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Pet Issue Contributors Joani/Tucker Samantha/Sake Jennifer/Elvis Sarah/Sammy Ashley/Lucy Jason/Laika Ed/Charlie Lucy

Laika I adopted my first dog three years ago.

About two months later, we published our first issue dedicated pets.

Coincidence? Of course not. I just knew if I was reading, researching and obsessing so much over my pup, Tucker, I probably wasn’t alone. I also really wanted a reason to put a photo of my little guy in the paper and again

Charlie I figured other people would too. Turns out I was right. We get more reader pet photo submissions than we ever imagined, and last year The Pet Issue beat out everything else we did in terms of online readership numbers. So of course, we had to do it again, and we had to make it even better. And by better, I mean cuter. We are talking about pets after all.

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This week marks a milestone for Inweekly—our first ever issue with multiple covers. We just couldn’t pick between a dog and cat this year, so we decided we’d let you do it on the newsstand.

It was also our first (and hopefully only) photo shoot to end in a trip to the emergency room.

Our models: Luna the Frenchie—who was recently adopted by Kris Poore. Thankfully Kris still likes us and took getting stitches for the first time in stride.

Avalanche the kitty—who is actually from Humane Society of Pensacola. To see all of their current adoptable pets visit humanesocietyofpensacola.org.

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Have you ever wanted to tell off a local politician? Or a national one? Or a Kardashian? Well, here’s your chance. We are getting ready for our annual Rant Issue and we’d love to hear what’s been pissing you off. Nothing is off limits—politics, pop culture, parking tickets… Email your rants to Joani (joani@inwekly.net) and don’t worry about being too mean or getting in trouble. We promise to keep them all anonymous.

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winners DERRICK BROOKS The Washington High graduate, Florida State All-American and Tampa Bay All Pro was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. He has won championships wherever he has played. While he set the standard for weak side linebackers, off the field, Brooks raised the bar for how professional athletes give back to their communities. His charter school, BrooksDeBartolo Collegiate High School, and his Brooks Bunch college program have improved thousands of lives.

CLAY INGRAM Another one of Coach

Bobby Bowden’s boys made news recently.

State Rep. Clay Ingram has helped broker a tentative deal between Escambia County and the Emerald Coast Utility Authority that may end the two-year dispute over trash collection, disposal and recycling.

Ingram’s leadership and diplomacy helped bring the sides together and avoid a lengthy, expensive court battle.

JEFF MILLER Our Congressmen won a major victory for our veterans when the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed his bipartisan bill reforming the U.S. Veterans Affairs department, sending $17 billion to help its medical facilities. The agreement designates $10 billion for veterans to seek private care if dealing with extended waits at VA medical centers. Veterans who live more than 40 miles from a VA medical center will also be eligible for private care.

losers LARRY B. JOHNSON The city council-

man has a new enemy to bully. He wants to investigate fellow Council member Sherri Myers for doing the same thing he did two years ago when he interfered with the city’s negotiations with the police union and repeatedly attacked the mayor’s chief of staff in council meetings. The timing of Johnson’s latest rampage coincides with Myer’s reelection campaign.

GEORGE SHELDON The president of the

Democratic Black Caucus of Florida, Henry Crespo, has said the Democrat should step aside in his Aug. 26 primary race for Florida Attorney General. Sheldon's Florida Bar license has lapsed. To reinstate it, Sheldon signed an exemption that stated he had been a nonresident living in Washington D.C. from 2011 to October 2013 while working at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Florida Constitution requires Attorney General candidates to live in Florida the preceding seven years.

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by Rick Outzen

The Pensacola City Council needs to increase the mayor’s salary. At $100,000 a year, it’s far too low for the demands placed on the office.

The city of Pensacola controls assets that are critical to the growth of our economy— Pensacola International Airport, Port of Pensacola, Pensacola Bay waterfront and Maritime Park.

The mayor, by virtue of being the chief executive officer of the city, plays a major role in most economic development efforts in Northwest Florida. He needs to be paid more.

The Pensacola City Council set the mayor’s salary in 2010. The council looked at the salaries of the mayors of Mobile, Ala. ($89,000), Plantation, Fla. ($117,221), Hialeah, Fla. ($155,250) and other cities.

They decided that $100,000 was appropriate compensation considering the city’s population, 54,925.

The decision was made over the objections of the Pensacola Charter Review Commission that had recommended $145,000.

Charter Commission Chairman Crystal Spencer argued that the commission wanted to attract qualified candidates from the private sector to a position that came with considerably more responsibility than the ceremonial mayor under the city-manager form of government.

After observing the mayor’s new role over the past four years, I agree with the charter commission that the job deserves a higher salary. For the city to be a major player in the region, the mayor must be able to act on a global scale and represent the city on a much larger stage than ever before.

The city is fortunate that Ashton Hayward was willing to give up some of his prime earning years to serve, and his challenger this year, Donna Clark, has agreed to do the same. However, we may not be so lucky in future elections.

The mayor’s pay needs to be more in line with the county’s constitutional officers. Clerk of Courts Pam Childers, Tax Collector Janet Holley and Property Appraiser Chris Jones make $134,760. Sheriff David Morgan makes $143,676.

The head of Pensacola’s city government should have a salary somewhere in that ballpark.

We don’t want a salary that is so lucrative that people would run solely for the paycheck, but we do want people who are worthy of such compensation.

This city budget cycle is the time for the Pensacola City Council to discuss this issue.

If they can look past the personalities and current conflicts, I think they will agree the salary needs to be higher.

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QUALITY OF LIFE STILL UPWARD On Aug. 5, the

WAHOOS RANKED THE BEST Turnkey Intelligence has ranked the Pensacola Blue Wahoos the first out of 42 minor league baseball teams in customer satisfaction.

