1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,960 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:06,960 --> 00:00:11,600 I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, April 12th. 3 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:16,440 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:16,440 --> 00:00:21,680 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science 5 00:00:21,680 --> 00:00:23,840 and entertainment. 6 00:00:23,840 --> 00:00:32,080 But first, you'll be interested to know 163 years ago, today in 1861. 7 00:00:32,080 --> 00:00:37,640 Fort Sumter, one of the few military installations in the South still in federal hands, came 8 00:00:37,640 --> 00:00:43,920 under fire from Confederate guns in Charleston, South Carolina, thus initiating the American 9 00:00:43,920 --> 00:00:45,840 Civil War. 10 00:00:45,840 --> 00:00:47,720 So now you know. 11 00:00:47,720 --> 00:00:50,560 And now you know what time it is. 12 00:00:50,560 --> 00:00:55,840 It's time for the surf report. 13 00:00:55,840 --> 00:01:00,720 Expect a new round of south-southwest swell to bill throughout the day on Friday, with 14 00:01:00,720 --> 00:01:06,440 knee-to-waist-high surf, at better breaks in North County San Diego. 15 00:01:06,440 --> 00:01:11,400 Light southerly wind is expected early, reaching moderate levels for lumpier conditions in 16 00:01:11,400 --> 00:01:12,400 the afternoon. 17 00:01:12,400 --> 00:01:20,080 A south-southwest swell will pick up on Saturday, bumping size into waste to chest-high territory, 18 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:24,520 with sets going head-high for standouts in South County. 19 00:01:24,520 --> 00:01:29,920 Sunday is looking like the day to get a piece of the north-northwest swell mix, with waste 20 00:01:29,920 --> 00:01:35,200 to chest-high surf expected for average winter breaks in North County. 21 00:01:35,200 --> 00:01:42,400 Friday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking fair at 2 to 3 feet until 9. 22 00:01:42,400 --> 00:01:48,520 After that, it's looking unrideable, with wind and choppy conditions. 23 00:01:48,520 --> 00:01:54,560 First time to ride is at 7 a.m. with a minus half-foot low tide, when the south-southeast 24 00:01:54,560 --> 00:02:01,840 swell is 2 feet at 15 seconds and the offshore wind is 5 mile per hour. 25 00:02:01,840 --> 00:02:08,600 The first low tide Friday will be minus 1 foot at 7 a.m. with another 2-foot low tide 26 00:02:08,600 --> 00:02:12,200 just before 5.30 p.m. 27 00:02:12,200 --> 00:02:20,120 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 61 degrees for the water temperature. 28 00:02:20,120 --> 00:02:24,040 Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area. 29 00:02:24,040 --> 00:02:30,820 This morning it's cloudy and feels like 55 degrees, with 4 mile per hour wind. 30 00:02:30,820 --> 00:02:37,560 The sunset will take place at 7 17, and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 20. 31 00:02:37,560 --> 00:02:42,440 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 a.m. 32 00:02:42,440 --> 00:02:49,440 Otherwise partly sunny with a high near 62 and wind of 5 to 15 mile per hour. 33 00:02:49,440 --> 00:02:56,040 Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 56. 34 00:02:56,040 --> 00:02:58,280 Looking ahead in the weather. 35 00:02:58,280 --> 00:03:03,760 Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of afternoon showers and a high near 36 00:03:03,760 --> 00:03:09,360 62, with gusty wind up to 25 mile per hour. 37 00:03:09,360 --> 00:03:12,320 Showers will continue Saturday night. 38 00:03:12,320 --> 00:03:17,000 Sunday will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of morning showers and a high near 39 00:03:17,000 --> 00:03:18,840 60. 40 00:03:18,840 --> 00:03:24,240 Mostly sunny skies continue Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the low 60s. 41 00:03:24,240 --> 00:03:27,260 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 42 00:03:27,260 --> 00:03:32,120 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 43 00:03:32,120 --> 00:03:39,360 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 44 00:03:39,360 --> 00:03:42,120 for culinary delights. 45 00:03:42,120 --> 00:03:47,720 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 46 00:03:47,720 --> 00:03:52,440 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 47 00:03:52,440 --> 00:03:56,480 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 48 00:03:56,480 --> 00:04:03,280 Just stop on by and don't forget to tell them, sunny mornings send you. 49 00:04:03,280 --> 00:04:10,060 In local news, the Lafayette Hotel just north of downtown San Diego has been crowned the 50 00:04:10,060 --> 00:04:18,680 top new hotel of 2024 in North America and Europe by Esquire magazine following its $34 51 00:04:18,680 --> 00:04:21,560 million renovation. 