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LT. COL. JAMES WILKERSON The man was convicted of aggravated sexual assault against a civilian contractor at Aviano Air Base in Italy. As his punishment, Wilkerson was dismissed from the Air Force and sentenced to one year in jail. Lt. Gen Craig Franklin then overturned the conviction and freed his fellow pilot, reinstating him back into the Air Force. Now Wilkerson is being reassigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz., where many of Wilkerson’s victim’s family resides. Another bizarre episode in how the military deals with sexual assault.

the committee has formed a new foundation, Veterans Memorial Park Foundation of Pensacola, Inc., to manage and oversee the park that has several monuments to honor our veterans, including Wall South. A 13-member board will lead the foundation. The steering committee, which includes Brown, Butch Hansen, Dave Glassman, Joe Glover, Michael Swinehart and Charlie Switzer, will appoint the first board.

College student has been named a 2013 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Academic Team program by recognizing 50 gold, 50 silver and 50 bronze scholars nationally. Andrews graduates in May and plans to earn a bachelor’s degree at Florida State University with a double major in biochemistry and pre-med biology. Her long-term goal is to be an infectious disease doctor. Andrews is president of Pensacola State’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter and is active in PTK community service projects.

FROM BLUE TO BETTER The Gulf Coast

Kid’s House and several other local children and family centered organizations have decorated bridges in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties with blue bows in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month and to raise awareness about the problem plaguing our area. Last year, Escambia County had 4,300 cases reported.

time Park Associates board member tried for the Pensacola Political Trifecta and came up short. Gunther stopped the YMCA from leasing Parcel 8 at the maritime park, tried to stop Beck Properties from leasing Parcel 1 at committee meeting and then presented his own proposal for the same parcel. He claims that he did nothing wrong, but the public believes otherwise, based on comments we’ve received. The Pensacola Political Circus continues.

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Is the city of Pensacola able of looking at an ethical issue without getting caught up in personalities? Here is the situation: A board has the power to recommend leases to the Pensacola City Council for a city land on Pensacola Bay. One board member is given a confidential briefing on a proposed lease for a particular parcel. He sits on the Operations and Audit Committee that reviews the lease and is critical of it. The next day, the father of an employee that works for his realty firm, comes to him and says that he could make a better offer for that parcel. If you were that board member, what would you do? Most of us would have told the client that he needed to find another realtor to help him with the proposal, maybe even have given him a recommendation. Since it was the father of someone in your firm, you would notify the executive director for the park of the potential offer and fill out the proper paperwork to recuse yourself from any discussion of any leases regarding the parcel. It’s that simple. Ethical decisions that build public trust in government aren’t difficult. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen and the city council is left with deciding what to do about it.

Instead the board member helped his client draft a lease proposal, using the benefit gained from the presentations on the lease proposed by the mayor, and emailed the proposal to the executive director the day his board was to discuss the parcel. After the original lease was presented, the board member announced he was recusing himself from any discussion, moving into the audience and would be making a competitive proposal. When he made his proposal, he was repeatedly questioned about his fellow board members on the ethics of his actions. He told them what he was doing was fine. He expected to be paid a commission if his client’s lease was accepted, but that was okay, too, because he would resign from the board at that point. In 32 year of observing and, for 14 years, serving in local government, I’ve never seen such a blatant disregard for the public trust. The “price” of public service is that one can’t profit from the service—that’s why it’s called “service.” Otherwise a board member could fight all lease proposals presented, while waiting for a client to show interest. When that client appeared, he could recuse himself, pocket a commission and then resign with a nice profit. The board member has to go. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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DIFFERENCE MAKER University of West Florida presents 2013 Alumni Awards The University of West Florida Alumni Association named its 2013 Alumni Award recipients during the Annual Awards Program & Celebration held April 6 during Festival on the Green. The awards are given each year in recognition of those who work to help and promote the university, the alumni association and the more than 69,000 UWF alumni. Mollye Barrows, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;96, B.A. Communication Arts, served as the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emcee. The 2013 award recipients are as follows:

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RESTORATION EDUCATION

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Three Years After the BP Oil Spill

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On the deck of the Fish House on April 18, two days before the third anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oilrig explosion, several people sported stickers reading “Restoring Our Environment Restores Our Economy.” The stickers’ slogan aptly summarized the message of the day’s event, a press conference marking the publication of the National Wildlife Federation’s three-year report on the status of wildlife in the Gulf. “As beautiful as the tourists and those who play along the shores see the Gulf, we’re still concerned about the impacts that occurred for the fish life,” said Jay Liles, Policy Consultant with the Florida Wildlife Federation, the state affiliate of NWF. Titled “Restoring a Degraded Gulf of Mexico: Wildlife and Wetlands Three Years Into the Gulf Oil Disaster,” the NWF’s report highlights six species who were and continue to be affected by the oil spill.

At this time three years ago, images of oil gushing from BP’s blown Macondo exploration well were nearly inescapable. These days, mainstream media coverage of the spill’s effects is less rampant, but for groups such as NWF who continue to study the impacts, no less important. “We’re trying to reconnect with people who have moved on, as everybody does,” said Liles after the event. Five local leaders from the business and environmental communities also spoke in support of environmental and economic restoration. “Opportunity” and “education” were the key words across the presentations. The opportunity referenced was that coming in the form of cash, by way of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies (RESTORE) of the Gulf Coast Act.

“We were the epicenter for Florida of the single-worst environmental disaster in U.S. history.” Grover Robinson

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The RESTORE Act, signed into law in July 2012, guarantees that 80 percent of fines that BP and TransOcean pay for violations of the Clean Water Act will be dedicated to a Gulf Coast Restoration Trust for use in the affected areas. Civil proceedings against the companies began this February in the U.S. District

Court in New Orleans, and the outcome will determine the penalty amount. As state and local governments await the court’s decision, consulting bodies, such as Escambia County’s RESTORE Act Advisory Committee and the Gulf Consortium, are preparing to determine how the funds will be utilized. Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson stated at the event, “That pool of money has the opportunity to restore Escambia County environmentally and economically. We’re going to work to make sure that happens, that we see a full restoration.” Robinson, who also serves as the Chairman of the Gulf Consortium, reminded the audience, “We were the epicenter for Florida of the single-worst environmental disaster in U.S. history.” Emphasizing the link between the health of the environment and economic development was at the forefront of many of the presenters’ messages. “Our tourism, which really drives so much of our economy here, is dependent on clean air and clean water,” said Christian Wagley, the Environmental Representative on Escambia County’s RESTORE Act Advisory Committee. “There is a tremendous connection between a healthy environment and a healthy economy.” From a business-owner’s standpoint, restaurateur and real estate developer Collier Merrill spoke to the importance of using funds to guarantee the health of Gulf waters. “We buy a lot of seafood that comes right out of the bay, estuaries, the Gulf,” he said, “so this is very important to us on that front.”

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Reports like NWF’s that pinpoint issues needing attention are a help to those in advisory roles according to Wagley, who said, “We’re in the information gathering phase, so we need to become as educated as possible,” stating that information from both environmental and business communities is essential. “This is our opportunity to become educated together in terms of what we need to do to completely restore our environment, and make it a sustainable recovery,” Tony McCray Jr., representing IBIS Partners, L.L.C. and the NAACP told the crowd. As a community and economic development specialist, McCray thanked the NWF for their efforts to educate the public at large, acknowledging that even experts in other fields need help understanding the environmental issues to move forward restoring the Gulf and its communities. “Restoring our natural environment and economy are going to require these types of partnerships,” said Wagley of the diverse group of speakers. Jessica Koelsch, NWF Gulf Restoration Policy Specialist, emphasized NWF’s commitment to working with groups across the Gulf. “We feel that every dollar from the RESTORE Act needs to go into meaningful projects that are going to impact both the environment and the economy of the region,” said Koelsch who believes that, in light of NWF’s findings, “the impacts are going to continue to be felt, we really have our work cut out for us.” The NWF reports that sea turtles and dolphins are dying in record numbers, and ranked the status of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, among other species in the Gulf, as poor. “We want to make sure we’re taking care of what is the heart of the Gulf of Mexico, and that’s the seafood, the wildlife,” said Liles. Three years into the unprecedented BP oil spill disaster, to what extent the Gulf will be taken care of will not be determined until the RESTORE Act funds are a known quantity. As Commissioner Robinson pointed out, “People are coming back in greater numbers than we’ve ever seen at Pensacola Beach,” but despite the tourism upturn, he stated, “Restoration cannot fully occur until we implement the RESTORE Act.” {in}

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Northern District of Florida recently announced two indictments involving a local methamphetamine operation. The 12-person Pensacola-area meth crew was arrested on federal warrants following a multi-agency investigation; their trial dates have been set for June.

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Quint and Rishy Studer have detached the strings to their $5 million gift to the YMCA. Following the Y’s unsuccessful attempt to land parcel 8 at the Community Maritime Park, the

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SIZE DOES MATTER? The Pensacola City Council is considering cutting back. Councilman Larry B. Johnson is leading the charge to scale down from nine members to seven by cutting the body’s two at-large seats; the seats would dissolve when current terms expire. After a couple of public hearings, the public would ultimately make the decision, most likely via the District 2 special election in June. CRIMINAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS Jay Odom, of Destin, has been

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ESCAMBIA EMBRACES SECOND CHANCES by Jeremy Morrison

photo by Samantha Crooke The legal landscape just got a little brighter for local youth, with the countywide expansion of Florida’s juvenile civil citation program. “Too often, youth who act out are arrested and sent to DJJ for punishment, forcing them to enter the juvenile justice system needlessly,” Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary Wansley Walters said at an April 22 press conference at Escambia County Sheriff's headquarters.

“To use resources effectively, efficiently and strategically we must reserve serious sanctions, such as secure detention and residential treatment for youth who pose the greatest risk to public safety and require the most intensive and expensive services.” The civil citation process allows youth who commit first-time, non-violent offenses an opportunity to avoid the criminal justice system. The process involves remediation and offers an alternative to incurring an arrest record. “We don’t need children to have arrest records,” Walters said after the press conference. State Attorney Bill Eddins called the civil citation expansion a “tremendous benefit.” He said that Walters—who has pushed for civil citations throughout the state—encouraged local stakeholders from the law enforcement and education communities to work together to embrace civil citations in Escambia. Following the press conference, Pen-

sacola Police Chief Chip Simmons said he considered civil citations an “invaluable” tool. “I’m a believer in giving kids a second chance and not saddling them with a criminal charge that will follow them for the rest of their life, when there’s an alternative,” Simmons said. Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas agreed. “One of the lessons we try to teach in education is you learn from your mistakes,” Thomas said. In addition to affording second-chances to juveniles, officials also touted the cost effectiveness of civil citations due to the expenses associated with entering the justice system. They noted that during fiscal year 2011-2012, Escambia County had 2,242 juvenile arrests, with 562 first-time offenders, representing a potential savings of $2.6 million. “I’m looking forward to the rehabilitation part of it, myself,” said Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan, expressing a hope that civil citations might offer better long-term

results for the community insofar as crime reduction. Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May said he’s glad to see the community embrace “another tool in the toolbox.” He pointed to individuals he’s known through his work with youth sports that would have benefited from a civil citation process. “A lot of young people I work with simply made a mistake and then couldn’t get a job because they have a record,” May said. That’s part of the cycle Walters is hoping to curb. Thus far, 49 of Florida’s 67 counties employ a civil citation process. “Youth who break the law absolutely must be held accountable for their actions; civil citation is a great way to do that without establishing an arrest record, which can ruin their chances of a successful future,” the DJJ secretary said. “Additionally, it gives us the opportunity to get to the root of what is causing the youth’s behavior and address those underlying issues, decreasing the likelihood they will reoffend while also saving taxpayer dollars.” {in}

