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Jeremy Clarkson's Netflix 'House of Cars' Release Date: Show to Feature Former ‘Top Gear’ Hosts if Approved
Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond, the former hosts of “Top Gear,” are in talks with several companies in creating a brand new car show outside of the British Broadcasting Corp. If Netflix approves a potential deal with them, the program would be called “House of Cars.”
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Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge Android 5.1 Lollipop Update Release Date: Camera Update Tentatively Scheduled
People who use the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge can expect to receive the Android 5.1 Lollipop update as soon as next month. Updates to the cameras of both devices are also in the works.
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Second Earthquake Strikes Nepal as Christian Aid Organizations on Ground Continue Recovery Efforts
Recovery efforts in Nepal became more complicated after the country underwent another major earthquake on Tuesday, leaving dozens more dead and more than 1,000 injured. Relief organizations, including those with a Christian background, have been overcoming this latest challenge to help in the cleanup and recovery.
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Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal: Senate Democrats Place Stumbling Block on Deal Favored By President Obama
In a surprise move, Senate Democrats helped block a bill mainly supported by Republicans that would have given authority to President Barack Obama to ease trade deals through Congress. That decision could make it harder to win bipartisan approval for the landmark trade deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TTP.
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Skid Row Pastor Reaches Out to L.A.’s Homeless through Coffee and Karaoke
The neighborhood of Skid Row in Los Angeles has historically served as a harsh place where people on the margins of society, including the poor, drug addicts, prostitutes and mentally ill, live on its streets. However, one pastor is trying to reach out to them through the unconventional methods of coffee and karaoke.
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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.