52 00:04:21,560 --> 00:04:27,840 Only built in 1946, the hotel's makeover includes seven new restaurants and bars, earning 53 00:04:27,840 --> 00:04:35,620 it high praise for transforming a once-tired property into a cultural and hospitality hotspot. 54 00:04:35,620 --> 00:04:41,080 With a strategy focusing on cultural richness rather than prime real estate, the Lafayette 55 00:04:41,080 --> 00:04:47,040 has outshone competitors, including luxury resorts in Hawaii and Rome. 56 00:04:47,040 --> 00:04:52,480 The renovation reflects a deep commitment to showcasing San Diego's unique culture, 57 00:04:52,480 --> 00:04:57,640 featuring a range of hospitality options from a vibrant pool scene to a diner that operates 58 00:04:57,640 --> 00:05:04,140 around the clock. 59 00:05:04,140 --> 00:05:06,300 Now on to sports. 60 00:05:06,300 --> 00:05:12,860 On the first day of the 88th Masters, despite a rain delay, Bryson DeChambeau and Scotty 61 00:05:12,860 --> 00:05:15,760 Scheffler stole the show. 62 00:05:15,760 --> 00:05:21,200 DeChambeau, known for his bold claims about Augusta National, delivered his career best 63 00:05:21,200 --> 00:05:27,960 at the course shooting a.65, showcasing a significant improvement in his putting. 64 00:05:27,960 --> 00:05:33,560 Scotty Scheffler, just one stroke behind, played a bogey-free round, exemplifying his 65 00:05:33,560 --> 00:05:39,920 mastery with a particularly strong performance in approach shots and short game. 66 00:05:39,920 --> 00:05:46,040 The day highlighted not just individuals, but also hinted at emerging storylines, such 67 00:05:46,040 --> 00:05:51,740 as Danny Willett's unexpected comeback and Max Homa's strong start, setting the stage 68 00:05:51,740 --> 00:05:55,680 for a compelling tournament. 69 00:05:55,680 --> 00:06:03,820 Last night in local sports, the Canes at home smoked the flames 4-0. 70 00:06:03,820 --> 00:06:10,560 And tonight, the Pondres are on the road in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers. 71 00:06:10,560 --> 00:06:16,040 In the NBA, the Lakers are on the road in Memphis playing the Grizzlies. 72 00:06:16,040 --> 00:06:20,680 And the Clippers are at home to play the Jazz. 73 00:06:20,680 --> 00:06:27,620 In top news, in the high-stakes world of professional golf, a pivotal lawsuit marked a turning point 74 00:06:27,620 --> 00:06:31,280 in the PGA Tour and Live Golf rivalry. 75 00:06:31,280 --> 00:06:37,680 Initially, Live Golf launched an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour, challenging 76 00:06:37,680 --> 00:06:43,000 exclusivity practices that restricted players' participation in other events. 77 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:50,000 However, in a stunning development, Live Golf agreed to drop this lawsuit as part of a framework 78 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:55,240 agreement where the Saudi Public Investment Fund would become a minority investor in a 79 00:06:55,240 --> 00:06:59,480 new venture, PGA Tour Enterprises. 80 00:06:59,480 --> 00:07:07,800 This agreement suggested a potential bribe. 81 00:07:07,800 --> 00:07:10,120 Excuse me, got a tickle in my throat. 82 00:07:10,120 --> 00:07:17,200 I meant to say reconciliation, aiming to merge interests and stabilize the sport. 83 00:07:17,200 --> 00:07:22,840 The resolution of this lawsuit was not just a legal maneuver, but a strategic play towards 84 00:07:22,840 --> 00:07:31,280 transforming and possibly unifying professional golf under shared interests and governance. 85 00:07:31,280 --> 00:07:38,840 In business news, Meta and Google are advancing into AI technology by announcing their own 86 00:07:38,840 --> 00:07:45,520 in-house AI chips, challenging NVIDIA's dominance in the AI hardware market. 87 00:07:45,520 --> 00:07:50,940 These new chips are designed to support their AI platforms more efficiently, reducing reliance 88 00:07:50,940 --> 00:07:56,240 on external chip manufacturers like NVIDIA and Intel. 89 00:07:56,240 --> 00:08:01,960 This move is seen as a strategic effort to tailor hardware to specific AI models, improving 90 00:08:01,960 --> 00:08:05,600 performance and energy efficiency. 91 00:08:05,600 --> 00:08:10,880 While NVIDIA remains a key player in the AI chip market, the development of custom chips 92 00:08:10,880 --> 00:08:17,240 by tech giants like Meta and Google could reshape the competitive landscape, raising 93 00:08:17,240 --> 00:08:21,960 questions about NVIDIA's future market position. 94 00:08:21,960 --> 00:08:36,440 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is $71,000, Ethereum is at $3,500, and Solana is $175. 95 00:08:36,440 --> 00:08:39,840 Moving on to a more local vibe. 96 00:08:39,840 --> 00:08:45,800 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 97 00:08:45,800 --> 00:08:50,120 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 98 00:08:50,120 --> 00:08:54,960 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 99 00:08:54,960 --> 00:09:01,160 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 100 00:09:01,160 --> 00:09:04,640 and elevating mental well-being. 101 00:09:04,640 --> 00:09:07,980 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 102 00:09:07,980 --> 00:09:14,800 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class with locations in Encinitas, Solana 103 00:09:14,800 --> 00:09:19,560 Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 104 00:09:19,560 --> 00:09:23,680 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 105 00:09:23,680 --> 00:09:26,160 And now back to the show. 106 00:09:26,160 --> 00:09:29,200 Let's talk science. 107 00:09:29,200 --> 00:09:35,840 The Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research Reactor, also known as KSTAR, has 108 00:09:35,840 --> 00:09:41,320 made a significant breakthrough in fusion energy by extending plasma containment to 109 00:09:41,320 --> 00:09:46,840 48 seconds, surpassing its previous record by 60%. 110 00:09:46,840 --> 00:09:52,320 This achievement is crucial for magnetic confinement fusion, where one of the main challenges is 111 00:09:52,320 --> 00:09:57,380 maintaining plasma long enough for fusion reactions to occur. 112 00:09:57,380 --> 00:10:02,480 The improvement was made possible by using advanced materials, such as a new tungsten 113 00:10:02,480 --> 00:10:08,220 diverter and optimization models to manage plasma instabilities. 114 00:10:08,220 --> 00:10:13,620 This progress brings us closer to the dream of sustainable fusion energy, especially as 115 00:10:13,620 --> 00:10:20,020 the global community anticipates the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, reaching 116 00:10:20,020 --> 00:10:24,060 its first plasma by late 2025. 117 00:10:24,060 --> 00:10:29,640 To put it simply, it's a star, or sun in a bottle, and has the potential to surpass 118 00:10:29,640 --> 00:10:33,080 our nuclear energy generation significantly. 119 00:10:33,080 --> 00:10:38,920 And in entertainment news. 120 00:10:38,920 --> 00:10:43,960 In an interesting Rolling Stones article, Walton Goggins, known for his roles in The 121 00:10:43,960 --> 00:10:49,840 Shield, Quentin Tarantino's films, and The Righteous Gemstones, discusses his acting 122 00:10:49,840 --> 00:10:55,320 career and his new jewel role in Amazon's Fallout. 123 00:10:55,320 --> 00:11:00,760 Goggins reflects on being typecast early on and the evolution of his career, including 124 00:11:00,760 --> 00:11:04,360 the significant impact of The Shield. 125 00:11:04,360 --> 00:11:09,680 He shares insights into his process of finding humanity in his characters, his introverted 126 00:11:09,680 --> 00:11:15,280 nature despite his rascally on-screen persona, and the challenges of transitioning after 127 00:11:15,280 --> 00:11:17,960 a major role ends. 128 00:11:17,960 --> 00:11:23,840 Goggins also touches on his experience playing Baby Billy in The Righteous Gemstones, and 129 00:11:23,840 --> 00:11:29,360 the possibility of reprising his role as Boyd Crowder in future Justified projects. 130 00:11:29,360 --> 00:11:33,480 Personally, my favorite character is Boyd Crowder. 131 00:11:33,480 --> 00:11:36,960 That guy just had a special way with words. 132 00:11:36,960 --> 00:11:42,920 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 133 00:11:42,920 --> 00:11:48,600 And today, our quote comes from a man who was pivotal in commanding key victories during 134 00:11:48,600 --> 00:11:55,640 the American Civil War as a lieutenant general, and the 13th President of the United States, 135 00:11:55,640 --> 00:11:58,600 Ulysses S. Granset. 136 00:11:58,600 --> 00:12:04,240 If we ever have another contest in the near future of our national existence, I predict 137 00:12:04,240 --> 00:12:09,400 that the dividing line will not be Mason and Dixons. 138 00:12:09,400 --> 00:12:15,600 But between patriotism and intelligence on the one side, and superstition, ambition, 139 00:12:15,600 --> 00:12:18,940 and ignorance on the other. 140 00:12:18,940 --> 00:12:21,520 And that's a wrap for this morning. 141 00:12:21,520 --> 00:12:27,600 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 142 00:12:27,600 --> 00:12:30,240 with local news and the surf reports. 143 00:12:30,240 --> 00:12:33,440 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 144 00:12:33,440 --> 00:13:01,440 We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.