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James Elkins' does it again! Listen to this week's podcast! Episode 425 yall.
Bailey Romaine wrote about her experience during on a South Side gallery tour with Monique Meloche:
Last month, in the midst of the crazy Expo Chicago extravaganza, I had the pleasure of going on a tour with Gallery Weekend Chicago. GWC was founded by Chicago gallerist Monique Meloche in 2011 and offers annually a weekend of private gallery and museum tours. I went on the Sunday tour which took us down to the Washington Park and Hyde Park neighborhoods on the South Side and made stops at the Arts Incubator, the Smart Museum, the Renaissance Society, and the Logan Arts Center.
The Arts Incubator in Washington Park was the first stop of the day. This space, part of the University of Chicago's Arts & Public Life Initiative, was conceptualized by Theaster Gates, who is now director of the project. The Incubator is home to an artist residency program, a community arts education program for teens, as well as an exhibition and performance space.
Shifter Magazine's latest issue, Other Spaces came out this week. Which is exciting.
Meredith Kooi reflects on James Turrell using Heideggar as a lens:
Nancy Marmer's 1981 review of Turrell's exhibition at the Whitney, James Turrell: Light and Space, focuses on the "chilling art of deception†which is Turrell's "more rigorous, even didactic, aspect to [his work] that tends to be ignored.†[14] This attention to illusion or deception isn't specific to Marmer. From that same year, Wolfgang Zimmer's review in ARTnews is titled "Now You See It, Now You…†[15] This is important. Questions about being and truth are glossed over when the work is only described as illusion and deception, simple plays of perception. This is too simplistic to fully describe Turrell's work. Rather, it is the interplay of appearance, semblance, and phenomenon (in Heidegger's sense: of something showing itself from itself in itself). It is not a simple either/or situation, where you either see the illusion, or the "true†material conditions of the piece. The totality of this situation of being-with the piece is the truth of the work, its unconcealedness in the disclosure of Dasein, our being as being-in-the-world.
Stephanie Burke's Top 5 Weekend Picks!
Shane McAdams discusses a painting show in Milwaukee curated by Shane Walsh; on the way, however, he ruminates on the Renaissance with a call for letters from any and all of You:
Our current notion of the renaissance wasn't codified until Jacob Burckhardt did so in the middle of the 19th century. And the treasures of art that signify that rebirth weren't substantiated until the wheelings-and-dealing of mercenaries like Bernard Berenson and Joseph Duveen canonized them only more recently. The subsequent narrative about the primacy of Italy has been reinforced by a century of lectures from auditoriums dimly lit by the pale glow from Kodak slide projectors loaded with Fra Angelicos and Mantegnas.
Despite the gospel to which we've willingly subscribed, rolling Pico Della Mirandola, Boccaccio, Machiavelli, Cimabue, Giotto, Raphael, Titian, etc. etc., into a tidy narrative that spread Northward, I had to wonder at the Met whether, if we could press 'reset' on the Game Cube of Western Civilization, we would end up listening to adjunct professors recite an alternative story of the North, of Erasmus, of the Hussites, of the Hanseatic League, and Martin Luther and Gutenberg…and of course in art, of van Eyck and van der Weyden, with Da Vinci, Tintoretto and Titian relegated to supporting roles?
If History is a story of overcoming tradition and inventing change, the North seems to have a good case for preeminence.
Art Historians, address your letters to me not to the Bad at Sports' offices.
And once again, the week closed out with a list of job-and-writing type opportunities.


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And finally be done with this shit. Thank goodness its only once every four years. Holy balls.
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"I think pygmy goats are cute. But I don't want to squirt their milk in my mouth." -- A.o.L
I hope the lines arent long....I dont want Mr Grumps to cause a scene....
I don't always like drama. But when I do, I like it BBC style.
Stay dramatic, my friends...
"Despite the last year of my life has been KARMA in spades for unknown reasons, I keep going. I have no choice nor the luxury otherwise..."
I was really surprised that we havn't recieved a single campaign call. We have a Vonage line with a MO number, so I totally expected at least one call. But I'm pretty sure DH would have blown up at the person on the other end, if they called during US business hours
Larissa, married to my Marine , mom to Erynn (Gold Boobie award), expecting Connor in June. Suffered 3 losses 7w, 9w, and 5w
Done. I hit the morning crowd though. I had a feeling I would but I figured the morning crowd couldnt be worse than the afternoon crowd. Plus my kid is happier in the mornings, so I figured I could bless everyone with his beautiful smiling face.
I don't always like drama. But when I do, I like it BBC style.
Stay dramatic, my friends...
I voted with my son in one arm trying to read the 10 page ballot in the other...next time I WILL read all amendments beforehand! Byut tahnk goodness for early voting in FL :) We only had to wait 10 min.
Cathy B, mom of Aaron Daniel 6/17/12
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A New Voice for U.S. Bishops & Women in the Catholic Church
(Patheos) After Jorge Cardinal Bergolio was elected pope, on the morning of his installation Mass, Timothy Cardinal Dolan passed right by me as I was doing an interview with the NET-TV outside St. Peter's Basilica, on his way up to an interview with The Today Show. In his interview, Cardinal Dolan talked with enthusiasm and gratitude for Pope Francis and his early words as pontiff.
(NET-TV is a project of the Diocese of Brooklyn, now famous for its Jesus "Hipster" ad.)
Cardinal Dolan reflected on the pope's first homily in the Square outside St. Peter's, and in response to a question and concerns about women in the Church raised in a prior Today segment, the cardinal of New York said of Pope Francis: "He's got to unleash the energy that was given us by Jesus and the Holy Spirit and I wonder if he's given us a new interpretive key in his homily."
Pope Francis, he recalled, "spoke of tender love, tender love. Now women are pros when it comes to tender love." [more]
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Statement Attributable to the Spokeperson for the Secretary-General on Nepal
New York, 24 May 2012
In view of the very short time remaining before the 27 May 2012 Constituent Assembly deadline, the Secretary-General appeals to Nepali political parties and other actors to make urgent efforts to preserve the constitution-making process and the gains they have made thus far. The Secretary-General is concerned about the prospect of the term of the Constituent Assembly expiring without the adoption of a constitution that meets the expectations and aspirations of the people of Nepal.
He appeals to the parties to remain within the framework of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the Constituent Assembly. He also appeals to all for calm and restraint.
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Monday, March 25th 2013
Hornøya's Seabird Colony
From June 10th to July 12th, you can follow a live show from a bird cliff on an island called Hornøya, in the distant north-east of Norway. About 100,000 sea birds are nesting in the steep mountainside at Hornøya, near Vardø in Finnmark.
For more information about the project, location, seabirds, and for all the links to the live streams, click here!
***To visit The Mooney Show website, click here!***
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We go backstage at last night's Mooney Tunes concert in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, meet the entrepreneur who walked away from the Dragon's Den with a most unexpected offer, and three listeners play Mooney's Monday Quiz!
Mooney Tunes 8 took place at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre last night, when the RTÉ Concert Orchestra were joined by guests including Elvis (in his guise as Mark Leen), Aonghus McAnally, Mary Byrne, Oliver Callan and Ireland's Women's Rugby Team! Brenda Donohue brings us some of the highlights from a very special night...
Last night's Dragon's Den, in association with Bank of Ireland, was as eventful as ever - there was health food, dog waste disposers, alarm systems and much more... But there was one couple who softened the hearts of the fiery dragons!
Deirdre O'Leary and Ryan Garrett arrived into the den with their unique product - waterproof, tearproof ID safety wristbands for children - but it was a slightly daunting pitch for the pair as Deirdre was 9 months pregnant at the time of filming...
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Elvis impersonator Mark Leen hung up his jumpsuit for the final time at Mooney Tunes 8 last night. He tells us about his career, and how a copy of Elvis' 'That's All Right' sold for €64,000 at a Dublin auction over the weekend!
We go backstage at last night's Mooney Tunes concert in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, meet the entrepreneur who walked away from the Dragon's Den with a most unexpected offer, and three listeners play Mooney's Monday Quiz!
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Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy recently sat down for interview with Yahoo! to promote X-Men: Days of Future Past.
After a little prompting from Sir Patrick, McAvoy was nudged into doing his Patrick Stewart impression – but not before revealing how much of a trekkie he is:
Michael Fassbender was also asked to do his Gandalf impression in front of the elder Magneto, Sir Ian McKellen. As you can tell from his rather soft line-reading, he was a little intimidated.
Once again, this proves that no matter what they do, McKellan and Stewart remain champions of the internet.
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Saturday's heavy snowfall turned area roads into skating rinks with scores of minor crashes reported.
"I think we handled 40 to 45 between 3 p.m. and midnight," said Sgt. Jason Bittinger of the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Medina post.
There were no reports of serious injuries due to the storm.
"Most were just slideoffs or fender benders," he said.
Bittinger estimated about 30 of the incidents happened on Interstate highways, where traffic was slowed to a crawl.
"It started out with rain, then it became sleet and then the roads started freezing," he said. "The weather was so bad traffic was only moving 20 to 30 mph."
According to the National Weather Service, a total of five inches of snow was measured at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. That pushed the total snowfall for the season to 84.8 inches — 20.5 inches more than average and 33.4 inches more than recorded last year. The record for snowfall was set in 2004-5 when 117.9 inches was reported.
The most serious crash happened in Brunswick on Saturday morning before the snow fell. About 9:30 a.m., one vehicle crashed into another on Center Road (state Route 303) near Hadcock Road and flipped over.
