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Rape of an Eldar
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Sera was temporarily blinded as the lascannon blast tore through the hull of her squad's transport. She felt a moment of weightlessness as the grav-tank dropped from the air, and then she was crushed against her seat as the vehicle smashed into the ground. There was a scream as one of the other guardians was hurled from his seat, impacting against the forward bulkhead with a sickening crunch. The air was filled with a grinding sound as the tank ploughed through rubble, carried onwards by its considerable momentum.
Finally, it came to a sudden halt as it impacted a more solid obstacle. Sera looked around the troop hold. A pair of ruined bodies were slumped in their seats, half-vaporised by the lascannon beam. Opposite her, another squad member's head was drooping at an unnatural angle, neck snapped from the sudden impact. To her right, the squad's warlock took a last, gurgling breath as pink, frothy blood trickled out around the structural beam that impaled his chest.
Sera fumbled with her harness, unbuckling herself from her seat. Her voice shook as she spoke.
"Report!"
There was no reply. The other bodies in the troop hold were still. She spoke again, and a tone of desperation entered her voice.
"Squad, damage report! Is anyone still conscious?"
"Anyone?"
She tried accessing the communications systems in her suit. They couldn't even detect the interface to the grav-tank's transmitter, and the suit itself carried only a short-range transponder. It was emitting a steady hiss of static.
Sera stood carefully. Her legs wobbled. She reached out to steady herself against the side of the hold, and the composite panel gave way beneath her hand, twisting away from its mountings. She spent the next few minutes stumbling around the transport hold, frantically trying to find any signs of life from the squad members.
They were dead. Not even afforded the honour of a death in battle. A pointless, violent end during their extraction from the battlefield. A waste.
She took the soulstone amulets from the bodies of her comrades. As the remaining survivor, the duty fell upon her to return their spirits to the Craftworld's infinity matrix. At least there they could find peace. Perhaps they would choose to rejoin the battle, transferring their souls into wraithguard.
She gathered them all from the corpses. The soulstones emitted a faint glow as they jostled together in her hand. Sera collected her shuriken catapult, and checked it for damage - it bore superficial scratches and dents, but the console on the grip informed her it was still functional. She crawled to the rear of the hold, and opened the door. The frame had been badly deformed during the crash, and it took some effort to force it open.
The ground was covered in a layer of mud. It shifted beneath Sera's boots as she stood to appraise the wreckage, and get her bearings. The tank had embedded itself deeply into the earth, and was completely beyond recovery.
She heard the sound of an engine growing nearer, and turned around to see the crude shape of a Mon'Keigh tank ploughing through the mud and debris, headed straight towards her. Gouts of steam erupted from the ground at her feet as the creatures riding the open-topped vehicle took shots at her with their las rifles. She dived sideways into the mud, taking cover behind the wrecked turret of her vehicle as laser fire rained down around her, leaving small, glowing patches on the tank's hull. One of the beams grazed her arm, scoring a black line across her armour.
She leaned around from her cover to fire off a burst from her shuriken catapult, and was met with a barrage of laser fire in return. The Mon'Keigh were hollering at each other in their coarse language. She could hear them advancing on her position, laying down a constant barrage of pinning fire as they made their way forwards.
Sera leaned around to let off another volley of fire, and found herself looking straight down the barrel of a las-rifle. The Mon'Keigh was yelling at her, and it took Sera a few moments to recall her knowledge of the creatures' language. He seemed to be shouting, "Drop it! Drop your weapon!"
She considered her options. The souls of her entire squad were depending on her to deliver them to the Craftworld. If she died, they would be lost forever.
She was surely more valuable to the Mon'Keigh as a prisoner of war. Perhaps it was best to play along for the meanwhile. She was confident that she would be able to outwit the clumsy creatures later, and escape.
Another of the creatures had joined the first now, and was aiming his weapon at her. She raised her hands, and rose slowly. She scowled as she was forced to speak to them in their crude language.
"I concede defeat," she said. "I am your prisoner."
One of them snatched her rifle away. The other grabbed her by the wrist, pulling her roughly. She stumbled over the wreckage as he dragged her towards their vehicle, which was juddering and spitting clouds of black smoke from its primitive engines. The creature addressed to the rest of the group.
"Well boys, looks like we've found us a xeno girlie."
A pair of them walked over, grinning. One of them shoved her suddenly, grabbing her neck as she stumbled backwards. He pawed at her, letting out a bark of idiotic laughter.
"Whatever shall we do with her?" he asked.
"I suppose," said another, "we should take her back to the base."
"Shut up, Larson."
"Those are the orders," he said.
"Well, even if we do take her back, that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun with her first." The creature holding her throat leaned forward. Sera grimaced as he licked her face with his filthy tongue. He laughed again.
"You taste good, xeno girl."
She glowered at him, trying to suppress the anger she could feel building inside her. He loomed towards her face again with his lips parted. She slapped him across the face, and her gauntlet made a satisfying smack as it impacted with his cheek. He recoiled.
"Pig," she said.
She felt her arms pulled backwards as one of the creatures grappled her from behind. The one she had slapped was giving her a dark look. He lunged forward, and clamped his hand under her jaw.
"You had better play nicely, witch," he said. "Or things will get very painful for you. Now, let's see what's under that armour of yours..."
He drew a knife from his belt and jabbed it into a chink in Sera's armour, just below her ribs. He started wiggling the blade back and forth, and her suit made cracking sounds as its shell was forced open. She struggled, but the creature behind her had a strong grip on her arms.
She kicked out, knocking the knife from the creature's grip. He gave a surprised yelp of pain, cradling his hand. The weapon spun off and landed in the mud nearby. The creature glared at Sera, and then brought his hand hard across her face. She gasped as the brute's calloused palm slapped against her cheek. On the return, he struck the other side of her face with the back of his hand.
"Let's make sure you won't be doing that again," he said.
The creature drew his leg back. Sera flinched away, but not fast enough, as he stomped down on her knee with his heavy boot. Her armour gave way with a crack, and then there was a fleshy tearing sound as her knee buckled backwards. She cried out. He brought his foot down on her other leg, and she screamed again as her knee joint tore. Her legs crumpled beneath her, and she sagged to the ground. Her breath came in strangled gasps.
The creature picked his knife up, and returned to working at her armour. She felt the knife slip between the plates, and he levered the blade upwards with a snapping sound. Soon, the breastplate of her armour was torn free, and the creature flung it off to one side, leering as he regarded her bared chest.
"You've got better tits on you than any human girl I've seen, I'll give you that much."
He grabbed her breast roughly, and squeezed hard. Sera let out a gasp of pain.
"You will regret this, Mon'Keigh," she said. "Heed my words, you will pay a dear price for-"
The creature slammed his fist into her face, and Sera's head snapped backwards. Something had come loose in her mouth. She spat the tooth out onto the ground, and blood trickled from her lips.
"Shut up," he said.
The creature stood. Another of the group was walking over from behind Sera, fussing with his belt.
"I call first go on 'er", he said.
He stood in front of Sera. He tugged the waistband of his fatigues downwards, and stepped out of them. Then he fumbled around with his stained undergarments. Sera's face twitched in disgust as the creature's penis drooped out of his shorts, like some foul little creature emerging from its burrow. He swaggered forward, and grabbed a fistful of Sera's hair, yanking her head backwards. In his other hand, he held a laspistol. He thrust his hips forward, bringing his filthy member inches away from her face.
"Suck it," he said.
She felt the barrel of the laspistol against her head.
"And the moment I feel teeth, you get a lobotomy. Understand?"
Sera gritted her teeth. Her silence was broken by her screams as he yanked hard on her hair.
"DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR, XENO WHORE?"
She nodded once, reluctantly. She could practically feel the bile rising in her throat.
"Do it," he said. He pushed on her head, and her lips bumped against the creature's disgusting organ. She parted her lips, and took him into her mouth.
The taste was foul. The creature obviously had terrible hygiene, and its skin was greasy. She could feel its cock swelling up as it rested on her tongue, quivering in time with his heartbeat. She choked as it reached the back of her throat, but he held her firmly in place with his hand.
"Get on with it," he said. He pressed down on her mangled leg with his foot, and she let out a muffled cry. Sera pressed her tongue against the underside of the creature's penis, rubbing it back and forth. She slid her lips around the shaft. She closed her eyes, trying to think of anything else but the engorged member in her mouth. She had to survive. This was a terrible indignity, but they would surely keep her alive as a prisoner. She imagined her eventual escape, and the terrible revenge her Craftworld would wreak on the planet, which brought her a small amount of hope.
She gagged as the creature forced himself further into her. The tip of his cock prodded against the back of her throat. She pulled away, bobbing her head back and forth as she continued to fellate the creature. Her saliva mingled with the hideous taste of his precum. The creature was guffawing as he shouted at his comerades.
"Heh, lookit that, boys, she's crying. I bet she loves it really, though. Don't you, xeno girl?"
She continued to suck on his cock, until he wrenched her head backwards, pulling himself from her mouth.
"I asked you a question!" he bellowed. "I said, you love it really, don't you?! DON'T YOU?"
Sera whimpered. Her tears were running freely down her cheeks.
"Pathetic whore," he said. "Doesn't even know how to give a decent blowjob. Guess I'll have to finish myself off."
The creature kept one hand on her head while he rubbed his cock with the other. He drew his lips back, and then heaved out a sigh as a stream of semen squirted from the tip of his member. The fluid splashed against Sera's face. It was warm and slimy. Some of it ran down onto her lip, and she spluttered as she spat it out. The mess slid down her cheeks slowly, mingling with her tears.
Another of the creatures stepped in, declaring that he was next. "You got it all wrong," he said to the other, whose shrivelling cock was still hanging out. "You passed up the chance to feel what it's like to fuck one of these xeno."
The first looked at him. "You're not serious," he said. "You're not going to..."
"I am," he said. "And I bet it's gonna be great. They say these Eldar are a dying race, which means they ain't making any babies, which means they ain't fucking each other very much. I bet she's tight as a twelve-year-old."
"Hah, you would know," said the other.
They shared a moment of boisterous laughter.
He knelt down, took up the knife, and started to pry away the armour below Sera's midriff. He worked clumsily, and she cried out as the blade slipped off the armour, stabbing into her thigh. She struggled weakly for the few minutes it took to tear her armour from her. The creature used the knife to cut away her underwear, and then she was completely bared. He pushed her legs apart, and Sera wailed as the broken limbs were twisted further out of shape, splayed in front of her.
