1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,960 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:06,960 --> 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 --> 00:00:18,960 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Monday, February 12th. 5 00:00:18,960 --> 00:00:23,920 You'll be interested to know, today is Charles Darwin Day. 6 00:00:23,920 --> 00:00:31,920 Darwin was an English naturalist born 215 years ago today in 1809. 7 00:00:31,920 --> 00:00:37,960 He revolutionized scientific thought with his theory of evolution by natural selection. 8 00:00:37,960 --> 00:00:44,360 Initially his ideas shocked Victorian society, challenging religious views by proposing a 9 00:00:44,360 --> 00:00:47,920 common ancestry for animals and humans. 10 00:00:47,920 --> 00:00:53,120 Over time, Darwin's secular approach to biology gained traction among the growing community 11 00:00:53,120 --> 00:00:56,040 of professional scientists. 12 00:00:56,040 --> 00:01:04,520 By his death in 1882, his evolutionary concepts had permeated science, literature, and politics. 13 00:01:04,520 --> 00:01:08,700 Now let's check out the weather in the San Diego area. 14 00:01:08,700 --> 00:01:14,720 This morning we've got clear skies and 45 degrees, with just about no wind. 15 00:01:14,720 --> 00:01:22,320 The sunset will take place at 5.31 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.33 a.m. 16 00:01:22,320 --> 00:01:28,760 It looks like we're in for a sunny day with a high near 65 and variable wind 10 to 15 17 00:01:28,760 --> 00:01:32,040 mph with gusts as high as 20. 18 00:01:32,040 --> 00:01:39,680 Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 44 and north wind around 5 mph. 19 00:01:39,680 --> 00:01:46,240 In the Surf Report, expect a lively but easing west-northwest swell on Monday with waves 20 00:01:46,240 --> 00:01:51,020 reaching waist to occasionally chest high. 21 00:01:51,020 --> 00:01:55,200 This traditional swell favors winter standout spots. 22 00:01:55,200 --> 00:02:00,800 The surf size decreases slightly on Tuesday with a later morning high tide, offering a 23 00:02:00,800 --> 00:02:02,640 good tide push. 24 00:02:02,640 --> 00:02:08,580 Looking ahead, active north Pacific swells promise fun waves through next week with potential 25 00:02:08,580 --> 00:02:10,520 for stronger surf after mid-month. 26 00:02:10,520 --> 00:02:17,240 However, possible storms along the west coast could disrupt conditions, especially by next 27 00:02:17,240 --> 00:02:18,360 Sunday. 28 00:02:18,360 --> 00:02:22,360 Details are still uncertain, so stay tuned. 29 00:02:22,360 --> 00:02:29,480 In Pacific Beach and South San Diego, it's looking good and clean at 4 to 5 feet before 30 00:02:29,480 --> 00:02:34,460 10 a.m. with an incoming mid-tide at 3.5 feet. 31 00:02:34,460 --> 00:02:41,060 The first high tide Monday will be 5.5 feet around 10.30 a.m. with a low tide at minus 32 00:02:41,060 --> 00:02:44,900 a half foot around 5 p.m. 33 00:02:44,900 --> 00:02:53,320 The nearshore buoy at Scripps and La Jolla reads 59 degrees for the water temperature. 34 00:02:53,320 --> 00:02:58,680 Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see sunny days with highs around 64 degrees and 35 00:02:58,680 --> 00:03:04,180 light wind through Thursday, accompanied by patchy fog and partly cloudy nights cooling 36 00:03:04,180 --> 00:03:06,560 to the mid to upper 40s. 37 00:03:06,560 --> 00:03:14,600 Friday will be slightly warmer at 65 degrees, maintaining the pattern of morning fog. 38 00:03:14,600 --> 00:03:16,960 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 39 00:03:16,960 --> 00:03:22,720 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 40 00:03:22,720 --> 00:03:29,180 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 41 00:03:29,180 --> 00:03:32,000 for culinary delights. 42 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:37,600 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 43 00:03:37,600 --> 00:03:42,960 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 44 00:03:42,960 --> 00:03:46,440 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 45 00:03:46,440 --> 00:03:49,920 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 46 00:03:49,920 --> 00:03:54,040 Sunny mornings send you. 47 00:03:54,040 --> 00:04:00,040 In local news, in San Diego, a bill has been introduced to address the surge in e-bike 48 00:04:00,040 --> 00:04:03,740 usage and related collisions. 49 00:04:03,740 --> 00:04:10,280 This bill, a revival of the previous AB 530, focuses on creating educational and licensing 50 00:04:10,280 --> 00:04:13,160 requirements for e-bike riders. 51 00:04:13,160 --> 00:04:19,280 It bans children under 12 from riding e-bikes, while those 12 and older must undergo an online 52 00:04:19,280 --> 00:04:26,280 course and a written test, also requiring a state ID for those without a driver's 53 00:04:26,280 --> 00:04:27,440 license. 54 00:04:27,440 --> 00:04:33,080 This move seeks to establish consistent regulations across various communities following a rise 55 00:04:33,080 --> 00:04:35,560 in e-bike-related accidents. 56 00:04:35,560 --> 00:04:48,320 The proposal reflects an urgent call for improved road safety and responsible e-bike usage. 57 00:04:48,320 --> 00:04:50,640 Now on to sports. 58 00:04:50,640 --> 00:04:52,920 Super Bowl 58 was a good one. 59 00:04:52,920 --> 00:04:57,920 It was a close game until the end with plenty of back-and-forth action. 60 00:04:57,920 --> 00:04:58,920 But it's official. 61 00:04:58,920 --> 00:05:01,220 A new dynasty is born. 62 00:05:01,220 --> 00:05:08,400 The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime to earn their second 63 00:05:08,400 --> 00:05:11,280 Super Bowl win in a row. 64 00:05:11,280 --> 00:05:14,800 Congratulations guys, you deserve it. 65 00:05:14,800 --> 00:05:22,800 In the NBA over the weekend, the Clippers at home beat the Pistons 112-106. 66 00:05:22,800 --> 00:05:29,160 And the Lakers, at home, beat the Pelicans 139-122. 67 00:05:29,160 --> 00:05:33,680 Tonight the Clippers are at home against the Timberwolves. 68 00:05:33,680 --> 00:05:41,320 On Saturday, the Kings, playing at home, beat the Oilers 4-0. 69 00:05:41,320 --> 00:05:48,880 In top news, in Tarp, Sweden, archaeologists discovered an ancient stone burial chamber 70 00:05:48,880 --> 00:05:55,480 from around 3500 BC, making it one of Scandinavia's oldest. 71 00:05:55,480 --> 00:06:01,800 The site revealed a peculiar finding, all skulls and most large bones were missing from 72 00:06:01,800 --> 00:06:08,200 the remains, which is an unusual deviation from typical burial patterns. 73 00:06:08,200 --> 00:06:12,840 This absence has baffled researchers, who initially thought the site's significance 74 00:06:12,840 --> 00:06:15,200 lay in its age and construction. 75 00:06:15,200 --> 00:06:21,080 The chamber contained remains from infants to elderly individuals, with no signs of violent 76 00:06:21,080 --> 00:06:22,080 death. 77 00:06:22,080 --> 00:06:29,960 Investigations continue, focusing on DNA analysis, to uncover possible causes of death. 78 00:06:29,960 --> 00:06:35,600 The researchers suspect ritual practices might explain the missing bones, but the mystery 79 00:06:35,600 --> 00:06:39,240 remains unsolved. 80 00:06:39,240 --> 00:06:46,880 In business news, this week at TechCrunch Mobility Conference, major updates abound. 81 00:06:46,880 --> 00:06:52,000 Uber achieves a full year profit, a first for its operations. 82 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:59,240 And electric vehicles, Ford's secretive low-cost EV project in California and Fiskars Woes, 83 00:06:59,240 --> 00:07:00,560 take center stage. 84 00:07:00,560 --> 00:07:07,400 Also, Joby Aviation plans to launch their air taxi services in Dubai by 2026. 85 00:07:07,400 --> 00:07:15,420 Finally, the EV landscape sees dynamic movements, with Arrival, electric delivery vans, facing 86 00:07:15,420 --> 00:07:24,160 financial challenges in the UK, and Rydian, set to unveil a new, more affordable SUV. 87 00:07:24,160 --> 00:07:27,800 Stay tuned for more news from the conference this week. 88 00:07:27,800 --> 00:07:41,280 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is over $48,000, Ethereum is about $2,500, and Solana is $103. 