1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,800 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:07,800 --> 00:00:13,760 I'm your host Melissa and it's Tuesday, February 27th. 3 00:00:13,760 --> 00:00:18,640 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:18,640 --> 00:00:24,560 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and 5 00:00:24,560 --> 00:00:25,560 science. 6 00:00:25,560 --> 00:00:32,680 But first, you'll be interested to know, today is International Polar Bear Day. 7 00:00:32,680 --> 00:00:38,800 Polar bears, crucial to the Arctic, faced intense hunting since the 1700s. 8 00:00:38,800 --> 00:00:45,400 The 1973 international agreement on polar bear conservation by five nations, including 9 00:00:45,400 --> 00:00:49,920 the US and Canada, significantly curbs this threat. 10 00:00:49,920 --> 00:00:57,200 However, by 2005, polar bears were classified as vulnerable. 11 00:00:57,200 --> 00:01:02,800 Despite current stable or increasing populations in some areas, projections show a worrying 12 00:01:02,800 --> 00:01:07,920 30% decline by 2050 due to habitat loss. 13 00:01:07,920 --> 00:01:16,320 Check out our Instagram today for some entertaining videos of these amazing animals. 14 00:01:16,320 --> 00:01:19,040 And now, the surf report. 15 00:01:19,040 --> 00:01:24,840 We'll see a modest increase in the west-northwest swell with thigh-to-waist high waves and chest-high 16 00:01:24,840 --> 00:01:28,040 at top spots. 17 00:01:28,040 --> 00:01:33,520 Expect bumpier water due to light to moderate southwest to west wind. 18 00:01:33,520 --> 00:01:39,560 From Wednesday to Thursday, surf remains small with a west-northwest and northwest swell 19 00:01:39,560 --> 00:01:41,400 mix. 20 00:01:41,400 --> 00:01:46,360 Excitement builds for Friday surf, peaking Saturday with potential chest-to-head high 21 00:01:46,360 --> 00:01:51,240 waves, but onshore wind might affect conditions. 22 00:01:51,240 --> 00:01:58,000 Tuesday in Ocean Beach and South San Diego, it's looking good and clean at 2 to 3 feet 23 00:01:58,000 --> 00:02:05,720 before 11 a.m. with a 2.5 foot incoming mid-tide at 7 and no wind. 24 00:02:05,720 --> 00:02:12,440 Best time to ride is at 7 a.m. Everything after 1 is looking unrideable. 25 00:02:12,440 --> 00:02:16,960 Air temps for the morning surf are around 60 degrees. 26 00:02:16,960 --> 00:02:22,520 The first high tide Tuesday will be 4 feet just after 10 a.m. with a half-foot low tide 27 00:02:22,520 --> 00:02:24,960 around 440. 28 00:02:24,960 --> 00:02:32,800 The nearshore buoy, hence Scripps and La Jolla, reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 29 00:02:32,800 --> 00:02:36,600 Checking out the weather in the San Diego area. 30 00:02:36,600 --> 00:02:41,800 This morning it's cloudy and 57 degrees with no wind. 31 00:02:41,800 --> 00:02:49,520 The sunset will take place at 544 p.m. and will rise again tomorrow at 617 a.m. 32 00:02:49,520 --> 00:02:54,840 It looks like we're in for a slight chance of showers before 11 a.m., then partly sunny, 33 00:02:54,840 --> 00:03:01,440 with a high near 65 and variable wind 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. 34 00:03:01,440 --> 00:03:04,200 Chance of precipitation is 20%. 35 00:03:04,200 --> 00:03:10,740 Tonight, partly cloudy with a low around 51. 36 00:03:10,740 --> 00:03:12,160 Looking ahead in the weather. 37 00:03:12,160 --> 00:03:18,680 We'll see a sunny Wednesday with a high near 67 and a northeast wind shifting west in the 38 00:03:18,680 --> 00:03:20,680 afternoon. 39 00:03:20,680 --> 00:03:26,960 Thursday brings mostly sunny skies at a high near 65, while the night turns mostly cloudy 40 00:03:26,960 --> 00:03:30,480 with a low around 52. 41 00:03:30,480 --> 00:03:35,880 Friday will be partly sunny, reaching a high near 63 degrees, and the night might see some 42 00:03:35,880 --> 00:03:41,560 rain after 11 p.m. alongside increasing clouds. 43 00:03:41,560 --> 00:03:48,560 Saturday also offers a chance of rain under mostly cloudy skies with a high near 61. 44 00:03:48,560 --> 00:03:53,040 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 45 00:03:53,040 --> 00:03:58,680 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 46 00:03:58,680 --> 00:04:05,240 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 47 00:04:05,240 --> 00:04:08,040 for culinary delights. 48 00:04:08,040 --> 00:04:13,680 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 49 00:04:13,680 --> 00:04:18,520 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 50 00:04:18,520 --> 00:04:22,520 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 51 00:04:22,520 --> 00:04:26,000 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 52 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:29,520 Sunny mornings send you. 53 00:04:29,520 --> 00:04:36,400 And local news, San Diego is still experiencing a notable increase in remote work, as revealed 54 00:04:36,400 --> 00:04:41,520 by a survey from the San Diego Association of Governments. 55 00:04:41,520 --> 00:04:49,160 In 2024, 46% of employees are expected to work from home at least once a week, a 7% 56 00:04:49,160 --> 00:04:52,200 rise from 2023. 57 00:04:52,200 --> 00:04:58,280 This trend is consistent across various industries, income levels, and languages. 58 00:04:58,280 --> 00:05:04,440 Additionally, 53% of businesses in the city are planning to offer remote work options 59 00:05:04,440 --> 00:05:06,520 in 2024. 60 00:05:06,520 --> 00:05:11,800 This data was compiled by True North Research for the Remote Work Policies and Practices 61 00:05:11,800 --> 00:05:19,240 Survey. 62 00:05:19,240 --> 00:05:21,680 Now on to sports. 63 00:05:21,680 --> 00:05:29,920 At the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, teams are closely analyzing the draft prospects. 64 00:05:29,920 --> 00:05:35,520 Key quarterbacks like USC's Caleb Williams and North Carolina's Drake May are in the 65 00:05:35,520 --> 00:05:37,760 spotlight. 66 00:05:37,760 --> 00:05:43,480 Wide receivers, including Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., are also drawing attention, 67 00:05:43,480 --> 00:05:47,120 though it's been rumored he won't actually work out. 68 00:05:47,120 --> 00:05:52,840 New head coaches in G&S, such as the Chargers' Jim Harbaugh, face scrutiny, and the future 69 00:05:52,840 --> 00:05:57,720 of quarterbacks like Kirk Cousins is a hot topic. 70 00:05:57,720 --> 00:06:03,240 Each team has unique priorities, with some focusing on upgrading specific positions like 71 00:06:03,240 --> 00:06:08,800 wide receiver or quarterback, while others negotiate contracts or strategize for the 72 00:06:08,800 --> 00:06:10,760 draft. 73 00:06:10,760 --> 00:06:16,580 This event is crucial for shaping team rosters and strategies for the upcoming season. 74 00:06:16,580 --> 00:06:21,600 But we are hearing rumblings that a lot of the so-called stars won't be showcasing 75 00:06:21,600 --> 00:06:24,400 their talent. 76 00:06:24,400 --> 00:06:27,000 No games in SoCal and NBA last night. 77 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:32,680 Tomorrow night, though, the Lakers and Clippers face off again in Los Angeles. 78 00:06:32,680 --> 00:06:38,080 In national hockey, the Kings on the road lost to the Oilers 4-2. 79 00:06:38,080 --> 00:06:44,040 And tonight, they remain on the road to take on the Flames. 