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People Magazine Previews Michelle Williams as Diana Ross, Proves Not to Know What Diana Ross Looks Like [Updated]
Maiysha Kai
We'll be honest. When we heard former Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams had been cast to play living legend Diana Ross in BET's upcoming 1970s-era original series American Soul, we were dubious. After all, while, like Ross, Williams may have been one-third of one of the best-known girl groups in history, Ms. Ross, also known as "The Boss," was one of the most iconic figures of the era—or of any era, really. Besides, didn't Beyoncé already kind of cover this ground in Dreamgirls?
But on Friday, People gave us our first look at Williams in costume as the former Supreme. While we're reserving our final judgement for her performance, we're going to preemptively admit the transformation is far better than we expected. Perhaps not as inspired as fellow Destiny's Child alum Kelly Rowland as Gladys Knight (which we can't wait to see), but the stature is definitely on point. While they really could've further nailed the resemblance by going even more over-the-top with the eye makeup, it could definitely be worse.
What was worse? The picture People chose to make their comparison between Williams in costume and Ross. To be fair, the image was initially mislabeled on photographic source site Getty Images, but nevertheless, it was clearly not Diana Ross, by any stretch of the imagination. We've included it below for you to see for yourself, because...no. And since People has been covering celebs since 1974—coincidentally, the same year the Lady Sings the Blues soundtrack won the American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album, and a year after Ross won a Golden Globe for her starring role in the film—we only had one question:
People, who dis woman?
To be sure, the anonymous woman above is undeniably lovely—and likely still a baddie, to this day. That said, she is also undeniably not this world-famous woman:
Do better, People.
But back to Michelle, who also released a new single, "Fearless," in late December, following what can only be described as a tumultuous year. In 2018, the singer, who has been open about her struggles with depression, braved a reality series on her now-ended engagement to Chad Johnson, and was subsequently medically advised to back out of a Broadway role to focus on her emotional health. With the release of new music and a new role in play, we're hoping this means things are on a well-supported upswing.
So, regardless of whether her transformation into Diana Ross is spot-on, we'll be rooting for Williams' success. May her 2019 be supreme.
The Glow Up tip: American Soul premieres on February 5 on BET.
Updated: January 5, 2019, 1:01 a.m. ET: Multiple sources have confirmed that the woman pictured in People's article is late actress Vonetta McGee. Again: Do better, People.
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Miami, Louisville meet tonight in ACC
Both teams will have new QBs under center when they square off tonight
Miami, Louisville meet tonight in ACC Both teams will have new QBs under center when they square off tonight Check out this story on news-press.com: http://newspr.es/1u4Ehp1
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Miami running back Duke Johnson, shown during a game against North Carolina State last year, is back from a broken ankle that stopped his 2013 season short. He is expected to carry the load for the Hurricanes offensively and help take the pressure off freshman quarterback Brad Kaaya.(Photo: Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A lot has changed for Louisville since it throttled Miami last December at the Russell Athletic Bowl.
Soon after the Cardinals' 36-9 victory over the Hurricanes, star quarterback Teddy Bridgewater departed for the NFL draft and then-coach Charlie Strong soon followed him out the door for the Texas coaching job.
Louisville quickly hired the offense-minded Bobby Petrino from Western Kentucky, returning him to the program he led to a 41-9 record and an Orange Bowl victory in his first stint from 2003-06. One of those wins came against Miami, which the Cardinals face tonight in their Atlantic Coast Conference debut.
Odd as it is for two schools to face off after closing the previous season against each other, Petrino reminds players that life has changed for both programs.
"We've tried to make our players understand, they're two completely different teams," Petrino said last week. "We have a different offense, a different defense; they have a different quarterback and some of the same guys back on defense.
"But it's two totally different teams and it's going to be a battle. We have to go out there and perform well, play with great intensity and try to find a way to win the game in the fourth quarter."