Both drivers — a man and a woman — were hospitalized. There names and condition reports were not available Sunday.
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Samuel White
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Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2nd round (54th overall) of the 1976 NFL Draft.
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2-time Pro Bowler (fine print)
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1 Orosí Valley
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CRI - Orosí
From the Mirador de Orosí, you can take in one of the most beautiful landscapes in Costa Rica. The lush slopes of the Orosí Valley, covered with coffee trees and furrowed with waterfalls, go down as far as the Lago de Cachí and the superb ruins of Uj..
2 Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
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CRI - Manuel Antonio
Although the Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio covers a mere 16km2, it abounds with diverse natural landscapes and species. You might spot toucans, macaws or sloths in amid the islands, hills, forests and white-sand beaches. Just outside the park is the..
3 Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
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CRI - La Fortuna
In the heart of the Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, not far from picturesque La Fortuna, stands the splendid Arenal (1 650m), a volcano whose shape calls to mind a Japanese print. Admire its fumaroles, the jade-green waters of its lake and its hot spr..
4 Parque Nacional de Cahuita
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CRI - Cahuita
On the outskirts of Cahuita, a small Caribbean city that pulsates to the sound of reggae music, the Parque Nacional de Cahuita (10km2) comprises mangrove swamps, marshes, tropical rainforest, heavenly beaches scattered with coconut palms, and coral r..
5 Parque Nacional Tortuguero
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CRI - Tortuguero
Take a boat trip around the fascinating aquatic universe of the Parque Nacional Tortuguero, through which runs the canal of the same name. The wildlife native to this maze of deltas and lagoons ranges from howler monkeys to less appealing creatures s..
6 Laguna de Arenal
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CRI - Nuevo Arenal
The Laguna de Arenal (85km2) is a firm favourite with fishermen and windsurfers. Those who don't suffer from vertigo can make their way into the tropical forest via the suspension bridges or the Arenal aerial tram, from which you can enjoy breathtaki..
7 Parque Nacional Palo Verde
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CRI - Cañas
The vast Parque Nacional Palo Verde provides its wealth of resident wildlife (migratory birds, large mammals and reptiles) with a habitat comprising marshes, lakes and forests. In the dry season, the animals emerge to look for watering holes. Flocks ..
8 Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja
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CRI - Upala
The Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja (over 14 000ha) is most renowned for its grandiose volcanic area, Las Pailas, with its abundance of fumaroles, geysers, sulphur springs and craters, including those of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Hikers shou..
9 Parque Nacional Volcán Irazú
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CRI - Cartago
The Parque Nacional Volcán Irazú surrounds the highest volcano in Costa Rica (3 432m). Renowned for its terrible fits of temper (the last one dating from 1994), El Coloso is currently dozing, allowing you to admire its crater, and the emerald-green l..
10 Parque Nacional Volcán Poás
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CRI - Poasito
One of the largest craters in the world (approximately 1.3km in diameter and 300m deep) spits its fumaroles out into the heart of the Parque Nacional Volcán Poás and eruptions are a regular occurrence. At the entrance to the well laid out park is a s..
11 Cocos Island National Park
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CRI - San Pedrillo
The vast and remote Isla del Coco boasts a volcanic terrain that is irrigated by superb waterfalls and covered with dense forest; no humans live here but it is home to the highest number of native species in the country! This incredible spot inspired..
12 Parque Nacional Corcovado
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CRI - Puerto Jimenez
The Parque Nacional Corcovado (425km2) is the jewel in the crown of the wild Osa Peninsula. This tropical universe fringed with beaches is home to an exceptional variety of plant life and wildlife. The sheer wealth of natural phenomena is truly stunn..
13 Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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CRI - La Tigra
The quetzal, king of birds, perches up in the mists of Monteverde, whose cloud forest, stretching out at an altitude of 1 400m, constitutes one of Costa Rica's most legendary landscapes... and attracts visitors in droves. Five kilometres away from th..
14 Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Ostional
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CRI - Nosara
The Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Ostional is one of very few nesting grounds of the Olive Ridley sea turtle. Only a couple of sites in the world play host to the arribadas. Time your visit for August or September to see thousands of turtles str..
15 Parque Nacional Barra Honda
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CRI - Nicoya
The Parque Nacional Barra Honda is famed for its maze of underground caves, some of which are only accessible by abseiling down in the company of a guide. The din outside (howler monkeys) is in stark contrast to the silence of the caves, where you wi..
16 Sarapiquí River
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CRI - Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
The upper stretch of the Río Sarapiquí (85km) runs alongside a lush tropical landscape. It is punctuated with rapids, making it popular with rafters and kayakers. The lower part, which is slower moving, is better suited to the more sedate delights of..
17 Guanacaste
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CRI - Liberia
Guanacaste, land of sabaneros (cowboys), is an arid but multi-facetted province. There is something for everyone here: volcanoes, mangrove swamps, forests, national parks (Guanacaste, Santa Rosa) as well as the charming and venerable old city of Libe..
18 Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Caño Negro
Nature and gardens
CRI - Caño Negro
The rainy season raises the dwindling water level of the lake (fishing possible) at the magnificent Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Caño Negro, one of the largest wetland nature reserves in Costa Rica. Look carefully and you may just spot the enda..
19 Nicoya Peninsula
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CRI - Montezuma
The unspoilt Nicoya Peninsula is well worth a visit. It has very few tarmac roads running across its savannahs and prairies, and instead you will see cattle grazing. The land runs down to superb beaches such as those at Montezuma and Sámara. Scattere..
20 Turtle Island
Nature and gardens
CRI - Paquera
Isla Tortuga, a private reserve, is the seaside paradise of the forty or so islands of the Nicoya Gulf. A day trip out here will include an appealing mix of white sands, coconut palms, lazing around, diving and a zip-line tour of the rainforest canop..


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HE'S been part of the match day experience at Oakwell for more than 10 years but next season Barnsley's official announcer David Clayton won't be on the pitch - he'll be in the stands cheering the lads on.
Lifelong fan David, 52, of Limes Way, Gawber has been informed he's being replaced by Jason Thelwell as part of a shake up at the club.
"Jason did the job before me and he's great at it," says Dave, who is known or shouting 'Come on' down the mic at every game.
Dave said the highs of the job came when Barnsley reached the FA Cup semi-final against Cardiff in 2008. And the lows? Well it had to be last season's relegation.
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BALTIMORE (Sept. 17, 2000) -- Sophomore Tom Lloyd fell short in the second round of prequalifications on September 17 at the T. Rowe Price National Intercollegiate Clay Court Championships.
Lloyd was defeated by East Tennessee State's Juan Yanuzzi, 6-2, 6-4.
The Cat's will be back in action at the ITA All-American Championships begining Sat., Oct. 7.
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BitGiv has received 501c (3) status from the IRS and it is the only Bitcoin organization with that awarded status, reported Coin Desk this morning.
Connie Gallippi, BitGiv executive director, stated that it has been a struggle for Bitcoin to achieve acceptance as a viable crypto currency. This elevation to a non-profit IRS recognized status is hard earned.
Founding donor members of BitGiv include BitPay, Xapo, Roger Ver and Libra Tax. The elite of Bitcoin helped BitGiv work globally in health and environmental issues through bitcoin funding.
To encourage BitGiv and its work Gallippi announced two new initiatives of encouraging donors worldwide through the Founding Donors Campaign and a membership program for individuals.
The goal for BitGiv is that the organization will have a long-term equivalent of a multi-millionaire investment trust in Bitcoin to allow for funding projects. This IRS enhancement to non-profit status will assist its growth as it will not be required to pay for its gains.
Gallippi made a point to say that the BitGiv Foundation is evaluating organizations and providing grants to further the organization's mission-based work.
Since BitGiv is not large enough at this point to provide large endowments, it has started with an individual project. Gallippi discussed the Water Project in Kenya. She stated, "Now that we're getting close to meeting our goal we're finding a place to put the funding. They [The Water Project] basically build new wells for schools or for communities in Kenya and other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa."
Other bitcoin supporters and campaigners have drawn attention to bitcoin donations. Botswana's SOS Children's Villages founded in 1980 for orphaned and abandoned children has been accepting bitcoin through the tireless work of African Alakanani Itireleng. The US Dept. of Labor is affiliated with the organization.
Around the globe, BitGiv made an early effort to raise funds for relief to the children of the Save the Children's Fund benefiting relief aid after Typhoon Haiyan.


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WAKE UP TUCSON: We need to make it happen
By Joe Higgins and Chris DeSimone, special for Inside Tucson Business
Published on Saturday, December 19, 2009
There's no mistake about it, Tucson and Southern Arizona is a terrible place to do business. Whether you're a big home builder a car dealer or a small shoe repair shop you are in a community that doesn't welcome you, tries to demonize you and will not back you up when push comes to shove. How did we get here and who's responsible to fix it?
The facts are undeniable. At the height of our booming economy, a statewide poll conducted by the Arizona Small Business Association ranked Tucson the worst municipality for business in the state.
The good news is that people are starting to ask questions. Business owners are starting to ask why it's so difficult to operate and thrive in Southern Arizona?
A group of small business owners has had enough. Last week Tucson First launched their www.ChangeTucsonChamber.com campaign on our radio program. We commend their efforts and hope for a speedy resolution.
The people behind Tucson First did their homework. After analyzing chambers of commerce they found leadership at the chambers they studied had strong business leadership with a vested interest in the direction of their communities. The chambers they studied got things done.
