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The amount of shares outstanding in a company will often change due to a company issuing new shares, repurchasing and retiring existing shares, and other financial instruments such as employee options being converted into shares.
The weighted average of outstanding shares is a calculation that incorporates any changes in the amount of outstanding shares over a reporting period. It is an important number, as it is used to calculate key financial measures such as earnings per share (EPS) for the time period.
Let's look at an example:
Say a company has 100,000 shares outstanding at the start of the year. Halfway through the year, it issues an additional 100,000 shares, so the total amount of shares outstanding increases to 200,000. If at the end of the year the company reports earnings of $200,000, which amount of shares should be used to calculate EPS: 100,000 or 200,000? If the 200,000 shares were used, the EPS would be $1, and if 100,000 shares were used, the EPS would be $2 - this is quite a large range!
This potentially large range is the reason why a weighted average is used, as it ensures that financial calculations will be as accurate as possible in the event the amount of a company's shares changes over time. The weighted average number of shares is calculated by taking the number of outstanding shares and multiplying the portion of the reporting period those shares covered, doing this for each portion and, finally, summing the total. The weighted average number of outstanding shares in our example would be 150,000 shares.
The earnings per share calculation for the year would then be calculated as earnings divided by the weighted average number of shares ($200,000/150,000), which is equal to $1.33 per share.
To read more, see The Basics Of Outstanding Shares And The Float.
What is the difference between weighted average shares outstanding and basic weighted ...Outstanding shares refers to stock that is currently held by investors, including shares held by the public, and restricted ... Read Answer >>
Why would I need to know how many outstanding shares the shareholders have?Find out why shareholders should know how many outstanding shares have been issued by a corporation, and learn what happens ... Read Answer >>
What is the difference between authorized shares and outstanding shares?Calculating financial ratios can help investors understand a company's financial position, but only when a knowledge of various ... Read Answer >>
What is the difference between shares outstanding and floating stock?Learn about shares outstanding, floating stock, how to calculate a company's floating stock and the difference between shares ... Read Answer >>
How do I use Excel to calculate a weighted average?Learn about the calculation and interpretation of weighted averages, including how to compute a weighted average using Microsoft ... Read Answer >>
What are Issued Shares?Issued shares are the amount of authorized stocks a company's shareholders buy and own. The annual report shows the number of outstanding shares.
Types Of Shares: Authorized, Outstanding, Float And Restricted SharesA company's financial statements may refer to multiple types of stock, including authorized, outstanding, float and restricted shares. If a company issues more shares, its outstanding shares ...
The Basics Of Outstanding Shares And The FloatWe go over different types of shares and what investors need to know about them.
Managing Wealth
Calculating Basic Earnings Per ShareBasics earnings per share measures the amount of net income earned per share of outstanding stock.
The Dangers Of Share DilutionInvestors need to be aware of the existence of dilutive securities and how they can affect existing shareholders.
Impact of Share RepurchasesShare repurchases can have a significant positive impact on an investor's portfolio and are a great way to build investor wealth over time.
The 5 Types Of Earnings Per ShareA look at the five varieties of EPS and what each represents can help an investor determine whether a company is a good value, or not.
Assess Shareholder Wealth With EPSFind out if management is doing its job of creating profit for investors.
Getting Acquainted With Treasury StockWhen publicly traded businesses decided to buy back some of their outstanding shares, it becomes treasury stock. Treasury stock confers no voting rights or dividends, but helps boost shareholder ...
Outstanding SharesA company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including ...
Earnings Per Share - EPSThe portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding ...
Fully Diluted SharesThe total number of shares that would be outstanding if all possible ...
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stan Wawrinka outslugged Japanese sixth seed Kei Nishikori 4-6 7-5 6-4 6-2 in energy-sapping humidity at Flushing Meadows on Friday to set up a U.S. Open final against world number one Novak Djokovic.
The third-seeded Swiss took a while to get untracked as 2014 U.S. Open runner-up Nishikori played a near flawless opening set of the semi-final with just two errors.
The Japanese broke Wawrinka to start the second set, but the Swiss started rolling after breaking back in the fourth game and Nishikori, who went five tough sets to upset second seed Andy Murray in a four-hour quarter-final, began to wither.
Wawrinka, the 2014 Australian Open winner and 2015 French Open champion, broke Nishikori in the last game of the second, third and fourth sets to reach his first U.S. Open final.
"He was playing really good from the beginning, he was dictating," Wawrinka said. "He was putting pressure on me, didn't give me any time. I had to wait. I had to fight.
"And he also started to get tired a little bit. That's when I started to get aggressive."
The Swiss has lost 19 of 23 matches against defending champion Djokovic, who beat French 10th seed Gael Monfils in his semi-final, but Wawrinka has beaten the Serb on his way to both of his grand slam titles.
"To tell myself I'm going to be in the final is something crazy," he said. Continued...

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Organic Zucchini, Organic Apple, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Coconut, Organic Turmeric, Organic Oregano, Organic Onions and Black Salt.
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Based on 23 Reviews
Great substitute for bread
These are a great healthy choice in place of bread. HOWEVER, they in no way taste like the breads you are used to eating. They have a distinctive flavor that you grow into liking. Also they are really dense and some people will be put off by their chewiness. My self I love the fact they are so healthy and I have grown to really enjoy them.
- Eileen
Tastes good, not worth the stomach cramps
First off, these taste AMAZING and smell of fragrant, delicious oregano. The texture is slightly fluffy which reminds me of true flatbread, and they don't break easily when you try to roll things up in them!
However, these have a LOT of fiber - 25% your daily recommended value, to be exact! Be prepared to have extreme gas after eating these, and if you aren't in a place where you can freely break wind, you may suffer from debilitating stomach cramps and mild nausea.
I actually cut each wrap into thirds and put it around hot dogs and sausages like a bun. The texture and flavor is fantastic, but I guess I'm still adjusting to eating THAT MUCH fiber in one sitting! I hope other people have better luck with this product!
- Caroline
Wrap for a burrito?
These definitely taste like coconut. They were a bit too brittle and thin to use for a burrito, but they are far better for you than flour products- just a little messy to use to wrap food in, as the come apart while you are eating them.
- Tracy
Great Wraps!
These wraps seem expensive as there are only three per package. However, I find that half a wrap is more than enough for a lunch sandwich, so I am able to stretch it out to 6 servings. These are firm enough to hold any filling (unlike a number of other wraps on the market) and filling enough to satisfy. Delicious!
- Judy
Oregano taste
I did not enjoy the predominant oregano taste of these wraps. Another reviewer had mentioned the turmeric taste, which I would have preferred. Good pliable texture for wrapping up things.
- Ann
These wraps are very good - nice chewy texture - some may not like that there is a hint of sweetness and there are a little bit rigid ... But I loved them - I wrapped my first one around paleo mayo, lettuce, tomato and paleo bacon and it was delicious!
- Pia
A Plus and a Minus
I like that there is a wrap option for those of us on the Paleo diet. I wasn't a big fan of the flavor, personally. That doesn't mean others won't like them, as I'm just not a big fan of tumeric. Beware of moisture, as they break easy when wet. They were okay, but maybe just not my thing.
- Samantha
These wraps are not super soft but they roll nicely with chicken, lettuce and other veggies. They're slightly sweet which I enjoy, and for the kids I cut them up and cracker size pieces for a healthy snack at school.
- Mad
its the best tasting wrap out there. i am vegan and have celiac disease and I am hooked. thank you
- nico
A great wrap
Superb taste- highly useful. Much prefer over coconut wraps.
- Karen
- Bryan
Horrible Texture
Like trying to eat a really tough fruit rollup. The flavor is fine, but it's impossible to use these as wraps.
- Catherine
Very enjoyable
I was very surprised with the sweet I tasted, this wrap goes very well with just about anything you put in it.
- Damon
Pleasantly Surprised
These wraps were a pleasant surprise. I really liked the flavor and how versatile they are.
- Maureen
Love them
- Anita
Too tough to chew for us
- Thomas
Excellent flavor! I really loved it. I like it by itself as a snack or on the side, as well as a wrap.
- Veronica
Wrawps 101
I've been making wraps and crackers in my dehydrator for years and have never made any that taste this good. I can't wait to try the other flavors
- Ronald
Thick tortilla alternative
Reasonable alternative to flour and corn tortillas. These are quite thick and take quite a bite to get through, but the taste is good with a hint of apple taste. Definitely can't fold these though if you are looking to fold one end to keep fajita or wrap contents inside. Will buy more even with being thicker than I would like.
- Paul
Great substitute!
Microwave a wrap for about 15 seconds before you fill it - becomes very pliable. Agree that it's a little tougher to chew but it's delicious and a great sub when you're tired of lettuce. Try the sweet ones too!
- Lisa
Tastes good, but hard to eat.
The wrap itself has a great flavor. The problem is that it's so sturdy that it is hard to take a bite of and chew. I had a hard time actually using this to make a wrap with meat and veggies, because I couldn't rip apart the wrap that well. If it was made much less tough, I would use it again, because it still tasted good.
- Katherine
This is not like a regular wrap, its thicker but low in calories which is nice! I would like to try a more savory wrap but have to see what they have for flavors. Great alternative to bread!
- Elizabeth
I really want to like these
I need someone to tell me how to soften them up! The taste is good to me, not hard to work with (they don't break and fall apart like Julian Bakery's wraps), and they have great ingredients. They are just so hard to bite! Makes my teeth hurt!
- Donna
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 03/26/14 -- The Canadian Union of Public Employees, along with CUPE locals 4021, 4040 and First Air Component representing flight attendants of First Air will cooperate in order to ensure that all recommendations contained in the Transportation Safety Board final report on the First Air flight 6560 crash be implemented as soon as possible.
"Our thoughts are still with the families and co-workers who lost loved ones and friends to this tragedy. We cannot make up for their loss, but we have a collective responsibility to follow through on the Transportation Safety Board recommendations. Every possible precaution must be taken when air safety is on the line," said CUPE National President Paul Moist.
"The memory of our lost colleagues is still vivid. We owe it to them to make the changes required, and to help prevent future accidents. Our local will work with all parties involved to ensure that the Transportation Safety Board recommendations become a reality as soon as possible," said CUPE Component President of First Air Ken Smith.
Fifteen people were on board when the Boeing 737 crashed east of Resolute Bay on August 20, 2011. Twelve people died and three survived. Among the crash victims were two flight attendants, Ann-Marie Chassie and Ute Merrit, both CUPE members. Pilot Blair Rutherford, whose wife is a First Air flight attendant, and co-pilot Dave Hare were also killed.
In their report, the Transportation Safety Board calls on Transport Canada and the airline industry to reduce unstable approaches that are continued to a landing, and to improve crew communications.
Philippe Gagnon
CUPE Media Relations
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- Information on the Value-Based Purchasing Program
- Access to the 2013 OIG Work Plan
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Beautiful ruby in hue, the 2014 Edna Pinot Noir is a true expression of the Edna Valley. The bouquet offers an aroma of ripe cherry and strawberry, touched by a hint of cedar. The palate features youthful flavors of fresh pomegranate and raspberries and has stunning mid palate concentration that finishes with very elegant tannins. Try pairing the 2014 Edna Pinot Noir with Dijon crusted chicken or a maple glazed pork chop.
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"That's something a crook might be looking for," says West Valley City Police Officer Tyler Longman. This cop is on the prowl, playing the role of the thief, looking for opportunities to make an easy haul.
A white power chord, connected to something hidden in the jockey box of a small sedan catches his attention. It would be an enticement for a would-be crook, he says. "There might be a high dollar item that I want to grab real quick."
Officer Longman would find plenty of opportunity in this parking lot on this day."There's some Christmas paper or something in there," he mumbles as he presses his nose against the darkened window of an SUV.
Gift wrapping paper is a signal to thieves there's something valuable inside. And inside this pickup truck, he finds a jackpot. The calling card is six pair of brand name sunglasses, perched on the dashboard, as if on display at a store inside the mall. Officer Longman says they may be worth $500.
"Is this window worth breaking?" I ask. "Certainly," he says. "We're far enough away from the mall. The vehicle's big enough that it'll block the view of me. I can break in there in a matter of seconds, reach in there, and off I go."
Officer Longman says once the loot is spotted, grabbing it is easy.
"How quickly can a thief get in this vehicle?" I ask. "In a matter of seconds," he says. "They'll check the door to see if it'll open. If it doesn't open, they'll smash the window and be in and out in twenty seconds."
It would be easier still to steal from the next vehicle we approach – a tan colored sedan with a black travel or computer bag in the back seat, along with an expensive looking parka. Officer Longman gives the door knob a quick tug. The door swings open."That's how easy it is for a thief to take the contents of this car," he says.
Officer Longman says looking at this parking lot through the eyes of a thief, it is clear holiday shoppers need to learn to eliminate opportunities for criminals.
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Nov 26, 2010 at 2:49 UTC
yes with a Remote Collector.
You can find more detailed information at this how-to.
Remote Collectorsand Collecting Remote Office Inventory using Multiple Spiceworks
Nov 26, 2010 at 2:57 UTC
hsc5775 is right, that'd be the way to go, quick question though...
will you be setting both SW's in the same subnet/location? Is there any specific reason you want to do this?
Nov 26, 2010 at 3:32 UTC
If you want to have more than one person access it, just set one up as the server and let folks access it via the browser.
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Well I can't figure out how to let it access my other computer's data so it shows up as other. If I had it on the two computers then it would have access to the computer anyway
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Research & education
The research & education centre provides a range of articles and background information relating to fixed income investment management as well as a glossary of relevant terms.
Ardea reports
|Linkers surge on UK inflation shock: a British history lesson |
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Ardea discuss the surge in returns on UK inflation linked bonds.
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While volatility has been significant since the Election result, we think overall these events are favourable for markets and good for investors.
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Whilst current inflation is low, so are the returns on many low risk assets. This means inflation can still absorb a large part of returns and historically, this can be quite unpredictable.
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Recent events have pushed both inflation expectations and bond yields to long-term lows, so should investors still worry about inflation?
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Moody's has recently commented that Australia's "AAA" sovereign rating could be under pressure, notwithstanding the current stable outlook.
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Feb. 8, 2013
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State women's tennis team has canceled its match against No. 28 Arizona due to rain in the San Diego region. No makeup date for the match has been announced.
The Aztecs (3-1) were looking for their second consecutive upset of a ranked team after defeating No. 40 Saint Mary's on Sunday, 4-3. SDSU opened its season by posting two wins on Jan. 19, in the season-opening doubleheader. San Diego State's only loss on the young season came at the hands of 44th-ranked Washington on Feb. 1, 5-2.
Next up, the Aztecs will host No. 39 Long Beach State on Feb. 15, at 2 pm PT at Aztec Tennis Center before traveling to Los Angeles to face fourth-ranked USC on Feb. 20.


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Live Commentary
That's it from the Allianz Arena. Thanks for joining me, Harry Slavin, and until next time, goodbye!
FULL-TIME: BAYERN 4-1 MAINZ. There is no added time as Thorsten Kinhofer calls a halt to proceedings bang on 90 minutes. An emphatic second-half blitz from the champions sees them leapfrog Leverkusen back to the top of the Bundesliga, largely thanks to the impact of substitute Mario Gotze.
89'We're into the final minute, no added time has been indicated as yet...
87'It's taken a while but now the Bavarians inside the stadium have finally found their voice.The home crowd now in full voice as they can enjoy a job well done, a job that must have seemed a while away at the break.
85'They may have scored four but Bayern aren't acting like a side that are quite finished. Robben is still closing down like a greyhound on a track in the Mainz half and Bayern's work-rate is still outstanding.
83'Robben looked like he was stepping up to take that penalty for a minute before Muller told him otherwise. The Dutchman clearly wasn't happy about being relieved of the penalty taking duties but the toys remained in the pram, just.
82'Penalty Goal Thomas Müller
GOOAAALLL!!! MULLER FROM THE SPOT!!! Muller puts the gloss on an emphatic comeback, sending Wetklo the wrong way.
80'PENALTY! Schweinsteiger goes down in the area under the challenge of Junior Diaz. It looks soft, but Bayern don't care.
79'SubstitutionShawn Parker Benedikt Saller
79'The free kick isn't the greatest of efforts as Neuer gets behind Gies' effort with ease. Just over ten minutes to go now.