"Lie her down," he said.
The creature behind her forced her back down into the mud. His companion joined him, and they took one arm each, pinning her down to the ground with her arms spread out to the sides. She shook, straining against them.
"Now, time to have me some heresy," the creature said.
He spat onto Sera's bared genitals, rubbing at them with his grubby fingers. She winced as she felt a pair of them force their way into her. The creature dropped to his knees, freeing his already-turgid member from his pants. He shuffled forward, and then Sera let out a sad little cry as he entered her.
The creature's cock pushed up inside her, scraping against the delicate, inner walls of her genitals. There was a sickening grin on the creature's face. He placed a hand on Sera's hip, his other palm flat against her breast. He worked his hips backward and forced his way into her again, and Sera felt a tearing sensation as something gave way inside her.
"That's better," he said.
He took up a slow, deliberate motion. Some of the time, his hands were on Sera's thighs, gripping them harshly as he continued to plough into her. Every so often he would let go to explore the rest of her body, running his grimy hands over her pale skin, squeezing her nipples roughly between his thick fingers. She wept silently as he defiled her.
The minutes felt like eternity. The throbbing pain in Sera's legs competed for attention with the soreness of the continued assault on her genitals. She started shivering as the cold mud beneath her sapped away the warmth of her body.
Eventually, a pressure welled up between her legs, coinciding with the creature letting out a harsh grunt. He hilted himself within her and disgorged his seed. When he finally withdrew, his cock was covered with a slimy mixture of blood and semen.
"Well shit, looks like she couldn't handle me," he said. "Still, not bad."
He stood, and started to re-clothe himself. "Anyone else?"
Another of the creatures stepped forward, and Sera could not stop herself from sobbing as he, too, removed his trousers. She shook her head, gasping between cries.
"Please," she said. "Please. No more."
"Silence, xeno." One of the creatures pinning her arms gave her a harsh slap.
The other creature was kneeling in front of her. "I'll give her a go," he said, "but I don't want Benson's jizz all over my cock. Turn her over."
They pulled roughly at her arms, rolling her so she was face down in the mud. One of them wrenched her arm behind her back, and there was a cracking sound from her shoulder as the joint started to yield. She cried out, and found herself with a mouthful of dirt as her face was shoved down into the mud. She could feel the creature pulling at her armour. More plates were torn free, and her backside was exposed.
"Look at that ass," he said. "So perfect. It seems a shame to do this, really."
Hands grabbed at her buttocks. She felt a pair of thumbs force their way in between, parting them.
"Ah... so clean," the creature said.
She screamed into the dirt as a finger was forced into her anus.
"So tight," he said. "A tight, pink little virgin ass hole. Truly, fortune has favoured me today."
The finger pushed further inside. Sera was feeling physically sick as the creature introduced a second finger and started to part them, stretching her anus. They apparently tired of her desperate screams, as one of the creatures holding her arm shoved her face fully down into the mud, holding her there while she struggled for breath. He let her up after a minute or so, and she took a huge gasp, coughing as she spat the filth from her mouth.
The creature was kneeling behind her now, and having some difficulty forcing his cock into her. The head of it battered against her ass hole, making slow progress inwards. After maybe ten thrusts or so, he had made a few inches of headway, and set about fucking her ass. The mass of his cock rested within her, distending her anus painfully as he pulled out and pushed in, over and over. Each thrust brought him a little deeper. Sera was sure she could feel her innards tearing under the onslaught.
She had given up trying to scream. She lay with her head on one side, eyes focussed on nothing in particular as her mind desperately tried to escape the ordeal. The only sound was the rhythmic squelching as the creature continued to pound her ruined ass hole. She felt wetness on her cheek, and turned her head weakly to see that the grey clouds overhead were disgorging their payloads. It started to drizzle, causing her to shiver even more.
In time, the creature finished. She felt hot fluids splash against her as he pulled out, ejaculating onto her bared buttocks. Her guts shifted, and there was nothing she could do to stop herself from defecating. She could not even move her legs as her warm shit slid against her thighs.
"Well boys, we'd best head back."
"Shall we take the xeno girl?"
"Eh, sounds like a hassle to me. She got anything worth taking?"
"Just these." One of the creatures grabbed the soulstones that she had been clutching throughout the ordeal. "Might be worth something. Oh look, and she's wearing another one, too."
One of the creatures yanked at her amulet, tearing her soulstone from her. Battered and broken, she was only able to whisper a protest.
"No..."
"What's that, xeno?"
"My soulstone... please."
Her eyes were filled with tears. For an Eldar to lose their soulstone was worse than death - their spirit would be lost to the warp forever.
"What's that she said?"
"I dunno. Something about her necklace. Her one isn't as fancy as those other ones anyway, look here, it ain't even glowing."
"Whatever. Let's get back."
Sera felt cool metal against her temple.
"It's been fun, xeno girl."
There was a burst of light as the lasgun discharged.
In the grim darkness of the far future... old memes live unabated!
1 Alternate Ending
2 Alternative Alternative Ending
3 Alternate Emprahsque Imperium/Eldar Peace Ending
4 More Hentai Ending
5 True ending Orkish ending
6 Nobledark ending
7 totally legit sequal!
Alternate Ending[edit]
Sera slumped forward and landed in the mud, for a moment she felt peace in what had become a life of pain and misfortune.
A shroud of darkness started to encompass her vision, she could barely hear what the Mon'Keigh were saying.
One of them asked "Why didn't you kill the bitch?"
"Better to let her suffer, like the mangy whore she is." he replied, laughing "Plus, its a little thank you for giving me the best fuck I've had in years!"
Then they started to walk off, laughing all the way.
When the craft disappeared over the horizon, Sera's eyes finally closed, and she felt the hands of Slaanesh leaping out of the warp to grasp around her.
Before the demon's hands managed to touch her body, a flash of light appeared.
Sera's eyes opened once more, to the friendly face of a female guardian.
"Bless Isha, I was afraid you were gone forever... I have only stabilized the wound but we must return to the evacuation point."
Sera, looking down, saw the hole in her chest was plugged, but blood was faintly leaking from the wound. She whispered softly "I am now only a husk of what I used to be, I am better off dead..."
Her new companion paused, and hugged Sera, whispering, "Do not worry, it....do not lose faith....." before lifting her up like a child and carrying her away from the wreckage.
Sera's body started to feel cold, and her eyes looked at the wreckage once more...before she blacked out from the pain.
After what appeared to be mere moments, her eyes faintly opened and she was surrounded by a female healer, and the same guardian who saved her life. Sera looked at her body; her wounds having been properly healed -- only a faint scar remained to remind her of the ordeal she suffered -- but something else seemed off....
Before she could find out, the healer introduced herself, "I am healer Maishara," and pointed to Sera's savior, explaining "and this is Elisia, the one who performed the emergency aid to save your life. How are you doing, Sera?"
Sera replied faintly, "I-I am fine...h-how long have I been here for?"
The female guardian replied, "You have been sleeping for many cycles; we were afraid that you would never have woken up."
Sera turned to the healer and spoke in a soft voice, "I-Is there....any permanent damage, Healer?"
The Healer, looking for advice, turned to Elisia, simply who nodded.
Maishara replied in a saddened voice "You are pregnant with the seed of a Mon'Keigh, your....child will be expected to arrive soon..... "
Sera then realized what was wrong with her body: her stomach was slightly bloated, her womb containing the child of her attackers. Tears started to exit her eyes as she wept and begun to curse the Imperial Guardsmen.
Her two companions stood there, and waited for her to stop yelling...
After many hours, Sera stopped and her reddened face stared blankly at the ceiling Elisia muttered "Sera, the council have heard your .... predicament and have decided that you shall care for the child." Sera, emotionless face still staring at the ceiling, nodded once. "I have asked for temporary leave from the Guardians in order to take care for you, is that okay?"
Sera nodded once more.
Maishara spoke "Now that you are awake, I shall take my leave. Please contact me with the ward's communication system if...you need anything else," and with a slight flurry of her robes left the room.
Elisia summoned a grav chair next to Sera, and grasped her hands "Do not worry, it will....get better"
Sera simply muttered "Understood...."
Alternative Alternative Ending[edit]
The xeno went limp as life left it's body and it's soul was dragged screaming into the warp. The Guardsmen were halfway back to their APC when they heard the distinctive sound of a bolt pistol being armed. They turned slowly and looked into the piercing eyes of their Commissar. They knew that they were about to die.
"Consorting with xenos," said the Commissar, his voice perfectly level and as hard as adamantium as he listed their heresies. "Abandoning your position, turning your back to an enemy, conduct unbefitting an Imperial Guardsman, Looting, Rape and Idleness."
The Guardsmen said nothing. Nothing they could say would change what was about to happen.
"By the authority invested in me by the Commissariat and the Emperor I hereby sentence you to death."
One of the Guardsmen was crying now, fat salty tears leaving trails in the grime that coated his face.
"Before I kill you however, I must know, to which regiment do you belong?"
The ringleader, his face showing a weary acceptance of his fate replied.
"THE ARISTOCRATS"
But the remaining Guardsmen expressions seem to changed, they smiled slyly and nodded to each other. Just then, a Guardsman behind the Commissar shoved him very hard, knocking him to the mud. Being attacked in surprise, the Commissar dropped his bolter pistol, the squad Sergeant picked it up and looked at the Commissar and smiled.
"Well, well... it seems that we have another fun here"
A Guardsman knelt down beside the Commissar and removed his pants and his comrades do the same thing, he touched at the Commissar's ass and his face frowned.
"After that Eldar slut, this is too rough, we need something to make it is smoother"
"I have something, guys" - said another Guardsman as he pulled from his coat a can of vegetable oil.
"Shall we enjoy some fun, sir?" - The Sergeant grinned in joy JUST AS PLANNED
Alternate Emprahsque Imperium/Eldar Peace Ending[edit]
The Emprahsque and the High Lords of Terra signed the Treaty Of Terra which ended war between the Eldar and the Imperium Of Man at the very time the guardsman were about to kill the Eldar woman. Only for the Commissar to catch the entire squad in the act while at the same time aware of the treaty in which the Commissar had to let the entire squad go for their war-crime and send the Eldar woman back to her Craftworld. 8 months later said Eldar woman found herself to be heavily pregnant with the child of the imperial guardsman named James Benson who was now at the rank of sergeant. The Eldar kept her child away from any humans and raised her child Eldar but after reaching maturity the child left never to be seen again.
And then the poor child that wrote this was sent to the Commissariat and also never seen again.
More Hentai Ending[edit]
