For spring he delivered clothes that are bound to fly off the racks like half-zip sweaters, knitted henleys, slim swim trunks, and the rugby shirts and tailored cargo pants that have become his signature.

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In addition, Solyndra's panels cost about half as much to install, contends Gronet, since the tube racks sit on metal mounts and don't have to be bolted to rooftops.

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