Barton L Smith
@themagnuspi.bsky.social
Mechanical Engineer, Amateur critic, beer maven, seam tamer, http://baseballaero.com. MLB Team Consultant.
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Barton L Smith
@themagnuspi.bsky.social
· Sep 20
Baseball Aerodynamics
The fluid dynamics of baseball pitches
Baseballaero.com
Baseballs break because of spin, or the Magnus force. They also break because of differences between the air flow around them on two sides due to seams, which we call Seam -Shifted Wake. If you would like to learn more about it, check out baseballaero.com/2020/12/23/c...
Keep calm and Saison
January 30, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Keep calm and Saison
To my Democrat friends:
I'm sorry to tell you this, but it is becoming increasingly obvious that your elected leaders are not on your side.
I'm sorry to tell you this, but it is becoming increasingly obvious that your elected leaders are not on your side.
January 30, 2026 at 9:25 PM
To my Democrat friends:
I'm sorry to tell you this, but it is becoming increasingly obvious that your elected leaders are not on your side.
I'm sorry to tell you this, but it is becoming increasingly obvious that your elected leaders are not on your side.
On a Friday??
BREAKING: The Justice Department releases many more records from its Jeffrey Epstein files.
Justice Department releases many more records from its Jeffrey Epstein files
The Justice Department has released a new batch of files related to its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein and his onetime girlfriend.
bit.ly
January 30, 2026 at 4:20 PM
On a Friday??
The boys in North Dakota drink whisky for their fun
January 30, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The boys in North Dakota drink whisky for their fun
My conclusion is Democrat leaders believe the same things as the Republicans but are in the awkward spot where they can't say that.
our country's political window shifting as far right as it has is due entirely to a repeated process of Republicans doing things they aren't allowed to do and Democrats responding not with sanctions but a repeated demand that Republicans knock it off, already.
it's how Roe v Wade got overturned!
it's how Roe v Wade got overturned!
Jeffries: "We believe there should be a prohibition on ICE deporting or detaining American citizens. We believe that ICE should conduct itself like every other law enforcement agency in the country. We believe ICE shouldn't run around with masks ... "
January 29, 2026 at 10:13 PM
My conclusion is Democrat leaders believe the same things as the Republicans but are in the awkward spot where they can't say that.
Finally entering my first brew competition (Homebrewtah). Wee Heavy, Quad, Coffee Blonde, Double, Chocolate Coconut Imperial Stout, Saison, Putin Huylo, Tripel.
January 29, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Finally entering my first brew competition (Homebrewtah). Wee Heavy, Quad, Coffee Blonde, Double, Chocolate Coconut Imperial Stout, Saison, Putin Huylo, Tripel.
Here's a reason to keep the pens on the field. Heckle the opposing pitchers when they warm up. Sound up!
January 27, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Here's a reason to keep the pens on the field. Heckle the opposing pitchers when they warm up. Sound up!
Enjoying that Lockjaw reference. Would like some help on "...introduced to an Italian Esso station canopy"
Today's newsletter: Bovino is out, Bader signs with SF, the WaPo guts baseball coverage, the Regime knows it's losing, how quickly the Trump brand can sour, "The Superhuman President," and a new @billybragg.bsky.social song about the Heroes of Minnesota
www.cupofcoffeenews.com/cup-of-coffe...
www.cupofcoffeenews.com/cup-of-coffe...
Cup of Coffee: January 27, 2026
Bovino is out, Bader signs with the Giants, the Washington Post guts baseball coverage, the Regime knows it's losing, how quickly the Trump brand can sour, and "The Superhuman President"
www.cupofcoffeenews.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Enjoying that Lockjaw reference. Would like some help on "...introduced to an Italian Esso station canopy"
Sometimes, Quicktime puts the play button in the perfect spot.
January 27, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Sometimes, Quicktime puts the play button in the perfect spot.
You know what this means? Tomorrow is
TACO TUESDAY!
TACO TUESDAY!
TACO TUESDAY!
TACO TUESDAY!
TACO TUESDAY!
TACO TUESDAY!
January 27, 2026 at 12:25 AM
You know what this means? Tomorrow is
TACO TUESDAY!
TACO TUESDAY!
TACO TUESDAY!
TACO TUESDAY!
TACO TUESDAY!
TACO TUESDAY!
My university, which has been twisting in the wind for years, now as a president that goes by his first name and doesn’t capitalize it.
January 26, 2026 at 9:32 PM
My university, which has been twisting in the wind for years, now as a president that goes by his first name and doesn’t capitalize it.
Remember back when batshit governors of redneck states seemed so much less dangerous?
Simpler times.
Simpler times.
January 26, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Remember back when batshit governors of redneck states seemed so much less dangerous?
Simpler times.
Simpler times.
My dad, in the 70's, doing his Red Forman impersonation before the character existed.
January 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM
My dad, in the 70's, doing his Red Forman impersonation before the character existed.
I got Covid once. July 2022, and I know it was then because I went to Sam's game and made a gap in the centerfield batter's eye so I could watch him pitch and be by myself. Yes, I was a bit obsessed.
January 26, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I got Covid once. July 2022, and I know it was then because I went to Sam's game and made a gap in the centerfield batter's eye so I could watch him pitch and be by myself. Yes, I was a bit obsessed.
Who is this someone and how can I meet them?
nothing smacks of professional-grade logistics like FREE scrawled on a cardboard box in bubble letters
January 26, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Who is this someone and how can I meet them?
Thinking of something happier for a minute. Baseball will be here soon. Show me your favorite game-action video. Here's Jake Arrieta K'ing Justin Turner on June, 1, 2016.
January 25, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Thinking of something happier for a minute. Baseball will be here soon. Show me your favorite game-action video. Here's Jake Arrieta K'ing Justin Turner on June, 1, 2016.
I thought I had a message from @onepitchman.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 6:09 PM
I thought I had a message from @onepitchman.bsky.social
Isn't it tiring to act like such an asshole 100% of the time?
January 25, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Isn't it tiring to act like such an asshole 100% of the time?
The trouble with this approach is you become a victim of the US foreign policy.
January 23, 2026 at 8:14 PM
The trouble with this approach is you become a victim of the US foreign policy.
Spoken just like someone who has never had a job.
JD Vance: "To our fellow Americans we say, you're never gonna find great meaning in a cubicle or in front of a computer screen. But you will find great meaning if you dedicate yourself to the creation and sustenance of human life."
January 23, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Spoken just like someone who has never had a job.
Looking for an animated short I saw once. Robots caring for children. Super creepy. Tom Waits with the music. Anyone remember that?
January 22, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Looking for an animated short I saw once. Robots caring for children. Super creepy. Tom Waits with the music. Anyone remember that?
20 minutes to oral surgery. See you on the other side.
January 22, 2026 at 5:25 PM
20 minutes to oral surgery. See you on the other side.
Here's a quintessentially SLC story. www.ksl.com/article/5143...
Salt Lake man fired from second-floor apartment, killing man taking his bicycle, charges say
A Salt Lake man was charged Tuesday with murder after police say he fired from his second floor apartment and killed a man who he said was stealing his bicycle.
www.ksl.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Here's a quintessentially SLC story. www.ksl.com/article/5143...
