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aseball is one of the greatest sports team in the world. Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players each who takes turns batting and fielding.
The New York Yankees is one of the American professional baseball team based in the Bronx borough of New York City that competes in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the American League’s (AL) East Division. One of the AL’s eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles. The team moved to New York City in 1903 and became the New York Highlanders, before taking “Yankees” as their official name in 1913. Derek Sanderson Jeter who was born on June 26, 1974 is an American baseball shortstop who is playing in his 20th and final season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. A five-time World Series champion, Jeter is regarded as a central figure of the Yankees’ success of the late 1990s and early 2000s for his hitting, baserunning, fielding, and leadership. He is the Yankees’ all-time career leader in hits (3,448), games played (2,725), stolen bases (357), and at bats (11,119). Jeter has been one of the most heavily marketed athletes of his generation and one of the best players. Within these pages, you will find Derek Jeter achievement through out his career. You will also find how and where to get collectibles to fill your sports room. Here is your guide to get to know more about Derek Jeter.
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Donuts to Go By Ali Trachta
They say sex is like a doughnut: Even at its worst, is it ever really bad? Well, once you consume, in rapid succession, as many doughnuts as we have in the last few weeks, you start to believe it can be.
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Meggie’s Donuts There’s o n e main reason to swing by Maggie’s, and that’s the custard-filled iced chocolate bar, which is so, well, custard-filled, it’s literally bursting. Served split down the middle, you get a peek before you eat at the erupting cool vanilla epicenter, which couples perfectly with the soft and sweet doughnut shell. Some of the custard will spill out onto your fingers, and you’ll lap it up, and you won’t care how that looks. 2612 E. Sixth St., Los Angeles; 213-383-1511
Du-Par’s certainly isn’t a doughnut shop, but if you’re near the Grove location, it’s worth braving the highly congested parking lot to sample one of the few varieties this diner has on its menu. The classic glazed is a champion of its breed, puffed up to a thick, chewy consistency that requires serious jaw action for each bite. Du-Par’s gets the glaze just right too -- hardened barely past the point of sticky liquid to form something shy of a crust. The bear claw isn’t your run-of-the-mill, boasting a delicious almond filling that’s reminiscent of baklava. And the fact that it’s served warm certainly doesn’t hurt. 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles; 323-933-8446
Spudnuts Out of the chains around L.A., Spudnuts is our top pick. It’s a basic shop with a hefty handful of locations all around L.A. and the Valley. As such, it’s best to keep your order simple, too. If you’re gonna do chocolate, do it all the way with the chocolate frosted and chocolate chip-topped chocolate doughnut. Even better, though, is the vanilla cruller, which is only lightly glazed, but manages to pack a really bright vanilla flavor. 2775 Van Nuys Blvd., Los Angeles; 818-896-4678
Ms. Donuts In the Echo Park/Silver Lake area, you could do a lot worse than this oldfashioned shop, especially when the line at Taco Zone is too long and you need some late night sustenance. The maple bar was a little on the dry side, but the chocolate was the exact opposite -- in a good way -- with a texture that suggested it could have been cooked about 30 seconds longer, but we were glad it wasn’t. The Old-Fashioned doughnut is also a winner here, with glaze so thick it softly crunches as you eat it. 1353 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles; 213-484-0927.
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Indeed, Schiaparelli—“Schiap” to friends— stoodoutamongherpeersasatruenonconformist, using clothing as a medium to express her unique ideas. In the thirties, her peak creative period, her salon overflowed with the wild, the whimsical, and even the ridiculous. Many of her madcap designs could be pulled off only by a woman of great substance and style: Gold ruffles sprouted from the fingers of chameleon-green suede gloves; a pale-blue satin evening gown—modeled by Madame Crespi in Vogue—had a stiff overskirt of Rhodophane (a transparent, glasslike modern material); a smart black suit jacket had red lips for pockets. Handbags, in the form of music boxes, tinkled tunes like “Rose Marie, I Love You”; others fastened with padlocks. Monkey fur and zippers (newfangled in the thirties) were everywhere.
