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Cedar Point Accident: 7 Tossed from Abrupt Water Ride Malfunction
A Cedar Point accident injured seven people aboard a water ride Friday when their boat rolled backwards down a hill and flipped over. Cedar Point, in Sandusky, Ohio, is one of the most well-known amusement parks in the world.
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Superman Will Fight Batman in Movie 'Man of Steel' Sequel for Release in 2015
For the first time on big screen, Batman and Superman, two biggest names in DC Comics, will be fighting each other to the end in the “Man of Steel” sequel, which will be released in 2015, announced the film's director Zack Snyder.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 Overpriced When Compared With Tablets Apple iPad Mini, Nexus 7, Galaxy Note 8.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 that is selling for $299 has received reviews of it being overpriced in the “small tablet” space – 7 to 9-inch screen sizes – since Apple’s iPad Mini is just $30 less but offers the most and best apps in the iOS ecosystem and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet although it just $100 more but is faster and has stylus pen support.
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Microsoft Surface RT Tablets (34GB and 64GB) are Both Discounted by $150 Now
Microsoft Corp. has confirmed $150 price cut of its Surface RT 32GB and 64GB tablet devices by selling them on Microsoft store website at the newly discounted rate.
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HTC One Max Release Date to Coincide With Samsung Galaxy Note 3
HTC is reportedly launching a 6-inch version of its HTC One in September, the same time that Samsung is launching its expected Galaxy Note 3 prior to the IFA conference in Berlin.
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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.