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by Jeremy Morrison In March, the late Rep. Clay Ford traveled on to the great beyond. He left behind a family, a legacy and an empty District 2 seat in the Florida House. A couple of weeks later, in early April, Gov. Rick Scott signed Executive Order 13-91, establishing dates for a special election. It’s a whirlwind affair, with primaries in May and a general election in June. There has been no shortage of interest in Ford’s District 2 seat. Numerous Northwest Florida politicos have eyed the seat and sized up their chances of making it to Tallahassee. Before election dates were even announced, the field was getting fat. Local attorney Frank White began gearing up for a possible run. Pensacola City Councilman Larry B. Johnson and Santa Rosa Island Authority board member Fred Gant dreamed of doing it for the Democrats. George Scarborough—brother of hometown boy, former congressman and “Morning Joe” co-host Joe Scarborough—briefly considered a run, having lost the seat to Ford by 402 votes in a 2007 special election. These contenders would soon peel away from the race. The time’s not right. But others would jump in. When District 2 voters look over their ballots, they will decide between a field of six Republicans and one Democrat. There won’t be long to get to know these candidates. Perhaps a robo-call, or two. Maybe a knock at the door. Blink and their yard signs will be lost to the blur of time. In an effort to better acquaint voters with this special-election crew, the IN sat down with the candidates. They offered gracious tours into their heads. They discussed political aspirations and engaged in word-association games. They gave their thoughts on issues like guns and gays, RESTORE money, pot and healthcare. Here is a tease of a taste from the IN interviews. The expanded conversations with these District 2 candidates may be found online at inweekly.net.

ED GRAY III

Gray is the head of Capital Trust Agency and Gulf Breeze Financial Services. He has served as mayor of Gulf Breeze, as well as on its city council and the Santa Rosa County School Board. IN: Why did you decide to enter the District 2 race? GRAY: The candidates that were coming forward, I’m sure, all meant well and are good people and want to serve, but we needed someone that could be in Tallahassee that understands a lot of what the issues are, would have the background to be a part of the legislative process and practically immediately. And I felt like, of all the candidates that were coming forward, I could fit that role the best. And then the last part of my decision making process was to ask my three children what they thought of the idea. And all of them said, ‘Dad, if this is what you want to do, go for it.’ And then finally I called Carol, Clay’s widow, and asked her thoughts on it, and she said, ‘Clay Ford is probably looking down on us right now saying, ‘Go for this, you ought to do it, Ed.’ And she encouraged me to do it too, and so with all that, I’m in the race and I’m excited about it.

"I bring a working knowledge that hopefully I can help address some of the solutions." Ed Gray III

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IN: Healthcare? GRAY: For 29 years I’ve been on the board of Baptist Health Care. I have seen healthcare and its payment systems go through a lot of different cycles. And absolutely the toughest part of healthcare is how do you properly, properly address indigent persons that walk into the emergency room and need care, but don’t have the money to pay for it. And that will be a challenge for many years to come. And what I bring to the legislature will be the perspective hospitals that have to deal with that physicians, that I certainly have contact with, that have to deal with it. And then on the other side of the issue is the state having to pay for this. So, I bring a working knowledge that hopefully I can help address some of the solutions. IN: If you were elected, how do you think this region would be different, or benefit, by the time your term was up? GRAY: I intend to be Speaker of the House one day. IN: Well, I guess, when that long term is up? GRAY: When that long term is up we will have had a respect in Tallahassee, that this area is progressive, that it has a responsible way to handle its affairs and conduct its economic vitality, economic activity, in a manner that supersedes the rest of the state. That we are not only the western gate of Florida, but we, in fact, are going to be a driving force for the whole state. We’re gonna let people know that Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are not just a forgotten area of the state.

MIKE HILL

Hill is a State Farm Insurance agent and the president of the Northwest Florida Tea Party. He lost the District 2 senate primary to Sen. Greg Evers in 2010. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Hill served 10 years in the Air Force before entering the private sector. He has been married to his wife, Greta, for 30 years and has three children. IN: What do you see as the bigger issues facing Florida, Northwest Florida and District 2, specifically?

MIKE HILL HILL: I can say that in one word: jobs. I like what I have seen Governor Scott do in terms of helping our economy. The government itself cannot create jobs, but it can help create an environment to help foster job creation. And we’ve seen our employment rate drop to the lowest it’s been, I think, in five years. It’s below the national average now; it was not like that previous to Governor Scott coming into office. So, I would like to see that continue, those things that will help our economy recover and job creation. IN: Guns? HILL: For guns. Absolutely. I believe in the basic God-given right to defend yourself. I don’t think you need anyone’s permission to defend yourself. If I were to come up to you and start, just with my fist, knocking you around, you don’t need to ask anybody, ‘Hey, can I stop this guy now?’ That, I think, is the most basic issue about guns, gun-rights, being able to defend yourself. You don’t need government’s permission to defend yourself. IN: Do you support anything along the lines of, ranging from background checks to— HILL: No, no I do not support background checks at all. I think what that does is opens up a registry, a database, that the government should not be involved with. Getting back to good government: Is it constitutional? And I will say, ‘No, that is not constitutional.’ Because our Constitution says, ‘You shall not infringe on the right to bear arms.’ 9

IN: Can you explain what the Tea Party means to you? Do you see it as an actual political party; do you see it as a strain of philosophy? How does it jive with the Republican Party? HILL: Right. I see the Tea Party as a movement. And it’s not new. And it’s not unique to the United States, even though this is where it really grabbed hold and helped to form a nation. The Tea Party is a movement of people who are fed up with tyranny coming from a government elitist who are trying to dictate to people how their lives are going to be lived. And so it started in our country, of course, with our revolution. But it has risen several times throughout the history of our country when there’s been a need for it. To end slavery in this nation, the Tea Party—it wasn’t called the Tea Party—but the Tea Party spirit, movement rose up and got rid of that in our nation. The right for women to vote and then the Civil Rights movement, those were all Tea Party-type spirits, movements, initiatives where people were fed up with tyranny. And so they rise up. Now we find we’re in a situation again where we have a tyrannical, leviathan government that are dictating to people, and the Tea Party just naturally rises up. I don’t see it as a third party, as compared to the Republican Party or the Democratic Party, I don’t see it like that. The Tea Party rises up when it’s necessary and then it kind

IN: Do you think a Democrat has a serious chance? LAU: Yes, absolutely, a Democrat has a serious chance. I wouldn’t have gotten into the race—and, obviously, politics, and I’ve never run for political office before, and I’m new— but I wouldn’t have put my family through what politics has turned into if I didn’t think I could win.

of goes back into the fabric of society until it’s needed again. Kind of like Congress was supposed to be. You go, you serve for a period of time and then you come back home and become a part of society again. That’s what I see the Tea Party as. IN: Do you think it’s as relevant as it was in 2010? HILL: I think so. And I think we’ll see it when the elections come up in 2014. Again, they rise to the occasion. In this special election that’s coming up—now, I’ve had a number of people in the Tea Party, in fact all the Tea Parties in the Panhandle, are supporting me. They want a Tea Party-type representative there. An outsider, not a politician going to Tallahassee doing the same old type of I’ll-scratch-your-back-you-scratch-mine, and just continuing the same old type of thing. People want new, fresh ideas.

"It might be naive, but this is my game plan." Mike Hill

IN: If you get elected, how do you stop from becoming an insider yourself? HILL: That’s going to be a battle. And I recognize that already. And I’ll share a game plan, it might be naive, but this is my game plan. First of all, you work hard, you don’t go to Tallahassee to have a good time. You go over there and you work hard, you study the issues. So, during the day, you hear from your constituents, not what Tallahassee is telling you is best, but what are the people back home telling you is best for

JEREMY LAU them? And then at the end of the day you don’t go out carousing, you study, preparing for the next day. Then, at various times, you meet with likeminded people, of likeminded faith, to help strengthen your faith and your resolve. And then on weekends, come home and be with my family. That’s my strategy for not becoming an insider.

JEREMY LAU

IN: What do you consider the big issues in Florida and, more specifically Northwest Florida and District 2? LAU: The big issues, obviously in Florida there’s the retirement system bills that are going through. That affects not just Northwest Florida, but the entire state. They’re taking a perfectly good retirement plan and they’re planning on gutting it. And that affects teachers and firefighters and policeman and the ladies who sit behind the counter at the DMV office who aren’t making very good money. And now they’re not going to make a very good retirement if the bills go the way the Republican Party is wanting to push them through. Here in Northwest Florida, jobs. Jobs here, especially in the district. We need to stimulate business growth and a good industry for us to target is the aerospace industry. We have very large, very talented,

"You pay people a decent wage, you treat them with respect and the demand grows and business comes." Jeremy Lau

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readily available workforce here in Northwest Florida for that industry specifically. We can lure them. With EDAS going in to Mobile, that’s going to be a huge facility. They’re going to need suppliers. We have great infrastructure for manufacturing and development along those lines. I think we can probably lure those industries into Northwest Florida. And those are good jobs. IN: What was the trigger that got you in this race? LAU: The trigger, it hasn’t just been one and it hasn’t just been recently, it’s an ongoing treatment of teachers and firefighters and public servants and working families. What you hear from Tallahassee and from the other side is small business and corporations are the economic drivers of the country and that’s flat-out wrong. People are the economic drivers. The men and women of district two are the economic drivers of district two. If they’re not out spending money or they don’t have money to spend, there is no business. There is no demand. Nobody comes here. So, you know, I believe in the economics of people. You pay people a decent wage, you treat them with respect and the demand grows and business comes. That’s what I believe. And that’s a message that I think has been lost in Northwest Florida, and Florida in general. People drive the economy. Not the other way around.

SCOTT MILLER

After working on other campaigns, Miller has launched his own. He has worked as a computer consultant, in the constructiondebris trade and now in the medical industry with his father-in-law. If elected, the candidate will join his cousin, Sen. Greg Evers, in Tallahassee.

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IN: What do you hope to accomplish? MILLER: I just want to make sure that we get—I hesitate to say honest representation, because I don’t want to undermine anyone’s

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IN: Why did you enter the race? MILLER: Why I entered the District 2 race? I’ve been involved with politics— it’s been a long time dream of mine to go to the legislature. To be some sort of a legislative person. I’ve been peripherally involved with it for a long time, helping get other candidates elected. My family has a long history of public service. It was always just something we were kind of steeped in. We’re one of those families, that when you go to the family reunion, or just any family event, there’s always a table that’s sitting around there hotly discussing the various benefits and flaws of the government. It was just kind of steeped in it. The hotter discussions tended to lean toward the flaws but you know, at the end of the day, you kind of have to embrace the whole package.

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IN: Do you favor or oppose any measure to grant same-sex couple the same rights as traditionally married couples? Legally speaking. MILLER: I can’t say that I favor it. It’s hard for me to get militant about it, but it’s not really—you know, the greatest thing that makes me oppose it is they’re trying to redefine something that has been part of Christian culture for, you know, for millennia gone by.

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At some point these people are going to have to face God and if there’s any, you know— what’s the word I’m looking for?—if there’s a punishment for any behavior they’ve had in their life, God will mete it out. But at the same time, that doesn’t give them the right to redefine an institution that God specifically defined, or that the Christian religion and other religions—I can only speak for the Christian religion—but the Christian religion defined it over 2,000 years ago in the Bible, which came from other Judeo religions thousands of years before that. So, when they want to redefine something for no real reason, beyond validating, having someone else validate their lifestyle, it’s hard for me to get behind that. IN: Sen. Evers is your uncle? MILLER: Cousin. First cousin. IN: What advice has he given you? MILLER: He didn’t give me any advice. He and I have a pretty close relationship, so we talk politics a lot, the mechanics of it more than anything else. In the back of my mind when I first told him I was going to run—I didn’t really call him, I just texted him—because what was interesting to me, I kind of expected him to say, ‘Really is that something you really want to do?’ Talk me out of it, you know, whatever. What he did instead was start talking about the mechanics of it to me in a way that I found really encouraging, because when you talk to your family and they think you’re going to do something dumb, something that someone else would tell them and they’d go, ‘Oh, that’s great,’ and smile—you

JACK NOBLES

Nobles is a former Pensacola City Councilman. He spent 14 years serving locally. Now, he’s shooting for Tallahassee.

JACK NOBLES know, if you tell a family member, I guess they feel comfortable enough to tell you, ‘You’re gonna do what?’ And he absolutely didn’t do that. He just started talking to me about how that sort of thing might happen and why I thought the mechanics of it worked, and he didn’t disagree with me. He’s in a little bit of a tight spot as far as openly supporting me, because he’s worried about, ‘How does it look?’ You know, ‘You’re only supporting this guy because he’s your cousin,’ or whatever. But I get a lot of great advice from him; he points me in a lot of great directions.

IN: Why did you decide to enter this race? NOBLES: I think this state needs some help, we need to do something to attract businesses to Florida. I’ve got friends that live in other states around the Southeast—Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina—all those states give incentives for industry to move there. Industry provides jobs, jobs provide taxes, taxes provide a better quality of life for the citizens of the state and it’s time that we look at what we need to do to attract industry to Florida. IN: What about healthcare? NOBLES: Be a little more specific because that’s a big, wide subject. You’ve got the Medicaid expansion situation that’s going on in Tallahassee right now, that’s a difficult one. The Senate and the House are both on opposite sides of that issue right now. They’re gonna have to come to a consensus, but—

"I think this state needs some help, we need to do something to attract businesses to Florida." Jack Nobles

IN: Where do you fall on that? NOBLES: I don’t know to be honest with you right now. It’s like this, I do know this, the federal government is promising, I

think, $50 billion to Florida for Medicaid expansion, but, as we all know, the federal government tends to forget about its obligations sometimes and push them down to the state. If they did that to Florida, Florida would go under, because we don’t have the money or the resources to do it. We’d have to increase taxes to do that. If you believe the federal government will continue to pay for that program, then I would be for it. If the federal government cuts off that program, then Florida couldn’t support it. What I would do if I was over there, I would accept the money on the condition that it would sunset as soon as the federal government quit funding it. What we would do with the people that were on that program? That would be the dilemma. I wouldn’t know. I mean, we certainly need to take care of our citizens, no doubt about that. But, it’s all about our dollars and cents. When you’re talking about picking up a $50 billion problem for the state of Florida, when our budget’s not much more that than for the whole state, that’s a big bill. And I don’t believe in taxation, I believe we’re well taxed now. It would be a situation where we would have to find the resources, or we would have to go back to the way we are now. IN: What about marijuana? NOBLES: What about it? IN: Well, there are two bills in Florida this year, I don’t think they’ll get a hearing— NOBLES: Well, I doubt they will.

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IN: But, nationally— NOBLES: Well, sure. I grew up—I was born in 1956—I grew up the ‘60s and ‘70s. Marijuana was pretty prevalent back in those days. I think that we’ve had presidents that have smoked marijuana, and have admitted they have smoked marijuana, I think we have people in government that have done it, I think there’s judicial people that have done it, I think there’s citizens that have done it. Do I approve the legalization of marijuana in certain instances? I do. Do I approve it carte blanche across the board? No, I don’t. It needs to be regulated. IN: You’re talking for medical purposes? NOBLES: Medical purposes and that sort of thing. And the decriminalization of marijuana, now, that’s a whole different subject. Okay? Now, do I believe that we need to put people in prison for possession of marijuana in usable amounts? No, I don’t. But we’ve got jails full of ‘em, and I think that’s part of the problem. I don’t see marijuana as a drug that causes crime, like heroin and meth and all those types of drugs do. IN: How do you think this area would benefit if you were elected? NOBLES: I know what we need here. I know what the shortcomings and the strong points are here and I believe that I could help us grow this area economically and also environmentally.

MARK TAYLOR

Taylor is the youngest candidate aiming for the District 2 seat. He is a local businessman and was recently appointed to the Community Maritime Park Board of Trustees.

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IN: Gay marriage or domestic partnership. TAYLOR: I believe that marriage is between you and God, and the state obviously does have certain benefits that are given to a traditional family marriage—a man and a woman— and I do fully agree that a marriage is between a man and a woman.

Education—Ensure our students are gaining the skills needed to compete and excel in a global market. Public schools should be safe places where children can thrive without fear.

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IN: What about healthcare? TAYLOR: Healthcare’s a mess right now. And I do believe that healthcare is broken, I do believe that system needs work, but I do not believe that the federal government should be able to mandate to the state what to do. I believe the more local government the better. And I believe the federal government should let the states make the call on how to handle that.

IN: What would you hope to accomplish if you are elected? TAYLOR: I think, as we’ve seen in a lot of races over the last few year, people are tired of the status quo, they’re tired of the same folks that have done the same stuff and so forth. I just want to breathe some fresh life into that. I’m a very hard worker. I’ve started a lot of IN: How do you think this area would be businesses, I’ve done missionary work in over different, or the Florida legislature would 30 countries, I’ve led hundreds of thousands of be different with you in the House? volunteers in extremely worthwhile efforts and TAYLOR: Oh, man, I believe that Pensacola endeavors and I want to bring that home to and Northwest Florida would be on the top of Northwest Florida, that work ethic. No one will the list for a lot of things. {in} outwork me. [ David Radcliffe, of Gulf Breeze, is also Also, my youth is good. Being 32, this posirunning for the District 2 seat. Although the tion, this special election, doesn’t count toward candidate wasn't able to speak with us in time your eight-year term limit. So if the people of Northwest Florida are happy with me and I con- to make the print edition, his interview may be found at inweekly.net] tinue to be elected, I would have a very strong chance of being Speaker of the House and really bringing some serious influence to this area. PRIMARY ELECTION: May 14 GENERAL ELECTION: June 11 IN: What would you consider some PRIMARY EARLY VOTING: May4 - May 11 of the bigger issues facing Florida, GENERAL EARLY VOTING: June 1 - June 8 Northwest Florida specifically? EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS AND TAYLOR: As always—as long as I’ve HOURS: Supervisor of Elections Office, 213 been alive, born and raised, sixthPalafox Pl.; Tryon Branch Library, 1200 Langgeneration Pensacolian—Escambia ley Ave.; Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf County has been one of the poorest Beach Hwy.; Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 counties in the entire state. And the p.m., and Saturday/Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. focus, our three main points, which

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Piecing the Puzzle

Autism and Life on the Spectrum

by Jeremy Morrison

The autism resource fair hums with activity. It’d be too much for Ilano’s son. “This place?” she said. “He’d only be here for 20 minutes, it’s just too overwhelming.” The mothers are hoping to stay a bit longer tonight. The annual resource fair offers a wealth of information for the autism community—a community that’s growing at an alarmingly rapid pace.

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Sacred Heart's Autism Resource Center / courtesy photo Angela Owens is like a lot of other mothers. She loves to talk about her children. “How long do you have?” Owens laughs. “Having two children on the spectrum is a lot different than having one child on the spectrum.” Owens stands in a maze of informational booths at the Autism Information and Resource Fair held recently at Sacred Heart Hospital. The term “on the spectrum” refers to developmental disorders such as autism and Asperger Syndrome. Both of Owens’ children—ages two and three—are on the spectrum. Tomorrow she’s taking them to Disney World. “They’re gonna have the same things that every other kid has,” the mother said. “You know, the fireworks, the characters—Mickey’s giant on TV, but when he’s fi ve feet tall!” Autism and other developmental disorders under the spectrum-umbrella tend to affect a person’s social and communication skills. Other characteristics include restricted or repetitive interests or behavior, as well as cognitive delays. Standing next to Owens is Aileen Ilano. Her son is seven. “He uses a ‘talker,’ an AAC device to communicate,” Ilano said, explaining how her non-verbal son now communicates needs such as “drink water,” “eat gummies” and “go outside.” April 25, 2013

The annual resource and information fair is held each year in April as part of Autism Awareness Month. The event is hosted by Autism Pensacola, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. “We started as a support group,” said Susan Byram, the organization’s director. Since its founding, Autism Pensacola has grown into a mecca of services for the local autism community. The non-profit is an association of parent, professionals and concerned community members who are dedicated to nurturing that community. Autism Pensacola offers support, education and networking opportunities. There’s the Parent Empowerment Project and, in the summer, Kids for Camp. The group strives to better the horizons for persons living on the spectrum. “We’ve been working on it for 10 years,” Byram said. “It’s gotten better, but we’ve got a long way to go.” Byram’s son was diagnosed with autism in 1994. He works for the Blue Wahoos now. When he was diagnosed, the autism rate was somewhere around one in 1,000. “Since then, every year or two the number keeps getting cut in half, and cut in half,” Byram said. “There’s a lot of kids with autism.” The current rate is one in 88. “No one really knows why,” Byram said. Not only are researchers still grappling with the reasons behind the rate increase, they are in fact still in the dark about what causes autism and related disorders. “Everybody’s asking why,” said Debra Keremes, Autism Program Training Coordinator at Sacred Heart’s Autism Resource Center. “There’s a lot of people trying to figure out those answers.”

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People living on the spectrum weren’t always labeled as autistic or otherwise. They were considered different, perhaps odd.

“Old so-and-so,” explained Byram, “that’s just very smart and just can’t get out of the rain.” Leo Kanner, of Johns Hopkins Hospital, is considered to have introduced the term “autism” in the modern sense in a

“Early intervention to me means my kids are going to go to college and get a job and do everything a kid typically does,” she said. Right now, though, Owens is enjoying the small triumphs. Big deals like eating pudding and drinking through a straw. “For us, the world is coming to an end we’re so excited,” she said. “Little things, like taking my kids to a restaurant and not getting stared down, getting the look.” Also at the autism fair, was Bobby Cochran. He and his wife, Wanda, are taking care of their autistic grandson. He recently joined them from Mississippi. “I think he’s doing alright,” Cochran said, scanning the auditorium, “because Wanda hasn’t come and said, ‘Okay, it’s time to go.’” The grandparents recently completed the Parent Empowerment Project class. Made possible through a grant from Impact 100, the class teaches how to use the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with a child. It’s been helpful. “This empowerment class taught Wanda and I to pay attention to him,” Cochran said. “Like when he has a meltdown, pay attention to what happened right before that.” Wanda arrives with the couple’s grandson. He holds a small beanbag pouch—featuring puzzle-piece fabric—and a Thomas The Tank Engine train toy. “It’s called a fidget,” smiled Wanda, motioning to the pouch. “As long as he’s got this and Thomas The Train he’s alright,” the grandfather said. {in}

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1943 report detailing children with striking behavioral similarities. Hans Asperger had also used the term—basing it on the Greek word autos—in 1938, during a lecture about child psychology. The medical community is still wrapping its arms around autism. Pieces of a puzzle are often used as a visual representation of autism. “I think it’s because autism is a puzzling disorder,” Byram explained the symbolism. “I think the puzzle pieces represent hope and the mystery of the disorder.” Puzzle pieces are featured throughout Sacred Heart’s autism center. They are in paintings on the wall and rugs on the floor. “Trying to solve that puzzle,” Keremes explained. In the main room of the center, are toys and games and swings hanging from the ceiling. It’s a room designed to encourage engagement and communication. “We start with letting them ask for what they want,” Keremes said. “Every(850)450-0656 thing that we do is communication.” autismpensacola.org At the resource fair, Owens said her family’s life had improved dramatically since first coming to (850)736-0879 Sacred Heart’s center. ecautismsociety.com “He went from speaking one word to thousands of words,” the mother said. (850)416-4933 Owens is hoping her children’s sacred-heart.org/childrenhospital/auearly diagnosis—at 20 months and tismcenter/ 16 months, respectively—will mean a fuller life.

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Flying High with Anita Lesko: Local Lands ‘Big Deal’ Conference by Jeremy Morrison

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A couple of years ago, Anita Lesko realized she had Asperger’s syndrome.

“For parents who have children on the her idea for a multi-day, on-the-spectrumspectrum,” she said, “this gives them knowlcentric event. “I wanted to get all these incredible people down here and in one place edge and wisdom.” Lesko is hoping the Flying High with at one time.” Autism conference is not a one-off affair. An Lesko’s vision is being realized in May. annual event would be nice. “It’s an enormous event,” Byram smiled. In fact, Lesko envisions this conference “We have Robert Kennedy Jr. speaking on as the beginning of something much bigger. the third day.” She feels Pensacola—with its already conThe Flying High with Autism conference scious, engaged and thriving on-the-specwill stretch over three days at the University trum community—could become known as a of West Florida. The billing boasts some of particularly rich locale for that community. the biggest names in the autism community. “After this conference, I have other plans In addition to Grandin and Kennedy, for Pensacola to become a Mecca, if you will, there’s Dr. Stephen Shore, Eustacia Cutler, for Asperger’s-related things,” Lesko said, John Elder Robinson and his son “Cubby.” hinting without elaboration. “It would make Even Dr. Tony Attwood will appear via Skype. Pensacola kind of the it-place.” {in} To people in the on-the-spectrum community, these names are not only recognizable—they’re inspirational. They are, to put it mildly, very excited. “It’s a huge deal!” explained WHEN: May 13-15 Angela Owens, mother of two young WHERE: University of West Florida children on the spectrum. “To have DETAILS: for more information, visit these speakers come to this area? It’s autismpensacola.org a ridiculous deal!” Lesko understands the excitement. It was her intent.

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That was more than 20 years after she had become a registered nurse anesthetist. After she had graduated from Columbia University in New York City. After she’d become a competitive equestrienne. “Then I wrote a book about my experience with Asperger’s,” Lesko explained. She’s a big deal in the on-the-spectrum community.

“Anita’s our own local Temple Grandin,” said Autism Pensacola Director Susan Byram. In addition to penning her own book—“Asperger’s Syndrome: When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Lemonade”— Lesko was also featured in Grandin’s “Different... Not Less.” Dr. Grandin is considered a guru of sorts in the autistic community. She’s a doctor of animal science and a professor at Colorado State University. She invented the hug-box—a device to calm autistic children—was listed in 2010 by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and was the subject of an awardwinning biographical film. She’s also autistic. It’s Lesko’s relationship with Grandin that has led to what Byram describes as “a unique opportunity” and “a very big deal” for the local on-the-spectrum community. “I said, ‘Hey, Temple, how about I get you to come down here to Pensacola to do a conference?’” Lesko recalled, explaining

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news SACRED HEART HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED FOR QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY IN SPINE SURGERY AND JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY Sacred Heart Hospital was recently named a Blue Distinction Center for Specialty Care in the areas of spine surgery and knee and hip-replacement surgery. The national designation identifies hospitals that have a proven track record for delivering better results—including fewer complications and readmissions—compared to hospitals without such recognition. The program of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association has recently been expanded to include additional measures focused on improved patient safety and health, as well as new cost-efficiency measures. Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola had to meet stringent guidelines to achieve the Blue Distinction Center+ Designation. The guidelines are defined as: Quality Establish a nationally consistent approach to evaluating quality and safety by incorporating quality measures that include specific quality outcomes. Cost Establish a nationally consistent, objective approach for selecting Blue Distinction Centers that address business and consumer demand for cost savings and affordable healthcare. Access Providing access to Blue Distinction Centers, while achieving the program’s overall goal of providing superior performance on quality and cost of care. “Receiving this award goes to show that our commitment to patient safety and satisfaction is being recognized on a national level,” says Dr. Jean Dabezies, orthopedic surgeon at Sacred Heart’s Joint Replacement Center. “We are providing healthcare that is safe, cost-efficient and with improved outcomes for surgical patients.” Henry Stovall, president of Sacred Heart Hospital, added: “This designation, and our ongoing participation in initiatives that improve quality in spine surgery, hip replacement and knee replacement, demonstrate our focus on continually delivering safer, more cost-effective care.” The surgeons at Sacred Heart work in state-of-the-art facilities using the latest devices and surgical techniques. A key component of Sacred Heart’s orthopedic program is an 18-bed unit specializing in treatment for patients recovering from orthopedic surgery. Located on the first floor of the hospital, the dedicated recovery unit is fully-staffed with nurses and support staff who specialize in the care of orthopedic patients. WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOUR DOCTOR MIGHT THRILL YOU Not only is Richard J. Stachler, M.D., one of Baptist MediApril 25, 2013

cal Group's board certified internal medicine physicians, he also is a published author who thrills readers who enjoy mystery, adventure and spine-tingling science. Dr. Stachler’s novel, “The Fifth Stage,” is a fast-paced medical technology thriller about sleep, dreams and murder. It takes place in the Gulf Coast area along the Florida panhandle. The novel delves into the regional history of Pensacola and the ruins of Fort Pickens, a pre-Civil War citadel located on the extreme western end of Pensacola Beach. What’s left of the aged citadel today still guards the narrow pass into Pensacola Bay. The main characters are Jack Connor, also an internal medicine physician, and Kelly Moore, a research scientist working at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency laboratory on Pensacola Beach. Their lives are intertwined by a series of dramatic events involving, assassins, dirty tricksters, medical anomalies, Wall Street corporate hooligans and government spies. "Stachler's...who-done-it sweeps a sprawling story shadowing many Pensacola-area landmarks and scenarios, medicating readers with surgical edginess and New World technologies,” said Earl Bowden, editor emeritus of the Pensacola News Journal. “His suspenseful narrative will endure unendingly in computer memory on a global Google scale." Two other Baptist Health Care employees also were involved in the project. Dr. Stachler’s wife, Karen, a radiology technologist, was the main editor and Peeves Santos, also a radiology technologist, has a role as an actress in one of the video trailers that accompanies the book, “The Assassin.” Dr. Stachler is a board certified internal medicine physician who treats patients of all ages at the Gulf Breeze Medical Office Building, located behind Gulf Breeze Hospital. WEST FLORIDA RECEIVES HIGHEST LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT West Florida Hospital has received the area’s highest level of achievement as an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) from The Society for Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). The reaccreditation is for a period of three years. West Florida Hospital was the first facility in the area to become an Accredited Chest Pain Center. Hospitals that have received SCPC accreditation have achieved a higher level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack. They emphasize the importance of standardized diagnostic and treatment programs that provide more efficient and effective evaluation as well as more appropriate and rapid treatment of patients with chest pain and other heart attack symptoms. "We are very proud to have earned this impressive designation," said Brian Baumgardner, president and CEO of West Florida Healthcare. "Studies have demonstrated that hospitals with Chest Pain Centers significantly decrease

mortality for patients with heart attacks and improve the provision of care and treatment." The Society requires continuous quality improvement and each reaccreditation is more difficult than the one before. To become reaccredited through the SCPC, West Florida Hospital engaged in a rigorous evaluation by SCPC for its ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. To the community served by West Florida Hospital, this means that processes are in place that meet strict criteria aimed at: Reducing the time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis and treatment, treating patients more quickly during the critical window of time when the integrity of the heart muscle can be preserved and monitoring patients when it is not certain that they are having a heart attack to ensure that they are not sent home too quickly or needlessly admitted to the hospital. “People tend to wait when they think they might be having a heart attack, and that’s a mistake,” said Daniel Phillips, M.D., Medical Director of West Florida Healthcare’s Chest Pain Center. “The average patient arrives in the emergency department more than two hours after the onset of symptoms, but what they don’t realize is that the sooner a heart attack is treated, the less damage to the heart and the better the outcome for the patient.” The Accredited Chest Pain Center’s protocol-driven and systematic approach to patient management allows physicians to reduce time to treatment during the critical early stages of a heart attack, when treatments are most effective, and to better monitor patients when it is not clear whether or not they are having a coronary event. Such observation helps ensure that patients are neither sent home too early nor needlessly admitted. Heart attack is the leading cause of death in the United States with 600,000 people dying annually of heart disease. More than five million Americans visit hospitals each year with chest pain. SCPC’s goal is to significantly reduce the mortality rate of these patients by teaching the public to recognize and react to the early symptoms of a possible heart attack, reduce the time it takes to receive treatment, and increase the accuracy and effectiveness of treatment. To complement West Florida Hospital’s newly reaccredited Chest Pain Center, the hospital is the only facility in the area to offer all-private rooms. The West Florida Healthcare campus includes the all-private room acute care hospital, the area’s only comprehensive physical rehabilitation hospital, and a mental health facility. Affiliated with HCA, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare, West Florida Healthcare offers major services in cardiology/ cardiovascular surgery, oncology, neurology/ neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency care, behavioral health, obstetrics, rehabilitative medicine and many other medical specialties. ▶For more H&W News items visit inweekly.net 17

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STROKE AWARENESS DAY “Stroke is Preventable,” presented by Deena Risola, D.O, Neurology; “Stroke is Treatable,” presented by Patricia Manhire, D.O, Emergency Medicine; “Stroke is Beatable,” presented Glennal Verbois, M.D., Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. West Florida Hospital, 7th floor auditorium, 8383 N. Davis Hwy. To register, call 494-3212.

