witch. she's wonderful. >> she is a lovely lady. >> stunning woman. >> "the christmas spirit" premiers this sunday night on the hallmark channel. very proud of you, hoda. >> thank you. >> almost out of their makeup chairs can ready for their close-ups. the startling results of our ambush makeovers. >> bobbie's abuzz with the products that make you go -- >> right after this. >> i can't wait. are very old fashioned. i think we both are clean freaks. i used to scrub the floor on my knees. [ daughter ] i've mastered the art of foot cleaning. oh, boy. oh, boy. oh, boy. [ carmel ] that drives me nuts. it gives me anxiety just thinking about how crazy they get. [ doorbell rings ] [ daughter ] oh, wow. [ carmel ] swiffer wetjet. you guys should try this. it's so easy. oh, my. [ gasps ] i just washed this floor. if i didn't see it i wouldn't believe it. [ carmel ] it did my heart good to see you cleaning.

stuff your essentials in your bag. >> hoda, come here. >> hoda is not going to survive in that crowd if she can't get her vest on. >> you're going to stuff that -- >> what happened? you took my water. >> i have water. >> i was helping you. >> don't be selfish, it's the holidays. >> wow. >> all your essentials will go in this. this is a very high-end vest. there. >> there are one of them. >> this is high end but girls, use anything you have at home. >> your keys in your pocket. >> are you ready? move on. >> we get the gist. >> i don't know if you're going to survive. i'm having some issues here. >> hoda is not going to make it to noon on black friday. >> on black friday, forget the turkey leftovers. it has tip toe fan, the hormone that will slow you down. you need energy food. this is like what our troops have in the army. this is a lovely vegetable lasagna. may not look it. you don't need water. >> you don't need water? >> you don't need water. >> looks like something you will see at the dog show. >> or what was left on the floor over there. >> let's pack it in your back pocket. >> o

we were comin in by boat, hoda, all of a sudden, hoda woman, show us your feet! that kind of thing. we get in there anusually frank d i and bambino go tre all the time and people wave and se over a drink or something. it was rock star time, so hoda is nowanned from my favorite place, alabama jacks. >> we did have fun. we want to thank everyone who se us drinks. especially thaiker table. itas excellent. >>> if you watch "snl," it was a fun filled show. i don't know about you guys, if you watch this, the was a scen they called it kimye, a talk show -- >> waking with kimye. >> there ia woman who appears in the skit who couldn't identify. okay. >> okay. >> she hosted "snl." take a look. >> should we tell them after. oh, lady gaga. how can you compare us? we'rnot even weang the same thing. >>hat's a shame because you stanng next to a style tan. let'analyze the two. all right. kim is wearing a givenchy piece, that she didn't wanto wear, so i had to put her into it while she was leep. its sexy, while at the same time still says, hey, this girl knows how to rd. and kara is wearing this garb

you cover itnd the -- >> is hoda doingt right? >> yeah. this is what the finished product looks like. >> but. why is it unusual mine is already finished. you're still painting. >> you canake this -- >> i like do it. >> but you see it -- there's some here. >> loohow perfect it is. i like it rfect. mine is easy. >>ou can do lots of colors, upda the cheap candles. >> y ruined it for me. >> i have one for you here, two for you here. >> what are we making? >> it's a fun d's product. u're taking leaves a embossing themnder foil. it's great kid's project. get really large specimens you wa them to be veiny fo them to work. do you hang this on the wall? >> i want know, where do you find the scimens? >> of course you want to know that. >> i want to know. >> in the woods. you know, i'm just getting it. >> okay. >> so you glue them onto a brd and th you -- >> you glue the specimen onto the board. >> take uminum foil and you're going to take yo fingers and b it, not too hard. you're going to rub because you want the veiny things -- >> of your specimen.

