In a message dated 12/25/2004 1:46:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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Traditional architects should design hoola hoops, the most important  toy
type in America. Children not otherwise exposed to elegant design  would
be given a vision of the glorious future that is open to them in  the
architectural professions. It would indeed be great if Mattel  would
sponsor it.



And masonry contractors should build hula hoops from found rubble stone for
nothing, electricians should wire them pro bono, coffee shop owners should
pour  free coffee on them (either the hula hoop, or the user; you can pick),  and
newspaper reporters should write about the whole mess for free and then post
it on the internet. Plus personally deliver handwritten copies to all
households  without DSL service.  That should make Mr. Plato Cyborg happy.

He's not the only one with ideas.

Ralph