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CNN — When the new session of Congress begins in January, most of the faces on Capitol Hill will be the same - incumbents in both the House and the Senate overwhelmingly won re-election in November.
Yet before ballots were cast, thirty-five members of Congress had already said they wouldn't be returning to Washington in 2013. The number of retiring lawmakers was the highest since 1996, and the list included some formidable - and famous - members of the legislative branch. All will be watching from the sidelines as their former colleagues attempt to find solutions to both major legislative problems, and Congress' own dismal approval ratings.
Four of those lawmakers - Rep. Barney Frank, Sen. Joe Lieberman, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Sen. Jon Kyl - said in a discussion aired Sunday they were walking away from a body mired in gridlock. But they disagreed on whether to accept blame for the congestion themselves.
Frank, the Massachusetts Democrat first elected in 1980, said some of the responsibility for that gridlock rests on voters who elect representatives with differing views.
"People themselves are eternally gridlocked," Frank told CNN chief political correspondent Candy Crowley on "State of the Union." "We hear from people, 'Cut the deficit, expand Medicare.' We get a very inconsistent set of messages from them."
Frank, whose thirty-two years representing the Bay State's fourth district will be remembered partly for his candor, said he wasn't remorseful at leaving an unpopular Congress. "I don't feel guilty at all and I don't feel badly," he said, saying lawmakers "do our best."
"I'm not troubled by our inability to do what some of them want us to do, which is impossible," Frank said.
Lieberman, the independent from Connecticut who was first elected as a Democrat in 1988, said he did feel badly that Congress' approval ratings have sunk in his years as a lawmaker.
"I think the public is right to have an unfavorable view of what's happening here, because we're not getting our work done. We're not getting the work done that they sent us here to do," said Lieberman, who ran as an independent in 2006 after losing a Democratic primary contest.
Part of that work, he said, is developing a plan to avoid the upcoming fiscal cliff - a combination of steep budget cuts and tax increases that would go into effect at the end of the year if Congress doesn't find a way to reduce the federal deficit. Unlike some of his colleagues, who have predicted with confidence that a deal will be struck, Lieberman said the possibility of a compromise is "not a done deal and it's not a certainty."
"If Congress does nothing, which Congress has gotten pretty good at doing these days, we'll go over the fiscal cliff," the Connecticut lawmaker said.
Kyl, who is leaving after three terms in the Senate, forecast a solution to the fiscal cliff that would last only through the end of the year - but that would avoid the major economic catastrophe triggered by the sweeping budget cuts.
"I think it's likely that there will be a solution that's not a final solution, by any means, not a big solution, but will get us through the end of the year, into next year, with a plan for trying to deal with these issue," Kyl said.
Hutchison, the longest serving female Republican in the Senate, also speculated a long-term agreement on avoiding the fiscal cliff wouldn't be reached by the end of the year, but that eventually some kind of deal would be struck.
"Do I think we're going to do everything by the end of this year? Probably not. But I think we will not have a fiscal cliff, we will have a plan, hopefully, to go forward. And we will have a blueprint. And we will set the stage for long-term," she said.
Hutchison, like Frank, said she personally didn't feel badly about serving in a body so unpopular with the American people.
"I know I'm doing a good job and I know my constituents know it," she said, conceding it was "a disappointment" that people rate Congress so poorly in polls, while still electing lawmakers whose positions are often at odds.
"I think people do like, individually, the people they're electing," the Texas Republican said. "But they don't like what they see in the whole, which is gridlock. But that is because America is also gridlocked."
Kyl said he was uneasy with critics using broad strokes to characterize the entire body.
"I'm a little troubled, sometimes, by the thoughtlessness of some people who are quick to criticize anybody without differentiating between those who are trying to do their best," the Arizona Republican said.
"But it's hard to argue with the American people, generally, when they look to Washington and see the, you know, the mess that we're in right now," he continued. "It is all so true, as everyone here has said, that to some extent, that reflects the will of the American people. We want it both ways. But we work for the American people. And they're not devoting their whole lives to solving these problems, as we are. We're supposed to be better than we are. To that extent, they have a good point."
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UI test criteria
Here are some considerations to simplify some of the UI related SSfN test cases. Here are some of the most important topics of the S60 UI Style Guide, so this page attempts to be a "good enough" test set to get your application through the UI test cases.
Options Menu
- Test that the first item in the options menu is the functionality that is triggered by the selection key / joystick press. This is usually open, select, change, etc.
- Options menu items after the first one should be arranged by the frequency of use, most infrequent functions to the ned of the list.
- Exit should be the last item in the options menu.
- Check that your options menu reacts to your applicaitons states, meaning that there should not be any items in the options menu that cannot be triggered from the current application state. Such items need to be hidden - or they need to return a sensible error message.
Then, a content specific options menu (a menu that concerns only one focused list item) must not contain any general options menu item (such as open, exit, etc). It should only contain the few functions that can be triggered on the selected item.
Soft kesy and the selection key
- Left softkey is "Ok", "Accept", anything positive.
- Middle softkey / joystick is "select", "open" - this key action can never be "Back" or "Close"!
- Right softkey is "Back", "Exit", "Cancel", anything negative.
Also make sure that if your application has a hierarchy of views that the right softkey acts as "back" on other levels of the hierarchy, but as "Exit" on the main level of your applciation.
An exception to the above strict rule is give in the Style Guide in chapter 188.8.131.52: editable forms with options menu. In case there is a content specific options menu to an editable component, the right key can be "Done" while left is "Options".
- Make sure that the terminology used in the settings menu is consistent with the system applications. A component that consistently in other applications allows to "change" its state should not allow to "edit" in your application. This will break the total user experience.
- Make sure your settings titles are clear to understand and the settings controls intuitive to use.
- Saving settings: settings should be saved and "activated" immediately. Ok, an example: you have an app that allows for network connection. Same app allows you to modify the IAP in use. Now after modifications the active IAP should be changed to the one selected by the user immediately (and not after an application re-start).
- Insane vs intuitive (is it consistent with other applications).
- By default all lists loop, and they have a scroll bar on the right hand side if the list spans over the edge of screen.
- editable component should be in the correct format when beginnign the edit operation (numeric, alphabetic).
- editable component should not accept invalid input.
- Using UI components "by the book": not using radio buttons in a multiselection list.
For an example:
- Using a grid component on a tabbed pane is not recommended. The grid navigation (when going over an edge) is not in-line what is expected of a tabbed pane (when clicking left or right when at the edge of the screen).
Information notes / Query dialogs
More information in the UI Style Guide, chapter 6.7.
- information note / query dialog must reflect the state of the application accurately. As an example, imagine a situation when you have selected several entries from a multi-selection list. Now you click on "delete" and the application asks for confirmation: "Do you want to delete the selected entry?". What's wrong? You had several entries selected, how can you know which entry is being deleted by the app - or if they all will get deleted.
- As a rule of thumb any piece of information that is presented to the user should be carefully considered to have its informational content maximized ;)

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THE CROWD were treated to a sensational night of amateur boxing on Saturday as the Abbey Stadium sports centre hosted the very first Redditch Box Cup, which saw the best amateur boxers in Great Britain battle it out for a place in tomorrow's (Saturday) Grand Finals.