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Are you ready to fulfill your dream of a wedding in Hawaii? What’s great is, that way, you’re already in the greatest honeymoon spot in the world! A good way to get the most out of your time here is to learn about Oahu and what the life of this place is like, using neighborhood guides like here. It all starts, though, with your wedding and Waikiki is easily the top destination choice for getting married. That’s why we’ve chosen the Best Waikiki Wedding Hotels. See what they are and why they’re the top choices to make your special day even more memorable!
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awaii’s diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, (wind) surfers, biologists, and volcanologists alike. Due to its mid-Pacific location, Hawaii has many North American and Asian influences along with its own vibrant native culture. Hawaii has over a million permanent residents, along with many visitors and U.S. military personnel. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of Oahu. The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian Archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southeastern end of the archipelago, the eight “main islands” are (from the northwest to southeast) Ni’ihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lānai, Kahoolawe, Maui and the Island of Hawaii. The last is the largest and is often called the “Big Island” to avoid confusing the island with the state or archipelago. The archipelago is
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physiographically and ethnologically part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania. Hawaii is the 8th smallest, the 11th least populous, but the 13th most densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. Hawaii’s ocean coastline is about 750 miles (1,210 km) long, which is fourth in the United States after those of Alaska, Florida and California. Hawaii is the only U.S. state not located in the Americas and the only state with an Asian plurality. It and Arizona are the only two states that do not observe daylight saving time, and Hawaii and Alaska are the only two states that are not in the contiguous United States.
Top Hotels in Waikiki for your Hawaii Wedding 1. ROYAL HAWAIIAN HOTEL This very well may be the ultimate in classic Hawaii nuptials. The Pink Lady’s Mediterranean architecture, elegant art deco décor and the reception & dining areas right on Waikiki Beach make this the dream site for local & destination weddings. The pricing is decidedly upscale and you’ll need to book early to make sure you get in, but when you tell people that your wedding was held at the Royal Hawaiian, you’re sure to impress. Getting married in Hawaii is wonderful, but getting married at the Royal Hawaiian is something else entirely.
2. MAONA HOTEL Known as the First Lady of Waikiki for good reason. It was the first real hotel here, built in 1901, when Kalakaua Avenue was a dirt road. There’s even a long line of rocking chairs on the front lanai. This is Vintage Romance at its best. Your ceremony can be done outside right next to the beach, with the sounds of the waves accompanying you. Don’t miss getting photos by the famous banyan tree in the courtyard, planted in 1904. It’s a beautiful symbol of your own future, growing as one together.
3. THE HALEKULANI The Halekulani’s central areas are uniquely open-air, with covered walkways and plush lounge areas so you & your guests enjoy tropical breezes and the rustling of the palm trees. It’s a setting that could only be in Hawaii. The location right on the beach defines picturesque, with both your ceremony and the reception taking place with the sand and surf as your background. If you’re ready to go 1st Class, the Halekulani should get your first look.
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Derek Jeter is one of the greatest pitcher in New York Yankees.
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am comes true Derek Jeter Years: 1995 - Present By Susan Lulgjurag
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hen Derek Jeter was a child, he proclaimed he would play for the New York Yankees. A child’s dream that many speak when such aspirations do not seem so far away. But every path Jeter walked took him exactly to that spot making him one of the greatest players to wear pinstripes. Jeter, who was born in Pequannock, N.J., but lived in Kalamazoo, Mich., was selected sixth overall by the Yankees in 1992. He did well in the minors, but needed work on his fielding. However, New York officials felt good about Jeter’s future and manager Buck Showalter brought him up to the big club in 1995. His call-up was about experience, watching how things were done at the top level. He played in 15 games, getting a taste of Major League Baseball. Jeter wasn’t expected to be New York’s starting shortstop in 1996, but a broken elbow by Tony Fernandez catapulted Jeter into the spotlight. In his first game of the 1996 season, Jeter hit a home run and New York Yankees fans were sold on the new shortstop. Jeter had an exciting season, showing leadership, a strong presence, and even fielding better than anyone thought he would. He became the face of the Yankees as they won their first World Series since 1978. The next four seasons would be marked by the Yankees dynasty -- Jeter at the helm. New York won three straight World Series from 19982000. Jeter was at the center of those victories, winning the World Series MVP in 2000.
