In a message dated 99-01-19 12:19:47 EST, you write: << It's really too bad that when they do these Bad Writing Contests, mathematical writing is not included in the hopper. >> I agree with Jim Devine on this. So, here's my proposal -- let's hold our own contest. Anyone who is interested should submit contestants along with references for writing samples of the contestants. I will volunteer to compile a list after a few weeks and put it to a vote. I suggest that for a start, people look in their AEA journals for contestants to submit. maggie coleman [EMAIL PROTECTED]