Despite two straight wins over Miami including a 31-7 victory in the final year of Petrino's first stint, Louisville is 0-9-1 otherwise against the Hurricanes. The Cardinals also face a Miami team favored again to win the ACC's Coastal Division after finishing 9-4 last season.
The Hurricanes might also be motivated to avenge last year's bowl shellacking by the Cardinals by spoiling their ACC debut on home turf. Miami coach Al Golden downplayed the revenge factor and credited Louisville for being the better team that day.
His mission is making sure the 'Canes are better this time around.
Said Golden, "we have to take care of our business, not worry about anybody else's."
Here are some things to look for tonight:
• NEW QBS: Brad Kaaya beat out Kansas transfer Jake Heaps for the starting job and will be the first true freshman to start for Miami since Jacory Harris faced Charleston Southern on Aug. 28, 2008. Redshirt sophomore Will Gardner makes his starting debut after playing six games in 2013 as Bridgewater's backup. Petrino also said that freshman Reggie Bonnafon could be used in some situations against Miami.
• REPLACING PARKER: With senior WR DeVante Parker out 6-8 weeks with a broken toe, Louisville's deep receiver corps must fill his role as the go-to guy. Fortunately for the Cardinals, they have plenty of candidates in Kai De La Cruz, Eli Rogers, TE Gerald Christian and others. Petrino believes they'll band together, saying, "I think they see it as a challenge to step up and improve their game."
• DUKE'S RETURN: Miami RB Duke Johnson is back from a broken ankle that ended his 2013 season at eight games and stopped him 80 yards short of 1,000. He averaged 6.3 yards per attempt and no doubt will have to carry the load for the Hurricanes to provide offensive balance and comfort for Kaaya.
• NEW CARDINALS DEFENSE: Besides switching to a 3-4 base alignment, Louisville will also introduce seven new defensive starters. Some returnees have changed positions: senior S Terell Floyd (four interceptions last season) has moved from CB while senior LB Lorenzo Mauldin (9.5 sacks) slides back from DE.
• BACK IN BLACK: Louisville hasn't worn all-black uniforms since 2008, so players are giddy about donning those outfits for the "Black-Out" promotion created by Petrino in 2006. The Cardinals aim to improve to 3-1 in that ensemble that includes black chrome helmets.
Today's game
• Who: Miami at Louisville
• When: 8 p.m.
• TV: ESPN
• Radio: 99.3 FM
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New York, NY – March 9, 2018 – Cushman & Wakefield today announced that the real estate services firm has been retained on an exclusive basis to market a fully-leased brick loft building for sale, located at 151 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
A Cushman & Wakefield team consisting of Executive Managing Director Brendan Maddigan, Director Ethan Stanton and Associate Director Michael Gigante will be leading the marketing efforts on behalf of the property's seller.
The 56,550-square-foot property features 46 rent-stabilized units, in addition to 18,850-square-feet of basement space. The units are currently fully-leased, constituting stable cash-flow with considerable future upside. The approximately 34,000 square feet of available residential air rights allows for a possible expansion of rentable floor area.
Located in the heart of Williamsburg's Northside, the property is situated a block from the waterfront and among the neighborhood's premier retail stores, restaurants and nightlife locations. The property is walking distance from popular residences including the Austin Nichols House, One North Fourth and Level. It's also near the upcoming 25 Kent, the neighborhood's first all-new office building, and the Domino Refinery mega-development. The property is in close proximity to the East Ferry Terminal, the L-train and the proposed Brooklyn-Queens Connector (BQX).


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Fish are vertebrates, meaning they have a backbone. All fish have fins and most have scales (with a few exceptions, like catfish which do not). Fish are cold blooded animals that lay eggs and are well suited for living in water. Learn about the different fish adaptations below that allow a fish to survive in water.
External Anatomy
Eyes: Used for sight, fish can detect colors and see short distance with their eyes. They use their vision to escape predators and find food.
Nares: Similar to nostrils, except nares are used for smelling only (nostrils are used for both smelling and breathing).
Mouth: The mouth is used to consume food.
