1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,880 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston. 2 00:00:07,880 --> 00:00:12,920 I'm your host Melissa, and it's Wednesday, September 25th. 3 00:00:12,920 --> 00:00:15,160 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,160 --> 00:00:23,840 Two hundred and forty-seven years ago, today in 1777, Philadelphia, then the American capital, 5 00:00:23,840 --> 00:00:29,100 was occupied by British forces during the American Revolution. 6 00:00:29,100 --> 00:00:35,440 This strategic occupation, which lasted nearly nine months, aimed to disrupt the Continental 7 00:00:35,440 --> 00:00:40,160 Congress and weaken the American fight for independence. 8 00:00:40,160 --> 00:00:42,520 No such luck, Sir William. 9 00:00:42,520 --> 00:00:46,680 Have yourself another crumpet and bugger off. 10 00:00:46,680 --> 00:00:48,680 So now you know. 11 00:00:48,680 --> 00:00:52,800 And now, it's time for the weather report. 12 00:00:52,800 --> 00:00:58,440 It looks like we're in for some mostly cloudy weather today, with a high near 63 and a light 13 00:00:58,440 --> 00:00:59,720 east wind. 14 00:00:59,720 --> 00:01:07,840 Tonight, there's a chance of rain showers after 11, with cloudy skies and a low of 58. 15 00:01:07,840 --> 00:01:13,120 For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Wednesday will be at 6, with a low 16 00:01:13,120 --> 00:01:16,060 tide at 1130. 17 00:01:16,060 --> 00:01:23,960 The near shore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 64 degrees for the water temperature. 18 00:01:23,960 --> 00:01:26,680 Looking ahead in the weather. 19 00:01:26,680 --> 00:01:34,800 Expect rain showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, with a high near 68 and a low around 59. 20 00:01:34,800 --> 00:01:41,600 Friday brings a slight chance of morning rain, then mostly sunny skies and a high near 73. 21 00:01:41,600 --> 00:01:47,640 The weekend looks pleasant, with highs in the mid-60s to near 68 and lows around 54. 22 00:01:47,640 --> 00:01:51,300 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 23 00:01:51,300 --> 00:01:56,960 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 24 00:01:56,960 --> 00:02:03,400 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 25 00:02:03,400 --> 00:02:06,200 for culinary delights. 26 00:02:06,200 --> 00:02:11,760 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 27 00:02:11,760 --> 00:02:16,440 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 28 00:02:16,440 --> 00:02:20,520 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 29 00:02:20,520 --> 00:02:23,960 Just stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 30 00:02:23,960 --> 00:02:27,400 Sunny mornings send you. 31 00:02:27,400 --> 00:02:29,360 In local news. 32 00:02:29,360 --> 00:02:34,760 In a surprising turn of events, around 12,000 runners who met the qualifying standard for 33 00:02:34,760 --> 00:02:40,880 the 2025 Boston Marathon will miss out on a spot at the starting line. 34 00:02:40,880 --> 00:02:46,680 Organizers announced this news following an overwhelming rush of applications. 35 00:02:46,680 --> 00:02:52,660 Boston is unique among marathons, as it requires amateur runners to achieve a qualifying time 36 00:02:52,660 --> 00:02:58,440 based on age and gender, which many view as a prestigious milestone. 37 00:02:58,440 --> 00:03:04,320 This year, applicants had to beat their qualifying time by 6 minutes and 51 seconds, marking 38 00:03:04,320 --> 00:03:16,280 the largest cutoff in the race's history, aside from the COVID-19-impacted 2021 event. 39 00:03:16,280 --> 00:03:19,160 Now on to sports. 40 00:03:19,160 --> 00:03:24,600 Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's 41 00:03:24,600 --> 00:03:25,800 disease. 42 00:03:25,800 --> 00:03:31,840 This places him among the 1 million people living with a condition in the United States. 