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(Pocket-lint) - The HTC Desire C sits at the bottom of the company's range of Android handsets. It's difficult to ignore the choice of name for this particular phone, picking up on the heritage of the Desire family.
As a quick reminder, the HTC Desire was a fantastic handset back in 2010 and a handset that we still see out and about: it's stood the test of time, but we were then taken by HTC Desire HD, landing in late 2010. Both were flagship phones at the time.
So it's strange now, in 2012, to find the Desire name put on a budget phone. We can only guess that the "C" is for compact, but to anyone who knows HTC's family of devices, it's difficult not to look at this phone and call it a replacement for the HTC Wildfire S or the HTC Explorer. We won't let nomenclature get in the way, but the message could have been clearer from HTC.
But at the affordable end of the market, can HTC still thrive when faced with cheap network-branded devices like the Orange San Francisco II or the T-Mobile Vivacity?
Of course the thing about affordable phones is that at some point you have to make a compromise. Often that compromise is in the design or the build quality. Both the phones we mentioned above, while offering similar specs, don't get anywhere near the HTC Desire C when it comes to design.
The Desire C reflects many of the design trends that the flagship One X offers. For example, the sleek front features micro-drilled holes for the ear speaker, rather than a grille. The same is true on the back. The choice of materials is good too - the tactile matte finish to the white review sample we had looks and feels great.
It might only be a plastic cover - that's good enough for even the Samsung Galaxy S III after all - but it all feels like good quality. There is some flex to the back, but nothing critical, but importantly, it's around the sides and around the display that things feel nice and tight.
Pull off the back cover and you'll find that HTC has been up to its own tricks, making the innards of the Desire C bright red. The plastic inside is red, as is the battery, and you'll find a touch of red detailing around the Micro-USB port, a nod to what lies within. It's perhaps a small detail, but you can't help feeling that HTC is having a little fun here.
The curves make it a comfortable phone to hold and it's diminutive 107.2 x 60.6 x 12.25mm dimensions will fit into any hand. It feels secure there too and unlike some devices we've seen recently, it never slipped. At 100g it's light, so this is a good choice for someone who doesn't want to feel like they are carrying round a small book.
Despite the modest frame, HTC has managed to slip a 3.5-inch display into place. It might look and feel small by modern standards, but you get enough space to take advantage of some of the flexibility that HTC Sense's customisation offers.
Hardware and controls
The positioning of a phone in the Android world often comes down to the hardware configuration and the HTC Desire C quickly shows it's true colours. A 600MHz single core processor with 512MB RAM powers it, although the 4GB of internal memory can be expanded thanks to the microSD card slot.
As mentioned there is a 3.5-inch display, but the resolution is strictly limited at 480 x 320 pixels (165ppi), resulting in a display that will require a lot of zooming in and out to read text clearly on websites, for example. It isn't the latest and greatest display of the sort you'll find on the HTC One X either, but typical of this level of device.
The display is bright enough for most conditions, but we did find ourselves wishing it was slightly brighter in sunny conditions.
Across the bottom of the display are three touch controls, which makes the HTC Desire C a little more exciting, as the back, home and recent apps icons immediately indicate that this phone arrives with Android 4, Ice Cream Sandwich, so it's up to date. Although the size is small, these controls have plenty of space, so navigation is straightforward.
Elsewhere you'll find a power/standby button on the top and a right-hand volume rocker as you'd expect.
Befitting the budget status of the phone, some hardware features are missing. Around the back you have a 5-megapixel camera, but there is no flash as you might expect. It's also fixed focus which, as we'll see, ultimately limits its performance.
Software and performance
Many affordable phones are found languishing with an old build of Android or somewhat quirky modifications to the user interface. In the case of the HTC Desire C, you get both the latest version of Android and the latest version of HTC Sense.
The result is that you have a nice and sophisticated user interface, with plenty on offer out of the box and the normal integrated experience that HTC offers. Signing into the numerous integrated accounts will flesh out your contacts and connect everything up, although as you'd expect, you don't get all the features of Sense that you do on more powerful HTC devices.
But the refinement that comes with Ice Cream Sandwich, packaged by HTC, means that some features work well. For example, the swipe away notifications are useful with a small screen, as is the ease with which you can swipe across emails in the Gmail app.
With HTC Sense 4 offering a lighter touch than previous versions, the home screens are closer to native Android, with the option to customise the launcher to your liking. This means you can drop your favourite app shortcuts, make folders or whatever else, to make the phone your own.
You get HTC's polished widgets, with things like animated weather and all the other trimmings that you'd expect.
The hardware does have an impact on what this phone will do, however. You miss out on some of the connected features, so you can't access a media server from the gallery for example, but you are saved from HTC Locations, HTC's own mapping solution. This is actually an advantage, as the HTC Desire C just uses Google Maps, which we much prefer.
Overall the lack of power is telling as the HTC Desire C isn't as snappy as more powerful phones, with everyday tasks taking a fraction longer than comfortable. Opening apps and navigating around the phone and you'll get a much smoother experience from an older handset with more power, if you can find one at an agreeable price.
Media does suffer, so if you plan to spend your time watching a lot of video on the go then you might struggle: although, for example, the BBC iPlayer app will run, playback was lacking in quality. You'll also find that other demanding apps won't run and as Google Play becomes more sophisticated, there is more to miss out on. The just launched Xbox Live companion app won't run, for example.
Music, however, is nicely handled, with music apps sitting in HTC's Music hub. You'll probably have noticed that this is a Beats branded device, so fire up your music, connect your headphones and you'll get Beats swing into to boost the audio performance. We like the sound of Beats, but we found that on the Desire C it would occasionally turn off and on during songs. It's most likely a software bug, but something to watch out for.
But in the core tasks the HTC Desire C acquits itself well enough. We'd take more power and a larger screen given the choice, but when it comes to something like messaging, emails or calling, there isn't much of a difference. You still get that connected, sharing Android experience too, so as a social mobile, the Desire C is a pleasure to use.
Naturally the smaller display means there is less screen space for HTC's tweaked keyboard. The keyboard is responsive, although in our opinion it performs much better once you turn off all the haptics. HTC's keyboard is pretty good, although the predictions aren't as useful as some others and you may well find that a third-party keyboard makes better use of the limited space.
As a final word on performance, the HTC Desire C offers the niceties of HTC Sense, so things are well polished and cleverly integrated, but as with many phones at this price, you have to accept compromise. It isn't going to be a great multimedia device, so best suited for those who want a connected messenger, with a little more diversity than something like the BlackBerry Curve.
Camera and video
The camera on the back offers a 5-megapixel sensor, hitting a point on the spec sheet, but it is fixed focus and lacks flash, so isn't going to give you the best results. The camera interface benefits from HTC Sense's recent tweaks, offering both photos or video at the press of a button.
Being fixed focus means that macro shots, or anything close, isn't really possible. From about 1 metre and further things are better, but won't rival autofocus models. As usual, you'll find that low-light shots get very noisy, but at least the Desire C doesn't show signs of lag, it just grabs your shot.
Video is also limited, not only by the lack of focusing, but the maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. This is fine for sharing, but won't stand up on a larger screen and these days looks pretty shoddy on the likes of YouTube.
Battery life and calling
As a phone we had no problems with the HTC Desire C. The micro drilled holes mean that you need to have the phone in the right place to be able to hear properly, but the small size means it's no problem to adjust it. The external speaker also worked well enough.
Usually lower spec phones bring an advantage with them and that's battery life. Hardware that doesn't draw so much power and a smaller display usually means you have a phone that will last you through the day. The 1230mAh battery in the HTC Desire C sounds sizeable enough to do this, however it didn't.
Surprisingly, we found that the HTC Desire C would only give us about eight hours in typical use. On a long day out of the office, this meant we had to charge it mid afternoon to ensure it got us home - just the same as we've come to expect from much larger devices.
It feels as though something isn't right here. Peering into the power section of the settings, it reveals that the display has drained the battery, despite not being used to a high degree, but gave no other clues as to why the life was so short. Perhaps this is a software issue, but it's something to keep your eyes on.