The event was brought to the town by the newly-formed Redditch Community Amateur Boxing Club whose fighter Itsham Hussain did the town proud with a superb performance in his bout against Paul Holt of Nechells ABC.
Tomorrow brings the Grand Finals as the biggest amateur boxing event after the London 2012 Olympics draws to a close and organisers are keen to attract a capacity crowd to savour what promises to be an action-packed evening.
Doors open at 5pm and the boxing begins at 5.30pm but, if you cannot be there at that time, do not worry as the Premier class boxing does not start until 7.30pm.
During Saturday's semi-finals night, Redditch Community ABC's Hussain was involved in one of the fights of the night, boxing in the Premier lightweight division.
At the weigh-in, the RCABC team captain was drawn against Holt, the current Birmingham Belt holder and tournament favourite.
Despite the tough draw Hussain nearly turned the script on its head as he boxed beautifully from range and used his jab effectively.
As the first round progressed both boxers went head-to-head, with neither fighter willing to give any ground. Hussain finished the round with a telling southpaw shot that nearly sent the Birmingham champion to the canvas.
The second round was a three-minute thriller, with Holt always on the front foot but Hussain using his better boxing skills.
As the bell went to start the third round both boxers touched gloves as a sign of respect. By now both lads were marked around the face, with Hussain's right eye closing and Holt's lip swelling up.
As the action resumed, Holt trapped Hussain on the ropes and the Redditch man appeared to be in trouble, but he rallied and drove Holt back with a barrage of heavy punches.
The bout swung one way and then the other in what was a classic between two quality boxers. Holt was declared the winner by split decision and in doing so earned his place in the Grand Finals.
Despite Hussain's loss, RCABC coaches Todd Reeves and Sarah Lee said of their man's efforts: "We are so proud of our captain. He displayed the heart of a champion, is improving so much and is only two or three bouts away from challenging for the Midlands Belt."
The attention now turns to 20 action-packed bouts to decide the gold and silver medals tomorrow and it would be brilliant to see a bumper crowd support an event from which all of the proceeds will go to SADS UK (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome) and RCABC to support its development.
Reeves added: "Proceeds will buy a defibrillator for St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Studley and every penny raised is going to a good cause.
"The boxing so far has been first class and we want the community to come to the Abbey Stadium on Saturday night and support this fantastic cause."
RCABC light heavyweight Umar Anjum will be boxing for the gold medal against 6ft 5in Birmingham Belt holder Shakan Pitters of 2nd City ABC, Birmingham.
Pitters is the Birmingham champion but hopes are high that Anjum has the power to bring home the gold.
Tickets are £15 and available on the door, whilst there is a fully licensed bar and great food, so do not miss out on the best boxing event Redditch has ever seen. For ticket details call Reeves on 07540 325688.
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Nokia 6131 NFC mobile phone - Generic
Where is the antenna located in Nokia 6131 NFC?
On the top part of the flip cover of the phone. It's not around the display, but slightly above it when you hold the phone upright.
Is the reading distance shorter in Nokia 6131 NFC than in Nokia 3220 NFC shell?
This depends on quite a few factors, and therefore there is no simple answer to this. There should not be a lot of difference, but real world measurements will tell the truth.
How is the power management handled in Nokia 6131 NFC and how does it compare to the Nokia 3220 NFC shell?
The power management of the 6131NFC is considerably more advanced than in the 3220 NFC shell, so in general you can expect better performance. However, it always depends on your usage patterns.
Can third parties add things to the NFC settings menu?
No. This is an S40 phone, which does not have the flexibility for native code as S60 would.
Can the MIDlets be put into a secure area so that they cannot be deleted by the user?
The user has control over the MIDlets in the phone, including the ability to delete them. (Note that this does not apply to the secure applets in the internal secure element; just the regular MIDlets.)
What target types are supported by JSR-257 implemented in Nokia 6131 NFC mobile phone?
The supported target type values are:
- TargetType.ISO14443_CARD for ISO 14443-4 compliant smart cards accessed using APDU commands
- TargetType.NDEF_TAG for a tag that contains NFC Forum formatted data
- TargetType.RFID_TAG for general RFID tags
PLEASE NOTE: Visual tags are not supported by the Nokia 6131 NFC mobile phone, nor Nokia 6131 NFC SDK.
Secure Element & Smart Card
What are the technical details of the secure element integrated in Nokia 6131 NFC?
The operating system is Giesecke & Devrient's (G&D) Sm@rtCafé Expert 3.1.
The secure element consists of Java Card area and Mifare 4K area (behaves also as Mifare 1k) for tag emulation. The Java Card area is compliant to Global Platform 2.1.1 (http://www.globalplatform.org/specificationview.asp?id=card) and compliant to Java Card 2.2.1 (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javacard/overview/index.html).
Applets in Java Card area can access the Mifare 4k area with G&D specific libraries (ExtSystem) provided by Sm@rtCafé® Professional Toolkit.
What is the memory size of the secure element?
Approximately 65 kB. The overall memory size is 72kB, however some space is required for product specific applications and mifare 4k area.
How the Nokia 6131 NFC internal Mifare 4k area or the internal Java Card area could be utilized for storing critical information?
It depends totally of the application type and technical infrastructure of the environment, where the application is going to be used. However, following things could be considered:
- Mifare 4k area is just a memory with access control, and typically it is simpler to implement.
- Java Card provides high security environment and can execute code, which means it can be used for more complex applications. Java Card supports standardized and well known security algorithms.
- Managing several applications on Mifare side is challenging.
- On Java Card side, the amount of applications is the amount, which can fit into Java Card memory.
Which third party issuers (trusted service managers) can manage the applications on the secure element?
For example Venyon, Cassis, ViVOtech.
Who will give me the keys for the secure element of my phone?
You will not receive the keys just for development purpose; just unlock the phone, use the standard keys and then change them in order to have your applications protect for developing. Always keep in mind: the secure element is not a playground.
When you receive a "locked" phone (= secure element with production keys of a trusted party) you are not able to put applications there. These keys are hold be a TSM (trusted service manager). As the secure element is a high secure memory with the phone, only an institute that is able to hold the keys in a really secure environment (CCTV surveillances work ground, 1 metre-of-concrete wall, high secure access control etc ... see common criteria for details). As soon as a TSM would hand the keys to a none trusted party, the chain-of-trust for this secure element is broken. In order not deal with a different key for each phone, there is the possible to rest the keys of the secure element to standards one. From this time on (= after unlocking) the secure element will not be trusted any more. No application provider (eg. MasterCard, Visa, SNCF, ...) will never ever put his application there.
You can use GlobalPlatform Commands set to set new keys for the secure element and start a new chain-of-trust. But anyhow, in this case you have to prove your trustworthiness to other. This means, you will receive some kind of certifications, which are very expensive (probable a six-digit-amount in USD).
Who do I have to talk to in order to load applications into my phone?
Unlock your secure element and load the applications there yourself. That's the most simple way.
As the TSM (trusted service managers) are in charge of the secure element, they are able to do so. Propably, managing one phone is a bit costly, as the TSM usually deal with large number of phones. Trials with around 1000 phones are a suitable size for a TSM (like the one in NYC or Strassbourg/Caen).
