Michael Short

3 weeks ago | restechtoday.com | Rob Stott |Michael Short

You step outside. The sun is warm, the grill is hot, and your favorite playlist follows you — not from a tinny Bluetooth speaker, but from a rich, immersive system that seems to bloom from the garden itself. That’s the summer of sound we want to deliver. No pairing. No charging. No complaints. We know it as audio-over-IP. But to your clients, it’s just their personal playlist, on demand everywhere. Outdoor living is no longer a luxury — it’s a lifestyle priority.

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Michael Short

Players are facing sanctions after a campaign against homophobia in French football's top flight was again mired in controversy. Ligue 1's anti-homophobia symbol was covered up on the shirts of Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Nemanja Matic and Le Havre's Ahmed Hassan, while Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed withdrew from his side's crunch relegation-decider against Montpellier.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Michael Short

Those interviewed told researchers about the scale of abuse they suffered and its impacts. Participants were chosen because they had experience of abuse. Former Yorkshire cricketer Rafiq encountered abuse and threats after documenting the racism he suffered in the game. "The abuse left me feeling incredibly paranoid, at times, and often made me question my sanity," Rafiq says in the report.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Michael Short

Content warning: This article contains discussion around suicide and mental health. Sportspeople and pundits have told a regulator that "vile" online abuse has become so severe they fear it could lead to someone taking their own life. Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq, broadcaster and ex-England footballer Eni Aluko and ex-rugby referee Wayne Barnes were among those interviewed by the government's online safety regulator, Ofcom.

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Michael Short

In May of 2023, I (Mike) tried to raise awareness of the challenges of navigating generational changes by focusing on the impact on partner compensation systems – Does Your Partner Compensation System Harbor a Generational Timebomb? Since that time, we have seen several firms go through highly disruptive and challenging partner comp seasons due to differing generational perspectives on the distribution of profits…even though each had more than enough money to go around.