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Albert Einstein, Boston Weather, Red Jacket Resorts, Joe Flacco, Keurig K-Rounds · Sunny Mornings Boston

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  Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
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  I'm your host Melissa, and it's Thursday, March 14th.
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  Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into
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  some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and science.
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  At first, you'll be interested to know, 145 years ago today, in 1879, German-American
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  physicist Albert Einstein, one of the most creative intellects in human history, known
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  for his groundbreaking theories of relativity, was born in Ulm, Germany.
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  So now you know.
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  And now you know what time it is.
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  It's time for the weather report.
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  In the Boston area.
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  This morning it's partly cloudy and feels like 37 degrees, with 5 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 6.50, and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.55.
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  It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day, with a high near 59 and calm wind.
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  Tonight, a chance of showers mainly after 2 a.m., and increasing clouds with a low around
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  42.
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  Asset precipitation is 30 percent, with new rain amounts between a tenth and quarter of
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  an inch.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Thursday will be around 9 a.m., with
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  a high tide at 415.
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  The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 40 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Friday sees likely showers, especially before 9 a.m., under cloudy skies with a high near
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  49 degrees.
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  The evening could bring more showers, with a 40 percent chance, and a low around 39.
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  The weekend lightens up with partly to mostly sunny days, highs creeping to 51 degrees,
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  and sporadic showers, particularly on Sunday when wind pick up, gusting to 28 mile per
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  hour.
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  Nights stay cloudy with lows around 39, tapering to 38 by Sunday night.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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  for culinary delights.
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  Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
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  They are open every day from 8 to 5.
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  So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
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  Sunny mornings send you.
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  In local news, Red Jacket Resorts, a prominent hotel chain in Cape Cod, has announced a significant
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  renovation project with a $40 million investment, targeting three of its five properties.
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  This extensive upgrade, to be completed by May 2024, aims to modernize 397 rooms, dining
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  outlets, lobbies, meeting spaces, pools, and beachfront amenities.
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  The renovation is part of an effort to enhance the guest experience while maintaining the
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  charm of Cape Cod.
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  Each resort will get a unique identity through distinct interior design choices.
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  Despite the comprehensive updates, the management intends to keep room rates competitive, emphasizing
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  their commitment to providing value to both new and returning guests.
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  Now on to sports.
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  The Indianapolis Colts have secured quarterback Joe Flacco on a one-year contract worth up
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  to $8.7 million, with a guaranteed $4.5 million.
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  Following a notable season with the Cleveland Browns, where Flacco was named NFL Comeback
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  Player of the Year, he will now bring his experience to the Colts.
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  Despite his preference to remain with the Browns, Flacco's move positions him likely
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  as a backup to Anthony Richardson, the Colts' young quarterback who faced a shoulder injury
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  last season.
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  Flacco's signing comes after a season where he impressively turned his temporary stint
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  with the Browns into a playoff appearance, signaling his potential value to the Colts'
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  roster.
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  And in more trade news.
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  Calvin Ridley and the Tennessee Titans have struck a surprising deal with a four-year,
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  $92 million contract, defying expectations amidst rumors linking Ridley to the New England
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  Patriots.
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  NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the agreement includes $50 million guaranteed.
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  This move comes after Ridley's tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he showcased
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  his resilience and capability despite past challenges, including a gambling suspension
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  and mental health concerns.
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  This contract places Ridley among the top paid receivers, raising questions about the
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  Titans' strategy given their apparent shift towards rebuilding and the age profiles of
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  key players.
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  No sports in Boston last night, but tonight the Celtics are at home taking on the Suns,
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  and the Bruins are on the road in Canada to play the Canadians.
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  In top news.
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  Using tap water for nasal rinsing, such as with natty pots, can actually lead to dangerous
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  infections.
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  The CDC warns against the common misconception that tap water is sterile.
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  Despite being safe for drinking and cooking, tap water contains microorganisms that can
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  be harmful when introduced to sensitive areas like the sinus cavities.
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  Research found instances where people developed life-threatening onyba infections after using
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  tap water in nasal rinses.
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  The CDC advises using boiled, sterile, or distilled water for such practices, especially
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  among those with weakened immune systems, to prevent severe outcomes like encephalitis,
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  a condition with a high fatality rate.
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  In business news.
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  Coinbase Global stock has seen remarkable growth, quintupling since last June, driven
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  by the cryptocurrency boom and the adoption of digital assets by financial institutions
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  and advisors.
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  Despite regulatory challenges, Coinbase's diverse revenue streams, beyond just trading
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  fees, are seen as key growth drivers.
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  Analysts believe the platform will benefit from the broader crypto-ecosystems expansion,
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  including Bitcoin ETS, which have seen record inflows.
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  While some express caution over the high valuation and regulatory uncertainties, the momentum
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  behind Coinbase and cryptocurrencies suggests potential for further gains.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now up to $73,000, Ethereum is at $4,000, and Solana is $167.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe.
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  In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
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  to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
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  Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
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  Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
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  and elevating mental well-being.
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  Public research affirms its benefits.
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  So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
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  With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
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  tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
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  And now back to the show.
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  Let's talk tech.
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  Keurig is introducing a groundbreaking innovation in the coffee industry with their new K-Rounds,
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  a 100% compostable coffee pods designed for the upcoming Keurig Alta Brewer.
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  Set for beta testing later this year and aiming for a 2025 release, these plant-based pods
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  represent a significant step towards sustainability, addressing the environmental concerns associated
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  with traditional plastic coffee pods.
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  The K-Rounds offer versatility in coffee brewing, capable of making espresso, regular, and iced
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  coffee thanks to their specialty grinds and sizes.
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  However, to use these eco-friendly pods, consumers will need to purchase the new Keurig Alta
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  as existing machines are incompatible.
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  And in entertainment news, Venom 3, now titled Venom, the last dance, had its release date
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  moved up to October 25th, ahead of the initially scheduled November 8th.
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  This update comes as a surprise, especially after production pauses due to the actors'
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  and writers' strikes.
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  However, the film quickly resumes shooting following the resolution of the strike, similar
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  to Dead Goal and Wolverine.
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  Plot details remain tightly under wraps, maintaining Marvel's tradition of secrecy, though there's
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  speculation about a multiverse theme linked to Tom Hardy's appearance in Spider-Man.
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  No way home.
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  Amid concerns following the underperformance of Madame Web, Sony's scrutiny on the new
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  Venom is heightened, given the previous successes of the Venom series.
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  Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
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  And today, in honor of Einstein's birthday, we'll hear a quote from the genius himself.
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  He said,
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  The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.
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  It is the source of all true art and science.
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  And that's a wrap for this morning.
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  Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates.
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  Have an amazing day, my good friends.