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Too bad this "guilty" verdict just solidified the support of Trump's diehard following. They don't even have to come up with a valid rebuttal to his conviction;all they have to do is recite the same ol litany attributing the "guilty" verdict to Trump being a victim of a political "witch hunt" whose outcome was "rigged". There is some consolation, however, in the fact that a black District Attorney was instrumental in sending the message that "nobody is above the law"! Meanwhile, the Democrats are struggling along, stuck with a bumbling old 80-something presidential candidate, who offers little incentive to reject Trump who appeals to a sizeable portion of middle Americans who want this country to go back to being a bigoted, homophobic, misogynistic, xenophobic, gun-toting, history-denying, super patriotic bastion of religious hypocrisy. Throw in those voters tired of senseless expensive wars, inflation, and the cancel culture, and democracy's jeopardy is increased as a dictatorial crook begins to look like a tolerable alternative. Women of America and their determination to control their own bodies may be who turns the tide... The night stalking "Contrarian" has spoken. Back to the peanut gallery...

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/30/trump-trial-verdict-hush-money.html Former POTUS Orange Julius was found guilty on all 34 counts in hush money trial. Yet, Truth Social website crashed because it was flooded with campaign donations for his reelection bid. Remains to be seen whether or not he gets jail time. Doesn't stop him from running for POTUS. Let's see if the American people are silly enough to re-elect a clown with so many cases that he's running for POTUS with hands tied behind his back.😁😎

The Africa Study Bible God's Word through African Eyes ISBN: 978-1-4964-2471-6 Supervising Editor: Dr. John Jusu Copyright 2012, 2015, 2016 Submission for book review. “The Africa Study Bible is a project that has almost unprecedented ability to positively influence the body of Christ in Africa, perhaps more than other single continental-wide project in the history of Christianity.” --Dr. Danny McCain, University of Jos, Nigeria After a seven-year, cross-continental effort, Oasis International, in partnership with several major Christian organizations, launched the Africa Study Bible: the first study Bible developed by Africans with over 2,600 notes written by 350 contributors from 50 countries. “Africans are bringing the power of Scripture to their own people in a new and culturally relevant way,” says Dr. Matthew Elliott, president of Oasis. “Under the leadership of an 11-member editorial board of scholars from across Africa, we’ve brought together 350 writers and editors from 50 countries, representing 50 denominations. This is an unprecedented project that will impact the global church. More Christians live in Africa than any other continent and by 2050 nearly 40 percent of the world’s Christians will live in sub-Saharan Africa. Five of the ten countries with the largest number of Christians will be in Africa. The ASB highlights the growing impact of African leadership on the global Church” says Elliott. With nearly every evangelical study Bible written from the viewpoint of the United States or the United Kingdom, Africans have lacked a resource that connects with their experiences thus hindering greater discipleship. The Africa Study Bible brings unique African perspectives to the global Church and allows Christians around to the world to better understand God’s Word through African Eyes. The Africa Study Bible uses the clear and accurate New Living Translation and over 2600 special features including: · Application Notes which inspire readers to apply biblical truth to everyday life · Touch Points revealing uniquely African perspectives · Proverbs and Stories relating Scripture to wisdom from Africa · Articles that give practical advice on how to live faithfully in 50 essential areas · A narrative timeline highlighting God’s work in Africa The Africa Study Bible is an important resource beyond Africa itself. There are over 1.3 million African immigrants in the US and an additional ½ million African‑born people living in the UK. The Africa Study Bible is the perfect resource for churches and ministries working with African refugees, mission groups going to Africa, African Americans looking for insight into both their faith and their heritage, and those who simply want to explore how people around the world understand the Bible from their unique context. Oasis partnered with Tyndale to create this Bible. Other participants and supporters include Wycliffe, Willow Creek and Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit, IFES (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students), Scripture Union, Center for Early African Christianity, PJA (Publications pour la Jeunesse Africane), SIM, UMI, Association of Evangelicals in Africa, and Moody Bible Institute. Learn more at africastudybible.com and oasisint.net or contact us at info@oasisint.net

