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Bob Cramer s first job out of college was at CNN. Though he liked his job, he decided that he d rather be like Ted Turner than work for him. An entrepreneurial career was born. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Time Warner's TBS May Lose $500 Million in Sealed Case Over Turner's Teams Sep 10, 2008
The board of Time Warner, the world's largest media company, authorized TBS in August 2003 to sell the teams and rights to the arena for about $250 million, over an objection from Ted Turner that the price was too low, Rosenwasser said at the hearing ... The very next day, Ted Turner's son-in-law walks into the office of Turner's chief negotiator and says, `I want to buy the assets along the same terms you're selling to the McDavid group,''' said Rosenwasser, of the Atlanta law firm Bondurant,... (Bloomberg -- US)
Carl Helfrich, 70, winning sailor, Turner friend Sep 7, 2008
Carl Helfrich, 70, winning sailor, friend of Ted Turner ... Bunky Helfrich on Ted Turner s yacht, the Courageous: He equated winning the America s Cup to winning the World Series ... A close friend of CNN founder Ted Turner, Mr. Helfrich sailed with Mr. Turner aboard his many yachts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Trembley to return as O's manager in 2009 Sep 6, 2008
" As long as his apprenticeship may have been, Trembley's big league career has been a whirlwind. He first broke in with the Orioles as bullpen coach and field coordinator under Sam Perlozzo in 2007, and he morphed into the bench coach shortly thereafter. Finally, when Perlozzo was dismissed in June, Trembley was named the team's interim manager. Trembley, whose first press conference was held in a utility closet at San Diego's PETCO Park, immediately began working the team over in an unassuming... (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Let's talk pitching - not Braves pitching Sep 4, 2008
WE NEED TO JUMP HEAD LONG INTO FREE AGENCY. Management will sit back and say things like We feel pretty good about what we have and we project this and that BRING BACK TED TURNER. By Herschel Talker. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Restoring Braves' luster will take years Sep 1, 2008
When Ted Turner sold to AOL/Time Warner he pointed a canon at his beloved ship s deck and said fire ... Ted Turner should buy this team back ... Malone is more like Ted Turner than any of the androids from TW. He is competitive and knows you have to invest to succeed in business. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fans can honor late Caray with Frick Sep 1, 2008
When Ted Turner decided to broadcast his team's games to a nationwide audience on a channel that would become TBS, he called upon Caray, Pete Van Wieren and Ernie Johnson to serve as the broadcast team that would entertain fans from coast to coast. Consequently, the Braves became known as "America's Team," and this essentially was "America's broadcast team.". (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Billionaires' yacht rivalry spills into courtroom Aug 31, 2008
Of course, the America's Cup has long attracted those with outsize egos, competitive streaks and fortunes big enough to splurge on expensive toys like Craig McCaw, the cellphone entrepreneur, and Ted Turner, who as skipper of Courageous won the cup in 1977. But preparations for the next race have been particularly contentious, as lawyers for the two sides squabble over the 1887 "deed of gift" that set up the race. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Braves fans: Feeling left out? Aug 29, 2008
i have been through the Eddie Hass times, the Chuck Tanner years and even endured the Ted Turner era, be it short lived. However I will continue to support the team even through this disastrous season, We die hards will always find positives during the bad times. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Man Behind The Man Aug 25, 2008
She is also the first person to greet visitors such as Ted Turner or Ted Leonsis at James Kimsey's office. Hytovitz was hired from Neiman Marcus. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Sports fans tackle issues on radio program Aug 21, 2008
(WIXC will continue to cover local high school sports, said station president Ted Turner). " 'Mike were like enjoying coffee with friends," wrote Ruby Engler of Cocoa. (Florida Today)
Braves' season full of surprises, mostly nasty Aug 21, 2008
In case you missed the seasons of the 1970s and 80s, you re getting a taste of how it was back then, when the beleaguered managers ranged from Lum Harris to Russ Nixon and even Ted Turner got in a lick. (His record: 0-1). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Doh! Braves' homers lacking Aug 19, 2008
Ted Turner, his deep pockets & TBS are long GONE. By keylargo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bradley: Hawks still look bad Aug 9, 2008
MARK BRADLEY DO YOU HAVE TED TURNER PHONE NUMBER IF YOU DO PLEASE CALL HIM ASSP ITS AND EMERGACY. By. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Test your news knowledge! Aug 8, 2008
Ted Turner has been having trouble with his bison in Montana. What's the problem. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Caray was voice of Braves and fans Aug 7, 2008
Radio was the choice media back then until the phenomenon of cable TV and Ted Turner brought us Atlanta Braves games on the Superstation. Ernie Johnson, Pete Van Wieren and Skip Caray were in my home many nights as broadcasters of these games. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hampton wins, remains uninjured! Aug 7, 2008
To think that Skip began with Jimmy Carter being President, Ted Turner becoming Capt. Outrageous with the Americas Cup & Elvis was still singing well there s a lot of water under the bridge. Thanks for all your good words. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
John DonovanINSIDE BASEBALL Aug 7, 2008
Still, one look at an aging, achy roster shows that the Braves of '09 and immediately beyond are tilting a lot closer to the Atlanta teams of the '70s and '80s -- last-place finishes, Ted Turner taking over as manager for a game, Joe Torre with his training wheels on, empty stadiums, polyester uniforms -- than the Team of the '90s. "After 14 great years," says Chipper Jones, the defining offensive force of the Braves' title teams, "the baseball gods have not shined on us the last three.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Caray, his team were inspiration Aug 6, 2008
In the 1980s, when Ted Turner owned both the Braves and TBS, no matter where my family was stationed, I could still have that connection with my hometown team. That connection sounded like Skip Caray. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The time is right to move on Aug 6, 2008
Then thanks to the visionaries in our city Andy Young, George Busbee, Roberto Goizueta, Don Keough, Bob Strickland, Bennett Brown, Marie Dodd, Ivan Allen, Maynard Jackson, Ron Allen, Ray Riddle, John Portman, Charlie Loudermilk, Jesse Hill, Herman Russell, Johnnetta Cole, Oz Nelson, Tom Cousins, Ted Turner Billy Payne, Shirley Franklin and too many others to mention Atlanta grew up. We hosted the 1988 Democratic National Convention. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tribute: Skip was born to call baseball, God gave him to Braves fans to enjoy Aug 5, 2008
Although I met Skip in 1965, when I was a college freshman, I really got to know him in the 1970s when I was Ted Turner s promoter, working hard to spice up the experience of watching the Braves and Hawks, neither winning many games ... Someone with just the right, exuberant, enthusiastic and fun-loving personality interpreted to the world this strange and unknown new entrepreneur named Ted Turner. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Baseball mourns loss of Skip Caray Aug 4, 2008
Caray's arrival in Atlanta allowed him the opportunity to develop a friendship and working relationship with Ted Turner, whose innovative media initiatives allowed Caray and his close friend, Pete Van Wieren, to broadcast Braves games to a national audience on a superstation that would become TBS.. Caray and Van Wieren began broadcasting Braves games together in 1976 and were still serving as broadcast partners during radio broadcasts this season. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Bison dead of anthrax at Ted Turner's ranch Jul 31, 2008
HELENA More than two dozen domestic bison owned by media mogul Ted Turner have died of naturally occurring anthrax on Turner's Flying D Ranch in Gallatin County. Their bodies either are going to be burned or buried soon, said Steve Merritt, a spokesman for the Montana Department of Livestock. (Missoulian, MT)
Several factors led to Teixeira trade Jul 31, 2008
Give the Braves credit for having tried; getting Tex was the right thing to do, in Ted Turner s day Tex would have been signed by the Braves. By CRM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
BRAVES' FUTURE AT FIRST Jul 30, 2008
