Starting the week with a nostalgic classic. National Tootsie Roll Day celebrates one of America’s most iconic sweet treats, loved for over 130 years. Whether you grew up with them in your candy stash or still grab one now and then, it is a fun reminder of simple childhood favorites. Do you remember the last time you had a Tootsie Roll?
In This Issue: Big Kicks and Bigger Wins | Deal of the Day | AC Power Cord (L5-15P to L5-15R) | PC vs UPC vs APC | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Big Kicks and Bigger Wins
Happy Monday!
This weekend was a busy one. On Saturday my daughter had another belt test in karate. She was a little nervous going into it, but she pushed through and passed. It’s been really neat watching her overcome challenges in real time. For this test she had to break a board with a kick, and she nailed it on the first try. I was definitely a proud dad in that moment.
I can’t believe the Olympics are already over. It felt like they just started. I tried to catch as many events as I could and will probably go back and watch a few replays. The USA did a great job overall, and it’s always inspiring to see the level of dedication those athletes bring to their sport.
On Sunday I attended a Pokémon Symposium for judges. I recently became a Pokémon Professor and have been enjoying judging and helping organize local tournaments. The symposium was a six-hour session where we got to meet other judges in the region, exchange ideas, and ask questions to more seasoned folks. Afterwards about half of our group of 50 went out for Korean BBQ, which was a great way to wrap up the day. I have a feeling I’ll keep diving deeper into this hobby. More adventures to come on that later.
I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!
Cris
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
This heavy-duty NEMA L5-15P to L5-15R power extension cord is designed for IT, industrial, commercial, and non-domestic equipment applications. It extends the length of an existing power connection to provide greater installation flexibility.
Learning Center Article – How to Choose the Right Fiber Connector: PC vs UPC vs APC
When joining fiber optic cables, connectors are everything. These highly sensitive networks live or die by how cleanly and efficiently the cables join inside of the connector. Because of that, there are many different connector designs, each catering to different uses and design philosophies.
One common philosophy is to focus on physical contact between the fibers. To combat that and the signal disruption that comes with air gaps, three types of physical contact connectors are used in a wide range of systems. These are PC, UPC, and APC connectors.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- OpenAI deepens partnerships with consulting giants to push enterprise AI beyond pilot.
- Tech companies are making their robots cute to try to win over humans.
- Chinese engineers create robotic hands capable of performing delicate tasks like humans.