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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Release Date Rumored to be September
Samsung Galaxy Note III is said to be launching on September 4 at an Unpacked event sponsored by the South Korean company during the IFA 2013 in Berlin, according to new claims from a technology blog.
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Michael Jackson Fans Remember 'King of Pop' 4 Years After Death
Four years ago, Michael Jackson's death from cardiac arrest that was later ruled a homicide shocked fans across the world. On Tuesday, hundreds of fans gathered in front of his final resting place — the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale
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Star Wars Director George Lucas Marries Girlfriend Mellody Hobson
Star Wars actor George Lucas and CBS News finance and economy analyst Mellody Hobson got married on Saturday at the Skywalker Ranch.
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Stanley Cup 2013 Winner: Chicago Blackhawks Beat Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game 6
Chicago Blackhawks win Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final 3-2 on Monday night for their second NHL championship in four seasons; Bryan Bickell and Dave Bolland scored 17 seconds apart in the final 1:16.
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Mars Had Oxygen, Necessary Elements for Life, Way Before Earth Did
The Spirit Mars Rover, which landed on Mars in 2004 but went defunct in 2011, has collected data that showed the red planet had an oxygen-rich atmosphere of at least 1.5 billion years before Earth did.
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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.