>>> from nbc news, this is "today," with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everody. that means you. it's booze day tuesday. it's november 19. we're so delighted you're with us today. we have a big power-packed show, hoda. >> we certainly do. country star john rich is here. he's got great music. he is a party. he's a walking, talking party. >> animal. >> he certainly is. >> we like our men that way. >> and bethenny frankel, the party animal, is here. she's got a new talk show out. maybe the party animal of all time. he's got his artist of the month. it's van die. is that how you pronounce it? >> we'll talk to him. and a fascinating talk with long time interesting man who's become a friend of mine, glenn beck. very controversial guy. has a lot to say, even if you don't agree with him. he's ever fascinating. i went down to texas last week. fantastic new book out that we'll talk a little bit more. >> how about this, kmart has some of the best commercials. we've been huge fans. do you guys remember earlier we ta

you reached out to kathie lee and hoda. you have friends. that's the acknowledging of the fact that i feel this way, but what am i going to do next, it is very, very important. then you can take these steps with work, and how you feel, and, you know what do you do about the resume gap, all of those things you can go forward because little by little you're feeling better about yourself and you're not doubting yourself. >> how do you go about getting a job when you don't -- you don't have a lot of skills that are applicable, what should you do? >> that's one of the things you do, assemble your group and what you have to remember, the hard thing today, i hear so many people say, i sat around and i sent out thousands of resumes and no one is responding and i'm doing all this on social media and that's because 70 to 80% of jobs stay because of the crisis we're in are done by who do you know? and i heard about this and the networking and it is really a fact that it is a study and it is who do you know, i heard there is an entry level here, i heard

hoda, what do they ask? >> our family is a mess. my daughter is 36 years old, recently married, does not like my husband, her stepdad. her husband is just okay with me. we don't even talk. how do you get them into the same room together? can this be fixed? >> you can never fix the relationship between two different people. that's called a triangle and a recipe for disaster every time. >> what do you do? >> you go to one and say i don't like your behavior, but you can only talk about it in terms of how it's affecting you. you can't say you need to do that better to him. you say when you cannot seem to get along with my husband, it hurts me. >> uh-huh. is that okay then at that point to say, listen, if it's going to be like this at every holiday, we're not going to allow it to spoil everybody's holiday and until you guys can get along here, please -- >> no, no. i would say you're absolutely welcome. i do want you to act like an adult. we're calling people to adult behavior. >> and think they are acting that way? >> then we can have a

we go to broadway and hoda has to sit in the aisle. it's very uncomfortable with her with her long egyptian legs. >> anyway, let's talk about -- now, if you have a man in your life who let's say is not -- >> he's peckatorially challenged. >> they have a new shirt out. that's it. it is called -- it almost looks like a t-shirt, right? what is it called? >> the funky bod. >> anyway, it adds pecs and muscles. >> muscle in the arms. >> alex who works here, here's his before picture. >> a nice and lean young man. >> lean machine. >> now, let's do the split. that's the before, still. let's see. now let's do the split screen. okay. yeah. >> yeah, it's not much of a difference. >> no, not at all. >> but you know what? if it makes alex think there's a big difference, god bless it. >> anyway -- >> thanks, alex. >> yes, stay nice and lean, baby. >> you know what's funny? a guy wears this and everybody goes, what's he doing? >> eventually it comes off like spanx. and then reality bites. reality bites. reality ain't pretty. >> yeah, anyway, you can

we have lots. >> we have a lot to talk about hoda. >> all right. first of all, they're keeping us in the daily new >> well, i wondered because we are no longer illiant. >> and we're no longer on the front page. >> we're fading, but we're sti there, okay? so, again, there's some inresting and humorous- >> yes, i like t one about matt. is matt was a littllater one. >> yeah. that is an ugly won. >> ion't want to hurt her feelings, but matt is an ugly woman. frank was sitting there with me on the phone and he said, but he's got great legs. he does. all right. so you were ofto lunch without me. >> christine, it was a little business lch. my favorite thing in the world is tintroduce people to favorite little -- >> it's too late. >> neary's pub. what's lefof my lamb chop. >> first of all, i like when one eye is open. the classic kathie l look. >> i thought she was only taking a picture of the bone. no. >> you got in ere, too. >> i get in the car ter and i get an e-mail from a gentleman who said i waited 50 years of life forhe greatest lamb chops. >>eary's

