1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,400 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston. 2 00:00:06,400 --> 00:00:11,960 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive 3 00:00:11,960 --> 00:00:12,960 vibe. 4 00:00:12,960 --> 00:00:18,840 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Thursday, February 22nd. 5 00:00:18,840 --> 00:00:24,800 You'll be interested to know, 44 years ago today, in 1980, the U.S. Olympic ice hockey 6 00:00:24,800 --> 00:00:32,560 team defeated the favored Soviet team in what is known as the Miracle on Ice. 7 00:00:32,560 --> 00:00:36,000 More on this topic later in the episode. 8 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:39,760 Now let's check out the weather in the Boston area. 9 00:00:39,760 --> 00:00:46,800 This morning it's partly cloudy and feels like 22 degrees with 4 mile per hour wind. 10 00:00:46,800 --> 00:00:54,320 The sunset will take place at 5.24 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.29 a.m. 11 00:00:54,320 --> 00:00:58,800 It looks like we're in for some clouds to start, then gradually becoming sunny with 12 00:00:58,800 --> 00:01:03,240 a high near 40 and north wind around 5 mile per hour. 13 00:01:03,240 --> 00:01:09,720 Tonight, a slight chance of snow before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 14 00:01:09,720 --> 00:01:15,680 midnight and 1 a.m., then a slight chance of rain after 1 a.m. 15 00:01:15,680 --> 00:01:22,680 We'll have increasing clouds with a low around 32 and south wind 6 to 8 mile per hour. 16 00:01:22,680 --> 00:01:26,320 Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. 17 00:01:26,320 --> 00:01:31,440 For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Thursday will be at 10 a.m. with 18 00:01:31,440 --> 00:01:34,880 a low tide at 4.18 p.m. 19 00:01:34,880 --> 00:01:43,200 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 39 degrees for the water temperature. 20 00:01:43,200 --> 00:01:49,340 Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see rain likely on Friday afternoon with cloudy skies 21 00:01:49,340 --> 00:01:52,840 and a high near 47 degrees. 22 00:01:52,840 --> 00:01:58,360 The evening might bring more rain before 10 p.m., turning blustery as northwest wind will 23 00:01:58,360 --> 00:02:02,720 pick up to 15 to 20 mile per hour. 24 00:02:02,720 --> 00:02:08,760 Saturday will be sunny yet breezy with highs near 33 and gusty wind. 25 00:02:08,760 --> 00:02:12,720 The night is clearer with lows around 18. 26 00:02:12,720 --> 00:02:18,720 Sunday remains sunny with a high near 40 and a moderate southwest wind, leading to a mostly 27 00:02:18,720 --> 00:02:22,440 cloudy night and a low around 31. 28 00:02:22,440 --> 00:02:26,840 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 29 00:02:26,840 --> 00:02:32,480 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 30 00:02:32,480 --> 00:02:39,060 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 31 00:02:39,060 --> 00:02:41,880 for culinary delights. 32 00:02:41,880 --> 00:02:47,480 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 33 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:52,840 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 34 00:02:52,840 --> 00:02:56,360 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 35 00:02:56,360 --> 00:02:59,820 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 36 00:02:59,820 --> 00:03:03,640 Sunny mornings send you. 37 00:03:03,640 --> 00:03:06,440 In local news. 38 00:03:06,440 --> 00:03:13,800 A sanctuary cat cafe, set to open next month in Beacon Hill, is on everyone's radar. 39 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:18,960 This unique cafe combines a love for books and cats, offering guests a chance to sip 40 00:03:18,960 --> 00:03:25,800 locally sourced drinks, enjoy baked goods, and relax with friendly felines. 