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Where no Eagles soar

This winter the Olympics return to Canada for the first time since the Calgary games of 1988. For many people, the most vivid memories of that Olympiad are the colourful stories of some of the less accomplished athletes, such as British ski jumper Michael “Eddie the Eagle” Edwards and the members of the Jamaican bobsled team. It's unlikely, though, that there will be any charming underdogs in this year's Olympiad, as the games become more and more the province of professionals. As audiences and advertising revenues drop, however, will the professionalization of the Games spell their downfall?

Safer Internet Day 2010

Safer Internet Day is an annual event, held this year on February 9th, which is observed in nations around the world. This year's theme is “Think Before You Click.” Here are some MNet resources that teachers and parents can use to children and youth adopt ethical and responsible online habits...