The company surveyed full, partial and single-game ticket holders of 17 Double-A and 25 TripleA baseball teams. The survey solicited feedback on an array of topics related to game attendance and interaction with the fan's respective organization. For the Blue Wahoos, 3,000 season ticket holders and 30,000 single-game ticket holders received the survey.

Turnkey Intelligence computed the Net Promoter Score (NPS), a tool used to gauge customer satisfaction across a multitude of industries. The average NPS was 34. By comparison, Disney Theme Parks and the Ritz Carlton have an NPS of 62. The Blue Wahoos’ NPS was 83. The Average Fan Satisfaction for participating clubs was 8.3. The Wahoos rated 9.4. The Average Net Promoter Gameday Experience for the 42 teams surveyed was 58, Wahoos 83 (out of 100).

“Staff and fan satisfaction have been the Wahoos' top priorities from day one,” said Quint Studer, co-owner of the Blue Wahoos. “The fact that the Wahoos' Net Promoter Score is more than twice the average of other teams surveyed is a credit to the talented employees who deliver the best fan experience in minor league baseball each day.”

Studer said that he was proud the team rated above stellar organizations like Disney and the Ritz Carlton is outstanding.

“While we have always measured fan satisfaction internally, to now have an independent company confirm there is no better place to enjoy a great fan experience than a Wahoos game affirms we are on the right track,” he said. “We commend all teams that signed up to be surveyed—it shows they also have the right focus.”

Pensacola Young Professionals released the sixth annual Quality of Life survey.

It showed little significant change from last year’s poll, though the attitude toward Escambia County government did drop slightly.

Mason-Dixon Polling & Research conducted the poll the week after Memorial Day, less than a month after the April floods and the explosion at the Escambia County Jail. Those who felt Escambia County was headed in the right direction went from 58 percent last year to 55 percent in May 2014, but that percentage was still the second highest rating over the six years the poll has been conducted.

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward rebounded among the 150 city voters polled, but still fell short of his peak positive performance rating of 76 percent in June 2012, when he was only 15 months in office. His 2014 positive rating among city voters was 67 percent, up from 64 percent the previous year.

Countywide his positive rating jumped two percentage points, 53-55 percent.

As far as the mayor’s vision and leadership, the percentage of city voters who said the city was headed in the right direction was up three points, 71-74 percent, but down 30 percent from 2012 when 9-in-10 voters believed Hayward had the city headed on the right course. Countywide voters have been increasingly more positive about the direction of the city of Pensacola, 61-63 percent.

For the sixth consecutive year, jobs and the economy topped the list of concerns facing Escambia County and Pensacola.

Crime and drugs placed second for the second year in a row.

For 2014, PYP expanded the survey to rate the performance of other elected officials. School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas had 56 percent rate him good or excellent, one point higher than Mayor Hayward’s countywide rating.

The boards didn’t fair as well. The Escambia County School Board had the highest positive rating, 46 percent, followed by the Escambia County Commission, 32 percent, and the Pensacola City Council, 28 percent.

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PAWS FOR SKYLAR

by Sarah McCartan

Adoption Shelters & Rescue Groups Rescues and Adoptions

Emerald Coast Animal Allies P.O. Box 7062, 780-3223, ecaafl.org Escambia County Animal Shelter 200 S. Fairfield Drive, 595-3075 Humane Society of Pensacola (HSOP) 5 N. Q St., 432-4250, humanesocietyofpensacola.org Hotel For Dogs & Cats 4110 Creighton Road, 857-0222, h4dc.org

Skylar with the Baeckers' family dog (not an assistance dog) / photo by Shawn Farand Photography

JR Humane Society 968-3260, juniorhumanesociety.com

Rescue Groups

Rowe's Orphanage For Cats and Kittens 2191 Bush St., 293-7620, rowesorphanageforcatskittens.weebly.com

“We hope that it will help her in a way that neither we, the doctors, or the medications have been able to.”

SouthBARK southbarkrescue.com

Humane Society of Escambia County The Humane Society of Escambia County in Flomaton, Alabama is closing its doors due to insufficient funding.

HSOP is among several organizations preparing to take as many of these pets as possible. Many of these animals may have to be euthanized if no homes are found by the end of August.

Individuals or organizations wishing to adopt or find homes for these cats and dogs are encouraged to contact HSOP or the Humane Society of Escambia County at hsescambia@gmail.com or 251-2962275.

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I care not for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it. —Abraham Lincoln

COOKING FOR CANINES

by Ashley McLain

Pet-Centric Events 8.16 Humane Society of Pensacola Bathe-In

All you need to bring is a towel—and your pet of course—and the Humane Society of Pensacola (HSOP) staff and volunteers will do the rest. All proceeds go straight to help care for the pets currently housed at HSOP. Bath and dip prices range from $7 – $10 depending on the size of your pet. Nail clipping and grooming services are also available for additional charges.

And don’t worry if you can’t make this one, there are two more bathe-ins this fall throughout Saturday, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18. All bathe-ins are from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and happen at the HSOP—5 N. Q St. For more information, call 432-4250 or visit humanesocietyofpensacola.org.

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3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer

Enjoy dog-friendly events, snap a few photos with a pet photographer, visit with the Santa Rosa County K-9 unit and more at the Dog Days of Summer event at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in Pace. The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit facebook.com/ DogDaysOfSummerFoundation.

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2nd Annual Dog Days of Summer "Pug" Crawl

Support SouthBARK Animal Rescue by

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bringing your furry friends downtown for a pub —or rather pup crawl. Participating bars are Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, The Tin Cow and O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown. The crawl begins at 3 p.m.

Special events include a charity dog wash and a doggy talent and fashion show. All proceeds benefit SouthBARK. For more information, visit southbarkrescue.com.

Artel Goes 9.26 to the Dogs

Art and furbabies come together to benefit the Humane Society of Pensacola.

