1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,400 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:06,400 --> 00:00:11,780 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive 3 00:00:11,780 --> 00:00:12,780 vibe. 4 00:00:12,780 --> 00:00:17,800 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Wednesday, February 21st. 5 00:00:17,800 --> 00:00:23,600 You'll be interested to know today is National Sticky Buns Day. 6 00:00:23,600 --> 00:00:29,400 Originally known as Schnecken, these confections are a Philadelphia specialty believed to have 7 00:00:29,400 --> 00:00:34,200 been introduced by German settlers in the 18th century. 8 00:00:34,200 --> 00:00:39,560 Though typically a breakfast item, sticky buns are also known as cinnamon rolls, caramel 9 00:00:39,560 --> 00:00:42,200 rolls or monkey bread. 10 00:00:42,200 --> 00:00:44,400 Yes, please. 11 00:00:44,400 --> 00:00:49,560 Now grab yourself a sticky bun and a coffee while we check out the weather in the Encinitas 12 00:00:49,560 --> 00:00:51,440 area. 13 00:00:51,440 --> 00:00:57,160 This morning it's rainy and 55 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind. 14 00:00:57,160 --> 00:01:04,720 The sunset will take place at 5.39 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.24 a.m. 15 00:01:04,720 --> 00:01:09,880 It looks like grin for a chance of showers before 11 a.m., then partly sunny with a high 16 00:01:09,880 --> 00:01:14,960 near 60 and west wind 5 to 10 mile per hour. 17 00:01:14,960 --> 00:01:21,320 Chance of precipitation is 50% with new rain amounts of less than a tenth of an inch. 18 00:01:21,320 --> 00:01:29,880 Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 52 and northwest wind around 5 mile per hour. 19 00:01:29,880 --> 00:01:32,780 And now the surf report. 20 00:01:32,780 --> 00:01:39,840 The west swell is easing but still providing solid surf at some spots aside from the rain. 21 00:01:39,840 --> 00:01:45,400 Expect head high to overhead waves, particularly at better winter spots. 22 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:51,320 Rain conditions will see well overhead waves decreasing throughout the day. 23 00:01:51,320 --> 00:01:55,040 Light to moderate west-northwest wind are expected. 24 00:01:55,040 --> 00:02:00,400 The surf will continue to ease towards the weekend with a modest new west-northwest swell 25 00:02:00,400 --> 00:02:03,600 possible later Friday. 26 00:02:03,600 --> 00:02:08,200 Conditions look favorable, especially in the mornings with a trend towards smaller surf 27 00:02:08,200 --> 00:02:10,760 by the end of next weekend. 28 00:02:10,760 --> 00:02:16,920 Wednesday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking rough for the most part at 4 to 5 29 00:02:16,920 --> 00:02:24,640 feet with clean conditions from 6 to 9 a.m. at a 5-foot incoming high tide. 30 00:02:24,640 --> 00:02:29,080 Best time to ride will be in the morning with 6 mile per hour wind. 31 00:02:29,080 --> 00:02:32,920 Everything after 10 is looking unrideable. 32 00:02:32,920 --> 00:02:37,700 Air temps for the morning surf are around 55 degrees. 33 00:02:37,700 --> 00:02:43,680 The first high tide Wednesday will be 5 feet just after 7 a.m. with a minus 1 foot low 34 00:02:43,680 --> 00:02:47,360 tide at 2.15 p.m. 35 00:02:47,360 --> 00:02:56,200 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 36 00:02:56,200 --> 00:03:01,400 Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see a mostly sunny end to the week with highs around 37 00:03:01,400 --> 00:03:05,680 60 degrees and gentle northwest wind. 38 00:03:05,680 --> 00:03:11,000 Nights will be partly to mostly cloudy with lows in the low 50s. 39 00:03:11,000 --> 00:03:17,240 The weekend brings partly sunny skies, a slight chance of rain on Sunday, and highs near 61 40 00:03:17,240 --> 00:03:20,240 degrees. 41 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:22,600 Bonjour food enthusiasts! 