and if i could lose that, if i could get rid of this... amen, o.k.? [laughs] >> announcer: magic pills, diets and complicated exercise programs say that they can give you a perfect body, but who's got time for that? yet the fact is, the need to hide those extra pounds is something most all of us face every single day. in this fast-paced environment that we live in, we demand to see results immediately. >> hi, i'm julia parker and i'm here to let you in on a little secret. now, what if i could guarantee to smooth away your midriff bulge, create a shapely waist, eliminate all those nasty back rolls and have complete back support all day? now, what if i told you there was a way you could look 10 to 20 pounds thinner instantly? now, if you want all this to happen to you, then you need kymaro's new body shaper. >> announcer: kymaro's new body shaper is the fastest way to get your figure back. you just slip it on and watch as the inches just seem to melt away. starting from below the bustline, kymaro's new body shaper comfortably shapes all your problem areas by hugging your body to create a smooth, bump-free silhouette. this unique design focuses on your comfort. the new body shaper's microfiber material hugs your midsection and distributes excess weight evenly. while girdles, control-top pantyhose and other shapewear smooth one bulge but create another, kymaro's new body shaper is non-binding. there are no metal wires, pinching hooks or irritating boning, ensuring a smooth, seamless look. kymaro's new body shaper will offer all the support you need while being totally discreet. not only is it comfortable, the breathable fabric feels like a second skin, and nobody will ever know you're wearing it. >> i used to weigh 265 pounds. i lost 85 pounds, but i still have all of this. ...i've slimmed down seven inches on my waist! 7-1/2 inches on my hips and thighs, which is a total of 14-1/2 inches. i can't believe it, it's amazing! >> i hate my hips and my thighs, the way they connect. i don't feel smooth. i can't wear anything clingy, because all i feel is all attention is here. ...i cannot believe it! i have slimmed down over 5-1/2 inches on my waist. i can fit into my little black dress again and i feel so wonderful. i owe it all to the kymaro new body shaper. >> to help you understand all the amazing qualities kymaro's new body shaper has, we have celebrity stylist evon biondi with us today to explain all these fantastic qualities the shaper has, so welcome! >> thank you, julia. thank you for having me. >> thanks for being here. >> i'm so excited. well, as you know, i've worked over the years on so many tv shows and i've worked with more celebrities than i can count, so i have to know what looks good, and i learned that the key to looking good in your clothes is what you're wearing underneath your clothes. now, we all have our issues, whether it's a bulge here or a little roll over your jeans here, or if you just want a sleek and toned look, kymaro's new body shaper can do all that for you and more. i want you to look at this; this material is microfiber material and it moves with your body. it's flexible, it's breathable. it's not gonna suck you in like some other shapewear. it's a silky-smooth fabric that just hugs you and then gets rid of all the lumps and the bumps, and who are we kidding? we can all use a little help with the lumps and the bumps. >> we can all use a little help. >> o.k., i see that you're holding one of these horrible dreadful old-fashioned corset things and what's up with that? >> i know, this... it's like impossible little clasps... >> oh, it's horrible. >> you can't do it up. >> no, you can't. >> and then, wait, look at how uncomfortable this boning is. >> i wouldn't go there, i really wouldn't, and not only by the fact that it's uncomfortable, but you can see it underneath your clothing and it's just embarrassing. people are gonna know what you're wearing. the wonderful thing about the kymaro new body shaper is that it's totally discreet. and it doesn't have boning, it's not gonna hurt you, there's no clasps trying to do something behind your back. it's so simple, you just step into it, you pull it up and you instantly have this fabulous figure. >> o.k., let me ask you. >> mm-hmm. >> are you wearing a kymaro's new body shaper right now? >> yes, i am-- i am! really, i'll show you. it is honestly so comfortable, it's like a second skin. no matter what my clothing... i could be wearing anything from my jeans to an evening gown, it's gonna always be comfortable no matter what the weather. i love it, i wouldn't be caught dead without it. absolutely. >> there's no comparison to the other shapers that are outhere. this body shaper works. it's really thin, it's comfortable, i can wear it all day long without worrying about it rolling or me getting hot and i look great in it. >> now, what exactly is this crisscross? >> julia, i'm glad you asked. the kymaro new body shaper has something that no other shaper can offer: this specially designed cross over the back. it provides all-day support, keeps your shoulders back and your posture straight. so not only do you get that slimming look, but you get back support all throughout the day. >> here in the back it has these cross stitching... this pattern here, and this supports the shoulders, the upper back and that's where i have my problem, because i do tend to sometimes stoop a little bit, and so this just sort of holds me up taller and straighter. i would highly recommend it to anyone watching this show. i mean, it's, it's wonderful. my back has never felt so good. >> now, evon, i notice that there's two pieces. what's the advantage of two pieces versus one piece? >> julia, i'm glad you asked. it's really important, because the two piecesactually . you can get the smoothness of a one-piece without the inconvenience of a one-piece. it's not hot, which is important. and a great feature: you can mix and match sizes so you can get a customized fit. the full coverage starts just below the bustline and goes just above the knee, and one of my favorite features is you don't have to get completely undressed when you go to the powder room. trust me, kymaro has thought of everything, while still keeping a woman's body in mind. >> exactly. now, don't go away. coming up on the show, we're gonna be hearing from some ladies who've been wearing kymaro's new body shaper, and we're gonna be seeing the reactions from some unsuspecting shoppers when they try it for the very first time. yeah, you don't want to go away. >> announcer: stop suffering every time you look at yourself in the mirror. those days of not being able to zip up your dress or button your pants are over. kymaro's new body shaper is the easy way to get your figure back. you can look up to 20 pounds thinner instantly. that's right, instantly. the soft, breathable fabric moves with you and won't curl or roll up. kymaro's new body shaper is so light and comfortable that you can wear it year-round. it can be worn with the clingiest of fabrics and is great for casual and formal wear. kymaro's new body shaper also eliminates all back and bra bulge, leaving you with a smooth, invisible look under your clothes. but kymaro's new body shaper doesn't just help in providing excellent support and remarkable shaping, it also helps your posture. with kymaro's new body shaper, you will have a new and improved figure instantly. with millions of satisfied customers, the kymaro body shaper has become one of the most popular body shapers ever available. call right now and get yours for the incredible low price of only $39.95. but hold everything! [siren wails] at kymaro, we understand that times are tough and budgets are tight, but we believe that you still need to look good and feel good, just like the many celebrities who use the kymaro body shaper. so, for the first time ever, we're extending a one-time-only offer to the first 50,000 callers. now you can get the kymaro body shaper for the unbelievably low price of only $29.95. yes, you heard right, $29.95. but this is only available for a limited time, and you must act now. and listen to this: if you call right now, we'll even include kymaro's bottom shaper free with your order. kymaro's bottom shaper eliminates saddle bags and smoothes out your hips and thighs. it also has a cotton gusset so you can wear them in place of underwear, and best of all, no visible panty lines. look how they make a difference with these lightweight pants... and how about these tight-fitting slacks? you can even wear kymaro's bottom shaper with white pants. amazing! this is over a $40 value in itself, and it's our free gift to you-- just pay the small processing fee. these two different shapers complement each other, and unlike full body suits you may have seen, kymaro's body shaper and bottom shaper are two separate pieces. and yes, it gets even better! we'll even double this offer with a black body shaper and a black bottom shaper to complete your wardrobe-- just pay the small processing. this, together, is over a $200 value for only $29.95 to the first 50,000 callers right now. you can even mix and match sizing so you'll always have a perfect fit. kymaro's body shaper comes in six available sizes, so we'll have a size for you. simply tell the operator your current clothing size and he or she will match it to kymaro's body shaper size. it's that simple. and always remember kymaro's guarantee-- if for any reason