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Aaron Hernandez Remains in Solitary Confinement
Bristol County officials decided that it would be in the best interests of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez to remain in solitary confinement isolated from the general population.
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AT&T to Buy Leap Wireless for $1.2 Billion in Cash
AT&T announced on Friday plans to buy mobile carrier Leap Wireless in a deal worth at least $4 billion. If the deal is closed, the acquisition will boost the nation’s No. 2 wireless provider to better compete in the mature market of low-cost prepaid service.
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Wimbledon 2013 Final Live: Andy Murray to Challenge Novak Djokovic for Championship
British Andy Murray will get his shot with world No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic in the Men's Singles Wimbledon final on Sunday.
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Maid of Honor Makes Surprising Wedding Toast Rap, Drawing Cheers and Standing Ovation
Appearing to give a speech, Jennifer Gabrielli slipped on a hooded jacket with 'Love Pink' letters on the back as Eminem's "Without Me' instrumental started playing.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Rumors: Carbon Fiber Body, Android 5.0 OS, 16MP Camera
Samsung Galaxy S5 spec rumors disclosed that the next generation of Galaxy phones would have an all metal aluminum un-body, according to Design 3.0, a revamp team that is working on the new phone.
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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.
