Porting the Sample Code to the iPhone
The process of porting the sample code from the book to the iPhone highlights some of the unique features of the iPhone. In particular, some of the unique features of the development environment include:

• The use of Objective C
• The process of creating an EGL rendering context using the EAGLContext.
• Detection of device capabilities and creating an OpenGL ES 2.0 context
• The use of a framebuffer object as the primary rendering surface

Once you have created and setup a rendering context, programming with OpenGL ES 2.0 on the iPhone is identical to any other platform. However, there are some unique aspects of the platform that are worth understanding before jumping into the code.

Building Web Services with JAX-WS

JAX-WS stands for Java API for XML Web Services. JAX-WS is a technology for building web services and clients that communicate using XML. JAX-WS allows developers to write message-oriented as well as RPC-oriented web services. In JAX-WS, a remote procedure call is represented by an XML-based protocol such as SOAP. The SOAP specification defines the envelope structure, encoding rules, and conventions for representing remote procedure calls and responses. These calls and responses are transmitted as SOAP messages (XML files) over HTTP.

Although SOAP messages are complex, the JAX-WS API hides this complexity from the application developer. On the server side, the developer specifies the remote procedures by defining methods in an interface written in the Java programming language. The developer also codes one or more classes that implement those methods. Client programs are also easy to code. A client creates a proxy (a local object representing the service) and then simply invokes methods on the proxy. With JAX-WS, the developer does not generate or parse SOAP messages. It is the JAX-WS runtime system that converts the API calls and responses to and from SOAP messages.

Walgreens was originally founded in 1901, in Chicago, as a single store company. Today, they are the second largest drugstore chain in the nation with approximately 5,200 stores in 45 states; however, they are the leader in the industry in terms of sales. In 2005, Walgreens generated 42.2 billion dollars in sales. This figure is a milestone in that it marks the 31st year that Walgreens has set a sales record for the industry. At $46 per square foot, Walgreens averages twice the sales per square foot than their competitors. In light of this success, they project 7,000 stores by 2010. (DSN Retailing Today, 6/12/06) Walgreens expands through organic growth. They prefer to build, or rebuild their own stores and as a result, the average Walgreens store is six years old.(MMR,5/8/2006) The Walgreen chain of pharmacies offers prescription and non-prescription drugs.

Congratulations on your purchase of the iBT-GPS with built-in Lithium rechargeable battery. Before you start using iBT-GPS, please make sure if your package includes the following items. If any item is damaged or missing, please contact your dealer at once.
- Bluetooth GPS Receiver – iBT-GPS x 1
- Traveler Power Adapter x 1
- DC cigarette lighter adapter x 1
- Lithium rechargeable battery x 1
- User’s manual with Warranty Card x 1
*Unit package contents may vary depending on countries without prior notice.

Getting started
Step 1 Charging Your Battery
For the 1st time you use the iBT-GPS, please charge battery until it is full (the LED blinks). Take the power cable and connect it to the power jack (mini USB type). This will begin to charge the battery. The LED that represents the battery is the right-most battery icon (shown in below).

War is also equipped with a killer oversized gauntlet, and you can crush a zombie’s skull into a splattering mess with the tap of a button. We also saw the giant shuriken-shaped “crossblade,” which you can use to target multiple enemies with, much like Zelda’s boomerang. Another advantage of the crossblade is that you can switch to another weapon, such as your sword, and dish out extra damage at the same time. We also got treated to a brand new weapon not seen before: the “redemption” grenade launcher. You initially prise it from the steaming corpse of an angelic being, but we’re told you also discover a demonic variant later on with different properties (we’ll have to wait to find out what they are). Due to the menacing firepower of such weapons as the grenade launcher, you will only be able to use them in certain areas. The most powerful weapon at War’s disposal, however, seems to be his “chaos form” ability. Transforming into his true form–a terrifying flaming demon beast–allows you to unleash some devastating melee damage in a short limited time period.