Albuquerque is a market that's held up as an example. Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities (TREO) and a number of elected dignitaries visited there this year. Albuquerque launched downtown revitalization the same time as Rio Nuevo and now they have a growing district complete with condos, hotels, shops and a convention center. What they didn't have was Rio Nuevo's $600 million tax increment finance district.
Albuquerque officials chose to create a pro business environment that told entrepreneurs to come on in. New Mexico has a movie industry, solar industry and it is home to an Intel plant and the Los Alamos testing facility.
The membership of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce totals more than 4,200. The membership of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is less than 1,700. Albuquerque's chamber asks tough questions and works to set the playing field to benefit the entire business sector.
For the past 32 years Tucson's chamber has had the same leader. The legacy of the chamber in those years has resulted in as fragmented, uncooperative and ineffective business sector as we've had at any time in Tucson's modern history.
Tucson didn't get to this point over night. It took years of poor decisions. The root problem in our region tracks back to weak business leaders who put survival above the collective good of the business community. Check around and ask others what has the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce done in, say, the past 15 years to make your business life easier. We've asked and have yet get a good answer.
Among the things Tucson First has learned is that the Tucson chamber has a numbers problem. Chamber membership has dropped by half over the past 12 years from 3,300 in 1997 (when it was the largest in the state) to 2,400 in 2003 and now down to less than 1,700. There are nearly 32,000 businesses in the Tucson region, yet only 5 percent of them belong to the chamber.
We have written and talked on-air previously about the multitude of business organizations and how they dilute effectiveness. Just think what might be if the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, TREO, Caballeros del Sol, Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau and the chambers of commerce in the region actually worked together to move policy.
Entrepreneurs are not looking for handouts or incentives, what we want is a level and predictable playing field and a community that values our involvement. We must show courage and absolutely never ever tolerate mediocrity, cronyism and good old boy leadership.
We must get off the sidelines now! You know the history of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and its performance record. Lots of small acts of courage will provide the true change that you are craving. We can not and will not tolerate the status quo.
Tucson First needs your help. Their website is at www.ChangeTucsonChamber.com .
As Ben Franklin said, "If we don't hang together, we will most certainly hang alone."
Contact Joe Higgins at or Chris DeSimone at . They're the hosts of "Wake Up Tucson," which airs 6 – 8 a.m. weekdays on The Voice KVOI 1030-AM. Check out their blog at .
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Why do something like implement a plan that would concentrate these groups efforts on getting more businesses to locate in Tucson? Its SO much easier to have meetings. ALERT THE MEDIA! about the latest Master Plan. Hold a conference with like minded folks out of town. Give ourselves more grand and glorious titles and committee chairmanships.
Lets cut to the chase. My grandfather used to talk about Wind Pudding with Air Sauce. Though in this case the All hat and no cattle might apply more closely.
In DC they call it the Potomic 2-Step. I guess in Tucson we have the Rio Nada Polka. Its done to an out of tune, wheezy accordion. Only this time the tax payers who subsidize these groups are left with a bill and most DEFINITELY not enjoying the experience.
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In the words of Shakespeare's Juliet ,
"What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet."
Where have all the Davids, Michaels, Barbies, and Janes gone? Times change. Trends change. Names in fashion change as well, and as the Baby Boomers come of grandparenting-age, they are rejecting the old-fashioned sounding, common, curmudgeon-y, stodgy names like Granny, Grandma, Grandfather, Gramps. These names conger up visions of Whistler's Mother or white haired little old men on the back porch or ladies in rocking chairs, wearing shawls to protect them from life's brutalities.
As is often the case, celebrity grandparents are leading the trend in the selection of their grand-monikers to set them apart from not only other celebrities, but other grandparents and step-grandparents within their own families.
Still sexy, still talented, still vibrant, still on the big screen and Broadway, still recording and performing at concerts, still making an international name for themselves, still attracting admirers of all ages, these celebrities are still going strong. As they approach middle age, these celebrated icons are embracing their all-time best starring roles as grandparents.
As our children become parents, the list of baby names is trending towards unique names and their grandparents are right behind them, freestyling their name selections. With apologies to Shakespeare, it seems that today's grandparents might say,:
"That which we call a grandparent By any other name
would be loved beyond imagination."
Play the Top 15 Celebrity Grandparent Name Game
How savvy are you when it comes to knowing the little quirky things about your favorite celebrity grandparents? Take this short quiz and learn more about them than, perhaps, you ever wanted to know.
(The answers are at the bottom – but don't peek!)
- Which celebrity is called "PouPou", meaning Grandfather in Greek?
- Tom Hanks
- Steven Tyler
- George Bush
- Which celebrity wanted to be called "Woof" because she's still so hot, but had to settle for "Lalo" because that's the name her granddaughter kept calling her?
- Goldie Hawn
- Chaka Kahn
- Blythe Danner
- Which celebrity became the first active player-grandpa in the NFL?
- Joe Nameth
- Brett Favre
- Jim Brown
- Which unforgettable celebrity, at age 35, became a grandfather in 2010?
- Cee Lo Green
- Ron Howard
- Tony Danza
- Which celebrity known as "Grampy", and by virtue of his step-children having children, made his famous dad, Donald, a great-granddad?
- Donald Trump, Jr. (Donald Trump)
- Keifer Sutherland (Donald Sutherland)
- Donald Frederick O'Connell (Donald O'Connell)
- Which celebrity insists that his grandchildren call him "Mr. (Surname)?
- Donald Trump
- Tom Hanks
- Dustin Hoffman
- Which all-star, sassy, fashion forward celebrity, named by her first grandchild, is called "Glamma"?
- Goldie Hawn
- Jane Fonda
- NeNe Leakes
- Which celebrity grandma's daughter announced at the birth of her own daughter that her famous mom would simply be called by her first name?
- Patty Duke
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Martha Stewart
- Which celebrity grandmother requested the name "Nanny New Face" but settled for "Grammy"?
- Glenn Close
- Joan Rivers
- Sally Fields
- Which celebrity grandfather is called "Peach" by his grandkids?
- Martin Sheen
- Mick Jagger
- Paul McCartney
- Which celebrity was told by his daughter that he was too young to be "Grandpa" so he chose the moniker "G-pa"?
- Jim Carey
- Lionel Richie
- Donny Osmond
- Which celebrity is called "Granny", but certainly doesn't look like the one we remember from The Beverly Hillbillies?
- Sally Fields
- NeNe Leakes
- Jane Fonda
- Match the following three beauties with their grandmother names: Shazza, Zannie, and Mamaw.
- Suzanne Somers
- Sharon Osborne
- Naomi Judd
14.Which celebrity grandma has more than a few little princes and princesses running around who affectionately call her "Nonna"?
- Priscilla Presley
- Nancy Pelosi
- Patty Duke
- Which celebrity became a mom at the age of 18 and a grandmother at the age of 34?
- Jane Fonda
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Barbara Walters
And the answers are:
- a. Tom Hanks
- c. Blythe Danner – mother of Gwyneth Paltrow
- b. Brett Favre
- a. Cee Lo Green
- b. Keifer Sutherland
- a. Donald Trump – that "Mr. Trump" to his grandkids.
- a. Goldie Hawn
- c. Martha Stewart – "Martha" is and will always be just "Martha".
- b. Joan Rivers – a stitch a minute, and they're all on her face, but I digress.
- a. Martin Sheen – might son Charlie's kids call him Peach Schnapps? Who knows.
- b. Lionel Richie
- a. Sally Fields
- a. Zannie; b. Shazza; c. Mamaw
- a. Priscilla Presley – once married to Elvis, the King
- b. Whoopi Goldberg – in the running for great-grandmother status
Now wasn't that fun? By any name and any measure, a grandparent means only one thing -- LOVE.
For a listing of additional grandparents' names, including multi-ethnic list of names, you may enjoy the following.
- Picking the perfect grandfather name
- Picking the perfect grandmother name
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The larger your waist circumference, the greater your risk for type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.
The study examined the association between waist circumference, body-mass index (BMI, a measurement of body fat based on height and weight) and type 2 diabetes.
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Both waist circumference and BMI were associated independently with diabetes risk, but waist circumference was a stronger risk factor in women than in men, Claudia Langenberg, of the Institute of Metabolic Science at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, England, and colleagues said in a news release from the Public Library of Science.
The findings, published online June 5 in the journal PLoS Medicine, suggest that measuring waist circumference in overweight people could be an effective way to prevent diabetes, because it would identify high-risk people who may benefit from counseling about lifestyle changes, the researchers said.
"Our results clearly show the value that measurement of [waist circumference] may have in identifying which people among the large population of overweight individuals are at highest risk of diabetes," the study authors said.
About one-third of people in the United States and United Kingdom are overweight, Langenberg and colleagues noted in the news release.


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Picks of the Week - After Dark
By Michel Miller 11/07/2013
Photo: Courtesy of Monterey International
On Sunday, Nov. 10, The Canyon presents blues legend Buddy Guy.
21 Pilots will appear at the Ventura Theater on Friday, Nov. 8.
The cool kids will be at Rock City Studios
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Yom Yerushalayim Yom Yerushalayim
Instituted after 1967, "Jerusalem Day" is a recent addition to the Jewish calendar. The city of Jerusalem occupies a special place in the hearts and minds of our Jewish people. Choose from the articles listed on the right, and remember to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" (Psalm 122:6).
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
- Category: Yom Yerushalayim
- Last Updated on May 23, 2006
- Written by Jews for Jesus
I heard a Jews for Jesus speaker at my church, and have been using the card that was given to us as a reminder to pray regularly for your ministry. The card suggests that we pray for the peace of Jerusalem." Sometimes I wonder just what that means, and what I am really praying for. Could you address this topic?


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Yale Edges Women's Tennis, 4-3
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- No. 27 Yale picked up a 4-3 win over the 69th-ranked Princeton women's tennis team Saturday afternoon in New Haven.
The victory boosted the Bulldogs to 2-0 in the Ivy League while Princeton fell to 1-2.
Yale took the doubles point before the teams dueled in back-and-forth singles action. The Bulldogs took a 2-0 lead with Vicky Brook's win over Monica Chow at fifth singles, but Lindsay Graff had Princeton's first win at second singles over Hanna Yu to pull the Tigers within 2-1.
The teams again traded singles wins, Blair Seideman's victory at third singles over Rachel Saiontz putting the Bulldogs ahead 3-1 before Katherine Flanigan's win at fourth over Stephanie Kent made it 3-2.
Princeton needed to win the last two matches on court, but got only one. Katie Goepel made it a 3-3 tie when she beat Yale's Annie Sullivan at sixth, but the Bulldogs stayed undefeated in Ivy play when Elizabeth Epstein outdueled Hilary Bartlett in three sets on court one.
Princeton will return home to face Dartmouth and Harvard next weekend as Ivy League play continues.
(27) Yale (14-3, 2-0) 4, (69) Princeton (8-10, 1-2) 3
1. Brook/Li (Y) def. (29) Bartlett/Graff (P), 8-6
2. (61) Epstein/Sullivan (Y) def. Goepel/Saiontz (P), 8-2
3. Kent/Seideman (Y) def. Chow/Flanigan (P), 8-6
Order of finish: 2,1,3
1. Elizabeth Epstein (Y) def. (96) Hilary Bartlett (P), 1-6, 6-3, 7-5
2. Lindsay Graff (P) def. Hanna Yu (Y), 6-0, 6-1
3. Blair Seideman (Y) def. Rachel Saiontz (P), 6-1, 6-1
4. Katherine Flanigan (P) def. Stephanie Kent (Y), 6-2, 6-3
5. Vicky Brook (Y) def. Monica Chow (P), 6-0, 6-1
6. Katie Goepel (P) def. Annie Sullivan (Y), 7-6(5), 7-5
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3 Broward County men arrested for string of gated community burglaries, Martin sheriff's office says
Three Broward County men were arrested in connection with a string of gated community burglaries taking place throughout the area.
With the help of information provided by Martin County detectives, including a photo of the BMW taken at a gated community burglarized last month, Deerfield police arrested 42-year-old Javier Espinosa, 33-year-old Maykel Torres and 35-year-old Michael Torres.
They were all charged with a burglary that took place in that city.
The trio would tailgate residents to gain access inside a gated community and target those who were not home at the time, according to police.
The information shared between both agencies led their arrests, the Martin County Sheriff's Office says.
All three are being held in Broward County. One of the suspects has no bond and Javier Espinosa also has an immigration hold.
The investigation into additional burglaries continues.
Residents should continue to keep an eye out for unusual activity in their communities and call 9-1-1 to report any suspicious activity, the sheriff's office says.


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Kyle Asche: Nite Vidual
Nite Vidual
Kyle Asche Organ Trio
Blues For Mel (Tippin' 1106)
Kyle Asche (guitar), Mel Rhyne (organ),
George Fludas (drums).
Composed by Mel Rhyne.
Recorded: Chicago, August 24-25, 2008
Rating: 86/100 (learn more)
Mel Rhyne was Wes Montgomery's regular organ sideman during the guitarist's Riverside period, and lately he has recorded with top-notch Chicago- and New York-based jazzmen. On his modal original, "Nite Vidual", Rhyne locks in a groove with drummer George Fludas. Rhyne's abbreviated solo is brisk, but effective, then his energetic comping on the vamp leads to hard-edged, fluid improvising by Asche, as the guitarist plays an extended solo featuring several Montgomery-influenced ideas.
Reviewer: David Tenenholtz
Tags: 2000s jazz · guitar · organ
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Heather Morgan, Softcover/Softcore Edition
A painter's painter and a lady's lady.
"Maybe because I see Vienna in the paintings, I feel like Doctor Freud when I look at them, a bourgeoisie against the power of hysteria...or maybe it's that Heather Morgan's painted ladies are so seductively neurotic that they just feel like patients..." (Don Carroll, Foreword)
This book contains a glimpse into the neurotic fray of Ms. Morgan's paintings of women. It is a world of bordellos and boudoirs, of bared teeth and breasts. Pleasure and terror intertwine like pale and stretched limbs in these paintings. These works invite your gaze, demand it, but they may not call you after.
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Closed-end fund
A closed-end fund (CEF) is a mutual fund that trades on a stock exchange like a company stock.
Expanded Definition
The main difference between a CEF and an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is the propensity of a CEF to trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value (NAV). While ETF's are arbitraged to within a fraction of a percent from their NAV, CEF's lack that level of arbitrage, perhaps because they are usually more thinly traded, and are not viewed as adequately liquid. Sometimes a CEF can trade for a discount of 10%, 20%, or even more.
Unlike the (probably) more familiar open-end mutual fund, a closed-end fund issues a certain number of shares when it first gets started, and that's all the shares that are available. It's closed to new money, however, investors can buy and sell the shares among themselves on the market. So you can invest in a closed-end fund, but only when someone else wants to divest and sells shares to you.
Another key difference between a closed end fund or ETF vs mutual funds is that they trade at market prices throughout the day. Mutual fund transactions usually occur once daily at the NAV calculated at the end of the day. Hence, in a volatile market, prices of CEFs and ETFs more closely track market conditions. The recent after hours trading scandals of some mutual funds highlight one method insiders have used to exploit this difference.
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Braxton Hicks or True Labor Contractions?
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What Do True Labor Contractions Feel Like?
True labor feels different for every woman. It may even feel different from one pregnancy to the next.
Labor contractions cause pain and pressure in your pelvis and discomfort or a dull ache in your back or lower abdomen. Some women may also feel pain in their sides and thighs. The pain comes and goes at regular intervals and increases in frequency and intensity with time.
Some women describe contractions as strong menstrual cramps, while others describe them as strong waves that feel like diarrhea cramps.
If you have signs of true labor, call your doctor or midwife immediately. If you're not sure, call your health care provider anyway. If you have any of the following symptoms, you may be in true labor.
- Contractions every 10 minutes or more than five contractions in an hour
- Regular tightening or pain in your back or lower abdomen
- Increasing pressure in your pelvis or vagina
- Vaginal bleeding
- Fluid leaking from your vagina
- Flu-like symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
How Do Braxton Hicks Compare to True Labor Contractions?
To figure out if the contractions you are feeling are the real thing and you're going into labor, ask yourself the following questions.
How often do the contractions happen?
- False Labor: Contractions are often irregular and don't get closer together.
- True Labor: Contractions come at regular intervals and last about 30-70 seconds. As time goes on, they get closer together and stronger.
Do they change when you move?
- False Labor: Contractions may stop when you walk or rest, or may even stop if you change positions.
- True Labor: Contractions continue despite how you move or change positions. They also continue when you try to rest.
How strong are they?
- False Labor: Contractions are usually weak and don't get much stronger. Or they may be strong at first and then get weaker.
- True Labor: Contractions get steadily stronger and stronger.
Where do you feel the pain?
- False Labor: You usually feel it only in the front of your abdomen or pelvis.
- True Labor: Contractions are more intense and may start in your lower back and move to the front of your abdomen. Or they may start in your abdomen and move to your back.


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Statement from Henry Warwick's family
10.02.12 by Buffalo Bill
My brother was a very professional cyclist and courier. He was very much into cycling since being a teenager and considered the sport to be his lifelong hobby. He was also a lifelong music fan and the Rolling Stones were his particular favourite, he was also into Blues and Southern Rock, the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Johnny Winter etc… As a direct result of what happened here a week ago today my only hope is that Henry's death was not in vain and that the campaign to make the streets of London safer for all cyclists and other road users will be ongoing and will intensify as a result of last Friday's tragedy.
RIP Brother
Ed Wawrzanek
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For press inquiries, interviews and public appearances please contact Andrew Joseph PR email@example.com or email Toma Clark Haines: speaker, writer, entrepreneur and CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, directly at email@example.com
Six Unique European Antiques Destinations Ever – March 28, 2016
Toma Clark Haines, of The Antiques Diva & Co., shares her trains, cars, buses and gondolas to help us see the world of antiques.
The Million Dollar Decorating Podcast with James Swan – March 21, 2016
Welcome to Spring 2016 (it's snowing in New England) but I've got an interview that will warm you up no matter where you are. Catch my chat with The Antiques Diva & Co, Toma Clark Haines.
We talk world travel, world domination and fine champagne (antiques too).
Editor-in-Chief of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Shares Design Wisdom – The HighBoy Feb 10, 2016
"Last month, I participated in a guided tour of Marche Paul Bert Serpette at the Paris Flea Market with The Antiques Diva, Toma Clark Haines, and her Paris counterpart, Danielle Pelletier. I was totally fascinated by their relationships with the local dealers—a sentiment Atlantans Hal Ainsworth and Winton Noah shared when they realized one of their favorite longtime dealers was no longer at the market during Paris Design Week."