80 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:50,560 In top news, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York has received a monumental 81 00:06:50,560 --> 00:06:57,480 $1 billion donation from Dr. Ruth Gottsman, enabling the institution to offer free tuition 82 00:06:57,480 --> 00:06:59,120 to its students. 83 00:06:59,120 --> 00:07:05,440 Dr. Gottsman, a former faculty member and chair of the school's board for 55 years, 84 00:07:05,440 --> 00:07:12,040 dedicated this gift to her late husband, David Sandy Gottsman, a notable investor in Berkshire 85 00:07:12,040 --> 00:07:14,360 Pathway. 86 00:07:14,360 --> 00:07:19,560 This donation, the largest ever to a medical school in the U.S., is part of the Gottsman's 87 00:07:19,560 --> 00:07:22,960 long-standing commitment to healthcare philanthropy. 88 00:07:22,960 --> 00:07:28,920 Dr. Ruth Gottsman's impactful career at the college includes founding the adult literacy 89 00:07:28,920 --> 00:07:36,040 program and the Emily Fisher Lando Center for the Treatment of Learning Disabilities. 90 00:07:36,040 --> 00:07:41,800 This transformative gift aims to attract diverse, talented students, relieving them of the burden 91 00:07:41,800 --> 00:07:49,520 of educational debt, which averages over $200,000 for medical graduates. 92 00:07:49,520 --> 00:07:56,280 Starting this August, all students at the college will benefit from this free tuition. 93 00:07:56,280 --> 00:08:04,120 In business news, MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has further invested in Bitcoin, purchasing 94 00:08:04,120 --> 00:08:12,560 approximately 3,000 tokens for $155.4 million this February. 95 00:08:12,560 --> 00:08:17,920 This acquisition, made with cash, boosts the company's total Bitcoin holdings to around 96 00:08:17,920 --> 00:08:23,000 $193,000, valued at nearly $10 billion. 97 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:29,960 Saylor, who sees Bitcoin as an inflation hedge and a cash alternative, started this strategy 98 00:08:29,960 --> 00:08:32,800 in 2020. 99 00:08:32,800 --> 00:08:38,960 Since then, Bitcoin's value has surged by about 460%. 100 00:08:38,960 --> 00:08:46,520 The recent purchase's average price was $5,180.00 per token, compared to their overall 101 00:08:46,520 --> 00:08:51,960 average holding cost of $31,500. 102 00:08:51,960 --> 00:08:57,880 Despite market fluctuations, MicroStrategy shows no signs of selling, with Saylor commenting 103 00:08:57,880 --> 00:09:02,720 on Bloomberg TV about the prudence of holding onto a winner. 104 00:09:02,720 --> 00:09:08,920 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently blasting off to about $55,000. 105 00:09:08,920 --> 00:09:11,760 Ethereum is over $3,000. 106 00:09:11,760 --> 00:09:17,680 And Solana is $111. 107 00:09:17,680 --> 00:09:21,400 Moving on to a more local vibe. 108 00:09:21,400 --> 00:09:27,400 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 109 00:09:27,400 --> 00:09:31,600 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 110 00:09:31,600 --> 00:09:36,720 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 111 00:09:36,720 --> 00:09:42,920 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 112 00:09:42,920 --> 00:09:45,800 and elevating mental well-being. 113 00:09:45,800 --> 00:09:49,800 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 114 00:09:49,800 --> 00:09:56,160 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 115 00:09:56,160 --> 00:10:01,480 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 116 00:10:01,480 --> 00:10:05,640 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 117 00:10:05,640 --> 00:10:09,720 And now back to the show. 118 00:10:09,720 --> 00:10:11,040 Let's talk science. 119 00:10:11,040 --> 00:10:16,520 Yesterday, we had our minds blown talking about time crystals. 