How do we develop secure applications in the future, when all phones will have a different set of keys?
Each secure element - no matter where it is located: in the phone, on the SIM card, on an SD card - has an unique Serial Number. Each of the Secure Elements in Nokia 6131 NFC do have its own, chip specific ISD (Issuer Security Domain) keys.
What you need is the ISD key of the secure element. This key allows full access to the SE, and therefore it must be kept secret at all times. This allows e.g. a credit card application to be installed on the secure element so that nobody can gain unauthorized access to it - or worse yet, replace it with their own version.
There will be a service available, which builds a connection between the Secure Element and a back end server. The Server initiated calculates the Chip specific ISD keys and establish a Secure Channel Protocol between the SE and the back end. Through this channel, the server inserts new keys to the SE. The new keys in unlocking the SE are made available for the individual developer.
Once you unlock your SE, the chain of trust is broken, and your SE will NOT BE TRUSTED any more. Not ever. You can no longer install e.g. a real credit card application on it. You can do the unlocking on a virgin phone, but once you've installed a secure application on the SE, the unlocking is not allowed any more.
There will be a service which will allow you to unlock your SE for development work.
If I sign a simple MIDlet, can it talk to for instance a Paypass application?
Essentially yes, if PayPass application is installed in the Secure Element. However, in order to develop something useful, you need access to the Paypass specifications. Secure Element Applets may - by the Applet's own design - allow free access to some of the Applet's services and require authentication to other services.
In the future - with a fully implemented JSR177 - the secure element is able holdinformation on ACP (Access Condition Policy). The ACP defines wich J2ME Midlet is able to communicate with which JavaCard Applet. (see JSR177 Specifications, Appendix A for details)
What are the keys used with the Mifare NDEFTagConnection?
There are essentially 2 keys used for reading NDEF tags:
- keys used for the MAD area, which are: A0A1A2A3A4A5
- keys used for the NDEF area, which are: D3F7D3F7D3F7
Where I can find more information about JavaCard technology?
For more information about Java Card technology, read related literature, for example Java Card Technology for smart cards: architecture and programmer's Guide by Zhique Chen. ISBN 0-201-70329-7
Also the Sun Java Forum has a dedicated area for questions and answers on JavaCard
SDK functionality
Is the emulator capable of simulating the internal secure element functionality of the phone?
The internal secure element is a simulated one on the emulator. The implementation of the Nokia 6131 NFC SDK does not contain actual functionality of the real secure element. Also, implementations - by end user - of simulated secure elements are not valid for actual smart-cards.
Are the internal connections limited to a certain domain? Are there any permissions that need to be set in order to use connections to the internal Secure Element?
You don't need to set any permission to access the secure element or to use the ISO14443Connection. However, if you want to access the phone's secure element, the MIDlet has to be in the Trusted 3rd party security domain (has to be signed with a trusted third party certificate).
If the MIDlet is not signed with a third party certificate, you will get a security exception when you are running the MIDlet.
SDK APIs
How can I use the Mifare Standard API?
In order to utilize Mifare Standard API it is mandatory to update the phone software to the latest version, 5.11.
Nokia 6131 NFC software can be updated to version 5.11 in Nokia Service Points. You can find the closest Service Point through Nokia web pages under your local Get support and software pages.
Nokia 6131 NFC software 5.11 will not be available through Nokia Software Updater.
How can I get an ISO14443Connection to the internal secure element of the phone?
Nokia 6131 NFC allows MIDlets to access the internal secure element of the phone. The internal connections are opened by directly calling Connector.open() and using the "internal.se.url" system property. The DiscoveryManager isn't needed.
Here is a sample code for how to open an internal ISO14443 connection, using the javax.microedition.contactless.sc.ISO14443Connection interface:
String uri = System.getProperty("internal.se.url");
ISO14443Connection iseConn = (ISO14443Connection) Connector.open(uri);
How can I get a MiFare Standard connection to the internal secure element of the phone?
Nokia 6131 NFC allows MIDlets to access the MiFare side of the internal secure element of the phone. The internal connections to the MiFare side are opened by directly calling Connector.open() and using the "internal.mf.url" system property. The DiscoveryManager isn't needed.
Here is a sample code for how to open an internal MiFare Standard connection, using the com.nokia.nfc.nxp.mfstd.MFStandardConnection interface:
String uri = System.getProperty("internal.mf.url");
MFStandardConnection mfStdConn = (MFStandardConnection) Connector.open(uri);
Does the Nokia 6131 NFC SDK support NFCIP-1 connection? If so, how can I use that?
The JSR 257 provides an API extension for NFC peer to peer connections. The com.nokia.nfc.p2p package contains the NFCIPConnection interface for communication between two NFCIP devices.
The connection mode (either target or initiator) is decided when opening the connection using the Connector class. An initiator mode connection can be opened with the URL nfc:rf;type=nfcip;mode=initiator and a target mode connection with nfc:rf;type=nfcip;mode=target. Note that the Connector.open(java.lang.String) method call blocks until a NFCIP device is found. Notifications about a NFCIP device cannot be received by registering a TargetListener to DiscoveryManager.
One can define an additional timeout value in the connection URL. The timeout is defined in milliseconds. For example nfc:rf;type=nfcip;mode=initiator;timeout=5000 will wait 5 seconds for a target NFCIP device. Value of 0 means that the open call will block indefinitely. Value 0 is also the default value. In addition to the timeout parameter in the URL string one must also call the Connector.open(String, int, boolean) method and use true as the third parameter to enable timeouts. The second integer parameter is ignored.
In initiator mode one has to first send data, then receive data, send data, receive data, .... One can do as many send-receive sequences as necessary. For every send call there must be a receive call.
In target mode the communications is otherwise similar but one must first receive data and only then send data.
Trying to open another Contactless Communication API related connection will abort a blocking NFCIP Connector.open() call. It is possible to cancel opening a NFCIPConnection by defining a small timeout value to the URL.
If the correct method isn't called an ContactlessException will be thrown.
How can I automatically launch an application when touching an RFID tag?
Nokia 6131 NFC supports the JSR-257 PushRegistry connections as defined in JSR-257 specification 1.0 Appendix B. You can download this from the Java Community Process site – it contains a lot of useful information about PushRegistry (NDEF record push, Secure Element push, possible URLs for NDEF record push, etc.)
Briefly - if a MIDlet is launched by touching an NDEF tag and an NDEFRecordListener is registered to DiscoveryManager using the appropriate NDEF record type within thirty seconds of getting the DiscoveryManager instance, then the listener will be notified and the recordDetected() parameter will contain the NDEF record that triggered the launch.
In order to launch the MIDlet by touching a tag and also get the information on the tag after the MIDlet has been launched, you must implement NDEFRecordListener and its method recordDetected and also, in the constructor, add the NDEFRecordListener to the DiscoveryManager with the corresponding NDEFRecordType.
How can I automatically launch an application when touching another Nokia 6131 NFC?
Similar to launching application by touching tag the PushRegistry can be used to launch application when touching another Nokia 6131 NFC. You need to use "nfc:undefined_format" as connection URL parameter to use this functionality.
Note that when "nfc:undefined_format" is registered application is launched also when tags that doesn't contain NDEF or NTIP data are touched.