43 00:03:31,840 --> 00:03:36,800 According to John Lair, the chief executive officer of the Parkinson's Foundation, an 44 00:03:36,800 --> 00:03:43,240 estimated 90,000 people will receive this diagnosis this year alone. 45 00:03:43,240 --> 00:03:47,520 Parkinson's is a progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement. 46 00:03:47,520 --> 00:03:52,600 Lair noted that a combination of genetic and environmental factors, such as head injuries 47 00:03:52,600 --> 00:03:57,440 and pesticide exposure, may contribute to the disease. 48 00:03:57,440 --> 00:04:03,440 Notable figures like actor Michael J. Fox and boxer Muhammad Ali have also faced this 49 00:04:03,440 --> 00:04:05,520 challenge. 50 00:04:05,520 --> 00:04:07,900 In local sports. 51 00:04:07,900 --> 00:04:15,520 Last night, the Sox edged out the Blue Jays 6-5 in a thrilling 10-inning game in Toronto. 52 00:04:15,520 --> 00:04:22,960 Trevor Story and Raffy Devers each knocked in two runs, while Yoshida added another RBI. 53 00:04:22,960 --> 00:04:27,720 Chris Martin secured the win, and Shugart earned his first save. 54 00:04:27,720 --> 00:04:33,320 Brian Thao pitched four and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs. 55 00:04:33,320 --> 00:04:38,680 The Sox clutch hitting in the 10th inning, including Grissom's RBI single, sealed the 56 00:04:38,680 --> 00:04:40,360 victory. 57 00:04:40,360 --> 00:04:43,560 This win brings the Sox season record to 80-78. 58 00:04:43,560 --> 00:04:50,560 Tonight, the Sox faced the Blue Jays again at 7-0-7. 59 00:04:50,560 --> 00:04:57,640 Richard Fitz, with a 2.25 ERA, will take on Kevin Gosman. 60 00:04:57,640 --> 00:04:59,640 In top news. 61 00:04:59,640 --> 00:05:04,200 Scientists have unveiled a third state of life, where dense cells take on new functions 62 00:05:04,200 --> 00:05:07,200 after the organism dies. 63 00:05:07,200 --> 00:05:13,140 This phenomenon, explored in a recent research review by biologists, highlights ongoing studies 64 00:05:13,140 --> 00:05:16,520 into xenobots and anthrobots. 65 00:05:16,520 --> 00:05:21,200 These innovative cells could potentially deliver drugs without provoking an immune response 66 00:05:21,200 --> 00:05:27,440 and assist in addressing conditions like atherosclerosis and cystic fibrosis. 67 00:05:27,440 --> 00:05:34,200 The concept of the third state reveals a fascinating and somewhat eerie aspect of biology, as it 68 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:40,440 shows that even in death, cells can adopt new roles, opening doors to exciting possibilities 69 00:05:40,440 --> 00:05:44,000 in medical science. 70 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:46,320 In business news. 71 00:05:46,320 --> 00:05:52,880 On September 25, 2024, Thailand's government launched the first phase of its ambitious 72 00:05:52,880 --> 00:05:59,920 $14 billion digital wallet stimulus scheme, aiming to invigorate the economy. 73 00:05:59,920 --> 00:06:06,960 This initiative will eventually provide 10,000 bodies to approximately 45 million people. 74 00:06:06,960 --> 00:06:14,600 Initially, cash will be distributed to 14.5 million welfare cardholders and disabled individuals, 75 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:17,960 expected to conclude by the end of the month. 76 00:06:17,960 --> 00:06:23,600 Prime Minister Paitantarn Shenawatra emphasized, cash will be put into the hands of face and 77 00:06:23,600 --> 00:06:26,120 create a tornado of spending. 78 00:06:26,120 --> 00:06:33,040 However, the scheme faces criticism from economists for being fiscally irresponsible. 79 00:06:33,040 --> 00:06:39,840 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $64,200. 80 00:06:39,840 --> 00:06:43,040 Ethereum is just over $2,600. 81 00:06:43,040 --> 00:06:48,200 And Solana is $152. 