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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Clippers To Place Blake Griffin on Trading Block? Team Give Up Deandre Jordan, Paul Pierce Lineup
The Los Angeles Clippers are quietly climbing their way to the top of the Golden State Warriors-led Western Conference. Sitting at the fourth spot, the DeAndre Jordan squad is only a handful of games away from the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the remarkable lineup of the NBA team though, which includes Jordan, Blake Griffin, Paul Pierce and Chris Paul, the Los Angeles Clippers remain at a loss on how to improve their performance this season.
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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Eye Robert Griffin III Deal; RG3 Threaten Tim Tebow Chance For Tony Romo Spot
The Dallas Cowboys experienced a heartbreaking run in the previous NFL season. Initially pegged as potential Super Bowl contenders, the injury of Tony Romo halted the manifestation of the football team's dream. When the quarterback later on returned, the Dallas Cowboys' hopes were once again fueled - thereby making them the Cinderella team in the NFL. However, the Carolina Panthers ended the second chance of the Dez Bryant abruptly even before the optimism caught on to the rest of the football c
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NBA Rumors: Minnesota Timberwolves Eye Ricky Rubio Cash In; PG Refuses Trade, Targets Extension with Andrew Wiggins, Kevin Garnett
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been widely recognized as one of the most promising teams in the NBA today. With a very young core and under the tutelage of the veteran Kevin Garnett, the basketball team is gaining attention as a group to watch out for. However, it looks like some changes might be necessary to give the Minnesota Timberwolves the necessary push they need to reach their potential.
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NFL Trade Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Refuse Jarryd Hayne Deal; Colin Kaepernick Out, Tim Tebow In?
The San Francisco 49ers had a tough season this year. With the injury of Colin Kaepernick, the once widely anticipated Super Bowl contenders fell behind the rest of the NFL teams. Following their failure to make it to the playoffs, the San Francisco 49ers made a number of roster cuts and changes in the coaching staff. One of their most drastic decisions is the move to bring in Chip Kelly from the Philadelphia Eagles as head coach.
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Chris Bosh to Quit Soon? Center Exits Dwyane Wade, Hassan Whiteside Team
The Miami Heat had been struggling to find ways to gain on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference. Ever since the departure of LeBron James from the Big Three, which is composed of himself, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the Hassan Whiteside squad had been lagging behind the likes of the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks. As former NBA champs, the Miami Heat have been seeking measures to fill the void left by King James.
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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.
