1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,520 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:07,520 --> 00:00:12,760 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Wednesday, March 13th. 3 00:00:12,760 --> 00:00:17,600 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:17,600 --> 00:00:23,520 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech, 5 00:00:23,520 --> 00:00:24,520 and science. 6 00:00:24,520 --> 00:00:33,560 But first, you'll be interested to know, 243 years ago, today, in 1781, Uranus was 7 00:00:33,560 --> 00:00:35,760 discovered. 8 00:00:35,760 --> 00:00:41,760 Sir William Herschel first observed Uranus, leading to its discovery as a planet and expanding 9 00:00:41,760 --> 00:00:47,240 the known boundaries of the solar system for the first time in history and making Uranus 10 00:00:47,240 --> 00:00:53,720 the first planet classified as such, with the aid of a telescope. 11 00:00:53,720 --> 00:00:55,560 So now you know. 12 00:00:55,560 --> 00:00:57,960 And now you know what time it is. 13 00:00:57,960 --> 00:01:03,240 It's time for the surf report. 14 00:01:03,240 --> 00:01:09,140 Wednesday brings a mix of conditions, starting with a steep-angled northwest swell and smaller 15 00:01:09,140 --> 00:01:12,000 South Pacific energy. 16 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:18,400 The morning offers fair to mostly clean conditions, with a northwest wind swell present and a 17 00:01:18,400 --> 00:01:24,760 new, longer-period northwest swell increasing throughout the day. 18 00:01:24,760 --> 00:01:30,000 Wave sizes will mostly hover in the waist-high range, with better exposed spots possibly 19 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:33,280 seeing chest to shoulder heights at times. 20 00:01:33,280 --> 00:01:39,040 Expect northwest exposures to see size increases as the day unfolds. 21 00:01:39,040 --> 00:01:45,320 Wednesday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking fair at 2 to 3 feet in the morning, 22 00:01:45,320 --> 00:01:48,480 then unrideable after 2. 23 00:01:48,480 --> 00:01:55,320 Best time to ride is at 7 a.m., with a one-foot incoming tide, when the west swell is 1.6 24 00:01:55,320 --> 00:02:01,760 feet at 16 seconds and the southeast wind is at 5 mph. 25 00:02:01,760 --> 00:02:03,600 Conditions will change fast today. 26 00:02:03,600 --> 00:02:06,320 Might be best to grab a smaller board. 27 00:02:06,320 --> 00:02:11,480 The first low tide Wednesday will be minus a half foot around 6 a.m., with a four-foot 28 00:02:11,480 --> 00:02:14,880 high tide at 12.15. 29 00:02:14,880 --> 00:02:22,520 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 61 degrees for the water temperature. 30 00:02:22,520 --> 00:02:26,480 Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area. 31 00:02:26,480 --> 00:02:31,200 This morning it's cloudy and 57 degrees, with little wind. 32 00:02:31,200 --> 00:02:38,120 The sunset will take place at 6.55, and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.59. 33 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:42,380 It looks like we're in for some clouds to start, then gradually becoming sunny with 34 00:02:42,380 --> 00:02:47,160 a high near 62 and wind 5 to 10 mph. 35 00:02:47,160 --> 00:02:53,360 Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 50. 36 00:02:53,360 --> 00:02:55,320 Looking ahead in the weather. 37 00:02:55,320 --> 00:03:00,980 Thursday features sunshine at a high near 64 degrees, with wind shifting from northeast 38 00:03:00,980 --> 00:03:02,960 to west. 39 00:03:02,960 --> 00:03:07,800 Nights from Thursday to Sunday will be mostly clear, with temperatures gradually rising 40 00:03:07,800 --> 00:03:12,120 from 53 to 55 degrees. 41 00:03:12,120 --> 00:03:16,920 Sunny conditions prevail from Friday through Sunday, with daytime highs gently increasing 42 00:03:16,920 --> 00:03:21,360 from 62 to 64 degrees. 43 00:03:21,360 --> 00:03:24,700 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 44 00:03:24,700 --> 00:03:30,360 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 45 00:03:30,360 --> 00:03:36,920 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 46 00:03:36,920 --> 00:03:39,760 for culinary delights. 47 00:03:39,760 --> 00:03:45,360 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 48 00:03:45,360 --> 00:03:50,720 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 49 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:54,200 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 50 00:03:54,200 --> 00:03:57,680 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 51 00:03:57,680 --> 00:04:01,080 Sunny mornings send you! 52 00:04:01,080 --> 00:04:08,560 In local news, San Diego City Council has approved approximately $60 million for improvements 53 00:04:08,560 --> 00:04:11,800 across 19 parks. 54 00:04:11,800 --> 00:04:17,880 This funding is part of Mayor Todd Gloria's Parks for All of Us initiative. 55 00:04:17,880 --> 00:04:25,760 The initiative aims to enhance park access and quality, especially in underserved communities. 56 00:04:25,760 --> 00:04:31,920 Projects include new constructions, existing park improvements, and land acquisitions. 57 00:04:31,920 --> 00:04:41,440 An additional $363,000 was allocated to community-based projects promoting equitable park development. 58 00:04:41,440 --> 00:04:47,200 Highlighted projects span from Bayer Community Park in San Ysidro to Sunshine-Berrodini Park 59 00:04:47,200 --> 00:04:49,440 in City Heights. 60 00:04:49,440 --> 00:04:54,680 The initiative reflects a commitment to equitable park access and the enrichment of community 61 00:04:54,680 --> 00:05:01,560 spaces. 62 00:05:01,560 --> 00:05:03,960 Now on to sports. 63 00:05:03,960 --> 00:05:09,240 The Alpharetta Sports and Entertainment Group, led by Anson Carter, has officially requested 64 00:05:09,240 --> 00:05:15,840 the NHL to consider an expansion process for bringing a new franchise to the Atlanta area, 65 00:05:15,840 --> 00:05:19,880 aiming for the city's third NHL team. 66 00:05:19,880 --> 00:05:27,560 Atlanta has a history with the NHL having been honed to the flames from 1972 to 1980 67 00:05:27,560 --> 00:05:35,040 and the Thrasher's from 1999 to 2011, with both teams eventually relocating. 68 00:05:35,040 --> 00:05:39,980 The proposed team would play in a new arena designed by Frank Gehry, part of a larger 69 00:05:39,980 --> 00:05:44,120 development at the North Point Mall site in Alpharetta. 70 00:05:44,120 --> 00:05:50,440 Carter, who has been in talks with Commissioner Gary Bettman since 2019, believes that the 71 00:05:50,440 --> 00:05:54,920 NHL will thrive upon its return to Metro Atlanta. 72 00:05:54,920 --> 00:06:00,320 Carter's group isn't the only one interested in bringing the hockey back to Atlanta, with 73 00:06:00,320 --> 00:06:06,680 Vernon-Cross proposing a new arena in Forsyth County for a potential team. 74 00:06:06,680 --> 00:06:13,120 While the NHL has not prioritized expansion beyond its current 32 teams, interest from 75 00:06:13,120 --> 00:06:21,680 cities like Atlanta, Utah, and Houston suggests a growing appetite for new franchises. 76 00:06:21,680 --> 00:06:26,840 Last night in national hockey, the docks on the road got smoked by the Chicago Blackhawks 77 00:06:26,840 --> 00:06:29,520 7-2. 78 00:06:29,520 --> 00:06:34,040 And tonight, the Kings are on the road to face the Blues. 79 00:06:34,040 --> 00:06:41,120 Last night in the NBA, the Clippers at home fell to the Timberwolves 118-100. 80 00:06:41,120 --> 00:06:47,680 And tonight, the Lakers are on the road to take on the Sacramento Kings. 81 00:06:47,680 --> 00:06:56,020 And top news, avocados, often hailed as Nutrition's Superstar, pack a significant health punch 82 00:06:56,020 --> 00:06:59,360 with their rich nutritional profile. 83 00:06:59,360 --> 00:07:04,960 Their nutritional benefits extend to a wide array of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, 84 00:07:04,960 --> 00:07:11,800 including a substantial amount of dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin 85 00:07:11,800 --> 00:07:14,680 E, and carotenoids. 86 00:07:14,680 --> 00:07:19,520 Research highlights avocados' potential in improving gut health thanks to their high 87 00:07:19,520 --> 00:07:25,920 fiber content, which nurtures the gut's beneficial bacteria and produces health-supporting short-chain 88 00:07:25,920 --> 00:07:28,480 fatty acids. 89 00:07:28,480 --> 00:07:34,640 Studies suggest incorporating avocados into a daily diet may aid in maintaining healthy 90 00:07:34,640 --> 00:07:41,560 weight, leveraging their fiber to promote satiety and possibly prevent weight gain. 91 00:07:41,560 --> 00:07:46,960 The fruit's nutrient composition also positions it as a heart health ally, with evidence linking 92 00:07:46,960 --> 00:07:54,960 avocado consumption to reduced risks of cardiovascular diseases, courtesy of their potassium, magnesium, 93 00:07:54,960 --> 00:07:57,240 and healthy fats. 94 00:07:57,240 --> 00:08:03,360 Beyond physical health, avocados might bolster brain function with compounds like gluten, 95 00:08:03,360 --> 00:08:08,380 potentially crossing the blood-brain barrier to enhance cognitive abilities and protect 96 00:08:08,380 --> 00:08:11,880 against cognitive decline. 97 00:08:11,880 --> 00:08:15,520 Avocados offer more than just a creamy texture and rich flavor. 98 00:08:15,520 --> 00:08:21,240 They're a powerhouse of essential nutrients that can support gut health, heart health, 99 00:08:21,240 --> 00:08:25,140 weight management, and cognitive function. 100 00:08:25,140 --> 00:08:31,480 In business news, China's ambitious efforts to stabilize its stock market inadvertently 101 00:08:31,480 --> 00:08:37,100 challenged the nation's burgeoning quant fund industry, revealing the complex interplay 102 00:08:37,100 --> 00:08:43,920 between algorithmic trading strategies and governmental policies. 103 00:08:43,920 --> 00:08:49,360 Quantitative funds, which had thrived by leveraging complex statistical models to navigate market 104 00:08:49,360 --> 00:08:54,120 dynamics, found themselves at a crossroads when the Chinese government intervened to 105 00:08:54,120 --> 00:08:56,760 halt a market slump. 106 00:08:56,760 --> 00:09:02,620 Despite their previous successes, these funds overlooked a crucial variable, the unpredictable 107 00:09:02,620 --> 00:09:08,200 nature of government actions, which became a significant blind spot. 108 00:09:08,200 --> 00:09:13,360 The government's crackdown on quant trading aimed at stemming the tide of market losses, 109 00:09:13,360 --> 00:09:18,420 particularly targeted funds betting on small companies, leading to substantial financial 110 00:09:18,420 --> 00:09:21,800 losses and increased scrutiny. 111 00:09:21,800 --> 00:09:27,200 In response to a prolonged downturn, China's government implemented measures to boost the 112 00:09:27,200 --> 00:09:33,040 market, inadvertently sidelining micro and small cap stocks and putting quant funds in 113 00:09:33,040 --> 00:09:35,680 a precarious position. 114 00:09:35,680 --> 00:09:40,840 The interventions led to rapid market shifts, with quant funds struggling to adapt their 115 00:09:40,840 --> 00:09:46,980 algorithms to the new regulatory landscape, resulting in significant losses and the closure 116 00:09:46,980 --> 00:09:49,420 of some funds. 117 00:09:49,420 --> 00:09:54,040 As China's quant fund sector grapples with these challenges, the episode serves as a 118 00:09:54,040 --> 00:10:00,280 cautionary tale about the limits of algorithmic trading in the face of government intervention 119 00:10:00,280 --> 00:10:05,600 and the need for adaptability in unpredictable markets. 120 00:10:05,600 --> 00:10:19,560 In crypto movement, Bitcoin remains over $72,000, Ethereum is at $4,000, and Solana is $150. 121 00:10:19,560 --> 00:10:23,260 Moving on to a more local vibe. 122 00:10:23,260 --> 00:10:29,280 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 123 00:10:29,280 --> 00:10:33,640 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 124 00:10:33,640 --> 00:10:38,560 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 125 00:10:38,560 --> 00:10:44,600 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension 126 00:10:44,600 --> 00:10:48,300 and elevating mental well-being. 