>> yeah, it really did, hoda. i like everyone else was grateful for the extra one hour, but what we don't realize is it really does disrupt our sleep rhythm and cause us to have difficulty with the quality and duration of our sleep. as we get into fall, the air is crisp and the days are getting shorter and there's less light and that can cause a problem with your mood. >> you would think it would make you sleep better and longer because it gets dark so early and cozied up early. >> it does. but there's something called seasonal affective disorder. >> i have had it forever. >> when we have the change in the weather -- in the time, we now have the beginning of seasonal affective disorder. the season of seasonal affective disorder. it's very common to hit about now and see a lot of differences like your appetite may change, a little more fatigue, a lot more sleepiness, things of that nature which can really take its toll. >> you were telling us during the break the most traffic accidents happen on the day that -- in

because hoda tried them on and they were too small. they had to add slippers for hoda's. >> do you remember the other thing that wilma and betty always used to say? >> there was a blast of a truck pet. >> and? >> we have the tape. let's watch it. >> charge! >> they were going shopping. charging. >> some things work out. and some things not so much. apparently jimmy fallon has no career unless he talks about us every night. >> finally this isn't good. the global supply of wine is running low. they're saying we're on track to have a massive shortage. then catkathie lee and hoda wer like welcome to the hunger games. >>> there is a game i should not have downloaded ever. it's called candy crush. it's sick. >> here it is. the goal is to get three of these little candies in a row. you move one over. see how they disappear? >> yeah. >> it's so much fun to play. it is addicting. and you'll be on the plane and before you know it you've wasted three or four hours of your life. >> your life, exactly. >> dillon's candy shop has come up with the id

hoda loves this. >> just a minute. this is actually wine. >> yes. >> it started out as we make skits and -- >> for your show. >> for our show. >> a talk show. >> we do different kinds of things, hidden camera -- looks so great. >> slurp it back, baby. >> you know what this is? this is success. >> actually, it is gerard's urine specimen. >> whatever. and what is this? >> don't ask. >> okay. >> gerard, that's enough. >> so, okay, so talk show -- >> so we actually got a request from a super producer duo from norway called stargate, they work here around new york. and they have lots of billboard hits with rihanna and with -- >> beyonce, i think. >> beyonce. and so they asked us to do a sort of private favor for them to make a mocumentary for them. we said, can we ask a favor in return? >> i'm just drinking. you should listen. it is really exciting. >> he's going to suck blowing bubbles now. >> and then we asked for a favor in return, can we make a song together. they were like, sure, sure. and then we figured out if we are

>>nnouncer: from nbc news, this is "today" wi kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb live from rockefeller aza. >>> hello, everydy. we're so happy you're joining us today. it's monday, november 11th and it's veterans day. >> a lot of peop are home today. really glad to get an opportunity to salute ou trps. men and women all over the world that every one of us woke up in freedotoday because of their sacrificand their service an when lady antebellumas singing "the star-spangled bner." i was just crying in the makeup room >> iwas great to see the plaza full of veterans. we he sarah palin with us. we have jessica lang with us. >> makes me miss my daddy l the more. he was a 20 year veteran of the navy who only bathing he ever did in his who life that i ow about, lied about his age. >> he did? >> on pearl harbor dayo he could join the navy and serve his country. i' forgiven him many times since. >> there nothing that beats a great union especially around the veterans day time. there was this family fromorth carolina and they were at a football game. they did one of the things where your dad wld

hoda, you got to get with it. you got to be hip. you got to instagram your stuff. >> everybody is posting their junk. they are turning around and taking a picture. that was the kim kardashian picture. we've completely blurred it. >> even though the whole world's seen it. i love our standards and practices. >> well, not on air. here's lady gaga. >> what is that? you can't even tell. >> although they didn't blur out her thong. what's the point? >> seriously, this is embarrassing. >> this is embarrassing. >> this is hysterical. they put a blur in the crack. can you see? that's the blur. >> that's hysterical. >> well, she might be crackless, we don't know. >> nicki minaj. >> that's nicki minaj? >> you can't see it, because it's cut out. >> i'm going to take my daughter, take a picture of her and stick my face on it, that's what i'm going to do. >> that's rihanna's. >> rihanna does it every day, right? >> well, let's pretend that we did -- that's you. you look good. i like it. >> same hair. >> let's talk about it. look how you made her d

