Author: Dax Nair
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EV Charging, Cannabis, Social Distancing – New Costs and Considerations of Condo Living
Eight years ago, when I sold my house and moved into a condominium, I wrote a post titled “Ten things about downsizing to a condo.” This follow-up post on new costs and consideration of condo living is based on my personal experience. Some aspects of condo living become obvious only when you live in one.…
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Ten More Things About Condo Living That You Need to Know
When I wrote the post “A dozen things about downsizing to a condo,” I had just sold my house and moved into a condominium. We thought we knew what we were getting into. However, many aspects of condo living were apparent only after my wife and I moved in. In eight years, things have changed.…
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Five Things You Cannot Control on the Tennis Court
Tennis is a game that is as mental as it is physical. While there are aspects of the game within your control, there are a number of things you cannot control on the tennis court. You may need to take a philosophical approach towards rationalizing your situation on the tennis court and addressing the plight…
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Men’s Tennis Top 25 Under 25 – Who Will Win a Grand Slam Next?
Last updated on September 08, 2024 Jannik Sinner beat Taylor Fritz to win the 2024 US Open title! With the 2024 Grand Slam season wrapped up, that leaves Carlos Alcaraz, with four titles, and Sinner, with two, the only two Grand Slam title-holders among the current Men’s Tennis Top 25 Under 25. For the other…
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Five Useful Digital Applications Worth Checking Out
Writing about digital applications is not what it used to be. With work-from-home becoming the norm, even the technologically challenged users have had to adapt. There’s been a democratization of online applications and tools, especially the ones pertaining to communication and collaboration. Zoom is a perfect example. Creativity tools and applications have not been far…
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Professional Tennis Choosing Technology Over People
The good thing about tennis is that it is not a contact sport. In relative terms, the impact of COVID-19 on tennis has been low when compared to sports such as squash. Nevertheless, professional tennis has started choosing technology over people. Many such changes are here to stay. So, here’s a quick look at how…
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In Support of Squash – Five Ways You Can Help
So, I donated £10.00 to the PSA Foundation in support of squash. I know it’s just a drop in the bucket. But, the way I see it, every bit counts. It’s like the starfish story. You can’t save all the beached starfish. But, you can save one by throwing it back into the ocean. It’s…
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Social Media Dependency – Will Your Business Survive a Ban?
As I write this post, I feel prophetic. In a 2014 post, I suggested that businesses should reduce their social media dependency to minimize business continuity risk. It felt like common sense at that time. Fast-forward to now. As events played out in real-time, Twitter banned the most powerful man in the world, the President…
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Should You Buy a Chromecast with Google TV?
So, I spent $50 to buy a Chromecast with Google TV. Considering that I already had a couple of Chromecasts and a Chromecast Audio hooked up to my network, my wife was not impressed. In case you are not familiar, Chromecast with Google TV is a streaming device similar to Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV,…
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Buying Local – Another Version of the Starfish Story
A couple of months into the pandemic, my wife and I decided that it was time to start buying local. The impetus for our decision came after a visit to a local eatery. The small place, once bustling with customers and staff, was deserted. The food-warmer trays sat empty. The owner sounded despondent as he…