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From Dubai/Doha to Digital, speak your mind out...! A blog about Online Social Conversations..
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Dubai New Year Parties Cancelled
Monday, December 15, 2008
Social Media Measurement Bubble
2. Participation/Reaction: This indicates the extent to which users' engage themselves with the content on a particular platform. The engagement can be in the form of comments, scraps, posts, rating etc.
3. Authority/Connection: Fetching inbound links, trackbacks, pings to a blog or sites.
4. Influence: Viral, word of mouth, spread, user base, followers, subscribers
5. Emotions/Sentiments/Relationship:user loyalty, attachment, enthusiasm etc
The five factors sum up the metrics of measuring social media. But this is not one-size-fits-all sorts of model, it varies depending on the type of company/organisation, its SM goals, budget, objective and intention. It depends on the factors that go behind the social media campaign and the weightage assigned to each of the bubble changes. In total it should sum up to 100%.
There are a few who are not concerned about "attention" i.e. page views that a site/blog generates. They would typically be focused on ensuring subscription of their RSS feeds, or any other application on the website.
Hence, marketers should carefully set out their objectives and then select appropriate metrics to ROI.
This entry is posted by - Isha Shah (S.P.Jain Global MBA - Marketing alumni and an avid Social Media Marketer). She can be reached through mail at: email@example.com
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Measuring Social Media Marketing
There are majorly six steps to measuring social media marketing for any brand, personality or individuals and that is:
1)Setting the objectives: The SMM goals will be different for every business or organization, SMM can - create brand awareness or build idea, increase visibility, leverage existing social media sites to the company's advantage, help in Creating a multi-pronged marketing strategy
attract & Motivate through Potential Customer Experience etc.
Make is measurable, set appropriate deadlines, set the kind of changes in attitude and behavior that is expected, output & outcomes. One thing that many digital marketers face difficulty is in measurement and the first step to measure is to set RIGHT objectives. The objectives should be in the interest of the organisation and community.
2) Determining metrics of measurements
Analytics Outcomes: Benefits, costs and risks.
3) Defining Stakeholders
4) Benchmarking against competition
5) Selection of measurement tool : Various free and paid tools are readily available in the market such as Omniture, Google Analytics, Radian 6, SEER, Jeremiah' list, Buzz Logic, The CGM Dashboard, Alexa, Del.icio.us, Veoh, Feedburner, Quantcast, Yahoo pipes etc. They measure the following statistics but the list is endless:
>Number of unique users, participation & engagement, returning v/s new readers, referring traffic, Google page rank, links from other sites, page views etc
6) Analysis and Re-strategize
Using the tools a SM marketer can analyse the position of the campaigns and then decide if it's worth the money. The ROI calculation becomes very important in this case nevertheless, social media definitely has long term returns. ROI can be calculated keeping account of expenses such as Cost of campaigns+ media expenses + no. of responses
This entry is posted by - Isha Shah (S.P.Jain Global MBA - Marketing alumni and an avid Social Media Marketer). She can be reached through mail at: email@example.com
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Sharjah Taxi Chaos..
Friday, November 28, 2008
Emirates ID Card
• Labor Card.
• Health Card and Health Insurance card.
• Electronic Portfolio.
• Commercial and Banking applications
• Driving License.
• Passport.
Few questions arise : -
¨ I hope this means in future as expats we don's have to issue Labor Card, Driving License, Health cards etc ever again as we will renew Emirates ID every year.
¨ Will there be any major issues if one doesn't register on time? Rumors are that you will not be allowed to stay in the country. Check out this link which explains the consequences of not registering for Emirate ID by 2010.
Easy steps on how to "register" for Emirate ID Card.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Google plans to pre-install Chrome on computers
The search giant looks at pre-installing Chrome on personal computers by probably doing distribution deals. Google wants to break the monopoly of Microsoft's Internet Explorer. You have to agree that both the companies are fighting a war in the virtual world even though they may not be officially accepting it. Google has tried to enter most of the markets where Microsoft has a strong hold. The VP of Product Mgmt at Google says, "Versions of Chrome should also be available of computers using Macintosh or Linux software in the first half of next year, allowing the browser to be used on almost 99 per cent of computers worldwide." Google is trying to do a 360 degree sweep in the market. Chrome is still in its beta phase and once the perfect/enhanced version is launched they may give Microsoft run for its money. What Microsoft did to Netscape, will Chrome be able do to Microsoft? History may repeat itself. We'll have to watch out Google's strategy and product offering; hope it doesn't turn out to be a fake promise. IE's popularity remains strong and it will take time for Google to catch up with Microsoft on this front.
One Minute Answer....
Friday, November 14, 2008
Credit Crisis Hits UAE
1) Dubai based Damac Property has laid of more than 200+ staff
2) Lloyds has stopped loans for purchase of apartments and dropped its LTV ratio on villas in the UAE to 50 per cent.
3) HSBC has doubled its minimum salary requirement for a personal loan from Dh 10,000 to Dh20,000.
4) Most of the brokers and property developers are planning to lay off hundreds of staff as part of their cost cutting measures
5) Tatweer has had several job cuts
6) Emirates NBD has suspended retail credit to expatriate employees of few real estate firms
7) Most of the banks have frozen their recruitment drive
8) Most of the property developers have rescheduled their upcoming projects
9) Property prices may fall rock bottom
10) There is a speculation that most of the westerners who are loosing jobs may rush to the Middle East for job search; which will lead to further competition for the existing jobs.
Irrespective of these crises I believe UAE economy is strong and the government has taken measures to contain the crises. The impact is due to global recession and not due to the weak economy of UAE. UAE government has committed Dh 120 billion in liquidity to the banking system to ease the liquidity situation. Due to lack of transparency we don't know if any bank has utilized these funds. Once again I believe it's a mental game; if we all feel that nothing is going to go wrong and continue to live a normal life, we'll successfully pass this phase.
Monday, November 10, 2008
How to become the President of USA
Officially you need to be a native born US citizen, you must be at least 35 years old, and you must have lived in US for at least 14 years. You may read more about this on About.com.
Post meeting the the above official requirements, the following needs to be done to produce an effective online campaign for the election in the present Web 2.0 boom: -
1) Run online campaigns to target various voter segments from young to old.
a. $400k on Facebook
b. Run a campaign on Blackplanet.com & Bet.com (if you are a black candidate)
c. Spend remaining budgets on My Space and other networking sites
a. Customize campaign for different states
b. Different tailored messages during the start of the elections
c. Just before the election run a campaign "Register to Vote for Change,"
Above all you need to be Barack Hussein Obama :)
Friday, October 17, 2008
Online Expression of Credit Crisis
I had to Google to find out this link about a "radio show" being run on the current credit crisis. It gives you an understanding of why were so many people lent money without checking their credit history.
The credit crisis exposure of UAE Banks has been limited so far. The government has assured to take the guarantee of the deposits in the local banks. Moreover lack of transparency may also give us a feeling that we are in safe hands. UAE Central Bank had asked the bank's to declare their exposure to the Lehman bankruptcy, but so far none of them have made any public announcement. Check out this "article" which gives some insight into the issue faced by the UAE banks.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Do Clicks Really Matter ?
CTR = No of Clicks /No of Impressions
Does the higher number of clicks justify the success of a campaign? An online campaign is needed to spread awareness which can ultimately lead to sales. Some online campaigns are purely meant for awareness while other's prompt the user to click on the banner ads, which direct them to a landing page that has a list of the products available for sale. Internet has come a long way from Web 1.0 to evolving Web 3.0. Yes, we can associate these trends with the following terms: -
Web 1.0 = Content
Web 2.0 = Conversation
Web 3.0 = Convergence
I feel its all about Conversation. As a product manager if you are successful in speaking to your online audience in their language, you have won half the battle. You need to help the internet user understand what he/she can expect post clicking an interactive banner. If the expectations are not met in the first few seconds, you have lost your prospective internet partner. You need to develop more interactive ads to get the attention of the person viewing the ad. Next time tips on what can be done to develop interactive ads and get user's to engage with your brand.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Cost per Engagement
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Sunday - the Death Day
Some of my friends had the following reasons for Sunday traffic chaos: -
1) After a long weekend people tend to wake up late, hence this results in traffic jams.
2) It's first day of the week so you can expect traffic
3) There are many school buses that cause the traffic (C'mon same no. of buses are there on the roads for the remaining 5 days)
On the contrary some of them say it's Sunday and all of us know that there will be traffic chaos, so they prefer leaving a little early.
Well, of some of them leave a little early while other's leave late, then why do we have the jams on Sunday?
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Arab Youth in the Digital World
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Earthquake in UAE (Dubai)
Friday, September 5, 2008
What an Idea - Mumbai...
Abhishek Bachan is the face of Idea Cellular's current campaign. Their creatives remain the same on all the ad mediums, which allows you to relate to the campaign. Idea Cellular is part of the Aditya Birla Group, which operates in approx 12 states in India and is one of the fastest growing telecom companies in the country.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Beijing Olympics - Very Expensive Affair
1) China has built 12 new stadiums at the cost of almost $3.82 billion.
2) The dragon shape airport terminal built in Beijing cost $3.82 billion.
3) To maintain Beijing's existing infrastructure and build new one it cost $21.5 billion
4) The unique bird's nest stadium that is the main attraction in Beijing cost $477.5 million
5) Beijing is expected to spend $38.2 billion in this event.
More than 100 million people in China live on less than $1.2 a day. Now does this expensive dish help raise the poor?
This Olympics organized in China is being called the most expensive one ever.
The 2012 Olympic host UK is struggling to increase it's spend budget which still stands at approximately $18 billion. More than 100 UK Olympic committee members have reached China to understand the complexities involved in organizing such a grand event. UK citizens have already started questioning the committee for allocating such a huge budget for the 2012 Olympics.
Hope you have enjoyed the dish. Please feel free to add spices to make it taste better.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
MSN Introduces Minimise-Me
Check out the "Minimise-Me" application that allows you to create your own mini-me that will be displayed as your profile picture on Windows Live Messenger. Some of the well known celebrity characters are also available for down load on the website. It is creative application, nothing new I must say but its fun.
Monday, August 4, 2008
KZero - Creating Virtual Brands
Ignore, Remove, Observe, Endorse and Engage
As per this company the Marketing rules in the virtual world differ from the real world. The Metabrands (brands in the virtual world) are positioned in a different way. The consumers behave differently in the online world and you need to understand those needs of the consumers. This company specializes in creation of Virtual Brands and Retailing, and has helped real time brands like Nokia, Loreal, Signify etc create and position products in the virtual world. They can create and promote virtual product, companies, and avatars. They also have analysis on the usage of the various virtual world web sites e.g. how many users are there in per site, age, sex, number of hours spent etc.
The company has a futuristic though process in the Digital Marketing world and has been successful in the promotion of various virtual products.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Orkut Unblocked by Etisalat
Du and Etisalat are yet to confirm receipt of any such official notice from TRA.
Some of the other well known website blocked by Etisalat is Flickr – Photo Sharing website, Skype, Twitter.
Sites can be blocked in the UAE for 'inconsistent with the religious, cultural, political and moral values of the United Arab Emirates', according to TRA
If users want to question a blocked website with eCompany, they can either visit www.etisalat.ae or click Contact Us/Feedback, call the company's contact centre on UAE Toll Free 800 6100, or e-mail details direct to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Hybrid Taxis in Dubai
The technology will help reduce pollution levels in Dubai. The vehicle would initially run on electricity and move onto diesel after 60km. This is an excellent move by the government to curb the growing pollution in the city. Now we can truly say that Dubai is going Green. My only concern is in a bid to provide clean environment, I hope post launch we have decent taxi fare prices. RTA should not justify a sudden increase in taxi fares due to high cost of maintaining these vehicles.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Cuil - The next Google
The founders claim that this search engine is able to index almost every thing on the Internet unlike Google, which displays only popular pages. Till date the website has indexed 121,617,892,992 pages. Google claims that it indexes more pages than Cuil.
I have tried using the search engine and it is fairly easy to use, and displays various set of results categorically on the right hand side of the page.
The search engine understands the context of the page and the intentions behind the search, which still remains a challenge for Google. Another special feature of engine is that it displays all the results in thumbnail format. The site doesn't retain any record of your search results unlike Google, which retains the search result records for at least 18 months.
The question remains if this search engine will be able to push Google from the search throne. In the past many contenders like Mahalo.com and Powerset.com (later purchased by Microsoft) were wiped out without a trace. Google still remains the market leader with almost 70% share.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Search Engine Wars – Google vs Microsoft
¨ Latest News – Live Search powered by Microsoft will be integrated into Facebook by year's end, which is a smart deal to boost the results of the search engine.
¨ In May Microsoft launched a Live Search cash back program for US users, and in July it unveiled Secret Search, unique incentive based program exclusive for Australian Live Search users (http://search.ninemsn.com.au/)
¨ We are already aware of the unsuccessful takeover of Yahoo by Microsoft, due to intervention of Google, and resistance shown by the CEO of Yahoo.
¨ Google has already launched several versions of its search including blogsearch.google.com, scholar.search.com etc
¨ Yahoo has taken the initiative to launch BOSS
But the ultimate question remains will Microsoft be able to beat Google? Well, if Microsoft is trying to create a better search engine, then it never will be able to beat Google. I believe its all about product placement and differentiation. The word search is owned by Google in our minds and it is difficult to replace it.
Microsoft needs to come with a better offering probably say – the ultimate
Web 3.0 engine. It is like Microsoft beating IBM in the 80's when no one even could imagine that the old giant could be shaken.
Once again Google is already taking steps to safeguard its interests by venturing into various other markets like Mobile, Blogs, and Social Media etc. But until how long will Google retain its no 1 position?
What search engine do you use?
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Blasts in Ahmedabad
This post is not part of the theme of this blog. I have just come to know that 13 serial blasts have taken place today in Ahmedabad, Gujrat. A stunning 13 bomb blasts have taken place in Bapu anagar, Maninagar, Isanpur, Narol Circle, Narodha Patiya, Hatkeshkar and Hakar areas in 15 minutes of Ahmedabad today. I have just spoken some of my friends/relatives who stay in Nava Vadej area and have confirmed that every thing is fine there. Most of the blasts have taken place in the main city area. India is on high alert including cities- Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Indore and many more. Please post any pics/vids or any other info pertaining to this event.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Car Pooling Launched in Dubai
I believe many commuters would like to share a vehicle while travelling to their offices, provided they are able to adjust the timings. Most of the commuters drive their own vehicle to have more flexibility. I would like to raise some points on this new initiative : -
1) Why does one have to register to commute in a friends/relatives vehicle?
2) Can the same car be registered by more than 4 people? C'mon it is not necessary that the same set of people travel everyday in the same car.
3) How does RTA plan to have a check on this? Don't tell me they will keep checking each and individual car.
4) A registered member needs to renew his membership every 6 months. I can smell some cash outflow happening here
5) Why is RTA trying to restrict who will travel is which car? I believe all of are sensible enough not give ride to a stranger.
6) If you want to curb illegal taxis, just start a similar service where by commuters can share cost of the taxi.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Is Yahoo following the Open Source Path?
Is Yahoo going to become the next Linux, whereby there will many mini Yahoo engines emerging all over the web? Independent developers will be allowed to tweak the Yahoo search engine code and customize to their needs. We may soon get to hear search engine names like – Yehoo, Yohoo, Y etc.
Whatever the result might be, at least now Yahoo must seriously consider having a portal dedicated to the Middle East as ignoring this region would result in a lost opportunity.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Yahoo's Online Potential
Last month Yahoo had agreed to allow display of Google's Adsense for Search and Adsense for Content ads on Yahoo's US and Canadian Web portal. This is an attempt by Jerry Yang to inject some liquidity in the company. Today's headlines have once again raised a question about Yahoo's strategy, as Microsoft has once again expressed interests in acquiring the company but at a discounted share price.
What will be the future of Yahoo remains a big question mark as clash of the titans may once again takes place.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Salik – Taking toll on our life
A lot has been written about the toll system from some people appreciating it to some raising concerns and calling it a money making tool.
I would like to raise one issue – If Salik was introduced to control traffic – I fail to understand what are we trying to control from midnight to early morning, when there is rarely any traffic on the roads?
Why is Salik a 24x7 charge? I believe, Salik should be charged only during peak hours or for limited hours, the way we are charged for car parking. If Salik was introduced to control traffic, what is the reason behind charging a commuter at 02:00am in the morning?
If Salik means open or clear, I am not very clear about the strategy behind this toll. Is it serving the public or the government interests? Can't the interests be mutual?
The alternate routes like Floating bridge are open until 22:00 hrs only. What happens when some one has to travel to Bur Dubai after 22:00 hrs? He has to either take the longer route like Business Bay or pay toll at Maktoum or Garhoud Bridge (I am aware that Shingdaga tunnel can be another alternate route)
In the eve of rising inflation and costs in Dubai, any sort of concession offered by the government would be a relief. I would like to appeal to the Dubai Government to at least reconsider the timings for the Salik charges.
Has any one got a better suggestion, please feel free to Express.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Dubai Property Saga
Many people were gathering in the lobby to view the floor plans and making a note of the best units available. The rumor was that there are 128 units available for sale and the fact was only one unit will be sold per token. I got really excited about the fact that I held the token no 111, therefore fancied a chance of getting my hands on one small unit.
Finally around 10:00am the token numbers were called. People started to queue in to get into the sales zone were the sales men held units on there computer and a person was asked to choose the one they may be interested in. By the time token number 20 was called, it was announced that all the small units have been sold out. I was a little disappointed but decided to buy a medium sized unit (was trying to figure out my liquidity sources). Then determined I was and no one could stop me now (except my financial fitness). Some people decided to auction their tokens, to make some money out of it as they could not afford to but any thing more than a small unit.
By the time token number 31 was announced, most of the medium size units were sold but there was a mixed bag of only 50 medium, large and very large units available. Listening to this announcement all my determination had gone down the drain and I decided to make my way to the exit. My colleagues were equally disenchanted with the entire event and called it a hoax.
To clarify a total of 128 units were available and the condition was that only one unit will be sold per token. Had that been the reality, why were only 50 units left by the time 31st token was announced ? This means a total of only 80 units were available for sale or did many people manage to grab more than one unit?
Well, I am not a property specialist but would like to highlight such issues, where a lot of hype and expectation is created among the prospect buyers in Dubai who just end up wasting a lot of their time at the launches. This is because most of the units are sold well in advance before the property is actually launched. Or to be fair to everyone early bird gets the worm.
Friday, June 13, 2008
If you happen to log on to an Arabic chat room you might be lost by what you may read. The most surprising part is how the combination of numbers and letter is used to communicate with each other. The language is often used to send text messages, which is perhaps interpreted by the Arabs of the internet generation. It is referred as Arabenglish or Arabizi by the young Arabs. The language has taken its present form as Arabic has only 28 alphabets, which have sounds that are not found in English.
Some of the Arabic letters are replaced by the following numbers the sounds of which are not found in English:
3 =Ain
7 =Haa
5 =Khaa
2 =Hamza
9 =Sa'ad
6 =Ta'af
One of the alphabets will be replaced by a number which has a different sound, for example - Mashroha can be written as Mashro7a.
Some other examples: -
3 - Saeed = Sa3ed
7 - Ahmed = A7ed
5 - Khan = 5an
2 - Asaf = As2f
9 - Sabur = 9bur
Have you tried communicating with your friends in a different style? We would like to know.
Friday, May 30, 2008
The most valuable asset in an online business is a repeat visitor. On an average the websites are able to convert only 1-2% of the visitors to sales, which means 98% of the visitors leave without performing any action. If you have to retain these visitors what should one do? In comes the technique called Retargeting. A technique performed in 3 simple steps: -
1) Drive traffic to your website – The online business thrives on traffic which can be driven to a website through various mediums like search engines, email shots, paid ads, banner ads etc. Once this is done we go to step 2
2) Track the visitors past and present – We need to track what activity is being performed by a visitor on the website. This is done by placement of a simple code in the website. The code tracks the web pages a visitor spends time on. If a consumer was conducting a transaction and decided to leave for some reason those pages will be stored on a temporary basis.
3) Retargeting in action - Now come's the ultimate step. Next time the user visits any other website say like My Space.com, similar ads will be delivered on his page that were of interest to him. In other words the targeted ad will be delivered to him again. This will create an impact on the visitor. Some studies suggest that you need seven contacts with a customer to make a sale. Such form of advertising has made a difference for many online companies.
I recently came across a website called http://www.fetchback.com/ that has been in the retargeting business since Feb 2007. Fetchback serves up ads on many websites, including social networking sites like MySpace and news content sites like ESPN.com.
Check out this link which reflects how fetchback.com has helped a company increase their online sales by 20% with the use of retargeting technique.
I believe fetchback.com is worth a try, check them out.
Cya for now…….!
Monday, April 28, 2008
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Find out what type you are and 'type cast' people around you...
Visit http://www.whattypeareyou.ae/ now!!!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Do you have 5 seconds ?
The advantage of placing these ads on your website is that they don't take any physical space and but are audible. Similar to Adsense, PPP audio ads will are contextually related to the text content of any web page where the PPP code is placed.
This medium of advertising is in huge demand by the online marketers around the world. As of 2/29/2008 the Pay-Per-Play network has grown to over 25 million websites.
Many online marketers have criticized this form of advertising as it may irritate a person visiting the website. Also, there is an argument on how many users actually keep their speakers on while visiting a website. The most valid concern could be - overuse. The temptation to place an audio ad on every page of your website can be very strong, but this may drive users away as they may find it irritating.
NetAudioAds charges advertisers on a CPM basis. Each 1000 ads currently costs the advertiser anywhere from $20 CPM (per thousand) to $26 CPM depending on targeting options they may select.
Have you experienced PPP yet ? Please check out vids at http://earsplease.blogspot.com/.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Facebook or Phasebook ?
How far this first hand information can help MNC's to launch a product, and minimize its cost in market research based on preferences?
There are many MNC using this tool to target their customers. How much on an average would an MNC pay to advertise on Facebook.
Rate Card to advertise on Facebook is as follows:
The current minimum *(CPC) cost per click is $0.01.
The current minimum **CPM is $0.15 for the ad space and $0.15 for News Feed.
The minimum daily budget for CPC and CPM is $5. In addition, your budget must be at least 2x the CPC or CPM you have specified. For example, if you specify a $10 CPC, then your daily budget must be at least $20.
The question remains how many of us actually like to receive ads on our personal pages on the social networking websites. Are the ads attractive enough to the get attention of the user?
*CPC is the cost the advertiser pays when a user clicks on the banner/ad
**CPM refers to cost per thousand images.
(More on these in my next post)
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Do you wanna go Digital ?
Web 2.0 is a movement in the use of World Wide Web technology and web design that intends to assist creativity, information sharing, and cooperation amongst users. These concepts have led to development of sites like Facebook, Wikipedia, Blogs, Flickr etc.
The term was notable after it was used in the O'Reilly Media Web2.0 conference in 2004. O'Reilly Media is a private consultancy firm doing technical writing formed by Tim O'Reilly. The term evolved during a brain storming session in 2003 at the O'Reilly Media.
According to O'Reilly there are 4 levels in the hierarchy of Web 2.0 applications. Level 2 applications are most Web 2.0 oriented and exist only on the Internet e.g. eBay, Ad Sense, Skype etc. Level 2 application can operate offline but gain benefit going online e.g. Flickr, where one can share photos. Level 1 application operate offline but gain more additional features going online e.g. Google Docs and Spread sheets. Level 0 application are equally efficient offline as online, e.g. Google Maps.
Today Web 2.0 is loosely associated with technologies like wikis, blogs, social networking, file sharing etc. There is a widespread criticism by many web experts like Tim Berners-Lee, who says that many of the technologies adopted to develop Web 2.0 have been in existence since early days of web. Are we all in for Web 2.0 ?
Your valuable comments/suggestions will be appreciated.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Can Dubai handle it ?
The drizzle past few days has flooded many parts of Dubai. Most of us struggled to reach our offices yesterday. Believe it or not it took me 3 hours to reach my office from Sharjah to Dubai and a record time of 51/2 hours while returning back home.
Some facts –
Rain in Dubai was 81.9 mm
The highest ever rainfall expected this year
Westerly winds are blowing 25 knots offshore
1500 accidents reported in Dubai between Tuesday morning and Wednesday 12 p.m.
None of us would make it on time to the office ;)
Other neighboring emirates are equally impacted. Many parts of Sharjah remain underwater. Emirates road was closed today, which caused the ultimate traffic chaos. Schools were also closed for today; hope this takes of some pressure on the traffic. If the rains continue until Wednesday, the economy will suffer loss of at least 1 billion – an amount enough to build a sufficient drainage system for the next five years.
What time did you reach home today? Please do share your adventure story.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Oops! I did it Again
Happy New Year. We have got GWB (George W Bush) visiting us in Dubai. I am sure most of us might be going through chaos, due to the sudden decision taken by the authorities to block roads. Hey! But we got a public holiday – thank you Mr. Bush (at least for something) hehe…!
I understand the precautionary measure taken by the authorities to avoid any causality but don't you think this is lack of planning.
Please note there will be several closures tomorrow as a result of GWBs visit to the UAE. According to one report the following roads are expected to be closed between 6 am and 5 pm
Al Khail Road closed
SZR closed from Salik to Salik
Jumeirah Beach Road closed from Al Thanya to Jumeirah Corporate office (far side of Madinat)
Al Wasl closed from Al Thanya to Dubai Police
Most of us kept wondering if this was true and were seeking official notification from our departments until late evening. In the online world the fingers were busy finding if this news was true – by keying several combinations of phrases like: -
Dubai Road Closure
Bush Dubai Road Closure
Dubai Holiday due to bush visit
etc etc and these combinations gave different results. I don't have any official stats to confirm the most popular searches of the day.
http://gulfnews.com/nation/General/10181630.html - The Gulf news link confirming the rumor.
Hope all of us are for once going to celebrate the unofficial peace keeping day by keeping our cars away from the roads. How do you plan to spend this unexpected public holiday?


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#how to get a small business loan
Financing a growing business
Supporting both the operation and expansion of a growing small business often requires some additional financial support. Getting a small business loan or grant can help you bridge the gap when you need to make capital investments, increase your workforce, or move to a larger space. To help you decide which type of funding might be right for you, here are a few great small business-financing options:
Line of credit. Using a line of credit as working capital can make it easier for you to manage your cash flow as your income or expenses fluctuate. It allows you to borrow only the funds that you need giving you more control over the amount of interest you will accrue.
Business loans. For larger investments, it may be time for a term loan. Like a mortgage or personal loan, term loans come with fixed interest rates and monthly payments over a period of years. Unlike a line of credit, a business loan will provide you with a large sum of cash upfront. These loans can be ideal for expanding your space or funding other large investments.
Commercial loans. For established businesses that own commercial real estate, a commercial loan is another option. Like a home equity loan, a commercial loan allows you to borrow against the equity you've built in your business property. Depending on the value of the property and the equity you hold, this could mean more borrowing power.
" For larger investments, it may be time for a term loan. "
Equipment loans. If you're specifically looking for cash to fund the purchase of new equipment – including vehicles, manufacturing or production machinery, farming equipment, or other necessary equipment – then an equipment loan or leasing program may be what you need. Like business loans, equipment loans offer fixed interest rates and payment plans over a period of time.
SBA loans. Wells Fargo is the nation's #1 provider (by dollar volume) of loans guaranteed by the US Small Business Administration – or SBA 7(a) loans. SBA 7(a) loans have longer repayment terms and lower down-payments than most conventional bank loans, and can be used for the purchase of owner-occupied real estate, business acquisition, equipment, or working capital. Wells Fargo also offers the SBA 504 program for larger, fixed asset purchases or construction.
Federal or state grants. Small business grants – money that does not need to be repaid – are limited and harder to secure than loans. State and federal business grants are funded by taxpayer dollars, and the money is awarded through a complicated legislative process. For more information on how to get a small business grant, visit www.grants.gov.
By knowing which small business financing options are available, you'll have a better idea of where to turn when you're ready to take your business to the next level.
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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that you get 150 moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise to prevent chronic disease. You think finding time to walk to the bathroom during the day is a win. It is no surprise that lack of time is the reason that half of Americans do not meet that goal. … Read More
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A happy angler holds a fish at the Watershed Festival and Fishing Derby in Montana / USFWS
Last Friday, Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced a $60 million cooperative agreement with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) to help retain and recruit recreational anglers and boaters of all ages. The five-year agreement allows the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and RBFF to work together to increase angler and boater numbers and engage outdoor enthusiasts in natural resource stewardship. Zinke also announced $14 million in Boating Infrastructure Grants, which support water-related outdoor recreation and tourism by improving facilities for large transient recreational boats across the country. Read more here.
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Photo: A bighorn sheep at National Elk Refuge in Wyoming by Ann Hough / USFWS
Wildlife viewing is a big reason why people visit national wildlife refuges. At the National Elk Refuge in Wyoming, bighorn sheep are attracting visitors. To encourage safe wildlife viewing and reduce human-wildlife interactions, the refuge installed a new electronic sign with an important message: IF SHEEP APP'CH / KEEP DRIVING SLOWLY / PREVENT LICKING.
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February 26 – March 2, is National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)
Participate in NISAW events across the nation to raise awareness and identify solutions to invasive species issues. The Department of Interior is committed to the fight against invasive species, and this week, released a progress report regarding invasive mussels.
ICYMI during the week, you can still help wildlife this weekend! Simply brush off your clothes before leaving a wildlife refuge, trail, or park! Some plants near your favorite recreation spots can be invasive species and their seeds can sneak onto your clothes, gear, hair and pets. The Service is a partner in PlayCleanGo,a campaign that asks the public to take action. You can also help while recreating on water by following the Clean, Drain, Dry mantra.
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The term "metabolism" as used here means all processes by which fuel is burned whether inside our body or in a remote power plant. The most traditional and romantic of all metabolic adaptations is the fireplace. From outside the house, a chimney is symbolic of
"home," usually treated architecturally with some care. Inside, the hearth is a time-honored center of family life. With the exception of the kitchen hearth, where cooking traditionally went on all the time, the space of the hearth changes seasonally, holding the family for winter warmth and storytelling, then releasing its hold in summer.
Only in its latest mechanical forms have we become particularly dependent on metabolism, nearly to the exclusion of other adaptive modes. We can now condition interior spaces uniformly regardless of place or climate. Despite individual preferences, identical conditions persist.
Unlike the traditional fireplace, our modern sources of comfort can be invisible. The manufacture of energy is often remote—a power plant hundreds of miles away.2 Once it has arrived, energy is transferred through hidden wires, pipes, or ducts to different parts of a building. Heating and cooling may go on simultaneously in different parts of a building to ensure a neutral environment. Regardless of inclination, choices about comfort may be designed out of existence.