>> hi, hoda. doing great. looking forward to it. >> well, you have an incredible story to tell, pat. and we're looking forward to you coming on up here to new york and sharing it with us. you going to bring your brother? >> i am. my brother and whoever else, my guide dog. i don't know if you can see him there. >> no, he's not on skype. what kind is he? >> he's a yellow labrador. >> we'll see him when you get here. congratulations. >> thank you. >> we're looking forward to seeing you, hon. >> thanks again. >> all right. >> god bless. >>> favorite things. you want to start, hoda woman? >> we have a great, great woman who works here at nbc or helps us out. her name is theresa. her daughter came up with this popcorn. it's called izzy pop popcorn. she got all dressed up and she's here with her pink boots on. >> she's adorable. >> it's flavored popcorn, $3.75 a bag, 10% of the proceeds go to the make a wish foundation. >> and it was her idea to have this. >> her idea. wonderful, congratulations to her. i love it whe

we'll try to get back to hoda later. in the meantime we'll take a break. we have this coming up. >> russian police carry out a raid in moscow saying they have arrested a number of armed faces. >> misty, brought at auction, a rare skeleton to be put on public display. >> david foster with you, time to recap the top stories. >> thailand's yingluck shinawatra called on citizens to end their sit-ins at various government buildings. she made the appeal hours after winning a no confidence vote in parliament. the former italian prime minister silvio berlusconi insists he will stay in politics despite being withdrawn from parliament. >> 14 young women have been sentenced to 11 years in prison for taking part in protests in egypt. others will be held in juvenile detention because they were under the age of 16. we can go back to hoda, after losing our connection earlier. >> we didn't get much of what you had to say. >> these girls belong to something called the 7am movement, a youth movement that does support the anti-coup alliance. typically what they did is stand

they like it. >> look, kath, i got it. >> hoda's killing you, kathie. >> hoda is in a foreign country. >> what did you do? >> i don't know. i wasn't looking. >> i don't know. >> shot out. >> that happens. >> some things in life i'm not very good at. >> this show's perfect for you. you can just hang out and watch me do it. >> you have four kids, there's not much you haven't seen. >> i do. >> what do your kids think of the show, by the way? >> they love it. what are you doing next? >> where are you going next? >> i don't know where i'm going next. this weekend we're doing the lion dentist. we're at lion country safari. lions, chimps, giraffes. >> milking the whole world. >> is it harmless fun or are you scarring them for life? we'll have an expert weigh in. and now that we've got the milk, some of it, we can see what we can whip up in the kitchen. right after these messages. >> sorry about that, sweetheart. what can we do on a $7 text the kids along the way. reserve a table for two. post photos of the shows. borrow a canoe. schedule a hike. send pics of the sights. email steve to play g

"today" with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> hey, everybody. hi it's try day, friday. november 22nd. of course, we have the newest filler on the block that makes a face-lift the thing of the past. >> what is that? >> it is something called juvaderm with a new twist. >> it is a big day, november 22nd, date my brother was born. ♪ happy birth day to you >> atl was born at 11 pounds, ten ounces, something like that. he was like a turkey. he came out big and chunky -- >> and now he's tall and lean. >> he sure is. >> it is the very sad anniversary as well of the 50th anniversary of president kennedy's assassination. >> it is, yeah. >> still a lot of questions out there about that whole thing. >> and it is funny how this is one of those things that when this anniversary came around, it has been in every paper for a week or more. something that captured --

>> hoda does. >> we've got the roasted chicken here. i'm so excited for you to taste. >> who needs the plate. >> going straight for the chicken. >> rev up your engines. we have the fries. >> delicious. >> what do you think? do you like it? >> oh, my god. >> moist, right? >> absolutely delicious. then caramel pumpkin pie. instead of doing a traditional pumpkin pie, these are dairy free. >> you can have those hod. >> i can't get over this chicken. >> i'm going for a fry. >> absolutely delicious. >> love it? >> we love everything do you. >> i love you guys. this was really fun. >> the recipe on our website klgandhoda.com. first this is "today" on nbc. >>> the "today" show toy drive has helped make the holidays brighter for millions of needy kids over the past 20 years. >> one of our most generous contributors is the toy foundation. jean butler is with us today. thank you for your generosity year after year. >> thank you so much. this is our fourth year contributing to the "today" show toy drive. >> what are you contributing this year? >> w

