accident at this point. an accident in the clearing stages on 95 southbound. a disabled vehicle on the outer loop ramp to the southbound jfx. there is a look at your speeds on the beltway. average speeds at 58 and 59 on the top and the west sides of the beltway. the harrisburg expressway also running smoothly there at 83 at pedonia road. there is a live look outside at 50 at 97. that area where we had that latest accident. you can see things are not jamming up because of that. remember wjz 13 is always on so for traffic information log on. back over to you. >> here is what people are talking about today. on music's biggest night whitney houston is remembered at the grammy awards. here is elizabeth sanchez to report on the tributes to her and the investigation into her sudden death. >> reporter: the grammies paid tribute to whitney houston as investigators worked to figure out exactly how she died. jennifer hudson sang one of houston's most well-known songs. i will always love you. and the night began with the star-studded audience bowing their heads in prayer. >> have been truly blessed to have been touched by her beautiful spirit. >> houston died in the bathtub of her 4th floor hotel room pat the beverly hilton on the eve of the grammy awards. nominees and fellow artists on the red carpet say she was an inspiration. >> you fantasized about being something like her. >> such a great voice. we lost her early. >> many say her death cast a dark shadow over the show here. it could be weeks before investigators can answer questions about what caused the singer's death. >> there was no visible signs of trauma and foul play is not suspected at this time. >> houston's autopsy was completed sunday. but officials are waiting for the 48-year-old's toxicology test results. the grammy award winner's career started to fade after reports of drug use. investigators have not said if they found any illegal drugs inside houston's hotel room saturday. houston made her last known public appearance thursday in hollywood. some say the pop sensation was poiseed for a come back. she just wrapped filming of a new musical drama due out this summer. in los angeles, elizabeth sanchez, wjz eyewitness. >> whitney's daughter bobby kristina has been released from the hospital after being treated for anxiety after her mother's death. as houston is being remembered the world over, one of her high school classmates who lives here talks to wjz. >> whitney was extremely unpretentious, she was kind, she was loving and an ordinary high school girl just like all of us. >> -- whitney was one of the most popular girls at school and friends with just about everybody. they both went to an all girl's catholic high school in new jersey and graduated together in 1981. it is back to court today for george huguely. the uva lacrosse player is on trial for the murder of his ex- girlfriend yeardly love from cockysville here. prosecutors say he beat her to death while the two were drunk and fighting. the defense says love's death was accidental. we will have more from adam may on what to expect in court today during our next half- hour. an eastern shore man is recovering after he was shot by policies who say he was trying to run them over. 35-year-old leon spry of preston was found slumped over inside an apartment building. police say he became combative, ran to his truck and tried to drive away with the officer in front of the truck. he was shot in the torso and being treated this morning. a city man is taking police to court. chris sharp is suing the department for violating his civil rights over this videotaped arrest. sharp recorded it during the preakness in 2010. officers then confiscated his phone and deleted the video. they tried to say it was illegal to record officers on duty. now the police department says this -- >> well, we looked at an incident that we had at the preakness and we looked at the state law. we wanted to make sure we took a proactive stance. we are probably one of the first 5 departments in the country that put out policies and procedures informing our officers of what these laws are. >> the us, the department of justice and the aclu have all sided with sharp. the battle of maryland's same sex marriage bill will heat up again today. wjz and andrea fujii are live on the story. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. later supporters will gather again trying to move this bill forward as emotions run high on both sides. opponents of the same sex marriage proposal rallied last month near the state house steps. their message to lawmakers, vote no on the bill. the bill's future rests in the hands of the house of delegates. now lawmakers on both sides. issue are making their voices heard. >> i don't believe that we are going to lose. >> reporter: delegate emmit burns is against the bill. he is also a pastor in baltimore county. he says more religious groups are speaking out against the proposal. >> people are rushing up to me saying we don't want this. >> it is going to be close but i think that we are going to be successful. >> reporter: delegate luke clippinger is one of eight openly gay lawmakers who want same sex marriage