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Wednesday January 31, 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 Wednesday, January 31st.
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  You'll be interested to know.
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  Today is National Hot Chocolate Day.
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  This cherished drink symbolizes cozy memories for everyone, bringing warmth and comfort.
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  Whether it's a snowy day or a quiet moment indoors, grab your favorite mug and join the
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  celebration.
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  Now let's check out the weather in the Boston area.
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  This morning it's mostly cloudy and feels like 25 degrees, with 3 mile per hour wind.
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  Tonight the sun will set at 4.56 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.58 a.m.
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  It looks like we're in for mostly clouds today, with a high near 35 in calm wind around
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  6 mile per hour.
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  Tonight partly cloudy, with a low around 30 in southwest wind around 7 mile per hour.
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  The first low tide Wednesday will be at 8.50 a.m. with a high tide around 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, we'll see a mostly cloudy Thursday with highs near 43
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  degrees in light wind, followed by a chilly night with a slight chance of showers.
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  Friday remains cloudy with a high near 42 degrees.
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  The weekend brings sunny days with highs in the upper 30s and clear cold nights with lows
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  in the mid-20s.
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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 top news, well folks, it's almost the end of dry January and sometimes it extends
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  beyond just one month, influencing a reevaluation of alcohol use.
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  A reduction in alcohol consumption, even slightly, has immediate and long-lasting health benefits.
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  According to scientists from the University of New Mexico, alcohol impacts almost every
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  organ system.
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  Reducing alcohol can lead to improved sleep, mood, mental clarity, and energy.
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  Alcohol, while a sedative, disrupts sleep patterns and can lead to weightfulness in the latter
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  part of the night.
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  Over time, less alcohol intake can improve overall health, potentially aiding in weight
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  loss, as alcohol is high in calories but low in nutrients.
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  It also suppresses the immune system, so reducing intake could boost immune responses.
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  Additionally, alcohol is a known carcinogen breaking down into acetaldehyde, which damages
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  DNA and increases cancer risk.
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  Now let's talk science.
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  Archaeologists recently made a groundbreaking discovery in Central Europe, uncovering a
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  Bronze Age civilization previously unknown.
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  This complex network of over 100 sites, connected by a vast societal landscape, was revealed
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  through satellite imagery.
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  These findings, including some of the largest structures of that era, have significantly
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  altered our understanding of Bronze Age societies.
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  Notably, this civilization, centered around the Carpathian Basin and the Tisza River,
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  featured large megaforts enclosed by extensive ditches.
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  Ground surveys and excavations suggest these sites thrived between 1600 and 1450 BC, before
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  being abandoned around 1200.
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  This discovery challenges existing theories about European prehistory, suggesting a cohesive,
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  advanced society rather than competing chiefdoms.
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  It also sheds light on the region's role in the broader European context during a pivotal
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  historical period.
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  In business news, Alphabet and Microsoft exceeded earnings expectations, yet their stocks fell
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  in extended trading.
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  Alphabet's revenue grew 13% to $86 billion, while Microsoft's increased 18% to $62 billion.
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  Despite surpassing cloud business forecasts, Alphabet's ad revenue slightly missed targets.
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  Investors' high expectations, fueled by the company's strong AI developments and cost
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  cutting, including job cuts, led to disappointment.
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  Analysts note unrealistic market expectations for advertising growth.
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  Looking ahead, Microsoft forecasts a modest next quarter, with the market now focusing
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  on upcoming reports from Amazon, Apple, and Meta.
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  In crypto, Bitcoin is around $4,300.
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  Ethereum is at $2,300, and Solana is $100.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Jim Harbaugh has been signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as their head coach on a five-year,
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  $80 million contract.
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  This follows the Chargers' underwhelming 5-in-12 season and the dismissal of Brandon
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  Staley.
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  Harbaugh, with a notable coaching record including a national championship at Michigan, is expected
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  to bring stability and experience to the team.
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  His arrival is particularly significant for quarterback Justin Herbert, as the Chargers
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  aim to strengthen their presence in the Los Angeles market.
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  In a thrilling season series tiebreaker, the Celtics narrowly defeated the Pacers 129-124.
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  The C's showcased an explosive first half, scoring a season-high 81 points.
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  However, Indiana fought back, erasing a 20-point deficit and briefly leading in the third quarter.
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  Key performances from Jason Tatum, Jalen Brown, and Derek White, who contributed significantly
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  to the Celtics' scoring, helped secure the win.
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  Notably, Derek White continued his impressive form, especially with his shooting accuracy
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  and clutch plays.
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  Christophe Porzingis returned from injury with a double-double for Boston, while Pacers'
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  Tyrese Halliburton played limited minutes due to a previous injury.
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  Despite dominating in scoring, the Celtics struggled with rebounding, allowing the Pacers
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  significant second-chance points.
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  Next up, the Celtics are at home to play the Lakers tomorrow night.
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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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  In local news, downtown Boston's latest public art installation, featuring two massive inflatable
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  clown heads, has sparked a mix of intrigue and unease.
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  Part of the downtown Boston Business Improvement District's winter-active walkable art experience,
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  these clowns are wedged between buildings in Harlem Place Alley.
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  Created by artist Max Stryker, the clowns are designed to appear shocked and alarmed,
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  drawing varied reactions from the public.
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  Some find the installation creepy, with comparisons to the work of Junji Ito, a Japanese horror
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  manga artist.
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  Despite some criticisms, the exhibit has garnered attention and engagement.
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  The clowns are one of 16 exhibits, and will be on display until April 14, a week before
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  the Boston Marathon.
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  This exhibition, featuring eight artists and design teams from Canada, England, and the
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  U.S., aims to animate and illuminate Boston's streets, adding to the city's vibrant cultural
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  scene.
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  And in entertainment news, Guy Ritchie's latest film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,
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  presents a unique twist on World War II storytelling.
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  Set against the war's backdrop, it follows surgeon Gus March Phillips, played by Henry
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  Cavill, who is recruited into Britain's Special Operations Executive.
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  The Special Operations Executive focuses on irregular warfare, and March Phillips, known
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  for his rule-breaking approach, is chosen to lead a risky mission.
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  The movie's trailer reveals his assembled team of unconventional fighters, played by
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  Isa Gonzales, Babs Olusemukun, Alan Ripson, Henry Golding, and Alex Pettyfer.
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  These characters bring a blend of madness and skill to their task of creatively combating
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  Nazis.
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  The film, with its action-packed and whimsical approach, is set to be released in theaters
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  on April 19, promising a fresh take on the genre.
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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 British writer Vivian Green.
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  Vivian said,
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  Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
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  It's about learning to dance in the rain.
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  So go get your ponchos and your dancing shoes, cuz it's gonna be a wet one, y'all.
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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.