[R-390] Progress?

[John Saeger]

Barry wrote,

> Actually, I had something before the 2600 that I wish I had never given
away
> to a German kid. It was the Atari Super Pong game box. It was a small,
> battery powered console with paddles. I think you had 4 different versions
> of Pong on it. I bought this for a measly price back around 1977. Very few
> people seem to have ever seen one.

I've still got mine.  When I look back, it's amazing how much time I wasted
in the '70s playing pong.  My friends had fancier stuff but that's what I
had.  Of course I'm not sure I'm doing much better these days.  I've been
listening to SWL broadcast and hearing the same news on 6 stations.  I'm
amazed at how little diversity there is.  Even the local interest programs
can sound similar.  Last night China was talking about how easy it is to be
an entrepreneur in their country and their mentoring program for beginners.
I tune over a few KC and there is BBC talking about exactly the same thing.
I guess Great Britain has a mentoring program for beginning entrepreneurs
too.  I also like seeing how many AM broadcast stations are playing Art Bell
at the same time.  That's lots of fun.  But I have to admit I was hoping for
more.  Maybe Radio Al-Quada or something like that but I haven't gotten that
lucky yet.  But at least I'm getting great reception.  ;-)

John