Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive
vibe.
I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Thursday, February 22nd.
You'll be interested to know, 44 years ago today, in 1980, the U.S. Olympic ice hockey
team defeated the favored Soviet team in what is known as the Miracle on Ice.
More on this topic later in the episode.
Now let's check out the weather in the Boston area.
This morning it's partly cloudy and feels like 22 degrees with 4 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 5.24 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.29 a.m.
It looks like we're in for some clouds to start, then gradually becoming sunny with
a high near 40 and north wind around 5 mile per hour.
Tonight, a slight chance of snow before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow between
midnight and 1 a.m., then a slight chance of rain after 1 a.m.
We'll have increasing clouds with a low around 32 and south wind 6 to 8 mile per hour.
Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Thursday will be at 10 a.m. with
a low tide at 4.18 p.m.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 39 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see rain likely on Friday afternoon with cloudy skies
and a high near 47 degrees.
The evening might bring more rain before 10 p.m., turning blustery as northwest wind will
pick up to 15 to 20 mile per hour.
Saturday will be sunny yet breezy with highs near 33 and gusty wind.
The night is clearer with lows around 18.
Sunday remains sunny with a high near 40 and a moderate southwest wind, leading to a mostly
cloudy night and a low around 31.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
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Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
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Sunny mornings send you.
In local news.
A sanctuary cat cafe, set to open next month in Beacon Hill, is on everyone's radar.
This unique cafe combines a love for books and cats, offering guests a chance to sip
locally sourced drinks, enjoy baked goods, and relax with friendly felines.
Located at 80 Charles Street, it will be Boston's only cat cafe, featuring a micro bookstore
where you can reserve a spot to read with a cat by your side.
Sanctuary aims to create an inclusive space, evident in thoughtful design choices.
The cafe will open in phases, starting with the cafe and bookstore, followed by the cat
lounge.
Yaw opportunities are available, with more positions opening soon.
Stay up to date on progress, and job openings through Sanctuary's newsletter and Instagram.
Now on to sports.
In 1980, at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, a momentous event unfolded in the
world of sports.
The U.S. Olympic hockey team, composed of young, talented college players, faced the
formidable Soviet Union team, unbeaten in the Olympics since 1964.
Despite the odds in the Soviets' previous 10-3 victory over the U.S., the American team,
under Coach Herb Brooks, triumphed in a game that came to be known as the Miracle on Ice.
This victory was more than just a sports win.
It was a significant morale boost for America, then grappling with the Iran hostage crisis
and other political turmoil.
The game symbolized a triumph of determination and spirit, etching itself as a pivotal moment
in sports history.
In top news, Nielsen's latest report reveals YouTube as the top TV streaming service in
the U.S. for 12 consecutive months, capturing 8.6% of television screen viewing.
Netflix follows closely with just about 8%.
This dominance is further highlighted by viewers consuming over 1 billion hours of YouTube
content daily on TVs.
Particularly, Gen Z shows a strong preference for user-generated content, with 61% favoring
it over traditional TV shows.
YouTube creators are also experiencing a significant increase in TV viewership, with top YouTubers
seeing a more than 400% rise in watch time on TVs.
This trend benefits family-friendly YouTubers, especially considering children's high usage
of TikTok.
While YouTube leads in the living room, TikTok remains dominant on mobile devices, even competing
with longer video formats.
YouTube's recent achievements include reaching over 100 million subscribers for YouTube Music
and YouTube Premium, over 8 million subscribers for YouTube TV, and surpassing 70 billion daily
views on YouTube shorts.
In business news, in the recent Industrial Sector update, Wheels Up Experience, a private
jet charter business, emerged as the week's top gainer, soaring 80%, despite a year-to-date
stock slump of 69%.
This contrasts with FedEx, which experienced an almost 12% decline following second-quarter
results that missed estimates.
The Industrial Select sector and the Spider S&P 500 ETFs continued their upward trend,
with respective gains of 0.1% and 0.92%.
Rocket Lab USA, an aerospace company, also saw notable growth, up 18%, following a significant
government contract.
The sector's top performers showed more than 11% gains each, with 3 out of 5 stocks in
the green here to date.
The performance of these companies highlights the dynamic nature of the Industrial Sector
amidst varying economic conditions.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just under $52,000, Ethereum is $2,900, and Solana
is $103.
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 Boston 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 Canton, Wellesley,
Kingham, Brookline, and Framingham.
Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now, back to the show.
Let's talk tech.
Skyrise has introduced the world's first production fly-by-wire helicopter, the Skyrise
One, revolutionizing helicopter control systems.
This innovative helicopter is operated using a single joystick and a pair of touchscreens,
simplifying the traditional controls.
The underlying technology, SkyOS, automates various functions, translating pilot inputs
and environmental conditions into seamless four-axis flight.
Key features include a swipe-to-start procedure, auto-pickup, and set-down capabilities, and
a fully automated auto-rotation for emergencies.
Skyrise CEO Dr. Mark Groton highlights the groundbreaking nature of this technology,
making helicopter operation easier and potentially safer.
The Skyrise One aims to improve safety in an industry where fatal accidents are frequent.
It is certified for instrument flight rules, with a triple-redundant fly-by-wire system
ensuring stability and safety.
Interestingly, the system is adaptable to other aircraft, making it a versatile technological
advancement.
Priced at $1.8 million with a 2,500 refundable reservation, the Skyrise One offers advanced
features compared to traditional helicopters.
This could represent a significant step forward in aviation safety and accessibility.
And in entertainment news.
Rod Stewart, known for kits like Maggie Mae and Do Ya Think I'm Sexy, has sold his song
catalog including publishing and recorded music rights, along with some name and likeness
rights.
The deal, nearly $100 million, was with Irving Azoff's iconic artist group.
This sale comes amidst a surge in music rights investments, with Iconic raising over $1 billion
for future catalog investments.
Stewart's extensive catalog covers his solo career and time, with Faces and the Jeff Beck
group.
Finally Stewart, at 79, is on a world tour and releasing his 30-second studio album,
Swing Fever.
This transaction is part of a broader trend, where music catalogs are increasingly viewed
as valuable assets.
Iconic, joining a competitive market in 2021, focuses on managing and enhancing value in
these catalogs, including leveraging opportunities like Linda Ronstadt's Song Resurgence from
HBO's The Last of Us.
The market, previously reaching multiples of 20 times annual earnings, includes major
artists like Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen selling their catalogs.
Stewart, previously in talks with Hypnosis, chose Iconic for his catalog ensuring his
likes works management aligns with his vision.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today our quote comes from Herb Brooks, the coach of the 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey
team.
Great moments are born from great opportunity.
And that's what you have here tonight, boys.
That's what you've earned here tonight.
One game.
If we played them ten times, they might win nine.
But not this game.
Not tonight.
Tonight, we skate with them.
Tonight, we stay with them.
And we shut them down because we can.
Tonight, we are the greatest hockey team in the world.
You were born to be hockey players.
Every one of you.
And you were meant to be here tonight.
This is your time.
Your time is done.
It's over.
I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets have.
Screw them.
This is your time.
Now go out there and take it.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates.
Have an amazing day, my good friends.