1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,040 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:07,040 --> 00:00:11,800 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive 3 00:00:11,800 --> 00:00:12,800 vibe. 4 00:00:12,800 --> 00:00:18,880 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Tuesday, February 20th. 5 00:00:18,880 --> 00:00:24,240 You'll be interested to know today is National Love Your Pet Day. 6 00:00:24,240 --> 00:00:27,760 Silly me, I thought that was every day. 7 00:00:27,760 --> 00:00:32,080 Now give your favorite furry friend a big kiss while we check out the weather in the 8 00:00:32,080 --> 00:00:34,760 Encinitas area. 9 00:00:34,760 --> 00:00:40,700 This morning it's rainy and 57 degrees with 4 mile per hour wind. 10 00:00:40,700 --> 00:00:48,280 The sunset will take place at 5.38 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.25 a.m. 11 00:00:48,280 --> 00:00:53,280 It looks like we're in for a rainy day with mostly clouds at a high near 60. 12 00:00:53,280 --> 00:00:56,480 A south wind will be around 10 mile per hour. 13 00:00:56,480 --> 00:01:03,240 Chance of precipitation is 50% with new rain amounts between a quarter and half of an inch. 14 00:01:03,240 --> 00:01:10,320 Tonight a chance of rain before 10 p.m., more rain and possibly a thunderstorm between 10 15 00:01:10,320 --> 00:01:17,440 p.m. and 4 a.m. than a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m. 16 00:01:17,440 --> 00:01:23,720 The low will be around 56 with south wind 10 to 15 mile per hour with gusts as high 17 00:01:23,720 --> 00:01:25,040 as 20. 18 00:01:25,040 --> 00:01:32,640 Chance of precipitation is 80% with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch. 19 00:01:32,640 --> 00:01:38,980 In the surf report, expect sizable waves on Tuesday and Wednesday ranging from chest to 20 00:01:38,980 --> 00:01:44,240 head high with some breaks going 2 to 3 feet overhead. 21 00:01:44,240 --> 00:01:48,660 Thursday brings smaller yet playful waves with cleaner conditions. 22 00:01:48,660 --> 00:01:55,760 A modest new west-northwest swell may arrive Friday, leading to smaller surf over the weekend. 23 00:01:55,760 --> 00:02:00,280 The surf forecast for the end of the month remains uncertain with models fluctuating 24 00:02:00,280 --> 00:02:02,760 between storms and high pressure. 25 00:02:02,760 --> 00:02:05,280 Keep an eye out for updates. 26 00:02:05,280 --> 00:02:11,760 Tuesday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking good and clean at 5 to 8 feet from 27 00:02:11,760 --> 00:02:18,360 11 to 5 p.m. with a one-foot incoming high tide around 4 p.m. 28 00:02:18,360 --> 00:02:24,120 Best time to ride will be around 3 with 8 mile per hour wind or take your chances in 29 00:02:24,120 --> 00:02:26,680 the morning with less wind. 30 00:02:26,680 --> 00:02:31,640 Air temps for the morning surf are around 57 degrees. 31 00:02:31,640 --> 00:02:37,480 The first high tide Tuesday will be 5 feet just before 6.30 a.m. with a minus one foot 32 00:02:37,480 --> 00:02:41,560 low tide at 1.45 p.m. 33 00:02:41,560 --> 00:02:49,940 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 34 00:02:49,940 --> 00:02:54,400 Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see a chance of morning showers and thunderstorms 35 00:02:54,400 --> 00:03:00,080 on Wednesday followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 60 degrees. 36 00:03:00,080 --> 00:03:04,560 The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 52. 37 00:03:04,560 --> 00:03:09,880 Expect mostly sunny days with highs around 60 and partly to mostly cloudy nights with 38 00:03:09,880 --> 00:03:13,400 lows in the low 50s through Friday. 39 00:03:13,400 --> 00:03:17,120 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 40 00:03:17,120 --> 00:03:22,800 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 41 00:03:22,800 --> 00:03:29,360 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 42 00:03:29,360 --> 00:03:32,160 for culinary delights. 43 00:03:32,160 --> 00:03:37,780 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 44 00:03:37,780 --> 00:03:42,600 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 45 00:03:42,600 --> 00:03:46,640 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 46 00:03:46,640 --> 00:03:50,120 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 47 00:03:50,120 --> 00:03:54,220 Sunny mornings send you. 48 00:03:54,220 --> 00:04:01,800 In local news, Californians have a unique opportunity to protect their homes from earthquakes. 49 00:04:01,800 --> 00:04:07,240 The Earthquake Brace and Bolt program is offering grants to retrofit homes built before 50 00:04:07,240 --> 00:04:13,000 1980 with wood frames and raised foundations. 