A new book states that looking your best at 50 and beyond can be just as easy as looking your best at 20, yes, even if you are a curvy woman. Linda Peavy, style expert and head blogger of Cultured Curves: Sophisticated Style, Fashion, and Beauty for Curvy Women over 50, has answered a few prayers with her new book, The Cultured Curves Guide to Style for Mature Curvy Women, Volume 1. The ultimate style guide for mature curvy women, this captivating book provides a roadmap to developing an effortless style for mature women, including tips and suggestions on fashion, make-up, and skincare, and even leads on where to shop! In many parts of the fashion industry, plus-size women are overlooked in the available inventory, style, and design aesthetics. Peavy states, “The unique style needs of plus-size mature women must be considered at fashion houses without merely replicating what is available for younger counterparts!” The book purports that when bodies and faces change, style must evolve with them. However, mature women can find it much harder to change with age and get stuck in a style rut. Fear can prevent women from trying something new. The Cultured Curves Guide to Style for Mature Curvy Women, Volume 1, makes learning or nurturing personal style easy with step-by-step guidance and fashion options. Eleven chapters feature how-to advice on what to wear, how to wear flattering outfits, fashion basics, developing a signature style, lingerie, swimwear, shoes, accessories, anti-aging resources, and the best make-up routines for aging skin. A special section of essays and affirmations encourages women to love the skin they’re in. Over 200 photos showcase fashions modeled on curvy bodies and products that inspire women to look their best. This ground-breaking book will be available via am*zon.com. The book includes The Cultured Curves Retail Guide, which displays hundreds of stores offering plus-size clothing, make-up for mature skin, anti-aging products, and more. The Cultured Curves Guide to Mature Curvy Style, Volume 1 features styles and advice from these partners: ❖ Badgley Mischka ❖ Calypsa ❖ Chocolate Diamond ❖ Curvitude ❖ Curvy Bombshells ❖ Donna Vinci ❖ E’Mit Couture ❖ Expression, Inc. ❖ Fat Girl Flow ❖ Gigi Pip ❖ Harlem Heaven’s Hats ❖ Healthy Feet Store ❖ JiBri Designs ❖ Juvia’s Place ❖ Macy’s ❖ Momentous Fashion ❖ Moonlight Serenade ❖ Nina Sharae ❖ Our Favorite Things ❖ Paint by Shawn Denise ❖ San Diego Hat Company ❖ Styles of Imagination ❖ Superfit Hero ❖ Sydney’s Closet ❖ Therese Marie ❖ Walking Cradles ❖ Wide Widths ❖ Uniquely U Fashions The book trailer is at Linda is also developing a broad community for mature, curvy women. The official Cultured Curves® Insider group has launched, giving members first access to fashion news, early access to YouTube tutorials, invitations to insider-only gatherings, and a subscription to the Cultured Curves® e-newsletter that offers fresh style blog content. The Cultured Curves Insider group is completely free, and members will also get discounts on the upcoming Cultured Curves® membership program. Register at https://www.culturedcurves.com/become-an-insider. About Linda Marie Peavy Linda Marie Peavy is a 60-year-old mature, curvy style influencer and body positivity advocate. She founded the award-nominated blog Cultured Curves: Sophisticated Style, Fashion, and Beauty for Curvy Women over 50, heralded by Feedspot as “one of the best blogs on the planet for women over 50.” Linda speaks internationally, providing workshops that uplift and inspire women to embrace self-love and their bodies. Her style contributions can be found on todayshow.com, Northeast Ohio Boomer Magazine, and multiple other forms of media nationwide. A dual entrepreneur, Linda owns LiPav Consulting, LLC, a marketing, communications, and grants services firm founded in 2008. Linda is available for talks and interviews.