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Jeremy Lin Ignites Passion Among Chinese Fans for Basketball Summer Nights
Jeremy Lin continues to push forward in his ambition not just on the courts but off the courts in inspiring many youths to dream big and let basketball fill their nights this summer.
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Jeremy Lin Remains Positive Despite Trade Rumors; Thanks Military Heros on Google+
Since Monday midnight, rumor of Houston Rockets have made Jeremy Lin available for trade were widely circulated as the Rockets coaxed Dwight Howard to sign in to the team. Later that evening, Lin spoke with members of the military on Google Plus, during which his words remained composed and positive, to thank them for their selfless service to this nation.
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Houston Rockets Possibly Trading Jeremy Lin to Acquire Dwight Howard
Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin, along with the center Omer Asik, is rumored to be offered up for trade, as Rockets are reportedly trying to acquire Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard for the 2013 Draft.
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Supreme Court Invalidates Part of Defense of Marriage Act, Strikes Down Prop 8
The Supreme Court struck down Wednesday California’s Proposition 8 that banned same-sex marriages; however, it avoided a broad ruling that would affect the whole country by saying could not decide a closely watched case on the constitutionality of the ballot.
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Lebron James Surprises All With Unusual Display of Sportmanship
2013 NBA MVP Lebron James surprised the world with his unusual display of sportsmanship after winning Game 7 of the Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.
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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.