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StadiumLegacy By Stephen Miller
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ith the closing of the original Yankee Stadium approaching, Upper Deck’s baseball team gathered in early 2007. The members decided they wanted to create a unique set of cards to honor the legacy of The House That Ruth Built. What Upper Deck produced -- the nearly 7,000-card Yankee Stadium Legacy series - led to a new breed of collaboration among colectors. The Yankee Stadium Legacy set started with a run of 6,661 card inserted into various Upper Deck products during the 2008 season. The first batch of cards was inserted in 2008 Upper Deck Series 1 pack, with others sprinkled among nine other Upper Deck baseball realeases that year. Another 81 cards were produced for the final season of the original Yankee Stadium in 2008. Those cards were inserted in 2009 Upper Deck Series 1 pack, bringing the base set to 6,742
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cards. Andy Pettite, the winning pitcher in the final game at Yankee Stadium, appears on the front of the final card in the seies. Each card in the original run commerates a game played at Yankee Stadium. Card fronts feature Yankee greats from Babe Ruth to Derek Jeter and lesser-known players such as George Pipgras and Spud Chandler. The back of each card includes the box score from the game played on the day the card commerates. Upper Deck sports marketing manager Chris Carlin said researching the information for each box score was among the more time-consuming aspects of creating the series. “Something like that had never before been done in trading cards,” Carlin said. “It’s something Upper Deck was founded on.” The original Yankee Stadium played host to more than some of the greatest
moments in baseball history. It also was home to other significant sports and United States events. Upper Deck honored those events with 10 special “Historical Moment” cards. They include the Nov. 10, 1928 college football game between Notre Dame and Army, which produced the “Win One for the Gipper” speech. The 1958 NFL Championship Game between the New York Giants and Baltimore Colts and a visit from Pope Paul VI are among the other historical moment cards. Creating the mammoth Yankee Stadium Legacy set was one matter. Encouraging fans to collect the cards was another. Upper Deck spurred people to try by fering the first five people to complete the original 6,661-card series an allexpense paid trip to New York and the New Yankee Stadium. Include with the trip were a meet-and-greet lunch with Jeter, an Upper Deck spokesman at the
2008 Upper Deck card set became the ultimate chase time, a chance to go on the field during batting practice and tickets to a game against the Washington Nationals. Upper Deck set an April 30, 2009 deadline for completion and verification of the set. Five people - Kent Hayes, Tommy Baxter, Josh Adams, Leo Wiznitzer and Chuck Sauter - managed to beat the deadline, with Witznitzer sending his cards in on the final day of the contest. They all received the final 81 cards commemorating the last year of Yankee Stadium as part of their prize. Carlin said Jeter enjoyed talking to
the collectors as much as they enjoyed asking him questions. “He couldn’t believe there were collectors out there willing to put this much time into something,” Carlin said. Baxter, a Cubs fan, was the first person to complete the set. He estimated he spent $15,000 to finish it and had to do plenty of trading to get there. Bexter said he first learned the set was coming after his daughter earned a trip to Tampa, Fla., as a part of an Upper Deck contest for kids. “I told one of the guys, ‘Well, I’m
going to start putting that set together,’” Bexter said. “He kind of laughed at me. Sure enough, they started putting it together, and it just kept going and going and going.” The one card that eluded him longest was No. 4,272, which features Ron Guidry on the front. After seven months of fruitless searching, he received four of the cards from other collectors in the final week of October 2008. Baxter was given a special honor for being the first person to complete the Yankee Stadium Legacy set. The 2009 Upper Deck Historic Firsts features a card - #HF8 - that honors Baxter for his work. Upper Deck also sent Bexter an uncut sheet of cards that includes his card along with those featuring people ranging from Barack Obama to the Phillie Phanatic. He even had a few collectors send him copies of his card seeking his signature. “I thought that was pretty hilarious, that I got to autograph a card,” Baxter said. “ When I was a kid and all, I loved baseball. I was always going to play first base for the Cubs.”