When you set the HTC Desire C down alongside rival affordable devices, it's pretty easy to see what you get. You get better design and build and you get a user interface that has some really nice refinements in Sense 4. What you don't get is a huge difference in core spec, so your device may not be any more capable.
You can get your hands on the HTC Desire C for around £15 a month on a 2-year contract. As a monthly cost that doesn't sound too bad, but in two-years' time, you'll probably be well past wishing for something more powerful.
Priced at about £170 on PAYG, the HTC Desire C sounds expensive, especially considering that there are similar spec devices for less. This really then boils down to what sort of deal you can get and how much HTC's quality finish appeals to you.
We like the HTC Desire C: it's cute, it looks nice, it works as a basic Android phone and we've had no problems carrying out our daily core functions with it. But the battery life is a concern for us and the camera isn't terribly exciting.


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The One Ring Messageboard
solicitr wrote:The minor rings were made by the Mirdain on their own, before the advent of "Annatar." It was he whose knowledge enabled them to make the Great Rings... and even though Sauron didn't participate in the making of the Three, nonetheless Celebrimbor unwittingly included ""Mordorsoft" code in their firmware, so to speak.
Mitheradan wrote:Remember that the Ring poem (with the exception of the Ring Inscription) was written by a Gondorian Scholar in the 4th Age after the War of the Ring.
ngaur wrote:Mitheradan wrote:Remember that the Ring poem (with the exception of the Ring Inscription) was written by a Gondorian Scholar in the 4th Age after the War of the Ring.
Actually Gandalf spoke the full ring Poem to Frodo in Bag End and claimed that it was a verse long known in elven-lore.
Strange perhaps, given that Celebrimbor made the three in secret unknown to Sauron, and the Elves went to great lengths in hiding them from him, and yet they would happily reveal exactly how many there were in a verse that had to be written after Sauron distributed the other 16 rings, and the Elves somehow found out who they were distributed to. One can only assume That the Elves wore the three when Sauron first put on the One, and he became aware that the numbers didn't add up.
Ah, there are my babies, all 16 of them. No wait.. 17, eh.. 18.. no one more.. 19 of them. Hrrmm... Precious! You got something to tell me?
I still hold to that belief that the Rings were conceived by the Mirdain as tools for the Elves alone originally and that it was Sauron who used them to try to ensnare the other races and bend them to his will.
Xlranet wrote:Sauron was not just aware, he was afraid. At the time he was in complete power of the lands to the right of the Misty Mountains (end of second age), or when he had his ringwraiths going around Middle-earth looking for the ring (start of LOTR), he could have easily attacked Lorien for a ring. Either he couldn't invade Lorien because of Nenya's power or, most likely, was afraid of the elven rings.
(I say the second option is most likely because, as discussed, using one of the 3 rings' power for destruction/violence could corrupt the ring and protecting Lorien from invasion may have resulted in violent use of Nenya's power)
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This archive contains all documents published by cep over the last few years:
cepAdhoc: Incisive comment on current EU policy issues.
cepPolicyBrief: Concise 4-page reviews of EU proposals (Regulations, Directives, Green Papers, White Papers, Communications) – including a brief summary and economic and legal assessments.
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The European Commission has announced a reform of the copyright rules in the EU before the end of this year. It intends to reduce the differences between national copyright rules by way of harmonised exceptions. The cep assesses the benefits and problems of mandatory exceptions to copyright.
The European Commission makes suggestions on how to speed up the construction of cross-border power lines. This is intended to implement the "electricity interconnection target", according to which the capacity of cross-border electricity interconnections with other Member States should constitute at least 10% of the domestic electricity generating capacity of every Member State.
As part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), 90 developed and developing countries, including those of the EU, have pledged to "curb" their greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 in order to prevent damaging consequences for climate change. As these commitments are not sufficient to prevent the severe impact of climate change, a Climate Change Agreement, legally binding for all parties, should be concluded as a Protocol to the UNFCCC in Paris in December 2015 and implemented from 2020 onwards. The European Commission wants to prepare the EU for the final round of international talks prior to the Climate Conference in Paris and therefore defines the requirements that the EU has in relation to the planned Paris Protocol.
The EU Commission presents its plans on the establishment of a Capital Markets Union. With this, it wants improve access to financing for, in particular, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), increase and diversify the sources of funding for businesses and make capital markets more effective and efficient. The cep has taken a closer look at the Commission's plans for a Capital Markets Union.
The cep investigates how EU net neutrality rules are best shaped to guarantee innovation. We extend the focus to the upcoming US regulation and conclude with six recommendations to EU policy makers.
From October 2015, banks must meet additional liquidity requirements in the EU. The cep introduces the new rules and highlights their impact.
The European Commission clarifies its Strategic Framework for an Energy Union and the associated climate and energy policy measures which it is planning for the coming years. It supports inter alia in this regard an expansion of cross-border gas infrastructure in the EU and tighter CO2 limits for motor vehicles.


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The (name of the Repository), hereinafter called the Repository, agrees to loan to (name of the Borrower), hereinafter called the Borrower, certain artifacts, specimens and associated records, listed in Attachment A, which were collected from the (name of the prehistoric or historic resource) site which is assigned (list site number) site number. The collection was recovered in connection with the (name of the Federal or federally authorized project) project, located in (name of the nearest city or town), (name of the county) county in the State of (name of the State). The Collection is the property of the U.S. Government.
The artifacts, specimens and associated records are being loaned for the purpose of (cite the purpose of the loan), beginning on (month, day and year) and ending on (month, day and year).
During the term of the loan, the Borrower agrees to handle, package and ship or transport the Collection in a manner that protects it from breakage, loss, deterioration and contamination, in conformance with the regulation 36 CFR part 79 for the curation of federally-owned and administered archeological collections and the terms and conditions stipulated in Attachment B to this loan agreement.
The Borrower agrees to assume full responsibility for insuring the Collection or for providing funds for the repair or replacement of objects that are damaged or lost during transit and while in the Borrower's possession. Within five (5) days of discovery, the Borrower will notify the Repository of instances and circumstances surrounding any loss of, deterioration and damage to, or destruction of the Collection and will, at the direction of the Repository, take steps to conserve damaged materials.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Puss In Boots nominated
So, nominated to an Academy Award it is! Congrats to all the team and best of lucks.
Here are another two sketches I did for the show...more to come.
Great rest of the week everyone.
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Friday, January 13, 2012
...And more PIB
So here are 3 more pieces I did for the show, composition ideas for the same story moment.
Good weekend to everyone!
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Puss In Boots
Wow! It's been a while, and incredibly busy lately. I hope everybody is doing great in this New 2012.
Here are two of the many images I developed in the time I worked doing visual development for the fantastic Puss in Boots!
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A welterweight scrap between sluggers Paul Daley (27-10-2 MMA, 2-1 SF) and Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (18-14 MMA, 1-2 SF) is now official for next month's "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson" event.
Strikeforce brass officially announced the previously reported contest at Saturday night's "Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum" event.
"Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson" takes place July 30 at Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. The main card, including a Fedor Emelianenko vs. Dan Henderson headliner, airs on Showtime.
Daley vs. Santos is expected to be part of the main card.
Daley fights for the first time since an April title loss to Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz (who soon vacates the belt as part of his move to the UFC and a title shot with Georges St-Pierre). Prior to the TKO loss, Daley had won eight of nine fights, and the lone defeat came to Josh Koscheck at UFC 113. UFC officials ultimately released the British fighter after the fight because of a post-bout suckerpunch.
Santos also is coming off a loss to Diaz, which came in a January title fight. The defeat snapped a two-fight win streak, which included a TKO of Strikeforce's Marius Zaromskis and a head-kick KO of Daniel Zarate at a regional show in Brazil.
Like Daley, Santos is known for heavy hands. Combined, the duo has posted 31 knockouts in 45 career wins.
Strikeforce officials also re-confirmed a female title fight between women's welterweight champion Marloes Coenen (19-4 MMA, 3-1 SF) and top contender Miesha Tate (11-2 MMA, 3-1 SF), which was previously announced by Showtime brass.
Coenen looks to defend her title for the second time after defeating Liz Carmouche this past March. Coenen was expected to face Tate in that event, but Carmouche was brought in when the original challenger was forced to withdraw due to injury.
