1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,440 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:07,440 --> 00:00:13,360 I'm your host Melissa, and it's Tuesday, February 27th. 3 00:00:13,360 --> 00:00:18,280 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:18,280 --> 00:00:24,200 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech, 5 00:00:24,200 --> 00:00:25,200 and science. 6 00:00:25,200 --> 00:00:32,960 But first, you'll be interested to know, today is International Polar Bear Day. 7 00:00:32,960 --> 00:00:39,280 Polar bears, crucial to the Arctic, faced intense hunting since the 1700s. 8 00:00:39,280 --> 00:00:45,760 The 1973 international agreement on polar bear conservation by five nations, including 9 00:00:45,760 --> 00:00:50,280 the US and Canada, significantly curbs this threat. 10 00:00:50,280 --> 00:00:57,760 However, by 2005, polar bears were classified as vulnerable. 11 00:00:57,760 --> 00:01:03,320 Despite current stable or increasing populations in some areas, projections show a worrying 12 00:01:03,320 --> 00:01:08,520 30% decline by 2050 due to habitat loss. 13 00:01:08,520 --> 00:01:15,760 Check out our Instagram today for some entertaining videos of these amazing animals. 14 00:01:15,760 --> 00:01:18,440 And now the surf report. 15 00:01:18,440 --> 00:01:24,320 You'll see a modest increase in the west-northwest swell with thigh-to-waist high waves and chest-high 16 00:01:24,320 --> 00:01:27,000 at top spots. 17 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:32,640 Expect bumpier water due to light to moderate southwest to west wind. 18 00:01:32,640 --> 00:01:38,280 From Wednesday to Thursday, surf remains small with a west-northwest and northwest swell 19 00:01:38,280 --> 00:01:40,640 mix. 20 00:01:40,640 --> 00:01:45,280 Excitement builds for Friday's surf, peaking Saturday with potential chest-to-head high 21 00:01:45,280 --> 00:01:50,600 waves, but onshore wind might affect conditions. 22 00:01:50,600 --> 00:01:57,600 Tuesday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking good and clean at 2 to 3 feet before 23 00:01:57,600 --> 00:02:05,480 1 p.m. with a 2.5 foot incoming mid-tide at 7 a.m. and no wind. 24 00:02:05,480 --> 00:02:08,240 Pest time to ride is at 7 a.m. 25 00:02:08,240 --> 00:02:12,920 Everything after 1 is looking unrideable. 26 00:02:12,920 --> 00:02:17,660 Air temps for the morning surf are around 60 degrees. 27 00:02:17,660 --> 00:02:23,160 The first high tide Tuesday will be 4 feet just after 10 a.m. with a half foot low tide 28 00:02:23,160 --> 00:02:25,620 around 440. 29 00:02:25,620 --> 00:02:32,760 The nearshore buoy at Scripps and La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 30 00:02:32,760 --> 00:02:36,580 Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area. 31 00:02:36,580 --> 00:02:41,680 This morning it's cloudy and 55 degrees with no wind. 32 00:02:41,680 --> 00:02:49,400 The sunset will take place at 544 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 617 a.m. 33 00:02:49,400 --> 00:02:55,240 It looks like we're in for a partly sunny day with a high near 61 and south wind 5 to 34 00:02:55,240 --> 00:02:57,720 10 mile per hour. 35 00:02:57,720 --> 00:03:02,700 Tonight partly cloudy with a low around 53. 36 00:03:02,700 --> 00:03:08,360 Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see a sunny Wednesday with highs near 61 and lows 37 00:03:08,360 --> 00:03:12,280 around 53. 38 00:03:12,280 --> 00:03:18,520 Thursday offers mostly sunny skies and a high near 60 degrees while the night becomes mostly 39 00:03:18,520 --> 00:03:22,520 cloudy with a low around 54. 40 00:03:22,520 --> 00:03:31,080 Friday will be partly sunny with a high near 59 and rain is likely after 4 a.m. 41 00:03:31,080 --> 00:03:36,040 Saturday brings a higher chance of rain and mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures 42 00:03:36,040 --> 00:03:39,400 peaking near 58 degrees. 43 00:03:39,400 --> 00:03:43,160 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 44 00:03:43,160 --> 00:03:48,800 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 45 00:03:48,800 --> 00:03:55,380 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 46 00:03:55,380 --> 00:03:58,200 for culinary delights. 47 00:03:58,200 --> 00:04:03,800 Indulge in their amazing eggs benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 48 00:04:03,800 --> 00:04:08,640 Type and grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 49 00:04:08,640 --> 00:04:12,640 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 50 00:04:12,640 --> 00:04:16,120 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 51 00:04:16,120 --> 00:04:19,640 Sunny mornings send you. 52 00:04:19,640 --> 00:04:26,560 In local news, San Diego is still experiencing a notable increase in remote work as revealed 53 00:04:26,560 --> 00:04:31,680 by a survey from the San Diego Association of Governments. 