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DIFFERENCE MAKERS IRIS Wins Grand Prize at Inaugural Innovation Awards Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems (IRIS) was named the first place winner and recipient of a $100,000 cash prize at the inaugural Innovation Awards, a business plan competition designed to fuel technology development in Northwest Florida. The Innovation Awards was presented by Innovation Coast, Space Florida, and the Florida SBDC Network.

Led by Dr. Sunil Gupta, founder and chief medical officer, and Jason Crawford, chief executive officer, IRIS is a leading retinal screening technology provider. With IRIS, physicians are able to directly screen patients for retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States. Retinal screenings are critical in the detection of preventable retinal conditions as one step too late can cause irreversible damage.

IRIS was selected among the top 10 presenting finalists to compete before a live panel of judges for cash prizes valued at more than $215,000. In addition to the grand prize of $100,000, second place received a $50,000 cash prize sponsored by Space Florida, the state’s spaceport authority and aerospace development organization. Third place was granted a $5,000 prize package of business services sponsored by the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, three of the 20 semifinalists received a Microsoft BizSpark Plus subscription, Microsoft software and Azure services valued at $60,000.

The 2014 winners were:

First place: $100,000 courtesy of Space Florida Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems (IRIS) Sunil Gupta, M.D., Founder and CMO Jason Crawford, MBA, CEO Pensacola, FL

Second place: $50,000 courtesy of Space Florida Accountingfly Jeff Phillips, CEO Pensacola, FL

Third place: $5,000 in business services courtesy of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Robotics Unlimited Sebastien Cotton, Ph.D., Founder and CEO Pensacola, FL

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WSRE IMAGINATION STATION The National Educational Telecommunications Association has honored WSRE’s Imagination Station with the 2014 NETA Award for Community Engagement Based on a Local Project. Located at the Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, the Imagination Station is a free, educational public venue designed to promote early education and provide access and exposure to family learning activities.

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BAYOU CHICO National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced the Bayou Chico Restoration plan has been awarded $11,032,300. The funded projects will complement or accelerate planned restoration activities identified in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Basin Management Action Plan for the Bayou. The projects include both storm water treatment and stream restoration elements, and complement a proposed living shoreline project to be funded under Natural Resource Damage Assessment Early Restoration.

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based firm does not want to release its emails and other documents related to the redistricting plan approved by the Florida Legislature. The documents were cited in court ruling that lawmakers violated a state law that says congressional districts cannot be drawn to favor any political party or incumbent. Lawyers for Data Targeting have filed an emergency petition to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas asking that the documents remain sealed until at least February.

MIKE CREWS The head of the Florida Department of Corrections recently announced his retirement, becoming the first agency head to step down since Gov. Scott's re-election. Crews, was the third Department of Corrections secretary appointed during Scott's first term in office.

The agency has grappled with reports of abuse by prison guards, allegations of retaliation against whistleblowers and a multimillion-dollar deficit. He is retiring after 30 years of employment with the state.

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After looking at all the evidence surrounding the April 30 explosion of the detention center, a state jury has recommended that the board give supervision of the county jail back to the Escambia. Commissioner Lumon May was the sole vote in 2013 against the jail takeover. Will he get any support to open discussions with Sheriff Morgan?

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SUFFERING CONTINUES Willie Lawrence, a World War II and Korean War veteran, was out of breath when walked up to the podium, as was Lafanette Soles-Woods when she also took the same long steps from her seat in the Escambia County Commission chambers to the microphone. Ms. Soles-Woods, a fellow veteran, is a 12-year survivor of breast cancer and has had triple-bypass surgery. Recently she was diagnosed with coronary artery disease.

They both were compelled to speak out for the sake of their families, friends and neighbors in the Wedgewood community in their battle to shut down and clean up the dumps near their homes (Inweekly, "A Shame Before God," June 26).

State Representative Mike Hill set up the town hall to give Mr. Lawrence, Ms. Soles-Woods, and others the latest updates on what was happening with the landfills in the Wedgewood area. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Escambia County Health Department and the county's senior scientist reported on the status of court hearings, remediation plans and the results of water and air quality tests.

The public was allowed to ask questions, but their pain and suffering could not be ignored. Rep. Hill and state and county officials heard stories of relatives dying and battles with cancer and respiratory diseases.

Wanda Shakir’s family moved to Wedgewood in the 1960s when she was eight. In

2005, she and her husband Ronnie moved back to her family home to take care of her mother and father who were ill. Both have since passed.

Their home is across the street from the Rolling Hills C&D Recycling Facility, the landfill that DEP has taken to court. Ms. Shakir told Rep. Hill that her husband and three others in her neighborhood had recently been in the hospital for respiratory problems.

While she appreciated the efforts of Hill, County Commissioner Lumon May and others, Ms. Shakir was tired of waiting for the state to revoke the Rolling Hills facility's permit. She and the other speakers were each given three minutes to ask questions and make statements.

Those allotted three minutes often ended with the same question - why?

Why did the state and county allow these landfills to operate in a residential neighborhood? Why were their permits continually renewed? Why must the families have to wait another six months for the landfills to be shut down?

Rep. Hill explained that the process established by Florida law must be followed, or the pit owners could tie up for years any efforts to close and remediate the site. That was a difficult message to deliver to people who have to live next to those dumps. {in} rick@inweekly.net

Why must the families have to wait another six months for the landfills to be shut down?

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NEXT UP: ANTI-CORRUPTION AMENDMENT

By Rick Outzen Anti-Corruption reform that would address the undue influence of money on politics could be coming to the city of Pensacola.

On November 4, the city of Tallahassee voters overwhelmingly passed, 67-33 percent, an Anti-Corruption amendment. The city charter amendment creates a sevenmember ethics board with the power to investigate ethics complaints and levy civil penalties; lowers the maximum contribution that can be given to city candidates from $1,000 to $250; and creates an ethics officer that reports to the new ethics board.

Ray Hudkins, founder of the Coffee Party of Pensacola, is interested in testing the waters to see if Pensacola residents would like to see the same “money-inpolitics” reform in their city. At a Nov. 17 public forum held at Franco’s Italian Restaurant, Hudkins brought up the idea.

He pointed out that nearly $300,000 was raised for the campaigns for Pensacola mayor and two council seats. Hudkins believed that the city is ripe for ant-corruption reform.

“Based on their Tallahassee success, organizers may be looking for a few other cities in our state,” he told the packed restaurant. “I think it’s a great idea.”

Citizens for Ethics Reform, an organization with members from the political left and right, sponsored the anticorruption initiative after Tallahassee city commissioners voted for most of the recommendations of its own Ethics Advisory Panel but refused to hire of an "independent" ethics officer.

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which contributed more than $120,000 to help with the petition drive to place the amendment on November’s general election ballot. The campaign gathered 20,657 signed petitions, more than double the legally required amount. The initiative was backed

by Common Cause of Florida, League of Women Voters of Tallahassee, the local affiliate of The Tea Party Network, Florida Alliance for Retired Americans and Represent.us.

Represent.us, a part of United Republic, said in its literature that the campaign was taken from the playbook pioneered by marriage equality advocates, that focuses on reform efforts at the local level first and thereby “redraws the political map of America state by state.”

The Anti-Corruption amendment combines ethics, transparency and campaign finance reform into one proposal. “It is a comprehensive proposal that enjoys over 80 percent public support and inspires activists,” according to Represent.us.

and where they were forced to be conscious of ethics issues,” said Emery. “A huge amount of money is being spent on elections and it's not coming from the citizens. We know it's coming from organizations that have interests. That means the most powerful way to change the system would be for us to get together and attend a city council meeting, sign a petition and say, "We want to put this on the ballot in Pensacola."

Pensacola charter amendments can be placed on the ballot two ways. The method that has been used three times in the past 18 months is initiation by ordinance. The city council proposed the amendments by ordinance. Upon adoption of the initiating ordinance, the proposed amendments were submitted to voters at the next general election held within the City or at a special election called for such purpose.

Pensacola voters approved in June 2013 a charter amendment to eliminate the two at-large council seats, which will reduce the council to seven members by November 2016. Earlier this month, voters approved amendments that gave the power to the city council to hire its own staff and set up a process by which the mayor can be recalled.

If the Pensacola City Council balks at placing an Anti-Corruption amendment on the ballot, a petition would be necessary. Initiative petitions must be signed by at least ten percent of the total number of registered voters in the city, as shown by the compilation by the Supervisor of Elections for the most recent general election of the city council, which is 3,830 signatures.

Hudkins asked for a show of hands of those at meeting if they would support an Anti-Corruption charter amendment.

Nearly every hand went up into the air.

“A huge amount of money is being spent on elections and it's not coming from the citizens. We know it's coming from organizations that have interests.”

Jennifer Kelkres Emery

LOCAL APPROACH

University of West Florida assistant professor Jennifer Kelkres Emery specializes in political behavior, state and local government, and research methods. She served on a panel at the Coffee Party forum and agreed with the local approach.

“What we want to do is to be able to put people in Congress that have come up through local and state and county elections, through a process that was funded by voters,

DOOR-TO-DOOR WORKS

Councilwoman Sherri Myers attended the meeting and told the crowd that passage of such an amendment takes a strong door-to-door campaign. Those who wish to defeat it may put up big dollars to derail the petition.

“I'm going to tell you the absolute brutal truth,” said Myers. “If I ever thought about money, I would have never ran for public office. I have been so outspent both times I ran that it’s not funny.”

Myers defeated challenger Dennis Tackett, despite Tackett outraising her $20,305 to $7,352.

She told the audience, “Because I grew up in the Civil Rights Movement, I remember an old Civil Rights song 'Eye on the Prize'. My eye was never on winning that seat. What my eye was always on was communicating with my constituents. That's how I won the first time going door to door.

That's how I won this time.”

Myers talked about her door-to-door strategy. “My opponent had the mayor's and other very influential people behind him with money and organization. I had very little money and very little organization, but what I did have was motivation with my feet that are 72 years old. This is what it takes folks.”

She said, “What I'm saying to you is if you really want change you're going to have to work for it. You're going to have to get out your walking shoes and you're going to have to walk and go door to door. That's how you educate the public. That's how you do it. The public is tired of all of this campaign stuff. It has to be grassroots folks.”

The councilwomen added, “We don't have to be scared of these money people.

There are more of us than there are of them and we can do this. We absolutely can.” {in}

UNITED REPUBLIC’S MISSION We envision a nation: •Where the will and concerns of the people aren't drowned out by the financial influence of the few.

•Where politicians devote more time to their constituents than to their fundraising.

•Where political decisions are made on principle, without the distorting effect of lobbyists.

•Where individual citizens have access to clear information about their leaders and are empowered to end the imbalance of power in Washington and our state capitals.

We believe this vision is achievable and central to the success of the republic.

For more information, visit unitedrepublic.org and represent.us.

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explosion at the Escambia County’s Central Booking and Detention Center was due to the failure of county facilities maintenance personnel to shut off the natural gas to building after both jail staff and inmates reported smelling it, according to the state grand jury impaneled to review the incident.

On April 29, the Pensacola area received torrential rainfall that flooded the CBD basement for the second time in the past two years. Video showed at 2:15 a.m. on April 30 that the clothes dryers in the basement had pulled away from the wall in the basement and were floating. At 11:15 p.m. that night, an unknown source spark ignited the natural gas causing an explosion that destroyed the building, killed two prisoners, paralyzed a guard and injured nearly 200 other inmates and guards.

Despite reports to jail supervisors and maintenance employees, Pensacola Energy was never called about the gas odor. A county maintenance employee shut off nearby propone tanks that were not in use or even connected to the CBD. Records showed that the volumes in the propane tanks were the same before and after the fl ooding, while Pensacola Energy's records showed a spike.

Though county mishandled the natural gas, the state grand jury determined that criminal charges were not appropriate. However, it made six recommendations based on its review of the evidence.

According to the grand jury, both the Central Booking and Detention Center and the main jail should be returned under the supervision of the Escambia County Sheriff. “We Eric Stevenson believe that this provides for the most efficient operation of these facilities,” said the grand jury.

In June 2012, the CBD had fl ooded, causing substantial damage to the storage areas and the laundry and kitchen facilities in the basement. Despite recommendations by Sheriff David Morgan, the project architect and county staff to relocate those functions to higher ground, the Board of County Commissioners decided to rebuild the basement as it was prior to the 2012 fl ood.

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the county “make a full disclosure” as to how the decision to rebuild the basement area was made. It also asked the county to review its storm water control measures to prevent future fl ooding, particularly in areas where county facilities are located.

Because of how poorly jail supervisors and their superiors handled the reports of the gas odor, the grand jury recommended that a safety officer be appointed for each shift to ensure that any emergency situations get reported to the appropriated authority and not become stalled at the supervisory level.

The grand jury also asked that Pensacola Energy review the location of cut-off valves so that they are located outside flood prone areas.

County Attorney Alison Rogers told Inweekly that the grand jury report has allowed the county to begin working on its claim with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “FEMA had refused to start looking at it (CBD replacement) until the grand jury report was completed,” said Rogers.

She said that FEMA has received the report, which showed that the fl ooding caused the dryers to fl oat, and asked also for the independent report done for the county by attorney Ed Fleming. Rogers said, “They should have enough to now put together a project worksheet.”

Rogers said that she has not heard from the county’s insurance carrier yet, but expects to hear from the company soon. She also expects to hear from the attorneys representing the 91 people who notified the county of their intent to sue because of injuries suffered in the blast.

Attorney Eric Stevenson represents several prisoners who were injured. He believes that his clients have civil rights cases against the county.

“While the grand jury determined no probable cause for criminal charges, the report proves what our clients have been saying all along—that they were getting sick from the smell of natural gas,” he told Inweekly. “The fact that they let the leak go for over 20 hours rises to level of deliberate indifference, a clear civil rights violation.”

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Thats A Wrap holiday shopping made easy (and local) As if you couldn’t tell by the influx of cheery music and lights, the holidays are officially upon us. Just like we do every year, the team at Inweekly has put together a gift guide full of great local shopping options. From foodies to fitness buffs, this guide has something for just about everybody on your list. And the best part is that it can all be bought without paying for shipping or stepping foot into the mall. Consider this our gift to you, dear readers. Happy holidays!

Pure Pilates 426 S. Palafox, purepilatespensacola.com Running Wild 3012 E. Cervantes St., werunwild.com SoGourmet 407 S. Palafox, sogourmetpensacola.com Susan Campbell Jewelry 420 S. Palafox, susancampbelljewelry.com Urban Objects 128 S. Palafox, urbanobjects.net VolumeONE Salon 7 W. Main St., volumeonesalon.com Waterboyz 380 N. 9th Ave., waterboyz.com

(All these gift guide items were hand-picked by Joani, but there's obviously more good stuff at these particular stores and other local retailers too.)

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The Black (Friday) Albums

by Joani Delezen

IN: What time are you opening the shop on Black Friday?

JONES: 10 a.m.

IN: Based on past years, what time do you think the line will start forming outside?

JONES: The Black Friday edition of RSD is not as crazy as the one in April, so I will estimate 8-9 a.m., depending on the temperatures that morning.

IN: Seems like every RSD there’s one ultra-limited record people are really excited about. Do you think any of the Black Friday releases will be especially sought after? And if so, which one(s)?

JONES: Definitely the cassette version of the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack.

Eric Jones of Revolver Records / photo by Samantha Crooke For the fourth year in a row, music lovers have a reason to partake in the Black Friday madness.

While not as big in scale as actual Record Store Day (RSD), the Black Friday edition of RSD still offers a great selection of limited and early releases from participating artists and serves as a perfect reminder

Staff Wish Lists

A look into what team Inweekly is shopping for this Black Friday RSD Jennifer First on my list is the "Guardians of the Galaxy" soundtrack titled "Awesome Mix Vol. I." Best part is that it's on casNovember 28, 2014

to shop local at a time when it’s needed most—just before the holidays.

