1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,640 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:06,640 --> 00:00:12,240 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive 3 00:00:12,240 --> 00:00:13,240 vibe. 4 00:00:13,240 --> 00:00:18,680 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Wednesday, February 21st. 5 00:00:18,680 --> 00:00:23,680 You'll be interested to know today is National Sticky Buns Day. 6 00:00:23,680 --> 00:00:29,400 Originally known as Schnecken, these confections are a Philadelphia specialty believed to have 7 00:00:29,400 --> 00:00:33,400 been introduced by German settlers in the 18th century. 8 00:00:33,400 --> 00:00:39,640 Though typically a breakfast item, sticky buns are also known as cinnamon rolls, caramel 9 00:00:39,640 --> 00:00:42,440 rolls or monkey bread. 10 00:00:42,440 --> 00:00:44,360 Yes please! 11 00:00:44,360 --> 00:00:48,680 Now grab yourself a sticky bun and a coffee while we check out the weather in the San 12 00:00:48,680 --> 00:00:50,880 Diego area. 13 00:00:50,880 --> 00:00:56,600 This morning it's rainy and 56 degrees with just about no wind. 14 00:00:56,600 --> 00:01:04,240 The sunset will take place at 5.39 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.24 a.m. 15 00:01:04,240 --> 00:01:09,360 It looks like we're in for a chance of showers before 11 a.m., then partly sunny with a high 16 00:01:09,360 --> 00:01:14,760 near 63 and west wind 5 to 10 mile per hour. 17 00:01:14,760 --> 00:01:19,760 Chance of precipitation is 50 percent with new rain amounts of less than a tenth of an 18 00:01:19,760 --> 00:01:20,760 inch. 19 00:01:20,760 --> 00:01:29,320 Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 50 and northwest wind around 5 mile per hour. 20 00:01:29,320 --> 00:01:32,360 And now the surf report. 21 00:01:32,360 --> 00:01:39,400 The west swell is easing but still providing solid surf at some spots aside from the rain. 22 00:01:39,400 --> 00:01:45,160 Expect head high to overhead waves, particularly at better winter spots. 23 00:01:45,160 --> 00:01:50,920 Rain conditions will see well overhead waves decreasing throughout the day. 24 00:01:50,920 --> 00:01:54,760 Light to moderate west-northwest wind are expected. 25 00:01:54,760 --> 00:02:00,200 The surf will continue to ease towards the weekend with a modest new west-northwest swell 26 00:02:00,200 --> 00:02:03,360 possible later Friday. 27 00:02:03,360 --> 00:02:08,080 Conditions look favorable, especially in the mornings with a trend towards smaller surf 28 00:02:08,080 --> 00:02:10,960 by the end of next weekend. 29 00:02:10,960 --> 00:02:17,040 Wednesday in Ocean Beach and South San Diego, it's looking rough for the most part at 6 30 00:02:17,040 --> 00:02:25,040 to 8 feet with fair conditions before 9 a.m. and a 4-foot outgoing high tide. 31 00:02:25,040 --> 00:02:28,640 Best time to ride will be in the morning with little wind. 32 00:02:28,640 --> 00:02:32,280 Everything after 10 is looking unrideable. 33 00:02:32,280 --> 00:02:36,880 Air temps for the morning surf are around 58 degrees. 34 00:02:36,880 --> 00:02:43,760 The first high tide Wednesday will be 5 feet just after 7 a.m. with a minus 1 foot low tide 35 00:02:43,760 --> 00:02:46,600 at 2.15 p.m. 36 00:02:46,600 --> 00:02:55,160 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 37 00:02:55,160 --> 00:03:01,200 Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see mostly sunny days with highs around 65 degrees and 38 00:03:01,200 --> 00:03:04,400 breezy conditions through Saturday. 39 00:03:04,400 --> 00:03:08,640 Sites will be partly to mostly cloudy with lows near 50. 40 00:03:08,640 --> 00:03:14,440 Sunday might bring a slight chance of rain at a high near 64 degrees. 41 00:03:14,440 --> 00:03:17,720 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 42 00:03:17,720 --> 00:03:23,440 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 43 00:03:23,440 --> 00:03:29,940 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 44 00:03:29,940 --> 00:03:32,760 for culinary delights. 