42 00:03:22,600 --> 00:03:28,240 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 43 00:03:28,240 --> 00:03:34,820 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 44 00:03:34,820 --> 00:03:37,680 for culinary delights. 45 00:03:37,680 --> 00:03:43,240 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 46 00:03:43,240 --> 00:03:48,600 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 47 00:03:48,600 --> 00:03:52,100 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 48 00:03:52,100 --> 00:03:55,560 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 49 00:03:55,560 --> 00:03:59,400 Sunny mornings send you! 50 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:01,400 In Local Who's 51 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:06,840 President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for San Diego County following 52 00:04:06,840 --> 00:04:10,320 the devastating storms in January. 53 00:04:10,320 --> 00:04:15,980 This federal declaration enables residents and business owners in the hardest hit areas 54 00:04:15,980 --> 00:04:21,580 to access grants, low-cost loans, and other recovery programs. 55 00:04:21,580 --> 00:04:28,680 The storm, which occurred on January 22, resulted in over 800 damaged homes. 56 00:04:28,680 --> 00:04:34,200 California Governor Gavin Newsom affirmed the White House's commitment to aid California 57 00:04:34,200 --> 00:04:36,440 in times of disaster. 58 00:04:36,440 --> 00:04:42,560 The funds are designated for temporary housing, home repairs, and covering uninsured property 59 00:04:42,560 --> 00:04:44,280 losses. 60 00:04:44,280 --> 00:04:50,720 In response, local officials have been assessing damage and advocating for FEMA's disaster 61 00:04:50,720 --> 00:04:52,360 declaration. 62 00:04:52,360 --> 00:04:58,080 Public infrastructure and several schools in San Diego County suffered extensive damage, 63 00:04:58,080 --> 00:05:01,720 with estimated costs reaching millions. 64 00:05:01,720 --> 00:05:08,040 The City of San Diego plans to collaborate with FEMA and State Emergency Services to 65 00:05:08,040 --> 00:05:17,240 establish disaster recovery centers. 66 00:05:17,240 --> 00:05:19,400 Now onto sports. 67 00:05:19,400 --> 00:05:26,160 The college football playoff has adopted a new 5-plus-7 format for its 12-team expanded 68 00:05:26,160 --> 00:05:28,200 playoff. 69 00:05:28,200 --> 00:05:34,160 This system includes five automatic qualifying spots for the highest ranked conference champions 70 00:05:34,160 --> 00:05:37,360 and seven at-large spots. 71 00:05:37,360 --> 00:05:43,480 The shift from the original 6-plus-6 model occurred after the PAC-12 was reduced to two 72 00:05:43,480 --> 00:05:45,000 members. 73 00:05:45,000 --> 00:05:49,680 The College Football Board of Managers, which includes a university president from each 74 00:05:49,680 --> 00:05:56,680 of the 10 FBS leagues, and Notre Dame unanimously supported this change. 75 00:05:56,680 --> 00:06:02,160 The PAC-12, despite falling short of the membership minimum for an automatic berth, benefits 76 00:06:02,160 --> 00:06:05,640 from increased at-large spots. 77 00:06:05,640 --> 00:06:10,520 The expanded playoff begins next season with the four highest ranked conference champions 78 00:06:10,520 --> 00:06:14,720 receiving buys into the quarterfinals. 79 00:06:14,720 --> 00:06:20,760 First round games will start the third week of December, competing with the NFL. 80 00:06:20,760 --> 00:06:26,280 Quarterfinals are scheduled for New Year's, with semifinals in mid-January to avoid clashing 81 00:06:26,280 --> 00:06:29,740 with the NFL's wild-card weekend. 82 00:06:29,740 --> 00:06:34,540 The championship game is set for January 20, 2025. 83 00:06:34,540 --> 00:06:39,040 This format will be in place for at least the next two years. 84 00:06:39,040 --> 00:06:43,880 No basketball last night, but in national hockey, the Kings at home smoked the Blue 85 00:06:43,880 --> 00:06:44,880 Jackets 5-1. 86 00:06:44,880 --> 00:06:52,760 Tonight, the Ducks are at home to take on the Blue Jackets. 87 00:06:52,760 --> 00:06:57,640 In top news, have you ever heard of haptenems? 88 00:06:57,640 --> 00:07:01,600 It's when your name eerily aligns with your career. 89 00:07:01,600 --> 00:07:07,580 Take Frank Fish, a marine biologist or Carla Dove, who leads the Feather Identification 90 00:07:07,580 --> 00:07:12,280 Lab at the Smithsonian, handling all things avian. 91 00:07:12,280 --> 00:07:18,360 Frank Pond, an aquatic biologist, echoes this unique coincidence, his surname mirroring 92 00:07:18,360 --> 00:07:21,720 his water-focused career. 93 00:07:21,720 --> 00:07:27,480 These are not isolated instances, but part of a fascinating pattern where names can curiously 94 00:07:27,480 --> 00:07:29,880 link to professions. 95 00:07:29,880 --> 00:07:36,480 This phenomenon extends to other areas, too, like Betsy Weatherhead, an atmospheric scientist, 96 00:07:36,480 --> 00:07:40,880 and Jay Sukchung, a blue crab researcher. 97 00:07:40,880 --> 00:07:46,380 Their names unexpectedly have become significant parts of their professional identity, sometimes 98 00:07:46,380 --> 00:07:49,840 even influencing opportunities. 99 00:07:49,840 --> 00:07:56,160 While some might see these names as mere coincidences, studies suggest there might be subtle psychological 100 00:07:56,160 --> 00:08:03,360 influences at play, with people possibly gravitating towards careers that reflect their names. 101 00:08:03,360 --> 00:08:08,120 In a world where names often blend into the background, for these individuals, their names 102 00:08:08,120 --> 00:08:14,080 stand out, adding a memorable twist to their professional journeys. 103 00:08:14,080 --> 00:08:19,960 In business news, in the finance world, cash remains king. 104 00:08:19,960 --> 00:08:26,600 Despite expectations of its decline, cash is holding strong, with investors pouring $128 105 00:08:26,600 --> 00:08:32,400 billion into U.S. money market funds since the year's start. 106 00:08:32,400 --> 00:08:38,340 Federal treasurers are also holding onto cash, with a record $4.4 trillion in reserves by 107 00:08:38,340 --> 00:08:41,040 the third quarter's end. 108 00:08:41,040 --> 00:08:45,960 This surge in cash holdings contrasts, sharply, with earlier predictions. 109 00:08:45,960 --> 00:08:50,680 The cash would lose appeal once the Federal Reserve started cutting interest rates. 110 00:08:50,680 --> 00:08:56,840 However, with policy-easing expectations dialed back, cash remains attractive, especially 111 00:08:56,840 --> 00:09:02,200 in money market funds, offering returns of 4% or more. 112 00:09:02,200 --> 00:09:05,240 This trend isn't just a fleeting phenomenon. 113 00:09:05,240 --> 00:09:10,680 It's a reflection of a broader shift in financial attitudes post-pandemic, with more people 114 00:09:10,680 --> 00:09:16,800 recognizing the value of liquidity and safety in cash holdings. 115 00:09:16,800 --> 00:09:22,160 Investors and corporations alike are re-evaluating their strategies, keeping cash in the spotlight 116 00:09:22,160 --> 00:09:24,960 for 2024. 117 00:09:24,960 --> 00:09:29,760 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just under $52,000. 118 00:09:29,760 --> 00:09:33,360 Ethereum is up to $3,000. 119 00:09:33,360 --> 00:09:39,560 And Solana is $106. 120 00:09:39,560 --> 00:09:42,960 Moving on to a more local vibe. 121 00:09:42,960 --> 00:09:48,960 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 122 00:09:48,960 --> 00:09:53,160 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 123 00:09:53,160 --> 00:09:58,320 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 124 00:09:58,320 --> 00:10:04,480 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 125 00:10:04,480 --> 00:10:07,480 and elevating mental well-being. 126 00:10:07,480 --> 00:10:11,360 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 127 00:10:11,360 --> 00:10:17,720 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 128 00:10:17,720 --> 00:10:23,040 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 129 00:10:23,040 --> 00:10:27,200 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 130 00:10:27,200 --> 00:10:29,880 And now, back to the show. 131 00:10:29,880 --> 00:10:33,080 Let's talk science. 