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ArchivesFrom Joysticks to Brain WavesBy Virginia Prescott on Thursday, March 13, 2008.There are long-standing arguments about whether or not video games influence the minds of young players. A game developer hopes this year to release a helmet-like headset that allows players to control in-game characters... using only the power of their minds. Even if you’ve never played, or wanted to play, a video game, the technology is moving forward fast, and driving other developments along with it. The newest games go beyond the joystick and involve full body experiences. Guitar Hero lets you rock out with a plastic guitar-shaped controller. Rock Band adds a microphone and drum-kit controllers. The Nintendo Wii - the top-selling game console - uses handheld wireless paddles that detect location and acceleration in 3D space.
The new mind-reading headset was debuted by the start-up company Emotiv Systems at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco in February. Mike Musgrove, who covers consumer technology for The Washington Post, reported on this new development, and he joined Word of Mouth host Virginia Prescott to talk about it. listen:
  Thursday, March 13, 2008Today on Word of Mouth, writer and researcher Richard Florida tells us why picking a place to live may be the most important decision we ever make. We'll also get a taste of a new desert made of frozen pickle juice, we'll hear some music from Austin-by-way-of-New-Hampshire band Okkervil River, and we'll find out how video game techology could start affecting all of our lives. (Photo by Laura Mundee) listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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With help from many people we assembled a sampling of some of the items on the warrant this March. We hope you find this list helpful and we hope you will use this page to post a comment on specific items. Three big points:
SanborntonThis list does not represent the full warrant. Consult your town report for the complete list.DiscussionMcCain Returns to ExeterBy Jon Greenberg on Thursday, March 13, 2008.Senator John McCain returned to New Hampshire yesterday to thank his supporters. McCain has always liked talking in town halls and for this visit, he chose the one in Exeter... the town that was the focus of our series, Primary Place. The producer of that series, New Hampshire Public Radio’s Jon Greenberg, was there and files this report. listen:
A Refuge for Unwanted Wolves and Wolf-dogs in ChathamBy Julia Davis on Thursday, March 13, 2008.Animals that are part wolf, part dog have become popular in certain circles. But many people who take them in soon realize they don't always make good pets. This is where Fred Keating comes in. The Chatham, New Hampshire resident provides a home for unwanted wolf dogs that have already been taken into captivity. NHPR Correspondent Julia Davis visited his refuge and files this story. listen:
How Well Does New Hampshire’s Government Work?By Laura Knoy on Thursday, March 13, 2008.A new Pew study on efficiency in state government ranked New Hampshire the worst in the country, causing a furor throughout state government. Many officials, including Governor Lynch, say New Hampshire’s limited state government is part of the reason the state’s quality of life is so high. But others see the report as a wake up call to improve government services and reform what they see as a broken system. Guests
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