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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 9 August, 2010
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
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~ Mickey & CEO/Editor Dan, H-E-L-L-O! ~
Photo Caption: On his belated 50th birthday, CEO/Editor Dan was taken on one-week family vacation posing with Mickey at the Disney World in sunny Florida
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From the desk of CEO/Editor:
Wishing you and your family a soon-to-be end of summer and gearing up for academics!
August: In Him we live, and move, and have our being.
~ ACTS 17:28 KJV
Date(s) to Remember:
- Friendship Day: Sunday, August 1st
- Civic Day (Canada): Monday, August 2nd
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This issue (August) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to Disney’s Mickey for being influenced and role model to mass of citizens for being so close family affair.
FREE Whataburger – Tuesday, August 3rd
Click HERE to read more information to celebrate
AADB on Crisis
Click HERE to read latest news
Note: Facing sudden illness and tougher ecomony, AADB President Dan had sent out a formal letter to its office to step down to pursue a degree and stay so close with his family and friends as whole.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Saturday, August 14th – 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, September 11th
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BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, August 6th @ 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
· 1st Annual Tiger Mixed Classic Bowling
Click HERE to see a flyer
· 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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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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22nd Annual Deaf Picnic
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Saturday, July 2011 (TBA)
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LAFAYETTE (ZIP-705)
- DBSG Cope Meeting: Wednesday, August 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
- Deja Vu Poker Night: Saturday, August 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 Dale Granger
- LAAD General Meeting: Sunday, August 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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LADBC
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30th Anniversary Celebration Banquet
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Saturday, Seotember 4th
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DBSG
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Cope Meeting
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Wednesday, September 8th
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LAAD
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General Meeting
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Sunday, September 19th
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LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, August 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)
NEW ORLEANS (ZIP-700/701)
· FREE Tickets to Zephyr Field _ Monday, August 2nd
Click HERE to read more informatation
- Deaf Coffee Chat – Kenner: Saturday, August 7th 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, August 14th starting at 7:00 p.m., Starbuck’s, Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA (next to McDonald's).
- Deaf Chat Coffee - Metairie: Thursday, August 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!
Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)
SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)
~ No Reporting
Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)
NEIGHBORING STATES
· Splash Party
Click HERE to read a message from Ann Black
· Mobile Deaf Mixed Bowlers Classic 2011
Click HERE to get a closer look at the flyer
ENTERTAINMENT
LSD Classs Reunion Cruise Bash
Read MORE
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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July 1st
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July 30th
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Change + / -
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Dow Jones
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$9,774.02
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$10,465.94
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+ $691.92
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NASDAQ
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$2,109.24
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$2,254.70
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+ $145.46
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S&P 500
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$1,030.71
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$1,101.60
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+ $70.89
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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
Book: “A Proud Tradition”
Read MORE
HEALTH
Healthy Food Tips
Click HERE to learn about healthy food.
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
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: At Niagara Falls … 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
FREE ‘USA’ Top 15 College (NCAA) Football Pick ‘Em
To play for FREE, click HERE to sign up
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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