Inweekly caught up with Eric Jones of Revolver Records a few days before the big event to get the lowdown on what he ordered and how early you need get there to actually have a shot of getting your vinyl loving hands on it. sette—die-hard movie fans will love this.

This format is probably the best way to listen to songs like "Spirit in the Sky." Pair up the soundtrack with the DVD when it comes out on Dec. 9 for the ultimate gift. Keeping with the '70s-'80s vibe, I'd also love to grab New Order's 1981-1982. The album is credited as the transition from the band's Joy Division days to the their electronic dance/ pop sound. Also, say the words Elvis Presley and I'm on board. Although "Showroom Internationale" is a live recording from the campy, later years of Elvis' life, I'll still loyally listen. And in the spirit of the holidays, I'd round out my list with Miles Davis' "Blue Christmas." Play the single during your family feast.

Jason MewithoutYou are releasing an East Enders Wives Maxi Single 7”—so that's my main and only goal. I might also try and snag that Bowie (he’s releasing Sue (or In a Sea-

IN: Is there anything on the Black Friday release list that you’re personally excited about?

JONES: J Mascis' cover of Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You"

IN: I noticed a lot of holiday music on the list this time around. Did you order any of that?

JONES: No RSD specific holiday items, but I always stock plenty of must have Christmas records like Sinatra, She and Him, the son of Crime) as a 10”), The Decemberists 7” and Jenny Lewis' Pax-Am Sessions too.

Sarah What's the next best thing to seeing Mewithoutyou live? Having their tunes spinning in your living room of course. In this case, I'm specifically talking about their RSD release of track "East Ender Wives" from their 2012 album, Ten Stories. This maxi single release on 12" vinyl features six renditions of the track, including an instrumental version and a remix. Will I get my hands on this one?

We shall see since it's limited to only 1,000 copies. Either way, I'll be keeping my nostalgic Mewithoutyou listening kick going strong.

In other RSD news, having multiple missed connections with Conor Oberst at Hangout Fest has only made me that much more fond of him. That said, I certainly wouldn't mind getting my hands on his RSD release featuring two unheard tracks, "Standing on the Outside Looking In" and "Sugar Street," on 7" vinyl.

Ventures, Beach Boys, Bright Eyes and my favorite, the Ultra Lounge Christmas record.

IN: This question is mostly for me (but I’m sure at some of our readers will care too): Did you order that St. Vincent EP? JONES: If it's St Vincent, I definitely jump on it. She’s probably my top seller this year.

I’m not sure what I'll be receiving yet, but stay tuned.

Revolver Records

9 E. Gregory St. facebook.com/RevolverFL Pensacola is lucky enough to have not just one but two stores that participate in RSD. So make sure you check out Music Box this Friday too—they plan to open around 8 or 8:30 a.m.

Music Box

3960 W. Navy Blvd., #6 facebook.com/musicboxpensacola Remember that RSD is held annually on the third Saturday in April, so go ahead and mark your calendars for that.

For additional information and a complete listing of Black Friday RSD releases, visit recordstoreday.com. {in} Hana I love Mile’s Davis and although I don’t want to incite tears while I tinsel the tree and wrap presents, I’d really love a copy of his 7” release of “Blue Christmas.”

If I need a pick me up, I plan to throw on “Christmas Rap, A Collection by Various Artists” to really amp up the holiday cheer.

I’ll take any chance to have a dance party and this reissued ‘90s gem featuring Run DMC, Sweet Tea and several others is the perfect holiday themed excuse.

Joani As previously noted, I’m all about St. Vincent, so of course “Pieta” is at the top of my list. And I might just have to take that Jenny Lewis home if I see it, same with Conor Oberst. There’s also a Ra Ra Riot 7” I would love to score, but it’s a limited run of 450 copies, so I’m not going to hold my breath on that.

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Ears & Fingers

by Jason Leger

REVISITED:

Cursive “The Ugly Organ”

It’s been 11 years since Cursive released their dark masterpiece, “The Ugly Organ,” and Saddle Creek is giving it the expanded reissue treatment. There are a couple of reasons why this album and subsequent reissue are important. This LP, coming on the heels of strong releases from Bright Eyes (“Lifted”) and Rilo Kiley (“The Execution of All Things”), helped put Saddle Creek on the map as a hub of important indie rock bands during the early 2000’s. Although “The Ugly Organ” followed the masterful “Domestica,” it’s also the album that opened Cursive up to a much larger audience and gave many of us our first taste of Tim Kasher’s fears and neuroses.

FRIDAY 11.28

BLACK FUR DAY 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pen-

sacola Humane Society offers discounted adoptions all day, in the spirit of Black Friday. $10 for black cats; $30 for black kittens; $40 for black dogs. Puppies and legacy pets excluded from this promotion. A rabies license tag fee may apply.

I actually remember the knots in my stomach that developed when I began processing Kasher’s lyrics and connecting to them. “My ego’s like my stomach, it keeps sh*tting what I feed it.” Kasher wrote those lyrics on the heels of touring “Domestica” tirelessly, while the band was in a state of collective exhaustion. Every emotion available to the guy was put to tape, and the characters he develops exist somewhere between the realms of fantasy and reality. The album begins in the chaos of a tumultuous intro, bounds through self-doubt in “Art is Hard,” desperation in “The Recluse,” a moment of repose in “A Gentleman Caller,” and possibly the most difficult pain of all is found in “Sierra.”