Tate looks to extend a five-fight win streak while claiming the belt. The wrestling specialist earned her shot with a pair of victories in an August single-night tournament.
For more on the "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson"event, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).
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In other words: SaleHoo helps drop shippers find the best products and suppliers.
SaleHoo does this by providing its members access to the highly-prized wholesale directory. This directory is home to more than 6,000 pre-vetted suppliers, and there are over 25 million products you can choose from. The best part? SaleHoo guarantees that all of them have passed strict quality standards.
Navigating the directory feels great. You can find products and suppliers easily thanks to plenty of advanced search options; and a recent UI overhaul just made the whole thing function much smoother.
Contacting suppliers is also a breeze. You can send them messages instantly, and they'll be able to respond just as quickly. Most suppliers will also provide other ways of contacting them.
Not sure of what products to drop ship? SaleHoo's got you covered, too! They provide market research tools to help you spot the next best-selling products and trends.
Below are a few of SaleHoo's highlights:
- SaleHoo gives you access to millions of products from any category imaginable, at the best wholesale prices.
- All suppliers go through a rigorous screening process before being added into the directory. Routine audits are made and other members regularly leave individual supplier reviews.
- It works with any eCommerce platform – whether eBay, Amazon, or your own independent store.
- and plenty more!
SaleHoo Free Trial
SaleHoo provides a generous amount of time to test out the service without any risk. Just sign up, and if for whatever reason you're unhappy with the service, you can ask for a full refund within 60 days of your purchase – no questions asked.
You don't have to worry about being scammed of your money. SaleHoo is a legitimate company that provides a real service – and they've got the credentials to back it up. (You can read more about that below.)
Sign up for SaleHoo and get instant access to 8,000 pre-vetted suppliers, 25 million+ products, powerful market research tools, and more.
SaleHoo Features and Policies
SaleHoo Pricing and Refunds
At a competitively low cost of only $67 per year, SaleHoo has one of the most affordable memberships among drop ship solution providers. That comes with a 60-day, no-questions-asked, full refund policy for extra assurance.
SaleHoo bills you through the ClickBank payment processor, which accepts PayPal and all major credit cards. At this time, you can only get annual billing cycles, and your membership gets renewed automatically.
A membership will provide you with plenty of features that can benefit your drop shipping business. Here's a quick rundown:
- One of the largest wholesale directories online
- Millions of drop ship-able products to choose from
- Powerful market research tools
- Drop shipping and eCommerce training
- Access to private members' forum
- Customer support you can count on
- Personalized storefront design (separate service)
SaleHoo Wholesale Directory
SaleHoo links you to thousands of suppliers from 100+ territories, amounting to more than 25 million products, and gives you the tools you need to sell your chosen products at a profit.
That huge wholesale directory is one of SaleHoo's biggest perks. You can easily search SaleHoo's supplier lists and categories for possible products to sell, filtering for important considerations like if they are wholesalers only, require a minimum order quantity, offer international shipping, and if they require a tax ID.
SaleHoo Products
SaleHoo taps into a diverse list of catalogs, with suppliers offering products from tech giants like Canon, HP, and Samsung to clothing leaders like Levi's, Gap, and beyond.
This means you can count on finding whatever product you're looking to sell, and you're guaranteed to make a profit because SaleHoo gives the product to you at a low wholesaler price.
With SaleHoo's rigorous screening and verification process for its suppliers, the risk of losing your money to a bogus business is drastically reduced, too.
Market Research Labs
SaleHoo membership also gives you access to the company's Market Research Labs. This service crunches the numbers for you and recommends the products that will rake in the most profits.
Every week, SaleHoo staff will give you a list of products that have low competition and potential for high sales.
You can filter by product category, view important data like average sale prices for specific models, check seasonal trends, and so on.
If you'd like more personalized recommendations, you can also contact the SaleHoo staff directly for more detailed guidance.
SaleHoo Stores
If you'd like to have your own website or storefront, SaleHoo makes it easy for you through its SaleHoo Stores service. You'll get the basic resources and tools you'll need to run your own eCommerce website, plus free setup and the freedom to use your own custom domain.
You'll also get dedicated phone and email support (though phone lines are only open during weekdays 2:00AM to 6:30AM New Zealand time), a free business logo, and $100 worth of Google Adwords credits to get you off to a good start.
Bear in mind that this service isn't as powerful or complex as true e-commerce website services, so if you'd like a storefront that packs functionality beyond the very basics, consider signing up for a dedicated service like Shopify instead.
SaleHoo Stores Pricing Plans:
|Monthly Price
|Products in Inventory
|Image Storage
|Email Accounts
|Wholesale Supplier Directory
|Market Research Lab
|Coupons and Discounts
|Digital Product Processing
|Stores Traffic Training
SaleHoo Customer Support
SaleHoo provides 24/7 customer support through email and Twitter. You can call for more immediate support, but phone lines are only active from Monday to Friday, 2:00AM to 6:30AM New Zealand time.
SaleHoo also maintains a very active community forum, where you can count on a speedy and comprehensive answer to your issues or concerns.
There is also a small chat box at the lower right corner of SaleHoo's page where you can instantly talk to one of their support team. Unfortunately, there are times when their representatives are offline, but if you do catch them, they should be able to answer your questions on the spot.
SaleHoo also offers useful tutorials and guide materials through its Free Online Seller Training portal. Step-by-step guides, audio and video tutorials, and more, teach you key processes and concepts: from beginner guides to eBay and Amazon selling to securing vital business documentation, and more.
Is SaleHoo Worth It?
Yes! SaleHoo is worth its membership cost for two reasons:
- It performs a service that would be very time-consuming and impractical for you to do yourself.
- It provides that service at a consistently high level of quality and at a very reasonable price.
Face it. Finding profitable products is hard. From researching what products to sell and looking for reliable suppliers, it can be difficult to know where to even start. That's where SaleHoo comes in.
They do all the work of finding and scrutinizing suppliers from around the world so that you don't have to. They also make it easy to find the hottest products to sell in your store. You'll also get tons of guidance along the way.
All that at a price that's very reasonable. $67 buys you membership for one whole year! That amount can easily be made back in just a few sales. And with SaleHoo, you get the support you need to ensure those happen.
If you're not 100% confident in your own procurement skills, SaleHoo will give you the boost you need to push your business to success. Sign up with SaleHoo to get started.
How to Use SaleHoo – Updated UI Review
One of the great things about SaleHoo is that it's very easy to use. The whole UI recently received a major facelift to make everything run much more smoothly.
It's got great design. It's intuitive and simple, without sacrificing any functionality. Everything just makes for a very pleasant user experience.
For example, the main dashboard where you manage your entire account now displays all your favorite suppliers, saved product ideas, training progress, recent activity, and much more, in one convenient place.
The directory has also been buffed – filters work instantly without having to refresh the page, supplier websites can be previewed, search filters are retained from the previous session, and there is a section for top and trending suppliers which is updated weekly.
The search bar can now make suggestions based on your keystrokes, and includes top brands and suppliers in the list. You can search for both suppliers and items, and a spell check is instantly done on your keywords so results are relevant.
One of the most convenient changes they made is real time chat sessions with suppliers. You can chat with multiple suppliers at the same time, initiate a live chat session from any page, and access your chat history anytime. No need to fill out forms or wait for emails – suppliers can reply to you in an instant.
You can compare 4 products at a time to help you select one where you can profit the most. You can also see how much identical products have been sold for, and check for the latest sales data which is refreshed on a daily basis.
As for product trends, SaleHoo lets real people curate the list, so there is actual research going on behind the scenes. You can keep tabs on upcoming trending niches, with new trends added every week.
SaleHoo Scams – Is SaleHoo Legit?
Yes. SaleHoo is 100% legit and scam-free. They provide a valuable service you can take advantage of to start making money online.
There is, of course, no guarantee to profit. Any success you achieve with SaleHoo (or drop shipping in general) will be because you made good decisions and put in some hard work.
SaleHoo BBB Rating: A+
As further evidence to SaleHoo's credibility, it's worth mentioning that the Better Business Bureau gives SaleHoo top marks for their ability to resolve customer complaints.