Sera ended up being captured by imperial forces alongside her comrades, they killed all the male eldars. Then fastforward 20 years later you see Sera and a large number of female Eldars with ahegao faces and heavily pregnant bodies. Turns out these babies have been really useful to the imperium because now they serve as really great soldiers and somehow a pregnancy can last an entire day before giving birth. While more and more Eldar women from the depths of Commonragh, Craftworlds all over the galaxy even from Biel-Tan and the Exodite worlds came and ended up like Sera who had now become the mother of thousands, while increasing her bust size to a tremendous G-Cup. Now many Eldar have another fear other than Slaanesh it is ending yp in these hybrid farms. Of course most if not all the sperm donators were all highly loyal and fanatical imperials. Farseer Idranel of Craftworld Ulthwe herself was captured by the Blood Ravens, while forcefully impregnating her and the rest of her female soldiers with their gene seed. Upon giving birth the astartes/eldar hybrids came out cunt punching while the mothers died screaming while orgasming. Learning that somehow being impregnated by a mon-keigh stopped Slaanesh from taking their souls, some Eldar women gave themselves up willingly, while others who were trying to free their brethen were shocked by what they had become. In a joint mission lead by a few high ranking female Farseers the Eldar race(the female part) ended up becoming mon-keigh/eldar baby makers. The end of the wars across the imperium wasn't because of an STC or the emperor's return it was the birth of many an army coming from unwilling sluts.
Read something on g e hentai called The Dragonborn Cometh to get the picture, especially the ones with elves in them
True ending Orkish ending[edit]
But before the lasgun could impact poor Sera, a projectile destroyed the imperial weapon. A shot rang in the air, missing them by miles but distracting them from shooting the Xeno.
All the humans turned arround and found an ork wearing a poncho and a hat. He was smoking a cigar slowly and with piercing eyes he observed all the humies scum.
- Dat izn't da right way to treath a laddy.
- Squad! Orks attack!
They were getting in position before the ork just whispered.
- Draw.
Then, a rain of lead felt on them. The only one who survived was holding the necktale at the same time he was trying to hold his guts.
Slowly the mysterious ork unfolds an axe and when he reached him, he started to butcher him.
The ork grabbed the severed hand he was holding the necktale and throws it to the eldar victim.
- Dat's yourz i think. - He said before walking to the sunset.
- Wait! - She shouted.- Who are you?
- Ma name iz Klint. - He turned his face to her.- Klint Izwudd.
Nobledark ending[edit]
The sound rang through the air. A moment passed. As the echo faded an electric crackling could be heard in the air.
Through the haze of pain Sera slowly realized two things; the shot didn't hit her and there was the tang of psychic energy in the air.
The guardsman who'd tried to shoot her wasn't aiming at her any more. He was suspended in midair, arms by his side, held by a crackling arc of psychic energy. The other Guardsmen stood with looks of shock on their faces as a voice bellowed in strangely accented Low Gothic.
"SAVAGES!"
Sera turned, along with the Guardsmen to a tall figure standing on the hill. As she made them out, Sera nearly cried tears of joy.
An Eldar Farseer Sera didn't recognize stood on the hill. He was clad in the colors of Biel-Tan, his staff of office on one hand, an expression of utter loathing on his face as he glared at the humans.
At the same time, four long-limbed figures crested the dune and stepped in front of him. Two of them carried axes and two had long-barreled guns. But these weren't ordinary Eldar soldiers; these were Wraithguard.
One of the Guardsmen opened fire on an axe-weilding Wraithguard, but the shots were was ineffective as spitballs. The Wraithguard approached and slapped the weapon out of his hands. The other Guardsmen still carrying their weapons opened fire, only for the Farseer to wrench the weapons from their hands, dropping the suspended Guardsmen to the ground at the same time.
Disarmed and outmatched, the Guardsmen froze. The Eldar Farseer strode past them to the prone Guardsman. He whacked him in the face with the ferule of his staff and took the Soulstone necklace from him.
"The rest of our regiment is nearby, Xenos." One of the Guardsman said, the contempt in his voice an odd contrast to his raised hands. "Anything happens to us, and they'll blast you to shreds."
"I think not. Our allies will take care of them, scum." The Farseer responded coldly. As if on cue, an explosion rang out. "There are also Pathfinders who have you in their sights." He turned to Sera, his expression softening briefly. "After this filth is dealt with, they will take you to safety."
"What happens now?" The lead Guardsman said from the ground. The Farseer ignored him and approached Sera. Handing her the necklace, he removed his cape and draped it across her to cover her. "Who do you think you are?"
"Me?" The Farseer hissed. "I came here to establish an understanding between my people and yours, but for now I am here to make you answer for your crimes against her."
"WE don't answer to you, Xenos. There's nothing that you can do to frighten us." The lead Guardsman scoffed, getting to his feet. The Farseer spoke into a communications device on his wrist before looking up at them.
"For this rape, there is only one punishment that will suffice." The Farseer responded. Sera looked up, and saw a blur move overhead. A sonic boom rocked the area, causing everyone but the Farseer to look up. Sera felt confused as she heard the noise of an anti-grav motor on the edge of hearing. The Guardsmen turned back, some inching towards their weapons.
"I may be the judge, but I will not punish you." He looked to the right as Sera heard footsteps. "They will."
The Guardsmen turned and froze, their eyes going wide. Sera heard the footsteps get closer and got to her feet for a better look as the first emerged into view.
The new arrival looked like a male Eldar, but more muscular. He was barefoot, his pallid exposed skin was covered in surgical scars and appeared stretched thin across his frame. One hand was replaced with a sickle blade and the remaining hand held a blade coated in a greenish substances. He wore only a segmented metal belt, a kilt and a metal faceplate with a grill, a frame made of bone attached to his back.
The Guardsmen cursed as a second figure approached. He was like the first except a third arm ending in a giant hypodermic needle had been surgically grafted to his left side. There was the sound of blades scrapping on each other and a third appeared. He was scraping two sickle blades together, but the most notable thing about him was that every part of him not covered by armor of clothing glistened the crimson of exposed muscles.
Several more figures, each a surgical nightmare, stepped forwards. The Guardsmen were cursing, but didn't move due to the Wraithguard's presence. "What in the Warp are they!?" One bellowed.
"I'll answer that." A resonant yet sibilant voice responded.
Sera turned and saw a figure hovering with an anti-grav belt. In an instant, she realized who they were and almost felt sorry for her attackers. This was an Eldar, but unnaturally tall and thin. His skin was pallid like the others, his bald head covered in scars. He was clad in dark armor and a stiched-together coat made of skin. He had four arms, one carrying an exotic gun, another carrying a small runed cube.
"We are the Eladrith Ynneas; or as you like to call us, the Dark Eldar." The Haemonculus said. At those words, the Guardsmen's confusion turned to horror. "We are aiding our cousins in exchange for future aid, but this..." The Haemonculus gestured to Sera. "Farseer Varanon here wants us to teach you a lesson. Thankfully for him, I consider work and payment one and the same in this case." The Haemonculus chuckled as the Wracks raised their weapons.
"So I'm going to teach you the full extent of, what was that human phrase... Make an example of them." He gestured and the Wracks advanced as he said one more thing.
"Surrender Mon-Keigh. Or don't. That would be fun."
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OPM's path to green paved by IT security
By Jason Miller
OMB sets SmartBuy action plan
OMB to demand more detailed business cases
A close relationship between the CIO and IG staffs helped push OPM to green on the PMA e-government scorecard, the agency's CFO Clarence Crawford says.
As the leaves turned brown last fall, Office of Personnel Management IT officials could only think about green.
CIO Janet Barnes hoped OPM would become only the second agency to earn a green rating for its e-government work on the President's Management Agenda scorecard.
'We thought we were close, but we didn't know until the scores came out,' Barnes said.
When the Office of Management and Budget recently released the final 2003 scores, OPM had made the grade. Securing its systems, completing its enterprise architecture and shoring up overall IT management gave the office a final push into green.
OMB gives major agencies scores of green, yellow or red for their efforts to meet the agenda's five goals'budget and performance integration, competitive sourcing, e-government, financial performance and human capital'every quarter. Green means an agency has met all standards for success; yellow means it has met some but not all the criteria; and red means there are serious problems.
The National Science Foundation earned the first e-government green rating in February 2003.
OPM also is one of two agencies that earned either a yellow or green score in all of the management agenda categories. The Energy Department was the other.
'These agencies are leading the pack with regard to management improvement and are furthest along to becoming the well managed, results-oriented organizations we want the whole government to become,' OMB deputy director for management Clay Johnson said.
What finally put OPM over the top?
IT security, said Karen Evans, OMB's administrator for e-government and IT.
'OPM really moved forward with a comprehensive IT security plan,' Evans said. 'That is the last major challenge for many agencies.'
Barnes said third-party organizations or the agency's inspector general have certified and accredited nearly 100 percent of the agency's systems.
OPM took a two-pronged approach to meeting the requirement. Barnes said every program office has a designated IT security worker who takes part in monthly meetings.
'These people are program people first and security people second,' she said. 'They understand the nature of the data, and we are helping them understand the security functions.'
At the monthly meetings, Barnes said her office discusses cybersecurity problems and ways to resolve them.
OPM's associate director for management and chief financial officer, Clarence Crawford, also credits the CIO office's relationship with the IG.
'The IG provides insights and assistance to identify areas that we need to improve our IT security,' he said. 'They attend the monthly IT security meetings and give us as much of a heads-up as you would want about issues they see.'
OPM officials also incorporate the IG's suggestions into their annual strategic plan.
OPM also met OMB's requirements by completing its enterprise architecture, getting all of its business cases approved by OMB and participating in the 25 e-government initiatives.
'We have a solid IT program,' Crawford said. 'We've had an architecture in place since 1997, and we've focused on cost and schedule issues for many years. It hasn't been like we had to find religion over the last few years.'
Besides the security meetings and the IG input, Crawford credited OPM director Kay Coles James for taking an active role in the process.
'Director James asked deputy director Dan Blair to support the e-government item on the PMA, and he attended every meeting and was actively involved,' Crawford said. 'That made the director's priorities and commitment to this very clear.'
Now that the agency's made the top grade, OPM officials are looking beyond green.
'Green is more of an indication of status than an end goal,' Crawford said. 'Getting to green is really nice, but the more important item is you are improving your business processes by getting to green.'