77'Yellow Card Jan Kirchhoff
77'A free kick for for Mainz and a yellow card as Nicolai Muller's ramble through the Bayern half is prematurely curtailed by Kirchhoff.
74'SubstitutionMario Mandzukic Jan Kirchhoff
74'A big moment for Jan Kirchhoff as he comes on for Bayern to face his former club. He replaces Mario Mandzukic, who will feel a little happier after a much more productive second half.
73'It looked very rosy for Mainz at the break but with that barrage of goals comes the sinking realisation that this is a side without a win since August. The manner of their surrender today won't help the mood in the camp either.
71'ALMOST FOUR!!! A fantastic fingertip stop from Wetklo as Bastian Schweinsteiger volleys Robben's cross into the ground, the effort having to be tipped over the crossbar by the Mainz keeper.
69'Assist Mario Götze
69'Goal Mario Mandzukic
GOOAAALLL!!! MANDZUKIC ADDS A THIRD!!! The Croatian finally gets on the scoresheet but it's been all about the impact of Mario Gotze as he turns provider yet again, cutting the ball back from the bye-line for the no.9 to stroke home.
68'CHANCES! Mainz have clearly been working on their set pieces on the training ground as they produce a couple of well worked moves that provide chances for Diaz and Choupo-Moting. Neither are taken though.
67'SubstitutionJulian Baumgartlinger Christoph Moritz
66'Good stop from Neuer! Nicolai Muller, the Bundesliga's top scorer so far this season, has been pretty quiet all afternoon but suddenly finds himself with a bit of space to run into on the right hand side of the box and his rasping drive has to be pushed behind by the German goalkeeper at his near post.
64'Stefan Bell comes in with a fair challenge on Mandzukic this time, and it's an important one too as the Croatian threatens to burst into the box.
62'It's Alaba who steps up to take it but he cracks his effort straight into the wall. A bit of waste that.
61'Stefan Bell bundles Mandzukic over as both players go for the aerial ball. It's a free kick in a central position and there are a few in red who would fancy a shot from here.
59'Mainz had been playing with three centre-backs before that change. Tuchel obviously feel things need to be shaken up if they're to cause the hosts any problems in this half.
57'SubstitutionBo Svensson Joo-Ho Park
57'The substitution is made as defender Bo Svensson makes way for the South Korean international.
56'Can Mainz to anything to stem the tide here? Thomas Tuchel is lining up his side's first change of this afternoon with Joo-Ho Park ready to come on.
54'That is as clinical a turnaround as you are likely to see in the Bundesliga. It almost gets worse for the visitors as Mandzukic forces Wetklo into a smart stop to deny Guardiola's men a quickfire third.
52'Assist Arjen Robben
52'Goal Thomas Müller
GOOAALL!!! MULLER FOR BAYERN!! Blink and you'll miss it. Die Roten have steamrollered Mainz in the opening minutes of this half and now have the lead to show for it. Contento's low cross is worked beautifully by, first Gotze and then Robben, into the path of Muller who takes one touch before finding the corner from 12-yards out.
50'Assist Mario Götze
50'Goal Arjen Robben
GOOAAAALLL!!!! ROBBEN LEVELS!!! Very promising indeed. Substitute Gotze slices the Mainz defence in half with smart through-ball which finds Robben in acres of space. The Dutchman then has all the time in the world to set himself and place the ball beyond Wetklo.
48'A cross from the left early in the half is met by the leap of Mandzukic but he can't divert his effort on goal. Bayern are looking a little more direct in the opening stages of this half. Promising for the hosts.
46'SubstitutionRafinha Mario Götze
46'Gotze comes on for Rafinha as Bayern look for more attacking options. We are back underway for the second half.
The teams are just about ready to get back underway, and it looks as though Pep is ready to make his second change of the game already. It's unsurprising after that lacklustre opening half.
FOOTBALL FACT-ORY: In the Bundesliga, 51.94% of all players are home grown, with 228 Germans playing in the league. Of all the teams, Mainz have 17 Germans in their squad who have played in the top flight, that's more than any other team.
There are currently three survivors in the Mainz side today from the squad that last won against Bayern at the Allianz. Goalkeeper Wetklo and defensive duo Svensson and Noveski all started in a 2-1 victory back in 2010. The trio are halfway to replicating that famous victory.
HALF-TIME: BAYERN 0-1 MAINZ. Now there's a half-time scoreline that few people would have predicted. Mainz have been efficient in defence, restricting the hosts to long-range efforts and off-target headers and it's a piece of sloppy defence at the other end that allowed Parker in to give Thomas Tuchel's side a shock lead at the break.
45' + 2'We've had two minutes of added time and that will do us for the opening half!
45'What an end to the half that is. Bayern Munich look desperately for a quick repsonse but Robben wastes a free kick after he is brought to ground by Noveski, the ball put behind for a corner.
44'Assist Julian Baumgartlinger
44'Goal Shawn Parker
GOOOAAALLLL!!! PARKER PUTS MAINZ AHEAD!!! Shock on? Well, well, Parker gives Mainz the lead after an awful mistake from Boateng. The German defender fails to cut out Baumgartlinger's long ball and that allows Parker to nip in, round Neuer and put Die Nullfunfer ahead.
43'SubstitutionDante David Alaba
43'Another corner for the hosts, another header wide as Philipp Lahm nods wide from a deep cross.
42'The Brazilian has come off a lot worse. So much so that David Alaba is on to replace him. That's a blow ahead of a Champions League week for the European champions.
