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State leaders facing 2nd wave resist steps to curb virus
Even as a long-feared second wave of coronavirus infections strains hospitals, officials in many hard-hit states are resisting taking stronger action to stop the spread, with public fatigue and political calculations running up against pleas from health experts.
Days before a presidential election that has spotlighted President Donald Trump's scattershot response to the pandemic, new confirmed virus cases continue to spiral, passing the 9 million mark Friday and eclipsing previous caseload spikes that set off national alarms in the spring and summer. Infections were on the rise in 47 states.
During earlier outbreaks, first in the Northeast and then in Sun Belt states, many governors closed schools and businesses and restricted public gatherings.
But the new surge, despite being far more widespread, has brought a decidedly more limited response in many states. Most are led by Republican governors backing a president who insists, falsely, that the country is getting the virus under control.
Over the past two weeks, more than 76,000 new virus cases have been reported daily in the U.S. on average, up from about 54,000 in mid-October, according to Johns Hopkins University. Deaths, which usually lag case numbers and hospitalizations, are also rising, from about 700 to more than 800 a day.
The virus has now killed more than 229,000 Americans.
Nevertheless, many officials have resisted calls to enact measures like statewide mask mandates or stricter curbs on the size of gatherings, casting the response to the virus as a matter of individual decision-making.
"At the end of the day, personal responsibility is the only way. People will either choose or not choose to social distance, or choose to wear a mask or not," said Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican. "What we can do is to remind them is that personal responsibility can protect them."
Lee's state is among those without a blanket mask mandate despite a study released this week showing that areas of Tennessee where people are not required to wear them are seeing the most hospitalizations.
In Iowa, where a record 606 coronavirus patients were hospitalized Friday, one health expert said officials there had been too quick to reopen, along with several neighboring states.
"If we follow the course that the other Midwestern states like Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota have, we're going to have trouble keeping up," said Dr. Ravi Vemuri, an infectious disease specialist at MercyOne hospitals.
Video: Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos discusses surge in his state
Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who has rejected mask requirements and said Iowans must learn to live with the virus, continued this week to downplay efforts to contain it.
On Wednesday, Reynolds, who has made frequent campaign appearances for Trump and other candidates surrounded by crowds of maskless supporters, poked fun at Theresa Greenfield, a Democrat running in a tight Senate race, for suspending a campaign tour after a staff member was exposed to someone who tested positive.
"Theresa didn't get very far on her RV tour, did she?" Reynolds said with a laugh. She went on to accuse Greenfield and other Democrats of "hiding in their basements."
In Utah, which is also one of the nation's worst hotspots, Republican Gov. Gary Herbert has ordered mask mandates and limited social gatherings to 10 people or fewer only in counties with the highest transmission rates, not the entire state. The latter measure includes exceptions for religious services and school events.
"This is not an easy thing to enforce. As you drive down the road, you talk about people getting tickets for speeding, but how many are actually speeding?" Herbert said when asked about his resistance to broader mandates.
On Thursday, anti-mask protesters gathered outside the home of Utah state epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn, who has recommended that the state reinstate restrictions to avoid overwhelming hospitals.
"It's taken a really big toll on my family and myself," Dunn said. "I think it's really unfortunate we live in a state where people feel that it is OK to harass civil servants."
Herbert, who has not heeded Dunn's recommendation, said protesters were within their rights to criticize him or other elected officials, but that they should leave state employees alone.
"I know we're asking a lot of the people of Utah to be patient," the governor said. "We know that their time is valuable. I would hope that they would put that in a constructive effort."


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Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was legally published within the United States (or the United Nations Headquarters in New York subject to Section 7 of the United States Headquarters Agreement) between 1927 and 1977 (inclusive) without a copyright notice.
The author died in 1945, so this work is in the public domain in countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 76 years or less. This work may be in the public domain in countries and areas with longer native copyright terms that apply the rule of the shorter term to foreign works.

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How to Make Your Favorite Pittsburgh Foods at Home
Are you looking to spice up your meal plan? Are you craving an authentic Pittsburgh delicacy you and your family can whip up together? Expand your culinary skills and satisfy your taste buds this summer with the following easy-to-make Pittsburgh-inspired favorites.
Fried zucchini
Most Italian restaurants in our city have fried zucchini on their menus. Why? Because it is delicious and celebrates the summer's bounty! Try this version at home, and don't forget a side of marinara for dipping.
Chipped ham
Chipped ham transforms a boring ham sandwich into a savory meal everyone in your family is sure to devour thanks to a tangy barbecue sauce. Whether you choose it for lunch or dinner, this recipe will satisfy everyone at your table.
Pittsburgh sandwich
What do you get when you combine generous portions of turkey, beef or salami, crisp coleslaw, thick fries and flavorful seasoning between two slices of fresh Italian bread? An amazing sandwich, that's what. Check out this recipe for a sandwich sure to baffle your senses.
Pittsburgh salad
Fries make every meal better. That's why the Pittsburgh salad should be included in your summer menu. Toss some greens, shredded cheese, cucumbers and a couple tomatoes with your choice of protein, chicken or steak, and add a topping of fries. You'll create an unforgettable dish your family will request repeatedly.
Is your car ready for summer travel? Schedule a maintenance check at Shults Ford Lincoln Wexford in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


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Source: kasapafmonline.com - An Accra Fast Track High Court (Labour Division) has struck out a writ filed by General Secretary of the United Front Party [UFP], Listowell Nana Kusi-Poku, against the Ghana Medical Association (GMA).
This was after the plaintiff withdrew the case against the body of Medical practitioners on Wednesday.
The UFP Chief Scribe had filed a writ seeking the court to declare the strike embarked upon by the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) as illegal.
He further sought an order from the court directing the GMA to call off its strike and a perpetual injunction to restrain doctors from ever embarking on a strike or a partial withdrawal of services.
The doctors earlier embarked on a strike to demand a codified condition of service from the government, the absence of which they will not return to their posts.
Last week the doctors after several pleas from both eminent Ghanaians and ordinary members of the public called off their industrial action and are currently attending to patients.
When the case was called on Wednesday, the plaintiff through his lawyer indicated that he had decided to pull out the case.
The Presiding Judge, Justice Barbara Tetteh Charway then cancelled the case, but refused to award cost against Nana Kusi Poku as the GMA had requested.
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Roasted Banana Ice Cream
Still have the roasted bananas from the pecan pie recipe? Good.. get them out of the fridge and pull the bananas out of the mix while it's still cold. It's easier to pick out the bananas while the mix is still cold. Place the bananas on a paper towel to soak up all the excess liquid.


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U-M physicist Franco Nori demonstrates the old gambler's trick of dropping a card into a hat: Hold the card vertically and it will flutter randomly and miss the hat. Hold it horizontally and it drops in. In last week's issue of Nature, Nori and co-author Stuart Field reported results of experimental and theoretical studies they conducted to determine why the trick works. Field and Nori videotaped the behavior of flat disks dropped into various liquids and identified four different patterns of motion--some steady and regular, some tumbling and chaotic--depending on the initial angle of the disk and properties of the disk and fluid.
Scientists have been fascinated by the behavior of falling objects ever since Sir Issac Newton experimented with inflated hog bladders dropped off the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. According to Nori, increased understanding of how objects fall will be of interest to scientists in many fields, including meteorology, sedimentology and aerospace and naval engineering. More information on the study is available at: http://www.umich.edu/~nori/falling.html.


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Wrightsville to repost town manager position
Wrightsville Beach has decided to re-advertise the job opening for the vacant town manager position until Dec. 10, despite already conducting in-person interviews and selecting two finalists.
Wrightsville Beach Mayor David Cignotti said the two finalists "have a lot of potential," but that town officials wanted to repost the job opening to the N.C. League of Municipalities' website "to find someone who is truly the best fit."
"We weren't ready to make a decision," he said.
Cignoti said the board was looking for candidates who have budget experience, experience with coastal issues and beach nourishment, and an ability to work well with the board and staff.
"We are also looking for someone who has the potential to stay for many years," he said.
The reposting is expected to push the hiring process back 30 days. Cignotti still expects to have a new town manager by March.
The position was vacated by Bob Simpson in October. Planning and parks manager Tony Wilson is serving as the interim town manager.
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When Carmen's Cafe closed months ago, ending it's short-lived incarnation as El Platano, I was quite disheartened. Carmen's had a quirky atmosphere, coupled with great fare that included a number of fairly healthy options — overall, it was my favorite diner in or around Troy to frequent. A weekend wasn't quite complete without one of the signature dishes — Cuban Eggs or Huevos Flamencos — sating my post bacchanal craving for eggs.
Carmen's Cafe has reopened!
Carmen's reopened last night for Troy Night Out, however I didn't get a chance to visit (I was too busy recovering from the brain cells I lost because of the permanent marker I used while making a face-covering mask for Halloween). However, earlier this morning, my girlfriend — to whom I've been foretelling the planned reopening for months — and I drove over to grab breakfast. I was amazed, nearly jaw-droppingly so, from the minute I walked in the door. I didn't get a chance to talk to Carmen this morning, and I feel as if I want to give her a big hug as thanks for reopening her establishment.
The quirky, well loved and very used counter and benches have been replaced with a brand new, highly glossed, light wood bar and similarly styled chairs to complement. The bar includes more space, new seating, and a circular, corner area that acts as ideal seating for a party of six or so. Space on the sides of the restaurant include small counters with tall chairs, including a power outlet above the counters — ideal for a little morning laptop work, if power is running dry. The tables that sit in the general floor no longer seem littered haphazardly around, but are of uniform size and generally ordered in arrangement. The bathroom is both new and much larger than the old space, and is very pleasantly decorated. Of intrigue is a dance floor area tucked into the front-right corner of the main space — I'm eager to see what Carmen does with it; for now, during regular business, tables sit on both the dance floor and regular floor area. I'm sorry to not have taken photos this morning: you have to see the changes to believe them. According to the WPA, the woodwork was handled by her partner Jim Lewis. Great job, Jim!
The food quality has remained excellent, although the irregularity in availability of some items still varies as it used to; in my case, the avocados weren't ripe enough, according to the waitress, so they simply were not served. My girlfriend ordered the banana pancakes. They were great! I usually avoid white-flour foods, and prefer buckwheat or similar style pancakes, but these were extremely well prepared — I can honestly say I've never had fluffier pancakes, especially with perfectly crisp edges. I had the Cuban Eggs, of which I had been craving for months upon months. There's something just simple and wonderful about the amalgam of rice, beans, plantains, a smattering of tomatoes, and eggs your style that really hits the spot.
… and as the eggs, sunny and runny as I like 'em, dripped gilded yolk from a side of toast into my awaiting mouth, I knew I had finally returned to the happy diner heaven that I'd been missing in Troy for so long.
Visit Carmen's Cafe
198 1st St, Troy, NY
New hours:
- Friday 5-10
- Saturday 9-4
- Sunday 9-4


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craft shelf
love the new shelf units and was able to expand my collection of stamp sets right on top of my existing shelves! Fit perfectly
Are your unmounted and clear mount stamp cases regularly cluttering your desk? Are they lost in your closets and drawers? The Stamp-n-Storage Case Shelf fits right in with our other products and provides space for those stamp cases you use regularly. The Standard Stamp Case Shelf has storage space for 28 stamp cases and the IKEA® option has storage for 21 stamp cases. There is also additional storage space for embellishment cases or paper punches.
Standard sizes have the option to add two drawers, IKEA® size has the option to add one drawer.
Stamp Case craft shelf organizers also work really well for storing your Cricut® Cartridges!
This product has the option of being wall-mounted too! Click the link to wall mount for more information.
Looking for a larger shelf? Check out the Mega Stamp Case 3 Level Shelf.
Wondering what size this product is? Refer to images for dimensions.
Made in the USA from Birch plywood.
love the new shelf units and was able to expand my collection of stamp sets right on top of my existing shelves! Fit perfectly
Another great product from Stamp-n-storage! I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I have more Stampin Up stamp sets than fit in my mega stamp case shelf, so had to order another!!! Great products and AWESOMLY fast shipping. Wish I had the room to create a dream craft room with their products.
I have two of these shelves now. They fit perfectly side-by-side on my built-in shelves. Love the way they're built; the measurements are just right. Quality work, as ALWAYS!
These cases are the best! Very Sturdy! they can stand on their own next to a wall no worries about tipping over
The quality is awesome! I'm still trying to get my room the way I would like it and you will make it happen for me. I will be doing this in baby steps maybe bigger steps now that I see how this is built. Thank you, Stamp in Storage,
This shelf is a perfect size, to go with my other SNS pieces. I love the compactness of my pieces, for my small room - there is NO wasted space.
Samp sets went in with no problem. Unit fit into IKEA with amp problem. I luv it
You know, it's great to have a lot of stamp sets, but narrowing down the choice to my favorite sets in this outstandingly made cabinet has got me stamping again after 14 months!
I have been impressed with each item I have purchased from Stamp-n-Storage. They are high quality and designed perfectly for needs.
I had some questions about the Stamp Case Shelf before I purchased it. I was wondering how easy it would be to get the stamp cases in and out. If you are like me then you prefer to pull your stamp case out by putting your index finger on the top of it and easily pulling it off the shelf. I will say that there is not enough room to do that with this design; however, it is still an awesome product. There is not ONE product by Stamp-n-Storage that I don't love. That's the only reason I am giving it four stars rather than five. What I find myself doing in order to get the stamp cases in and out more easily is just sliding them over a little and taking them out from the side. I just wanted to provide this review in case any one was wondering about that. They fit 19 Stampin' Up Slim Cases (just in case you want to count your cases and see how many of these Stamp Case Shelves you need to order). The other thing I think is pretty cool is that you can flip them whatever way you choose so the shelf is on the bottom or the top. I like that flexibility. As always, I LOVE the smell of the wood when a new shipment arrives from Stamp-n-Storage!
In one fell swoop, my workstation is organized and I have space to craft. This shelf is so versatile. I'm new to paper crafting. For now, I have it holding punches and ink in the smaller area (till I out grow it and can justify buying punch storage and an ink storage shelf). The bottom fits my punch cases perfectly, plus a little basket holding my embellishments. On the very top, I have taller containers to hold pens, paint brushes, etc. It doesn't take up much space at all - love it!
This product has helped me to organize my stamp sets. I can keep all of the sets from the current mini catalog right in front of me for easy access. The drawers are also the perfect size for adhesive refills!
Love these for easy access to stamps on my desk. Now I have 3. Love the smaller shelf to have for accessories. Either I need to quit buying stamp sets or I will need to get another shelf.
I love this shelf! My Stampin Up plastic cases fit in it perfectly. It is sturdy, smooth wood, well made and perfectly shipped.
I was very fortunate with these. I contacted Brett and wanted a custom build for my Ikea, Luckily, Brett was working on a prototype. I ordered 4 and they are Fantastic. I ended up order 2 more for a total 6.
I have purchased several different units. I really like the storage and design, but the number one comment I get from everyone I show my space is "why aren't they painted white". Honestly, that is the only thing I would change.
Love it!!
I now have 6 of these and they are Wonderful. Beautifully crafted!!
Extremely happy with shelf and all the use I will get with it. I got the shelf to store the current stamps sets I am working with. I will also keep any new stamp sets I get so they don't get forgotten in with my other sets before I can play with them Thank you for a great product the I can afford . I also want to thank you for the great reward program you offer. It has helped in many ways in my craft room.
Good quality, extremely well made!
I absolutely love love these! I have 4 of them and as I am slowly cleaning out space I will be adding more.
High quality construction as usual. Great to keep stamp sets of whatever theme you are working on right at your fingertips rather than scattered all over your work space. Love it. The drawers are a nice addition for the embellishments.
My Stampin Up Stamp Cases And dies that are in dvd cases sit on the shelf. I use the drawers for ribbon and my reinks for Ink Pads. Love these I have a 5 row Ikea Kallax Bookcase Full of Stamp N Storage. Everything at my fingertips in one area of my craft room.
Love my SNS products...and the stamp shelves are perfect to sit atop the small hutch on my desk. I love having all my stamp cases lined up so I can see them.
Great construction, sturdy and practical! Love it!
As other products I have bought from this company, this stamp shelf is top quality and I painted it! It is EXACTLY what I needed, as all of my cases were all over the place. And to have the option for a back is wonderful, so they can't be pushed through and fall out. Thank you for making such quality products! I will continue to buy..
I purchased two of these and love their quality and usefulness. Great product!
Love it. Couldn't wait to receive it. Was shipped quickly. Sits on my desk perfectly. I am definitely going to order another one. Perfect for my Stampin'Up sentiments stamps. Right at My fingertips. Great quality. That you for such a great product. Esther
This is definitely a great product! Well built and just perfect for my Stampin Up needs! It came so fast and was ready to use. I know some people paint them to match, but I am using mine just the way it came. Love the versatility of these products. I will be ordering more products from this company. You hit the mark on this one! Thank you for being available to the public!
This is perfect for the space I have it in my scrap room. It fits perfectly behind my door and the stamp set cases fit perfectly! Built well. Love all the items I have purchased!
This Stamp Case Shelf is a wonderful product and I need it to organize my craft room. I hope the top shelf height can be 0.25 inches higher (while the bottom shelf can be 0.25 inches shorter) so the half-case stamps from Stampin' Up can fit on the top. I bought it thinking the cases may fit vertically but they do not so I have to store them horizontally. The company did not intend for that purpose but I think if it can be tweaked a little bit it would serve more purpose. Overall, this shelf is sturdy and can hold a lot of stamps.
Very well made product.
Great products, nice workmanship on all products---all arrived in perfect shape, packed very well. I ordered over phone on all my orders and Cindy was a great help to me and very nice to deal with. Also the wall mounted items are very easy to install.
High quality craftsmanship goes into each wooden product. I own several different pieces and have been well pleased with everything I've bought. Can also but additional punches on her too.
This product is just the right size to hold stamp cases. The cases stick out just enough for easy removal. It makes viewing the cases very easy too. Love it!
I have multiple items from this company. I love how clean the lines are, the wood is beautiful. It isn't big and bulky. I love the way it all goes together. I have several of the whole punch shelves that I have mounted to the wall. I just love how nice my Stampin Up whole punches look, and other whole punched too.. It was easy to do and didn't have to wait for someone to help me. I have 3 of the Double stack shelves and just ordered my forth. they sit on a square box organize system. I have them 2 deep and I can easly slide/turn/ swing to the back shelf. they are just awesome. I will I knew about Stamp N Storage when I first started my craft room. Items are a little pricey but they are solid, beautiful and love the way they stack to be the same height with the different configurations. I could of saved a lot of money if I stared with them. I took a friend to a POP UP STORE and she also loves the product now. She bought gifts for her sister, so I am sure she will love the products too. I have had to contact customer service a few times and have had no problem. I missed a 15% off coupon on the back of one of my catalogs because it didn't "stick out", it had expires and wasn't able to use. sad face I have always received updates on my item status. So I know when its going to be shipped and know to watch for it. I just love the stuff. I wish they were closer to SoCal so it wouldn't take so long to get shipped to me. I get so excited when I order something new.
I am now working with my four shelf unit and I love them, they make it so easy for storing the SU stamp sets, it is a wonderful thing. I am in the process of redoing my craft room and I love the fact that I now have a lot more storage area!
I love the vertical organizing these items delivered.
I bought 2 of these with the intention of using one for keeping my current stamps close by, and the other specifically to display my penguin collection. I can't put much up on the walls in the new craft room, so this was the perfect solution. As I continue to unpack my boxes and organize things, I know the shelf will work well for what I need it to.
The stamp shelf is ok quality, though over priced for what it is. However, this company seriously lacks in customer service. They told me my order would take up to 4wks to complete due to an influx of orders around the holidays. There was no communication on their part, not even when they were randomly shipping out a piece here and there as it was ready. It would have been nice to know when to expect a package at my doorstep, so I could ensure it would not get stolen. I FINALLY received the last piece of my order slightly over 8wks after I ordered, ironically after contacting them asking when I would receive it. The woman who responded to my inquiry couldn't even be bothered to apologize for the delay or anything, just a one line response that it would ship this week. I had planned on ordering more shelving to furnish the rest of my craft room, but I will be finding another company or solution. ************************ Follow-up: This was initially a three star review. We contacted Amanda and worked things out. She agreed to increase the rating and included this reply: "Thank you again for reaching out and looking into this matter. I really appreciate it and it does change my views on my experience with your company. I will be sure to take some time today to amend my reviews. I also appreciate you taking the time to not only look into my account to confirm the glitch, but to ensure that I got my points."
It is well made. Fits my stamping up stamp cases. I'm able to stack the 6 drawer on top. I really love these products
This has been such a huge help in organizing my craft supplies. The craftsmanship is amazing.
I have not gotten my craft room put back together quite yet to get a fully functional use from this product but I just know I am going to love it! My intention is to use it for stamps that I"m using for projects and also a shelf for when I am done and they need to get put away. I tend to just stack things on the side and put away when I run out of space.....hopefully this will help keep the clutter down....only time will tell!
I just received my stamp storage shelf. I got the double shelf. It's very sturdy, and holds my stamp cases very nicely. The craftsmanship is excellent and I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a way to store their stamp sets.
An excellent product. I have purchased several items from stamp nstorage. This one arrived damaged due to shipping. I called the company and within two days I had a new storage unit. This is a company that stands behind their products and gives back to society. Part of my purchase was donated to the victims of the hurricane.
What a wonderful product! Beautifully made and very functional! An ideal way to store stamp sets. Thank you.
I love these shelves. I had storage that was bulky but replaced them with these. They streamline my stamp storage to a cleaner, more efficient solution.
I ordered 3 shelves and they are perfect for stamp storage. The shelves are one of the final pieces of my craft room reorganization. If you are a stamper, you need these shelves. Great product.
Love these shelves. I had purchased a regular bookcase to store my stamp sets in the cases. However, due to the depth of the shelves, it was not a good solution because I had to put something in the back so the cases would not slide back. These shelves are the perfect depth and I was so happy to see them added to the product list.
This is my 3rd shelf. I have two of the large ones, and one of the smaller ones. I like that my cases fit perfectly on the shelves. One more large shelf, and I might have all my SU new style cases put away! I am seriously thinking about converting all my old style cases to the new SU style, so that I can have everything in alpha order!
Absolutely perfect solution for my storage issue. This shelf freed up two 12 x 12 cubes and no more shuffling through several boxes to find what I'm looking for. Love it!
I got a stamp case shelf for Christmas and I loved it so much that I ordered another one! It's very sturdy and holds alot.
I got the open backed storage shelf and was surprised how sturdy it was without a back. Love it that I can see the wall color behind my items.
I like that the height of the double shelf. It fits a lot of stamp sets and it adds a bit of height and dimension to my craft room.
This is great since it is exactly the right size for my stamp sets. I love having things right at my fingertips.
Nice size and holds many stamps set.
I love this shelf! I have all my newer stampin up stamps right at my fingertips!
I love my double stamp case. I bought the double one that hangs on the wall. I have it at eye level so I can see the cases easily. I have the stamps separated according to category. I am so glad I got this!
I have purchased a couple of the Stamp Set organizers when a friend told me the Cricut cartridge cases would also fit in them. My only problem is that my bookcase is only wide enough to hold one on a shelf. Gonna have to get the hubby to build me a new one that is wide enough to hold two. Love, love, love Stamp-n-Storage products. I think I have nearly one of each product and I couldn't be happier with them all.
Fits boxed stamp sets perfectly Sturdy unit placed on my desk for easy access
I love Stamp N Storage products, they fit perfectly in my IKEA shelving!!!
Just bought my second shelf!! So versatile.
I could not be happier with my shelves unless I had ordered more! I have already filled these two up! :)
I have ordered many pieces for my craft room and have been more than happy with every piece
I got the larger shelf at Christmas time, with the back. I just loved it - but of course, you know I have more stamps than that! This time, I bought the open backed smaller unit. The measurements are right on - it fit perfectly in the space I had hoped it would. Shipped fast and reasonable price. I love this company! It's products are so well constructed! And made to perfectly fit my supplies.
Love these semi custom shelves! Horizontal or vertical wall mount, desktop only, however you want to use them they will accommodate you. Best online vendor for customer service ever!
I recently purchased Stamp-n-Storage products. The shipping was super fast, and everything has been very well made. LOVE THEM! They are beautiful and have simplified my stamping process, making stamping even more fun. I loved these shelves so much that I purchased 2 of them. Every other way I tried to store my cases seemed to take up too much room. These shelves are perfect, and with the unique hanging system directions and video, a breeze to hang! I smile every time I look at my reorganized stamping space!
I had seen something on pintrest about using every corner of my small craft room and it showed behind the door shelves that were narrow but the same size really as the door, I found these and thought they would be perfect, I have two hung one on top of the other, hanging from the wall tucked behind the door that had nothing there anyway. I have the un-mounted stamp sets, cricut cartridge boxes and ribbon in little baskets on the 2 that I have so far.. use every inch of your craft room ladies!
love your products...great unit.
I have this product for storing all my stamp sets, but also have quite a few Cricut cartridges. The cartridges fit PERFECTLY!
These are perfect for storing CD cases with my stamps and matching dies. Get the ones with the backs so the cases do not fall out the back when you are putting one back.
I've had all my stamps in drawers and always had to dig in each drawer to find what I wanted not I can see most of them all at a glance. Wondering what to do with all my wood stamps I do not want to give up, might see how well they sit in shelf and get a second on for them?
I love it just what I needed Do you have a store or showroom open to the public? I live just south of St. Paul and would like to visit
Stamp n Storage has made such a big difference in how I can find my inks and markers.....my punches.......it is an excellent way to keep myself focused - I can find everything at my fingertips!!
I finally have all my Stampin Up stamps organized alphabetically. Now they are easy to find.
Really nice quality and reasonable price. Can't wait to order more.
I purchased the Standard (with back) and I placed it on top of the Ribbon Shelf that I have. I use it to hold my embellishments that I have put in the thin cases. It is a perfect fit and so nice to see at eye-level what I have !
This is my second purchase of the double stamp case shelf. PERFECT for storing my Stampin' Up sets of stamps!!
I had bought one 3 shelf unit and didn't realize how many stamps sets I had and filled it up. So I just bought my second 3 shelf unit and I love the way I can store my stamps alphabetically and it is easy to find them.
Easily organize and access ink pads. Storage in neat in appearance but easy to get at. Love it!
This is the perfect shelf to put on my desk to hold the stamps I use the most as well as some of my embellishments that I have put in the thin cases that fit perfectly on the shelves. Now the most popular stamp sets are at my fingertips!
I believe all of your products are wonderful and that you get a great product for the money . That being said my Stamp Case Shelf had a couple of dings . One in the corner and one place inside a shelf that may have been a hole. Stamp-n-Storage response: Thank you for letting us know, and we do regret that your Stamp Shelf arrived damaged. We're glad that we were able to work this out and ship a replacement for you. - Brett Haugen Stamp-n-Storage
The shelves are so well made, lightweight yet sturdy. My Stampin' Up stamp cases fit beautifully in these and now I wish I had gotten "with backs," as they will not be hung on the wall.
I LOVE these! I am moving out of a smaller room to a huge area in the now open/central air/no humidity "lower level" (ok, the basement.) I have needed shelves that weren't 13" or 11" deep to hold my current Stampin' UP! stamps. These are PERFECT! I can hardly wait until the new Studio/Workshop is complete! These will allow me to have all of my current SU stamp sets readily available.
I love all of my Stamp-n-Storage products for the space they save in my small craft room. I have the combo holder, lock down punch holder, the wafer die storage and magnet cards. The stamp case is my latest (but not last) purchase. The construction is well-made, sturdy and attractive. I'll never buy anything else.
I love this product ! It works great to store my Stampin' Up stamp sets.
I love this product. I can fit a lot of my stamps sets in the double stamp case. I will be ordering this product again. Thank you such a wonderful product.
This is my second stamp case holder. I love it! It's very well made and very sturdy. I also have the punch organizer and the ink pad organizer. Slowly but surely I'm getting things in order!
Love being able to have my stamp sets so close at hand! Quick delivery for immediate use!
Love my double stamp storage. I have over 70 stamp sets right at my finger tips. Great quality and quick shipping.
Lots of room for stamp sets...I was worried that I would need more shelves after this, but after 7 years of stamping, this is an exact fit. It has give me much more room in the stamping space!
This is just what I was looking for. So glad I found Stamp n Storage!
Love it!!!!
I love this Stamp Case Shelf. This is the best for your stamps. I have 46 Thin Stampin Up cases and 14 of the Large Stampin UP Cases. I can actually see all my stamps now. This is a must have for your stamp room. I will be ordering more :-).
Love the stamp case storage unit. Fits perfectly in my small space and is easy to see what stamp sets I have/need.
Not Sure about this shelf, But I will find a use for it! Yes it holds my Texture Boutique and Adhesives!!! Thanks Again!
This case shelf holds my stamp cases in such an orderly way. I love how neat my room looks having the stamps organized in this shelf case. There are other coordinating products and having everything together and organized makes for more efficient crafting
I have several Stampin' Up cases that were in drawers. Now they are eye level. I have placed my circle and scallop punches on the top so I don't have to try to remember where I put them last.
These shelves are perfect for storing my SU stamps. I bought 3 of them and they look awesome in my craft room.
It took me a little while to find a spot in my craft room for this piece. It's standing alone one my desk and looks great!
I have just purchased my fourth double stamp case shelf and am completely sold on this product. I have a lot of Stampin' Up brand rubber/clear mount stamp sets which were becoming a storage problem as they are too shallow to put on a regular bookshelf type leaving much wasted space and stacking them was difficult as inevitably you need the one on the bottom. This stamp case shelf is a perfect fit for the Stampin' Up cases and a double fits over 70 cases! I am able to put them all in alphabetical order, and store the companion die cuts right next to them so I am able to find them easily. This fourth one will store all my holiday sets. When there s left over room on a shelf, the other products can be stored on the shelf also, cleaners, ink refreshers, etc. I have nearly everything stored in one of the stamp n storage products and have an entire room for crafting now. There is nothing more frustrating than being unable to find that one perfect set you know is somewhere: You have definitely made my life easier!
These organizers are great. I love how they work together.
I love having my stamp sets in the double stamp case shelf open to easily see what I have. This is my second one. Takes up less room than the bins I had them in previously.
As my stamping products grow - my storage collection grows too! These work so well together - and allow me to access my tools easily.
There is nothing special about this shelf that warrants the price
I love my two new stamp cases. I have several other Stamp-n-Storage pieces - the combo holder, ink pad holder, marker holder, stickles holder - and I love them all. The only thing I would do differently is I wish for the two stamp case holders I would have gotten the ones with the back instead of the open. I really knew that's what I would prefer, but if I got the open ones, I could purchase two instead of just one. The quality is perfect and I couldn't be happier!
I have been collecting stamps for many years, and the stamp storage shelving for Stampin' Up DVD style cases is the best solution. Book cases are too deep, wasting valuable space. Now I am pondering converting old clam style cases to also be able to purchase more shelving and "see" my older stamp sets. Still pondering, but loving the organization of my newer Stampin' Up sets.
I have seen their products, and perused their website, wishing... Finally, for Christmas this year, I decided I would give it a shot. This is really good quality - shipping time was great - even with the Holidays! Received from Santa, and I already have it set up, and nearly full! I really needed it! Also received 2 catalogs - one will go to my daughter, the other to dream with! I definitely will order from this company again!
I have received many different pieces of storage from Stamp N Storage and everything has been great. They make wonderful products!
what a wonderful way to store my cling stamps but I'm going to need another one in the near future. I can not tell you how much I love your products!!!
My stamp set collection just keeps growing and growing. I hate to part with any of them so I'm always looking for sturdy reasonably priced shelving, units etc. to store them. This fit perfectly in the spot that I had.
I had kept all my stamp sets in baskets under a shelf. Every time I needed one I had to sort through all the sets which was a time waster. With the stamp shelf, they are all organized on top of my shelf and I can see at a glance which one I want. So easy to put it away when I'm done as well.
My stamp collection fits on these shelves perfectly. I can easily find each of my stamp sets. I now use 3 of these shelves. I can sub divide or organize them in multiple ways depending on my needs.
It suits me and fits perfectly in my cupboard. It is a real space saver. It was worth every penny spent. Thanks so much.