legalized. his office is bombarded with phone calls for and against the bill. today he plans to support a rally backing it. he says at least 1000 people are expected. >> it is a sign of a growing support, that we have, on this issue and i think we are going to continue to see that support grow in the days to come. >> reporter: right now house and senate committees are debating the bill. they will decide if it will go on to a general debate. don, back to you. >> thank you very much, andrea. during the session mondays are more or less demonstration days in annapolis. later today the governor of washington state is expected to sign a bill making that the 7th to allow same sex marriage. in italy underwater pumping operations are underway this morning on that wrecked cruise ship. crews began pumping fuel from it yesterday after nearly two weeks of delay because of rough seas and bad weather. a total of 15 tanks are holding 84% of the diesel fuel. crews are working around the clock in hoping of avoiding an environmental disaster. greece's parliament approves a bailout bill that includes harsh austerity measures. we report in the lead up to that vote the country's financial problems spilled out into the streets with more rioting. >> reporter: chaos on the streets of athens, at least 10 buildings went up in flames in protests sunday. tens of thousands of people packed the streets outside the greek parliament building, wading through clouds of tear gas, riot police fired it at protesters throwing stones and petrol bombs, several people have been injured, police formed a par represent to keep the crowd from rushing the building. inside lawmakers debated unpopular austerity measures necessary for a bailout. in exchange the gleek government greek government would have to cut minimum wage and others. the prime minister acknowledged the sacrifices but warned his people without a bailout the country faces a social explosion. greece has been suffering a chronic recession and high unemployment. >> the greek people are completely exhausted. and that we have to -- to bring also some measures in, which means more development and measures which will answer the problem of recession today. >> reporter: one lawmaker described the situation as a choice between bad and worse. wjz eyewitness news. >> also at stake in the vote greece's membership in the european union. in this country the latest bout of power ball fever has come to an end with one lucky person getting the winning ticket. the winner is choosing to remain anonymous, the ticket was sold in rhode island the win in numbers are 1, 10, 32, 37, 57, the power ball 11, the winner could choose to take it in installments in annuity or a one time cash payment of just over 200 million dollars before taxes. >> you know i think we have all fantasized -- >> uh-huh -- >> what your first few days after winning a lottery like that would be but the reality is you better have you ducks in a row because the second you come forward your life changes greater than that of anyone elected president of the united states. and i say that for a reason, because either in four or eight years they go back to being the same civilian they were. >> sure. >> essentially. you don't. >> and they have a lot of people between you and them. >> ain't that the truth. >> but the few lottery winners i have talked to, the phone never stops ringing until you stop the phone. >> ain't that the truth. >> which would be a thrill. i tore up my ticket and then like i said burned it. >> did you really? >> no. i put it in the shredder. >> i am not going to ask if you really did that. >> no, i did. >> i am not going to ask. >> i wanted to tear it up in tiny pieces and burn it. >> 21, 31, 48, 41, you know with this two dollar a ticket it will get back to 250 million in a heartbeat. >> yeah, i think it is far up there right now. >> 41 at lunch on its way to a high temperature in the mid-40s today, a chilly morning, normal should be 44, but a chilly morning, seasonal afternoon out in the sun on the way it is supposed to be on the 13th day of february, ron matz joins us now our post grammy celebration, the morning edition version of the post grammy, the after party, we are in fell's point in front of studio j. how goes it? >> reporter: it goes cold this morning that is how it goes. you guys doing all right? >> we are doing all right. >> reporter: it is manic monday in felds ., buckle your seat belts we got a great group from, i am brian, good morning, wjz. >> all right, good morning, brian, thanks for being with us, it is 22 degrees right now with 67% humidity, winds south- southwest at six. the barometer is at 30.17. it is the exact same temperature right now as at this time yesterday. 24 haggerstown, 23 elkton, 24 dc. 26 easton. 19 pax river, 14 oakland. 24 cumberland, 22 degrees ocean city. coming out of the deep freeze of the weekend. the low 20s westminster columbia, bellaire, 28 rock hall, appolice, kind island at 23. i point that out because the bay right now is big space heater, for that matter the ocean right now is a big space heater, warmer than the land around it. when you are popping 23 degrees there that is a chilly day start. really no problems today. tomorrow we are going to see a very weak and weakening area of low pressure move our way. today we are going up to 43. 