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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Clippers Shop DeAndre Jordan; Chris Paul, Jamal Crawford Target Nerlens Noel
The Los Angeles Clippers brought in an underwhelming season last year under the leadership of DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul. Without the third player in the Big Three lineup, Blake Griffin, the Jamal Crawford squad floundered during games. Despite talks of Doc Rivers on the importance of all his stars in the roster, the Los Angeles Clippers front office may have had enough and decided to put matters in their own hands. As a result, a DeAndre Jordan trade might just happen this offseason.
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NBA Rumors: Atlanta Hawks Rush DeMarcus Cousins Trade; Kyle Korver, Dennis Schroder Panic Over Dwight Howard Injury
The Atlanta Hawks saw the departure of Al Horford in the NBA offseason as onetime Los Angeles Lakers star Dwight Howard took his place. However, it looks like health problems are now making the Dennis Schroder squad think twice about their move. Hence, it comes as no surprise that a DeMarcus Cousins trade is said to be in the works - one that could potentially extend to a max contract.
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NFL Rumors: Green Bay Packers Splurge On Michael Vick Contract; Aaron Rodgers, Eddie Lacy Excited For Veteran QB
The Green Bay Packers are taking no chances at injury in their Super Bowl run this season. Without Jordy Nelson last year, the Eddie Lacy team struggled to keep their standing in the league. Hence, it comes as no surprise that they plan to get reliable and experienced backups to support the core of their team. This includes a Michael Vick contract to secure that the quarterback post is secured in case Aaron Rodgers falls victim to injuries this NFL season.
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NFL Rumors: Philadelphia Eagles Confirm Johnny Manziel 1-Year Contract; Carson Wentz Gets Ex Browns as Backup
The Philadelphia Eagles faced a twist of fate when a Sam Bradford trade came up last minute and they were forced to push Carson Wentz to the starting lineup. While the rookie is a promising quarterback, league sources believe that he still needs more time and experience in the gridiron to do well in the NFL. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the Philadelphia Eagles bypassed Chase Daniel to put Johnny Manziel as the veteran quarterback behind the North Dakota State alum.
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NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors Announce Blake Griffin Trade; DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry Work Out with Clippers Star
The Toronto Raptors are gearing up to try their luck to unseat the Cleveland Cavaliers as kings of the Eastern Conference. Following their successful stint in the Rio Olympics 2016, Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan are said to be looking into forming a super team of their own. With this in mind, fans of the Toronto Raptors expect a Blake Griffin trade this NBA offseason.
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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.