1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,880 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:07,880 --> 00:00:13,160 I'm your host Melissa, and it's Thursday, August 15th. 3 00:00:13,160 --> 00:00:15,560 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,560 --> 00:00:18,760 Today is flooding of the Nile day. 5 00:00:18,760 --> 00:00:24,920 The Nile River, flowing through 11 African countries, is crucial for Egypt, Sudan, and 6 00:00:24,920 --> 00:00:27,160 South Sudan. 7 00:00:27,160 --> 00:00:33,240 Its yearly flooding, celebrated for millennia, left behind nutrient-rich black silt, enabling 8 00:00:33,240 --> 00:00:35,760 desert agriculture. 9 00:00:35,760 --> 00:00:41,360 Hynchine Egyptians attributed this to the goddess Isis, whose tears, they believed, 10 00:00:41,360 --> 00:00:44,120 caused the flood. 11 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:46,200 So now you know. 12 00:00:46,200 --> 00:00:52,400 And now, it's time for the Surf Report. 13 00:00:52,400 --> 00:00:58,560 Expect a mix of knee-to-waist-high waves from the south-southwest early in the week. 14 00:00:58,560 --> 00:01:04,320 Mornings will be glassy, with light offshore winds less than 5 miles per hour. 15 00:01:04,320 --> 00:01:09,600 In the afternoons, conditions will become onshore and semi-choppy, with winds ranging 16 00:01:09,600 --> 00:01:13,800 from 5 to 10 miles per hour on Thursday. 17 00:01:13,800 --> 00:01:20,100 By Friday, expect knee-high swell with occasional waist-high sets, transitioning to semi-glassy 18 00:01:20,100 --> 00:01:23,600 in the morning and bumpy in the afternoon. 19 00:01:23,600 --> 00:01:29,400 Saturday will see knee-to-waist-high waves with similar wind patterns. 20 00:01:29,400 --> 00:01:32,840 Thursday in Encinitas and North County. 21 00:01:32,840 --> 00:01:38,200 It's looking glassy in the morning until 11 at 2 to 3 feet. 22 00:01:38,200 --> 00:01:41,960 Then conditions turn choppy until sunset. 23 00:01:41,960 --> 00:01:49,800 Best time to ride is at 7 a.m. with a 2.5-foot incoming high tide when the southeast swell 24 00:01:49,800 --> 00:01:56,360 is 2 feet at 13 seconds, and the offshore wind is 0 mile per hour. 25 00:01:56,360 --> 00:02:03,160 The first high tide Thursday will be 3.5 foot, just after 8.30 a.m., with a 3-foot low tide 26 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:04,880 at noon. 27 00:02:04,880 --> 00:02:12,240 The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 75 degrees for the water temperature. 28 00:02:12,240 --> 00:02:18,580 This morning it's patchy fog and feels like 64 degrees with no wind. 29 00:02:18,580 --> 00:02:25,320 The sunset will take place at 7.32 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.13. 30 00:02:25,320 --> 00:02:31,280 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 a.m., then sunny skies with temperatures 31 00:02:31,280 --> 00:02:35,640 reaching the low 70s and a light southwest wind. 32 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:43,000 Tonight, expect more patchy fog after 11 p.m. and mostly cloudy skies with a low in the 33 00:02:43,000 --> 00:02:46,440 upper 60s. 34 00:02:46,440 --> 00:02:53,080 Looking ahead in the weather, expect patchy fog each morning before 11 a.m. through Monday, 35 00:02:53,080 --> 00:02:55,440 clearing by mid-morning. 36 00:02:55,440 --> 00:02:59,600 Days will be mostly sunny with highs in the low 70s. 37 00:02:59,600 --> 00:03:05,480 Nights will see patchy fog returning after 11 p.m. with lows around 67. 38 00:03:05,480 --> 00:03:08,600 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 39 00:03:08,600 --> 00:03:14,800 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas, nestled on 40 00:03:14,800 --> 00:03:19,360 El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard. 41 00:03:19,360 --> 00:03:23,480 This café is a haven for culinary delights. 42 00:03:23,480 --> 00:03:29,040 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 43 00:03:29,040 --> 00:03:33,840 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 44 00:03:33,840 --> 00:03:37,800 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 45 00:03:37,800 --> 00:03:41,240 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 46 00:03:41,240 --> 00:03:44,620 Sunny mornings send you. 47 00:03:44,620 --> 00:03:50,920 In local news, while this year is complete, the typical auto insurance policy in California 48 00:03:50,920 --> 00:03:56,640 will be 54% pricier than in 2023. 49 00:03:56,640 --> 00:04:01,840 Insurify's report reveals that drivers between 20 and 70 years old with clean records on 50 00:04:01,840 --> 00:04:07,040 comprehensive and collision policies will face these hikes. 51 00:04:07,040 --> 00:04:12,080 Surging rates reflect insurers battling rising claims due to poor driving habits, increased 52 00:04:12,080 --> 00:04:17,640 climate-driven storm damages, and costlier repairs. 53 00:04:17,640 --> 00:04:22,240 California drivers will face the third largest price jump nationwide, following Minnesota 54 00:04:22,240 --> 00:04:23,680 and Missouri. 55 00:04:23,680 --> 00:04:28,360 Nationally, premiums will soar by 22%. 56 00:04:28,360 --> 00:04:37,440 Insurers are struggling to keep up, with some exiting markets entirely. 57 00:04:37,440 --> 00:04:40,240 Now on to sports. 58 00:04:40,240 --> 00:04:47,680 Insuring's rookie quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, will miss the 2024 season following knee surgery. 59 00:04:47,680 --> 00:04:53,040 Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed McCarthy needed a full meniscus repair, sidelining 60 00:04:53,040 --> 00:04:55,960 him until 2025. 61 00:04:55,960 --> 00:05:01,480 This news dampened optimism surrounding McCarthy's progress, leaving veteran Sam Darnold, who 62 00:05:01,480 --> 00:05:06,120 signed a $10 million contract, as the likely starter. 63 00:05:06,120 --> 00:05:12,120 McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in April, joins a rare group of first-round quarterbacks 64 00:05:12,120 --> 00:05:15,360 who did not play in their rookie season. 65 00:05:15,360 --> 00:05:20,840 Despite the setback, O'Connell remains optimistic about McCarthy's future, emphasizing his 66 00:05:20,840 --> 00:05:24,720 impressive early performances. 67 00:05:24,720 --> 00:05:32,120 In local sports, the Padres at home beat the Pirates 8-2. 68 00:05:32,120 --> 00:05:38,320 But tonight, the Padres are off, as they head to Colorado for a three-game series with the 69 00:05:38,320 --> 00:05:39,320 Rockies. 70 00:05:39,320 --> 00:05:49,520 In top news, in a significant move, Mars is set to acquire Kelenova for nearly $30 billion, 71 00:05:49,520 --> 00:05:53,960 pushing the company further into the global snacks business. 72 00:05:53,960 --> 00:05:59,160 Known for products like M&Ms and Snickers, Mars will now enter the chips and cracker 73 00:05:59,160 --> 00:06:01,920 aisles of supermarkets. 74 00:06:01,920 --> 00:06:08,040 This large-scale deal comes amid rising consumer protests about higher grocery prices and increased 75 00:06:08,040 --> 00:06:11,240 scrutiny over processed foods. 76 00:06:11,240 --> 00:06:15,680 Smaller food deals are also underway, with Campbell's Soup purchasing Sovo's brands 77 00:06:15,680 --> 00:06:22,520 for $3 billion and JM Smucker buying Hostess brands for $5 billion. 78 00:06:22,520 --> 00:06:28,080 This consolidation trend reflects companies' strategies to boost growth amid slowing sales 79 00:06:28,080 --> 00:06:31,760 and lower stock market valuations. 80 00:06:31,760 --> 00:06:38,300 In business news, Michael Burry, famed for his role in the Big Short, has shifted more 81 00:06:38,300 --> 00:06:45,700 of his portfolio into Chinese internet stocks, notably Alibaba Group and Baidu Incorporated 82 00:06:45,700 --> 00:06:48,460 during the second quarter. 83 00:06:48,460 --> 00:06:53,600 According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Burry's largest holding as of June 84 00:06:53,600 --> 00:06:59,420 30th was an investment in Alibaba, worth over $11 million. 85 00:06:59,420 --> 00:07:06,520 His firm, Cyan Asset Management, also increased its stake in Baidu by more than 30,000 shares, 86 00:07:06,520 --> 00:07:10,440 totaling $6.5 million. 