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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Offer Jeremy Lin Max deal; D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Welcome linsanity
The Charlotte Hornets were the surprise contenders in the NBA playoffs 2016. With Jeremy Lin unleashing Linsanity during the crucial moments of the games, the Kemba Walker team managed to surpass everyone's expectations. However, is it time to let go of Linsanity?
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Confirm Luol Deng, Amar'e Stoudemire trade; Hassan Whiteside Signs Max Contract
The Miami Heat fell short in their goal to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA playoffs 2016 - a matchup that would have featured an exciting LeBron James vs Dwyane Wade battle. Despite the loss, the NBA team gained quite a number of revelations this season. Although they have yet to figure out what to do with Chris Bosh next season, the Miami Heat found out that they have several promising players on the roster apart from Wade.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Kick Out Derrick Rose; Jimmy Butler Keeps Leadership Role Amid Pau Gasol, Taj Gibson Protests
The embarrassing season of the Chicago Bulls ended with practically every member of the roster in danger of getting traded or left unsigned. No basketball star was safe - not even leaders Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose. With the intensity of the battles in the Eastern Conference, where the Toronto Raptors of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRoza threatened the dominance of LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers, the Chicago Bulls are running the risk of falling way behind the surging teams. Given the circumstan
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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Ends Free Agency Talks with OKC Deal; Russell Westbrook Gets Another Season With 2014 MVP
The rollercoaster battle for the Western Conference crown finally ended with the Golden State Warriors successfully defending their title against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7. While Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green prepare to face the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Russell Westbrook squad has to face yet another problem - the Kevin Durant free agency issue. Although the Steven Adams team failed to make it to the end and face LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love in the NBA Fi
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NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors DeMar DeRozan Contract Extended; Kyle Lowry, DeMarre Carroll demand Higher Pay
The NBA playoffs 2016 of the Toronto had been a remarkable one. Although Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan failed to carry the team to the Finals to face off against the Golden State Warriors, the journey towards their last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers had been amazing. In fact, fans could attest that the DeMarre Carroll team gave LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love a run for their money.
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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.
