1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:12,520 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive 3 00:00:12,520 --> 00:00:13,520 vibe. 4 00:00:13,520 --> 00:00:18,120 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Thursday, February 8th. 5 00:00:18,120 --> 00:00:24,000 You'll be interested to know today is Fat Thursday. 6 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:28,120 It's a Polish tradition marking the last feast before Lent. 7 00:00:28,120 --> 00:00:34,200 On this day, people relish in rich treats, especially paczki, a type of Polish donut. 8 00:00:34,200 --> 00:00:40,400 It's a day for enjoying those sweet calorie-heavy delights before the 40-day fasting period 9 00:00:40,400 --> 00:00:42,640 of Lent begins. 10 00:00:42,640 --> 00:00:46,800 Now let's check out the weather in the Encinitas area. 11 00:00:46,800 --> 00:00:52,520 This morning we got light showers and 51 degrees, with 12 mile per hour wind. 12 00:00:52,520 --> 00:01:01,080 Tonight the sun will set at 527 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 637 a.m. 13 00:01:01,080 --> 00:01:05,320 It looks like we're in for some showers and a chance for thunderstorms, but it will be 14 00:01:05,320 --> 00:01:12,240 partly sunny, with a high near 55 and west wind at 15 mile per hour. 15 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:18,280 Chance of precipitation is 40 percent, numerating amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except 16 00:01:18,280 --> 00:01:22,280 higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 17 00:01:22,280 --> 00:01:29,480 Tonight a chance of showers mainly after 10 p.m. and mostly cloudy with a low around 52, 18 00:01:29,480 --> 00:01:33,720 west wind 10 to 15 mile per hour. 19 00:01:33,720 --> 00:01:40,800 In the surf report, Thursday sees stronger northwest swells and onshore wind leading 20 00:01:40,800 --> 00:01:45,240 to chest-to-head highways, but better in the early morning. 21 00:01:45,240 --> 00:01:50,920 The weekend brings a fading northwest swell, lighter wind and warmer weather, with a new 22 00:01:50,920 --> 00:01:54,280 swell peaking by Monday. 23 00:01:54,280 --> 00:02:01,200 In Encinitas and North County it's looking dire at 3 to 5 feet of blozilla out there. 24 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:04,160 Things should be clearing up Saturday though. 25 00:02:04,160 --> 00:02:10,720 The first high tide Thursday will be 6.5 feet around 730 a.m., with a low tide at minus 26 00:02:10,720 --> 00:02:15,040 one and a half feet around 230 p.m. 27 00:02:15,040 --> 00:02:23,720 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 28 00:02:23,720 --> 00:02:25,200 Looking ahead in the weather. 29 00:02:25,200 --> 00:02:32,020 We'll see brief morning showers on Friday, then partly sunny with a high near 56 degrees. 30 00:02:32,020 --> 00:02:37,680 The weekend will be mostly sunny, gradually warming to 60 degrees, with clear nights and 31 00:02:37,680 --> 00:02:40,440 lows in the mid-forties. 32 00:02:40,440 --> 00:02:45,200 Yeah buddy, here comes the sun. 33 00:02:45,200 --> 00:02:48,280 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 34 00:02:48,280 --> 00:02:54,120 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 35 00:02:54,120 --> 00:03:00,640 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 36 00:03:00,640 --> 00:03:03,480 for culinary delights. 37 00:03:03,480 --> 00:03:09,160 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 38 00:03:09,160 --> 00:03:14,040 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 39 00:03:14,040 --> 00:03:18,080 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 40 00:03:18,080 --> 00:03:21,600 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 41 00:03:21,600 --> 00:03:26,000 Sunny mornings send you. 42 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:33,340 In local news, this weekend in San Diego offers a rich tapestry of arts events. 43 00:03:33,340 --> 00:03:39,400 Festival art fans can explore Bread and Salt in Logan Heights for the Barrio Art Crawl. 44 00:03:39,400 --> 00:03:46,720 Highlights include Phil Belmont's new projection and Guadalupe Fidel's architectural works. 45 00:03:46,720 --> 00:03:52,200 The La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Steven Schick, will perform at Mandeville Auditorium, 46 00:03:52,200 --> 00:03:59,620 UC San Diego, featuring the Ne Commission and works by Takemitsu and Stravinsky. 