Mai Ngọc Châu works with The Christian Science Monitor's online editorial team, and writes science and technology stories.
Châu is a graduate journalism student at Emerson College. She holds a Bachelor of Science in English from Vietnam's University of Cần Thơ.
Before coming to the United States under the Fulbright program in 2011, Châu worked as a writer and editor in Vietnam.
NSA data-collection programs have spawned support and criticism. But in an era when many Americans already know their personal information is being gathered, perhaps being more open about it would help, some say.
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David Eads sits among old computer parts waiting to be recycled or refurbished by FreeGeek Chicago volunteers.
David Eads runs FreeGeek Chicago, 'an Apple Store for the rest of us'
FreeGeek Chicago gives volunteers hands-on training in restoring old computers to sell or recycle – while they earn credits toward taking home their own desktop or laptop free of charge.
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