11 above freezing. tonight we are going down to 29. but not until like 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning. tomorrow there is going to be -- there are going to be a couple of showers, maybe a couple of show showers in the morning but again it gets mild real quick tomorrow and continues through wednesday. tomorrow morning is only as problematic as you want to make it, it is only going to be as tense as you want to make it. right now it doesn't appear to be an enormous big deal. 43 degrees is going to be the high temperature this date, tonight we will call it 29 overnight. tomorrow there is going to be a little moisture around in the morning. we quickly get to about 50 degrees. we will keep it at about 53 wednesday, even with rain thursday 53, friday and saturday, president's day weekend, normally a very foul weather weekend, calm, sunny, 49 and 46. don, take it away. >> thank you, what awaits you on the way to work and/or school? here is sharon at wjz traffic control. >> hi, don, good morning, after one, we don't have any delays but an accident involving an overturned vehicle in the area of route 52 there. also watch for a second accident on a major roadway, 95 southbound, that one should be cleared shortly. also one more in the city on north charles. a disabled vehicle on the outer loop at the jfx on the ramp there. there is a look at your speeds on the beltway. everything still above normal there. there is a live look outside at 50 at 97, no delays despite that accident nearby. everything also running smoothly on 95 at the tidings memorial bridge. this traffic report brought to you by your toyota dealer. now it is time for manic monday. >> it is another manic monday. [ singing ] >> all right. let's go right to the ronster, ron, we just want to make sure that all these youngsters can be seen because there is a ton of them. take it away pal. >> reporter: yes there are. you got that right. manic monday in fell's point with the elementary school. [ cheers ] >> reporter: a couple of announcements first. i want to say hi to them and my friend syleste and everybody at vinny's cafe, vinny, tony and the crew, you rock, thank you all. i want to introduce you again, jacobsville, elementary school. [ cheers ] >> reporter: here is andrea, how you doing? >> doing great, a little cold. >> reporter: a little chilly but you have been here before, tell everybody what it is. >> pass a deanna. >> reporter: anne arundel county. >> n anne arundel county. >> reporter: you are the. >> the general music and chorus teacher. >> reporter: these youngsters are so up and great and that is a credit to you. >> they are a great group of kids and we meet for one hour a week for that morning. >> what grades. >> this is only 5th graders. >> 5 graders. >> yes. >> and the mascot is. >> the jacobsville jaguar. >> give him a big hand. he goes back to jacksonville after the manic monday. let's say hi to the huge crowd we have. check this out don and marty. thank you all for coming down. we appreciate it. it is our own manic monday red carpet this morning. thank you guys for coming out. we appreciate it so much. our crew is here. tony good morning. >> good morning. >> good to see you, luther how you doing? >> top of the morning. >> how you doing? >> i am doing great. i now got moves just like jagr. >> i guess he does. >> all right. yes, you do. good to see you. >> yes. thank you. >> all right, luther, let me hear those magic words. >> maestro, the music if you please. >> all right, we got the music. i got to get the twanger and we will be ready to rock and roll. man, i am telling you, i guess he is going to go to pimlico to see maroon 5 when they get here. all right, jacobsville elementary. check this out. ♪ [ music ] [ cheers ] [ singing ] [ cheers ] >> man that was great. >> yeah. >> that was -- and ron, let the record show these kids are out there it is 21 degrees. >> you got it. we are flagging the tape. >> absolutely. >> give yourselves a big hand. great job. >> that was great. >> huge, awesome, awesome, andrea, come on over. for you from the wjz prize closet, a cbs mug. >> oh, thank you very much. i love coffee so i will be using this. >> there you go. >> guys give yourselves a big hand, jacobsville, elementary school. we have a contender here. yes, indeed, all right, guys, have a great day. see you. >> at a minimum they are a contender for the spirit award. i can tell you this right now. kids out there in 21 digs, respect. >> warmest person the person in the jaguar costume. >> isn't that the truth? >> still to ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 6:24 and a half, birth control in a vending machine, that is what one local university is looking at after seeing it at another school, here is monique griego with the story. >> reporter: cookies, chips and soda are commonly found inventing machines, but how about birth control? >> i am shocked they would put it in a vending machine. >> reporter: health leaders at towson university are looking to