December 25, 1924: 100 years ago, Rod Serling is born. As he put it: “I was a Christmas present that was delivered unwrapped.” Lois Nettleton (“The Midnight Sun”) called him “a lovely gift to the world,” and who could disagree? A toast to all on the centennial of Rod’s birth!

The Masks is in the top tier of my favorite episodes. #TwilightZoneMarathon. Superb writing by Serling.

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OK, I'm just saying ... his header photo is of the Chicago Cubs. SIGN HIMMMMMMM!!!!!

Don't be surprised if the administration announces that Gaza will become the 52nd state and that all the Palestinians will be deported to Guantanamo.

Few coaches developed more lifetime relationships or had the impact on his players and colleagues as the legendary Richard C. “Itch” Jones. Our love and thoughts are with his family. FightingIllini.com/ItchJones

So sad to learn about the passing of coaching legend Itch Jones. We would often get together to talk baseball. I will miss him.

BRAVO to Maine Governor Janet Mills for slapping petty tyrant trump in the face with her calmly defiant "see you in court." THIS IS HOW IT'S DONE. 🔥🔥🔥

RETWEET if you stand with Maine Governor Janet Mills against Donald Trump!

Maine Governor Janet Mills is reportedly considering a run for the U.S. Senate against GOP incumbent Susan Collins. After taking on Donald Trump today, she’s shown that she has what it takes to win this race. RETWEET if you would support Governor Janet Mills for the Senate!

Janet Mills is from Farmington ME, where I once lived, 1st-4th grade. We were the only Jewish family in t own back then. If I could vote in Maine, she would get my vote against Collins.

I have owned my Tesla for nearly 4 years. It is the best and most fun car to drive that I've ever owned. I will keep it. But do not interpret that as an endorsement of Musk. It most definitely is not.

For all my followers in Champaign-Urbana area. Come to the Rally for Democracy, Saturday March 29, 11-noon, Champaign County Courthouse, 101 Main St, Urbana. See you there!

I once was a member of the ACLU. Some years ago I let my membership lapse. Today, I am proud to say that I am a card-carrying member once again.

My parents entire retirement income came from Social Security. It's hard to believe how out of touch this guy is. youtu.be/BwkUSdq7a7w?si…

Can anyone out there provide me with some info on the diameter profile of the new bat design. One of my first forays into the physics of baseball was developing a computational model of the bat that allows me to simulate the ball-bat collision. I'd like to try it on this one.

Working on it! I am trying to get more info on the mass distribution of the new bat. Once I have that, it will be relatively straightforward to figure out how the new design might impact exit velocity.

To what extent is the higher rotational swing speed, due to lower MOI, compensated by shorter lever arm?

Maybe we should also have UML do some impact testing

Today's show is available in Podcast Form NOW! Alan Nathan, Professor Emeritus of Physics at University of Illinois on baseball bat construction and the physical factors that impacted the Home Run Derby HR Derby | Cal Raleigh | MLB Post-All Star | Wimbledon Listen HERE: