TI has made considerable efforts to ensure that the methodologies used to analyse the data are of the highest quality. A detailed description of the underlying methodology is available at http://www.transparency.org/surveys/index.html#cpi or at www.ICGG.org. The CPI methodology used is reviewed by a Steering Committee consisting of leading international experts in the fields of corruption, econometrics and statistics.

EF is the computed error norm (such as the matrix "residual" or flux "balance" disparity) for the variable F, CI is a normalized measure of convergence of the solution and has a value of unity when the error norm in the solution is equal to the product of the normalizing factor and the specified convergence criterion. By default EF is set equal to mass flow disparity in the computational domain (see FLUX command).

Water and Sewer Benefit Charges are computed using an assessable footage assigned to a property and a rate per foot assigned to the utility for which the property is assessed. Sewer Service Charges may be computed based on plumbing fixtures or actual water consumption. Water Distribution Charges are based on the size and number of meters serving a property. For specific rates per foot, assessable frontage and interest rates, contact our office at 410-887-3363.

This value attempts to find players with a balance of speed (SB) and power (HR). It is calculated as 2*HR*SB/(HR + SB), so Eric Davis in 1986 had 80 SB and 27 HR, so his Power/Speed Number was 2 * 80 * 27/(80+27) = 40.4.

The 6 percent interest is simple, meaning that the interest computes yearly against the deferred tax amounts. Deferral accounts do not accrue compound interest, which means interest is computed on previous interest in addition to the deferred tax amounts. For example, if your property taxes were $1,000, the interest for one year would be $60 (0.06 × $1,000 = $60). Interest continues to accrue each year on the deferred tax amounts.

Under the Options menu, select General Preferences, then select the "Tray Icons" tab at the top. You will then see tons of options. (smile)

Color temperature refers to the color of the light. Soft white (also known as warm white, or 2700k) has similar light color to sunlight. Daylight (6500K) is on the opposite end of the spectrum with a much whiter, more sterile color. Sunlight has a CRI of 100, meaning the color of an object under sunlight is the true color of the object. The higher the CRI, the closer it will be to natural sunlight. Globe enersaver CFLs have a CRI of higher than 80.

Don't feel bad about being clueless on the ABC Morning News "temperature index." No one on the USATODAY.com Weather Team could figure it out. In 1998 Chris Vaccaro called ABC and find out what's going on. Here's his report: I finally spoke with Ronnie Riece who is the only person there during the daytime. She is the daytime producer for ABC World News Now. She asked me if I was familiar with the show, I said no.

technology has developed, our ability to match loan transactions has improved and the quality of the data has improved with better systems. Because of this, Freddie Mac now believes that we can provide a national index that extends back an additional five years, which enables researchers and others interested in housing market information to assess the impacts of an additional business cycle on home values.

Women experience significant hormonal changes throughout their cycle. With female conception care, the therapist asks you to complete the charts to find out how your hormones are improving each month, and she then uses the charts to know which herbs to choose when adjusting your formula.

The Omron Instant Ear Thermometer is less threatening to a child than a rectal thermometer. It's faster, safer and easier to use than an oral thermometer. Measurements can even be taken while a child is sleeping. For adults, the Omron Instant Ear Thermometer offers fast convenient, accurate readings without the wait of a conventional thermometer. A fever is when the body's temperature is higher than normal due to an infection. The fever is usually caused by a virus or bacteria.

Essentially, an index*** is a statistical measure of change in an economy or a securities market. In the case of financial markets, an index is essentially an imaginary portfolio of securities representing a particular market or a portion of it.

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A calculated value utilizing each grid's current and historical NDVI data for each grid ID and index interval. The index is expressed as a percentage.

Computed Tomography produces precise cross-sectional images of body parts with high spatial and contrast resolution. CT differs from ordinary x-ray in that a thin plane (usually less than 1 cm) of part of the body is exposed to a rotating x-ray beam and the exiting x-ray, after passing through the body is recorded by a large number of electronic detectors (instead of a photographic film as is the case in ordinary x-ray).

Consider a single matrix that occurs m times in a single sequence of length L with a minimum La score of s. We have precomputed the per-trial probability q of seeing a hit from this matrix with a score at least as good as s in random sequence with a uniform base composition, i.e., p(A) = p(C) = p(G) = p(T) = 0.25.

This haircut is factored when the net position of all the CLS eligible currencies is converted into base currency (USD) depending upon the volatility existing in the market for a given day for that specific currency vis-? -vis the base currency.

The basic idea is an iterative one. Begin with all teams set to an even rating -- 100 in this case. Then, for each game played, give each team the value of their opponent's rating plus or minus a factor for winning or losing the game -- 25 in this case. Total all of a team's results, divide by the number of games played, and that's the end of a cycle. Then use those numbers as the start of the next cycle until you get the same results for each team for two consecutive cycles.