you're not completely satisfied, simply return the body shaper top and all the free gifts are yours to keep, no questions asked. that's right, you get to keep all the free gifts. kymaro has now made this affordable for everyone, and nothing even comes close to this incredible offer. be one of the first 50,000 lucky callers by calling right now. >> now, we're in a clothing store, and we're about to talk to some unexpecting shoppers who are gonna for the very first time try kymaro's new body shaper. i'm so excited, so let's get started. we're here with lawanda, who's been shopping for new clothes, and she's looking for an outfit that'll bring her sexy back. so what do you think about the dress you picked out? >> i love the color, and i love the material. it's just this pooch in the front, i tell you, my children left me, and you know, when i go shopping, i want to have the new fashion, the new styles that are out today... >> mm-hmm. >> but this pooch here just, you know, it causes me to have to buy clothing a size larger than i typically would. and then the butt. i tell you, the dimples and the wrinkles, you know, i don't get that smooth look that i do desire, so it can be frustrating. >> well, we're gonna help fix that. we're gonna bring sally in to do some initial measurements. >> o.k. >> o.k.? so what do you think your husband's gonna say when you come home instantly two sizes smaller? >> julia, i don't want any more children. [laughter] >> sally: 44 inches. >> so what do you think of 44? >> that's so frustrating. >> well, we're gonna have you put the kymaro new body shaper on, and come out when you're ready and we'll see you in a minute. >> thanks. [♪...] >> it's gonna be amazing. look at this! look at you! [laughs] >> amazing! >> that's incredible! what's the best part of this? >> look at this. i have a waistline. >> oh! >> no dimples, look at that smooth... >> smooth, yes. well, let's get sally in real quick and get the final measurement to see how much you've lost. >> this is wonderful. >> sally: the final, 40 inches. >> julia: [gasps] four inches! >> get out of here. >> you lost four inches instantly. >> this is amazing. >> o.k., so what's your husband gonna say now when you come home? >> he's gonna love this. he's going to love it. but julia, i just want to let you know... >> yeah? >> you can't have this back. >> four inches instantly. amazing. congratulations. >> thanks. >> [laughs] ...we're here with krista, who's looking for a new outfit, right, and what kind of outfit are you looking for? >> i would just... i would love to find something that just looks better on me, 'cause i've been feeling very self-conscious lately because of my weight, and it's really taken the fun out of shopping. i just-- i want something that looks better on me. >> o.k., so let's look at the outfit you have on now. >> o.k. >> you've got low-rise jeans. >> low-rise jeans. i love these jeans. i really like how they fit, but i don't like my belly bulge. the belly bulge is not going away. i would really like something that looks better on me. >> and what about the top? you have a knit top, which we know knit is an unforgiving fabric. what would you change about that? >> the knit top, i must tell you, julia, i love this color. i get so many compliments on the color all the time, but i don't like how it shows, again, the belly bulge. it's here. it's here to stay. i don't like the bra bulge. >> mm-hmm. >> and that's not going away because you can't suck that part of your body in, so... >> well, it actually is, but before we do that, we're gonna have sally measure you real quick for pre-measurements. >> oh! oh! o.k., wow. >> we are going to get rid of... you're not gonna say the number out loud though, are you? >> unfortunately... >> uh-oh. >> i'm gonna have to. [laughter] 43. >> oh, god. oh, god. >> what does 43 mean to you? >> 43 is awful. >> yes? >> 43 is awful. i do not want to hear that number ever again, quite frankly. >> good, because you're not. you won't have to. >> o.k. >> because we're gonna put you in the kymaro new body shaper... >> o.k. >> and we're gonna change your body. >> wonderful! >> are you ready for this? >> i'm excited, yes, i'm so ready. >> so here you go, and we'll see you in a few minutes. >> great! thank you. >> we are looking forward to this new transformation. i can't wait. [♪...] [gasps] look at you! >> [laughs] wow! would you look at this? >> what's the best part? >> i have a waist now. i just... it's so smooth. there's no belly bulge. >> and turn around. you got to see this. >> [gasps] no bra bulge either. >> [laughs] >> i love it, and you know, honestly, it's supporting my back, it makes me stand up straight. >> your posture's amazing. >> yes, and you know, they say that when you stand up straight that your self- confidence goes up, and i can tell you now, i feel like i could take on the world. i love it. i love it. >> there's another great part. >> yeah? >> you don't have to go shopping. >> very good point. >> you get to keep your beautiful pink shirt and your pants and you look amazing. >> thank you. thank you. and you know what too? i could go in my closet, and i'm sure i could find so many other outfits. >> it's like your own store. >> that's right! that's right! >> let's get the after measurements real quick, just to see the diff-- i know there's a huge difference just by looking at you. >> this is probably gonna be a number i want to hear. >> oh, my... 38 inches. >> [gasps] wow! five inches. >> you lost five inches... instantly. >> five inches by just putting this on. that is wonderful. >> well, now krista can have a lot more fun shopping. five inches! ...we're here with sandrea, and she's shopping for a new outfit. now, what kind of an outfit are you looking for? >> i am going to a dinner party tonight with some girlfriends, and i have a pair of cute jeans that i'm wearing now, but i haven't been able to find a really good- looking top, because i have, you know, bulges in the front and bulges in the back, and that's not cute when you're going out with your girlfriends, so that's what i'm trying to look for right now. >> are you ready to impress your girlfriends? i've got something for you. >> what's the catch? >> no catch whatsoever. you just have to try on kymaro's new body shaper. >> o.k. >> and you will lose two dress sizes instantly. >> really? >> yes, but we're gonna do some before measurements if you don't mind. sally's gonna do some measuring. >> oh, you didn't say there was measuring. >> [laughs] it's painless, and we're gonna get to see the great results afterwards. >> o.k. >> sally: 49 inches. >> o.k., so what does 49 inches mean to you? >> too many doughnuts. too many doughnuts. >> [laughs] o.k., keep your doughnuts, but try the kymaro new body shaper on. >> o.k. >> and you'll see the amazing results. >> o.k. >> we'll see you in a minute. >> thank you. >> you're welcome. be ready to see another instant transformation in just a minute. ...[gasps] oh! look at you. you look great. >> i know! >> [laughs] >> oh, my gosh! >> o.k., speechless. and this is your boyfriend kenny? >> yeah! >> kenny, what do you think? >> absolutely gorgeous. >> yeah? good enough to take her out for dinner or...? >> and shopping. >> oh, o.k. >> i'll hold you up to that. >> so what's the best part of this? >> um... two notches on the belt loop, two notches, and i didn't believe you, i didn't believe you, and when i went in there and tried it on, i put it, and i opened it, and i closed it, i'm like, "o.k.," but i mean... >> and you're wearing the jeans you love. >> i love these jeans with this top. i love this top, but i thought because, you know, with the roll, but it just... i don't even feel it. it just feels so good. >> well, your girlfriends are gonna be totally jealous. >> oh, they are, 'cause these, we're going out tonight, yeah. totally. >> you don't have to go shopping tonight. >> oh, i love this outfit. >> this is gonna work great. o.k., so let's do the after measurement. >> o.k. >> so sally's gonna take the after-- oh, look, now she's saying o.k. [laughter] she wasn't like that in the beginning. >> i know. >> two notches! >> sally: hold on, that doesn't look right. let me just check again. >> o.k. >> whoa, 44-1/2. that's 4-1/2 inches. >> 4-1/2 inches? >> that's awesome. that's so cool. >> and i love the fact that you're so happy and you look incredible. >> i am. it feels so good. >> and thank you so much... i'm so glad. >> thank you very much. ...this thing is so awesome. when i first came in, i didn't believe it, but i'm so shocked right now, because i went down 4-1/2 on just my top alone, on the top portion, and i look so fabulous, so i'm gonna tell my girlfriends about this tonight when i see them, or i won't even need to tell them. they're just gonna look at me a complete change.e was >> if you're looking for something to smooth, slim and lift for that totally sexy look, you don't want to miss this incredible offer coming up right now. >> announcer: stop suffering every time you look at yourself in the mirror. those days of not being able to zip up your dress or button your pants are over. no more confining girdles or control-top pantyhose or endless dieting. stop hassling with complicated exercise programs. now you can feel good about how you look without spending thousands of dollars on plastic surgery. all you need is kymaro's new body shaper. kymaro's new body shaper is the easy way to get your figure back. you can look up to 20 pounds thinner instantly. that's right, instantly. this unique design focuses on the comfort of your body. with its amazing shaping power, the microfiber material hugs your mid-section and distributes excess weight evenly. while other shapewear may smooth one bulge but create another, kymaro's new body shaper is non-binding, leaving you lump- and bump-free. just slip it on and watch as the inches just seem to melt away. starting from below the bustline, kymaro's new body shaper comfortably shapes all your problem areas by hugging your body to create a smooth, bump-free silhouette. there are no metal wires, pinching hooks or irritating boning, ensuring a smooth, seamless look under any type of clothing. the soft, breathable fabric moves with you and won't curl or roll up, and it's even long enough to tuck into any of your pants or skirts. kymaro's new body shaper is so light and comfortable that you can wear it year-round. it can be worn with the clingiest of fabrics and is great for casual and formal wear. kymaro's new body shaper also eliminates all back and bra bulge, leaving you with a smooth, invisible look under your clothes. but kymaro's new body shaper doesn't just help in providing excellent support and remarkable shaping, it also helps your posture. with kymaro's new body shaper, you will have a new and improved figure instantly. with millions of satisfied customers, the kymaro body shaper has become one of the most popular body shapers ever available. call right now and get yours for the incredible low price of only $39.95. but hold everything! [siren wails] at kymaro, we understand that times are tough and budgets are tight, but we believe that you still need to look good and feel good, just like the many celebrities who use the kymaro body shaper. so, for the first time ever, we're extending a one-time-only offer to the first 50,000 callers. now you can get the kymaro body shaper for the unbelievably low price of only $29.95. yes, you heard right, $29.95. but this is only available for a limited time, and you must act now. and listen to this: if you call right now, we'll even include kymaro's bottom shaper free with your order. kymaro's bottom shaper eliminates saddle bags and smoothes out your hips and thighs. it also has a cotton gusset so you can wear them in place of underwear, and best of all, no visible panty lines. look how they make a difference with these lightweight pants... and how about these tight-fitting slacks? you can even wear kymaro's bottom shaper with white pants. amazing! this is over a $40 value in itself, and it's our free gift to you-- just pay the small processing fee. these two different shapers complement each other, and unlike full body suits you may have seen, kymaro's body shaper and bottom shaper are two separate pieces. and yes, it gets even better! we'll even double this offer with a black body shaper and a black bottom shaper to complete your wardrobe-- just pay the small processing. this, together, is over a $200 value for only $29.95 to the first 50,000 callers right now. you can even mix and match sizing so you'll always have a perfect fit. kymaro's body shaper comes in six available sizes, so we'll have a size for you. simply tell the operator your current clothing size and he or she will match it to kymaro's body shaper size. it's that simple. and always remember kymaro's guarantee-- if for any reason you're not completely satisfied, simply return the body shaper top and all the free gifts are yours to keep, no questions asked. that's right, you get to keep all the free gifts. kymaro has now made this affordable for everyone, and nothing even comes close to this incredible offer. be one of the first 50,000 lucky callers by calling right now. >> we're about to hear from barbara, who's been wearing kymaro's new body shaper. let's hear what she has to say. >> before kymaro's new body shaper, i had problems: i had rolls around my back, i had extra rolls on my tummy. i needed a butt lift. i don't like the way my clothes are fitting and i just needed some help. >> evon: oh, my god! barbara, you look so good. you look amazing! o.k., now, this is why everybody needs to wear kymaro's new body shaper. you look fabulous. come on here. >> thank you. >> look at this nice, flat tummy. we've got no sagging in the derriere, no back rolls and this fabric is not forgiving. look how the fabric just hangs and looks on her because kymaro's new body shaper smoothes out all those lumps and bumps that we all have. you look, you look so good. >> well, thank you. you know, i love beautiful, stylish clothing and i had just gotten so discouraged trying things on in the store. >> evon: it's easy to get discouraged... >> barbara: absolutely, but now, i'm two sizes smaller. >> two sizes! you go, girl! you look really, really, really wonderful. >> thank you. >> i've got a question for you, though. after wearing kymaro's new body shaper, how has it changed your self-confidence? >> well, as a woman, you know, we have... our image is everything. >> it's huge. >> yeah. >> you want to walk out the door feeling "i'm gonna conquer the world, i look good!" [laughs] >> yes, and even my husband has given me second glances. >> evon: oh, i love to hear that. that is so good! barbara, i'm so glad that you love kymaro's new body shaper, and i guarantee that anyone who tries it is gonna love it too. >> now, everything you own in your closet and everything you buy in the future is gonna fit and look better, and it all starts with kymaro's new body shaper. now, why haven't you gotten yours yet? >> look! look at this change. this is amazing. i've never had pants that are this loose before. this is pretty amazing. this is a lot of extra jean that i didn't have before. i have slimmed down 9-1/2 inches with the new body shaper. it's amazing. >> i've slimmed down five inches in my inches in my hips and thighs. that's 11 inches. i can hardly believe it! >> four inches... four inches in a couple minutes. would you believe that? unbelievable. >> ladies, sincerely, i would recommend this product to you or anybody else that you thought needed it. um, it is very comfortable and it helps make you feel so much more confident about the way you look in your clothing. um, if you have a stomach that you're trying to hide, if you have hips and thighs that you're trying to cover up, if you have a butt that's sticking out and you just feel completely uncomfortable in your jeans, buy this product. i promise you, you will feel so comfortable in it and feel so much better about yourself. >> so what are you waiting for? get your measurements ready and call now. it's your last chance to take down the number and get yours today. it's completely guaranteed. there's no risk involved and it's all possible thanks to kymaro's new body shaper. >> announcer: with millions of satisfied customers, the kymaro body shaper has become one of the most popular body shapers ever available. call right now and get yours for the incredible low price of only $39.95. but hold everything! [siren wails] at kymaro, we understand that times are tough and budgets are tight, but we believe that you still need to look good and feel good, just like the many celebrities who use the kymaro body shaper. so, for the first time ever, we're extending a one-time-only offer to the first 50,000 callers. now you can get the kymaro body shaper for the unbelievably low price of only $29.95. yes, you heard right, $29.95. but this is only available for a limited time, and you must act now. and listen to this: if you call right now, we'll even include kymaro's bottom shaper free with your order. kymaro's bottom shaper eliminates saddle bags and smoothes out your hips and thighs. it also has a cotton gusset so you can wear them in place of underwear, and best of all, no visible panty lines. look how they make a difference with these lightweight pants... and how about these tight-fitting slacks? you can even wear kymaro's bottom shaper with white pants. amazing! this is over a $40 value in itself, and it's our free gift to you-- just pay the small processing fee. these two different shapers complement each other, and unlike full body suits you may have seen, kymaro's body shaper and bottom shaper are two separate pieces. and yes, it gets even better! we'll even double this offer with a black body shaper and a black bottom shaper to complete your wardrobe-- just pay the small processing. this, together, is over a $200 value for only $29.95 to the first 50,000 callers right now. you can even mix and match sizing so you'll always have a perfect fit. kymaro's body shaper comes in six available sizes, so we'll have a size for you. simply tell the operator your current clothing size and he or she will match it to kymaro's body shaper size. it's that simple. and always remember kymaro's guarantee-- if for any reason you're not completely satisfied, simply return the body shaper top and all the free gifts are yours to keep, no questions asked. that's right, you get to keep all the free gifts. kymaro has now made this affordable for everyone, and nothing even comes close to this incredible offer. be one of the first 50,000 lucky callers by calling right now. >> and remember this, ladies: don't be fooled by other imitation products out there. there's only one kymaro's new body shaper, a name in health and beauty you can trust. >> announcer: the preceding has been a paid program