Bid on art and enjoy yummy (human) treats at Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Auction begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 for a single ticket, $75 for a couple and $50 at the door.

To purchase tickets, call 791-8070 or visit artelgallery.org.

10.18 ReptiDay

Not into cuddly animals? Mark your calendar for ReptiDay as the Repticon show makes a stop in Navarre. Check out live animals from around the world, purchase pets and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals at live seminars and

demonstrations throughout the day. ReptiDay will be at the Navarre Conference Center, 8700 Navarre Pkwy. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (early entry at 9:30 a.m.) Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children 4 and under.

45-minute stroll in East Hill. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved. Owners should be prepared to pick up after the pet. Meet at the entrance to Bayview Dog Park at 20th Avenue and East Lloyd Street. Call 291-7658 for more information.

10.18 SouthBARK Yappy Hour

Your Dog’s Business

Come to The East Hill Yard from 4-7 p.m. for an evening of live music, food and silent auctions—all benefitting SouthBARK and their rescued pups.

And like always, The Yard is pet friendly, so make sure you bring your pooch. For more information, visit southbarkrescue.com.

10.25 Barktober Fest

One of the HSOP’s biggest events, Barktoberfest is a celebration of dogs complete with games, demonstrations, costume contests, adoptions and more.

Visit humanesocietyofpensacola.org to see how you can be a part of the event.

Regular Events

Strut Your Mutt

Every Tuesday, join fellow dog owners for a

Every third Saturday of the month, head to Your Dog’s Business for an in-store Yappy Hour from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Let your pet indulge in treats such as frozen ice cream cones, smoothies and more. And don’t forget to take advantage of sales and discounted store items. 4771 Bayou Blvd., Unit 15, 466-3057, yourdogsbusiness.net.

In-Store Adoption Events HSOP

HSOP adoption events rotate every Saturday between Petco and Pet Supermarket. Be sure to check out the next adoption events Aug. 10 at Petco, 1670 Airport Blvd. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit humanesocietyofpensacola.org.

Junior Humane Society

The Jr. Humane Society hosts adoption events at PetSmart, 6251 N. Davis Hwy., from noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday. For more information, visit juniorhumanesociety.com.

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The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs. —Charles de Gaulle

READER PET PICS

Audrey Jerry Mistretta

Bailey Cameron & Julie Ross

Bean Puggs Chuck Sansom

Belle Tristessa & James OzWirth (left to us by Paul)

Ben Chuck & Jan Irwin

Benjamin Laura & Allan Richards

Boo Boo Kate Trattner

Boo Sena Maddison

Cali Jane Chris & Lindsay Fowler

Casey Ellen & Steven Barry

Charles Deb & Tim Gooden

Chino Phillip & Julie Mayhair

Clouseau Charlotte Gordon

Delilah, Bella and Tank Jessica Patterson

Dexter Jarrod Mclendon, Courtney Rogers & Miller Selland

Doozer Jon & Whitney Pytynia

Farley Deb & Tim Gooden

Frankie Bethany & Carl Wilson

Holly Lillian, Kate & Harper Jane Wiggins

Jackson and Maggie Karen and Tod Sindel

Jaden Marie Adam & Robbie Schrock

Jake Chuck & Jan Irwin

Jarvis Mrs. John T. Chism

Josh Tristessa & James OzWirth (left to us by Paul)

Karis Phillip & Julie Mayhair

Katiana Daniel & Donna Pennington

Kitty Jennifer and Joe Passeretti

Kooper Rick & Suzi Gordon

Lily Collin & Brody Bissett

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The only escape from the miseries of life are music and cats... —Albert Schweitzer

For the third year in a row, we asked you guys to send us photos of your pets. And boy, did you deliver.

Not only did we get an abundance of cats and dogs, we also got our first ever

ferret and a chicken with the coolest name ever.

Of course, some of you sent us what we can only assume is every picture you’ve ever taken of your beloved pet. While we

can totally relate to that kind of enthusiasm, we had to edit them down. You understand, right?

Also if you sent in a photo and don't see it, it's probably because something

was a little off with the image quality (too small, too dark, too much owner, not enough cat…). So if your pet didn't make the cut, please try again next year (with a better photo of course).

Lucy Mae—Ron & Heather Kilpatrick

Lucy May Adam & Robbie Schrock

Lucy Woody & Emily Speed

Maggie Karen & Tod Sindel

Maizey Riannon & Justin Boven

Mary-Oh Mike & Diane Norris

Max The Autrey Family

Maxine Edward Tisdale & Cory Wilkinson

Mimi Christina Leavenworth

Montana Shawndy Moulton

Morena Shelly Umaguing

Ms. Holly Marianne Sherman

Nola John & Marlene Whyte

Picklisha Ayson Jackson

Pistachio Shelly Umaguing

Professor Longhair Andy & Dahlonega Marlette

Rambo Jackson & Brooks Lurton

Roman Anna Hinesley

Rummy Tricia & Tom Coady

Samson Rich & Jamie Harris

Spiderman Chad Leidner

Sterling "The Dude” Jennifer McGaugh & Jim Vasser

Sunny & Stella Amanda Pope, Noel & Jessica McDowell

Sweet Pea Rick & Suzi Gordon

Theo Joe Russo

Tohru & Haku Phillip & Julie Mayhair

Tuck Woody & Emily Speed

Vegas Darrin Land

Willow Kate Trattner

Yochi Joy Kristin

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The average dog is a nicer person than the average person. —Andy Rooney

DON’T BULLY MY BREED

Pet Friendly P'cola Sure, you and your pet might get turned away from Gallery Night and those pesky “no pets allowed” signs are still posted all around Palafox Market on Saturdays. But Pensacola is making strides in the pet friendly city department. When we started doing The Pet Issue three years ago, we rarely saw dogs downtown, but now it’s an everyday occurrence—especially around lunch time and happy hour. And because our staff is almost entirely made up of dog lovers, we couldn’t be happier about this trend.

by Sarah McCartan

Here are some of our favorite pet friendly dining establishments—most of which not only welcome pups, but offer them water bowls:

Al Fresco (501 S. Palafox, eatalfresco.com) Cactus Flower Cafe (3425 N. 12th Ave., cactusflowercafe.net)

City Grocery (2050 N. 12th Ave.)