Operculum: The operculum is the bony flap that protects the gills from harm. It opens and closes to allow water to pass over the gills.
Pectoral Fin: The pectoral fin allows for abrupt changes in side-to-side direction and speed. It also acts as a brake to decrease speed while swimming.
Pelvic Fin: The pelvic fin stabilizes the fish while swimming and allows for up-and-down movement in the water.
Vent: The vent removes waste and extra water. It is also the outlet for eggs or milt (sperm) during spawning.
Anal Fin: The anal fin stabilizes the fish while swimming.
Caudal Fin: The caudal fin moves, propels or pushes the fish through the water.
Adipose Fin: The adipose fin is not pictured; it is not present on a lot of fish species. Its purpose is unknown. Trout, salmon and catfish have an adipose fin. It is the small, thick, fleshy fin located between the dorsal and caudal fins.
Dorsal Fin: The dorsal fin helps maintain balance while swimming.
Scales: Scales protect the fish from injury.
Barbels: Barbels are not pictured. They are the "whiskers" found on the head area of fish such as catfish or bullheads. On the catfish and bullheads, barbels are thought to be a sensory organ to help track down prey or food. Sturgeon also have barbels.
Internal Anatomy
Gills: Gills are the feathery tissue structure that allows fish to breathe in water. Water flows in through their mouth and over their gills where oxygen is extracted and passed into the bloodstream.
Swim Bladder: The swim bladder is a long, skinny organ that can inflate/deflate with air allowing fish to float at different levels in the water column.
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Eyesight: Fish can see in two directions (one eye focusing on an object independent of the other whereas human's eyes can only focus on one object at a time).
Hearing: Fish have ears but not external ear openings like humans do. Their ears lack a middle and outer ear because sound travels faster in water than in air. Fish have internal ears with pairs of inner ear bones called otoliths. The otoliths allow fish to sense sounds in the water. Fisheries biologists can also use these bones (otoliths) to age fish and determine the health of fish populations.
Smell: Fish use their sense of smell to locate food and to aid in migrating.
Taste: Some fish have taste buds, however, these taste buds are located on the outside of the fish's head and fins in small pores. Some fish like catfish have a very developed sense of taste.
Lateral Line: The lateral line, found alongside a fish's body from the operculum to the tail (caudal fin), senses vibrations or movements in the water. It allows fish to locate predators and find prey. This system is made up of a series of fluid-filled canals just below the skin of the fish's head and alongside the body. The canals are filled with tiny hair-like structures that detect changes in the water pressure via tiny pores connected to the system.
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Nobel peace laureates cancel SA summit over refusal of visa to Dalai Lama
Nobel laureates Jody Williams and Shirin Ebadi said they stayed back in India to show support for the Dalai Lama who was not granted a visa to the summit in South Africa.
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Launched in partnership with environmental charity Hubbub, "The Cup Fund" will support at least 10 large-scale recycling initiatives. It will offer grants from £50,000 up to £100,000 based on individual organizations' needs, with an aim of helping with the development of long-term infrastructure.
Coffee shops have faced widespread criticism for selling drinks in paper cups that cannot be recycled with ordinary paper and cardboard due to a plastic lining that stops hot drinks from leaking. Hubbub noted in a press release Thursday that more recycling points specifically for paper coffee cups were needed, as well as clearer communication to help the public recycle more effectively.
The fund is open to applications from a range of organizations including local authorities, recycling companies and property owners.
Jaz Rabadia, U.K. senior manager of energy and sustainability at Starbucks, said in a press release that it was a significant step for the coffee giant.
Starbucks introduced a 5 pence charge on paper cups in the U.K. last year in an effort to encourage the uptake of reusable cups. All proceeds are donated to Hubbub to carry out environmental projects.
The company also offers instore cup recycling in 350 locations across Britain.
Earlier this month, the BBC reported that independent coffee chain Boston Tea Party saw sales decline by £250,000 after it banned single use cups last summer. The company, which is based in the English city of Bristol, said it usually sold £1 million in takeaway coffees per year but those numbers had fallen by 25%.
May's draft proposal to leave the bloc, which has been signed off by EU officials in Brussels, had already been rejected twice by U.K. Members of Parliament. This time her deal was beaten by 344 votes to 286, a margin of 58 votes.
Friday's vote was considered slightly different as it only covered the "withdrawal deal" — a near 600-page treaty that agreed citizen's rights after Brexit, a £39 billion ($51 billion) divorce deal and how to treat the Irish land border.
In reaction to the vote, sterling fell below 1.30 versus the dollar, after trading above $1.310 for much of the session. Addressing the House of Commons after her defeat, May said the government would continue to press the case for an "orderly Brexit." The leaders of the main opposition Labour party and Scottish National Party both responded by calling for May to now hold a general election.
The parent company of English Premier League champions Manchester City announced Wednesday that it has added a seventh soccer club to its growing stable.
Partnering with Chinese robotic AI company UBTECH and China Sports Capital, City Football Group (CFG) has jointly purchased China League Two side Sichuan Jiuniu FC.
"Today marks an exciting new chapter in the growth of City Football Group. China is an extremely important football market, which we have been focused on for some time," Ferran Soriano, Chief Executive Officer of CFG, said in a statement.
Based in Chengdu, the third-tier Sichuan Jiuniu FC has only existed since 2006 and play their home games at the 27,000-capacity Chengdu Longquanyi Football Stadium. However, the average attendance for a home fixture has been far below that number and the team won just 6 of 28 games last season.
Soriano said Sichuan Jiuniu FC will be art the core of improving soccer in China.
"We believe strongly in the future of football in China. We are making a long-term, sustainable commitment to grow and develop Sichuan Jiuniu FC and to nurture Chinese footballing talent. These objectives are equally important," Soriano added.
In addition to Manchester City, CFG also owns MLS side New York City FC, Australia's Melbourne City, Uruguay's Club Atletico Torque, a joint majority stake in Spanish club Girona and a minority stake in Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos.


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"A VP at SAA said they had a recruiting position available and wanted me to interview. I remember my first inclination was —absolutely not. I'm a designer, not a recruiter. This is what I went to school for.
I went back after the interview (that I thought did not go well) and talked with my friends and said if I take this, this is the end of my design career... my design skills are going to die... but my friends kept saying 'just try it.'"
JESSICA BARRY, President & Owner, The Modern College of Design
Jessica wanted to be a designer — a really good designer. And, like anyone with the talent and tenacity to fulfill that kind of dream, she went to art school, learned from great mentors, honed her craft, and eventually became that really good designer.
But what if there's more than that... more than just being a good designer? What if the dream was merely a stepping stone to something else despite the design skills she worked so hard to cultivate?
Jessica recounts her journey from attending the small upstart School of Advertising Art in Kettering, Ohio, to the unheard of act of buying — fully purchasing — the same school she once attended. The move from maker to mentor wasn't easy and it certainly wasn't her expected career path. Jessica talks about weighing her new opportunities and rethinking what a career can look like if you take it one step at a time.
At the time of this recording, Jessica and her staff were preparing to officially open their doors to the new Modern College of Design — expanded and rebranded in time for the 2018-19 class. She talks about the risk and reward of these ambitious changes and the big, hairy, audacious goals she has for the school in the not-so-distant future.
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Education, BusinessJeremy Slagle August 31, 2018 podcast, passion, purpose, community, design, entrepreneur, culture, entrepreneurial, determination, vision, dream, brand, art school, SAA, School of Advertising Art, Modern College of Design, modern, college, owner, pivot, graphic designer, graphic design, risk, reward, Jessica Barry, rebrand, branding, Kettering, Ohio
Advantages of going small & going home — with Katie & Josh Emrich
"I feel I've found this calling working with small businesses and I don't feel like I have to make excuses for not having these big clients. I've worked with big companies and I've just found it to be a soul-swallowing process because they are so risk adverse, so many people have to sign off on the work, and you're so far removed from the decision-makers."