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Movies 4 will be hosting the Pensacola Film Festival Spring Screen Series. Twelve movies will be played throughout the weekend, including classics, foreign films and new releases. “We run these festivals almost every year, but this time, the biggest thing we’re trying to do is raise awareness to the fact that we need to raise money to buy a digital projector,” Norton said. Just one digital projector costs $75,000. Norton will be The upcoming festival will offer accepting donations during the festival, $5 tickets for each film, or $25 for a and will be starting a Kickstarter fund in a weekend pass to all 12 films. Complimenfew months with the hopes of reaching the tary wine will also be offered. hefty goal of a projector. Or two. Movies 4 is well on its way to raising “We can raise the money in Gulf Breeze, awareness to its cause for conversion. people just have to be aware,” Norton said. “We’ve done this festival for many years, “It’s time to convert or die.” and we’re going to do it again, for now,” NorThe Crescent Theater in Mobile, Ala. was ton said. “It’s kind of a party.” feeling the same pressure to convert quickly For now, they’re just going to play the to digital and created a Kickstarter account movies like they always do. {in} with a goal of $75,598. The neighboring theater surpassed its goal and raised over $85,000 allowing it to purchase a new projector. “The Crescent has their projector now and I’m hoping we’ll be able to WHERE: Movies 4 at Gulf Breeze accomplish the same,” Norton said. WHEN: Friday - Sunday, April 26-28; movies Norton also plans to keep at playing daily at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. least one 35mm projector, even if DETAILS: movies4atgulfbreeze.com it’s just for showing old movies at future festivals.

“By the end of the year, all theaters with have to convert to all digital projectors or close.” Jim Norton

Jim Norton with one of Movies 4's film projectors They just don’t make ‘em like they used to. And sometimes they just don’t make them at all. Such is the case for major motion pictures being made on 35mm film reels. It’s something that’s happening less and less, and at the close of 2013, will hardly happen at all. “By the end of the year, all theaters with have to convert to all digital projectors or close,” Jim Norton, owner of the Movies 4 Cinema in Gulf Breeze said. “There are thousands of small theaters that will probably have to close.”

The price of releasing movies on 35mm film has finally become too much for all of the major studios in America. It costs as much as $1500 for one copy of a film to be made onto a 35mm reel and then it must be shipped in its large metal container. It costs roughly $150 for a movie to be made as a digital copy instead. “If we weren’t here, independent films would not be available to Pensacola,” Norton said. “I think there’s a good chance we’ll stay open.”

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“Buck,” Daily at 1 p.m. Documentary, English, PG, 88 min. The story of Buck Brannaman, the real “Horse Whisperer.” Winner of eight awards.

“Searching for Sugar Man,” Daily at 4 p.m. Documentary, English, PG-13, 86 min. True story of musician Sixto Rodriguez. Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Feature. “The Imposter,” Daily at 7 p.m. Documentary, English, R, 99 min. A Frenchman claims to be the missing son of a Texas family after three years. Winner of 10 awards.

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“Beasts of the Southern Wild,” Daily at 1 p.m. Drama, English, PG-13, 93 min. The

story of a 6-year-old girl living in Louisiana’s Bayou. Starring the Academy Awards’ youngest Best Actress nominee Quvenzhané Wallis. “Rust and Bone,” Daily at 4 p.m. French with English subtitles, Drama/Romance, R, 120 min. Alain’s bond with Stephanie grows after an accident. Starring Marion Cotillard. “Girl with a Dragon Tattoo,” Daily at 7 p.m. Danish with English subtitles, R, Crime/Mystery, 152 min. Original movie based on the bestselling novel.

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“Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” Daily at 1 p.m. English, Comedy, PG-13, 124 min. British retirees travel to India to live. Starring Maggie Smith and Judi Dench. “A Late Quartet,” Daily at 4 p.m. English, Drama/ Musical, R, 105 min. A famous quartet struggles to stay together. Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Christopher Walken. “Gulf Breeze: Small Town, Big Hearts,” Daily at 7 p.m. Documentary, Short Film, NR, 20 min. Shot on location

in Gulf Breeze. Directed by Clay Bloodworth. Short question and answer to follow film.

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“Moonrise Kingdom,” Daily at 1 p.m. English, Comedy, PG-13, 94 min. Two children grow up in a small East Coast town. Starring Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton and Frances McDormand. “Your Sister’s Sister,” Daily at 4 p.m. English, Comedy, R, 90 min. Three friends spend a weekend together. Starring Emily Blunt.

“Holy Motors,” Daily at 7 p.m. French with English subtitles, Fantasy, NR, 115 min. A few hours in the life of Monsieur Oscar. Starring Eva Mendes.

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Surfer Blood / photo by Dan Monick Surfer Blood easily sounds like the name of a band that’s eager to churn out Metallica covers and induce gnarly mosh pits. The Florida natives have a much more appealing sound than their name may suggest. The various distortion techniques and catchy guitar hooks are reminiscent of some of the great and familiar bands of the 90s like Pavement and Weezer, but front-man J.P Pitts’ modern sounding vocals give the music an edge of timeliness that prevents Surfer Blood from floundering in pure nostalgia. Their first album “Astro Coast,” released in 2010, attracted quite a bit of attention and ended up landing the band a tour with both the Shins and the Pixies. A couple years, festivals and late night talk shows later, they are preparing to release their sophomore album, “Pythons,” and embark on yet another tour around the world. While on tour in London, J.P. Pitts caught up with the IN for a quick chat. IN: I heard the band was started in a college dorm. Did you already know the guys or had you played with them prior to forming the band?

JP: I knew the other guys from before. West Palm Beach is a pretty small town and we’d all been in bands since we were kids. I’ve been playing with Tyler since I was eighteen years old, and we’ve always written songs together. I met Thomas at an Ultra Music Festival afterparty in Miami in 2009, but I’d been aware of all of his bands before that. I knew Kevin through my sister, and it just made sense. To be fair, we did record most of the record in a college dorm room, everything except the drums anyways. I had ProTools 7.3 on an old Hewlett-Packard computer with Windows XP. It’s a miracle that thing still works now. I really didn’t know that much about recording at the time, and it took us a solid seven months to record and mix "Astro Coast." IN: Did you have any ideas or notions about what you wanted Surfer Blood to be or sound like? JP: Not really, to be honest. We were all over the place in the beginning. Tyler and I played in a different band called Sleigh Bells Band in West Palm Beach before Surfer Blood. After that band broke up we didn’t really know what to do besides keep writing songs together, and it took us a while to find our stride. Then we wrote Swim and Twin Peaks; after that we were sure about our direction as a band. IN: The band went straight into recording their first album after forming. Was it just a mutual understanding of what the record would sound like, or did you all just kind of wing it? JP: I’d say we played it by ear. We took so much time writing and recording the record that we had time to think (and overthink) every song. We didn’t know what to think when we were done. We were second-guessing ourselves right and left. On that note, listening to "Astro Coast" makes me feel

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nostalgic. That being said, I am extremely proud of all the material we’ve put out since then. Maybe it’s because our first record sounds like a lifetime ago, but to look back and see how much we’ve grown as a band is more satisfying than anything. IN: What was the band’s first tour like? You played so many shows in a row right away, was it something that you had to adjust to, or did it just feel like that was what you were supposed to be doing? JP: It’s hard to believe that we got through those first tours sometimes. In the fall of 2009 we played a full US tour with seventy shows getting paid $100 a night. We were so excited the entire time. We were supporting bands we really liked and making ten hour drives every day. To me it didn’t even feel real most of the time. I was happy to be playing every night. IN: What do you like most about being on the road and on tour? JP: I enjoy playing live. I really like connecting with the fans. I know it sounds cliché, but there’s nothing like seeing people sing along to your songs with you. Tour can be exhausting and stressful, but seeing people get really excited about your band never gets old. IN: The band ended up going on tour with the Pixies. How did that come about, and what was it like for you guys? Is Frank Black as intense as he seems in person? JP: Playing with the Pixies was an absolute dream come true. They are my favorite band without a doubt. We had done support tours before, so we honestly expected the Pixies to be reserved, but they were really social with us. The band and the crew were really nice, and it was amazing getting to see them play Doolittle every night. I like the Pixies on a personal level because there are four distinct personali-

ties who happen to make incredible music together. It's a situation where the whole is much greater than the sum of its parts and its magical to be around. IN: The band is getting ready to release their sophomore album. Do you feel any pressure about what it should sound like or be about, since the first album was so well received? JP: "Pythons" has been finished since Halloween of 2012, so any of the insecurities I’ve had about the songs have vanished with time. We didn’t put any pressure on ourselves for it to sound any certain way, we just wrote as many songs as possible so that when we went to record our record we had a ton of material. We recorded "Pythons" in the summer of 2012 with Gil Norton in Los Angeles, and the input of Gil as a producer was extremely positive for us. Essentially, Gil was the fifth member of our band during the recording, it was relieving to have someone outside of our band give honest feedback about our performances and our songwriting. It helped us to see all of our songs from a different perspective, and the way "Pythons" sounds is a direct result of that collaboration. IN: What would you like to happen next for the band? Where do you want to go from here? JP: I’m excited to play shows again, its such an important part of being a band. Other than that I want to continue writing and stay productive. I’m very proud of how far our band has come thus far and would like to see that pattern of growth continue in the years to come. {in}

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A New World for Pioneers! O Pioneers! by Sarah McCartan

Pioneers! O Pioneers! / photo by Rockwell Images It’s about growth and progress. But above all it’s about honesty. With two EPs under their belts, the now four-piece local rock band, Pioneers! O Pioneers!, is well on their way to creating their first, full length album. Thanks to Indiegogo’s online funding platform, Pioneers is already a quarter of

THURSDAY 4.25

‘RETURN TO CLAY AND FIRE: WOOD FIRED CERAMICS BY BEN TWINGLEY’ 8 a.m. Gallery 88, inside WUWF 11000 University Pkwy. Through April 26. 474-2787 or wuwf.org. HISTORIC PENSACOLA TROLLEY TOUR 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Pensacola Visitor Center, 1401 E. Gregory St. 941-2876 or beachbumtrolley.com. ‘LOST AND FOUND’ 10 a.m. Through May 18. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com. TOWN HALL BUDGET MEETING 10 a.m. President Judy Bense will host a Town Hall Budget Meeting. UWF faculty, staff, students and members of the community are welcome to attend. University Commons, UWF 11000 University Pkwy. STUDENT SCHOLARS SYMPOSIUM 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Student Scholars Symposium will feature scholarly and creative works produced through collaboration between UWF students and faculty. UWF Field House 11000 University Pkwy PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com. WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. Ninth Ave. 433-9463 or aragonwinemarket.com. MODERN SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING WITH HEARING LOSS 5:30 p.m. Dr. Jennifer LaBorde, audiologist with Medical Center Clinic, P.A., will

the way to meeting their desired goal to cover recording costs. Much like Kickstarter, Indiegogo allows supporters to select a contribution amount, starting with a single dollar. The band has designated perks to align with various contribution levels, ranging from album downloads to breakfast handcrafted by drummer, Jason Leger, and even a private house show. Guitarist Michael Bishop provided the IN with additional insights into the new album, new chapter and new world for Pioneers.