How to Buy European Antiques and Ship Them Home – Architectural Digest Feb 6, 2016
AD caught up with antiquing expert Toma Clark Haines at the Paris flea market to find out what to look for and how to ship your purchases home
"There's no question that antiques can add both style and substance to a home. But shopping flea markets and antiques shops—especially when you're abroad—can be daunting at the least. How do you know if a piece of furniture is authentic? What decorative details add value? And how do you get the item home? Thankfully, while in Paris for Maison & Objet, AD caught up with Toma Clark Haines at the designer-frequented Paul Bert Serpette at the Paris flea market, which has designated her as its official recommended guide. Her company, the Antiques Diva & Co., leads clients on private buying tours across Europe, steering them through the process, from sourcing standout pieces to getting them back to the States. We sat down for a quick espresso to find out what to look for when buying antiques, how to negotiate prices, and the best way to get big pieces home…"
Toma Haines talks terrorism's impact on Paris Design Week – The Editor at Large – January 2016
"What do you want clients and potential clients to know about the future of touring?
Perhaps Henry James said it best: "Live all you can; it's a mistake not to. It doesn't so much matter what you do in particular so long as you have your life. If you haven't had that, what have you had?" Terrorists win when we stop living…when we allow them to terrorize us. Terrorists win when we allow them to take away our freedoms, when we choose to live in fear, when we make decisions based upon fear.
There is no guarantee against terrorism. Terrorism can happen anywhere. While I've lived in Europe 15 years, originally I am from Oklahoma, and I lived in Oklahoma when the Oklahoma City bombing happened, when terror hit the heartland of America—when terror struck from the inside out. Terrorism can happen anywhere. Your local church. The movie theater. A local university. Don't let terrorists stop you from living."
Antiques Trends For the Year Ahead – New York Spaces – January 2016
Toma Clark Haines, The Antiques Diva, has been sourcing antiques in Europe for nearly a decade after creating the world's largest antiques touring and sourcing companies, The Antiques Diva & Co®. With an unstoppable pulse on the latest in global antiques trends, among both the design community and consumers at large, Toma Clark Haines gives us her thoughts on what she expects in 2016. (This is trend forecasting gold!)
"Trends Are Out. In 2016 more consumers will say "scr*w the trend." Homeowners want one-of-a-kind unique finds that reflect their personalities. Antiques and hand-made goods will dominate the interior design scene and allow consumers to express their unique sense of style more thoroughly."
Antiquing with the Diva – Coastal Lifestyle Magazine – December 2015
"Imagine that you have a best friend with all the inside scoop on the best places to find antiques and other treasures. Now imagine that friend has the deal not only in one city, but in many cities. And they are in Europe. OMG, as the kids say. Let's go!
Toma Clark Haines, who started blogging about antiquing in Europe in 2007, runs The Antiques Diva & Company taking individuals and small groups on antique browsing and buying tours. Her company has quickly grown into the largest antiques touring company in Europe, with twenty locally based Antiques Diva guides operating in eleven countries: France, Belgium, England, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal, and Scotland."
ANTIQUING LIKE A DIVA – Aspire Metro Magazine – December 2015
"After meeting up in London, our group took a spin on the London Eye, had dinner with the lovely people from Vispring, and then slunk back to our charming quarters at The Cranley Hotel in South Kensington for some much needed rest. The next day, we were going on a whirlwind tour with Toma Haines Clark, The Antiques Diva. An Oklahoma native, Clark currently calls Berlin home and the whole of Europe her backyard. Her company, The Antiques Diva & Co., was born out of a love for beautiful things with stories to tell and the passionate people who work to find them.
Back to the Future – Antiques and Art in 2016 – Antique Collecting Magazine – December 2015
"First of all, trends are out. Homeowners in 2016 want a one-of-a-kind unique find that reflects their personalities. Antiques and handmade goods will dominate the interior design scene next year allowing consumers to express their unique sense of style. Mid-century modern will be replaced by finds from the 80s will be on trend, including bold Italian designers, Ettore Sottsass and Michele De Lucchi
Antique collective celebrates young dealers – The Editor at Large – November 2015
"… I joined Antiques Young Guns by a very happy coincidence. In June of 2014, I had a trip to London planned, and I reached out to The Antiques Diva & Co, an antiques touring company, to organize an antiques buying tour during my trip. I still consider myself so lucky to have been paired with Gail McLeod, one of the founders of AYG, on that first tour. We shopped in and around London, and it was one of the best days of my life; it was the day when I realized I needed to pursue antiques full-time".
Women in Business Q&A: Toma Clark Haines, Chief Executive, The Antiques Diva – The Huffington Post – September 2015
"When this Global Tastemaker is not taking some of the top names in the design industry on buying tours, Clark Haines is also a freelance travel and design writer, an international public speaker and a social media guru. She is a champagne connoisseur, a vintage Chanel addict and her hobbies include driving fast cars and gourmet cooking…"
Top 35 Vintage Design Blogs You Should Be Reading – iNDUSTViLLE – September 2015
"This is the ultimate list of vintage interior design blogs. There are loads of bloggers out there but we made sure we found the cream of the crop for this post…"
The Antiques Diva Curated Tour of Discoveries – Las Vegas Market – August 2015
Paris Diva – Design Life Network – July 2015
"When The Antiques Diva® Toma Clark Haines tells her insider tips for a destination like Paris—people listen. The Chief Executive Diva of Europe's largest antiques touring company has spent years professionally guiding treasure hunters through more than eight countries including: France, Belgium, England, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden. The Antiques Diva® & Co. offers customized buying tours including their award winning Paris Flea Market Tours listed as one of the top ten things to do on your trip to Paris. Here are some of her Summer Tourist in Paris Tips…"
Antiques Diva in Paris – eSalvo Weekly – July 2015
Paris (75), France – I promised myself that my next trip to Paris would include a visit to the secret city. I am talking about the Puce de Paris (Paris Flea Market). Like the different arrondissements of Paris, the Puce de Paris St Ouen is divided into different markets with many alleyways and more than 2,000 vendors, so I enlisted the expertise of The Antiques Diva for a day of customised sourcing and touring….
Renowned for private Paris Flea Market tours, Antiques Diva offers bespoke buying trips in destinations across Europe with locally based 'Diva Guides' to suit your individual style and budget. My weakness: vintage fashion, so I was thrilled to discover Les Merveilles de Babellou at our first market, Paul Bert Serpette.
The Antiques Diva at The Masterpiece Fair in London – The HighBoy Weekly – July 2015
"While taking Olga Granda-Scott of The HighBoy on a whirlwind Antiques Diva UK experience to introduce her to a few of our favorite fairs and dealers, we attended opening day of the renowned English antiques fair Masterpiece in London. Offering museum quality pieces, this fair is one of the best in Europe, comparing often as a smaller TEFAF…"
Why Downsizing Boomers Should Love Antiques – Mitzi Beach / Boomer Smarts – July 2015
"If you desire the experience of finding and shopping for your special antiques is what you desire, then Toma Clark Haines of the Antiques Diva & Co. is your gal. Toma takes her shopping clients to Europe, and you may end up in someone's castle, or in a warehouse in Belgium. This dynamic lady has sources from years and years of European travel, and knows a large network of people. Shopping with Toma is an opportunity to find that perfect treasure for any space, to complete your Boomer home. Plus, you'll have the shopping trip of a lifetime!"
Antique Hunting in Antwerp and Tongeren – Period Homes & Interiors – May 2015
"A weekend spent exploring these picturesque Belgian towns will yield a wealth of treasures for the experienced and novice hunters alike…"
A Video Visit to Mercanteinfiera / The Parma Antiques Fair – Quintessence – April 2015
"Twice a year, in spring and fall, Italy's largest antiques fair, the Mercanteinfiera, takes place in the historic and gastronomic city of Parma. With over one thousand exhibitors and tens of thousands of shoppers from around the globe, this popular event represents a treasure trove of unique finds in copious categories for individual collectors, dealers and interior designers. Since 2008, Toma Haines, aka The Antiques Diva® has been leading antique tours throughout Europe, including visits to Marcanteinfiera. When Toma asked if Susanna and I would like to join her as guests of the fair's VIP program last October, we jumped at the chance. Tag along for an insider peek at shopping the enormous Parma antiques fair with a seasoned expert."
Editor-at-Large Designer's Guide for High Point Market – Spring 2015
The Netherlands arguably has one of the most impenetrable antiques markets in Europe; it hosts more by-appointment-only antique shops than any other country in the region. Knowing whose number to call and whose doorbell to ring at the right time is fundamental. So unless you are willing to do serious homework before you set out to Amsterdam then I would advise that you book in an antique shopping day with Toma Clark Haines from The Antiques Diva….
An Interview with Daniel Larsson – the Go-To Guy for Swedish Antiques – Baroque Nordic – February 2015
"I recently was able to interview Daniel Larsson, owner of D.Larsson Interiör & Antikhandel, one of Sweden's top sources for authentic antique furniture and decor. Daniel opened his store in July 2012 and has quickly become recognized in the industry as the go-to guy for Swedish Antiques – He not only locates the goods you're looking for but also educates you when buying your first slice of Swedish history or adding to your ever growing collection of rare Scandinavian finds.
Unlike other dealers who wouldn't dream of sharing their sources, Daniel is a guide with The Antiques Diva® & Co European Tours which means he takes clients hand in hand to wholesale warehouses and secret sources…."
The Paris Puce – Ruby Lane – January 2015
A favorite go-to stop for many of the vendors on Ruby Lane is the Paris flea market (Les Puces) Clingancourt also known as Le Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen. Located in the 18th arrondisement, it is a virtual treasure trove of antiques, collectibles and vintage clothing and as always, the thrill lies in the hunt. I caught up with my friend and antique shopping expert Toma Clark Haines a.k.a. "Antiques Diva" (who is based in Berlin with a staff of knowledgeable guides throughout Europe) on her thoughts on the grande dame of the fleas….
2014 Year in Review – Tobi Fairley's Blog – December 2014
A Day at the Paris Flea Market, Marche Aux Puces… Piacenza Design – October 2014
It was a glorious September Saturday, perfect for seeking out "haute brocante" at the Paris Flea Market and discovering sublime inspiration. Our guide, Danielle, from The Antiques Diva (what a great find!) picked us up at our apartment in the 4th Arrondissment…
Tips from a Pro on Flea Market Shopping – Chicago Magazine – July 2014
Paris-based antique expert Toma Clark Haines, AKA the Antiques Diva, shares some tips on salvage scavenging—and you learn more from her in person at an event this weekend…
The Future of Antiques: Antiques & Design in the 21st Century – New York City, NY
Featured panelist, along with Judith Miller and Olga Granda-Scott. Moderated by Doris Athineos of Traditional Home. "U.S. Antique Shows Partners with The HighBoy to Sponsor Elite Panel of Speakers on the Future of Antiques…"
Fall Market 2014 – D&D Building – NYC, NY
Toma Clark Haines is a featured speaker. "Learn how to create an eco-elegant interior through a conversation with LEED Accredited Professional, designer and author Trudy Dujardin and The Antiques Diva herself, Toma Clark Haines, as they discuss how to achieve green spaces and the ways in which antiques can play a roll; moderated by Atlanta-based designer and Bravo's "Top Design" star Kerry Howard."
"The Insider – Paris Antiques" – London's Sunday Times – October 12th, 2014
Tips on the Paris Flea Market scene from Toma Clark Haines.
"Relics to Relish: Antiques continue to gain in popularity" – Las Vegas Review-Journal – September 2014
"Putting a patina on your home décor isn't difficult. Adding antiques to your style, whether it is modern or minimalist can add flair and warmth to any room. Antiques continue to be a hot decorating trend, for many reasons, said Toma Clark Haines, founder and CEO of The Antiques Diva &Co., Europe's largest antiques touring and sourcing company. "Painted, repurposed antiques and used furniture continue to be a popular design choice," said Clark Haines, who spoke recently at the Summer Las Vegas Market held at the World Market."
European Antiques are Forte of Sooner Native – The Oklahoman – July 2014
"As a child growing up in western Oklahoma, Toma Haines remembers looking at a globe and telling her mother she wanted to live in Venice one day.
"She said 'Oh, no you can't do that,' which made me determined to travel even more," Haines said.
Haines is from Sharon, a Woodward County town of about 135 people. There were 23 people in her graduating class. Today, Haines calls herself "chief executive diva" of The Antiques Diva & Co., Europe's largest antiques touring company…"
"Double Treat: A Tour of 1stdibs and a Paris Flea Market Lecture by The Antiques Diva" – NYC Culture/Style Blog – July 2014
"On March 25th at the New York Design Center, Toma Clark Haines, The Antiques Diva, had an exhaustive and eye opening lecture on the ins and outs of the Paris Flea Market and the mistakes neophytes make when exploring it without an expert guide to help them out. It was an invaluable opportunity for interior designers who enjoy treasure hunting to learn how to make the most out of their foraging adventures abroad."
The Antiques Diva – La Dolce Vita – June 2014
"As someone who loves to travel and has a great appreciation for antique and vintage furnishings, I am absolutely thrilled to welcome the Antiques Diva as our newest sponsor on La Dolce Vita. Since opening in 2008, The Antiques Diva® & Co has become Europe's largest antiques touring company, offering customized, private one-on-one antiques buying tours in 8 countries to both private individuals (tourists) and to the trade (antique dealers and interior designers)…"
New York Spaces – June 2014
"Flea market maven Toma Clark Haines, owner of The Antiques Diva® & Co European Tours, takes to the streets in New York sharing tips on where to shop in the Big Apple this summer for vintage fun in the sun. As the entrepreneur who created Europe's largest antiques touring company offering customized antique buying tours in ten countries, Toma shares "Basic Rules of Flea Marketry" that apply world-wide regardless of whether you're in New York, London, Paris or further afield. "
"Take a Seat Chair-ity Auction" – IFDA New York – May 2014
"For her "Take a Seat" chair-ity donation Toma went classic French donating a period piece from circa 1760! This Louis XV Rococo Upholstered Beechwood Fauteuil is older than America! Choosing not to embellish it too much, Toma Clark Haines explains this chair is Classic, Elegant and Traditional! Toma thinks this chair should be titled, IT TAKES A VILLAGE! Here's the serendipitous, inspiring story: Alan Rauta of Cromatti attended the Design Bloggers Conference in Atlanta and won the $5000 grand prize donated by Michael Bruno of 1stdibs…."
D&D Building gears up for annual Spring Market – The Editor at Large – May 2014
"De le Cuona will host Toma Clark Haines, founder of The Antiques Diva & Co., Olga Granda-Scott, co-founder of The High Boy, and interior designers Philip Gorrivan and David Scott, for a conversation on the role of antiques in 21st century interiors. The panel will be moderated by Louis Navarrete."
The Ultimate European Travel & Antiques Shopping Experience – Decor Girl Blog – May 2014
Interview: Toma Haines and the romance of antiques – Cromatti – May 2014
"Toma Haines from www.antiquesdiva.com is one of those lucky people who has found a career following their passion. From starting a blog about antiques through to now running Europe's largest antiques touring company, Toma is in the enviable position of travelling the world discovering beautiful treasures. In this interview with Cromatti, Toma shares practical tips on how to buy antiques and why she believes finding the right piece involves using your heart as much as your head."
A Day with the Antiques Diva on BlogTour Milan – The English Room Blog – May 2014
Do you know Toma Haines?
You should! I had the distinct pleasure of spending the day with this design dynamo while on Blogtour Milan. Toma, Andrew (Toma's right hand man) and Susan (the guide on the ground in Milan) took us on the most delightful afternoon through the Brera popping in and out of some of the most amazing design shoppes, vintage stores and boutiques I have ever frequented.
– See more at: http://www.theenglishroom.biz/2014/05/20/a-day-with-the-antiques-diva-on-blogtour-milan/#sthash.HJO8zrPF.dpuf
"Do you know Toma Haines? You should! I had the distinct pleasure of spending the day with this design dynamo while on Blogtour Milan. Toma, Andrew (Toma's right hand man) and Susan (the guide on the ground in Milan) took us on the most delightful afternoon through the Brera popping in and out of some of the most amazing design shoppes, vintage stores and boutiques I have ever frequented."
How to Purchase Antiques in Europe – Kandrac Kole – May 2014
"Would you like to know how to purchase antiques in Europe? Read on…..While traipsing through Milan during our Blog Tour with Modenus, we caught up with Toma Clark Haines, founder of The Antiques Diva & Co."
Porte-Cochere – Five Inspiring Talks on the Business of Design at April 2014 High Point Market
Mrs. Clark Haines delivered a fun exploration of French Antiques through the Louis' (XIII, XIV, XV, XVI) and finished it off with a champagne tour of her favorite shops in the Antique & Design Center, her specialty :)!
5 Secrets to Shopping the Paris Flea Market – Rose Ott Interior Design Blog – April 2014
"Antique Hunting – Versailles – Antiques Diva" – France Magazine – April 2014
"A Phoenix from the Ashes" – Sassy Magazine – April 2014
"I first met Toma Clark Haines in Chicago while she was on a United States press tour in November of last year. I attended a seminar about sourcing antiques internationally and she was one of the panelists. That evening my friend Robyn and I invited Clark Haines to join us at RL for cocktails…"
London Times – March 19, 2014
The Antiques Diva & Co was included as a special gift idea in the Mother's Day Supplement of the London Times newspaper.
"The 25th Bath Decorative Antiques Fair" – Homes & Antiques website – March 2014
"I caught up with Judith Miller (right) and Gail McLeod (second right) of Antiques News, who had just hosted a guided tour of the fair for some visitors brought to the event by Toma Haines (second left) of The Antiques Diva & Co. Toma and her Swedish counterpart and company director Andrew Skipper (left) organise European antiques buying tours that sound thrilling!"
Design Bloggers Conference 2014 – Atlanta, Georgia
Featured speaker at this exciting industry conference.
Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2014-2015 – Judith Miller and Mark Hill
The Antiques Diva & Co is quoted on the back cover of this wonderful industry resource.
Sooner Spaces – March 2014
"Meet Europe's Antiques Diva…from Oklahoma!" – "Like a lot of cool folks I meet, Toma Clark Haines began as an online friend…"
Girls' Guide to Europe – March 2014
Fans of the popular company Girls' Guide to Paris will be delighted to note the company has expanded and is now producing an online magazine – The Girls' Guide To Europe. The Antiques Diva Guide to Berlin is featured in their premier issue.
"Americans in Paris" by Alan Tanksley – New York Spaces – February 2014
"If you're an antiques-lover like me, I'd highly suggest learning more about Toma and her genius business—one of Europe's largest antiques touring company. The Antiques Diva herself, Toma Clark Haines, above and a fantastic crowd with some of the design world's top players. Photograph by José Manuel Alorde."
Highlights from Maison & Objet and Paris Deco Off – The Editor at Large – February 2014
Homes & Antiques – February 2014 Edition
"Vintiquing in New Orleans" article. "Toma Clark Haines takes a trip round America's jazz capital in search of the best antiques."
Renegade Collective – January 2014 Issue
"Paris And Her Fleas". Article by Mariela Demetriou. "Toma Haines – the queen of the markets, the maestro, or The Antiques Diva as she's better known – was quick to order us both a "French 75" cocktail, laughing "it's Coco Chanel with a dagger, darling!" I liked her immediately."
Designers Fuel Up at The Antiques Diva's Champagne Breakfast – EditorTV – January 2014
New York Spaces – Dec 2013
"When I planned to take a European Antiques Tour with Toma Clark Haines: The AntiquesDiva® I knew I was going to have a private tour of the Paris Flea Markets and full week antiquing in Belgium—crisscrossing the country exploring noted destinations like Axel Vervoordt but also out of the way warehouses one would never know existed without the assistance of someone deeply entrenched in the European Antiques markets. What I didn't realize is that I would end up with a new obsession: the art (and business) of antiquing."
Gala Magazine – Nov 2013
When Gala Magazine – the French equivalent of People magazine – wanted to take a Shopping Tour of the Paris Flea Market – who did they call? That's right! The Antiques Diva® & Co.
Diva Guide Extraordinaire Danielle Pelletier took their journalists and photographers by the hand and led them on our insider's tour of the famous Paris flea market, showing them 7 miles of antique-filled alleyways, 13 flea market districts and telling them how on our antiques buying tours we help clients by translating, negotiating and liaising clients with shippers for international shipping.
We were thrilled when the issue came out this November 2013 – and we were listed as the best tour company at the Paris Flea Market!
French Garden House – Oct 2013
Paris Shopping Tours – The Antiques Diva Interview– Girls' Guide to Paris – Mar 2013
"Toma Clark Haines grew up in a small town in Oklahoma but always dreamed of living overseas…It was something that was in her soul, and in the year 2000 she and her husband moved to Paris. For the last five years she has been operating a unique business of Paris shopping tours that are a must on anyone's itinerary for the City of Light, and it has grown beyond her wildest dreams, with tours in other parts of France, as well as in Belgium, Holland, England and Italy…."
One-of-a-Kind Finds in New York City – American Eagle In-Flight Magazine – Jan/Feb 2013
"Toma Clark Haines is an intrepid traveler who spends her time exploring the antiques scene. She takes shoppers on tours of storied flea markets around the world as The Antiques Diva (antiquesdiva.com). Stacey Thompson, an avid client, benefitted from her advice when she visited the Green Flea and sniffed out a vintage crystal chandelier she felt would be far too complicated to get back to her house in Missouri. Haines helped her…"
5 Questions with The Antiques Diva, Toma Clark Haines – Kelly's Kitchen Sync – Feb 2013
"Toma Clark Haines has the type of glamorous life we all wish we led: she lives in trendy Berlin, travels to the best antique shops in Europe (of course, she knows all the good not-to-be mentioned-in-guidebook shops), eats at the finest restaurants, and, on top of all that, gets paid for it all too! She is the owner of The Antiques Diva & Co., offering antique buying tours throughout Europe and a wonderful friend who I met on BlogTour NYC last year. We caught up in her whirlwind schedule to talk about all things antique."
Antiquing in Provence with Diva Style – Belle Inspiration Magazine – Jan/Feb 2013
"There is no better place to antique shop abroad than in France…The Antiques Diva & Co sat down with Belle Inspiration recently to tell about their newest branch of tour offerings in Provence, including tours in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Aix en Provence, Avignon, Marseille, Cannes and Nice".
A Conversation with The Antiques Diva, Toma Clark Haines – Paris Nook – February 2013
"We had the opportunity this week to have a Q&A with Toma Clark Haines, the founder and visionary behind the Antiques Diva & Co. Her enthusiasm regarding French, Italian, and other European furniture is so infectious that we wanted to share the conversation with you in its entirety".
Best of Paris Shopping: The Street Market Guide – CNN Website – December 2012
"Chanel, Vuitton, Dior — Paris, historically, is a key item on any true shopper's wish list. The Champs-Elysées, however, has become passé with stores like Banana Republic and Abercrombie attracting a different type of clientele, disappointing those looking for that unique Parisian splurge…The brand names, and their prices, are equally available in New York and London, according to Jennifer Balmadier, a guide with The Antiques Diva. She helps find shopping alternatives to guidebook favorites, creating custom shopping experiences for her clients. "I often like to combine shopping with history and Paris is a great place for that," she says."
Global Living – December 2012
The Golden Lion of Parma, by Toma Clark Haines. "The fog had settled low over the plains surrounding Parma, the sky seemingly lying on the ground, as we arrived at this town in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna – famous for its ham, cheese, architecture and art. It was the latter that brought me to town on business. Mercanteinfiera, one of Italy's top antique fairs, was on and my job as owner of The Antiques Diva & Co European Tours was to help my clients shop the fair. But a woman can't live on antiques alone…"
Antique Shops & Designers – Winter 2012
"I might not have been to the manor house born, but that has never stopped me from being a "princess and the pea" kind of girl. Luxury is my middle name and when I travel, I like nothing more than to be pampered and preened over in a manner to which I'd like to grow accustomed".
The Daily Basics – November 2012
Book Your Tickets for Mercanteinfiera Antiques Fair in Italy in March! La Dolce Diva: Mercanteinfiera Antiques Fair in Parma. "I've said it before and I'll say it again, "It ain't easy being a diva! The Antiques Diva® that is!!" My life as owner of Europe's most popular antiques shopping tour company, The Antiques Diva & Co European Tours, is a non-stop roller coaster of antiquing in exotic locations and drinking copious quantities of champagne as I bring both tourists and the trade (antique dealers and interior designers) with me to the crème de la crème of the European antiques scene".
On the Road with The Antiques Diva – Virtual Buying Tours – Modenus – November 2012
"Leading European Antique Buying Tours means my travels take me on the road in dozens of countries helping tourists, antique dealers and interior designers buy abroad. What clients often don't realize is that The Antiques Diva & Co also offers virtual tours for clients who can't go abroad themselves, giving clients a reach beyond their borders."
Freshome – A Beginner's Guide to Using Antiques in your Home – October 2012
"In recent years, we have witnessed the rising trend for all things vintage, and not just in interiors. Our consumer society, which once sought out the most modern, cutting edge and exclusive designs for the home, has taken a step back in time and objects that were once so highly coveted now share the lime light with an older, more experienced and more mature version of themselves…antiques!". Read more…
Design Magnifique Interview – October 2012
"Traipsing from one country to the next, including England, France, Italy, Belgium, Holland and Germany on the hunt for antiques seems like a blissful job but I assure you this is THE job for The Antiques Diva.". Read more in the two part interview: Part One and Part Two
Forbes – 100 Founders Share Their Top "Aha Moments" – October 2012
"No one – not your mother, your clients or the vendors you're working with – wants to tell you "No" when you ask for something; most people want to find a way to tell you "Yes". My "aha" moment was when I realized this and started asking for what I wanted in life." Toma Clark Haines, The Antiques Diva & Co European Shopping Tours
Global Living – May 2012 Edition
Expat Living: Berlin. Feature story, including cover. "Toma Clark Haines takes us inside her luxurious Berlin abode"
Homes & Antiques – June 2012 Edition
"Vintiquing in Berlin" article. "Berlin resident and shopper extraordinaire Toma Clark Haines shares her secrets of where to find vintage pieces in Germany's hippest city".
Antique Shops & Designers – Spring 2012
"Have you ever dreamed about a trip to Europe where the main focus was shopping…stop daydreaming! Introducing Toma Clark Haines, The Antiques Diva – an American living in Europe who makes dreams come true."
(Note: magazine cover photo by The Antiques Diva & Co)
Antique Shops & Designers – Spring 2012
Shopping Chez Vervoordt, by Toma Clark Haines. "Perhaps the only thing better than touring the great castles of Europe is being able to shop in them. When the invitation came to bring a pair of high-profile clients antique shopping in the fifty room, 14th century Kasteel van 's-Gravenwezel – the personal home of Axel Vervoordt, the world's most respected antiques dealer, collector and interior designer – my clients felt as if they had been handed the keys to the kingdom of interior bliss".
Heart Home Magazine – Summer 2012 Edition
"Guided by the vivacious Antiques Diva a.k.a. Toma Haines, I concluded my introduction to Berlin with an afternoon's "vintiquing" on Suarezstrasse".
Girl's Guide to Paris – May 2012
"I wouldn't be caught dead taking tours in Paris or anywhere else…But there are certain things that even I can't figure out on my own. Sometimes I have to turn to the pros, but I won't do so unless they'll show me Paris in a way that's special and unique, not in a way that I can find in every guide book".
Smart Money – May 2012
"10 Things Flea Markets Won't Tell You". "Shippers can also take care of necessary documentation, says Toma Haines, chief executive of The Antiques Diva & Co, which arranges tours of European flea markets".
Belle Inspiration Magazine – March 2012
"When Toma Clark Haines, Chief Executive Diva of The Antiques Diva & Co European Tours, and her good friend, caterer and international cooking school guru Jill DiGiovanni of CHEFinBERLIN decide to throw a party, the resulting fete is a recipe for success…"
Surroundings – Spring 2012 Issue
An interview with Linda Merrill of Surroundings magazine.
Flea Market Decor – Spring 2012 Issue
"Most dedicated flea market shoppers who scour their local markets for art and antiques eventually long to shop bigger markets. For some that means scheduling a weekend trip across the country. Others dust off their passports and book passage to some of the world's most famous international flea markets…"
Homes & Antiques – April 2012 Edition
"Vintiquing in Antwerp" article
Achica Living – March 2012
"The key to interesting interiors lies in the juxtaposition of old and new….in decorating, the best interiors include a blend of old and new, precious and pop, bright and matt".
