Happy Tuesday! Today is National Ag Day—a great reminder of the hard work and dedication it takes to keep things running, whether on the farm or in the office. What’s something you’ve been working hard on lately?
In This Issue: Casino Nights & BBQ | Deal of the Day | Cisco ATA AC Power Cord | Ferrari-Style Ethernet Cables | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Casino Nights & BBQ
Good morning & Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is having a great start to the week!
This past weekend was pretty low-key, but I made the most of the beautiful weather (excluding the overnight storms!). I’ve been loving the fact that it’s starting to warm up and have been soaking up as much time outside as possible—even on the cooler days. Fresh air and sunshine just do something good for the soul! While I didn’t get a hike in, I did enjoy some running and plenty of walking, which always makes me feel refreshed.
On Saturday night, I had the chance to attend a really fun event in Athens, GA—a James Bond-themed casino night fundraiser! The event supported an organization that helps adults with special needs live independently, and it was a great excuse to dress up, play a few games, and meet some incredible people who are making a real difference.
Sunday was much more relaxed, but the highlight was lunch at Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ. I’ve eaten there before and always loved it, but it’s one of those places I never think to go. This time, I ordered the loaded BBQ baked potato, which was insanely huge. When the manager came by, he mentioned that they give out a t-shirt to anyone who can finish the whole thing—but in all his years, he’s only seen one person do it. It sounded like a challenge, but as soon as it hit the table, I knew I didn’t stand a chance!
All in all, it was a great weekend—good food, good people, and time outside.
Hope you all had a great one, too!
Rebecca
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
This 6-foot AC power cord features a NEMA 1-15P plug for North American outlets and an IEC C7 connector, commonly used for laptop power supplies and Cisco ATA power adapters. Made with durable 18 AWG wire, it provides a reliable power connection for various electronic devices.
Learning Center Article – What are Ferrari-Style Ethernet Cables?
Managing data centers and comparably powerful networks comes with a slew of daily challenges. The need for redundancy and absolute uptime can force any administrator to expend copious resources on equipment and manpower. A simple switch or upgrade in your Ethernet cables can boost your cost-efficiency in several surprising ways.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Hundreds of Forever 21 U.S. stores will close by the end of March after overwhelming years of economic pressures and relentless competition in the fast fashion space.
- Starting March 28, 2025, Amazon will remove the “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” feature from Echo devices, requiring all Alexa requests to be processed via Amazon’s cloud. This change enables new AI-powered features but eliminates the option for local voice processing. Users who don’t agree may face limited functionality.
- ‘Looney Tunes’ cartoons removed from Max by Warner Bros. Discovery.
- A new flavor of Sprite has arrived, just in time for spring. The Coca‑Cola Company is rolling out a fruity new addition to its Sprite Chill lineup, Strawberry Kiwi, and it’s exclusively sold at Walmart.