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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony Hints At Joakim Noah Trade; Kristaps Porzingis Welcomes Derrick Rose
The New York Knicks reportedly received an ultimatum from franchise face Carmelo Anthony when the team once again failed to make it to the NBA playoffs in the 2015-16 season. Sources claim that the NBA All-Star warned the front office that the free agency deals they make this offseason will signify their commitment to keeping their promise of a creating a playoffs team built around him. With the recent deal that saw the Chicago Bulls let go of Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks, it looks like C
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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Free Agency Costs Draymond Green Warriors' Slot; Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry Accept Lower Pay
The Golden State Warriors started off the NBA season with an incredible run. Throughout the year, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green proved their dominance in the hardwood court as they put to shame the likes of Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs; Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat; and James Harden and Dwight Howard of the Houston Rockets. However, the Golden State Warriors proved to be a bust when they fell to LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2
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NBA Rumors: Philadelphia 76ers Sign Jeremy Lin to One-Year Deal; Linsanity Mentors Ben Simmons, Jahlil Okafor
The Jeremy Lin free agency train appears to have found its next stop. Reports are surfacing that the Linsanity will be donning a Philadelphia 76ers uniform in the next NBA season. With teams like the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors pitching an attractive contract to lure the Asian basketball star, the promise of becoming a mentor to budding NBA players seem to have won Lin over. That is, the next NBA season might see Jeremy Lin play big brother to
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Confirm Jordan Clarkson trade; Luke Walton Wants D'Angelo Russell Out
The Los Angeles Lakers are filled to the brim of young talent with Jordan Clarkson and D'Angelo Russell leading the list. In fact, even their new coach is young as Luke Walton of the Golden State Warriors takes over from Byronn Scott. However, it looks like the former assistant coach of the Stephen Curry team has some major changes up his sleeve.
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Kevin Love Trade to Houston Rockets Confirmed; James Harden Welcomes LeBron James Teammate
The Cleveland Cavaliers are fresh off their victory over the Golden State Warriors - a win that marked the highest point of LeBron James' return and ended the 52-year drought in the city. While King James celebrates with Kyrie Irving, JR Smith, Iman Shumpert and the rest of the team over their defeat of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, a number of questions pop out. To be more specific, these issues are linked to the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers with Kevin Love taking the ce
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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.