51 00:04:13,000 --> 00:04:17,960 Previously limited to only three zip codes in San Diego, the program has expanded to 52 00:04:17,960 --> 00:04:22,240 15 zip codes in 2024. 53 00:04:22,240 --> 00:04:26,760 Homeowners can receive funding for seismic retrofits, which involve bolting the house's 54 00:04:26,760 --> 00:04:31,820 foundation and bracing any cripple walls. 55 00:04:31,820 --> 00:04:36,480 Eligible income homeowners may get an additional $7,000. 56 00:04:36,480 --> 00:04:40,840 The deadline for applications is February 21st. 57 00:04:40,840 --> 00:04:45,760 It's crucial to prepare for earthquakes by having a home survival kit and understanding 58 00:04:45,760 --> 00:04:53,560 safety measures. 59 00:04:53,560 --> 00:04:54,560 Now on to sports. 60 00:04:54,560 --> 00:05:02,080 In a new MLB Network special, managers Joe Madden of the Chicago Cubs and Terry Francona 61 00:05:02,080 --> 00:05:08,840 of the Cleveland Indians revisit the iconic 2016 World Series Game 7. 62 00:05:08,840 --> 00:05:15,560 Hosted by Bob Costas and Tom Verducci, the program airs Thursday at 8 Eastern. 63 00:05:15,560 --> 00:05:20,560 This game, known for its historical significance due to long-standing championship droughts 64 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:25,880 of both teams, is analyzed for its dramatic twists. 65 00:05:25,880 --> 00:05:30,920 Heat moments discussed include Dexter Fowler's leadoff home run, Kluber's fatigue from 66 00:05:30,920 --> 00:05:36,880 pitching on short rest, and strategic insights from both managers. 67 00:05:36,880 --> 00:05:41,760 The broadcast highlights pivotal plays like John Lester's relief occurrence, Andrew 68 00:05:41,760 --> 00:05:46,960 Miller's pitching, and David Ross' crucial home run. 69 00:05:46,960 --> 00:05:52,780 Special attention is given to Rajai Davis' game-tying homer in the eighth inning. 70 00:05:52,780 --> 00:05:58,960 The special also covers the final innings, rain delay strategies, and post-game reflections, 71 00:05:58,960 --> 00:06:03,920 providing a unique behind-the-scenes perspective of this unforgettable game. 72 00:06:03,920 --> 00:06:06,720 I'll be tuning into that one. 73 00:06:06,720 --> 00:06:13,040 There was no basketball tonight, but in national hockey, the Ducks on the road beat the Sabres 74 00:06:13,040 --> 00:06:14,040 4-3. 75 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:22,120 And tonight, the Kings are at home to take on the Blue Jackets. 76 00:06:22,120 --> 00:06:28,720 In top news, the World Health Organization declared in 2023 that no amount of alcohol 77 00:06:28,720 --> 00:06:35,920 is safe for health, challenging the notion that moderate drinking can be beneficial. 78 00:06:35,920 --> 00:06:41,160 This statement, reinforced by research in the Lancet Public Health Report, categorizes 79 00:06:41,160 --> 00:06:50,040 alcohol as a group 1 carcinogen, emphasizing its toxic and dependency-inducing nature. 80 00:06:50,040 --> 00:06:55,320 Studies highlight increased cancer risks even with minimal alcohol consumption. 81 00:06:55,320 --> 00:07:02,480 Additionally, University of Oxford researchers in 2021 linked any alcohol intake to reduced 82 00:07:02,480 --> 00:07:04,600 brain function. 83 00:07:04,600 --> 00:07:11,680 In 2022, data from over 300,000 individuals indicated that light drinking elevates the 84 00:07:11,680 --> 00:07:16,880 risk of hypertension and coronary artery disease. 85 00:07:16,880 --> 00:07:22,320 It is important to note the perceived heart health benefits in light drinkers were attributed 86 00:07:22,320 --> 00:07:26,280 to healthier lifestyles, not alcohol consumption. 87 00:07:26,280 --> 00:07:33,240 Dr. Juergen Remm suggests that while no alcohol is risk-free, the health risks escalate with 88 00:07:33,240 --> 00:07:35,060 higher consumption. 89 00:07:35,060 --> 00:07:40,600 This growing evidence suggests re-evaluating our drinking habits, with an emphasis on reducing 90 00:07:40,600 --> 00:07:44,840 alcohol intake for better health. 91 00:07:44,840 --> 00:07:51,800 In business news, Capital One is set to acquire Discover Financial Services in a landmark 92 00:07:51,800 --> 00:07:59,280 $35.3 billion all-stock deal, forming a major global payments entity. 93 00:07:59,280 --> 00:08:05,380 This move positions them as the sixth largest U.S. bank, directly competing with G.P. Morgan 94 00:08:05,380 --> 00:08:07,780 Chase and Citigroup. 95 00:08:07,780 --> 00:08:14,080 The transaction offers Discover shareholders a premium of about 27% over the recent closing 96 00:08:14,080 --> 00:08:20,080 price, with Capital One shareholders owning 60% of the new company. 97 00:08:20,080 --> 00:08:25,800 The merger, expected to close by late 2024, aims to leverage scale and investment for 98 00:08:25,800 --> 00:08:27,480 competitive advantage. 