Other Stuff


Jul 21

Quote

Posted by SpikeHQ

“Fortune favors the prepared mind.” Excellent. Thanks Dad.

Jul 20

The Obituary of Common Sense

Posted by SpikeHQ

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red…

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Jul 20

Malanca Competizione 4m

Posted by SpikeHQ

I really like these little 50cc bikes. We called them ‘Bucket Racers’. Very cool. via bikeexif.com

Jul 20

Gene Kranz – Nasa Flight Director

Posted by SpikeHQ

The Kranz Dictum On January 27th, 1967 Apollo 1 astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee died in fire during a training exercise. The following Monday, Kranz addressed his team, delivering what became known as the Kranz Dictum. Although…

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Jul 20

Questions for an email marketer

Posted by SpikeHQ

Background: After a meeting with the owner of a coaching company I was sent an email with the following questions. My answers are very brief and I feel sure to the point. What are your thoughts on the questions? Q1:…

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Jul 20

Moon landings and car tuning

Posted by SpikeHQ

I wasn’t going to write about the moon landings today but driving into work the moon was a thin crescent in quite a clear sky and it looked incredible. 40 years ago today Neil Armstrong took his first step onto…

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Jul 19

1954 Vincent Drag Racer

Posted by SpikeHQ

I really like Vincents and this is a very cool Black Shadow drag racer that was found in the Nevada desert. The guys at Glory are going to be restoring it and I’m looking forward to the finished result. Read…

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Jul 19

Be aware of your motives

Posted by SpikeHQ

“Remember, most of the things you think you need are ego trips designed to bolster your image and your perception of security…. You’ll waste a lot of energy satisfying your ego only to find that, as soon as it’s got…

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