“Sierra” is a song written from the point of view of a father who has lost his family and has been replaced by another man. Its lonely lyrics address a daughter just out of reach. This guy is the most empathetic of Kasher’s characters on “The Ugly Organ,” and while we know that he went through a divorce, it’s vague whether this song is fiction or reality.

The reissue will include eight songs that were recorded during the same sessions, but were cut from the finished product only to be strung across compilations and singles. Also included in the packaging are extensive liner notes, handwritten lyrics and tons of photos.

While this album is brimming with dread

Pensacola Humane Society, 5 N. Q St. pensacolahumane.org

ELF PARADE AND LIGHTING OF THE GREENS

4 p.m. Hundreds of children dressed as elves and snow fairies will join Santa Claus and other holiday figures for a fun-filled parade in downtown Pensacola. Parade begins at the T.T. Wentworth Museum; ends at Palafox and Government Streets. elfparade.com

and anxiety, it’s one worth celebrating. I’m glad that Saddle Creek sees it that way as well. “The Ugly Organ” deluxe reissue is out now via Saddle Creek Records.

IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD:

Ex Cops

No, these are not retired police officers trying their hand at shoegazey pop, though I would probably give that a good portion of my attention. Ex Cops is the Brooklyn duo of Brian Harding and Amalie Bruun, known for their flawless production and catchy brand of pop-rock. The pair recently released “Daggers,” their second full-length, to mixed reviews, as it is a little unbalanced (it seems fair to blame album co-producer Billy Corgan

Ex Cops

WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5-7 p.m.

Out and about in East Hill on Friday night?

Stop by City Grocery for their free weekly wine tasting before settling in or heading out for the night. 2050 N. 12th Ave. WINTERFEST PERFORMANCE TOURS 5-8:30 p.m. Embark upon a 60-minute, performance-filled voyage through downtown Pensacola on trolley as Winterfest officially

It’s not about the building, it’s about

for adding a weighty influence). However, “Daggers” is full of lush guitars, danceable rhythms and soaring harmonies. Combine all that with a little bit of Ariel Pink, and it can’t be too bad. Keep an eye on Ex Cops and pick up “Daggers,” which is out now via Downtown Records.

TRACK OF THE WEEK:

The Smashing Pumpkins ‘One and All’

I am more than happy to be Billy Corgan’s harshest critic. He has taken my favorite band and dragged the name and legacy through the dirt. As news and singles began to release for upcoming album, “Moments to an Elegy,” I was again unimpressed (Really, dude? Tommy Lee?). However, guitar heavy ‘One and All’ has caught my attention and may make me willing to hear the album out.

It’s not old SP by any means, but it’s closer than a lot of the other swill released recently.

Listen for yourself anywhere you stream music. “Moments to an Elegy” is out Dec. 9 via BMG.{in}

begins. Reindeer Games, Carriage Rides and other Winterfest activities are also set to take place during this Winterfest kickoff evening. Trolley rides: $12 for kids; $17 for adults. pensacolawinterfest.org CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE 7:30 p.m. A cirque show, Broadway musical and holiday spectacular all in one. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. $48. pensacolasaenger.com

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An Artsy Alternative 9:30 p.m. Ben Loftin Band and Soul’d Out. The Handlebar, 319 Tarragona St. pensacolahandlebar.com

Paintings by Panhandle Slim If you’re looking for even more stuff to do on Black Friday that doesn’t involve waiting in long lines and getting in parking lot fights at the mall, check out painter Panhandle Slim’s outdoor art show. Or come after you’ve done all of those things—as Slim himself put it “after you buy some plastic stuff come buy some stuff painted on wood.”

Sounds like a plan to us. {in}

SUNDAY 11.30 PANHANDLE SLIM BLACK FRIDAY ART SHOW

WHEN: 5-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28 WHERE: The East Hill Yard, 1010 N. 12th Ave #111

CROWBAR 7 p.m. Crowbar with Unearth, Black

Crown Initiate and Grassputin. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $15. vinylmusichall.com SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE 7 p.m. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. $57. pensacolasaenger.com

MONDAY 12.1

JAZZ SOCIETY OF PENSACOLA’S JINGLE JAM 6:30 p.m. Admission: $10 each for

artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com UKULELE CLASS 9:30 a.m. The Pensacola Ukulele Players Society (PUPS) meets every Saturday morning at Blues Angel Music, offering free ukulele lessons for both beginners and seasoned musicians. Loaner ukuleles are available for the sessions, which usually last an hour. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd. bluesangelmusic.com

JSOP members and guests; $15 for nonmembers; $5 for students with ID. Performing musicians are invited to sit-in and they are admitted free. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. jazzpensacola.com.

OMINGNOME 9:30 p.m. Atlanta-based Omingnome with local acts Honeygun and Chain Smoking Hags. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. $5.

THE PUNKNECKS 10 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 Tarragona St. $5. pensacolahandlebar.com

BOB TYLER PET ADOPTION EVENT 11 a.m.

DINOSAUR DAZE 8 p.m. Dinosaur Daze with Kaboom and Rafi Was Here Art Studios.

Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $5. vinylmusichall.com

SATURDAY 11.29

JINGLE BELL RUN 8 a.m. This 5K/10K event

takes place on Pensacola Beach. Have some festive fun while raising money to fight arthritis. In the holiday spirit, participants are encouraged to dress festive and tie jingle bells to their shoes. Registration: $40-50.

Gulfside Pavillion at Casino Beach, 800 Quietwater Beach Road. werunwild.com PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered at the weekly Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area November 28, 2014

– 1 p.m. Bob Tyler Toyota is hosting a pet adoption event, with adoptable pets from the Pensacola Humane Society onsite. All pets will be discounted, with $20 adoption fees. All pets are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped.

Bob Tyler Toyota, 7201 Pensacola Blvd. pensacolahumane.org Y BLOWOUT 8 p.m.

Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. $33-48. pensacolasaenger.com HELLZAPOPPIN CIRCUS SIDESHOW REVUE

8 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $1518. vinylmusichall.com BEN LOFTIN BAND 19

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STRUT YOUR MUTT 6:45 p.m. Join fellow

dog owners for a 45-minute leisurely stroll in East Hill. Dogs must be leashed and well behaved. Owners should be prepared to pick up after the pets. Meet at the entrance of Bayview Park, 20th Ave. and E. Mallory St.

TUESDAY NIGHT POETRY NIGHT AT SLUGGO’S 7 p.m. Free open mic poetry

event every Tuesday. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook. com/TNPNS DANCECRAFT SWING CLASS 7:30-9 p.m.

This class teaches the skills necessary to become a practitioner of West Coast Swing, a popular partner dance that can be enjoyed with virtually any kind of music. Additional classes and a social dance are held each Wednesday for a chance to put your skills to use. Tuesday class fee is $10 per person or free for people 30 years of age and younger. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com

WEDNESDAY 12.3

PSC FOUNDATION HOSTS GRANDE GALA

6 p.m. The public is invited to an evening of Southern hospitality filled with holiday music, silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres, seated dinner, champagne and open bar, as a part of Pensacola State College Foundation’s annual Holiday Gala. Proceeds from the event provide direct support for scholarships and opportunities benefitting students, faculty and programs at the college. Sanders Beach-Corrine Jones Community Center, 913 South I St. $100. For reservations and more information, email foundation@ pensacolastate.edu WEST COAST WEDNESDAYS 6:30 p.m.

Learn the West Coast Swing at this weekly class, which is followed by a social dance at 8:30 p.m. DanceCraft instructors are among the foremost experts in West Coast Swing in the Pensacola area.

Wednesday classes are $10 per person and the social dance is $5 per. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com

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bars & nightlife ≥bar games

Thursdays POKER 8 p.m. The

Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com POOL TOURNAMENT

8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Road. ticketsportsbar.com Fridays DRAG BINGO 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and over.

Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com POOL TOURNAMENT

8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com

Mondays TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FOR FUN AND TRIVIA 7

p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. wobusa.com/locations/ Palafox BAR BINGO 8 p.m.

Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 9:30-10:30

p.m. Mugs and Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/ MugsJugs

Tuesdays TUESDAY TRIVIA 8

p.m. The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge, 33 Gulf Breeze Parkway. facebook.com/ thebridgebargb

TICKET TEAM TRIVIA

8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com POKER 8 p.m. The

Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Road. ticketsportsbar.com DRAG BINGO 10 p.m.Midnight. Ages 18 and over. Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com

Mondays

The Cabaret, 9 p.m.

101 S. Jefferson St. 607-2020 or cabaretpensacola.com Tuesdays

The Sandshaker

S. Palafox. picassojazz.com

DUELING PIANO SHOW 8 p.m. Rosie

O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. seville-

EDWARD DAVID ANDERSON 6 p.m. Para-

WEDNESDAY QUIZ TRIVIA 8 p.m. The

dise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna. paradisebargrill.com

Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola.com

CYNTHIA DOMULOT

6:30 p.m. Picasso Jazz Club, 19 S. Palafox. picassojazz.com

TICKET BAR BINGO

Thursdays

VFW Post 706, 6 p.m.

5000 Lillian Highway. vfw706.org Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 8 p.m.

130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com The Cabaret, 9 p.m.

101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola.com Hub Stacey’s At the Point, 9 p.m. 5851 Galvez Road. hubstaceys.com Saturdays

Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 9 p.m. 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com Sundays

Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 8 p.m.

130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com The Sandshaker Lounge, 9 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com

MONDAY 12.1

Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/QualityInnScenicHwy

7-9:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road. facebook.com/goatlipsdeli

≥karaoke

SATURDAY 11.29

GRAND THEFT AUTO

AL MARTIN 6 p.m. The

Wednesdays PUB TRIVIA NIGHT

8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road. ticketsportsbar.com TEAM TRIVIA 8 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. hopjacks.com BAR BINGO 10 p.m.

Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com DJ JAY-R 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com

E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

DUELING PIANO SHOW 8 p.m. Rosie

Cynthia Domulot

Lounge, 8 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Play, 9 p.m. 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

≥live music FRIDAY 11.28

TIM SPENCER 12 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD

5 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhouse.goodgrits.com AL MARTIN 6 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/QualityInnScenicHwy 3 AMIGOS DUO 6 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com GEORGE PETROPOULOS 6:30 p.m.

Picasso Jazz Club, 19

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THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com

DJ ORLANDO RICARDO 9 p.m. Emerald

City, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola. com GOOD FOOTE 9 p.m.

