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DSA 2009 in Las Vegas: part 3
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Culture Fri, Jul 03 2009 · 12 hours ago

DSA 2009 in Las Vegas: part 2
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Culture Wed, Jul 01 2009

DSA 2009 in Las Vegas
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Culture Tue, Jun 30 2009

Video clip of Illinois School for the Deaf Rally
Fookem and Bug Video and Edited by Mike Aubry and Jerri Willoughby Summary: Over 5,000 people went there to show their support to have ISD, ISVI and other programs to stay open. The result from Gov. Quinn was that they will stay open beyond July 1st but they might will face some budget cuts. We still need your support [...]
Media Education Legal Sun, Jun 28 2009

Michael Jackson Signed to His Pet Chimpanzee
Fookem and Bug By Bug How many signed words did Michael Jackson know? How did he learn American Sign Language?  Nobody really knows. Fookem and Bug team found a rare footage from Jackson on a tour of Japan in 1987. This video shows that Jackson signed “SIT” to his monkey Bubbles.  He understood Jackson's sign language. Michael Jackson almost wanted to sign “s...
Media Fri, Jun 26 2009

Michael Jackson’s sign language children choir
Fookem and Bug Michael Jackson 1958 – 2009 By Bug Two weeks ago Michael Jackson made requests for his comeback concert – he wanted a choir full of sign language children from a variety of ethnic backgrounds for his concerts in London next month. Michael Jackson wanted every child to know sign language and they should be in the age of [...]
Language Art and Storytelling Fri, Jun 26 2009

ISD, ISVI to Stay Open Beyond July 1st
Fookem and Bug Good news!! ISD, ISVI to Stay Open Beyond July 1st. We had rally at the State Capitol in Springfield, IL yesterday and had over 5,000 human service supporters! That includes ISD, ISVI, and many other organizations! Will post the rally video clips later, stay tuned!! read the full story in this link. However, emails and calls still [...]
Education Legal Culture Wed, Jun 24 2009

Sign the Petition for Illinois School for the Deaf
Fookem and Bug Help State Representative Jim Watson Tell Governor Quinn to “Quit Playing Political Games with the Children and Families in Our Community!” Your Support is Needed to Save Illinois School for the Deaf and Illinois School for the Visually Impaired. Please fill out this petition to voice your support for ISD, ISVI, and all the families and [...]
Education Legal Culture Thu, Jun 18 2009

Flag Day
Fookem and Bug FLAG DAY June 14th OLD GLORY I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, Indivisible, with liberty and Justice for all. The meaning of the pledge of allegiance. When you pledge allegiance to your flag you promise loyalty and devotion to your nation. Each word has a deep meaning. I [......
Sun, Jun 14 2009
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Faithful Deaf Negro Servant
Fookem and Bug I found the article in Silent Worker, vol. 26 no. 9, June 1914, p.172. The story about former deaf slave saved the white family (were they white?) from the burning house and also saved some of their valuable things, he died. It is kind of hard for me to read the story so I try [...]
Art and Storytelling Culture Thu, Jun 11 2009

Leroy Colombo, Galveston’s best-known lifeguard
Fookem and Bug LeRoy Colombo (December 23, 1905—July 12, 1974) of Galveston, Texas, was a champion long-distance and endurance swimmer and lifeguard. He is credited with saving 907 lives, a feat formerly listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Stories about his incredible feats in rescuing victims of disasters, both on sea and land, became part of [...]
Media Art and Storytelling Education Culture Mon, Jun 01 2009

NEED YOUR HELP! There will be no interpreter service for...
Fookem and Bug Dear Cruise Travelers,  Many of you have enjoyed the marvelous interpreter service that Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises provided in the past. Thus, you were able to discover remote destinations, learn about the history and culture, and enjoy the onboard entertainment. Although the ADA does not apply to regions like Europe, Asia, Australia, or South America, [.....
Legal Sun, May 03 2009

