1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,680 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston. 2 00:00:06,680 --> 00:00:12,080 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive 3 00:00:12,080 --> 00:00:13,080 vibe. 4 00:00:13,080 --> 00:00:18,000 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Tuesday, February 6th. 5 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:26,960 You'll be interested to know, almost 130 years ago, today, in 1895, the Sultan of Swat was 6 00:00:26,960 --> 00:00:30,120 born in Pakedown, Baltimore. 7 00:00:30,120 --> 00:00:35,400 You know, the king of crash, the colossus of cloud, the great Bambino. 8 00:00:35,400 --> 00:00:37,800 BAMBIN' ROAD! 9 00:00:37,800 --> 00:00:41,240 Now let's check out the weather in the Boston area. 10 00:00:41,240 --> 00:00:46,680 This morning it's sunny and feels like 19 degrees, with 11 mile per hour wind. 11 00:00:46,680 --> 00:00:54,420 Tonight the sun will set at 5.04 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.51 a.m. 12 00:00:54,420 --> 00:00:59,320 It looks like we're in for a mostly cloudy day with a high near 38 and north wind around 13 00:00:59,320 --> 00:01:01,200 11 mile per hour. 14 00:01:01,200 --> 00:01:07,720 Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 29 and north wind at 10 mile per hour. 15 00:01:07,720 --> 00:01:15,600 The first high tide Monday will be at 7.45 a.m. with a low tide around 2.15 p.m. 16 00:01:15,600 --> 00:01:24,320 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 38.4 degrees for the water temperature. 17 00:01:24,320 --> 00:01:29,880 Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see a partly sunny Wednesday with a high near 38 18 00:01:29,880 --> 00:01:33,560 degrees and a north wind around 10 mile per hour. 19 00:01:33,560 --> 00:01:37,480 The night will be mostly clear, cooling down to around 26. 20 00:01:37,480 --> 00:01:43,400 Thursday brings sunshine and a high near 43, with wind shifting from north to east. 21 00:01:43,400 --> 00:01:47,120 The evening turns partly cloudy with a low around 30. 22 00:01:47,120 --> 00:01:54,240 Friday offers partly sunny skies, a high near 48 degrees, and a south wind of 7 to 13 mile 23 00:01:54,240 --> 00:02:00,240 per hour, leading to a mostly cloudy night and a low around 37. 24 00:02:00,240 --> 00:02:04,640 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 25 00:02:04,640 --> 00:02:10,320 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 26 00:02:10,320 --> 00:02:16,760 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 27 00:02:16,760 --> 00:02:19,520 for culinary delights. 28 00:02:19,520 --> 00:02:25,120 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 29 00:02:25,120 --> 00:02:29,880 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 30 00:02:29,880 --> 00:02:33,880 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 31 00:02:33,880 --> 00:02:37,320 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 32 00:02:37,320 --> 00:02:41,880 Sunny mornings send you. 33 00:02:41,880 --> 00:02:48,380 In local news, Bill O'Brien, recently hired as Ohio State's offensive coordinator, is 34 00:02:48,380 --> 00:02:53,560 now a top candidate for the Boston College head coaching job, according to Fox Sports' 35 00:02:53,560 --> 00:02:55,800 Bruce Feldman. 36 00:02:55,800 --> 00:03:01,040 This opportunity arose following Jeff Huffley's departure from B.C. to become the defensive 37 00:03:01,040 --> 00:03:04,440 coordinator for the NFL's Green Bay Packers. 38 00:03:04,440 --> 00:03:10,440 O'Brien, with a successful background in both college and the NFL, is reportedly in 39 00:03:10,440 --> 00:03:14,440 deep negotiations with Boston College. 40 00:03:14,440 --> 00:03:20,280 A Boston native, O'Brien has also contributed significantly as an assistant in New England 41 00:03:20,280 --> 00:03:22,640 and at Alabama. 42 00:03:22,640 --> 00:03:28,480 If he takes the B.C. role, it would be a significant shift for Ohio State, where head coach Ryan 43 00:03:28,480 --> 00:03:37,560 Day might re-assume offensive duties. 44 00:03:37,560 --> 00:03:39,440 Now on to sports. 45 00:03:39,440 --> 00:03:45,360 Bobby Witt Jr., the Kansas City Royals' standout shortstop, has signed a groundbreaking 11-year 46 00:03:45,360 --> 00:03:52,320 contract extension worth $288.7 million. 47 00:03:52,320 --> 00:03:58,880 This deal, potentially extending to 14 years and almost $400 million, is the largest in 48 00:03:58,880 --> 00:04:00,640 Royals' history. 49 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:05,680 It reflects the team's commitment to building a competitive team around Witt, who delivered 50 00:04:05,680 --> 00:04:11,240 a spectacular 30-home run and 49 stolen base season. 51 00:04:11,240 --> 00:04:16,600 The contract includes player opt-outs and a no-trade clause, underscoring Witt's importance 52 00:04:16,600 --> 00:04:20,440 to the franchise and its future ambitions. 53 00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:23,880 The Celtics and the Bruins were off last night. 54 00:04:23,880 --> 00:04:28,780 The Bruins played tonight at home against the Flames, and tomorrow night the Celtics 55 00:04:28,780 --> 00:04:33,280 are at home against the Hawks. 56 00:04:33,280 --> 00:04:39,960 And top news, scientists are raising concerns about Nissin, a common antimicrobial preservative 57 00:04:39,960 --> 00:04:43,680 found in foods like beer, cheese, and sauces. 58 00:04:43,680 --> 00:04:50,680 Nissin, a natural product of bacteria, functions as an antibiotic, effectively controlling 59 00:04:50,680 --> 00:04:52,320 foodborne diseases. 60 00:04:52,320 --> 00:04:58,480 However, recent studies suggest it might also harm beneficial gut microbes. 61 00:04:58,480 --> 00:05:03,920 These good bacteria play a crucial role in digestion, immunity, and mental health. 62 00:05:03,920 --> 00:05:10,960 Eliminating them can disturb gut balance and potentially allow harmful bacteria to proliferate. 63 00:05:10,960 --> 00:05:16,920 Research shows both good and bad gut bacteria are susceptible to Nissin's effects. 64 00:05:16,920 --> 00:05:22,560 While these impacts seem reversible, with gut microbiome populations returning to normal 65 00:05:22,560 --> 00:05:28,880 within days of Nissin consumption, the broader implications on gut health are still under 66 00:05:28,880 --> 00:05:29,880 investigation. 67 00:05:29,880 --> 00:05:36,960 This finding is significant considering the widespread use of Nissin in food preservation. 68 00:05:36,960 --> 00:05:39,320 Now on to business news. 69 00:05:39,320 --> 00:05:45,880 Palantir Technologies projects a strong profit in 2024, exceeding Wall Street predictions 70 00:05:45,880 --> 00:05:49,760 thanks to high demand for its AI products. 71 00:05:49,760 --> 00:05:55,840 This forecast marks its first profitable year, with shares increasing over 19%. 72 00:05:55,840 --> 00:06:02,560 The company's growth is driven by a significant rise in U.S. commercial revenue, up 70% to 73 00:06:02,560 --> 00:06:12,880 $131 million, and the closing of 103 deals, over $1 million each in the fourth quarter. 74 00:06:12,880 --> 00:06:20,080 Despite a slowdown in government revenue growth, Palantir's total commercial revenue of $284 75 00:06:20,080 --> 00:06:23,480 million surpassed expectations. 76 00:06:23,480 --> 00:06:32,000 The company's 2024 profit is forecasted between $834 and $850 million, indicating 77 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:35,720 sustained AI-driven success. 78 00:06:35,720 --> 00:06:44,080 In crypto, Bitcoin was briefly up today, but is now back safe and sound at $42,700, Ethereum 79 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:53,040 is about $2,300, and Solana is down to about $95. 80 00:06:53,040 --> 00:06:55,400 Moving on to a more local vibe. 81 00:06:55,400 --> 00:07:02,080 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 82 00:07:02,080 --> 00:07:06,320 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 83 00:07:06,320 --> 00:07:10,560 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 84 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:16,640 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 85 00:07:16,640 --> 00:07:19,920 and elevating mental well-being. 86 00:07:19,920 --> 00:07:23,120 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 87 00:07:23,120 --> 00:07:29,880 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Canton, Wellesley, 88 00:07:29,880 --> 00:07:33,240 Pangham, Brookline, and Framingham. 89 00:07:33,240 --> 00:07:37,720 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 90 00:07:37,720 --> 00:07:42,240 And now, back to the show. 91 00:07:42,240 --> 00:07:45,160 Now let's talk science and tech. 92 00:07:45,160 --> 00:07:51,000 After 141 years of debate, scientists from New York University have solved the reverse 93 00:07:51,000 --> 00:07:57,840 sprinkler problem, a question that has intrigued physicists since 1883. 