Word: light
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...worked just fine (but for some reason, it still doesn’t get him into the Grille). The first gun we decided to shoot was the 9mm Glock, a sleek black gun that is universally praised for its ultra-reliable nature (it can be shot underwater), and its light weight. After purchasing some bullets and receiving the appropriate eye and ear protection, we made our way though a set of double doors and into the range. There were about three people shooting when we entered. One was a middle-aged man who was shooting an automatic handgun while wearing...
...Seen: buying a plain bagel with light cream cheese at Finagle a Bagel, practicing for the family vacation in Italian Bab Section, air kissing at happy hour at Grafton Street...
...only way to slow it down, almost every scientist agrees, is to restructure the way we produce energy. Such stopgap measures as insulation, carpooling and energy-efficient light bulbs are all useful ways to begin curbing the burning of carbon-rich fossil fuels. But in the long run, as the world's population continues to increase and living standards rise, these measures will not be enough...
...alpine splendor of Snowmass, Colorado, but his influence can be seen in Detroit, Tokyo, Stuttgart--wherever cars are made. In 1991, before the industry got serious about greener cars, Lovins used a speech before the U.S. National Research Council to call for a transportation revolution. Though the title--"Advanced Light Vehicle Concepts"--could have used more pizazz, the response was immediate. More than two dozen car companies have enlisted his expertise from time to time...
...savings come in year two, when an energy-services company, partnering with Destination Conservation, implements a technical retrofit: installing superefficient light bulbs, low-flow showerheads and the like. The retrofitter guarantees that the school will enjoy substantially lower--usually between 20% and 30%--utility bills. If not, the retrofitter must pay the difference...