Swine Flu- Closed Captioned
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Culture Thu, Apr 30 2009
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Marlee Matlin in Chicago
Fookem and Bug By Jimactor, JFLMad and Fookem Summary: We all went to the Borders store in Oak Brook, IL on Friday night (April, 17, 2009) to meet Marlee Matlin at her book signing. Read summary about her life book, “I’ll Scream Later”.
Media Art and Storytelling Culture Mon, Apr 20 2009
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Marlee Matlin’s experiences with abuse, drugs and violence
Fookem and Bug Marlee Matlin writes a book (I'll scream later) about her experiences with abuse, drugs and violence. Marlee Matlin entered our lives as the deaf pupil turned custodian audiences fell in love with in Children of a Lesser God, a role for which she became the youngest woman ever to win a Best Actress Oscar. More than [...]
Media Art and Storytelling Education Culture Thu, Apr 16 2009

My Perspective about Video Phones (VP)
Fookem and Bug By Jimactor Summary: I want to discuss with you about different video phones (vp) that I hear many stories of how my friends talk about good or bad things about video phone products. Keep in your mind, I am in neutral position, I just want to explain you what I think of. The video phones company are Sorenson, CSDVRS [...]
Language Tech Culture Mon, Apr 13 2009
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Illinois School for the Deaf Alumni Association Museum Part...
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Art and Storytelling Education Tech Sat, Mar 28 2009

Bug’s Former Dutch Girlfriend Joanne Noordink was missing....
Fookem and Bug Written By Bug    Joanne Noor Dink I better get this said while I can still write. How do I begin to put into words my feelings as I sit here before I make this announcement? My former Dutch girlfriend Joanne Noordink had been missing since December 11, 2008. More than one hundred days was yesterday the lifeless body [...]
Art and Storytelling Legal Culture Thu, Mar 26 2009
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ISDAA Museum Alumni Association Part 4
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Art and Storytelling Education Culture Wed, Mar 25 2009
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Illinois School for the Deaf Alumni Association Museum Part...
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Education Culture Fri, Mar 20 2009
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Illinois School for the Deaf Alumni Association Museum...
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Education Tue, Mar 17 2009
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Illinois School for the Deaf Alumni Association Museum...
Fookem and Bug ] By Jimactor Summary: I interviewed with Marene-Clark-Mattern about Illinois School for the Deaf Alumni Association History If you want to donate some money to ISDAA Museum.  You can send a check ISDAA Museum Payable to: ISDAA Museum 125 Webster St, Jacksonville, IL 62650 Attn: Elaine Cady
Education Tue, Mar 17 2009
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Parents can begin communicating early with babies by...
Fookem and Bug By JFLMad Parents can begin communicating early with babies by teaching them American Sign Language. TIPS FOR PARENTS -Don't make signing a task. Incorporate it into your daily life. -Make eye contact whenever you sign with your baby. -Say the word you're trying to teach out loud, along with the sign. -Take advantage of teachable moments. Sign “eat&#...
Language Education Thu, Mar 12 2009

Visiting Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
Fookem and Bug By Jimactor Last Friday, we visited Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, IL. We stayed there for almost two hours. We learned something new that we never know about him. Interesting. We recommend you when you stop by or stay at Springfield, go and visit the museum.
Art and Storytelling Wed, Mar 11 2009

“Don’t Jump”, cop signs
Fookem and Bug (from Newswaves, November 1999)  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A police officer using sign language convinced a deaf man not to jump off a two-story building. The homeless man was taken to a mental health center after he was talked down. Police didn’t release his name but said he was depressed after losing his job and apartment. Two police [...]
Language Tue, Feb 03 2009

Deaf Football Player Invented the American Football Huddle
Fookem and Bug By Bug About 100 million Americans will watch Super Bowl XLIII today. How many of them know the history of American football huddle? Who invented the huddle?  About 85 percent of people don't know that Deaf  player at Gallaudet University invented the American football huddle in 1894. Who invented it?  How did the football huddle start?  Paul Hubbard [...]
Higher Education Culture Sun, Feb 01 2009