The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhouse. goodgrits.com THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. Lili

Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BUZZCUTT 9 p.m.

Sandshaker, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com

REED LIGHTFOOT AND THE COLLECTIVE 9:30

p.m. End o’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130

O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com GYPSY RIOT 9 p.m.

The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhouse. goodgrits.com DJ JAY-R 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com

REED LIGHTFOOT AND THE COLLECTIVE 9

p.m. End o’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. Lili

Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BUZZCUTT 9 p.m.

Sandshaker, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com GRAND THEFT AUTO

9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SUNDAY 11.30

CADILLAC ATTACK 6

BLUES SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S MONDAY NIGHT BLUES 8 p.m.

Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

PAPER STREET SOAP CO. 8 p.m. End o’ the

Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

OPEN MIC AT BIG EASY TAVERN 9 p.m. Bands,

individual musicians, comedians, poets and other artists are invited to participate in weekly open mic sessions known as "Monday Night Jams."

Admission is free. 710 N. Palafox. bigeasytavern.com

TUESDAY 12.2

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD

6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhouse.goodgrits.com TUESDAY JAZZ JAM: THE GINO ROSARIA QUARTET 6:30 p.m.

Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MIKE QUINN 9 p.m.

End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

WEDNESDAY 12.3

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD

5 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhouse.goodgrits.com JORDAN RICHARDS

6 p.m. Hub Stacey’s

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calendar Downtown, 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com

NORTHWEST FLORIDA BLUES SOCIETY 7 p.m.

New York Nicks, 911 Palafox. newyorknicks. net

FOLK MUSIC NIGHT 7 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. eotlcafe.com

JAZZ JAM WITH PICASSO’S HOUSE BAND

7 p.m. Picasso Jazz Club, 19 S. Palafox.

picassojazz.com

DUELING PIANOS 8

p.m. Rosie O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DJ JAY-R 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright

St. emeraldcitypensacola.com MIKE QUINN 9 p.m.

End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

“Against The Odds: The Art Of Highwaymen” / Painting by Hezekiah Baker

arts & culture ≥exhibits

UWF HISTORIC TRUST PRESENTS: “AGAINST THE ODDS: THE ART OF HIGHWAYMEN”

Presented by the UWF Historic Trust, The Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Resource Center is hosting the Orange County Historical Society’s: “Against the Odds: The Art of the Highwaymen” traveling exhibit. The Florida Highwaymen, a group of 26 African-Americans, broke convention to paint beautiful iconic landscapes. Originating in the mid 1950s, an era marked by racism and poverty, these self-taught entrepreneurs mentored each other while they painted on basic materials like Upson board for canvasses and crown molding for frames. The surviving Highwaymen, now in their sixties and seventies, are an important chapter in America’s culture and history, indeed, a National Treasure. Their self-determination in the face of adversity remains an important story of perseverance, inspiration and creativity. On display November 28, 2014

through Dec. 28.

Museum hours and location: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, 119 East Government St. Free admission. historicpensacola.org

T.T. WENTWORTH PRESENTS: “BEACHES, CREATURES AND COWBOYS: FLORIDA MOVIE POSTERS”

The exhibit explores Florida as the backdrop of major motion pictures. Exhibit is open: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, 330 S. Jefferson St. historicpensacola.org

PMA PRESENTS: “PAT REGAN ROOTS AND REMEMBRANCE” As an

artist, Regan garners much of her inspiration from her lifetime of painting as well as the red clay banks of her Mississippi childhood memories. On display through Jan. 3. The exhibition “Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts,” also remains on display through Jan. 4.

This exhibit features works from the permanent collection of the Guild Hall Museum in East Hampton, New York by a variety of significant artists that lived and worked in East Hampton area over the past

140 years. Museum hours and location: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for members, children 17 and under, seniors and active duty military.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum. org

FPAN PRESENTS: “LOST VIRTUE” The

Florida Public Archaeology Network presents a new temporary exhibit titled “Lost Virtue: Pensacola’s Red Light District.”

Several artifacts associated with the women who worked in Pensacola’s red light district during the late 1800s and early 1900s uncovered through archaeology are on display for the first time, through January 2015. Museum hours and location: MondaySaturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free.

FPAN’s Destination Archaeology Resource Center, 207 East Main St. flpublicarchaeology.org/nwrc TAG UWF PRESENTS: “VISCERAL” The Art

Gallery at the University of West Florida presents the work of graduating seniors

Nikki Neel and Christian Steffanini, titled “Visceral, a Bachelor of Fine Arts Exit Exhibition.” “Visceral” showcases paintings, video installations and sculptures by Neel and Steffanini. The artworks on display conceptually engage and challenge the imagination. The exhibit remains on display through Dec. 6. Museum hours and location: TuesdayFriday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 12-4 p.m.

The Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 11000 University Parkway. Bldg. 82, Room 240. Free admission. tag82uwf.wordpress. com

BLUE MORNING GALLERY PRESENTS: “ALL MEMBER HOLIDAY EXHIBIT” The “All

Member Holiday Exhibit” featuring special holiday works from Gallery member artists, all priced under $100. Museum hours and location: MondayWednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12:30-4 p.m. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery. com

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‘Getting to Zero’

by Jennifer Leigh

status. Two years after his diagnosis, he started to take medications and learned that life with HIV is pretty normal. He even became an advocate for HIV prevention, volunteering his time at charities in Pensacola and sharing his story with local news outlets for the purpose of education.

