Author: Dax Nair
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Naomi Osaka: The Art of Getting Rich From Sponsorships
If you are not a tennis fan, the name Naomi Osaka may not immediately ring a bell. She is a professional tennis player who is currently the highest-paid female athlete on the planet. This week, Forbes released its list of the World’s Highest-Paid Athletes of 2020. The measurement period runs from June 2019 through May…
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10 Post-Lockdown Choices That are Yours to Make
The last time I engaged in a potentially life-altering activity was in Cabo St. Lucas, Mexico. I had joined a few colleagues to ride a series of ziplines. Everything seemed fine until I had to sign a waiver form. One line stood out. It read: The “Activity” can be HAZARDOUS AND INVOLVES THE RISK OF…
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The Last Dance – A Documentary That Will Surprise You
When my daughter recommended a documentary on Netflix, titled “The Last Dance,” I was skeptical. Documentaries are not my thing. I cannot remember the last time I sat down and watched a full documentary on anything. So, when she left it with a “Try it, you’ll like it,” I was intrigued. After having watched eight…
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Squash and Social Distancing Do Not Mix
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) is probably caught between a rock and a hard place. It has been nearly two months since the lockdown went into effect. Restarting the tournaments is fundamental to PSA’s revenue streams. But, their obligation to keep the players and their fans safe has to take precedence. And, therein lies the…
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Post-COVID Tennis – Social Distancing On the Court
Post-coronavirus tennis is going to be awkward for a while. Fortunately, the USTA has a few guidelines to help you deal with it.
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Can Playing Tennis Really Help You Live Longer?
I am beginning to believe it: Playing tennis may improve longevity. If you play tennis purely for fun as most people do, the longevity angle may be a bonus for you. Five years ago, I wrote a post titled “The Longevity of Tennis Players vs. Squash Players.” At that time, I asked the folks at…
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Privacy Implications of Video Conferencing From Home
If you have recently started referring to your bedroom as your home office, you should probably read this post. Overnight, COVID-19 has changed the office landscape. Companies who were once averse to employees working from home are now advising their employees to telework. Zoom, Webex, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, and other such collaboration tools are becoming…
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Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, 5G, 6GHz – Should You Care?
Just as you were getting your head around 5G networks, the wireless industry throws another bunch of standards at you. Your customers want to know how next-gen wireless developments such as Wi-Fi 6, 6E, 5G, and 6GHz will impact their businesses. If your immediate reaction is, “Enough already!” you wouldn’t be alone. If you are…
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Floyd Cardoz – It’s Like I Knew the Man
“Renowned chef Floyd Cardoz dies after coronavirus diagnosis,” read the headline. It came as a shock. It’s like I knew the man. The 59-year-old Mumbai-born chef was diagnosed with Coronavirus on March 18th after admitting himself to a New Jersey Hospital. His tweets, embedded in some of the news reports, give the impression that he…
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Self-isolation, OK. Self-directed Portfolio, Not OK.
COVID-19 has hit home. My wife and I are under voluntary self-isolation. We have shown no symptoms. Just doing our part to limit the coronavirus from spreading. COVID-9 does not discriminate. It transcends geographical boundaries, colour, race, and age. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau in Canada, Tom Hanks in Australia, and the fashion industry workers in Italy…