South Dakota School for the Deaf will close
Fookem and Bug South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds wants to close the School for the Deaf and end financial support for the State Fair as part of a plan to balance the state budget next year. [Read more...] Real sad to see the deaf school close because of financial problem. How many schools out there already close? [...]
Education Sat, Jan 24 2009

Matt Hamill won UFC fight
Fookem and Bug Matt is on the left, Reese is on the right Matt Hamill won his UFC fighting tonight. He beat Reese Andy by TKO in 2nd round (2:19). His record improves to 5-2. Check out the summary of the fighting at UFC link. Be sure to scroll down and see it under Matt Hamill's name. Also check out [...]
Media Culture Sat, Dec 27 2008

Signing Santa Brings Joy To Deaf Children
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Language Art and Storytelling Culture Wed, Dec 24 2008

Deaf ‘Extreme Makeover’ couple gets financial aid
Fookem and Bug We, FB editors, just found out and really happy to hear that the Vardon Family who were Extreme Makeover winner will get financial aid. The Macomb Daily and The Daily Tribune report Sunday the couple didn't request money, but donations started coming after media outlets this month reported on their plight. [Read more...] [...
Media Legal Mon, Dec 15 2008

Jimactor & Jflmad Italy Vacation (part 6)
Fookem and Bug By Jimactor Summary: Visited old church & walked in the heart of the city.
Art and Storytelling Culture Mon, Dec 15 2008

Jimactor & Jflmad Italy Vacation (part 5)
Fookem and Bug By Jimactor Summary: Part 2 Colosseum and visited old church
Art and Storytelling Culture Mon, Dec 15 2008

See What I’m Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary
Fookem and Bug Deaf people can do anything but hear. But an all deaf rock band? An international deaf comic famous around the world but unknown to hearing people? A modern day Buster Keaton who teaches at Juilliard but is currently homeless? A hard of hearing singer who is considered “not deaf enough?”  SEE WHAT I'M SAYING follows [...]
Media Culture Tue, Dec 09 2008

Jean Stewart of Scotland, Countess of Morton, was Deaf
Fookem and Bug King James I and Queen Joan Beaufort of Scotland's daughter Princess Jean a.k.a Joan (1428 – 1486) was also known as “the dumb lady of Dalkeith” was born deaf and in public used sign talk even though in that era it was seemed to be improper. She was married to the 4th Lord Dalkeith and [...]
Language Art and Storytelling Culture Thu, Dec 04 2008

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Deaf Winners About To Lose...
Fookem and Bug By Bug Is your area one of the country's hardest hit areas for foreclosures? Is there a foreclousre next door? Your neighbors suffer. Today, many homeowners are facing foreclosures. Deaf couple is losing a home. They are suffering too. Four years ago, a popluar U.S. reality T.V. show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, featured a home makeover for [...]
Media Legal Mon, Nov 24 2008

Poll: Video Relay Service (VRS) company Part Two
Fookem and Bug The poll talks about the whole of general services like in tech support, customer service, interpreter, etc. The poll has multiple choice.
Language Tech Mon, Nov 24 2008

Jimactor & Jflmad Italy Vacation (part 3)
Fookem and Bug By Jimactor Summary:Visited the Colosseum
Language Art and Storytelling Culture Thu, Nov 20 2008

Poll: Video Relay Service (VRS) company
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Media Language Tech Culture Thu, Nov 20 2008

Snowman signed, ‘I Love you’ on the cover of the catalog
Fookem and Bug By Fookem, At my work, my mom came to me and wanted to show me something. She said, “Look at the cover of the catalog.” I looked at it and smiled because she loved to collect the snowman things. But she reminded me again and said, “look at it very careful.” I looked at it again [...]
Media Language Culture Wed, Nov 19 2008

Another success for the annual 24 Hour Sign Language...
Fookem and Bug By Bug Geez, my face is still roasting, and I might have melted a camera lens. Many Deaf and Hearing Signers/non-signers continued the tradition of attending the event in winter clothes and warm hats could be spotted among the crowd on Saturday evening. About 150 people attended a party. Debbie Grace, the owner of 24 Hour [...]
Culture Tue, Nov 18 2008