Back when Ted Turner was the owner it was all about the game ... They have returned to the pre-Ted Turner Braves ... One thing I m getting tired of reading is when Ted Turner owned the team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Braves Need Changes, Starting at the Top Jul 26, 2008
Ted Turner understood that. How I wish he was still the owner. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Huge blunder Jul 24, 2008
HEY MARK WHATS UP YOU NO BY NOW JOSH CHILL IS OVER SEAS GO CHILL GET YOUR MONEY ASG ARE SUCKERS JOSH CHILL GET AND OFFER from greece for 3year 30million and at the last minute hawks offer him 5YEARS 34MILLION WHICH CONTRACT WILL YOU TAKE they think that we are fools they wasnt trying to SIGN JOSH CHILL IN THE FIRST PLACE they try say face so we can think that they where trying to SIGN CHILL THEY ARE GOING CHEAP LOOK AT HOW they did THRASHER now the same for the HAWKS MARK BRADLEY CAN ANY ONE BUY... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bill Tush tells a Ted Turner-Bob Hope story Jul 13, 2008
For years, Bill Tush was the entire news staff for Ted Turner s embryonic media empire. When Turner spoke at the Atlanta Rotary Club this past Monday, he shared a couple of Bill Tush stories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Bradley: Epic lead to turnaround? Jul 7, 2008
It could be the start of something good, but I don t see a post season unless Ted Turner comes back with his checkbook. By Robert S. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Apparently, AT&T's heart deep in Texas Jul 3, 2008
By the way, the first speaker under his leadership will be media pioneer Ted Turner, who will be there on Monday. Following Fraser as Rotary s president will be Bill Nordmark, who runs a consulting firm and has been a longtime leader with the club. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Braves vs. Jays evokes '92 Series Jun 29, 2008
He managed the Blue Jays when they played in old Exhibition Park and made the playoffs one year before Ted Turner summoned him home. It s custom now, major league teams crossing international borders. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Basketball brought owners together Jun 15, 2008
" When Ted Turner bought the Hawks in 1977, he asked the biggest fan he knew, Gearon Sr., to run the team. Having retired from the real estate business at age 37, Gearon Sr. was without pay Hawks general manager for two seasons in the late '70s and team president through the mid-'80s. Gearon Jr. grew up around the team, as did his sister and younger brother. "Basketball was always something we did as a family," Gearon Sr. said. On this Father's Day, Gearons Jr. and Sr. are perhaps the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Why do you live in Atlanta? Jun 13, 2008
It s incredible the Falcons and Hawks haven t had anymore success and the Braves look like they are going back in the wrong direction (bring back Ted Turner. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Keeping Woodson is another mistake by Hawks Jun 13, 2008
THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE THIS CITY HAS TO BE THE WORST WHEN IT COME TOO SPORTS HOW CAN YOU GIVE A CONTRACT TO A COACH THAT WON 106 AND LOSS 222 GAMES WITH A 32 WINNING PERCENTAGE IN TILL THE HAWKS OWER SHIP SELL THIS FRANCHISE THEY WILL ALL WAYS BE LOOSER TED TURNER MUST BUY THIS TEAM BACK THE SAME FOR THE BRAVES THEY WILL DECLINE A* WELL RUMOR HAS IT THAT ARTHUR BLANK IS THINKING ABOUT BUYING THE BRAVES IN TILL WE GET OWERNER SHIP IN HERE THAT CARES ABOUT THIS CITY AND DOES NOT MIND SPENDING MONEY... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ted’s Montana Grill: Finally true to its name Jun 2, 2008
The restaurant co-founded by media mogul Ted Turner specializes in bison. Earlier this week, Ted Turner visited the restaurant for the first time since the space in the Baxter Hotel was restored. (Missoulian, MT)
Advice for new Hawks general manager May 30, 2008
The best thing that could happen to the Hawks would be for the Atlanta Spirit to sell the team to Ted Turner. Good Luck Mr. Sund, we will be watching. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Southern Co.-Home Depot connection May 29, 2008
Philanthropist and environmentalist Ted Turner has been urging Ratcliffe to do the same. In fact, just this past weekend, Turner and Ratcliffe got together to continue their conversation on the future of the nation s energy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
BookExpo goes (a little bit) green May 27, 2008
