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 Hollywood Reporter covers news coming out of PBS's appearance at the TV Critics Association meeting happening this week in Los Angeles. #TCA14
PBS Chief Paula Kerger Talks 'Sherlock,' Streaming and Cable's Exit From Education
With Downton Abbey, Sherlock and few other scripted successes currently on its roster, PBS is certainly part of the "golden age of television" that seems to have been touted more than ever during this summer's Television Critics Association press tour. But one thing that might not be quite as golden…
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Former Teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa disappeared in 1975 and was never found. Now, join the History Detectives as they attempt to uncover who killed Hoffa and why— a mystery that has fascinated and eluded us for decades. HISTORY DETECTIVES SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS "Who Killed Jimmy Hoffa?” premieres TONIGHT at 9/8c on PBS.
HDSI | "Who Killed Jimmy Hoffa?" | PBS
Notorious teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa disappeared without a trace in 1975. Was he murdered? If so, who pulled the trigger and why? Find out on HISTORY DETECTIV...
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Graffiti art gives Miami stadium a second life (from PBS NewsHour)
Graffiti gives abandoned Miami stadium a second life
Graffiti artists have led the way in keeping a cultural landmark alive.
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From the PBS Social Media Room at the TV Critics Press Tour: Downton Abbey's Allen Leech and our #PBSscoop Q&A. Downton Abbey returns to MASTERPIECE | PBS (Masterpiece Theatre) Jan. 4th. #TCA14
We got the #PBSscoop on @AllenLeech's spirit animal at the PBS social media room. Spoiler: it's...
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Was Al Capone a quintessential self-made American man, a ruthless killer-- or both? From pin-stripe suits to bloody violence, try to decide why Americans are fascinated with the celebrity gangster. AL CAPONE: ICON premieres TONIGHT at 8/7c as part of "Gangster Night" on PBS.
AL CAPONE: ICON | PBS
Was Al Capone a quintessential self-made American man, a ruthless killer or both? From pin-stripe suits to bloody violence, try to decide why Americans are f...
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Coming up today and tomorrow, we'll be at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Los Angeles, during which we'll preview many upcoming PBS programs (including many of your favorites!) for the nation's TV critics. Watch for photos, announcements and more coming to you from this event, on the PBS Facebook page. Here's a look: https://vine.co/v/M2dXZ6OFpib #TCA14
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This Week in History: this week in 1925, a Tennessee high school science teacher, John Thomas Scopes, was found guilty for allegedly teaching evolution, which violated Tennessee state law. The Scopes Trial, known as the “Monkey Trial,” lasted only a week, but ignited conversation and debate over whether to teach Creation or Evolution in the classroom.
The court acquitted Scopes on a technicality but upheld the constitutionality of the state law which was eventually overturned in 1967.
Explore American Experience’s timeline of the Scopes “Monkey” Trial to learn more at http://to.pbs.org/1ub3ukO
Image: John Thomas Scopes, Library of Congress.
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The future of robotics might have just gotten squishier (from NOVA Next)
Octopus-Inspired Phase-Changing Material Can Slip Through Tiny Spaces — NOVA Next | PBS
By using phase-changing wax and foam, researchers are paving the way for “squishy” robots that could deform at will.
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"To make our way, we must have firm resolve, persistence, tenacity...we can never let up." Explore the inspiring story and brilliant words of Ralph Bunche, the first African-American to win a Nobel Peace Prize. (from PBS Black Culture Connection)
A Time for Mediation | Ralph Bunche | Nobel Recipient
The legacy of the first black Nobel laureate, Ralph Bunche, whose personal and professional creed was to choose mediation over conflict. Talk Back with this featured topic from PBS Black Culture Connection.
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Who makes the best American whisky? Dark Rye Magazine visits Balcones Distillery in Texas where even the equipment is handmade. (from PBS Food)
What Makes Balcones Distillery So Special? | Dark Rye | PBS Food
Chip Tate of Balcones Distillery in Texas distill daily with homemade equipment. The result is some of the best whisky around.
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Homelessness now a crime in cities throughout the U.S. (from PBS NewsHour)
Homelessness now a crime in cities throughout the U.S. | The Rundown | PBS NewsHour
Increasingly, laws that criminalize homelessness are cropping up in cities throughout the country, while simultaneously, a national shortage of shelter beds and housing options is roiling the system. Continue reading →
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Next Avenue shares when (and when not) to charge someone for your time and expertise.
Should You Let Someone Pick Your Brain For Free?
When to charge for your expertise and time and when not to, according to career coach Nancy Collamer. Here are her five tactics when making the decision.
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There was quite a bit of social media chatter about last night's season finale of Endeavour on MASTERPIECE | PBS (Masterpiece Theatre). If you didn't see it, you can stream it online at http://to.pbs.org/1p7eM4d
If you saw it -- what did you think?
Watch now: Masterpiece | Endeavour, Season 2: Neverland | PBS Video
See if cases of a missing boy, a dead journalist and an absconder from prison are linked.
