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NFL Rumors: Cleveland Browns Do Not Regret Johnny Manziel Exit But Reject RG3 as Starter
The Cleveland Browns dodged a bullet when they finally released Johnny Manziel. With the exit of the problematic football star from the NFL team came the entry of Robert Griffin III. A highly talented quarterback, RG3 faced frustrating issues with the Washington Redskins which ended in his eventual release from the NFL team. Despite his vow to start anew with the Cleveland Browns and his efforts to earn the respect of his new team, Griffin remains uncertain on whether he will land a starting job
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NBA Rumors: Charlotte Hornets Jeremy Lin Carries team After Nicolas Batum Exit; Kemba Walker Needs Linsanity
Sources disclosed that Batum might miss the rest of the NBA playoffs 2016 series against the Chris Bosh team. This means that the Charlotte Hornets will need to adjust their strategies to match the other teams in the playoffs. Will this spell the end for Batum? Will Jeremy Lin be the permanent starter?
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NFL Rumors: New York Jets Eye Brian Hoyer Over Ryan Fitzpatrick Deal; Geno Smith Benched Again
The exit of Brian Hoyer from the Houston Texans roster served as a game changer for a couple of NFL teams. To name a few, the talented quarterback managed to attract the attention of the New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles. At the moment, two football teams are said to be frontrunners in the bid to sign Hoyer - the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos.
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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Blame Dwight Howard For Poor Plays; James Harden Calls for Trade
In their recent loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets gave up a massive advantage to the team that had their star player injured mid-game. Despite the absence of Stephen Curry, the Draymond Green squad still managed to bring home a 121-94 victory to the leading NBA team today. This result came even with both Houston Rockets leaders, Dwight Howard and Harden, healthy and working in the hardwood court. However, fans noted that The Beard actually played almost the entire game. Henc
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NBA Rumors: Atlanta Hawks Al Horford Trade Talks Intensify; Jeff Teague Calls For Higher Pay
The Atlanta Hawks are considered the dark horses in the highly competitive in the Eastern Conference. With the NBA playoffs heating up, the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets find themselves fiercely battling it out against the Al Horford squad. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks appear to be transforming into a fearsome competitor against the Toronto Raptors of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan as well as LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers. However, rumors have it that both Teague and Horford
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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.
