It’s Tuesday—and it’s National Mango Day! This tropical fruit brings a burst of sunshine to any snack or smoothie. What’s your favorite refreshing fruit when the workday heats up?
In This Issue: More Than Just a Game | Deal of the Day | USB Extender | Cisco Stacking Options | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – More Than Just a Game
Happy Tuesday!
North Gwinnett girls’ lacrosse was supposed to be just a recreational activity, right?
When my daughter kindly mentioned in passing that she was interested in participating in this sport because her close friend had been playing for a while, we only imagined her making some new friends and having fun.
This summer, we felt that it was time to take a stab at joining a summer league team, which would be a great opportunity to learn and grow. It was definitely that, while manifesting into a family and friends’ opportunity to yell, cheer and fellowship with other like-minded parents for our amazing daughters. Every weekend tournament had its ups and downs, trials and tribulations, sweat and lots of tears. There is no such thing as a sport without emotions to stir up the mental pot.
Although her team didn’t win their last tournament after two days of grueling play time in the 90 plus degree’s heat, their relentless fight to win was incredible to watch—-my goodness, I’m a proud father! As long as my daughter wants to continue playing this sport or any other as a matter of fact, I will continue being her biggest cheerleader—the loudest Dad in the crowd, the man that supports his daughter’s dreams.
Aaron
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Easily extend your USB device connection up to 150 feet with this USB 2.0 extender using a single Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 Ethernet cable. Its plug-and-play design makes setup effortless, allowing you to position your peripherals exactly where you need them—without proximity limitations or messy clutter.
Learning Center Article – Cisco Stacking Options Explained – Stackwise to Stackwise-1T
When you have a large, fast network to support, you need more than just high-end switches. You need the ability to link switches together, and stacking technology is the primary way to accomplish this goal. Within the Cisco ecosystem, Stackwise is the longstanding, thoroughly proven technology that allows you to stack a wide range of switches. Whether you’re looking to minimize costs, maximize performance, or optimize in any other way, you’ll be working with some version of Stackwise.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- T-Mobile’s new Experience Plans promise 20% savings over competitors with five-year price guarantees. Families can earn up to $3,200 in switching credits plus premium streaming bundles.
- To ease pressure on healthcare systems, UC San Diego researchers are testing humanoid robots as versatile, cost-effective clinical assistants. Unlike specialized surgical robots, the Unitree G1—with robotic hands and remote control—can perform a range of tasks from basic exams to emergency procedures. Despite some challenges, it successfully completed most tasks, showing potential for hospital support.
- New research shows that electric vehicles produce 83% less brake dust than gas-powered cars, thanks to regenerative braking. While EVs may cause slightly more tire wear, brake dust poses a greater threat to air quality. The study reinforces EVs’ environmental and health benefits—cleaner air, fewer emissions, and better protection for communities.
- Coca-Cola is shaking things up with a new addition to its soda lineup: a version made with cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. Set to launch this fall, the new recipe will be offered alongside the classic Coke, giving fans a fresh option with a different sweetener.