...“Fenway Park” It is the bottom of the eighth inning and the Red Sox are down five runs to one run. David Ortiz steps to the plate and with one swing hits a grand-slam. Fenway Park erupted with cheer. As I looked around at the crowd celebrating, I began to admire Fenway Park. It was chockfull of banners and memorabilia. Fenway Park appeared simple in architectural design, but little did I know how much history existed here. In today's society some of the best things are ones that change little and remain basically the same as they have for decades. Fenway Park is an example of this as the Boston Red Sox have remained committed to staying at this classic ballpark that they have called home since 1912. It is the oldest major league ballpark in use and still retains the same feel and characteristics as it did when it opened on April 20th 1912. Newspaper coverage of the opening was overshadowed by continuing coverage of the Titanic sinking a few days earlier (National Geographic 2010). On March 7, 2012, the park was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The park is considered to be one of the most well-known sports venues in the world. (BCC 2010). The park's address was originally 24 Jersey Street. In 1977, the section of Jersey Street nearest the park was renamed Yawkey Way in honor of longtime Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey. The park's address is now 4 Yawkey Way. The Red Sox moved to Fenway Park from the old Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds. In 1911, owner...
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...Financial Planning The NHL Winter Classic is a hockey game played by two teams in the NHL. It is hosted either on, or close to New Years Day. The Classic has been around since 2008. Ever since the NHL started this annual game, it has been held outdoors. In past years, the event has been held at famous venues, such as Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, and Citizens Bank Park. The Winter Classic is a very unique event, because the NHL actually builds a temporary ice rink on the respective fields each year. It is an incredible undertaking financially, so the NHL has be extremely good at financial planning to take on an event of this size and nature. Because the Winter Classic is an annual event, and has been going on for a few years, the NHL already has a relatively good idea of the kind of financial responsibility it takes to implement this event. It could be argued that they should begin to plan this event at least a year in advance. For the first half of the 2012-13 season, the NHL players association was in a lockout, so no games were played. The staff tasked with planning the 2013 Winter Classic had a pretty good idea that the event would not be held, but they still had to plan as if it was happening. This shows that it is important to start planning as early as possible, in case of any bumps in the road. When planning an event, possibly the most important thing to plan on is the financial aspect. Usually, the financial report after the event is the best way to...
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...Willis Pond History Compiled by Rob Hershfield, August 1999 From Reference Materials at Goodnow Library Geology and Geography The Cenozoic age began about six to eight million years ago, following the tropical Mesozoic age when dinosaurs and forests flourished. The Cenozoic has two main sub-divisions, the Tertiary and the Quaternary, the latter of which is again divided into three divisions: the Glacial, Champlain and Terrace. During the Glacial, an ice sheet reaching six thousand feet in thickness covered the entire northern portion of our continent including New England, and had a constant tendency to move south. During the Champlain Epoch, several small sheets of water such as Willis Pond, Bottomless Pond (now called Crystal Lake), Blandford’s Pond (on Cavicchio Farm – now filled in) and Pratt’s Pond (now Puffer Pond in the old Fort Devens Annex), were created in the Peakham area of Sudbury. These ponds probably owe their origin to large masses of ice having been left there, around which the sand was deposited by the currents, and later as these masses of ice melted they left the hollows which now hold the ponds. Willis Pond is the largest of these ponds and lies at the northwest part of town. It is nearly surrounded by forests, and is a little lake in the woods. It has an outlet to Hop Brook called Run Brook, which flows into the Sudbury River, the Concord, the Merrimack and into the Atlantic. The principal trees include White Pine, Oak, Maple, White...
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...Today was our last day and we were going to make it the best day of this trip to. I woke up this morning and turned on the TV to watch ESPN. It was telling us about MLB and predictions about how good the teams were going to do that night. Also, it told us about what was happening in other sports like players leaving teams. We were going to watch the Boston Red Sox play the Los Angeles Angels that night. We were excited to watch the game live at Fenway Park (name of the Boston Red Sox stadium). We had a lot of time before the game started because it started at 7:00. It was only 12:00. For our last day, we decided to do sightseeing for the last time in Boston before the game. We saw the John Hancock Tower, Old City Hall and Millennium Tower....