41 00:03:25,800 --> 00:03:32,200 Located at 80 Charles Street, it will be Boston's only cat cafe, featuring a micro bookstore 42 00:03:32,200 --> 00:03:38,040 where you can reserve a spot to read with a cat by your side. 43 00:03:38,040 --> 00:03:44,760 Sanctuary aims to create an inclusive space, evident in thoughtful design choices. 44 00:03:44,760 --> 00:03:49,880 The cafe will open in phases, starting with the cafe and bookstore, followed by the cat 45 00:03:49,880 --> 00:03:50,880 lounge. 46 00:03:50,880 --> 00:03:56,520 Yaw opportunities are available, with more positions opening soon. 47 00:03:56,520 --> 00:04:08,160 Stay up to date on progress, and job openings through Sanctuary's newsletter and Instagram. 48 00:04:08,160 --> 00:04:10,080 Now on to sports. 49 00:04:10,080 --> 00:04:16,140 In 1980, at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, a momentous event unfolded in the 50 00:04:16,140 --> 00:04:19,220 world of sports. 51 00:04:19,220 --> 00:04:24,420 The U.S. Olympic hockey team, composed of young, talented college players, faced the 52 00:04:24,420 --> 00:04:31,920 formidable Soviet Union team, unbeaten in the Olympics since 1964. 53 00:04:31,920 --> 00:04:38,080 Despite the odds in the Soviets' previous 10-3 victory over the U.S., the American team, 54 00:04:38,080 --> 00:04:45,460 under Coach Herb Brooks, triumphed in a game that came to be known as the Miracle on Ice. 55 00:04:45,460 --> 00:04:48,360 This victory was more than just a sports win. 56 00:04:48,360 --> 00:04:54,400 It was a significant morale boost for America, then grappling with the Iran hostage crisis 57 00:04:54,400 --> 00:04:57,720 and other political turmoil. 58 00:04:57,720 --> 00:05:03,440 The game symbolized a triumph of determination and spirit, etching itself as a pivotal moment 59 00:05:03,440 --> 00:05:07,140 in sports history. 60 00:05:07,140 --> 00:05:14,200 In top news, Nielsen's latest report reveals YouTube as the top TV streaming service in 61 00:05:14,200 --> 00:05:21,800 the U.S. for 12 consecutive months, capturing 8.6% of television screen viewing. 62 00:05:21,800 --> 00:05:26,040 Netflix follows closely with just about 8%. 63 00:05:26,040 --> 00:05:31,400 This dominance is further highlighted by viewers consuming over 1 billion hours of YouTube 64 00:05:31,400 --> 00:05:34,480 content daily on TVs. 65 00:05:34,480 --> 00:05:42,360 Particularly, Gen Z shows a strong preference for user-generated content, with 61% favoring 66 00:05:42,360 --> 00:05:46,200 it over traditional TV shows. 67 00:05:46,200 --> 00:05:52,520 YouTube creators are also experiencing a significant increase in TV viewership, with top YouTubers 68 00:05:52,520 --> 00:05:58,360 seeing a more than 400% rise in watch time on TVs. 69 00:05:58,360 --> 00:06:04,320 This trend benefits family-friendly YouTubers, especially considering children's high usage 70 00:06:04,320 --> 00:06:06,760 of TikTok. 71 00:06:06,760 --> 00:06:12,520 While YouTube leads in the living room, TikTok remains dominant on mobile devices, even competing 72 00:06:12,520 --> 00:06:15,960 with longer video formats. 73 00:06:15,960 --> 00:06:21,480 YouTube's recent achievements include reaching over 100 million subscribers for YouTube Music 74 00:06:21,480 --> 00:06:29,160 and YouTube Premium, over 8 million subscribers for YouTube TV, and surpassing 70 billion daily 75 00:06:29,160 --> 00:06:32,860 views on YouTube shorts. 76 00:06:32,860 --> 00:06:39,680 In business news, in the recent Industrial Sector update, Wheels Up Experience, a private 77 00:06:39,680 --> 00:06:46,360 jet charter business, emerged as the week's top gainer, soaring 80%, despite a year-to-date 78 00:06:46,360 --> 00:06:49,880 stock slump of 69%. 