for kymaro's new body shaper. slam. bam. jam. we're "throwing it down" with the best high school ballers in the country on today's show. we're "all hoops" today - as we focus on the best players in the class of 2012. "the boz" is the brightest star in vegas. nobody rules n-y-c like omar calhoun. and this player named "yogi" is a bear to guard. no need to "beat the buzzer." sports stars of tomorrow is just getting started. hello, everybody. i'm your host pat summerall. you're tuned into the show that takes you "coast to coast" in search of the brightest young stars in sports. today - we focus on the high school basketball season. we take you to each corner of the country - and feature the best players in each region. along the way - we also have feature stories on the "first family of hoops" in new york city - and one girls' player in chicago who's a "real jewel." but let's start our show "out west" with the consensus "number one" player in the class of 2012. when you think of las vegas - the first things that come to mind are casinos and sunshine. but underneath the "glitz and glamour" of vegas lies some of the nation's top high school basketball factories. ever since it first fielded a team in 2006 - findlay prep school has attracted some of the top high school players in the nation. and across town at bishop gorman high school - the "home of the gaels" is also home to the top player in the class of 2012. this is shabazz muhammad. opponents all over the country are quickly learning that there's no such thing as slowing down "the boz." ((music montage)) muhammad might be the top shooting guard prospect to come along in a generation. he's a silky smooth left hander who's "scoring prowess" has been compared to kobe bryant. muhammad comes from a grounded, supportive family. his father - ron holmes - played for u-s-c in the eighties - and shabazz credits him for his "athletic genes." "probably my dad. he pushed me a lot and is a very intense guy. my mom was an all american in track so shes a competitor. so they always talk to me about playing hard and all that stuff." as you can imagine - muhammad's recruitment has become a "full blown" battle. school like kentucky - kansas - and u-c-l-a - are putting the "full court press" on muhammad. at the end of the day - he's just trying to "enjoy the process." "its kinda fun and overwhelming. i talk to the coaches as much as i can, get a good relationship with them so when im at their school i know what they have in store for me." muhammad won't decide on a college until the end of his senior season. he's the runaway top player in the nation - and in the west region. the "second ranked" player out west is "six foot seven" forward anthony bennett from -you guessed it - findlay prep school. here's a look at the rest of the top five players out west. we move from "the boz" out west - to a "future bear" in texas. from the n-b-a finals - to hosting the super bowl - to "back to back" world series - nobody has had more "sports success" in the last year than the dallas-fort worth metroplex. and the d-f-w dominance isn't just limited to the pros. on the high school hard court - d-f-w features several of the top basketball prospects in the nation. this year - isaiah austin of arlington grace prep is the top center in the country. austin is "every bit" of seven feet tall - but he's hardly your typical "big man." his style resembles that of mavericks' star dirk novitzki - as he can "knock down" the "three pointer" with ease. during his junior year - austin averaged 14 points, nine rebounds, and six blocks per game. he'll play college ball at baylor. another one of the nation's top talents hails from the dallas suburb of flower mound. this is marcus smart - and he might be the most complete player from the class of 2012. last season - he led marcus to the five-a state championship. he averaged 14 points - five rebounds - and five assists per game during that championship year. smart can play "all five" positions on the floor -and might be the "toughest" defender in the nation. he's comitted to play college hoops at oklahoma state. as for the rest of the southwest - here's a look at our rankings... we move from the "plains of texas" - to the "skyscrapers of new york" as we head northeast. in new york city - national correspondent mike rigg catches up with one of the city's top young players. here's mike with the story of omar calhoun. you can't go anywhere in new york city without facing a dynasty. from the "longest lasting" shows on broadway - to the "endless" parade of yankees world championships - you aren't anything in new york - until you prove you can last. and at christ the king high school in queens - there's a basketball dynasty in the making. today we meet a "brother and sister" combo - who are the brightest young stars in the big apple. standup - clip 20 in new york city, the only thing more common than subways are famous basketball players. now christ the king thinks it has two of the best. omar and sierra calhoun might be the best in school history. clip 2 - coach 3:15 from day one you can see that theyre very loving but very competitive. there not just competitive on basketball court. socially and academically. that's what makes them special. want to do better in grades and show who can be the better person. omar calhoun is a "six foot three" guard who averages 20 points per game at christ the king. his younger sister - sierra - is one of the best players in the class of 2014. she learned the game because of her brother's success. whenever he played - she played, too. clip 6 - dad 14:45 when i took omar to the park around 7-8 years old she was like five. she used to want to be there, show up to ball handling drills, that's how she became so good so early. hard worker right out of the crib. clip 5 - sierra 9:15 always. ever since my brother started ive always been playing basketball. i saw him play and wanted him to play. were a family my mom played, my dad played. clip 4 - omar 6:35 when i started i was always playing and developing and she would be there with me. always want to get out too. enjoyed watching me play and started playing as well. and there's no better school in the country to blossom at than christ the king. it's truly one of the top basketball programs in the country. both male and female superstars started their careers at christ the king. stars like lamar odom...speedy claxton...sue bird...and chamique holdsclaw. clip 2 - coach :18 we have a ton of division 1 players. 3 first round wnba picks. tradition been going back 20-25 years. khalid reeves. derek phelps. lamar odom. speedy claxton. clip 4 - omar 8:05 ctk is a great program.lot of great pros. lot of guys who i watched play picked up things from them. want to add all that to my game. omar calhoun will have a chance to carve out his own legacy starting next season - when he plays college basktball at connecticut. until then - he will be at this gym - and hanging out with the family that's pushed him so hard along the way. clip 3 (not clip 4) - omar ever since i was little my dad put a basketball in my hand. hoops on every corner growing up in brooklyn. as soon as i was born basketball came into my life. the calhouns are the perfect basketball family - at the perfect basketball school. and it won't be long until omar and sierra calhoun are the next big stars in the big apple. in new york city - i'm mike rigg. thanks, mike. calhoun isn't the "top rated" player in the northeast. instead - that honor goes to kyle anderson of 2011 national champion saint anthony's of jersey city. anderson will head "across the country" in college - and play at u-c-l-a. here's a look at the rest of the top five in the "always loaded" northeast. it's time for our first break on today's show. right after this - we tell you about the top "overall" players in the class of 2012. we also feature the top girls player - who is a real "jewell" in chicago. so stick around. we're ranking the top five overall prospects in the class of 2012 in this week's toyota top five. we already covered the top two. but number three is mitch mcgary of wolfeboro, new hampshire. the "six foot ten" forward averaged 18 points and nine rebounds per game as a junior. he's undecided on a college choice. here's a look at the rest of the top five. let's continue our "high school hoops" special and head southeast. north carolina might have the best basketball roots in the nation. after all - it was just three years ago when we introduced you to a raliegh native by the name of john wall. this year - ralieigh is "once again" home to one of the nation's top prospects. this is rodney purvis of upper room christian academy. he's a "six foot four" guard who is frequently compared to wall. he can play both guard positions with ease. as a junior - purvis averaged 25 points per game. he'll stay in raliegh for college - and play for north carolina state. another of the top players "down south" is archie goodwin of little rock, arkansas. goodwin is an explosive guard. during his junior season - he led sylvan hills high school to the state championship game - while averaging 27 points per game. here's a look at the other top players in the region. we move from one "hoops hotbed" to another as we head midwest. even though the university of indiana hasn't won very many games in the last few years - the hoosiers are "on fire" on the recruiting trail. indiana has secured another top player in the class of 2012 in point guard yogi ferrell of indianapolis. ferrell is a "prototypical" point guard who led park tudor high school to the state championship last year. we'll have more on ferrell in an upcoming episode. here's a look at the top five in the midwest. let's keep it in the midwest - and move to chicago. we take a break to tell you about the top girls player in the nation... skokie, illinois proclaims itself as a village - but - honestly - it's a suburb to one of america's largest cities. skokie is just a quick train ride on the "skokie shuttle" away from downtown chicago. and - like chicago - sports are a big part of what makes skokie go. niles west high school in skokie is the alma mater of steelers' running back rashard mendenhall. and now - it's home to one of the best girls basketball players in the nation. this is what it takes to be the best two guard in the country..jewell loyd's work ethic has college coaches loving her game..but it was the summer of 2010 that her game went to another level.. at the usa 17 and under national tournament is where jewell picked up a gold medal for her strong, energtic efforts off the bench... tony konsewicz: she picked up some great habits. reading books in her free time. jewel has such an electric personality that she makes friends wherever she goes. she got to meet some of the girls overseas and share those experiences you saw the growth in her personality and maturity wise. you saw shes a mature kid to begin with but shes on a different playing field now. jewell: that really helped me grow as a defensive player. a lot of times i tend not to play a lot of hard defense. going there i really picked a lot of stuff up, styles of play, i had great coaches. i felt honored to be on that team. basketball wasn't her first choice early on-tennis was her game..until one day it hit her at the strangest of times.. jewell: i was actually playing a tennis tournament to be ranked nationally right then and there i thought i didn't want to do this for the rest of my life. i didn't have the same passion. also my brother played basketball so ive always watched it and always loved the game. i didn't see myself as a tennis player at all so i changed and glad i made the decision. the decision was a great one for the high school coach at niles west in the suburbs of chicago..coach tony k. couldn't wait for jewell's freshman year.. tony: as a sixth grader she was playing in the eighth grade game. and youre like she could play for our varsity team right now. she was going somewhere else. coach left loyola academy where she was at and came right to us. every year its crazy. you see her after freshman year and its like how much better can she get. sophomore year she had a tremendous season and made the u 17 olympic team. she went overseas and came back this year and she was off the charts. she's had many off the chart games including a 46 point night that could have been half a hundred if she wanted it..but that's what makes her so special.. calvin loyd/father: i remember that game exactly and it goes to show how good of a teammate and player she is. she really didn't care about scoring fifty. jewell 16:15 "it would have been nice" 16:37 "think about it" molly kleppin: i just think shes very athletic and she doesn't have many tendencies so most of the time when youre playing against a good player youre like they always go right to push you off but shes strong with both hands so if you push her one way she'll just go the other way so she can beat you off the dribble, shoot it. just good all around. on the court you may see jewell start off by guarding the center, than move over to the power forward position and than play a little point guard-and this is all in the first half..the oppossing coaches have thrown all kinds of defenses at jewel but nothing seems to work.. calvin: weve seen everything. from her freshman year, each year theyre two and three people on her. all kind of crazy defenses. junk defenses. we know whats gonna come and so far shes been able to deal with it. there might be some more out there but shes just playing hard and on another level. tony/coach 4:30 "nothing really rattles her" 4:41 "about it" that's one of many reasons why the recruiting was fierce over jewel..for her the decision was simple-she not only loves basketball but also is a huge fan of fighting irish football.. jewell: i just got a really good vibe there. coaches are amazing and treat you like their own and the team is goofy. im the kind of player who goofs around but know when to be serious. that's the kind of team i saw down there. academics are unbelievable. i think what got me was the football games. im a big football person. gwen loyd: im very excited about notre dame. its close by. im glad she made that decision. and well be able to see her and visit her and spend quality time. if shes sick i can always drive there in two hours as oppposed to getting on a plane. shes my daughter. its different. when it's a guy youre like okay, you go away. but shes my daughter and im sure her father feels the same way.s the phrase "diamonds are a woman's best friend" might be better put for the lady irish as " a jewell of a player is coming their way".. it's time for another break. right after this - we highlight the "kicking game" in an amazing "play of the week." we also tell you about the top players in the rockies - and update our national rankings. we'll be right back. we have an amazing special teams effort in this week's play of the week. hayden knudson plays for hayfield high school near washington, d-c. and check out this amazing field goal block. he darts into the backfield fast enough to catch the ball "in the air" - and then returns it 90 yards for a touchdown. it's one of the most amazing special teams plays you'll ever see - as well as our national play of the week. we head to the rockies - where conference "re-alignment" has paid off for one basketball program. in the summer of 2011 - the university of utah jumped from the mountain west conference - to the "pac ten." utah fans hoped that the switch to a "big time" conference would pay off - and help the school get some "big time" recruits. well - it looks like they're getting their wish. the utes have received a commitment from the top player in the region - jordan loveridge of west jordan, utah. the "six foot six" loveridge is a talented forward who's ranked among the nation's best. loveridge averaged 24 points per game last season for west jordan. here's a look at the "best of the rest" in the rockies. let's quickly update the chase for the national high school football championship as we check our top ten rankings. earlier this fall - we introduced you to stefon diggs - an explosive wide receiver in olney, maryland. diggs has been "shredding defenses" for good counsel high school. and now - both diggs - and good counsel - are in the thick of the national championship chase. good counsel is undefeated this season - and have several impressive wins on their resume. the falcons started the year with an impressive win over manatee high school of bradenton, florida. and last month - they "blew out" a talented squad from rival dematha. in that game - diggs returned a punt 60 yards for a touchdown to give good counsel the lead. also - running back dorian o'daniel scored three times in the victory. with their hardest games behind them - the falcons should coast the rest of the season - and find themselves "in the thick" of the national title conversation. as for the rest of the rankings - here's this week's top ten. it's time for our last break. up next - we feature a rising star in the sunshine state in our "delivery of the week" segment. each week - we sort through the mail truck - and feature our best "sent in" video in our delivery of the week segment. this is a d-v-d sent to us from fort myers, florida. its of rising basketball star kelsey mitchell of fort myers high school. she averaged 10 points and five assists per game as a junior. mitchell is undecided on a college choice - but has a bright future on the hard court. we're just about out of time today. here's a look at some "hoops highlights" as we "get in the zone." for all of us on the show - i'm pat summerall. have a wonderful day. good saturday morning. it's november 12. >> welcome to good morning maryland. we have great new this is weekend. >> good baby news. >> and baby pictures to boot. >> megan and rob had their twin girls born at 2:02 and the other at 2:03. >> they are jordan rose and noela james. look at that big smile. >> i'm sure she's glad this part of the baby is over. >> good-sized babies for twins. >> this is what justin pointed out earlier this week, good baby weights for twins. >> yeah, good, exactland rob, t mask. >> and there is a chance they won't sleep now for about 18 years. >> but they're loving every empty of it. >> they're all doing well. >> you should have seen facebook. everybody was blowing up her facebook page saying congratulations and everything. coming up this morning, we had great stuff on this saturday morning including every saturday and every time you join us for good morning, maryland, we introduce to you animal groups, rescue groups around the city and county and what they do to help stray and abandoned animals. oh, and we have chef connie johnson here as well, and she will be talking to us about teaching children how to cook healthy and we'll hear about her