Will they cash in on treasure...
or cash out on trash?
The Professor John Bruno
- Home Base: New Hampshire
- Day Job: Antiques Dealer & Appraiser
John Bruno comes to MARKET WARRIORS well prepared, as he and his wife Tina truly embody the flea market and vintage lifestyle. According to John, “virtually everything in our home is a flea market, thrift shop, yard sale, or antique shop find!” He is an industry veteran, having been an antiques and collectibles dealer for more than 40 years as well as an appraiser for more than 25 years. Along with his wife, he runs Flamingo Eventz, one of the largest antiques show promotion organizations in the Northeast. John specializes in appraising 19th to 20th-century American home furnishings, glassware, dinnerware, pop culture memorabilia, and vintage clothing. A native New Yorker, John currently lives in New Hampshire.
"Buy an object because you love it, want to learn from it, and because you want to preserve it."
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The newest Off Book video from PBS Digital Studios explores the wonders and beauty of space photography.
Prepare to be dazzled.
The Beauty of Space Photography | Off Book | PBS
Space presents a fantastic mystery to human life. Unfathomably large, with characteristics that defy our experience and understanding, the stars have perplex...
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Don’t miss the National Memorial Day Concert (PBS) Sunday, May 26, 2013, at 8/7c on PBS, a tribute to our fallen heroes, our service men and women and their families. Visit the official website for more info and to learn more about the performers: http://to.pbs.org/GZvI55
National Memorial Day Concert | PBS
Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host the concert on PBS and pay tribute to honor our fallen soldiers, military service men, women and their families.
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The UnderH2O team dives to a depth of 100 feet to explore the wreckage of a WWII airplane that's still intact. Amazing video. (via PBS Digital Studios)
WWII Corsair Wreck Dive | UnderH2O | PBS Digital Studios
Two miles off the shore of Oahu, a Corsair F4U airplane crashed into the water in the closing months of World War II. The plane is an oasis of life in an oth...
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Discover the super health benefits of these flavorful, nutrient-rich kernels: http://goo.gl/6WNPB (via Next Avenue)
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PBS NewsHour covers efforts to reunite tornado victims with their lost photos.
Unclaimed Memories: Reuniting With a Photo After Tragedy
Anita Lebya found this photo of she and her husband Jim through the Lost Photos of Joplin National Disaster Photo Rescue after a 2011 tornado in Joplin, Mo. Photo courtesy of Anita Lebya.
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PBS KIDS is offering a wealth of free resources and partnerships to keep kids learning and engaged this summer. Learn more: http://to.pbs.org/11ZiDIX
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Check out our behind the scenes coverage of The Webby Awards -- known as the Oscars of the Web -- from our roving "reporter."
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What other red-carpet event brings together actor Kevin Spacey and the CEO of Tumblr? Steve Goldbloom takes to the streets of Manhattan in this sweeping PBS ...
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Facing the decline of an aging parent, one note at a time: http://goo.gl/A3LYI (via Next Avenue)
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One of our favorite videos, ever from PBS Digital Studios. Watch as PBS Idea Channel's Mike Rugnetta surprises a high school class of Idea Channel fans in Milwaukee. (The class's startled/excited reactions at Mike's showing up in their class -- unannounced -- will brighten your day.)
A Visit to Mr. Monfre's Class | Idea Channel | PBS
Every week, Mr. Monfre's class in Milwaukee, Wisconsin watches Idea Channel, has a great discussion and posts an awesome comment. We were lucky enough to sur...
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Springtime pies are wonderful, but apricot crostata appeals to the beginner baker. The beauty is in the imperfection! http://www.pbs.org/food/fresh-tastes/whole-wheat-apricot-crostata/ (via PBS Food)
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PBS has partnered with PBS MediaShift to create a new line of affordable e-books that can help you save money and (possibly) reach your dreams.The first two titles: 'Your Guide to Cutting the Cord to Cable TV' and 'How to Self-Publish Your Book.' More at http://bit.ly/mshiftbooks
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Two miles off the shore of Oahu, a Corsair F4U airplane crashed into the water in the closing months of World War II. The plane is an oasis of life in an otherwise barren desert of sand. The UnderH2O film team dives to a depth of 100 feet to document this fully intact piece of history. Join us and be amazed. (via PBS Digital Studios)
WWII Corsair Wreck Dive | UnderH2O | PBS Digital Studios
Two miles off the shore of Oahu, a Corsair F4U airplane crashed into the water in the closing months of World War II. The plane is an oasis of life in an oth...
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Tonight at 7 pm ET join us for a special online performance -- live from the Library of Congress -- honoring Carole King & her music (and including performances by King and some of her friends). Watch online via this link: http://to.pbs.org/10jw0AD
LIVE | Carole King: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize | In Performance at the White House | PBS
Enjoy this special concert on May 21 starting at 7 pm E.T. at the Library of Congress honoring Carole King and her contribution to music.
