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NBA Rumors: Dallas Mavericks Lock In Dirk Nowitzki Contract; Rajon Rondo Target Return To Chandler Parsons Team
The Dallas Mavericks are pushing hard to climb the Western Conference, which has the Golden State Warriors on top, this NBA season. At number nine in the Stephen Curry division, the Chandler Parsons squad would need to get past tough teams such as the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs. With the potential return of Dirk Nowitzki to the roster next NBA season, can the Dallas Mavericks finally reach the level of the Golden State Warriors in the Western C
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NFL Rumors: Robert Griffin III Lashes Out At Washington Redskins; Cleveland Browns Regret RG3 Deal
The previous NFL season saw a lot of drama break out especially in the quarterback role. These concerns started to unfold in the offseason with Tim Tebow dramatically failing to get in the Philadelphia Eagles and Tom Brady almost missing out on a lot of games for the New England Patriots. The San Francisco 49ers also had their fair share of issues with Colin Kaepernick while the Super Bowl 50 champions, the Denver Broncos, had to settle reported disputes between Peyton Manning and Blaine Gabbert
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NBA Rumors: Boston Celtics Recruit Paul Pierce to Mentor Avery Bradley, Isaiah Thomas
The Boston Celtics are considered one of the most formidable teams in the NBA today. Tied with the Miami Heat of Dwyane Wade and the Charlotte Hornets of Jeremy Lin at fourth spot in the Eastern Conference, the Marcus Smart crew has a good shot at easing out the Cleveland Cavaliers of LeBron James. Moreover, the pending return of Jae Crowder could provide the Boston Celtics with the push to get rid of Al Horford's Atlanta Hawks and Kyle Lowry's Toronto Raptors soon.
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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Free Agency Lands In San Antonio Spurs; Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili Take Pay Cut to Sign OKC MVP
The Kevin Durant free agency rumors have been hounding the Oklahoma City Thunder star since the news of his impending release from the Russell Westbrook team surfaced. With this information came reports pointing to the interests of various basketball teams in signing the 2014 MVP. Despite keeping mum on his free agency future, Durant is still surrounded by possible landing spots in the NBA.
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Jeremy Lin Keeps Calm Amid NBA Discrimination; Linsanity Focuses on Charlotte Hornets Playoffs Dream, Finds Ways To Help Kemba Walker, Courtney Lee
The Charlotte Hornets may be in the running to surge past the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat in their bid to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers as the kings of the Eastern Conference, but some members of its roster have yet to experience the benefits of fame. Despite being hailed as one of the major driving forces of the Kemba Walker team, former Los Angeles Lakers star Jeremy Lin still deals with discrimination in the league. Unlike his teammates, the Linsanity reportedly gets no recognition or respec
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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.
