Rock Ukulele Artist Picks-Up Major 'Pickup' Endorsement

Known as an industry leader in providing acoustic amplification, pickup and preamp systems, for more than 30 years, for a list of top music performers that reads like a People Magazine "Who's Who," (Paul Simon,...

Heavy Economy, Seattle? Light Trucks Are the Answer

The economy is weighing heavy on Seattle, but if you’re spending smart, you’re cruising through in a light truck. Specifically, light trucks from overseas. There’s no more need for the kind of Michigan-made brawn that comes with a big price sticker. Go light and you go...

Seattle June a Big Month for Light Trucks

In Seattle, June was no slow month for the auto manufacturers in the US—not for Japanese makes. Weathering the turbulent economy, Seattle truck and commercial vehicle buyers have found a safe harbor in the affordable, long-term value trucks offered by US-based, overseas...

1 dog. 2 states. 3 names. 3 years. This pooch gets around

" They call me a wanderer.  The story of how I disappeared for three years and assumed three identities in two states began in the back of a pickup truck. Those adventures caught up with me Saturday...

3-Year-Old Tried To Save Self From Heat

IMHO, this woman deserves the death penalty, by dying in the same manner as her son."HOUSTON -- A 3-year-old boy who died when he was left inside a pickup truck tried to save himself from the sweltering heat, detectives told KPRC Local 2."The child was aware," said Lt. John...

Loyal dog guards owner for weeks after death

"GREELEY, Colorado (AP) -- A dog stood guard over her owner's body for up to six weeks after the man committed suicide on the remote northeastern Colorado plains, authorities said. ...

How to get a car rental

"There’s more to renting the car than just reserving it and paying for it, to make sure that you get the best deal follow these steps and tips. STEPS: 1.Choose three to four car rental firms that fit your wants and needs, do this either through the phone book, or through...

Russia's sex slave industry thrives, rights groups say

"Young women in bright miniskirts and high heels line up to sell themselves in the dingy back streets throughout the Russian capital. Moscow's illegal flesh markets are flourishing, with up to 30 women at each pickup point, or tochka, standing in order of price for the night....

Midlothian father admits he locked daughters in cage in truck, cops say

"Midlothian father admits he locked daughters in cage in truck, cops say Man arrested at gas station, charged with child...

Protesting arises in Oshawa after GM is set to scrap 4 production plants

What is new in the world of GM? Coming on the heels of a massive buyout in the US of 19,000 workers, an announcement was made this morning that GM will be closing down four North American plants. Manufacturing...

GM Selling North America's Birthright to Mexico

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorOutsourcing North America's Manufacturing Birthright, has taken another turn for the worse, 2,600 General Motors jobs (not 1,000 as previously reported) are heading...

Ford to recall over 650,000 pickups

Ford is recalling over 650,000 F-150 pickup trucks because of a faulty brake hose.  "Ford Motor Co is recalling over 650,000 of its top-selling F-150 pickups as well as a Lincoln-branded truck because of a...

Canadian Labour Unions: Have given up the fight?

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public Contributor More aptly put should be "The Death Knell of North American Labour Unions" are due partly by past greed for higher wages and benefits for it's workers. Greed...

How To Pickup Japanese Women

Satoshi Fujita has spent years in research in order to teach Japanese men how to pickup women.  Through his research he has found that, "woman like laughter, compliments and magic tricks." He teaches his classes at popular cram schools across Japan. "Fujita's Pickup...

Man's '91 pickup passes the 1M-mile mark

Kind of a commercial for Chevy, but also kind of cool. Haven't a lot of other cars beat the million-mile mark too, though?"GRESHAM, Wis. - Frank Oresnik's trusty pickup truck — he calls it "the old girl" —...

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