1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston. 2 00:00:07,200 --> 00:00:12,640 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Tuesday, March 12th. 3 00:00:12,640 --> 00:00:16,660 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into 4 00:00:16,660 --> 00:00:23,540 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech, and science. 5 00:00:23,540 --> 00:00:31,040 At first, you'll be interested to know, 31 years ago, today, in 1993, Janet Reno became 6 00:00:31,040 --> 00:00:36,840 the first female US Attorney General serving under President Bill Clinton. 7 00:00:36,840 --> 00:00:41,940 A graduate of Cornell University and Harvard Law School, she was known for her integrity 8 00:00:41,940 --> 00:00:45,040 and dedication to justice. 9 00:00:45,040 --> 00:00:50,840 During her tenure, Reno launched innovative programs aimed at rehabilitating nonviolent 10 00:00:50,840 --> 00:00:56,240 drug offenders and advocated for the rights of criminal defendants. 11 00:00:56,240 --> 00:00:58,000 So now you know. 12 00:00:58,000 --> 00:01:00,480 And now you know what time it is. 13 00:01:00,480 --> 00:01:04,200 It's time for the weather report. 14 00:01:04,200 --> 00:01:06,640 In the Boston area. 15 00:01:06,640 --> 00:01:13,300 This morning, it's sunny and feels like 27 degrees with 12 mile per hour wind. 16 00:01:13,300 --> 00:01:20,540 The sunset will take place at 647 and it will rise again tomorrow at 658. 17 00:01:20,540 --> 00:01:26,580 It looks like we're in for some sun today with a high near 53 and wind of 13 to 16 mile 18 00:01:26,580 --> 00:01:27,800 per hour. 19 00:01:27,800 --> 00:01:32,540 Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 35. 20 00:01:32,540 --> 00:01:39,000 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Tuesday will be just before 730 a.m. 21 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:42,840 with a high tide just after 130. 22 00:01:42,840 --> 00:01:50,560 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 40 degrees for the water temperature. 23 00:01:50,560 --> 00:01:52,720 Looking ahead in the weather. 24 00:01:52,720 --> 00:01:58,100 It's mostly sunny on Wednesday with a high near 54 degrees, turning cooler at night to 25 00:01:58,100 --> 00:02:00,700 around 39. 26 00:02:00,700 --> 00:02:06,320 On Thursday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 60 and increasing clouds, turning 27 00:02:06,320 --> 00:02:13,120 to chances of rain for Friday with highs around 56 and lows near 41. 28 00:02:13,120 --> 00:02:16,920 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 29 00:02:16,920 --> 00:02:22,680 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 30 00:02:22,680 --> 00:02:29,160 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 31 00:02:29,160 --> 00:02:31,960 for culinary delights. 32 00:02:31,960 --> 00:02:37,580 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 33 00:02:37,580 --> 00:02:42,440 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 34 00:02:42,440 --> 00:02:46,440 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 35 00:02:46,440 --> 00:02:49,920 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 36 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:53,400 Sunny mornings send you. 37 00:02:53,400 --> 00:03:01,200 In Mokal News, residents of Salisbury, Massachusetts constructed a $500,000 sand barrier to protect 38 00:03:01,200 --> 00:03:04,640 their beachfront homes from the sea. 39 00:03:04,640 --> 00:03:11,240 The barrier, comprising 14,000 tons of sand, was eroded completely within just three days 40 00:03:11,240 --> 00:03:14,080 of its completion. 41 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:20,080 This rapid deterioration occurred following three storms, coinciding with the highest astronomical 42 00:03:20,080 --> 00:03:25,240 tides, leading to significant concern among the residents. 43 00:03:25,240 --> 00:03:30,160 Rick Wrigley, who managed the dune project, highlighted the timing and intensity of these 44 00:03:30,160 --> 00:03:34,560 storms as pivotal to the barrier's failure. 45 00:03:34,560 --> 00:03:40,120 Previous protective dunes were destroyed by a winter storm in December 2022, leading to 46 00:03:40,120 --> 00:03:52,280 increased vulnerability of beachfront properties to damage from strong wind and high tides. 47 00:03:52,280 --> 00:03:53,760 Now onto sports. 48 00:03:53,760 --> 00:03:57,440 It's been busy in the NFL. 49 00:03:57,440 --> 00:04:04,920 Kirk Cousins has signed a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons, valued at $180 million, 50 00:04:04,920 --> 00:04:09,640 marking the end of his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings. 51 00:04:09,640 --> 00:04:14,440 This move follows a series of significant roster adjustments by the Vikings, including 52 00:04:14,440 --> 00:04:18,440 releasing key players and trading Zedaria Smith. 