Category: Opinions
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On Shoes: The New Nike? How a Swiss Brand Is Disrupting the Footwear Market
I wasn’t aware of On, the Swiss shoe and accessory manufacturer until Roger Federer became their brand ambassador in 2019. Nearly fifteen years after its debut, On remains a lesser-known brand compared to giants like Nike, Adidas, and Asics. But, that’s quickly changing. Walk down any street, hit a running trail, or glance at the…
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Driving While Canadian (and Brown): My Potential Tesla Road Trip to the US
I was shopping for cheap airfares to Chicago when my wife piped up, “We should make it a road trip.” “I’ll drive,” she added, preempting any objections that I might have. My wife’s a good driver, albeit a tad lead-footed. She knows I do not enjoy driving. To me, it’s just a means to an…
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My Athleisure Awakening – Are Suits Truly Obsolete?
It’s been ages since I last wore a suit—a wedding reception two years ago, and a somber funeral before that. Staring at those expensive suits hanging untouched in my closet, I can’t help but wonder if they’ll ever see the light of day again. They feel like relics of a bygone era. My daily reality…
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Rethinking Non-Alcoholic Beer: A Social Shift
Ok, so I was wrong. Eight years ago I wrote an article titled “Meatless Burgers and Non-alcoholic Beer.” It was an I-don’t-really-get-it post, laced with a dose of skepticism. Truth be told, when I grabbed that six-pack of non-alcoholic Budweiser Prohibition Brew, it was more for a blog photo op than any genuine interest in…
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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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Can Companies Justify a Return-to-Office Mandate?
It is a classic case of employer-employee misalignment. Over 81% of employees in a recent survey indicated that they enjoyed working from home. Yet, 79% of the survey respondents believe their employers expect them to revert to in-office work soon. That begs the question: Can companies justify a return-to-office mandate? It’s been two years since life…
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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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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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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…