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Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.

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I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Wednesday, March 13th.

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Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then

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we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and

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science.

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But first, you'll be interested to know, 243 years ago, today, in 1781, Uranus was

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discovered.

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Sir William Herschel first observed Uranus, leading to its discovery as a planet and expanding

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the known boundaries of the solar system for the first time in history and making Uranus

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the first planet classified as such with the aid of a telescope.

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So now you know.

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And now you know what time it is.

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It's time for the surf report.

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Wednesday brings a mix of conditions, starting with a steep-angled northwest swell and smaller

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South Pacific energy.

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The morning offers fair to mostly clean conditions, with a northwest wind swell present and a

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new, longer-period northwest swell increasing throughout the day.

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Leaf sizes will mostly hover in the waist-high range, with better exposed spots possibly

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seeing chest to shoulder heights at times.

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Expect northwest exposures to see size increases as the day unfolds.

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Wednesday at Tourmaline and South San Diego, it's looking fair at 3 to 4 feet in the

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morning, then clean before noon and unrideable in the afternoon.

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West-hunter ride is at 9 a.m. with a 2-foot incoming mid-tide when the west swell is 4

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feet at 8 seconds and the southwest wind is at 3 mile per hour.

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It looks like a shortboard day.

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Pop up quick.

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The first low tide Wednesday will be minus a half foot around 6 a.m. with a 4-foot high

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tide at 12.15.

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The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 61 degrees for the water temperature.

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Checking out the weather in the San Diego area.

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This morning it's cloudy and 57 degrees with little wind.

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The sunset will take place at 6.55 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.59.

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It looks like we're in for some clouds to start, then gradually becoming sunny with

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a high near 66 and wind 5 to 10 mile per hour.

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Tonight mostly clear with a low around 50.

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Looking ahead in the weather.

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Thursday brings sunshine with a high near 67 degrees and afternoon wind gusting up to

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20 mile per hour.

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Nights from Thursday to Sunday will be mostly clear with lows around 50 to 53 degrees.

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Sunny days continue from Friday through Sunday with highs progressively increasing from 66

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to 70 degrees.

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Bonjour, food enthusiasts.

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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.

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Sunny mornings send you.

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In local news, San Diego City Council has approved approximately $60 million for improvements

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across 19 parks.

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This funding is part of Mayor Todd Gloria's Parks for All of Us initiative.

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The initiative aims to enhance park access and quality, especially in underserved communities.

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Projects include new constructions, existing park improvements, and land acquisitions.

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An additional $363,000 was allocated to community-based projects promoting equitable park development.

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Highlighted projects span from Bayer Community Park in San Ysidro to Sunshine-Berrodini Park

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in City Heights.

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The initiative reflects a commitment to equitable park access and the enrichment of community

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spaces.

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Now on to sports.

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The Alpharetta Sports and Entertainment Group, led by Anson Carter, has officially requested

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the NHL to consider an expansion process for bringing a new franchise to the Atlanta area,

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aiming for the city's third NHL team.

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Atlanta has a history with the NHL having been honed to the flames from 1972 to 1980

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and the Thrasher's from 1999 to 2011, with both teams eventually relocating.

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The proposed team would play in a new arena designed by Frank Gehry, part of a larger

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development at the North Point Mall site in Alpharetta.

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Carter who has been in talks with Commissioner Gary Bettman since 2019, believes that the

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NHL will thrive upon its return to Metro Atlanta.

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Carter's group isn't the only one interested in bringing the hockey back to Atlanta, with

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Vernon-Cross proposing a new arena in Forsyth County for a potential team.

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While the NHL has not prioritized expansion beyond its current 32 teams, interest from

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cities like Atlanta, Utah, and Houston suggests a growing appetite for new franchises.

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Last night in national hockey, the Ducks on the road got smoked by the Chicago Blackhawks

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7-2.

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And tonight, the Kings are on the road to face the Blues.

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Last night in the NBA, the Clippers at home fell to the Timberwolves 118-100.

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And tonight, the Lakers are on the road to take on the Sacramento Kings.

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And top news, avocados, often hailed as nutrition's superstar, pack a significant health punch

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with their rich nutritional profile.

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Their nutritional benefits extend to a wide array of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients,

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including a substantial amount of dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin

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E, and carotenoids.

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Which highlights avocados' potential in improving gut health, thanks to their high

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fiber content, which nurtures the gut's beneficial bacteria and produces health-supporting short-chain

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fatty acids.

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Studies suggest incorporating avocados into a daily diet may aid in maintaining healthy

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weight, leveraging their fiber to promote satiety and possibly prevent weight gain.

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The fruit's nutrient composition also positions it as a heart health ally, with evidence

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linking avocado consumption to reduced risks of cardiovascular diseases, courtesy of their

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potassium, magnesium, and healthy fats.

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Beyond physical health, avocados might bolster brain function with compounds like lutein,

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potentially crossing the blood-brain barrier to enhance cognitive abilities and protect

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against cognitive decline.

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Avocados offer more than just a creamy texture and rich flavor.

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They're a powerhouse of essential nutrients that can support gut health, heart health,

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weight management, and cognitive function.

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In business news, China's ambitious efforts to stabilize its stock market inadvertently

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challenged the nation's burgeoning quant fund industry, revealing the complex interplay

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between algorithmic trading strategies and governmental policies.

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Quantitative funds, which had thrived by leveraging complex statistical models to navigate market

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dynamics, found themselves at a crossroads when the Chinese government intervened to

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halt a market slump.

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Despite their previous successes, these funds overlooked a crucial variable, the unpredictable

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nature of government actions, which became a significant blind spot.

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The government's crackdown on quant trading aimed at stemming the tide of market losses,

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particularly targeted funds betting on small companies, leading to substantial financial

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losses and increased scrutiny.

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In response to a prolonged downturn, China's government implemented measures to boost the

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market, inadvertently sidelining micro and small cap stocks and putting quant funds in

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a precarious position.

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The interventions led to rapid market shifts, with quant funds struggling to adapt their

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algorithms to the new regulatory landscape, resulting in significant losses and the closure

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of some funds.

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As China's quant fund sector grapples with these challenges, the episode serves as a

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cautionary tale about the limits of algorithmic trading in the face of government intervention

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and the need for adaptability in unpredictable markets.

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In crypto movement, Bitcoin remains over $72,000, Ethereum is at $4,000, and Solana is $150.

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Moving on to a more local vibe.

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In our community spotlight on health and maleness, we are working with a national Pilates studio

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to bring you some free classes, so listen up.

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Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area.

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Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension

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and elevating mental well-being.

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Scientific research affirms its benefits.

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So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas,

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Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla and more.

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Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.

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And now back to the show.

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Let's talk science.

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The quest to resurrect the woolly mammoth, a creature that roamed the Earth around 10,000

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years ago, has made significant strides thanks to colossal biosciences.

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This de-extinction company has mastered a gene-editing technique, enabling the propagation

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of Asian elephant cells indefinitely in the lab.

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This breakthrough uses induced pluripotent stem cell technology, which may eventually

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allow the creation of sperm and egg cells, leading to a mammoth-like creature.

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Despite ethical debates, the project aims to reintroduce these giants into their former

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habitats, potentially revitalizing ecosystems.

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The initiative faces skepticism over the recreated animal's behavior and ecological impact,

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yet the team remains dedicated to their vision.

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This ambitious endeavor illustrates the intersection of advanced science, conservation efforts

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and the ethical considerations of de-extinction.

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And in entertainment news, Neil Young, the iconic rock musician, has decided to bring

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his music back to Spotify after a two-year hiatus, during which he protested the platform's

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association with podcaster Joe Rogan.

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Young initially pulled his music in opposition to Spotify's exclusive deal with Rogan,

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citing concerns over COVID-19 misinformation spread through the podcast.

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Rogan's podcast, known for its controversial content, recently expanded its distribution

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to include platforms like Apple, Amazon and YouTube, following a new agreement with Spotify.

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In his return to Spotify, Young expresses a pragmatic stance, acknowledging the challenge

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of boycotting every service that carries Rogan's podcast due to the limited streaming options

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available for his music.

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He also reiterates his disappointment with Spotify's sound quality, hoping for improvements

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that would allow listeners to fully experience his music as intended.

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This move highlights the complexities artists face in balancing their principles with a

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desire to reach their audience in the digital age.

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Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.

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And today, we'll hear from an old friend who's been quiet for a while.

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Uh oh, guess what day it is?

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Guess what day it is?

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Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike, what day is it, Mike?

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Pump day?

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And that's a wrap for this morning.

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Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates.

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Have an amazing day, my good friends.