This will definitely help me get more organized. Thanks!
This is great to store my stamp sets and to keep them organized and accessible
I love how I can store the little things on my craft counter in an organized manner, and they're right at my fingertips!
I bought 2 of these units...my husband painted them for me...just love them. I am excited to get my stampset "mess" organized and stored in these units. These units are well-made and tailor-made for stampsets...so gives optimum storage in minimum space and also looks good.
I purchased both the standard and double stamp case shelves and couldn't be more pleased. They display my stamp sets beautifully and look great on my work table. They are also well made as are all of Stamp n Storage products! Great purchase/s
I love being able to see all my stamp sets at a glance. So easy to get at and makes you want to grab some sets that you have not used in awhile! Love being this organized!!!
Love the shelf that holds the SU! stamp cases!
Thank you for my wonderful shelves for my stamp cases! Organization for me has never been easier!
I love this and all the products that I recently purchased! My scrapbooking supplies are ALL nice and neat now . No more searching for anything! ALL of the pieces are beautifully designed and built. I am so glad that I found this company and have recommended them to several friends. No need to look anywhere else for my storage needs.
Great product. I can see at a glance all the stamps and can categorize them. Wonderful space saver!
It held most of my stamps and it is level on my table so it is very functional. I think the price was quite high for what I got, but prices everywhere are high.
I love my new shelf! It holds my favorite stamp cases right at my fingertips. Thanks for such great products.
This unit works great and is top notch as far as quality!!
Beginning to build my craft room, the pieces fit perfectly together. Love everything
My 4th product from you and again it's a well made, functional piece! Sturdy construction, nice ready for painting or staining wood or attractive left natural.
Love these products and the service! Quality craftsmanship, appropriately price. Best organizing company around!
Over priced for what it is
I've been looking at options for storing my ever growing collection of rubber stamp cases. Stamp n Storage makes the perfect unit with three shelves that hold about 78 cases, and fits on my work table. Now my stamp sets are organized, and I can find what I'm looking for quickly. Their products are always high quality, and I would recommend them to everyone. Happy customer!
Now I can see all my stamps at a glance. All neatly organized in a small space.
Love, love, love these shelves. They don't take up a lot of work area and are right where I can get to them easily
Love this! I'm actually using it for my Cricut cartridge boxes. They fit perfect. Will be buying another.
Lots of storage space without taking up a lot of room on my work space!
I have several of these. They work very well with the other product that Stampn Storage offers. Great workmanship
When my shelves arrived, one of the shelves was damaged in shipping. I took pictures of the shelf and the box, emailed them to Stamp n Storage and they immediately got another shipped to me. Great Company, Great products!
Shelf is really well made and exactly as described. I struggled with a way to keep stamp sets accessible on my desk rather in a box and this is the perfect solution. Just the right size. I could not believe how much it holds! I was able to get my stamps out of a box and displayed in a way that makes it easy to locate them! Placed my second stamp n storage order the same day I received the shelf I loved the products so much.
This is my first one and is the BEST way to organize my stampsets...but I need/want more Stamp Case Shelves...so whenever there is another sale, I'll probably purchase more. Stamp-n-Storage was recommended to me and I have recommended this company and their products. Plus have given the catalogs that came with my order to other SBing friends. Thanks for helping to organize my SBing stuff with such wonderful products.
I bought the wall mount stamp case holder. It was well built and my husband agreed (and he is picky). It was easy to put up on the wall and looks great in my craft room.
The workmanship on this shelf is wonderful. All my stamp sets from Stampin up fit beautifully and are at arms reach on my desk.
I love these storage shelves. I just ordered my third one. I keep my stamp cases in alphabetical order so it is easy to find what I need.
I use the holder for my Cricut cartridges, and absolutely love it! In fact this is my third one!
I have ordered stamp case shelves, ink pad, marker storage, and punch storage. All the products are high quality, I was amazed at how heavy they were. Shipping was fast. I definitely plan on future purchases and I have and will continue to recommend Stamp n Storage to my friends and family
I love my new stamp case shelf! It organizes my work space and my most used stamp sets are in easy reach. Thanks for sharing these items with all stampers!
I love this double stamp case. It holds a lot of CD stamp cases (Stampin' Up!) it is so convenient to be able to see what stamp sets I have at a glance!! It is very well made and takes up such little space. I plan on purchasing another one soon. Just love it!!
I love all your products! I am slowly building up my Stamp-n-Storage items in my scrap room! Love all of it! Quality and craftsmanship is great!
This is my second purchase of this shelf. I got it with the back but don't mount them on the wall. Just thought it would be sturdier that way. The quality in craftsmanship is great and I love that they are made right here in the United States. We need to support our own workers. I will buy from this company again because their products are that great. Wish they came already painted white.
Have been enjoying my ink pad holders, shelves ,6 drawers and now just put up the wall hung stamp case holder ,wonderful workmanship . All these products are made for our crafting needs... Thank you for keeping our needs in order!
As always, made with quality and looks great! Will continue to purchase from Brett!
I got these yesterday. I was convinced I'd need some help assembling OK maybe it said no assemble required...I didn't read that part. This morning, after two cups of coffee I opened the box wondering if I'd need a screw driver, Allen wrench what....nope pre assembled. Thank you! I wish they would have fit side by side on in my closet shelf but alas either they were too wide or my closet shelf was two narrow. I love them I feel so organized. I think my husband will faint...well I'm not totally organized...now for my embossing folders and dies...
Great purchase. Should have had these a long time ago. I was pleasantly surprised to find stamps sets will fit on all three shelves. Having the name size Double, I had it in my head you could only use two shelves. But the shelves are double the size of the standard shelf. Woo-hoo I love them.
I have 2 of these. They are great quality. I ordered mine with backs. They hold the cases for my stamp sets. Highly recommend them. Best deal for storing those stamp cases. They are just right, not deep like most cases are. Very sturdy and well made.
This is my 3rd stamp case shelf, I like the small ones like this, makes it easier to move around if i want to change my arrangement. I do have one suggestion for this shelf, if you put a removable slide shelf in the smaller portion it would hold 10 of the flat punches nicely ! Gives you more options of use.
Love this bookcase! Was looking for a storage unit for all my stamping cases and found this one. Love the size and especially that it is shallow, unlike most other bookcases. I have a limited space to store my supplies so this was perfect! Now they are all at my fingertips.
I recently purchased this stamp storage case for my SU stamps. It is a beautiful piece and I love how all their products stack on top of each other to conserve space. I bought 6 pieces to organize by scrapbook room and will purchase others. So well made and attractive!
This is exactly what I needed to organize all my stamps. Very happy with my purchase.
I received this shelf for Christmas from my husband and loved it. Was very impressed with the quality. I filled that shelf rather quickly and decided to purchase another one. This is the same quality and love this one as well. Just one problem -- I am out of room again. So, I will need to purchase a third one (or else stop buying stamps --- not an option) very soon. I have other items as well and all are very sturdy and of good quality and I would recommend these products to anyone looking for organization ideas.
I LOVE my new Stamp Case Shelf. I am so glad that I ordered the double. It has 3 shelves to put my stamp cases in and they fit perfect!!! The quality of the workmanship is outstanding. I have a Wish List and I definitely will buy again.
Love all your products and just recently ordered the Stamp Case Holder. Looking forward to the next item you introduce.
Love my new stamp shelf! Fits in nicely in my new craft room. So nice to have my stamp sets easily accessible. Will order another one once this one is full.
I've just finished setting up the 3 stamp case storage shelves I purchased and I just LOVE them. Now they are in alphabetical order and easily accessible!
i am very happy with my new shelf. My husband just finished mounting it this morning and already it is all filled. Very nice quality. I will be ordering a second one shortly as I had more cases than I thought.
Love this. Plan on ordering another one if not more. Product is made very well and holds many cases. I have several products from Stamp n Store and love them all. Great company to work with.
I purchased four of these and they fit on my desk and take up very little room. My stamps are organized for the first time ever and within easy reach of where I work. I absolutely love Stamp n Storage products.
Love my new shelving unit to hold my stamp sets.
I have gotten many pieces from this company and have loved each every one of them. They are well build. I'll be coming back for more. I'd like to thank the people who make these products. They make my life much easier.
Nice to see such quality in this type of product. I got the Stamp Case Shelf with the back. You can see they take pride in their work. Would buy from them again.
When received, the stamp case was not properly put together. The top frame was not properly nailed to secure the frame together. Fortunately, it was easily fixable, but quality control should have spotted this.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this product. It goes so well with other products, I have purchased from you! It keeps me organized & happy easily find my products, so I can be creative.
The stamp case shelf and other products I ordered were beautiful and add so much convenient storage to my crafting tools. Service and delivery were great.
I love these cases they fit right with other items I have purchased and not ly stamp sets are neatly at my desk.
I got this and thought that I wouldn't like it. But boy was I wrong. I love seeing all of the stamps that I have. I am so glad that I ordered two of these because one is full already. This a lot better then how I was storing then which was in my craft room closet.
I love being able to see my ink pads now. Before I stored them in a drawer and really didn't remember just what I had. Now!! I can see them and organize them. Thank you so much.
I love the product but I wish I could have had a choice of which side I wanted to wall mount on. I need to use it sideways instead of vertical to keep my stamps flat.
What a great organization shelf. What a difference it makes in my craft rom. I will need another one to help complete my room. Great product!
Absolutely awesome work! The wood is beautiful and is soooo smooth! I love sitting down to my work desk and pulling out a stamp set. Will be ordering again! A+++
This item came fast in a well packaged box. The quality is excellent! I find this item by accident and so thrilled with it, perfect for my Stampin Up sets and Cricut Cartridges! I think Stampin Up should consider carrying this in their catalog and online!
I really debated a long time about getting these shelves. I have all my stamps on two shelves across the room and they were organized so it seemed l ike a waste of money to move some of them over to my creating space. It's working out really great. I got i large unit and 4 small and they are more of a time saver than I would have thought. I put the stamps with punches to match on one, stamps with dies on one, and seasonal on the others. The smaller shelf on the unit is great for glues and tapes and misc. items. Another great product by stamp n storage. I would recommend haveing at least a few if you can fit them in.
I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and this shelf fits perfectly on the side of my desk that is up against the wall. I keep all of the current "holiday/sale-a-bration" stamps and accessories here. They are close at hand and I don't forget to use them because they're not mixed in with all of my other stamps and supplies.
Great quality, fast delivery, and perfect design!
I have a narrow place behind the door in my craft room that used to be a wasted space. With the stamp n storage double shelf unit I was able to put 6 of them behind the door and display all of my clear and wood mount stamp sets out in the open so now I can find the ones I want easily. My husband was impressed by the craftsmanship of these items. God Bless you Stamp-n-Storage for helping me keep organized!!
What a great item this is! Can store all of the cling/clear stamps and other items at my finger tips. May have to buy another one. The craftsmanship is excellent.
I am so glad I bought two of the double stamp shelves at the same time. My stamp cases quickly filled them up! They are the perfect size for both the clear and wood mount cases. It allows me to easily see my stamps and quickly file them back away so my space isn't a mess. I use the very top to display cards or projects I have made and a few pics of my girls. It adds that personal touch to my space while being totally functional.
I just received the double Stamp Case Shelf. I absolutely LOVE it. The workmanship is great and it's great for holding all my stamp sets. I WILL be ordering another one. Thank you
Love how this organizes my clear stamp sets. I can now alphabetize and clearly see what I have. Holds an amazing amount and is easy to mount on a wall.
I have lots of Stampin Up stamps and they fit just right in this case.
Excellent quality, craftsmanship and value. I had purchased one earlier this year and needed another one to stack on top of it. Works beautifully and hold all my stamps with room for more.m I love mine!!
High quality stamp holder
Forgot to put my name on the review. Mine is the one about buying two of the double shelves for Stampin' Up stamp storage and for blank DVD storage for clear stamps. I am Nancy Walker
I have two of these fantastic double shelves, and they are almost totally full now. When I discovered I could order blank DVD cases online, I knew I would need this storage product. It is well made and sized perfectly for Stampin' Up caes or the blank ones filled with your other stamps. I basically use the blank cases for clear stamps. I love this case! It keeps the stamps at easy access. No more digging through drawers and filing cabinets for them. Now to go see if there is room for just one more in my studio.
I ordered 2 of these for my Stampin-up clear stamp sets. They fit perfectly on the shelves. I may have to order another one soon if I keep ordering the stamp sets and I don't intend to stop anytime soon. Love the quality and that you give measurements. I also love the fact that the height is the same for your products. It helps to organize in a very clean way.
Even though I have a DVD tower to store most of my stamp cases, this one keeps all my "word" stamp sets handy and in front. The top shelf is great to display my most recent card ideas. And the smaller shelf helps control "stuff" so I can find it!
I have the the double stamp case shelve and I can not believe how many stamps it holds! What I really like is that I am able to use it for cricut cartridges and all the Stampin Up stamp cases. Puts all your favorite stamps at your fingertips!


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Aelf (ELF) has been showing some astonishing results with the latest growth this currency showed in the last 48 hours as ELF started to grow simultaneously with its growing popularity. It is most probably the case that the popularity of ELF started to grow once the team behind this currency decided to start with a candy system that will reward Aelf users for various different tasks, that way enabling users to earn some profit while ELF is trending up in the market and as an online story many crypto enthusiasts are eagerly following up with. Since Aelf is also waiting for the release of its own Main Net, it is no wonder that Aelf has become one of the fastest growing currencies in the last few days.
Aelf (ELF) and the Main Net
It is not a secret that currencies with its own operating main ledger are always as by an unwritten rule more valuable than other coins and tokens, which is especially the case with bigger investors. The reason behind this lies in the fact that automatically currencies with their own platforms have more scalable solutions for their technology also having more chances to get to the top of the crypto market.
Aelf is currently holding a pretty modest place due to its market capitalization, so this currency is ranked as number 47. This is also pretty good news at the same time because only a couple of weeks ago, Aelf was ranked as the 62nd-best currency according to the global coin ranking list. That means that this currency managed to climb nearly 20 places up on the global list of currencies in the matter of only a week.
That being said Aelf makes up for the fastest growing currency in the last week. One of the reasons for such prompt pace of growth might be the fact that there are many rumors about having the team behind ELF releasing its own Main Net, which is extremely exciting news.
To make sure that these rumors are more than rumors, we can use the latest addressing to the public from the side of ELF's COO, Zhuling Chen. During his statement to the public, Chen spoke on television about Aelf (ELF), adding during the conversation that the team is working on some crucial improvements that are related to the launching of Aelf's own Main Net.
Zhuling talked about all the improvements they are planning on implementing into the system, mentioning cross-node communication, mining and tuning of the system so it would be able to support a completely functional main net.
The public is expecting to see the release of Aelf Main Net pretty soon and latest by the end of 2018, as they have had a chance to witness the launching of the test net that occurred on March 31st. That is when the rumors about the Main Net also started to bloom.
One is for certain – the "rumors" are doing wonders for Aelf on the market.
Aelf and the Candy System
Aelf (ELF) also had a pretty good chance to pick up more users and investors as the team behind ELF launched a candy reward system which was created in a way that the participants involved in the program would be able to earn rewards in form of ELF currency. During this time, the participants could earn through their activity on Twitter and different similar tasks that were to promote ELF.
The candy program is now over and Aelf will be awarding 100 winners for their activities regarding Aelf.
It is generally a thought that some of Aelf's newly acquired popularity is due to their clever Candy Campaign that was set at the right time.
Aelf and the Market
Aelf (ELF) has marked its victory while bouncing off from the horrific market dip that lasted for more than 8 weeks, by becoming the fastest growing currency in the last week. During the last week, Aelf managed to acquire a total increase of 47% against the dollar, which at the same time sky-rocketed this currency from zero to hero, launching it to the 47th spot on the global coin ranking list, where it came after holding the 62nd place for quite some time.
At the current moment, Aelf has marked an increase of 46.52% against the dollar, while trading in the green.
At the same time, this currency managed to rise back to the price of 1$ and up, which means that Aelf is currently being traded at the price of 1.17$. The current price is pretty close to Aelf's record price of 2.60$, which was recorded in January 2018. It is expected that Aelf (ELF) will soon be able to reach its all-time high and go even beyond that value.