Emma Cobb with Bastian

Dolce (221 E. Zaragoza St., dolcepensacola.com) The East Hill Yard (1010 N. 12th Ave. Suite 111, easthillyard.com)

End of the Line Cafe (outdoor seating in back) (610 E. Wright St., eotlcafe.com)

Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen and Taproom (10 S. Palafox, hopjacks.com) Hub Stacey’s Downtown (12 E. Government St., hubstaceys.com)

“Nothing will change minds faster than seeing him act the opposite of their assumptions.”

Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille (997 S. Palafox, jacosbayfrontbarandgrille.com) The Magnolia (2907 E. Cervantes St., magnoliapensacola.com) Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant (101

S. Jefferson St.)

Emma Cobb

Thai 54 Cuisine (47 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.,thai54cuisine.com) The Tin Cow (102 S. Palafox, thetincow.

com)

And because we go out drinking almost as much as we go out to eat, here are some of our favorite downtown watering holes that are also totally cool with dogs:

Old Hickory Whiskey Bar (123 S. Palafox, oldhickorywhiskeybar.com)

Pensacola Bay Brewery (225 E. Zaragoza St., pbbrew.com)

World of Beer (200 S. Palafox, wobusa. com/Locations/Palafox)

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Never try to out stubborn a cat. —Robert A. Heinlein

MAKE YOUR PET AN INTERNET STAR

by Jennifer Leigh

Soon to be famous @Acatnamedsmudge

@andrewknapp

@mensweardog

If your pet is impossibly cute—of course it is—you could be on your way to Internet stardom.

Pet Issue Sounds

by Joani & Jason

For your listening and pet obsessing pleasure, we’ve put together a very special playlist of our favorite fur-centric songs.

•Dave Dondero "Not Everybody Likes Your Doggie Like You Do" •Beyoncé “Kitty Kat” •Bright Eyes “Stray Dog Freedom” •The Cure “The Love Cats” August 7, 2014

•Iron & Wine “Wolves (Song of The Shepherd’s Dog)” •David Bowie “Cat People (Putting Out Fire)” •Modest Mouse “Wild Pack of Family Dogs” •Rej3ctz “Cat Daddy” •Florence and the Machine “The Dog Days Are Over” •Man Man “Ice Dogs” •The Kinks “Phenomenal Cat” •El Cantador “Summer Dog” •Cursive “The Cat and Mouse”

•Pretty Girls Make Graves "Wildcat" •Iggy & The Stooges "I Wanna be Your Dog" •Minus the Bear "Dog Park" •Amateur Love "Con/A Sewer/Cat" •Josh Ritter "To the Dogs (or Whoever)" •Dan Deacon "The Crystal Cat" •The Head & The Heart "Cats & Dogs" •Wavves "Dog" *Honorable mention: Anything by Dr. Dog (for dog people) and/or Cat Power (for cat people) 13

In times of joy, all of us wished we possessed a tail we could wag. —W.H. Auden

PET TALES:

My First “Baby”

by Samantha

People that tell you being a pet owner is the perfect way to prepare you for having kids are lying. Sure, it has similarities—like it requires a decent level of responsibility and it’s not always easy.

But really it’s like comparing a jog around the block to running a daily marathon.

We stumbled into “parenthood” with our dog, Sake, pretty haphazardly and without a lot of forethought. It started with a stray cat showing up at our house one night, some instant bonding via a can of tuna, and then some crushed dreams when my husband started having allergic sneezing fits. I convinced him it was a sign that we needed to get a dog—immediately. I had my heart set on a Boston terrier, so we went to the shelter with the intention to check out a Boston mix, but instead fell in love with a crazy spotted and striped puppy.

I quickly became an expert dog mom—meaning I bought a book from the Target dollar bin—and taught her this really awesome trick to ring a bell when she had to go pee. I was convinced she was a genius. I seriously considered teaching her to paint (Google it —people actually do that!), researched how to teach dogs to read, and developed an addiction to the Dog Whisperer. I was a bit obsessed.

Luckily that stage wore off, and I became far more relaxed.

Sake pretty much epitomized the term “fur baby” for me, quelling those baby urges a bit before we were truly ready for kids. I held her constantly and also taught her to kiss me on the mouth, which was a terrible idea because she still tries to do it to unsuspecting guests.

Imagine a 40-pound dog leaping up at you for a kiss...yeah. And prior to Sake, I certainly never imagined myself nerding out over the toy aisle at Pet Smart or counting down the days until I could shop for pet Halloween costumes.

Having Sake prior to our kids was a great decision, regardless of how little we actually thought it out at the time. They have a really awesome symbiotic relationship: she lets them pet her and yank on her tail in exchange for scarfing down all the food they drop on the floor. Our family is all the more kickass with her in it. We will always fondly regard her as our first “baby,” but we know it’s not exactly true. For one, pets are way more tolerant and easy going. So I will say, if you can’t deal with being a pet owner, it just might be a slight indicator that you should hold off a bit on the human kind, you know, if that’s something you’re considering.

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CPR FOR ALL

by Jennifer Leigh

“I know personally, I would give my dog a kidney— you know, if our blood types matched up.”

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Gili Woodhams instructs how to properly deliver CPR on the canine manikin.

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Parks for Pups When you want to treat your pup to a mini adventure without the risk of getting in trouble, look to the local dog parks—and even beaches—for some fun, games and even socializing.

