This is Stanislav Petrov. Your hero, whether you know it or not.
In 2004, the Association of World Citizens, a philanthropic peace organization,
traveled to Russia and presented him with a trophy, a plaque, and $1000 in US dollars.
So, what can you get for $1000 these days? Let's weigh the value of what
Mr. Petrov was rewarded for against some of the $1000 buys eBay.com has to offer.