Bernard Madoff case: Lawyers for Annette Bongiorno said the onslaught of negative publicity has discouraged supporters from signing a $5 million bond that would win her release on charges she made millions of dollars by helping Madoff conceal his massive financial swindle.
12/13/2010 05:12 pm
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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