>> hoda does. >> we've got the roasted chicken here. i'm so excited for you to taste. >> who needs the plate.>> strai chicken. >> rev up your engines. we have the fries. >> delicious. >> what do you think? do you like it? >> oh, my god. >> moist, right? >> absolutely delicious. then caramel pumpkin pie. instead of doing a traditional pumpkin pie, these are dairy free. >> you can have those hod. >> i can't get over this chicken. >> i'm going for a fry. >> absolutely delicious. >> love it? >> we love everything do you. >> i love you guys. this was really fun. >> the recipe on our website klgandhoda.com. first this is "today" on nbc. >>> the "today" show toy drive has helped make the holidays brighter for millions of needy kids over the past 20 years. >> one of our most generous contributors is the toy foundation. jean butler is with us today. thank you for your generosity year after year. >> thank you so much. this is our fourth year contributing to the "today" show toy drive. >> what are you contributing this year? >> we're donating $300

jesus. >> there you have it, hoda. baby jesus in the cake. in the mardi gras cake. >> thankou. >> no. she doesn't know. i believe injesus, too. the ng cake. mardi gras. hoda thinks it's baby. i said,t's baby jesus. >> i it the baby jesus in the mardi gr cake? >> iever knew it be the baby jesus. >> something for eryone to love. so nice to see you, phaedra. good luckith your book. >> tnk you. you're very welme. nice taing to you. >>> what's stirring in the kitcn? >> chef mi si is here. he's got a healthyish you can make in minutes. >> come now, phaedra. fit this is "today" on nbc. >> hoda won't say it. >>> we've made our way int today's kitchen for a little salm and sake witthe alwa fun chef min tsai. >> ming here with yourinner menu for tonight. he's a chef ambassador f family reach foundation. he recent made his meal at a charitbenet. now he's going to sw us how to make an easy meal, o, ming tsai. >> yes, ming tsai. how are you? smellsfantastic. >> great. it so simple. >> okay. >> i'm going to put you to work. you can mix the marinade , a lit

>> hoda abdel-hamid joining us. many of those girls just children. >>> more than 2 million syrian children are refugees and a grim picture about their future. they say when they flee to bordering kuntz trees, they can't go to school and are sometimes forced to work just to survive. more from zeina hoder with those children. >> allya is 11 years old. she faced the war in syria facing a new danger in lebanon. her school is safe. but like her, many of these refugees also have to work once classes are over. [applause.] >> a man in a car with a syrian plate number approached me. he looked scary, and he asked to buy some flowers. as i was handing him the flowers, he grabbed my arm. i ran inside the supermarket. he waited and then followed us. we ran away. >> because of that, allya no longer works on the streets but her 9-year-old brother, mohammed, has no choice. their mother is a cleaner, but her salary just isn't enough for them to survive. so, every afternoon, mohammed sells flowers on the streets of beirut. more and m

let's get more from hoda abdel hamid. hoda what can you tell us about the ongoing protests and the arrests there? >> the protests have just started a short while ago and judging from what we're hearing from the ground, there is quite a significant turnout. from what we understand at this particular moment you have two groups at the square, the reason probably they are there, is security forces have sealed out that area for the past few days. these two groups are actually contending groups in the sense that one of the groups was support general sisi, and the other group is there saying -- it's denouncing the protest law, and also in the past few days it had denounced the article that will allow the government -- allow them -- sorry -- the continuation of civilians being tried in military court. the whole day was full of rumors and counter rumors. the groups had vowed they would go down to the street, and then just two hours ago, the authorities announced that they have actually given permission for the protesters to gather