45 00:03:32,760 --> 00:03:38,360 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 46 00:03:38,360 --> 00:03:43,240 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 47 00:03:43,240 --> 00:03:47,240 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 48 00:03:47,240 --> 00:03:50,700 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 49 00:03:50,700 --> 00:03:54,520 Sunny mornings send you. 50 00:03:54,520 --> 00:04:00,680 In local news, President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for San Diego 51 00:04:00,680 --> 00:04:05,440 County following the devastating storms in January. 52 00:04:05,440 --> 00:04:11,120 This federal declaration enables residents and business owners in the hardest-hit areas 53 00:04:11,120 --> 00:04:16,720 to access grants, low-cost loans, and other recovery programs. 54 00:04:16,720 --> 00:04:24,280 The storm, which occurred on January 22, resulted in over 800 damaged homes. 55 00:04:24,280 --> 00:04:29,320 California Governor Gavin Newsom affirmed the White House's commitment to aid California 56 00:04:29,320 --> 00:04:31,560 in times of disaster. 57 00:04:31,560 --> 00:04:37,600 The funds are designated for temporary housing, home repairs, and covering uninsured property 58 00:04:37,600 --> 00:04:38,600 losses. 59 00:04:38,600 --> 00:04:45,120 In response, local officials have been assessing damage and advocating for FEMA's disaster 60 00:04:45,120 --> 00:04:47,160 declaration. 61 00:04:47,160 --> 00:04:53,200 Public infrastructure and several schools in San Diego County suffered extensive damage, 62 00:04:53,200 --> 00:04:56,840 with estimated costs reaching millions. 63 00:04:56,840 --> 00:05:03,160 The City of San Diego plans to collaborate with FEMA and State Emergency Services to 64 00:05:03,160 --> 00:05:12,240 establish disaster recovery centers. 65 00:05:12,240 --> 00:05:14,520 Now onto sports. 66 00:05:14,520 --> 00:05:21,280 The college football playoff has adopted a new 5-plus-7 format for its 12-team expanded 67 00:05:21,280 --> 00:05:23,280 playoff. 68 00:05:23,280 --> 00:05:29,240 This system includes five automatic qualifying spots for the highest-ranked conference champions 69 00:05:29,240 --> 00:05:32,440 and seven at-large spots. 70 00:05:32,440 --> 00:05:38,480 The shift from the original 6-plus-6 model occurred after the PAC-12 was reduced to two 71 00:05:38,480 --> 00:05:40,080 members. 72 00:05:40,080 --> 00:05:44,780 The College Football Board of Managers, which includes a university president from each 73 00:05:44,780 --> 00:05:51,800 of the 10 FBS leagues, and Notre Dame unanimously supported this change. 74 00:05:51,800 --> 00:05:57,640 The PAC-12, despite falling short of the membership minimum for an automatic berth, benefits from 75 00:05:57,640 --> 00:06:00,760 increased at-large spots. 76 00:06:00,760 --> 00:06:05,640 The expanded playoff begins next season with the four highest-ranked conference champions 77 00:06:05,640 --> 00:06:09,840 receiving buys into the quarterfinals. 78 00:06:09,840 --> 00:06:15,840 First round games will start the third week of December, competing with the NFL. 79 00:06:15,840 --> 00:06:21,360 Quarterfinals are scheduled for New Year's, with semifinals in mid-January to avoid clashing 80 00:06:21,360 --> 00:06:24,840 with the NFL's wild-card weekend. 81 00:06:24,840 --> 00:06:29,640 The championship game is set for January 20, 2025. 82 00:06:29,640 --> 00:06:34,120 This format will be in place for at least the next two years. 83 00:06:34,120 --> 00:06:38,960 No basketball last night, but in national hockey, the Kings at home smoked the Blue 84 00:06:38,960 --> 00:06:40,960 Jackets 5-1. 85 00:06:40,960 --> 00:06:47,840 Tonight, the Ducks are at home to take on the Blue Jackets. 86 00:06:47,840 --> 00:06:52,720 And top news, have you ever heard of haptenems? 