99 00:08:27,480 --> 00:08:33,440 However, it faces intense regulatory scrutiny under the Biden administration's focus on 100 00:08:33,440 --> 00:08:40,160 boosting competition, including a 2021 executive order on bank mergers. 101 00:08:40,160 --> 00:08:45,440 Experts predict significant pushback, especially considering heightened regulatory attention 102 00:08:45,440 --> 00:08:49,800 on bank consolidation and credit card fees. 103 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:55,560 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just under $52,000. 104 00:08:55,560 --> 00:08:58,880 Ethereum is just under $2,900. 105 00:08:58,880 --> 00:09:04,480 And Solana is $110. 106 00:09:04,480 --> 00:09:08,200 Moving on to a more local vibe. 107 00:09:08,200 --> 00:09:14,200 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 108 00:09:14,200 --> 00:09:18,400 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 109 00:09:18,400 --> 00:09:23,520 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 110 00:09:23,520 --> 00:09:29,720 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 111 00:09:29,720 --> 00:09:32,720 and elevating mental well-being. 112 00:09:32,720 --> 00:09:36,600 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 113 00:09:36,600 --> 00:09:42,960 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 114 00:09:42,960 --> 00:09:48,280 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 115 00:09:48,280 --> 00:09:52,440 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 116 00:09:52,440 --> 00:09:56,800 And now back to the show. 117 00:09:56,800 --> 00:09:58,880 Let's talk tech. 118 00:09:58,880 --> 00:10:06,920 Apple's iOS 18 is poised to be a groundbreaking update, focusing heavily on AI advancements. 119 00:10:06,920 --> 00:10:12,720 Bloomberg reports it as one of Apple's biggest iOS updates, featuring a new large-language 120 00:10:12,720 --> 00:10:16,840 model system named Apple GPT. 121 00:10:16,840 --> 00:10:21,440 This system is built on the Ajax framework, a foundation for Apple's machine learning 122 00:10:21,440 --> 00:10:23,760 projects since 2022. 123 00:10:23,760 --> 00:10:31,560 Additionally, iOS 17 has leveraged OpenAI's chat GPT, hinting at enhanced AI capabilities 124 00:10:31,560 --> 00:10:34,920 in Siri and Messages. 125 00:10:34,920 --> 00:10:42,040 Rumored features include a smarter Siri AI-generated Apple Music playlist, and AI integration in 126 00:10:42,040 --> 00:10:47,880 pages, keynote, and numbers for content creation. 127 00:10:47,880 --> 00:10:54,240 Apple's continued AI endeavors include HexCommand photo editing and AI-generated animations 128 00:10:54,240 --> 00:10:56,680 in KeyFramer. 129 00:10:56,680 --> 00:11:02,400 See Edo Tin Cook teased future AI product announcements, underscoring Apple's commitment 130 00:11:02,400 --> 00:11:07,240 to AI innovation. 131 00:11:07,240 --> 00:11:09,880 And in entertainment news. 132 00:11:09,880 --> 00:11:17,880 The Abyss, now streaming on Netflix, is a unique Swedish disaster movie set in Karuna. 133 00:11:17,880 --> 00:11:23,640 Directed by Richard Holm, known for Nordic noir, the film intertwines imminent geological 134 00:11:23,640 --> 00:11:28,520 disaster with a deep dive into family dynamics. 135 00:11:28,520 --> 00:11:35,200 It stars Tuva Novotny as Frigga, a security manager at a mine, who's balancing her challenging 136 00:11:35,200 --> 00:11:39,920 job, complex love life, and parenting. 137 00:11:39,920 --> 00:11:45,200 The story unfolds with a focus on her family's struggles amidst local protests and personal 138 00:11:45,200 --> 00:11:51,040 turmoil, delivering a narrative that blends catastrophe with the intricacies of suburban 139 00:11:51,040 --> 00:11:52,760 life. 140 00:11:52,760 --> 00:11:55,440 Sounds interesting. 141 00:11:55,440 --> 00:11:59,440 Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 142 00:11:59,440 --> 00:12:05,560 And today our quote is about dogs in honor of National Love Your Pet Day. 143 00:12:05,560 --> 00:12:09,600 I don't remember where I heard it, but I recently heard someone say, 144 00:12:09,600 --> 00:12:16,840 It can be sad to think that a dog will only be with us for a small period of our lives. 145 00:12:16,840 --> 00:12:21,760 And it's hard to know that we may lose our best friend after such a relatively short 146 00:12:21,760 --> 00:12:24,120 period of time. 147 00:12:24,120 --> 00:12:29,760 But just think, even though they were our best friend for only part of our lives, we 148 00:12:29,760 --> 00:12:34,800 were their best friend for their entire life. 149 00:12:34,800 --> 00:12:38,440 And that's just magic. 150 00:12:38,440 --> 00:12:40,840 And that's a wrap for this morning. 151 00:12:40,840 --> 00:12:44,040 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 152 00:12:44,040 --> 00:12:54,720 Have an amazing day my good friends.