i keep telling hoda. >>sucreen, guys. sunscree >> tell her, please. >> we're going to find o right now, immediately. that's howe do. weighing in on your hair. would you li to know what people think is th. >> what do you think they said? >> i think that they said short hair. >> that they lik better? >> if i had to guess. >> go short or stay lg for the show, 55% want you to stay long for the show. 45% sd short. soong is the winner. >> are you serious? >> but it was cle. it was very close. >> ok. >> now if it was an election -- butt's no >> thankfully. >> you looadorable. happy for you. say hello to james for us, okay? >> thank you. >> you can catch that hot new show "the acklist" on monds, 10:00, 9:00 central rightere on nbc. >>> fun ge of "who knew" you'll want to take stock in with a very special guest. >> he sure is. lookut there. itooks like we're getting a special delivery from the postal rvice, hoda woman. >> we can't tell you what it is. we promise you'll be spellbound >> we can't tell you what it is. we pr[ male aou

hoda abdel hamid has the full story. >> reporter: there were several protests across the country on this friday, as it usually happens on friday since the ousting of morsi. here in cairo there were two standoffs that lasted a few hours. the first happened as protesters were tried to head to the epicenter of the sit-in in the city for those who do support president morsi held for several weeks throughout the summer until security forces disbursed them. protesters were trying to reach that area, security forces fired tear gas to push them back, and then sealed off that intersection. the second standoff happened around the dormitory of a university. students there have been holding daily protests for the past week, and just two days ago, actually security forces stormed that same dormitory. there were clashes, and one student had died. the students there today tried to get out of the -- the gates of the dormitory. they were met again with tear gas and pushed back into the dormitory. they are calling for the return of legitimacy, and calling for the ousting of the [ inaudible ] who in their

hoda, what do they ask? >> our family is a mess. my daughter is 36 years old, recently married, does not like my husband, her stepdad. her husband is just okay with me. we don't even talk. how do you get them into the same room together? can this be fixed? >> you can never fix the relationship between two different people. that's called a triangle and a recipe for disaster every time. >> what do you do? >> you go to one and say i don't like your behavior, but you can only talk about it in terms of how it's affecting you. you can't say you need to do that better to him. when you cannot seem to get along with my husband, it hurts me. >> uh-huh. is that okay then at that point to say, listen, if it's going to be like this at every holiday, we're not going to allow it to spoil everybody's holiday and until you guys can get along here, please -- >> no, no. i would say you're absolutely welcome. i do want you to act like an adult. we're calling people to adult behavior. >> and think they are acting that way? >> then we can have a conversa

hoda there in beirut. more on what lakhdar brahimi had to say in the coming hours. meanwhile israeli jets reportedly attacked a military base near syria's port of latakia. the strike thought to have tart russian-made missiles. it's not the first time they are thought to have struck in syria. two other weapon stockpiles have reportedly been attacked. more from stefanie dekker in jerusalem. >> the israeli army is not confirming the reports. there has been reports of air strikes. in january there was reported strikes on a syrian convoy carrying missiles to hezbollah. israel didn't comment on the reports, saying, "we are not saying anything about this." later in the year reports that israel targeted a missile storage facilities close to the province of latakia. again israel not commenting on the reports. we do know israel takes the threat of hezbollah seriously and says if there's a threat to the israeli state they'll take actions. people say it's possible israel could have carried out the airstrike. the official line is no comment. >> there has been heavy shelling in h

they are mimicking kathie lee and hoda. len was a host on wednesday. the two wore wigs >> i thi matt's pamela anderson was a lot better. >> that was shocking. that was shocking. from halloween. those two large winelasses ere and two large botes to p them off as well. big bottles. >>> time now for a look ahead and a look back. sentencing today for crime boss whitey bulger. osecutors call t 84-year-d bulger one of the most violent and despicable criminals in ston history. he faces two consecutive life sentences for his part in 11 murders. >>> on this date in 1995, the government shdown of8 years ago as reporteon the "today" show. as brian and katie mentioned, we're broke. at midnight the mhine tha pumps money into the government stopped. caught in a political battle between president clton and congress. >>att kind of looks like he's wearing a wig there,too, hu so many years back. happy birthday to josh duhamel who is . former secretary of state condoleezza ce, 59. and prince charles is 65. prince charles has yet to become king, but he's made headlines fr

