have been filed. >> this doesn't present an antibullying seminar. he seems like a bully himself. >> you could say a bully. it's a scam it sounds like to me. he promised to deliver something and didn't and then kept the money. >> reporter: tonight at 11:00, where gill was charged, who schools he hit, and how much money they lost. gary giordano says he's innocent. he spent months in an aruban jail after going on vacation with robin gardener. he said gardener was swept out to sea while snorkling. he says he alerted the authorities and told them what happened. he also addressed the accidental death insurance policy on gardener. he says it was part of a standard travel package.

aruban prosecutors say they will continue to pursue the case. next up, in this robo call case, former governor robert erlick today -- an obstruction gaens charge against erlick's aide. the judge says there was not enough evidence. today is world aids day. and today marks 30 years since the first cases were reported. nearly 30 million people have died from aidz related ill -- aids related illness since the disease was discovered in 1981. and millions are still infected with aidz. but they're -- aids. but they're living longer, more productive lives. president obama announced his administration will redirect $50 million for hiv/aids treatment here in the u.s. >> we can end this pandemic. we can beat this disease. we can win this fight. we just

have to keep at it. steady, persistent. today, tomorrow, every day. until we get to 0. >> reporter: >> and former presidents george w. bush and bill clinton also spoke at the evenses with president obama -- events with president obama. many people took time out of their day to raise awareness about hiv and aids including those at cop land state university. there they tried to set a world record on this day. but they also made a point of telling people they can live with the disease. >> reporter: as the nation observes world aids day, here in baltimore residents of baltimore city participated in an event trying to set a world record, but also bring awareness to aids and hiv. >> we want them to come away with a better awareness of hiv. that you do not have to be a victim that is going to be ill. that you need to teach people to live with hiv. if you're positive, you can live a

positive life. >> reporter: there are activities throughout the day including health screening, hiv testing, and educational booths with information on how to live a healthier lifestyle for those infected with hiv and aids. the autoimmune disease has touched so many people that many people still need to be aware and educated in this fight. >> not only do i have family and friends that have been infected, and i think that's the key that people that are infected, but it affects all of us. and this is an opportunity for us to stand in solidarity. >> we're all coming together for a general call. and the other thing is just awareness itself. basic awareness of this illness. >> reporter: this is the second year that baltimore has attempted to break the guinness book of world records by forming a human red ribbon. they came up short of the record despite the fact that about a thousand students, local businesses, and

community leaders from baltimore and beyond participated. however, the event was more than just trying to break a record. >> it's important to be aware of our bodies and what's going on with our body, and be safe and wise about the decisions that we make as it relates to our bodies. >> and as he told us, even though state fell short of the record, the real goal was to raise awareness that those with hiv and aids can still lead normal lives. tonight, second public hearing is going to be held on the planned merger between synergy and excelon. the commission is deciding whether to approve the proposed $7.9 billion deal. and tonight's meeting will take place at the war memorial building in downtown baltimore. another one will be on tuesday in annapolis, and both meetings will start at 7:00.

take a look at the east coat coast right now. quiet dons out here. and we'll continue to expect to see things remain clear. zooming in, and the bottom line is across the area, quiet winds, temperatures cooling off. and current conditions running in the 40s to third, north and west. so 39 frederick, 45 easton, and 45 in salisbury. tomorrow we'll climb out of the 40s and into the fefz by 4:00 -- 50s by 4:00. will this holdup all where could? we talk about this in minutes. haberty grace could win a major award. the town is one of ten semifinalists for the 2012 great main street award.

>> reporter: folks here say it'll be the culmination of a lot of hard work by folks who have worked hard over the years to keep this small main street vibrant. judges will look at the hiftor preservation in town -- historic preservation in the town. they provide small businesses and the arts to bring in locals to shop and eat. >> it's the type of place that artists and performers of all types like to gravitate to. >> it's a cooperative gallery for county artists. >> reporter: there's still more work out there for the town before they can win. they have to put together a pact and letter of recommendation to give to the national trust. >> thank you.

let's go downtown. we're getting ready to light up mt. vernon tonight. it's the 40th time we've done this celebration. and the people are there, the food's there, entertainment will go on until 8:00. former raven, matt stover is going to flip the 75. and that'll be followed by fireworks. before the lighting, get enlightened by dropping in on the maryland historical society and learning more about the history of old st. nic where we find lannet. charles. >> reporter: if this doesn't get you into the holiday spirit, nothing will. check this out. listen to this . ♪ [ music ] ♪ >> reporter: absolutely beautiful. but you be what? like i said -- you know what? if this is not getting you into the holiday spirit, here at the maryland historical society, it's all about fun. and it's also about learning stuff.

and so right now, i am here with santa. you know what? i have it looks like a little customer here right now. did you give santa your list? >> you want to sit over here? you're jack, right? and i remember you had a nice train set, pal, don't you? very good! ho ho! >> you have in it mind what i want to do. i do have a question for you. you're here, and do you do historical talks? is that what happens here? >> yes, more or less the history and the myths and the legends of christmas time, how it goes way, way back to the old norse time, and travels back up to st. nicholas, then we have the contemporary santas. >> reporter: do you ever a favorite story? >> one starts like, the night before christmas. >> reporter: that's your favorite story. let's get down to business. i definitely have a list i want to give you. do i 92 ed to sit on your lap?