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Baby, it’s you: Why boomers are an economic boon (from PBS NewsHour)
Baby, it's you: Why boomers are an economic boon | Making Sen$e | PBS NewsHour
Between 2010 and 2030, the ratio of Americans 65 and older to those of working age is projected to increase by nearly 60 percent. With Americans living and working longer, Yale Law School's Lincoln Caplan questions the accuracy of what's known as the "age-old dependency" ratio, and argues that older…
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What’s a body to do to keep the brain healthy? (from Next Avenue)
Brain Games that Could Pay Off in Retirement
Some activities and exercises show promise in fighting dementia.
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Join PBS for "Gangster Night" featuring two notorious mobsters, Al Capone and Jimmy Hoffa, Tuesday beginning at 8/7c. Preview:
Gangster Night | Premieres July 22 | PBS
Join PBS for "Gangster Night" featuring two notorious mobsters, Al Capone and Jimmy Hoffa, Tuesday, July 22, 2014. First, examine Capone's lasting legacy to ...
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Stuart (Derek Jacobi), Freddie (Ian McKellen) and the gang hit the night club when Ash (Iwan Rheon, “Game of Thrones”) gets a new job. Who will get swept up in the night scene with Ash’s trendy friends? See when VICIOUS “Episode 4” premieres Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 10:30/9:30c on PBS.
VICIOUS | Episode 4 Preview | PBS
Watch what happens when Freddie, Stuart and Ash's trendy friends go clubbing. Premieres Sunday, July 20 at 10:30/9:30c on PBS (check your local listings.)
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A new episode of our online series The Art Assignment. Here are the instructions:
1. Choose an artist or a maker.
2. Get to know their work and practice.
3. Make something in that style.
4. Upload it to the social media platform of your choice using #theartassignment, telling us who you've chosen and how they've influenced you.
5. Fame & glory. (Your work might be featured in an upcoming episode.)11. UNDER THE INFLUENCE - Peggy and Garry Noland
In which we visit the Kansas City, Missouri, shop of fashion designer Peggy Noland and talk to her and her dad, artist Garry Noland, about influence. They gi...
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Happy National Ice Cream Day! Learn how to make cherry dark chocolate ice cream at home.
(From PBS Food)
Cherry Dark Chocolate Ice Cream | Fresh Tastes Blog | PBS Food
Try this cherry dark chocolate ice cream recipe made with heavy cream, sugar, salt, cherries, vanilla extract, and dark chocolate.
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As Alan & Celia find inspiration to celebrate, learn why conflict does not bode well for Caroline & Gillian’s relationships on Sunday's episode of LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX (Season 2) TONIGHT at 8/7c on PBS.
LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX | Season 2, Episode 4 Preview | PBS
Learn why Alan and Celia schedule another wedding ceremony and witness crumbling relationships. Premieres Sunday, July 20 at 8/7c on PBS (check your local li...
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We note the passing of actor James Garner.
The star of TV's "The Rockford Files" and “Maverick" had a special ability to instantly connect with audiences—women swooned at his good looks, men saw him as a regular guy. But Hollywood insiders had one more reason to respect James Garner: he was perhaps the best stunt driver in California. Rockford Files creator Stephen J. Cannell didn’t want Garner to do his own car stunts, fearing for the actor’s safety. But when Cannell came to realize that the professional stunt drivers weren’t nearly as good as Garner himself, Cannell agreed to let Garner drive. In an interview with the producers of PBS "Pioneers of Television,” James Garner was eager to discuss why he liked Rockford’s Pontiac Firebird Espirit: “It had the the right wheel base, the perfect engine power; driving it was the most fun I had as an actor.” Garner was so good at one particular driving maneuver that it was named in his honor. The trick involved driving a car backward at high speed, then spinning it 180°, and continuing forward without changing the direction of travel. Today, stunt drivers call that move a “Rockford” because no one did better than James Garner. It was just one of many ways he was an American original.PHOTO CAPTION
James Garner on the set of “Maverick"PHOTO CREDIT
Courtesy the Pioneers of Television archives
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"The most precious gift one person can give to another is attention." That's what Robert Mason, a.k.a. DOCTOR GEEZER, says about his work through the volunteer organization Bumper T Caring Clowns. (from South Carolina ETV and PBS Digital Studios)
ORIGINAL SC | Caring Clown Robert Mason
"The most precious gift one person can give to another is attention." That's what Robert Mason, a.k.a. DOCTOR GEEZER, says about his work through the volunte...
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The blueprint to making the perfect summer popsicle is here:
The Honest Company Presents Homemade Popsicle Blueprint | Farm to Table Family | PBS Parents
It's amazing how freezing a bit of fresh fruit on a stick can turn healthy food into the BEST. SNACK. EVER. Homemade popsicles take advantage of the ripe fru...
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Before the season finale of Endeavour on MASTERPIECE | PBS (Masterpiece Theatre) Sunday night, be sure to watch previous episodes here: http://video.pbs.org/program/masterpiece/episodes/
Masterpiece | Watch Online | PBS Video
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