47 00:03:59,620 --> 00:04:06,520 Other enthusiasts can enjoy The Age of Innocence at the Old Globe in Balboa Park, a Karen Zacarias 48 00:04:06,520 --> 00:04:09,320 adaptation of Wharton's novel. 49 00:04:09,320 --> 00:04:15,960 Birch Aquarium in La Jolla showcases Oriana Poindexter's Kelp Art cyanotypes, blending 50 00:04:15,960 --> 00:04:17,960 science and art. 51 00:04:17,960 --> 00:04:24,680 UC San Diego's Music Center also hosts a unique musical evening, combining West African 52 00:04:24,680 --> 00:04:36,040 dance with Blaktronica sounds on Friday the 9th at 7pm. 53 00:04:36,040 --> 00:04:38,160 Now on to sports. 54 00:04:38,160 --> 00:04:43,880 Tiger Woods, the celebrated 15-time major champion, has officially announced his return 55 00:04:43,880 --> 00:04:46,440 to the PGA Tour. 56 00:04:46,440 --> 00:04:51,960 He will be participating in the Genesis Invitational next week, an event he hosts. 57 00:04:51,960 --> 00:04:58,720 This marks his first PGA Tour appearance since withdrawing from the 2023 Masters Tournament. 58 00:04:58,720 --> 00:05:03,880 Woods has undergone several surgical procedures since then, following a serious car crash 59 00:05:03,880 --> 00:05:06,880 in 2021. 60 00:05:06,880 --> 00:05:12,560 Despite concerns about his career's continuation, recent performances, including an 18th place 61 00:05:12,560 --> 00:05:18,800 finish at the Hero World Challenge and a tie for fifth with his son Charlie at the PNC 62 00:05:18,800 --> 00:05:22,480 Championship, have showcased his readiness to compete. 63 00:05:22,480 --> 00:05:29,160 Riviera, where Woods will play, is a course he's familiar with but has never won at, 64 00:05:29,160 --> 00:05:34,080 despite having a runner-up finish and three top tens there. 65 00:05:34,080 --> 00:05:38,920 In the NBA last night, the Clippers were at home to take on the Pelicans. 66 00:05:38,920 --> 00:05:45,720 The Clippers couldn't pull out the win and fell, 117-106. 67 00:05:45,720 --> 00:05:51,560 Tonight the Lakers are at home to play the Nuggets. 68 00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:58,660 In top news, learning to play the piano significantly alters brain activity, particularly in areas 69 00:05:58,660 --> 00:06:03,500 related to memory, sensory processing, and movement. 70 00:06:03,500 --> 00:06:08,980 This was revealed in a 26-week study by a team at the Nenke Institute of Experimental 71 00:06:08,980 --> 00:06:11,920 Biology in Poland. 72 00:06:11,920 --> 00:06:18,040 They observed 24 individuals learning piano, noting initial increases in brain activation 73 00:06:18,040 --> 00:06:25,920 in regions like the cerebellum, parietal cortex, hippocampus, and basal ganglia. 74 00:06:25,920 --> 00:06:33,320 However, as proficiency grew, this activity decreased, indicating optimization of neural 75 00:06:33,320 --> 00:06:34,420 processes. 76 00:06:34,420 --> 00:06:38,800 This change was especially noted in the motor cortices. 77 00:06:38,800 --> 00:06:44,520 The study suggests that learning an instrument, like the piano, not only involves acquiring 78 00:06:44,520 --> 00:06:50,920 the skills but also involves complex, evolving brain activity patterns. 79 00:06:50,920 --> 00:06:57,120 In the stock market, Palantir Technologies is capturing attention in the stock market. 80 00:06:57,120 --> 00:07:02,560 The company recently surpassed its 50-day moving average, indicating a potential bullish 81 00:07:02,560 --> 00:07:03,560 trend. 82 00:07:03,560 --> 00:07:10,400 This technical milestone is significant, as it often signals a shift in market dynamics. 83 00:07:10,400 --> 00:07:17,160 Over the past month, Palantir shares have risen by 33%, reinforcing investor confidence. 84 00:07:17,160 --> 00:07:22,680 Furthermore, Palantir holds a Zaks-ranked number 2 buy, hinting at its strong market 85 00:07:22,680 --> 00:07:24,000 position. 86 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:28,760 The positive trend is supported by upward revisions in earnings estimates for the current 87 00:07:28,760 --> 00:07:34,000 fiscal year, with one estimate moving higher and none lower. 88 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:39,640 This combination of favorable earnings revisions and technical momentum suggests Palantir could 89 00:07:39,640 --> 00:07:42,760 see further gains ahead. 