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I went to a baptism the other day, in a lovely old empty church. It was one of those brilliant afternoons when the sunlight coming in through the old mullioned windows looks like beams of butter.
The tall smiling priest introduced himself as the "baptismer." "And this," he said, "is our baptismee, in the lovely white frilly dress. His name is Vincent, as you know."
Vincent was a couple of months old and just past the stage where infants all look like Yoda. He was just hitting his first serious growth spurt, and it seemed like it was his head that had done most of the growing so far. It was a tremendous head, and his eyes, wide open in amazement, seemed to be the size of baseballs from where I was standing in the back.
"That kid needs a zip code for his head," said the man next to me, quietly.
The godparents hustled up to the altar and the young godfather, niggling at what was probably the first necktie he had worn since his First Communion, said "We do!" when the priest said hello, which got a general laugh.
The priest buckled down to business but he did so with such an easy grace that I was moved and proud of what a great priest can do. He managed to get in a good deal of church history and custom and belief about why we were baptizing this child, while never being in the least ponderous or pompous about it all. He was relaxed and funny. He turned ritual into celebration. He asked everyone to come on up and touch the boy, give him our blessing, pray for him with our fingers for a moment. Remember, he said, Christ was skin and bone like us. Then he asked all the children to stay gathered closely around Vincent, because it would relax the boy to have his fellow small tribe around him.
"That kid will have a head like a suitcase if he keeps growing at this rate," said the man next to me.
"Why is the baby wearing a dress if he is a boy?" said a small girl suddenly, which got another laugh.
As the priest anointed Vincent with oil, the baby squirmed a little and the priest said, "Well, we were aiming for a cross there on his head, and I think we got closer to a Star of David, but Christ was Jewish, you remember, so we will also apparently be honoring our parent stock this afternoon. We could try to anoint Vincent again but I think we got close enough the first time for it to count, don't you?"
The godparents made the usual promises, and the parents made sure to give the boy the name they had agreed to give him when they met him face to face for the first time, and the priest noted that there were excellent saints named Vincent, and the boy would have a posse or entourage of saintly men of that name, which couldn't hurt.
"That kid has a head bigger than a basketball," said the man next to me, who turned out to be the boy's grandfather, a Navy veteran who had spent twenty years in submarines and once baptized a child on a beach in Vietnam for reasons he did not wish to explain at length in the church—"perhaps later, over a beer," he said.
When the baptism was complete, the priest held Vincent out like a championship trophy and we all reached out and touched him again. And while he did indeed have a head like a pumpkin, it was his broad smile that stays with me. He looked really pleased and proud. You could see his feet kicking happily against the bottom of his white frilly dress. Then the priest gave Vincent back to his parents and everyone shook hands, and there were a few minutes of milling and laughing, and then everyone repaired to the house for a beer. On the way there I thought about how our church is these little sweet funny moments more than it is everything else, and how I love that, and how the little moments are the most tremendous prayers.


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Zillow CEO Pozits a Social Q&A Site
Zillow CEO Rich Barton launched a side project called Pozit today, which plays in the hot space of social Q&A. Barton, who formerly founded Expedia, is a venture partner at Benchmark, on the board of a few companies, and recently started the stealth travel startup New Travelco. (So I think the question is, what have you and I been doing with our spare time lately?)
Pozit is a simple tool for starting a discussion with your friends. You ask a question and invite friends to answer using an invite-only short URL. Then that page archives the discussion for posterity. Barton and his brother-in-law Jay Karas of CarbonRally told John Cook of TechFlash the site is a "science experiment" without a business model. Barton said, "We think recommendations from friends are way more interesting than what everyone says."
The site seems very beta, but it's open to the public so you can check it out. Cook notes that many questions are about travel, which could be an indication that Pozit will be wrapped into New Travelco. Some sample questions include:
What's your favorite CD of 2009? I need to upgrade my Itunes, and would love to know what music you're all digging these days.
Who's going to the 10th reunion this June? Any ideas of places where we can stay together?
Social Q&A is hopping, with sites like Aardvark (bought by Google) (s GOOG), Quora (raised a bunch of money), StackOverflow (also raised a bunch of money), Hunch (yup, bunch of money) and PeerPong (about to launch) all working around the idea of soliciting advice and information from like-minded people and friends. And the grandaddy of social Q&A — Yahoo Answers (s YHOO) — just answered its billionth question. Of these, Pozit is easily the most locked down, requiring that you or one of your invitees ask friends to join directly. It may be hard to foster growth with such private discussions.
Probably the most direct Pozit competitor is a prototype Facebook product called "Questions," which looks like it will push out queries to a user's network with the aim of getting instantaneous answers about logistics and recommendations. When Questions does launch, it will obviously benefit from existing on a site that hundreds of millions people visit everyday.
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A fun way of chatting about drunk weekends with friends. If you have any question/comments for the mailbag send them along to firstname.lastname@example.com
Monday, August 31, 2015
Summers over
This is what I learned this weekend:
1. Up until this weekend I had never seen a crow on the beach before. It was kind of weird seeing crows and seagulls.
2. Chrissy is looking for that father of the year award, certainly moved up a few notches with his father/daughter day at the Marshfield fair.
3. If you cant get down with naps then I probably cant get down with you.
4. I hope you guys have been watching Hard Knocks, JJ Watt is a fucking animal.
5. Congrats to Mario and Ashley on their wedding. Great times had by all.
6. Farmers Almanac is a dick.
7. It is official Mike Foley is coming back to Quincy at the end of the month, Chrissy is helping him come back!
8. Backstrap BBQ in Winthrop is legit as fuck.
9. How did I just find out about $2 tacos on Wednesday nights, at Plaza Azteca in Hingham?
10. Who doesn't like surprise delivery?
11. Fucking hang nails are a bitch.
12. Automotive mechanics are such scam artists.
13. I can probably go without gin for a long ass time.
14. What do you guys know about Sesame street place? The MacPhails are heading there this weekend so they won't be crashing any Labor Day cookouts.
15. Everyday you should get after it.
16. How many fantasy leagues is too many? Asking for a friend.
Yes, I am on vacation and I just blogged.
No, Smiddy did not make the Long wedding.
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Is it 4 shelves of closed books, spines turned inward? Is it a bunker, doors forever closed? Is it a chamber with something precious inside? Who knows. But people did have opinions when the holocaust memorial on the Judenplatz was revealed in 2000. Even some Jewish people thought it spoiled the beautiful little square.
When the builders started digging into the street below, they uncovered the remains of an age-old synagogue. The story goes that dozens of Jewish people committed suicide on the same spot centuries before, to resist being captured by a religious persecutor.
Yes. History has a tendency of repeating itself. And we have a tendency of not learning from history. 65,000 Jewish people of Austria were killed during the holocaust. That equals 178 persons per day for an entire year. Imagine the slaughter.
(Vienna, Austria; February 2017)


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Joshua Trees elopements are super popular now, the places there are usually very spectacular: beautiful deserts with cacti and trees that are ideal to pull off a boho wedding. Today's shoot is no exception, it took place in the desert and was inspired by it so much that the designers decided to take those natural desert colors and incorporate them into the shoot.
The color palette for this Joshua Tree wedding inspiration was a literal dream – rose gold, terra cotta, and blush! The wedding ceremony space was done with red brick and lush pink roses plus greenery. The wedding picnic table was placed right in the desert, it was done with terra cotta pots and lots of candles plus a lot of rust, peach and orange blooms and leaves to fit the color scheme. Wicker ottomans, textural fabrics, copper candle holders were used as stools to perfectly polish the boho style.
The bride was wearing a fantastic nude and silver stripes dress with a front slit, which is Moonlight Valentina by Rue De Seine. Silver heels perfectly finished her look and complemented the unusual dress with silver glitter and sequins. The groom was wearing a rust-colored suit, black shoes and a white shirt, no tie. The wedding bouquet was an oversized textural one, with peachy and orange blooms and textural greenery. Get inspired by the pics below!


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As if Valentine's Day weren't anxiety-inducing enough, an image of President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin in love ― and expecting! ― gave New Yorkers something else to complain about on the romantic holiday.
The image of Putin and Trump in the buff, with the American president boasting a hefty baby bump, was projected onto buildings in the New York neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Chelsea on Tuesday night alongside the hashtag #LoveThroughHate.
