Tim Miles

@Mike_kim714 Peaks Par 3 and Slaughter House Rustburg Virginia.

Which golf course logo would be the biggest flex to wear at the airport?

@RealKidPoker Bad Bunny went over our Old White Dudes heads..... well done Mr. BUNNY!!

I always watch the halftime show so that I can share with you all, my expert opinion on it: I like reggae and reggaeton, and have since I was young and listen to quite a bit. Doesn’t matter to me if it’s in Spanish, English, or Spanglish, it’s all about the beat and the rhythm. This was certainly “a show” with transitions and a story being told, but I’m not fluent in Spanish, nor is the majority of the audience, so I wasn’t able to follow the story all that well. Corn fields, a wedding, a barbershop, I think I get the connection, then the Grammy for the little boy in Puerto Rico, “This one is for you kid- you too can live the Puerto Rican dream…in Los Angeles like I did.” As for the artist, I don’t think he’s exceptionally talented at anything and it makes me think of boy bands. Put a group of good looking boys together, have them dance and get the teenager girls to scream, and don’t worry about their singing talent- it’s mostly irrelevant. Write catchy tunes, have them sing them, almost Milli Vanilli style. Bad Bunny seems like that to me, packaged really well, catchy music, doesn’t have to really sing and auto tune can help him sound half decent. But I Don’t see a raw musical talent like a Justin Bieber, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, etc. There are many reggaeton artists who could do exactly what he just did. I thought the addition of Lady Gaga, a true icon, was brilliant, as was the other dude I don’t know who could actually sing, albeit in Spanish. For me, I don’t think you should ever really have a young artist do this show. To reach iconic status you need to cross generations and be around at least 10-15 years. It was better than I expected it to be, and I’m glad they chose a path that was less controversial than they could have. I can only guess that they choose artists in the modern era that will garner the most eyeballs, targeting those that will love it, those that will hate it, and those that will talk about it being amazing or awful on podcasts and social media. I don’t think the goal of the show is to be for everyone anymore, we live in a very different world now where controversy sells, anger drives clicks, and divisiveness is the norm. I wish we could go back to the days when a Michael Jackson performed and the entire world was in awe, and aligned at how amazing it was. My prediction going forward is that they are always going to choose an artist that some love, and others loathe. It’s a recipe that works.

Excited to announce I’m joining the incredible @wdbj7 team as Sports Director in January. Ch. 7 has such a strong lineage of Sports Directors, and I’m honored to follow in their footsteps. Thank you to WDBJ, and you the viewer, for for your INCREDIBLE support! #tvlife

@LouStagner So funny. I looked at the picture first and said that looks just like #2 at Poplar Grove!! I have played it many times, it is a brute!!

Take a look at this VERY quirky par-5 from the NCAA Men’s Regionals this year. It puzzled LOTS of players in the field. If you were a Division 1 golfer, how would you attack it? Let’s break it down. 🧵👇

Whelp looks like @Metallica hit the stage. 😜🤘🎸 #rockon #Hokies #Blacksburg

Read tributes to Nikki Giovanni and learn more about her memorial service. 🧡⬇️ news.vt.edu/articles/2024/…

When will the next big earthquake hit the Pacific Northwest? In 2015, Kathryn Schulz reported on the region’s inadequate disaster-preparedness plans. nyer.cm/XvboIxP

“People are not stupid. They believe things for reasons. The last way for skeptics to get the attention of bright, curious, intelligent people is to belittle or condescend or to show arrogance toward their beliefs.” - Carl Sagan

Cyclocross troubles 💩🛝 🇵🇱

Years after Eddy Planckaert left cycling’s spotlight, Chris Sidwells set out to find him, tracking down the legendary racer rumoured to be living a unique life far from fame. The journey led to a surprising encounter deep in the Ardennes, uncovering a story as fascinating as Eddy’s racing career itself. Discover the full story here! cyclinglegends.co.uk/blogs/long-rea… #cycling #cyclinglife #bike #bikelife #cyclingphotos #roadbike #cyclist #ciclismo #bicycle #roadcycling #instacycling #cyclingshots #fitness #cycle #cyclingpics #strava #sport #bikes #bicicleta #ride #instabike #retrocycling #cyclinghistory #cyclinglegends #deplanckaerts

A new study proposes a new explanation for dark matter using linearized general relativity (GRL) rather than exotic particles. By analyzing the Milky Way's rotational velocity in its outer regions, the study finds that the observed decline in speed matches a model based on GRL with an added homogeneous gravitomagnetic field, similar to electromagnetism's magnetic field. This model explains galactic rotation curves without needing exotic matter, challenging the dark matter hypothesis. If this approach is validated across galaxies, it could shift the DM paradigm, suggesting gravity alone accounts for these observations. 👉 nature.com/articles/s4159…

A new study proposes that gravity can exist without mass, which might negate the need for dark matter. The author suggests that the gravitational effects attributed to dark matter could instead be explained by topological defects formed during a cosmological phase transition. These defects, such as shell-like structures with balanced positive and negative masses, could generate significant gravitational forces without detectable mass, providing an alternative explanation for galactic and cosmic structure formation. #Astronomy 👉 academic.oup.com/mnras/article/…

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Porter: This bill is ridiculous. It is Congress at its worst. A bunch of people who haven’t unloaded a dishwasher ever telling the American people what dishwashers they should or should not have. On behalf of every American woman who is going to load and unload, I yield back

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University @cwru discovered that galaxy rotation curves remain flat far beyond previously understood limits. This challenges existing dark matter theories, suggesting either much larger dark matter halos or a need to rethink gravitational theory. Using gravitational lensing, their findings align with the modified gravity theory MOND, proposed as an alternative to dark matter. 👉 arxiv.org/pdf/2406.09685

RIP Willie Mays. Such a great photo.

The Second Law of Thermodynamics asserts that in any closed system, the total entropy — a measure of disorder — will either increase or remain constant over time. This principle governs the natural tendency toward disorder and the inherent inefficiency of energy transformations, with some energy invariably dissipated as heat. Formulated in the 19th century by Rudolf Clausius and William Thomson (Lord Kelvin), the Second Law introduced the concept of entropy. Clausius, in 1865, formalized that the entropy of the universe tends to increase, while Kelvin emphasized the inevitable dissipation of usable energy in natural processes. The law is mathematically represented as: Δ S ≥ 0 where ΔS represents the change in entropy. This indicates that in isolated systems, entropy never decreases, illustrating the direction of spontaneous processes and the increase in disorder. Specific Applications. Carnot Efficiency in Engineering. In engineering, the Carnot cycle defines the maximum efficiency achievable by a heat engine operating between two temperatures. This efficiency is given by: η = 1 − Tc \ Th where Tc and Th​ are the absolute temperatures of the cold and hot reservoirs, respectively. The Carnot efficiency underscores the practical limitations imposed by the Second Law, highlighting that no engine can be 100% efficient due to unavoidable energy losses as heat. Free Energy in Biology. In biological systems, the concept of Gibbs free energy (G) is crucial for understanding biochemical reactions. The change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG) determines the spontaneity of a reaction: ΔG = ΔH − TΔS where ΔH is the change in enthalpy, T is the temperature, and ΔS is the change in entropy. Reactions with ΔG < 0 are spontaneous, reflecting the tendency towards higher entropy. This principle governs cellular processes such as ATP hydrolysis, which releases energy for biological functions. Entropy in Information Theory. Claude Shannon's information theory parallels thermodynamic entropy, quantifying uncertainty or information content. This connection has advanced data compression and communication technologies, illustrating entropy's relevance beyond physical systems. Challenges and Misconceptions. A common misconception is that the Second Law implies inevitable decay in all systems. However, local decreases in entropy are possible if offset by greater increases elsewhere, as seen in living organisms maintaining low entropy through metabolic processes that release heat, thereby increasing the surrounding entropy. The Second Law of Thermodynamics remains a cornerstone of modern science, shaping our understanding of energy, entropy, and the irreversible nature of natural processes. Its implications extend from microscopic particle interactions to the macroscopic evolution of the cosmos, underscoring the universality of the tendency toward disorder. #Science #Physics 👉 arxiv.org/pdf/2308.15558 👉 mdpi.com/1099-4300/22/6… Video: youtube.com/watch?v=DWiCaD…