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Salem Sabres Name Joe Becerra as GM

Salem Sabres: “Where Basketball is More Than Just a Game”

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Sabres- a new professional basketball franchise in the American Basketball Association (ABA) has named Joe Becerra as General Manager.

Becerra was the Salem Stampede General Manager and Head Coach in 2006 and 2007. The Stampede played in the International Basketball League (IBL) for two seasons.

Hindus Welcome Saudi Arabia Move of Women Participation in Olympics

Saudi Arabia, Brunei and Qatar were reportedly the only three countries left who never sent women athletes to Olympic Games.

(RENO, NV.) - Hindus have welcomed Saudi Arabia’s reported historic announcement of allowing its women to compete in the Olympics for the first time.

RTDNA Urges Pa. Court to Remove Reporting Restrictions in Sandusky Case

RTDNA urges court to amend order to remove the restrictions on reporting the jury’s verdict before adjournment of court.

(AUSTIN, TX) - The following letter was dispatched today by RTDNA, a group consisting of more than 3,000 news directors, news associates, educators and students.

The group is expressing the concerns of RTDNA’s members with regard to the June 21, 2012 Order in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Gerald A. Sandusky

Kids Get Surf and Stewardship at Otter Rock and Roll

Kids from two to eighteen competed in various age divisions with the “Parent with Child” division being the most popular with 18 parent/child teams.

(NEWPORT, OR) - Surfrider Foundations hosted over 120 kids and 51 competitors for the 4th annual Otter Rock n’ Roll Youth Surf and Beach Cleanup Challenge in celebration of International Surfing Day.

Israel to Free Soccer Player Mahmoud Al Sarsak After Being Held 3 Years Without Charges

"Administrative detention" is a poorly veiled dirty trick of an oppressive society, which Dutch politicians oppose.

(ROTTERDAM ) - Dutch politicians and other prominent citizens have participated in a video protesting against the ongoing Israeli practice of administrative detention of Palestinian civilians.

In this short film by Dutch filmmaker Abdelkarim El-Fassi, former prime minister Dries van Agt and members of Dutch Parliament Harry van Bommel of the Socialist Party and Tofik Dibi of the Green Left, have expressed their dismay over this issue.

Unchanged Beauty, Unrivaled Challenge

Golfing in Oregon has been rising in popularity, and these courses are a lot of the reason why.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Nestled 50 miles south of Portland and 50 miles east of the rugged picturesque Oregon coastline, the Salem, Oregon area is home to eight scenic private, semi-private and public golf courses.

Hindus Ask Poland-Ukraine-UEFA to Ensure `Racism-free` Euro 2012

A strong political will and a stronger stance against racism are needed and authorities need to monitor hate crimes closely.

(RENO, NV.) - Hindus are asking Poland, Ukraine and Union of European Football Associations to ensure a racism-free 2012 European Football Championship.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, said that it was quite shameful if Europe could not deliver a racism-free football tournament even in 2012.

Bring Gaza Race-Car Students in from the Cold

Praised as “inspirational” they’re expected to scour local junk-yards for materials and parts.

(LONDON) - Praised as “inspirational” they’re expected to scour local junk-yards for materials and parts

Last year engineering students from the Gaza Strip took on the cream of Europe's technical universities in a competition to build a race car, despite obstruction by the Israeli regime.

Hindus Concerned About Racist Violence Against Indians in Ukraine

Hindu Statesman Rajan Zed urges personal intervention of Ukrainian President Viktor Fedorovych Yanukovych and Prime Minister Mykola Yanovych Azarov on the issue of reported racism.

(RENO, NV.) - Horrified Indian students recently faced a vicious racially motivated assault in Metalist Stadium in Kharkiv.

In the capital Kyiv; an Indian man was attacked near Libidskaya metro station in front of many people. The reports go on.

Salem Sabres Added to ABA PAC/NW Division

“Where Basketball is More Than Just a Game”

(INDIANOPOLIS, IN) - The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com today announced that the Salem Sabres from Salem, Oregon has been added to its Pacific/Northwest Division.

“We’ve had excellent growth in the division for next season,” stated Joe Newman, ABA CEO. “And we’re pleased to add our first team in Oregon.