Chimney:A symbol of hearth and home in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Chimney:A symbol of hearth and home in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Gone are many of the regional differences that traditionally linked house form to climate and culture. The New England "saltbox" and French Louisiana plantation house were originally designed for quite different climates. Both can now be found across the country, sealed and air-conditioned for comfort.
Gone too are many rituals that originally arose from living in these traditional dwellings. No longer do we habitually gather around the fireplace for comfort on a cold winter's evening, sharing stories or the day's events. Nor, at the end of a hot summer day, do we move to the porch to catch the first cool evening breeze, greeting our neighbors as they pass. We need to look for ways to reintroduce opportunities for ritual into our dwellings.
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Phoenix and the surrounding cities have a multitude of wonderful Off-Leash Dog Parks for your K9 friends!
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Published by Kensington Books, Lyrical Liaison on June 12th 2018
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FBI agents are trained to delve deep into the minds of the most dangerous predators. So when the tables are turned and the hunter becomes the prey, they can trust their instincts—and their hearts—to keep each other from harm . . .
FBI Special Agent Hannah Cambridge is trying to rebuild her life after the death of her partner. But Jack Benton wasn't just a fellow agent. He was her lover—and the father of her newborn baby. Now Hannah is in Boston, heading a task force to catch a serial killer. It's a case that could make or break her career. Until the madman turns his twisted sights on her . . .
When Jack Benton went deep undercover, he thought it was a way out of a relationship that was spiraling beyond his control. He never knew Hannah wouldn't be told about his "death"—or that she was pregnant. Turning up in Boston in the flesh, and looking better than ever, will send Hannah into a tailspin. But both will need to keep their wits about them to keep her alive—and to survive the truth about the passion that
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WOW!! This book is a great page-turner. There is adventure, mystery, fear, romance, betrayed feelings, and yet there is a terrible sense of yearning for belonging. There is everything that is needed in a great book.
Hannah and Jack had been a couple before the undercover op was too much for Jack to turn down. He needed space from Hannah because the emotions were HIGH and suddenly there was a need for space. The space came with a big secret that Hannah was forced to keep from Jack. There is a raw sexual tension between Hannah and Jack, but will they be able to Catch a Killer while trying to win each other back. There are still secrets that must be discussed but will there be enough time to get all of the secrets out before time runs out for Hannah?
"We weren't secret. We were discreet," he said. "I didn't want our personal lives to be part of the gossip mill." WOW! Can you say mega jack-wagon?! However, you can't help but notice the unspoken desire between Jack and Hannah but can Jack win Hannah over given the past that they share? Can love truly overpower the past enough to bring these two back together?
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This week I'm hosting the Winter Stamp '08 Love Bites: justjohanna Challenge on Two Peas in a Bucket. The challenge is to make an anti-valentine card. There have been some really fun interpretations of the theme. There is a really fun prize package from justjohanna for one of the lucky entries. This is my interpretation of the theme. I thought Burt the Owl looks like he just went through a rough break up.
justjohanna images: love bites, tiny skull and crossbones, heart branch and Burt the owl. Cosmo Cricket card base and Bobunny paper. I colored the images with Marvy and Tombow markers.


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So, what do I think about river cruises?
I dig 'em.
The difference between a big ship cruise and a small ship cruise is the difference between boarding a train and boarding a plane. You just walk on a train, no going through layers of security, no arriving hours in advance because you don't know how long the security lines will be, no taking off your shoes and opening your bag. Continue reading


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Soundtrack - Ella Fitzgerald (Ella: Love Songs), Father John Misty (Fear Fun), Fiest (Let it Die), LCD Soundsystem (This is Happening)
Piece(s) worked on - Laurie; Ahmad
First, here's a picture of Luke's portrait (finished). The glare is very annoying in the photo, but, alas, no new camera has been purchased, so glare will have to do for now.
|Luke (finished)
|Laurie - almost done!
|My favorite bit in detail
|Ahmad - 2nd layer


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Got up this morning feeling amazing! I went over to my folks' and shared the good news with them. They could hardly believe it. Was this the same girl who was over there just yesterday with tears in her eyes? Yes, indeed!!!
No change in lifestyle or medication, so I really don't know what to attribute it to, but I'm not going to question it, just ride this roller coaster that is now on the upswing.
Thank you for the prayers. They are working!


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Monday, Dec 30, 1996
South San Francisco, Calif. -- December 30, 1996 --Genentech, Inc., (NYSE: GNE) today announced that it received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market Nutropin® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] human growth hormone for the treatment of growth failure associated with Turner syndrome. The FDA's decision is based on complementary data from studies conducted independently and jointly presented by Genentech and Eli Lilly to the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drug Advisory Committee on December 10.
Turner syndrome affects approximately one in 2,500 female live births. It is a chromosomal disorder that affects females exclusively.
"After more than 12 years of research, today's clearance provides Turner syndrome patients with a long-awaited treatment," says Arthur D. Levinson, Ph.D., president and CEO of Genentech. "It also demonstrates our extensive experience in studying and treating serious growth disorders, as well as our ongoing commitment to patients and the endocrine community."
Genentech currently markets Nutropin in the United States for children with growth failure due to inadequate growth hormone secretion and for children with growth failure associated with chronic renal insufficiency up to the time of renal transplantation. Nutropin should not be used in patients with closed epiphyses (i.e. patients with no remaining growth potential.)
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PASADENA, Calif. – The Caltech athletics department has named Matthew Mark as its new head baseball coach. He will begin serving in his role at the end of August.
Since the program's inception in 1909 he is the ninth person to lead the Beavers program. He takes the reigns of the squad from John D'Auria who retired at the end of June after 24 years at the helm.
"I am very honored and excited to be named the next head baseball coach at Caltech. After visiting campus, it was obvious to see the excitement and passion Caltech had for its athletics and baseball program," Mark said. "My goal is to lead and create an environment which all players involved can be successful as young men in the classroom, in the community and on the baseball field. I would like to thank athletics director Betsy Mitchell and the search committee for this exciting opportunity and I look forward to the upcoming 2013 season."
Mark previously served as the pitching coach for Allegheny College (PA) since August 2009. He made an immediate impact on the Gator hurlers. In his first season, he helped lower the staff's collective ERA from 5.49 in 2009 to 4.07 in 2010. That was the lowest team ERA at Allegheny since the 2000 season.
Under the guidance of Mark, the Gators produced back-to-back North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) pitchers of the year in 2010 and 2011.
"Matthew is a committed educator, excellent coach, strong role model and will contribute greatly to the vision of our athletic program," athletic director Betsy Mitchell said. "Coach Mark is eager to help us improve this program and I am confident that he will bring new ideas and expectations to the program."
Prior to Allegheny, Mark spent a year as the assistant varsity football and baseball coach at Indian Creek School in Wintersville, Ohio, where he also served as the behavioral teacher.
Mark is also active in the summer months assisting with several Division I baseball camps including the camps at the University of Kentucky, University of Virginia, and the Naval Academy Leadership Camp.
A 2006 graduate of Washington & Jefferson (PA) with a bachelor of arts degree in business administration, he was a member of the baseball team for three years, and served a team captain for two seasons. Mark helped lead the Presidents to President's Athletic Conference Championship in 2004 and 2006.
After graduation, he spent the 2007 season as the assistant baseball coach at W&J. While coaching the Presidents, Mark was involved in day-to-day situational analysis, field operation, and recruiting as the squad won the conference championship.
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Vision Property Agents in Newtownards are pleased to bring to the market this beautifully presented three bedroom semi detached family home in a quiet residential development on the outskirts of Newtownards.
Lansdowne Avenue is a short drive to Newtownards town centre and all the amenities it has to offer, Castlebawn Shopping Centre is also very convenient and Comber is just across the carriageway.
The property itself comprises of three double bedrooms and the master is ensuite, family bathroom, living room, large kitchen/diner with breakfast bar and externally there are gardens to the front and rear. At the rear of the property there is a generous enclosed patio area and at the front there is access to a driveway that could fit up to three cars.
This style of property is sure to appeal to a wide range of purchasers, from first time buyers and young families to investors. We recommend early viewing to avoid disappointment. Please call our Newtownards office to arrange a viewing on 02891310666
ENTRANCE HALL: 4.84m x 2.22m (15' 11" x 7' 3")Contemporary grey laminate flooring with storage under the stairs.
WC: 0.84m x 1.93m (2' 9" x 6' 4")Contemporary white suite of wall mounted sink and low flush WC. Finished with a wooden floor.
LIVING ROOM: 3.53m x 4.9m (11' 7" x 16' 1")Laminate wood flooring and feature fire place.
DINING ROOM: 2.83m x 3.39m (9' 3" x 11' 1")Laminte flooring and patio doors that lead to the back garden.
KITCHEN: 2.86m x 3.93m (9' 5" x 12' 11")Kitchen has laminate flooring and lighting. Also comprises of high and low units, breakfast bar and space for dining. It has integrated appliances such as a fridge/freezer, and dishwasher and is also plumbed for a washing machine.
LANDING:Newly carpetted landing and stairs.
BEDROOM (1): 3.53m x 4.39m (11' 7" x 14' 5")Double bed room with laminate flooring.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: 1.87m x 2.19m (6' 2" x 7' 2")Ensuite has a tiled flooring, wall mounted sink with storage, low flush WC and thermo controlled shower cubicle.
BEDROOM (2): 2.87m x 3.33m (9' 5" x 10' 11")Double bed room with laminate flooring.
BEDROOM (3): 2.86m x 2.93m (9' 5" x 9' 7")Double bed room with laminate flooring.
BATHROOM:Bathroom is contemporary with grey, tiled walls. Comprises of a white suite, low flush WC, and thermo controlled shower over bath.
ROOFSPACE:Partly floored roof space with lighting and accessible by slingsby ladder.
FRONT GARDEN:Grassed garden and paved driveway that can fit up to three cars.
REAR GARDEN:Enclosed back garden with lit, decked area and shed.
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The Cub, QMC, London
Dear Editor,
The picture that your foreign affairs correspondent tried to paint in the Nov 26th issue of Cub about Kampuchea was one-sided. It seems to suggest that he actually advocates the continued presence of the Vietnamese troops in Kampuchea. The fact is that Kampuchea was invaded by Vietnamese troops and her sovereignty usurped. Vietnam has no right to do so. Indeed no country has ever a right to interfere in the internal affairs of another, let alone sending 200,000 soldiers to devour a defenceless, poor and small country and installing a puppet regime there. Presently, it is estimated that there are 160,000 to 180,000 Vietnamese troops in Kampuchea with eight divisions (about 80,000) at the border.
The moment you support such a foreign and military intervention in a sovereign and independent country, you are near to a third world war. The Vietnamese intervention is akin to the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan. The fact that there is a deluge of Kampuchean refugees into the neighbouring country, Thailand and the increase in votes at the recent UN General Assembly for the retention of the UN seat held by the Democratic Kampuchean tripartite resistance coalition of ANS (Armee Nationale Sihanoukiste), KPNLF (Khemr People's National Liberation Front) and Khemer Rouge undoubtedly evidences both international and domestic disapproval of the Vietnamese-backed regime of Heng Samrin.
In Kampuchea today, the war is still on as a result of the presence of Vietnamese troops and how can there be any economic development when there is no peace but war in a country? Vietnam must therefore first withdraw all her armed forces from Kampuchea to pave way for free, independent and democratic elections. Vietnam cannot deprive the people of Kampuchea of self-determination and self-destiny. The elections can be supervised by the UN with perhaps observers from the USA, USSR, India as leader of the Non-aligned nations and ASEAN members (Negara Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Phillipines, Singapore and Thailand).
If such fair and democratic elections can be held whereby ANS, KPNLF, KHMER ROUGE and HENG SMARIN can all take part then clealry the people would not re-instate the former Pol Pot regime and even if they do, it is only democractic! However, as long as the Heng Samrin government is under the aegis of the Vietnamese government, there can be no peace and stability in Kampuchea and the whole region of South East Asia.
Vietnam's intransigent attitude towards international pressure in the world forum and her belligerent behaviour should be condemned by all peace-loving people of the world. Countries like Vietnam can never be allowed to redraw the map of the world and democracy must prevail as the oft-repeated saying goes, democracy is both the best and the most difficult form of organisation in a government; the best because it is the most difficult!
QMC Students should therefore also be allowed to see this side of the picture which your foreign affairs correspondent has failed to show in his original picture of the Kampuchean situation.
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I'm SO happy that Spring has finally arrived and with it…all of the spring trends at the thrift!
That's right, you don't have to shop retail to be on trend.
Case in point, this Brand.Spankin.New Lola Jeans floral bomber jacket that I scored for UNDER six bucks!!
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Check out my shoes that I scored on clearance at the Steve Madden store for $25.00!
How about my scarf that I scored at an Estate sale for just 55 cents!
Back to Spring trends.
Bomber jackets and florals are still going strong.
What's new for Spring 2018 is the pastel blue color in my jacket.
Pantone calls it Little Boy Blue.
I call it totally out of my comfort zone, because it's not black.
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Two persons were today burnt beyond recognition after a petrol tanker exploded at Barracks Bus Stop, along Mile 2 on Badagry Expressway, Ojo in Lagos.
The 33,000 litre fuel- laden tanker exploded after it fell due to a bad portion of the road in the area.
It was learnt when the tanker fell, a container and three other vehicles ran into the spilled contents on the road and ignited fire.
While some of the motorists escaped, two people were burnt beyond recognition and five vehicles including the tanker and a container was also burnt.
Passersby ran helter shelter with many injured in the process while scampering for safety.
The incident was said to have occurred around 8am leading to zero vehicular movement on both sides of the expressway for over an hour.
At about 10am, the fire was under control and vehicular movement had been restored to the area following intervention of the officials of the Lagos State Fire Service, the Response Team of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and other security officials.
A passerby who was at the scene while the fire was burning, Hon Ralph Nwafor, said the tanker loaded with petroleum product fall in front of Ojo military cantonment, adding that the entire road for vehicular movement to and fro mile 2 was blocked during the inferno.
He said that the intervention of the uniformed men, Lagos State Fire Service and the Response Unit of LASEMA, helped to combat the fire and to clear the traffic.
According to him: "I saw two human bodies burnt beyond recognition; asides the fuel tanker, a container and other vehicles were also burnt.
"Many people were injured as a result of the fear caused by the fire. People ran up and down in search for safety. Those that were on Okada, were particularly injured."
Acting Director Lagos Fire Service Rasaki Musibau, who visited the accident scene, warned motorists to avoid leaving their vehicles on the road unattended to especially in the night in order to avert Fire and safe lives.


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Do you like to play football? Then you'll know that playing football or soccer requires quite a few items. Proper football shoes, for example, but also some sports clothing. So where can you find them? One company that sells these items is Goallinn. But what kind of quality football shirts will they provide? How durable will their football shoes be? Will their official equipments be authentic? Will it take long for the delivery service of Goallinn to send you your gloves or baseball cap? And will Goallinn's customer service be willing to help you if you need them to answer a question or solve a problem? The only people to tell you about these matters are the football players that have visited Goallinn before. Read their honest reviews to learn a bit more about this online football shop. Their experiences, ratings, opinions and comments can help you to decide if Goallinn is your kind of sports shop.
Goallinn is a shop that sells football equipment. They are part of Tradeinn, the same company that also offers Traininn, Swiminn, Dressinn, DiveInn, Runninginn, Smashinn and other sports shops. At Goallinn, they focus on sports such as football and baseball. There are, for example, some football boots such as indoor football boots, outdoor football shoes and junior football shoes. But there are also shoes for sports such as volleyball, urban football, basketball and rugby. Besides shoes and boots, there is also a selection of sports clothing. Examples of their assortment are t-shirts, underwear, neck wear, hoodies, tights, training bibs, pants, jackets, suits, tracksuits, poloshirts and even complete equipment. For your protection, Goallinn also provides shin protection and elbow protection. There are also some specialised player accessories such as goalkeeper gloves. Speaking of equipment, Goallinn has official equipment of national football teams, rugby teams, clubs and basketball. Besides football attire, Goallinn also provides football accessories such as bottles, towels, training equipment, merchandising, baskets and goals. Of course, they also sell balls such as basketballs, indoor footballs, American footballs, volleyballs, handballs etc. Their electronics section contains watches, action cameras and handheld GPS devices. And, last but not least, they offer sports nutrition and sports medicine including proteins, energy bars, creams, bandages, recuperators, carbonhydrates, isotonic, tapes and more.
Learn how to play football.
The balls and sports attire from Goallinn can be ordered via Goallinn's website. Just select a product and let Goallinn's delivery service send the item right to your home. Goallinn also has a customer service to help you when you need some assistance.
Have you ever ordered football clothes or shoes from Goallinn? Even if you only ordered a pair of goalkeeper gloves, we would like to hear from you. What is your opinion of the quality of their shirts? Do their shoes provide you with enough grip? And what is your personal opinion of this football shop's delivery service and customer service? Add your own review and share your Goallinn story with us and potential customers of this football shop.
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A light weight Adidas core 18 rain black/white jacket xxxl was returned for a refund. I have not recieved my money in my account nor any info of you lot receiving the parcel. I wanted to reorder a smaller size. Please solve my problem. Thanks
tech support is silent and does not answer questions.
I asked a question that I did not receive an answer in a week!
While I was waiting for an answer to my question, the thing I wanted to buy was sold
Made an "in stock" order on 20 May 2019 and estimated delivery time was 24th to 27 May. Trust that the shipping will be this fast so I go ahead with the purchasing it. Purchase process was smooth.
Till today 28 May, has not receive it and contacted their service desk but only 1 respond that I will receive within 5 to 15 days and no respond after I replied. This cannot be found anywhere in their FAQ. Been tracking and the order was and still stuck with PostNL International, not even to my local courier yet.
When purchasing, the delivery dates provided for normal courier and expedite didn't make any big difference? A day or two difference so obviously I chose normal courier since its a lot cheaper.
If knowing it's 15 days or more I would just bought it from somewhere else. Was looking forward to having it for my game.
Why provide estimated dates of delivery when you cannot meet it? Why not show 5-15 working days to deliver before anyone purchase if that's what your customer service guy told me?
Goalinn is a dishonest, irresponsible company and has very have bad customer service. All the quick delivery dates provided are lies.
My order number is 13672876 if anyone from Goalinn is interested to help.
The whole site is so comfortable to browse and pick things that i want to buy. They got varieties, quantity and amazing price range along with the good quality in football equipment. I play football Profesional so its like a gem to me