personal experiences. and ipads in the school. we'll be talking about a new program mercy high school has. and we have charles smith, a former harlem globetrotter talking about a program helping get kids off the street. a jam-packed show. one baltimore woman is helping the youngest of culinary students cook meals. >> and how her personal experience inspired her. and a former harlem globetrotter is now working off the courts. see what he is up to when we come up in a bit. and a hit play comes to the area, a grammy-award winner fills us in. that's all coming up next. first lady michelle obama is trying to reduce childhood obesity. one local chef is joining the fight to help children eat healthier by starting a program at a west baltimore school. how connie johnson is making a difference. this is not your average classroom for students at this elementary school. they're in the kitchen learning how to eat and cook healthy meals. thanks to chef connie johnson, students are learning about proper nutrition. >> and a healthy lifestyle is very important in education. if you are not healthy and are weighed down from obesity, it affects how we study and learn. >> reporter: students are preparing salmon and brussel sprouts. >> i feel good because people are eating the food saying it tastes good so they're saying when i cooked it, they liked it. >> reporter: chef connie started the program after her 17-year-old daughter died from an asthma attack. >> i had started to become a little heavy and wasn't into healthy cooking, but i had four other children that are younger than she is, and i started changing the way i cook. >> reporter: soon, administrators at calvin rockwell realized that all students should be educated in headlight nutrition. chef connie started vegetable time followed by a catering service, and the program is working. some students, including her younger daughter, have lost weight and learned to eat headlight. >> -- healthy. >> i think it can help other children learn to eat healthy and do other things other than sit on the couch and eat food. >> before, i used to eat a lot of unhealthy food, but now i eat a lot of healthy food because the program has inspired me. >> reporter: not only is the program getting the message out on healthy eating at a local level, but it's going national. chef connie has been approached to do a culinary tv series with students called "chef angel" and will address different health concerns. >> it's rewarding to know in her death, something positive has come out of it, and i know she is looking down saying good job, mom. >> i feel good. when she died, i felt my mother was going to sit around, but instead, she made a program about her, and it makes me feel good. >> reporter: chef connie has turned the tragic loss into something positive, helping the children to live a long and healthy life. >> all right, and right now, we have chef connie johnson joining us, and good morning. thank you for coming in. >> good morning. thank you for having me. >> let's talk about why in is working. why is vegetable time such a good idea? >> in our country, our children are suffering from weight gain and obesity, and as a result of my daughter gaining weight in her teenaged years, she encouraged me to cook healthier and with no salt, and ma message was universal, and i could use that to tell the world about healthy eating. >> let's talk more about your teenaged daughter. what happened here? >> she received an acceptance award letter to the university of pennsylvania, and my husband and i took her out to buy her a car and drove the car home, and at the dinner table, she collapsed and had an asthma attack and died instantly. >> oh, dear, and that inspired to you -- >> it inspired me to eat healthier. there was a volunteer program at the school, and i came in and told the kids, healthy cooking and no salt, and i used to say, my daughter told me to cook this way and that way, and it was a snow ball affect. i was hired as a full-time culinary instructor, and vegetable time has intensified. i am so proud of the children at rockwell. i walk in and say vegetable time. so vegetable time is the hot time during lunch where they all eat vegetables. and as a result of that, parents are sending healthier lunches. >> and you had offers about a reality series. what's going on? >> it's called chef angels. i had a well-known producer who caught on to the fact that we were trying to get a show deal through a couple of the networks. he came in and produced it, and we have an agent now who is shopping networks, and i am not allowed to give any specifics. chef angels is a culinary reality series that stems up from my program. six children in a kitchen who all start out not eating healthy. there are controversys and personalities, cultural differences that i have to overcome to get these children to get on the same page, and the end result is they all eat healthy, and it's a national outreach for children all over the world to eat healthy. >> wonderful. >> i think with the contact that is my producer has, i think the message will get through quickly. >> thank you so much for coming in. >> thank you for having me. >> we'll check in with you later. in a few minutes, we'll head over to the kitchen where chef connie and her students will prepare a healthy meal. now, over to charly. coming up, events in charm city to keep you busy for the season. and a high school using the latest technology to help students get ahead in class. you're watching good morning, maryland on this saturday. back in a bit. welcome back to good morning, maryland the holidays are almost here. the waterfront partner will feature events downtown from november through december. we're going to get all the details of the wide range of events. >> tell start next weekend november 19th all the way through to new year's eve, a fabulous family-friendly, if you feel of activities time at the harbor. >> and it's family friendly, not segregated for mom or dad or teens? >> all for the family, and different days and different times, but everything is family friendly with free events and discounted parking important to everybody. the charm city circulator brings everyone in. want to hear some? >> yes n 30 seconds. go. >> november 19th, everything kicks off. from 1:00 to 5:00, winter wonderland between the science center and the visitor's center. they will have free reindeer rides. >> do they my. >> they will be there for the kids but -- >> they're grounded. >> right, and we will have santa and mrs. claus, and santa will get in his seat and kids can line up to sit on his lap, and then, they'll walk over to the power plant at 7:00, and there will be a spectacular light show connecting off that night, and it will continue every night until december 31. >> we just had an image of the power plant a few moments ago, and i was going to ask, is that an artists' rendition? obviously, it is with the fireworks. >> it is the artist's rendition with the beginning of the light show that will continue for five to seven minutes every night of the week. it will be spectacular, unlike anything you've seen in baltimore. >> and you have something every weekend? >> every second weekend full of events. december3, there will be a mary tuba christmas, and on december 10, rock the dock over by the power plant, and a giant christmas tree, ornaments for kids to decorate and put on the tree, and festive food and the polar express reading. the national a square yom will have the polar express movie, and in early december, there will be a let it snow celebration. you might see snow, and december 31, of course, new year's eve. >> where do we do for inform station? >> it'sawaterfront life. org, or 1877-baltimore. >> 877-baltimore. we will have more on abc2news.com. these days, technology is the wave of the future. administrators at mercy high school have brought ipads into the classroom for all freshmen. we have a teacher and student right now joining us live, and good morning. thank you so much for being here. >> thank you very having us. >> reporter: tell us why the school has decided to bring in ipads. it's a great idea. >> yes. thank you. the administrators have been looking for an opportunity to begin a one to one program where each student would have a piece of technology to use in the classroom, and been investigating a variety of technical devices. we chose the ipad because we see it as april up and coming device of the future. you can't turn on without seeing an ad for an ipad or go into a starbucks without seeing one in use. and it's the perfect thing to be put in the hands of students. >> i see an ipad every day in the studio with charley. he has one with him constantly. how is it working? >> it's working very well. it's really a pleasure to see students using something that they are attracted to anyway as an educational device. so would you like to see some of the ways we're using it. >> oh, yes, allie, how is it working for you? >> i really enjoy it. it's really gonable, just having everything at the touch of a button, like at my finger tips and having my own device in front of me. i feel like it's improving my grades and really making class more enjoyable. >> excellent, excellent, and what are the ways you use it for assignments? >> well, the students and i have a note-taking app. so this is an example of one of the things that we have in class. they each have this on their ipad, and we color coded each of the sound devices, and with the touch of their finger, they could identify repetition, iliteration and really engage. >> and students are respondenting? >> yes. and things were happening spontaneously in class, and the students ended up illustrating the poem, the text in the poem which is another way to gone in a multi-sensory way. it's not just words on the page. they can touch it, and it's very engaging. >> who pays for the ipads? >> the students pay for the ipads. they buy them individually before they come to school, and then the school helps finance the apps that the students buy. >> how do you determine which apps you will put on there? do you have suggestions? >> yes. the freshmen are the ones using them now, and we met over the summer to consider which apps would be most useful, and sometimes, it's going on from the app store, searching for various things, and other times, it's networking with other teachers to see what is working for them. >> well, i think it's great. how exciting, technology, always carrying one around anyway. might as well use it in school. thank you both for joining us. we really appreciate it, and charley always has his ipad close by. over to him. i do. and i want to see what's going on in the news. if you have a taste for something special, you may need an ipad for that. a local website is making dining more efficient. and a harlem globe trotter is keeping kids on the right track straight ahead. ♪ [ female announcer ] have you ever seen a glacier while sunbathing? why not? have you ever climbed a rock wall in the middle of the ocean? or tried something really wild? why not? it's all possible in the nation of why not. royal caribbean's floating nation. where you are free to do anything you want. which may be nothing at all. royal caribbean international. why not cruise from baltimore? visit royalcaribbean.com today. welcome back to good morning, maryland. if you are looking for a great way to score new food and more restaurants, this is a great place to be. chris is one of the founders for the website, which is a great idea, pulled up here on the plasma. chris, good morning. >> good morning. >> where did the idea for this come from? >> we got the idea in college, and now we're in 30 markets around the country, and we started eh eatbemore.com. >> so what do we see on the site? walk us through that? >> the first thing we take the user flew is what they are looking for, delivery, takeout, or dine in. click on delivery and say to the canton area. click on the neighborhood, choose canton, and the next thing would be everything opened or closed in the canton area. and 20 restaurants deliver to the canton area, and you can search by restaurant or specials, and you can order online from 30 restaurants and counting. >> going to canton, and there are a few other things. that's a delivery, and we have it for takeout and dining in? >> yep, undertake out, if you are in the harbor east area, and you want to choose a place to order on lineup, come to the site and see what's opened or closed, viewt menu, and a lot of restaurants have the online ordering. >> and what about specials? >> that's one thing we strive to have on the site and make sure it's up to date, the most up to date content and specials. >> this seems like something someone would have done a long time ago. it's a one-stop shop. hate to be cliche. >> it's basically the expedia for internet. you need to have the local content management to make sure vu you have the credibility in the consumer's eyes. >> was this a deal that someone came and said i have an idea? >> we were sitting around a room anded i have an idea, and we have $25 million in transactions at restaurants nationwide, and we are looking to help consumers find restaurants in easier fashions. >> 30 cities, and the same website, uniform no matter where we go? >> each market has a unique brand. in buffalo, it's buffy.com, and in santa barbara, santa b.com. >> and sherrie was talking about my ipad, is that accessible on ipads? >> you can download the apps. >> all right. chris, thank you. here is the ipad app for you. appreciate your time this morning, man. >> thank you very much. >> abc2news.com, this will be on the website. a lot of good information there. charles choo smith has traveled the world dazzling audiences, and with his basketball moves as a harlem globetrotter, and now, he is offering basketball mentoring and a tutorial for education, and choo smith is here. good morning. thanks for being here. >> good morning, sherrie. such a bubbling personality. >> i am. i am. tell us about the program. you offer help in basketball and after-school tutorials. >> you know, someone gave back to me, and we have to put people in position, our young people in the position to go to the next level, and our program, we are just grateful and have been working on it for the last six, seven years and put the kid in a position to be successful. we have the math program, the reading program, the s.a.t. program, clearing house program. and we just using basketball as a tool to draw them in and make them successful citizens in society. >> choo, why is it important to grab the young people now? >> our kids are faced with many challenges with a lot of things going on in the home and in the streets and gotta have something to occupy their time. idle time is detrimental to our children. and we got to have them to dream beyond their dreams and just go to the next level and prepare themselves and surround themselves with big things to enlighten them and go to the next level to be great. >> i understand that you are building a new facility. what's going on with that? >> in the last six years, we want to build a relationship with the parents and kids and establish partners with the community and savvy business owners, and now that we've done that, we paid our dues and want a big facility with every life component for the children from life skills to educational components and helping them to learn basketball, culinary arts, you name it, theater arts, the crafts, everything from a life skill component to live their dreams. >> and we have video of you working with two students. that is damian there, 13 years old, and then we have dwayne banks here, and let's talk about damian, a positive young man who has been through so much in his young life. >> yes. it brings tear to my eyes and joy to my heart at the same time. to see a young man like this go through the adversity -- mother getting killed, father paralyzed from getting shot, and this kid is a 3.6 student, and he is phenomenal and the number one point guard in his grade in the country. >> been through all of that and staying positive? >> oh, staying positive, and we have to be here for the children and just have to give of ourselveses. >> and i got a mission here. you have a book. policy about your book. >> it's a children's story about myself when i was 7 years old, and it's called "i want my own baseball field." and baseball was my first love as a kid, and i built a baseball field in my backyard when i was 7 creerld, and we talked about perseverance and having your parents not supporting you and adjusting to the peer pressure when you are taken away from your dreams. and the ironic thing about it is we have a 15 years -- 15- year-old who won a contest and did all the illustrations, and he is a phenomenal young lady. >> you are going great things. tell us the website. >> www. choosmith.com. >> thank you so much for being here, doing great things for the kids. >> thank you, sherrie, so much. >> thank you. and are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? we have a fun event with a star- studded cast. that's all coming up. there is an exciting musical stage place in baltimore this weekend, "what my husband doesn't know," and it was written by an award- winning writer and director and producer, and this morning, we have imramy award winner ann nesby joining us, and thank you so much for being here. i appreciate you being here. i so enjoy your work and your music. >> it's a pleasure to be here. >> tell me about this play. i am so excited. my mom has been bugging me to go and see it. tell me about the play. >> wonderful. it's a wonderful, wonderful production that your mother willstory of love and forgiveness and reconciliation and the strength of relationships and the power of forgiveness, and the play on words is excellent, and we have awesome comedians involved, and it makes it a dramady. it's not so much a musical as a music playing right into the monologue and going on, and it holds your attention. it's captivating and something that the family can come and see. and not only morris chestnut, but there is something for everyone. >> something for everyone. >> absolutely. >> so what do you want audiences to take away from the performance? >> we definitely want them to understand the power of love and the power of forgiveness, and being able to understand that in relationships, you have problems, but there is a way out without departing and being able to reconcile and to forgive. love covers a multitude of sins, and they are bringing great, great stories and -- >> and you are bringing did home here. >> that's right. and in honor, they shot a dvd, and we have dvds on "bet" all the time, and all the different things, and he has been a teacher in the industry and networks with young people throughout the country, and he allows people to twitter and come