" Publishing has become increasingly dependent on megasellers such as J.K. Rowling and Dan Brown, but no book this week approaches the anticipation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, released in July, 2007. Political superstars have appeared at BookExpo in the past two major election years - Bill Clinton in 2004, Barack Obama in 2006 - but none are scheduled for 2008. Actor/political activist Alec Baldwin, promoting a book on parenthood after his well-aired telephone tirade against his... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Publishing convention not quite green May 27, 2008
Other speakers this weekend include filmmaker Michael Moore, media mogul Ted Turner, former basketball great Magic Johnson, and novelists Michael Connelly and Sherman Alexie. The most newsworthy talk will probably come from a businessman. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cox, extension deserve rousing ovation May 25, 2008
That was the day that Ted Turner, with Cox present at his own firing, was asked who his choice of manager would be, and the bodacious one wryly said, Bobby Cox. It would so happen again in mid-season 1990 when Cox returned to the kind of suit he felt most comfortable in, with Braves across the chest. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Schultz: Biggest challenge is to survive May 24, 2008
But the Omni was set to be imploded, the city s depth chart didn t go two-deep on hockey arenas, and Ted Turner kind of had the inside track on an NHL franchise. (Side note: Adler also owned a roller-hockey team, the Atlanta Fireants, which lasted one year before moving to roller-hockey heaven, Oklahoma City). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Carney, Hackett differ over farm bill’s impact May 18, 2008
Prior farm bills were criticized because people like cable television mogul Ted Turner were able to receive subsidies on ranches they owned. Mr. Bush wanted to get a $200,000 cap. (Scranton Times, PA)
The Hangover and the Cure May 17, 2008
5 million in 1970, Ted Turner immediately began looking for ways to expand the audience of the station, which ranked fifth in the Atlanta market and was losing about $1 million per year ... Dec. 17, Ted Turner launches WTCG, which is later renamed WTBS, on the Satcom 1 satellite, making it the first ad supported cable network. (Multichannel News)
Are Waddell's draft woes overstated? May 17, 2008
I ve always said that I d be willing to listen to Waddell s side of things, when dealing with Ted Turner, AOL-Time Warner, and the Atlanta Spirit, LLC. But ultimately, Waddell is the ONE INDIVIDUAL principally charged with building the franchise. Though Waddell may draft the talent, the coaching staff has to develop it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Wishing the Dream well May 16, 2008
AJC sports columnist Mark Bradley covers the field. AJC Sports Columnists. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fonda fest at Alliance May 14, 2008
The entry titled "Fondas in the hot seat at Alliance Theatre," and any of the comments about it. Latest AP entertainment headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlanta series reunites trio part of 'Greatest rotation of all-time' May 8, 2008
Greatest rotation of all-time' reunites in Atlanta - USATODAY.com. By David Zalubowski, AP. (USA Today -- Sports)
Defining offseason awaits Atlanta spirit May 7, 2008
SOS to Mr. Ted Turner. Ted, we are in deep doo-doo and are really hoping that you and Stan Kasten can come help us out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Celtics have carry-on baggage May 2, 2008
"Garnett said the Atlanta crowd has been more rowdy than usual.With the Hawks in the playoffs for the first time since 1999, Games 3 and 4 were sold out, as is tonight's game. Celebrities such as billionaire Ted Turner, politician Andrew Young, hip-hop producer Jermaine Dupri, rapper-actor T.I., actress Salli Richardson, and rapper Young Jeezy have shown up. Such a turnout is far from the usual case at Philips Arena. And even the droves of Celtics fans have been drowned out by Hawks fans.With... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Braves' New World Apr 17, 2008
The team has had essentially the same management since 1990, when its then owner, Ted Turner, took on John Schuerholz as general manager and installed Bobby Cox as manager ... Ted Turner was the young owner of an Atlanta TV channel in 1976, when he bought the Braves for $10 million to help fill out his programming. (Forbes)
