And if Lincoln is destined to fall, it seems more likely that an upset would come at the hands of either Silver Linings Playbook (which I previously explained might be positioned for a surprise win) or Life of Pi, the only two films that have enough nominations in traditionally predictive categories to win Best Picture.

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Several analysts told Kitco News that it appears the main factor differentiating this planned product from the majority of the existing ETFs in North America is the ability of investors to get their hands on physical gold or silver whenever they choose to exit, although they could also cash out.

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The first thing to keep in mind is that control will rest in the hands of Michael Dell, not Silver Lake Silver Partners.

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Video of the surrender, shot by CNN affiliates WFMZ and WABC and posted on their websites, showed Acevedo in a light blue hooded sweatshirt, his hands uncuffed, being helped out of a gray sedan and put into a silver SUV.

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