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Tonight at 8/7c, watch the documentary "The Ghost Army," and learn about the American GIs who tricked the enemy in WWII with carefully crafted illusions. Curious? Here's a preview:
Watch now: The Ghost Army - Preview | The Ghost Army | PBS Video
Premieres Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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Think you're too old to go back to school or begin a new career? We'd like you to meet Willadene Zedan:
85-Year-Old Graduates From College, Finds Job
Willadene Zedan, 85, leaves college this weekend with better grades, and a better job prospect, than many of her young classmates.
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Ever wonder what makes hummingbird flight behavior so distinct? Learn more about hummingbird evolution at NOVA Next.
Fossil Feathers Fill Out Ancestor of Hummingbirds and Swifts — NOVA Next | PBS
For a long time, paleontologists have struggled to explain the stark differences between the wing shapes of hummingbirds and swifts. The two bird families are descended... Read Full Postelse
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Why would anyone want to eat stale bread? Because PBS Food knows how to make it delicious. This rusk recipe is a buttery, crisp cookie: http://www.pbs.org/food/fresh-tastes/rusk/
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Like science?
Then you'd like NOVA on Facebook! In addition to updates on upcoming episodes, you'll get access to original new web content, behind-the-scenes photos, and links to science news from around the world. Join us at https://www.facebook.com/NOVAonline
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NOVA is the most-watched primetime science series on television reaching an average of five million viewers weekly. The NOVA website has been pioneering new forms of web-original content since it debuted in early 1996. NOVA’s online presence amplifies the impact of its programs, with a website that...
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For Mel Brooks the spoofing is in the details. The classic Hollywood Horror film is always black-and-white and includes scene transitions like iris outs, wipes and fades to black. Mel Brooks’s Hollywood Horror is no different. He even tracks down the original equipment from the mad doctor’s lab first used in the 1931 Frankenstein film. Learn more about the art of the Brooks homage (or, to spoof with accuracy) from American Masters | PBS http://to.pbs.org/11OtyQa
“Mel Brooks: Make a Noise” premieres tomorrow night at 9/8c on PBS
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In this new video from PBS Digital Studios' INVENTORS series, Randall Olsen takes us from his lab to a battleship to learn about his DANTE Antenna Technology that allows low-cost, high-speed directional ship-to-ship communication.
Antenna Technology | INVENTORS | PBS Digital Studios
Randall Olsen is a civilian employee of the US Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) where he heads a team developing new technology for th...
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What came first: the Mel Brooks movie or the cliché? The classic Hollywood Sci-Fi spaceship always gets gratuitous screentime from every camera angle. Mel Brooks’s Hollywood spaceship appears in a continuous one minute and 40 second scene detailing its ridiculous length. Learn more about the art of the Brooks trope (or, making the cliché absurd) from American Masters | PBS http://to.pbs.org/13daKNu
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Got Gatsby on the brain? Check out this 1920s cocktail recipe from PBS Food, and learn how Prohibition inspired an era of drunken excess in America. (via Tori Avey of The Shiksa: http://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/great-gatsby-prohibition-fitzgerald/
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Career Advice to My Daughter on Graduation Day -- Next Avenue’s Work & Volunteering blogger, Nancy Collamer, offers career advice for the new crop of college graduates: http://to.pbs.org/16vI2LB
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After more than 10 years of failed attempts, scientists have successfully used cloning to create human embryonic stem cells.
Read more on NOVA Next: http://to.pbs.org/10735zF
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'Detropia': PBS airs powerful Detroit doc http://t.co/JvwhIKGhAM via @USATODAY
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RT @PBSOffBook: New Off Book! The Beauty of Space Photography, featuring gorgeous imagery from Hubble! http://t.co/108jjzV0re
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Please join us in celebrating @tavissmiley's 2,000th episode on @PBS tonight. Congrats from @PBS! #Tavis10
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"It's time for Latino American history to be told"- Marie Lopez Rogers. #LatinosPBS coming to @PBS this fall http://t.co/7a3qxea1fO
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All episodes of Mr. Selfridge from @masterpiecepbs are now available for download on @iTunesTV! Click here: http://t.co/4dSljtrDXw
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How did an entire city go bankrupt? Watch #Detropia on @IndependentLens 5/27 http://t.co/4feOYWC0zI
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Each night, @tavissmiley talks to best-selling authors, award-winning actors & more! Tune-in tonight to his 2,000th show! #Tavis10
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Looking forward to celebrating Memorial Day? Here’s a peek at this year’s @MemorialDayPBS concert http://t.co/9TkAeW4wDS #MemDayPBS
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Join @MemorialDayPBS in honoring our service men & women w/ the 2013 National Memorial Day Concert. #MemDayPBS http://t.co/ffCZ1Fg5fS
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Celebrate @tavissmiley's 2,000th episode on @PBS tomorrow, Fri 5/24! #Tavis10
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Discover the super health benefits of these flavorful, nutrient-rich kernels: http://t.co/T9KtChPlDY (via @NextAvenue)
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Check out our behind the scenes coverage of @TheWebbyAwards, the Oscars of the Web, from our roving "reporter." http://t.co/bP6hiYsJSr
