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Earl Jones: In Trust
Over two decades he bilked investors of $50 million. How did he get away with it for so long?
Fasten Your Seatbelts
Billions have been spent on airport security. But, are we any safer?
House of Cards
The collapse of a financial giant and its Canadian connection.
The Unofficial Story
She was a teenager, troubled, an in trouble with the law. But, why did Ashley Smith die on the floor of her prison cell?
TOP GUN  |  Originally aired March 6, 2009 on CBC-TV
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The Growth of Major League Gaming
The pro-gaming industry continues to see huge growth. Take a look at the latest stats compiled by Major League Gaming.

• 1337% year-over-year growth in its online broadcast audience, with 503,000 unique men under 30 watching the Dallas Playoffs in early October.

• 4.4 million online matches played in 2008, up 625% over 2007.

• 7.0 million unique users each month according to Google Analytics, up 109% over 2007.

• An average of 15,000 attendees at each of the live competitions in 2008, up 500% over 2007.

• Major League Gaming and Gamebattles is a community of about 2.5 million registered individuals.

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