Happy Monday! It’s National Coffee Day—because some mornings just don’t start without it. Are you team hot or iced coffee?
In This Issue: Family Time with a Side of Game Time | Deal of the Day | Fiber Optic Patch Panel | Shielded Industrial Ethernet Cables | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Family Time with a Side of Game Time
Happy Monday!
This weekend felt a little busier than it actually was. On Friday I took the girls to karate. My youngest just joined a few weeks ago and she’s been having a blast with it so far. It’s fun to see her enjoying it as much as her older sister.
Saturday, I took my youngest out on a little lunch date while my oldest was at Odyssey of the Mind practice. We went to her favorite hibachi spot, and I loved hearing all of her school stories over lunch. I’ve been pretty busy lately, so it was really nice to slow down and spend that one-on-one time with her. I plan to do the same with my oldest next week. Later that evening I headed to my local card shop to playtest with some friends for an upcoming Pokémon Regional Championship. We tried out new decks and strategies; it was great but definitely exhausting. The Regional is coming up fast, next weekend (Oct 10th)!
Sunday was a slower day. We went to church and then spent the rest of the day just relaxing at home. I’ve also been playing a lot of Minecraft with the girls recently. Our world is filling up with roller coasters and wolves, and it’s been a lot of fun building it together.
I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!
Cris
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
This 12-port SC slide-out rack mount fiber optic patch panel is designed for efficient cable management in 19″ standard distribution racks. This panel allows front-access cabling and is compatible with SC adapters (optional FC, ST, and LC). It accommodates up to 48 fibers and includes four rear-side cable entry points.
Learning Center Article – Shielded Industrial Ethernet Cables That Survive Noise, Heat, and High-Power Loads
Industrial sites now run on Ethernet for automation, safety, and high-power control. One weak cable can take the whole system down. A single missed packet in these zones can stop conveyor belts, disable security systems, or delay production cycles. In such environments, signal degradation is more dangerous than bandwidth limitations. Electromagnetic interference (EMI), voltage spikes, or improper shielding not only interrupt communication but also compromise safety.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- UAE and Saudi open doors with golden visas as U.S. prices out talent with $100K H-1B Visa cost.
- Jaguar Land Rover to restart production after cyberattack, backed by $2B UK loan guarantee to stabilize supply chain.
- Coca-Cola’s Retro Diet Coke Lime makes its nationwide comeback on October 6—zesty twist included, but only for a limited time!