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Richard Avedon A Portrait of an Artists By Kely Smith
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orn in New York in 1923, Richard Avedon dropped out of high school and joined the Merchant Marine’s photographic section. Upon his return in 1944, he found a job as a photographer in a department store. Within two years he had been “found” by an art director at Harper’s Bazaar and was producing work for them as well as Vogue, Look, and a number of other magazines. During the early years, Avedon made his living primarily through work in advertising. His real passion, however, was the portrait and its ability to express the essence of its subject. As Avedon’s notoriety grew, so did the opportunities to meet and photograph celebrities from a broad range of disciplines. Avedon’s ability to present personal views of public figures, who were otherwise distant and inaccessible, was immediately recognized by the public and the celebrities themselves. Many sought out Avedon for their most public images. His artistic style brought a sense of sophistication and authority to the portraits. More than anything, it is Avedon’s ability to set his subjects at ease that helps him create true, intimate, and lasting photographs. Throughout his career Avedon has
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maintained a unique style all his own. Famous for their minimalism, Avedon portraits are often well lit and in front of white backdrops. When printed, the images regularly contain the dark outline of the film in which the image was framed. Within the minimalism of his empty studio, Avedon’s subjects move freely, and it is this movement which brings a sense of spontaneity to the images. Often containing only a portion of the person being photographed, the images seem intimate in their imperfection. While many photographers are interested in either catching a moment in time or preparing a formal image, Avedon has found a way to do both. Beyond his work in the magazine industry, Avedon has collaborated on a number of books of portraits. In 1959 he worked with Truman Capote on a book that documented some of the most famous and important people of the century. Observations included images of Buster Keaton, Gloria Vanderbilt, Pablo Picasso, Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mae West. Around this same time he began a series of images of patients in mental hospitals. Replacing the controlled environment of the studio with that of the hospital
he was able to recreate the genius of his other portraits with non-celebrities. The brutal reality of the lives of the insane was a bold contrast to his other work. Years later he would again drift from his celebrity portraits with a series of studio images of drifters, carnival workers, and working class Americans. Throughout the 1960s Avedon continued to work for Harper’s Bazaar and in 1974 he collaborated with James Baldwin on the book Nothing Personal. Having met in New York in 1943, Baldwin and Avedon were friends and collaborators for more than thirty years. For all of the 1970s and 1980s Avedon continued working for Vogue magazine, where he would take some of the most famous portraits of the decades. In 1992 he became the first staff photographer for The New Yorker, and two years later the Whitney Museum brought together fifty years of his work in the retrospective, “Richard Avedon: Evidence”. He was voted one of the ten greatest photographers in the world by Popular Photography magazine, and in 1989 received an honorary doctorate from the Royal College of Art in London. Today, his pictures continue to bring us a closer, more intimate view of the great and the famous. Richard Avedon died on October 1st, 2004.
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AtTheStadium A trip to Yankee Stadium could net unforgettable memories - and collectibles.
New Yankee Stadium opened in 2009 - and like its predecessor in 1923, the team christened its new home with a world championship. 32 Pitch MAGAZINE
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ankee Stadium is a place like no other. Even though the new ballpark opened in 2009, it’s still a must for any New York Yankee fan. The stadium is still a reminder of the Yankee greatness with 27 World Series titles. It’s also a great place to find collectibles and memorabilia. The Yankees team store is filled with shirts, jersey, dolls, mugs, hats, toy cars and more, much more. If fans are looking for something a little more expensive, they could always go to the Steiner Store on the main concourse where they could find autographs and game-worn memorabilia.
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