It is not easy to unsee.
The public installation seems to be part of a viral ad campaign by a dating app called Hater, which matches up potential lovers according to their mutual dislikes. But surely, many a dater would hate a marketing ploy so desperate as this one.
When asked for a comment about the project, a representative for Hater told The Huffington Post over Twitter: "There's a lot of animosity out there, regardless of what side you're on. We're just trying to make people laugh. Through humor, hate can turn into love."
It's an interesting sentiment, given the huge role humor played in Trump's election.
The ad employs an odd choice of imagery for a dating app on Valentine's Day, considering few people might kill the mood these days quite like Trump. And like some of the other Trump-centric artworks that have graced New York over the past year, the projection unfortunately relies on shock factor and bizarre, body-shaming tactics instead of legitimate critique.
There are, thankfully, artists and institutions who have approached Trump's presidency in more productive ways. An exhibition called "Muslim in New York" responds to Trump's travel ban with a subtle tribute to the legacy of Muslim life in the city's five boroughs. And the Museum of Modern Art hung work by artists from majority-Muslim nations on its walls.
Additionally, illustrators have stepped up to the plate, exchanging their work for donations to the ACLU. Certain illustrators like Shing Yin Khor and Abigail Gray Swartz have rendered powerful, constructive pieces that communicate the values and mission of resistance.
Exploitative attempts at edginess, like Hater's, pale in comparison to the work of these activist artists. If anyone else feels the same, well, we should go out.


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Long lines and plenty of pre-orders were placed in preparation of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus' release. Unfortunately for those who waited until the release to begin looking, you may have to wait until next month to grab your new Apple product. With some time on your hands to consider your next purchase, you might as well give some thought to what is the best way to get an iPhone and which service plans are right for you. All too many most likely rushed out to grab their new iPhone in a blitz and did not shop around for the best deals on contracts. Depending on who you are and whether or not long-term savings is your goal, you may come out better buying a SIM-only contract and purchasing your iPhone at full price (the best deals can be found at SIM Only Expert).
Considerations of Your New Plan
Before you make any decision on what plan to choose, you must first ask yourself a few simple questions. How much time do you spend searching the web through your mobile device? Do you stream music a lot, or send emails consistently? Do you communicate via text often, or do you use data primarily as a way to communicate with others? How many calls do you make on a daily basis? These are all questions that having the answers to will help determine which plan and service type is best for your needs.
Those who only check their email, do light browsing and watch a movie here and there will be perfectly fine having just 2 GB of data or less. If you stream music consistently and use your device more than a desktop, then you may want to consider anywhere from 4 to 10 GB of data. Some people may even need 20 GB of data or more, depending on how they use their iPhones.
Many of the basic phone packages available come with 200 to 500 minutes of talk-time; this usually is enough for most people, but those who travel for business or spend ample amounts of time gossiping will probably need a more comprehensive plan in this regard. It is fairly common for most plans to come with unlimited texting these days, but you may be able to find a cheaper plan without this feature if you do not text or use it rarely.
SIM-Only Contracts Versus Normal Contracts
Depending on your finances and plan selection, you have two choices. The first is to go with a SIM-free contract, where you buy the service plan (usually for one year) and purchase your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus separately.
In regards to the iPhone, you'll pay £540 for the base model with 16 GB of storage, and £700 for the iPhone 6 with 128 GB of storage. If you want to go with a bigger screen and get the iPhone 6 Plus, then expect to pay £620 for the base model and £790 for the 128 GB version. You may be able to find each version for a slightly lower or higher price, but buying through Apple makes the most sense due to a very limited price fluctuation in the market (to avoid any potential scams).
When it comes to SIM-free service, you have two well-priced options to consider. The first is GiffGaff, which offers its users 500 minutes of talk time, at least 1 GB of data and unlimited texting. This particular plan can be purchased for £10 per month with a one year agreement, bringing your total cost of ownership over one year to £660 with the base iPhone 6 model and £930 with the top of the line iPhone 6 Plus with 128 GB of space.
Another alternative is Three, which gives users the ability to get up to 600 minutes of talk time, the same amount of data as GiffGaff and unlimited texting for the same price (£10 per month). This deal is also contingent upon a 12-month agreement of service. More details can be found here: http://www.three.co.uk/iPhone/iPhone_6.
For those who don't have the money to buy a new phone upfront, several two-year contract options also exist. You can go with O2, for instance, which offers a £199 fee for the iPhone 6 with 64 GB of storage. With this contract, you'll also receive 2 GB of data (4G), unlimited calling and unlimited texting. This plan costs £38 per month.
EE also offers plans with perhaps the best data network in the country. Our recommended plan provides 2 GB of data per month, unlimited calling and unlimited texting for £46 per month (with a £149 upfront fee for the iPhone). If you want to find the full line-up of what EE offers, visit their website at http://ee.co.uk/.
It goes without saying that the iPhone 6 is the hottest phone in the market, but don't let it burn a hole in your pocket. Always do the proper research beforehand and consider which plan – a SIM-only contract or a traditional contract – is right for you. The deals outlined above can be used as a starting point in your search, but other plans may be better suited for your needs.
Tips, you can transfer all the data on your old iPhone to new iPhone 6 with iPhone transfer software.


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New Bentley Flying Spur Premiere, O'Gara Coach Company, Beverly Hills
"So, how long have you been into cars?" I get this question a lot at car events, and I'm still working on my answer:
"Well, I've been in this car for about two minutes."
The truth is, I've never been "into" cars. I often mistake V-8 for that one tomato drink, and horsepower sounds like a club I might have joined in third grade with other girls who exclusively wore Lisa Frank pony t-shirts. Which might explain why I was so nervous when my editor sent me to report on a luxury car premiere.
Walking into the pseudo-lawn party at O'Gara Coach Company, all I could look at was the New Flying Spur Bentley, majestic atop its throne-like platform. As I circled the beast like an anxious bullfighter, a pair of older men in grey suits and bowties set down their glasses of white wine and opened its gleaming rear doors, admiring the creamy beige leather and the surprising amount of legroom in the back seat. When they got out, they popped the hood and admired the W-12 engine (which, courtesy of its two cylinders, actually looks like a letter "w").
Photograph courtesy of commons.wiki.org
"Does anyone ever sit in one of these and then decide to buy it right then and there?" I asked the man standing next to me, who happened to be a professional driver for Bentley. I struggled to comprehend how someone could, on a whim, purchase a car starting at $200,000 (the base price for those who don't care to have a home theater installed in the backseat) and so racked my brain for a frame of reference. The $10,000+ wedding gowns from TLC's Say Yes to the Dress came to mind, ones iced with Swarovski crystals. You try it on, and you just…
"No," he said. "Most people who buy Bentleys never come to look at the car. They hear a new one is coming out and make the call."
When I asked my new driver friend what he loved most about the Flying Spur, he got misty-eyed (yes, seriously) and motioned to the car's trunk area. "They really got it right this time," he said, running his hand along the shapely curve.
After watching a parade of women in tight dresses slither in and out of the Spur's front seat, I stepped up onto the platform and opened the door myself. I noticed that the paint wasn't black, as I had assumed; it was a deep purple, so dark that its true color was only visible in its shine. Very lovely. I slid awkwardly into the front seat, silently vowing never to wear a skirt in public again. The inside was beautiful, too: handcrafted woodwork gleamed from the doors, armrests adorned both seats, and even the steering wheel was covered in smooth, sweet-smelling leather. Oddly, though, the driver's space was cramped. I could have comfortably curled up to watch a movie with two of my biggest friends in the backseat. Why was the front seat so small in comparison?
Then it dawned on me: the car was designed for a chauffeur.
A mini-theater might be appealing during one of L.A.'s classic rush hours, but if I were in a car with the ability to reach 200 mph, I would absolutely want to be the one in the driver's seat. So—anyone need a private driver?
Christina Wolfgram is a blogger who, like most Angelenos, pretty much lives in her car (a 2011 Ford Fiesta. ¡Ole!) Her mission? To investigate the California car-mosphere. Visit CityThink every other week to experience L.A. from this Lady Driver's perspective, and follow her adventures on Twitter @TheCWolf.


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