87 00:07:10,440 --> 00:07:16,720 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $58,400. 88 00:07:16,720 --> 00:07:20,440 Ethereum is just under $2,700. 89 00:07:20,440 --> 00:07:26,160 And Solana is $144. 90 00:07:26,160 --> 00:07:29,480 Moving on to a more local vibe. 91 00:07:29,480 --> 00:07:35,420 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 92 00:07:35,420 --> 00:07:39,600 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 93 00:07:39,600 --> 00:07:44,640 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 94 00:07:44,640 --> 00:07:50,800 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 95 00:07:50,800 --> 00:07:54,260 and elevating mental well-being. 96 00:07:54,260 --> 00:07:57,600 Public research affirms its benefits. 97 00:07:57,600 --> 00:08:03,880 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 98 00:08:03,880 --> 00:08:09,160 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 99 00:08:09,160 --> 00:08:13,280 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 100 00:08:13,280 --> 00:08:17,000 And now back to the show. 101 00:08:17,000 --> 00:08:18,000 Let's talk science. 102 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:24,480 In an exciting discovery, NASA's Mars InSight lander has provided evidence of liquid water 103 00:08:24,480 --> 00:08:27,680 deep beneath the Martian surface. 104 00:08:27,680 --> 00:08:34,080 This finding, released on August 14, could advance the search for life on Mars. 105 00:08:34,080 --> 00:08:40,300 The lander, which has been on Mars since 2018, used seismic data to reveal these subsurface 106 00:08:40,300 --> 00:08:42,840 water reservoirs. 107 00:08:42,840 --> 00:08:48,280 Vashon Wright from the University of California, San Diego stated, the ingredients for life 108 00:08:48,280 --> 00:08:54,720 as we know it exist in the Martian subsurface if these interpretations are correct. 109 00:08:54,720 --> 00:08:59,340 This study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could 110 00:08:59,340 --> 00:09:03,480 significantly impact future Mars missions. 111 00:09:03,480 --> 00:09:12,640 And in entertainment news, Alien, Romulus, is garnering acclaim, being hailed as the 112 00:09:12,640 --> 00:09:17,840 best entry in the franchise since the original Alien. 113 00:09:17,840 --> 00:09:24,080 Directed by Fidel Veres and produced by Ridley Scott, this sepal, starring Kaylee Spaney, 114 00:09:24,080 --> 00:09:28,080 returns to the horror roots of the series. 115 00:09:28,080 --> 00:09:33,220 Critics are praising its ability to blend homage with fresh elements, making it a standout 116 00:09:33,220 --> 00:09:35,540 in the Alien cyber. 117 00:09:35,540 --> 00:09:42,840 The first reviews highlighted scariness, strong performances, and memorable new characters. 118 00:09:42,840 --> 00:09:48,680 With a solid tomatometer score, Alien, Romulus promises to reignite hope for the future of 119 00:09:48,680 --> 00:09:50,080 Alien movies. 120 00:09:50,080 --> 00:09:55,080 It opens in theaters on August 16, 2024. 121 00:09:55,080 --> 00:10:01,240 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 122 00:10:01,240 --> 00:10:07,440 And today, our quote comes from the British theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen 123 00:10:07,440 --> 00:10:08,440 Hawking. 124 00:10:08,440 --> 00:10:10,480 And he said, 125 00:10:10,480 --> 00:10:16,800 I believe alien life is quite common in the universe, although intelligent life is less 126 00:10:16,800 --> 00:10:18,480 so. 127 00:10:18,480 --> 00:10:22,560 Some say it has yet to appear on planet Earth. 128 00:10:22,560 --> 00:10:24,720 Sing. 129 00:10:24,720 --> 00:10:27,280 And that's a wrap for this morning. 130 00:10:27,280 --> 00:10:33,200 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 131 00:10:33,200 --> 00:10:35,800 with local news and the surf reports. 132 00:10:35,800 --> 00:10:38,640 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 133 00:10:38,640 --> 00:10:58,680 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.