127 00:10:48,300 --> 00:10:51,680 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 128 00:10:51,680 --> 00:10:58,040 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 129 00:10:58,040 --> 00:11:03,360 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla and more. 130 00:11:03,360 --> 00:11:07,520 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 131 00:11:07,520 --> 00:11:11,560 And now back to the show. 132 00:11:11,560 --> 00:11:13,360 Let's talk science. 133 00:11:13,360 --> 00:11:19,040 The quest to resurrect the woolly mammoth, a creature that roamed the earth around 10,000 134 00:11:19,040 --> 00:11:25,360 years ago, has made significant strides thanks to colossal biosciences. 135 00:11:25,360 --> 00:11:30,960 This de-extinction company has mastered a gene editing technique, enabling the propagation 136 00:11:30,960 --> 00:11:35,480 of Asian elephant cells indefinitely in the lab. 137 00:11:35,480 --> 00:11:40,400 This breakthrough uses induced pluripotent stem cell technology, which may eventually 138 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:47,040 allow the creation of sperm and egg cells, leading to a mammoth-like creature. 139 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:52,320 Despite ethical debates, the project aims to reintroduce these giants into their former 140 00:11:52,320 --> 00:11:57,240 habitats, potentially revitalizing ecosystems. 141 00:11:57,240 --> 00:12:03,440 The initiative faces skepticism over the recreated animal's behavior and ecological impact, 142 00:12:03,440 --> 00:12:07,440 yet the team remains dedicated to their vision. 143 00:12:07,440 --> 00:12:13,000 This ambitious endeavor illustrates the intersection of advanced science, conservation efforts 144 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:20,280 and the ethical considerations of de-extinction. 145 00:12:20,280 --> 00:12:26,220 And in entertainment news, Neil Young, the iconic rock musician, has decided to bring 146 00:12:26,220 --> 00:12:32,200 his music back to Spotify after a two-year hiatus, during which he protested the platform's 147 00:12:32,200 --> 00:12:35,560 association with podcaster Joe Rogan. 148 00:12:35,560 --> 00:12:42,000 Young initially pulled his music in opposition to Spotify's exclusive deal with Rogan, citing 149 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:46,840 concerns over COVID-19 misinformation spread through the podcast. 150 00:12:46,840 --> 00:12:53,600 Rogan's podcast, known for its controversial content, recently expanded its distribution 151 00:12:53,600 --> 00:13:01,160 to include platforms like Apple, Amazon and YouTube, following a new agreement with Spotify. 152 00:13:01,160 --> 00:13:06,560 In his return to Spotify, Young expresses a pragmatic stance, acknowledging the challenge 153 00:13:06,560 --> 00:13:12,020 of boycotting every service that carries Rogan's podcast due to the limited streaming options 154 00:13:12,020 --> 00:13:13,920 available for his music. 155 00:13:13,920 --> 00:13:19,880 He also reiterates his disappointment with Spotify's sound quality, hoping for improvements 156 00:13:19,880 --> 00:13:25,400 that would allow listeners to fully experience his music as intended. 157 00:13:25,400 --> 00:13:30,080 This move highlights the complexities artists face in balancing their principles with a 158 00:13:30,080 --> 00:13:33,720 desire to reach their audience in the digital age. 159 00:13:33,720 --> 00:13:38,880 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 160 00:13:38,880 --> 00:13:42,960 And today, we'll hear from an old friend who's been quiet for a while. 161 00:13:42,960 --> 00:13:46,880 Uh oh, guess what day it is? 162 00:13:46,880 --> 00:13:48,480 Guess what day it is? 163 00:13:48,480 --> 00:13:52,200 Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike, what day is it, Mike? 164 00:13:52,200 --> 00:13:53,200 Pump day? 165 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:56,680 And that's a wrap for this morning. 166 00:13:56,680 --> 00:13:59,920 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 167 00:13:59,920 --> 00:14:04,920 Have an amazing day, my good friends.