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The DEAF BAYOU e-news
-LoUiSiAna’s e-newsletter for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, & Hard of Hearing community citizens
Website: http://www.deafbayou.com/
Vol. 5 Issue 4 March, 2010
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
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~ The Celebration of Super Bowl Champions ~
Photo Caption: (Top left) Editor Dan ‘Deuce’l(left) posing with his agent BJ signaling #1; (Middle left) MVP Brees celebrating afer wimmimg game; (Bottom left) Prod LoUiSiAna Gallaudet students; (Bottom Right) Dan and LoUiSiAna Gallaudet studens dancing in a huddle.
; (Bottom Left) Proud Galaudet
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From the desk of CEO/Editor:
IRISH you a happy St. Patrick’s Day!
March: The God of love and peace shall be with you. ~11 CORINTHIANS 13:11 KJV
Date(s) to Remember:
- Daylight Saving Time: Sunday, March 14th
- St. Patrick’s Day: Wednesday, March 17th
- Spring Begins: Saturday, March 20th
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This issue (March) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to.New Orleans Saints aka ‘Who Dat’, NFL team for winning Super Bowl game in its franchise histry.
Go Saints!
First Presidential Trip:
Dan Arabie, Presidnt of the American Asociation Deaf-Blind takes his first presidential trip to Detroit Michigan this month to coordinate its three-day face-to-face board meeting.
LSD Director Position
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Note: Big Supporters Needed, click on: Letter to BESE
Immediate Release from Chair Dan
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Dan at soon-to-be 50!: Looking forward to approaching ‘Over the Hill’
Countdown on turnig 50 102 days left as that occurs on June 10, 2010
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Saturday, March 13th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details.
Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)
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AAD
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General Meeting
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Saturday, April 9th
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BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, March 5th @ 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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LSD
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Graduation Ceremony
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Friday, May 2010 (TBA)
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ICDA
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Annual Deaf Picnic
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Sunday, August 2010 (TBA)
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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, March 10th 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
- Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, March 20th - No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night hosted by Deja Vu Poker Club @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; for more information, contact Dale Granger
- LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, March 21st – 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, Aril 14th
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LAAD
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General Meeting
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Sunday, March 18th
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LADBC
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Annual Crawfish Boil
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Saturday, April 2010 (TBA)
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LAAD
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Annual Deaf Picnic I
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Sunday, May 2010 (TBA)
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LAAD
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Annual Deaf Picnic II
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Sunday, June 2010 (TBA)
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LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, March 19th @ 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)
NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)
- Deaf Coffee Chat – Kenner: Saturday, February 6th starting at &;00 p.m.until 9;00 p.m., Starbuck’s, 817 West Esplanade Ave (corner Chateau Blvd), Kenner, LA
- Deaf Coffee Chat - Marrero: Saturday, March 13th starting at 7:00 p.m., Starbuck’s, Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA (next to McDonald's).
- Deaf Chat Coffee - Metairie: Thursday, March 18th 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 / 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
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ENTERTAINMENT
Louisiana Deaf Professional Happy Hour
To find where DPHH is, click on: DPHH
Louisiana Lottery
Log at the website of the DeafBayou to find ‘Louisiana Lottery’ under the Main Menu to click to find winning numbers daily
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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February 1st
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February 28th
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Change + / -
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Dow Jones
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$10,067.33
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$10,325.26
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+ $257.93
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NASDAQ
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$2,,147.35
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$2,238.26
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-+ $90.91
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S&P 500
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$1,173.87
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$1,104.49
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+ $69.38
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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
NEWS FLASH – FCC Actions Block Consumer VRS Calls
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Book: “A Proud Tradition”
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HEALTH
Angel Food Ministries
An organizantion dedicated to providing healthy food to all
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HUMOR
Joke of the Month
Click on: The Brown Family Green…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: Dandy Lions … written by Melanie Bond of Michigan
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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
To iew Women’s/Men’s Basketbal Schedule/Results; click on: Gallaudet Athletics
LFFL X
Wanna’ to know about History of LFFL Records, can be found at LFFL History
College Bowl Pick ‘em
Come on and consider to join us playing this year for 7th Annual 3-D College Bowl Pick ‘Em starting early December 2010!
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