87 00:06:52,720 --> 00:06:56,700 It's when your name eerily aligns with your career. 88 00:06:56,700 --> 00:07:02,680 Take Frank Fish, a marine biologist or Carla Dove, who leads the Feather Identification 89 00:07:02,680 --> 00:07:07,360 Lab at the Smithsonian, handling all things avian. 90 00:07:07,360 --> 00:07:13,460 Greg Pond, an aquatic biologist, echoes this unique coincidence, his surname mirroring 91 00:07:13,460 --> 00:07:16,820 his water-focused career. 92 00:07:16,820 --> 00:07:22,580 These are not isolated instances, but part of a fascinating pattern where names can curiously 93 00:07:22,580 --> 00:07:24,980 link to professions. 94 00:07:24,980 --> 00:07:31,600 This phenomenon extends to other areas, too, like Betsy Weatherhead, an atmospheric scientist, 95 00:07:31,600 --> 00:07:35,960 and Jay Sukchung, a blue crab researcher. 96 00:07:35,960 --> 00:07:41,480 Their names unexpectedly have become significant parts of their professional identity, sometimes 97 00:07:41,480 --> 00:07:44,920 even influencing opportunities. 98 00:07:44,920 --> 00:07:51,280 While some might see these names as mere coincidences, studies suggest there might be subtle psychological 99 00:07:51,280 --> 00:07:58,480 influences at play, with people possibly gravitating towards careers that reflect their names. 100 00:07:58,480 --> 00:08:03,240 In a world where names often blend into the background, for these individuals, their names 101 00:08:03,240 --> 00:08:09,180 stand out, adding a memorable twist to their professional journeys. 102 00:08:09,180 --> 00:08:11,200 In business news. 103 00:08:11,200 --> 00:08:15,040 In the finance world, cash remains king. 104 00:08:15,040 --> 00:08:21,640 Despite expectations of its decline, cash is holding strong, with investors pouring $128 105 00:08:21,640 --> 00:08:27,520 billion into U.S. money market funds since the year's start. 106 00:08:27,520 --> 00:08:33,300 Corporate treasurers are also holding onto cash, with a record $4.4 trillion in reserves 107 00:08:33,300 --> 00:08:36,160 by the third quarter's end. 108 00:08:36,160 --> 00:08:41,080 This surge in cash holdings contrasts sharply with earlier predictions. 109 00:08:41,080 --> 00:08:45,800 The cash would lose appeal once the Federal Reserve started cutting interest rates. 110 00:08:45,800 --> 00:08:51,980 However, with policy-easing expectations dialed back, cash remains attractive, especially 111 00:08:51,980 --> 00:08:57,320 in money market funds, offering returns of 4% or more. 112 00:08:57,320 --> 00:09:00,360 This trend isn't just a fleeting phenomenon. 113 00:09:00,360 --> 00:09:05,820 It's a reflection of a broader shift in financial attitudes post-pandemic, with more people 114 00:09:05,820 --> 00:09:11,940 recognizing the value of liquidity and safety in cash holdings. 115 00:09:11,940 --> 00:09:17,280 Investors and corporations alike are re-evaluating their strategies, keeping cash in the spotlight 116 00:09:17,280 --> 00:09:20,080 for 2024. 117 00:09:20,080 --> 00:09:28,480 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just under $52,000, Ethereum is up to $3,000, and 118 00:09:28,480 --> 00:09:34,640 Solana is $106. 119 00:09:34,640 --> 00:09:38,080 Moving on to a more local vibe. 120 00:09:38,080 --> 00:09:44,080 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 121 00:09:44,080 --> 00:09:48,280 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 122 00:09:48,280 --> 00:09:53,400 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 123 00:09:53,400 --> 00:09:59,640 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 124 00:09:59,640 --> 00:10:03,120 and elevating mental well-being. 125 00:10:03,120 --> 00:10:06,480 Public research affirms its benefits. 126 00:10:06,480 --> 00:10:12,840 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 127 00:10:12,840 --> 00:10:18,160 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 128 00:10:18,160 --> 00:10:22,320 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 129 00:10:22,320 --> 00:10:24,840 And now, back to the show. 130 00:10:24,840 --> 00:10:28,200 Let's talk science. 131 00:10:28,200 --> 00:10:33,780 At just four months old, babies in bilingual homes display unique brain patterns, setting 132 00:10:33,780 --> 00:10:37,400 them apart from their monolingual peers. 133 00:10:37,400 --> 00:10:43,200 A study led by Boria Blanco at the University of Cambridge revealed that when exposed to 134 00:10:43,200 --> 00:10:50,080 speech, these bilingual infants show broader and more extensive brain activation. 135 00:10:50,080 --> 00:10:56,680 This study used functional near-inferred spectroscopy to track changes in cerebral blood flow, highlighting 136 00:10:56,680 --> 00:11:03,000 differences in brain activation between infants raised in monolingual Spanish homes and those 137 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:07,040 exposed to both Spanish and Basque. 138 00:11:07,040 --> 00:11:12,880 The bilingual babies not only had activations in the usual speech processing areas of the 139 00:11:12,880 --> 00:11:18,320 brain's left hemisphere, but also in the right hemisphere's corresponding areas. 140 00:11:18,320 --> 00:11:23,880 Interestingly, these infants reacted similarly to forward and backward speech. 141 00:11:23,880 --> 00:11:29,440 Unlike monolingual infants who showed more interest in backward speech, possibly because 142 00:11:29,440 --> 00:11:31,920 it was more novel. 143 00:11:31,920 --> 00:11:36,640 This early brain development in bilingual infants suggests they might be better equipped 144 00:11:36,640 --> 00:11:41,920 to differentiate between languages from a young age, a skill that could have long-term 145 00:11:41,920 --> 00:11:44,480 linguistic benefits. 146 00:11:44,480 --> 00:11:49,400 The study underscores the profound impact early language exposure has on the developing 147 00:11:49,400 --> 00:11:55,800 brain. 148 00:11:55,800 --> 00:12:03,280 And in entertainment news, Matt Damon, celebrated for his role as Jason Bourne, is keen on joining 149 00:12:03,280 --> 00:12:06,920 a potential new Bourne movie. 150 00:12:06,920 --> 00:12:12,200 Reports emerged in November about a possible new installment, with Edward Berger, acclaimed 151 00:12:12,200 --> 00:12:17,880 for the movie, All Quiet on the Western Front, rumored to direct. 152 00:12:17,880 --> 00:12:23,320 On a late show with Stephen Colbert, Damon confirmed Berger's involvement and expressed 153 00:12:23,320 --> 00:12:26,120 enthusiasm about working with him. 154 00:12:26,120 --> 00:12:33,320 However, Damon, now 53, acknowledged the challenges of playing the action-packed role at his age, 155 00:12:33,320 --> 00:12:37,160 hinting at a possible future recast. 156 00:12:37,160 --> 00:12:42,400 The Bourne series, based on Robert Ludlum's novels, has seen Damon star in four of its 157 00:12:42,400 --> 00:12:43,880 five films. 158 00:12:43,880 --> 00:12:50,400 The new project, still in early stages at Universal, has no confirmed cast, but Damon 159 00:12:50,400 --> 00:12:53,000 is a likely first choice. 160 00:12:53,000 --> 00:12:59,480 Damon's recent works include Oppenheimer, Drive Away Dolls, and a forthcoming project 161 00:12:59,480 --> 00:13:01,200 with Ben Affleck. 162 00:13:01,200 --> 00:13:06,460 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 163 00:13:06,460 --> 00:13:10,440 And today our quote comes from Matt Damon in Rounders. 164 00:13:10,440 --> 00:13:11,440 Great movie. 165 00:13:11,440 --> 00:13:15,080 Listen, here's the thing. 166 00:13:15,080 --> 00:13:22,040 If you can't spot the sucker in your first half hour at the table, then you are the sucker. 167 00:13:22,040 --> 00:13:23,040 Boof. 168 00:13:23,040 --> 00:13:24,040 Brutal. 169 00:13:24,040 --> 00:13:27,760 And that's a wrap for this morning. 170 00:13:27,760 --> 00:13:31,080 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 171 00:13:31,080 --> 00:13:41,760 Have an amazing day, my good friends.