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A prison sentence can take years away from your life, but the sentence of a man in Hawaii could add years to his life.

The man pleaded no contest to starting a fire. He flicked a cigarette, which torched the wood-shingle roof of the Wei Wei Bar-B-Q Restaurant.

A judge ordered him to do community service, pay to fix the roof and stop smoking for a year. The judge says it will add time to his life, if he gives up the habit permanently.

Wall Street swindler Bernard Madoff's prison sentence of 150 years delivered a measure of relief to some of his victims.

But others realize they are no better off this morning than they were yesterday. And other Madoff victims worry that not enough is being done to prevent the next Madoff.

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The sentencing of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff is expected to draw a crowd Monday. Officials say hundreds of people are likely to show up.

Prosecutors are seeking a 150-year prison sentence. The defense has asked for a 12-year term because of Madoff's age.

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