>> you certainly do. >> reporter: okay , here i go. am i hurting you? >> no you're not. i practice all year for this. >> reporter: so you think that santa can provide that? >> we always get what we -- we might not get get what we want, but we'll get what we need. and i think some of these you do definitely need. i like the first 1. peace on earth. and that certainly is what we all want to try and work with. >> reporter: exactly. thank you very much. hopeful ly we get the peace on earth this christmas. and you definitely need to come down here and learn a lot. back to you. >> i want to see her get off of santa's lap. that's good stuff! way to go . look at santa smiling. how about that. we're counting on you again to make sure the kids in our area have a great holiday. this is our annual kindertime toy try. and we're joining us to give gifts to the children of fallen police officers and firefighters. don't oat new unused toys or

musical instruments at any walmart, learning center, or fire stations? baltimore county. and for more information, log onto abc2news.com and you'll find the information there. some in little river may have been turning their heads to the sky today. all coming up, where the blue afrmels are -- angels are going to perform next year. and find out why this time of year is worse for depression, and how you can fight the blues 52, so of course we do have a winter for you. when does your next cold shot arrive here in maryland? we talk about that

straight ahead.

in our health alert, walmart, one of the first stores to ark nowps it will -- announce it will make available the generic version of lipa torrey tor. and shipments will start immediately. the patent on lipator, the top selling drug ever, expired yesterday. seasonal affected disorder.

>> reporter: when daylight savings why kicks in youred my might go downhill. >> it is a very real disorder akin to depression that begins somewhere in the fall, goes through the winter months, and in people -- then people feel better come the summer months. >> reporter: he says it's usually because our sleep cycle has been disturbed from daylight savinging, and the -- savings, and the days are shortert. >> women tend to have more responsibilities, working, caring for the children. so they tend to be more overwhelmed. >> reporter: if you feel like sad is taking a toll on your mental and emotional health, here are some tips. turn on the lights. >> if you're not getting enough sunlight, then it's important to light up your area where you live as much as possible. >> reporter: working out can also give you a much needed boost. >> we know that exercise is helpful for any kind of

emotional issue that you may have. not only do you feel good, but it also releases endorphins that are the feel-good chemicals in life. >> reporter: try taking on melatonin or sipping on tea. >> sit down, meditate, some people pray. try to look at really the positives, that silver lining in the cloud. look at how important some of the little things are in your life. and even that kind of positive thinking will empower you to be much less depressed. or in this case, much less sad. >> the doctor says sad symptoms can get pretty serious. you can get depressed, irritable, and gain weight.

nothing to be depressed about with today's weather. it's the first day of december, a little chill in the weather. 42 degrees. wind light and variable. not the wind chill factor we had to deal with yesterday. frederick showing sunny skies through most of the afternoon. this is our camera in the westrin area. a beautiful sunset to finish the day. talk about a deep blue sapphire sky, that's what we had all across the state today. maryland's most powerful radar all clear. ground clutter on the eastern shore. we don't expect to see rain any time soon. probably talking early to middle part of next week. temperatures running cool but not unseasonably so. 45 in easton, ocean city at 39. highs today climbing to the low 50s.

average high temperature is 50. we were a degree or two above average today. tomorrow will run in the mid-50s. a few high, thin clouds, nothing more than that. overnight we stay clear. educational background could see a frost at daybreak tomorrow. then the overall trend across the east coast, there's not much going on. a few clouds drifrting in up -- drifting in toward the chicago area. but that's it. this will come in friday night into early saturday. drop our temps, but it won't bring any other weather. and bringing that crystal clear weather we've been enjoying. our trend shows no change tomorrow. a few days warmer. that front comes through dry. you can't even make it out here on the map.

then into saturday, we warm back up again into sunday. the next storm system will brew into the second half of the weekend out to the west. could arrive by monday night, into tuesday. 32 overnight tonight. wind going waum. your forecast tomorrow, 55 degrees, more of the cobalt blue skies. and tomorrow night, some breezes coming out of the northwest as that front comes in. and that'll drop temperatures saturday, 50, 52. then we warm up again sunday into monday. and monday, i think we could see 60 degrees. and ttdz night into -- tuesday night into wednesday, our next rain maker. you love them, don't you? >> what are we talking about here? >> the blue angels. >> yeah , big fan. >> coming, the star-spangled

celebration, dozens of ships are going to be at the harbor, and right near fort mchenry celebrates of the war of 1812. and there will be angels in the sky. >> reporter: the sound of just one of the navy's blue angel sets. as part of the state's war of 1812 celebrations, the navy is sending their flying demonstration team to the inner harbor. >> this is the first time we're in the baltimore area especially with such a unique setting right on the waterfront. we're looking forward to seeing everyone out there. >> reporter: coming the second weekend of june, the blue angels will be here for four days with two air shows. what you can expect is one of the most precease demonstrations of any jet team in the world. >> oftentimes it looks like the jets are actually touching one

another. >> reporter: the blue angels will be based here. >> we're going to make arrangements to open up martin state airport so people can come and look at the planes. and we're making arrangements to have some of the blue angels themselves come visit the community. >> reporter: taking part in the community is what makes the blue angels so unique. despite budget cuts, the navy knows they're still a crowd favorite. >> every time we come to town, there is a huge impact. people are excited to see a show, and people get excited about the navy and marine corps. >> reporter: see the best of the best help celebrate part of our country's independence. >> the blue angels had to fly over annapolis -- canceled their regular show. this year they'll only do the fly-over at the

naval graduation. tonight at 11:00, it could be months or years before the right home buyer coming along. some creative selling techniques to help you unload your property even in a bad market. and the apple app can help you find the right store: >> plus the forecast.

let's find out about our weather tonight. >> when we have these relatively mild days, as soon as the sun sets it starts to feel colder quickly. temperatures dropping out there tonight. 39 in martinsberg. temperatures dropping off and almost no wind. by tomorrow, we're back in the 50s. so nice day tomorrow. we like the monument at a quarter to 8:00. world news is coming up next. have a great and safe night! see you back here at 11:00.