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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Reveal Byron Scott Locker Room Drama; Kobe Bryant Sole Backer of Ex Head Coach
The Los Angeles Lakers ended their NBA season mending two heartbreaks. The first one is the exit of Kobe Bryant from the roster, thereby ending the Black Mamba era. The second one is their failure to get in the NBA playoffs 2016. However, a third heartbreak welcomed the team once the playoffs started as Byron Scott was later on fired by the front office.
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NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan Slam Dwyane Wade, Hassan Whiteside To Prove LeBron James Wrong
The NBA playoffs 2016 are heating up. While the Cleveland Cavaliers are battling it out against the Atlanta Hawks, the Miami Heat are engaged in equally exciting games against the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference. However, it looks like the "trash talks" are not from the currently opposing NBA teams. At the moment, fans are looking at a LeBron James vs Kyle Lowry matchup. Will Dwyane Wade and Hassan Whiteside be set aside to make way for a fight between the Kyrie Irving and DeMar DeRoza
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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Blame James Harden Selfishness over Playoffs Fail; JB Bickerstaff Fired from Dwight Howard Team
The Houston Rockets ended the season with a humiliating record. While the James Harden team managed to clinch an NBA playoffs 2016 spot, the first round immediately eliminated them. This result came even after the Golden State Warriors lost Stephen Curry to injuries. With only Draymond Green and Klay Thompson leading the defending NBA champs, the Dwight Howard team fell to a sweeping loss in the first series matchup of the NBA playoffs 2016. At the moment, the Houston Rockets are said to be revi
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Nikola Mirotic Quits After Jimmy Butler Fails; Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson Eye Exit
The Chicago Bulls ended the season with a failure. While the odds of beating LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference were a tad unlikely given the performance of Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler during the games, the team's failed run to join the NBA playoffs 2016 was just embarrassing. Moreover, the overall discontent from veteran stars like Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson and Pau Gasol appears to signify a potential roster overhaul for the Chicago Bulls.
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NBA Rumors: Atlanta Hawks Sure Win in Series Vs LeBron James, Kyrie Irving; Al Horford, Dennis Schroder Not Scared of Kevin Love
The Atlanta Hawks fell into the clutches of the Cleveland Cavaliers following a 104-93 win by the LeBron James team. With both groups coming off wins from the first round of the NBA playoffs 2016, the face-off is pegged to be as exciting at the match between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the Atlanta Hawks, who came fresh off their win over Isaiah Thomas' Boston Celtics, lost Game 1, it looks like the Al Horford team is not too worried about this series. If anything,
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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.
