The problem with these and other proposals has been a conspicuous lack of evidence regarding which, if any of them is a good description of reality.

ECONOMIST: The hunt for physics��s most elusive quarry is over

Morgan Chase because of activities undertaken by Bear Stearns before the takeover unfortunately fits the description of allowing no good deed to go unpunished.

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So my barber model is actually a pretty good description of the broadband market.

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As I pointed out above, for some (although not all) economic variables the new normal offers a good description of the current state of play.

FORBES: Forget New Normal, Old Rules Are Alive And Well

Wikipedia has a good description of M2M accounting here.

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Mr Vedral gives a good description of how Shannon's information theory can be applied to winning at blackjack or in buying shares (Shannon and his friends made fortunes in Las Vegas as well as on the stockmarket).

ECONOMIST: Information theory

For a good background description of the whole system try this earlier Forbes story.

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Yet, unlike a good deal of modern writing, this re-description is not achieved only by inventing brilliant metaphors, or by flourishing some sparkling detail, or by laying down a line of clever commentary.

NEWYORKER: Sons and Lovers

The letters include a description of Emily by her father, in which he said she was a "dear, good little girl as ever was".

BBC: Portrait of Emily Gair Greg and her father's letter