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OLD STANDARDS UNDER STRAIN? HOLD MY BEER

February 21, 2026 by David Gillaspie

Old standards are only for old people. Wrong. What’s wrong is the idea of standards, which I’ll clear up right now in case there’s any doubt: The Standard is the standard, no matter the age, young, or old. Got it? Good. So what exactly is The Standard?

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FIXING PROBLEMS? START AT THE BOTTOM

June 3, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Fixing problems begin with a strong identification. For example, the car rides lumpy and low in the back right? You may have a flat tire. That’s a problem that needs fixing.

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