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In November, less than a week after Newsom’s election, Weedmaps hired a lobbying firm headed by Kevin Schmidt, who was policy director for then-Lt. Gov. Newsom for five years ending in 2016. The firm more recently hired Jason Kinney, who was a top advisor on Newsom’s gubernatorial transition team, although he plans to focus on non-cannabis clients of the lobbying firm, including AT&T. … [Read more...] about Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for tougher enforcement against California’s black market for pot

Presented by Zonta of the Pikes Peak Area and the Space Foundation. Keynote speaker Jill Tietjen is an electrical engineer, consultant, women's advocate, author and speaker. She is the president and CEO of Technically Speaking, Inc., an electric utilities consulting firm which she founded in Greenwood Village, Colo., in 2000. She has written or co-authored eight books and more than 100 technical papers. A strong advocate for the participation of women and girls in the STEM fields, she establishes scholarships for women in engineering and technology, and nominates women for awards and halls of fame. She was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame in 2010. Additional speakers will discuss the prospects in STEM careers currently and for the near future, as well as present practical tools for women considering entering or switching into these fields. More speaker information to come. The ticket price includes a hot breakfast and a picnic lunch. … [Read more...] about Women’s STEM career fair

Moving for Better Balance is a falls prevention program that uses the movements of Tai Chi to help older adults improve their balance and increase their confidence in doing everyday activities without the fear of falling. This 12-week program is offered by the YMCA and paid for by a grant from Area Agency on Aging. There is no program fee for adults ages 60 and older. Call to register, or for questions. … [Read more...] about Moving for better balance

Join the Florissant Grange for a sweet Valentine's breakfast sure to feature fantastic food, fruit and pastries. Being your sweetheart, mom, dad or neighbor for a meal while you enjoy the High AltiTooters flute music from 9:30-11 a.m. The Grange Organization is a fraternal organization centered on community service. The Florissant Grange is open to all, and is dedicated to the community. … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day breakfast/brunch

WATAK Suria Kencana dalam filem Panca Delima, sebuah filem fantasi-realiti berjaya menjulang nama Jins Shamsuddin sebagai sebutir permata filem Melayu ketika era kegemilangannya di Studio Jalan Ampas Singapura sekitar 1957. Panca Delima merupakan filem pertama lakonan Jins sebagai hero yang digandingkan dengan seniwati Hashimah Yon serta dibantu oleh Uda Umar, Haji Mahadi, Aini Hayati, Sharif Dol, Kemat Hassan, Ali Fiji, M.Rafee dan Omar Suwita. Menerusi Panca Delima, pertama kali P. Ramlee menye­rahkan watak hero kepada Jins seorang pelakon baru selepas filem Penarik Beca dan Semerah Padi lakonannya menjadi filem box-office. Menurut Mohd. Zamberi A. Malek dalam buku Suria Kencana: Biografi Jins Shamsuddin (1998), setelah filem Panca Delima ditayangkan kepada wartawan di bilik pratonton di ibu pejabat Shaw Bro­thers, Robinson Road, kedengaranlah komen membina serta kata-kata yang menggalakkan tentang kejayaan filem itu yang disifatkan sebagai ‘filem fantasi’ luar … [Read more...] about Jins Shamsuddin ‘James Bond of Asia’