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FACTBOX-Key facts on global rubber trading
ReutersMay 20(Reuters) - Tokyo rubber futures, which set the tone for physical prices, plunged in April to their lowest in five months, hit by worries about global economic growth which could hurt demand. High inventory in main consumer China also weighs on the...Tags: China, Consumers, Petroleum Industry, Inventories, Indonesia
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Bridgestone cuts 23 jobs at Twin City plant
The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill.Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Bloomington-Normal plant will cut 23 positions, a spokesman for the company said Tuesday. Jeremy Smith, spokesman for Bridgestone Americas in Nashville, Tenn., said the continued slowdown in residential and...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Metal and Mineral, Bloomington, Heavy Engineering, Mining
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Golf notebook: R&A believes McIlroy might be Irish in IOC's eyes
ReutersThe Sports Xchange By Tom LaMarre, The Sports Xchange Golf notebook: R&A believes McIlroy might be Irish in IOC's eyes --It looked as if Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland might have a difficult decision to make if he decides to play when golf returns to...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Awards and Prizes, National Economic Council, Masters Tournament, Companies and Corporations
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Tires 101: What your tire's markings tell you
Cars.comTires carry a wealth of information on their sidewalls; unfortunately, it's all in code. Most of it is of no concern to many owners, but it can be valuable for those who want to know the seasons for which their tires are intended, those who plan to...Tags: Honda, Passenger Cars, Car Tires, Manufacturing and Engineering, Max (tv network)
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Honda Rolls 7s with NC700X bike
When playing casino slot machines hitting 777 will make you a winner. Honda's new motorcycles are like hitting sevens. The NC700X and NC700DX are "adventure style bikes," though some riders may view them as sport bikes, urban assault commuters,...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Travel
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Kevin Hunt: How Not To Drive Like An Idiot On Snow And Ice
The Hartford CourantIt's no secret, at least in Connecticut, that this state has the country's best drivers on snow and ice. Who could question a state that, when snow falls, remains so remarkably calm and accident-free, with virtually no traffic tie-ups or slowdowns,...Tags: Car Tires, Snow Storms
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Winter safety behind the wheel
Driving in the winter can be intimidating and dangerous. Are you ready to handle the roads in the slush and snow? According to Mark Cox, the director of Bridgestone's Winter Driving School, a few simple precautions and a little focus can keep you out of...
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2013 Toyota Tacoma pumped up with bad-boy looks
Toyota's Tacoma, the U.S. sales leader in the compact-pickup segment, rolls into 2013 fit to lure consumers looking for a sporty, capable truck. Benefiting from freshened styling and upgrades during the previous model year, the 2013 Tacoma --...Tags: Toyota, Trucks
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Our 2013 Subaru BRZ Gets Winter Tires
KickingTiresThe shiny new black Subaru BRZ sat in our collective driveways for only a week when we realized that its standard summer performance tires weren't the best for tackling a Chicago winter. Subaru added all-season tires as standard equipment depending......Tags: Passenger Cars, Car Tires, Vehicles, Subaru, Services and Shopping
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2013 Cadillac ATS: Agile sport competitor
Cars.comThe 2013 Cadillac ATS is GM's luxury brand's latest attempt to compete in the compact sport sedan class. This is a company whose previous compact efforts included the Cimarron (the 1980s poster car for "badge engineering") and the Catera (a rebadged...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Cindy Crawford, Science and Technology, Car Engine Repair, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder gets mileage from redesign
Cars.comNissan admits that it's among the last automakers to offer a crossover with three rows of seats, something Honda and Toyota have peddled since the early 2000s. Through September, three-row midsize and large crossovers have edged north of 660,000 sales....Tags: Honda, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Dodge, Tribeca, Hyundai
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PGA Tour Pick-4: WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
The Downswing Golf BlogBay Hill was the first, matching Tiger Woods’ revitalized swing with a venue where he’d already won six times. Then came the Memorial, where he rediscovered some of his old chip-in magic at a place he’d taken four previous titles. Follow...
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