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Get instant help with accessible Fridge Repair in Nairobi, Kenya! Understanding the costs associated with fridge repair and the prices of common spare parts can help you make informed decisions when faced with a malfunctioning refrigerator.

When it comes to Expert Fridge Repair in Nairobi, you need a service that not only understands the intricacies of refrigerator systems but also values the importance of a quick and efficient repair. In Nairobi, our team specializes in providing expert solutions for all your fridge-related issues.

Common Fridge Problems

1. Expert Fridge Repair in Nairobi for Cooling Issues

Is your fridge not cooling as it should? This common problem can stem from issues with the thermostat, condenser coils, or a faulty compressor. Our skilled technicians can diagnose and resolve these problems promptly, ensuring your fridge operates at the optimal temperature.

2. Expert Fridge Repair in Nairobi for Leaking Water

A leaking fridge can lead to water damage and potential electrical hazards. Our experts excel in identifying the source of the leak, whether it's a clogged defrost drain, a malfunctioning water inlet valve, or a damaged water line.

3. Expert Fridge Repair in Nairobi for Strange Noises

Unusual sounds emanating from your fridge can be a cause for concern. From noisy fans to malfunctioning compressors, our experienced technicians can pinpoint the issue and implement the necessary repairs promptly.

Quality Parts and Spares

At the heart of our Expert Fridge Repair in Nairobi service is a commitment to using high-quality parts and spares. We understand the importance of genuine components in ensuring the longevity of your appliance. From thermostats to compressors, we source and install authentic parts, giving you peace of mind that your fridge is in capable hands.

Affordable Solutions

Our Expert Fridge Repair in Nairobi is not just about technical proficiency; it's also about providing cost-effective solutions. We believe that quality repairs shouldn't break the bank. Our transparent pricing and commitment to efficiency ensure that you get the best value for your money.

If you're experiencing issues with your refrigerator in Nairobi, don't hesitate to reach out for our Expert Fridge Repair in Nairobi. We take pride in our ability to diagnose and fix a wide range of fridge problems promptly and efficiently. Trust us to keep your appliance running smoothly, ensuring its longevity and saving you the hassle and cost of premature replacement.

Understanding the Costs of Fridge Repair in Nairobi: A Guide to Prices and Spare Parts in Ksh

Introduction: Appliances play a crucial role in our daily lives, and when your refrigerator malfunctions, it can be both inconvenient and costly. Understanding the costs associated with fridge repair, including the prices of common spare parts, can help you make informed decisions and manage your budget effectively.

Service Call Fee: Most refrigerator repair services charge a service call fee to assess the issue and provide an estimate. This fee typically ranges from Ksh 1,000 to Ksh 3,000, depending on the service provider and your location.

Diagnostic Fee: In addition to the service call fee, technicians may charge a diagnostic fee to identify the specific problem with your fridge. This fee usually falls within the range of Ksh 1,500 to Ksh 4,000.

Labor Costs: Labor costs are a significant part of fridge repair expenses. Technicians charge per hour, and the rates vary based on factors such as location and the complexity of the repair. On average, expect to pay between Ksh 2,000 and Ksh 5,000 for labor, excluding the cost of spare parts.

Common Spare Parts and Prices:

Thermostat:

Price: Ksh 1,500 to Ksh 3,500

Compressor:

Price: Ksh 5,000 to Ksh 15,000

Evaporator Fan Motor:

Price: Ksh 2,000 to Ksh 4,000

Condenser Fan Motor:

Price: Ksh 1,500 to Ksh 3,000

Defrost Timer:

Price: Ksh 1,000 to Ksh 2,500

Start Relay:

Price: Ksh 800 to Ksh 2,000

Door Gasket/Seal:

Price: Ksh 1,000 to Ksh 2,500

Thermistor:

Price: Ksh 1,200 to Ksh 3,000

Keep in mind that these are average price ranges, and actual costs may vary based on the refrigerator brand, model, and the availability of spare parts.

Tips for Cost-Effective Repairs:

Regular Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance to extend the lifespan of your refrigerator and reduce the likelihood of breakdowns.

Compare Quotes: Obtain quotes from multiple repair services to ensure you get the best value for your money.

DIY Repairs: For minor issues, consider DIY repairs if you have the skills and knowledge. However, always prioritize safety and consult professionals for complex problems.

Get Amazing Fridge Repair in Nairobi Kenya. Understanding the costs associated with fridge repair and the prices of common spare parts can help you make informed decisions when faced with a malfunctioning refrigerator. Be proactive in addressing issues, and consider seeking professional help for complex repairs to ensure the longevity of your appliance.

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The September 11th Attacks September 11th, 2001 - 8:46:40 A.M | S01E01

The September 11 attacks, often referred to as 9/11,[a] were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Wahhabi[3] terrorist group Al-Qaeda[4][5][6] against the United States on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities, over 25,000 injuries, and substantial long-term health consequences, in addition to at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage.[7][8] It is the deadliest terrorist attack in human history and the single  deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of the United States, with 340[9] and 72 killed,[10][11] respectively.

Four passenger airliners which had departed from airports in the northeastern United States bound for California were hijacked by 19 al-Qaeda terrorists. Two of the planes, American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175, crashed into the North and South towers, respectively, of the World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan. Within an hour and 42 minutes, both 110-story towers collapsed. Debris and the resulting fires caused a partial or complete collapse of all other buildings in the World Trade Center complex, including the 47-story 7 World Trade Center tower, as well as significant damage to ten other large surrounding structures. A third plane, American Airlines Flight 77, was crashed into the Pentagon (the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense) in Arlington County, Virginia, which led to a partial collapse of the building's west side. The fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, was initially flown toward Washington, D.C., but crashed into a field in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania, after passengers thwarted the hijackers.

Suspicion quickly fell onto al-Qaeda. The United States responded by launching the War on Terror and invading Afghanistan to depose the Taliban, which had not complied with U.S. demands to expel al-Qaeda from Afghanistan and extradite their leader Osama bin Laden. Many countries strengthened their anti-terrorism legislation and expanded the powers of law enforcement and intelligence agencies to prevent terrorist attacks. Although bin Laden initially denied any involvement, in 2004 he claimed responsibility for the attacks.[2] Al-Qaeda and bin Laden cited U.S. support of Israel, the presence of U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia, and sanctions against Iraq as motives. After evading capture for almost a decade, bin Laden was located in Pakistan in 2011 and killed during a U.S. military raid.

The destruction of the World Trade Center and nearby infrastructure seriously harmed the economy of New York City and had a significant effect on global markets. The U.S. and Canadian civilian airspaces were closed until September 13, while Wall Street was closed until September 17. Many closings, evacuations, and cancellations followed, out of respect or fear of further attacks. Cleanup of the World Trade Center site was completed in May 2002, and the Pentagon was repaired within a year. The construction of One World Trade Center began in November 2006, and the building opened in November 2014.[12][13]Numerous memorials have been constructed, including the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington County, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial at the Pennsylvania crash site.

Background

Al-Qaeda

The origins of al-Qaeda can be traced to 1979 when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. Osama bin Laden travelled to Afghanistan and helped to organize Arab mujahideen to resist the Soviets.[14] Under the guidance of Ayman al-Zawahiri, bin Laden became more radical.[15] In 1996, bin Laden issued his first fatwā, calling for American soldiers to leave Saudi Arabia.[16]

In a second fatwā in 1998, bin Laden outlined his objections to American foreign policy with respect to Israel, as well as the continued presence of American troops in Saudi Arabia after the Gulf War.[17] Bin Laden used Islamic texts to exhort Muslims to attack Americans until the stated grievances were reversed. Muslim legal scholars "have throughout Islamic history unanimously agreed that the jihad is an individual duty if the enemy destroys the Muslim countries", according to bin Laden.[17]

Osama bin Laden

Bin Laden orchestrated the attacks and initially denied involvement but later recanted his false statements.[2][18][19]Al Jazeera broadcast a statement by bin Laden on September 16, 2001, stating, "I stress that I have not carried out this act, which appears to have been carried out by individuals with their own motivation."[20] In November 2001, U.S. forces recovered a videotape from a destroyed house in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. In the video, bin Laden is seen talking to Khaled al-Harbi and admits foreknowledge of the attacks.[21] On December 27, 2001, a second bin Laden video was released. In the video, he said:

It has become clear that the West in general and America in particular have an unspeakable hatred for Islam. ... It is the hatred of crusaders. Terrorism against America deserves to be praised because it was a response to injustice, aimed at forcing America to stop its support for Israel, which kills our people. ... We say that the end of the United States is imminent, whether Bin Laden or his followers are alive or dead, for the awakening of the Muslim umma (nation) has occurred but he stopped short of admitting responsibility for the attacks.[22]

Shortly before the U.S. presidential election in 2004, bin Laden used a taped statement to publicly acknowledge al-Qaeda's involvement in the attacks on the United States. He admitted his direct link to the attacks and said they were carried out because:

we are free ... and want to regain freedom for our nation. As you undermine our security, we undermine yours.[23]

Bin Laden said he had personally directed his followers to attack the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.[24][25] Another video obtained by Al Jazeera in September 2006 shows bin Laden with Ramzi bin al-Shibh, as well as two hijackers, Hamza al-Ghamdi and Wail al-Shehri, as they make preparations for the attacks.[26] The U.S. never formally indicted bin Laden for the 9/11 attacks, but he was on the FBI's Most Wanted List for the bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya.[27][28] After a 10-year manhunt, U.S. President Barack Obama announced that bin Laden was killed by American special forces in his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, on May 1, 2011.[29]

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

Journalist Yosri Fouda of the Arabic television channel Al Jazeera reported that in April 2002, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed admitted his involvement in the attacks, along with Ramzi bin al-Shibh.[30][31][32] The 2004 9/11 Commission Report determined that the animosity towards the United States felt by Mohammed, the principal architect of the 9/11 attacks, stemmed from his "violent disagreement with U.S. foreign policy favoring Israel".[33] Mohammed was also an adviser and financier of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the uncle of Ramzi Yousef, the lead bomber in that attack.[34][35]

Mohammed was arrested on March 1, 2003, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, by Pakistani security officials working with the CIA. He was then held at multiple CIA secret prisons and Guantanamo Bay where he was interrogated and tortured with methods including waterboarding.[36][37] During U.S. hearings at Guantanamo Bay in March 2007, Mohammed again confessed his responsibility for the attacks, stating he "was responsible for the 9/11 operation from A to Z" and that his statement was not made under duress.[32][38]

A letter presented by the lawyers of Khaled Sheikh Mohammed in the U.S. District Court, Manhattan on July 26, 2019 indicated that he was interested in testifying about Saudi Arabia’s role in the 9/11 attacks and helping the victims and families of the victims of 9/11 in exchange for the United States not seeking the death penalty against him. James Kreindler, one of the lawyers for the victims, raised question over the usefulness of Mohammed.[1]

Other al-Qaeda members

In "Substitution for Testimony of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed" from the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui, five people are identified as having been completely aware of the operation's details. They are bin Laden, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Ramzi bin al-Shibh, Abu Turab al-Urduni, and Mohammed Atef.[39] To date, only peripheral figures have been tried or convicted for the attacks.

On September 26, 2005, the Spanish high court sentenced Abu Dahdah to 27 years in prison for conspiracy on the 9/11 attacks and being a member of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda. At the same time, another 17 al-Qaeda members were sentenced to penalties of between six and eleven years.[40] On February 16, 2006, the Spanish Supreme Court reduced the Abu Dahdah penalty to 12 years because it considered that his participation in the conspiracy was not proven.[41]

Also in 2006, Moussaoui—who some originally suspected might have been the assigned 20th hijacker—was convicted for the lesser role of conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism and air piracy. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole in the United States.[42][43]Mounir el-Motassadeq, an associate of the Hamburg-based hijackers, served 15 years in Germany for his role in helping the hijackers prepare for the attacks. He was released in October 2018, and deported to Morocco.[44]

The Hamburg cell in Germany included radical Islamists who eventually came to be key operatives in the 9/11 attacks.[45]Mohamed Atta, Marwan al-Shehhi, Ziad Jarrah, Ramzi bin al-Shibh, and Said Bahaji were all members of al-Qaeda's Hamburg cell.[46]

Motives

Osama bin Laden's declaration of a holy war against the United States, and a 1998 fatwā signed by bin Laden and others, calling for the killing of Americans,[17] are seen by investigators as evidence of his motivation.[47] In bin Laden's November 2002 "Letter to America", he explicitly stated that al-Qaeda's motives for their attacks include:

U.S. support of Israel[48][49]

support for the "attacks against Muslims" in Somalia

support of Philippines against Muslims in the Moro conflict

support for Israeli "aggression" against Muslims in Lebanon

support of Russian "atrocities against Muslims" in Chechnya

pro-American governments in the Middle East (who "act as your agents") being against Muslim interests

support of Indian "oppression against Muslims" in Kashmir

the presence of U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia[50]

the sanctions against Iraq[48]

After the attacks, bin Laden and al-Zawahiri released additional videotapes and audio recordings, some of which repeated those reasons for the attacks. Two particularly important publications were bin Laden's 2002 "Letter to America",[51] and a 2004 videotape by bin Laden.[52]

Bin Laden interpreted Muhammad as having banned the "permanent presence of infidels in Arabia".[53] In 1996, bin Laden issued a fatwā calling for American troops to leave Saudi Arabia. In 1998, al-Qaeda wrote, "for over seven years the United States has been occupying the lands of Islam in the holiest of places, the Arabian Peninsula, plundering its riches, dictating to its rulers, humiliating its people, terrorizing its neighbors, and turning its bases in the Peninsula into a spearhead through which to fight the neighboring Muslim peoples."[54]

In a December 1999 interview, bin Laden said he felt that Americans were "too near to Mecca", and considered this a provocation to the entire Muslim world.[55] One analysis of suicide terrorism suggested that without U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia, al-Qaeda likely would not have been able to get people to commit to suicide missions.[56]

In the 1998 fatwā, al-Qaeda identified the Iraq sanctions as a reason to kill Americans, condemning the "protracted blockade"[54] among other actions that constitute a declaration of war against "Allah, his messenger, and Muslims."[54] The fatwā declared that "the ruling to kill the Americans and their allies—civilians and military—is an individual duty for every Muslim who can do it in any country in which it is possible to do it, in order to liberate the al-Aqsa Mosque and the holy mosque of Mecca from their grip, and in order for their [the Americans'] armies to move out of all the lands of Islam, defeated and unable to threaten any Muslim."[17][57]

In 2004, Bin Laden claimed that the idea of destroying the towers had first occurred to him in 1982, when he witnessed Israel's bombardment of high-rise apartment buildings during the 1982 Lebanon War.[58][59] Some analysts, including Mearsheimer and Walt, also claimed that U.S. support of Israel was one motive for the attacks.[49][55] In 2004 and 2010, bin Laden again connected the September 11 attacks with U.S. support of Israel, although most of the letter expressed bin Laden's disdain for President Bush and bin Laden's hope to "destroy and bankrupt" the U.S.[60][61]

Other motives have been suggested in addition to those stated by bin Laden and al-Qaeda. Some authors suggested the "humiliation" that resulted from the Islamic world falling behind the Western world—this discrepancy was rendered especially visible by the globalization trend[62][63] and a desire to provoke the U.S. into a broader war against the Islamic world in the hope of motivating more allies to support al-Qaeda. Similarly, others have argued that 9/11 was a strategic move with the objective of provoking America into a war that would incite a pan-Islamic revolution.[64][65]

Planning

The attacks were conceived by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who first presented it to Osama bin Laden in 1996.[66] At that time, bin Laden and al-Qaeda were in a period of transition, having just relocated back to Afghanistan from Sudan.[67] The 1998 African Embassy bombings and bin Laden's February 1998 fatwā marked a turning point of al-Qaeda's terrorist operation,[68] as bin Laden became intent on attacking the United States.

In late 1998 or early 1999, bin Laden gave approval for Mohammed to go forward with organizing the plot.[69] Mohammed, bin Laden, and bin Laden's deputy Mohammed Atef held a series of meetings in early 1999.[70] Atef provided operational support, including target selections and helping arrange travel for the hijackers.[67] Bin Laden overruled Mohammed, rejecting potential targets such as the U.S. Bank Tower in Los Angeles for lack of time.[71][72]

Bin Laden provided leadership and financial support, and was involved in selecting participants.[73] He initially selected Nawaf al-Hazmi and Khalid al-Mihdhar, both experienced jihadists who had fought in Bosnia. Hazmi and Mihdhar arrived in the United States in mid-January 2000. In early 2000, Hazmi and Mihdhar took flying lessons in San Diego, California, but both spoke little English, performed poorly in flying lessons, and eventually served as secondary—or "muscle"—hijackers.[74][75]

In late 1999, a group of men from Hamburg, Germany arrived in Afghanistan; the group included Mohamed Atta, Marwan al-Shehhi, Ziad Jarrah, and Ramzi bin al-Shibh.[76] Bin Laden selected these men because they were educated, could speak English, and had experience living in the West.[77] New recruits were routinely screened for special skills and al-Qaeda leaders consequently discovered that Hani Hanjour already had a commercial pilot's license.[78] Mohammed later said that he helped the hijackers blend in by teaching them how to order food in restaurants and dress in Western clothing.[79]

Hanjour arrived in San Diego on December 8, 2000, joining Hazmi.[80]:6���7 They soon left for Arizona, where Hanjour took refresher training.[80]:7 Marwan al-Shehhi arrived at the end of May 2000, while Atta arrived on June 3, 2000, and Jarrah arrived on June 27, 2000.[80]:6 Bin al-Shibh applied several times for a visa to the United States, but as a Yemeni, he was rejected out of concerns he would overstay his visa.[80]:4, 14 Bin al-Shibh stayed in Hamburg, providing coordination between Atta and Mohammed.[80]:16 The three Hamburg cell members all took pilot training in South Florida at Huffman Aviation.[80]:6

In spring of 2001, the secondary hijackers began arriving in the United States.[81] In July 2001, Atta met with bin al-Shibh in Spain, where they coordinated details of the plot, including final target selection. Bin al-Shibh also passed along bin Laden's wish for the attacks to be carried out as soon as possible.[82] Some of the hijackers received passports from corrupt Saudi officials who were family members, or used fraudulent passports to gain entry.[83]

There is some idea that 9/11 was selected by the hijackers as the date of the attack because of its resemblance to 9-1-1, the phone number to report emergencies in the U.S. However, Lawrence Wright wrote that the hijackers chose it because September 11, 1683 is when the King of Poland began the battle that turned back the Muslim armies from the Ottoman Empire that were attempting to capture Vienna. For Osama bin Laden, this was a date when the West gained some dominance over Islam, and by attacking on this date, he hoped to make a step in Islam "winning" the war for worldwide power and influence.[84]

Prior intelligence

In late 1999, al-Qaeda associate Walid bin Attash ("Khallad") contacted Mihdhar, telling him to meet him in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Hazmi and Abu Bara al Yemeni would also be in attendance. The NSA intercepted a telephone call mentioning the meeting, Mihdhar, and the name "Nawaf" (Hazmi). While the agency feared "Something nefarious might be afoot", it took no further action. The CIA had already been alerted by Saudi intelligence about the status of Mihdhar and Hazmi as al-Qaeda members, and a CIA team broke into Mihdhar's Dubai hotel room and discovered that Mihdhar had a U.S. visa. While Alec Station alerted intelligence agencies worldwide about this fact, it did not share this information with the FBI. The Malaysian Special Branch observed the January 5, 2000 meeting of the two al-Qaeda members, and informed the CIA that Mihdhar, Hazmi, and Khallad were flying to Bangkok, but the CIA never notified other agencies of this, nor did it ask the State Department to put Mihdhar on its watchlist. An FBI liaison to Alec Station asked permission to inform the FBI of the meeting but was told: "This is not a matter for the FBI."[85]

By late June, senior counter-terrorism official Richard Clarke and CIA director George Tenet were "convinced that a major series of attacks was about to come", although the CIA believed the attacks would likely occur in Saudi Arabia or Israel.[86] In early July, Clarke put domestic agencies on "full alert", telling them, "Something really spectacular is going to happen here. soon." He asked the FBI and the State Department to alert the embassies and police departments, and the Defense Department to go to "Threat Condition Delta".[87][88] Clarke would later write: "Somewhere in CIA there was information that two known al Qaeda terrorists had come into the United States. Somewhere in FBI there was information that strange things had been going on at flight schools in the United States... They had specific information about individual terrorists from which one could have deduced what was about to happen. None of that information got to me or the White House."[89]

On July 13, Tom Wilshire, a CIA agent assigned to the FBI's international terrorism division, emailed his superiors at the CIA's Counterterrorism Center (CTC) requesting permission to inform the FBI that Hazmi was in the country and that Mihdhar had a U.S. visa. The CIA never responded.[90]

The same day in July, Margarette Gillespie, an FBI analyst working in the CTC, was told to review material about the Malaysia meeting. She was not told of the participants' presence in the U.S. The CIA gave Gillespie surveillance photos of Mihdhar and Hazmi from the meeting to show to FBI counterterrorism, but did not tell her their significance. The Intelink database informed her not to share intelligence material on the meeting to criminal investigators. When shown the photos, the FBI were refused more details on their significance, and they were not given Mihdhar's date of birth nor passport number.[91] In late August 2001, Gillespie told the INS, the State Department, the Customs Service, and the FBI to put Hazmi and Mihdhar on their watchlists, but the FBI was prohibited from using criminal agents in the search for the duo, which hindered their efforts.[92]

Also in July, a Phoenix-based FBI agent sent a message to FBI headquarters, Alec Station, and to FBI agents in New York alerting them to "the possibility of a coordinated effort by Osama bin Laden to send students to the United States to attend civil aviation universities and colleges". The agent, Kenneth Williams, suggested the need to interview all flight school managers and identify all Arab students seeking flight training.[93] In July, Jordan alerted the U.S. that al-Qaeda was planning an attack on the U.S.; "months later", Jordan notified the U.S. that the attack's codename was "The Big Wedding" and that it involved airplanes.[94]

On August 6, 2001, the CIA's Presidential Daily Brief ("PDB"), designated "For the President Only", was entitled "Bin Ladin Determined to Strike in U.S." The memo noted that FBI information "indicates patterns of suspicious activity in this country consistent with preparations for hijackings or other types of attacks".[95]

In mid-August, one Minnesota flight school alerted the FBI about Zacarias Moussaoui, who had asked "suspicious questions". The FBI found that Moussaoui was a radical who had traveled to Pakistan, and the INS arrested him for overstaying his French visa. Their request to search his laptop was denied by FBI headquarters due to the lack of probable cause.[96]

The failures in intelligence-sharing were attributed to 1995 Justice Department policies limiting intelligence sharing, combined with CIA and NSA reluctance to reveal "sensitive sources and methods" such as tapped phones.[97] Testifying before the 9/11 Commission in April 2004, then-Attorney General John Ashcroft recalled that the "single greatest structural cause for the September 11th problem was the wall that segregated or separated criminal investigators and intelligence agents".[98] Clarke also wrote: "There were failures in the organizations failures to get information to the right place at the right time."[99]

TLDR; it was an inside job

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Convenience: Trend or Dogma

I listened to a speaker on the consumer trend toward convenience. As a society, we regularly choose products that support our lifestyle of convenience. From food delivery services like Grub Hub, to on-demand television viewing like Netflix or Bloomberg’s TicToc video news, to doctor visits through telemedicine, if a product or service makes our lives more convenient, consumers will generally adopt it and may even pay a premium price for it. So, is convenience then a trend or has it become our dogma?

According to a Nielsen article (https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2018/six-factors-driving-consumers-quest-for-convenience/) there are 6 key factors driving convenience:  1. Rapid Urbanization 2. Smaller Households 3. Crowded Transport 4. Evolving Gender Roles 5. Generational Needs 6. Uptake of Technology. Because of these factors, consumers are seeking and adopting products and services that they deem easy, useful, and simple.

The Nielsen report shares two scenarios for the near future:  

- Nairobi: It’s early in the morning and you’re walking to the taxi rank to catch a ride to work. You stop at the corner kiosk to purchase a ready-made cup of tea, a few slices of fruit for breakfast and a tube of glue to repair your shoe. You use M-Pesa (mobile money) to pay the bill and flag down the matatu (taxi). During the commute you transfer money to your son up-country to buy stationery for school and then you connect to the taxi wi-fi to watch highlights from last night’s football game. Upon arriving at your destination, you settle your taxi fare via M-Pesa.

- London: You’re heading home after a long day at the office. Your connected watch assesses traffic conditions and identifies quick service restaurants nearby. It selects a restaurant and meal based on your dietary preferences and a scan of your vital signs to ensure an appropriate calorie intake. The watch orders the food, pays the bill via your connected wallet and then navigates a drone to meet you on your walk to the train station. By the time you reach home your watch has received a discount coupon for your next visit to the restaurant.

These scenarios illustrate how “on demand” and “in the moment” are our new norm expectations. Which is why anything that is inconvenient, no matter how valuable, will face considerable obstacles to adoption. Take for example, any lifestyle choices that involve personal or environmental health. Unless the choice is made convenient (we’ll watch your child for you while you workout) or forced (you will no longer be able to get plastic bags in the grocery store), adoption is unlikely.

Convenience has become our new dogma.

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I just want to take a moment to Recognise the beauty and Relevance of sense8 - An Open Letter to you, Netflix

I have been with this show since the beginning.

I was home alone one night, and saw it pop up on the top of my Netflix screen. I googled it first, and read that the general consensus was that the show was a bit odd and not particularly good. I flicked past it on Netflix, couldn't find anything else to watch, had dinner, and decided to sit down and try the first episode.

I watched the first season within three days.

Sense8 is perhaps the most beautiful show I have ever watched, alongside shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Six Feet Under.

In the current climate of popular television, popular shows are usually one of two things (or a combination of both): they are extremely negative and cynical, and they are more about shock or twist than substance. Think about it: shows like Game of Thrones, as an example, are almost entirely about the dark side of humanity, psychopaths, manipulators, violence, sexual violence, death, destruction. The television landscape is often bleak, emotionally cheap, lacking in artfulness.

Sense8 is the antithesis of that. Sense8 is a television show that is explicitly and unapologetically about how diversity is our strength, love and compassion are our superpowers, and fear is our enemy. It is not a show that wants to suggest to us that we, as human beings, are inherently evil. It is not a show that wants to reel you in through shallow twists or gore or suicidal ideation. It is a show that says to each viewer: 'Can you feel your own humanity? It's right there, come with us into this story, and feel your humanity again'.

It is a show about Kala, an Indian woman who is equally dedicated to science and religion. It is a show about Nomi, a trans woman who is capable, happy, dedicated, loyal, clever. It is a show about Capheus, a man from Nairobi who is endlessly positive in the face of adversity. It is a show about Lito, a Mexican man who wants to entertain you, who is brave, gay, and dramatic. It is a show about Sun, a Korean woman who will sacrifice even for those who don't deserve it. It is a show about Wolfgang, a German man who is living with trauma and trying to find himself underneath it. It is a show about Will, a cop from Chicago who will protect us at all costs. It is a show about Riley, a woman with endless empathy and strength, who can lose a husband and child and still have a heart full of love.

It is a show about us. The best of us, us being individuals and humankind. It is a show that, I think more so than any other show that is currently on television or has been on television perhaps in my lifetime and maybe yours, that demonstrates the true power of art. Art can heal us, art can move us, art can tell us stories and educate us about people and experiences we don't personally know or understand, art can bridge gaps, art can challenge preconceptions, art can make us brave, art can challenge fear, art can repair.

Sense8, for me, has been an important show, and a very necessary show. In a time when the political conversation across the world seems to turn on whether or not we should start separating from each other, whether or not we should fear each other, Sense8 has been there to show us why fear and separation are antithetical to love and joy.

Sense8 is also a show that has the most wholehearted and kind and careful representation of queer people and queer culture that I have seen on television. The show contains four openly queer characters, all of whom are happy, successful, fulfilled and loved. It is a show that has had no interest in playing into the stereotype, as is often found in television and film, that queer people are inherently unhappy.

I had never had any particularly strong feelings about Netflix before I watched the first season of Sense8. But Sense8 to me, was the embodiment of what I, at least thought, Netflix was about. Bringing programs to an audience, programs that were fearless and new and boundary pushing and actually interested in artistic integrity over profit or perceived return; that was what Netflix was to me.

I feel that in cancelling Sense8, Netflix has betrayed it's own philosophical vision and what I think is it's artistic integrity, and responsibility.

But mostly I feel that today, an opportunity and a light has left the world. Art, in our darkest times, is often one of our strongest allies, one of our strongest antidotes. Sense8 was not only a television show that people loved to watch, it was a television show that people needed to watch. It radiated joy, friendship, respect, global community, hope, empathy and decency. It was a television show that did not simply encourage our base, unrefined, animalistic tendencies towards competition and violence, but one that tried to remind us of the conscious choice we can make to be kind.

Sense8 wanted you to feel that the world, every individual within the world, was a part of your cluster; if only you could broaden your mind ever so slightly to the idea. Sense8 wanted you to know you were not alone in feeling hunted, in feeling tired, in feeling overwhelmed. Sense8 wanted you to know that together, if we try, and we use each other's knowledge and skill and perspectives, we can be better.

I want to thank the entire cast, crew, and creatives of Sense8 for trying to give us that light. I want to say I am disappointed in Netflix for not realising it's potential as not simply a company, but as a patron and distributor of 21st century art. I would also like to note that as a queer person, I no longer consider Netflix a 'network' that actually values the stories of people like myself - especially since there seems to be no indication of finishing this show with the respect the audience deserves.

I hope we can all remember what this show gave us. Be critical and clever like Nomi, strong but forgiving like Sun, positive and courageous like Capheus, protective and loyal like Will, open and joyful like Lito, dedicated to your mind and your heart like Kala, strong in yourself and unapologetic like Wolfgang, kind, empathetic and resilient like Riley.

Remember, that you can be a sensate, if you just try.

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The Front Row: Augusta Country wide beckons with beauty

The solar is expected to be shining these days in Augusta, Ga., wherein television will be bringing us glorious photographs from the second one round of the Masters.

Escape from our dreary nearby weather by means of tuning into the scenes from the Augusta Countrywide Golfing Membership, wherein the colorful azaleas and blooming dogwoods on the impossibly inexperienced route lie beneath majestic pine trees and blue sky.

3-time Masters winner Gary Participant once said if there’s a Golfing path in heaven, it’ll be Augusta Countrywide, and he hopes to be the pro.

Even regarded from afar on a Tv or cell phone, the slice of horticultural heaven can warm the coronary heart on a nasty April day, plenty as perspectives of the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Ca. Momentarily thaw the Midwest wintry weather on New Year’s Day.

Augusta Countrywide is, in reality, the megastar of the Masters, Golfing’s simplest foremost championship performed within the identical region at the identical direction each Year, allowing us to experience as though we realize the holes even if we’ve never been there in person.

The narrative of this Masters has already been approximately who isn’t gambling, and who struggled in the first spherical Thursday as swirling winds, gusting near 40 miles per hour, made it tough to break par.

Tiger Woods didn’t occasion input the event due to issues together with his surgically repaired again. It’s now been nine years considering the fact that he gained his 14th principal. He’s a ghost.

Dustin Johnson, the No. 1-ranked Player of the arena and winner of his past 3 PGA Excursion starts of evolved, pulled out of the event Thursday because of his personal returned damage, suffered an afternoon earlier while he slipped and fell on wooden stairs.

Young gun Jordan Spieth is already 10 pictures off the lead after shooting 3-over par 75 in a gap round marred by using a hideous quadruple bogey 9 on the 15th hollow.

Rory McIlroy changed into a little higher at even 72, but he hasn’t been in competition on the Masters considering the fact that blowing a 4-shot Sunday lead in 2011. In five of the past seven years at Augusta, the Northern Irishman has had a spherical of at the least 77.

A bunch of other massive names stumbled around Augusta on Thursday. Rickie Fowler shot seventy-three, Jason Day and Bubba Watson carded 74s, and Adam Scott signed off on a seventy-five.

Does An African Us of an Or Some different Needy Nation Beckon You?

A colleague, Andrew Strom, has just despatched me a bit on his go to Nigeria and permission is granted to reproduce a part of it. Why do I do this and why do I want you to examine it? Well, it so jogged my memory of my times in Uganda and Kenya, speak at Pastors Seminars inside the slums and out within the jungles.

We currently were given returned from our journey to Nigeria – and had a terrific time. The warmth and the never ending cloud of dirt, smog and diesel fumes have been ever-gift, however spiritually it was a wonderful journey.

3 times God arranged it that we appeared on nationwide Tv – once whilst we had been preaching and praying for the Governor of Ogun Nation (a piece just like the Governor of California). best God ought to set up the sort of thing on the last minute, and we made sure He got all the glory. Thank you for your prayers, my friends!

I understand a number of humans in this Listing have had invitations to Third international locations to minister. They want overseas preachers because they understand many human beings will come to pay attention a “white man” preach!

I want to inspire you to take these possibilities, my friends, even if you have to pay your own way and this is quite probably due to the fact they may be so terrible.

I’ve come across many Repentance preachers in the America and the West who’ve been frustrated and discouraged right here with the lack of response and/or openings. We need to comprehend that there is a wide global out there that is hungry and determined for sound preaching and biblical truth.

I recall as soon as listening to David Servant make an analogy of a fisherman with two fishing holes to choose from. In one fishing hollow, he stuck without a doubt no fish in any respect, and the only he did trap jumped up and spat water in his face! within the different fishing hole, the fish have been so desperate to be caught that they were clinging to the line and he was hauling them in as rapid as he could get his pole again inside the water! Which fishing hole ought to he pick out? Of path, it changed into the second one -equating to the Third international.

plenty of us think it is the “non-secular” factor to do, to wait and wait and wait right in which we are, but as David Servant factors out, Jesus simply told his disciples that if they have been no longer received In a single metropolis, to go away that area and move on till they discover a receptive region. That is really a commandment of God. In any other case, all of God’s servants are left wasting their time in unresponsive environments. Jesus commands us to “move!”

In my view, for decades now I’ve focused my interest almost absolutely at the West. but God is changing that. In truth, it would no longer marvel me in any respect if God calls our own family to be based within the 1/3 international sometime inside the following couple of years. Such is the want and the hunger there. Unluckily it’s far the complete opposite of what we so regularly find in the secure apathetic West.

I strongly encourage each preacher who is on this List to don’t forget the Third international – and shortly. It is able to be time to suppose “out of doors the container”, my friends. You may not regret it.

Thank you once more for your first rate players at some point of our experience. We saw many breakthroughs in the lives of both leaders and those as we spoke on deep repentance and the real message of the Move vs. The selfish gospel of gain, and many others. a number of humans appeared very surprised and impacted via the messages. So your prayers made a big distinction. Thanks. I hope to go back to Africa again in May.

Yours for the Third international Harvest, expensive buddies.

there’s so much written above with which I’m able to discover. around 70 to one hundred twenty Pastors could walk or cycle 10 to 17 miles to wait the Three days Seminars, dozing on the ground of the church building every night. I might be teaching three one and a 1/2 hour classes every day with time for questions. those guys of God were so hungry.

Strong nice biblical management and teaching is so liked!

It turned into really worth all of the ‘trouble’ of the journey and all of the ‘inconvenience’. How regularly I have determined over time that once we’re inconvenienced, this is when Almighty God makes use of our maximum of all.

Sandy Shaw

Sandy Shaw is Pastor of Nairn Christian Fellowship, Chaplain at Inverness Jail, and Nairn Academy, and serves on the Children’s Panel in Scotland, and has travelled considerably over those beyond years teaching, speaking, in The us, Canada, South Africa, Australia, making 12 visits to Israel conducting Tours and Pilgrimages, and most currently in Uganda and Kenya, ministering at Pastors and Leaders Seminars, in the bad regions surrounding Kampala, Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.