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...Barbara Gaydasch I chose Wrigley Field for this activity for many reasons. A few being I live right by wrigley and I spend a lot of time around it and for another I attended opening day 2013! I have always loved Wrigley Field since I was a child but until this class first lecture, I realized how much more there is to everything, especially Wrigley Field. I believe that since 1914 Wrigley Field in context is a geographical known place to eat, drink, be entertained and watch baseball. Wrigley Field as a baseball stadium is a context in which the use of it is influencing and being influenced by the activities going on around it. Wrigley field opening day, thousands of people walking in with their cubs attire on, already long lines for beer and hot dogs. These actions are non material and material traces that have been around since the beginning of Wrigley Field. Sitting in my seat I was looking at the Ivy wall which again not only an material trace of the past but also is a non material trace. It brings back memories of when it came to the cubs in 1916 ever since then helping to create non material memories for players playing there and for the fans. Opening day it created a memory when numerous times our left outfielders did not catch the ball and but it hit the ivy wall. Wrigley on opening day was great to be at that day because they were playing old cub announcements from the old days on the speakers. It made me really feel like there was a lot of history that happened in...
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...A few years ago, my high school’s choir sang the National Anthem at a Cardinals game. How fantastic is that? I find it to be quite an honor to part of an anthem chorus, although this is not my ideal way to enjoy a baseball game. I would rather be on my couch, in front of my television, and with my family to watch a game. I have no desire to go to a live baseball game. It would be either way too hot, or too cold, and I would not be able to enjoy myself. It is also extremely hard and expensive to get decent seats so you are comfortable and can easily view the game. Another issue I have with live games is being with that monstrous amount people that I do not know. Nevertheless, there are major bragging rights in being able to say you went...
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...United States. The Cal Ripken complex has 9 baseball fields which are designed after historical baseball parks such as Griffith Field, Navin Field and the Polo Grounds. Each field has a synthetic playing surface which allows for consistent play because it eliminates the fear of rain outs and reduces the risk of injuries. Before each game, teams can use the state-of-the-art training facilities that includes pitching mounds, batting cages and practice fields. The Cal Ripken Experience gives each player the experience of a major league tournament. There is an opening ceremonies where each team and player is announced. During the tournament there is a skills competition where the teams can participate in infield and outfield baseball drills and a home run derby. Each game was officiated by certified umpires and gave the experience of a real major league game with the singing of the National Anthem before each game and the ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ during the seventh inning stretch (Meadows, Clint). Audience participation was often encouraged for the latter song and young children who would sing would receive a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A sandwich. Family members, along with the players, had many things they could do at the complex. There was a Welcome Center that sold baseball merchandise, playgrounds for young children to play, and various concession stands throughout the park that resembled major league stadium venues (Meadows, James). After the team's’ games for the day...
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... given the limited amount of time I have to complete some duties. I've learned to overcome my shyness. Players could tell I was shy my first year working there and sometimes would poke fun at me for being that way. I've overcame my shyness at work and out in the world as well. The management sometimes can be strict and sometimes it can be lackadaisical. I prefer when management is strict because everyone seems to be on their job. When management tends to be lazy, it seems like I am always the one trying to complete other's duties so we do not get yelled at as a whole. I am a huge baseball fan (I know all the players first and last name and I know a majority of the minor leaguers names as well), so to be working down at Comerica Park is like a dream come true. Most of the players are down to earth and are very easy to talk to. The hardest part of the job is trying to keep yourself busy and attentive during the multiple down times throughout the day. That is probably my only complaint about having this job. I am person that needs to be constantly doing something because that is how I am wired. If I'm not constantly working then I try to find the little stuff to do. For example, I would continuously check to see if there is any dirty laundry for me to pick up. Little things like that, just so I can stay attentive. The most enjoyable part about being a Visiting Clubhouse Assistant is obviously being a batboy. Most people could not sit there on a stool for 9 innings...
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...Whats About “The slugger’s come home” is an explicative and demonstrative video that represents an example of a negotiation process. It shows, from a baseball theme example, how does negotiation between 2 parties may work. While the video shows us the perspective of both parties, it also gives us some extra information about negotiation process. At the beginning, Dr. Margaret describes the objective of the video. She drive us though the process and give us tips, recommendations, common errors and many explanation about what is happening during the negotiation. The video introduces a common negotiation example. It shows us 2 parties, one that have a baseball stadium that needs a team, and the other that has a team and wants a place to play. At first it seems like a very easy deal, as both parties wants what the other have, but as we understand each party point of view, is easy to see that the priorities have very high differences. The two main parties are the Curry brothers and real estate developer Barbara Meyers. Ted and Bill Curry are the owners of Curry field. They have one of the best playgrounds in the area. The field has a lot of history and now they have renovated the entire stadium, but they do not own a baseball team. The brothers want to see one good team playing in what seems to be a tradition on their family. They love baseball and all they want is to bring the Sluggers to the fans and the city. In the other side is Barbara Meyers. She manage a...
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...The Atlanta Falcons is an NFL team located in Atlanta, Georgia. They are apart of the South Division in the NFC. Arthur Blank is the current owner of the sport organization. Most natives of Atlanta consider the Falcons a treasure of the city. The Falcons are the oldest NFL franchise in the Deep South. In 1965, after the Atlanta Fulton County stadium was built, the city wanted a football team to call their own. In the 60s there were two football leagues, the AFL and the NFL, and both of them wanted the team in Atlanta. So the city had to choose. On June 30 1965, the city picked the NFL and the team’s first owner Rankin Smith. On that day, the Atlanta Falcons franchise began. Rankin Smith paid $8.5 million for ownership of the team. At that time $8.5 million was the highest price paid in NFL history. The Atlanta franchise became the 15th NFL franchise. Being new on the block, they were giving the first draft pick. All American linebacker Tommy Nobis from the University of Texas was the first ever Falcon (Falcon History). The products that the Falcons produce is mostly fan gear. The organization promotes and sells the falcon merchandise. The organization gives fans an opportunity to wear their favorite falcon player’s jersey. Not only does the organization sell player apparel, but they sell toys, bedroom apparel, bathroom apparel, and car apparel. The organization sells merchandise they appeals to all kinds of fans. A sport organization has serval divisions and members that have...
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...A Ballpark View A baseball field is a heartwarming place that can make the perfect family Sunday come together. It is a place you can enjoy the roar of the crowd when a home run is hit like you do when you’re favorite football team scores a touchdown. When you come into the ball park, you will be greeted by a person who is either in a bad mood or a good mood, depending on the weather usually. Don’t be afraid though, they are very friendly. Once you have gotten into the game then finding your seat could be the hardest part seeing as there are only 20,000 seats. Many people spend half the game looking for their seats. Once you have found you’re seat then you will be so hungry that you must go get some food. The food of a baseball game could cost you a pretty penny, but it is well worth it. Whether it’s a man who has over priced beer or a cotton candy stand in the corner, the food is a must in a ballpark no matter the price. The people that work at the stadium are very friendly and are always willing to help. So no matter what the weather, ballparks are a great place to get away. I wrote this paragraph trying to point out the great things about a ballpark. I know as a kid we went to a baseball game every Sunday just to get away from the everyday life. It is a good place to get some relaxation. I wanted to show how loud the crowd tends to get when a home run is hit by using the word “roar” so that the reader could get the picture. I also used a simile to compare the sound you hear...