82 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:50,480 Moving on to a more local vibe. 83 00:06:50,480 --> 00:06:57,160 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 84 00:06:57,160 --> 00:07:01,360 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 85 00:07:01,360 --> 00:07:06,040 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 86 00:07:06,040 --> 00:07:11,700 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 87 00:07:11,700 --> 00:07:14,440 and elevating mental well-being. 88 00:07:14,440 --> 00:07:18,160 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 89 00:07:18,160 --> 00:07:22,400 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 90 00:07:22,400 --> 00:07:28,720 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 91 00:07:28,720 --> 00:07:32,720 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 92 00:07:32,720 --> 00:07:36,160 And now back to the show. 93 00:07:36,160 --> 00:07:37,980 Let's talk science. 94 00:07:37,980 --> 00:07:45,120 The famed poet's grave, lost for over 450 years, has been discovered at Notre Dame Cathedral, 95 00:07:45,120 --> 00:07:47,600 according to scientists. 96 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:52,720 This revelation emerged during a significant restoration project following the cathedral's 97 00:07:52,720 --> 00:07:56,720 devastating fire in April 2019. 98 00:07:56,720 --> 00:08:02,120 While archaeologists successfully identified one body from an epitaph, the second body 99 00:08:02,120 --> 00:08:04,200 remained a mystery. 100 00:08:04,200 --> 00:08:09,760 Now, researchers believe the remains belong to the French Renaissance poet Joachim du 101 00:08:09,760 --> 00:08:16,840 Bellet, as reported by France's National Institute of Preventive Archaeological Research. 102 00:08:16,840 --> 00:08:22,160 The archaeological efforts, which commenced after the fire, continuous officials anticipate 103 00:08:22,160 --> 00:08:25,080 reopening the cathedral in December. 104 00:08:25,080 --> 00:08:30,280 And in entertainment news. 105 00:08:30,280 --> 00:08:37,160 On Tuesday, renowned filmmaker James Cameron, known for his work on Terminator and Avatar, 106 00:08:37,160 --> 00:08:42,560 joined the board of Stability A-High, the company behind the controversial image generator 107 00:08:42,560 --> 00:08:45,160 Stable Diffusion. 108 00:08:45,160 --> 00:08:51,220 This innovative technology, launched in 2022, creates images from text descriptions but 109 00:08:51,220 --> 00:08:53,960 has faced criticism. 110 00:08:53,960 --> 00:08:54,960 Cameron stated, 111 00:08:54,960 --> 00:09:01,600 I have spent my career seeking out emerging technologies that push the very boundaries of what is possible, 112 00:09:01,600 --> 00:09:05,280 all in the service of telling incredible stories. 113 00:09:05,280 --> 00:09:11,080 He emphasized that generative artificial intelligence and computer-generated imagery are the next 114 00:09:11,080 --> 00:09:17,000 wave in storytelling, reflecting ongoing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence 115 00:09:17,000 --> 00:09:18,560 on society. 116 00:09:18,560 --> 00:09:24,460 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 117 00:09:24,460 --> 00:09:32,040 And today, our quote comes from the American actor, director, and producer, Clint Eastwood. 118 00:09:32,040 --> 00:09:34,320 And he said, 119 00:09:34,320 --> 00:09:38,280 Respect your efforts, respect yourself. 120 00:09:38,280 --> 00:09:41,280 Self-respect leads to self-discipline. 121 00:09:41,280 --> 00:09:47,000 When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power. 122 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:49,680 And that's a wrap for this morning. 123 00:09:49,680 --> 00:09:55,900 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 124 00:09:55,900 --> 00:09:58,520 with local news and the weather reports. 125 00:09:58,520 --> 00:10:01,440 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 126 00:10:01,440 --> 00:10:21,440 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.