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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Gateway Center residents speak about their experience at facility
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has poured tens of millions of dollars over the past several years to create the Gateway Center, in hopes of helping hundreds of people get back on their feet and find housing. For the first time, KRQE News 13 got a chance to speak with some of the residents about their experience and how it's opening new opportunities for them. 'Homelessness does not discriminate,' said Adrienne, a resident at the center. Story continues below Community:ABQ bus driver speaks out on her experience of safety issues on Central route News:Homeland Security: 11 people arrested at New Mexico dairy were 'undocumented' Trending:Mexican gray wolf Asha gives birth to litter of pups Food: Two Albuquerque restaurants make Yelp's 'Top 50 Cheap Eats' list For 13 years, Adrienne and her partner, Lisa, lived in an apartment together in Albuquerque. That was until the day Lisa was shot in the head in October, which led to costly medical bills and an eviction notice. 'Oddly enough, we lost everything we owned,' Lisa said. After getting evicted, it was only a couple of days before they were welcomed at Albuquerque's Gateway Center. 'By God's good graces, I'm still here, and the worst that came out of this is we got to start over a little bit,' Lisa said. It's been two weeks since they arrived, and they say they're making good progress on finding a new home for themselves. Lisa says she does not have a job, identification, or a cell phone, but that caseworkers at the center are helping her. They're also working to get her an EBT card. 'If you're willing to utilize the resources that they're giving you, then you're going to succeed,' Adrienne said. 'If you're not, then you're going to go out and say all these kinds of bad stuff.' Adrienne, however, does have a job, but stays at the center as the eviction process and apartment search play out. The city has faced scrutiny over the center, with the public questioning the millions spent and its success. Lisa and Adrienne say their experience is much different than what some people may think or hear about the center. '[It] focuses on getting people's lives back together,' Lisa said. 'Focuses on what the reality of going back out there is.' According to Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, about 500 people have gone through housing navigation at Gateway since the start of the year. About 20% of them have found some sort of housing. 'You're either going to step up and help yourself, or we're going to go ahead and rotate through and get somebody who wants to step up and help themselves,' Lisa added. The couple plans on moving to a new place in the next several months. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Borneo Post
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Special batik banner ready for ‘525 Peace Walk' in Kuching
Lo applies colour onto his design on the banner, as (from right) Yeo, Adrienne and Chong look on. KUCHING (May 20): A batik-making workshop here recently produced a special-themed banner meant for the Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL)'s '525 Peace Walk' in the city, set for flag-off at the Kuching Waterfront's Amphitheatre this Sunday (May 25). Themed 'Steps of Peace: Peace Walk for Unity', this annual programme is organised by the HWPL, and it aims to unite individuals, families and civil societies to walk together for peace, understanding and sustainable coexistence. Measuring six feet (over 180cm) in length, the batik banner stands as a collaborative creation symbolising unity and harmony, as well as the creativity and teamwork of all those attending the workshop here, which was facilitated by Within Arts Reach, in collaboration with the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and 11 Ridgeway. During the hands-on session, the participants learned to sketch the original designs, handle various types of 'canting' (hot wax applicator) tools, apply the basic colour theory, and use batik dyes to complete their artwork. 'The activity served both as an introduction to traditional techniques and as a reflection of Malaysia's cultural diversity and shared heritage,' said the HWPL in a statement issued at the start of the workshop. Photo shows some of the batik pieces made by the workshop participants. Within Arts Reach founder and facilitator Adrienne Marcus Raja remarked: 'I started this batik workshop series to explore the art in a relaxed, personal space – where creativity could flow without the pressure of perfection; for new friendships to form naturally; and for some to revisit the batik that they remember from school. 'Also, there were others who discovered it for the first time. 'I believe that every single art form should be encouraged to be accessible for those interested, and batik is no exception.' In her statement, IPYG representative Amelia Yeo said: 'Although the number of participants was small, we hope to continue this workshop in the future to further promote the cultural appreciation and also strengthen the understanding of Malaysia's rich heritage. 'We'd also like to thank Within Arts Reach for their collaboration, which allowed us to promote peace through cultural activities at the same time. 'We look forward to expanding such initiatives with broader community participation.' Yeo (left) and Adrienne (third right) in a photo-call with some of the workshop participants. In a special show of support, Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Lo Khere Chiang also attended the workshop held at the 11 Ridgeway premises along Jalan Ong Tiang Swee here, and contributed a drawing to the batik banner. He was accompanied by Councillor Alvin Chong, also the Youth chief for the Batu Kitang branch of Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP). Those interested in joining the HWPL 525 Peace Walk here this Sunday, should contact Yeo via 016-800 0117 to know more. Arts and Culture batik lead Peace Walk workshop
Business Journals
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
2025 FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS: The House of Marigold, Marigold Catering Company, est. 1927 by Marigold
Owners Adrienne, left, and Kris Cole pose for a portrait as representatives of The House of Marigold, Marigold Catering Co., est. 1927 by Marigold, a 2025 Family Business Awards Medium Business of the Year honoree.
Daily Mail
03-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
I'm a body language expert - this common hand gesture can make you come across as arrogant
A body language expert has revealed the hand gesture that can make you come across as arrogant and conceited. Adrianne Carter, a UK-based body language and communications expert told her 668,000 followers on TikTok to use the signal 'with caution'. The steeple hand position, also known as pyramid hands, involves placing the fingertips of both hands together to form a triangular shape. While sometimes this can be completely harmless, especially if the person does it frequently, Adrienne warned that it could be a sign that someone is perhaps a little too full of themselves. She said that the person who will do this hand movement is most likely very confident or often the leader in a certain situation, for example in a meeting at work. Adrienne told her TikTok page: 'The person in the room who is feeling confident and often the leader in the room and the decision maker will often do this to show their confidence, sometimes naturally, sometimes on purpose. 'When that gesture is overdone or overused, it can actually make the person look arrogant. 'So if it's something you do naturally, fine, but keep an eye on it, and if it's something you're doing on purpose, then just be careful not to overuse it.' Adrienne's video racked up thousands of likes and comments on TikTok, with some expressing their thoughts on the gesture. One wrote: 'My ex husband used to do this all the time.' Another penned: 'Also it can intimidate others.' A third said: 'I do this when nervous.' A fourth commented: 'This is something I recognise someone else having done a lot but who I no longer work with.' Another body language expert, Vanessa Van Edwards, from California, also spoke about the steeple hand position in the Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett. She said that the signal is good if you want to be perceived as higher in competence than other people, calling it a 'power pose for the hands'. 'Personally, I don't use this a lot in my interpersonal interactions because it doesn't feel super natural to me,' she admitted. Adrienne's video racked up thousands of likes and comments on TikTok, with some expressing their thoughts on the gesture Vanessa added: 'If you were doing this pose, you're showing that you're not hiding anything, you can still see my palms but I am very relaxed and poised. 'They rated hand gestures in a study and they found that [the steeple] was the highest rated hand gesture that leaders made. However, she did warn people to be vigilant when putting your hands in the steeple position. Vanessa jokingly said: 'Be careful, don't drum [them] - that's evil fingers,' hinting that you would like a villain.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Green Day gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
HOLLYWOOD, Ca. (WSAV) — Legendary rock band Green Day was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday. The band received the 2,810th star and they showed their appreciation to everyone who showed up by doing so in the typical Green Day way. Billy Joe Armstrong, lead singer for the band, said, 'I want to thank my family, my mom. Yeah, this is for my mom. This is like my mom's Super Bowl right now, my brothers and sisters, my sons and other people, I think my wife, Adrienne. Thank you to all of our friends that bought our records and come to our shows. We love you guys so much.' Bassist Mike Dirnt thanked his mother too. 'You know, just telling me that you can do anything you want to do because you got nothing to lose. And beyond that, all my brothers and sisters, this one's for my sister, Myla, and then from my kids in school today. Brixton, Ryan, I love you. Estelle, hope you're having fun at work, you guys. I love you. I hope everybody comes here and takes pictures with us for as long as you want to and as long as you can, we'll never say thank you enough for everybody and everyone who's involved with whatever we've done over the years. But this is for all of us. Thank you.' Drummer Tré Cool thanked his bandmates and the fans. 'Thanks again to everyone who's put a needle on a Green Day record or clicked a mouse and listened to Green Day and come to a Green Day show.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
