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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. 6 Issue 1 December, 2010
Dan Arabie, CEO/Editor
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~ Engagement of Annie & CEO/Editor Dan ~
Photo Caption: Annie (LSD ’90) & Ceo/Editor Dan (LSD ’80) relazing/sitting on a bench at an extremely beautiful & loving evening
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From the desk of CEO/Editor:
Wishing you and your family glorious/spiritual Christmas!
December: Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.
~ II CORINTHIANS 9:15 KJV
Date(s) to Remember:
- Winter Begins: Tuesday, December 21st
- Christmas Day: Saturday, December 25th
- Boxing Day (Canada): Sunday, December 26th
- New Year’s Eve: Friday, December 31st
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This issue (October) of the DEAF BAYOU e-news dedicates to Annie LeJeune, fiancee of CEO/Editor Dan for being engaged to her MAN, Dan strengthening her faith of love in the Lord’s name.
DEAF BAYOU at 6 (SIX)!: Since DeafBayou.com first started in December, 2005, it will approach into the next milestone of 6th volume next month. To readers, thank you!
NEW Fiancee! Ain’t too old to propose! No more girlfriend, through the Lord’s blessing CEO/Editor Dan now has a fiancee after proposing Annie last November 20th as same day as his precious granddaughter Madeline’s first-year old and LSU 43-36 victory over Ole’ Miss. The engagement proposal was occurred at the lawn of Family Life Church. The wedding date will be announced at a later date.
2010 Governors Outstanding Leadership in Disabilities (GOLD) Awards
Click HERE to read a valuable message
UPCOMING EVENTS
ALEXANDRIA (ZIP-713/714)
- AAD General Meeting: Saturday, December 11th – Alexandria Association of the Deaf [AAD], 6647 First Street. Contact Thelma Covello, Acting President for more details.
· AAD Christmas Party
Visit us at AAD Christmas
· Gospel Light Baptist Church
For more information; click on: Gospel Light
Future Key Dates to Remember – Alexandria (tentative)
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AAD
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General Meeting
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Saturday, January 8th
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LAD
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State Conference
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June 2011 (TBA)
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AAD
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Annual Deaf Picnic
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Saturday, July 2011 (TBA)
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BATON ROUGE (ZIP-708)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, December 3rd @ CC Community Coffee House, 7960 Jefferson Hwy,, from 7:00 pm-Closing. For more info, contact Walker Estes, Host
· Christmas Banquet
To see flyer; click on; FBDC
· ASL FILMS: BLACK SAND
Visit us at ASL FILMS
· LADBC Christmas Party
Visit us at LADBC
· South Baton Rouge Interpreted Service
Click HERE to read an information
· 2011 NDMBA
Click HERE to view flyer
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 22 – 25, 2011
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ICDA
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Annual Deaf Picnic
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Sunday, August, 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)
· Festival of Lights
Visit us at Lights
· The Sonic Christmas Parade
Visit us at Parade
- LAAD Christmas Covered Dish/Party: Sunday, December 5th – Lafayette Athletic Association of the Deaf (LAAD) @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse, 200 Rue de Belier @ approximately 11:00 a.m. (Dinner) and 1:00 p.m. (party) For more info., contact Cleve Cormier, President
- DBSG Cope Holiday Covered Dish: Wednesday, December 8th from 9:30 a.m. ‘till 3:00 p.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
· Visiting Father Larririeve Scheduled
Click HERE to find out when he’s scheduled to come
· New Year’s Eve Bash Party
Friday, December 31st @ LAAD Cajun Clubhouse
· Family Life Church Interpreted Service
For more information, visit us at Family Life
Future Key Dates to Remember – Lafayette (tentative)
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DBSG
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COPE Meeting
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Wednesday, January 12th
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LAAD
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General Meeting
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Sunday, January 16th
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LAAD
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ASL Films
“Black Sand”
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Saturday, January 15th
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LAAD
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ASL Café I:Deaf Entertainer/Talent Show
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Friday, March 4th
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LAAD
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ASL Café II: Deaf Entertainer/Talent Show
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Thursday, April 14th
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LAAD
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Annual Deaf Picnic I
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Sunday, May 1st
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LAAD
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Annual Deaf Picnic II
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Sunday, June 5th
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LAAD
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40th Anniverssary Banquiet
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Sunday, August, 2011 (TBA)
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LAKE CHARLES (ZIP-706)
- Deaf Chat Coffee: Friday, December 17th @ 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, December 4th 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, December 11th starting at 7:00 p.m., Starbuck’s, Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA (next to McDonald's).
- Deaf Chat Coffee - Metairie: Thursday, December 16th 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!
· 2011 NOBDA Beauty Pageant
Visit us at NOBDA
Future Key Dates to Remember – New Orleans (tentative)
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NOBDA
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Beauty Pageant
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
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SHREVEPORT (ZIP-711)
~ No Reporting
Future Key Dates to Remember – Shreveport (tentative)
NEIGHBORING STATES
· 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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November 1st
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November 30th
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Change + / -
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Dow Jones
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$11,118.49
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$11,006.02
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- $112.47
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NASDAQ
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$2,507.41
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$2,498.23
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- $9.18
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S&P 500
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$1,183.26
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$1,180.55
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- $2.71
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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
Deaf Lawyer to Head FCC’s Disability Rights Office
Read MORE
Unfriendly Skies? United Arlines Being Sued
Read MORE
Seize the Deal!
Click HERE to sign-up to receive BIG savings
HEALTH
Microchip A Breakthrough to Blindness
Read MORE
Angel Food Ministries
An organizantion dedicated to providing healthy food to all
Read MORE
HUMOR
Joke of the Month
General Joke: Click on: Texas State Police Are Cracking Down On Speeders
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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: A Book About My Life… 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
LFFL X
The 10th 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 #12 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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Rickey Mayeaux
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Louisiana
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113-65
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2
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Kevin Mire
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Louisiana
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112-66
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1
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2
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Larry Young
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Texas
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112-66
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1
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2
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Le Tigre VI
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Louisiana
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112-66
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1
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5
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John Hinson
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Louisiana
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111-67
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2
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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! Announcement (flyer) will be released early next week.
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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