Probably not, and the unspoken silver lining concerning general American cluelessness has to do with the fact that Americans are too restless to truly bother themselves with what's taught in the classroom, let alone what's in the news.

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If there is a general silver lining to this story, it is hopefully yet another reminder to athletes about the importance of (1) preparing yourself for life after sports through education and networking which can help establish a new career, and (2) seeking professional counseling to help deal with depression that may arise when the cheers stop.

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They added exposure in general to silver, but it came from adding 435 gross longs and 4, 049 gross shorts.

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They reduced exposure in general to silver, but rise came from cutting more gross shorts, 1, 510 contracts, than gross longs, 1, 461.

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At the time many onlookers pooh-poohed the notion that silver or commodities in general would perform according to this admittedly expensive script.

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Saunders suggests Green Seal, a US-based non-profit that evaluates hotels, among other products, for a fee, and grants a bronze, silver or gold certification based on general sustainability.

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There isn't the same sort of general consensus on the marketability of a silver- or bronze-medalist, however.

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With his long silver beard and white braided uniform, former Surgeon General C.

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But both reports also cited failures and mistakes by Silver and his top staffers in a settlement that was reviewed by staffers from the Attorney General's Office and state Comptroller's Office.

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