89 00:07:41,280 --> 00:07:44,700 Moving on to a more local vibe. 90 00:07:44,700 --> 00:07:50,720 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 91 00:07:50,720 --> 00:07:55,080 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 92 00:07:55,080 --> 00:08:00,440 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 93 00:08:00,440 --> 00:08:06,240 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 94 00:08:06,240 --> 00:08:09,760 and elevating mental well-being. 95 00:08:09,760 --> 00:08:13,120 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 96 00:08:13,120 --> 00:08:19,480 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 97 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:24,800 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 98 00:08:24,800 --> 00:08:28,960 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 99 00:08:28,960 --> 00:08:32,960 And now, back to the show. 100 00:08:32,960 --> 00:08:34,880 Let's talk tech. 101 00:08:34,880 --> 00:08:40,680 The latest iPhone software update, still in beta testing, introduces a significant update 102 00:08:40,680 --> 00:08:43,640 for Apple Cash users. 103 00:08:43,640 --> 00:08:49,320 It now allows the generation of a virtual card number, enabling payments even in places 104 00:08:49,320 --> 00:08:52,780 where Apple Pay isn't accepted. 105 00:08:52,780 --> 00:08:57,400 This feature addresses a major limitation of Apple's payment service, now making it 106 00:08:57,400 --> 00:08:59,240 more versatile. 107 00:08:59,240 --> 00:09:04,600 Users can easily set up this virtual card through a simple two-step process in the Wallet 108 00:09:04,600 --> 00:09:06,280 app. 109 00:09:06,280 --> 00:09:11,600 The virtual card includes an expiration date and security code, while maintaining a separate 110 00:09:11,600 --> 00:09:14,840 number for Apple Pay transactions. 111 00:09:14,840 --> 00:09:19,400 This enhancement offers greater convenience, especially since there are still numerous 112 00:09:19,400 --> 00:09:22,200 locations that don't support Apple Pay. 113 00:09:22,200 --> 00:09:27,840 Additionally, it eliminates the need for transferring money to a bank, which could incur a fee for 114 00:09:27,840 --> 00:09:30,760 instant transfers. 115 00:09:30,760 --> 00:09:32,560 And in entertainment news. 116 00:09:32,560 --> 00:09:38,760 In this year's Super Bowl, country music icon Repa McIntyre was set to sing the national 117 00:09:38,760 --> 00:09:44,080 anthem, sparking interest in prop bets on the performance's duration. 118 00:09:44,080 --> 00:09:47,720 The over-under was set to 90 and a half seconds. 119 00:09:47,720 --> 00:09:54,040 Historically, McIntyre's renditions are notably brief, influenced by her distinctive yodeling 120 00:09:54,040 --> 00:09:55,040 style. 121 00:09:55,040 --> 00:10:01,400 Yodeling, a vocal technique involving rapid, flexible shifts between chest and head voice, 122 00:10:01,400 --> 00:10:04,360 often leads to quicker song interpretations. 123 00:10:04,360 --> 00:10:13,920 McIntyre's past anthem times, like 72 seconds in 1974 and 66 seconds in 1985, exemplify 124 00:10:13,920 --> 00:10:15,400 this trend. 125 00:10:15,400 --> 00:10:21,240 However, as she has matured, her times have slightly lengthened due to a mix of increased 126 00:10:21,240 --> 00:10:25,920 vocal control and decreased physical vocal agility. 127 00:10:25,920 --> 00:10:32,160 Interestingly, McIntyre's rhythm has been inconsistent in past performances, primarily 128 00:10:32,160 --> 00:10:34,640 due to her singing a cappella. 129 00:10:34,640 --> 00:10:40,640 This variability might influence her upcoming Super Bowl performance time. 130 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:45,560 In the end, you should have bet the over, because Reva went 95 seconds. 131 00:10:45,560 --> 00:10:49,720 And if he did go with the over, then winner-winner chicken dinner. 132 00:10:49,720 --> 00:10:54,360 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 133 00:10:54,360 --> 00:10:59,880 And today, our quote comes from Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce. 134 00:10:59,880 --> 00:11:02,040 And last night he said, 135 00:11:02,040 --> 00:11:04,520 Viva Las Vegas! 136 00:11:04,520 --> 00:11:05,520 Brilliant. 137 00:11:05,520 --> 00:11:09,160 And that's a wrap for this morning. 138 00:11:09,160 --> 00:11:12,480 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 139 00:11:12,480 --> 00:11:24,920 Have an amazing day, my good friends.