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NBA All-Star 2016 Fun Facts: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry Make History
The 2016 NBA All-Star is one of the most widely anticipated games in the basketball world. The best players from different NBA squads team up to deliver a face off to remember. Hence, fans have been incredibly active in campaigning for their favorite stars. In fact, the NBA stars themselves have been reported nominating themselves as well as their teammates whom they feel will make the game more exciting. Needless to say, the 2016 NBA All-Star game will be an action packed match to remember.
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First Female NBA All-Star Coach Becky Hammon leads BBVA Compass #BrightFutures Campaign, Joins OKC Kevin Durant
The NBA is filled with inspiring people who serve as the epitome of hard work and determination. These are the types of individuals BBVA Compass celebrates in the company's #BrightFutures campaign. This year, the basketball community has two representatives for the campaign: Kevin Durant and Becky Harmon.
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Kevin Love Gets Second NBA All-Star Snub: Jimmy Butler Misses Kobe Bryant's Last Game, Pau Gasol Steps in
The NBA All-Star game is one of the most widely anticipated matches in the basketball community. Apart from the chance to see the best players in both the Western and Eastern Conferences face off, fans are treated to a spectacular match all the time. However, this year is considered more special than others.
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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Turn To Kobe Bryant for Kawhi Leonard Mentor; Tim Duncan, Tony Parker Insulted?
The San Antonio Spurs are breathing down the neck of the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference. While Stephen Curry and his team are all flashy three-point shots and small-ball lineups, the LaMarcus Aldridge squad quietly take down every team along the way. Despite the aging big three, which is composed of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the San Antonio Spurs consistently deliver good performances.
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Eye Rudy Gay Trade; Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh Seek Sacramento Kings Swap
The Miami Heat are sitting idly at the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference. The Dwyane Wade is practically 10 games away from the Cleveland Cavaliers - the basketball team now led by former teammate LeBron James. To make their situation more precarious, the Miami Heat are only one game up from the Indiana Pacers of Paul George.
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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.