JOSH EMRICH, Emrich Office
"Design becomes other things. It's not just on a computer or on a piece of paper. It's how you see the world."
KATIE EMRICH, Emrich Office
Emrich Office is perhaps best summarized as the artistic vision of Josh and Katie Emrich that is made full with their four kids and one rather spectacular basement studio in Indianapolis. It's also a long way from Colorado and the design mountains Josh was trying to scale just a handful of years ago. But as Josh explains, summits can look awfully good from the ground, but from the summit, base camp has a genuine appeal, too.
Josh and Katie share their journey of slogging through a recession-era climate in attempt to go big, and keep the gears cranking. What they ultimately found was a greater reward in embracing the appeal of small — both with regard to their business size and those of family-owned businesses that comprise their client list.
We learn that behind a great designer is... another great designer. And that's what makes this duo work so well in running a successful design business and designing a deliberate way of life for their not-so-small family.
Insight, wisdom and lessons learned abound in this third installment of our "Indy or Bust" series featuring Indiana-based creatives.
Design, Business, Good LifeJeremy Slagle February 28, 2018 designer, design agency, design, graphic design, illustration, illustrator, #Indianapolis, Indiana, Denver, Colorado, family, family life, family business, work-from-home, work life, discovery, husband wife business, craft beer, small business, community, relationships, purpose, intentional, home, small, joy, joy venture, Indy or Bust
The power in pursuing small things — with INCH x INCH
"We didn't set out to create a business. It was more about how can we create something cool and possibly do a little good in the world."
DREW HILL, co-founder, Inch x Inch
"It sounded just ridiculous enough for us to get really excited about it."
BOB EWING, co-founder, Inch x Inch
When two longtime friends and artists decide to finally collaborate, naturally they land on... one-inch buttons?
As quirky as it sounds, Drew Hill and Bob Ewing gravitated to this tiny canvas with much a bigger purpose in mind. What if they could get other artists to submit designs? What if by buying a series of rad buttons from Inch x Inch, patrons would also be supporting arts education (which is continuously in danger) and fuel a future generation of artists? What if their own idea about collaboration turned into an organization that was fully reliant on collaboration and committed partners?
Drew and Bob talk about the importance of side projects, how theirs came about and ensuring it wasn't all about them, and how something as ridiculously inconsequential as one-inch buttons is actually making a tangible difference.
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Business, Art, Design, Non-profit, Social JusticeJeremy Slagle January 30, 2018 podcast, nonprofit, community, design, graphic designer, graphic design, art, arts, artist, inch x inch, side project, passion project, buttons, partnership, collaboration, drew hill, bob ewing, arts education, underfunded, funding, writing, small canvas
Adopting new ways to live & work — with Ben & Beth Stafford
"There's much to be said about investing more in people than your business; and one may directly influence the other."
BEN STAFFORD, Foxmeadow Creative
"It's something really important to us that we prioritize, family time and work time, and that's helped us keep our sanity. We don't work all hours of the night and day, we want to make sure we have time to spend as a family outside of work."
BETH STAFFORD, Foxmeadow Creative
A move. A pivot. A layoff. And a whole lot of pursuit into the unknown.
For many of us, this kind of change, disruption and lack of clarity can be unnerving. For Ben and Beth, they are choosing to see an alternative plan for how best to approach work and the art of living a purposeful life.
Becoming familiar with their story, one could easily be reminded of the lyrics to Divine Intervention, the opening track to Matthew Sweet's classic 1991 album, Girlfriend.
I don't know where
I'm gonna live
Don't know if I'll find a place
I'd have to think about it some
And that I do not wish to face
I guess that I'm counting on his
Divine intervention.
Hopeful, heartbreaking, funny, honest and real— these are perhaps the best ways in which to illustrate a conversation with two big-hearted creatives that are pursuing a path less traveled with no regrets.
