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linguistlist.org>We have an apology to make regarding an error in yesterday's Fund Drive issue. In the second message of the issue, 'The Backbone of LINGUIST - This Machinery Hums...' (http://linguistlist.org/issues/14/14-622.html#2), our very computer wise programmer Zhenwei Chen made the mistake of saying that the great linguist Ferdinand de Saussure, after who one of our servers is named, was French and not Swiss. He also forgot to mention that our other server Victoria is named after the late Prof. Victoria Fromkin. For this Heinous linguistic name-dropping atrocity he was locked in a broom cupboard and forced to comment all his code and his Chinese green tea was confiscated! And now, on with the real messages...Mail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
linguistlist.org>Ahmad R. Lofti is one of the linguists who gives up his free time to sit on the LINGUIST List Advisory Board. See the next message in this issue for more information. ************************************************ One planet, one human species, one LINGUIST List! LINGUIST List is more than a mere mailing list to us here in Iran. For us, it's a symbol of solidarity, a sign of oneness, and a forum of friendly discussions about language and linguistics. It's our only chance here to get linked to the world of scientific research in linguistics. It's our best chance to rebuild our Tower of Babel once more. Only God knows how many times a desperate thesis student of ours has come to me with an inevitable request concerning recent sources on her topic of research. Then I put my book aside, look into her eyes seriously, and murmur, "Why didn't you try LINGUIST List for an update of recent developments in the field?" Next time she shows up, she's usually got a pile of printouts under her arm with the old familiar logo of LINGUIST List at the top of every single page of it, and also a wide smile on her lips. This time the problem is she's got so many sources on her list that she wonders which one to begin with! LINGUIST List people! Thank you all! We owe you so much! And we'll do our best to support you as well as we can! Ahmad R. Lotfi English Department (Graduate Studies), Chair Azad University Esfahan, IRAN. ***************************************************************** Please help us reach our target of $50,000. Even a small donation really does make a difference. Already we have raised $2,905, only $47,095 to go! To donate now using our secure web form, visit: http://linguistlist.org/donate.html For instructions on how to donate, or how to make a pledge now and pay later, see Message 3 in this issue or visit: http://linguistlist.org/donation.html Thank you for your support.Mail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
linguistlist.org>Dear Subcribers, In 2001, LINGUIST announced its desire to form an Advisory Board-- a panel of linguists from around the world, that we could call on to provide us with feedback, advice, fresh ideas, and opinions on various policy and operational matters. It was one of the smartest moves we've ever made! We now have a panel of 29 dedicated professionals who share with us their insight on a wide range of issues. We've turned to them for advice on the best way to handle sensitive posting matters; we've asked them to evaluate our new web pages and test our forms for bugs; we've asked them for recipes for the cookbook; and we've even had the nerve to ask them to write letters for the Fund Drive! Actually, it was the ideas offered by one of our supporters during the 2001 fund drive that drove home the value of subscriber feedback, and inspired us to form this Advisory Board. In spite of the fact that these are very busy people, they always take the time (sometimes quite a lot of it) to help us make reasoned and informed decisions. They evaluate our ideas, offer their own, and they don't hesitate to tell us when they think we are on the wrong track! We at LINGUIST are fortunate to be able to turn to our panel of advisors; but you share in that good fortune. You, too, are reaping the benefits of those additional 29 minds working to improve LINGUIST! But it takes more than just brains to keep LINGUIST running! It takes money. Please show your support of LINGUIST by contributing to this year's fund drive. Thank you, Karen Milligan Editor in Chief ******************************************************************* For detailed information on making a donation, please read the next message in this issue, or visit: http://linguistlist.org/donation.html Once again, thank you from all the LINGUIST List crew.Mail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
linguistlist.org>This year we hope to raise $50,000 to support the students who work on LINGUIST List and keep the list running. Thank you from all the crew for your support. We've already raised $2,905, only $47,095 to go! The LINGUIST List is under the umbrella of Eastern Michigan University and as such can receive donations through the EMU Foundation, which is a registered 501(c) Non Profit organization. Our Federal Tax number is 38-6005986. These donations can be offset against your federal and sometimes your state tax return (U.S. tax payers only). For more information visit the IRS Web-Site, or contact your financial advisor. Many companies also offer a gift matching scheme, such that they will match any gift you make to a non-profit organization. Normally this entails your contacting your human resources department and sending us a form that the EMU Foundation fills in and returns to your employer. This is generally a simple administrative procedure that doubles the value of your gift to LINGUIST, without costing you an extra penny. Please take a moment to check if your company operates such a scheme. HOW TO DONATE You can make a contribution by selecting one of three convenient payment methods: secure credit card form, check, or wire transfer. You can also PLEDGE your support to LINGUIST and pay later, i.e. send in a check. Also, if you do not want to use a credit card, but wish to pay in a currency other than US Dollars, you can donate via our European bank account held in Switzerland. See below for details: SECURE CREDIT CARD FORM: http://linguistlist.org/donate.html CHECK: Please make checks payable to 'The LINGUIST List Editorial Support Fund'. The address is: The LINGUIST Editorial Support Fund Department of English Language and Literature 612 Pray Harrold Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti MI, 48197 U.S.A. WIRE TRANSFER: For details on how to transfer funds by wire, please contact LINGUIST at the address donateMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue