Friday vibes: Like a merry-go-round, work weeks can feel like one big loop—meetings, tasks, repeat. But hey, at least weekends break the cycle! What are your plans for the weekend?
In This Issue: Relax, Recharge, Repeat | Deal of the Day | NPT Adjustable Pipe | Distribution Layer Switches | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Relax, Recharge, Repeat
Happy Friday!
This past week was a refreshing break from the usual routine, filled with a nice mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. I spent some quality time outside, soaking up the sun and enjoying the warm weather, which was a great change of pace. One of the highlights was getting out on the golf course—swinging the clubs, walking the fairways, and just enjoying the game and the scenery. I also made time to catch a movie, which was a perfect way to wind down. The combination of fresh air, some friendly competition, and a good film made for a well-balanced and enjoyable week.
Enjoy your weekend!
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Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Achieve precise mounting height with this adjustable 1.5″ NPT pipe, designed for ceiling-mounted TV and projector installations. With a telescoping range of 220mm to 370mm (8.66″ to 14.57″), it provides flexibility without the need to cut or replace pipe segments. Built from high-quality steel and finished in matte black, it’s perfect for professional AV setups in commercial or residential environments.
Learning Center Article – What Are Distribution Layer Switches?
Cisco has a three-layer hierarchy that makes up robust high-end, expansive networks. Many Cisco switches are designed around this three-tier idea, so it helps to understand those tiers. They are the core, distribution, and access layers of a network, each with its specific switch type, such as the distribution switch. The core layer of the network consists of the switches that make up the backbone of the whole network. These switches are the gateways to the rest of the WAN (or the internet). They tend to be very high bandwidth switches, and they often don’t need as many ports as switches for the other layers.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Uber has partnered with EV maker Lucid and self-driving tech startup Nuro to prepare for a robotaxi future. It’s a bold but strategic move to gain more control as the industry shifts toward autonomous vehicles.
- After egg prices surged last year, now it’s beef that’s hitting record highs—up nearly 9% since January and averaging $9.26 per pound. The USDA reports steak and ground beef prices have jumped 12.4% and 10.3% year-over-year. Unlike eggs, bringing beef prices down will take longer.
- Drones are proving invaluable in firefighting—not just for spotting hot spots or mapping fires, but also for starting backfires in hard-to-reach areas. In the recent Green Fire, drones in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest dropped chemical-filled ping pong balls that ignite on impact, creating controlled burns to help stop larger wildfires from spreading.
- Applebee’s has two new dishes: Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine and the BIG Bangin’ Burger, both packed with bold flavors. Even better, they’re part of a $25 deal that includes two entrees and an appetizer or two salads—perfect for a tasty, affordable night out.