40'Dante is limping after a heavy challenge with Pospech. Both refused to pull out of that tackle and it's the Brazilian that has come off worse.
38'The majority of the Bayern Munich side were on international duty last weekend and no fewer than seven of them left to join the German national side. There does look to be a touch of fatigue in those Bayern legs at the moment, perhaps those beers to celebrate reaching the World Cup finals weren't such a great idea after all.
36'If Mainz are to pose any sort of threat to their hosts this afternoon, they'll have to take advantage of any counter-attacking opportunity they get. They certainly don't make the most on this occasion as Shawn Parker breaks into acres of space, but gets his shot horribly wrong when he cuts back onto his right foot.
34'Robben fires the first shot on goal as a cleared corner finds it's way to him on the edge of the area. He lets the ball sit up so he can catch it on the half-volley but he gets his connection all wrong and it sails wide.
32'Munich have their second corner and Dante again is up from the back to meet it but he doesn't get much of a connection, the ball trickling wide of Wetklo's post.
30'Die Roten are still looking to wear down their opponents by keeping the ball for long periods. It isn't working so far though, and perhaps a sliver of frustration creeping in as Schweinsteiger has a shot blocked from a good 30-yards-out. I don't think that's in the tika-taka coaching manual.
28'There are a couple of Bayern Munich players who are being given a chance to shine by Guardiola today. One of them is Mario Mandzukic, who hasn't featured that heavily since the Spaniard took charge. The Croatian will be desperate to make his mark on today's encounter.
26'Thomas Muller goes down in the area after a coming together with Baumgartlinger. Referee Thorsten Kinhofer, and Muller, to his credit, isn't making anything of it either.
24'We're halfway through the opening period then and still no goals. In fact, goalmouth action has been pretty hard to come by so far. Tuchel will be very pleased with his side's defensive display so far.
22'Dante and Boateng are up from the back for this one and the Brazilian rises highest to meet the set piece, but he heads just over Wetklo's crossbar.
21'Free kick to Bayern as Junior Diaz bundles over Arjen Robben. The Dutch winger will sling this one into the area.
19'Nicolai Muller gets down the right for Mainz as they break for the first time. He swings in a dangerous cross that Boateng has to knock behind for a corner at full-stretch. It's just as well he got there as Shawn Parker was lurking behind him completely unmarked.
17'There is certainly an early reliance on the right flank from the hosts. It doesn't look like Muller fancies staying out on the wing today. That may limit his side's attacking options.
15'Bayern are quite content to knock the ball about the back four at the moment. Dante and Boateng exchange passes on the halfway line as just about every other player on the pitch waits in the Mainz half for the next Bayern attack.
13'Bayern have their first corner of the game and the cross finds Dante in the centre. He can't get any real purchase on it and has to head the ball back into the mix instead of goalwards, where it's cleared by the Mainz defence.
11'It's been a slow start by the champions, who we've been used to seeing fly out of the traps this season. Mainz, as you'd expect, are quite happy to sit back for the moment and soak up the early pressure. Not conceding early is key for any away side at the Allianz Arena.
9'Muller takes the ball down in the box and suddenly Bayern are in! The excitement is short-lived though as the linesman's flag prevents any chance materializing. To say Muller isn't best pleased with that decision would be an understatement.
7'As you'd expect, Guardiola's side are enjoying the majority of possession early on. The early passes have been concentrated through the middle, but no joy yet for the hosts.
5'You can't help but wonder if Munich will miss Ribery this afternoon. Robben still gives them natural width down the right, but it will be interesting to see if Muller sticks to his wide berth on the left hand side. That could force the home side to concentrate their play through the middle.
3'Mainz are in their change kit for their visit to the Allianz Arena this afternoon. Their last victory came here back in 2011 as they romped to seven victories in their opening seven games in the Bundesliga. Their form hasn't been quite as scintillating this season however.
1'We are underway in Munich! Guardiola's men get back to winning ways then after their draw with Leverkusen last time out?
Meanwhile there is a huge boost for Thomas Tuchel's men as Nicolai Muller overcoming an ankle knock to start for Die Nullfunfer.
No Franck Ribery for the champions then, not even on the bench, so the Frenchman will have to wait to overtake Holger Hieronymus as the player with the most consecutive appearances without losing in the Bundesliga.
MAINZ: (4-3-3) Wetklo; Diaz, Noveski, Svensson, Psopech; Bell, Baumgartlinger, Geis; Choupo-Moting, Parker, Muller.
BAYERN: (4-1-4-1) Neuer; Contento, Dante, Boateng, Rafinha; Lahm; Muller, Kroos, Schweinsteiger, Robben; Mandzukic.
Anyway, back to this afternoon's action and hopefully there's still plenty of drama to come. We are only about ten minutes away from kick off so let's get some team news up.
Yes it's been a pretty eventful weekend in German football already after last night's match and 'that' ghost goal from Stefan Kiessling. Bayern themselves are no strangers to the concept of goals that weren't. They replayed a match against Nuremburg in 1994 after Thomas Helmer was awarded a goal that never found the net in a 2-1 victory. They subsequently went on to romp that replay 5-0. No word yet if last night's game will be replayed but watch this space.
After the international break it's back to domestic duties in the Bundesliga. Pep Guardiola's side will be looking to climb back to the summit of the German League with a victory over Mainz today. They're currently second in the table after Bayer Leverkusen seized top spot last night with a hugely controversial win over Hoffenheim.
Good afternoon and welcome to coverage from the Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Mainz. I'm Harry Slavin and I'll be here to take you through all the action from the Allianz Arena.


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Niagra at Night Approach
A poem of myself (So far) (James watkins)
I was shot from a gun,
chased by time
past pig, pain portals-
beyond blood battered walls,
whetted, washed, and wondering.
My stars burning,
growing in love's lucid light,
nursed and nurtured in stone-
flooded and flowering
in bare…
Bright dreams.
floated down driveways,
fell sweet from scented,
hidden lookout trees-
bicycles for breakfast-
mothers, brothers,
and families for free.
Secured by father,
knee deep in friends,
i ran -hair on fire-
blazed in brightness-
weekend wild-
bludgeoned by desires-
and tendered by traps
and crimes.
In storms i slew myself-
jumped solid ship into timeless sea,
filled the ancient heart longing,
healed the word wounded warrior
of the soul.
Made peace with time,
sucked fullness of day and night,
walked in smoldering suns,
swam clear deep streams-
and sang the song of songs!
Torched by bridges,
burning face first
into new dawn,
came full round the sun circle-
armed with nuclear wings-
violently flighted,
fast falling forward-
to fathom beginning and ending
of all things.
And ride the flood waters
of opening plains-
with multiplied words
of tortured kings-
resting, completed, tempered, and full-
in fallen disguise of my destiny.
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I get to the club, hidden underneath a well-respected business I can't name, and greet Dan. He's a thirty something guy with a loving family who thinks he manages a gym, which isn't a complete lie. He technically works as a manager for "Bob's" gym. "Bob" is a friend of Dan's who owns his own gym. He and Dan are business partners. While Dan runs the club, Bob runs the gym. They set it up so it looks like Dan is an employee, very official looking. It works out for them pretty well. And I get the club to escape to, so I can't complain.
Dan smiles, only for me. To everyone else he has to be a cutthroat, greedy bastard. Appearances are deceiving as he often tells me. If only he really knew what I was hiding under my sweet exterior, I wonder if he would be afraid. I smile back. He doesn't know why of course. Breakable, I remind myself.
"Red here?" I ask. Red is my favorite sparring partner. He doesn't underestimate me. Not after I beat him my third match. He doesn't go easy on me, not like some of my opponents do. They treat me like the little girl they see, not the opponent who is about to destroy them. Though within a few minutes, they realize their mistake too late.
"You rang Belle?" Red's voice booms. He reminds me of Paul Bunyan, but with red hair and light blue eyes that twinkle when he's in a good mood. They twinkle now.
"I need to warm up before tonight. My muscles are still tight from last night," I reply, a sly smile dancing on my lips. "You think you can beat me now?" It's a customary joke we play with each other. Red still wants a rematch. I tell him that me sparring after a fight the night before is the best chance he has at winning. He tried to fight me after a fight one night, he learned his lesson. Adrenaline was still coursing through my veins like blood. I took him out in a matter of minutes. He hasn't tried that approach again.
"Course. I relish the day you fall," he jokes.
"Good to know your life goal is to beat a little girl in a fight. You aim so high Red. Just let me change first."
I head to the bathroom. The club has a locker room, but it's for guys. They don't get many female fighters here, just me. I have no problem with changing in front of them, but they do. It's hard to get pumped to fight when guys' jaws are hitting the floor at your body. They act like I'm the first girl they've ever seen. So I choose to change in the bathroom. It's not the cleanest place I've ever seen, but it works. I change quickly and head back to where Red is waiting.
"This should be fun to watch," Dan murmurs. I can't agree more.
"Come on Red. Show me what you got," I tease.
He circles me slowly. I don't turn around at all, my head stationary. But my eyes follow him the whole time. He feints in and out, looking for the perfect spot to make his first move. I don't flinch; just stand motionless like a statue. My confidence bugs him, I can tell. He moves in quickly, ready to tackle me to the ground. I'm quicker. I move to the side of him and he quickly tries to regain his balance. I wait patiently. Red doesn't get angry when I best him. It makes him focus more. He fights more like a parasite than a man. Yet another reason why I like sparring with Red better than anyone else. He smiles. I return his smile. Now is when the fight really begins.
He lashes out with a kick to my side. I drop to the ground and try and sweep his leg. He anticipates it and jumps up. I like that he's learning. Too bad it won't help him. I throw a punch to his shin. It doesn't really do anything, not that I expected it to. He lands back down and throws a punch at my head. I duck and pull his legs out from under him, a hard feat with the giant Red. His head hits the floor with a loud thud, but he's okay. He's still grinning. I wrap my legs around his waist and squeeze. Years of track make my legs a powerful and dangerous weapon. Though slim in appearance, they are filled with muscles unseen. Red gasps for breath as I pummel his chest and head. His legs thrash while he tries to free himself. I'm sure to Dan it looks like I'm riding Red like a bucking bronco. That's how it feels anyway. He starts to stop thrashing. I loosen my grip. He's tiring out, just like I want.
He knows me too well. The moment I loosen my hold on his chest, he rolls me over until I'm trapped beneath him. A head butt like I did last night won't work. He saw that and is probably expecting it. I pull my legs up to my chest and push as hard as I can. It doesn't get him off, but it does rid him of breath for a moment. I take it and roll out from under him. I aim a kick straight to his lower back. It connects perfectly.
He coughs up blood and spits it out. I'm winning. He stands up and lands an uppercut to my jaw. I had almost moved out of the way in time, so he only caught part of it, but it was enough. I move my jaw around and hear it pop. That's going to hurt in the morning, when the adrenaline is no longer helping me ignore the pain. I need to end this soon. I still have my real fight in a few hours. I can't be weak then.
I throw my knee straight up into his chin. He staggers back. I'm just about to finish him.
"How about you two call it quits for now? I need you up front to greet, Belle. Your face always hauls them in," Dan calls out.
"Sure. You should probably have someone help out Red at the door. He won't be able to do it on his own, not now," I reply.
"No worries. I'll grab Rex."
I laugh. Red and Rex are like brothers, though as different as can be. Rex isn't big like his nickname implies. He's small, about my height and not a steroid freak. He looks weak, but that's usually why he wins. Like me, people underestimate him. He's quick and his speed is what makes him dangerous in a fight. He darts in and out, hitting you before you get a chance to block. His matches are always fun to watch.
I have to change back into my jeans and tee. I need to look cute and harmless while the crowd comes in. I head back to the bathroom and change, letting my hair loose from its ponytail. Dan's told me before that without make-up, I still look like I could kill someone. So to compromise, I lightly apply some brown eyeliner and rose tinted lip balm. I add a dash of perfume just to heighten the effect. One of these days, I'll get Dan back for this.
I step out onto the floor and hear a few cat calls and whistles. I remind myself that I have to be nice now. I can't lash out like I want to. So for those I recognize, I silence with a glare. Others, new and or drunk, I smile at. They don't know that I can take them down in a matter of minutes.
"Hello beautiful. I was just wondering what it takes to get a date with you," a guy asks. He's sober and not completely unattractive. It doesn't matter. I still don't date.
I see a few guys laugh as they watch this guy's hopeless quest. They were this guy too once. Rex and Red are trying their best to hold it in. I want to smack the smirks off their faces.
"I'm sorry. I'm taken," I reply. That one works most of the time.
"Is he here tonight?" He asks. I give the guy credit, he's persistent. But his persistence is getting on my nerves. Why can't he just go away?
"Uh huh. He's over there by the door." I point out Red. "Red darling, can you show this guy over to the pit?"
Red smiles. He's had to play the big, bad boyfriend once or twice. I thought about having Rex do it, just to see what this guy would do, but I know Red scares them away quicker. Red comes over and kindly escorts the man to the pit, where the first fight is about to take place.
I finish helping Dan take the bets for the fight and then head to the bathroom to change. I can hear the cheers and shouts through the thin walls. Panda is winning. I tie my hair up in a ponytail and strip out of my street clothes. I'm more comfortable in my workout clothes anyway. I stretch, feeling the bruises from last night ache and the new ones forming. It's okay though. The pain is good. It helps me focus, keeps me on edge.
I step back out and hear a few laughs from the new guys. They don't really believe I can fight. They don't understand why the other guys give me a wide berth.
"She's just a little girl. What can she really do to me?" A guy says loudly when a regular pushes him back so I can walk through.
"Don't let her hear you say that. She could take you down in a heartbeat," the regular responds.
"Yeah, I bet."
"Did I hear a bet?" Dan asks. The man's hearing for money is golden. I can see where he gets his greedy reputation from.
"Sure," the guy responds. "Though I would feel wrong hurting a girl."
"Don't you worry about hurting her. It's you I'd be worried about," Dan answers. He's right. I'm so mad I could spit right now. How dare he call me a little girl? The only one allowed to call me that is me. Dan and Red too when my mood permits.
"Her? I really want to see this. Let me fight her next. I'd love to have her manhandle me with that sweet body of hers."
By now Panda's fight is almost over, but no one is paying attention to it. They know better than to make jokes like that with me. Everyone is silent, waiting for my reply. They want to see me rip this guy's head off. They've seen me do it before. This guy is about to receive a wake-up call.
"You want me to manhandle you?" I ask, my voice not betraying a hint of anger.
"I'd love it," he responds.
"Clear the ring!" Red's voice booms. The crowd instantly breaks, stampeding through to Dan to make bets. Most bet for me. They've seen me fight before. But some, buddies most likely of the kid and new guys, they bet on him. I hope they bet a lot. My rent is due soon.
Rex enters the ring. He'll ref this match, not that the ref does much. The room quiets slowly, their voices fading into silence. "We street fight here. That means we don't fight fair and we don't take it easy. So kid, don't go easy on our Belle here just because she's a girl. She won't return the favor." I laugh. The kid spits.
"Ready." We both throw a hand in the air. "Fight."
I can tell just by his stance that he doesn't want to fight me. He really and truly believes that he will hurt me.
"Go ahead. Take the first hit. I won't offer another," I tell him.
He's surprised and I hear a few chuckles from the crowd. They know I'm about to knock this boy unconscious.
He throws an awkward punch. I dodge it automatically. "I told you to hit me. I'm still waiting." His cheeks redden and he throws a kick. I catch it in the air and twist it till he lies on the floor.
"Try again once you learn to fight." I start to walk away. He isn't even worth my time.
He lands a kick to my back, making me stagger as I try to regain my balance. "That hit was free. Now's my turn," I smile.
I turn quickly, sweeping his legs as I drop to the ground. He hits the ground easily, just as I expected. I jump on top of him, straddling his torso. "This is the closest you'll get to being manhandled by me. Hope you like it." I punch his cheek, cutting it a bit. He rolls me over until I'm on my back beneath him. It's not a position I will stand being in for long.
"That all you got little girl? I thought you'd be tougher than this," he laughs. He tries to pin my hands down and during the struggle, I throw an elbow at his jaw. I hit it just right, knocking his head sideways. My funny bone stands to point out that our opinions of just right differ. I wrap my legs around his waist and roll us back over.
