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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 8 July, 2010
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
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Photo Caption: CEO/Editor Dan and Annie sign in ASL, “L” and ‘A’ respectivitely in celebrating of USA’s 234th which George Washington, 1st U.S. President first signed Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
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From the desk of CEO/Editor:
Wishing you and your family a hotter & safe summer and the celebration of declaration of independence!
July: The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him; and the Lord shall cover him all the day long.
~ DEUTERONOMY 33:12 KJV
Date(s) to Remember:
- Independence Day: Sunday, July 4th
- Parents Day: Sunday, July 25th
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This issue (July) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to..
FCC Takes Action To Protect and Sustain Vital Service for the Deaf
Click HERE to read latest news
Support AADB on Facebook!
Click HERE to read a message and directions
Support Our Technology Program
Click HERE to read an important message
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Sunday, July 11th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Wanda Miller, President for more details.
· AAD Annual Deaf Picnic
Saturday, July 17th – Chicot State Park
Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)
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AAD
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General Meeting
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Saturday, August 14th
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BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, July 2nd @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host
· ICDA Annual Deaf Picnic
Visit us at ICDA Picnic
· NOBDA: End of Summer Celebration
Click HERE to see a flyer
· South Baton Rouge Interpreted Service
Click HERE to read an information
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 1st
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NOBDA
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End of Summer Celebration
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Saturday, August 14th
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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)
· ASL Social Night
Click HERE to see a flyer
HOUMA (ZIP-703)
Cajun Deaf Club – 21st Annual Deaf Picnic
Saturday, July 10th
Visit us at Cajun Deaf Club Picnic
Future Key Dates to Remember – Houma (tentative)
LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)
Click HERE to see an important information for medical assitance
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)
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DBSG
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Cope Meeting
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Wednesday, August 11th
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LAAD
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General Meeting
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Sunday, August 15th
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LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, July 16th @ 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, July 3rd 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, July 10th starting at 7:00 p.m., Starbuck’s, Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA (next to McDonald's).
- Deaf Chat Coffee - Metairie: Thursday, July 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!
· NOBDA / SWBDA Conference 2010
To view flyer; visit us at SWBDA 2010
Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)
SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)
~ No Reporting
Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)
NEIGHBORING STATES
· MCAD Summer Monthly Events
To view flyer; click on: MCAD Summer 2010
· Splash Party
Click HERE to read a message from Ann Black
ENTERTAINMENT
LSD Classs Reunion Cruise Bash
Read MORE
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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June 1st
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June 30th
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Change + / -
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Dow Jones
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$10,136.63
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$9,774.02
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- $362.61
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NASDAQ
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$2,257.04
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$2,109.24
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- $147.80
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S&P 500
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$1,089.41
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$1,030.71
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- $58.70
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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
DC Police Install Software for the Deaf Community
Click HERE to read latest news
Tell The NAD About Your Experience With Social Security
Read MORE
Book: “A Proud Tradition”
Read MORE
HEALTH
Medicare News
Click HERE to read latest news
Angel Food Ministries
An organizantion dedicated to providing healthy food to all
Read MORE
HUMOR
Joke of the Month
Click on: The United States Deafblind Declaration of Independence…created by ILLY the Deaf-Blind clown of Georgia
EXTRA! Cajun Joke: Click on: BP Is No Longer Hiring Cajuns!!!
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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: Hard-Core Stuff … written by Harvey Bond, husband of 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
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
Poll: Cast your vote on the poll asking, ‘Do you think New Orleans Saints will defend their Super Bowl Championship?’ … check out the website of The DEAF BAYOU e-news
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