54 00:04:31,680 --> 00:04:39,280 In 2024, 46% of employees are expected to work from home at least once a week, a 7% 55 00:04:39,280 --> 00:04:42,360 rise from 2023. 56 00:04:42,360 --> 00:04:48,280 This trend is consistent across various industries, income levels and languages. 57 00:04:48,280 --> 00:04:54,580 Additionally, 53% of businesses in the city are planning to offer remote work options 58 00:04:54,580 --> 00:04:56,680 in 2024. 59 00:04:56,680 --> 00:05:01,840 This data was compiled by True North Research for the Remote Work Policies and Practices 60 00:05:01,840 --> 00:05:09,400 Survey. 61 00:05:09,400 --> 00:05:11,840 Now on to sports. 62 00:05:11,840 --> 00:05:20,080 At the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, teams are closely analyzing the draft prospects. 63 00:05:20,080 --> 00:05:27,160 Key quarterbacks like USC's Caleb Williams and North Carolina's Drake May are in the 64 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:28,160 spotlight. 65 00:05:28,160 --> 00:05:33,640 Wide receivers, including Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., are also drawing attention, 66 00:05:33,640 --> 00:05:37,280 though it's been rumored he won't actually work out. 67 00:05:37,280 --> 00:05:42,980 New head coaches in G&S, such as the Chargers' Jim Harbaugh, face scrutiny, and the future 68 00:05:42,980 --> 00:05:47,880 of quarterbacks like Kirk Cousins is a hot topic. 69 00:05:47,880 --> 00:05:53,400 Each team has unique priorities, with some focusing on upgrading specific positions like 70 00:05:53,400 --> 00:05:58,920 wide receiver or quarterback, while others negotiate contracts or strategize for the 71 00:05:58,920 --> 00:06:00,920 draft. 72 00:06:00,920 --> 00:06:06,800 This event is crucial for shaping team rosters and strategies for the upcoming season, but 73 00:06:06,800 --> 00:06:11,960 we are hearing rumblings that a lot of the so-called stars won't be showcasing their 74 00:06:11,960 --> 00:06:14,400 talent. 75 00:06:14,400 --> 00:06:19,700 No games in SoCal and NBA last night, tomorrow night though, the Lakers and Clippers face 76 00:06:19,700 --> 00:06:22,680 off again in Los Angeles. 77 00:06:22,680 --> 00:06:28,080 In national hockey, the Kings on the road, lost to the Oilers 4-2. 78 00:06:28,080 --> 00:06:34,040 And tonight, they remain on the road to take on the Flames. 79 00:06:34,040 --> 00:06:40,560 In top news, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York has received a monumental 80 00:06:40,560 --> 00:06:47,480 $1 billion donation from Dr. Ruth Gottsman, enabling the institution to offer free tuition 81 00:06:47,480 --> 00:06:49,080 to its students. 82 00:06:49,080 --> 00:06:55,480 Dr. Gottsman, a former faculty member and chair of the school's board for 55 years, 83 00:06:55,480 --> 00:07:02,040 dedicated this gift to her late husband, David Sandy Gottsman, a notable investor in Berkshire 84 00:07:02,040 --> 00:07:04,320 Hathaway. 85 00:07:04,320 --> 00:07:09,240 This donation, the largest ever to a medical school in the U.S., is part of the Gottsman's 86 00:07:09,240 --> 00:07:12,760 long-standing commitment to healthcare philanthropy. 87 00:07:12,760 --> 00:07:19,000 Dr. Ruth Gottsman's impactful career at the college includes founding the adult literacy 88 00:07:19,000 --> 00:07:25,960 program, and the Emily Fisher Landa Center for the Treatment of Learning Disabilities. 89 00:07:25,960 --> 00:07:31,720 This transformative gift aims to attract diverse, talented students, relieving them of the burden 90 00:07:31,720 --> 00:07:39,560 of educational debt, which averages over $200,000 for medical graduates. 91 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:46,200 Starting this August, all students at the college will benefit from this free tuition. 92 00:07:46,200 --> 00:07:54,040 In business news, MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has further invested in Bitcoin, purchasing 93 00:07:54,040 --> 00:08:02,480 approximately 3,000 tokens for $155.4 million this February. 94 00:08:02,480 --> 00:08:07,840 This acquisition, made with cash, boosts the company's total Bitcoin holdings to around 95 00:08:07,840 --> 00:08:12,920 $193,000, valued at nearly $10 billion. 96 00:08:12,920 --> 00:08:19,880 Saylor, who sees Bitcoin as an inflation hedge and a cash alternative, started this strategy 97 00:08:19,880 --> 00:08:22,720 in 2020. 98 00:08:22,720 --> 00:08:28,920 Since then, Bitcoin's value has surged by about 460%. 99 00:08:28,920 --> 00:08:36,480 The recent purchase's average price was $5,180.00 per token, compared to their overall 100 00:08:36,480 --> 00:08:41,920 average holding cost of $31,500. 101 00:08:41,920 --> 00:08:47,840 Despite market fluctuations, MicroStrategy shows no signs of selling, with Saylor commenting 102 00:08:47,840 --> 00:08:52,680 on Bloomberg TV about the prudence of holding onto a winner. 103 00:08:52,680 --> 00:08:58,880 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently blasting off to about $55,000. 104 00:08:58,880 --> 00:09:01,720 Ethereum is over $3,000. 105 00:09:01,720 --> 00:09:07,640 And Solana is $111. 106 00:09:07,640 --> 00:09:11,360 Moving on to a more local vibe. 107 00:09:11,360 --> 00:09:17,360 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 108 00:09:17,360 --> 00:09:21,560 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 109 00:09:21,560 --> 00:09:26,680 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 110 00:09:26,680 --> 00:09:32,880 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 111 00:09:32,880 --> 00:09:35,760 and elevating mental well-being. 112 00:09:35,760 --> 00:09:39,760 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 113 00:09:39,760 --> 00:09:46,120 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 114 00:09:46,120 --> 00:09:51,440 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 115 00:09:51,440 --> 00:09:55,600 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 116 00:09:55,600 --> 00:09:59,680 And now back to the show. 117 00:09:59,680 --> 00:10:01,000 Let's talk science. 118 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:06,480 Yesterday, we had our minds blown talking about time crystals. 119 00:10:06,480 --> 00:10:12,720 As promised, today we explain what a qubit actually is. 120 00:10:12,720 --> 00:10:18,520 Qbits or quantum bits are the fundamental units of quantum computing, similar to bits 121 00:10:18,520 --> 00:10:21,680 in classical computing. 122 00:10:21,680 --> 00:10:25,880 While a bit is a binary unit, that can be either 0 or 1. 123 00:10:25,880 --> 00:10:28,240 A qubit differs significantly. 124 00:10:28,240 --> 00:10:35,760 They can exist not only as 0 or 1, but also in a state of superposition, where it embodies 125 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:39,360 both values simultaneously. 126 00:10:39,360 --> 00:10:45,960 This unique trait arises from quantum phenomena like superposition and entanglement. 127 00:10:45,960 --> 00:10:51,680 Qbits are made from quantum systems, such as electrons or photons, and have two distinct 128 00:10:51,680 --> 00:10:54,480 states representing 0 and 1. 129 00:10:54,480 --> 00:10:59,160 They're versatile, being able to undergo incompatible measurements and entangle with 130 00:10:59,160 --> 00:11:01,640 other qubits. 131 00:11:01,640 --> 00:11:07,680 This ability enables quantum computers to perform complex computations far beyond the 132 00:11:07,680 --> 00:11:10,760 scope of classical computers. 133 00:11:10,760 --> 00:11:17,200 Qubits come in various forms, including spin, trapped atoms and ions, photons, and superconducting 134 00:11:17,200 --> 00:11:22,760 circuits, each with unique properties suited for different quantum technologies. 135 00:11:22,760 --> 00:11:29,240 Ouch, my brain. 136 00:11:29,240 --> 00:11:35,400 And in entertainment news, Kevin Costner, renowned for his roles in Westerns, is set 137 00:11:35,400 --> 00:11:42,720 to captivate audiences with his latest project, Horizon, an American saga. 138 00:11:42,720 --> 00:11:48,580 This ambitious cinematic endeavor, directed co-written and starring Costner, unfolds across 139 00:11:48,580 --> 00:11:51,960 four separate movies. 140 00:11:51,960 --> 00:11:58,160 The saga, set in the post-Civil War era, promises a fresh perspective on Westerns, moving away 141 00:11:58,160 --> 00:12:01,480 from the conventional town-based narratives. 142 00:12:01,480 --> 00:12:06,560 Costner describes this project as the biggest struggle of his career, both in ambition and 143 00:12:06,560 --> 00:12:08,880 budget. 144 00:12:08,880 --> 00:12:16,040 The star-studded cast includes Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Gina Malone, and more. 145 00:12:16,040 --> 00:12:23,760 The story explores the tumultuous period of the Civil War from 1861 to 1865, delving into 146 00:12:23,760 --> 00:12:31,040 the experiences of various families and individuals during this critical time in American history. 147 00:12:31,040 --> 00:12:36,720 And the first chapter of this epic tale is set to release in theaters on June 28th, followed 148 00:12:36,720 --> 00:12:40,720 by the second chapter on August 16th. 149 00:12:40,720 --> 00:12:46,480 Fans of Costner and Westerns alike eagerly await this groundbreaking series, but we are 150 00:12:46,480 --> 00:12:52,120 all a little peeved that he bailed on the finale of Yellowstone, one of the best drama 151 00:12:52,120 --> 00:12:56,520 series of the last 20 years. 152 00:12:56,520 --> 00:13:02,280 Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day, and today our quote comes from 153 00:13:02,280 --> 00:13:04,640 Albert Einstein. 154 00:13:04,640 --> 00:13:10,680 Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. 155 00:13:10,680 --> 00:13:13,840 The important thing is not to stop questioning. 156 00:13:13,840 --> 00:13:17,760 And that's a wrap for this morning. 157 00:13:17,760 --> 00:13:21,120 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 158 00:13:21,120 --> 00:13:27,520 Have an amazing day my good friends.