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Boston Rain, Tom Cruise, Bruins, Phillies, Pickleball, Yellowstone, Chuck Norris · 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 Friday, March 1st.
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  Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather outlook, 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, 154 years ago, today, in 1872, Yellowstone National
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  Park, a designated World Heritage Site, was established by U.S. Congress as the country's
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  and the world's first national park.
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  And now, it's time for the weather report.
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  In the Boston area, this morning it's sunny and feels like 18 degrees, with 7 mile per
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  hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 5.34 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.17 a.m.
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  It looks like we're in for a sunny day with a high near 46 and wind of 6 to 10 mile per
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  hour.
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  Tonight, increasing clouds with a low around 33.
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  For all the beach runners out there, the first low tide Friday will be at 9 a.m. with a high
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  tide at 3 p.m.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 39 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather, the weekend brings rain on Saturday with a high of 51 and
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  mostly cloudy skies with rain on Sunday as well and 10 mile per hour wind.
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  Monday is looking cloudy and 53.
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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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  Even 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, here's what's going on in Boston this weekend.
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  Warren Wolf's vibrant jazz performance at Schuller's Jazz Club promises an evening of musical brilliance
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  with his mastery over the vibraphone.
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  Matt Front is set to dazzle at the crystal ballroom with his impressive array of celebrity
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  impressions showcasing a unique comedic talent.
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  The fall provides an intriguing look into New York's 1960s counterculture, screening
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  at the Harvard Film Archive for history enthusiasts.
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  Burnaby's performance at TD Garden marks a significant moment in global pop, celebrating
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  Afrobeats with a concert that promises to be unforgettable.
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  Mutoid Man's concert at the Sinclair brings a distinctive blend of metal and fun, offering
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  a lively alternative to the genre's typical seriousness.
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  The Museum of Fine Arts is hosting, winners, closing the Boston Festival of Films from
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  Iran, with a touching narrative that explores the impact of cinema on the world.
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  Now on to sports.
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  I guess it's true.
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  Everything good does come to an end.
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  The Philadelphia Phillies have discontinued their long-standing $1 hot dog night, a decision
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  driven by their commitment to ensuring a positive fan experience at Citizens Bank Park.
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  For over 25 years, this promotion was a fan favorite, offering affordable snacks during
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  games.
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  However, recent events, including fans throwing the hot dogs and other safety concerns, have
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  led to its cancellation.
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  In place of the dollar dogs, the Phillies will offer a two-for-one hot dog deal on select
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  dates in April.
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  This change reflects the organization's effort to manage crowds more effectively and maintain
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  a family-friendly environment.
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  What a bummer.
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  Now you'll have to buy two hot dogs at the same time, just so you can throw them.
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  In national hockey last night, the Bruins were at home taking on the Golden Knights
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  and won 5-4.
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  On Saturday, they're on the road again to play the Islanders.
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  And tonight, the Celtics are at home taking on the Mavericks.
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  In top news, aging doesn't have to mean a steep decline in physical and mental health,
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  according to longevity-focused physician Dr. Peter Attia.
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  In his book Outlive, The Science and Art of Longevity, the author explores how proactive
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  measures can significantly enhance life quality in later years.
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  He emphasizes training over mere exercise, advocating for a deliberate approach to maintaining
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  fitness across decades.
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  This concept is encapsulated in the centenarian decathlon, where individuals tailor their
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  fitness goals to life's practical challenges.
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  Attia's Performance Center, 10 Squared, aims to equip people for these challenges through
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  focused training in strength, stability, and cardio.
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  However, Attia also highlights the importance of emotional health.
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  Underscoring that happiness and relationships are crucial at any age.
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  His work suggests that both physical and emotional well-being can flourish with age, provided
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  there's consistent effort towards them.
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  In business news, Major League Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association
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  have finalized their merger, marking a significant step for Professional Pickleball.
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  This unification ends months of negotiations and hostilities, creating a combined force
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  in the sport.
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  A substantial $75 million investment accompanies the merger, involving notable entities like
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  SC Holdings and other individual investors, such as Altilus and Tom Dundon.
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  While retaining their distinct brands, the leagues will operate under a new holding company,
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  aiming to streamline and enhance Professional Pickleball.
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  The merger promises a richer calendar of events and significantly increased payouts for players
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  — nearly 250% higher than last year.
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  However, amidst this advancement, players express concerns over unpaid earnings from
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  past tournaments.
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  This consolidation is poised to benefit players, fans, and sponsors, promising a more coherent
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  and exciting future for the sport.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently over $61,000, Ethereum is over $3300, and Solana
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  is $126.
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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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  Researchers at Armit University in Australia have developed a groundbreaking 3D-printed
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  titanium they call metamaterial that could revolutionize the engineering field.
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  Inspired by the natural structures of plants and coral, this metamaterial addresses the
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  long-standing challenge of metal alloys cracking under pressure.
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  The team's innovative design features lattice-like structures with hollow struts enhanced by
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  a thin band to evenly distribute stress, avoiding weak points.
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  Utilizing advanced powder bed fusion technology, they created a material that outperforms traditional
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  alloys in strength and temperature resistance.
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  This new material not only withstands more weight, but also high temperatures, making
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  it ideal for aerospace engineering and potentially firefighting drones.
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  Its hollow structure is also seen as beneficial for human bone implants, promoting cell regrowth
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  and integration with the body.
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  Although not yet widely accessible, technological advancements may soon allow broader application
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  of this transformative metamaterial.
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  And in entertainment news, Mourner Brothers executives Michael DeLuca and Pam Addy are
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  making bold moves, courting big names like Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio, and eyeing
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  Quentin Tarantino's next project.
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  In a strategic partnership with Tom Cruise, they discussed potential projects, including
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  a sequel to Edge of Tomorrow and Tarantino's The Movie Critic.
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  Their aggressive strategy includes attracting A-list directors and stars, underlined by
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  a non-exclusive deal with Cruise and a lucrative contract for DiCaprio's next film.
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  Mourner Brothers is also granting unusual concessions, like copyright returns to directors,
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  signaling a willingness to spend, to secure top talent.
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  This approach is part of a broader strategy, potentially aimed at enhancing Mourner Brothers
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  of value ahead of possible corporate sales or mergers.
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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 always motivating Chuck Norris.
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  And Mr. Norris said, a lot of people give up just before they're about to make it.
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  But you never know when that next obstacle is going to be the last one.
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  Don't give up.
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  We're almost there.
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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.