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Business, DesignJeremy Slagle December 20, 2017 design, design agency, illustration, graphic design, entrepreneur, work-from-home, adoption, creativity, work balance, risk, fan art, teaching, faith, purpose, partnership, growth, community, collaboration
It's never too late to pen a new script — with Bill Lilly
"I thought because of the skill that I had, I should make big bucks. When I turned it down (the White House job), the pay was equal to a truck driver's union-skilled job"
BILL LILLY, International Senior Master Penman, nonagenarian and retiree
You might not know it from his gregarious laugh and unimposing stature that measures closer to five-foot tall rather than six, but Bill Lilly is a legendary character who pens legendary characters. He is regarded as the world's foremost Master Penman — a title he's held for the better part of three decades. Bill's story is one of his incredible talent in scriptwriting and flourishing with a steady hand, and how his love of script has led to genuine surprises and unforeseen stardom.
At a youthful 90 years old, Bill sits down with us in his humble in-home studio and weaves tales about serving in WWII, leaving college to improve his script, turning down a job at the White House, plowing through a career he never really enjoyed, and how he ended up becoming a world sensation long after his retirement from International Harvester. For the past 25 years, Bill has been showcasing his work while also giving private lessons to both young designers and hobbyists who desire to learn his technique and who actively seek him out from all over the world.
Bill's story is a testament to finding one's joy, honing a hobby into something more, and never abandoning that passion from within. His rise to unlikely fame reveals a remarkable journey that has spanned nearly 70 years in the making.
Good Life, ArtJeremy Slagle April 28, 2017 writing, script, reinvention, retirement, joy, design, graphic design, craft, penmenship, hobby, writer, art, cycling, Bill Lilly, master penman
Running from boredom (part 2) — with Andy Pizza
"Until you see someone like you thriving, you don't think you can."
ANDY J. MILLER (aka Andy J. Pizza / Dr. Pizza) illustrator, instructor, speaker, and chief motivator of the Creative Pep Talk podcast.
In this episode, we continue the conversation we started with Andy and explore the importance of transitions and transformations; work vs. play and open vs. closed mode; the brilliance found in side projects; the need for space to actually be creative; and why calling yourself a "commercial artist" is more of a badge of honor and not some misguided notion of selling out.
Andy also talks about why he's not romantic about the podcast format, and the reasons for that point of view, in spite of hosting his own wildly successful podcast.
You can check out Andy's illustration work on his site andy-j-miller.com and listen to his podcast at Creative Pep Talk.
DesignJeremy Slagle March 1, 2017 Andy J. Miller, Andy J. Pizza, artist, Dr. Pizza, design, illustration, Creative Pep Talk, creative, podcast, entrepreneur, fear, graphic design, illustrator, pizza, reinvention, business
Taking a leap of faith for the good of others — with John McCollum
"Early on, I acknowledged 'I don't know what I'm doing' and that was one of those things that was really helpful. I didn't get the big picture of what this would become, so I was able to learn piece by piece.
I didn't have any illusion that I had anything I could bring to the table that would help these people other than money — and I didn't have much of that."
JOHN McCOLLUM, Executive Director, Asia's Hope
John will jokingly refer to his decision to close down his design agency to take on the leadership role for a nonprofit organization that helps orphaned kids in Asia as taking the down escalator in terms of wealth, influence and success in business. Admittedly, it's not a conscious decision that many of us would choose to make — John included. But what John discovered, first through adoption, and then by recognizing those who would never have that chance, led him on a journey half-way around the world to bring hope to some of the world's most vulnerable children at risk of sexual and economic exploitation.
John's story is about listening, feeling, and acknowledging that call on his life — and then having the faith to step out and actually do something about it.
www.asiashope.org
Non-profit, Social JusticeJeremy Slagle December 22, 2016 orphans, orphan care, orphanage, Asia, Asia's Hope, Cambodia, Thailand, India, family, hope, exploitation, human trafficking, nonprofit, NGO, adoption, entrepreneur, graphic design, design agency