EXCLUSIVE-Only 15 pct of G8 food aid pledge is new-sources Nov 4, 2009
"In the $20 billion figure people have included all sorts of things, double counting stuff, putting in loans and grants: the real new money is $3 billion at best," one diplomat told Reuters on condition of anonimity. Most of that new money, up to $2 billion, is coming from the United States, according to two sources, one on the donor side and one on the recipient side. (AlertNet)
Paying off our global warming sins Nov 4, 2009
It says that polluting companies, like American Electric Power and Duke Energy, which both trade on the Chicago Climate Exchange, could theoretically claim the same reduction as a wind power producer operating on the same grid, resulting in double counting of the same carbon reduction. Imagine a wind farmer sells renewable energy onto the grid, and sells Recs that claim an amount of CO2 that's been reduced because of that clean energy production. (Salon)
Stimulus effect slow in region Oct 24, 2009
Interviews with companies working on stimulus contracts in the region show that totals are inflated by double counting or jobs reported without an actual hire. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was intended to combat unemployment by pumping $787 billion into the national economy. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Stats SA to revamp key measure of PPI Oct 5, 2009
Another reason for the review is to eliminate double counting that remains after the 2008 changes. By distinguishing between the prices of goods intended primarily for use in further processing and the prices of goods intended primarily for domestic sale or export, double counting would be avoided. (Business Report, South Africa)
Record Streak Continues for Pending Home Sales Oct 2, 2009
There is likely to be some double counting over a span of several months because some buyers whose contracts were cancelled have found another home and signed a new contract to buy, Yun explained. Perhaps the real question is how many transactions are being delayed in the pipeline, and how many are being cancelled. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Accuracy would make census credible - Dr. Bediako Sep 20, 2009
She said the systematic method of enumeration would be used to avoid the omission or double counting of houses or persons. Dr. Bediako urged the public not to be angry when personnel ask them questions related to their education, housing, migration, disability, agriculture and information communication technology usage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bank on inflation Aug 14, 2009
5 trillion for the spending by the states and another half trillion by local governments and school boards, and suddenly we are looking at (ignoring double counting the federal aid to the states which is included in the state's budgets) a potential of $7 trillion in total governmental spending, which is HALF OF GDP. I am sure that you noticed the two exclamation points, the way my voice is now screeching at full volume and revolting specks of spittle are flying through the air as I stomp around... (Asia Times Online)
Census is in the interest of districts- Agyeman- Duah Aug 7, 2009
Mr. Asare said apart from embassies, kiosks, schools, stores, containers lorry parks and markets will be covered to avoid omission and double counting of both persons and houses. He hinted that the census will focus on access to Information Communication and Technology (ICT), agriculture, disability, educational, economic, demographic, social and housing characteristics. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Police force headcount a deception, says union Jul 27, 2009
DOUBLE counting by the State Government is inflating the size of the NSW Police Force and masking a fall in police numbers, data obtained by the Herald shows ... The Government says the force has 15,720 officers, but once the double counting of part-time officers, as well as those seconded to other areas such as the Australian Federal Police for Sydney Airport security, is taken into account the number is reduced to 15,396 ... 6 per cent."The pressure on the force can only mount as it continues... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pakistani soldiers battle Taliban in Swat town May 26, 2009
That figure had to be verified and could come down if instances of double counting were found, she said. The United Nations has appealed for $543 million in aid. (AlertNet)
Minnesota Senate Race: The Saga Continues May 11, 2009
One of the members of the Minnesota Canvassing Board admitted that there was a very good likelihood of double counting, but another member dismissed the concern because there was very little of it. Of course, in an election decided by only 300 votes, it would take very little to change the outcome. (Human Events Online)
Hawaii foreclosures soar 503% in March Apr 17, 2009
The double counting is part of California-based RealtyTrac's methodology, and results in an imperfect measure of how many homeowners are encountering foreclosure in Hawai'i and nationwide. The totals by RealtyTrac attempt to present a rough picture of the foreclosure problem, as there is no readily achievable perfect way to count exactly how many people are losing their homes because lenders initiate foreclosure. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Franken Lead Surges, Coleman's Hopes Dashed Apr 8, 2009
Coleman has also objected to the accidental double counting of ballots that apparently occurred in some Minneapolis precincts. Those ballots are generally though to number fewer than 200. (Newsmax)
The G20 summit: London calling Mar 28, 2009
Trade statistics look at value, not value-added, so they include a lot of double counting as parts move across borders and back. When the economy shrinks, trade will shrink faster. (The Economist)
Show me the cash and I'll tell you the value, says Uliana Mar 25, 2009
But be aware of double counting ... "Value is determined by dividing the expected cash flows (or expectations of future earnings) by my required return or cost of capital. By decreasing growth and increasing the required return, one could be double counting the same piece of news. Thus, good news could be overvalued or bad news could be overpenalised.". (Business Report, South Africa)
NYU claims $24 mln Madoff-related loss Mar 11, 2009
Clients of Madoff had about 36 billion dollars with his firm, according to a Bloomberg tally that may include some double counting. Since Madoff's arrest, the fallout from the alleged fraud continues to spread. (Xinhuanet, China)
Firefighter killed in action was returning a favour Feb 19, 2009
" The ACT Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope, said Mr Balfour had lived out the creed of his profession, risking his safety to protect others. Offering the condolences of the Government, Mr Stanhope said Mr Balfour's death was a reminder that emergency services professionals and volunteers put their lives at risk. Mr Balfour was killed on Tuesday when struck by a falling branch while connecting a hose to his strike team's tanker in the Yarra Ranges National Park. The Victorian Police Commissioner,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Short-term impact seen on stocks as FBM KLCI takes shape Feb 8, 2009
The biggest beneficiaries are companies now excluded from the KLCI due to double counting because their parent companies already have a spot in the index, for example Resorts World Bhd, YTL Power Bhd and Parkson Holdings Bhd. The finance sector will make up 32% of the FBM KLCI while plantations, including Sime Darby Bhd and PPB Group Bhd which are categorised under conglomerates (but are largely plantation companies), will make up over 20% of the new index. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
RPS: Certainty Now Feb 7, 2009
It does not address the question of reconciling RPS with the emerging goals of carbon regulation, e.g., running a cap and trade system where RECs environmental attributes can be disaggregated and sold as carbon credits to meet a more embracing Federal climate change program, while still avoiding double counting the value of the environmental attributes for RECs purposes. For traders, the possibility for arbitrage between RECs and carbon credits is, of course, financially very... (Energy Pulse, CO)