79 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:56,200 This contrasts with FedEx, which experienced an almost 12% decline following second-quarter 80 00:06:56,200 --> 00:06:59,680 results that missed estimates. 81 00:06:59,680 --> 00:07:06,960 The Industrial Select sector and the Spider S&P 500 ETFs continued their upward trend, 82 00:07:06,960 --> 00:07:13,080 with respective gains of 0.1% and 0.92%. 83 00:07:13,080 --> 00:07:20,520 Rocket Lab USA, an aerospace company, also saw notable growth, up 18%, following a significant 84 00:07:20,520 --> 00:07:22,820 government contract. 85 00:07:22,820 --> 00:07:29,160 The sector's top performers showed more than 11% gains each, with 3 out of 5 stocks in 86 00:07:29,160 --> 00:07:31,200 the green here to date. 87 00:07:31,200 --> 00:07:36,060 The performance of these companies highlights the dynamic nature of the Industrial Sector 88 00:07:36,060 --> 00:07:39,560 amidst varying economic conditions. 89 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:49,080 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just under $52,000, Ethereum is $2,900, and Solana 90 00:07:49,080 --> 00:07:53,880 is $103. 91 00:07:53,880 --> 00:07:56,560 Moving on to a more local vibe. 92 00:07:56,560 --> 00:08:03,280 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 93 00:08:03,280 --> 00:08:07,560 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 94 00:08:07,560 --> 00:08:11,800 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 95 00:08:11,800 --> 00:08:17,980 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 96 00:08:17,980 --> 00:08:21,280 and elevating mental well-being. 97 00:08:21,280 --> 00:08:24,520 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 98 00:08:24,520 --> 00:08:31,360 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Canton, Wellesley, 99 00:08:31,360 --> 00:08:34,680 Kingham, Brookline, and Framingham. 100 00:08:34,680 --> 00:08:39,200 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 101 00:08:39,200 --> 00:08:43,560 And now, back to the show. 102 00:08:43,560 --> 00:08:45,600 Let's talk tech. 103 00:08:45,600 --> 00:08:51,800 Skyrise has introduced the world's first production fly-by-wire helicopter, the Skyrise 104 00:08:51,800 --> 00:08:56,700 One, revolutionizing helicopter control systems. 105 00:08:56,700 --> 00:09:02,640 This innovative helicopter is operated using a single joystick and a pair of touchscreens, 106 00:09:02,640 --> 00:09:06,200 simplifying the traditional controls. 107 00:09:06,200 --> 00:09:12,900 The underlying technology, SkyOS, automates various functions, translating pilot inputs 108 00:09:12,900 --> 00:09:19,080 and environmental conditions into seamless four-axis flight. 109 00:09:19,080 --> 00:09:25,240 Key features include a swipe-to-start procedure, auto-pickup, and set-down capabilities, and 110 00:09:25,240 --> 00:09:30,320 a fully automated auto-rotation for emergencies. 111 00:09:30,320 --> 00:09:36,400 Skyrise CEO Dr. Mark Groton highlights the groundbreaking nature of this technology, 112 00:09:36,400 --> 00:09:41,600 making helicopter operation easier and potentially safer. 113 00:09:41,600 --> 00:09:47,120 The Skyrise One aims to improve safety in an industry where fatal accidents are frequent. 114 00:09:47,120 --> 00:09:53,000 It is certified for instrument flight rules, with a triple-redundant fly-by-wire system 115 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:56,080 ensuring stability and safety. 116 00:09:56,080 --> 00:10:02,360 Interestingly, the system is adaptable to other aircraft, making it a versatile technological 117 00:10:02,360 --> 00:10:04,560 advancement. 118 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:12,640 Priced at $1.8 million with a 2,500 refundable reservation, the Skyrise One offers advanced 119 00:10:12,640 --> 00:10:16,040 features compared to traditional helicopters. 120 00:10:16,040 --> 00:10:27,960 This could represent a significant step forward in aviation safety and accessibility. 