Author: Dax Nair
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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…
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Five Simple Tips To Pick the Right Tennis Balls
At the time of writing, there were 58 tennis ball brands and 292 models of ITF-approved tennis balls. While many of the brands may be familiar to you, the sheer number of tennis ball models on the list can throw you off. Here are a few things to consider while picking tennis balls that suit…
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Six Frustrating Ways You Can Lose a Tennis Match
Adverse conditions and formidable opponents are all part of playing tennis. From external factors to performance swings, there are many frustrating ways you can lose a tennis match. The 2020 French Open tennis tournament had its share of controversies. Players complained about the balls, the court, the weather, and the line-calls, among other things. The…
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My New Tennis Hero, Diego Schwartzman.
I have a new tennis hero, Diego Schwartzman. Technically, the term underdog would be a misnomer for a top-ten player on the ATP Tour. At the time of writing, Schwartzman’s ATP ranking stood at fourteen. His quarter-final victory over Dominic Thiem at Roland Garros has guaranteed him a spot among the game’s top ten players.…
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Google Lens and Lookout: Two Free Tools Worth Your Attention
Generally speaking, Google Lens and Lookout are tools designed to help people with low vision or blindness. However, you don’t have to be visually impaired to take advantage of the many features offered by Google Lens and Lookout. If you have embraced the Google ecosystem as I have, these two apps are certainly worth your…
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Discover Dublin, a Tourist-friendly City
If the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Ireland is Guinness beer, I am with you. Before visiting Dublin, my knowledge of Ireland was limited. I knew that the Republic of Ireland is an independent country, while Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. During my flight to Dublin,…
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The Best Sources for Tennis Stats and Match Insights
Updated on February 24, 2024 If you have ever looked for sources for tennis stats, you would know that they are limited and disparate. You would have to browse multiple sites to get a consolidated view of stats from the men’s and women’s tours. Most tennis enthusiasts look for high-level tennis statistics such as rankings…