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composed by Antonin Dvorák, Antonio Vivaldi, Arrigo Boito, Francis Poulenc, Franz Schubert, Gabriel Fauré, Giuseppe Verdi, Gustav Mahler, Hector Berlioz, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Maurice Duruflé, Pietro Mascagni, Sergey Rachmaninov
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Magnificat, for 5 voices, 5-part chorus, orchestra & continuo in D major, BWV 243 (BC E14): Suscepit Israel
Requiem, for 2 solo voices, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 48: Pie Jesu
Requiem Mass, for soloists, chorus & orchestra ("Manzoni Requiem"): Libera me
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In his letter to the Galatians, Paul enumerates the fruits of the Holy Spirit, the concrete results of living the life of the Trinity. These include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness and self-control. Is someone living "in Christ," or "in the Holy Spirit?" Watch for these particular signs.


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Q: Error in Pandas calculate time difference in seconds I am trying to extract the time difference (seconds) via Panda frame. I read the data in via text file. But I am getting an error, after I group the data when I apply the diff function.
#load data
# this format loads file when there is a 'tab' delimiter in the text file
data = pd.read_csv(file, sep='\t', lineterminator='\n')

# filter data by desired field, traded venues are XLON_SET1, _BATE, _CHIX, _TRQX, XOFF_SET1 etc
dataFil = data[data['VENUE'] == "XLON_SET1"]
# then we need to group them by time-stamp to be sure, to clean up the time-series. This will cause TIME_STAMP and PRICE to become index instead of columns with data
dataFil = dataFil.groupby(['TIME_STAMP', 'PRICE']).sum()
#dataFil = dataFil.groupby(['TIME_STAMP']).sum()

dataFil['date'] = dataFil.index.get_level_values('TIME_STAMP')
dataFil['PRICE'] = dataFil.index.get_level_values('PRICE')
dataFil.head() #or dataFil

I get the below data

QUANTITY  BID ASK MKT_BID MKT_ASK date    PRICE TIME_STAMP    PRICE
  2018-01-22 08:30:01.306   2.769   3409    0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2018-01-22
  08:30:01.306  2.769 2018-01-22
  08:30:04.306  2.769   2691    0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2018-01-22 08:30:04.306 2.769
  2018-01-22 08:30:11.306   2.769   2000    0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2018-01-22
  08:30:11.306  2.769 2018-01-22
  08:30:51.065  2.769   572 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2018-01-22 08:30:51.065 2.769
  2018-01-22 08:31:26.068   2.768   649 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2018-01-22
  08:31:26.068  2.768

But when I use : (checked this thread : Pandas calculate time difference)
df = dataFil
df.assign(seconds=df.date.diff().dt.seconds)

I have the following error
TypeError                                 Traceback (most recent call last)
<ipython-input-170-3be32e0aad41> in <module>()
      1 df = dataFil
----> 2 df.assign(seconds=df.date.diff().dt.seconds)

C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3\lib\site-packages\pandas\core\series.py in diff(self, periods)
   1525         diffed : Series
   1526         """
-> 1527         result = algorithms.diff(_values_from_object(self), periods)
   1528         return self._constructor(result, index=self.index).__finalize__(self)
   1529

