Potent Potables

Forecast is saying about mid 70s and a 40 percent chance of rain at TRY time. I've heard worse. Come on out and join in on the fun.

Since I don't have anything relevant to write, I'll at least attempt to keep this interesting. But first, planning ahead:
Next Friday is the free baseball night thanks to Lockheed Martin, with post game fireworks. Who wants to go?
The New York State fair is coming...even though it seems a week later than normal thanks to a late Labor Day, we can still start to plan our traditional TRY Night at the Fair. Both Thursdays feature only $3 entry fees (in an attempt to boost attendance on what has become their smallest days). The free concerts are reasonable - opening Thursday is Rick Springfield who was a "TNatF" featured singer a few years ago and is older than dirt but still was very entertaining. Thursday the 3rd of September has Meghan Trainor of "All About That Bass" fame. I think she has one other hit? The only Wednesday night has Snoop Dogg. Who to me, seems too famous to be doing this, but then again, I'm not sure I can even think of one song he's done? Or at least in the last decade? (Not really to my liking...but he did a bunch of collaborations, right?) The other possible nights are Monday the 31st for Cole Swindell (no idea who that is) and the Friday nights - Melissa Etheridge on the 28th and Fifth Harmony (once again no idea) on the 4th.
I am looking for votes on what night to turn into our TNatF.

Other things of note from flipping through the Fair flyer: A repeat from above - both Thursdays are $3 entries. And following last years success - Labor Day will be $1 entry and $1 midway rides. They are adding a baked sweet potato option in the Horticulture building. Still only $1. And for Meat Loaf (and others) - Strong Hearts Cafe got it's own write up with a big mention about their vegetarian and vegan food. They'll be in the International Building this year.

Miscellaneous:
I wrote about this last year (or maybe 2 years ago)...and this article popped up yesterday. I've seen only one in person - someone had one on at the Boilermaker that I saw quickly before the start. Has anyone else witnessed a real life use? Have they taken over cross fit yet? Do Jake and Sara wear these around the house yet? Syracuse basketball players are using training masks.

Lastly - a VERY long article that may not even be worth the read. BUT, it got my attention when Potsdam (as in our Potsdam?!) showed up in an ESPN headline. This is their Grantland page doing a true crime, investigative journalism piece about the convoluted mess that is the upcoming murder trial for a 12 year old boy who died (murder?) back in 2011. It is very closely tied into Clarkson, the town of Potsdam, and includes mention of SLU, Potsdam State, and features photos taken by the Watertown Daily Times. I've seen headlines about this case, but this is the first time I've taken a deep dive into it. It's interesting at points and probably worth a read for you TRYers with a Clarkson or a northern connection. There is intrigue, racism, slurring of character, and maybe even police abuse involved? And very little solid evidence! The headline is "Potsdam's Nightmare: What Happened to Garrett Phillips?" (And Duerr, I promise that it is a legit link.)