121 00:10:27,960 --> 00:10:30,560 And in entertainment news. 122 00:10:30,560 --> 00:10:36,320 Rod Stewart, known for kits like Maggie Mae and Do Ya Think I'm Sexy, has sold his song 123 00:10:36,320 --> 00:10:42,480 catalog including publishing and recorded music rights, along with some name and likeness 124 00:10:42,480 --> 00:10:44,160 rights. 125 00:10:44,160 --> 00:10:51,560 The deal, nearly $100 million, was with Irving Azoff's iconic artist group. 126 00:10:51,560 --> 00:10:58,200 This sale comes amidst a surge in music rights investments, with Iconic raising over $1 billion 127 00:10:58,200 --> 00:11:02,080 for future catalog investments. 128 00:11:02,080 --> 00:11:08,400 Stewart's extensive catalog covers his solo career and time, with Faces and the Jeff Beck 129 00:11:08,400 --> 00:11:10,560 group. 130 00:11:10,560 --> 00:11:16,920 Finally Stewart, at 79, is on a world tour and releasing his 30-second studio album, 131 00:11:16,920 --> 00:11:19,680 Swing Fever. 132 00:11:19,680 --> 00:11:24,400 This transaction is part of a broader trend, where music catalogs are increasingly viewed 133 00:11:24,400 --> 00:11:26,920 as valuable assets. 134 00:11:26,920 --> 00:11:34,440 Iconic, joining a competitive market in 2021, focuses on managing and enhancing value in 135 00:11:34,440 --> 00:11:40,960 these catalogs, including leveraging opportunities like Linda Ronstadt's Song Resurgence from 136 00:11:40,960 --> 00:11:44,440 HBO's The Last of Us. 137 00:11:44,440 --> 00:11:49,860 The market, previously reaching multiples of 20 times annual earnings, includes major 138 00:11:49,860 --> 00:11:56,480 artists like Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen selling their catalogs. 139 00:11:56,480 --> 00:12:02,500 Stewart, previously in talks with Hypnosis, chose Iconic for his catalog ensuring his 140 00:12:02,500 --> 00:12:05,920 likes works management aligns with his vision. 141 00:12:05,920 --> 00:12:10,760 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 142 00:12:10,760 --> 00:12:17,080 And today our quote comes from Herb Brooks, the coach of the 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey 143 00:12:17,080 --> 00:12:19,760 team. 144 00:12:19,760 --> 00:12:28,540 Great moments are born from great opportunity. 145 00:12:28,540 --> 00:12:33,720 And that's what you have here tonight, boys. 146 00:12:33,720 --> 00:12:41,360 That's what you've earned here tonight. 147 00:12:41,360 --> 00:12:44,320 One game. 148 00:12:44,320 --> 00:12:50,320 If we played them ten times, they might win nine. 149 00:12:50,320 --> 00:12:53,800 But not this game. 150 00:12:53,800 --> 00:12:55,840 Not tonight. 151 00:12:55,840 --> 00:13:02,240 Tonight, we skate with them. 152 00:13:02,240 --> 00:13:05,720 Tonight, we stay with them. 153 00:13:05,720 --> 00:13:12,240 And we shut them down because we can. 154 00:13:12,240 --> 00:13:23,240 Tonight, we are the greatest hockey team in the world. 155 00:13:23,240 --> 00:13:31,560 You were born to be hockey players. 156 00:13:31,560 --> 00:13:34,200 Every one of you. 157 00:13:34,200 --> 00:13:44,480 And you were meant to be here tonight. 158 00:13:44,480 --> 00:13:50,760 This is your time. 159 00:13:50,760 --> 00:13:54,000 Your time is done. 160 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:57,000 It's over. 161 00:13:57,000 --> 00:14:03,200 I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets have. 162 00:14:03,200 --> 00:14:04,920 Screw them. 163 00:14:04,920 --> 00:14:07,640 This is your time. 164 00:14:07,640 --> 00:14:14,640 Now go out there and take it. 165 00:14:14,640 --> 00:14:17,040 And that's a wrap for this morning. 166 00:14:17,040 --> 00:14:20,880 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 167 00:14:20,880 --> 00:14:47,880 Have an amazing day, my good friends.