C:\ProgramData\Anaconda3\lib\site-packages\pandas\core\algorithms.py in diff(arr, n, axis)
   1545             out_arr[res_indexer] = result
   1546         else:
-> 1547             out_arr[res_indexer] = arr[res_indexer] - arr[lag_indexer]
   1548
   1549     if is_timedelta:

TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for -: 'str' and 'str'

A: I think need convert column date to datetimes - best in read_csv:
data = pd.read_csv(file, sep='\t', lineterminator='\n', paarse_dates=['TIME_STAMP'])

Or convert column by to_datetime:
df.assign(seconds=pd.to_datetime(df.date).diff().dt.seconds)

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SENEGAL – Assembly refuses to criminalize homosexuality
Juliette Ndiaye
This decision will not please the collective for the preservation of values called "and sam jiko yi" as well as the deputy Mamadou Lamine Diallo who brought the fight to the hemicycle. On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, the National Assembly rejected the bill to criminalize homosexuality. The Bureau of the Assembly ruled the text proposed in December 2021 "inadmissible".
The National Assembly rejected the collective "and sam jiko yi" on the law criminalizing homosexuality. Meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, the bureau of the assembly considered that the reasons set out in this law are "inadmissible" since there is already a law that punishes acts against nature. The Penal Code currently provides for up to five years in prison for acts described as "unnatural with an individual of his or her gender". The collective led by Ababacar Mboup called for a 10-year sentence for "lesbianism, homosexuality, bisexuality, transsexuality, intersexuality, zoophilia, necrophilia and other related practices".
The Free Senegal collective that campaigns for the respect of citizens' rights is totally against such a law. He believes that this violates the freedom of individuals in their sexual orientation. The parliamentary group of the parliamentary group Benno Bokk Yaakaar of the presidential majority finds the debate inappropriate and purely political. For the Vice-President of the National Assembly, Abdoul Mbow, this is a false debate that distracts the Senegalese already occupied by the local elections of 22 January 2022.
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Best Apple Watch: Which Apple Watch to buy in 2023
Our in-depth Apple Watch buying guide compares the Apple Watch Series 8, SE and Ultra to help you choose the best Apple Watch for you.
By Karen Haslam
Editor, Macworld JAN 5, 2023 8:05 am PST
Apple launched three new Apple Watches in 2022: the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 8 and the Apple Watch SE (2022).
With the arrival of these three Apple Watches, Apple has discontinued the Apple Watch 7, the Apple Watch 3, and the older Apple Watch SE model that launched in 2020, however you may still be able to buy those older Apple Watch models from resellers and from Apple's Refurbished Store.
In this guide we will help you decide which Apple Watch is best for you. We'll compare the features, spec and price as well as offering advice on choosing cases, colors and straps so you can be confident you are choosing the right Apple Watch.
Here's what you need to know before buying an Apple Watch.
What does an Apple Watch do?
Practically every Apple Watch ever made has offered the same set of basic functions. Apple Watch can be used in conjunction with an iPhone (or separately if the user has a cellular contract) to:
Make or take phone calls
Read and send text messages
Read and send emails
Listen to music or podcasts
Receive notifications relating to iPhone and Apple Watch apps
Use apps, such as Maps for navigation, a calculator or a compass
Track fitness, including steps and calories burned
Tell the time – especially if your watch has an always-on display (they don't all offer that)
Act as a flashlight (or torch)
Pay via Apple Pay
The Apple Watch doesn't need an iPhone to work, but it helps. See: Does an Apple Watch work without an iPhone?
There's another choice to be made. Do you need an Apple Watch with cellular connectivity or not? We examine GPS versus cellular in a separate article, read: Should I buy a cellular Apple Watch.
If you choose a cellular version of the Apple Watch you'll be able to leave your iPhone at home and use your Watch for making calls, receiving texts, and streaming music. Apple Watch can also support Family Setup if you are looking for a Watch for someone who doesn't have an iPhone.
Apple Watch comparison
Right now Apple sells three different Apple Watches, although there are different combinations of case and wrist band that can make it seem like a bit of a minefield.
Generally each Apple Watch offers a few more features than the one that came before it, however that's not always true. Below we will run though the features available on each Apple Watch so you can see what you are getting for your money. Before we begin a quick over view of the Watches Apple sells:
There are three Apple Watches
This is the ultimate Apple Watch, but is it the watch for you? Apple says it's designed for athletes and adventures, so if that isn't you maybe it would be overkill, or maybe you need the new features that the other Watches don't offer, such as the better GPS and the larger screen.
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The Apple Watch Series 8 is the successor to the Apple Watch Series 7. It offers a couple of new features compared to the previous generation including a new ability to track temperature, which is linked to a woman's monthly cycle and could detect ovulation. Car crash detection is the other headline feature for this generation. However, car crash detection is also available for the Apple Watch SE, and the temperature monitoring is also available on the Ultra, so those aren't really reasons to choose this watch over what else is on offer right now.
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The new Apple Watch SE for 2022 beats its 2020 sibling with a number of new features and component improvements. Like the Series 8, it has Crash Detection and the improvements to the Compass app. The heart sensor in the SE (old and new) is second-generation while the Series 8 (and 7) have the third-generation heart sensor. The SE also lacks the temperature sensor for cycle monitoring.
How the Apple watches compare
That's an overview, but in a little more detail here's how the features of each Apple Watch compare.
The Apple Watch Ultra is the biggest Apple Watch Apple has ever sold. It has a 49mm case with a larger screen that is capable of displaying six lines of text, so you can see more information at a glance than you can on the other Apple Watches. The 49mm case allows for a 410 by 502 pixels screen.
You can see more text on the Apple Watch Ultra
The next largest screen comes with the 45mm Apple Watch Series 8. This screen size was introduced on the Series 7. The 45mm Watch face is 396 by 484 pixels.
Prior to the Series 7, the Series 6 had a 44mm case that had been introduced with the Apple Watch Series 4. It is this case that features on the Apple Watch SE. The 44mm screen means there are 368 by 448 pixels on the display.
Not everyone wants a big watch though. If you have slim wrists you might prefer a smaller case, in which case Apple offers a smaller variant of each watch (aside from the Ultra).
There is a 41mm case option available for the Series 8 with 352 by 430 pixel screen. The Apple Watch SE offers a 40mm case with 324 by 394 pixels screen. The difference between the screen size in the 45mm model and the 44mm model, and the 41mm model and the 40mm model is a lot larger than the 1mm difference would suggest because Apple extended the size on the display on those Apple Watches.
There may be three variants of the Apple Watch in 2022, but there are a number of combinations that mean that there are mode design differences than you might expect.
As we explained above, there are five sizes to choose from: 49mm, 45mm, 44mm, 41mm and 40mm.
In addition to the sizes, Apple uses three materials for the cases: aluminium for the Watch SE; aluminium or Stainless Steel for the Series 8; and titanium for the Ultra. For each case there is a choice of colors:
Aluminium comes in midnight, starlight, and silver.
Stainless Steel is available in graphite, silver, and gold.
Titanium is just the one color.
As well as a choice of case color, you also have a vast choice of straps or bands to go with the Apple Watch, some are only compatibles with certain Watch sizes (see: Do new Apple Watch straps fit all models? Some add a considerable expense to the cost of the Apple Watch.
The Apple Watch Ultra has a choice of three straps designed to be rugged and suitable for extreme sports enthusiasts, these new straps can be used with the larger Apple Watches as well. Take a look at all the watch straps on offer on Apple's site.
We discuss the best Apple Watch straps and Apple Watch straps: how to find the perfect size separately.
There are also some particularly pricy strap options from Hermès which could bump the price up to $1,759. Such as this Silver Stainless Steel Case with Gourmette Double Tour option for the Apple Watch Series 8.
Various elements of the Apple Watch Ultra design help it withstand altitudes, high temperatures, low temperatures, immersion, freeze/thaw, shock, and vibration. So if you want a watch that can be warn at a depth of 40 meters (it's certified for scuba diving) and is water resistant to 100 metres the Ultra will be the one for you.
To aid durability the Ultra's case is made from titanium, which is a much stronger material than the aluminium and Stainless Steel of the Apple Watch 8 as well as being corrosion resistant. However, the Apple Watch Series 7, and other Series Watches before it also offered a titanium case, so if you want a more rugged case the last generation Apple Watch might suffice (if you can get your hands on one). The case of the 2022 Apple Watch SE (and the generations before it) is aluminium.
Also making the Ultra a little better able to withstand knocks is a sapphire front crystal display, around which raised edges of the case provide protection. The Apple Watch Series 8 also features strong sapphire glass on the Stainless Steel models. There's Ion-X screen glass on the aluminium models.
The Apple Watch Ultra can be used by divers
All three watches are "Swimproof", according to Apple, but they are not equal in this respect. The Apple Watch 8 and SE both have a water resistance rating of 50 meters and Apple suggests that they can be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. The Apple Watch Ultra has a water resistance rating of 100 meters and includes a Depth gauge and water temperature sensor. With these feature isn't no surprise that Apple states that the Ultra can be used for recreational scuba diving, however Apple adds that "Apple Watch Ultra should not be used for diving below 40 meters" and also points out that "water resistance can diminish over time".
The Ultra offers the same IP6X dust resistance as the Series 8. The SE does't offer this certification.
When Apple describes the Apple Watch as being, for example, 44mm, that's the case size, not the display size. The display area is as follows:
Apple Watch Ultra: 49mm, 1164 sq mm display area
Apple Watch Series 8: 45mm, 1143 sq mm display area
Apple Watch SE, 44mm, 977 sq mm display area
Apple Watch Series 8: 41mm, 904 sq mm display area
Both the Apple Watch Ultra and the Apple Watch Series 8 offer an Always-On display, a feature that was also shared by the Apple Watch Series 5 and later. The Apple Watch SE doesn't offer an Always-On display.
The Ultra display offers up to 2,000 nits brightness. This beats the Series 8 and SE which both offer 1,000 nits brightness. This should make the Ultra easier to read in particularly bright light, for example when skiing.
