Author: Dax Nair
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ChatGPT: Still Fascinating (and Still a Bit Worrisome)
✏️ Update: November 18, 2024 Have you tried ChatGPT yet? Remember when ChatGPT first appeared and everyone was amazed by its ability to hold a conversation and generate text that almost seemed human? It was a big deal back then, and AI has only gotten more advanced since. For those who haven’t had a chance…
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New York City: A Vibrant and Iconic Travel Destination
There is something about New York City that draws me to it. It’s not the cleanest or the most modern city I have ever seen. Yet, New York stands alone as the city I always love returning to. Its iconic landmarks, world-class museums, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant nightlife make me feel like a first-time visitor…
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Top Pickleball Paddle Brands You Can Trust
Updated on October 17, 2024 The growing popularity of pickleball in North America and around the globe has increased the number of available equipment options. It has become increasingly challenging for pickleball enthusiasts to distinguish reputable manufacturers from the numerous mass marketers and resellers. Although selecting the right paddle is not solely dependent on brand…
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Pickleball Paddle Buying Guide: Easy to Understand
✏️ Update: November 03, 2024 Pickleball paddle buying is no longer a matter of aesthetics and price. Wooden paddles have given way to aluminium, fiberglass, and graphite. Lighter paddles with larger sweet spots have translated to increased power and control for players. With manufacturers offering choices of materials, weight, thickness, and shape, you can now…
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Squash at its Best – J P Morgan Tournament of Champions
The J P Morgan Tournament of Champions (ToC), which wrapped up recently, was a demonstration of squash at its best. Top players, a unique venue, decent prize money, engaged fans, and major sponsors make this Platinum PSA tournament attractive for players and spectators. For those unfamiliar, the J P Morgan Tournament of Champions is one…
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10 Pickleball Rules That Confuse Players New to the Game
If you are new to pickleball, you will likely encounter some quirky terminology. For instance, “kitchen” refers to the non-volley zone, “dinks” are soft shots/drops that barely clear the net, and “pickled” refers to a team that loses a match without scoring any points (11-0). Terminology aside, pickleball rules can initially confuse players switching from…
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Pickleball: A Tennis Player’s Perspective
When my tennis buddy invited me to join him at the local Community Centre for drop-in pickleball, I thought he was joking. I knew that recent injuries had put a dent in his tennis game, but I was unaware that he had switched from tennis to pickleball. “But I don’t have a pickleball racquet,” I…
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Do You Need a Big Racquet Bag?
Racquet bags have gotten bigger and bigger over the years. Players walking onto tennis and squash courts with big racquet bags have become a familiar sight—some even carry two! Club players have caught on, and oversized racquet bags, which can fit much more than a racquet and a can of balls, are the norm. Ever…
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When Friends Get Old, But Friendships Don’t
The shrill calls of the door-to-door vegetable vendor interrupted my thoughts. I had been skimming the newspaper headlines as I sipped tea sitting on the porch of my friend’s house in Chandigarh, India. The greenery around the house and the incessant chirping of the birds provided the perfect backdrop for a lazy morning. As the…
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Las Vegas – Many Ways to Part With Your Money
“How much money you carrying?” The US Customs and Border Protection Agent at Toronto Pearson Airport leafed through my passport as he asked the question. He took me by surprise. I hesitated. The Agent repeated the question, “Sir, how much money are you taking to Las Vegas?” “Err… Around four hundred dollars,” I mumbled. He…