Man accused of selling counterfeit microchips had a passion for drag racing
By Stephen Nohlgren and William Levesque, Times Staff Writers Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Shannon Wren is accused of selling counterfeit microchips to the U.S. Navy and Defense Department contractors. Shannon Wren has a taste for fast and fancy cars. In his youth, he and other late-night thrill seekers liked to block off the Gandy Bridge and race across the bay. Two years ago, he made drag …
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Bags for fall, and the perils of going strapless
Rebecca Minkoff, designer of girly handbags, has a simple mantra: Even when times are tough, a true fashionista will pay top dollar for a one-of-a-kind accessory.
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