Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Monday, October 21st.
You'll be interested to know.
Five hundred and four years ago, today in 1520.
Explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, with three Spanish ships entered the strait later named for him,
navigating between the mainland tip of South America and the island of Tierra del Fuego toward the Pacific Ocean.
This significant event marked the gateway to circumnavigating the globe, highlighting the era's spirit of exploration.
So now you know.
And now it's time for the Surf Report.
Expect knee-to-thigh high swell on Monday, with glassy morning conditions and light offshore winds
becoming semi-choppy in the afternoon as winds shift to onshore at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
On Tuesday, expect waist-high swell with similar conditions,
and on Wednesday anticipate stomach-to-shoulder high swell with a glassy morning and onshore winds.
Monday in Encinitas and North County.
It's looking clean at 1 to 2 feet until 10, then turning fair to choppy at 2 plus feet until sunset.
Best time to ride is at 6 a.m. with a 3-foot low tide when the east swell is a half foot at 18 seconds
and the offshore wind is 4 mile per hour.
The first high tide Monday will be 6 foot just before noon, with a 0 foot low tide at 7.45.
The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 66 degrees for the water temperature.
This morning it's sunny and feels like 60 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 6.08 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.58.
It looks like grin for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 67 and a light north wind.
Tonight expect partly cloudy conditions with a low around 60 and a gentle breeze.
Looking ahead in the weather expect mostly sunny skies with highs around 68 degrees and light northwest winds.
Nights will be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Patchy fog may develop late at night and early in the morning.
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In local news, increased defense spending in San Diego has resulted in nearly 20,000
new jobs for fiscal year 2024, according to the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Report.
Defense dollars account for almost 25% of the local economy.
While a few thousand jobs are for active duty military, approximately 16,000 are civilian positions.
Total defense spending rose over 12%, contributing more than $63 billion to the economy.
Local leaders emphasize San Diego's role in defense innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence and unmanned vehicle technology.
Now on to sports.
On Saturday, we witnessed two great ranked matchups.
The 11th ranked Tennessee Volunteers claimed a thrilling 24 to 17 victory over the 7th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in Knoxville.
Hale and Sampson dazzled with 139 yards rushing and two touchdowns, while Neko Lemaleva's fourth quarter touchdown pass sealed the win.
Alabama's Jalen Milrow struggled with two interceptions.
Tennessee overcame a halftime deficit, keeping their college football playoff hopes alive.
Meanwhile, the fifth ranked Georgia Bulldogs stunned the top ranked Texas Longhorns with a 30 to 15 victory in Austin.
Trevor Yedian led the charge with three touchdowns, capitalizing on Dailin Everett's crucial takeaways.
Georgia's defense shown delivering seven sacks and forcing four turnovers.
Quarterback Carson Beck endured three interceptions, but maintained control.
On Sunday night football, the Pittsburgh Steelers, now 5 and 2, triumphed over the New York Jets, who fell to 2 and 5 with a score of 37 to 15.
Russell Wilson in his Steelers debut threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns.
Beanie Bishops' two interceptions were pivotal, turning the tide against Aaron Rodgers.
Despite a promising start, the Jets couldn't maintain their momentum, dropping their fourth straight game.
Last night, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured a dominant 10 to 5 victory over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium, clinching the National League Championship Series.
Tommy Edmund and Will Smith each launched homers, propelling the Dodgers into the World Series against the Yankees.
Game one is on Friday.
On Monday night football, we're getting a doubleheader.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 4 and 2 host the red-hot Baltimore Ravens, also at 4 and 2.
Baker Mayfield's impressive 15 touchdowns face a formidable challenge against Lamar Jackson's dynamic Ravens, who lead the league in rushing.
Expect a high-scoring showdown as Tampa averages nearly 30 points per game.
Also tonight, the Arizona Cardinals at 2 and 4 host the Los Angeles Chargers, boasting a 3 and 2 record.
With Justin Herbert back in form, the Chargers' balanced offense faces a Cardinals defense missing key players.
Arizona's Kyler Murray, known for his dynamic scrambling, will be crucial against a stout Chargers defense.
Expect James Connor to shine, aiming to extend his Monday night touchdown streak.
In local sports, USC's heartbreaking skid continued within nail-biting,
with a 29-28 loss against Maryland this weekend.
Despite leading 28-14, the Trojans now 3 and 4, faltered late as Maryland's Billy Edwards Jr., secured the win with a 3-yard touchdown run.
USC's Miller Moss threw for 336 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Next week, USC is on the road in Washington.
The Los Angeles Kings dominated the Anaheim Ducks with a stunning 4-1 victory at the Honda Center.
Adrian Kemp, Alex Leferrier, Kevin Fiala, and Mikey Anderson each netted goals in a thrilling third period.
The Kings, now 3 and 1, showcased remarkable teamwork, outshooting the Ducks 37-15.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are at home to kick off the season as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Lakers are favored by 1.5 points.
Key players like D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reeves are game-time decisions.
Catch the action on TNT as these teams clash in this highly anticipated matchup.
In Top News
In recent years, the link between alcohol and health risks has become clearer.
While the World Health Organization has warned that no amount of alcohol is safe,
the alcohol market surged to $37 billion in 2023.
Experts emphasize that alcohol is a known carcinogen, contributing to over 200 diseases, including heart disease and dementia.
Despite long-held beliefs about potential health benefits, such as those associated with red wine,
new research reveals that these claims often overlook important lifestyle factors.
As public awareness grows, the challenge remains to change cultural perceptions and behaviors towards alcohol consumption.
In Business News
In the latest rankings from Bloomberg Business Week, Stanford University retains its top position among United States business schools,
marking five consecutive years at the forefront.
Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business surged to ninth place,
while Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management climbed to third.
However, Columbia Business School dropped from fifth to seventeenth, primarily due to lower reported starting salaries.
As business schools face high turnover among administrators and adapt to the rising influence of artificial intelligence,
deans are focusing on innovative programs and real-world connections to meet evolving student needs and market demands.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $69,100. Ethereum is just over $2,700. And Solana is $169.
Moving on to a more local vibe.
In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a National Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area.
Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental well-being.
Scientific research affirms its benefits.
So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more.
Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now, back to the show.
Let's talk tech.
In a light-hearted debate, a California couple, Vakos Chaudhuri and Riddhi Sani, disagree on how polite one should be with chat GPT.
Chaudhuri, a startup founder, expresses gratitude to the chatbot, calling it a rock star.
In contrast, Sani views their interactions as purely transactional.
As chatbots become more conversational, users face an ethical dilemma.
A survey revealed that about 48% of Americans believe in being polite to artificial intelligence, while others argue it is inefficient.
Research suggests that politeness can lead to better responses from AI, prompting conversations about etiquette in our digital interactions.
Entertainment news.
Religious movies are making significant waves in Hollywood, attracting rich investors eager to put millions into faith-based projects.
One such project, House of David, is set to premiere in early 2025, showcasing the tale of David vs. Goliath in a grand television spectacle.
Christian filmmaker John Irwin leads this movement, aiming to create uplifting stories for families.
With successes like The Chosen and Sound of Freedom, the industry is shifting, appealing to a broader audience.
Investors are now backing studios like The Wonder Project, which aspires to produce high-quality, values-driven content for mainstream viewers.
Well, alrighty, folks. It's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the entrepreneur and businessman, Elon Musk.
And he said, when something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
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Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.