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70 Argentines in Massive Carnivorous Fish Attack; 7 Children Lost Fingers or Toes
Around 70 people bathing in an Argentine river were attacked by a school of carnivorous fish; seven children lost parts of their fingers or toes.
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Nelson Mandela Memorial Service: World Leaders, South Africans Remembered His Spirit of Forgiveness
Tens of thousands of South African mourners, dozens of presidents and prime ministers, celebrities are gathering at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg to honor the life of Nelson Mandela at a memorial service on Tuesday.
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Amazon Testing Drone Delivery Services; CEO Bezos Is Optimistic for 2015 Launch Date (Video)
Amazon is testing a drone delivery services called "Prime Air," which CEO Jeff Bezos unveiled Sunday night on 60 Minutes through a video demonstration of how a flying octocopter can deliver online purchases to the front doorsteps of a buyer within 30 minutes.
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Black Friday 2013 Ads: Walmart, Best Buy and Target Ads Rank Best Among Retail Deals, Amazon Tops Online
Black Friday 2013 is approaching soon with retailers releasing best deals of the year and shoppers searching for their desired goods at the lowest price they can find. Below are links to Black Friday ads from the national retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Target.
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Soldier Field Evacuated: Bears Defeats Ravens Despite Storm Delays and Empty Seats (Video)
Soldier Field was evacuated this afternoon after a severe storm passed through the stadium. The storm came just as the Baltimore Ravens led the Bears by 10-0, and the game had to be delayed.
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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.
