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  • Vine Lives On As A New Vine Camera App

    A lot of fans were devastated back in October when Twitter announced that it is going to completely kill off Vine. In fact, Vine trended on Twitter and many had expressed their grief through social media platforms. Now, Vine will apparently live on as the new Vine Camera app. The toned-down version of the beloved app will be available to use in January.

    Vine Lives On As A New Vine Camera App

  • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story DVD Available For Pre-Order At Windows Store

    The highly-anticipated movie of the year Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has just been released in the theaters across the United States. Now, tech giant Microsoft is already making it available for pre-order at the company’s Windows Store.

    Rogue One: A Star Wars Story DVD Available For Pre-Order At Windows Store

  • Internal Probe on Galaxy Note 7 Is Said To Have Been Finished, Samsung Tightens Security amid Leak of Galaxy S8 Prototype

    Samsung is expected to release the result of their investigation on the Galaxy Note 7 battery explosion before the end of the year. In a recent report, the Korean-based company has apparently finished their internal probe. However, they does not seem to be ready to reveal it yet to the public. In addition, the tech giant is said to be tightening its security amid data breach and prototype leak of the upcoming Galaxy S8.

    Internal Probe on Galaxy Note 7 Is Said To Have Been Finished, Samsung Tightens Security amid Leak of Galaxy S8 Prototype

  • NES Classic Edition Goes on Sale on Dec. 20 on a First-Come, First-Served Basis

    If there’s one gift that seems elusive this Christmas season, it would be the NES Classic Edition console. It’s an in-demand product that doesn’t stay too long in a store’s shelf. Furthermore, there is not enough stock rolled out to retail stores. But Best Buy just announced that more than 1,000 of its Big Box stores will be selling the Nintendo console on Dec. 20.

    NES Classic Edition Goes on Sale on Dec. 20 on a First-Come, First-Served Basis

  • Fake News Causes Confusion About Facts For Many Americans, New Pew Survey Shows

    The issue with fake news has never become more evident after the 2016 US Presidential Election. Almost a month since Donald Trump was elected as the next US President, Pew Research Center conducted a survey among Americans regarding fake news. Apparently, many of them said that fabricated news stories have caused them confusion over facts.

    Fake News Causes Confusion About Facts For Many Americans, New Pew Survey Shows
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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.

    Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests

  • ‘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.

  • 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

    Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship

  • 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:

    Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies

  • 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.

    Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems