1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,440 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Ansonides. 2 00:00:07,440 --> 00:00:12,800 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Thursday, March 14th. 3 00:00:12,800 --> 00:00:17,800 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:17,800 --> 00:00:23,720 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech, 5 00:00:23,720 --> 00:00:24,720 and science. 6 00:00:24,720 --> 00:00:33,920 But first, you'll be interested to know 145 years ago, today, in 1879, German-American 7 00:00:33,920 --> 00:00:39,660 physicist Albert Einstein, one of the most creative intellects in human history, known 8 00:00:39,660 --> 00:00:45,640 for his groundbreaking theories of relativity, was born in Ulm, Germany. 9 00:00:45,640 --> 00:00:47,520 So now you know. 10 00:00:47,520 --> 00:00:49,920 And now you know what time it is. 11 00:00:49,920 --> 00:00:54,920 It's time for the surf report. 12 00:00:54,920 --> 00:01:01,480 Midweek brings a steep-angled northwest swell and smaller South Pacific energy. 13 00:01:01,480 --> 00:01:06,320 Expect mostly clean conditions in the morning, with sizes ranging from waist to shoulder 14 00:01:06,320 --> 00:01:07,960 high. 15 00:01:07,960 --> 00:01:13,880 Thursday continues with northwest and selective south, southeast swells promising waist to 16 00:01:13,880 --> 00:01:18,240 chest-high waves, stronger in select spots. 17 00:01:18,240 --> 00:01:24,720 Early Santa Ana wind shift to moderate west-northwest onshore by afternoon. 18 00:01:24,720 --> 00:01:31,400 Thursday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking good and clean all day at 2 to 3 feet, 19 00:01:31,400 --> 00:01:34,440 with a little wind in the afternoon. 20 00:01:34,440 --> 00:01:40,480 Best time to ride is at 9 a.m. with a one-foot incoming tide, when the southwest swell is 21 00:01:40,480 --> 00:01:44,880 one foot at 17 seconds and no wind. 22 00:01:44,880 --> 00:01:50,240 The first low tide Thursday will be about zero feet at 7 a.m. with a five-and-a-half 23 00:01:50,240 --> 00:01:53,280 foot high tide around noon. 24 00:01:53,280 --> 00:02:01,000 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 25 00:02:01,000 --> 00:02:05,040 Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area. 26 00:02:05,040 --> 00:02:09,940 This morning it's partly cloudy and 52 degrees with little wind. 27 00:02:09,940 --> 00:02:16,880 The sunset will take place at 6 56 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 58. 28 00:02:16,880 --> 00:02:22,920 It looks like we're in for some sun with a high near 64 and wind of 5 to 15 mile per 29 00:02:22,920 --> 00:02:23,920 hour. 30 00:02:23,920 --> 00:02:29,680 Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 53. 31 00:02:29,680 --> 00:02:31,760 Looking ahead in the weather. 32 00:02:31,760 --> 00:02:38,440 Friday offers mostly sunny skies and a cozy high near 62 degrees with south wind blowing 33 00:02:38,440 --> 00:02:44,080 at 10 to 15 mile per hour and gusts reaching up to 20. 34 00:02:44,080 --> 00:02:49,820 The weekend promises consistent sunshine with daytime highs gently climbing to 64 degrees 35 00:02:49,820 --> 00:02:55,520 by Monday, while nights remain partly cloudy to mostly clear with lows gradually increasing 36 00:02:55,520 --> 00:02:59,600 from 53 to 55 degrees. 37 00:02:59,600 --> 00:03:03,400 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 38 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:09,080 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 39 00:03:09,080 --> 00:03:15,640 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 40 00:03:15,640 --> 00:03:18,440 for culinary delights. 41 00:03:18,440 --> 00:03:24,060 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 42 00:03:24,060 --> 00:03:28,920 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 43 00:03:28,920 --> 00:03:32,920 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 44 00:03:32,920 --> 00:03:36,400 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 45 00:03:36,400 --> 00:03:39,920 Sunny mornings send you. 46 00:03:39,920 --> 00:03:46,580 In local news, a recent bill passed in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support 47 00:03:46,580 --> 00:03:52,320 aims to address security concerns surrounding TikTok, a popular social media platform owned 48 00:03:52,320 --> 00:03:55,040 by a Chinese company. 49 00:03:55,040 --> 00:04:00,120 The legislation requires the sale of TikTok to a U.S. company within six months to avoid 50 00:04:00,120 --> 00:04:01,480 a ban. 51 00:04:01,480 --> 00:04:08,120 However, the San Diego congressional delegation was divided on the vote. 52 00:04:08,120 --> 00:04:12,200 Concerns were raised about the bill's impact on freedom of speech and the precedent it 53 00:04:12,200 --> 00:04:16,320 might set for internet censorship in the United States. 54 00:04:16,320 --> 00:04:22,480 Critics, including Representatives Sarah Jacobs and Juan Vargas, argue that the bill is a 55 00:04:22,480 --> 00:04:28,880 blunt instrument and not the right solution to potential security threats. 56 00:04:28,880 --> 00:04:33,480 The debate highlights the challenge of balancing national security with the protection of free 57 00:04:33,480 --> 00:04:44,200 speech and the complexity of regulating foreign-owned apps. 58 00:04:44,200 --> 00:04:46,220 Now on to sports. 59 00:04:46,220 --> 00:04:51,460 The Indianapolis Colts have secured quarterback Joe Flacco on a one-year contract worth up 60 00:04:51,460 --> 00:04:58,480 to $8.7 million, with a guaranteed $4.5 million. 61 00:04:58,480 --> 00:05:03,600 Having a notable season with the Cleveland Browns, where Flacco was named NFL Comeback 62 00:05:03,600 --> 00:05:09,120 Player of the Year, he will now bring his experience to the Colts. 63 00:05:09,120 --> 00:05:13,640 Despite his preference to remain with the Browns, Flacco's move positions him likely 64 00:05:13,640 --> 00:05:19,100 as a backup to Anthony Richardson, the Colts' young quarterback who faced a shoulder injury 65 00:05:19,100 --> 00:05:20,800 last season. 66 00:05:20,800 --> 00:05:26,060 Flacco's signing comes after a season where he impressively turned his temporary stint 67 00:05:26,060 --> 00:05:31,960 with the Browns into a playoff appearance, signaling his potential value to the Colts' 68 00:05:31,960 --> 00:05:32,960 roster. 69 00:05:32,960 --> 00:05:35,440 And in more trade news… 70 00:05:35,440 --> 00:05:40,440 Calvin Ridley and the Tennessee Titans have struck a surprising deal with a four-year, 71 00:05:40,440 --> 00:05:47,080 $92 million contract, defying expectations amidst rumors linking Ridley to the New England 72 00:05:47,080 --> 00:05:49,080 Patriots. 73 00:05:49,080 --> 00:05:55,560 NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the agreement includes $50 million guaranteed. 74 00:05:55,560 --> 00:06:01,560 This move comes after Ridley's tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he showcased 75 00:06:01,560 --> 00:06:07,560 his resilience and capability despite past challenges, including a gambling suspension 76 00:06:07,560 --> 00:06:10,920 and mental health concerns. 77 00:06:10,920 --> 00:06:15,760 This contract places Ridley among the top paid receivers, raising questions about the 78 00:06:15,760 --> 00:06:21,400 Titans' strategy given their apparent shift towards rebuilding and the age profiles of 79 00:06:21,400 --> 00:06:24,440 key players. 80 00:06:24,440 --> 00:06:31,720 Last night in the NBA, the Lakers on the road facing the Kings lost 120-107. 81 00:06:31,720 --> 00:06:35,360 And tonight, the Clippers are on the road to play the Bulls. 82 00:06:35,360 --> 00:06:38,720 Tipoff is at 5 Pacific time. 83 00:06:38,720 --> 00:06:45,600 In national hockey, the Kings on the road lost to the Blues 3-1. 84 00:06:45,600 --> 00:06:47,560 In top news… 85 00:06:47,560 --> 00:06:53,280 Using tap water for nasal rinsing, such as with natty pods, can actually lead to dangerous 86 00:06:53,280 --> 00:06:55,160 infections. 87 00:06:55,160 --> 00:07:01,760 The CDC warns against the common misconception that tap water is sterile. 88 00:07:01,760 --> 00:07:06,760 Despite being safe for drinking and cooking, tap water contains microorganisms that can 89 00:07:06,760 --> 00:07:12,720 be harmful when introduced to sensitive areas like the sinus cavities. 90 00:07:12,720 --> 00:07:18,080 Research found instances where people developed life-threatening onyba infections after using 91 00:07:18,080 --> 00:07:21,480 tap water in nasal rinses. 92 00:07:21,480 --> 00:07:28,720 The CDC advises using boiled, sterile, or distilled water for such practices, especially 93 00:07:28,720 --> 00:07:34,800 among those with weakened immune systems, to prevent severe outcomes like encephalitis, 94 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:38,760 a condition with a high fatality rate. 95 00:07:38,760 --> 00:07:41,200 In business news… 96 00:07:41,200 --> 00:07:46,640 Coinbase Global stock has seen remarkable growth, quintupling since last June, driven 97 00:07:46,640 --> 00:07:52,240 by the cryptocurrency boom and the adoption of digital assets by financial institutions 98 00:07:52,240 --> 00:07:54,880 and advisors. 