kathie lee and hoda join us. incredible song from imelda may. >>> ahmed fareed joins us live from the comcast sportsnet newsroom. talking bobbleheads and overtime zm. >> the warriors trying to do it without their superstar. curry was out with a concussion. and the warriors could have used him late. we'll see the highlights from oracle arena. we see curry wearing a suit instead of a jersey. warriors down 2, harrison barnes, yeah. we got a tie game, time winding down now in regulation. andre iquodala trying to get his shot. dribbled around, got a double team, fade-away. not a good look. no time-out. that was missed. in o.t., mike connelley for three, he's got it. warriors go down 88-81. coach jackson after the loss. >> they outplayed us tonight. it makes no sense going back, whatever amount of times they've boaten us. they beat us tonight. we battled. we defended. we executed. we fell short. this is a very good basketball team. it's very smart also. give them credit. >> warriors have lost 11 straight to fell fitnes

she hoped to give it to hoda in new orleans last year, but hoda woman just wasn't there. take a look at that coconut. >> carla, you ready to find out where you're going to go? >> yes. >> you and a friend are going to aruba for four nights and three days. you're staying at the hyatt regency in aruba. you'll be treated to breakfast daily and dinner at the mexicato, the island's premium restaurant. >> you'll also enjoy time on the beach, swim in the multilevel pool complex, scuba diving or snorkeling, or the on-site casino. hotel accommodations are provided by aruba and airfare provided by the aruba tourism authority. are you excited? you can't take dexter probably. >> i'll try, but he'll fight it. he'll be with my sister. >> thanks. have fun. >> thank you, thank you so much. >> happy thanksgiving, sweetheart. >>> if you think you deserve to be named our fan of the week, it's a huge honor, go online and let us know why. >> james patterson takes us between the covers. >> if you know what we mean. >> and is it wrong to seat the children at their own thanksgiving table? >> they

>>okay, let's goo arizona. >> tha you very much, hoda. someone is polite here, thank god. >> we're allowed to have opinio, last i oked. there's stil a democracy in this nation. >> now, we lost it. wh doou thk, we lost it. it's back again. we remove the rock formaon in the front. bring the door forward. it makes it a house with a door -- we'll see th in a second. boom. soso that was construction you had to do, rightight? the. >> tt will set you back about $2,200. the house has a door you can find. >> also gives it more square footage indoors. >> you're right out that, a bonus. >> barbara, thank you. >> thank you very much,barbar i gone on one wit best-sellinguthor and radio personality glenn beck next. >> first this is "today" on nbc. > glenn beck is one of the most well-kno and outspoken tv and rio personalities in the country. making forbesnnual list of the 100 most powerful celebrities. >> his n book miracles and maacres comes out today. i recently paid glenn visit at his studio in dallashere we talked about his n book and what he reall

our hoda kotb took this photo. meanwhile, up north, the big stuff. >> this is fun stuff. >> reporter: a lesson in the proper attitude on the busiest travel day before thanksgiving. they are expecting more snow in upstate new york and western p.a. if you haven't seen this already, the flightaware.com misery map. it shows every airport affected. you know on the west coast, you will not be affected, but look at the other is cities. new york, philadelphia, orlando, atlanta, chicago, all of those major airports affected today. that could eventually effect traffic in l.a. and san francisco. you name it. guys, back to you. you. >> it's never good when you >> it is never good when you a. thank you very much. >> look at a misery map. tom, thank you very much. tmuisa >>> natalie is following a b o morning. >> that's right. antiterrorism police in moscow are conducting raids against breaking news story in russia. >> that's right. ntiterrorism police in moscow are conducting raids against gr. what they call members of a su bee

hoda and kathie lee -- >> they're charging hoda and kathie lee more? >> they were debating thisay. >> for other reasons. >> the salon is called mm bubbles. if you are a size 8 or larger, u.s. size, you're charged an extra 20%. >> outrageous! >> it is outrageous. >> what's next? all right, we've got to go. "way too early" starts right now. >>> we've got a big deal, nuclear deal with iran. they made some kind of an agreement. they will give up their enrichment program, but something's not right at the white house. did you see the president? >> no. >> i think it's the wear and tear of the office. president obama is announcing the big nuclear agreement with iran. >> okay. >> something is not right. >> okay. >> take a look at this, then we'll talk about it. here he is. >> diplomacy opened up a new path for the world is more important, a future in which we can verify that iran's nuclear program -- >> he's got a giant cat there. >> lip-synching cats, not sure they're up with any song or any nuke deal, for that matter. speaking of the deal, people in iran pret

we go to broadway and hoda has to sit in the aisle. it's very uncomfortable with her with her long egyptian legs. >> anyway, let's talk about -- now, if you have a man in your life who let's say is not -- >> he's peck toatorially challenged. >> they have a new shirt out. that's it. it is called -- it almost looks like a t-shirt, right? what is it called? >> the funky bod. >> anyway, it adds pecs and muscles. >> muscle in the arms. >> alex who works here, here's his before picture. >> a nice and lean young man. >> lean machine. >> now, let's do the split. that's the before, still. let's see. now let's do the split screen. okay. yeah. >> yeah, it's not much of a difference. >> no, not at all. >> but you know what? if it makes alex think there's a big difference, god bless it. >> anyway -- >> thanks, alex. >> yes, stay nice and lean, baby. >> you know what's funny? a guy wears this and everybody goes, what's he doing? >> eventually it comes off like spanx. and then reality bites. reality bites. reality ain't pretty. >> yeah, anyway, you c

hoda has this eyn case meaning everything you need. >> i loved it so i got it for hoda woman. >> you open it up and you can put your credit cards in. >> it is a vanity and wallet on one. >> a lot of questions about the nail polish. >> opi. >> you love over the taupe. >> and you love susie loves cowboys. >> hoda loves cowboys. >> opi is a really great collection. melissa cupcakes. i am personally obsessed with it. if you thought they couldn't get better now you can get this anywhere in the country. it is a great gift to send for the holidays. absolutely obsessed with this. and then we have the fantastic totes which you can customize. they are great for gifts. at the same time you can get the wine bag, perfect hostess gift for the holiday. these are things we really love here behind the scenes. >> we told you about the wine, of course. >> thank you. >> it was fun last night. >> all righty. >> what do we have coming up? >>> makeovers ready for a close up. >> everyone has a story. >> the story of this young man is going to blow you away. the athlete whoó7! defied his disability wants ki

we have lo. >> we he a lot to talk about, hoda. >>ll right. first of all, they're keeping us in the dly news. >> well, i wondered because w are no longer brilliant. >> and we're no longer on the front ge. >>e're fading, but we'retill there, okay? , again, there's some interesting and humorous -- >> yes, lik the one about matt. matt was a little later one. >> yeah. that is an ugly man. >> i don't want to hurt her feelings, but mt is an ugly woman. ank was sitting there with me the phone and he said, but he's got great legs. >> he does. all ght. so you were off to lunch without me. >> ristine, it was a littl business lunch. my favorite thing in the world is to introduce people to my farite little -- >> it's too late. >> neary's pub. what's leftf my lamb chop. >> first o all, i like when one eye is open. the cssic kathie lee look. >> ihought she was only takg aicture of the bone. no. >> you got in there, too. >> i get in the car later and i get an e-mai from a gentleman who sai i waited 5 yearsf my life for the greatest lamb ops. >> neary's. you

>> yeah, it really did, hoda. i like everyone else was grateful for the extra one hour, but what we don't realize is it really does disrupt our sleep rhythm and cause us to have difficulty with the quality and duration of our sleep. the days are getting shorter and there's less light and that can cause a problem with your mood. >> you would think it would make you sleep better and longer because it gets dark so early and cozied up early. >> it does. but there's something called seasonal effective disorder. >> i have had it forever. >> when we have the change in the weather -- in the time, we now have the beginning of seasonal effective disorder. the season of seasonal effective disorder. it's very common to hit about now and see a lot of differences like your appetite may change, a little more fatigue, a lot more sleepiness, things of that nature which can really take its toll. >> you were telling us during the break the most traffic accidents happen on the day that -- in spring when we spring forward and lose an

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