Jimactor & Jflmad Italy Vacation (Part 2)
Fookem and Bug By Jimactor Summary: We took an indept tour of Rome, including Forum, Captol Hill and much more
Language Culture Mon, Nov 10 2008

John McCain was a chair of the Gallaudet University board...
Fookem and Bug By Bug John McCain is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republician candidate in the 2000 and 2008 U.S. Presidential Election. He used to be a chair of the Gallaudet University board of trustees. In November 2006 McCain stepped down from the board because he disagreed with the decision to end the appointment [...]
Higher Education Language Audism Legal Culture Sun, Nov 09 2008

Jimactor & Jflmad Italy Vacation
Fookem and Bug ] By Jimactor Summary: Arrived at Rome then walked in the city center (seeing Campo dei Fiori, Piazza Navona, Patheon, and more)
Culture Tue, Nov 04 2008

Scary DeafRead Bone Soup
Fookem and Bug On Fookem’s way home from the market, he took a short cut through the DeafRead cemetery. There, sticking up out of the ground, he saw a big deaf bone. He picked it up and looked it over carefully. Fookem signed to himself, “ This will make a very good soup bone, I think I will take [...]
Art and Storytelling Fri, Oct 31 2008

Deaf Haunted House
Fookem and Bug By Bug Beware! Deaf Haunted House is in Westminster, Colorado! Ken Davis of Deafnewspaper filmed it at John Martinez's scary home. See the films (see below).  Is it real? You decide! John graduated from Colorado School for the Deaf in 1979. His two Deaf brothers went to school with him too. His 14 year old nephew Jake Pfau-Martinez [...]
Art and Storytelling Culture Fri, Oct 31 2008

Most online Tic-Tac-Toe Deaf players are good, true?
Fookem and Bug By Bug  Most of us have better visual skill than most hearies? Let's try and play the online Tic-Tac-Toe game (see the link below). It must be special to be in this spot, right? Good luck ! [link]
Art and Storytelling Culture Thu, Oct 30 2008

A Deaf Girl Learns To Play Violin - An Inspiring Must View.
Fookem and Bug Thai Pantene Television Commercial. Its simply brilliant. The story of a Deaf girl who learns to play the violin against all odds. One of the most touching advertisements. We've seen in a long, long time. it's inspirational. A commercial created for P&G's Pantene Chrysalis brand, created by Grey Thailand. commercial credits: Advertiser: P&G ...
Media Art and Storytelling Culture Mon, Oct 20 2008

Deaf Couple to Appear on ABC’s Supernanny
Fookem and Bug Supernanny features Jo Frost as she “criss-crosses America taking on some of its toughest parenting challenges,” said an ABC web page. The Baulisch family, Friday October 10, 9/8c (check local listings) Dorothy and Kip Baulisch, of Papillion, Nebraska, are deaf parents raising four hearing children. They rely heavily on their eldest daughter, Melissa, 18, ...
Mon, Oct 06 2008

17th-century Deaf Dutch painter
Fookem and Bug Ice Landscape Oil on canvas Staatliches Museum, Schwerin Hendrick Avercamp (1585-1634), one of the first Dutch landscape painters of the 17th century, was deaf and mute and known as de Stomme van Kampen (“the mute of Kampen”). He is especially noted for his winter landscapes of his homeland. His landscapes are characterized by high horizons, bright clear colors, [......
Art and Storytelling Culture Thu, Oct 02 2008

A Special Birthday Video Messages For Bernard Bragg
Fookem and Bug It's Bernard Bragg's 80th birthday today! Who's he? Learn more about him, visit his home on the website at www.bernardbragg.com Happy Birthday, Bernard Bragg! We have a special video for you, please enjoy viewing. All the best for your 80th birthday. - Fookem and Bug Editors.
Language Art and Storytelling Culture Sat, Sep 27 2008