1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,880 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:06,880 --> 00:00:12,200 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot, and always with a positive 3 00:00:12,200 --> 00:00:13,200 vibe. 4 00:00:13,200 --> 00:00:17,960 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Thursday, February 8th. 5 00:00:17,960 --> 00:00:23,840 You'll be interested to know today's Fat Thursday. 6 00:00:23,840 --> 00:00:28,000 It's a Polish tradition marking the last feast before Lent. 7 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:34,080 On this day, people relish in rich treats, especially paczki, a type of Polish doughnut. 8 00:00:34,080 --> 00:00:40,280 It's a day for enjoying those sweet calorie-heavy delights before the 40-day fasting period 9 00:00:40,280 --> 00:00:42,520 of Lent begins. 10 00:00:42,520 --> 00:00:46,680 Now let's check out the weather in the Encinitas area. 11 00:00:46,680 --> 00:00:52,280 This morning we got light showers and 51 degrees, with 12 mile-per-hour wind. 12 00:00:52,280 --> 00:01:00,960 Tonight, the sun will set at 527 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 637 a.m. 13 00:01:00,960 --> 00:01:05,200 It looks like we're in for some showers and a chance for thunderstorms, but it will be 14 00:01:05,200 --> 00:01:12,120 partly sunny, with a high near 55 and west wind at 15 mile-per-hour. 15 00:01:12,120 --> 00:01:18,160 Chance of precipitation is 40 percent, numerating amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except 16 00:01:18,160 --> 00:01:22,120 higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 17 00:01:22,120 --> 00:01:27,960 Tonight, a chance of showers mainly after 10 p.m. and mostly cloudy with a low around 18 00:01:27,960 --> 00:01:33,600 52, west wind 10 to 15 mile-per-hour. 19 00:01:33,600 --> 00:01:40,020 In the surf report, Thursday sees stronger northwest swells and onshore wind leading 20 00:01:40,020 --> 00:01:44,440 to chest-to-head highways, but better in the early morning. 21 00:01:44,440 --> 00:01:50,120 The weekend brings a fading northwest swell, lighter wind and warmer weather, with a new 22 00:01:50,120 --> 00:01:53,520 swell peaking by Monday. 23 00:01:53,520 --> 00:02:00,440 In Encinitas and North County, it's looking dire at 3 to 5 feet of blozilla out there. 24 00:02:00,440 --> 00:02:03,400 Things should be clearing up Saturday, though. 25 00:02:03,400 --> 00:02:09,940 The first high tide Thursday will be 6.5 feet around 730 a.m., with a low tide at minus 26 00:02:09,940 --> 00:02:14,280 1.5 feet around 230 p.m. 27 00:02:14,280 --> 00:02:22,820 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 28 00:02:22,820 --> 00:02:28,400 Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see brief morning showers on Friday, then partly sunny 29 00:02:28,400 --> 00:02:31,120 with a high near 56 degrees. 30 00:02:31,120 --> 00:02:36,800 The weekend will be mostly sunny, gradually warming to 60 degrees, with clear nights and 31 00:02:36,800 --> 00:02:39,800 lows in the mid-40s. 32 00:02:39,800 --> 00:02:45,000 Yeah buddy, here comes the sun. 33 00:02:45,000 --> 00:02:47,320 Bonjour food enthusiasts. 34 00:02:47,320 --> 00:02:53,040 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 35 00:02:53,040 --> 00:02:59,680 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 36 00:02:59,680 --> 00:03:02,520 for culinary delights. 37 00:03:02,520 --> 00:03:08,180 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 38 00:03:08,180 --> 00:03:13,080 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 39 00:03:13,080 --> 00:03:17,120 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 40 00:03:17,120 --> 00:03:20,640 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 41 00:03:20,640 --> 00:03:25,040 Sunny mornings send you. 42 00:03:25,040 --> 00:03:32,360 In local news, this weekend in San Diego offers a rich tapestry of arts events. 43 00:03:32,360 --> 00:03:38,480 Festival art fans can explore Bread and Salt in Logan Heights for the Barrio Art Crawl. 44 00:03:38,480 --> 00:03:45,760 Highlights include Phil Belmont's new projection and Guadalupe Fidel's architectural works. 45 00:03:45,760 --> 00:03:51,280 The La Jolla Symphony, conducted by Steven Schick, will perform at Mandeville Auditorium, 46 00:03:51,280 --> 00:03:58,640 UC San Diego, featuring the Neekommission and works by Takemitsu and Stravinsky. 47 00:03:58,640 --> 00:04:04,400 Theater enthusiasts can enjoy The Age of Innocence at the Old Globe in Balboa Park, 48 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:08,400 a Karen Zakarius adaptation of Wharton's novel. 49 00:04:08,400 --> 00:04:15,000 Birch Aquarium in La Jolla showcases Oriana Poindexter's Kelp Art cyanotypes, blending 50 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:16,920 science and art. 51 00:04:16,920 --> 00:04:23,720 UC San Diego's Music Center also hosts a unique musical evening, combining West African 52 00:04:23,720 --> 00:04:35,040 dance with Blaktronica sounds on Friday the 9th at 7pm. 53 00:04:35,040 --> 00:04:37,080 Now on to sports. 54 00:04:37,080 --> 00:04:42,880 Tiger Woods, the celebrated 15-time major champion, has officially announced his return 55 00:04:42,880 --> 00:04:45,440 to the PGA Tour. 56 00:04:45,440 --> 00:04:50,960 He will be participating in the Genesis Invitational next week, an event he hosts. 57 00:04:50,960 --> 00:04:57,720 This marks his first PGA Tour appearance since withdrawing from the 2023 Masters Tournament. 58 00:04:57,720 --> 00:05:02,880 Woods has undergone several surgical procedures since then, following a serious car crash 59 00:05:02,880 --> 00:05:05,880 in 2021. 60 00:05:05,880 --> 00:05:11,560 Despite concerns about his career's continuation, recent performances, including an 18th place 61 00:05:11,560 --> 00:05:17,840 finish at the Hero World Challenge and a tie for fifth with his son Charlie at the PNC 62 00:05:17,840 --> 00:05:21,520 Championship, have showcased his readiness to compete. 63 00:05:21,520 --> 00:05:28,200 Riviera, where Woods will play, is a course he's familiar with but has never won at, 64 00:05:28,200 --> 00:05:33,120 despite having a runner-up finish and three top tens there. 65 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:37,960 In the NBA last night, the Clippers were at home to take on the Pelicans. 66 00:05:37,960 --> 00:05:44,760 The Clippers couldn't pull out the win and fell, 117-106. 67 00:05:44,760 --> 00:05:50,600 Tonight the Lakers are at home to play the Nuggets. 68 00:05:50,600 --> 00:05:57,700 In top news, learning to play the piano significantly alters brain activity, particularly in areas 69 00:05:57,700 --> 00:06:02,520 related to memory, sensory processing, and movement. 70 00:06:02,520 --> 00:06:08,000 This was revealed in a 26-week study by a team at the Nenke Institute of Experimental 71 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:10,920 Biology in Poland. 72 00:06:10,920 --> 00:06:17,040 They observed 24 individuals learning piano, noting initial increases in brain activation 73 00:06:17,040 --> 00:06:24,840 in regions like the cerebellum, parietal cortex, hippocampus, and basal ganglia. 74 00:06:24,840 --> 00:06:32,360 However, as proficiency grew, this activity decreased, indicating optimization of neural 75 00:06:32,360 --> 00:06:33,440 processes. 76 00:06:33,440 --> 00:06:37,800 This change was especially noted in the motor cortices. 77 00:06:37,800 --> 00:06:43,520 The study suggests that learning an instrument, like the piano, not only involves acquiring 78 00:06:43,520 --> 00:06:49,920 the skills but also involves complex, evolving brain activity patterns. 79 00:06:49,920 --> 00:06:56,120 In the stock market, Palantir Technologies is capturing attention in the stock market. 80 00:06:56,120 --> 00:07:01,600 The company recently surpassed its 50-day moving average, indicating a potential bullish 81 00:07:01,600 --> 00:07:02,600 trend. 82 00:07:02,600 --> 00:07:09,440 This technical milestone is significant, as it often signals a shift in market dynamics. 83 00:07:09,440 --> 00:07:16,200 Over the past month, Palantir shares have risen by 33%, reinforcing investor confidence. 84 00:07:16,200 --> 00:07:21,720 Furthermore, Palantir holds a Zaks-ranked number 2 buy, hinting at its strong market 85 00:07:21,720 --> 00:07:23,040 position. 86 00:07:23,040 --> 00:07:27,800 The positive trend is supported by upward revisions in earnings estimates for the current 87 00:07:27,800 --> 00:07:33,040 fiscal year, with one estimate moving higher and none lower. 