make it available at a vepped vending machine. their move comes after another school installed one. >> we can remove barriers to a useful method of protection and reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy in our student population, that is something we are commited to doing. >> reporter: plan b can be taken after sex to prevent pregnancy, it does not work if you are already pregnant. it is available over the counter to anyone over 17. >> it is like buying condoms, like people are embarrassed so you don't buy them, then you need plan b. >> people can do it. >> if i had to talk to a nurse i would do it but now it is much easier. >> health leaders made it clear they are not out in the open. it will be inside the health center and students will have to check in. >> i don't dpeel like it would be a good idea because i feel like kids would keep going to it. >> i feel like it needs to be more of a conversation than i am going to get a big of chips. >> she said she is focused. >> the goal is to prevent unwanted pregnancy. >> that vending machine would sell it for $25. once again the university is just considering the idea at this point. nothing has been approved. next up this morning right here on wjz -- >> reporter: good morning. we are heading into week 2 of the emotional yeardly love murder trial. i am adam may. what to expect in court. that is coming up. >> good morning. i am andrea fujii, rallying for same sex marriage in annapolis as emotions run my on both sides of the debate. where the bill stands now in a live report. >> a new program to move travelers more quickly through airport security, why many passengers at wb i thoroughgood marshal though will have to remain in those long lines. >> and sharon gibala at wjz traffic control. we are starting to get busy on there roads, we will let you know if we have delays in addition to those accidents. now over this marty. >> clear, sunshine, midday, temperatures in the 40s, chilly to start with though, mondayy on coffee with, jane seymour, we hear folks like to squeeze a little lime into their cranberry juice. so we made ocean spray cranberry juice cocktail with a splash of lime. it's so refreshing, your taste buds will thank you. mm... oh, you're welcome. what? my taste buds -- they're thanking me. uh-huh. this is wjz tv, wjz hd, and wjz.com, baltimore. >> good morning, maryland. now don scott, marty bass, and the latest breaking news from wjz's news team, your first warning weather and wjz traffic control with sharon gibala. it is wjz, maryland's news station. >> at 6:30 the sky is clear, looks like we are going to have another spectacular sunrise but bundle up if you are going out to watch it. it is cold out there. sharon has traffic after matter's first warning weather. >> it is in the 20s, let's show you around the region. the exact same temperature as this time yesterday but the frigid air has moved up the northeast corridor, moderating conditions, by lunch 41, going for a high of 44 which is exactly normal this day, 38 and clear this evening, don take it away. >> thank you, with the brake lights shining breathily here is sharon gibala at wjz traffic control. >> hi, don, we are seeing brake lights because of the accident there, that is in the harrisburg expressway at mount carmel road, watch for delays approaching that. a live look at those delays in just a second. meantime watch for an accident on 97 northbound past route 52. another accident in the city north charles there. there is your speeds on the beltway, seeing minor delays on the west side outer loop. 52 miles per hour is now your average with a 12 minute drive time. there is a live look outside at the harrisburg expressway, traffic slow again because of that accident there. there is a live look outside at 50 at 97. no delays despite that overturned vehicle that is nearby there. this traffic report is brought to you by your toyota dealer. pack over to you, don. >> thank you, at the top of the news this half-hour, later this morning the uva player accused of murdering yeardly love goes back to court in virginia. adam may tells us what to expect when the trial of george huguely resumes said in charlottesville. >> reporter: good morning, don. almost two dozen witnesses already took the stand in this emotional trial. legal observers say now the defense faces an uphill battle. prosecutors get ready to wrap up their murder case against george huguely. jurors already heard a two hour police interrogation. initially huguely denied knowing love was dead, saying i didn't even hit her. i don't believe it. but later huguely admitted to putting his hands around love's neck. another lacrosse player from the university of north carolina also testified. mike burns told jurors that huguely went into a fit of rage when he found out that burns and love hooked up. burns actually walked in on huguely choking love. then months later and just days before her death, huguely sent love an e-mail that said when i found out about you and burns i should have killed you. >> the prosecution's case looks very solid. >> reporter: the legal expert says when the defense gets its turn later this week they will put 11's