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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Swap Dwight Howard for Hassan Whiteside; James Harden, Ty Lawson Welcome Miami Heat Star
The Houston Rockets have been denying the NBA trade rumors involving Dwight Howard since the beginning of the season. However, the speculations on the future departure of the former Los Angeles Lakers remained the center of attention this year. Reports of Howard's inability to mesh with James Harden as well as the rumored rift between the two fueled the trade talk speculations. Moreover, the center will be back in the free agency market soon. Sources close to the matter disclosed that Howard wil
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Secure Kevin Love Spot; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Want Iman Shumpert Out
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been incredibly aggressive in their pursuit of the NBA championship trophy. With the Golden State Warriors putting the LeBron James team to shame twice this NBA season, it looks like an upgrade is necessary for the Kyrie Irving squad. Moreover, the Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors present tangible threats to the Cleveland Cavaliers' dominance in the Eastern Conference.
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NFL Rumors: Chicago Bears Dump Matt Forte; Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots Fight over 'DeMarco Murray Sub'
The Chicago Bears failed to fulfill their promise of a better NFL season in the recently concluded 2015-16 run. Apart from failing to at least get a shot at the Super Bowl trophy, the Jay Cutler squad finished fourth place in the NFC North. Taking on the last spot way behind the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, the Chicago Bears vow to make notable changes to improve their chances next NFL season.
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Golden State Warriors Gets Michael Jordan Blessing: Ex Chicago Bulls Star Supports Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry dream
The Golden State Warriors are undoubtedly the most formidable team in the NBA team. The dominance of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and the rest of the basketball squad makes the likes LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers tremble in fear. In fact, not even a healthy Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love can beat the Golden State Warriors. The San Antonio Spurs, which has the powerful lineup composed of Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Danny Green, also fall short in stopping the Harrison Ba
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Pau Gasol Mulls Over Retirement, PF Follows Kobe Bryant Plan
The 2016 NBA All-Star Game saw the return of Pau Gasol to the glorious event. Initially unable to join the weekend in Toronto, the Chicago Bulls star was eventually granted the opportunity when Jimmy Butler had to back out due to injury. Apart from the honor of taking part in the 2016 NBA All-Star, Gasol had been thrilled to once again play with the great Kobe Bryant.
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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.