That means SaleHoo meets the toughest standards when it comes to customer satisfaction – consistently performing among the best to make sure that users like you are never left hanging.
You can learn more about the BBB, and SaleHoo's BBB profile here.
Does SaleHoo Work With Shopify?
Yes, absolutely. Any product or supplier you find on SaleHoo will work with Shopify. There are no compatibility issues and some suppliers will even provide tools to make working between the two more streamlined.
SaleHoo vs Shopify
SaleHoo and Shopify are two very different services. SaleHoo is a supplier directory, while Shopify is a store builder and hosting service. That means you would use SaleHoo to find suppliers and products, and Shopify to sell those products to your customers. They work opposite ends of the business, so to speak.
That means that if you were to start using SaleHoo, you would also need a service like Shopify to build a storefront for reaching your customers. That is, if you decide to stay away from marketplaces like eBay, Amazon.
SaleHoo Competitors
Take a look at how SaleHoo compares against other drop shipping companies. If you're looking for the best one, the following comparison should help you find that. However, you are by no means limited to choosing one over the other. SaleHoo will work fine alongside any of the following options.
SaleHoo vs Worldwide Brands
These two heavyweights represent the best drop shipping companies we've reviewed, and are actually very similar to each other. They're both massive wholesale directories, for the most part.
The main difference between SaleHoo and Worldwide Brands is their subscription models. SaleHoo costs $67 per year, while Worldwide Brands costs $299 for a lifetime membership.
|Worldwide Brands
|25+ million
|16+ million
|$299 one-time fee
|Other Features
|Market Research Labs, SaleHoo Stores, Seller Training Program
|Built-in directory research tools
Click here if you'd like to read more about SaleHoo vs Worldwide Brands.
SaleHoo vs Doba
Doba is a drop shipping service that's geared more towards casual sellers who want convenience and simplicity above anything else. It combines product-sourcing, product exports, as well as order fulfillment into one easy-to-manage account.
On the surface, it looks great. And taken on its own, it's really not bad. However, in comparison to SaleHoo, Doba just doesn't quite cut it. The problem is its product and supplier catalog is very small, and limited to the US. It's also a lot more expensive overall.
|25+ million
|2+ million
|$29/month plus $0.99/order
|Other Features
|Market Research Labs, SaleHoo Stores, Seller Training Program
|Product Exports, Order Fulfillment, Doba Deals and Training Webinars
|International Suppliers
When it comes down it, SaleHoo just blows Doba out of the water.
SaleHoo vs Oberlo
Oberlo is a Shopify app that automates drop shipping from AliExpress. Since SaleHoo products don't come from AliExpress, you won't be able to manage them with Oberlo's automated tools.
However, you can still use the two services together. And because Oberlo is free, it's actually not a bad idea. Just manage your SaleHoo products as you normally would and use Oberlo when applicable.
If you'd like to learn more about Oberlo, you can check out its review here.
What's the Verdict on SaleHoo?
SaleHoo Final Thoughts
Compared to other drop shipping companies, SaleHoo really shines because it represents the best possible investment you can make to build a long-term drop shipping business.
Think of it this way: For effectively $5.58 a month, you'll have access to millions of wholesale products that aren't readily available to everyone. That alone gives you a great advantage over other retailers that rely on free sources like Alibaba or Oberlo.
You'll also be able to build actual relationships with the suppliers you meet. That gives you additional leverage because it makes it possible to negotiate for better prices, special deals, promotions, and so on.
If you're worried about the lack of automation, that won't really be a problem. Most of your suppliers will be happy to provide assistance with that. And you'll naturally develop a method of making things more efficient over time. There are also plenty of tools to help you streamline things – and all of them can work alongside SaleHoo no problem.
On on top of all that, you also get:
- An intelligent market research program
- A dedicated team of customer support representatives
- An active and helpful community of sellers
- A wealth of free, skill-building resources
It's truly the hands-down, most value-for-money drop shipping solution you can get. Take advantage of SaleHoo's 60-day trial period and start your drop shipping business today.Visit SaleHoo Now!
44 Comments
Does salehoo work with volusion?
Hello, does Salehoo have inventory alert ?
Hi Renate,
Unfortunately, no. SaleHoo is mainly a drop shipping directory so it doesn't have some features that other drop shipping platforms offer. The closest you can get are email updates when you save filter settings in the market research labs. Hope that helps! 🙂
From other country in Asia… Can we operate this business model. I like this depth review… Thank you
Yes, Salehoo can be used worldwide. 🙂
Dear Friend,
Thanks for the great and in-depth review on Salehoo. I got new insights from your review on the product and very helpful. Reading reviews will help us to know about the products and will save our time. Thanks for helping many people via your review. Keep up the great work I will come back to your website to learn more information. Wishing you all success!
Your Friend,
Glad you liked the review, Paul! Also, if you want more insight into dropshipping, our articles is a good place to start. 🙂
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Hi Adam,
I'm not sure I follow–are you worried about SaleHoo's legitimacy? If you are, you really shouldn't be. They are one of the top companies in the drop shipping industry.
If you're worried about the products their suppliers offer, then you can consult their excellent Market Research Labs for the products that have a high chance of turning in a nice profit. They also have a forum where you can peruse a wide array of topics, engage in discussions, or ask help from fellow Salehoo users.
Hope this helps! 🙂
Hi, Good review.
Keep it up.
Thank you for reading, Aman. Hope it helped you! 🙂
Hi, does Salehoo provide auto forwarding of orders to suppliers? For instance, like Dropwow
Hi Sasha,
Currently, they don't have that feature. You'd have to get in touch with your suppliers directly to fulfill orders. You might want to take a look at Wholesale2b–they handle orders and returns for you.
Do they provide any inventory import system like Oberlo with Aliexpress?
Hi Vejo,
Salehoo doesn't currently offer a listing manager or push to marketplace tool for Amazon, Shopify or eBay. Some of their drop shippers do offer this feature (you can identify which ones by their listing pages on Salehoo), though you would need to contact them directly. On the other hand, if you are building an online store under Salehoo Stores, you can currently only import eBay listings–that is, if you are an eBay Turbo Lister user. Hope that helps! 🙂
Can some one help me out I realize this might not be the place to akk but I have been trying to fine some one to answer this . Dose anyone know the difference between Dropship Life Style and SaleHoo.besides price. Thank You
Hi Annette,
Dropship Lifestyle, as far as I can tell, is simply an online coaching program that provides training materials to those who want to start an eCommerce business. Salehoo, on the other hand, offers access to a network of drop ship suppliers – along with tools, and training materials. Hope that helps!
do you need a tax id number to work with most of these suppliers?
Hi David,
If you are buying from US-based suppliers, and live in the US and in a state that requires its residents to pay sales tax, then yes. Hope that helps! 🙂
What do you get for the $67?
Hi Lamona,
You get access to their supplier directory and their Market Research Labs, plus access to the members forum. You also get personal email support.
Hi, So, in reading the below comments from Chris Roberts, am I correct in thinking that IF I get a Standard or Premium store plan, I will pay the $47 or $97/month only, but not the $67 annual fee? or, do I still pay the $67 annual fee + the monthly fee?
Hi Gwen,
If you get a Standard or Premium Salehoo Store, then you don't need to pay the $67 annual fee as both these plans offer access to their directory and market research labs. Hope that helps!
I am a Shopify owner. Exploring inventory options. Does Salehoo provide some sort of inventory import system like Oberlo with Aliexpress? Or is this a question for the supplier?
Thank you
Hi Jesse,
It might not be as elegant as Oberlo's method but you can import products from third party sources by using a CSV file. Hope that helps!
Hi, do they have us suppliers? and is the web site you build extra cost monthly?
Hi Nina,
Yes, they do. Also, Salehoo stores will technically cost you extra, but only if you subscribe to the Basic plan. If you go with their Standard or Premium plans, however, you will get access to their supplier directory and market research labs.
also, is it set up to view on mobile devices?
Hi Darleen,
I'm not sure by what you meant regarding connecting with social sites. To be clear, Salehoo is simply a wholesale supplier directory, and not an online store builder. If that is what you are looking for then Shopify might be right up your alley. As for your other question, yes, you can view Salehoo on mobile. Hope that helps!
can Salehoo connect with social sites?