character on trial, hoping to cast the cause of death into doubt. >> the medical examiner said it was blunt trauma. it was from banging her head against the wall. apparently the defense is going to argue that between prescription medication and alcohol there may have been other factors that led to her death. >> arguing love's death was nothing but an accident. >> prosecutors have to prove the murder was premeditateed to get a life sentence. if the defense is convincing he could get 10 years. >> stay with us for the latest on this murder trial. we will be in charlottesville today with continuing coverage of it. an emotional night at the grammies as whitney houston is remembered. [ singing ] jennifer hudson paid tribute by singing houston's best known song i will always love you. houston was found dead on saturday in the bathtub of her beverly hills hotel room. investigators are waiting for toxicology results to shed light on her death. she was just 48 years old. in washington state investigators searched a landfill for clues in the josh powell case. volunteers spent more than six hours yesterday combing through a huge pile of paper. one sheet at a time. investigators say powell made a trip to that landfill just before he set his house on fire last week, killing his two young sons then himself. the volunteers say they were told to look at everything closely. >> names, addresses, anything that had from utah, anything that would make a connection of some sort. >> detectives did leave with a box full of items but it is not clear how they will factor into that investigation. here a sentencing hearing begins today for a maryland inmate who could be executed for killing a correctional officer,ly was convicted of killing him at the house of correction in jessup. he will choose today whether a judge or jury will decide fate. city police are looking for who is responsible for a fatal shooting in baltimore. kendal state especially was found with multiple gunshot wiewntds, right now no arrests have been made. in annapolis said lawmakers resume debate on a plan to allow same sex couples to mary here. wjz and andrea fujii are live on the latest with this contentious issue to say the least. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. later today supporters of same sex marriage will rally in annapolis trying to move this bill forward as the debate continues and emotions are running high on both sides. opponents of the state same sex marriage proposal rallied last month near the state house steps. their message to lawmakers, vote no on the bill. the bill's future rests in the hands of the house of delegates and now lawmakers on both sides of the issue are making their voices heard. >> i don't believe that we are going to lose. >> delegate emmett burns is against the bill and is also a pastor, he says more religious groups are speaking out against it. >> people are rushing up to me saying we don't want this. >> it is going to be close but i think we are going to be successful. >> reporter: he is one of eight openly gay lawmakers who want same sax marriage legalized. his office is bombarded with phone calls for and against the bill. today he plans to support a rally backing it. he says at least 1000 people are expected. >> it is a sign of a growing support that we have in -- on this issue and i think we are going to continue to see that support grow in the days to come. >> reporter: six states and washington, d.c. currently allow same sex marriage. later today washington state is expected to join that group. don, back to you. >> thank you very much, andrea. a recent poll finds 50% of the marylanders polled are in favor of legalizing same sex marriage. 44% are opposed. on capital hill republican leaders aren't satisfied on the compromise on the president's birth control directive. he pulled back on a plan to require employers, including religious organizations to pay for employee birth control benefits, the revised plan would make insurance companies foot that bill. mitch mcconnell says he will push for a vote on the issue, something the white house has dismissed as something unlikely to happen. >> we have broad consensus, not universal consensus that this is an approach that is right. >> the debate has largely over shadowed his new budget proposal set to be unveiled later this morning. here in baltimore the mayor will talk tough budget issues of her own today when she delivers her state of the city address. it is the first for rawlings- blake as elected mayor. she won a full term after completing the term of sheila dickson. the city is facing tough choices. getting through security at the airport will soon be faster for some frequent flyers. all thanks to a new program starting this year. here is derek valcourt to explain how it works and who is eligible. >> reporter: tsa officials call this a good deal. you sign up and give them information about yourself ahead of time and in return you get to get in the security express lane. getting through airport security usually involves taking off the shoes, the belt, the jacket, in some cases the full body scanners. >> a pain in the neck. >> but they want to make it bearable