Let’s start the week with something sweet. National Cupcake Day celebrates the tiny treats that have been brightening dessert tables for generations. The original cupcake recipe was so simple it earned the nickname 1-2-3-4 cake. What unique cupcake flavor have you tasted?
In This Issue: 10 Days to Christmas & Cozy Weekend Wins | Deal of the Day | 3-Outlet Grounding Tap Adapter | Migrating to a 40GB Network | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – 10 Days to Christmas & Cozy Weekend Wins
Happy Monday!
Only 10 more days until Christmas! This upcoming week is going to be a busy one as we head into the final stretch of the year. It’s also finally starting to feel cold out, which makes everything feel a little more like Christmas around here.
This weekend I got a chance to slow down a bit and hang out with some friends. We watched Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, and it was a lot of fun. It’s hard to believe it’s been about 10 years since the last one, but this one brought back the same heist and magical charm that made the originals so enjoyable.
With the colder weather settling in, we’ve started thinking about Christmas movies. I have a few favorites that I try to watch every year. Home Alone, The Santa Clause, Elf, Jingle All the Way, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and of course Die Hard. What’s your go-to Christmas movie?
I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!
Cris
Helping Hands for the Holidays: CK & iServe Join Forces
As a new week begins, we want to take a moment to reflect on the importance of generosity at CK. Giving has a way of bringing people together and reminding us that even small acts of kindness can have a meaningful impact. This season, we are grateful to partner with a local Georgia organization we support through board involvement: iServe Ministries.
iServe serves families in our community by providing free food through several programs that meet real, everyday needs. During the Christmas season, they also host a toy giveaway in partnership with local organizations. A few days before Christmas, families are invited to a free breakfast where children can choose gifts to celebrate the holiday. The level of need this year is greater than ever.
iServe Toy Giveaway Amazon Wishlist
To help meet this need, CK is matching donations from the wishlist up to $10,000, either through additional gifts or a direct contribution.
As we step into a new week, we encourage you to consider how you might support a cause that matters to you. Giving your time or resources can create connection, hope, and real joy for others.
Deal of the Day
Product Spotlights & Updates
Easily expand a single grounded outlet into three with this UL-Listed 3-Outlet Grounding Tap Adapter. Designed for durability and safety, this compact power tap handles up to 15A / 125V / 1875W, making it perfect for everyday home, office, or workshop use. Its 3-prong grounded design ensures secure connections and compatibility with standard AC power sources. The unit supports 60Hz frequency and is UL certified for added peace of mind.
Learning Center Article – Migrating to a 40GB Network: Now a Necessity
As data centers rapidly grow and develop, the need for a faster network connection also increases. With the ratification of the IEEE 802.3ab in 2010, 40G has displaced 10G as the next network speed evolution in the enterprise. What drives the need for 40G today is the same force that drove the need for 10G just over 10 years ago: increasing bandwidth demand. In the modern enterprise, bandwidth demand is driven by the changing nature of applications and advances in server and storage technologies.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Walmart‘s abrupt self-checkout shift shakes the multi-billion-dollar retail sector.
- AT&T settlement: Deadline to claim part of $177 million settlement is less than a week away.
- Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout.