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NBA Trade Rumors: Boston Celtics David Lee Finds New Home in Dallas Mavericks; Deron Williams, Chandler Parsons Welcome Center
The Golden State Warriors dominated the NBA season last year with the help of center David Lee. However, the Stephen Curry squad later on figured that the 6'8" basketball star no longer served a crucial purpose for the team. That is, the Golden State Warriors could dominate the league with only Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green as the core members. With Lee holding the highest contract in the roster, the NBA champs were pushed to trade him to the Boston Celtics.
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NBA Trade Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trailblazers, Orlando Magic trade Update Involving Anderson Varejao, Channing Frye
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been open in their desire to get rid of stars who fails to fit the long-term plan of taking the NBA Finals trophy from the Golden State Warriors. Throughout the season, NBA trade rumors have hounded the LeBron James team with the likes of Kevin Love, Iman Shumpert and JR Smith speculated to be moved. However, only one widely reported rumor proved to be true when the NBA trade deadline dropped last week.
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NBA Rumors: New Orleans Pelicans Swap Ryan Anderson For Greg Monroe
The NBA trade deadline has generated incredible attention from basketball fans and the media. With teams circling the market like hawks in an effort to boost their chances of unseating either LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers or Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors, a number of players are tagged as key trading chips. One of the most widely talked about NBA star is Greg Monroe.
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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Reject Brock Osweiler; Tim Tebow to Try Out As Peyton Manning Backup?
The Denver Broncos are still riding the high from their spectacular Super Bowl 50 win over the Carolina Panthers. With an aging and injured Peyton Manning, the NFL got the shock of their lives when he outperformed the young and agile Cam Newton. While the Denver Broncos quarterback mulls over his next moves following this latest Super Bowl experience, backup Brock Osweiler appears to be getting increasingly agitated over his future with the team.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Consider Taj Gibson Trade; Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah Still in Danger
The Chicago Bulls have been widely reported to be on the lookout for players that can potentially upgrade their roster. Finishing off behind the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference last NBA season, the Derrick Rose squad has been chomping at the bit to get back and beat the LeBron James team this time. However, the Chicago Bulls have fallen at the seventh spot this season and are now lagging behind the Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. To add to their worries, the Jimmy B
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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.
