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Editor for this issue: Richard John Harvey <richardlinguistlist.org>
linguistlist.org>Dear Linguists, Welcome to our FUNd Drive FUN Friday. You've worked hard all week long, that paper is due, those papers need marking, more meetings about nothing, your viva is just round the corner, and to top it all those pesky people at LINGUIST have been bombarding you with a hundred and one well argued reasons to make a donation. Well not today, because it's Friday! and we all have to take it a bit easy on Friday. FUN Friday is all about putting a smile on your face and getting you in a great mood for the weekend. And we have all sorts of frivolity lined up for the next few weeks, so keep your eyes open and join in the fun with us. And remember, what could be more fun than good food in good company. In case you didn't know our theme for the fund drive this year is Food and Cooking, and we have snazzy aprons and a printed version of our online cookbook to give away to our donors. As a taster we have attached one of the recipes below for your enjoyment. And now, let the merriment begin...Mail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
linguistlist.org>View online and see the photos: http://linguistlist.org/percy.html Like any well oiled international operation, The LINGUIST List has a cat. But not just your average run of the mill domestic ginger-tom who sleeps all day and constanly wants feeding. No, Percival, The LINGUIST List cat is one smart feline. He virtually runs the List, he makes all the important decisions, he keeps his head when all around him are panicking like goldfish out of water; in fact we constantly take credit for his actions. You may remember that during last year's fund drive, MaLingua (http://linguistlist.org/malingua2002.html) was first to bring the shocking news to the linguistic community about the drastic measures The LINGUIST List had to take in order to raise money: Percival was sold to a passing circus because of his amazing talents with a unicycle. Well, thankfully because of the generous support we received last year we were able to track him down and buy him back; and he was swiftly put to work. It appears, however, that during his temporary career change, Percy developed a serious case of wanderlust! He slipped out of the office late last Wednesday, leaving a message that said "I've had enough, I'm off to see the world...I'll send you a postcard." We seem to be getting these on a weekly basis, so we have attached the first one below for all to see. In the meantime, we have to once again reach out to linguists all around the world and ask you to dig deep into your pockets and send a donation to the 'Get Percy Back fund'. This money will be used to hire a private detective and will cover the cost of flying Percival back to Michigan as quickly as possible. Contribute to the 'Get Percy Back fund' at: http://linguistlist.org/donate.html For instructions on how to donate, or how to make a pledge now and pay later, see the last message in this issue or visit: http://linguistlist.org/donation.html Let's get Percy back, we can't operate without him.Mail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
linguistlist.org>View online and see the photos: http://linguistlist.org/percy.html Hi guys, Percival here, I hope all is well on the List; sorry I had to jump ship, but you know how it is. I'm in India at the moment, and what a trip! I managed to get a lift to Detroit Metro Airport with a nice guy who was delivering frozen fish. He assured me it was rather tasty halibut and said I could take some if I liked, but I didn't want to weigh myself down - gotta travel light you know. Anyway, when all backs were turned, I managed to sneak past security and get onto the runway. By the time I got there, it was pretty quiet. There was only one plane that looked like it had comfortable enough seats, so on I hopped on, not knowing where I was heading. The flight was uneventful, I got a window seat on the lap of this lovely old lady who had very wisely packed some sandwiches and was more than willing to share them for a steady stream of purrs and offerings of my belly. We ended up in Vienna, which I've always wanted to see. But I felt overwhelmed with jet-lag, so I decided to take a nap in a lovely pile of cardboard boxes I found in a warehouse. The next thing I knew I woke up on a rather rickety Fokker F27, with a group of aid workers bound for Nepal - evidently I'd fallen asleep in their first aid supplies. Those guys were fun! To cut a long story short, there I was in Kathmandu. Not deterred, I decided to make the most of it, and it turned out to be great fun. I met up with a beautiful Persian Blue called Gandhali, and she sure knew all the best spots to get food. She also had a great apartment; she lived in a secluded greenhouse in the Royal Palace, and was more than looked after by the gardener. All in all Kathmandu is more than worthy of its name. I couldn't hang around though, so we said our goodbyes and I jumped on a bus heading west. I can't tell you exactly how many busses I rode on; it really was a long journey. It didn't matter because I sat on the roof all the way - I've always wanted to do that since I watched Ghandi. And now here I am in Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal. I hope you like the picture, I got this guy selling tourist maps to take it for me. Did you know that Mumtaz Mahal had fourteen kids - no wonder Shah Jehan built a palace of eternal love for her! This place is brilliant, and the people are so nice. I've had no trouble finding places to stay, and the food is great. I'm sitting on the bank of the Yamuna river as I write, with the city behind me and the world in front... Wish you were here, and I hope those lovely linguists from around the world are making lots of donations. Percy. ************************************** Without Percival, we are a shadow of the list we used to be. Contribute to the 'Get Percy Back fund' now at: http://linguistlist.org/donate.html For detailed information on making a donation, please read the last 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>Try this tasty cake the next time you fancy something sweet. Cocoa Mochi Cake by Cocoa Mochi Cake Ingredients: -2 cups mochiko (1 box) rice flour -1 3/4 cup sugar -1 Tablespoon baking soda -1 teaspoon vanilla -3 Tablespoon cocoa powder -1/4 cup melted butter -1 12 oz. can coconut milk -1 tall can evaporated milk Directions: Combine all ingredients and pour into greased 9x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for about one hour. Cool. Cut with *plastic* knife (won't tear like flatware will). Enjoy.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. 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