Health and Safety features
All the 2022 Apple Watches offer Car Crash detection,
Cycle Tracking: Just like the Series 8, the Ultra offers temperature sensing for Cycle Tracking, which is a new feature introduced with these 2022 Watches that should help women trying to get pregnant identify when they have ovulated.
Blood Oxygen: You'll also find the Blood Oxygen app (which arrived with the Series 6) in these two Watches. Measuring blood oxygen can alert the wearer to any reduction of oxygen in their blood stream and can help with management of conditions like asthma.
ECG: The Apple Watch 8 and Ultra offer the ECG app (introduced with the Series 4). The 2022 SE can't perform an ECG (electrocardiogram), but it can notify you of high and low heart rate and irregular heart rhythm, as can the other Watches.
Crash Detection: All the 2022 Apple Watches can detect a car crash. This new feature for the 2022 Watches means that if you are in a severe car crash while wearing one of the three 2022 Apple Watches the Watch will detect the impact and dial emergency services if you are unresponsive (you'll get a 10- second warning).
Fall Detection: Another safety features that is shared by all the new Apple Watches is Fall Detection (the feature arrived with the Apple Watch Series 4). If the watch identifies that you have fallen it will sound an alarm and display an alert so you can confirm if you are ok. If you aren't ok the watch can call the emergency services. If you don't have a cellular plan for your Apple Watch you will need your connected iPhone to be nearby for the call to be placed.
Siren: Another new for 2022 safety feature is unique to the Ultra. That model can play a 86-decibel siren that is audible up to 600 feet (182 meters), handy if you get lost on a mountain.
Compass & Backtrack: Speaking of mountaineering, the new redesigned Compass app with and Backtrack feature should help you avoid getting lost – but that's another feature shared by the other 2022 Watches. The Apple Watch Ultra could be better at this job though because it features a new dual-frequency GPS that should make it better at positioning you because it won't be affected by tall trees and buildings. If you are frustrated that your Watch can't pinpoint your exact location when you are trying to use it for directions amid tall buildings this is a feature for you.
Sleep Tracking: The Apple Watches can also track your sleep and wake you up. In watchOS 8 the Apple Watch could track your breathing rate, notifying you of possible health issues. The assessment of sleep stages will get better in watchOS 9, with the Apple Watch detecting when you are in REM, Core, or Deep sleep.
Chip: The 2022 Apple Watches all offer Apple's S8 system-on-chip. The Apple Watch Series 7 featured the S7, but the S8 isn't thought to be a lot different.
GPS: Both the Apple Watch Series 8 and SE have L1 GPS, while the Apple Watch Ultra offers Precision dual-frequency (L1 and L5) GPS. L1 GPS is the standard GPS, but it can be blocked by tall buildings and other obstacles. L5 GPS is more advanced and should cope better with buildings blocking the satellite signal.
U1: The Apple Watch SE is the only Apple Watch that doesn't include the U1 chip. The U1 can be used to precisely locate the Apple Watch if you mislay it and can also communicate with other U1-equipped Apple devices and things like digital car keys and AirTags.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi connectivity is better in the Series 8 and Ultra: the SE offers only 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n, while the Apple Watch 8 and Ultra both add 5GHz Wi-Fi to that.
The Apple Watch ultra offers 36 hour battery life, which is much more than the other Watches' 18 hours. Like the Series 8 the Ultra offers Fast charge, which should speed up charging via USB-C.
That 36 hour figure for the Ultra could improve though: Apple is promising that this will extend to 60 hours following a software update later in the year.
That's battery life measured in typical use, but athletes and other users might not be quite so typical. Apple says that there'll be enough battery power to get users through a triathlon (that's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and a marathon of 26.2 miles). The problem for other Apple Watch users is that the battery would probably run down if you were tracking such extensive exercise.
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There re three Apple Watches on sale from Apple right now, but Apple won't be the only place where you can buy an Apple Watch and you can still buy older models that Apple doesn't sell.
To get the best deal on an Apple Watch take a look at our round up of the Best Apple Watch Deals.
This is Apple's most expensive Watch, starting at $799/£849. It comes with cellular.
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The Series 8 starts at $399/£419 for the 41mm version and $429/£449 for the 45mm version. If you want a cellular Apple Watch it costs an extra $100/£100.
Apple Watch SE (2022)
The Apple Watch SE starts at $249/£259 for the 40mm version and $279/£299 for the 44mm model. Cellular models are $50/£60 more.
Older Apple Watches
These Apple Watches were still being sold by Apple prior to September 2022. They have now been discontinued but you will possibly be able to buy a refurbished model from Apple's Refurbished Store, or from one of the resellers below.
Before Apple discontinued its the Apple Watch 7 started at $399/£369 for the 41mm version without cellular, while the 45mm variant starts at $429/£399. Cellular models cost more.
The Apple Watch SE started at $279/£269 for the 40mm version without cellular, and $309/£299 for the 44mm version. Cellular models cost more. If there are any available you will see prices below.
This model that first launched in 2017 was still sold by Apple until September 2022. The Apple Watch 3 was the cheapest at $199/£179 for the 38mm version and $229/£199 for the 42mm version. Neither included cellular. If there are any available you will see prices below.
Which Apple Watch to buy
As you can see from the above, it's not a simple case of being able to say a particular Apple Watch is the winner. The Apple Watch Ultra clearly has the best features, but it's big, perhaps too big, and it has a big price attached to it.
The Apple Watch 8 offers some new features compared to the Apple Watch 7, but none are really worth getting excited about: protection if you are in a car crash and the ability to tell when you have ovulated are useful, and some might say 'life or death', but they aren't something that the majority of people will be thinking they need. Nor is the chip inside much better than the previous generation, but the people looking to buy a new Apple Watch probably won't be replacing the 7, so that probably doesn't really matter.
The Apple Watch SE is now Apple's cheapest Apple Watch, starting at $249/£259, which will be a big point in its favour, but it's not the cheapest Apple Watch ever sold. Prior to the September event Apple sold the Apple Watch Series 3 for just $199/£179 for the 38mm version. The 2022 SE is cheaper than the 2020 generation though, which started at $279/£269. Along with a lower price the SE now offers a few new features – including the Car Crash detection.
For the majority the decision is going to be between the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Apple Watch SE second-generation. Here it's the health related features that will probably stand out as the main differentiator. So if the ability to check blood oxygen, take an ECG, and the temperature monitoring, are important to you then it has to be the Series 8. If those aren't something that you think you need then the SE will be quite sufficient.
And if you are off up a mountain, diving in the ocean, or heading out for a marathon, then the Ultra will be the way to go.
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The idea for Samueli Academy started almost 10 years ago with Susan Samueli and Sandi Jackson, two local philanthropists and members of the board of directors of Orangewood Foundation. Susan and Sandi were concerned about the low high school graduation rates among teens in Orange County, including foster care teens served by Orangewood. They decided to explore new educational opportunities for local high school students and research best practices around the country. They rallied like-minded individuals and organizations from philanthropy, business, education and child advocacy to join their efforts. Of her initial interest Susan says, "I think it's because Sandi and I are both mothers and grandmothers. We know that it's so important for children to do well in high school and to go on to college. We felt that Orange County needed an academy such as this that would give students the kind of care, attention and education they need to succeed in life."
Samueli Academy offers educationally under-served communities a new choice for the high school education of their teens. Future expansion of the campus will include on-site housing for those students who need a stable living environment in order for them to excel academically.
Samueli Academy is governed by a Board of Trustees and led by Anthony Saba. As Executive Director, Anthony brings over a decade of high school experience (both in the classroom and in administration) plus a passion for involving students in the learning process. "My teaching philosophy is to allow students to take an active, hands-on role in their learning," he says. "I think it is especially important in the 21st century that we don't just teach students WHAT they need to know, but show them WHY they need to know it." Click here to read more about Anthony.
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McDonald's is getting into the personalization game through the acquisition of Dynamic Yield, an AI-powered omnichannel personalization solution provider. The restaurant chain will harness Dynamic Yield solutions to provide personalized drive-thru menus that show food items based on time of day, weather, current restaurant traffic and trending menu items. McDonald's paid $300 million for the company, people familiar with the matter told Wired.
McDonald's began testing this technology at certain U.S. restaurants in 2018 and will begin rolling it out to other domestic locations in 2019 after the transaction closes. The company also will begin integrating personalization technology into other digital touch points, including self-order kiosks and the McDonald's Global Mobile App.
The deal will help McDonald's deliver better-targeted menus at the drive-thru window, where major chain restaurants make an average of 70% of their sales, according to a study by QSR. The AI-powered personalization initiative could help McDonald's upsell products to customers based on their orders, such as by detecting an order made for children and suggesting a snack for the parent picking it up.
The use cases for personalization could expand in a number of directions going forward, according to McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook. The company already uses geofencing to detect when a mobile app customer is approaching a restaurant so their order can be prepared. This capability could be stretched to detecting the smartphone itself on an opt-in basis. Additionally, license plate recognition could help the system identify shoppers and further adjust the menu based on their purchase history.
Dynamic Yield will remain a standalone company following the transaction, and McDonald's will continue investing in the company's core personalization products. Dynamic Yield will continue working alongside its current partners and seeking to attract future clients as a solution provider.