Can i use salehoo in the uk cos everything is in dollers as or money is in pounds
Hi Graham,
Yes, you can. They are accessible to people all over the world, UK included. 🙂
Good day! I am from Philippines. I am just new running the ecommerce store. Is it possible to join the SaleHoo?
Hoping for your reply regarding this concern.
Thank you.
Edreen Bryan Valdeavilla
Hi Edreen,
According to Salehoo themselves, yes, and that they are "available and accessible worldwide." Also, be sure to give them a visit and peruse their FAQs before diving right in. Best of luck!
Hi there,
İm writing from Turkey and want to join Salehoo but i have few questions to clarify before i proceed . basically i just wanted to know that assuming i jioned salehoo will i be able to sell from Turkey to ebay amazon etc.
Many thanks,
Hi Rozalinda,
As far as I can tell, yes. But it still would be better if you talked to a customer support agent directly, just to be sure. 🙂
Iam based in Europe. Is it posible or is it equal like u in the US.?
Hi Prudence,
Salehoo has dropshippers located in Europe, if that's what you are asking. They also have tons of dropshippers that offer international shipping, if your business requires it.
Hi! Would like to ask if salehoo offers website for members that would serve as their market place? Are the members free to sell to all online stores or limited to ebay store only? How about amazon and the rest of online stores?
Hey John,
SaleHoo has a solution called "SaleHoo Stores" which is like what you are describing. It basically gives you a website with a pre-prepared storefront. You just choose a theme and edit the text / products you are selling.
This won't give you as much flexibility as an eCommerce website builder like Shopify but it has the benefit of being tied in to the SaleHoo directory.
For your second question, yes, their members can sell anywhere (eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Custom sites, etc).
Thanks for clarification.
thanks…valuable info
Thanks! This is very helpful as an unbiased source. Salehoo looks like a very useful tool.


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Gluten-Free ABCs for Going G-free
The Quick Start Guide for Going Gluten-Free
Cheat Sheet
Cheat Sheet
Gluten is the elastic protein in the grains: wheat, rye, barley, durum, einkorn, graham, semolina, bulgur wheat, spelt, farro, kamut, and triticale. Commercial oats also contain gluten due to cross contamination in processing.
Recipes that use flour (bleached white flour, whole wheat, cracked wheat, barley, semolina, spelt, farro, kamut, triticale) or vital wheat gluten are not gluten-free.
Semolina, spelt and whole wheat pasta, including cous cous, are not gluten-free.
Beer, ale and lager are not gluten-free. Brats, meats and sausage cooked in beer are not gluten-free.
Malt vinegar, malt flavorings and barley malt are not gluten-free.
Recipes calling for breadcrumbs, breaded coatings, flour dredging, bread and flat bread, croutons, bagels, croissants, flour tortillas, pizza crust, graham crackers, granola, cereal, wheat germ, wheat berries, cookie crumbs, pie crust, crackers, pretzels, toast, flour tortillas, wraps and lavash, or pita bread are not gluten-free.
The vegan protein sub called seitan is not gluten-free; and some tempeh is not gluten-free (you must check). Flavored tofu may or may not be gluten-free. Injera bread (traditionally made from teff flour) and Asian rice wraps may be gluten-free, but are not necessarily gluten-free (check labels).
Barley enzymes used in malt, natural flavors, and to process some non-dairy beverages, chocolate chips, coffee and dessert syrups (and even some brown rice syrups) are not gluten-free. Always check.
Gluten is sneaky.
Hidden gluten can be found in gravy, broth, bouillon, soy sauce, tamari, marinades, sauces, salad dressings, cured meats, sausage, hot dogs, vegan hot dogs, sausages and burgers, self-basting poultry, flavored and herb cheeses, blue veined (bread mold based) cheeses, spice blends including curry powder, dry mustard, canned and prepared soups, tomato paste, sweeteners, confectioner's and brown sugar, beverages, flavored coffees, herbal teas (watch for barley), roasted, flavored or spiced nuts, jerky, flavored yogurts and puddings, some chocolate and chocolate chips, cocoa and instant coffee mixes, flavored vinegars, cooking wines, flavored liqueur and liquor, wine coolers, some ice cream and frozen desserts. Always read labels. Call the manufacturer.
Gluten-Free Food List:
Alternative grains, flours, starches and thickeners that are inherently safe* for celiac and wheat allergies include:
Corn, grits, polenta and cornmeal
Buckwheat, buckwheat cereal, kasha and buckwheat flour
Rice- white, brown, risotto, basmati, jasmine, sticky rice, rice cereal
Rice flour- white rice, sweet (glutinous) rice and brown rice flour
Quinoa, quinoa cereal flakes, and quinoa flour
Millet and millet flour
Sorghum flour
Amaranth and amaranth flour
Certified gluten-free oats and oatmeal* see note
Coconut flour
Teff flour
Nut meals and flours- almond, chestnut, pecan, cashew
Chick pea, garbanzo, soy (soya) and bean flour
Tapioca (whole) and tapioca starch (manioc)
Potato starch (used in baking)
Potato flour (used sparingly as a thickener)
Sweet potato and yam flour
Arrowroot starch
*Note that some manufacturers process wheat on the same lines as gluten-free grains, and therefore may produce a product that is less than 100% gluten-free.
Pre-made ingredients that are usually safe* for celiac include:
100% corn tortillas and taco shells
Pre-made polenta rolls with a gluten-free label
Plain teff wraps made from 100% teff flour
Plain 100% brown rice tortilla wraps
Unflavored mochi
100% Corn pasta
Quinoa and corn pasta
Soy pasta (if it states gluten-free)
Brown and white rice pasta, rice noodles, rice glass noodles
100% buckwheat soba noodles (check label)
Rice paper, rice and tapioca rice paper wraps (check label)
100% nut butters- almond, peanut, cashew, pecan
100% seed butters- sesame tahini, sunflower and hemp seed butter
Gluten-free beer and lager made from rice, sorghum or a non-gluten grain.
*Please note that even the words "gluten-free" on a label do not always insure 100% gluten-free, due to cross contamination. Be vigilant. Call manufacturers, ask for testing.
About baking recipes:
When it comes to converting your favorite baking recipes to gluten-free, a simple one-to-one flour substitution will not yield the same results as your recipe based on wheat flour.
Gluten is a giving, stretchy ingredient that supports rise, structure, texture and kneadablity. It takes more than a single gluten-free flour replacement to make a cake, bread, muffin or cookie recipe work. A combination of gluten-free flours and starches with some extra egg whites or leavening, and xanthan gum added to improve viscosity is necessary for optimum results.
Note: Gluten-Free Goddess® recipes adhere to the gluten-free grains listed as safe by the Mayo Clinic, and Celiac Disease Foundation. See Mayo Clinic: What's allowed on a gluten-free diet and Celiac Disease Foundation: Allowed Grains.
Essential gluten-free living posts:
How To Go Gluten-Free- In Detail
Gluten-Free Bread Machine Tips
Gluten-Free Cooking + Baking Tips
Baking + Cooking Substitutions for Food Allergies
Gluten-Free On a Budget
Gluten-Free Bread Machine Tips
Gluten-Free Cooking + Baking Tips
Baking + Cooking Substitutions for Food Allergies
Gluten-Free On a Budget


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Senator: Tentative deal on immigration ag workers
A tentative deal has been reached to resolve a dispute between agriculture workers and growers that was standing in the way of a sweeping immigration overhaul bill, a key senator said Tuesday.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., who's taken the lead on negotiating a resolution, didn't provide details, and said that growers had yet to sign off on the agreement. The farm workers union has been at odds with the agriculture industry over worker wages and how many visas should be offered in a new program to bring agriculture workers to the U.S.
But Feinstein said she's hoping for resolution in the next day or two.
"There's a tentative agreement on a number of things and we're waiting to see if it can get wrapped up," Feinstein said in a brief interview at the Capitol.
"I'm very hopeful. The train is leaving the station. We need a bill."
