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Nevada controller hires woman suing governor

A woman suing Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons, claiming she was fired because he believed she leaked information about personal messages sent from his state cell phone, was hired Monday by the state controller to oversee stimulus accounting.

Sony to launch new motion controller next spring

Sony is planning a spring release of its new motion controller for the PlayStation 3 video game console.

IG criticizes FAA's training of air controllers

The government is hiring so many new air traffic controllers to replace departing veterans that it cannot efficiently train them, an inspector general reported Tuesday.

FAA Cracks Down on Air Controllers Naps

The Federal Aviation Administration is cracking down on air traffic controllers who nap during break time, overruling standing policy in at least one control center.

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News: Fable III may use both Natal and standard controller [Xbox 360]
Source: gamepro.com

Phil Spencer recently told Joystiq that he wouldn't be surprised to see Project Natal used in the upcoming Fable III, and the series creator Peter Molyneux agrees, but isn't quite ready to ditch the traditional control scheme just yet.

Another hint at 360 motion controls
Source: destructoid.com

Rumors have been swirling that Microsoft will be launching their very own in house motion controller come E3.

Profile: Josef Fritzl
Source: BBC News

The story of Josef Fritzl has been described as one of the worst cases in Austria's criminal history. The 73-year-old fathered seven children with his daughter while he kept her locked in a cellar for 24 years, one of whom he admits having murdered by neglect.

Plane aborts landing to avoid on-ground collision
Source: wcnc.com

Chris Gray-Garcia was flying home to Washington D.C. this afternoon from a funeral in Denver, Colo. when he felt his America West Airlines flight suddenly jerk up and abort its landing at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

Arab world nervous about Barack Obama's pro-Israeli chief of staff
Source: Telegraph

The notoriously pugnacious Rahm 'Rahmbo' Emanuel, a 48-year-old congressman from Chicago, makes no secret of his support for Israel.

Air traffic controller texted landing instructions to plane crew to guide them to safety
Source: irishtimes.com

FIVE PEOPLE on a flight from Kerry to Jersey received mobile phone text instructions from a quick-thinking air traffic controller when he guided them in to a safe landing at Cork.

Is This The Xbox 360 Motion Controller?
Source: Kotaku

This morning, Motus Games officially unveiled its Darwin motion controller on its website, with videos including one showing the Darwin being used as a lightsaber with LEGO Star Wars. It had us wondering - is this the long-rumored Xbox 360 motion controller?

Would you stay in a relationship if you were unhappy all the time?

I think I would find it difficult to understand why someone would stay in a relationship when they are completely unhappy. The first rule of any relationship is that it makes the persons involved very happy and enhances their lives.

Next Generation Games: No Controller Needed
Source: ABC News

The massive success of the Nintendo Wii proved the appeal of motion-controlled gaming. Now Softkinetic, a company based in Belgium, is working to let video-game players use a wider range of more-natural movements to control the on-screen action.

Unboxing The Super Famicom Classic Controller For Wii
Source: Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Have you put in your preorder for the Super Famicom Classic Controller yet? No? Well, you better do it quick, as the limited edition controller is a Japan-only Club Nintendo exclusive, and you likely won't be able to buy one months from now without spending some serious money on  …

Bellevue school controller accused of stealing $163,000
Source: Columbian

A woman who worked as the controller at Eastside Catholic High School in Bellevue has been charged with theft. Lana Gayle Smith is accused of stealing $163,000 by writing herself checks from August 2004 to March 2007.

Nintendo Wavebird is Dead, Long Live the Wii-Mote
Source: gonintendo.com

I haven't heard of any plans to offer the WaveBird Wireless Controllers in stores again (I did some checking, and we are still shipping the original Nintendo GameCube Controllers to stores).

Xbox 360 Arcade bundle leaked
Source: i4u.com

...Microsoft's weapon against the Nintendo Wii this Holiday season is apparently the Xbox 360 Arcade bundle.

Microsoft sets date for Xbox 360 Chatpad
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Microsoft has revealed the release date for its forthcoming Chatpad, a small keyboard designed to attach to the Xbox 360 controller.

DIY: Traffic Light Controller Using Digital Logic
Source: www.pitelspot.com

Guide to building a two-way traffic light controller with a digital logic board (Xilinx Spartan-3 used). Full logic and VIDEO demonstration provided.

iPhone to Control Macs, iTunes?
Source: Engadget

Okay, so we've heard using an Apple Remote whilst trying to fool no one into believing it's an iPhone, but apparently, the patent pumpers in Cupertino are getting serious about executing that equation in reverse.

Wii Controllers, Nunchucks, Classics - In Stock!

One of our best sellers is back from the out of stock isle to in stock and ready to ship! For those Nintendo Wii fans, we've got a handle on some controllers and accessories! Looking for a Nunchuck for that lonely Wii Controller? Look no further!

Controllers/Drives offer fully integrated control solution.
Source: stankov.ru

Designed to meet motion control and I/O needs, SEC-AC-SMLC combines hardware and software building blocks that plug together and work as system.

Attack of the 'Wiimote' Hacks
Source: Wired News

Hackers have found their latest toy -- the "Wiimote." The wireless, motion-sensing controller has made Nintendo's new Wii game console this holiday's gotta-have-it gadget. Wii's games let the player swing the controller like a tennis racket or fling it like a fishing pole.

Nintendo To Investigate Wii Strap, Controller Issues
Source: Gamasutra

With the Wii console due to be released in Europe tomorrow and already out in other major territories, Nintendo execs have acknowledged media reports of uncoordinated gamers causing damage to televisions, furniture and even fellow players.

Video Game Controller Now Designed to Be Throwable
Source: americaninventorspot.com

While you 're playing video games, have you ever gotten so pissed off that you threw your controller across the room? If you have, then you should know that an inventor has recently designed a controller made for throwing.

See a Working PlayStation 3 with Pic and Review
Source: dailytech.com

PSM3's PlayStation 3 Hands-on Impressions Word on the shiny, big, heavy, quiet, black box

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller For Windows
Source: Gizmodo

In addition to the Xbox 360 accessories, Microsoft also announced the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows. Basically just a re-branded Xbox 360 controller, this works with both Xbox 360s and PCs.

New Microsoft Gaming Mouse is 'Not for Noobs'
Source: CNET News.com

Microsoft's notfornoobs.com teaser site has turned out as expected, promoting a new gaming hardware partnership between the Redmond company and Razer. The first joint product to hit the market will be the Habu mouse, designed for serious gamers.

Retro Joystic Coming to Xbox 360
Source: Gizmodo

Retro Joystic Coming to Xbox 360

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