City of Pensacola:

2130 Summit Blvd.

Dog park located between the pool and the tennis center Bayview Park—While the dog park is open, the dog beach is currently closed.

Mallory and 20th Avenue Dog park and beach located on the south/20th Avenue side of the park by the Bayview Recreation Center

In the city, pooches are welcome to explore all city parks when on a leash. Dogs are allowed off leash at dog parks within Bayview Park and Roger Scott Athletic Complex. Dog park hours are dawn until dusk daily. Because of the April storm, there are a couple of closures for updates, call 436-5670.

City of Gulf Breeze:

Roger Scott Athletic Complex—This dog park is currently closed.

Shoreline Park South Located across from the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center, 800

The only sanctioned park for dogs in Gulf Breeze is located not far from the convergence of Pensacola Beach Parkway and Gulf Breeze Parkway. There is an area where dogs can roam free without a leash, but they must be wearing their leash entering and exiting the area.

Shoreline Drive

Escambia County:

The county has several dog parks available for all non-city dwellers. All county dog parks are open from sunrise to sunset.

Bill Dickson Park 3151 Fenceline Road Beulah Regional Park 7820 Mobile Highway Lexington Terrace Dog Park 900 S. Old Corry Field Road

Pensacola Beach/Perdido Key:

After last year’s trial run, dog parks have found a home on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. At the Perdido Key Dog Park, dogs are permitted within the park without a leash during park hours, sunup to sundown, seven days a week. However,

your pooch must remain under your control and supervision at all times. Pay attention to general park rules and posted signs.

On Pensacola Beach, dog park hours are 7 a.m., through sunset during turtle nesting season, which ends Oct. 31. Beginning Nov. 1, dogs can play from sunup to sunset. Unlike Perdido Key, dog parents are required to keep their dogs on a leash. Make use of the doggie bags, disposal bins and hand wipes available at each Pensacola Beach location.

Pensacola Beach Dog Park East Located at the first parking lot past Portofino Pensacola Beach Dog Park West Located at the first parking lot past the last condos on the Gulf Perdido Key River Road Park 14484 River Road

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I have lived with several Zen masters—all of them cats. —Eckhart Tolle

Loving Chika

by Ed

HOW TO MOURN YOUR PET

If you’ve ever owned a dog, then you probably know the feeling of walking out into the backyard early one morning with a shovel in hand to say farewell to a friend. I’ve done this a few times in life.

The first time was with a cocker spaniel that my dad playfully named “Chika.” She was my childhood dog, and she lived with our family through it all.

Once while living in Long Beach, California, an oil refinery across the street caught fire and our entire neighborhood was forcefully evacuated to a nearby shelter. We had been away the entire afternoon. By the time we returned, the police had already barricaded our street. Once we got settled into the shelter, my sister and I realized that Chika was still in the house, frightened and trapped.

Ironically, we too were alone. As is a sailor’s life, our dad was out to sea. As my sister and I sat there with tears settling on our faces, my mother had a difficult decision to make. Stay here where it’s safe or risk the unknown and dangerous trek back home to rescue our family dog? One look at us and she knew what she had to do. We all piled in and sped toward Navy housing and the burning oil refinery. We reached the police barricade. “Ma’am, you can’t go in there,” the officer politely but confidently explained. “I know, but we just need 10 minutes,” my mom responded. And before the officer could argue, she hit the gas pedal and pulled past the barricade. The car screeched to a stop. “Kids don’t move.” And in less than a minute, she was back with Chika.

I’m sure looking back, there was some risk calculation involved when my mom decided to make a run for it to rescue the family dog. But in that moment, my mom was my hero. She was our protector and nothing was too scary or too dangerous to stop her.

When Chika died 13 years later, my mom waited patiently for me to come home from school before doing anything. She grabbed my hand, walked me out to the garage and told me it was time to say goodbye. I spent the entire night in the garage building a casket for her. I wanted to bury her alone.

As a boy I learned a lot from Chika, like loyalty and how to care for something. But most importantly, she taught me about unconditional love.

As a man, we lose those life lessons from time to time. And that’s why I always try to keep a dog in my life.

by Jennifer Leigh

Spread the love you have to needy animals in your local area.

Grieving When Your Pet is Alive

If your pet is battling an illness or reaching old age, it can be tough to watch. But remember to really cherish what time you have. Comfort your pet, let him or her indulge in their favorite foods, take them to the park, give them long belly rubs.

If your pet is suffering and you’re considering euthanasia, there is the option of saying goodbye in the comfort of your own home. Davis Animal Hospital (davispetvet. com) is a local veterinary office that offers it. It’s a personal decision and there’s no exact way to handle it. Talk to your veterinarian about euthanasia and if an in-home option is available.

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Joining ESAR demands commitment but offers a reward beyond measure. Whether they are responding to a natural disaster or searching for a missing child, ESAR members agree that nothing feels better than finding someone who is lost, afraid or hurt and returning them safely to home and family.

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THURSDAY 8.7

“PASTA LA VISTA, VIVA ITALIANO!” AT SO GOURMET Noon-1 p.m. Spaghetti alla carbon-

ara with chicken, tomato and artichoke salad, and tiramisu are on the menu for this onehour cooking class and lunch. $35 per person.

407 S. Palafox St. sogourmetpensacola.com

by Jason Leger

PENSACOLA HERITAGE FOUNDATION REDISCOVERY LECTURE Noon-1 p.m. John

Appleyard will present “Escambia County’s Water and Sanitation Services: Past and Present.” Admission is $5 for nonmembers and free for members. Lunch is available for an additional $10, and begins at 11:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church Building, 106 E. Wright St. Reservations are required. To RSVP, call: 438-6505 or e-mail: pnsheritage@yahoo.com.

WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Try something new every week at Aragon Wine Market’s regular wine tasting, only a few blocks from downtown. 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket.com A.B.C. BEVERAGE TASTINGS: FRUITY BREWS

6 p.m. August’s Atlas Beverage Class (A.B.C.) will feature Atlas Oyster House’s Beverage Director Josh Goldman showcasing fruit-focused and/or infused beers and ciders. Fish House Chef Billy Ballou prepares small plates paired with the featured beverage. Reservations are required, and the cost is $20 per student, per class (plus tax and gratuity). To make reservations call Lauren at 516-2324. atlasoysterhouse.com RADIOLIVE 6 p.m. WUWF presents RadioLive, this month featuring Ellis Paul, Buddy Mondlock, and Tom Feldmann. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is at least one non-perishable food item for the benefit of Manna Food Pantries of Northwest Florida.

Museum of Commerce, 201 E Zaragoza St. wuwf.org BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. Thirsty Thursday presented by Seville Quarter: Enjoy $2 drafts at concession stands, 2-for$6 domestic bottles and $1 canned sodas.

Women's Club presented by Bella Blue, Gulf Winds FCU, and Woodlands Medical: Fun events, community, networking and celebration, uniting lady Wahoos fans.

Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com “DRAGONBALL Z” DOUBLE FEATURE FEST 9

Spoon "THEY WANT MY SOUL"

It’s been four years since “Transference” became the first Spoon album to ever put me to sleep. Following that gap, several Britt Daniels’ side projects, the addition of a new member, and an absolutely brilliant marketing campaign, we have the new album. It’s called “They Want my Soul,” and I have never been happier with a Spoon LP. Don’t get me wrong, “Gimme Fiction” is classic, “Kill the Moonlight” is monumental, and “Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga” is a hell of a lot of fun, but “They Want My Soul” is absolutely flawless. It sounds like they aren’t really trying that hard. What I mean by that is it’s a light album, not

p.m. For three nights, Gulf Breeze Cinema 4 will host official theatrical screenings of “Dragonball Z: Battle of Gods” paired with another “Dragonball Z” film. The second films, which begin at 10:30 p.m., are “Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle” (Thursday Aug. 7), “Dead Zone” (Friday, Aug. 8), and “History of Trunks” (Saturday, Aug. 9). $8 admission each night. 1175 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. movies4gulfbreeze.webs.com

a lot of heavy themes or overly technical compositions. For the most part, it’s simply a strong pop-rock record, containing the band’s best hopes for mainstream success.

Earlier this year, I noticed Spoon was having a sale on their T-shirts, so I bit and bought a couple. Little did I know this was a very creative way of getting addresses to promote their new album. A couple of weeks after I got the shirts, I got an eerie box in the mail. Inside there were several stickers, a button, postcard, and a T-shirt that said, “Spoon R.I.P June 10.” I initially took this to mean that the band were calling it quits and would release something on June 10. I had half of it right.

“R.I.P.”, I would soon come to find out, means ‘Rent I Pay,’ the first single from “They Want My Soul,” which was released on June 10. Honestly, it didn’t seem like their strongest foot, but more like sticking a finger in the air to get acclimated. Seemingly, every two weeks or so, another single would drop. The tracks that followed, ‘Do You’ and ‘Inside Out’ caught my attention in a much more brash way. ‘Do You’ is emotive and urgent, while still remaining catchy and upbeat. ‘Inside Out’ is five minutes of elegant, pulsating perfection, and upon first listen entered my top ten favorite songs from this year. These forerunners offered a good taste of what the finished product

FRIDAY 8.8

LIVING HISTORY IN HISTORIC PENSACOLA VILLAGE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn cooking

techniques and trade-skills of the past such as sewing, basket weaving and wood working from costumed Living History interpreters every Friday and Saturday in Historic Pensacola Village. Demonstrations are included with admission. Tickets for the Village are available at 205 E. Zaragoza

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would sound like. ‘Rainy Taxi’ is on point and quick, with a feel of feverish space running throughout. ‘Knock Knock Knock’ tells us what a collaboration with Danger Mouse would sound like. While ‘Inside Out’ is the highlight of the album for me, it was given a run for its money by ‘New York Kiss,’ a hazy, poignant, danceable track that closes the album. Collectively, I think this is the band’s strongest group of songs.

I feel that Spoon is an American classic, deserving of the same cred given to Wilco and My Morning Jacket. Hopefully this album will open them up to a broader audience, and we can forget about “Transference.” Either way, they completely redeemed themselves with me.

“They Want My Soul” is out now via Loma Vista Records.

TRACK OF THE WEEK: ‘Rustie’

featuring Danny Brown-Attak

Rustie is an EDM producer from Glasgow, Scotland. Danny Brown is, well, everywhere. For a rapper with a growing name, he does an expansive number of collaborations and seems to pop up at random times. He also never seems to miss. ‘Attak’ is two verses from Brown laid over an infectious beat from Rustie. Check it out on Rustie’s Soundcloud. {in}

St. $6 adults, $5 AAA, Senior Citizen 65+ and Active Military, $3 children ages 4-16. historicpensacola.org WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5-7 p.m.

Out and about in East Hill on Friday night?

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weekly wine tastings at the Gift Shoppe at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. Jersey Tee Giveaway for the first 2,000 fans, presented

by United Rentals. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com PIRATE TROLLEY TOUR 6:30 p.m. The Blood Red Trolley showcases local actors performing “The Curse of Don Tristan de Tuna,” which plays out over several stops celebrating a “cockeyed” view of Pensacola history and treachery on the high seas. The tours will be offered occasionally throughout the summer. Pensacola Visitor Information Center, 1401 E. Gregory St. Tickets are $5 for children and $20 for adults. piratetrolley.com “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” AT PLT 7:30 p.m.

