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The Slinky was originally designed and sold in the 1940s. The inventor had accidentally knocked a spring off the shelf, and watched it ‘walk’ down a series of books, to a tabletop, and then to the floor where it neatly coiled itself. The creator, Richard James, had gone home to his wife Betty and said “I think if I got the right property of steel and the right tension, I could make it walk. “ It took the better part of a year, but he had done it. Making 400 Slinky units with a five hundred dollar loan, James and his wife had founded a company to make, and sell, this unique toy to the masses. With a dollar for a price tag, they were interesting, but not really a hit. Until the fateful day, that they were granted permission to set up an inclined plane in the toy section of Gimbles Department Store. Within ninety minutes, they had sold all 400 of the units, with more being requested. Only a year later, the Slinky was introduced at the American Toy Fair, the largest gathering of businesses that produce, and market, toys to various stores.
Since then, the Slinky has been marketed around the world, with both plastic and metal finding placement around the world in various forms. During the Vietnam War, United States troops used them as mobile radio antennas, as have amateur radio operators ever since. NASA uses them in experiments on Space Shuttles, and teachers use them to simulate the properties of oscillation in waves.
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Khalid Moore
Syracuse extends three offers after elite camp (TNIAAM; Keeley)
A bunch of 2018/2019 recruits who visited SU this weekend came away with offers
While the big news of the weekend was the arrival ofAndrew White III, there were plenty other basketball players in town considering whether or not they might want to become members of the Syracuse Orangebasketball team one day. While lots of 2018 and 2019 recruits were at SU this weekend for the annual Elite camp, only a few new offers were handed out.
2018 wing Khalid Moore was offered by #Syracuse at elite camp today, his AAU coach tells Scout Khalid Moore, Archbishop Molloy HS SF - Scout
— CuseNation.com (@SyracuseOnScout) August 28, 2016
Moore is a 6-foot-6 wing who plays for Archbishop Molloy as well as the NY Rens AAU squad. He's got offers from Rutgers, Seton Hall, and Miami.
2018 4-star SG Robby Carmody @Robbycarmody23was offered by #Syracuse at elite camp moments ago, he tells Scout Robby Carmody, Mars Area MS SG - Scout
— CuseNation.com (@SyracuseOnScout) August 28, 2016
The 6-foor-4 Carmody has a ton of offers, including Notre Dame, Pitt, Purdue, and Xavier. He's got some serious potential to be SU's next great shooter.
2019 F Isaiah Stewart @Dreamville_33 says Syracuse offered today. Rochester area kid. Big time 2019 talent.Isaiah Stewart, McQuaid Jesuit HS PF - Scout
— CuseNation.com (@SyracuseOnScout) August 28, 2016
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Landing transfer Andrew White a coup for Syracuse, puts Orange back in ACC mix (cbssports.com; Rothstein)
Jim Boeheim may be in the latter stages of his career, but he's not slowing down.
The Hall-of-Fame coach added a major piece to his team Sunday whenNebraska grad transfer Andrew White opted to commit to the Orange. White averaged 16.6 points last season while making 87 3-point shots and will be immediately eligible to play in 2016-17 since he's already a college graduate.
What does his addition mean for Syracuse?
It means that the Orange have a legitimate chance to be a top-five team in the ACC next season.
Syracuse was a bit depleted after losing Michael Gbinije, Trevor Cooney andMalachi Richardson following last March's run to the Final Four, but White andColorado State transfer John Gillon should help this team with depth and experience.
Tyler Lydon and Tyler Roberson are back as likely starters while DaJuan Coleman and Providence transfer Paschal Chukwu should split time in the pivot.
Duke appears to be a cut above the rest in the ACC entering next season, but White's addition gives the Orange a chance to be just as good as anyone that's behind the Blue Devils.
The real question for this team is at the point guard spot, where Boeheim will use both Gillon and sophomore Franklin Howard at the most important position on the floor.
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Syracuse basketball showing how toothless the NCAA is (TNIAAM; Keeley)
"After the beheading, William Wallace's body was torn to pieces. His head was set on London Bridge. His arms and legs sent to the four corners of Britain as a warning. It did not have the effect that Longshanks planned."- Robert the Bruce, Braveheart
When the NCAA brought the hammer down on the Syracuse Orange basketball program in March 2015, the effect was expected to be damning. Coupled with Syracuse's self-imposed postseason ban in 2015, the loss of scholarships and reduction in off-campus recruiters was expected to kneecap Jim Boeheim's mighty program and show everyone once and for all that "cheaters" such as SU will never prosper.
The reality is that Syracuse Basketball, somehow, has gotten even better since then.
Following 2015's postseason ban, Syracuse was still to wrangle commitments from Malachi Richardson and Tyler Lydon, one of whom is already in the NBA and the other likely join him by this time next year. In spite of a season that included a nine-game suspension for head coach Jim Boeheim, the Orange made the NCAA Tournament (barely) and proceeded to advance all the way to the Final Four. It was a stunning achievement given the slight above-average season the Orange had just gone through but also quelled whatever concerns others might have about the future of the program.
Now, headed into the 2016-2017 season, you could make a case that the Orange have a stronger and deeper lineup than they've had in years. This squad will feature Lydon, two grad transfers with double-digit scoring potential, a double-double candidate in Tyler Roberson, and the 7-foot-2 Paschal Chukwu in the middle of it all dominating the 2-3 zone. The Orange should rightfully be shooting up everyone's preseason polls and ACC predictions.
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Day 6 at the NYS Fair 2016: Free admission for active fire and rescue personnel, more (PS; Healy)
It's Beef Day and Fire & Rescue Day with free admission to any active member of a fire department or emergency services organization who has a picture ID from that department or organization. It's also the second Senior Citizen Day. Senior citizens, 60 and older, are offered free admission. ID showing date of birth may be requested to allow free admittance.
At Chevy Court, Survivor will perform at 2 p.m., and The Commodoreswill take the stage at 8 p.m.
» Detailed daily schedule for Tuesday, Aug. 30
Good to know
» Admission: Adults are $10 at the gate; Children under 12 free every day. Gates open at 8 a.m. Exhibit buildings are open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Labor Day, exhibit buildings close at 9 p.m. The midway is open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. every night except on Labor Day, when it closes at 9 p.m.
» Fairgrounds map
» Schedule of Chevy Court music acts and Lakeview Amphitheatermusic acts.
» Parking: Lots surrounding the fairgrounds can accommodate 23,000 cars. Parking is $5. For a map and directions visit the fair's website. Parking is $5. Visitors can pay in cash or via EZ-Pass. | Map and Directions
» The rules: Visitors can bring coolers with food and drink, but no alcoholic beverages, on the fairgrounds. No glass containers. No pets are allowed, unless they are working dogs, canine companions or in a competition. All bags, backpacks, coolers, purses and fanny packs are permitted but subject to search upon entry. You cannot bring alcohol, weapons, guns, signs, placards, roller blades, skate boards or bicycles onto the grounds.
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