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NFL Rumors: New England Patriots Tom Brady Gets Love from NFL Owners, Goodell Rejects Deflategate Appeal
The New England Patriots are refusing to back down from the fight versus Roger Goodell. The "Deflategate" scandal, which dragged on from their AFC face off against the Indianapolis Colts in 2014, once again hounds Tom Brady and his team. In the recent ruling regarding the issue, the four-game suspension of the New England Patriots quarterback was reinstated. Given the status of the team in the NFL, one would assume that the other owners in the league would rejoice over this decision. However, th
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NFL Rumors: Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson Begs for Backup; Kam Chancellor Rejects Paxton Lynch, Carson Wentz
The Seattle Seahawks are favorites for the Super Bowl almost every season. The team-up of Russell Wilson, Kam Chancellor and Marshawn Lynch in leading the NFL team has become legendary across the league. However, it looks like the next season will be more challenging than usual to the Seattle Seahawks. One main problem is the exit of The Beast Mode. Another urgent concern - one that may or may not be addressed in the ongoing NFL draft - is the lack of backup quarterback for Russell Wilson.
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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Dwight Howard Scouts for Trade Partners; Warriors Embarrass James Harden, Jason Terry
The Houston Rockets suffered an embarrassing loss to the Golden State Warriors. Despite the early confidence of the James Harden squad, the group still failed to beat the Klay Thompson squad. The loss, which could have been acceptable given that they were facing the reigning NBA champs, was more humiliating since the Golden State Warriors played sans star player Stephen Curry. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets had all their players in pristine condition but still delivered a lowly 81-114 loss.
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Eye Chris Bosh Return; Dwyane Wade, Hassan Whiteside Need Bosh In Playoffs
The Miami Heat are facing an unusual situation. The once glorious championship team is now faced with the underdogs of the league in the form of the Charlotte Hornets. With a veteran like Dwyane Wade in the roster, it comes as a surprise that the current NBA playoffs 2016 record of the Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets series is at 3-2. Although the Hassan Whiteside team is leading the series, the fact that the Michael Jordan team is playing without star player Nicolas Batum baffles fans of the fo
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin Trade Talks Ongoing; Chris Paul to Move Next
The Los Angeles Clippers are losing hope in the NBA playoffs 2016 following the back to back losses they incurred when both Blake Griffin and Chris Paul exited the games with serious injuries. With the San Antonio Spurs, who has very healthy stars in Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Tim Duncan, gearing for a bloody battle against the Oklahoma City Thunder led by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, the DeAndre Jordan squad lost two of their NBA All-Star players. While the Golden State Warrior
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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.
