This is the problem with using econometric analysis to identify causes within complex systems. Yes, Kuper and Syzmanski are able to identify a few 10,000 foot correlations that are fairly intuitive to begin with. But when the real work to identify the actual causes of something begins, the equations and models are revealed to be cartoon depictions of reality bolstered by some smart sounding phrases but demonstrating a frightening lack of subject knowledge depth.

By Chris Wright

Puma held a bit of a bash at the Design Museum in London last night to formally unveil their latest nine creations for next January's African Cup of Nations there were originally supposed to be ten on display, though Algeria's kit was omitted after they failed to qualify for the competition.

Ever wondered what it would be like to live like a footballer or a top movie star? Well now's your chance!

One of the UK's fastest growing modeling agencies is looking for new faces, and now's your chance to get signed and work for some of the worlds top brands.

Stomp Models clients include: Rimmel London, BBC1, ITV1, MTV, London Fashion Week, Krisp Clothing, Woowoo Fashion, New Look, Specsavers, Vodafone, Sky1.

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Having burned out our frontal lobes (and our lines of credit) in New York, London, Milan and Paris recently, we gulped when another video entitled 'Fashion Week' landed on our mousemats. Our nerves were no less frayed when we realised that said video was prefixed with the word 'Portland'.

Meireles in catalogue of errors at Liverpool

The speed of Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool revolution appears to have taken the club's merchandising arm by surprise. Fans were delighted this week to receive their new catalogue of official club gear but less pleased that two of the main models featured were the departed Raul Meireles and David Ngog.

We'll take any excuse to use and stare at this photo. Any excuse.

Happy (belated) birthday one of our favorite undies models, Javi Martinez, who turned a spry 23 last week (02.09.2011)! The Spanish International and Athletic Bilbao man has a very promising future full of features in this fine publication.

Just a quick one I thought you all ought to see... I've just stumbled across this story from the Dutch paper De Telegraaf. Sylvie and Rafa Van Der Vaart are to be immortalised in wax at Madame Tussaude's Amsterdam branch. They had their images taken earlier this month and the full models are set to be revealed in late September.

Time to pop bottles and hang with models, Philly fans. The Nowak/Adu reunion tour appears to be on and PPL Park is about to party like it's 2004. I wish I had a joke to insert here but I have to say that if this is a baller-ass move by Nowak; the Union just got that much closer to locking up the East.

Paraguay were one of the surprise performers at this years Copa America, with the team finishing as runners-up in the tournament. But, when it comes to their female fans, they were hands down Champions!

Paraguayan models Patty Orue and Larissa Riquelme being the obvious highlights.

If you read this blog regularly then you know I'm a big proponent of statistical analysis. You also know that I think it's just one component of a bigger picture. Watching the USA-Brazil Women's World Cup quarter final on Sunday wasn't about the numbers. I don't think many models would have been able to predict how the game unfolded and what the outcome would be.

Unione Calcio Sampdoria (usually called Sampdoria) have officially launched their Kappa 2011/12 home, away and third kits for their upcoming Italian Serie B and Coppa Italia campaigns. The 11/12 Blucerchiati kits were on Tuesday with several soccer babes serving as models. The Sampdoria Kappa 11/12 kit collection consists of the club's traditional blue home kit, a [.

By Tony Attwood The top four clubs in the Premier League have between them three different models of financing. Money from an established world-wide marketing scheme (Manchester United) Money from a very rich owner (Chelsea, Manchester City) Profit made from running the business (Arsenal) This blatantly obvious fact is easily ignored when the debate rages [.

On April 17, 2011, your Houston Dynamo will be wearing a special jersey to commemorate Earth Day (yes, I did just link to Wiki). In an earlier post, I said that it would be the ugliest thing I have ever seen but after looking at it, I can handle it for one game. The only real difference in the jersey is the sponsor's color.

Mario Balotelli needs Xanax is the understatement of the century. The Manchester City player makes a spectacle of himself at least once a week. He single handedly is keep News of the World afloat with his antics.While Balotelli is an attention seeker, he isn't being incredibly flashy showing up to red carpet events, spending money like water, and going through more models than Mick Jagger.

I know we're a year away from seeing the Montreal Impact enter Major League Soccer but it isn't too soon to talk about their on-going stadium expansion. The club posted these photos today on their website, showing off the latest renderings and models of the expanded Saputo Stadium.

According to the club, more than 7,000 seats will be added to the current stadium: 3,500 seats in a new West grandstand, 1,250 additional seats in the Southeast and Southwest grandstands (corners), as well as 1,000 additional seats in the East grandstand.

Irina Shayk es una hermosa modelo rusa que actualmente se dice es novia del futbolista portugués Cristiano Ronaldo y eso le ha traído bastante atención y vaya que la merece.
El 15 de febrero consiguió su primera portada de la revista Sports Illustrated Swimsuit para la edición 2011.

For the first time since the Clinton administration the MLS All-Star Game is coming to New York. Or New Jersey to be more specific since Red Bull Arena is hosting the event which is great for me because that means I won't have to go away anywhere and sweat for a week. I get to sweat at home!

Georgia Salpa is one ofthe hottest Models to come out of Ireland in decades. She has fronted numerous promotions from Paddy Power to the Irish Lotto she also promoted the launch of the Rep of Ireland soccer kit alongside the lucky Giovanni Trapattoni.