120 00:10:16,520 --> 00:10:22,760 As promised, today we explain what a qubit actually is. 121 00:10:22,760 --> 00:10:28,560 Qbits or quantum bits are the fundamental units of quantum computing, similar to bits 122 00:10:28,560 --> 00:10:31,720 in classical computing. 123 00:10:31,720 --> 00:10:35,920 While a bit is a binary unit, that can be either 0 or 1. 124 00:10:35,920 --> 00:10:38,280 A qubit differs significantly. 125 00:10:38,280 --> 00:10:45,800 They can exist not only as 0 or 1, but also in a state of superposition, where it embodies 126 00:10:45,800 --> 00:10:49,400 both values simultaneously. 127 00:10:49,400 --> 00:10:56,000 This unique trait arises from quantum phenomena like superposition and entanglement. 128 00:10:56,000 --> 00:11:01,720 Qbits are made from quantum systems, such as electrons or photons, and have two distinct 129 00:11:01,720 --> 00:11:04,520 states representing 0 and 1. 130 00:11:04,520 --> 00:11:09,200 They're versatile, being able to undergo incompatible measurements and entangle with 131 00:11:09,200 --> 00:11:11,680 other qubits. 132 00:11:11,680 --> 00:11:17,720 This ability enables quantum computers to perform complex computations far beyond the 133 00:11:17,720 --> 00:11:20,800 scope of classical computers. 134 00:11:20,800 --> 00:11:27,240 Qubits come in various forms, including spin, trapped atoms and ions, photons and superconducting 135 00:11:27,240 --> 00:11:32,760 circuits, each with unique properties suited for different quantum technologies. 136 00:11:32,760 --> 00:11:39,520 Ouch, my brain. 137 00:11:39,520 --> 00:11:45,680 And in entertainment news, Kevin Costner, renowned for his roles in westerns, is set 138 00:11:45,680 --> 00:11:53,000 to captivate audiences with his latest project, Horizon, an American saga. 139 00:11:53,000 --> 00:11:58,860 This ambitious cinematic endeavor, directed co-written and starring Costner, unfolds across 140 00:11:58,860 --> 00:12:02,240 four separate movies. 141 00:12:02,240 --> 00:12:08,440 The saga, set in the post-Civil War era, promises a fresh perspective on westerns, moving away 142 00:12:08,440 --> 00:12:11,760 from the conventional town-based narratives. 143 00:12:11,760 --> 00:12:16,920 Costner describes this project as the biggest struggle of his career, both in ambition and 144 00:12:16,920 --> 00:12:19,160 budget. 145 00:12:19,160 --> 00:12:26,320 The star-studded cast includes Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Gina Malone and more. 146 00:12:26,320 --> 00:12:34,040 The story explores the tumultuous period of the Civil War from 1861 to 1865, delving into 147 00:12:34,040 --> 00:12:41,320 the experiences of various families and individuals during this critical time in American history. 148 00:12:41,320 --> 00:12:47,000 And the first chapter of this epic tale is set to release in theaters on June 28th, followed 149 00:12:47,000 --> 00:12:51,000 by the second chapter on August 16th. 150 00:12:51,000 --> 00:12:56,760 Fans of Costner and westerns alike eagerly await this groundbreaking series, but we are 151 00:12:56,760 --> 00:13:02,400 all a little peeved that he bailed on the finale of Yellowstone, one of the best drama 152 00:13:02,400 --> 00:13:07,000 series of the last 20 years. 153 00:13:07,000 --> 00:13:12,720 Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day, and today our quote comes from 154 00:13:12,720 --> 00:13:15,080 Albert Einstein. 155 00:13:15,080 --> 00:13:21,120 Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. 156 00:13:21,120 --> 00:13:24,280 The important thing is not to stop questioning. 157 00:13:24,280 --> 00:13:28,200 And that's a wrap for this morning. 158 00:13:28,200 --> 00:13:31,560 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 159 00:13:31,560 --> 00:13:37,960 Have an amazing day my good friends.