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Foreword: The Window of Music
Luis Almagro is a Uruguayan lawyer, diplomat, and politician, currently serving as the 10th Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS).
Plácido Domingo is a Grammy-award winning Spanish tenor, conductor and arts administrator.
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THE WINDOW OF MUSIC
Plácido Domingo | Grammy-winning Musician
Music is a window to a world. It is a pier into the soul, a stepping stone into the river of life. Music puts accomplishment in our hands. It teaches us to laugh and to cry, to grow and to give, to celebrate and to mourn, to speak and to listen, to be true to others and to ourselves. Music enables us to go beyond our own reality, but also to be human, and to share our humanity.
As I recall the turning points of my life, I remember the musical leaders who helped me to dream, the times when I took a chance, when I believed that it could be done, when I strived. And although each of these journeys is part of me, each equally belongs to a mentor who helped me to see these paths within myself—who let me learn on my own when I needed to, and who showed me the way when I needed a guiding hand.
I am grateful to those unsung heroes — the guides and teachers — who opened the world of music to me and continue to open it to others. For they create worlds, and they will always be my mentors.
MUSIC INSTEAD OF VIOLENCE
Luis Almagro | Secretary General, Organization of American States
Extraordinarily high rates of violence over the past decade have hindered the economic and social growth of many countries, in particular because it affects youth, the backbone of any society, in disproportionate ways. The Member States of the Organization of American States (OAS) are aware of this problem, and therefore have doubled their efforts to combat it, including the creation of a network that fosters the exchange of experiences, information, best practices, data and points of view on violence prevention. The creation, maintenance and update of this network have been entrusted to the Organization's General Secretariat, through the Department of Public Security (DPS).
Violence is a multidimensional problem: its origins are social, economic and cultural, as well as its consequences. Like the problem, our approach to prevent it should also be multidimensional and comprehensive, and it has to include models that are open minded and adaptable, with creative strategies that instead of guns use novel instruments such as books, soccer balls and, why not, violins.
Evidence of the effectiveness of alternative violence prevention strategies has been accumulating over the years. Playing in an orchestra, for example, or singing in a choir, improve a young person's life skills, which brings a series of benefits such as self-control, social conscience, responsible decisions, and other important protective factors from violence. A musically active child has also fewer chances to develop aggressive behaviors or drop out of school, which are huge predictors of violence.
At the OAS we strongly support the goal of Music In Action Journal to increase the existing knowledge we have on the power of music to transform the lives of children and youth. That is why we are pleased to host it in our Inter-American Network for the Prevention of Violence and Crime, managed by the DPS.
We are committed to support the development of investigative initiatives like this one through our newly created network, and in this particular case, to also shed a light on a growing movement of music for social inclusion born in the OAS Member States, which has the potential to improve the future of the most vulnerable members of our society.


We envisage that Valenciennes FC certainly have the ability to put one past this Amiens SC side, although it may not quite be as many as they will have scored against them. We reckon that it will be a close game with a 2-1 victory for Amiens SC when all is said and done. Let's see what eventuates. Our Amiens SC v Valenciennes FC tips, poll and stats can be seen in full below - plus the latest match odds.
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Like trees in the fall, this weed-covered marshland turns from green to red once cool winds start to replace summer breezes. It is inhabited by numerous species, including the majestic cranes that have become one of its emblematic symbols.
The Phi Phi Islands have some of the most incredible beaches in Asia. Tall rock formations covered in green come out of pristine, blue waters. Beautiful boats can be seen floating peacefully along the coastlines of this tropical paradise.
As the capital of Nepal, this city nestled in the majestic Himalayas is the perfect juxtaposition of traditional culture and modernity. It is decorated with unique architecture, offers delicious food, and is the home of some of the most hospitable and welcoming people in the world.
This pink city built by a royal Indian family in the 18th century is one of the country's brightest gems. With the chaotic bustle that identifies Indian cities, it is vibrant, noisy, and full of scents. This commotion is contrasted with the peaceful quietness that can be found in the royal complexes, which are composed mostly of museums, and are architectural masterpieces.
This iconic rock formation is one of the most visited destinations in the gorgeous Indonesian island of Bali. It houses a beautiful temple which sits in peaceful isolation, accompanied by the crashing waves, and the white foam that the water forms around it.


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Conviction Life Sciences pushes back IPO to end-January
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Conviction Life Sciences Company (CLSC), the Guernsey-based biotech and pharmaceutical investment fund is planning to list on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange has pushed back its listing date, extending the offer period for its IPO to 31st January 2023.
As reported yesterday CLSC was due to list on 16th December, trading under the ticker LON:CLSC and planning to raise GBP100m to invest in a portfolio of 20 to 40 positions in public and private companies across the spectrum of life sciences, targeting technologies in diagnostics, therapeutics, and pharmaceuticals.
However, according to a statement the company published this morning (13th December): "[…] a number of prospective investors have asked for more time in order to complete the due diligence required which, given the convergence of the marketing period with the upcoming Christmas holiday season, has led the board, in consultation with the investment manager, to extend the close of the initial issue to January 2023."
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Conviction Life Sciences to list on LSE this week
The final date for the close of the Initial Issue will be extended from 13th December 2022 to 31st January 2023
In the statement, Geoff Miller, chairman said: "We have received positive feedback from a large number of investors to date, including retail investors via the Intermediaries Offer. However, the fast-approaching Christmas break and specific feedback from several potentially significant investors, has persuaded the board that an extension is appropriate. The board continues to have every confidence in the investment manager and the proposition and looks forward to the close of the initial issue in 2023."
The new anticipated initial admission date will be 3rd February 2023. The initial issue will raise funds for CLSC to deploy: "in the compelling structural investment opportunity that the directors believe is presented by the global life sciences and medical technology markets."
The company will invest in both publicly traded and private companies and target an annualised Total NAV Return of 20% over the long-term.


