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In This Issue: Dancing the weekend away! | Deal of the Day | Wall Mount Cabinet with Solid Door | Top 5 Reasons Why Your Network Needs A Firewall | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Dancing the weekend away!
Hey everyone!
Last week I talked about being excited about UGA’s Dance Marathon, which was one for the books! From start to finish, it was a rewarding, high-energy, and emotional experience. I got to the event at 8 AM Saturday to help set up, and from then on, it was nonstop excitement. There were games, dancing, family stories, and many moments that reminded me why I love being in this organization.
One of my favorite parts of the day was the first (of two) silent disco! I love being able to ‘pick your adventure’ and dance with everyone, even if we are on different beats. There were so many fun things that we did, I can’t even list them all.
But it ended like it always does, with our total reveal! After months of hard work, we raised $1.2 million for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta! It was nearly $200,000 more than last year and surreal to know that we are making a real impact on so many kids and their families.
Finally, after a long but exciting 18+ hours, I stayed to help clean up. I left at 2 AM on Sunday, exhausted but so fulfilled. I’m so grateful to be part of this organization and to stand with people who are passionate about making miracles happen. I’m counting down the days until we do it all again next year (after some sleep, of course)!
Rachel
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
The 12U LINIER Fixed Wall Mount Cabinet with a solid door is a wall-mounted equipment enclosure used for securely mounting your network equipment, servers and cabling. The cabinet features a rack depth of 22.5 inches with a space for 12 Rack units. The cage nut style rails allow an adjustment of 1 inch to fit in equipment of various depths.
Learning Center Article – Top 5 Reasons Why Your Network Needs A Firewall
It takes a lot to truly secure a business network. If your business is notably successful, then this is doubly true. Nefarious people will want to infiltrate your tech in order to steal money or just wreak havoc. Stopping them isn’t easy, but the first step is to set up a firewall. In fact, there are five specific ways a firewall can help your business.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- T-Mobile is offering a $300 virtual Mastercard to new customers who switch to its home internet service starting April 3. Available for a limited time, the bonus applies to the Amplified ($60/month) and All-In ($70/month) plans, with perks like Hulu and Paramount+ (with ads) on the All-In tier. Plus, bundling with Go5G Plus or Magenta Max saves you $15/month. No contracts are required, but you must keep service for at least 60 days to receive the reward.
- In the first few months of 2025, the average price of eggs in the United States reached $6 per dozen, double what they cost at the same point last year. The main reason behind the increase is the spread of the avian flu, which has led to the killing of about 170 million birds in the United States. Fewer hens mean fewer eggs on the market, driving prices up. And now there’s a new fear: For the first time ever, bird flu’s been found in cows.
- OpenAI’s smartest model could cost up to $30,000 per task according to estimates.
- Starbucks just introduced two new beverages for spring: the Starbucks Iced Energy and Frappuccino Lite lines.