Today is Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. We honor the lives lost and the bravery of first responders who gave so much that day. Take a moment to reflect or do a small act of kindness in their memory.
In This Issue: A Heavy Heart Today | Deal of the Day | LC/UPC OM1 Duplex Uniboot Pull-Push Tab Connector | Useful Tips for Selecting PoE Cables | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – A Heavy Heart Today
As many of you may have already heard, Charlie Kirk was tragically shot and killed yesterday during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Despite the efforts of first responders and medical staff, he passed away later that same day.
My heart is heavy at this loss. I am praying for Charlie’s family, his loved ones, and all those who were present during this horrific event. I cannot imagine being present when something like this happens. I pray for peace and healing for everyone impacted.
No matter our beliefs or perspectives, human life is sacred and should be protected. We can disagree, even strongly, but at the end of the day we all share our common humanity. Violence is never the answer.
Today is also September 11th. Twenty-four years ago, many people lost their lives, also due to strong differences in beliefs. Our country and way of life were violated, and many people died because a group of people didn’t like who we are or what we stood for. One human killing another human over what someone believes, thinks, or says is impossible to accept as a reality that we live in.
But there is also good in this world and light in the darkness. When bad things happen, there are GOOD people who stand up and jump into action. Men and women who have dedicated their lives to attending to the wounded and the sick, those who join forces to prevent and combat evil that would cause us harm and protect the rest of us in ways we often do not realize, and those who work tirelessly to search for those that bring us harm and bring them to justice. Thank you to you all.
Take a moment in remembrance of Charlie, 9/11 victims, and all of those that have died at the hands of others. Pray for your family, your community, your state, this country, and the world.
Craig
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Streamline your fiber optic installations with this LC/UPC OM1 Multimode Duplex Uniboot Connector featuring a Pull-Push Tab design. Engineered for high-density environments, the uniboot design routes both fibers in a single 3.0mm jacket, minimizing cable clutter and simplifying management. Ideal for data centers and patch panels, the Pull-Push tab ensures effortless connection and removal in tight spaces.
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:
- Apple‘s digital passport feature gets TSA approval for domestic flights at 250 airports, offering Real ID alternative for iPhone users this fall.
- Amazon’s self-driving, box-shaped robotaxis, built without a steering wheel, are now on the road, carrying up to four passengers.
- Humanoid robot maker AI2 Robotics plans to go public within two years, fueled by rising industrial demand. The company just secured a deal with HKC Corporation for 1,000 AlphaBot2 robots, powered by its in-house AI model, Alpha Brain.
- Spotify is rolling out new streaming options, including Lossless audio, for paying subscribers. The update also adds a data usage tracker and will reach all markets next month.