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 --> 00:00:13,200 I'm your host Melissa and it's Monday, March 4th. 3 00:00:13,200 --> 00:00:17,920 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:17,920 --> 00:00:23,760 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and 5 00:00:23,760 --> 00:00:24,760 science. 6 00:00:24,760 --> 00:00:31,200 But first, you'll be interested to know, today is National Sons Day. 7 00:00:31,200 --> 00:00:35,640 National Sons Day prompts reflection on our role as parents. 8 00:00:35,640 --> 00:00:41,000 It's a time to listen to our boys, understanding their dreams, fears and views on changing 9 00:00:41,000 --> 00:00:42,960 the world. 10 00:00:42,960 --> 00:00:49,220 Everyone has a role in this endeavor, including men, women, educators and professionals across 11 00:00:49,220 --> 00:00:51,840 all levels. 12 00:00:51,840 --> 00:00:56,800 So today, I hope you have some great memories that you can bring to the top of your mind 13 00:00:56,800 --> 00:01:01,840 and relive them as if they were yesterday. 14 00:01:01,840 --> 00:01:05,160 And now it's time for the surf report. 15 00:01:05,160 --> 00:01:11,480 This week, expect a cleaner surf, with a diminishing west-northwest swell mixing with a modest 16 00:01:11,480 --> 00:01:14,480 south-southwest. 17 00:01:14,480 --> 00:01:21,600 Weights will range from waist to head-high, with occasional overhead sets at favored spots. 18 00:01:21,600 --> 00:01:26,840 Conditions will see light to offshore wind, shifting to a gentle, onshore breeze by the 19 00:01:26,840 --> 00:01:28,220 afternoon. 20 00:01:28,220 --> 00:01:31,800 Conditions will slightly decrease into Tuesday. 21 00:01:31,800 --> 00:01:36,840 By Wednesday and onwards, anticipate smaller and cleaner surf in the mornings. 22 00:01:36,840 --> 00:01:43,300 As a blend of west-northwest to northwest swells is forecasted for the latter half of the week, 23 00:01:43,300 --> 00:01:48,680 with surf mostly in the knee-to-waist-high range, reaching chest-high at winter focal 24 00:01:48,680 --> 00:01:50,240 points. 25 00:01:50,240 --> 00:01:54,160 One day at Tourmaline and South San Diego, you're in luck. 26 00:01:54,160 --> 00:02:01,520 It's looking clean at 2 to 4 feet, for only 3 hours from 7 to 10 a.m., with a 2-foot outgoing 27 00:02:01,520 --> 00:02:06,920 mid-tide and onshore wind at 2 to 6 mile per hour. 28 00:02:06,920 --> 00:02:11,520 After that, there might not be another rideable wave until Wednesday, but we'll keep an eye 29 00:02:11,520 --> 00:02:13,760 out for you. 30 00:02:13,760 --> 00:02:20,320 First time to ride is at 7 a.m., when the southwest swell is 2 feet at 16 seconds. 31 00:02:20,320 --> 00:02:24,600 Get yourself a couple little nugs before the chop rolls in. 32 00:02:24,600 --> 00:02:31,360 The first low tide Monday will be 0 feet at 11.30 a.m., with a 3-foot high tide just before 33 00:02:31,360 --> 00:02:33,360 8 p.m. 34 00:02:33,360 --> 00:02:40,600 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 62 degrees for the water temperature. 35 00:02:40,600 --> 00:02:44,620 Checking out the weather in the San Diego area. 36 00:02:44,620 --> 00:02:50,480 This morning it's cloudy and 57 degrees, with 6 mile per hour wind. 37 00:02:50,480 --> 00:02:57,680 The sunset will take place at 5.48 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.10 a.m. 38 00:02:57,680 --> 00:03:02,760 It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day, with a high near 62 and west wind of 39 00:03:02,760 --> 00:03:05,600 5 to 10 mile per hour. 40 00:03:05,600 --> 00:03:11,920 Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 49. 41 00:03:11,920 --> 00:03:13,400 Looking ahead in the weather. 42 00:03:13,400 --> 00:03:18,880 We'll see partly sunny skies on Tuesday, transitioning to mostly cloudy nights with 43 00:03:18,880 --> 00:03:21,480 lows around 51. 44 00:03:21,480 --> 00:03:26,760 A chance of rain emerges Wednesday with highs near 63. 45 00:03:26,760 --> 00:03:32,320 By Thursday, skies clear to mostly sunny with a high near 62. 46 00:03:32,320 --> 00:03:37,680 The week rounds off with a sunny Friday, reaching highs near 66. 47 00:03:37,680 --> 00:03:41,520 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 48 00:03:41,520 --> 00:03:47,160 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 49 00:03:47,160 --> 00:03:53,740 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 50 00:03:53,740 --> 00:03:56,560 for culinary delights. 51 00:03:56,560 --> 00:04:02,160 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 52 00:04:02,160 --> 00:04:07,000 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 53 00:04:07,000 --> 00:04:11,000 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 54 00:04:11,000 --> 00:04:14,480 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 55 00:04:14,480 --> 00:04:17,920 Sunny mornings send you. 56 00:04:17,920 --> 00:04:20,080 In local news. 57 00:04:20,080 --> 00:04:25,000 Grace Potter, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, is set to perform at the Sound in Del Mar 58 00:04:25,000 --> 00:04:27,240 on March 16. 59 00:04:27,240 --> 00:04:32,520 Previously scheduled to play in San Diego in March 2020, her show was canceled due to 60 00:04:32,520 --> 00:04:34,360 the pandemic. 61 00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:39,180 Despite the cancellation, Potter visited Del Mar with her family, camping by the beach 62 00:04:39,180 --> 00:04:43,720 in the same car used for her cross-country journeys. 63 00:04:43,720 --> 00:04:49,400 These trips inspired her fifth solo album, Mother Road, reflecting on themes of regret, 64 00:04:49,400 --> 00:04:51,640 depression, grief, and loss. 65 00:04:51,640 --> 00:04:58,040 Potter's latest work includes Grammy nominations and songs that serve as a raw memoir, offering 66 00:04:58,040 --> 00:05:02,120 listeners a glimpse into her emotional journey. 67 00:05:02,120 --> 00:05:08,120 Her music, featuring a blend of Roadhouse rock, honky-tonk country, and barren blues, 68 00:05:08,120 --> 00:05:11,840 showcases her distinctive raspy vocals. 69 00:05:11,840 --> 00:05:17,080 Mother Road's sound is described as less intentional and more inspirational, aiming 70 00:05:17,080 --> 00:05:21,800 for originality rather than chasing a specific sound. 71 00:05:21,800 --> 00:05:27,840 In addition to her tour, Potter will perform at Mavis Staples' 85th birthday celebration, 72 00:05:27,840 --> 00:05:32,680 alongside artists like Jackson Brown and Nora Jones. 73 00:05:32,680 --> 00:05:37,600 Potter's focus on Mother Road signifies a commitment to authenticity, embracing the 74 00:05:37,600 --> 00:05:42,040 good, the bad, and the ugly of her experiences. 75 00:05:42,040 --> 00:05:47,040 Tickets for her show at The Sound, in Del Mar with opener Britney Spencer, are available 76 00:05:47,040 --> 00:05:57,920 for purchase, marking a significant return to live performances. 77 00:05:57,920 --> 00:06:00,880 Now on to sports. 78 00:06:00,880 --> 00:06:07,700 Number 3 Yukon wins its first outright Big East regular season title in 25 years. 79 00:06:07,700 --> 00:06:13,960 The Huskies, defending men's national champions, hadn't won the Big East in 18 years. 80 00:06:13,960 --> 00:06:22,800 Danonovan Klingon led with 19 points and 11 rebounds in a 91-61 victory over Seton Hall, 81 00:06:22,800 --> 00:06:28,320 win marked Yukon's undefeated home record this season 16-0. 82 00:06:28,320 --> 00:06:34,120 Coach Dan Hurley highlighted the challenge of maintaining excellence in a tough league. 83 00:06:34,120 --> 00:06:40,160 Freshman Stephen Castle scored 21 points, tying his career high. 84 00:06:40,160 --> 00:06:47,640 Yukon outperformed Seton Hall in several areas, including a 56% shooting accuracy. 85 00:06:47,640 --> 00:06:53,880 The Huskies' defense, especially after Klingon's return from injury, was pivotal. 86 00:06:53,880 --> 00:07:02,640 Seton Hall remains fourth in the Big East, still hoping for an NCAA tournament berth. 87 00:07:02,640 --> 00:07:08,400 Last night in the NBA, the Clippers and Timberwolves had an offensive power outage, but the Clippers 88 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:13,000 came away with the win 89-88. 89 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:14,000 Sounds boring. 90 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:19,440 Tonight, the Clippers are on the road to take on the Bucks, and the Lakers are at home playing 91 00:07:19,440 --> 00:07:21,440 the Thunder. 92 00:07:21,440 --> 00:07:28,040 In national hockey last night, the Ducks lost to the Canucks 2-1. 93 00:07:28,040 --> 00:07:36,120 Top news, our brains are wired to ignore familiar stimuli, a process known as habituation. 94 00:07:36,120 --> 00:07:42,200 This neurological process helps us adapt quickly to our environment, focusing on new or changing 95 00:07:42,200 --> 00:07:43,200 elements. 96 00:07:43,200 --> 00:07:49,760 However, habituation can make us overlook both positive changes and societal issues, 97 00:07:49,760 --> 00:07:54,040 like racism or environmental pollution. 98 00:07:54,040 --> 00:08:00,720 Tali Sherwood explains that dishabituation can enhance happiness, creativity, and initiate 99 00:08:00,720 --> 00:08:02,960 social change. 100 00:08:02,960 --> 00:08:09,000 For instance, repeated exposure to misinformation can dull our response, making us more likely 101 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:10,880 to accept falsehoods. 102 00:08:10,880 --> 00:08:17,680 Sherwood's research shows that repeated lying diminishes the amygdala's response over time, 103 00:08:17,680 --> 00:08:21,860 reducing the emotional impact of dishonesty. 104 00:08:21,860 --> 00:08:27,280 Interest to social media and constant images of crises can also desensitize us, making 105 00:08:27,280 --> 00:08:30,280 extreme discourse seem normal. 106 00:08:30,280 --> 00:08:34,840 People habituate to pollution levels, with studies showing that those in smoggy areas 107 00:08:34,840 --> 00:08:39,420 are less likely to perceive air quality issues. 108 00:08:39,420 --> 00:08:44,360 Overcoming habituation involves introducing variability into our lives, like learning 109 00:08:44,360 --> 00:08:49,560 new skills or taking breaks from familiar environments. 110 00:08:49,560 --> 00:08:55,720 Break breaks or diversifying experiences can renew our appreciation for ongoing pleasures 111 00:08:55,720 --> 00:08:58,680 and improve overall enjoyment. 112 00:08:58,680 --> 00:09:04,760 To combat habituation to global issues like climate change, reliance on data over personal 113 00:09:04,760 --> 00:09:07,640 perception is crucial. 114 00:09:07,640 --> 00:09:13,280 Addressing societal biases requires making disparities visible and promoting accountability 115 00:09:13,280 --> 00:09:16,280 to encourage change. 116 00:09:16,280 --> 00:09:22,200 Awareness of our tendency to habituate can inspire us to seek new experiences and challenge 117 00:09:22,200 --> 00:09:25,760 societal norms. 118 00:09:25,760 --> 00:09:32,600 In business news, Bitcoin's next having event is set for April 19th, marking a significant 119 00:09:32,600 --> 00:09:35,880 moment in its supply mechanism. 120 00:09:35,880 --> 00:09:42,660 This having is unique due to a mix of factors affecting both supply and demand for Bitcoin. 121 00:09:42,660 --> 00:09:47,420 The Bitcoin blockchain's design includes having the mining reward approximately every 122 00:09:47,420 --> 00:09:49,640 four years. 123 00:09:49,640 --> 00:09:56,000 This process continues until the maximum supply of 21 million Bitcoins is reached. 124 00:09:56,000 --> 00:10:02,200 Historically, Bitcoin's price tends to appreciate following these having events. 125 00:10:02,200 --> 00:10:07,240 The upcoming event coincides with increased institutional interest and the approval of 126 00:10:07,240 --> 00:10:09,760 Bitcoin exchange trade funds. 127 00:10:09,760 --> 00:10:15,160 Bitcoin's recent rally brought its value close to the all-time high set in November 128 00:10:15,160 --> 00:10:16,160 2021. 129 00:10:16,160 --> 00:10:21,960 This year's performance deviates from the norm, with significant gains leading up to 130 00:10:21,960 --> 00:10:23,440 the having. 131 00:10:23,440 --> 00:10:30,240 Bitcoin's blockchain security is at an all-time high, potentially mitigating concerns post-having. 132 00:10:30,240 --> 00:10:37,160 However, Bitcoin's price remains susceptible to macroeconomic uncertainties and potential 133 00:10:37,160 --> 00:10:38,960 corrections. 134 00:10:38,960 --> 00:10:46,280 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently over $63,000 after another pop, Ethereum is over 135 00:10:46,280 --> 00:10:53,720 $3,400, and Solana is $129. 136 00:10:53,720 --> 00:10:57,440 Moving on to a more local vibe. 137 00:10:57,440 --> 00:11:03,440 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 138 00:11:03,440 --> 00:11:07,640 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 139 00:11:07,640 --> 00:11:12,760 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 140 00:11:12,760 --> 00:11:19,000 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 141 00:11:19,000 --> 00:11:22,480 and elevating mental well-being. 