88 00:07:33,040 --> 00:07:38,680 This combination of favorable earnings revisions and technical momentum suggests Palantir could 89 00:07:38,680 --> 00:07:41,800 see further gains ahead. 90 00:07:41,800 --> 00:07:51,760 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is nearing $44,500, Ethereum is about $2,500, and Solana is almost 91 00:07:51,760 --> 00:07:56,360 $102. 92 00:07:56,360 --> 00:07:59,820 Moving on to a more local vibe. 93 00:07:59,820 --> 00:08:05,880 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 94 00:08:05,880 --> 00:08:10,320 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 95 00:08:10,320 --> 00:08:15,720 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 96 00:08:15,720 --> 00:08:21,600 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 97 00:08:21,600 --> 00:08:25,120 and elevating mental well-being. 98 00:08:25,120 --> 00:08:28,520 Public research affirms its benefits. 99 00:08:28,520 --> 00:08:34,960 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 100 00:08:34,960 --> 00:08:40,320 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 101 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:44,520 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 102 00:08:44,520 --> 00:08:47,280 And now back to the show. 103 00:08:47,280 --> 00:08:51,280 Let's talk science. 104 00:08:51,280 --> 00:08:56,400 Scientists are on the cusp of a significant medical advancement by potentially breaching 105 00:08:56,400 --> 00:08:59,140 the blood-brain barrier. 106 00:08:59,140 --> 00:09:04,200 This barrier is a protective layer that filters substances from reaching the brain. 107 00:09:04,200 --> 00:09:08,840 The University of Pennsylvania's research team has developed a groundbreaking model 108 00:09:08,840 --> 00:09:16,520 using lipid nanoparticles to transport messenger nucleic acid through this barrier in mice. 109 00:09:16,520 --> 00:09:21,960 This innovative approach could transform the treatment of neurological disorders like Alzheimer's, 110 00:09:21,960 --> 00:09:26,120 seizures, brain cancer, and strokes. 111 00:09:26,120 --> 00:09:32,680 The method involves crafting fat-soluble substances that can penetrate the barrier, carrying crucial 112 00:09:32,680 --> 00:09:36,440 elements like proteins and antibodies. 113 00:09:36,440 --> 00:09:42,760 Although in its early stages, this research signifies a major leap in targeted drug delivery, 114 00:09:42,760 --> 00:09:51,080 potentially extending beyond brain treatments to address other protected areas of the body. 115 00:09:51,080 --> 00:09:58,600 And in entertainment news, Jonathan Banks, known for his role in the original 1984 Beverly 116 00:09:58,600 --> 00:10:04,200 Hills Cop, recently shared his thoughts on the sequels of the franchise. 117 00:10:04,200 --> 00:10:12,720 Despite the 1987 and 1994 sequels seeing declining critical reception and box office performance, 118 00:10:12,720 --> 00:10:15,400 Banks admitted he hasn't watched them. 119 00:10:15,400 --> 00:10:21,040 He praised the original film, directed by Martin Rest, for its originality but expressed 120 00:10:21,040 --> 00:10:24,400 skepticism about the sequels. 121 00:10:24,400 --> 00:10:30,080 Banks highlighted the tendency of the film industry to produce remakes and sequels, suggesting 122 00:10:30,080 --> 00:10:34,240 the exploration of undiscovered gems. 123 00:10:34,240 --> 00:10:40,520 The upcoming Beverly Hills Cop on Netflix revives the franchise, with Eddie Murphy returning 124 00:10:40,520 --> 00:10:46,400 in the lead role, sparking curiosity about its potential to revitalize the series and 125 00:10:46,400 --> 00:10:49,640 break its streak of negative sequel reviews. 126 00:10:49,640 --> 00:10:55,000 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 127 00:10:55,000 --> 00:10:59,320 And today our quote comes from Julia Childs. 128 00:10:59,320 --> 00:11:04,840 Always remember, if you're alone in the kitchen and you drop the lamb, you can always just 129 00:11:04,840 --> 00:11:06,880 pick it up. 130 00:11:06,880 --> 00:11:08,680 Who's going to know? 131 00:11:08,680 --> 00:11:11,440 Oh, Julia. 132 00:11:11,440 --> 00:11:14,200 And that's a wrap for this morning. 133 00:11:14,200 --> 00:11:17,160 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 134 00:11:17,160 --> 00:11:39,520 Have an amazing day, my good friends.