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Asks local residents to help clean up 'our beach'
To the Editor:
It's both encouraging and heart-warming to see Al Gore win both an Oscar and the Nobel Prize for his efforts at taking the myths out of global warming and laying environmental issues at our front doors.
While most of us applaud his and others' efforts in these areas, I want to pose a question to all Marina residents. What are you doing? As a 35-year resident I am appalled at the condition of the Marina Peninsula beach. My wife and I often walk or run our beach and cannot believe the Styrofoam and plastic garbage that exists just beyond the tide line.
It further amazes us how few people take the time or make the effort to pick any of it up. Sure, we give lip service to the efforts of people like Gore, but what does each of us do? Generally, nothing. Shame on us!
Here's a suggestion that we've been doing for many years. When planning a walk on our beach, we take an old grocery bag along and fill it with plastic bottles and Styrofoam we find. No, you won't solve the problem of inept garbage control emanating from Ballona Channel runoff (are you paying attention, City Councilman Bill Rosendahl?); and no, you won't solve the issue of people who just don't care, but you will feel really good about the difference you can make each time you step onto our beach.
To the city/county beach departments: take a look at the beach cleaning tools that Santa Monica deploys. They work! Not like the giant rake that is towed around our beach that has little or no effect. During the winter you might also leave some trash cans down low enough on the beach where conscientious residents can deposit this garbage.
We implore local residents who go onto our beach to be more pro-active and at least try to make a difference.
Rick and Elizabeth Kaplan, Marina del Rey
Wants help with off-leash dogs on Marina Peninsula Ocean Front Walk
To the Editor:
I am a local business owner in Marina del Rey. I have been advertising with The Argonaut since 1984. I have been a resident in the Silver Strand since 1984.
Two years ago I purchased a Siberian husky puppy and named him "Dino."
After I get home from work he gets his daily walk. We start on the dirt path in the Silver Strand. We walk to the Marina channel, then to the beach along Ocean Front Walk on Marina Peninsula. This is where the problems begin. Some other dog owners walk their dogs off leash. We have been attacked several times. This has been going on for two years.
My wife and I have notified the police and animal control. The other [off-leash] dog owners curse at us and tell us to walk somewhere else. My dog is always on a leash; always picked up after.
The last dog attack was on October 18th at 6 p.m. My wife and I were walking our dog along Ocean Front Walk and were attacked by four off-leash dogs. One of the owners came over and repeatedly cursed my wife and me. We called the police. Then the owners gathered up their dogs and left in a hurry. Since then we have made a police report and called animal control. We will not be bullied by a handful of local residents who will not adhere to the law and keep their dogs leashed.
As we left, an older gentleman came over to us and told us his dog was bitten the day before and had to be taken to the veterinary hospital.
We love our home but feel threatened every time we walk our dog. My wife and I are committed to getting this matter resolved. We are asking for your help. We plan on contacting police, animal control and local politicians, hoping to finally get this issue resolved before it gets any worse.
Al Caruso, Silver Strand
'It's time for county to plunder elsewhere' — not in the Marina
To the Editor:
Add my name to the list of people who believe that Marina del Rey is being destructively overdeveloped and plundered.
The October 11th Argonaut story on the Mothers Beach protest reported, "County officials have stated that in addition to providing recreational opportunities to county residents, they must also maximize revenues in the MarinaÖ" Words to this effect by county officials have also been reported in the past.
The October 4th Argonaut story on slip fee increases reported, "Revenue created in Marina del Rey accounts for more than 50 percent of the county's general fund."
In case our short-sighted county officials can't figure it out, I would like to point out that the residents and boat owners of Marina del Rey have already done more than their share to maximize county revenue. It's time to plunder elsewhere!
Mike Reinert, Marina del Rey
Appreciates the beauty and ease of a 'water-wise' garden instead of grass
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It took a while for me to appreciate the beauty of a "water-wise garden." After experimenting last year, I designed and planted a ten-foot-square succulent and California native garden in my backyard.
The need to be more conscientious about my environment and try to be more water-wise gave me the impetus to dig out the space and start again with nothing but drought-tolerant plants.
Graduating from a master gardening program taught me to be more eco-friendly, using low maintenance plants that needed watering only once or twice a month.
Using cuttings from friends and some of the plants I had in pots, I designed my wonderful carefree garden. What a joy it is to not have to prune, fertilize and replant every couple of weeks.
It has been a year since these plants were put in and they just keep growing and spreading without any help from me.
This year I received, as did other residents of Southern California, a DWP (Department of Water and Power) notice stating there will be an increase in the cost of water and electricity. Since this has been one of the driest years on record, they may have to start water rationing.
This gave me an idea. In front of my house, I have an enormous Montezuma cypress tree, aesthetically beautiful, but what a job for the owner (me), who has not been able to grow anything resembling a lush lawn for years. No matter how much fertilizer and water I poured onto the front yard, I could not make it green. The tree takes all the nutrients.
I was determined to no longer foolishly waste water on my front yard. I wanted to try to duplicate what I had done in my backyard but on a larger scale. I stopped watering the front yard for about two months. During the hot months of summer it turned that lovely color of dry hay and I thought, "Now's the time to dig it out and just clear the land."
The next step was to go to a rock yard and pick out some rocks and flagstones. Once they were delivered, I spaced them strategically throughout the yard. I like to create vignettes with my succulents, California natives and sedums — the rocks and stone were the backdrop.
After three weeks of diligently placing and planting, I can now stand back and admire my newly established landscape. I'm pretty proud of myself for taking that first step towards water conservation. When the neighbors walk by and say how much they like what I've done, I think to myself, "Maybe they'll think about taking that first step."
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My name is Marla, and I'm an addict.
I'm like someone who got hooked on percocets after a surgery that "accidentally" flipped over the handle bars of their bike and then "mysteriously" was hit by a car after my prescription ran out.
I just love to be touched during yoga class. And, seriously, not like bad touches. Please. It's all good, loving touching in a yoga class…and I can't get enough of it!
It had me wondering — is there a reason, ya know, psychologically? Well, it would seem that there are physiological effects of human touch (we're not talking sexual here, pervs)that trigger psychological and emotional responses. According to a recent study byBrigham Young University, human touch has real healing properties that temper stress and blood pressure. Obviously, I didn't read the real study but USA Today broke it down well enough for the common folks like myself.
I have had some instructors use some interesting methods on me recently. For one, Debi, the instructor I had at Bala Vinyasa stood on my hips. I went into a sloppy supta virasana and after she gently realigned my legs she then mounted me. (Again, stop being pervs) She gently placed each one of her feet in my hip creases and then applied her full adult human being weight to them. As daunting as such an experience inevitably sounds, it was amazing. I also like it when instructors sort of caress my back. I'm not sure what it is supposed to do? Is that for alignment? I mean, I tend to try and align myself when they touch me because I assume I was doing something wrong. So, success, if that was the goal.
In all seriousness, perhaps I should be questioning why this aspect of practicing is so appealing. Was I not held enough as a child? Don't worry mom, no one is blaming you. Really though, I tend to go more with the "cat theory." I will gravitate towards extra body heat.
It is also extremely possible that I'm just floored by the sheer compassion that these instructors must have to lovingly reach out their hands to touch my hot, sweaty, sweaty body.
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March 23, 2010 2:13 am
I don't have much to add other than to say you are a perv. But also, do you have anything against including your full entries in the rss feed? I like reading your stuff in that context but if you prefer the page views I understand. Also, standing on your hips sounds intense. Nobody's ever done that in my yoga classes.

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Vishesh Films have recently found a new formula of success apart from their earlier fixed patterns of film-making, which is en-cashing the brand name of their previous hits through their so called sequels. The audiences easily relate to the 'Title' with their fond memories of the original and then opt for its sequel, expecting a similar kind of output from the same. And the Bhatts have easily managed to make some money from their last such ventures, even though they were all pretty weak films as per their subject and execution. But here in RAAZ 3 they surprisingly come up with at least something to watch, despite of having its usual flaws and drawbacks.
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Gregg Hoshovsky had a different experience. When he realized his job as a senior Java developer at an e-commerce company was going to be outsourced to India, he decided to do something to increase his employment prospects here in the United States.
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So you buy a wagon for $50 with a blown 3TC. You live with NO money and you want to drop a motor in it? You grab the SR5 subframe sitting around back, jam it in and figure some shit out. Yes I re-used a photo. Anyways, story goes, bought a wagon for $50 bones, it sat at Ed's place for 6 weeks until he threatened to crush it. Fair enough. Called up the CAA (like AAA but Canadian Baconish) and had them tow it home. Turns out the driver has had an ae86 for 9 years and doesn't mind that I'm obviously towing a project home. So the Sr5 I had, got tradedthe SR5 frame away for an FC RX7, that I drove for a while, made into a truck then it stopped running. So I wanted to build my wagon. The SR5 drivetrain was saved. The 4AC had rod knock, but the 3TC who had a hole in the block....now what? Well Jules, approached us in Burger king "you guys want some free 4AGE's?".....Yes. So, I had all this stuff and no money? so let's put the 4ac into the wagon.....wait, it's got rod knock...hurrrr...then 4age? That would be great BUT there's too much wiring to be done and some parts missing to deliver fuel.....now what? 4AC head on a 4AGE block! So, people hate me for doing this, but it's free and who cares. lol There's another 4AGE sitting here if it fails. There, wish me luck! Teeth car rocks.
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Do you struggle with your painting technique, or would like to feel more confident that your art can sell? Imagine creating a painting that you're proud of, in the style that you love, and have it ready to sell to your ideal customer, at a fair price, within a month or less. My name is Jonathan Lyman and I'm a recent Kansas City Art Institute grad. I've been an oil painter for 5 years and sold over $20,000 worth of art since graduating in 2010. I also have a passion for mentoring and guiding creative people through their blocks, so they can master their craft and make money doing what they love. If you're interested, or know someone who would like to learn how to paint beautiful pictures that sell, I can help. I've coached over 10 people in getting the confidence they need to reach the next level of their success. Your investment is $15 an hour for private tutoring sessions. How about chatting over the phone or email, so we can decide if art tutoring is right for you? Enjoy Life, - Jonathan
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December 19, 2012
I remember a story, whose author I don't, of a boy in an accident. And when he comes home with one arm and one empty space his sadness digs in deep. Bed-covers become a shield to the outside world when he refuses to see anyone. Embarrassed and angry because no one can relate. Not even … More Oh, Lord!


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(SD)-Drug Pricing Initiative Anti-Group Got 97% Of Its Funds From 2 Drug Companies
By: John Axtell Posted at: 01/31/2018 10:41 AMPIERRE, S.D. (AP) - Two pharmaceutical companies have contributed the bulk of the money to oppose a South Dakota ballot measure capping the amount state agencies could pay for prescription drugs.
Campaign filings by South Dakotans Against the Deceptive Rx Ballot Issue showed the group ended 2017 with about $270,000 in the bank after raising roughly $314,000 in cash plus donated goods and services.
97% of the total donations came from Bristol-Myers Squibb...which gave $100,000...and Novo Nordisk...which contributed $205,000.
The initiative placed on the ballot by petition prohibits South Dakota from paying more for prescription drugs than is paid for the same drugs by the VA.
Industry groups challenged Attorney General Marty Jackley's official explanation of the measure, but lost on the circuit level and has appealed the ruling to the state Supreme Court after a judge rejected their challenge to the attorney general's explanation of the measure.


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Molds can form inside the poorly-maintained home over time. These do not only spell inconvenience to homeowners but also compromise their health. Molds consume materials such as paper, dust, adhesives, cloth, leather and starches. These cause leather, paper and cloth to stain; these can also damage books and other important belongings. It can also be toxic to humans, particularly some varieties like Aspergillus fumigatus. To get rid of these, or to prevent their occurrence in the first place, you can opt for mold remediation Jacksonville services that combat these pestering visitors.
Why Molds Form
Molds are caused by a number of factors, one of which is humidity. Blame those molds on your house's walls, ceilings, carpets and all other areas on humid weather, especially in homes located by the coast or near any body of water. The evaporation of moisture inside the home as well as poor ventilation also increases humidity. Several days of continuous rain causes wet air and brings about molds indoors, as well as drying clothes indoors.
Leaking pipes also causes molds to form, especially undetected ones that are out of view; for instance, pipes inside a wall. Most of the time, molds have already started to grow upon discovery of the leaks. Similarly, roof leaks also triggers the formation of molds, such as roofs that leak into a poorly ventilated attic. This is because molds thrive in stagnant moist air.
A damp basement also creates a community of molds to prosper. What with the humidity or moisture present in this dark abandoned room and the poor ventilation it possesses, no doubt molds can form easily. Water leaks can end up running down the basement, aggravating the possibility of molds to form, especially when these are not immediately discovered and addressed.
