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TheDEAF BAYOU e-news
-LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens
Vol. 4 Issue 2 January, 2009
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
~ Turning Two ~
Photo Caption: Editor Dan carrying with Grandson Landon turning two this month celebrating the new year of 2009.
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From the desk of Editor:
Good-Bye, 2008! Hello, 2009! Happy New Year 2009!
Click here to read the quotes of New Year that was sent by Melanie
Click here to read Recipe for a Happy New Year that was sent by Richard.
January: An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.
Date(s) to Remember:
- New Year Day: Thursday, January 1st
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 19th
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This issue (January) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (Democrat), first-ever African-American becoming U.S. President in America history. The day after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Barack soon-to-be 44th U.S. President will take an oath during the President Inagural on Tuesday, January 20th. Check your local listing for watching live TV. Don’t miss out the historic event on that day, in which it will always be remembered forever.
Snow in Tigerland!: As you may aware of snowing in Louisiana last month, there was also snow covering Tigerland. To view 8-photo grid, click on: Snow in Tigerland
(Just a friendly reminder to type guest password: lsucajundan)
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA(ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Saturday, January 10th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details. Flyer for the Christmas party can be found at AADB Xmas
- CDSC: Thursday, January 22nd from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.; CenLA Deaf Senior Citizens (CSDC); Located at AAD Hall, 6647 First Street; Ages: 55 and up; Lunch will be provided. For more details, contact Rose Brosset.
Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)
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AAD
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General Meeting
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Saturday, February14th
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CDSC
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Deaf Seniors
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Thursday, February 26th
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BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, January 2nd @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host
· Red Stick Poker
Saturday, January 3rd
· 2009 Dixie Deaf Bowling
Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)
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WBAD
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59th Dixie Deaf Bowling
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May 22 – 24, 2009
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ICDA
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Annual Deaf Picnic
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Sunday, August 2nd
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LAAD
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NDMBA National Mixed Bowling
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June, 2011 (TBA)
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HOUMA(ZIP-703)
~No Reporting~
Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)
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Cajun Deaf Club
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20th Annual Deaf Picnic
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Saturday, July, 2009
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LAFAYETTE(ZIP-705)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, January 9th @ Starbuck’s, 3148 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., from 7:00 p.m.-Closing. For more information, contact Fallon Frederick and/or Martha Arabie, Co-Host
· Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, January 17th No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night hosted by Deja Vu Poker Club @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; for more information, contact Raymond Massie
· LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, January 18th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ 1:00 p.m. For more info., contact Raymond Massie, President
· DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, January 21st from 9:30 a.m. ‘till 11:30 a.m. - Deaf-Blind Support Group [DBSG] @ Daigle Hall, Affiliated Blind of Louisiana, 409 W. St. Mary Blvd. Contact Maria Garden, Leader for more info
· Louisiana ASL Films/ASL Social Day
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)
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LAAD
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General Meeting
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Sunday, February 15th
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DBSG
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Cope Meeting
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Wednesday, February 18th
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LADBC
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Annual Crawfish Boil Picnic
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Saturday, April 25th
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ABL/LADBC/LCD
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Helen Keller Deaf-Blind
Awareness Luncheon
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Saturday, June 27th
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LADBC
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Labor Day Picnic/
Walk-a-thon Fundraiser
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Saturday, September 12th
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LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, January 16th @ Starbucks Coffee, 4055 Ryan Street, from 6:30 p.m.-Closing. Contact Katherine Fitch for more info.
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lake Charles (tentative)
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Cajun ASL
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Social Night
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Friday, February 6th
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Buffalo Wild Wings
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Happy Hour – Social Night
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Friday, February 13h
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NEW ORLEANS(ZIP-700/701)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Saturday January 3rd starting at 6:30 p.m.; Starbuck’s, 3245 Williams Blvd. (Williams Blvd. & 33rd Street), Kenner, LA. For more information, call (504) 465-1301.
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Thursday, January 15th from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.; Cafe Du Monde, 4700 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA For more information, contact Betsie Delaune
Come and enjoy the beignets and coffee of ReNew Orleans!
Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)
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WBAD
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Mardi Gras Ball
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Saturday, February 21st
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COSD
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10th LA Deaf Festival
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Saturday, March 7th
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SHREVEPORT(ZIP-711)
· ASL Classes
Click here to find more information
Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)
ENTERTAINMENT
ASL Films
The upcoming ASL Film titled Legend of the Mountains will take place at LAAD Cajun Clubhouse presented by LAAD and LADBC and will be scheduled on Friday – Saturday, January 9 & 10, 2009.
Bingo Sessions
The bingo sessions in Baton Rouge & Lafayette you could find to enjoy & play to win $$. Click here to find more information.
Louisiana Deaf Professional Happy Hour
To find where DPHH is, click on: DPHH
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FINANCIAL
Market on the Move (Month to Date)
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NAME
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December 1st
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December 31st
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Change + / -
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Dow Jones
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$8,829.04
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$8,776.39
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- $52.65
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NASDAQ
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$1,535.57
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$1,577.03
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+ $41.46
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(Source: Washington Post)
FOOD
GENERAL
TERPexpo
To find where the locations are, click on: TERPexpo
HEALTH
Angel Food Ministries
HUMOR
Joke of the Month
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You could send in your jokes to Humor Manager ‘Joke of the Month’ will be acknowledged to everyone every month, and DEAF BAYOU Editor expresses you all to have a chance to laugh for your enjoyment to share.
POETRY
Poetry of the Month
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You could send in your poetry to Poetry Manager. ‘Poetry of the Month will be acknowledged to everyone every month, and DEAF BAYOU Editor expresses you all to have a chance to love for your enjoyment to share.
LFFL VIII
The 7th LoUiSiAna Forecast Football League (LFFL) proudly announces the release of current Top 5 of many participants playing the NFL teams picks. As of today (season to date - after Week #17 of #17), here are current Top 5 Leaders as follows:
FINAL
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Rk
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Name
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State
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W - L
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GB
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1
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Nick Imme
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Louisana
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171-84-1
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1
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Nikki Arabie
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Louisiana
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170-85-1
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1
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3
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Winston Arabie
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Louisiana
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169-86-1
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2
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4
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Kenneth Broussard
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Louisiana
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168-87-1
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3
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5
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Arnold Arabie
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Louisiana
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167-88-1
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4
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5
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BJ Wiltz
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Louisiana
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167-88-1
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4
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5
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Russell Mire
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Louisiana
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167-88-1
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4
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5
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Larry Robillard
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Louisiana
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167-88-1
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4
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- Commissioner Dan Arabie
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Deaf Bayours,
Dan Arabie
CEO/Editor, The DEAF BAYOU e-news
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