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Tuesday February 13, 2024 · Sunny Mornings Boston

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  Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
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  We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive
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  vibe.
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  I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Tuesday, February 13th.
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  You'll be interested to know, 335 years ago today, in 1689, following the Glorious Revolution,
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  William and Mary were proclaimed king and queen of England, after which they ruled jointly
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  as King William III and Queen Mary II.
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  The Glorious Revolution started in 1688 in England and marked a pivotal moment in history,
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  leading to the overthrow of James II.
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  James II's open adherence to Roman Catholicism alienated most of the population.
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  He intensified tensions by issuing the Declaration of Indulgence in 1687, relaxing laws against
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  non-conformists and Catholics.
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  This period reshaped the English monarchy and religious landscape.
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  Now that we've learned some history, let's check out the weather in the Boston area.
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  This morning, it's lightly raining and feels like 28 degrees, with 12 mph wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 5.13 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.42 a.m.
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  It looks like grin for a day of rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11 a.m.
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  The snow could be heavy at times.
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  We'll have a high near 35, with a breezy north wind around 20 mph and gusts as high
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  as 36.
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  Chance of precipitation is 100%, with snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches.
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  Tonight, a chance of snow before 7 p.m., mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear,
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  with a low around 22 and west wind 11 to 16 mph.
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  Chance of precipitation is 30%, with new snow accumulation of less than a half inch.
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  The first low tide Tuesday will be around 7.30 a.m., with a high tide around 1.45 p.m.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 39.5 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  We'll see a sunny and breezy Wednesday, with a high near 32 degrees.
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  Thursday will be mostly sunny, likely turning to snow by night, and Friday brings a chance
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  of morning snow, with highs near 37.
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  Expect cooler nights throughout, with lows in the 20s.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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  This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café & Pastries in Encinitas.
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  Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café 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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  In local news.
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  Mark Wahlberg, renowned for his acting career, is expanding his footprint in the fitness
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  industry by opening two new, F45 training studios in the Boston area.
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  The first gym is already welcoming fitness enthusiasts on Summer Street, while the second
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  is slated to open in the North End later this year.
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  Wahlberg, a Boston native, views this venture as an opportunity to positively impact the
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  lives of locals.
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  He's committed to visiting the gyms whenever he's in town, aiming to connect with a community
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  that's close to his heart.
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  Now onto sports.
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  At the Super Bowl, Reba McEntire's performance of the national anthem caused quite a stir
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  in the betting world.
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  She unexpectedly repeated, the brave, and extended the anthem beyond the anticipated
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  90.5 seconds.
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  This extra phrase sparked debate among bettors and bookmakers.
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  Draft and GM initially favoring the under, ended up compensating both over and under
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  bettors.
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  Meanwhile, Draft Kings and FanDuel were divided.
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  Draft Kings initially supported the under, while FanDuel leaned towards the over.
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  Legal betting on the anthem's duration was only available in Ontario, but US bettors
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  still participated through offshore platforms.
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  This incident echoed a similar situation in 2019 with Gladys Knight's performance.
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  Personally, I'm divided on the whole ordeal, but I will say, you cannot add extra words
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  to the national anthem.
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  Now onto the NBA.
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  Tonight, the Celtics are on the road to take on the Nets, and the Bruins are at home playing
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  the lightning.
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  And top news, recent research reveals a significant overdiagnosis of melanoma in the US.
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  Recent concerns about the implications of unnecessary cancer diagnoses.
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  Over 80,000 Americans annually are told they have melanoma, a six-fold increase from 40
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  years ago.
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  However, this rise is attributed more to overdiagnosis than to environmental risks or detection improvements.
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  The study focusing on white individuals more prone to melanoma found 65% of white women
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  and 50% of white men are overdiagnosed.
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  The majority of these cases involve stage zero cancers, which are unlikely to cause
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  health problems.
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  Overdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary treatments and long-term psychological impacts.
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  Efforts suggest a need for better standards in diagnosing melanoma and caution against
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  routine full-body checks without symptoms.
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  In market news, in a significant crypto development, Bitcoin surpassed $50,000 for the first time
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  since December 2021, triggering a rally in crypto-related stocks and funds.
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  This surge is partly due to robust demand for new spot Bitcoin ETFs.
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  Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has experienced a 13% rise in the past week and an 11% increase
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  this year, building on a 150% gain in 2023.
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  Despite this, it's still about 28% below its peak from November 2021.
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  Seeing spot Bitcoin ETFs like Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust
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  saw gains around 5.6%, while Bitcoin futures like ProShares Bitcoin Strategy also climbed.
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  Shares in Coinbase and MicroStrategy rose significantly, reflecting broader market optimism.
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  Experts attribute the rally to increased spot market demand, and some investors viewing
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  Bitcoin as a safe haven amid global uncertainties.
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  However, its price volatility remains a concern.
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  Future predictions are optimistic, with expectations of Bitcoin reaching up to $160,000 by end
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  of 2024 and potentially $350,000 by mid-2025.
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  Bitcoin is currently just under $50,000, Ethereum is about $2,600, and Solana is $113.
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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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  Scientific 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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  In a significant move, Google has rebranded its AI offerings under a single name Gemini.
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  This change sees the previous barred chatbot and duet AI features integrated into Google
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  Workspace all unified as Gemini.
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  Notably, Google has also launched Gemini Ultra 1.0, a more advanced version of its language
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  model.
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  Gemini, blending the roles of an assistant, chatbot, and search engine, is now accessible
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  via dedicated Android app, replacing Google Assistant in some functions.
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  However, there's no iOS app yet.
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  iPhone users can access Gemini through the Google app.
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  Gemini's introduction marks a shift in Google's focus, indicating a strong commitment to AI
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  as it competes with other leading AI developers.
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  For enhanced features, users can subscribe to Gemini Advanced, part of Google's $20
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  per month Google One AI Premium plan, which also includes 2 terabytes of Google Drive
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  storage.
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  And in entertainment news, Gloria Gaynor, I Will Survive, a new documentary by Betsy
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  Schechter, explores the life of disco icon Gloria Gaynor.
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  The film, getting a one-night theatrical release, dows into Gaynor's journey as she transitions
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  from her 70s disco fame to a gospel artist.
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  It reveals her struggles with personal and professional adversity, transforming her hit
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  I Will Survive into a broader anthem of empowerment.
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  The documentary also touches on Gaynor's past challenges, including her relationship
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  with ex-husband Linwood Simon and a persistent spinal injury.
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  While focusing on her gospel career and the making of her Grammy-winning album Testimony,
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  the film has been critiqued for its intimate approach, lacking broader industry perspectives.
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  However, it celebrates Gaynor's resilience and musical legacy, underscoring her impact
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  on the disco genre and her personal growth.
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  Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
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  And today, our quote comes from the author, William W. Perkey.
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  You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like
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  there's nobody listening, and live like it's heaven on earth.
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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.