john@moncol.UUCP (John Ruschmeyer) (08/18/85)
Something new and possibly bizarre in the new Radio Shack catalog: On page 144, under the heading of "Electronics for Detection and Protection", it lists a RADIATION MONITOR/ALARM for $39.95. I quote (without permission) from the description: "Like a smoke alarm alerts you to fire, this system warns of the occurrence of a nuclear incident early enough for taking intelligent, planned and effective action to protect yourself and your family..." According to the store manager, it cuased a few laughs at the last manager's meeting. Personally, I don't know whether to laugh of worry. -- Name: John Ruschmeyer US Mail: Monmouth College, W. Long Branch, NJ 07764 Phone: (201) 222-6600 x366 UUCP: ...!vax135!petsd!moncol!john ...!princeton!moncol!john ...!pesnta!moncol!john Disclaimer: Monmouth College is a mecca for diverse opinions. It is, therefore, highly unlikely that the above opinions are those of anyone but me. Silly quote: Son, you're mixing ponderables again...