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NBA Rumors: Ben Simmons to Serve as Philadelphia 76ers’ Point Guard
Brett Brown, the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, has a very interesting vision for his team next season. According to the coach, he is planning on making Ben Simmons play the point guard position.
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NBA Rumors: Warriors Having Second Thoughts on Keeping Draymond Green; Trade with Pelicans Likely
Aside from Stephen Curry, Draymond Green has been a dominating force for the Golden State Warriors. However, according to recent reports, Green might end up being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Anthony Davis.
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NBA Rumors: Hornets’ Nic Batum and Kemba Walker Open Up About Jeremy Lin’s Departure
Kemba Walker and Nic Batum of the Charlotte Hornets admitted that it was hard watching Jeremy Lin walk away from the team to join the Brooklyn Nets. But, despite the team's loss, they noted that they're happy that their former teammate has landed a better opportunity in the NBA.
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Greenland Sharks Named as Longest-Living Vertebrate; Some are Even Older Than George Washington!
A group of researchers have discovered Greenland sharks that are over 200 years old. At this age, this marine animals were able to dethrone the bowhead whale, which was previously considered as the longest-living vertebrate.
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Trading Brandon Ingram to Philadelphia 76ers for Nerlens Noel
Ever since Kobe Bryant retired, the Los Angeles Lakers have been focused on re-building its roster in preparation for next season. And, according to new rumors, one way the team is planning on doing this is by trading Brandon Ingram to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Nerlens Noel.
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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values
In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
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Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.
Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
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Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
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2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
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Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president
This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.