I throw a fist straight at his nose before he gets a chance to realize it. It connects beautifully. Blood sprays my fist and face. I win.
"Belle wins!" Rex shouts over the voices of the crowd, lifting my blood soaked hand in the air.
The kid gets up angrily, brushing aside his friends' hands and jokes. His pride is hurt, but that's not my fault. He shouldn't have been so cocky.
I head to the showers in the locker room. The guys clear out. It's never a good idea to walk in on me while I'm in the shower. You're likely to end up with much more than a broken nose.


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Shadoe Rose: Part TenMature
April 20, 1725
Charlotte spoke to me today. My sanity has not left me, I am not mad, but Charlotte spoke to me today. I was sitting on the slab, sketching the scene again at the back of my journal when I heard a female voice. It did not sound familiar, and I looked around, but saw no one. Then one of Charlotte's skeletal hands pulled her into a sitting position and she looked directly at me. I knew I should have felt afraid at seeing a moving skeleton, but instead, I felt that same, strange sense of peace again.
Charlotte spoke in a strange tongue, one that I do not recognize. When she seemed to realize this, she pointed to the ground and said something quick and harsh in the strange speech, and the ground near my feet began to bubble and seethe like the water when the servants put it over the fire to boil. After the ground had behaved in this strange manner for a few moments, a large book was brought forth from the ground. The book was small and very old, bound in something similar to leather, yet softer.
Charlotte pointed toward the book and chattered quickly in her strange tongue and motioned for me to pick it up, and so I did. Based on her motions, I was under the impression that I should read it, and would learn how to communicate with her.
Sadly, I did not have time to start reading it at the clearing, for I heard Dimitri in the woods calling for me. Charlotte seemed to glare in the direction of his voice, then laid back down in her shallow grave. I stuffed the book she had given me into my bodice, closed my journal, and walked to go find him.
After supper, I retired to my chambers and locked the door. I did not wish for anyone else to see the contents of the book from Charlotte. They were meant for my eyes only. Something in Charlotte's manner sent that message.
The fire was already leaping high, I thank the servants for that. I sat in my stuffed chair nearby and looked at the cover. Nothing special was on the cover, but the book seemed to hum with a strange energy. Nay, tis not so strange, tis the same energy that hums through the clearing. Mayhap the book's energy will help keep me calm whilst I am home.
The cover seemed to open of its own accord, even before my fingers had touched it. The writing inside seemed to be in the same strange language that Charlotte had spoken in, but as I said something softly to myself, the words seemed to rearrange themselves and form French words. Tis a magic book, I believe.
The book is filled with chants and songs and things similar to poems. There are also strange pictures that I shall copy in the back of this journal.
As I was reading through the book, something strange began to happen. Colors began to become darker, and the fire seemed to glow black instead of orange. I also could hear a chorus of voices reading along with me. Some were deep, and some were not. I flipped through the book to see if I could find out what the voices were and where they were coming from, and toward the back, I believe I found my answer. The voices are known as the "Chorus of the Damned," and are souls that are trapped inside the book for unmentionable crimes. I wonder what one would have to do to become trapped in this book…


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- The candidates selected for JRF may be allowed to register for PhD with any University/Institution during the tenure of fellowship.
- Eligible candidates may register by forwarding the application form duly completed within 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in newspaper as per Annexure-lI to the address mentioned above.
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- Candidates will be required to produce all certificates/testimonials, community certificate, if applicable, in original during interview. They must also bring two recent colour passport size photographs (other than the one pasted on the application form) during interview.
- The tenure of the JRF will be initially for a period of 2 years and will be extendable for3rd, 4th and 5th year based on the performance and shall not exceed 5 years.
- The offer of fellowship does not confer on the candidates any right for absorption in DRDO under any circumstances.
- The following should be written in bold on the top of envelope used for sending application form. "Application for JRF at ISSA, Subject: ________________"
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(stage is set with a door dividing it in half, which is open. On one side is a bathroom, toilet, sink and a cabinet for medical things. On the other is Alice's bedroom, a simple bed, and a desk which has a phone sitting on it, MARY and ALICE are sitting on the bed across from each other talking)
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(MARY opens the door and ALICE snaps the lid back on the bottle and hastily puts it in her sweater pocket)
MARY: Alice?
(ALICE stands frozen with one hand in pocket holding the bottle)
MARY: Alice what's in your pocket? (takes a step into the bathroom)
ALICE: (very shakily) n..nothing
MARY: (takes another step into the bathroom and speaks gently) come on, what's in your pocket?
ALICE: (takes a step toward MARY who closes the space and hugs her) i'm sorry
MARY: it's ok, it's ok
ALICE: (takes hand out of pocket and wraps arms around MARY, starting to cry) i'm so sorry
MARY: it's ok, it's ok
ALICE: (still crying) promise?
(MARY stays silent)
ALICE: ( little bit louder) promise?
(MARY stays silent)
ALICE: promise?
(MARY stays silent)
ALICE: I'm so sorry
MARY: (hugs ALICE tighter and speaks quietly) it's ok
(the two girls stand hugging silently, the only sound is the occasional slight sound of the pill bottle when one girl moves)
(ALICE lets out a choked sort of sob)
MARY: let it out, let it out
(ALICE starts to cry somewhat hysterically, while MARY hugs her tight and and repeats that it's going to be ok)
ALICE: (very shakily, still crying somewhat) you know what's in the pocket don't you
MARY: (nods) I saw
(ALICE takes out the bottle and hands it to MARY, who stares at it for a moment before putting it in her own pocket and hugging ALICE again)