94 00:07:57,840 --> 00:08:03,140 The question, originally posed by Austrian physicist Ernst Mach and later popularized 95 00:08:03,140 --> 00:08:10,040 by Richard Feynman, asked, what direction would a water-sucking sprinkler spin? 96 00:08:10,040 --> 00:08:16,100 Using custom-built sprinklers with ultra-low friction rotary bearings, the NYU team conducted 97 00:08:16,100 --> 00:08:22,400 experiments to observe the fluid dynamics inside and outside the sprinkler. 98 00:08:22,400 --> 00:08:27,640 They found that a reverse sprinkler spins counterclockwise, albeit 50 times slower than 99 00:08:27,640 --> 00:08:31,360 a normal, water-ejecting sprinkler. 100 00:08:31,360 --> 00:08:35,920 The research, published in Physics Review Letters, revealed that when water is sucked 101 00:08:35,920 --> 00:08:39,800 in, the sprinkler acts like an inside-out rocket. 102 00:08:39,800 --> 00:08:44,840 The water jets, instead of colliding head-on due to the curved arms of the sprinkler, cause 103 00:08:44,840 --> 00:08:47,840 a slow counterclockwise rotation. 104 00:08:47,840 --> 00:08:51,640 This study is more than just solving a long-standing physics puzzle. 105 00:08:51,640 --> 00:08:57,560 It has practical implications for understanding sustainable energy sources, such as wind, 106 00:08:57,560 --> 00:09:02,240 ocean waves, and river currents. 107 00:09:02,240 --> 00:09:08,640 And now, as promised, some movie suggestions, based on our favorites, with Jim Carrey. 108 00:09:08,640 --> 00:09:14,560 In this exploration of Carrey's cinematic journey, we delve into five unique films, 109 00:09:14,560 --> 00:09:20,440 starting with The Truman Show from 1998, which stands out for its insightful critique of 110 00:09:20,440 --> 00:09:27,960 celebrity culture, featuring Truman Verbank, unknowingly the star of a massive TV show. 111 00:09:27,960 --> 00:09:34,520 Then Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind from 2004 offers a poignant and imaginative 112 00:09:34,520 --> 00:09:41,120 take on relationships, where Clementine erases memories of her ex-boyfriend. 113 00:09:41,120 --> 00:09:48,040 Liar Liar, released in 1997, showcases Carrey's physical comedy as a dishonest lawyer whose 114 00:09:48,040 --> 00:09:51,280 life spirals out of control. 115 00:09:51,280 --> 00:09:57,640 And The Mask, 1994, combines Carrey's dynamic performance with a fantastical story of a 116 00:09:57,640 --> 00:10:01,600 timid bank clerk who finds a magical mask. 117 00:10:01,600 --> 00:10:09,040 Lastly, you know it, Dumb and Dumber, another great movie from Carrey in 1994. 118 00:10:09,040 --> 00:10:14,420 With Harry and Lloyd, two friends lacking in wisdom, but rich in friendship, their adventure 119 00:10:14,420 --> 00:10:20,760 begins in Providence, embarking on a cross-country trip to Aspen, Colorado. 120 00:10:20,760 --> 00:10:21,840 Their mission? 121 00:10:21,840 --> 00:10:27,120 To return a briefcase full of money to Mary Swanson, its rightful owner, who Harry and 122 00:10:27,120 --> 00:10:29,840 Lloyd find captivating. 123 00:10:29,840 --> 00:10:34,320 The journey is anything but smooth, filled with comical mishaps. 124 00:10:34,320 --> 00:10:39,560 Upon reaching Aspen, the duo discovers that the challenges involving Mary and the briefcase 125 00:10:39,560 --> 00:10:44,040 are just the tip of the iceberg in their amusing escapade. 126 00:10:44,040 --> 00:10:47,640 Dumb and Dumber never fails to cheer me up. 127 00:10:47,640 --> 00:10:51,640 Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 128 00:10:51,640 --> 00:10:54,680 And today our quote comes from the gang in the Sandlot. 129 00:10:54,680 --> 00:10:58,240 But it was signed by Babe Ruth! 130 00:10:58,240 --> 00:11:01,200 Yeah, yeah, you keep telling me that... 131 00:11:01,200 --> 00:11:03,200 Who is she? 132 00:11:03,200 --> 00:11:04,200 What? 133 00:11:04,200 --> 00:11:05,200 What? 134 00:11:05,200 --> 00:11:08,200 The Sultan of Swat! 135 00:11:08,200 --> 00:11:10,920 The King of Crash! 136 00:11:10,920 --> 00:11:12,360 The Colossus of Clow! 137 00:11:12,360 --> 00:11:13,720 The Colossus of Clow! 138 00:11:13,720 --> 00:11:14,720 Babe Ruth! 139 00:11:14,720 --> 00:11:15,720 The Great Bambino! 140 00:11:15,720 --> 00:11:23,360 And that's a wrap for this morning. 141 00:11:23,360 --> 00:11:26,600 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 142 00:11:26,600 --> 00:11:44,200 Have an amazing day my good friends!