“If I can get through to one person, I’ve done my part,” he said.

SPREADING THE WORD

Michael Jones is one of the 1,219 people living with HIV in Escambia County.

This March will mark 11 years since Jones was first diagnosed. Just one month prior, he was out with his friends for his birthday. He got drunk and had a one night stand—it was the one and only time he had sex that year.

“I’m the poster child for the saying, ‘It only takes one time,’” he said.

Weeks later, feeling flu-like symptoms, he went to take an HIV test.

“I got the results back, but I pretty much already knew,” he said. “Without researching about the infection, I thought my life was over.

I was devastated.”

It wasn’t a quick, overnight epiphany, but Jones did learn to accept his HIV

Jones remembers the AIDS scare of the ‘80s and ‘90s. As a young, gay man hiding in the closet, he was frightened and didn’t have many resources to become more informed.

“I was scared to death,” he said. “I was so far in the closet—I didn’t have anyone to talk to. And it was such a taboo thing.”

Fast forward more than 20 years and it’s still not as openly discussed as it should be.

“Twenty-five percent of the country’s population still thinks you can contract HIV from drinking after someone,” Jones said.

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six of the more than one million people in the U.S. living with HIV are unaware of the infection, which makes testing and safe sex practices all the more important.

When it comes to preventing the spread of HIV, it’s all about comprehensive sex education.

“There’s still a lot of stigma,” said Kimberly Brill, outreach coordinator at HIVevolution. “People don’t want to be seen inside. We need to combat that shame.

Almost everybody is sexually active, so there needs to be some sort of dialogue.

It can’t be all about abstinence. Education has to be realistic.”

Three years ago, HIVevolution was created to provide the local area with free, confidential HIV testing, as well as education about preventing and living with the infection. The organization also provides referrals to other agencies to follow through with care.

The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County is another resource for education, as well as medical and support services through the Ryan White Care Act to income-qualifying HIV individuals.

“HIV infection is preventable,” said Marie Mott of FDOH in Escambia County.

“Through prevention education and the appropriate use of post-exposure and preexposure prophylaxis, we can reduce the incidence of new HIV infections. Most of our prevention activities, such as testing through our volunteer test sites and condom distribution, are free to the public.”

“There’s still a lot of stigma.

People don’t want to be seen inside. We need to combat that shame.” Kimberly Brill

LIVING POSITIVELY

Today, people can live healthy, normal lives with HIV. That’s thanks to antiretroviral therapy medications that keep the level of HIV in your body low and help lower the risk of transmitting HIV to others.

“HIV is not what it used to be. It’s certainly not a death sentence,” Jones said. “My energy levels can get pretty low, but that can be from getting old, too.”

These medications come with a cost.

Jones’ meds cost $2,200 a month. He found help through Lutheran Services, which is how he eventually came to know HIVevolution, where he volunteered by talking with people who were waiting to get tested and trying to put them at ease.

Two years ago, Jones started volunteering with A Safe Port Counseling Center, which offers grief counseling for the LGBT and HIV/ AIDS communities.

While medications help reduce the likelihood of HIV progressing to AIDS, it can still happen. Of the 1,219 people in Escambia County living with HIV, 684 — 56 percent — have a diagnosis of AIDS. According to the CDC more that 15,000 still die of AIDS related issues each year in the U.S. “Since mandatory reporting of HIV/AIDS cases began in 1997, we have seen a steady increase in the number of people becoming infected with HIV on both a national and local level,” Mott said. “Within the last year, we have seen a slight decrease in the incidence of AIDS diagnoses, indicating that HIV treatments are effectively managing infection.”

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Part of HIVevolution’s mission is to make HIV testing part of normal health maintenance.

“Like getting your teeth cleaned,” Brill said.

The earlier you get treatment, the better the outcome, Mott adds.

“Evidence supports the importance of HIV testing as a part of routine health care and for those individuals who are positive, the importance of initiating and maintaining medical care,” she said.

Jones has not let HIV deter him from achieving life goals, like earning a bachelor’s degree.

However, finding a partner has proven to be difficult.

“I haven’t had much luck,” he admitted. “It tends to be a conversation ender. But I’m waiting for Mr. Perfect, I’m not gonna settle.”

REMEMBRANCE

On Dec. 1, the Pensacola community will gather to raise awareness, to remember and to hope for a better future for those living with HIV. The first ever World AIDS Day was held in 1988 and has continued to be a worldwide event every year. This year’s theme is “Getting to Zero,” with the goal to decrease the number of new infections through prevention and education.

The program will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and will include keynote speaker Susan Walch, from the department of psychology at University of West Florida.

Following her speech will be a candlelight walk and then a reception in the courtyard at Sole Inn and Suites.

World AIDS Day isn’t just for those infected with HIV. It’s for the friends and family who have supported their loved ones through the illness.

“I remember watching a newscast about the pandemic of AIDS in the ‘80s,” Brill said.

“I was 12 at the time. Throughout my life, I’ve known people that have HIV and have known people that passed away from complications from AIDS. It’s important to pay respect to those loved ones.”

Everyone is encouraged to participate in World AIDS Day by walking in the candlelight, getting tested or just taking the time to educate yourself.

“It’s so easily preventable with common sense,” Jones said. “It’s about time we stop the spread.” {in}

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