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Boston Storms, $5 Million Rockland Trust, Steve Jobs, Bank of America, Marvel. · 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 7th.
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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 148 years ago, today, in 1876, Alexander Graham
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  Bell received a patent for the telephone.
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  The invention of the telephone obviously transformed communication globally, but not many people
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  know.
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  The inspiration came from his hearing-impaired wife and mother pushing him to pioneer in
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  the field.
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  Despite controversies, Bell's establishment of the Bell Telephone Company, now AT&T, and
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  his 18 communications patents solidified his legacy.
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  And now that we've learned a little sunsum, it's time for the weather report.
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  In the Boston area.
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  This morning it's raining and feels like 36 degrees with 15 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 541 and it will rise again tomorrow at 607.
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  It looks like we're in for some rain today with cloudy skies and a high near 46.
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  Conditions will be breezy with a north wind ranging from 14 to 20 mile per hour and the
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  chance of rain is 70% with new precipitation amounts around a quarter and a half of an
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  inch.
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  Tonight, we'll have another chance of rain under cloudy skies with a low around 35 degrees.
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  The breeze will continue with a north wind from 16 to 23 mile per hour and gusts of 34.
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  The chance of rain tonight is 50% with new precipitation amounts expected to be between
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  a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
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  For all you beach runners out there, get your rain gear on, the first high tide Thursday
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  will be just after 8 a.m. with a low tide around 3.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 41 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Now looking ahead in the weather.
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  Unfortunately, things don't get better.
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  Friday starts with a slight chance of rain then partly sunny skies with a high near 45.
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  The weekend brings more rain, especially Saturday night through Sunday with highs up to 51.
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  Expect breezy conditions and patchy fog leading to a partly sunny Monday with another chance
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  of rain and a high near 47.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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  This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
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  Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
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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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  You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
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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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  Boston Pinnacle Properties has obtained a $5.1 million loan from Rockland Trust for
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  revitalizing a historic Franklin Street building.
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  This initiative marks the inaugural funding under Boston's new residential conversion
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  program aiming to transform office spaces into housing.
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  Rockland Trust collaborates with developer Adam Burns to convert the 145-year-old structure
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  into 15 modern apartments.
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  This redevelopment includes studio and one-bedroom apartments, with three adhering to the city's
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  inclusionary development policy.
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  Featuring six floors with spacious apartments and 13-foot ceilings, the property stands
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  as a testament to Boston's architectural heritage.
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  Construction is anticipated to start soon, aiming for completion within a year, enhancing
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  downtown Boston's residential options.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Steve Garvey, former Major League Baseball MVP, has advanced to face Democratic Rep Adam
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  Schiff in California's U.S. Senate general election.
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  Running as a Republican, Garvey was a late entry in the jungle primary, but received
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  strategic support from Schiff's campaign.
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  Garvey, known for his 19-season baseball career and World Series win, has not garnered endorsements
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  from his ex-teammates.
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  Despite the challenge, Garvey is inspired by Tommy Lasordes' You Gotta Believe mantra
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  aiming for an upset in a Democratic stronghold.
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  Last night, there were no professional Boston sports, but tonight the Celtics are on the
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  road to tip off against the Denver Nuggets, and the Bruins, staying home, are skating
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  against the Maple Leafs.
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  And top news, a check signed by Steve Jobs in 1976 to pay an Apple phone bill is currently
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  up for auction, providing a unique piece of tech history.
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  This check, dated July 8, 1976, is from the early days of Apple, offering insight into
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  the company's modest beginnings.
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  According to Pacific Telephone, the check for $201.41 features Jobs' signature and
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  is preserved in very fine condition.
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  The auction piece resonates with collectors, given its connection to Jobs and the pre-iPhone
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  era of Apple.
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  Bidding is open until March 21, with a price already surpassing $15,000, a testament to
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  its value on my enthusiasts.
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  In business news, Bank of America set a new record in 2023, securing 644 U.S. patents,
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  focusing on advancements in information security, AI, and machine learning.
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  With an impressive tally of almost 7,000 patents or pending applications globally, over 800
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  are dedicated to AI, involving inventors across 42 U.S. states and 14 countries.
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  The bank's patented technologies, including its virtual assistant, Erica, aim to improve
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  customer financial management.
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  Bank of America patents also cover programming, online and mobile banking, and payment technologies,
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  reflecting its broad innovation spectrum.
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  Annually investing $12 billion in technology, the bank plans to dedicate $3.8 billion to
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  new tech initiatives this year, underlining its commitment to innovation.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just over $66,000, Ethereum is nearing $4,000,
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  and Solana is $138.
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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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  SailDrone has launched its first surveyor autonomous vessel, designed for Navy testing,
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  marking a new era in ocean intelligence gathering.
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  The SailDrone 3000, a 20-meter vessel with an aluminum hull, offers durability and cost
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  effectiveness, differentiating it from its fiberglass and carbon predecessors.
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  Chosen for its robustness, the aluminum hull enables mass production, addressing the scale
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  limitations of composite production in the U.S.
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  SailDrones vessels are key to collecting high-resolution ocean data, aiding in climate science, logistics,
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  law enforcement, and military applications.
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  The Navy sees these uncrewed vehicles, like the SailDrone Surveyor, as essential for freeing
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  crewed vessels for other critical tasks, emphasizing their role in automated observation.
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  While not intended for combat, these vessels contribute significantly to surface and undersea
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  intelligence, including anti-submarine warfare, without being weaponized.
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  And in entertainment news, Bob Iger, Disney's CEO, has signaled a major shift in Marvel's
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  strategy, emphasizing quality over quantity for the MCU's future.
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  During a Morgan Stanley conference, Iger revealed that Disney has already canceled some Marvel
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  projects deemed not strong enough, prioritizing the franchise's integrity.
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  Despite reductions in Marvel's film and TV output, Iger remains positive, expressing
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  confidence in the team and the content being produced.
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  Uncertainty looms over several anticipated Marvel TV series, with projects like Iron
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  Heart and Armor Wars potentially at risk amid this strategic realignment.
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  This move may affect the MCU's willingness to take creative risks, yet aims to ensure
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  future offerings maintain high standards and engage audiences.
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  Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
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  And today, to help us all through the dreary weather, here's some wise words from the
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  great character in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Jess Spuckley.
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  All I need are some tasty waves, cool buzz, and I'm fine.