"Schedule excursions with an expert local shopping guide – "Diva Guides" will help you secure local discounts, deal with shipping issues and shop with "a decorator's eye".
Independent Traveler.com – April 2012
"Alone in Paris, the untrained shopper might end up with a gauche beret or badly translated copy of Rousseau. Mon dieu! Best to call in the experts. The Antiques Diva & Co. helps visitors navigate the warrens of flea markets and overwhelming quantity of quality stores…"
The Decorating Diva – March 2012
"No visit to Paris would be complete without a trip to the enchanting Marché aux Puces St-Ouen de Clignancourt- famously known as the Paris Flea Market. Lucky for me, my friend Toma Haines the Chief Executive Diva at The Antiques Diva & Co. and a design ambassador for BlogTour NYC 2012, arranged a first-class guided tour of the flea market for me with one of her Paris-based guides, Kim Poulin."
"Toma Haines has arguably one of the best jobs in the world…"
The New York Times – September 2011
The Antiques Diva & Co takes Lynn Yaeger and The New York Times through an exciting tour of the "Ham & Antiques Fair" in Chatou, just outside Paris!
The Washington Post – September 2011
The Antiques Diva® & Co provides a whirl-wind trip to Mrs Wheelbarrow in Paris.
Listed as 1 of the top 150 Women Entrepreneurs to Know in Amsterdam, The Antiques Diva® & Co is defined as being "Vibrant, Youthful and Timeless."
Consumer Traveler – April 2011
Two articles (Article 1 and Article 2) by Karen Fawcett regarding her visit to Berlin appeared in Consumer Travel – Toma is referenced throughout.
HGTV – Repurposing household items for closet organization
mtrip Travel Guides – October 2010
So. You want to go shopping. You want to find antiques. And ooh la, la, you're in Paris, where the options for these two combinations are endless. What's a shop-a-holic to do?
Enter Toma Haines, who runs the antiques shopping business, The Antiques Diva.
There's more than one way to discover a destination. For the History Buff: If it's a weekend, tap into the expertise of The Antiques Diva®, who conducts tours of Porte de Vanves and the Marche aux Puce de Saint-Ouen, Clignancourt and other Paris flea markets.
Be A Reinvention Queen – Fearless Woman Magazine May 2010
Throughout time, women have proven themselves to be certifiable queens at the art of reinvention. Whether as a result of a company redundancy, a domestic or international relocation, their off-ramping to have children, an unexpected need to become primary caregivers to ill family members, a painful divorce or widowing, or for any number of reasons, stories abound of women who have switched hats, careers and/or lifestyles and done so very successfully
Shopping: Paris 3 Ways – Travel & Leisure, October 2009
From antiques-filled flea markets to cult designer boutiques and hidden bargain stops, T+L navigates Paris with a trio of locals. When I am in the City of Light, I rarely set foot in a gallery unless it has a gift shop. My favorite place to dine is the department-store cafe, with the frites stand at the flea market a close second. But recently it dawned on me that even a world-class compulsive shopper like myself has a tendency to visit the same markets, the same charming boutiques, the same venerable department stores. So on my latest trip I decided to consult three shopping gurus two natives and one honorary citizen about their favorite local haunts.
The Foreign Edition: The Careerist News, Gear and Get-Ahead Tips: The Cool Girls' Employee Handbook: Marie Claire, Oct 2009
Despite the global recession, it's still a great time for gals to make the leap overseas, says Richard Balderrama, author of The Expat Checklist. Here, his six questions to ask before you start packing… Toma Haines, an Oklahoma native says…
Blogging for Business – The Swiss News, Aug 09
When she moved to Paris from the United States so her husband could pursue a job opportunity, Oklahoma-born Toma Haines knew she'd be labeled a "trailing spouse". But within a few months of moving to Paris, "trailing spouse" was replaced with a new label, inspired by Haines' blog The Antiques Diva®. A year later the blog, which focuses on where to go antique shopping in Europe, had over 50,000 subscribers….
Venetian Dreams, Sogni D'Oro – Art Beat, Aug 09
"When I was a child my mother spanked me for wanting to go to Venice. I was 6 and had read about the pallazos, bridges that sigh and streets made of water. Pepe Le Pew further played a role in reinforcement as did my parents subscription to National Geographic. I remember sitting on the floor behind dad's recliner surrounded by scads of golden-framed issues, sneaking the heavy World Book Encyclopedia off the shelf above my head and the book falling open to a well-marked page – an image of the Grand Canal sweeping me along in a river of dreams. Slowly I sounded out each word of the caption, tasting each letter as I do today when studying Italian – "Mi dispiace, non parlo l'italiano molto bene" … words rolling around my mouth as if I were in Piedmont tasting Barolo. Venice tasted good and mom wouldn't let me go…"
Brussels Flea Market – CNN iReport, Video – appeared on CNN.com homepage
The Antiques Diva® has decided to hit the streets again, diva style, in this special Diva News Network episode on Brussels Place du Grand Sablon. This posh square boasts an upscale weekend antiques market every Saturday 9 am – 5pm and Sunday 9am – 1pm. Lining the square you'll find lively cafes, chic designer shopping, interior stores and enough high-end antique boutiques to see why the Place du Grand Sablon is considered "THE" place to be for weekend Belgium entertainment…
Business Idea of the Month – Expat Women.com
Expat women entrepreneurs are an inspiration to us all. These are women just like you and me who have decided to take advantage of the opportunities they have abroad, think creatively and start new, portable, careers-in-their-suitcase. Read on, as these inspirational expat women share their real-life experiences, tips and advice for starting a business abroad…
Euro-Fabulous Shopping with The Antiques Diva – Andy Hayes Sharing Experiences
Today's guest post features some European highlights from my friend Toma Haines. Toma is one fabulous lady who is guaranteed to make you laugh and give you some great tips! I'd dare say there are more shopping suggestions below than any other blog post on the planet! She offers really unique tours…
Entrepreneur Interview with Toma Clark Haines, the Founder of The Antiques Diva Tours – Gaebler.com
Combine a love of travel, antiques and shopping together and you've got a great business. That's what Toma Clark Haines has managed to do, and she has some great advice for anyone who wants to transform their passions into profits.We are pleased to have Toma Clark Haines join us for one of our entrepreneur interviews. She's a talented entrepreneur who has made a name for herself in the fast-growth shopping tourism industry…
The Expat Focus Guide to Moving Abroad, Expat Focus ebook, 2008
Closing Thoughts section, "5 Tips for Expat Women": … Toma Haines of The Antiques Diva® agrees. Toma is an American who has lived abroad in France, The Netherlands and now Germany. Rather than looking at the loss of her traditional career as a sacrifice to her husband's career, she looked at her time abroad as the perfect opportunity to pursue her ideas and passions even if it took her a while to decipher what these really were. To illustrate, before starting The Antiques Diva®, Toma thought about teaching gourmet cooking lessons, becoming a certified picture framer and teaching English as a second language. But when she realised that her recipes never came out the same more than once, she hated measuring things (a disaster for a professional picture framer) and that she would pick up the grammatical habits of foreigners rather than correct them, Toma created her exclusive, antique shopping tour business that now runs in four countries.
Social Networking for the Rich – Wall Street Journal Blog
Rich people have some of the best personal networks on earth. With money comes access and contacts. Yet that hasn't stopped a myriad of companies from trying to sell the rich even more social networks online….
Gross Domestic Product? 35 tips to help boost your at-home work productivity – WHY magazine
Distractions are all around us, whether we work in an office or at home, whether we find them or they find us. How much you give into them ultimately determines your productivity. What follows are tried-and-true tips from fellow home workers, in their own words, for improving your focus, your efficiency and your effectiveness as you work from home…
Expatica Antiques Diva European Resource Guide
The Antiques Diva explains how Europe became her playground and her house became 'just her!' She shares her knowledge of antiques shopping in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland!
Antiques: The Treasures of La Republique! (France) If France is the sun, then antique shoppers are the world. The Antiques Diva takes you on a tour of French flea-markets and antiques' galleries
Antiques: A Quaint Package Called Little Belgie (Belgium) French antiques, Dutch paintings and Belgian prices influence The Antiques Diva's claim that Belgium is the best place to go antique shopping in Europe.
Ripe Times for Antiques Bargain Hunters (The Netherlands) In the past few decades, antiques have fallen out of favor with the fashion-forward Lowlanders, but one man's trash is another man's treasure, writes The Antiques Diva.
Developing An Eye For Spanish Antiques (Spain) In Spain, it is impossible to visit a "rastro" flea market without stumbling over a pile of old plates, pitchers or vases. But beware reproductions galore, cautions The Antiques Diva, who gives some advice on how to develop an eye for the real McCoy.
Antiks, Anyone? (Germany) Persuing antiques in Germany is like being a kid in a candy store: the sheer assortment of antiques, vintage and second-hand home decor on offer is overwhelming, writes The Antiques Diva.
Take Me To The Fair (Switzerland) Forget the high brow and high flouting, simply throw me to the fleas. Swiss brocantes are among the best in Europe, writes The Antiques Diva.


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I just boned my dog Mojo, but just yesterday Mark told me that my bone is too big for such a small dog. So far there is no indication that my bone is too big for Mojo. She's already looking for a place to bury my bone.
What is your opinion? 😉
Cute dog! She looks like shes enjoying the big bone! 🙂