How to Deal With Molds
It is said that prevention is better than cure, and this is particularly true with molds. Do not allow it to grow by maintaining moderate temperature and humidity. Eliminate dampness by utilizing heaters or dehumidifiers to stop condensation. Properly ventilate all parts of your home, from the basement to the attic, and allow air to regularly circulate by opening doors and windows. Fans are good in getting rid of dampness in the air, while light bulbs of 60 to 100 watts are effective in drying the air in closets and small areas.
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Ben is also a Train enthusiast, a member of the local train club Epping Model Rail Way. You can do this also and Join a local train club or attend a train exhibition which is running locally.
Also a passenger service attendant for 3801 Ltd, part of the NSW Heritage Railways. You can do this also and take a trip on a classic train for the tour.
He is also building a layout called Sytoomba. This will be featured in the future.


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These organic supplements like pure forskolin extract for example, primarily targets the key problem of an individuals feeling depressed, feeling tired, gaining weight, dried-out skin and hair, in fact a non functioning thyroid possesses the most amount of related side effects of any illness. One thing to take not is, it should come from a very reputable company in the health care industry, they should believe in their product much that they give customers a full money back guarantee, so you can purchase with complete confidence! Also, some supplements held best brain supplement for everybody who is experiencing poor memory, difficulty focusing, has brain fog or mental fatigue. It is made naturally therefore, you can expect that there can be no bad unwanted side effects, unlike other toxic drugs.
The toxins will establish once a person gets older and the condition will become worse. The brain has a lot of neurotransmitters, which are necessary for brain communication. In reality, remembering things, perceiving and learning are all dependent on these neurotransmitters, as seen in this document on www.metaboliceffect.com
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There are four major neurohormones fat loss seekers need to understand. These are dopamine (DOPE-AH-MEAN), Acetylcholine (AH-SETTLE-COE-LEAN), GABA (GAH-BAH), and Serotonin (SARAH-TONE-IN). Together these four brain chemicals interact to influence personality traits, energy, and fat burning. Dopamine and Acetylcholine can be thought of as stimulating/energizing chemicals while GABA and serotonin are more relaxing. Here is a brief primer on these key brain chemicals and how they may impact your fat burning efforts. http://www.metaboliceffect.com/is-your-brain-making-you-fat/
As the years pass by and you become old these neurotransmitters become injured and so your concentration, memory and alertness may also be being affected.
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I want get a law on the books that would establish a registry of animal abuse offenders. Animal abusers, those convicted of cruelty to animals in the first degree, or fighting dogs, would be required to register with the local police who, in turn, would notify local schools, animal shelters and rescues and other businesses within a mile of the offender's residence. The state Attorney General would then maintain registration information that would be accessible to the public on a website.
Animal abusers, take heed. Efforts to establish online registries for animal abusers, like the ones for sex offenders, are gaining support, with legislation pending or soon-to-be-introduced in at least five states.
Among the efforts is one from Florida state Sen. Mike Fasano, who has proposed Dexter's law, named after a kitten that was beaten to death in his state. His proposal would require convicted animal abusers to register with authorities. Their names, home addresses and photographs would be posted online, and they would be required to pay $50 a year to maintain the registry.
Registries also have been proposed in Maryland, Colorado, Arizona and New York. Stephan K. Otto, director of legislative affairs for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, expects similar proposals in more states.
Suffolk County on Long Island in 2010 moved to create a registry, and has since been followed by two otherNew York counties. No names appear on the Suffolk County registry yet, because it was only recently set up. Convicted abusers will appear on the registry for five years. Those failing to register are subject to a $1,000 fine and up to a year in jail.
The New York counties also require pet stores and animal shelters to check the names of anyone seeking to adopt or buy an animal against the registry, Otto said.
Maryland State Sen. Ronald Young said he plans to introduce legislation in the wake of two incidents in his state. In one, a Yorkshire terrier was thrown off a 23-foot-high balcony; the dog, Louie, survived. In the other, a golden retriever puppy named Heidi was shot to death.
"Just too many people are mistreating and killing animals,'' Young said in an interview.
A bill to create such a registry in California, introduced in 2010, didn't make it through the Legislature, partly because of concerns about its cost.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund says the registries can reduce the number of abused animals and serve as an early warning system for potentially violent criminals, citing cases of serial killers who had tortured animals as children. Otto said they also can save taxpayers money by reducing the cost for caring for and treating abused animals.
We need to get a registry in every state, I live in NJ so that's where I am starting. Start one in your state...we need to stop the abuse!!!!
We have e registry for sex offenders and in my opinion these abusers are just as pitiful!!!
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Not only original plays come to Northeast Ohio, but the latest inside hits of New York do too. This week sees a double dose of theatre originality with the premiere of a play commissioned by TrueNorth and the regional premiere of Broadway's hippest theatre offering.
Important historical events aren't always something that happens somewhere else. Kelly Boyer Sagert's new play "Freedom's Light: A Stop Along the Underground Railroad" offers a slice of history mixed with fiction about pre-Civil War times in Ohio.
Opening Friday at the French Creek Nature Center, "Freedom's Light," directed by Rick Fortney, looks at one family who sheltered escaped slaves and helped them find a passage to freedom.
Lorain County was a "hot spot" for defiance of slavery, according to Sagert, so the topic was a natural for her.
"All my life I've read about the Civil War and the Underground Railroad," said Sagert, who most people in Lorain are more likely to remember as "Boyer" being her last name. She said she and her two sons, Ryan and Adam, are history buffs and have made numerous visits to Civil War battlefields, including nine trips to Gettysburg.
Challenge to create
Creating the play, commissioned by TrueNorth, was a challenge, Sagert said. "I've tried to put myself in the head of someone who was a good person then," she said. "I asked myself, 'How would you feel?' Try to imagine if you were a slave? How would that feel?"
Sagert said her sons' feedback helped a lot as she moved the play through various stages of composition. Ryan, a freshman at Lorain County Community College, suggested at one point that the play was too "dark" and that it needed balance. Sagert revised to add some lighter moments.
Since the first readings, Sagert said she enjoyed the process of watching the actors bring her characters to life. She admitted that sometimes she learned more about what she had written by listening to others read it. "It was strange; it was nice. I didn't want to hover," she said. That's why she won't go to rehearsals until the final week."
Fiction and history
"Freedom's Light" is about a fictional escaped slave known as Nellie who is hidden by Robbins and Eliza Burrell in Sheffield.
Sagert said she based some actions in her play on actual accounts of an escaped slave who was in Oberlin named John Price. Price was a 19-year old Kentucky slave who fled to Oberlin and made a living there doing odd jobs before the slave catchers came to get him.
"Characters in the play refer to Price and his escape," she said. "But he's not in it." She said she studied Nat Brandt's book "The Town that Started the Civil War" to provide some background of the times.
Sagert said she learned that in September 1858, two slave catchers tricked Price into entering their carriage by promising him a job digging potatoes. Knowing Oberlin residents would try to rescue him if they stayed there, they took him to a hotel in Wellington that is located where the Wellington Public Library is today.
Their plans were foiled when a mob stormed the hotel and rescued the slave. Price was hidden for a time in the Oberlin College president's home and then in area households until he made it to Canada.
Right in Sheffield
One such household was that of Robbins and Eliza Burrell in Sheffield.
The Burrells were real people, but Nellie is fictional. Sagert said she created Nellie's story to bring to life the personal risks people took to help escaped slaves.
If the helpers were caught, they were liable to prosecution under the Fugitive Slave Law passed by the United States Congress. Under the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, anyone suspected of providing aid to a runaway slave -- meaning food or shelter or any other type of assistance -- could receive six months in prison and a $1,000 fine, Sagert said.
This law required private citizens to assist in the capture of runaway slaves -- even in free states like Ohio.
Some people were frightened away by the criminal penalties associated with this law. They stopped helping runaways, Sagert said.
Sagert suggests that before people see the play they drive by the two-story brick Burrell house on River Road which is part of the French Creek park.
Historians have theories about how the slaves were hidden, but the Burrells kept no records, Sagert said. It would have been too dangerous if such records or notes were found by Federal Marshalls who often dropped by their home.
"My play gives one way they might have hidden fugitives," Sagert said. "But no one knows for sure, even to this day."
If You Go
"Freedom's Light" will run at French Creek Nature Center Thursdays through Sundays, May 1 to 17. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays.
General admission tickets are $10 for all seats. For more info, call (800) LCM-PARK or (440) 949-5200, or visit www.LorainCountyMetroParks.com.
French Creek Nature Center is located at 4530 Colorado Avenue in Sheffield Village. Call (440) 949-5200 for more information or directions. The play is sponsored by the Lorain County Metro Parks, TrueNorth Cultural Arts, The Morning Journal and the Lorain County Urban League.


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WASHINGTON – The US Treasury Department on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a Kuwait-based financier for providing support and services for terrorist groups, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
In a statement, the Treasury Department accused Muhammad Hadi al-Anizi of providing extensive material and financial support to al-Qaeda since at least 2007 and al-Nusrah Front since at least 2014.
As a result of action, all property of al-Anizi subject to US jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with him.
"From raising funds to facilitating the travel of terrorists, al-Anizi is responsible for providing key financial and logistical support to al-Nusrah Front and al-Qaeda," said senior Treasury official John Smith.
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18 July 2016
Firm but flexible power: clean and cost effective for benefit to Namibia
By Tilana de Meillon
Namibia currently imports more than 70% of its power from South Africa, Zimbabwe,
Mozambique and Zambia, with key power import contracts in jeopardy and escalating
power problems in the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). South Africa's load
shedding seems to have been brought under control for the foreseeable future, but
neighbouring Botswana, Zambia and Angola are continuously plagued by power
shortage problems. Almost the entire Namibia was recently hit by power blackouts as
a result of the reliance on power from South Africa.
The solution for Namibia involves the development of a baseload power plant, like the
Xaris Energy's 250 MW power plant being developed in Walvis Bay, Erongo, which if
built and managed responsibly, can last up to half a century or more and will assist in
ensuring security of power supply and reduce Namibia's reliance on electricity imports.
The technology used for the Xaris power plant is based on GE LM6000 aero derivative
technology, with a solid track record and high efficiency, with rapid start and
stopping features, allowing the plant to adjust to the changing needs of the
power system and act as a modular and flexible power source. This will
complement and support any future increased percentage of electricity produced from
renewables, such as solar and wind, which place an escalating level of stress on aging
power systems. The varying output can cause voltage swings in transmission lines,
potentially creating power surges and blackouts, which can be supported by the
combination of this and the Xaris power plant. This new plant will bring power stability
to Namibia…
The plant will be fuelled by Natural gas. Natural gas is environmentally the
friendliest fossil fuel on earth and has maintained the best safety record Since 1964.
If spilled, it evaporates and leaves behind no residue, does not get absorbed in water
and do not harm sea life or affect water quality. Natural gas burns clean without leaving
any smell, ash or smoke.
Natural gas infrastructure constructed for the power plant will also benefit the local
community. It is popular because of its economic and instant heating qualities and
versatility and is commercially used, in hotels, restaurants, motels, small
manufacturing units, office buildings, hospitals and schools mainly for cooking and
heating purposes. Natural gas, in compressed form, can be used as a fuel for vehicles,
being a cleaner, cheaper fuel than diesel or gasoline.
The plant will be connected to the Namibian grid that links to the SAPP grid and
therefor any excess energy produced by the plant can be sold to neighbouring
countries. A logistics solution for the distribution of Natural gas can also be established
over time.
Some of the secondary benefits of the plant include local employment and job creation,
both during construction and operation phases and local employment and job creation
through spin-off developments such as security, catering, transport, site management
and cleaning services. Skills development and training will support market growth,
education enhancements through bursaries and new facilities, and quality of life
improvement for veterans through medical care and social support.
Progress to date
On 24 October 2014, Xaris was approved to be the Preferred Bidder for the Joint
Development of a 230MW - 250MW power plant.
Following this approval, Xaris commenced development and negotiations with the
various project parties including NamPower in order to finalise the various project
agreements to be submitted to the board of NamPower.
The finalised project agreements were submitted during February 2015.
In March 2015 both NamPower and the Cabinet resolved that the Project must be
Xaris have worked tirelessly in the period since appointment to structure the Project,
including completing the lenders due diligence. As a result, the cost to the consumer
of the power from this Project has been optimised and actually been reduced.
Arandis Power instituted a High Court application to challenge the decision to award
the contract to Xaris Energy to develop a 250MW power plant. Acting Judge, C. Parker
dismissed Arandis Power application to the with costs on Thursday 7 July 2016.
Way forward
Xaris agrees fully with the High Court's sentiments expressed through the judgement
that the project is of crucial importance to the country and appealed to NamPower to
perform its duty by doing all that would be required and necessary, to enable Xaris
Energy to execute the project.
Xaris also appreciate the support from the NamPower Board as well as the President
and the Cabinet for the implementation of the Project. Much time has been lost in the
process up to this point and it would be in Namibia, NamPower and Xaris' best interest
to get the project back on track as soon as possible. This was supported by the Acting
Judge's comments that 16 months' delay since the decision to award the tender to
Xaris Energy in March 2015 was unacceptable.
Consequently, to facilitate speedy financial close and project implementation, Xaris is
performing a review analysis to confirm the outstanding matters to achieve financial
The Xaris and NamPower's respective project teams will meet soon to finalise the
outstanding negotiations and aim to conclude the outstanding items in the Power
Purchase Agreement. The efforts will be to ensure that all related agreements are
finalised in August allowing the financing process to be concluded. Obviously Xaris
will aim to start with early works as soon as possible.
The construction schedule will be reviewed and firmed up, based on the above. Xaris
Energy remains committed to ensuring that Namibia receives power as soon as
practically possible and will ensure that the power plant contributes positively to the
Walvis Bay region and to the entire Namibian economy.
Tilana de Meillon is a registered professional engineer and project manager for
Xaris Energy
8 July 2016
Windhoek, Namibia – Xaris Energy and its partners welcome the Namibian High Court's
ruling to reaffirm the decision by NamPower to award Xaris Energy the tender to construct
Walvis Bay Power Plant, says Boni Paulino, Chairman of Xaris Energy.
Arandis Power instituted a High Court application to challenge the decision to award the
contract to Xaris Energy to develop a 250MW power plant.
Xaris Energy, NamPower, the Minister of Mines and Energy, the Cabinet of Namibia and
the President of Namibia were co-respondents in the application.
The Acting Judge, C. Parker dismissed Arandis Power application with costs.
Paulino says he agrees fully with the High Court's sentiments expressed through the
judgement that "the project is of crucial importance to the country and appealed to
NamPower to perform its duty by doing all that would be required and necessary, to
enable Xaris Energy to execute the project."
Paulino says the Acting Judge's comments summed up the feelings of most stakeholders
in Namibia that "16 months' delay since the decision to award the tender to Xaris Energy in
March 2015 was unacceptable".
"Xaris Energy will now actively pursue engagement with NamPower to finalise the Power
Purchase Agreement," says Hennie Steyn, Managing Director of Xaris Energy.
"We have maintained since the beginning that Xaris Energy put forward a very competitive
bid, technically and commercially. We won the bid fairly and we put together a team of
highly competent global partners with impeccable credentials," continues Steyn.
The execution and advisory team on the Project comprises a number of regional and
global players such as Garanti Koza, Tuten KSE, GE Power and Water, Excelerate
Energy, EON Consulting, MPR Associates, Webber Wentzel, Engling Stritter, Single
Destination Engineering and PRDW and remain committed to successfully deliver the
project in as short a period as possible.
For more information or to arrange an interview please contact Nicole Walters on
+27 (82) 451 9393 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
9 March 2016
Global industry leaders to prevent looming Namibian energy crisis
By Hennie Steyn.
Namibia currently imports more than 70% of its power from neighbouring Southern African countries. With the dependence on South African electricity import contracts nearing expiry and having an already overburdened national supply, Namibia has identified strategies to increase its local power generation capability to avoid facing a significant electricity crisis. This will include mitigations to increase local power generation in Namibia.
Xaris Energy is finalising the development of a new 250MW gas turbine power plant in Walvis Bay in response to a rigorous NamPower tender process. The Namibian Cabinet endorsed the project in March 2015 and the NamPower board approved its financial investment decision for the Xaris project in April 2015.
The structure of the project includes partners that will contribute to the successful implementation of the Walvis Bay Power Plant. All the partners have been researched thoroughly and have impeccable reputation and outstanding experience.
Natural gas will be procured from Walvis Gas Port (WGP), an incorporated Namibian gas business. WGP will be responsible for securing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Excelerate Gas Marketing, an established LNG player with over 75 master agreements in place with various LNG suppliers and manufacturers.
The Walvis Bay port has been selected for the Xaris project due to its ideal location for a floating storage facility. The natural gas will be stored on a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) that will be permanently moored in the port and extracted for use by the power plant to generate electricity for the Erongo Region and wider Namibia. In addition, there will be the opportunity for other natural gas consumers such as independent power producers, factories, mines and domestic users to utilise natural gas directly for heating, reducing costs as well as environmental releases. USA-based Excelerate Energy is the pioneer and market leader in innovative floating LNG solutions. As the largest provider of FSRUs globally, Excelerate Energy is the leader in FSRU operational projects and will supply and operate the FSRU.
The power plant, located behind Dune 7 in Walvis Bay in the new earmarked heavy industrial zone, will utilise LM 6000 gas turbines sourced from US-based GE. GE is on Fortune's list of the World's 10 Most Admired Companies for 2015. The company develops and manufactures products for the generation, transmission, distribution, control and utilisation of electricity. GE is the world leader in aircraft engine technology. Developed from this technology is the LM series of gas turbines, including the LM 6000. More than 3500 LMs have been deployed worldwide and have so far logged more than 100-million operating hours with outstanding reliability and availability. GE was selected based on its experience and the successful implementation of its technology across a vast number of projects.
The responsibility for the plant engineering, construction and integration has been awarded to Garanti Koza, a prominent international construction and development company from Turkey. The company bears a trademark that has been synonymous with reliability and solidity since its foundation in 1948. Garanti Koza has extensive experience in deploying LM and other gas-fired power plants internationally, making it ideally suited for the role.
The plant operations will be managed by KS Energy, which was established in 2008 in Botswana. KS Energy has a long-term relationship with the gas turbine supplier GE and an excellent track record operating the Orapa power plant in Botswana.
Garanti Koza and KS Energy were selected via a rigorous tender process based on past experience and commitment to fixed budget and schedule. Both companies are committed to skills transfer and social development of the local population. This commitment resonates with Xaris's extensive social development programme, which was key to their selection. Garanti Koza seeks to procure local expertise and labour during the construction as well as skills transfer to local resources in key electricity generation and other technical skills. The company has received interest from local enterprises and individuals and is currently reviewing all candidates for their suitability to the task at hand.
KS Energy aims to support local communities and empower local employees. Its Botswana undertakings only employ four expatriates. Similarly, its approach to Walvis Bay will be to provide skills development and training, thereby adding to the social enhancement of Walvis Bay.
The project will be privately funded. The equity funding will come from Ariya Capital, a Jersey-based investment holding company with a UK FCA authorised investment advisor. Ariya Capital has a successful African investment track record. The company has invested in six sub-Saharan countries, either directly or though its network in Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Namibia, Botswana and Ghana. The Ariya Capital are senior business leaders with successful careers in private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, business building and asset and risk management. They have deep expertise in traditional and renewable energy markets, project finance, mergers and acquisitions and structured finance. Ariya formed a joint venture with Xaris for this project, bringing international experience and skills to the team. The company has subsequently provided development capital and financial expertise.
Standard Bank has accepted the role as mandated lead arranger for the Walvis Bay Power Plant project to provide the debt financing. The bank has already largely completed its due diligence on the project.
In order to further ensure the overall success of the project, EON Consulting has been appointed as the independent project engineer and technical advisor to Xaris. This role is multi-dimensional and includes the support and management of the project development, management of project risks, integration of project components and management of the schedule, including permits, licensing and approvals. EON has been extensively involved with the project from inception and is committed to its successful implementation.
Webber Wentzel has been appointed as legal advisor for the project.
All partners are committed to the completion of the Walvis Bay Power Plant and have untainted reputations. In addition, our US partners have to comply with the US foreign policy, which strictly prohibits involvement in politics, war-threat countries and improprieties of any nature.
The solution provided by Xaris Energy is unparalleled in its suitability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness and will support Namibia's vision of energy independence and avoiding the looming electricity crisis.
Hennie Steyn is the Managing Director of Xaris Energy, the lead partner in the construction of the Walvis Bay Power Plant.
24 February 2016
Open Letter to the Editor of The Namibian Newspaper
We have followed media coverage of the new Walvis Bay Power plant in the past few months in this paper with much interest. As you are well aware, Xaris is the lead partner in the development of this power plant from which the Namibian public and economy stand to benefit considerably. It is not Xaris' place or intention to determine the direction and outcome of your investigation. It is also not our wish or indeed within our influence to dictate what this paper publishes.
We acknowledge and accept that it is the responsibility of any journalist worth their salt to thoroughly investigate any issue in the public's interest. In view of that consideration, we welcome any questions that your journalists may have with regards to the procurement process as well as the implementation of the project to ensure that everything is above board. In that regard, we have cooperated with your journalists and answered to the best of our ability any questions they posed to us. However, we could not help but notice the one-sided nature of the reports coming from this publication.
It would be refreshing to see articles that address issues such as:
· How will this project benefit Namibians, short and long term?
· What are the attributes that made the winning bidder's model, financial and technical, more compelling or even the reverse, a compelling case on why the Xaris model is not suitable?
· What made the Xaris bid stand out?
· Which aspect of the Xaris bid is the media unhappy with, and how different is the situation on that particular aspect with respect to the other bidders?
We are concerned that the media reports, particularly from this paper, seem hell bent on finding fault with this project. There does not seem to be any interest in finding out about the technical and financial aspects of the other bidders, which could have made them less preferable. We put forward a very competitive bid, technically and commercially. We won the bid fairly and we put together a team of highly competent global partners with impeccable credentials.
Our intentions are honourable and we would like to improve power generation capacity for the Namibian economy.
As I explained, there is also no desire to stand in the way of good investigative journalism, but good journalism is characterized by thorough and balanced investigation, reflection on the facts before putting pen to paper in order present stories that reflect both sides of the issue. What we are witnessing is an all out campaign to discredit our bid, our partners and our integrity without a sound basis and this we find rather disingenuous. We are hopeful that we may still see coverage of the project in future which shows the media tested the veracity of statements and "leaks" from interest groups and allow for a fair and balanced review of the events as they unfold before you.
Kind regards,
Hennie Steyn, Managing Director
Xaris Energy
19 February 2016
Xaris smear campaign will hurt Namibian economy
By Hennie Steyn.
The supply of power to the Namibian economy is one of the government's key priorities in creating a platform for sustainable economic growth. Part of the process of addressing this need is the construction of a gas power plant in Walvis Bay, which will add 250MW to the national grid. Energy infrastructure construction company Xaris Holdings was awarded the contract in 2014 to develop the power plant.
The project has huge benefits for economic growth, job creation and environmental protection. Sadly, however, it is being derailed by self-interested third parties with destructive agendas who seem to be bent on shutting it down, regardless of the consequences to the people of Namibia. These parties seem prepared to sacrifice the interests and well being of the Namibian people and its economy in general.
There are several points that Xaris would like to raise in light of the on-going smear campaign around the Walvis Bay Power Plant:
• Xaris is and has always been a company that conducts its affairs in an equitable and ethical manner. The entire procurement process was above board, transparent and subject to intense scrutiny. Suggestions to the contrary are unfounded and lack any basis in fact.
• Xaris has both the capacity and competence to complete a project of this scale. Xaris won the tender because it submitted a proposal that met technical and commercial criteria. Crucially, the Xaris bid was also commercially superior, promising significant cost savings, superior performance and reduced environmental impact.
• The project is being undertaken in partnership with a number of reputable global companies. Partners had to satisfy themselves that the Xaris proposal was both bankable and compelling before coming on board.
• The idea that our partners would enter into a corrupt deal is ludicrous. A number of Xaris' partners, namely General Electric and Excellerate, are public companies in the US and subject to the legislation of that country. These companies would face prosecution if they became involved in corrupt activities, regardless of where in the world these activities took place. The damage to them would be both financial and reputational.
• The conversation needs to shift back to the construction of the plant and the benefits it will bring to the Namibia people and economy. Xaris is disappointed that the national and international dialogue has moved away from the bigger picture. We should be talking about Namibia's increasingly urgent need for additional power generation capacity, rather than defending unsubstantiated rumours. The media are being fed – and publishing – groundless slurs, making them unwitting supporters of the project's antagonists and adding fuel to the already raging fire. This has already caused major delays in construction, which will ultimately have negative consequences for the government's energy provision plans.
• Xaris is 100% committed to the completion of the Walvis Bay Power Plant. We are not prepared to enter into public debate around the unwarranted accusations that are being levelled against us, other than to reiterate our commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards and acting in the best interests of the Namibian people.
Hennie Steyn is the Chairman of Xaris Holdings, the international infrastructure development firm with offices in Namibia, Mauritius, South Africa and Australia.
Press announcement
14 January 2016
Negotiations for Walvis Bay Power Plant Project Going Full Steam Ahead
The Walvis Bay Power Plant Project (Project), located in Namibia, to develop a gas-fired power plant is ready to continue as originally envisaged, says Hennie Steyn, Managing Director of Xaris.
Following the national address by President Hage Geingob referring to private projects, the Honourable Obeth Kandjoze, Minister of Mines and Energy issued a statement in support of the Project on 22 December 2015. "Xaris is pleased to announce that the company is ready to resume engagement with NamPower in order to proceed with the implementation of the Walvis Bay Power Plant Project," says Steyn.
"With a bankable Power Purchase Agreement, this Project will be entirely privately funded and will provide power economically to Namibia to address the growing energy deficit – driven by Namibia's current and projected high economic growth rates," says Steyn.
The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between NamPower and Xaris is a contract where NamPower will buy power on agreed terms from the Walvis Bay Power Plant.
Steyn says the Project will support and drive the continued prosperity of the people of Namibia by acting as a catalyst for positive social and economic change in the Walvis Bay region and the country as a whole.
On completion of negotiations with NamPower, the Project will include the construction of a power generation plant as well as the infrastructure to import liquefied natural gas into Namibia. Steyn says the Project will bring together world-class firms and leading power generation technology to the region to provide clean electricity supply at competitive rates. This will enable Namibia to take advantage of the current abundance of gas supply in the global market.
"We have worked tirelessly in the period since our appointment to structure the Project, which structure together with NamPower's investment grade status, increases the Project's cost effectiveness while remaining attractive to equity and debt funders," says Herta von Stiegel, Executive Chair of Ariya Capital. "As a result, the cost to the consumer of the power from this Project has actually been reduced," says von Stiegel.
"While awaiting a signed PPA, we have progressed the development of the Project as far as possible towards financial close. We have largely completed the due diligence, GE has manufactured gas turbines for the Project and Excelerate Energy remains committed as our FSRU provider with its proven and innovative capabilities and supply solutions," continues Steyn.
To date, Xaris and its partners have invested in excess of US$30-million into the Project.
The next steps for the Project will include finalising the terms and conditions for the PPA for approval by the relevant authorities, consolidating the regulatory approvals and completing the transactions necessary to bring about a speedy financial close.
"We are committed to expedite the early delivery of initial power to meet Namibia's imminent power shortfall and to that end, we recommend using a phased approach," says Selahattin Hakman, a member of the board of Garanti Koza, the contractor on the Project. "This will enable us to bring power online quicker. Initial power generation could be achieved as quickly as 6 months from financial close."
The execution and advisory team on the Project comprises a number of regional and global players such as Ariya Capital Group, Garanti Koza, Tuten KSE, GE Power and Water, Excelerate Energy, EON Consulting, MPR Associates, Webber Wentzel, Single Destination Engineering and PRDW.
Each of these entities has decades of experience in their respective fields and are bringing a complementary set of skills and resources to ensure that the Project is brought to operation as quickly as possible.
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26 August 2015
Extend Operation Phakisa's focus to include offshore gas exploration
Xaris Energy welcomes South Africa's commitment to explore alternative methods of power generation to include gas-fired power stations and renewable energy sources for South Africa's future energy generation mix, says Xaris Managing Director Hennie Steyn.
Xaris Energy is a power generation infrastructure management firm, now part of Ariya Energy with offices in South Africa, Kenya, , Namibia, Mauritius, UK and Australia.
Steyn says the African continent is blessed with large deposits of natural gas and it would be economically and environmentally near-sighted to continue the overwhelming reliance on coal as the main source of energy for electricity generation.
In the past five years, about 30 percent of the world's new oil and gas discoveries were made in Africa.
Renewal energy sources are also increasing in importance, though currently they still lack critical mass and in some instances can be economically prohibitive.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s Africa Energy Outlook report, by 2040 almost half the growth in electricity generation is expected to come from renewable energy.
Steyn says local and international geologists believe that there are many areas in South Africa, both onshore and offshore that are worthy of exploration for gas reserves.
Steyn says the government should ensure that Operation Phakisa, a government initiative "to unlock the Oceans economy", which the government estimates has potential to add R170 billion to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) by 2033 should place considerable emphasis on offshore gas exploration as well.
At present the "Oceans economy" contributes about R54 billion to GDP, according to an SA government report.
"Our current reliance on coal-fired energy generation will turn electricity into a privilege for the few rather than a resource that should be accessible to all, and the South African economy will be rendered uncompetitive in a few years' time," says Steyn.
"This rate of increase in electricity cost is simply unsustainable and we run a serious risk of shutting down our manufacturing among many other economic sectors," says Steyn.
It is up to the government to fast track the partnership with independent power generators to bring more power into the grid and gas offers the best and most economical as well as environmentally friendly options, from a quick route to market and financing perspective," concludes Steyn.
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18 June 2015
Xaris/Ariya joint venture set to expedite clean energy delivery in sub-Saharan Africa
Xaris Holdings, a power developer company incorporated in Mauritius, and Ariya Capital Group, have announced they will be forming a joint venture to develop environmentally friendly, renewable power projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement follows a thorough due diligence process by both companies.
The combined entity will be known as Ariya Energy Ltd and will continue to focus on the development of Namibia's Walvis Bay gas-fired power plant. Other key projects are earmarked for imminent development throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Ariya Capital Group's executive chair, Dr. Herta von Stiegel, says she is excited about the tie-up with Xaris Holdings. "We are looking forward to a partnership that will accelerate the delivery of clean and renewable energy on the African continent and respond to the growing need for reliable clean energy in order to fast-track the economic development of the region," she says.
Xaris Holdings chairman Hennie Steyn says the Ariya Energy team will comprise world-class project developers, engineers and financiers with proven track records who will be in a position to contribute to the transfer of skills. "Ariya Energy has a strong commitment and focus on skills delivery and capacity building everywhere it operates," he says.
Steyn and von Stiegel believe the merger is a natural fit for both entities.
"Ariya Capital and Xaris Holdings bring complimentary skills, expertise and resources to the partnership," Steyn says. "Our new partners are currently developing and acquiring a number of carefully selected power assets across sub-Saharan Africa in the areas of gas, wind and solar."
Steyn says the new entity will have sufficient resources to take on large-scale projects in the sector. "Ariya Energy will have a combination of self-funded and international sources of capital that will allow it to fund itself through the development phase, as well as financing its own equity in the projects it develops and acquires.
"This blend of capabilities will allow the new entity to fast-track the project development process and to move quickly when acquiring assets."
He says bringing projects to market rapidly and efficiently is critical for Ariya Energy to meet its goal of delivering power to the markets in sub-Saharan Africa.
"This will help to reduce the power deficits that are negatively impacting so many economies in the region," he says.
Steyn says projects will be carefully selected to maximise energy efficiency while supporting environmentally friendly charters that will leave positive legacies in the countries where it will operate.
Notes to the Editor
Xaris Holdings Mauritius is a subsidiary of Xaris Holdings Australia.
For immediate release
18 June 2015
Walvis Bay Energy Project Above Board
The energy project under way in Walvis Bay to generate 250 Megawatts of power, primarily for the Namibian market, is completely above board, says Hennie
Steyn, managing director of the project developer firm, Xaris Energy.
