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Welcome to National Zipper Day!
National Zipper Day is observed each year on April 29th. This day celebrates something that we often do not think about and just automatically take for granted.
It was first in 1851 that Elias Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine, received a patent for an “Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closure.” Howe never made an attempt to market his invention and missed the recognition he may have received.
Forty-two years later, Whitcomb Judson began selling the “Clasp Locker.” Being very similar to Elias Howe’s patent, this device served as a more complicated hook-and-eye shoe fastener. Judson started the Universal Fastener Company where he manufactured his new device and debuted it at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 but was met with little success. Because Judson put his invention before the public for sale, he earned credit as its creator.
In 1906, Gideon Sundback, a Swedish-American electrical engineer, was hired to work Universal Fastener Company. He was highly skilled and known for his devotion to the company. In 1913, he invented the modern zipper. The patent for the “Separable Fastener” was issued in 1917.
By 1923, B.. Goodrich popularized the word zipper as it applied to use in the boots and pouches it made. The company even copyrighted the name for a time.
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Highlights of the 46th Annual Capital Classic from Wilson High School.
Georgetown University commit Qudus Wahab was named MVP for the Capital All-Stars after an electrifying 20 point 19 rebound performance.
Justin Moore had a game-high 24 points in the win for the Capital All-Stars, which also marks the first time the Capital team has won this game since 2012.
Joe Girard was named the U.S. All-Star MVP. The Syracuse commit poured in 17 points, going 5-11 from three.
Syracuse Players Currently Playing Professionally - RealGM (realgm.com)
Player Pos HT WT League(s) Team(s) GP PPG RPG APG
Michael Carter-Williams PG 6-6 190 NBA Magic 28 4.79 2.50 2.50
Rakeem Christmas PF 6-9 255 Puerto Rican BSN Capitanes de Arecibo 3 4.67 4.33 0.00
Tyler Ennis PG 6-3 194 Turkish BSL Fenerbahce Ulker 8 6.12 1.12 0.62
C.J. Fair 6-8 218 G League Bulls 46 12.72 7.02 2.89
Michael Gbinije SF 6-6 200 G League Warriors 46 7.20 2.98 1.72
John Gillon G 6-0 178 G League Swarm 46 13.37 2.72 5.96
Jerami Grant 6-9 220 NBA Thunder 80 13.62 5.21 0.99
Paul Harris G- 6-4 230 French Jeep Elite Le Portel 12 4.17 3.67 0.83
Rick Jackson PF 6-9 235 Argentinian Liga A Quilmes 5 11.60 4.80 0.40
B.J. Johnson SF 6-7 200 NBA Kings 7 3.29 1.14 0.00
Kris Joseph SF 6-7 210 French LNB Pro B Paris Basketball 19 8.47 2.42 1.16
Tyler Lydon PF 6-10 225 NBA Nuggets 25 0.92 0.72 0.24
Demetris Nichols SF 6-8 216 Italian Lega Basket Serie A Sidigas Avellino 30 13.87 5.73 2.70
Andy Rautins G 6-4 190 Turkish BSL Bahcesehir Koleji 27 14.89 2.85 2.96
Malachi Richardson SF 6-6 205 G League Charge 12 20.83 5.83 3.42
Tyler Roberson 6-9 227 G League Clippers 15 9.27 6.07 0.80
Brandon Triche PG 6-4 210 Italian Serie A2 Basket Orlandina Basket 29 24.24 5.59 6.34
Dion Waiters SG 6-4 215 NBA Heat 44 11.98 2.64 2.75
Hakim Warrick 6-9 219 G League Wolves 44 12.02 5.70 1.77
Andrew White 6-7 210 G League Red Claws 50 12.94 3.78 0.98
NCAA Basketball: Analyzing the Hauser Bros’ fit at top landing spots (bustingbrackets.com; Harkins)
Joey and Sam Hauser are two of the hottest names in the NCAA basketball transfer portal. How might they fit at the four presumed favorites?
In addition to recruiting top high school talents, several programs around the nation have turned to the transfer market to build up their talent pool in recent years. While some may refer to the massive spike in transfer numbers as an “epidemic,” it is also a great way for programs to improve quickly and for players to receive fresh starts. For two of the top sit-out transfers in the nation this offseason, there is no clear reason for their departure.
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Supervisor: DeWitt is working hard to reimagine ShoppingTown (Commentary) (PS; Michalenko (commentary))
Town residents, neighbors, people I run into on the street ask me, “What happened to ShoppingTown?”
Most are aware that as Destiny USA has expanded, suburban shopping centers have declined. Yet this phenomenon is not unique; indoor malls all across the country have suffered as online shopping has gathered greater market share and big-box and brick-and-mortar sales have declined. In response, retailers have been steadily relocating to strip malls, where rents are significantly lower for a variety of reasons I outline below.
As reported in the media last October, the Onondaga County Legislature voted to allow the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) to take over the mall property if the owners: 1. Failed to pay 25% of the $7.74 million total in back taxes owed (now more than $9 million) and 2. Agreed to enter into a 24-month payment plan for the balance.
Subsequently, ShoppingTown’s owners failed to pay the $1.94 million required to maintain ownership and they are presently in litigation with Onondaga County.
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