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Seattle Seahawks Penalized For Rules Violation, To Lose Pick in 2017 Draft
The Seattle Seahawks have been penalized again for violating the NFL Players Association ruled regarding excessive contact during offseason workouts. As a result, the team will have to settle fines, limit next year's organized team activities and forfeit a fifth round draft pick in 2017.
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NBA Rumors: Lakers to Swap Jordan Clarkson and Other Players To Bulls’ Jimmy Butler
Before the 2016-2017 NBA season kicks off, it seems the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers could enter into a trade deal involving Jimmy Butler and Jordan Clarkson. Aside from Clarkson, the Lakers could also include Julius Randle and a future draft pick in the trade.
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NBA Rumors: J.R. Smith’s Chances of Signing with the Cavs Are Looking Slim
New developments regarding J.R. Smith's status with the Cleveland Cavaliers strongly suggest that a contract signing might not happen anytime soon. According to sources, aside from the money involved, there's also another reason that's preventing the Cavs from signing Smith.
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NFL Rumors: Jimmy Garoppolo’s Shoulder Injury Forcing Patriots To Trade for Cam Newton
Despite landing a huge victory on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, the New England Patriots have been placed in a very tight spot following quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's injury. With the Patriots running out of QB options, the team could look into bringing in an outsider such as Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers.
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NFL Rumors: Miami Dolphins Looking for New Running Back To Replace Arian Foster
Arian Foster was not able to finish the Miami Dolphins' losing game to the New England Patriots on Sunday due to a groin injury. Due to his current condition and injury history, the Dolphins could look to adding Jonathan Stewart of the Carolina Panthers as their new running back.
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity
On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems
In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.