Can polling be changed with a midlet?
Not really. An active midlet will make the phone poll even while it is closed, but other than that, power management is done by the phone itself. Note that it is possible to turn off the polling from the NFC settings menu.
What target types are supported by JSR-257 implemented in Nokia 6131 NFC SDK?
The supported target type values are:
- TargetType.ISO14443_CARD for ISO 14443-4 compliant smart cards accessed using APDU commands
- TargetType.NDEF_TAG for a tag that contains NFC Forum formatted data
- TargetType.RFID_TAG for general RFID tags
PLEASE NOTE: Visual tags are not supported by the Nokia 6131 NFC SDK, nor Nokia 6131 NFC mobile phone.
What are the NDEF RTDs supported by Nokia 6131 NFC?
The following NDEF RTDs are supported by native NFC application and JSR-257 implemented in Nokia 6131 NFC:
Type name format Type name Description
MIME text/x-vCard Business cards
MIME text/x-vCalendar Calendar notes
NFC Forum RTD urn:nfc:wkt:Sp Smartposters
NFC Forum RTD urn:nfc:wkt:U URI records
NFC Forum Ext Type urn:nfc:ext:nokia.com:bt Bluetooth record
(for printing/image frame)
The following NDEF RTDs are reserved for native applications and cannot be used for PushRegistry registrations:
Type name format Type name Description
MIME text/x-vCard Business cards
MIME text/x-vCalendar Calendar notes
NFC Forum RTD urn:nfc:wkt:Sp Smartposters
What is the tag format to connect the Nokia 6131 NFC with a Bluetooth imaging device?
Please note that this is proprietary implementation for Nokia 6131 NFC so it might not work in any other phone!
The NDEF Record type must be EXTERNAL_RTD and the type name "urn:nfc:ext:nokia.com:bt"
For the payload you need to make following byte array:
Name Size Description
Configuration type 1 byte 0x00 = Discovery only
0x01 = PIN
0x02 = Public key
Buetooth address 6 bytes Bluetooth address.
Class of Device (CoD) 3 bytes Only imaging tags are supported by Nokia 6131
NFC, so bytes should in following bit format:
xxxxxxxx xxx00110 1xxxxxxx. For example 0x00
0x06 0x80
Authentication info 16 bytes Depends on the configuration type.
Short name length 1 byte Length of short name in bytes.
Short name n bytes Text displayed on screen upon discovery.
There is also an example code about this: Write and read Bluetooth NDEF tag
SDK Known Issues
Nokia 6131 NFC SDK Known Issues:
- DESFire does not work properly on emulator/external readers.
Nokia 6212 NFC SDK Known Issues:
- NFC Manager does not work on WIndows 7. This discussion provides a solution to that problem.
Java Code Examples for Nokia 6131 NFC
Where I can find Java examples for Nokia 6131 NFC?
The Nokia 6131 NFC SDK contains example Java applications. Additionally more examples can be found on Portal:Java ME NFC Articles
WIMA conference in Monaco, 2007
Please find below the material presented in WIMA conference by Mikko Saarisalo, Nokia. (In absence of better place for these files)
- Java examples: File:Examples.zip
- Presentation: WIMA 2007 04 Mikko Saarisalo.pdf
All questions and answers from WIMA conference has been moved to other sections on this page.
Join to connect event in Finland, 2007
Questions & Answers from Join to connect event in Finland, 2007
Nokia NFC Unlock Service MIDlet
Use the Nokia NFC Unlock Service MIDlet to unlock the secure element on the Nokia 6131 NFC.


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Posted by Contextual Learning on Tuesday, March 01, 2011 12:01 AM
Spring seems far away, past the end of January, but you should be marking your calendars now for Spring Cluster Meetings. The time does fill up!
Colorado Cluster: March 15, at Littleton, Colo. (Julie Josund)
Oregon Cluster: April 26-27, at Menucha Retreat Center, Corbett, Ore. (Julie Josund)
Twin Cities Metro West Cluster: May 3, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, Coon Rapids, Minn. (Steve McKinley)
Southwestern Minnesota-South Dakota Cluster: May 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, Dawson, Minn. (Steve McKinley)
Northern Minnesota-North Dakota Cluster: May 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Moorhead Minn. (Rick Foss)
Southeastern Minnesota Cluster: May 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Owatonna, Minn. (Steve McKinley)
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Washington Cluster: June 8-9, at Palisades Retreat Center, Federal Way, Wash. (Julie Josund)
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Midwest Living Review
Deluxe Cakes and Pastries combines an old-school, Formica-and-chrome feel with delicious, modern desserts. Specialties include a killer red velvet cake (or cupcake), the only French macarons in Iowa City, and assorted holiday treats and pastries. A visit is a treat for more than just your taste buds. Pastry chef Jamie Powers and her team take the time to make their goodies beautiful, adding a sprinkle here and a dollop there to bring whimsy to your sugar splurge. Motown music plays in the background. The scent of sugar hangs in the air. But it's the desserts that are the draw. Though we just scratched the surface on sampling, we enjoyed the strawberry morning biscuits ($1.25), brownies and blondies ($2.50 each), French macarons ($1.25; there's an assortment of flavors but we love the classic almond), assorted cookies almost too adorable to eat, and Intelligentsia coffees. Come early for the best selection: Macarons can sell out, and when they're gone, they're gone. A visit is best enjoyed by savoring a treat and a cappuccino in the cozy seating area, listening to Motown seated next to others reading their papers and tapping away at laptops. There's a miniature table for the small set, along with a basket of well-worn storybooks. And don't miss the ever-changing display of specialty cakes along the wall, providing ideas for future festivities.


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Arena of Heroes
Arena of Heroes Overview
Arena of Heroes is A Free Turn-Based Tactics Game on Mobile, PC, and Mac. Compete in an intergalactic arena that offers a tactical turn-based game experience across any device! The Arena of Heroes is where the battle for the Galaxy takes place. Two sides of up to 2 players (Guardians) select heroes and do everything they can to destroy the enemy base. Each team consists of 4 heroes. Specific battles in the Arena take place on their own towers, but each tower is built the same. There are three "lanes," or pathways between the two bases. In each lane there is a tower that must be defended or destroyed. Each base spawns minions – robotic fighters who attack enemies automatically… Players select four heroes to do battle against other players. Each player has a Power Core in the back of their base. Attack the enemy's Power Core until it has no remaining health. When it explodes, congratulations, you've won the match!
Turn-based Tactics Game – Play on your iOs or PC/Mac with fast-paced real-time turns or asynchronously at your leisure
100% Free to Play! – Always free, always available to play against your friends or through competitive matchmaking
Collect and customize your own roster of unique Heroes –Weekly releases include hot content, premium skins and exclusive heroes
Plan your ultimate strategy – Battle against enemy heroes, minions and towers as you dominate against real players in the PvP arena
Stunning graphics – Clash your heroes in a stunning sci-fi fantasy environment
Squad based tactical combat – Complex ability and hero combos
Arena of Heroes Screenshots
Arena of Heroes Featured Video
Arena of Heroes – First Look
Arena of Heroes Review
By Jordan Hall (ApocaRUFF)
Arena of Heroes is a relatively new Turn-based Battle Arena brought to us by Sneaky Games. The game is similar to MOBAs such as League of Legends or DOTA2, but with a turn-based twist. You can collect heroes and lead them into galaxy-spanning war. There are PVP rank ladders to climb and a variety of ways to play. Arena of Heroes has all the ingredients for an addicting Battle Arena game.
