Ok so you've got your Wiimote, your P5 glove, your Count Zero-esk Deck, and maybe even a nostromo, but it's just not enough.  Maybe what you need is the OCZ Neural Impulse Actuator Brain Mouse.

Ok so I'm not running out to buy one really, but I'm keeping it in the back of my mind for fun toys with no clear use.  But it's a fun funky device to take a look at.  Say in this teardown.

On the other hand I highly recomend the Kinesis Advantage keyboard, got RSI or even hints of RSI, then the price tag is worth it!  7 years of happy hands say yes.  Also though I've got a P5, Wiimote, they sit in a drawer unused 99% of the time even though they are quite fun.

 
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CultureBot as always keeping us apprised of the mood swings of our insightful, and/or feckless government representatives. 

U.S. Senate to Art World: Drop Dead!

And a quick link to try and do something about it.

http://capwiz.com/artsusa/issues/alert/?alertid=12612041

I'm sure you know that NY Arts is a large part of the economy, no just directly, it also drives other moneys into the economy by attracting visitors to other entertainment services such as dining and hospitality.

This makes the entertainment sector one of the most effective trickle down investments.

And though it's usually a sad point the fact that arts salary are comparatively low means that these workers are at high risk during an economic downturn, and that moneys invested to maintain there jobs will also have one of the highest re-investment rates into the local economy.

This pure economic need of those employed in the arts; in addition to the cultural, educational, and general standard of living arguments makes support for the arts through an economic slowdown very important.  
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