IN: Where did the title “New World” come from? BISHOP: “New World” came about as a title during a bit of a brainstorm at practice one night a month or so ago. Currently it’s a tentative title so that we could give a common

discuss hearing loss and its effects, and present solutions through both advanced technology and compensation strategies! Also enjoy light refreshments. Please call ahead for reservations. Free. Florida Blue, 1680 Airport Blvd. 202-4188 CHRISTOPHER’S CONCERTS 6 p.m. Swingin’ Dick Tracys performs at the seventh season of the free Spring concert series presented by St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to listen on the lawn at this family-friendly event. Concessions are available. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave. 433-0074 or scpen.org VEGAN DINNER AT EOTL 6 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com. AFRICAN DRUMMING CLASSES 6:30 p.m. $2$5. Gull Point Community Center, 7000 Spanish Trail. For more information contact, 291-2718, 324-4928 or hurreyupstageandfilmworks.com. AUDUBON SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING 7 p.m. Carol Furman, local artist and biologist presents, “Natural Perspectives” a presentation of photos and stories on the flora, fauna and kayaking adventures in the Mobile Bay Area. Pensacola State College, 1000 College Parkway, Baroco Science Center, Room 2142. Free, public welcome. 968-4516 ‘THE CORONATION OF POPPEA’ 7:30 p.m. Set in Las Vegas in 1963, this modern adaptation of

theme with what we’re hoping to put out this year. “New World” encompasses the theme that has come to live in the songs we’ve written. It’s almost a reinterpretation of the world around you regardless of how little it’s changed. It’s a realization that all things you know may not be truthful in the way you know them. I’d say “New World” encompasses this search for truth and honesty. IN: Does this album mark a new direction for Pioneers? BISHOP: Overall I would say this album is going to be a lot darker when compared to our EP, both lyrically and musically speaking. It’s going to be grittier and more straightforward than I think any of us have ever played. When we put out “There’s No Ghost Left to Haunt This Home” a lot of the songs were part two’s to songs I’d written when I was a teenager. With those older songs, a lot of the idea was to try and write something a little more hopeful than maybe what I was thinking. But after a while you begin to feel a bit dishonest. I don’t want to write music to make people feel ashamed or sad. But I want to be honest. I like to think we’re all searching for truth in life and the first step is admitting what life for each and every one of us has become. IN: How much of the album have you written, and how collaborative is the process this time?

Monteverdi’s 1643 masterpiece, L’incoronazione di Poppea portrays six colorful characters comically crushed by the unstoppable machinations of one of opera’s most powerful and manipulative women. Poppea, an up-and-coming Vegas chorine, uses her beauty and allure to get exactly what she wants to replace Ottavia, the star of the showgirl review Roma, in order to have her name front and center on the marquee at The Crown, a seedy night club owned by the well-connected producer. This performance will showcase the talents of the Operas 2013 Artists in Residence. Performances will feature costumes, props and lighting under the direction of A. Scott Parry. A string quartet from the University of West Florida will accompany. The approximate run-time for this performance is 90 minutes. Tickets start at $30Pensacola Saenger Theatre,118 Palafox Pl. pensacolaopera.com LIGHT OF THE MOON TOURS 8 p.m. Climb to the top of the Pensacola Lighthouse for the most breathtaking view of a moonlit Pensacola Bay (weather permitting)! A bit of history and some ghost stories combine to make this an interesting and fun tour for all. And the night view from the top is pretty awesome, too! Tour times are set in relation to sunset times and will vary. Adults $15 Kids 7-12 $7. This event is family friendly. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd, NAS. 393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org

BISHOP: At this stage we have the majority of the album written. There are quite a few songs where I’ve really only brought the lyrics and Ben, Jason and Ric have brought the initial structure before we tweak it. The process this time around is just a lot different than before. We were a three piece before so a lot of the arrangement fell on my vocals and guitars. This time around it’s nice to take the backseat on some of this and help tweak the ideas of the others. Visit facebook.com/pioneersopioneersfl to learn more about the band. Check out their Indiegogo page at igg.me/ at/pioneersfl. Watch their video. Show your support. Share the news. {in}

PIONEERS! O PIONEERS! AT VINYL

WHAT: Surfer Blood, Pioneers! O Pioneers! and Imaginary Airshow WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 29 WHERE: Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox COST: $12 - $14 DETAILS: vinylmusichall.com

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BO ROBERTS, RHONDA HART, AND MARK SHERILL, THE BIG EARL SHOW 5 p.m. J. Hawkins Band 6 p.m. Cornbred, Tony Brook 10 p.m. Southern Drawl Band 10:30 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com. THE DAVENPORTS 6 p.m. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com. LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. STEVE FLOYD 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com BRAD BARNES OPEN COLLEGE JAM 7:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Rd. 474-1919. KARAOKE WITH BECKY 7:30 p.m. Sabine Sandbar, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 934-3141 or dalesbigdeck.com. CHARLES BRADLEY & HIS EXTRAORDINARES, PAUL & THE TALL TREES 8 p.m. $15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox, vinylmusichall.com. DUELLING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O’Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. KRAZY GEORGE’S KARAOKE 8 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. OPEN MIC NIGHT p.m. Chan’s Nightclub, 610 E. Nine Mile Rd. 477-9961 or chanspensacola.com.

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Ears & Fingers by Jason Leger

IRON & WINE – ‘GHOST ON GHOST’

Sam Beam’s moves are very difficult to predict. He is the archetypal musical chameleon. In case you dropped off the Iron & Wine train in recent years, that guy who used to sound like he was singing you to sleep has made changes in leaps and bounds over his past two albums. “The Shepherd’s Dog,” released in 2007, saw the beginning metamorphosis toward full band instrumentation and lofty style stretching, which really became fully realized on 2011’s “Kiss Each Other Clean.” Now, it has been two years, and in all honesty, I think Beam began to realize how difficult it is for the listener to know what to expect from him, and now he’s screwing with us. From big band style swing to alt-country to jazz to funk to throwbacks to Beam’s former acoustic driven style, “Ghost On Ghost” is all over the map. While undertaking all of these influences into one work, Beam glows with a confidence that might not be commonly heard on such an ambitious album. He legitimately sounds very, very relaxed. Single, “Lovers’ Revolution,” surfaced on the web a couple of months ago, and to be honest, at

first listen, I scratched my chin a little. It’s very jazzy. In fact, it sounds like listening to Beam collaborate with Miles Davis—oh, how I wish. After several spins however, the song grew on me, much akin to the two singles from his previous record. It just takes a minute to digest, but afterward I became very excited for “Ghost on Ghost.” Highlights other than the single are the funky “Singers and the Endless Song,” the laidback “Winter Prayers,” and the twangy album closer “Baby Center Stage.” “Ghost on Ghost” is out now via 4AD and Nonesuch Records. I recommend it for anyone looking

for a good guessing game as to what Sam Beam will attempt next.

CAYUCAS – ‘BIGFOOT’

Pensacola, your album for summer 2013 has arrived. Well, it’s almost arrived. Reverb laden, smart, breezy, and seamlessly fun, “Bigfoot,” the debut album from Cayucas, the moniker chosen by Santa Monica native Zach Yudin, screams to be played in the sun, on white sand, near a large body of water. The name “Cayucas” is actually homage to a small surfing town in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

called Cayucos. This knowledge really makes the band name fitting, considering their surfinfluenced sound. It’s difficult to listen to “Bigfoot” and not detect a hint of juvenility, however wrapped up in the same package are the tried and true sounds of a generation past and a very grown up sense of direction. The Beach Boys are the obvious connection, as well as The Animals and The Tornadoes. So far, the band have released three singles, “East Coast Girl,” “High School Lover,” and “Cayucos,” and each one is equally as upbeat, catchy, and carefree, at least musically, as the other. “I was reaching for the last branch, thinking I could hang. Lighting fireworks and watching ‘em go ‘bang!’ Came running through the back door, covered in grass stains. It’s just a summer thing.” This line from the aptly titled “Summer Thing,” unabashedly sums up the feel of the album. Growing up here on the Gulf Coast, lyrics like these stir up memories from summers past, which makes “Bigfoot” an album which is not only easy to vibe with and connect to, but will also allows it to have staying power past the summer months, into the fall, and beyond. “Bigfoot” is out April 30 via Secretly Canadian. {in}

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happenings COLLEGE DANCE NIGHT: DJ TONY C 9 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. FATTY WATERS 9 p.m. End O’ The Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. EXTREME KARAOKE WITH G.C.P.C 10 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or gulfcoastpartycrew.com.

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‘RETURN TO CLAY AND FIRE: WOOD FIRED CERAMICS BY BEN TWINGLEY’ 8 a.m. Gallery 88, inside WUWF 11000 University Pkwy. Through April 26. 474-2787 or wuwf.org. TAI CHI AT FLORIDA BLUE 8:30 a.m. Free. Florida Blue, 1680 Airport Blvd. For information, call 202-4188. DAUMIER: ART FOR THE MASSES 10 a.m. Through June 30. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org ‘LOST AND FOUND’ 10 a.m. Through May 18. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com. MAKE YOUR OWN ORNAMENT, FLOWER, PAPER WEIGHT or SWEDISH BOWL 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $25-$95 The workshops offer a short but comprehensive introduction for people to become familiar with the process of working molten hot glass. Students will be able to pick out their color then design and create a piece of glass with the assistance of our professional glass artists. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. For information or to sign up for workshops call 429-1222 or visit firstcityart.org. FLORABAMA INTERSTATE MULLET TOSS noon. The Flora-Bama Lounge is a beach-side bar and oyster house situated on the FloridaAlabama state line that is hosting this 3-day beachside event. The Mullet Toss has participants toss an actual mullet from Alabama across the state line into Florida and is a great excuse to have a weekend-long party. Mullet are one of the area’s most populous fish and are even said to possess mystical properties. There will be lots of fun activities for everyone with live bands and great food. A bus will be available to travel to and from parking areas. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com. ‘THE KURDS OF THE MIDDLE EAST’ LECTURE 2 p.m. Sara Zandi Karimi will present a lecture on “The Kurds of the Middle East” in the University Commons, Nautilus Chamber. The lecture will focus on the Kurds, the largest and most important national minority of the Middle East, and the role they have played in the politics of the region since the First World War. It will trace the Kurds’ socio-political development in Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria and examine their relationships with the central governments of these countries. University Commons, 11000 University Pkwy PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com. WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5 p.m. Palace Café at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5:15 p.m. City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave. 469-8100. WINE TASTING AT EAST HILL MARKET 5:30 p.m. 1216 N. Ninth Ave. Meter Rentals $5. T.T. Wentworth Museum, 330 S. Jefferson. 595-5985 ext 111. MOMOLOGUES 7:30 p.m. Get ready for The MOMologues, the comedy about motherhood in which a cast of four mothers celebrate and laugh through conception, pregnancy, labor and delivery,

caring for newborns, adjusting to a second child, discipline, picky eaters, the terrible twos and more. It reveals the funny, secretive side of having kids and will leave you rolling in the aisles and clamoring for more. $10-$17 Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com ‘THE CORONATION OF POPPEA’ 7:30 p.m. Set in Las Vegas in 1963, this modern adaptation of Monteverdi’s 1643 masterpiece, L’incoronazione di Poppea portrays six colorful characters comically crushed by the unstoppable machinations of one of opera’s most powerful and manipulative women. Poppea, an up-and-coming Vegas chorine, uses her beauty and allure to get exactly what she wants to replace Ottavia, the star of the showgirl review Roma, in order to have her name front and center on the marquee at The Crown, a seedy night club owned by the well-connected producer. This performance will showcase the talents of the Operas 2013 Artists in Residence. Performances will feature costumes, props and lighting under the direction of A. Scott Parry. A string quartet from the University of West Florida will accompany. The approximate run-time for this performance is 90 minutes. Tickets start at $30Pensacola Saenger Theatre,118 Palafox Pl. pensacolaopera.com ‘LIGHTS CAMERA FAMILY’ 8 p.m. The UWF Department of Music presents its annual Film Music Concert by the symphonic band. This year’s concert is entitled “Lights, Camera, Fam-

ily!” and will feature music from various familyfriendly films. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers. This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Amphitheatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, UWF, 11000 University Pkwy. 857-6285. 3 GAME SPECIAL 8:30 p.m. $12, includes shoes. DeLuna Lanes, 590 E. 9 Mile Road. 478-9522 or delunalanes.com. SWING DANCING 8:30 p.m. $5. American Legion, 1401 Intendencia St. 437-5465 or pensacolaswing.com. ‘STAND UP COMEDY SHOW’ 9:30 p.m. Big Easy Tavern, 710 N. Palafox. bigeasytavern.com or 208-5976. COSMIC BOWLING 11 p.m. DeLuna Lanes, 590 E. 9 Mile Road. 478-9522 or delunalanes.com.