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...Marketing Research study for Poughkeepsie stadium and team SUBMITTED TO DR.HEATHER WELLER SUBMITTED BY CHAITHANYAKRISHNA REDDY NOTI DATE: JAN 29 2015 Introduction: To build a new baseball stadium, form a new baseball team in Poughkeepsie and also to analyze the market opportunities and economic growth. Ways to approach: 1. Firstly, finalize the contract with recognized firm for best price to complete the construction of stadium. 2. To find the number of options for funding to build the stadium 3. To identify market opportunities by meeting industry experts Product Description: Poughkeepsie Avengers team is the new team formed to participate in newly formed Poughkeepsie minor baseball league along with existing teams around the New York state. Design and facilities: The stadium in Poughkeepsie planned to accommodate 3000 fans for every match including different classes like, Premium seating, guests seating, normal seating, kids seating. In addition, space is allocated to Food courts, retail shops. Most...
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...AT&T Park CA Tickets AT&T Park, a baseball park is located in the South Beach in San Francisco’s neighborhood, California. It has served as the home of the San Francisco Giants since 2000. San Francisco Giants is the San Francisco’s Major League Baseball franchise. The park was originally knowns as Pacific Bell Park which later became referred to as SBC Park in 2003 after it was purchased by the SBC Communications. In 2006, the park was christened AT&T Park after SBC merged with AT&T. It is constructed along the San Francisco Bay. The park has a capacity of 42,000-seat. The park’s groundbreaking began on December 11, 1997, in the industrial waterfront area of San Francisco. Its cost was three hundred and fifty seven million dollars to build....
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...Using your own detailed examples explore representations of ethnicity in the media today. There are many representations of ethnicity is the media however they all seem to be very limited if not overlooked completely. Many of these tend to be as token gestures or stereotypical to fit with the dominant ideology. To explore this further I will be primarily looking at the representation of Gypsies in My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, a TV programme produced by Jenny Popplewell shown on Channel 4. I will also comment on other representations of gypsies in the media such as those in Snatch and The Traveller Times Online. In the media, gypsies are portrayed in a negative light. Every single media product stereotypes them as dirty, tramps and thieves. We see this everywhere, in magazines, films, TV programmes and Documentaries. A good example is the article titled ‘Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves?’ it varies in different words that are linked with negativity throughout the whole article. While including examples from Snatch, the article says ‘Messages of gypsies in Snatch are deeply negative, putting us, the audience in a superior position’. This clearly shows the negativity of them in the media. Only 300,000 gypsies and travellers live in Britain. Only small part of them are in TV programmes and other forms of media therefore the representation is disproportionate to their population. Not all Irish Travellers are dirty or thieves. My Big Fat Gypsy Weddings is clearly produced purely for entertainment...
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...Community Project Paper Trista Baldwin MGT/522 October 27, 2014 Cara Koch Community Project Paper The Heart in the Park Labyrinth located in Tonkawa began in 2006 with a group of community members who expressed interest in local artist Audrey Schmitz idea to recognize and celebrate Oklahoma's Centennial. The city's motto "Wheatheart of Oklahoma" and the Native American translation of the towns name "Tonkawa" meaning "they all stay together" was the inspiration behind the design. The park contains pavers and art panels depicting local culture and history. In less than one years’ time fund in excess of $150,000.00 were raised through donations, grants, and in-kind services. The park is utilized for a variety of community activities including educational presentations to high school and college students, fundraising events, an annual Harvest Walk, Valentine's Day Walk and weddings ("Heart in the Park Labyrinth", n.d). Community projects such as this can be successful when elected officials come together with residents. Collaboration amongst various team members has proven to be an effective tool when utilized to accomplish common goals that may not have been achievable on their own (Swindell & Hilvert, 2014). When different partners come together it is important to ensure that all team players are on the same page. There are seven characteristics that can influence the success in achieving goals in a community project; assessing funds available, contract specifications...
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