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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Confirm Dwyane Wade deal; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Welcome SG
The free agency season has begun and stars like Kevin Durant are hot commodities this time of the year. However, the NBA community unexpectedly found itself facing yet another remarkable free agent in Dwyane Wade. Earlier this year, the Miami Heat had been recognized as the surefire team to land the star. However, it looks like Pat Riley will see the second of his Big Men walk away as Dwyane Wade is said to follow the footsteps of LeBron James and leave the Florida team.
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Shop Chris Bosh; Kevin Durant, Hassan Whiteside Tandem confirmed
The Miami Heat are in the midst of once again building a super team. However, the injuries of Chris Bosh had been huge roadblocks for the Dwyane Wade squad. Without LeBron James, the Miami Heat are expected to scour the free agent market for new stars to carry the group. With Hassan Whiteside locked in earlier this week, Pat Riley is said to be aggressively fighting to win the Kevin Durant free agency battle. Hence, the Miami Heat big three could soon feature Hassan Whiteside, Dwyane Wade and Ke
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NBA Rumors: Atlanta Hawks Offer Hassan Whiteside Max Deal; Kyle Korver, Dennis Schroeder Accept lower Pay
The Atlanta Hawks proved to be a surprisingly strong team during the 2015-16 NBA season. While they failed to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Al Horford squad gave the Cleveland Cavaliers a good fight during the 2016 playoffs. Amid the incredible star power of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love came the determination of Jeff Teague, Kyle Korver and Dennis Schroeder to beat the team that brought down the Golden State Warriors. Although they were defeated in the end, the Atlan
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Offer Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah For Kristaps Porzingis Trade
The New York Knicks are desperate to form a core that can help them hold on to All-Star Carmelo Anthony longer. While the entry of Kristaps Porzingis in the roster looked to be a promising first step, the 20-year-old Latvian star will still need years before he develops into the top caliber basketball star he is expected to become. Hence, sources believe that the New York Knicks are scrambling to form a team composed of veteran stars that can carry them to the playoffs next season and hopefully,
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Trade Festus Ezeli, Harrison Barnes for Kevin Durant Free Agency
Despite their loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers courtesy of LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving, the Golden State Warriors remain one of the strongest teams in the NBA. With the lethal combination of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the former NBA champions managed to beat the likes of the San Antonio Spurs with Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge as well as the Miami Heat with Dwyane Wade and Hassan Whiteside. However, experts believe that the Golden State Warriors can still
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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.