The development comes as a bipartisan group of senators hurries to finish legislation to secure the border and put 11 million immigrants here illegally on a path to citizenship, while also allowing tens of thousands of high- and low-skilled foreign workers into the U.S. on new visa programs. The agriculture issue was one of a handful of unresolved issues. There's also still debate over plans to boost visas for high-tech workers.
The group of four Republican and four Democratic senators had been hoping to release the mammoth immigration bill this week but it's not clear that deadline will be met.
At least 50 percent and as much as 70 or 80 percent of the nation's farm workers are here illegally, according to labor and industry estimates. Growers say they need a better way to hire labor legally, and advocates say workers can be exploited and need better protections and a way to earn permanent residence.
Senators plan to offer a speeded-up pathway to citizenship to farm workers already in the country illegally who've worked in the industry for two years. In addition they're seeking to create a new visa program to bring foreign agriculture workers to the U.S. But wages and visa caps have been sticking points.


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YORK — Jon Dixon, a deli manager for Market Basket in Nashua, N.H., is among a handful of protestors who last weekend stood in front of a Shore Road home owned by a reported shareholder and family member of the grocery store chain.
YORK — Jon Dixon, a deli manager for Market Basket in Nashua, N.H., is among a handful of protestors who last weekend stood in front of a Shore Road home owned by a reported shareholder and family member of the grocery store chain.
On Thursday, up to 10 employees, terminated employees and customers "from all over" began protesting in front of 427 Shore Road for the return of Arthur T. DeMoulas as head of the grocery store chain, said Dixon of Hudson, N.H. The residence is owned by Arthur T.'s cousin and Market Basket shareholder, Diana Merriam, according to Dixon.
Merriam, her sister Fotene DeMoulas, who also reportedly has a home in York, and brother Arthur S. DeMoulas, who now heads the company, with other relatives not associated with Arthur T., own 50.5 percent of the Market Basket company, according to www.boston.com.
The family feud for control of the privately-held company has become very public in recent weeks as employees have urged shoppers to boycott the store until the ousted Arthur T. is returned to power.
Dixon and others went to Merriam's Shore Road home, "basically to get Diana's attention," Dixon said Monday. "She has the opportunity to end this thing. I found out the address and decided to give it a shot to end it, to get back to work there."
Diana and Peter Merriam as Windacre Realty LLC own the home at 427 Shore Road, according to information on the town's GIS website at yorkmaine.org.
Dixon said Merriam knew the protestors were there, through surveillance cameras posted at the end of the driveway and seeing them in person when she came out to walk her dog.
"She doesn't want anything to do with any of us," he said.
Merriam did not return a phone call for comment on Tuesday.
On Friday the protestors returned. Police came out to ensure it was a legal protest, being held on the town's right of way between Shore Road and the driveway, Dixon said.
Dixon returned alone on Saturday and said he found a liquid on the pavement and grass where he had been standing that made him sick.
He reported the incident to York police at 1:13 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, according to Dixon and the police report. Officer Scott Cogger responded.
Cogger determined the substance was "nothing hazardous," Sgt. Brian Curtin said Tuesday.
There was no odor, Curtin said, and the liquid could have been water spilled by a bicyclist, pedestrian or driver going by, Curtin said.
Dixon has since been checked out at a hospital and is fine, he said, but he and others have no plans to return to protest at the site.
Franki Delaney from the state Department of Environmental Protection came to York to take soil samples and found no evidence of a chemical, according to DEP spokesman Jessamine Logan. She did find two dark spots of undetermined origin, that were not greasy, Logan said.
Dixon has been a Market Basket employee for 22 years, he said.
Since employees began protesting for the return of Arthur T., business is down by 90 percent, he said. Grocery store shelves are pretty full except for the perishables, according to Dixon.
He continues to go to work, and also to protest outside of Market Basket's main office in Tewksbury, Mass.
"If they fire me so be it," he said. "I don't want to work for these people. If (the protest) hasn't got their attention, they're not paying attention."


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Melissa Dohme was stabbed 32 times by an ex-boyfriend. He always said he would kill her if she tried to leave. Melissa refused to give up and has a message for her attacker. "Here I am. I'm beautiful and you didn't win."
Watch: "48 Hours" Live to Tell: One Last Hug
Credit: Melissa Dohme, CBS News
Melissa Dohme, 20, was a young woman with big plans and a bright future. She was studying to be a nurse, volunteering at a local hospital and planning a backpacking trip to Europe when a brutal attack changed the course of her life forever.
Credit: Melissa Dohme
In the early morning hours of Jan. 24, 2012, Melissa reluctantly left the safety of her home in a quiet neighborhood in Clearwater, Fla., for an encounter that almost ended her life.
Credit: Clearwater Police Dept.
Melissa had recently broken up with her, boyfriend Robert Burton, a few months before. He'd been calling and texting her that night begging to see her one last time for closure.
"It just seemed kind of pathetic and I really just wanted to get it over with so I can go back to sleep. So I reluctantly agreed."
Melissa says that Robert told her that he just wanted a hug. As he held her tightly in his arms, she heard a click. She didn't know it at the time, but it was a switchblade knife.
Melissa was stabbed 32 times with two different knives and left for dead in the street. Police and rescue personnel responded to a horrific scene.
Melissa's throat was cut and she could barely speak, but she did manage to say the name of her attacker. No one thought Melissa would survive.
While Melissa was airlifted to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Fla., a call went out to law enforcement to be on the lookout for Robert Burton.
Credit: Bayfront Medical Center
Trauma surgeons worked on Melissa for five hours before they could stabilize her. Because of the multiple stab wounds, her blood was leaving her body so quickly and couldn't get to her brain and vital organs. She flat-lined twice.
Dr. Jeffery Johnson, a former trauma surgeon in Afghanistan, said he hadn't seen such injuries since the battlefield.
Three hours after the attack, police found Robert Burton. His vehicle was found crashed into a building.
Burton, who had ingested a number of sleeping pills in a suicide attempt, was found slumped over the wheel with the car still running. The right wheel of his truck kept spinning until it ground through the pavement.
After a week in ICU, Melissa awoke to 32 stab wounds, a broken jaw, shattered facial bones, and severed nerves. She also suffered a stroke from blood loss that resulted in partial paralysis.
"Many doctors and therapists told me that I'd probably never walk by myself again. They told me that I might never be able to talk again," Melissa said, seen here with her mother, Joann Dohme.
Since the attack, Melissa has undergone multiple surgeries, scar revision, dental implants and facial procedures. She has had to relearn how to talk, walk, write, eat and close her eyes.
As the physical wounds began to heal, Melissa's determination and inner strength helped her to heal emotionally. She learned to walk again and went on the backpacking trip to Europe she had planned before the attack.
Time in the hospital meant Melissa had to work hard to catch up with her studies. She not only graduated on time, she was also the commencement speaker.
Melissa told the audience, "When the entire world seems to be against you telling you can't do it...listen to the voice inside you that whispers, 'yes I can.'"
But the hardest step in Melissa's recovery was yet to come, as she prepared to face her attacker in court.
Credit: Tampa Bay Times/ZUMAPRESS.com
At a hearing before the trial, in February 2013, Melissa had to recount and relive the terrifying night in which she almost lost her life. She says that Robert stared straight at her and it felt like his eyes were burning a hole right through her.
At a later hearing, Robert Burton surprised everyone by pleading guilty to attempted first-degree murder.
Credit: Tampa Bay Times/ZUMAPRESS.COM
Robert Burton was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. During her impact statement, Melissa said, "When you choose to forgive those who hurt you, you forever take away their power and that's what I'm doing today. Robert, I forgive you for coming to my house and attempting to murder me."
Credit: WTSP-TV
Melissa was so grateful to everyone that helped save her life that fateful night that she made it her mission to meet and thank them all personally. Here she is with the team from Clearwater Fire and Rescue.
"I really wanted to meet everybody that I just had to say thank you. I felt so called to just find every person and let them know how much they mean to me," Melissa said.
Video: Melissa thanks her heroes
One of the first responders, Cameron Hill, became a more personal hero to Melissa.
Melissa said she never imagined something so wonderful could come out of her horrifying experience.
After the incident, firefighter/EMT Cameron Hill and Melissa began dating.
