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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/
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
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~ Splashin’ Editor Dan- it’s almost time for summer! ~
Photo Caption: Editor Dan diving onto the slide … isn’t he SAFE to homeplate? J
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From the desk of CEO/Editor:
Wishing you and your family a cool May and express to wish all mothers, ‘Mothers’ Day’!
May: The times of refreshing shall come from the presence the Lord.
~ ACTS 3:19 KJV
Date(s) to Remember:
- National Day of Prayer: Thursday, May 6th
- Nurses Day: Thursday, May 6th
- Mother’s Day: Saturday, May 9th
- Armed Forces Day: Saturday, May 15th
- Victoria Day (Canada): Monday, May 24th
- Memorial Day: Sunday, May 30th
- Memorial Day Observed: Monday, May 31st
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This issue (May) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to.Gallaudet Bison baseball head coach Curtis Pride, ex-major league player for being inspired and influenced to his players.. Coach Pride is scheduled to meet Editor Dan this Wednesday the 5th for an autograph and taking pictures as well. Read more about him at the noted below:
Spotlight on Deaf Icon in USA Today!
Read MORE
AADB President’s Blog
Read MORE
Appreciation Day (Homecoming)
Visit us at Appreciation
Act to Support HR 3101 TODAY!
Read MORE
Immediate Release from Chair Dan
Read MORE
Dan at soon-to-be 50!: Looking forward to approaching ‘Over the Hill’
Countdown on turnig 50 41 days left as that occurs on June 10, 2010
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Saturday, May 8th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact
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, 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, June 12th
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AAD
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Annual Deaf Picnic
Chicot Park
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Saturday, July 17th
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BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
· LA Deaf Heritage Festival
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- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, May 7th @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact
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, Host
Future Key Dates to Remember – Baton Rouge (tentative)
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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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HAMMOND (ZIP-704)
Wild Wing Shoot Out
View flyer; click on: Shoot Out
HOUMA (ZIP-703)
Cajun Deaf Club – 21st Annual Deaf Picnic
Saturday, July 10th
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 10th
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LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)
Visit us at LAAD Picnic 2010
- DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, May 12th 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
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and/or
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for more info
- Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, May 15th - No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Night hosted by Deja Vu Poker Club @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier; for more information, contact
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Flyer can be found at LAAD Poker
· Beginning of Summer Dance
Visit us at Summer Dance
- LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, May 16th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ 1:00 p.m. For more info., contact
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, President
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)
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LAAD
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Annual Deaf Picnic II
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Sunday, June 6th
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LAAD
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General Meeting
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Sunday, August 15th
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DBSG
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Cope Meeting
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Wednesday, September 8th
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LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, May 21st @ Starbucks Coffee, 4055 Ryan Street, from 6:30 p.m.-Closing. Contact
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for more info.
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lake Charles (tentative)
NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)
- Deaf Coffee Chat – Kenner: Saturday, May 1st 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, May 8th starting at 7:00 p.m., Starbuck’s, Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA (next to McDonald's).
- Deaf Chat Coffee - Metairie: Thursday, May 20th from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.; Cafe Du Monde, 4700 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA For more information, contact
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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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· MCAD Summer Monthly Events
To view flyer; click on: MCAD Summer 2010
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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April 1st
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April 30th
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Change + / -
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Dow Jones
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$10,856.63
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$11,008.61
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+ $151.98
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NASDAQ
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$2,397.96
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$2,461.19
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+ $63.23
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S&P 500
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$1,169.43
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$1,186.68
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+ $17.25
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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
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GENERAL
Authorities Investing Raffle Tickets Scam
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9 Vacant Positions at LSD
Visit us at Employment
Video Relay & Internet Relay Services for Deaf-Blind People
Read MORE
Woman Sues Louisiana State Police; Claims Discrimination
Visit us at State Police
Chundra Belton, 40, Bayou Body Count #78
Visit us at Bayou Body Count
Book: “A Proud Tradition”
Read MORE
HEALTH
Blind British Soldier Regains Sight With His Tongue
Read MORE
Angel Food Ministries
An organizantion dedicated to providing healthy food to all
Read MORE
HUMOR
Joke of the Month
Click on: Maypoles, Mothers, and Mayflower…created by ILLY the Deaf-Blind clown of Georgia
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You could send in your jokes to
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‘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: Cofee and Writing … written by Harvey Bond, husband of Melanie Bond of Michigan
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You could send in your poetry to
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. ‘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
LFFL X
Come on and consider to join us playing this year for 10h Annual LFFL (NFL) starting August 2010!
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!
2010 New Orleans Saints Schedule
Visit us at 2010 Schedule
CLASSIFIED ADS
Classified Ads can be found at the classified department AND you could place & send in your ads to
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if you wish to acknowledge everyone…
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