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TANYA GALLEGHER 12 p.m. Continuam 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com ELAINE PETTY, RHONDA HART, SUGARCANE JANE 1 p.m. The Rez & the Solutions 2:30 p.m. Johnny Barbado Trio 5 p.m. The Big Earl Show 5:30 p.m. Southern Drawl Band 6 p.m. Alvarado Road Show 9:30 p.m. Foxy Iguanas 10 p.m. Trunk Monkey 10:30 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com. LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 5 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

PAXTON NORRIS 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. paradisebar-grill.com. BILL BARROWS 6 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S Pace Blvd. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com. DOWNTOWN BIG BAND 6:30 p.m. Gregory Street Assembly Hall, 501 E. Gregory St. 307-8633. MYSTIC SPRINGS 7 p.m. Hub Stacey’s the Point, 5851 Galvez Rd. 497-0071 or hubstaceys.com. KARAOKE WITH BECKY 7:30 p.m. Sabine Sandbar, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 934-3141 or dalesbigdeck.com. MIKE BOCCIA 7:45 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road. 474-1919. SCOTT KOEHN 8 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. Pensacola Beach. 6779153 or thegrandmarlin.com. PIONEERS! O PIONEERS!, TRANSMUTE, PALOMA, DINOSAUR DAZE 8 p.m. $5. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox, vinylmusichall.com. GREG LYONS AND JENNIFER LEA 8:30 p.m. Tin Cow, 102 S. Palafox. For more information, call 466-2103. BLACKWATER, SCHOFIELD 9 p.m. Chan’s Nightclub, 610 E. Nine Mile Rd. 477-9961 or chanspensacola.com. RAISING KARMA 9 p.m Paddy O’ Leary’s. 49 Via De Luna Dr. Pensacola Beach. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com. LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse. goodgrits.com.

Deerhunter at Vinyl Music Hall by Sarah McCartan

suggests, the sounds of the album take Deerhunter back to what has been referred to as their “scrappy punk” aesthetics. If you are looking for a reason to see Deerhunter live, look no further than their thrilling and chilling aura, Cox’s hypnotic nature and captivating stage presence, and the band’s largely intoxicating sound. I imagine watching Deerhunter live to be much like holding an intent fascination on someone carefully constructing something that is equal parts confusing and brilliant. Filled with loud, distorted guitars that complement each other in a seemingly seamless fashion, Deerhunter is aggressive yet ambient, melodious yet melancholy. {in} Deerhunter / photo by Robert Semmer In a 2011 interview with Rolling Stone, Deerhunter frontman, lead singer and guitarist Bradford Cox made a poignant statement.“The other guys in Deerhunter, they all found things,” he said. “And I just have monomania. I always will. I’m obsessive about one thing, that there’s one thing that’s going to make me happy and it’s making music, or there’s one thing that’s going to make me happy and it’s this person.” On May 7, Deerhunter is set to release their fifth studio album titled “Monomania.” This will be the first album release since the Atlanta natives’ acclaimed 2010

release of “Halcyon Digest,”—an album that was met with great enthusiasm and left a resounding impact on long-standing fans and new listeners alike. “Halcyon Digest” is an album that continues to be played and replayed, carrying with it a nostalgic haze. Since then, the group took a brief hiatus, during which Cox released “Parallax” under the guise of his side project, Atlas Sound. Deerhunter has returned in 2013 with a rearranged lineup and is now bracing for the birth of “Monomania.” Rougher around the edges, as the title track of the album

DEERHUNTER AT VINYL MUSIC HALL

WHAT: Deerhunter with Jackson Scott and Mas Ysa WHERE: Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox Place WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 COST: $15.00 - $20.00 DETAILS: All ages; advance tickets available at vinylmusichall.com

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happenings BANANA REPUBLIC 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com. DJ MR. LAO 9 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. BIG JIM BROWN 9 p.m. End O’ The Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. KNEE DEEP BAND 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 20 S. Palafox. hopjacks.com.

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PENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ART GARAGE SALE 7 a.m. Find a treasure at the PMA! We will have kitchen supplies, home decor, miscellaneous museum items, and more (no clothes, however). We will be accepting donations of items for the sale next week, M-F 10-5 p.m. (no clothing, please). All proceeds of the sale on Saturday go to help fund the Museum! Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD TRIP TO BIG LAGOON STATE PARK 7:30 a.m. Join botanist James Burkhalter as he explores the park’s plant life. Easy walking in sand and on boardwalks through varied habitats open the the public. $5 per vehicle fee to enter the park. Finished by noon. Donations to our education fund are appreciated. Meet in parking lot of Big Lots, 400 N. Navy Blvd. 968-4516. PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox St. palafoxmarket.com. ‘RUN FOR THEIR LIVES’ 5K 8 a.m. Baptist Healthcare’s Lakeview Center presents its 6th annual 5K walk/run to end sexual violence. All proceeds stay local to benefit Lakeview Center Rape Crisis/Trauma Recovery Center. The race begins and ends at the Pensacola Beach Casino Parking lot. There will be a post-race celebration with food, live music by James Atkins and Rewind, and awards ceremony, and great door prizes. Pre-registration costs $18 for adults, $15 active military and dependents, $15 students under 18. $23 for all on race day. Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach. 469-3942 or runfortheirlives. kintera.org LEADERSHIP SEMINAR 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. UNITED FOR A GOOD CAUSE Inc. invites area High School students in public, private, parochial and/ or home-schooled, regardless of race, ethnicity, or creed, to attend. Registration prior to the event is highly encouraged as only a maximum of 120 slots will be available. The seminar is sponsored by the Costa Leadership Institute at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC). The Keynote Speaker will be Mr. Edward L. Hubbard, an internationally known speaker, author, and photographer dedicated to helping others overcome any obstacle, handle any ordeal, and reach any goal by developing the correct state of mind. Mr. Hubbard is a retired US Air Force Colonel, who survived 6 ½ years of captivity during the Vietnam Conflict. He will donate signed copies of his book “Escape from the Box: The Wonder of Human Potential” to the first 100 students that register. Tuition is $10.00 and includes: Participation at the Keynote Speaker’s address, three separate breakout sessions, a session with elected officials and non-profit organization leaders, lunch, and a take home seminar binder with resource material. Prizes will be given away and Rhoda and Weck, a local singing duet, will perform during the lunch break.Scholarships are available for students that may not be able to

afford the tuition. Please call for details. Costa Leadership Institute, NWFSC, 100 College Blvd. Niceville. 368-3505 FLORABAMA INTERSTATE MULLET TOSS 10 a.m. The Flora-Bama Lounge is a beach-side bar and oyster house situated on the Florida-Alabama state line that is hosting this 3-day beachside event. The Mullet Toss has participants toss an actual mullet from Alabama across the state line into Florida and is a great excuse to have a weekend-long party. Mullet are one of the area’s most populous fish and are even said to possess mystical properties. There will be lots of fun activities for everyone with live bands and great food. A bus will be available to travel to and from parking areas. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com. ‘LOST AND FOUND’ 10 a.m. Through May 18. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com. MAKE YOUR OWN ORNAMENT, FLOWER, PAPER WEIGHT or SWEDISH BOWL 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $25-$95 The workshops offer a short but comprehensive introduction for people to become familiar with the process of working molten hot glass. Students will be able to pick out their color then design and create a piece of glass with the assistance of our professional glass artists. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. For information or to sign up for workshops call 429-1222 or visit firstcityart.org. PENSACOLA COMMUNITY SOULFEST 11 a.m. Fun, Food, Essay Contest, and more. Featuring Booker T. Washington’s Jazz Combo, Pensacola High School Jazz Ensemble, and Mack. West Pensacola Ball Park, North “T” St. DAUMIER: ART FOR THE MASSES noon. Through June 30. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org CHOCOLATE FEST noon- 3 p.m. Gulf Coast Kid’s House, along with Sandy Sansing Dealerships, is present their 10thannual Chocolate fest! This year’s Chocolate Fest will be at the Cordova Mall. Chocolate Fest is a great opportunity to taste samples of the mouth-watering chocolates that many of Pensacola’s restaurants have to offer! There will also be “The Chocolate Factory” and children’s area with activities and games. Tickets can be pre-purchased at Gulf Coast Kid’s House, at Sam’s Club, or pensacolachocolatefest.com for $10 or at the event for $15. PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com. EMERALD COAST ROLLER DERBY HOSTS PENSACOLA ROLLER GURLZ 7 p.m. Emerald Coast Roller Derby (ECRD) brings cross-county rivalry to their home turf hosting Pensacola Roller Gurlz. The two teams have crossed paths twice in their history and are tied with a 1-1 record. In March, Pensacola debuted at 19th in Derbysouth rankings and Emerald Coast at 20th. Hold onto your seats, this bout promises to be packed with action! Bout ticket prices are $10 in advance at Skateland, on brownpapertickets.com, or from your favorite Emerald Coast Roller Derby skater. Ticket prices at the door are $12. As always, Emerald Coast events are family oriented and children under 10 get in for free. Seating is limited, so bring your own chair. Suicide seating, the seats closest to the action and almost guaranteed to have derby girls passing through, is reserved for fans 18 and up! Skateland, 6056 Stewart St, Milton.

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FOREVER DIETING?

by Hana Frenette

Transmute Plays Local Showcase at Vinyl The crowd at the Break can be a tough one to please. Especially if there isn’t a cover song in sight, or a danceable beat to be heard. Their set at Vinyl will include several things that they were unable to incorporate into their first show.

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“We want to try and have a well-rounded show with several elements to enjoy.” Joey Amspacher “We’ll have a huge screen with a few different projectors, a lot of extra visuals and lights that wouldn’t normally be there,” he said. “We want to try and have a well-rounded show with several elements to enjoy.” And although the band doesn’t have any particular lyrics to follow or switch around, they appreciate structure in the set list. “There are things we try to stay close to, although we will experiment a little with some of the sounds from the album,” Amspacher said. “We’ll be playing a lot of new stuff at this show though.” Later in the year, the band is planning on releasing a new record, and then possibly touring the country. “We’re just kind of feeling out the logistics of touring right now,” he said. Touring and the possible new album aside, the band is just excited to be playing in Pensacola with their fellow musicians. “Pensacola has a lot of really great bands and we’re just glad to be a part of it and to be highlighting it in a cool way,” Amspacher said. {in}

design by Justin Griffith Transmute’s music speaks for itself. Just without words. “We don’t have a lyricist or a vocalist, so sometimes it’s hard to interject meaning into the songs,” Joey Amspacher said. “But we do really love being an instrumental band.” The Pensacola band incorporates many abstract sounds and unusual synth noises into their music, giving the songs a sometimes sci-fi sounding essence. In the beginning of the song “Logos” off their EP “The Lema,” released last year, an older man’s voice can be heard, as though lecturing or giving a speech of some sort. “The guy talking is a man named Alan Watts,” Amspacher said. “He’s a really smart dude and someone we all really like.” Alan Watts was a British philosopher who was best known for discussing Eastern Philosophy. Another philosopher named Aleister Crowley can also be heard on the EP.