with their program. they will be able to sign up for a prescreening background check, those who pass won't have to wait in long lines and will get a specially designated lane and go through metal detectors but shoes and jackets can stay on. >> we always reserve the right to be random. >> the program has already been tested in a few cities and this year it will expand to 28 other airports including bwi. >> expanding tsa precheck is about more than just speeding up travel. it is part of a fundamental shift in how we approach aviation security. >> i think it is a great idea. >> especially for people you know that -- like me going to college and back home a lot, it is going to be very convenient. >> while most passengers welcome the change some argue it is trading safety for convenience. >> i don't think anybody should move in haste when it comes to security. >> there is one catch, southwest airlines, which has more flights than any other airline here will not be participating in the trusted traveler program, at least for now. they say they are too busy working on their upcoming merger with air tran airlines. derek valcourt, wjz eyewitness news. >> that program is expected to be fully in place by year's end. turning to sports and golf and a classic two? made up of old rivals, tiger woods and phil mickelson playing together. early in the day both would have a chance to win but despite good plywoods would take a back seat to mickelson all day, lefty would lead by 6 shots but shot eight under par to capture the victory. woods has not won on the pga tour in two and a half years. >> all right. well you know it is interesting, pebble beach is like the first of what i like to call the spring television sporting events. >> uh-huh. >> you will have pebble beach then the daytona 500, then all of a sudden we come winging in with all of march madness, then the masters. >> yeah. >> then it is baseball season, we are living big. take a look at a graphic. we are living big today, that cold is gone. moderating temperatures today. a high of 43. the normal is 44. tonight 29 your overnight low. tomorrow morning we have got to talk. i think the graphic and the symbol are more intense than the reality. a high of 50. eventually shower activity on valentine's day and speaking of which coming up on coffee with, jane seymour talks about keeping an open heart this valentine's day and she knows how to say baltimore by the way. >> uh-huh. >> we will explain it all, has to do with a roll she played, coming up sharon gibala has her wjz tv traffic control you are going to want to see it. >> we have been asking you for your pictures of the person who makes your heart soar. for more go to wjz.com. mine was earned over the south pacific in 1943. vietnam, 1967. i got mine in iraq, 2003. usaa auto insurance is often handed down from generation to generation. because it offers a superior level of protection, and because usaa's commitment to serve the military, veterans and their families is without equal. begin your legacy, get an auto insurance quote. hi, i am jazz, i would like to say good morning wjz. >> you got to love chas, become a big part of the baltimore community, he is always around, one of the most natural guys in the world, i think every time i see him this guy is a real movie star, good morning, chas, 22 degrees with 67% humid, barometer is at 30.17, a clear morning, chilly in some locations, seasonal in others, 19 pax river, dc haggerstown 24, three above season with easton 27, 22 ocean city, 23 elkton, 14 degrees in oakland, 27 degrees cull beer land, westminster and columbia 22, 21 bellaire, 24 annapolis, 23 kent island, 28 degrees in rock hal, is weather today, high pressure runs the show, tomorrow a weak area of low pressure comes into the region and gets out quickly, drags mild air to the mid-atlantic, it is going to come in with moisture but this low is weakening even as we speak so i can't promise a lot of problems tomorrow morning. 43 degrees is going to be the high today, overnight down to 29. but we are well above freezing today. roads should still be kind of warm even at that 29 number. a little bit of moisture in the morning. i think more rain showers. 50 degrees is going to be the high. let's call it 53 on tuesday. i mean on wednesday. thursday 53. friday and saturday president's day weekend, a time when our weather really can get dicey, clear, calm, temperatures above normal. at almost 50 and 46 degrees. by the way saturday is the 18th day of the month. wow. february is living pretty large right now. don, take it away. >> thank you very much. let's go straight over to sharp jib jib sharon gibala wjz traffic control. >> we have a handful of accidents. a delay there. also that accident involving an over turned vehicle 97 northbound, an accident in the city north charles. another one in north point boulevard and one more in columbia there. there is your speeds on the beltway. slower than it was, 42 miles per hour is your average there. a look at the delay on the harrisburg expressway because of the accident at mount carmel road traffic stop and go there at york road, there is 50 at 97. this traffic report is brought