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Monday February 19, 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 Monday, February 19th.
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  You'll be interested to know, 146 years ago today, in 1878, Thomas Edison patented the
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  phonograph.
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  The phonograph, which records sound on tinfoil cylinders, was inspired by his telegraph and
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  telephone work.
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  Initially a novelty, it evolved with improvements like wax cylinders and floating stylus, mainly
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  used by experts.
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  The Edison-speaking phonograph company was formed in 1878.
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  Later, Edison's company introduced more user-friendly models, expanding its use in
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  entertainment and business, maintaining relevance despite emerging competing formats.
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  Now that I feel like I've learned something, let's check out the weather in the Boston
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  area.
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  This morning it's sunny and feels like 19 degrees, with 13 mph wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 5.20 pm and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.34 am.
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  It looks like we're in for a sunny day with a high near 38 and west wind 10 to 13 mph.
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  Tonight, clear with a low around 20 and west wind 7 to 9 mph.
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  The first high tide Monday will be just after 7 am with a low tide just after 1.30 pm.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 38 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see a sunny Tuesday with a high near 36 degrees,
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  followed by a clear night at 25.
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  Wednesday will be mostly sunny, reaching 41.
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  Expect partly sunny skies Thursday at a rainy Friday with highs around 44 to 46 degrees.
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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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  In local news, Boston Pinnacle Properties is set to revitalize downtown Boston by converting
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  empty office space into 15 new apartments.
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  This innovative project, located at 281 Franklin Street, aims to transform the upper floors
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  of the building, which houses Mediterranean Grill Boston, and Dave's Instant Shoe Repair,
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  into 10 studios and 5 one-bedroom apartments.
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  It's the first under a pilot program converting vacant offices into residential spaces.
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  The Boston Planning and Development Agency will review the proposal in March.
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  The project, costing $1.6 million, includes income-restricted units aligning with inclusionary
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  zoning requirements.
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  This plan is part of a broader initiative to rejuvenate downtown areas, adapting to
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  changes in workplace dynamics post-pandemic.
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  Now on to sports.
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  The Oakland Athletics potential relocation to Las Vegas is now shrouded in uncertainty.
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  ESPN reporter Jeff Besson, appearing on Pardon the Interruption, highlighted widespread doubts
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  about the Movespeed's ability, citing the Athletics' history of organizational miss-outs.
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  Critically, even Las Vegas mayor has expressed skepticism.
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  VAs known for their less-than-stellar management have struggled with simple tasks, raising
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  questions about their capacity to manage such a significant relocation.
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  This skepticism is rooted in a series of blunders, including a poorly received farewell gift
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  to Miguel Cabrera and subpar concession stand offerings, reflecting broader issues in fan
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  engagement and operational confidence.
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  The complexity of relocating a major sports team adds to the challenge, making the successful
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  execution of this move appear increasingly uncertain.
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  In other sports news, the NBA All-Star game was last night.
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  The East beat the West 2-11 to 1-86.
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  The Celtics get back to it on Thursday in a road game against the Bulls.
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  On Saturday in national hockey, the Celtics were hosting the Kings and lost 5-4 in a close
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  one that went to overtime.
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  The Bees are expected to make significant moves before the March 8th trade deadline.
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  General manager Don Sweeney, known for his bowl trades, faces challenges this season
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  due to limited salary cap space and a depleted prospect pool.
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  Key acquisitions in the past include Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazer, Hampus Lindholm, Nunez
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  Treorlov, and Tyler Bertusi.
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  Potential strategies could involve trading Jake DeBrus, a pending unrestricted free agent,
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  to gain draft picks or prospects, and targeting players like Noah Hanifin or Chris Tanev to
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  strengthen defense.
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  Another option is Alexander Carrier from Nashville for a third-pairing role.
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  Despite center being a prior concern, Charlie Coyle and Pavel Zacha have capably filled
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  top center roles, diminishing the need for high-profile center acquisitions.
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  We'll see.
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  Tonight the Bruins are at home taking on the stars.
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  In top news, scientists are exploring groundbreaking geoengineering techniques to combat climate
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  change as traditional methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are lagging.
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  These methods include spraying saltwater into clouds, injecting reflective particles into
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  the sky, and altering ocean chemistry.
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  These once-taboo approaches, now receiving funding and attention, aim to reflect sunlight
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  away from Earth or absorb atmospheric CO2.
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  For example, a project off Australia's coast seeks to brighten clouds in order to cool
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  the Great Barrier Reef's waters, while in Israel reflective particles are being tested
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  to cool the atmosphere.
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  In Massachusetts, researchers plan to reduce ocean acidity and absorb CO2 by adding sodium
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  hydroxide to seawater.
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  While these innovative experiments offer potential short-term climate solutions, they are met
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  with caution due to risks like altered rainfall patterns or harm to marine life.
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  The United Nations Environmental Assembly is debating the implications of such interventions,
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  underlining the delicate balance between innovative solutions and unforeseen consequences.
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  In business news, with record highs in the stock market, investors are debating the stock
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  values using various valuation models.
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  The S&P 500's recent performance raises questions about overvaluation.
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  Models like the price to earnings ratio, which is currently above its 10-year average, suggest
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  stocks may be expensive.
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  Other metrics like the price to book ratio and the equity risk premium also indicate
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  high valuations.
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  The price to earnings growth ratio and the cyclically adjusted price to earnings ratio
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  provide further insights.
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  These models, combined with economic conditions and company health, help investors gauge market
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  status.
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  Notably, tech stocks like Nvidia show high valuations, reflecting their growth potential.
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  Overall, these indicators suggest a cautious approach in a market that might be reaching
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  inflated levels.
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  And speaking of inflated, in crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just over $52,000, Ethereum
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  is nearing $3,000, and Solana is $112.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working
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  with a national Pilates studio 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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  Chinese automaker BYD is exploring Mexico as a potential base for exporting cars to
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  the U.S.
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  This move aims to bypass hefty U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles.
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  BYD's consideration of factory locations in Mexico aligns with a broader trend of Chinese
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  car industry expansion into North America.
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  If executed, this strategy would allow BYD to leverage Mexico's lower labor costs and
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  favorable trade agreements under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada deal.
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  The move reflects China's growing presence in the global electric vehicle market and
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  poses a competitive challenge to U.S. and other international automakers.
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  Despite potential political risks, this strategic shift illustrates the dynamic and increasingly
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  global nature of the EV industry.
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  And in entertainment news, at the 2024 Keeples Choice Awards, Lenny Kravitz, now 59, was
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  honored with the Music Icon Award.
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  In his acceptance speech, he reflected on his unique journey in the music industry.
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  Kravitz emphasized staying true to himself.
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  Despite industry pressures to conform, he turned down early offers that demanded he
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  change his musical style, which didn't fit conventional categories.
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  His success, a result of his authenticity and faith, spans over 35 years and includes
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  four Grammy wins.
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  Kravitz's mantra, Never Follow the Trends, highlights his commitment to originality.
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  He also expressed gratitude to his parents and performed a medley of hits, demonstrating
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  his enduring impact on music.
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  This recognition comes shortly after his nomination for the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, solidifying
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  his status as a true icon in the music world.
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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 Lenny himself.
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  The legendary frontman said,
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  I am not trying to change the world.
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  I am just offering my gift that God gave me.
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  And if somebody is moved by it, that's beautiful.
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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.