Month: November 2007

Ted Turner’s Atlanta Braves Managing Stint

“May 11, 1977: During a 16-game losing streak, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner sends manager Dave Bristol on 10-day scouting trip and steps in to manage the team. Under Turner, the losing streak reaches 17 games after a 2-1 defeat by the Pirates. ‘Managing isn’t all that difficult,’ insists Turner. ‘Just score more runs than the other guy.'” – John Kuenster in Baseball Digest (Sept. 2007, 21). … Continue reading…Ted Turner’s Atlanta Braves Managing Stint

Someone Has Either Tons Of Genius Or Tons Of Free Time

The person who made this cabinet in the form of a Nintendo Wiimote is either a genius or someone with loads of time on his hands. I will say that it’s one of the coolest things that I have ever seen. Minus the hole for that doorknob, which probably should have been rethrough, but otherwise there’s an amazing degree of retail and craftsmanship. … Continue reading…Someone Has Either Tons Of Genius Or Tons Of Free Time