to you by your toyota dealer. back over to you marty and don. >> and thanks, this morning's coffee with is with jane seymour and the satellite interview furnished by kay jeweler's. ladies and gentlemen, the lady who has redefined how we look at hearts. how are you? >> i am good, fine. how are you? >> i am doing great. >> we are doing great, i am sure i asked you this before we went on the air you were pronouncing baltimore like a local and i asked you how you did that. >> plus i played her in a play called a woman he loved -- >> -- that is exactly right and i am sorry i didn't remember that. i really am. you want to talk about somebody who really gets it. i am showing the add audience a valentine's day -- >> -- that is -- >> -- mitch friedman from you. >> yeah. >> you have assured yourself at least three more live shots. jane, well done. >> well, you know what? i think it is really important at valentine's to have an add on to your gift, so obviously you want to give a great gift, whether it is jewelry or flowers. like i have even permanent botanicals are a good option but what is really great is when you can express your personal sentiments as i did to you. my mom and dad always used to have us make our own cards so if you are feeling slightly artie these are some i dead the other day. these are some ideas and things that you could do, but personalizing your gifts and making it something uniquely from you is what we are talking about doing at valentine's this year. >> you yo know what is interesting, you are such an accomplished actress and you are becoming as known for this as an actress. did you intend on this to happen or is it just a wonderful round of applause for your work? >> you know what has happened people have said how many you are and artist and i was an artist long before i was actress and didn't train as an actress so i was doing that long before i was acting and if you look at a lot of artists, a lot of them are great visual artists too and when you have that vision, when you have that way of communicating some times you do it in acting, in dance, in visual art,, in design, in writing in public speaking, if you can sing in singing and writing songs. i think there is a lot of ways of expressing yourselves a someone once said and what happened here is my mom was an amazing inspiration to me and had been through a lot in life and she always said to me when life is is tough and it seals insurmountable the human in instinct is to close off but if you can reach out that act will bring love and purpose into your life and so i kind of connected that as a piece of artwork with two simple hearts that were always open that connected and came up with these ideas for valentine's day cards and then of course here this is one that i just did. you know this is the idea of really personalizing it. >> and open heart isn't just a jewelry design. you also have a foundation by that name. >> we do. the open heart foundation, we had our first event last year and just preparing for another one this year, we honor four people, one of whom is robyn roberts who epitomizes what we mean. she opened up about it on a daily basis while continuing with her job and countless numbers of women realized they could be open about the journey they were going on and realized they could find friends along the way and people they could share this journey with. >> very good. >> so in honor of her we benefitted st. judes. >> cool. hey listen, unfortunately our satellite time has run short. >> yeah. >> st. jude is an awesome place, respect. well done. there is the website. keep it in mind. open hearts by jane seymour. talk to you in a bit. >> she taught me something. i have always called them fake flowers. she called them permanent botanicals. >> i like that. there you go. taking a break, coming right back with more of the ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, four and 1/2 until 7:00. here come updates from sharon and marty. >> 43 is the high, right now 21 on tv hill. not as cold as it was this weekend with sunshine not a bad afternoon. now, here is sharon gibala at wjz tv traffic control. >> hi, marty, good morning, everyone, things starting to jam up and plenty of accidents, one of them on 83 southbound, the delay back to york road. accident still at 97 northbound, another one in the city north charles. one in north point boulevard and one more at columbia. there is a look at your speeds on the beltway. there is that delay on the top side. this traffic report is brought to you by home paramount pest control. back over to you, don. >> thank you, stay with wjz 13, maryland's news station, complete news, weather and traffic still ahead for you this morning. also more remembering of the musical i conwhitney houston, look back at her life and her final days and, of course a lot of the tributes for her last night at the grammy awards will be replayed this morning and for days to come. as you can see a nice day start. a nice week start here in baltimore. it is cold out there, so dress accordingly this morning. send comments to comments@captioncolorado.com captions by terry james, captions by terry james, caption ,,,,,, a