The Pensacola Little Theatre presents a production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals based on the true story of The Von Trapp Family Singers. PLT’s Mainstage Theatre in the Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. Tickets are $14-$30. pensacolalittletheatre.com SONS OF HIPPIES 9 p.m. With Post Pluto, Soul’d Out, and Chain Smoking Hags. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $10. Ages 18 and over. pensacolahandlebar.com 7 SECONDS 7 p.m. With The Copyrights, It Starts Today, and Operation Hennessey.

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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 Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox St. palafoxmarket.com WOUNDED AMERICAN VETERANS EVENT (W.A.V.E.) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. W.A.V.E., an all-

volunteer initiative organized by Northwest Florida Yacht Clubs, to honor our nation's disabled and war combat wounded veterans, presents “A Day on the Bay.” The event features a ride on private sail or power boats for wounded veterans and an adult guest of their choice. An opening ceremony, special keynote speaker, live entertainment, and a complimentary lunch are also part of the day. Free, but registration is requested. Plaza de Luna, 997 S. Palafox St. To register, call 261-2062 or e-mail: coordinator.wave@gmail.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 PENSACOLA PARA CON 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This

2-day, multi-genre convention for fans of Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Gaming, Anime, and more has a full schedule of panels as well as off-site after parties, film screenings, and other events. Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds Expo Hall, 6655 Mobile Hwy. Daily tickets are $10 at the door. Children ages 12 and under are admitted for free. VIP packages are available. pensacolaparacon.com

FREE SOGO SAMPLE SATURDAY TIPS & TECHNIQUES Noon-2 p.m. So Gourmet,

407 S. Palafox St. sogourmetpensacola.com THE 12th AVENUE FLEA Noon-5 p.m. The 12th Avenue Flea is a local community "flea" style market in the heart of East Hill featuring local artists, vendors, crafters, upcyclers, pickers, farmers and cooks. The market is held weekly outside the historic former Sacred Heart Hospital, now Tower East Office Complex. 1010 N. 12th Ave. facebook.com/12thAveFlea PENSACOLA CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 3-7 p.m.

The Pensacola Craft Beer Festival is holding a beach beer fest—a counterpart to the fall event held at the Pensacola Bayfront Stadium—with cornhole, a bikini contest, and live entertainment to go along with the beer tasting, which features over 200 craft beers.

VIP tickets are available, and a special VIP event will take place on Friday, Aug. 8. $35 general admission, $65 for VIP admission.

Casino Beach, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

PENSACOLA BAY BREWERY TOUR 3:30 p.m. Go behind the scenes at Pensacola’s own brewery with Brewmaster Mark Robertson. Tours

begin in the Taproom and include samples for those ages 21 and over. No reservations required. $5. 225 E. Zaragoza St. pbbrew.com BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. Fireworks presented by Budweiser. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com “AN EVENING WITH CHLOE CHANNELL” 7 p.m. WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, will host “An Evening with Chloe Channell”— a free concert event. Channell gained national acclaim as a singer from Season 8 of “America’s Got Talent.” The performance will be recorded live in high definition, and it will be Channell’s first television concert recorded live in front of a studio audience. Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. wsre.org “REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE” 7 p.m. The Saenger’s Classic Movie Series continues with a showing of “Rebel Without a Cause” starring James Dean and Natalie Wood. All seats are $5. Saenger Theatre, 118 South Palafox Pl. pensacolasaenger.com “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” AT PLT 7:30 p.m.

The Pensacola Little Theatre presents a production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals based on the true story of The Von Trapp Family Singers. PLT’s Mainstage Theatre in the Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. Tickets are $14-$30. pensacolalittletheatre.com GEEK ROCK REVOLUTION 8 p.m. Pensacola Paracon presents Geek Rock Revolution with Love Gun, First Jason, The Plaid Jack-

ets, Shadow Clone, and Wyzae as ZombG. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $15-$20. vinylmusichall.com LIGHT OF THE MOON TOUR 8 p.m. A bit of history, some ghost stories, and a view of a moonlit Pensacola Bay and Gulf of Mexico are all part of the nighttime tour of the Pensacola Lighthouse. Weather permitting, guests will climb up the 177 cast iron steps of the lighthouse and tour the Keepers’ Quarters during this family-friendly event. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 7-12. Pensacola Lighthouse & Museum, 2081 Radford Blvd. pensacolalighthouse.org

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Fridays DRAG BINGO 6-8 p.m.

Ages 21 and over. Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola. com

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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

Tuesdays TUESDAY TRIVIA 8 p.m.

The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge, 33 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. facebook. com/thebridgebargb DRAG BINGO 10 p.m.Midnight. Ages 18 and over. Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com Wednesdays PUB TRIVIA NIGHT

7-9:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road. facebook. com/goatlipsdeli WEDNESDAY QUIZ TRIVIA 8 p.m. The

Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola.com TEAM TRIVIA 8 p.m.

Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. hopjacks.com

≥karaoke Thursdays

VFW Post 706, 6 p.m.

5000 Lillian Hwy. 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 Rd. 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 August 7, 2014

Mondays

The Cabaret, 9 p.m.

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

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

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AL MARTIN 6 p.m. The

Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/QualityInnScenicHwy THE DAVENPORTS 6 p.m. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. tlcdowntown.com JON STEPHENS 6 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

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6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhouse. goodgrits.com ROCKIN’ JAKE 6 p.m.

Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Drive. paradisebar-grill.com JAMES ADKINS AND FRIENDS 7 p.m. Hub

Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com

CHAMPAGNE NIGHT WITH GYPSY GROOVE

7:30 p.m. Picasso Jazz Club, 19 S. Palafox. picassojazz.com

DUELLING PIANO SHOW 8 p.m. Rosie

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

End o’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DJ MR. LAO 10 p.m.

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p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road.

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DAVE & JOE SHOW 6-10

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RAISING KARMA 7 p.m. Hub Stacey’s At the Point, 5851 Galvez Rd. hubstaceys.com JOHN LINK 7:30 p.m.

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End o’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com THE RED FIELD 9 p.m.2:30 a.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BANANA REPUBLIC 10 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SATURDAY 8.9

REED WADDLE Noon-4 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road.

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AL MARTIN 6 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/QualityInnScenicHwy BEN PRESTAGE 6 p.m.

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6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

WHISKEY DOWN 7 p.m.

Hub Stacey’s At the Point, 5851 Galvez Rd. hubstaceys.com JOHN LINK 7:30 p.m.

Picasso Jazz Club, 19 S. Palafox. picassojazz.com DUELLING PIANO SHOW 8 p.m. Rosie

O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter. com VELVET MELON REUNION 8 p.m. Apple

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End o’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com THE RED FIELD 9 p.m.2:30 a.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BANANA REPUBLIC 10 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

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THE UPSTARTS 3 p.m.

Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Drive. paradisebar-grill.com JOHN JOYNER AND NICK BRANCH 4 p.m.

Hub Stacey’s At the Point, 5851 Galvez Rd. hubstaceys.com

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6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

DJ JAY-R 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com BROOKS HUBBERT 10

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news of the weird PERSPECTIVE Jeff Mizanskey, 61, is a poster child for one well- known criticism of mandatory-minimum sentencing laws—that nonviolent marijuana users (and small-time sellers) may wind up doing decades of hard time and in fact more time than some sociopathic offenders serve for heinous offenses. Mizanskey is 20 years into a life sentence with no possibility of parole for several violations of Missouri's "prior and persistent drug offender" law, and his only chance for freedom is a clemency plea now under consideration by Gov. Jay Nixon (and still opposed by Mizanskey's prosecutor).

WEIRD OLD WORLD Unconventional Food Prep: Leaked photographs taken by an undercover health and safety officer at China's Tongcheng Rice Noodle Factory in Dongguan city in June show workers in street clothes casually walking back and forth atop piles of vermicelli noodles about to be packaged for shipment to stores.

Some workers were even seen lounging or sleeping on the mountains of noodles. (In 1992, News of the Weird noted that health officials in South Dennis, Massachusetts, had closed the Wing Wah Chinese restaurant for various violations, including the restaurant's habit of draining water from cabbage by putting it in cloth laundry bags, placing the bags between pieces of plywood in the parking lot and driving over them with a van.)

POLICE REPORT Inexplicable: (1) Alonzo Liverman, 29, was arrested in June in a Daytona Beach, Florida, police sting on prostitutes' johns. "I'm hungry," was the female officer's come-on. Responded Liverman, "I got a salad." Even though no salad was found on Liverman, police determined the banter constituted a sufficient offer for paid sex. (2) The robber of a Chase Bank in Tucson, Arizona, in March is still on the loose even though surveillance video has been widely distributed. An additional detail from the video: The man pulled the holdup while carrying a small dog in a basket.

THE JUSTICE ANGLE In the midst of the city of Detroit's water crackdown—shutting off the spigots of residents delinquent on their bills—the Council of Canadians has come to the rescue. First, the council pressed the United Nations to label Detroit's program a "human rights" violation (the denial of clean drinking water to the 3,000 homes per week being shut down).

Said the council chair, "I've (only) seen this (oppression) in the poorest countries in the world." Second, the council arranged a convoy of "good Canadian, public, clean water" into Detroit in July to modestly help the estimated 79,000 homes in peril.

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• Ms. Ajanaffy Njewadda and her husband recently filed a lawsuit against New York City's transit authority (MTA) following her tumble down some stairs at a subway station (which caused a broken ankle, concussion and lingering trauma that has required psychiatric care). The MTA had placed a large ad for the serial-killer TV series "Dexter" on station stairs, positioned to be seen just as visitors left the subway.

Ms. Njewadda said she was momentarily terrified by the ad and lost her balance.

• Oh, Dear!: A man whose name was withheld ("D.B.") filed a lawsuit in April against medical clinics and physicians who performed his colonoscopy in Fairfax, Virginia, in 2013, based on what the patient learned from audio his smartphone recorded while he was unconscious. Though he originally intended to record only doctors' instructions, he was dismayed to know that they began "mocking" him the second he went under, making disparaging and untrue statements about his health, feigning disgust at his body ("Oh! Oscar Mike Goss!") (slang for "OMG"—oh, my God), threatening to "fire a gun up his rectum," "diagnosing" him with syphilis or "tuberculosis in the penis," and threatening to (falsely) note hemorrhoids on his record—all done amidst gales of laughter.

DONKEYS RISING (1) In Turkey, some shepherds have outfitted their sheep-monitoring donkeys with solar panels and battery packs to illuminate nighttime isolated fields in emergencies. Thus, for instance, pregnant animals can be aided during field births and not have to return to the farms. (2) In an interview with Vice.com, the Swiss founder of Eurolactis touts donkey milk as the preferred substitute for cow milk—since donkeys have only one stomach, as humans have. (Cows, goats and sheep have multiple stomachs to break down their complex milk, but that milk gives humans digestion problems.) On the other hand, as Vice.com pointed out, milkdrinkers, especially, must learn to ignore the A-word nickname for "donkey."

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RECURRING THEMES The most recent murder suspect to whine about his oppressive jail conditions appears to be Adam Landerman, 21, awaiting trial in the grisly 2013 murders of two people. In July, his patience apparently exhausted, he filed court papers in Joliet, Illinois, complaining that the jail's towels are too small, the jail offers no barber or beautician services or shaving cream, and the food is "monotonous and undiversified," among other inadequacies. {in} From Universal Press Syndicate Chuck Shepherd’s News Of The Weird © 2014 Chuck Shepherd

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