In the rare cases where CNN samples and computations do not agree with the VNS computations, CNN's analysts will be even more cautious in our projections.

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Still, the arcane computations in defined benefit pension plans make it hard for most employees to predict how much they will suffer in a freeze.

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In theory, this would allow the computer to perform many different computations simultaneously at a much quicker rate than conventional computers.

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The computations involved could be done, checked, double checked and triple checked in a day.

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Going forward, the WEF wants to include data from outside organizations such as the World Health Organization and the United Nations Development Programme, as well as from companies and academic researchers in its computations.

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Dubious computations also helped to usher the Uruguay round of global trade talks to a belated conclusion in 1994.

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