Transmute’s music brings a certain level of strangeness, but despite the ethereal other-worldly sounds that often resonates throughout the album, the recording process was a piece of cake. “Sean Henderson recorded the album and he’s a friend of ours and a really nice guy,” Amspacher said. “And we have a really great synth player, and it’s just kind of his thing to come up with a lot of those sounds you hear on the record.” WHAT: Transmute with Paloma and Transmute will be playing Dinosaur Daze their second show at Vinyl’s Local WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, April 26 Showcase with Paloma and DinoWHERE: Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox saur Daze. Their first show was at COST: $5 the Break. DETAILS: vinylmusichall.com “It could have been much

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Symphonious Sounds of Spring

Peter Rubardt / photo by Gary Langhammer Walk down the aisle of the Saenger Theatre Saturday night expecting to be greeted by harmonious sounds of spring and you just might find yourself in for a jolting surprise. Saturday night the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra closes out its 20122013 season with Igor Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring.” This ballet score first premiered in 1913 at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, causing an unforgettable bang. The debut incited uproar from the audience in response to the audible suggestions and visual representations of sacrificial rituals.

Throughout the performance, the music twirled and turned in a frenzied fashion—the ballet dancers pushing themselves into as many uncomfortable positions as the instruments. Once the initial aftershock of the evening subsided, the piece’s brilliance became widely recognized and loudly applauded. “The Rite of Spring” opened the door to a new sense of freedom for composers, and left many conductors saying, “I want to conduct this piece someday.” It even landed in Walt Disney’s film, “Fantasia.” Today, the work remains noted as one of the top musical masterpieces of the 20th century. This spring, in celebration of its 100th birthday, many orchestras are performing “The Rite of Spring,” including the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Peter Rubardt. Rubardt has been acting Music Director of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for the past 16 years. Leading up to this final show of the Symphony’s Masterworks Series, Rubardt took a moment to further elaborate on the selections of the evening. IN: Why did you select “The Rite of Spring” as the close to the season’s Masterworks Series? RUBARDT: I like to close with a bang, and there is no piece that is more of a bang than the Rite! Orchestras all over the country are playing it this spring because of the 100th anniversary.

IN: Why did you select the UWF Women’s Chorus to be a part of the evening? RUBARDT: Debussy wrote his Nocturnes to include a women’s chorus.

IN: How does the evening’s performance compare to the “Russian Spectacular” earlier this month? RUBARDT: This will be just as spectacular, but in a different way. There is no guest soloist for this performance, but rather, every player in the orchestra is featured.

IN: How long does it take to prepare for such a performance? RUBARDT: We will rehearse for a total of 10 hours, starting a few days before the concert. But many of us have been working on these pieces for our entire professional lives. I first studied “The Rite of Spring” as a teenager, and have worked on it seriously at least a dozen times since. It is a lifelong obsession!

“I like to close with a bang, and there is no piece that is more of a bang than the Rite!” Peter Rubardt IN: “The Rite of Spring” was certainly a controversial piece during its opening night in Paris, 100 years ago. What is your attraction to this piece? RUBARDT: It is bold, brash, compelling, exciting, and at times even disturbing. The sound is rich and complex, bursting with rhythmic drive. IN: Can you describe the pieces by Wagner and Debussy that will open the program? RUBARDT: This is one of my alltime favorite programs. All three pieces were radical, groundbreaking experiments that ultimately shaped the course of classical music. Wagner pushes the limits of chromatic harmony to the breaking point. After it was written, composers had to find new paths forward. Debussy experimented with rich modal colors and lush orchestration. Stravinsky explored primitivism and highly complex rhythmic patterns. All three pieces represent composers at the cutting edge of new musical ideas.

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The Comeback Kid of Pensacola Festivals

An Evening in Old Seville Square, circa 1970 / photo courtesy Pensacola Historical Society Returning this May after bidding what was believed to be a final farewell in 2012, Evenings in Olde Seville Square is back from the brink of extinction—again. Having gone through various incarnations over nearly 50 years, the free event’s success has been a consistent challenge for organizers, but is also what has repeatedly saved it. Evenings In Olde Seville Square was, from 1966 until 2012, a project of the Pensacola Heritage Foundation (PHF). The weekly concerts evolved from a festival that gained popularity in the late 1960s, called “An Evening in Olde Seville Square.” The single day event was held each August from 1966 through 1971, and became so large and widely attended that it expanded to two days in 1972. Originally themed “A Gay ‘90s Gala,” AEIOSS was styled in the fashions of the 1890s. Moustache judging contests, Victorian dress contests, and barbershop quartet performances were part of programming that included live music, vendors, games, and food. Festival food selections reflected local historical favorites, including smoked mullet, “gaspache” (a bread-based gaspacho), gumbo, and snapper soup—all dishes popular in Pensacola at the turn of the 20th century. The festival was a part of PHF’s efforts to restore and bring the public into the historic neighborhoods of downtown Pensacola. Housing and businesses migrated away from historic city centers beginning in the 1940s, and local groups like PHF were on the front lines of a growing historic preservation movement to save increasingly neglected buildings and neighborhoods. PHF was established in 1964, two years before the National Historic Preservation Act was passed, which created the National Register of Historic Places and other federal historic preservation programs. The group focused on restoring Seville Square, the Dorr House—which served as PHF headquarters in the 1960s—and the Barkley House, both fronting the square.

PHF’s efforts to draw people downtown were a success, and Seville Square and its new gazebo became a popular spot for public events. A concert series began in April 1972 in Seville Square, but it was not associated with the AEIOSS festival. The concerts took place every Sunday afternoon through the summer, organized by the Seville Square Settlers and the Pensacola Federation of Musicians, which would later become the format for the Evenings in Olde Seville Square series. AEIOSS had grown exponentially by the early 1970s, and in 1971 the crowd was estimated to be 100,000. The free festival had grown too large, however, and costs and labor requirements became too much for PHF to support. The largest AEIOSS in the event’s history was also the last for almost 10 years. In May 1981, in observance of the bicentennial of Bernardo de Galvez’s Siege of Pensacola, AEIOSS returned to mark the end of those festivities. The following year, AEIOSS adapted into a Fourth of July celebration, and continued as such through 1986. The July Fourth event became immensely popular just as the AEIOSS festival had a decade earlier, but grew so quickly that the PHF Board felt the event “had lost its charm and original intent.” PHF then developed AEIOSS into a summer concert series held on Thursdays throughout the summer, beginning in 1988. Free to the public, in the ensuing 24 years, Evenings in Olde Seville Square became a signature event for Pensacola, and a tradition for many residents. By the mid-2000s, the management and costs of the festival became too onerous, and PHF announced it would no longer be able to sponsor the festival after the 2012 season. For the first time in half a century, PHF will not manage the festival, but the tradition it created and kept alive will continue. “Events Pensacola,” a non-profit organization, stepped in to keep the series going on what is its longest continual streak yet. {in}

Jessica is a Pensacola resident with a Master’s degree in Public History.

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news of the weird SMARTY PANTS The Precocious Tots of Finland: A University of Kansas professor and two co-authors, in research in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of Finance, found that children age 10 and under substantially outperformed their parents in earnings from stock trading in the few days before and after rumors swirled on possible corporate mergers. A likely explanation, they said, is that the parents or guardians were buying and selling for their children’s accounts using illegal insider information that they were cautious about using in their personal accounts, which would more easily arouse suspicion. While the parents’ accounts had nice returns, the kids’ accounts (including those held by the very recently born) were almost 50 percent more profitable. (The study, reported by NPR in April, covered 15 years of trades in Finland, chosen because that country collects age data that the U.S. and other countries do not.) THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT! Delicate Marketing Required: (1) A fluoride-free chocolate toothpaste “proven” to strengthen teeth and regenerate enamel is now on sale in limited markets in the U.S. Theodent (active ingredient: “rennou”) is also available in mint flavor, said its New Orleans-based inventor, Dr. Tetsuo Nakamoto. (2) One of the 12 Canadian foods chosen to accompany the country’s International Space Station astronaut in December is the limited-issue dry cereal especially noted for its fiber, organic buckwheat and various nontraditional ingredients. “Holy Crap” cereal is available throughout Canada and in 19 other countries. • “Even to Icelanders accustomed to harsh weather and isolation,” reported The New York Times in March, the city of Grimsstadir “is a particularly desolate spot.” Nonetheless, Chinese billionaire land developer Huang Nubo has announced he intends to build a luxury hotel and golf course in the area for his countrymen seeking “clean air and solitude.” Since snowfalls often run from September until May, locals are skeptical of Huang’s motives, but he continues to press for a longterm lease covering about 100 square miles for a project estimated to eventually cost about $100 million. FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE Since gastrointestinal noroviruses are so infectious and can be fatal in countries with marginal hygiene, scientists at the U.K. government’s Health and Safety Lab in Derbyshire needed to study the “reach and dispersion” of human “vomitus,” especially its aerosolizing. Working with nauseous patients would be impractical, and thus, researcher Catherine Makison created “Vomiting Larry,” a puke-hurling robot with a range of almost 10 feet. (According to a University of Cambridge researcher, one can be infected by fewer than 20 norovirus particles, each droplet of puke can contain 2 million particles, and the virus remains active on hard surfaces for 12 hours.)

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• The Dark Side: Even though human hearts open warmly to helpless animals, kindness is not universal. As Clemson University animal conservation student Nathan Weaver found with a quick experiment late last year, some drivers will deliberately swerve into a turtle trying to cross a busy road—seven drivers, he found, in the space of one hour (though most drivers easily avoided the realistic rubber model). (In the 1979 movie “The Great Santini,” an overbearing fighter-pilothusband who squishes turtles while driving late at night tells his wife, “It’s my only sport when I’m traveling, my only hobby.”) LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS Wealthy Russians have recently found a way around the country’s horrid traffic jams: fake ambulances, outfitted with plush interiors for relaxation while specially trained drivers use unauthorized lights and sirens to maneuver through cluttered streets. London’s Daily Telegraph reported in March that “ambulance” companies charge the equivalent of about $200 an hour for these taxis. PERSPECTIVE While Americans Just Sigh: After a trial on fraud charges, the Iranian judiciary sentenced four bankers and their collaborators to death in February and several others to public floggings for obtaining loans by forgery in order to purchase government properties. The total amount involved reportedly was the equivalent of about $2.6 billion— tiny compared to losses suffered since 2008 by investors and customers of large American banks’ illegality, money-laundering and corner-cutting, for which no one has yet been jailed even for a single day. LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS So Far, So Good ... Oops!: (1) Husband Jared Rick and wife Ashley walked out of the Wal-Mart in Salem, Ill., in February with about $2,400 in shoplifted merchandise, apparently home free, but in the parking lot got into a loud domestic argument that drew the attention of security officers, who saw the merchandise and matched the Ricks with surveillance video. (2) Corey Moore, a Washington, D.C., “street legend,” according to The Washington Post, for beating one arrest after another on murder and firearms charges, was finally convicted in February and faced at least 15 years in prison. The case was broken by a foot policeman in the suburb of Takoma Park, Md., who saw Moore toss an open bottle of beer into some shrubbery. After a sidewalk chase, a search yielded cocaine, which enabled a search of Moore’s apartment that supplied crucial evidence the police had been lacking for years. {in}

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