Jordan Farmar Running Israeli-Palestinian Camps in Middle East

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Jordan Farmar Running Israeli-Palestinian Camps in Middle East
And One And One posted 7/19/2008 from nba.fanhouse.com [flag]
Using sport to unite diverse sets of kids isn't a new concept, but it's one constantly being put into more ambitious use. PeacePlayers International has been documented well by TrueHoop over the years. But a current NBA player is doing something similar this summer in an effort to promote compassion in the Middle East. The Los Angeles Times had a story this week discussing Laker Jordan Farmar ... [link]

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