The readings can be found at:

• http://xkcd.com/937
• http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/152509/rules_for_users.html
• Sue Lotus?

1. What is the implicit message of the comic? ________________________
   
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2. What went wrong with Barclay's acquisition of Lehman from a spreadsheet perspective?
   
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3. Name three things the author of the PC World article says could have been done to avoid the error:
   
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4. Why did the Florida contractor want to sue Lotus?________________________
   
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