"We've truly been inseparable ever since," Melissa said.
"I'm crazy in love with Melissa Dohme. Never met anybody like her. I would like to spend the rest of my life with her," Cameron said.
Credit: CBS News
Melissa credits another domestic violence survivor with helping her come to terms with what happened. Audrey Mabrey's husband bludgeoned her with a hammer and then set her on fire burning more than 80 percent of her body.
Audrey and Melissa now work together as advocates.They have teamed up to help other victims of domestic violence at Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay, an organization based in Clearwater, Fla. The nonprofit works to prevent domestic violence and help families in crisis.
Credit: Audrey Mabrey
Melissa has made a remarkable recovery since the attack that almost ended her life. She believes that she survived to help and inspire other victims of domestic violence to speak up and fight back.
"Audrey and I, we want to really change lives, we want to end domestic violence and end teen dating violence. Together feel like we really are an unstoppable force, you know, we're ready to change the world," Melissa said.
Three years after paramedic Cameron Hill saved the life of Melissa Dohme, who'd been stabbed 32 times by an ex-boyfriend, he proposed to her at home plate before a Tampa Bay Rays game Monday, May 11, 2015.
EMT pops the question to the woman he helped save
Credit: Tampa Bay Rays
The newly-engaged Cameron Hill and Melissa Dohme.
They wed in March 2017.
Dohme and Hill marry


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September 10, 2013 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
tWhether you are new to the suburban Philadelphia area or are a longtime resident simply interested in meeting more people, we invite you to become a member of the Newcomers Club of the Upper Main Line. We are an active social group open to women of all ages who live in numerous towns along the "Main Line". To learn more about us, please drop in at our next "Meet and Greet" coffee. No RSVP is required.


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Last year, sitting at home alone in Phoenix, retired NHL goaltender Corey Hirsch felt like a failure, a nobody.
The phone didn't ring. Nobody was returning his calls. He could barely drag himself out of bed. He dreaded everyday.
His 15-year marriage was over and the St. Louis Blues didn't renew his contract as a goalie coach. It was a double whammy.
At his peak, he made around $600,000 (U.S.) as an NHL goaltender, but that was 20 years ago. His career lasted about 10 seasons, spent mostly with the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks.
After retirement, he worked for Hockey Canada and then was hired as a goalie coach with the Maple Leafs in 2008. In 2010, the Blues hired him as their goalie coach.
When the Blues lost in the first round of the playoffs last spring, Hirsch was let go.
Now he had no job and bills to pay. At 42, hockey was the only thing he has ever known.
Hirsch tried to get work. He paid his own way to Philadelphia for last summer's NHL draft. He interviewed with a few NHL teams, but nothing came of it.
"Things weren't going well," Hirsch recalled in an interview in a downtown Toronto hotel. "And the bills were piling up. What am I going to do? I started thinking, what's going to happen to me today?"
The ego was not only bruised, it was destroyed. As an NHL player, Hirsch got the gold glove treatment everywhere he went.
A highlight was playing in the 1994 Olympics, but he was so young and naive, "I thought this life was going to last forever."
Foolishly, he didn't even think to take a camera to Lillehammer, Norway.
Now, nobody was knocking on his door. He had to learn to approach people.
"As players, people come to us," Hirsch said. "We don't have to go to them. But guess what? Once it ends, unless you're Gordie Howe or Wayne Gretzky, nobody is looking for you anymore."
One day, he woke up alone. His wife was gone and his three children — Alexa, 16, Hayden, 14, and Farrah, 10 — were with her (they have shared custody).
On the outside, it looked like a perfect life. A home in Phoenix. A family. But when the marriage ended, there was a house to sell, assets to split. A new place to live.
He was losing hope. But suddenly something clicked in him, and he thought that if he changed his thinking, something good would happen.
He tried it. Days went by and, he thought, this isn't working. But he kept at it. Positive thoughts.
Little blessings were there, but he discounted them.
"We're always looking for the big things," he said. "There are a ton of good things that happen. We're healthy and (in his case) I got to watch my daughter dance."
Through Twitter, he found a great supporter in Stacy Lymber, who is a transition and lifestyle strategist who works mostly with ex-hockey players.
"He's inspiring," she said on the phone from Buffalo, N.Y., "but the sadder part about it is there are thousands out there more like him, not just hockey players. They're lost, basically."
Out of the blue, Hirsch tweeted something out about a hockey game he was watching, and Sportsnet hockey analyst Elliotte Friedman saw it. He thought his analysis, in less than 140 characters, was very good and could transfer nicely to a bigger stage.
"I follow Corey on Twitter, and I've talked to him a bit over his career," Friedman said by phone. "He always had a kind of a snarky and sarcastic and pretty funny way of looking at things. Some of the stuff he says is pretty funny and biting."
Friedman said he had "no idea" Hirsch was in a bad place when he put him in touch with Mitch Kerzner, executive producer of studio production for NHL on Sportsnet.
"We weren't close enough that he would share that kind of thing with me," Friedman said. "The one thing you learn, though, covering this business is when players retire, it's not easy."
Kerzner took Friedman's advice and he checked Hirsch's Twitter account.
"I saw some things on Twitter that I liked so I gave him a call," Kerzner said over the phone. "I think he's got a lot of insight, but witty insight."
Hirsch works for Sportsnet as a freelance NHL analyst.
The former player said he felt comfortable right away in the studio.
"It seemed to click," he said.
Prior to this, Hirsch had reached out to the NHL alumni, which put on a broadcasting workshop that furnished him with training and confidence to enter a new arena.
"His desire to find an area that he was passionate about and ignite a spark like hockey did is not easy," said Wendy McCreary of the NHL alumni association.
"Corey was a natural."
Hirsch was so moved by his turn of luck that he took to Facebook this week to tell his friends the story and it touched a nerve with hundreds of readers, including former teammate Kirk McLean.
Hirsch doesn't want to come across as a sympathy case. He just wants his story out there so others can be inspired.
He is also not suggesting that people with clinical depression can just snap out of it like he did.
But what about the tweet, that game-changing tweet?
Hirsch can't remember it, and neither can Friedman.
"I wish I did," Hirsch says before leaving to do research on the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks game Friday night.
The tweet doesn't matter much anymore. What matters is that, in Hirsch's mind, bad things can be blessings in disguise.
"It's weird sometimes," he says, "how we think the worst thing that could ever happen to us turns out to be one of the best things to ever happen to us. I was let go by St. Louis. At the time, I was devastated.
"But it led me to this."


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Fenscape: The Fens Discovery Centre
Discover the fens through interactive and audio visual displays, interpretive sculptures, theatrical sets, graphic panels and more.
Each display brings to life a particular aspect of the Fens unique past and involves the audience in issues and choices faced by the people that were involved in shaping the fens that we see today.
Learn about the landscape today and how future changes will affect it. Read about the drainage story and then take part in an interactive debate over the drainage of the fens in a specially designed courtroom. Or perhaps take a visit to the fenland apothecary and find out about some of the weird and wonderful cures that fenfolk used to treat illnesses like malaria... could you match the cure to the illness?
Visit us and find out much more about the Fens - past, present and future. Find out about other local attractions to explore within the fens or purchase locally produced goods in the Fenscape Shop.
Venue Type:
Museum, Environmental or ecological centre
Mon - Sat 10am-5pm
Sun - 10am - 4pm
Closed: Christmas Day
[Charges may apply to school parties and evening bookings, please call or email for more details]
Additional info
Schools parties are welcomed at Fenscape and prices vary depending on the programmes chosen; facilities include toilets, eating areas and use of the David Bellamy Community Room.
The community room has access for children and adults with disabilities and mobility issues.
For school parties the Fenscape Manager will be on hand for information, advice and help with delivering programmes of study.
The attraction will in the near future be offering a comprehensive education programme which will include the following:
• Teacher's packs for the attraction.
• Educational workshops in the David Bellamy Community Room and gardens.
• State of the art technology for presentations and Internet access.
• A Virtual Seed CD-ROM with accompanying teachers notes.
Visits by school parties will need to be pre-arranged.