Rants and raves Apr 14, 2008
MAYBE TED TURNER IS finally beginning to grow up, by giving lots of money to some churches to fight malaria. Alas, he still hasn't figured out that a church's job is not malaria fighting, but spreading the Gospel of Christ. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hang on to public utilities Apr 13, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008. LETTER TO THE EDITOR TheStar. (Toronto Star)
Southern Co. chief, Turner have plenty to debate Apr 3, 2008
Ted Turner, once one of the nation's top media moguls who is now focusing his energies on the environment, philanthropy and Ted's Montana Grill, was arguing for clean energy and reduced carbon emissions ... Several months ago, Ratcliffe visited Turner in his Atlanta office to talk about the future of energy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Some bullpens already a concern Apr 1, 2008
You couldn't help but miss the goings-on at Ted Turner Field, either. Braves optimists point to the returns of Tom Glavine and at least for now Mike Hampton as reasons for a possible return to NL East dominance. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cox rounding 30th season Mar 30, 2008
He finally convinced then-owner Ted Turner that the Braves had to dedicate themselves to player development. Despite some of the best drafts in franchise history, the project stalled, forcing him to fire manager Russ Nixon and take on the job himself. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Headline News tries comedy Mar 29, 2008
CNN should do whatever it takes to get Ted Turner back. It s become a joke since Time Warner forced him out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kovy Says The Magic Words, For Now Mar 21, 2008
How we miss the likes of Ted Turner and how good the falcons look for trying to right their ship. By srlib. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Braves' Messersmith: The first free agent Mar 21, 2008
Among a few former Braves coaching in college is Andy Messersmith, the pitcher who in 1976 changed the course of baseball history -- with the assistance of Ted Turner. Messersmith, 62, is the head baseball coach at Cabrillo College, a community college in Aptos, Calif. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Old McDonald had a scam Mar 19, 2008
The Environmental Working Group's farm subsidy database reveals that, from 1995 to 2005, farm subsidies have been distributed to Fortune 500 companies such as John Hancock Life Insurance ($2,849,799) and Westvaco ($534,210); as well as celebrity "hobby farmers" such as David Rockefeller ($553,782), Ted Turner ($206,948), and former NBA star Scottie Pippen ($210,520). Subsidies even flow to members of Congress who vote on farm legislation, such as Senator Charles Grassley, Republican of Iowa... (Boston Globe)
No twister stops Ted's Montana Grill Mar 18, 2008
Business partner Ted Turner s top floor penthouse likewise lost some windows but suffered no significant damage and it s now buttoned up and secured. Turner, who s out of the country, rang McKerrow throughout the weekend for updates. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Storms kill 2; devastate region Mar 16, 2008
Even a downtown Atlanta penthouse belonging to Ted Turner suffered damage. The familiar bison-shaped sign outside his Ted's Montana Grill restaurant will need to be replaced. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Landmarks hurt Mar 16, 2008
Ted's Montana Grill: A downtown Atlanta penthouse belonging to the owner, philanthropist and media mogul Ted Turner, suffered damage. As workers checked the residence's water, roof and window damage, employees of Ted's Montana Grill several floors below hurried to open in time for lunchtime Saturday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Heaven help the Spirit Mar 7, 2008
Come on Ted Turner buy these two teams back, at least Mr. Turner was one owner and not 7 different owners. By LAC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Where billionaire's go to have fun Mar 6, 2008
Vermejo Park Ranch A passionate environmentalist and hunter, media mogul Ted Turner owns properties that are, essentially, wildlife sanctuaries ... One billionaire who's long appreciated America's playground potential is Ted Turner, the larger-than-life media manand the largest private landowner in North America. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Morrow has made his mark Mar 4, 2008
Commentary and opinion. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