53 00:04:18,440 --> 00:04:26,300 Cousins' future was uncertain, with the Vikings not extending his contract beyond 2023, allowing 54 00:04:26,300 --> 00:04:30,280 for a possible quarterback change. 55 00:04:30,280 --> 00:04:35,660 Despite a challenging season start and a severe Achilles injury ending his season, Cousins 56 00:04:35,660 --> 00:04:40,480 remained focused on his career and not solely on financial gains. 57 00:04:40,480 --> 00:04:46,280 Cousins' arrival in Atlanta is seen as a significant boost, potentially enhancing the 58 00:04:46,280 --> 00:04:52,100 Falcons' offense and playoff prospects in a weak NSC South. 59 00:04:52,100 --> 00:04:57,320 His experience and consistent performance with the Vikings, where he achieved over 4,000 60 00:04:57,320 --> 00:05:06,320 yards, passing in four seasons, added to the Falcons' optimism for the 2024 season. 61 00:05:06,320 --> 00:05:14,520 Last night in the NBA, the Celtics on the road in Portland beat the Trail Blazers 121-99. 62 00:05:14,520 --> 00:05:20,580 Tonight the Celtics remain on the road to take on the Utah Jazz at six mountain time. 63 00:05:20,580 --> 00:05:27,720 And last night in national hockey, the Bruins, at home taking on the Blues, lost 5-1. 64 00:05:27,720 --> 00:05:32,880 Miss passes and a controversial replay decision further compounded their difficulties, leading 65 00:05:32,880 --> 00:05:36,240 to a significant deficit. 66 00:05:36,240 --> 00:05:41,380 Despite a goal from David Pasternak, the Bruins failed to mount a comeback, with an early 67 00:05:41,380 --> 00:05:46,200 goalie pull proving ineffective. 68 00:05:46,200 --> 00:05:51,480 This loss reflects a pattern of inconsistency, particularly against teams outside of playoff 69 00:05:51,480 --> 00:05:55,760 contention affecting their standing. 70 00:05:55,760 --> 00:06:01,240 Potential lineup changes, including Andrew Peek's inclusion and Jeremy Swamen's frustration, 71 00:06:01,240 --> 00:06:03,040 signal a search for improvement. 72 00:06:03,040 --> 00:06:09,760 We'll see if they can bounce back in Montreal on Thursday when they take on the 24, 30, and 73 00:06:09,760 --> 00:06:13,480 10 Canadians. 74 00:06:13,480 --> 00:06:21,280 And top news, honey, maple syrup, and agave, touted as healthier sugar alternatives, are 75 00:06:21,280 --> 00:06:25,080 essentially liquid forms of sugar. 76 00:06:25,080 --> 00:06:30,880 Wesley McWhorter highlights they possess more calories than granulated sugar, urging moderation 77 00:06:30,880 --> 00:06:35,000 akin to all added sugars. 78 00:06:35,000 --> 00:06:40,120 While honey and maple syrup offer some nutrients, their health benefits are marginal unless 79 00:06:40,120 --> 00:06:43,200 consumed in large amounts. 80 00:06:43,200 --> 00:06:47,720 The real benefit of these sweeteners lies in their unique flavors, which can enhance 81 00:06:47,720 --> 00:06:53,360 recipes and possibly reduce the amount needed. 82 00:06:53,360 --> 00:06:59,040 Agave has a low glycemic index, but its high fructose content could pose liver health risks 83 00:06:59,040 --> 00:07:02,340 if over-consumed. 84 00:07:02,340 --> 00:07:09,960 In business news, heather, the cryptocurrency behind Ethereum, has been experiencing a significant 85 00:07:09,960 --> 00:07:17,080 rally, standing out even in the shadow of Bitcoin's recent surge to record highs. 86 00:07:17,080 --> 00:07:22,600 Launched in 2015, Ethereum has risen to become the second-largest digital currency by market 87 00:07:22,600 --> 00:07:28,500 value, now exceeding $460 billion. 88 00:07:28,500 --> 00:07:33,920 Its rise has been buoyed by the U.S. approval of a Bitcoin ETFs, attracting new investments 89 00:07:33,920 --> 00:07:37,360 into cryptocurrencies, including Ether. 90 00:07:37,360 --> 00:07:45,500 Ether's year-to-date increase of almost 72% surpasses Bitcoin's 61%, driven by anticipation 91 00:07:45,500 --> 00:07:49,960 of a potential U.S. Ethereum ETFs. 92 00:07:49,960 --> 00:07:55,640 The SEC is expected to decide on the ETFs application soon, with experts predicting a 93 00:07:55,640 --> 00:08:00,520 positive impact on Ethereum's market position. 94 00:08:00,520 --> 00:08:06,120 Ethereum is also poised for a major upgrade, called Dencon, enhancing its technology and 95 00:08:06,120 --> 00:08:10,800 potentially expanding its application ecosystem. 96 00:08:10,800 --> 00:08:16,680 With a broader range of use cases than Bitcoin, Ethereum supports developments like NFTs and 97 00:08:16,680 --> 00:08:20,960 a vibrant, smart contract ecosystem. 98 00:08:20,960 --> 00:08:26,480 Transitioning to a less energy-intensive, proof-of-stake model has bolstered Ethereum, 99 00:08:26,480 --> 00:08:31,080 attracting interest through staking rewards for holders. 