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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Confirm Jimmy Butler Trade To San Antonio Spurs; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Target Pau Gasol Next
The Chicago Bulls pulled off a surprising NBA trade move when they booted Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks. With the favorite son of Chicago now getting himself familiar with the Carmelo Anthony squad and trying to find his place in the Kristaps Porzingis roster, it looks like another widely loved basketball star will be out of the Pau Gasol team soon. Sources confirm that a Jimmy Butler trade is in the works.
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NFL Rumors: Tim Tebow Signs With Cleveland Browns As Robert Griffin III Backup; Tebow Nation Impresses RG3
The victory of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 NBA Finals now puts pressure on the Cleveland Browns to perform better in the next NFL season. With the championship curse supposedly broken by LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, JR Smith and Kevin Love, there remains no reason for the city's football team to perform badly. Moreover, the entry of elite quarterback Robert Griffin III into the Cleveland Browns roster should be able to boost the playoffs and Super Bowl chances of the NFL team. However, it loo
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NBA Rumors: Boston Celtics Hint At Manu Ginobili Contract; Tim Duncan, Tony Parker Mull Over Retirement
The Boston Celtics are one of the strongest NBA teams in the league. However, the franchise lacks a player who can bring in star power. That is, the Boston Celtics need a veteran star who can instill more confidence in the likes of Jae Crowder, Marcus Smart and Isaiah Thomas in the hardwood court. With this is mind, the Boston Celtics are said to be targeting a deal with Manu Ginobili from the San Antonio Spurs to bring in a mentor with a championship attitude in the roster.
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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Joey Bosa Trade In The Works; Tony Romo, Dez Bryant Lure DE With High Pay
The Dallas Cowboys appear to be poised to get the NFL draft prospect they missed out on. Jerry Jones, who is known to be more than willing to spend for players he deem fit to join his roster, might just get Joey Bosa from right under the nose of the San Diego Chargers. Given the contract stalemate between the NFL star pegged as the next JJ Watt and his team, the Dallas Cowboys seem to be on the verge of luring the rookie to play alongside Tony Romo and Dez Bryant next season.
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NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings DeMarcus Cousins Trade To Boston Celtics In The Works; Rajon Rondo To Follow?
The Sacramento Kings had a frustrating 2015-16 NBA season with star player DeMarcus Cousins and former head coach George Karl reportedly constantly at each other's throats especially after losses. Despite the addition of veteran Rajon Rondo in an effort to provide a mentor for the young and aggressive center, the Rudy Gay team still failed to work together and mesh to win basketball games. As the NBA offseason heat up and the free agency market as well as the NBA Draft offering an influx of pote
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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.