142 00:11:22,480 --> 00:11:25,880 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 143 00:11:25,880 --> 00:11:32,240 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 144 00:11:32,240 --> 00:11:37,560 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 145 00:11:37,560 --> 00:11:41,720 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 146 00:11:41,720 --> 00:11:45,800 And now, back to the show. 147 00:11:45,800 --> 00:11:47,680 Let's talk science. 148 00:11:47,680 --> 00:11:54,000 Three new moons have been discovered in the outer solar system, enhancing our cosmic neighborhood. 149 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:59,040 One moon orbits Uranus, and the other two circle Neptune, making these ice giants a 150 00:11:59,040 --> 00:12:01,180 bit more crowded. 151 00:12:01,180 --> 00:12:07,280 The largest of these newly found moons measures just 15 miles across, showcasing the scale 152 00:12:07,280 --> 00:12:09,400 of space. 153 00:12:09,400 --> 00:12:16,400 These discoveries were made possible by advanced imaging techniques and years of observation. 154 00:12:16,400 --> 00:12:23,160 Uranus and Neptune's moon counts now stand at 28 and 16, respectively after these new 155 00:12:23,160 --> 00:12:24,560 findings. 156 00:12:24,560 --> 00:12:31,320 The smallest of these moons, orbiting Uranus, is only 5 miles in diameter and takes 680 157 00:12:31,320 --> 00:12:33,440 days to complete an orbit. 158 00:12:33,440 --> 00:12:41,640 Neptune's new moons vary in brightness and size, with orbits ranging from 9 to 27 years. 159 00:12:41,640 --> 00:12:46,280 Astronomers used layered exposures to reveal these moons against the backdrop of stars 160 00:12:46,280 --> 00:12:48,460 and galaxies. 161 00:12:48,460 --> 00:12:52,920 These moons have likely been gravitating around their planets since the early days of the 162 00:12:52,920 --> 00:12:54,920 solar system. 163 00:12:54,920 --> 00:13:00,360 While this might complete the list of moons, down to sizes of 5 to 8 miles for Uranus and 164 00:13:00,360 --> 00:13:05,760 Neptune, the search continues for even smaller satellites. 165 00:13:05,760 --> 00:13:15,440 And in entertainment news, Dune, Part 2, led the US box office to its best weekend of the 166 00:13:15,440 --> 00:13:20,800 year with $81.5 million in sales. 167 00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:26,520 This success pushed the domestic box office past the $100 million mark for the first time 168 00:13:26,520 --> 00:13:28,280 since January. 169 00:13:28,280 --> 00:13:37,840 2024's overall box office sales, previously lagging behind 2023 by 20%, have now improved. 170 00:13:37,840 --> 00:13:43,640 The sequel's timing proved advantageous, filling a void for movie theaters seeking a box office 171 00:13:43,640 --> 00:13:44,920 boost. 172 00:13:44,920 --> 00:13:52,480 IMAX reported record sales from Dune, Part 2, highlighting the film's broad appeal. 173 00:13:52,480 --> 00:13:58,520 The movie, based on Frank Herbert's novel, explores themes of war, betrayal, and survival 174 00:13:58,520 --> 00:14:01,000 on a desert planet. 175 00:14:01,000 --> 00:14:07,040 Despite challenges, including a previous controversial simultaneous release strategy, the sequel has 176 00:14:07,040 --> 00:14:09,160 performed well. 177 00:14:09,160 --> 00:14:14,240 The decision to delay its release due to the actor's strike allowed for effective promotion, 178 00:14:14,240 --> 00:14:16,280 enhancing its success. 179 00:14:16,280 --> 00:14:23,360 Overall, the weekend saw a total gross of $112 million across all movies, setting a 180 00:14:23,360 --> 00:14:26,320 high for the year. 181 00:14:26,320 --> 00:14:30,440 Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 182 00:14:30,440 --> 00:14:35,600 And today, in honor of Bitcoin going bonkers again, here's a quote about it from Nobel 183 00:14:35,600 --> 00:14:39,440 Peace Prize nominee, Leon Lieu. 184 00:14:39,440 --> 00:14:44,440 Every informed person needs to know about Bitcoin because it might be one of the world's 185 00:14:44,440 --> 00:14:46,480 most important developments. 186 00:14:46,480 --> 00:14:50,320 And it just might be. 187 00:14:50,320 --> 00:14:52,720 And that's a wrap for this morning. 188 00:14:52,720 --> 00:14:55,920 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 189 00:14:55,920 --> 00:15:15,920 Have an amazing day my good friends.