| PTDA Industry Summit -
We'll Be There! |
RBI-USA and RBI-Canada will be attending the 2008 PTDA Industry Summit in Miami Beach from October 30th through November 1st.
As of today there are still a couple of scheduled appointment times available for the MD-IDEX on Saturday. We are in Booth 304.
Please contact Bill Fuentes if you would like to confirm a scheduled appointment, or stop by and see us during the open time from 9 - 10:30 AM.
Hope to see you in Miami! |
| Featured Product of the Month |
RBI Bearing stocks many of the common bearings used for replacement in the various applications of upper and lower idler wheels, bogey wheels, engine bearings, jack shafts, and transmissions for most skids. Most of these bearings are of standard industry design that makes replacements readily available. There are several special bore sizes that are used as well, which RBI carries in stock as well. Be sure to check for the proper interchange.
Commonly used Snowmobile sizes available from RBI inventory are;
6202-RS-15.875 (5/8"), 6205-2RS, 6205-2RS-1", 6204-2RS, 6004-2RS, 6007-2RS, 6008-2RS, 6904-2RS, 6908-2RS,63/28, 60/32, 6305-2RS, 6304-2RS, 99502H,
SA205-16 (1"), SA205-14 (7/8").
Now is the time to prepare and promote to the dealers, repair shops, clubs and organizations! A little maintenance during the nice weather will make for an enjoyable ride when the snow flies!
And don't forget the snowmobile trailer wheel bearings!
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| The U.S. Perception of China |
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The Great Wall is the most recognized symbol of China among Americans according to a recent survey by US-based Perspective Resources Inc (PRI).
2 million U.S. citizens were asked 10 questions about China. All were aged 18 or above, with different social and education backgrounds.
When asked what they most associated with China, 49 percent said the Great Wall, followed by the Beijing Olympics (36 percent), rice and food (34 percent) and dragons (32 percent).
Words most associated with China included "highly populated", "government or Communism", "culture or history" and "red".
The most famous Chinese people are Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Mao Zedong, Confucius, Jet Li, Yao Ming, Buddha, Lucy Liu, Genghis Khan and Chow Yun-fat.
When asked what are the most popular Chinese dishes, nearly 60 percent said it was rice or fried rice. Others mentioned egg rolls, noodles, wonton soup, fortune cookies, egg drop soup and stir-fried food.
Among places to visit, Americans think of Beijing, the Great Wall, Hong Kong, Shanghai, the Bird's Nest, Forbidden City, Tibet and Tian'anmen Square, the revealing survey said. Twenty-two percent of those surveyed also mentioned Singapore, which they thought was a Chinese city.
Chinese brand names are least familiar with Americans who named Samsung, Toyota, Nissan and Nike, which are not Chinese at all. Forty-two percent of people surveyed said they could not name any Chinese brands, although 87 percent said they had used products made in China such as clothing, electronics and toys.
Asked about the most important issues in China, 39 percent said civil rights and freedom. Others mentioned a wide range of topics such as population control, pollution, Communism and Capitalism, the economy, labor issues, sweatshops, low quality products, US debt to China and Tibet.
The survey also found that 49 percent of respondents were interested in Chinese history and culture, while 53 percent said they hoped to someday visit China.
The survey's margin of error was within 5 percent, according to PRI. |
| Final Word |
Zero Tolerance for Pencil Sharpener
 A 10-year-old South Carolina boy has been suspended from school for possession of a broken pencil-sharpener.
A teacher spotted the unnamed child wielding the sharpener's detached blade, and though he was clearly trying to sharpen a pencil, the boy was suspended for two days under the school's "zero-tolerance" weapons policy.
School officials said they had "to make sure the child understands the seriousness of having something that could potentially harm another student".
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Tip of the Month |
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How to Save on Rental Cars
Don't rent at the airport. "Airport locations are often required by law to add local and state surcharges." Those located in cities or suburbs often don't. Sometimes, the difference in price can be as much as 45 percent.
Go online. Sites like Kayak.com and Sidestep.com let you compare prices from several car-rental companies at once. At others, such as Hotwire.com and Priceline.com, "you pay upfront without knowing the specific hotel or car-rental agency you're booking with." If you can put up with the uncertainty, the savings can be considerable.
Avoid hidden fees. "Car rental companies often impose various fees after an accident-for administrative services, towing, and storage. Find out if your own insurance would cover these fees. If not, "find out if you can add a rider to your policy for protection." |
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