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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Not 'Good Enough;' LeBron James Wars with New Coach
The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the NBA community with the firing of David Blatt. Coming out on top of the Eastern Conference, the departure of the then head coach left other basketball teams confused. While some feel that this might be a good move for the Kevin Love squad, others feel that the Cleveland Cavaliers only wanted a scapegoat for their losses. Moreover, many feel that Tyronn Lue might just be the right coach to maximize LeBron James' skills in the hardwood court.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Trade Derrick Rose To New York Knicks; Carmelo Anthony Swap Coming?
The Chicago Bulls shocked the NBA community with their incredible performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this week. Beating the LeBron James team, which boasted a healthy Kevin Love and returning Kyrie Irving, provided Derrick Rose and his squad a boost in their confidence this NBA season. However, the Chicago Bulls have yet to prove that they can sustain this kind of explosive performance throughout the season.
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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Reject Ty Lawson Trade; James Harden, Dwight Howard Stand By PG
The Houston Rockets are attempting to turn around their NBA season. With a disappointing start for James Harden, Dwight Howard and Ty Lawson, fans of the basketball team gave up hope of even seeing the group in the NBA playoffs. However, it looks like the Houston Rockets might just be gearing up for a comeback - one that might catapult Harden beside Stephen Curry once again.
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NFL Rumors: New England Patriots Darius Fleming Shames Critics; LB Dubbed As 'Good Samaritan'
New England Patriots star Darius Fleming received an unexpected response to his good deed earlier this month. While the majority of individuals who risk their lives to rescue others are typically called "heroes," the linebacker got none of the admiration. Following his efforts to rescue a woman trapped inside her car during a road accident, Fleming received flak for allegedly making up the story. However, it looks like the New England Patriots star had the last laugh.
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Dating App Tinder Ends War with AIDS Org, Adds STD Testing Site Locator
The dating world has now evolved with the times as the usual ways of meeting potential romantic partners have expanded to the online community. With dates easily set up with a click of a button, health experts have been wary of the proliferation of diseases brought about by unsafe sex. The anonymity of the people online also serves as a dangerous ground for victims gullible or careless enough to engage in intimate acts without any reassurance from their "matches." That is, it becomes almost impo
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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.