"We have deemed it necessary to reiterate the ethical and legal standing of this project as reports continue to surface in the press that may mislead the
public and other interested and affected stakeholders," says Steyn.
Steyn says the Walvis Bay energy generation project, from conception to beginning of execution, has been conducted with the highest level of transparency
and integrity.
"We have nothing to hide," says Steyn.
Furthermore, in the interest of transparency, the team has launched a digital platform accessible to all interested parties that details the project path,
including the project history, rationale, funding arrangements, project partners as well as the Namibian government's financial exposure.
This portal is accessible via the following link: http://www.walvisbaypowerplant.com/
"We are disappointed to learn that cabinet officials have been named in media reports as the people behind comments that are devoid of truth and utterly
unsubstantiated," says Steyn.
Steyn says Namibia's energy utility NamPower, a potential equity partner in the project, has signed off on the project and is satisfied that the process –
including the appointment of Xaris Energy through a highly publicised tender – was above board and completely beyond reproach.
Steyn says he is saddened to learn of the existence of parties who would like to see the Walvis Bay energy project derailed for the apparent purpose of
furthering alternative agendas.
"These individuals have regrettably placed their interests ahead of the interests of the Namibian economy and its people," adds Steyn.
"The campaign to discredit the Walvis Bay energy project is both short-sighted and without merit," concludes Steyn.
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19 May 2015
Namibian Power Plant Development on Track
The new Namibian energy power plant under construction, which is scheduled to come online by July 2016, is on track to meet deadlines, says Xaris Managing director Hennie Steyn.
Xaris, the energy infrastructure development group with offices in Australia, Namibia and South Africa, was appointed by state utility company Namibian Power (NamPower) following a widely publicised tender process for the joint development of a 250-megawatt power plant.
Xaris was officially appointed as the preferred bidder in October 2014. In March 2015 the Namibian Cabinet approved the Walvis Bay Power Plant project and subsequently, during a special NamPower Board meeting in March 2015 a Final Investment Decision (FID) was taken that the Tender must be awarded to Xaris.
"The project is well under way. All the major hurdles, including environmental impact assessments, have been undertaken with full participation by the majority of all affected stakeholders," says Steyn. "We are confident that the due diligence by lender advisors will be completed before the end of June 2015."
Steyn says Xaris is in the process of concluding the remaining agreements with other parties, including the Municipality of Walvis Bay and other stakeholders.
"It is our firm intention to address all concerns by industry and citizens in general. Ensuring transparency and accommodating the interests of all stakeholders is our number one priority."
Steyn is confident that all elements of the project are running smoothly and that budgetary targets are being met. "Our funders, including international banks, conduct regular audits and are satisfied that the project is running on budget," he says.
The power plant is a joint project between NamPower and a group of international and local equity partners who have come on board to limit the financial exposure of NamPower and ultimately the Namibian government. Therefore no Government guarantees will be required for this project.
Steyn says the plant will bring a host of benefits to Namibia economically and socially, including new jobs, and contribute to a cleaner environment.
"The power plant project will create significant short-term and long-term job opportunities in the Namibian economy," he says. "The gas-fired plant will also be a major milestone in the development of cleaner energy in the sub-Saharan region, as gas is by far the most environmentally friendly fossil fuel available."


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Locations, Locations! Left & Right
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Small School Golf Review
We may be under the impression that we know where all the tour members come from, and which schools boast the national power programs in the U.S. and Canada. Certainly, Division I sports holds considerable advantages over the others, enjoying a huge talent draw. The requirements of a Division I athletic program include offering fourteen sports, two per gender and some form of financial aid. To be sure, UCLA, USC, Purdue and the others are powerhouses, but there's a lot going on in small school golf, from tiny liberal arts colleges to small universities, and a lot of talented women are doing the playing. Some of them have professional potential, and why not? The day I heard of the Dallas Cowboys drafting a player from a small eastern Washington college of 1,500 students, I knew that anything was possible.
The interesting thing about Division II is that out of the top ten ranked teams, all but one are from the south (one from the southwest). I know the weather's great, and that there are thousands of terrific courses down there, but really. The Rollins Tars (I'm assuming that's the older word for sailors – brush up your Gilbert & Sullivan) have been pushing people around since they began the 2005 NCAA Championships with a 28 stroke lead over the next best, Nova Southeastern (also Florida) on the first day of competition! Southern (Fla.), Grand Valley St. (Michigan-how odd), St. Edwards (Tx.), Barry College (Fla.), Belmont Abbey (NC), Grand Canyon (Az) and Saint Leo (Fla.) round out the star programs.
Division III, by contrast, features an entirely different geography, a lot of Midwest, a fact that I find difficult to explain. Why is this prolific golfing section of the U.S. largely absent in Division II? The leader of Division III is still southern, however. The Methodist Monarchs of North Carolina just "signed" four distinguished new players. The announcements include their high schools, hometowns and the names of their parents. I like that – that's nice, but "signed?" What is this, the NBA? The school possesses the longest national champion streak in the NCAA, period…any sport, and it offers a PGA Management Program. Small school golf doesn't sound so small, all of a sudden. The other top rankings for the division are held by DePauw (Ind.), Gustavus Adolphus (Mn.), St. Marys (Ind.), Illinois Wesleyan, Washington University of St. Louis, Centre College (Ky.), Williams College (MA. – Massachusetts?), Wisconsin – Eau Claire and Allegheny (Pa.).
In the NAIA Division, The University of British Columbia Thunderbirds just won their third national championship in 2011, over the Victoria Vikings. That's not just golf in good schools, but in two of the most beautiful cities you're likely to see. The attending powers in this division include Lubbock Christian (Tx.), Embry-Riddle (yawn – Fla.), Shorter (Ga.), and Bethel in Indiana.
golf It would take a lengthy study to track the later careers of these players. You wouldn't necessarily be able to tell who they are by their majors, which are declared virtually across the board – and being a philosophy major doesn't mean you can't play great golf – in fact, it should help. National Champion Charlotte Campbell, a one woman wrecking ball for Rollins started the Futures Tour in '07, and paid a lot of the expense by selling Swarovski crystal ball markers. I wonder if she was a Business Marketing major.
These are just the top-ranked teams in the U.S. and Canada, but don't think for a moment that they're the only schools playing. Taking a look at golf teams from smaller schools is the perfect way to understand the global devotion to this game. Men's and women's teams thrive everywhere, certainly, on the North American continent, and it's the perfect thing to do for a Philosophy, English Lit or Theater Major to clear one's mind after hitting the books.