Happy Monday, folks! May your coffee be strong and your motivation be high as we conquer the week ahead. In attempt to kick-off your week with a smile, here’s a cheesy joke: Why was the mobile phone wearing glasses? Because it lost its contacts. ☕📱
In This Issue: Reflecting on the Tragedy in Maui | Cisco Blue USB Console Cable | Useful Tips for Selecting PoE Cables | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Reflecting on the Tragedy in Maui
As the new week starts, my thoughts are with the people of Maui in both Lāhainā and Kula and the destructive impact the wildfires have had. Looking at the images of the devastation is a stark reminder that tragedy can happen anywhere, even in a “paradise”. I’m writing this a bit earlier than usual, at this time there have been 55 lives lost and many many others injured. The people of Hawai’i are resilient, and I know they’ll come through this tragedy stronger, but it’s definitely painful to witness.
I have a personal connection with Hawai’i as my father was born and raised in Hawaii and most of my family on my paternal side live in Oahu and the Big Island. I can’t begin to imagine what it would be like if my family members were directly impacted. It’s a bit overwhelming to think about.
In times like these it’s helpful to lean into the Lord and as Brandon Lake says poignantly “remind yourself to command your own soul to bless the Lord and say thank you when it’s not easy.” This song speaks to my soul at the moment – https://youtu.be/PzH8d4PIQsc Thank you Lord for allowing me to write about this, thank you for this day, and thank you for loving us.
If you have the means and feel compelled to help the people of Maui, this is a legitimate organization that I’ve donated to – https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong
As you go through your week please keep the families and people of Maui in your thoughts and prayers. I hope you have a blessed and great week.
Cris
Product Spotlights & Updates
Upgrade your network with our brand new 6 foot, Cisco Compatible Light Blue USB A to USB mini-B Rollover Console Cable. These cables will console your IT network by helping you communicate and configure a networking device. Console cable utilizes USB 2.0 to facilitate the console function. The USB A portion attaches to the USB port or your computer or laptop and the USB mini-B attaches to the device. This type of one piece cable replaces older “”kits”” that contained multiple cables and adapters.
Learning Center Article – Useful Tips for Selecting PoE Cables
PoE is an amazing way to make networks more efficient. By cutting power cables and the infrastructure needed to run them, you can really save a lot of money on parts of your network.
On top of that, modern PoE equipment is powerful, easy to manage (if that’s your preference), and full of potential. With a little bit of planning, you can use PoE to improve what your network can handle while saving money at the same time.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Retailers are threatening to shut down stores and raise prices if organized retail theft isn’t addressed.
$14 billion in revenue has gone to over 625 Black-owned businesses and brands since May 2020 through an initiative to support Black entrepreneurs. - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Illumina over its controversial $7.1 billion acquisition of cancer test developer Grail.
- Nvidia’s surge past $1 trillion market cap puts it alongside household names Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet.
- Amazon is eliminating some private label brands as part of broader efforts to rein in costs across the company.