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WWII veteran marks 100th birthday with celebration of patriotism, sacrifice
Veteran's 100th birthday highlights service, sacrifice
PLANT CITY, Fla. - Carl Spurlin Dekle has seen a lot in his life, and now he can add another milestone memory.
On Wednesday, June 29, his family and friends gathered to honor the service, sacrifice, and centennial of the World War II veteran in Plant City.
"Most important thing in my life was serving my country. I don't think I could take away from that," Dekle said.
He went by many nicknames through his years -- Buddy, Deke, Spur, to name a few.
But he knows himself as a Marine and an American.
WWII Marine veteran Carl Dekle reflects on 100 years of life, service, and sacrifice from his home in Plant City, Florida
Dekle went to war in September 1940.
"They shipped me straight out to Guantánamo, which was a Navy base, and put me in a machine gun company," Dekle recalled.
Among his many commendations, awards, and medals, he says the Silver Star is his "pride and joy."
The medals hanging from WWII Marine veteran Carl Dekle's dress blues reflect 100 years of life, service, and sacrifice
"It says 'gallantry in action,'" he said, pointing to the star hanging over two rows of medals on his dress blues.
"It was an honor for me to serve my country and if I had to do it again and I was the same age. I would do it. I guarantee you," he said.
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As fondly as he speaks of his memories fighting for his country, Dekle admits how difficult the struggles really were.
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During the first week of 'Military May," FOX 13 is highlighting soldiers who received the Silver Star for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. Lance Corporal Johnnie Clark's story of bravery during the Vietnam War is certainly worthy of the honor.
"We were scared all the time. I don't care what anybody says. We were vulnerable all the time, since Pearl Harbor, particularly."
Dekle said he was blessed to be brought home when so many died, and tries not to question why.
In the many years since Dekle left the military, he has continued to make service his life mission, donating to food banks and participating in his church community.
Previous: WWII veterans go to Normandy for 78th anniversary of D-Day
World War II veterans from the Bay Area had some advice for young people as they head back to France to mark the 78th anniversary of D-Day.
Dekle said he strives to always maintain a positive outlook, but sometimes he reflects on the good in life and weighs it against the sacrifices made for it.
He does hope current and future generations are able to appreciate the sacrifices of those before them.
"People don't realize what they have," Dekle said, showing his emotions. "The things we did and the things we fought for and the boys that died for it, it's all gone down the drain."
Military May: Veterans share stories, songs from Vietnam, WWII, Korea
Veterans from the Vietnam War, Korean War, and World War II sat down with FOX 13's Linda Hurtado to share stories and songs from their time serving our country.
"We haven't got the country we had when I was raised, not at all," he said, being brought to tears. "Nobody will have the fun I had. Nobody will have the opportunity I had. It's just not the same and that's not what our boys, that's not what they died for."
Possibly the secret to living 100 years is acknowledging frustration and refocusing on the positive.
"You just remember everything's beautiful and live every day to the fullest. Just enjoy everything you possibly can," he said moments later. "And here I sit at 100. They tell me I'm 100. I don't believe it sometimes. Because I don't need to worry about age. I'm not going to, I just keep on keeping on."
Note: This story has been updated with the correct spelling of Mr. Dekle's last name, which was previously spelled "Dekel." We regret the error.


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Stephenson 1 es un cúmulo abierto de la constelación de Lyra situado inmediatamente al lado de la estrella variable rojiza Delta2 Lyrae; su posición es: Ascensión Recta 18h 53m 30s y Declinación +36º 55' 00" (equinoccio 2000). Fue descubierto en 1959 por el astrónomo norteamericano C. B. Stephenson en un estudio espectroscópico de la zona.

Se estima que se halla a unos 1.270 años luz de la Tierra (aproximadamente 390 parsecs), ya que las distintas estrellas que lo forman presentan un movimiento propio muy reducido mientras que su paralaje no ha sido determinado por la sonda Hipparcos. Su magnitud aparente conjunta es +3,8 en banda V (magnitud visual) y +4,58 en banda B (magnitud fotográfica).

Contiene unas 250 estrellas entre la magnitud 2 y 14 aproximadamente, siendo los astros dominantes Delta 1 y Delta 2 Lyrae, ambos miembros del cúmulo por su velocidad radial (entre -24 y -26 km/s: se aproxima a la Tierra) y muy reducido movimiento propio: la primera es de color azulado y la segunda rojiza. Un estudio espectroscópico realizado por los astrónomos británicos Harding y Candy desde Cottamia (Egipto), en el año 1968, demostró que contiene al menos ocho estrellas dobles espectroscópica de períodos cortos (menos de una semana).

Es un cúmulo joven con una edad estimada de 50 a 90 millones de años según las fuentes: su diagrama H-R es el típico de los cúmulos jóvenes con una Secuencia principal muy marcada dominada por estrellas gigantes azules o blancas, además de otros astros de menor brillo amarillos, anaranjados y rojizos; la Secuencia de las Binarias confirma la presencia de una docena de binarias espectroscópicas que pertenecen al mismo.

Según un estudio reciente de Kharchenko et al. (2005) el cúmulo se aproxima a nuestro Sol (debido al movimiento de nuestra estrella hacia la constelación de Lyra) a una velocidad de 21,5 km/s, dista de la Tierra en torno a 373 parsecs (unos 1216 años luz) y su edad puede estimarse próxima a 48.9 millones de años.

Contiene al menos ocho sistemas binarios del tipo estrella binaria espectroscópica, los cuales no pueden ser resueltos en sus componentes individuales debido a la reducida distancia entre ellas: sólo pueden ser estudiados por el movimiento periódico de estas líneas en el espectro o fotométricamente, en busca de una posible variabilidad.

La única binaria eclipsante descubierta hasta la fecha (marzo de 2017) es la estrella azul BD +36 3317 (VSX J185422.2+365107), un sistema binario de tipo Algol formado por una estrella primaria blanca (espectro A0 V) de magnitud 8.77 en banda V y una estrella invisible, seguramente un poco más fría y pequeña (de tipo espectral A5 V según un trabajo reciente ), que la eclipsa con una periodicidad igual a 4.30216 días; fue descubierta en el año 2006 por miembros del Observatorio Astronómico Norba Caesarina (de Cáceres, España) empleando un telescopio catadióptrico de 20 cm de abertura equipado con cámara CCD trabajando en banda V.

No contiene estrellas de tipos extremos, tales como enanas blancas o estrellas de neutrones, debido a la excesiva juventud de sus astros componentes y a que prácticamente éstos no han tenido tiempo de evolucionar todavía (excepto la estrella de gran masa Delta2); curiosamente tampoco existen rastros de nebulosidad remanente en sus inmediaciones salvo dos minúsculos objetos, en forma de "cometa", de intenso color azul.

En la zona se aprecian al menos una docena de pequeñas galaxias de tipos espirales y globulares: su reducido tamaño y brillo dan fe de su gran distancia.

El trabajo fotométrico más reciente data de febrero de 2010 y en él no se han detectado más variables en un conjunto de 10 estrellas candidatas analizadas  con filtros V y R. Un estudio espectroscópico de la brillante estrella Delta1 Lyr se ha publicado a inicios de 2010 , otro de Delta 2 ha aparecido el mismo año mientras que uno más (que cubre otras 18 estrellas) ha sido dado a la luz recientemente en el mismo site .

En febrero de 2012 se ha publicado otro trabajo, "Estudio fotométrico y espectroscópico de Stephenson 1" (V.I.U., Valencian International University, Máster de Astronomía y Astrofísica), en el que se estudia fotométricamente y espectroscópicamente el cúmulo confirmando la existencia de unas 200 componentes hasta la magnitud 14.ª, se presenta un estudio de la Secuencia de las Binarias, se analiza la distancia, la metalicidad, la evolución estelar a partir de la Secuencia Principal, se ofrece una modelización del sistema binario eclipsante BD +36 3317 a la vez que se presentan y estudian las dos únicas nebulosas de polvo y gas que contiene: se trata de dos cuerpos fuertemente azules, con aspecto "cometario", de entre 10 y 15" de longitud con todo el aspecto de ser dos pequeñas y débiles nebulosas de reflexión; en imágenes profesionales (visor Aladin,) aparecen como dos estrellas azules, de magnitud 16 y 17 en banda V, de las cuales parten sendas colas abanicadas de idéntico color. La mayor de ellas presenta una pequeña barra transversal en su interior. Ambos cuerpos son muy visibles en imágenes tomadas por el survey 2MASS en luz infrarroja (bandas J, H y K).

En septiembre de 2015 se ha publicado un catálogo de 17 objetos no estelares en la zona del cúmulo, de los cuales la mayoría son lejanas galaxias situadas más allá de los 750-800 millones de años luz: la mayoría de ellas son elípticas, aunque hay tres espirales.

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 Parámetros del cúmulo abierto Stephenson 1 en la base de datos astronómica Simbad
 Estudios y trabajos profesionales sobre Stephenson 1
 Imágenes del cúmulo en diversos colores en la base de datos Aladin
  Catálogo de 17 objetos no estelares en Stephenson 1
 The orbital elements and physical properties of the eclipsing binary BD+36°3317, a probable member of δ Lyrae cluster (Kiran et al., 2016)

Referencias
 Descubrimiento del cúmulo (1959)
  fotometría del cúmulo abierto Delta2 Lyrae (1984)
 reporte del descubrimiento de la variable binaria eclipsante (2008)
  estudio del sistema binario BD+36 3317 (2012)
 Universidad Internacional Valenciana (2018)
  estudio espectroscópico de 18 estrellas del cúmulo
  objetos no estelares en Stephenson 1: nebulosa de aspecto cometario
  cúmulo de galaxias tras el cúmulo

Cúmulos abiertos
Constelación de Lyra

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