back stage and take pictures. >> excellent. i know that's very exciting. what's it been like for to you work with him? >> it's been a pleasure. i'm learning so much, and he is the consummate director and writer, and he spends time with each artist and brings on the experience of clifton davis to help with the cast and to give that -- those tidbits of awesome information. >> and tell us about your role. i understand you bring the voice of reason. >> absolutely. i am the character "eleanor." and eleanor is the mother of lina, michelle williams, married to clifton davis, who is franklin in the show, and he is 20 years her senior, and they are married. he is a wealthy man and a real estate mogul who has forgotten the fact that money does not consummate a great relationship. she forgetting to love her and treat her in the manner he should be as a wife, and paul, in the person of morris chestnut, comes in and is giving him a little bit of problem, and eleanor, myself, playing that role, comes in as the voice of reason to just minster and love on my daughter, lina, and to let paul know that he can't tear up anything in that area. >> all right. it sounds wonderful. i cannot wait to check it out and see it. and you know what? this play runs through sunday at the lyric opera house. here is all the information. it runs through sunday, and you can head to ticketmaster.com, and you can tell us the website there. >> absolutely. davidetalbert.com or go to his web page -- actually, like him on facebook or twitter him. and also, when you come out, look forward to coming back and having an opportunity to meet the entire cast at the end of the show. come out and we will sign autographs. >> signeds like a good time. thank you for joining us. check it out it. runs through sunday. welcome back to good morning, maryland on this saturday. each week, we share the experiences of the humane society's animal rescue shelters, and you may meet and sometimes adopt a pet for your own family. we want to introduce to you arden's ark, and you brought four friends? >> i have, four kitten is available for adoption, and we have many more at home. we want to focus on the black cats right now. we have learned they are harder to adopt. i am not sure exactly why. >> really? >> superstition. that's the only thing i've heard. >> really? >> i know. i am amazed myself. they are just as lovable and sweet and playful. >> this is one. and you can see the one whose head keeping krang there. quite an affectionate kitty cat, and you have about 30 right now? >> yes, 30 in the rescue ranging from four months to three years. >> and towards s adopting a cat, how is that different than a dog? dogs seem to get more press. >> i try to -- i want to disprove that cats -- you don't have to walk them outside, but other than that, they need just as much time with their humans. they need play time and affection and want to be with you just as much as the dogs do. i don't want someone to think that they can get a cat, and they will just go live their life, and you just put down food. >> not the case at all. >> not the case. >> at arden's ark, sometimes there are drop offs and sometimes, there are mills. how do you get your cats? >> they come from the outdoors. they come from the streets. sometimes, we will get a pregnant cat, and the kidden is are raised inhouse. these guys were rescued running in thed toos in the little river area. >> and someone considering adopting a pet and doesn't know whether dog or cat, what is one thing about having a pet cat that people might not know? >> they are just as affectionate as the dogs. they really are, but they are easier to care for. you cannot leave a dog home for 12 hours and not expect -- >> expect it not to eat the news or not doing -- going to the bathroom in the house. >> all right. how do we find you? >> ardensark. petfinder.com. and you can get an application and apply to foster or adopt. >> and there you go. there is the phone number on your screen. we'll have this on our website coming up later. sherrie? >> thank you, charley. it's time to meet our pet of the week. tammy is an outreach coordinator with the maryland spca. who do we have here? look at that face here. oh, goodness. >> this is perhaps one of the most unique dogs i have ever seen looking at that time. >> i think that's one of the most unique dogs i've ever seen. look at those ears. >> so he is a 1-year-old, and we're calling him a westy- terrier mix. we are not sure what the breeds are. but he is nice and calm. we saw before. >> he had energy and was very frisky and running around here and would be in a home with kids? >> oh, yes. he is a happy and energetic ready to go and ready to playboy. >> and i wanted to talk about -- i was saying when i was walking him on the leash, he was frisky as you noticed when you were walking in, and he walks well, but something that i think a lot of pet owners should be aware of is walking your dog, and when you meet other people with their dogs, the proper way to meet. let's say you're walking your dog, and i'm walking him, and we are coming nose to nose and face to face, it's not a good way for dogs to meet. in dog language, that's confrontational. >> oh, i never knew that. >> and oftentimes, that's why dogs may not get along initially, and a frisky guy like him, he may come right up and pounce on your dog to play, and your dog may be like whoa. i'm not ready, a much more gradual side by sidewalking goes further rather than nose to nose and face to face. >> actually, i was paying a lot of close attention that when i walk my dog, she is very frisky and sociable and loves to go up to other dogs. that is something to keep in mind. >> some dogs may take a minute to warm up, and like when i first met you, if i said hi! my name's tammy and jumped into your arms. >> and that would be like whoa! [laughter] when he was here, he was running all over the place. >> he seems to enjoy sitting in my lap, and he is available for adoption starting today. >> and you're interested in adopting him, please call. wow, and he is so adorable. look at that face. oh, my goodness. what is that? is that a cartoon character? >> it's like an ewok. >> yeah. that's it. >> your very own ewok. >> a family with the kids and running around, and if you are interested in adopting him, there is the number to call. but coming up, we are in the kitchen with chef connie johnson and students for a healthy, fun and quick meal. stay with us. welcome back on this saturday morning, and wrapping things up in the kitchen. >> hey, chef cony is doing her thing. all right. this is part of vemitable time program with the baltimore city schools. what are you making? >> egg florintine. this is in dedication to a queen who married hepry ii. out of dedication to her because she was from florence, he named it egg florentine. >> how did you choose this one? >> we are using spinach and a turkey bacon, very lean, and fresh tomatoes, green onions as a topping. it's all about healthy eating with about 236 calories. traditionally, this dish has a hollandaise sauce with it. >> i was going to say, that can be heavy and high in fat. >> yes. we are not going to to use that. i need to you turn that. >> tell me about the helpers. vu these young ladies working and getting it done. >> these are my fifth grade students, alyssa on the far right and mary right next to me and tanaya and shanalea to my left. >> and they are very busy here. let me ask, what do you think about being part of this program? >> i think being in the program is an excellent thing because we cook healthy food. >> this is -- recap us on this. eating headlight healthy. it's an initiative by our first lady? >> yes. the campaign against obesity, and i am trying to enforce healthy eating and making sure we are within the calorie limit. >> what is the calorie count on a meal >> 236 calories, within the nutrition guidelines set forth by the department of health. >> and one thing to keep in mind. if you were to get a typical, run of the mill granola bar pack, the nature valley granola bar pack, that's 200-calories in one package. >> but that's all you need for breakfast. >> that's it? >> that's it. >> so in the need for breakfast t depends on the individual, but the children especially active children, what do they need? >> they need 240 calories for breakfast per day. >> per day? >> yes. so we have a low-fat chocolate milk that will add to the calorie count. >> and i heard that some of the your students have lost weight? >> yes, and they are teaching their family and friends on how to eat headlight, and that's the plus of this program. i hear parents telling us all the time how healthy they are eating. >> and you have help, too. chef jeff. >> yes, and jeff gambino from ciao bella restaurant. >> and this would be a great activity for the families today. >> and they are good workers. look at them. >> you learn a lot about your children in the kitchen. this is an slunt opportunity for communication with your children. you learn about what's going on in school and who is writing the love notes behind the scene. >> you got your love notes? yes, you do. >> what a great activity. >> what we going to do, the basis is the whole wheat waffle. you can use an english muffin or a whole wheat waffle. >> we have to go, guys, but this is in our website. ravensand seattle, 4:00 kick. and this is the finished product. have a great weekend. see you monday. >> thank you.