Just as you would expect, you can purchase heroes and skins. There is a decent selection of Heroes, and you're given a decent number of them to work with in the beginning. As the game is still relatively new, the skin selection isn't that large. You can gain the currency to purchase the Heroes and skins by playing the game or by purchasing the currency from the shop. While in a match, you can upgrade your heroes' skills. Unlike other MOBAs, you won't have to worry about purchasing items or improvements as that's not part of the game. Basically, it's the level of customization you would expect from a MOBA.
Arena of Heroes has 3D graphics with a default isometric perspective. However, it is possible to rotate and change the camera perspective freely, so you're not stuck with it. The quality of the graphics isn't very high, with both models and textures being fairly simple. I believe that this is a purposeful choice to make the game more accessible to those with lower-end PCs, and to make the cartoonish style of the game stand out more. I personally enjoyed the cartoony sci-fi style chosen for the game, but wish there was a bit more detail.
Although there are keyboard hotkeys, you will probably end up doing most things with your mouse. This includes the movement, selecting attacks, and other things. The game is designed for mobile devices at its heart and the UI reflects this simplicity. You can change your camera perspective using the right mouse button. Personally, I liked that I wasn't stuck with the usual isometric perspective that MOBAs tend to have. For the most part, the controls were quite responsive, however I did feel that they were a bit rough around the edges. I'm sure that they'll be smoothed out over time, though, and it's not a game-breaking issues.
As Arena of Heroes is still fairly new, the population is pretty small. Depending on the time of day you log on, you might find that you cannot find another player to play with. On the other-hand, if you get on during the various 'prime times' you might find that you get a match within a few seconds of entering the queue.
Arena of Heroes is pretty unique in the Arena Battle genre. It's a MOBA with a turn-based twist. This is something quite refreshing in an industry that seems to center around doing what works with little-to-no innovation. However, don't be mistaken, if you've played League of Legends or DOTA2, you will be almost instantly familiar with this game as, past the turn-based combat, it sticks to the MOBA formula closely. This isn't bad however – the insane popularity of MOBA games is a testament to the fact that something in the formula works. It's a mixture of what works and new ideas, which is just what I like to find in a new game.
Something that is quite awesome that the turn-based combat allows for is asynchronous play. That means that you can play matches with others that have up to 24-hour turn timers which, as you might guess, means that the match could possibly drag on over several days. This is great if you want to play with a friend in a different time zone, or just want to play a lot of games at once for whatever reason. There's also the usual real-time and AI matches.
Games are played One versus One, with each player choosing several heroes to play with. Each hero is given a certain number of action points, which are used when you move or when you do an action. This is a bit different than how most turn-based combat games do it, as they usually have separate pools for movement and action points. While it's not as fast-paced as other games in the genre, it's just as intense when it comes to strategy and tactics.
There are three lanes, each with a sentry turret. The primary goal is to bypass the enemy sentry turrets while protecting your own so that you can get to the enemy base. You won't have an easy time of doing this, as you'll have to worry about the enemy Heroes, the enemy minion bots, and even the sentry turrets themselves shooting at you if you get too close. Positioning yourself just right so you can get off your attacks, while making it difficult for the enemy to attack you without putting themselves in danger is an important skill to learn.
I felt the matches had an odd pacing at first. Sometimes things would feel like they were going too slow, but (oddly enough) it felt like things were going a bit too fast more often than not. When I first started playing, matches would seem to end just a handful of minutes after they began, seemingly for no reason. Each time has a sort of "health" pool and when one reaches a certain threshold, the match is over. This can be tens of minutes, or just five minutes after the match starts.
Conclusion: Good
Arena of Heroes is a pretty neat tack on the MOBA genre. It takes what works and gives it a unique twist, which is something we don't often see. I've got to commend Sneaky Games on making their game so accessible as well. However, while I enjoyed the gameplay, I felt the controls and graphics need a bit more polish. All-in-all, I enjoyed the game and would recommend others give it a try if they enjoy the turn-based genre, as you will more than likely enjoy this title.
Past Preview:
Arena of Heroes Beta Preview
By W.B. Wemyss (Tagspeech)
Arena of Heroes is now in open beta, and is essentially a turn-based DOTA game that pits players against one another through matchmaking. With the recent announcement that PWE would be picking up the title as one of our mobile line launch games, I was given the assignment to check how ready Sneaky Games was for the big time. Individuals are expected to use the game's premium currency to unlock new skins and new characters, much like League of Legends and similar titles. The big difference here is, once again, that the game is both turn-based and squad-based – individual matches feel more like a game of wacky chess than anything else.
The character roster is colorful, but initially limited. Players are able to increase levels and earn rewards through gaining fame, which is awarded after victories. The game fortunately allows for a lengthy tutorial and plenty of practice matches, but some players may find the game's slow-pace and unusual approach to competition a bit off-putting. This is certainly going to be a niche title. And fans of anthropomorphic animal people wearing human clothes will certainly enjoy the game, because there's plenty of that. There's even a mole person with beefy forearms who smashes things, has terrifyingly bushy armpit hair, and wears John Lennon glasses. Truly, there's something for everyone in Arena of Heroes.
More on that: it's just difficult for me to imagine who this game is targeted to. If it's targeting the turn-based strategy fans, then why use such a limited system? As it stands, the game feels like someone took an RTS strategy game and shoehorned in a turn-based element. I don't know who would enjoy that. As a big fan of squad-based strategy games like XCOM, on paper I should like this kind of thing, but the lack of a coherent grid for planning movement and attacks feels strange. There simply needs to be more to it than this, like actual cover mechanics or using terrain to one's advantage.
It's difficult to do that when attack ranges are so limited. Normally I'd be the kind of person to play a more patient, defensive game when it comes to turn-based strategy, but even my "sniper" couldn't attack beyond a stone's throw distance. He had an overwatch mode (allowing him to attack the first enemy that comes into his attack range) but again, limited range, and limited only to that character. All in all, the game just feels plodding and confused, like it just doesn't know what it's trying to accomplish with itself.
Why not just create yet another active, MOBA/DOTA style of game wherein players select their favored hero, jump into an arena, and go nuts? This one vs. one squad-based stuff is for a real niche of patient, older gamers who are more likely to actually play something like chess, Civilization, or another cerebral strategy game in their spare time. Therefore, the question has to be asked, why don't those players just go off and play those games instead of Arena of Heroes? Why exactly, in this era of extreme competition, would I want to play Arena of Heroes? Perhaps these questions will never be answered.
The simple fact of the matter is, a turn-based game is generally the approach you take when you want your combat system and gameplay to have a great deal of realism or complexity. But the whimsical nature of the characters, setting, and combat in this game seems like it was designed for a more active, action-y title than what Arena of Heroes currently is. There's just so much clashing and confusion. You may be wondering, "Tagspeech, I'm hearing a lot of complaints. Didn't you enjoy anything in the open beta of this game?"
