LINGUIST List 17.972: It's a Good Thing

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LINGUIST List 17.972
Fri Mar 31 2006 Versatility: It's a Good Thing Editor for this issue: Tetyana Sydorenko <tanyalinguistlist.org>
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Directory 1. linguist, The Many Uses of the LINGUIST List Bandana 2. linguist, Weekend Events Message 1: The Many Uses of the LINGUIST List Bandana
Date: 31-Mar-2006 From: linguist <linguistlinguistlist.org> Subject: The Many Uses of the LINGUIST List Bandana Dear Subscribers, Today we are featuring one of our fabulous new premiums--the highly attractive, versatile LINGUIST List bandana! You can have one of your very own for the low, low donation of just $25. At 21 inches by 21 inches, this quality multitasker is quite the bargain at less than $0.06 per square inch! Just look at some of the many uses for the LINGUIST List bandana: 101 uses for a LINGUIST bandana headgear sweatband for your wrist belt ascot bowtie superhero cape improve your karate skills (cf Karate Kid) one half of his and hers bandana set blindfold washcloth tie it around leg like Punky Brewster tie it around leg to show you're a member of the LINGUIST gang blindfold for "Pin the Tail on the Gratuitous Pig" tie it around 2 peoples' legs for 3-legged race doggywear kitty collar replacement tie 2 together for a leash! carries bundles of sticks to your campfire impromptu flag for your desert island raft filters your air in a sandstorm protects you from the office flu screen from your prying office mates stylish seat cover drape for birdcage to silence noisy birds liner for your sock drawer doll blanket doll sarong napkin curtain tablecloth for the faculty lounge tourniquet sling loincloth coffee filter patch for your umbrella dress up your car wash your car wave at Terry during his performance gag for the singing waiter prison (aka LINGUIST List office) break-out aid flag down rescue plane one word: fieldwork wrap presents hide Easter eggs handy light filter if room not blue enough instant Halloween costume mop your brow when you're thinking too hard clean your glasses buff your shoes banner for your model airplane dust your computer screen cut a swatch to match your paint to padding for shipping books wristwrap to soothe carpal tunnel syndrome (from too much computer time) disguise for robbing a bank diaper decorative wall hanging handkerchief bikini top bikini bottom Christmas tree skirt replacement sock eyepatch tie onto stick to carry belongings (if tramp) eraser for a chalkboard eraser for a dry erase board puppet conversation piece emergency friend security blanket to hold during scary movie or difficult presentation bib absorbant saddle cover decorate your bike swaddle your baby parachute wedding veil potholder dinner roll basket liner tie to purse strap to update your spring wardrobe tie to luggage for identification in airport (not for use in linguistics conferences) flyswatter steam a pudding (if British) zipcord hand-protector (for use in getaways) hail a taxi semaphore flag for landing airplanes book protector hold berries while collecting them use 3 to juggle use in magic tricks face coverer for the guilty or ashamed birthday present for the person who has everything birthday present for the person who has low expections birthday present for the person who needs a bandana something to pull apart into individual threads if nervous or insane tool to attach to vertical pole to ascertain approximate wind direction family heirloom useful cupboard space filler cloth to ingrain ketchup into shirt in futile effort to clean spillage that only makes it worse center marker for tug of war rope hammock to scale national flag for countries called 'The LINGUIST List' Remember to visit http://linguistlist.org/donation/ today to reserve your bandana or to select one of our other wonderful premiums. The LINGUIST crew Message 2: Weekend Events
Date: 31-Mar-2006 From: linguist <linguistlinguistlist.org> Subject: Weekend Events Dear Subscribers, Another Fun Ddrive Ffriday has begun! We are featuring the Haiku Contest, new puzzles, and 101 uses of LINGUIST bandana (with pictures)! Visit our homepage for the weekend fun and prizes: http://linguistlist.org/ Our mission for this weekend is to reach $26,466 by Monday, which is half of the Fund Drive 2006 goal. If you can, please help us reach it! Remember that every donor receives a gift from the following publishers: From MultiLingual magazine: --a complimentary 1/2 year subscription (4 issues) to MultiLingual magazine with a donation of up to $50 US --a complimentary 1 year subscription (8 issues) to MultiLingual magazine with a donation of $50 US or more From Continuum: --a 35% discount on any linguistics books until July 1, 2006 with any donation When you donate, you can have your donation count towards your grad school in our Grad School Challenge contest! 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