The DEAF BAYOU e-news
-LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens
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Vol. 4 Issue 12 November, 2009
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
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~ First Semester at Gallaudet University ~
Photo Caption: Entering first semester at the Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, Dan chatting with Steve, certified deaf interpreter (CDI) behind the infamous statue of Thomas Gallaudet, founder of Gallaudet University and little deaf girl, Alice. To browse grid-photos; click on Dan @ Gallaudet University. (Guest Password: lsucajundan)
For text users, find an attachment of photo of ‘Dan-SW’ in JPG format
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From the desk of CEO/Editor:
Wishing you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving!
Four F’s (4 – F, F, F, & F): WHAT?!? Click on: Four F’s
November: “A worm smile is the universal language of kindness.”
~William Arthur Ward
Date(s) to Remember:
- Daylight Saving Time: Sunday, November 1st
- Election Day: Tuesday, November 3rd
- Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11th
- Renenbrance Day (Canada): Wednesday, November 11th
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26th
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This issue (November) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to Franklin Torres of Peru, South America, candidate doctorine (soon-to-be Dr. Torres) and one of my teachers at the Gallaudet University will be scheduled to graduate and receive Ph.D degree next month.
AADB Dinner Fundraiser: AADB President Dan was asked to be Master of Ceremony at the AADB Dinner Fundraiser that will take place – Maggie’s Restaurant on Thursday evening, November 12th in Chevy Chase, Maryland. See more information, click on: AADB Diner. If you are unable to attend, donation is welcomed and can be mailed directly to AADB Office at 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 121, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.
DEAF BAYOU at 5!: Since DeafBayou.com first started in December, 2005, it will approach into the next milestone of 5th volume next month.
Being a GRAND-dad a 2nd Time: Oh again, ole’ Dan! It’s a G-I-R-L! Countdown being GRAND-dad a 2nd time:20 days left; Kirsten, eldest daughter of Editor Dan, is having a second baby, due on the 20th of November. Editor Dan (Grandpa) will keep you posted every month until the baby arrives and may consider on new dramatic acts (softball) like what he DID (football) for Landon before so stay tuned for the upcoming showtime!
Dan at soon-to-be 50!: Looking forward to approaching ‘Over the Hill’
Countdown on turnig 50 192 days left as that occurs on June 10, 2010
Note: DEAF BAYOU e-news had just update a new poll asking, “When Editor Dan
turns 50, where do you think he and Annie will go?” Editor Dan wants to thank you for casting your vote.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Saturday, November 14h – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details.
- CDSC: Thursday, November 19th 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, December 12th
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CDSC
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Deaf Seniors
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Thursday, December 17th
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BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, November 6th @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host
Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)
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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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21st Annual Deaf Picnic
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Saturday, July, 2010 (TBA)
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LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)
- DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, November 11th 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 Philomena Wolf, Leader by email and/or pager for more info
- DIX Gathering: Next - Friday, November 13th
For more details; click on: DIX Gathering
- Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, November 14th - 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
Flyer can be found at LAAD
· LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, November 15th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ 1:00 p.m. For more info., contact Cleve Cormier, President
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)
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DBSG
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Cope Meeting
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Wednesday, December 9th
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LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, November 20th @ Starbucks Coffee, 4055 Ryan Street, from 6:30 p.m.-Closing. Contact Katherine Smith 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, December 4th
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NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)
- Deaf Coffee Chat - Marrero: Saturday, November 14th starting at 7:00 p.m., Starbuck’s, Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA (next to McDonald's).
- Deaf Chat Coffee - Metairie: Thursday, November 19th 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!
· NOBDA Gala 2009
Visit us at NOBDA Gala
· Town Hall Meeting – November 20th
Read MORE
· NOBDA / SWBDA Conference 2010
To view flyer; visit us at SWBDA 2010
Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)
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NOBDA
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SWBDA Conference 2010
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July 30 – 31, 2010
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SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)
~ No Reporting
Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)
NEIGHBORING STATES
· SWCID Reunion 2010
Read MORE
ENTERTAINMENT
Louisiana Deaf Professional Happy Hour
To find where DPHH is, click on: DPHH
Bingo Sessions
The bingo sessions in Baton Rouge & Lafayette you could find to enjoy & play to win $$. Click here to find more information.
FINANCIAL
Market on the Move (Month to Date)
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NAME
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October 1st
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October 31st
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Change + / -
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Dow Jones
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$9,712.28
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$9,712.73
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+ $0.45
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NASDAQ
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$2,122.42
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$2,045.11
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- $77.31
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S&P 500
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$-------
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$1,036.19
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(Source: Washington Post)
FOOD
Cajun Cooking is HERE and can be found at the Cajun cooking department. You can send in your favorite recipe(s) to Food Manager
GENERAL
ABC’s of Friendship
Read MORE
ADA and DPSC for Deaf Prisoners and Employees
Read MORE
Blind and Deaf Graduate School
Read MORE
Announcement from DEAF411
Read MORE
NEW Helen Keller National Center’s E-news
Read MORE
HEALTH
Great Resources About Swine Flu for the Deaf & HoH
Read MORE
Angel Food Ministries
An organizantion dedicated to providing healthy food to all
Read MORE
HUMOR
Joke of the Month
Click on: The Vet and the Turkey… created by ILLY the Deaf-Blind clown of Georgia
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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
Click on: Loners … written by Melanie Bond of Michigan
EXTRA: Baseball on the Cliff
Left Field
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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.
SPORTS
Gallaudet University
2009 Gallaudet University Bison Football Schedule
Overall Record: 5–4; Conference: 3–2
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Date
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Gally
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OPPONENT
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OPP.
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HOME/AWAY
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Sat. Sept. 5th
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14
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Merchant Marine
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38
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HOME
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Sat. Sept. 12th
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34
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Hirman
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7
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AWAY
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Sat. Sept. 19th
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6
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Mount Ida *
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23
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AWAY
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Sat. Sept. 26th
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49
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Castleton *
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18
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AWAY
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Sat. Oct. 3rd
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10
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Husson *
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7
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HOME
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Sat. Oct. 10th
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7
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Norwich *
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14
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HOME
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Sat. Oct. 17th
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13
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Catholic
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37
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HOME
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Sat. Oct. 24th
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37
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Becker **
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0
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HOME
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Sat. Oct. 31st
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56
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Anna Maria
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7
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AWAY
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Fri. Nov. 6th
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Maritime *
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AWAY
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Sat. Nov. 14th
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TBA
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* = Conference games.
** = Homecoming
Thanks to http://www.gallaudetathletics.com/sports/fball/2009-10/schedule
LFFL IX
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 #8 of #17), here are current Top 5 Leaders as follows:
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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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Steve Butt
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Alabama
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75-31
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1
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Willie/Shane Haliburton
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Louisiana
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75-31
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-
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3
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Anthony Guitreau
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Louisiana
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74-32
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1
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3
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Chad Cormier
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Louisiana
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74-32
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1
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3
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Larry Young
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Texas
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74-32
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1
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College Bowl Pick ‘em
To Be Announced at later date
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