The Fens Discovery Centre focuses strongly on the social history and geography of the Fens from Roman Times to the present day and the impact that drainage and the subsequent farming has had on both the landscape and its people.
The exhibitions are permanent and make use of state of the art technology to interpret the different aspects of the Fens. There is a small collection of traditional Fenland tools and memorabilia.
Collection details
Agriculture, Inland Waterways, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Social History
Key artists and exhibits
- Drainage
- Horticulture
- Fenland
- Cornelius Vermuyden
- Plants
- Fen
The Virtual Seed
The Virtual Seed CD-Rom is a computer programme aimed at KS1 and KS2 looking at how plants grow. A virtual seed is grown from a seedling right through to maturity with decisions about its growth and care needing to be made through the programme. Measurements and photographs need to be taken and recorded as well as watering and protection from insect attacks. The programme focuses strongly on the scientific side of plant growth and includes relative scientific experiments that can be conducted in the classroom as well as a plant encyclopaedia and fun games for children to take part in.
- Fens Tourism
- Lincolnshire Fenland Leader+
How to obtain
The Virtual Seed can be obtained as part of a schools visit to Fenscape or by mail order (call 01775 764800).
Geography - The Fenland Landscape
This programme of study can be adapted for KS1 and KS2 and looks in more detail at the geographical makeup of the Fens. Worksheets are used to encourage children to investigate the differences between Fen and Marsh, the different soil types and how agricultural use has affected the landscape. Workshops in the education room are available with soil testing and other experiments. The activities can be tailor made to last for either a morning session or a full day. The maximum number of children is 60, split into two groups which will alternate between the attraction and education room.
Helping Plants Grow Well
A schools programme based around helping plants to grow well and thrive in Fenland conditions. The programme includes a worksheet looking at plants that grow in the Fens followed by a tour of the sites gardens with an appropriate worksheet. The programme also includes a workshop in the educational facility with hands on experiments and the use of the Virtual Seed CD-Rom, a plant encyclopaedia and range of associated experiments. A copy of the CD can be taken back to the school. The activities can be tailor made to last for either a morning session or a full day.
Local History - Drainage
This programme of study can be adapted for KS1, KS2 and KS3 and looks at the history of Drainage in the Fens. For KS1 and KS2 worksheets and a question and answer type workshop with associated experiments. For KS3 a courtroom debate is available which investigates the reasons behind the decision to drain and children can make their own choices and decisions on whether the Fens should have been drained in the first place. The activities can be tailor made to last for either a morning session or a full day
Wildlife Habitats
This programme of study is aimed at KS1 and KS2 and looks and wildlife habitats in the Fens. Emphasis is put on wildflowers and the habitats that they thrive in such as the wetlands, meadow fields and newly built up areas. Children are encouraged to learn about the four main habitats in the Fens and then explore the different habitats that can be found in the Springfields gardens where the discovery centre is situated. Worksheets and guided tours accompany the programme and a workshop in the education room at the centre is included which makes use of the Virtual Seed CD-Rom.
Fenscape: The Fens Discovery Centre
Fenscape Manager
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01775 761161 ext 4888 8.30am-5pm
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CHRIS POWELL: Higher town aid only means higher state taxes
Connecticut has endured decades of advertising by the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities warning that reductions in state financial grants to cities and towns will result in higher municipal property taxes. But throughout this time, despite ever-increasing state financial grants to municipalities, Connecticut somehow has gotten higher municipal property taxes anyway.
Maybe what Connecticut needs now is another statewide organization to advertise the truer and more relevant converse of the CCM ads. That is, increasing state financial aid to municipalities means higher state taxes -- like last year's record state tax increase, including increases in the state income tax and the sales tax, enacted in large part in the name of maintaining municipal aid and restraining municipal property taxes.
After all this tax raising in the name of not raising taxes, why should anyone pay attention to CCM anymore?
Most Connecticut residents who pay more in taxes than they consume in government services -- that is, most people who are not employed by government or on welfare -- are exploited either way. So they no longer may see the righteousness long presumed by CCM's advertising, especially since municipalities are losing their reputation for being "closer to the people" and better guardians of the public purse than state government.
For example, last week the Meriden Record-Journal reported that the city has hired a police officer who receives a disability pension from Bridgeport, where he was an officer for 15 years before retiring on account of a knee injury. The injury having healed, the officer got his job in Meriden only to be injured in a criminal's attack on him and two other officers. So now he's collecting his Meriden salary on medical leave as well as his disability pension from Bridgeport.
This situation, the Record-Journal reported, appears to be a peculiarity of Bridgeport's generous labor arrangements, which continue despite the city's always claiming to be financially distressed and needing more help from state government. Meriden itself does not continue a disability pension for an officer who goes to work again.
Also last week the Waterbury Republican-American reported that the city's police superintendent is retiring at the ripe old age of 47 after 25 years with the department and will claim an annual pension of $81,000, 70 percent of his salary, $116,000. The superintendent aims to keep working and may get a police job elsewhere. Like Bridgeport, Waterbury also is always described as financially distressed and is always a leading claimant for more state aid.
Because of the risk of injury in their work, police officers should have good benefits. But should they get disability pensions when they're not disabled? Should retirement pensions worth maybe twice the average Connecticut resident's salary be paid to police retirees who likely have another 15 years of comfortable employability?
CCM may reply that it continues to advocate weakening the state law requiring binding arbitration of public employee union contracts. But as always CCM's advocacy here is vague and merely a formality.
Besides, as last week's news reports involving Meriden, Bridgeport, and Waterbury show, despite binding arbitration, some municipalities try a lot harder to get value than others. Lacking a middle class independent of government, Bridgeport is in the grip of a parasitic Democratic Party machine, the city's newspaper, the Connecticut Post, having reported in 2006 that 80 percent of the members of the city's Democratic committee had city government jobs, a close relative on the city payroll, a city pension, or a city office.
Getting value for the public is seldom high on city government's agenda in Connecticut, nor on CCM's. No, the main objective is just to get more money without more accountability when it should be to get more value for less money.
Chris Powell is managing editor of the Journal Inquirer in Manchester.


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THE L WORD BOOK includes over 400 never-before-seen photos, cast commentary, and the ephemera that composed our daily lives on the show - bits of scripts, callsheets, production memos.
A series of large format prints and limited edition prints will also be available of select photos from the book. These prints are available for purchase through this site.


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Brandied Potatoes Gratin:
2 lbs. russet potatoes
2 lbs. yams
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup brandy or additional broth
1/2 lb. jack cheese, thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices. Line the bottom of a buttered 3 qt. casserole with an overlapping of alternating potato and yam slices. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Use up all of the potatoes.
Mix hot chicken broth with the brandy. Bake covered in a 375 degree F oven about 1+1/4 hours until tender. Uncover and top with the cheeses. Continue to bake until cheese is browned. Add salt to taste.


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PITTSBURGH, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) announced today that it will host a conference call and live webcast Thursday, May 2, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. ET, to review the company's financial results for the first quarter, which ended March 31, 2013. Mylan will release its financial results on May 2 after the market closes.
The dial-in number to access the call is 877.402.3913, or 817.382.5964 for international callers. A replay will be available for approximately seven days at 800.585.8367, or 404.537.3406 for international callers, with access pass code 33371489.
To access a live webcast of the call, please log on to Mylan's website (www.mylan.com) at least 15 minutes before the event is scheduled to begin to register and download or install any necessary software. A replay of the webcast will be available on www.mylan.com for approximately seven days.
Mylan is a global pharmaceutical company committed to setting new standards in health care. Working together around the world to provide 7 billion people access to high quality medicine, we innovate to satisfy unmet needs; make reliability and service excellence a habit, do what's right, not what's easy and impact the future through passionate global leadership. We offer a growing portfolio of approximately 1,100 generic pharmaceuticals and several brand medications. In addition, we offer a wide range of antiretroviral therapies, upon which approximately 40% of HIV/AIDS patients in developing countries depend. We also operate one of the largest active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers and currently market products in approximately 140 countries and territories. Our workforce of more than 20,000 people is dedicated to improving the customer experience and increasing pharmaceutical access to consumers around the world. But don't take our word for it. See for yourself. See inside. mylan.com
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