132 00:10:33,080 --> 00:10:38,640 At just four months old, babies in bilingual homes display unique brain patterns, setting 133 00:10:38,640 --> 00:10:42,280 them apart from their monolingual peers. 134 00:10:42,280 --> 00:10:47,920 A study led by Boria Blanco at the University of Cambridge revealed that when exposed to 135 00:10:47,920 --> 00:10:54,960 speech, these bilingual infants show broader and more extensive brain activation. 136 00:10:54,960 --> 00:11:01,560 This study used functional near-inferred spectroscopy to track changes in cerebral blood flow, highlighting 137 00:11:01,560 --> 00:11:07,860 differences in brain activation between infants raised in monolingual Spanish homes and those 138 00:11:07,860 --> 00:11:11,920 exposed to both Spanish and Basque. 139 00:11:11,920 --> 00:11:17,760 The bilingual babies not only had activations in the usual speech processing areas of the 140 00:11:17,760 --> 00:11:23,120 brain's left hemisphere, but also in the right hemisphere's corresponding areas. 141 00:11:23,120 --> 00:11:29,880 Interestingly, these infants reacted similarly to forward and backward speech, unlike monolingual 142 00:11:29,880 --> 00:11:36,800 infants who showed more interest in backward speech, possibly because it was more novel. 143 00:11:36,800 --> 00:11:41,520 This early brain development in bilingual infants suggests they might be better equipped 144 00:11:41,520 --> 00:11:46,800 to differentiate between languages from a young age, a skill that could have long-term 145 00:11:46,800 --> 00:11:49,360 linguistic benefits. 146 00:11:49,360 --> 00:11:54,280 The study underscores the profound impact early language exposure has on the developing 147 00:11:54,280 --> 00:12:00,680 brain. 148 00:12:00,680 --> 00:12:08,160 And in entertainment news, Matt Damon, celebrated for his role as Jason Bourne, is keen on joining 149 00:12:08,160 --> 00:12:11,480 a potential newborn movie. 150 00:12:11,480 --> 00:12:17,100 Reports emerged in November about a possible new installment, with Edward Berger, acclaimed 151 00:12:17,100 --> 00:12:22,800 for the movie, All Quiet on the Western Front, rumored to direct. 152 00:12:22,800 --> 00:12:28,220 On a late show with Stephen Colbert, Damon confirmed Berger's involvement and expressed 153 00:12:28,220 --> 00:12:31,000 enthusiasm about working with him. 154 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:38,240 However, Damon, now 53, acknowledged the challenges of playing the action-packed role at his age, 155 00:12:38,240 --> 00:12:42,080 hinting at a possible future recast. 156 00:12:42,080 --> 00:12:47,320 The Bourne series, based on Robert Ludlum's novels, has seen Damon star in four of its 157 00:12:47,320 --> 00:12:49,400 five films. 158 00:12:49,400 --> 00:12:55,280 The new project, still in early stages at Universal, has no confirmed cast, but Damon 159 00:12:55,280 --> 00:12:58,840 is a likely first choice. 160 00:12:58,840 --> 00:13:04,360 Damon's recent works include Oppenheimer, Drive Away Dolls, and a forthcoming project 161 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:06,040 with Ben Affleck. 162 00:13:06,040 --> 00:13:12,840 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day, and today our quote comes from 163 00:13:12,840 --> 00:13:15,280 Matt Damon in Rounders. 164 00:13:15,280 --> 00:13:16,280 Great movie. 165 00:13:16,280 --> 00:13:19,920 Listen, here's the thing. 166 00:13:19,920 --> 00:13:26,680 If you can't spot the sucker in your first half hour at the table, then you are the sucker. 167 00:13:26,680 --> 00:13:27,680 Poof. 168 00:13:27,680 --> 00:13:28,680 Brutal. 169 00:13:28,680 --> 00:13:32,720 And that's a wrap for this morning. 170 00:13:32,720 --> 00:13:36,160 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 171 00:13:36,160 --> 00:14:03,160 Have an amazing day, my good friends.