Friday’s forecast: sunny skies with a chance of flying water balloons! Celebrate National Water Balloon Day with some good, clean fun. Happy weekend in advance!
In This Issue: Chest pains and Ambulance Rides | Deal of the Day | Fiber Optic Cleaner Pen | MPO/MTP Cables, MPO Cassettes, & Fiber Patch Panels | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Chest pains and Ambulance Rides
Well, this past weekend was eventful — and not in the “fun getaway” kind of way. I ended up in the ER with chest pain, which, let me tell you, is a fast pass to all kinds of medical attention. After a series of tests, scans, and the general chaos of a hospital trip, a heart attack was ruled out they found a blood clot!
So now I’m on blood thinners, specifically Eliquis which apparently is “The Cadillac of blood thinners”, and have an appointment with a cardiologist and hematologist this week. In the meantime, I’m trying to avoid paper cuts and sharp corners. 😉
I always say getting older is a barrel of fun — but this weekend, the barrel rolled downhill and took me with it. haha
In all seriousness, I’m grateful it was caught early, that I’m okay, and that we have incredible medical professionals who do this stuff every day. If you’ve been putting off that checkup — let this be your nudge.
Life is short. Take care of yourself!
Craig
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Keep your fiber optic connections spotless with this 1.25mm Fiber Optic Cleaner Pen, designed specifically for LC and MU connectors. This high-performance fiber cleaning tool delivers over 500 cleans per unit and features a simple one-push action to eliminate dust, oil, and microscopic debris. The pen’s 180° rotating cleaning tip ensures thorough cleaning of both end faces and adapter ports. Built with anti-static materials, it prevents recontamination.
Learning Center Article – MPO/MTP Cables, MPO Cassettes, & Fiber Patch Panels
The number of network connections and the quantity of data transmitted worldwide is rising rapidly and growing exponentially. And so is the importance of cable management. Not only does proper and efficient cable management help maintain basic network functionality, it also protects your equipment from clogged airflow as a result of having unorganized cables. Three important components of a well-run network facility are MPO / MTP cables, MPO cassettes, and fiber patch panels.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Chinese tech firms are tapping into the country’s massive video market using AI to automate ads, film clips, and short-form videos. Leading the charge is Kuaishou’s Kling AI, a top global tool for turning text or images into video content.
- Reddit is focusing on becoming a “go-to search engine”. While the company has struck AI data licensing deals with OpenAI and Google, it’s also investing in improving its own search capabilities to better serve users and meet key business goals.
- SpaceX’s Starlink system might be suffering another outage, a week after the satellite internet system experienced a disruption that knocked it offline for several hours.
- Oreo and Reese’s—America’s top cookie and candy brands—have teamed up for the first time to launch two new mashup treats: the Oreo Reese’s Cookie and the Reese’s Oreo Cup. The cookie features classic Oreo wafers filled with Reese’s peanut butter crème and Oreo cookie crumbs for a sweet, crunchy twist.