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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers lose JR Smith; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Boot PF
The Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for a possible rematch against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. With LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love playing better together as leaders of the basketball team, the chances of losing their Eastern Conference crown to the Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks or Boston Celtics. However, it looks like the Cleveland Cavaliers have another hurdle to get over this season. JR Smith, who is one of the core members of the team, might be th
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NBA Rumors: Minnesota Timberwolves Halt Ricky Rubio Trade Talks; Kevin Garnet, Andrew Wiggins Stand by PG
The Minnesota Timberwolves are attempting to land a spot in the NBA playoffs this season. In the division dominated by the Golden State Warriors, the Karl-Anthony Towns squad find themselves battling it out with other struggling teams like the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets. While the said teams rely on the veteran presence of Rajon Rondo and DeMarcus Cousins; DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul; and James Harden and Dwight Howard, the Minnesota Timberwolves looks into the
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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Sign Luke Walton To Keep Carmelo Anthony; Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick Williams Want Derek Fisher Back
The New York Knicks have been looking into ways to rebuild their team since Carmelo Anthony signed to become the franchise face. However, almost a decade has passed since the Derrick Williams squad actually landed a spot in the NBA playoffs. Moreover, the New York Knicks have been seen as an easy target among the basketball teams in the league - the type considered as unchallenging opponents by most NBA squads. With this in mind, it comes as no surprise that a superstar like Anthony would want o
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Clippers Set For Blake Griffin Return; DeAndre Jordan, Chris Paul Welcome Back Big
At number four in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Clippers ferociously fought their way to secure a spot in the NBA playoffs. Right now, the DeAndre Jordan squad have to beat the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder to fight for the NBA championship. With the likes of Stephen Curry, Draymond Gree, Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant blocking their path, the Los Angeles Clippers will need all hands on deck to succeed. Henc
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NFL Rumors: New York Jets Give Up Ryan Fitzpatrick; Geno Smith Gets Starter QB Role
The quarterback drama overwhelmed the New York Jets last season. With the falling out with Geno Smith, the NFL team opted to go with Ryan Fitzpatrick throughout the year. While the New York Jets attempted to take a shot at the Super Bowl 50 then, both quarterbacks tried to outperform each other in the gridiron. Between the two, Fitzpatrick remained supreme. However, it looks like Smith might be getting his old starting job back.
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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.