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Kobe Bryant's Future Plans After Last Lakers Game: Coaching or Retiring?
The Los Angeles Lakers built a franchise around the great Kobe Bryant. Hence, the announcement of decision to retire took the world by surprise. The move also signifies the end of an era for the NBA. The Black Mamba has been recognized as one of the most polarizing figures in the basketball community. His sheer passion and determination in the hardwood court pushed everyone around him to soar to greater heights. With his impending exit from the NBA though, what is in store for Bryant?
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NBA Trade Rumors: Chicago Bulls Halt Pau Gasol Trade Talks; Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler Mourn Joakim Noah Loss
The Chicago Bulls have been plagued with injuries ever since the beginning of the NBA season. Derrick Rose needed to undergo a face surgery for his eye socket concern. His absence shifted the load to Jimmy Butler, who once again took the lead role to ensure the Chicago Bulls' victories. However, other players soon followed suit. This placed heavy burden to an already struggling basketball squad and to its new head coach.
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NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings Mull Over Rudy Gay Trade; DeMarcus Cousins, Rajon Rondon To Lose SF
The Sacramento Kings are looking into adding another commanding presence in the hardwood court. With veteran Rajon Rondo signed to provide guidance for DeMarcus Cousins, the NBA team now attempts to look for fresh faces to inject vigor in the squad. To achieve this goal, George Karl is reportedly looking into the possibility of striking a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. Specifically, the Sacramento Kings are mulling over a deal to bring in Ryan Anderson.
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NBA Rumors: Matt Barnes vs. Derek Fisher Drama Rages On; New York Knicks Star to Lose Job?
The rift between former close friends and Los Angeles Lakers teammates Matt Barnes and Derek Fisher does not offer any reprieve any time soon. The latest development in the love triangle that had both NBA stars in the spotlight fails to offer promising possibilities of a reconciliation. If anything, the issue seems to be gaining more steam as even the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) now got themselves involved.
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NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Chip Kelly Excites Colin Kaepernick, Brings Opportunity for Jarryd Hayne?
The Philadelphia Eagles ended their Super Bowl run with a devastating season. However, Chip Kelly found himself in a more tragic situation when the DeMarco Murray squad opted to let him go. Weeks following his dismissal from the NFL team, various squads had been linked to Kelly's name. Apart from the rumors of his tough love stance on the Sam Bradford squad, the coach's unconventional calls had been widely criticized. In fact, some fans even chided Kelly to quit professional football and go back
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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.
