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Other people's business, Monday 2 March

Of lottery winners and rogue traders.

By Martha Gill Published 02 April 2012 10:59
Playing the lottery is much like being a rogue trader, Getty images.
Playing the lottery is much like being a rogue trader, Getty images.

 

1. Wave in the drones: Natural interactions (Babbage)

Researchers are teaching drones to understand human gestures, writes Babbage.

2. Lottery mania behavioral quirk also causes bubbles (Reuters)

The millions of Americans lining up for the record $540-million Mega Millions jackpot have alot in common with rogue traders on Wall Street, writes Martin Hutchinson.

3. Difference engine: Free is too expensive (Babbage)

The most recent Linux release, has been the most frustrating yet, writes Babbage.

4. Bond Girl: A story of women on Wall Street (Washington Post)

Michelle Singlary reviews Erin Duffy's new book.

5. Value Added (Washington Post)

Ballston firm APT battles tech giants Microsoft, Google and Facebook for workers — and wins, writes Thomas Heath.

 

 
 

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