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In This Issue: Weekend Thrills | Deal of the Day | ST/UPC Duplex Singlemode Fiber Adapter | Ethernet Cables for Data Centers in 2025 | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Weekend Thrills
Good morning & Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone is having a great start to the week!
I had a wonderful weekend full of adventure that definitely filled my cup! On Friday, I went to Mineral Bluff, GA to stay at a beautiful cabin with one of the best backyards views I have ever seen! On Saturday morning, we headed to Cherokee Rafting in Ocoee, TN to enjoy some white-water rafting. It was my first-time white-water rafting, and I was a bit nervous, but my nerves were put at ease once we were paired with our awesome guide, Travis! He has been guiding rafts down the Ocoee for 20 years and was super knowledgeable. He asked us what we wanted to get out of the trip, so we told him we wanted some thrills, and he absolutely delivered! There were quite a few rafts on the river, but ours definitely was having the best time!
Once we were done, I headed back home to watch the UGA vs TN game. It was a nail biter, and Tennessee played a heck of a game, but my Dawgs eeked out a win in overtime so I was happy with how it turned out! On Sunday morning, I went out for a 5-mile run and, unfortunately, rolled my ankle halfway through thanks to stepping on a pinecone that was on the sidewalk. I decided to tough it out and finish the run, which I later paid the price for as it started to hurt like crazy in the afternoon! I should probably learn to be a little less stubborn at times!
Thankfully, I’m feeling a lot better today and am hoping to be able to get back out there soon for another run!
Rebecca
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
The ST/UPC Singlemode Duplex Fiber Optic Adapter is engineered to connect two pairs of ST singlemode fiber optic cables with high precision and low insertion loss. This adapter features a flanged design for secure panel mounting and is constructed with a durable blue plastic housing. It includes dust caps to protect the ceramic alignment sleeves from contamination and damage.
Learning Center Article – Ethernet Cables for Data Centers in 2025: Avoid Bottlenecks, Cut EMI, Boost Speed Now
In a data center, network performance isn’t a goal, it’s the baseline. When milliseconds of latency delay database queries or drop packets from virtualized workloads, the consequences hit bottom lines instantly. These environments face unique physical demands: towering rack density, constant thermal pressure, and zero tolerance for signal instability. Office-grade cabling simply cannot survive here.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is set for Oct. 7–8, giving Prime members 48 hours of savings on gifts, decor, hosting essentials, and everyday items. It’s the retailer’s biggest sale before Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
- AT&T is piloting an AI-powered “digital receptionist” that screens calls and filters out call using data from its network and your call history. The feature is rolling out to select customers this year.
- With Christmas 100 days away, shoppers and retailers are already gearing up for the holiday season as tariffs loom.
- The USDA will invest up to $18 million in 2026 Farm to School projects, supporting local food procurement, school gardens, and agricultural education to better connect farmers with child nutrition programs.