To that, my answer is this: No. But I'm just one person. Sure, I may not be the kind of person who obsessively enjoys matchmaking PVP strategy games, but I know plenty of people do. And sure, maybe I'm not the biggest fan of whimsical, goofy characters; but plenty of people are. I can't speak for the entirety of the gaming community, but that still leaves the fact that I am struggling to figure out who this game is for.
So, it's too early to tell exactly how successful the game is going to be upon official release, it has been garnering a bit of attention from tired DOTA and LoL fans who are looking for a change of pace. The whimsical character roster (a hillbilly rabbit with a minigun, anyone?) and easy-to-use matchmaking system are its best points, but so far it seems that the game needs a little extra 'oomph' in the combat to make it more engaging for a wide audience. If they want it to be a niche title, then they're going to have to make the combat a lot more complex and tactical. Either way, serious decisions need to be made by the game's developers, or Arena of Heroes won't attract (and keep) enough attention to stay afloat.
Tagspeech is the alias of author W.B. Wemyss, who was responsible for the bizarre cyberpunk fever dream called Children of Athena
Arena of Heroes Videos
Arena of Heroes Official Trailer
Arena of Heroes – Gameplay Tutorial
Hero introductions
Introducing Max
Introducing Metus
Introducing Carmen
Introducing Doombeard
Introducing Evron
Introducing Blink
Introducing Aliea
Introducing Tempest
Introducing Lily
Arena of Heroes Links
Arena of Heroes Official Game Site
Available on the App Store Here! (Coming soon)
System Requirements
Coming Soon. . .
Arena of Heroes Articles
- Arena of Heroes Review - Posted on February 13, 2014
Arena of Heroes is a relatively new Turn-based Battle Arena brought to us by Sneaky Games. The game is similar to MOBAs such as League of Legends or DOTA2, but with a turn-based twist.
- Perfect World Announces Release of Arena of Heroes on App Store - Posted on December 12, 2013
Perfect World reveals the news that Arena of Heroes is now available on the App Store for iOS with a bonus skin for the first players.
- Arena of Heroes Beta Impressions - Posted on September 27, 2013
Arena of Heroes is now in open beta, and is essentially a turn-based DOTA game that pits players against one another through matchmaking. With the recent announcement that PWE would be picking up the title as one of our mobile line launch games, I was given the assignment to check how ready Sneaky Games was for the big time.
- Arena of Heroes Now Available - Posted on June 28, 2013
Zattikka, the digital games entertainment group, today announced that its game development studio Sneaky Games has launched Arena of Heroes, the first multiplayer turn-based MOBA game that is truly cross-platform.
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NICE decision on biologics "great news for ulcerative colitis patients"
The BSG has strongly welcomed NICE guidance issued today which approves the use of biologic drugs infliximab, adalimumab and golimumab for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) after the failure of conventional therapy.
This follows consultation from NICE, to which the BSG and others responded strongly and expressed concern on behalf of UC patients at the potential withdrawal of a type of drug that has a proven stabilising impact on those suffering from UC and living with the chronic long-term effects of it.
Economic analysis in conjunction with partner organisations also demonstrates the cost benefits of these drugs to the economy.
There are known to be at least 300,000 patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the UK, although the true figure is almost certainly much higher. The main conditions are Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease.
British Society of Gastroenterology Chair, Professor Chris Probert, said:
"This is great news for our patients with ulcerative colitis and the British Society of Gastroenterology strongly support this. NICE has listened to the specialists – clinicians and patients alike - and done the right thing. This is the first new class of drugs to be approved by NICE for UC and a valuable tool in the fight against UC. Hopefully most patients will not require such drugs but it is a great comfort to know that we can use them when we need to."
Cancer Genetics in Clinical Practice
A Guide to Cancer Genetics in Clinical Practice
BSG member Sue Clark has recently published a new textbook 'A GUIDE TO CANCER GENETICS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE' which has a significant gastroenterology content.
This book covers the basic concepts of cancer genetics. The common inherited cancer syndromes are each dealt with in greater depth, with the current management outlined. It is aimed at all clinicians who may encounter these conditions in their practice. The book sets out to facilitate identification of high-risk individuals and families, to inform interaction with geneticists and other sub-specialists, to provide a basis for patient management and to stimulate interest in these fascinating conditions.
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BSG Guidance on Coeliac Disease 2010
The Management of Adults with Coeliac Disease
There is clear evidence that coeliac disease is a common gastrointestinal disease affecting up to 1% of the adult population. Individuals may go undetected for many years. This is despite multiple presentations to both primary and secondary care. This may reflect that fact that affected individuals have subtle gastrointestinal symptoms or no gastrointestinal symptoms.
An active case finding strategy will increase the number of patients detected with coeliac disease. Testing for coeliac disease should incorporate an IgA level, Tissue Transglutaminase antibody and/or Endomysial antibody (depending on what is locally available). In patients with a positive antibody a duodenal biopsy should be undertaken to confirm the presence of villous atrophy. In patients who are antibody negative but the clinician is suspicious then a duodenal biopsy should still be undertaken having ensured that the patient is not on a self-imposed gluten-free diet (GFD).
The cornerstone of treatment is a GFD. Patients require regular dietetic support with the opportunity or access to a gastroenterologist should further problems arise. Follow-up may be in primary or secondary care as long as the support is adequate (as noted previously).
In patients with persisting symptoms they should be investigated carefully with particular reference to ensuring that refractory coeliac disease is excluded.
BSG Response to White Paper: 'Healthy Lives, Healthy People'
Responses to Public Health White Paper: 'Healthy Lives, Healthy People: Our Strategy for Public Health in England'
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BSG Response
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Joint Response
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Chicago Classification Criteria of Esophageal Motility Disorders (EPT)
Chicago Classification Criteria of Esophageal Motility Disorders Defined in High Resolution Esophageal Pressure Topography (EPT)
High resolution esophageal pressure topography (EPT) is an evolutionary technology incorporating the combination of high resolution manometry (HRM) and pressure topography plotting in the form of Clouse plots introduced in 2000 for the clinical evaluation of esophageal motility. Prior to that, EPT had been developed and utilized as a highly innovative research modality. The HRM Working Group first met in San Diego during DDW 2007 with the objective of adapting EPT to the clinical evaluation of esophageal motility. Since then, a series of HRM Working Group meetings have ensued on a more-or-less annual basis to review, critique, and plan the iterative process of developing a practical classification for esophageal motility disorders based on EPT-specific metrics and criteria. The classification scheme was initially branded 'The Chicago Classification' in 2007 following a series of seminal publications defining key EPT metrics and interpretation criteria optimized for clinical EPT studies emanating from a group of investigators at Northwestern University in Chicago. Since then, two iterations of the Chicago Classification have been published summarizing the incremental development of the classification scheme. The most recent meeting of the HRM Working Group was in Ascona, Switzerland in conjunction an international congress focused on the clinical evaluation of esophageal disease. This paper summarizes the Chicago Classification of esophageal motility disorders emanating from the meeting at the Ascona congress.
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Are you guys completely crazy ? sorry for being so harsh but:
1. Codeweavers is THE company behind wine developement. They employ a lot of the wine devs !
2. The money you pay for there product is for the support and the ui they built around wine to make it easier to use
3. They include some app specific fixes whcih are not ready for plain wine cause it has vers strict coding guidelines
Now this great company with great support gives away their work FOR FREE and you guys still complain.... WHAT'S wrong with you guys ?!
do crossover support more games/software than playonlinux ?
someone has un example of a game or software better supported by crossover than playonlinux ?
Or maybe, by support, you mean that there is a guarantee that certain applications will not break because of regressions in the code between versions of Crossover and that if something breaks with an officially supported application their developers and support people will do their best to come up with either fixes or workarounds until a fix is found.
Either way, you have an answer.
I got in the 2008 free Lame Duck offer. Didn't use it much but the UI install was handy if you wanted to quickly install something to test. Stuff that codeweavers does will eventually trickle down to the wine tree. If you have a support contract you get a influence vote on what they work on, and you can submit issues that they will look into and answer.
Wine is great and i prefer it, but CrossOver does have some nice advantages in some ways.
I may download a copy, just to have a look.
Since crossover is based on wine, and some crossover devs work on wine, "maybe" they are deliberately hiding the bugs in wine so you pay for the whole thing. I can't believe no one has ever thought this before...
Would be very "funny" when cxoffice would be based on something newer than wine 1.5.9 and steam would not require the -no-dwrite hack...
It is a good idea, like a 12 months trial version:
Within the next week you will receive an email from us. Clicking the unique link in that email will create a free 12-month support entitlement on our server. Your support entitlement will give you full access to support and updates for the next year.
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Kenmore Elite 1.4 cu. ft. Trash Compactor - BlackItem# 02214739000 | Model# 14739
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This undercounter built-in trash compactor has a compression ratio of 5:1 and reduces trash volume up to 80%. Other features include a side-release bin, convenient drawer opener pedal, and rear levelers. Built-in installation with fully integrated controls add a sleek look to your kitchen.
- Reduce trash by up to 80% - A 5:1 compaction ratio means fewer trips taking out the trash
- Compress bulky trash with ease - The 1.4 cu. ft. capacity provides enough space to compress large or bulky trash items
- Convenient operation - With the toe bar drawer opener, you can open and close the compactor easily, even if your hands are full
- Easy-to-use side release bin - This trash compactor can be emptied from the side to reduce back strain and spills
- Durable construction - This compactor is constructed of welded steel with a zinc-coated interior, which prevents misalignment and helps minimize vibration
- A seamless look for your kitchen - Fully integrated console hides the controls to create a clean, modern look
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Very nice compactor. Looks excellent. Difficult to keep clean on exterior dealing with smudges and such, poor design of internal pull-out (the plastic component with the strings that lift the actual filled bag out). However, it is an extremely good compactor and worth every penny it costs. Have previously owned Whirlpool Gold Compactor, and this one is at least equivalent if not better.
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This compactor is extremely well built and really compacts the trash well
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Purchased the new compactor after my 30 old one died. It is much easier to open then the old one, the front door has changed but the rest is the same. Why change a good product. I love using a compactor it is so green. I went through 6 large garbage bags while waiting on the new compator. My family of 4 uses only 1 compactor bag a week, what a savings. I upgraded from a bag front to stainless steel and was happy surpised that the fingerprints really don't show.
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Failed 3 times in two year. $100, $300 repairs. Third time was another $300 repair so I said screw it and threw it out. If you buy this unit, buy the extended warranty. Really sad that Kenmore produces such junk.
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It looks pretty but it belongs in the trash. I lasted 1.5 years with very little use. Why would the main components be made with plastic parts? To fail, Sears lost my business. Don't waste your money.
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It looks absolutely beautiful and seems to work well so far!!
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We purchased the Kenmore Elite trash compactor. After 3 years, parts began to break. The parts are not able to be replaced because they were not originally made strong enough. So be prepared to replace this appliance every three years or so.
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We initially bought the Stainless Steel, but the finish is very different from Bosch Stainless Steel, so we traded into the black & more expensive model as the first one was also flimsy. I think this is pretty flimsy too, and do not expect it to last. Securing bag inside is awkward and door does not open smartly. I like the hidden key feature - so kids don't turn it on or take the key and lose it.
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The unit was easy to install, works well for the past month. My only complaint is that Sears would not put this item on sale like their other appliances.
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Following in the steps of Valve's kind actions towards open-sourcing some components that can help out game developers in going from Windows to Linux support (and Direct3D to OpenGL), the code used by the Natural Selection 2 game to translate from Microsoft HLSL to OpenGL GLSL shaders has been opened up...
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PORTSMOUTH -- Sing in the new year with heart-thumping African songs of celebration with the 100 singers of Con Tutti directed by Joanne Connolly! "One hundred people will be singing their hearts out," says Connolly, "And we have an exciting invitation to sing at the Music Hall event for the African Burying Ground in Portsmouth! ….as well as our scheduled concert!"


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The Steward's son went still as he found himself listening to the talk in the adjoining room.
"There are those who would see the King return again and wear the Winged Crown."
"And there are those who would refuse to bow the knee to any whose claim upon the Throne of Gondor could not be verified—and with good reason."
"You are obviously of good Dúnedain blood."
"Am I? There are those already who will swear that I am the love-child of the Steward, and thus obviously illegitimate and so barred from claiming even the Rod and the Black Chair. Yet you would somehow see me sit at the top of the dais, crowned in mithril and mother of pearl?"
Lord Meredorn of Langstrand gave a great snort. "You—the fruit of an assignation between Ecthelion and some Rohir's daughter? Were your eyes green or blue, or your hair a lighter brown—perhaps. But you could be the very brother of Denethor."
"I assure you that I am not."
"Then who is your father, or your mother?"
"No one you have ever heard named, I am certain. Remember--not all who bear full Dúnedain blood are automatically of the Line of Kings of Gondor."
"Where do they dwell, your parents?"
"My father died when I was little better than a babe in arms. It was another, a distant relative, who took my mother into his home and saw me raised among his own sons, and who saw me trained to serve as I can."
"You would stand to inherit from him when he dies?"
"There is no question that his sons are legitimate and much older than I. No—I look to inherit nothing from him. I have no claim to anything that is his save the love he gave me for the sake of my fathers. As I said, we are kinsman from afar."
Meredorn dropped his voice, but Denethor could still hear him. "But if we were to claim that you were from among the Lost, and were the Heir to Isildur? Would you not be tempted to reach for the Winged Crown?"
"You would risk civil war? And for what? To see an untried stranger made King to supplant Ecthelion and his son?"
"None seeks to supplant Ecthelion. He is a genial enough soul, and a good one to have as Ruling Steward. But there are few who look forward eagerly to the time when Denethor succeeds his father. He is given to rigidity, we find. He has been a good Captain of our forces in the past, but he is much given to the study of lore. One with his attention ever in a book too oft fails to see dangers or advantages to be found right beneath his nose."
Thorongil's voice became cold. "Have you not heard that I, too, am learned in ancient lore? Such was my kinsman's interest in such things that he has seen to it all who pass through his house are entertained nightly with ancient tales and songs, and I read freely all I could find in his library regarding the histories of Middle Earth. Even now, when naught else puts calls upon my time I spend what time I can in the great archives, ever seeking to add to what I learned as a child and youth. I doubt that in the end you would find me preferable, as you appear to see it, to Lord Denethor.
