Let’s start the week with something fun. Today is National Crossword Solvers Day, a celebration for the millions who enjoy tackling clues and sharpening their minds one square at a time. How fast can you finish a crossword puzzle?
In This Issue: Lessons, Little Moments, and Holiday Kickoff | Deal of the Day | Phone Cable | Choosing the Right Data Center Power Cords | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Lessons, Little Moments, and Holiday Kickoff
Happy Monday!
This weekend felt like a blur. I honestly can’t remember what I did on Friday. On Saturday I went to another Pokémon tournament and it was probably the worst finish I’ve had in a long time. I placed 17th out of 30. Not great. I did learn some valuable lessons though, and sometimes you lose simply because you weren’t prepared. I was definitely not prepared this time, but now I know what I need to work on for next time. The tournament was pretty exciting too, because a Pro player showed up to our game store (and that was a first), and it was interesting watching him play.
My oldest has been feeling a bit down because of some school drama. Drama is never fun, especially at her age, so I took her out on a lunch date to give her some space to talk and sort out her feelings. I’m really glad she felt comfortable opening up. It also made me realize I need to be more intentional about doing this with both of my girls. These little moments matter more than I sometimes remember. By the end of lunch she seemed lighter, and she’s already looking forward to Christmas break in two weeks. I’ll take that as a win for the weekend!
On Sunday at church we started what I call the Christmas music run. I play bass, and from now until Christmas it’s all holiday music. It’s a nice change of pace and always helps me get into the season. This year feels extra busy, but I’m planning to make the most of it.
Cheers, and I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!
Cris
Helping Our Neighbors This Christmas: CK + iServe Toy Giveaway
At CK, we believe strong communities are built through generosity, compassion, and showing up for one another. We genuinely believe that few things bring more joy than stepping in to meet the needs of others in meaningful, tangible ways. This year, we’re excited to once again support a local Georgia organization we know well through board involvement: iServe Ministries.
iServe works directly within our community to serve our neighbors by offering free food through multiple outreach programs. Each Christmas, they also host a toy giveaway in partnership with several local groups. Just a few days before Christmas, families are invited to a warm, free breakfast where parents and children can choose gifts together. The need this year is greater than ever, and every contribution makes a real difference.
iServe Toy Giveaway Amazon Wishlist
To help meet the growing need, CK will be matching donations from the wishlist up to $10,000—either through additional gifts or a direct contribution.
As we wrap up the year, we encourage you to consider supporting a cause that’s meaningful to you. Whether you give time, resources, or simply encouragement, you may be surprised by the joy that comes from lifting others up.
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Use this RJ-12 silver satin straight-through cable to connect a modem, fax machine, or other data device to a wall outlet in your home or office. Straight-through-pinned modular cables are commonly used for data transmission applications and ensure clear, reliable connectivity.
Learning Center Article – Tips for Choosing the Right Data Center Power Cords
When you are optimizing a data center, you will consider a lot of design choices. You’ll compare different cable infrastructures. You’ll look at hardware options and their performance capacities. What you might not think about soon enough are power cords. Data centers have specific demands, and you need the right power cords for optimal electrical flow that doesn’t create too much waste heat. These six tips will help you think about power cord optimization and what choices you have that can make a difference.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Trump warns Netflix’s $83bn deal for Warner Bros poses competition concerns.
- Meta’s ‘Phoenix‘ mixed reality glasses delayed to 2027.
- AI surveillance startup caught using sweatshop workers to monitor US residents.