Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, October 24th.
You'll be interested to know.
Twenty-one years ago, today, in 2003, the Concorde, a supersonic passenger aircraft,
concluded its final journey with British Airways, marking the end of an iconic era in aviation.
This historic event followed Air France's cessation of supersonic flights earlier in the year,
highlighting the end of commercial supersonic travel.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Expect waist-to-stomach high swell on Thursday morning with glassy conditions and light offshore winds.
In the afternoon, conditions become semi-bumpy as winds shift onshore at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
On Friday and Saturday, expect fight-a-waist high swell with similar morning conditions,
transitioning to semi-choppy in the afternoons as winds shift onshore.
Thursday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking clean at 3 plus feet until 11, then fair to clean until sunset.
Best time to ride is at 7 a.m. with a 4-foot outgoing high tide when the south-southeast swell is 2 feet at 15 seconds
and the offshore wind is 1 mile per hour.
The first high tide Thursday will be 4 foot at 6.15 a.m. with a 3.5 foot low tide at 10.30.
The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 66 degrees for the water temperature.
This morning it's patchy fog and feels like 63 degrees with no wind.
The sunset will take place at 6.04 and it will rise again tomorrow at 7.01.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog this morning, clearing up by late morning with partly sunny skies
and a high near 65 with a light breeze.
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions with patchy fog returning, a low of 59 and light winds.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect patchy fog each morning through Monday, clearing by mid-morning.
Daytime highs will be in the mid-60s with mostly cloudy skies.
Nights will remain cloudy with lows around 59 to 61 and a slight chance of rain on Monday.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café & Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard,
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You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from 8 to 5.
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Sunny mornings send you.
In local news,
demolition of the burned buildings at Oceanside Pier is set to continue for several months.
City engineers stated that fire damage was more extensive than initially believed,
requiring the removal of all planking from the hammerhead section.
They noted, we're finding new things every day.
Workers are currently cutting steel beams from the former restaurant structure.
The total demolition cost is approximately $1.3 million,
while repairs could range between $3 million and $20 million.
It will take at least three more years before the pier reopens,
with no restaurant planned upon completion.
Now on to sports.
The Los Angeles Dodgers face the New York Yankees tomorrow night in Game 1 of the World Series.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Shohei Otani will not pitch in the final games,
though he left a slight possibility for Otani to pitch in some special circumstance.
Otani has excelled as a designated hitter this season with 54 homers and 130 runs batted in,
but his pitching remains uncertain for the 2024 World Series.
On Thursday night football, the Los Angeles Rams, at 2-4,
host the Minnesota Vikings, who are 5-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Rams head coach Sean McVeigh faces his former assistant, Kevin O'Connell,
now leading the Vikings with Sam Darnold at quarterback.
Cooper Cup returns from injury, aiming to exploit Minnesota's poorest past defense.
With the Rams offense struggling, oddsmakers favor the Vikings with an over-under set at 49.
In local sports, tonight the Kings, standing at 3-2-2,
will face off against the struggling San Jose Sharks, who are still seeking their first win of the season.
The Kings, led by Anz Coppidor, boast a solid average of 3.14 goals per game
and will challenge the Sharks' goalie Mackenzie Blackwood at Crypto.com Arena.
Tomorrow night, the Lakers will host the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of the season.
In top news, a world without passwords may soon be a reality, thanks to pass-keys.
Apple has identified that 249 of My Passwords require attention due to reuse and data breaches.
The FIDO Alliance, which includes major companies like Amazon, Apple, and Google,
has been developing pass-keys to enhance security and ease of use.
These pass-keys consist of two encrypted files that eliminate the need for traditional passwords.
Users can log in with a fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN, making the process swift and secure.
While passwords may linger, their relevance is fading as more platforms adopt pass-keys.
In business news, Ernst & Young, known as EY, recently faced backlash
after firing dozens of employees for cheating during its Ignite Learning Week in May.
Employees were expected to take online courses for professional development,
but those who attended multiple courses simultaneously were let go.
This decision shocked many as the culture at EY promotes multitasking,
with some staff even taking two client calls at once.
The average salary at EY in New York City is over $100,000, with an additional annual bonus of $10,000.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $67,400. Ethereum is just under $2,600.
And Goatseas Maximus, which is turning the crypto market on its head, is nearing $0.75.
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 science.
A recent clinical trial by Science Corporation has shown promising results for a retina implant,
designed to improve vision in individuals with severe vision loss.
The implant has allowed legally blind participants to read text and recognize playing cards.
Dr. Frank Holes, the trial's scientific coordinator,
hailed the findings as a milestone for treating age-related macular degeneration,
which affects 20 million people in the United States.
The setup includes an implant, a camera on glasses, and a pocket computer.
Participants showed significant improvements in visual acuity,
with results suggesting a potential shift from 20-320 vision to 20-200.
The Entertainment News
Lionscape's losing streak raises questions about the future of mid-budget films,
amid a series of disappointing box office performances.
Eli Roth's video game adaptation, Borderlands, is expected to lead to a $30 million write-down.
From early August to mid-October, seven films, including The Killer's Game and Megalopolis,
struggle to attract audiences, collectively earning only a fraction of their budgets.
Despite a strong lineup last year, including John Wick four shares have fallen over 30%.
Upcoming releases may offer hope for a rebound,
yet the entire industry faces significant economic challenges.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the Jamaican musician and cultural icon, Bob Marley.
And he said...
One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain.
So hit me with music, so hit me with music now.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
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Have an amazing day, my good friends.
And we'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.