"And there is the fact I have sworn myself to his father's service. I will not betray that oath by standing against Ecthelion's son when it is his time to accept the White Rod. Tell me, my lord—why this interest in preferring me? Do you think me more easily swayed to your arguments than Denethor? You will find I am master of my own mind, and I have been known to speak against those I love most truly when I have felt it right and proper to do so."
Meredorn's voice cooled to match that of the mercenary. "Is that your way of warning me you consider my talk treasonous?"
There was a pause before Thorongil answered, "I question the motivations of those who would advise against following the legal succession of power within the land."
"If the rightful King were found, and could substantiate his claim to the Throne, would you deny him?"
"He would have to prove his lineage and his claim, and even then I would not wish to see the authority of the Ruling Stewards blindly set aside."
"Would you give your oath to Denethor as you have to Ecthelion?"
"That is not a question that needs to be answered at this time, Lord Meredorn."
"But if you could become King of Gondor----"
"My lord, you press me too closely. If you continue, I must make my report to Lord Ecthelion that you speak, if not against him, at least against the rightful succession of his son. I will leave you now. I give you good day."
He heard the door to the next room close with far more force than he had ever heard from Captain Thorongil. Denethor considered going into that room to confront Meredorn when he heard the inner door to the chamber open. He heard Meredorn ask, "Then you heard all?"
Denethor was surprised to hear his father say, "Well, he told you no more than what he has told me. And he stands for Denethor's succession, which puts the lie to what has been said by many. A most mysterious soul, my young Captain."
"He is able to keep his temper."
"And he is able to be as angered as is true of any other. I heard him all but slam the door as he left."
"He did not say, though, that he would swear allegiance to Denethor as he has to you."
"No, he did not. But he answered well. He is a politic soul, I deem."
"That he is—I will drink to that." There was quiet for a time, before Meredorn asked, "Would you not see your son succeed you as Ruling Steward?"
"I would see him serve as Steward, but would not be adverse to seeing him serving under the rightful King's rule, should the King choose to return in my time."
"But there is little enough to indicate that this is any more the Heir to Isildur than is any other from among the Lost."
"Save that when he enters a room all come to attention—even I."
"Pelendur did not accept the claim of the last Heir to Isildur to put it forth, even though Arvedui was married to the one remaining child of Ondoher."
Fíriel was his daughter, and no woman has ruled Gondor."
"Other than Berúthiel," muttered Meredorn.
"Pelendur could rule against the Heir to Isildur when it has ever been the Heir to Anárion who has ruled Gondor since the day Isildur ceded that position to his brother's son. But the descendants of Fíriel might be the Heirs to Isildur, but also are the Heirs to Anárion as well. If the current Heir to Isildur could be found and it is shown he is also descended from Fíriel and thus from Ondoher and Anárion, it would go far to making the argument that the proper King has been found."
"But if he refuses to name himself Isildur's heir----"
"We shall do nothing until a claim has been put forth. He is wise—it is never good to start a rule by inciting civil war. But the shadow within Mordor grows ever stronger, and my son, as much as I love him truly, is not an easy man to love and honor to the point of freely given obedience. It will be well enough once he and Finduilas are married. When those within Minas Tirith see how deeply she adores him it will be easier for them to realize there is a side to him that does draw fealty based upon affection. But a strong King of pure blood from both lineages could command more easily than ever will Denethor. And if, as I have foreseen, the great battle comes within my son's lifetime, Gondor will need one who can command loyalty with a glance, as Denethor cannot."
There were approaching footsteps along the hallway, and both men within the next room went still. There was a knock at the door, and Ecthelion could be heard calling, "Come."
"My Lord Steward, Lord Meredorn—I am sent to tell you that Lord Adrahil's ship has just arrived at the Harlond. He should be within the City within two hours."
"Good, good!" Ecthelion's voice sounded ebullient. "Then shall we away, Meredorn, and prepare for the arrival of our beloved Prince of Dol Amroth and my son's prospective bride? The announcement this evening at the banquet of their engagement should do much to assure the Lords of the Realm that all is in hand for the peaceful succession of rule within Gondor, don't you think?"
"Indeed so. Lead on, my Lord."
Denethor could hear the three sets of footsteps leaving the other room behind the Hall of Kings, and he set the book he'd been reading down into his lap. They thought that his devotion to learning weakened him as a leader? And even his father thought to deny him his rightful place as Ruling Steward when his time should come? His father would put forth Thorongil as a possible candidate for the Throne and Winged Crown?
He'd begun to resent Thorongil's penchant for being better versed in the histories of the First and Second Ages than himself, and better, too, at weapons. But where before he'd suppressed his feelings of disenchantment as being beneath his dignity, he would do so no longer! "No man has the right to supplant me in the heart of my father or my people!" he murmured to himself. So saying, he closed the book with a decided clap! and never opened it again.
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Traces the misadventures of Celimene, a 35-year-old woman who prefers to go by the name of Nathalie and no longer writes due to lack of inspiration. Her seven-year-old son Adam helps her keep her feet on the ground. While their apartment undergoes renovations, they live temporarily with Celimene's mother, which proves difficult. Seventeen-year-old Anais is young, fresh and youthfully arrogant. She pursues Celimene, lying in wait for her everywhere to convince her to use her as a source of writing material.
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Coated fabric, backless design and a bodycon fit make this sleeveless bebe mini dress a dark and sexy punch to your evening wardrobe. Dress yours with a pair of platform ankle booties and a faux fur coat for a luxurious new-season look.
- 94% polyester, 6% spandex
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- Center back to hem: 31" (79 cm)
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The relay which turns the airmatic suspension pump on may fail causing the pump to run continuously. This can result in failure of the pump motor or a dead battery as the pump motor will continue to run after the car is turned off. Also, Worn airmatic pump mount bushings can causes noises in the front axle while driving on bumpy roads or a buzzing noise while the pump is running.
Command, Voice Control, PSE, & Tele Aid Modules and CD Chnagers Are All Prone to Failure
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Defendant Christina Thomas takes the stand, says she didn't starve boy
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DOVER — Defendant Christina Thomas swore under oath Thursday she did not withhold food from the child she has been accused of starving intentionally for years in this case.
Under a line of intense questioning from Cassotis, Thomas also said she "didn't care" what anyone thought of her or her lifestyle.
Thomas' 14-year-old son became argumentative on the stand as well. Cassotis asked him if it "sucks" being called to testify to which he replied, "The only thing that sucks is having to look at you."
At one point, Cassotis asked Thomas to remove her chewing gum when she testified, as some jurors complained it was hard to hear her.
Thomas and her friend both denied they were discussing the case at that time. Under cross-examination, Cassotis asked Kibuchi if she understood what perjury means and if she knew she shouldn't be talking to a defendant in a case. Kibuchi told Keable under questioning she never saw Thomas punish the boy.
After Cassotis asked Thomas if she understood she had "a lot to lose," including her children and her freedom, Thomas began to tear up.
The trial began at 10 a.m. Thursday and concluded at about 5:15 p.m. in one of the longest sessions in the case yet. Judge Lewis thanked the jury for being patient, stating, "It is hard work to be on a jury."