100 00:08:31,080 --> 00:08:37,600 Maybe tomorrow, we'll do a little side note on what proof-of-stake is. 101 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:44,400 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is still headed to the moon and now over $72,000. 102 00:08:44,400 --> 00:08:47,400 Ethereum is over $4,000. 103 00:08:47,400 --> 00:08:53,400 And Solana is $150. 104 00:08:53,400 --> 00:08:55,720 Moving on to a more local vibe. 105 00:08:55,720 --> 00:09:02,520 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 106 00:09:02,520 --> 00:09:06,800 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 107 00:09:06,800 --> 00:09:11,520 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 108 00:09:11,520 --> 00:09:17,040 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension 109 00:09:17,040 --> 00:09:20,560 and elevating mental well-being. 110 00:09:20,560 --> 00:09:23,780 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 111 00:09:23,780 --> 00:09:28,080 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 112 00:09:28,080 --> 00:09:34,480 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline and Framingham, just be sure to 113 00:09:34,480 --> 00:09:38,480 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 114 00:09:38,480 --> 00:09:42,720 And now back to the show. 115 00:09:42,720 --> 00:09:45,320 Let's talk tech. 116 00:09:45,320 --> 00:09:51,280 Entrepreneurs are creating solutions to combat loneliness, recognized as an epidemic by U.S. 117 00:09:51,280 --> 00:09:55,280 Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. 118 00:09:55,280 --> 00:10:00,800 In Brooklyn, Ratha Agrawal led a discussion among strangers about their experiences with 119 00:10:00,800 --> 00:10:07,280 loneliness, incorporating meditation and active listening to foster connection. 120 00:10:07,280 --> 00:10:13,520 Loneliness, exacerbated by the pandemic and the rise of digital technology, has been linked 121 00:10:13,520 --> 00:10:19,720 to various health issues, prompting a call for innovative interventions. 122 00:10:19,720 --> 00:10:25,840 The Long Center, a non-profit-indeed building community and combating loneliness, is expanding 123 00:10:25,840 --> 00:10:32,080 across the U.S. with plans for more cities and diverse initiatives. 124 00:10:32,080 --> 00:10:37,480 The center offers circles where participants engage in group activities to foster deeper 125 00:10:37,480 --> 00:10:42,440 connections with a suggested donation for attendance. 126 00:10:42,440 --> 00:10:48,560 Other startups, backed by significant investment, are also tackling loneliness through technology 127 00:10:48,560 --> 00:10:54,900 and wellness centers, offering new ways to connect and build relationships. 128 00:10:54,900 --> 00:11:00,040 The Belong Center's growth reflects a broader movement to address loneliness, with support 129 00:11:00,040 --> 00:11:08,480 from celebrities and business leaders recognizing its impact on public health and society. 130 00:11:08,480 --> 00:11:15,320 And in entertainment news, the super popular Netflix crime drama The Gentleman blends the 131 00:11:15,320 --> 00:11:21,400 elegance of the British aristocracy with the grit of a cannabis empire. 132 00:11:21,400 --> 00:11:27,360 At its heart is Eddie, portrayed by Theo James, who inherits more than just a title but a 133 00:11:27,360 --> 00:11:34,080 criminal legacy intertwined with Suzy Glass, played by Caius Go-Delario. 134 00:11:34,080 --> 00:11:39,840 Their uneasy alliance forms the crux of the narrative, offering a mix of tension and teamwork 135 00:11:39,840 --> 00:11:43,960 as they navigate their newly shared empire. 136 00:11:43,960 --> 00:11:49,320 Actor Guy Ritchie hints at abundant potential for further exploration, fueled by a plethora 137 00:11:49,320 --> 00:11:54,320 of characters and plots swirling in his creative mind. 138 00:11:54,320 --> 00:11:59,800 While the series, a spinoff from Ritchie's film, concludes its current journey, The Door 139 00:11:59,800 --> 00:12:05,880 remains ajar for a second season, promising more adventures with Eddie and Suzy's complex 140 00:12:05,880 --> 00:12:10,200 dynamic at the forefront. 141 00:12:10,200 --> 00:12:15,440 Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day, and today our quote comes from 142 00:12:15,440 --> 00:12:18,240 the author C.S. Lewis. 143 00:12:18,240 --> 00:12:19,240 He said, 144 00:12:19,240 --> 00:12:25,760 You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. 145 00:12:25,760 --> 00:12:30,520 Cheers my good friends, have a great day. 146 00:12:30,520 --> 00:12:32,920 And that's a wrap for this morning. 147 00:12:32,920 --> 00:12:36,200 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 148 00:12:36,200 --> 00:12:41,200 Have an amazing day my good friends.