90 00:07:42,760 --> 00:07:52,720 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is nearing $44,500, Ethereum is about $2,500, and Solana is almost 91 00:07:52,720 --> 00:07:57,320 $102. 92 00:07:57,320 --> 00:08:00,800 Moving on to a more local vibe. 93 00:08:00,800 --> 00:08:06,840 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 94 00:08:06,840 --> 00:08:11,280 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 95 00:08:11,280 --> 00:08:16,680 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 96 00:08:16,680 --> 00:08:22,560 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 97 00:08:22,560 --> 00:08:26,080 and elevating mental well-being. 98 00:08:26,080 --> 00:08:29,480 Public research affirms its benefits. 99 00:08:29,480 --> 00:08:35,920 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 100 00:08:35,920 --> 00:08:41,280 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 101 00:08:41,280 --> 00:08:45,480 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 102 00:08:45,480 --> 00:08:49,720 And now back to the show. 103 00:08:49,720 --> 00:08:52,200 Let's talk science. 104 00:08:52,200 --> 00:08:57,360 Scientists are on the cusp of a significant medical advancement by potentially breaching 105 00:08:57,360 --> 00:09:00,100 the blood-brain barrier. 106 00:09:00,100 --> 00:09:05,160 This barrier is a protective layer that filters substances from reaching the brain. 107 00:09:05,160 --> 00:09:09,800 The University of Pennsylvania's research team has developed a groundbreaking model 108 00:09:09,800 --> 00:09:17,480 using lipid nanoparticles to transport messenger nucleic acid through this barrier in mice. 109 00:09:17,480 --> 00:09:22,920 This innovative approach could transform the treatment of neurological disorders like Alzheimer's, 110 00:09:22,920 --> 00:09:27,080 seizures, brain cancer, and strokes. 111 00:09:27,080 --> 00:09:33,640 The method involves crafting fat-soluble substances that can penetrate the barrier, carrying crucial 112 00:09:33,640 --> 00:09:37,400 elements like proteins and antibodies. 113 00:09:37,400 --> 00:09:43,720 Although in its early stages, this research signifies a major leap in targeted drug delivery, 114 00:09:43,720 --> 00:09:52,040 potentially extending beyond brain treatments to address other protected areas of the body. 115 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:59,560 And in entertainment news, Jonathan Banks, known for his role in the original 1984 Beverly 116 00:09:59,560 --> 00:10:05,160 Hills Cop, recently shared his thoughts on the sequels of the franchise. 117 00:10:05,160 --> 00:10:13,680 Despite the 1987 and 1994 sequels seeing declining critical reception and box office performance, 118 00:10:13,680 --> 00:10:16,400 Banks admitted he hasn't watched them. 119 00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:22,000 He praised the original film, directed by Martin Rest, for its originality but expressed 120 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:25,280 skepticism about the sequels. 121 00:10:25,280 --> 00:10:31,040 Banks highlighted the tendency of the film industry to produce remakes and sequels, suggesting 122 00:10:31,040 --> 00:10:35,220 the exploration of undiscovered gems. 123 00:10:35,220 --> 00:10:41,500 The upcoming Beverly Hills Cop on Netflix revives the franchise, with Eddie Murphy returning 124 00:10:41,500 --> 00:10:47,360 in the lead role, sparking curiosity about its potential to revitalize the series and 125 00:10:47,360 --> 00:10:50,560 break its streak of negative sequel reviews. 126 00:10:50,560 --> 00:10:55,960 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 127 00:10:55,960 --> 00:11:00,320 And today our quote comes from Julia Childs. 128 00:11:00,320 --> 00:11:05,800 Always remember, if you're alone in the kitchen and you drop the lamb, you can always just 129 00:11:05,800 --> 00:11:07,840 pick it up. 130 00:11:07,840 --> 00:11:09,840 Who's going to know? 131 00:11:09,840 --> 00:11:12,400 Oh, Julia. 132 00:11:12,400 --> 00:11:15,160 And that's a wrap for this morning. 133 00:11:15,160 --> 00:11:18,080 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 134 00:11:18,080 --> 00:11:40,440 Have an amazing day, my good friends.