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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Eye Ben McLemore Trade; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Train Ex Kings Star
The San Antonio Spurs are slowly easing the transition to a new era, which features the new big three in Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green and LaMarcus Aldridge, following the Tim Duncan retirement news this NBA offseason and the anticipated exit of both Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili soon. With the Golden State Warriors winning the Kevin Durant free agency and Russell Westbrook potentially reaching his peak with the Oklahoma City Thunder next season, the Pau Gasol team foresees their struggle in the We
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Confirm Rudy Gay Trade; D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle Welcome New Leader
The Los Angeles Lakers have a problem. The Kobe Bryant team has loads of cash to spend with no basketball stars interested in joining their team. Following the exit of the Black Mamba, the Los Angeles Lakers front office have been trying their best to sign NBA All-Star athletes only to find players like Kevin Durant, Hassan Whiteside, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose sign elsewhere. As failure looms heavily above the D'Angelo Russell squad, it looks like hope now comes in the form of
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NFL Rumors: New England Patriots Interested In Joey Bosa Trade; Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski Call On Chargers Rookie
The New England Patriots are quietly rebuilding their roster. With the Tom Brady suspension still hanging over their heads this NFL offseason, the Rob Gronkowski squad is looking into ways to beef up the group. With their disappointing loss to the Denver Broncos in the past football season - a defeat that was even highlighted by the fact that Tom Brady looked healthier than Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler - the New England Patriots want to find their way back to the Super Bowl. Hence, it comes
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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Confirm 1-Year Mario Chalmers Contract; Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis Thrilled Over New PG
The New York Knicks are in for a challenging NBA season as they open the 2016-17 games with a match against the Cleveland Cavaliers featuring LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. While Carmelo Anthony managed to lure Chicago Bulls superstars Derrick Rose and Dwyane Wade in the roster, the Kristaps Porzingis team remain on the lookout for basketball players with a winner mentality. Hence, the addition of Mario Chalmers in the New York Knicks is said to be the best move for the Carmelo Antho
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NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors Mull Over Blake Griffin Trade; Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan Recruit Clippers PF
The Toronto Raptors are considered very strong contenders against the Cleveland Cavaliers of LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving in the Eastern Conference. With Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan carrying the NBA team in the 2016 playoffs, a lot of fans compared their performance to the then teammates Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. However, the Toronto Raptors still fell short in taking the crown from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hence, a Blake Griffin trade is said to be
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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.