99 00:07:54,880 --> 00:08:00,320 Despite regulatory challenges, Coinbase's diverse revenue streams, beyond just trading 100 00:08:00,320 --> 00:08:04,480 fees, are seen as key growth drivers. 101 00:08:04,480 --> 00:08:09,880 Analysts believe the platform will benefit from the broader crypto-ecosystems expansion, 102 00:08:09,880 --> 00:08:15,000 including Bitcoin ETS, which have seen record inflows. 103 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:20,520 While some express caution over the high valuation and regulatory uncertainties, the momentum 104 00:08:20,520 --> 00:08:27,440 behind Coinbase and cryptocurrencies suggests potential for further gains. 105 00:08:27,440 --> 00:08:42,000 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now up to $73,000, Ethereum is at $4,000, and Solana is $167. 106 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:45,420 Moving on to a more local vibe… 107 00:08:45,420 --> 00:08:51,440 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 108 00:08:51,440 --> 00:08:55,640 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 109 00:08:55,640 --> 00:09:00,760 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 110 00:09:00,760 --> 00:09:06,960 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 111 00:09:06,960 --> 00:09:10,480 and elevating mental well-being. 112 00:09:10,480 --> 00:09:13,840 Public research affirms its benefits. 113 00:09:13,840 --> 00:09:20,200 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 114 00:09:20,200 --> 00:09:25,520 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 115 00:09:25,520 --> 00:09:29,680 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 116 00:09:29,680 --> 00:09:32,200 And now back to the show. 117 00:09:32,200 --> 00:09:35,840 Let's talk tech. 118 00:09:35,840 --> 00:09:42,160 Keurig is introducing a groundbreaking innovation in the coffee industry with their new K-Rounds, 119 00:09:42,160 --> 00:09:49,240 a 100% compostable coffee pods designed for the upcoming Keurig Alta Brewer. 120 00:09:49,240 --> 00:09:55,600 Set for beta testing later this year and aiming for a 2025 release, these plant-based pods 121 00:09:55,600 --> 00:10:01,960 represent a significant step towards sustainability, addressing the environmental concerns associated 122 00:10:01,960 --> 00:10:05,360 with traditional plastic coffee pods. 123 00:10:05,360 --> 00:10:11,520 The K-Rounds offer versatility in coffee brewing, capable of making espresso, regular, and iced 124 00:10:11,520 --> 00:10:15,280 coffee thanks to their specialty grinds and sizes. 125 00:10:15,280 --> 00:10:21,840 However, to use these eco-friendly pods, consumers will need to purchase the new Keurig Alta, 126 00:10:21,840 --> 00:10:28,080 as existing machines are incompatible. 127 00:10:28,080 --> 00:10:35,320 And in entertainment news, Venom 3, now titled Venom, the last dance, had its release date 128 00:10:35,320 --> 00:10:41,160 moved up to October 25th, ahead of the initially scheduled November 8th. 129 00:10:41,160 --> 00:10:46,280 This update comes as a surprise, especially after production pauses due to the actors' 130 00:10:46,280 --> 00:10:48,600 and writers' strikes. 131 00:10:48,600 --> 00:10:53,960 However, the film quickly resumes shooting following the resolution of the strike, similar 132 00:10:53,960 --> 00:10:57,040 to Deadpool and Wolverine. 133 00:10:57,040 --> 00:11:02,800 Plot details remain tightly under wraps, maintaining Marvel's tradition of secrecy, though there's 134 00:11:02,800 --> 00:11:09,160 a speculation about a multiverse theme linked to Tom Hardy's appearance in Spider-Man. 135 00:11:09,160 --> 00:11:11,360 No way home. 136 00:11:11,360 --> 00:11:17,040 Amid concerns following the underperformance of Madame Web, Sony's scrutiny on the new 137 00:11:17,040 --> 00:11:21,960 Venom is heightened, given the previous successes of the Venom series. 138 00:11:21,960 --> 00:11:27,680 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 139 00:11:27,680 --> 00:11:33,880 And today, in honor of Einstein's birthday, we'll hear a quote from the genius himself. 140 00:11:33,880 --> 00:11:34,880 He said, 141 00:11:34,880 --> 00:11:39,360 The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. 142 00:11:39,360 --> 00:11:44,000 It is the source of all true art and science. 143 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:46,800 And that's a wrap for this morning. 144 00:11:46,800 --> 00:11:50,040 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 145 00:11:50,040 --> 00:11:58,200 Have an amazing day, my good friends.