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I respectfully disagree. We want to get our program to the point that schools like TCU look to us for key personnel. We should consider it an honor if TCU chooses Rick...they wouldn't have hired Helwig that's for sure. I agree that Dr. Pohl would be a huge loss, but remember that Dr. Pohl's boss is The Chairman of the Board of Regents Bobby Ray. Losing Ray - a huge supporter of athletics - is what scares me. I believe his term is up in 2007.
Things are getting better, and we're in a much better`position then we were 5 years ago. Let's not be chicken littles and predict disaster if change does come.
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http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/....1d8197548.html
Q-and-A focuses on UNT’s image
Pohl addresses comments concerning tenure choices
07:20 AM CDT on Thursday, April 14, 2005
By Matthew Zabel / Staff Writer
University of North Texas President Dr. Norval Pohl defended the university’s image Wednesday as students told him they believe its reputation is suffering in national academic circles because of several recent faculty tenure decisions.
Norval Pohl
Some beginning doctoral students attended Pohl’s "Let’s Talk" question-and-answer session in the University Union’s Golden Eagle Suite to defend one of their professors who they said was recently told by her dean she would not receive tenure this year.
"It seems arbitrary," said Myron Thurber, a doctoral student in the counselor education department. "It seems they are changing the policy arbitrarily and making it very difficult to get tenure."
Pohl said the decision to award a professor tenure — a status that ensures faculty members academic freedom and that they cannot be fired without cause — is not the result of checking boxes on a list, but it’s "clearly a judgment call," because each field defines excellence a little differently.
"Faculty members in a particular field are fairly focused on what they feel is good research and what direction the field is moving," Pohl said.
The students did not name the faculty member, but told Pohl she was highly qualified and had published articles in several high-quality journals.
They feared that her case, coupled with last year’s cases, many of which remain unresolved, is driving potential applicants away.
Last year UNT Provost Howard Johnson denied tenure to 12 out of 32 faculty members, the largest number of denials at UNT in many years. Eleven appealed the decision and five appeals are still pending.
"We have two open positions in our department, and nobody’s applying for them," said Gina Shojaian, one of the doctoral students in the counselor education department who spoke at the forum.
Pohl acknowledged that recent publicity about the campus’s ongoing tenure appeals could deter people from applying now, but said there is many other reasons people might not be applying. The job market, the pay or the region, among other things could play into that decision, he said.
But students argued that they attended a national conference and they believe tenure is the issue.
Thurber said afterward that he recently attended a national conference of the American Counseling Association, "and they already know that at UNT tenure is becoming unreasonable."
But Pohl said he didn’t expect it would cause the university any long-term damage as long as the rest of the department remains high quality.
"People have short-term memories," he said. "It’s not likely to be long-term problem unless the whole department disintegrates."
Of the 11 initial appeals, two reached mediated agreements with the university, and three have withdrawn their appeals. Dr. Jacqueline Lambiase won her appeal, and the Board of Regents granted her tenure last month. Five others still have their appeals unresolved and are working under terminal contracts that expire May 31.
Pohl said after the forum that he expects those appeals will be resolved soon, but he did not know when.
Several faculty members and the faculty senate, through a resolution, have asked that Pohl extend the contracts of the appellants from last year another year because the appeals process has taken longer than it should have.
But Pohl said Wednesday after the forum that it’s unlikely he will do that.
"The fundamental reason is they were given a decision a year ago," Pohl said. "A decision was made, and they know what the decision is. They are appealing it, but the decision was made."
MATTHEW ZABEL can be reached at 940-566-6884.
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Here's a link to a pic of Loewe on signing day. Scroll down the page to the 2nd picture.
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http://www.aggiesports.com/basketball/mens...040905loewe.htm
Loewe to transfer at end of semester
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Updated April 9, 2005 8:05 AM
By ROBERT CESSNA
Eagle Staff Writer
AGGIE ROSTER STATUS
Gone: Bobby Leach, 6-0; Justin Loewe, 6-4, jr. (will transfer); Antoine Wright, 6-7, sr. (declared for NBA Draft, but did not hire an agent and could return).
Returning: Luis Clemente, 6-8, sr.; Edjuan Green, 6-7, sr.; Josh Johnston, 6-2, jr.; Joseph Jones, 6-9, soph.; Dominque Kirk, 6-3, soph.; Acie Law IV, 6-3, jr.; Logan Lee, 6-2, jr.; Marcus McIntosh, 6-0, jr. (was academically ineligible after 10 games); Marlon Pompey, 6-8, jr.; Chris Walker, 6-5, sr. (has graduated, but has a year of eligibility left); Slade Weishuhn, 6-9, fr.; Kenneth White, 6-1, soph.
Signees: Martellus Bennett, 6-7, fr. (on football scholarship); Josh Carter, 6-5, fr.; David Devezin, 6-1, fr.; Jamar Finley, 6-6, jr.
Texas A&M men’s basketball reserve guard Justin Loewe has been granted a release.
Loewe, an all-stater from Caldwell, played in 19 games this past season, averaging only 2.8 minutes. He scored 19 points, hitting 6 of 20 field goals and 3 of 4 free throws.
He appeared in only four games as a freshman, playing 12 minutes and scoring two points.
“He just wants to play,” said his father, Harold Loewe, who was his high school coach. Loewe has had contact with Tulsa, Stephen F. Austin and North Texas, said his father.
The sophomore was recruited and signed at A&M by Melvin Watkins, who didn’t have his contract renewed after the 2003-2004 season (7-21, 0-16 in the Big 12).
The elder Loewe said the release benefits both parties.
“I just think coach [billy] Gillispie’s style is more full-court defense, and that’s just not Justin,” Loewe said. “There’s nothing wrong with it, people win with it. And, people win with half-court [offense].”
Loewe said his son’s game is best suited for a half-court offense with screens setting up 3-point shots. Loewe averaged 24.6 points per game his senior season at Caldwell, hitting 61 of 149 3-point shots. Loewe was 4-of-14 shooting 3s this past season and 0 of 2 as a freshman at A&M.
Loewe will finish out the spring semester at A&M. He’s worked out an individual drill schedule with Gillispie and will use the Aggie weight room, his father said.
Harold Loewe said he has a lot of respect for Gillispie, and they will “still be buddies” after this.
“The guy recruiting Justin — Tom Billeter — left before he even got there,” Loewe said. “Then they had the coaching change.
“I’ve known Billy for years, I even used to coach against him. [but] Billy never recruited Justin. He’s not the type of player Billy recruits. But that’s big-time basketball. I’m hoping, wherever he does go, they really want him.”
Assistant coach Tom Billeter left Watkins’ staff to coach at Augustana.
Loewe has two years of eligibility left. He will have to sit out next season provided he goes to a Division I school.
Harold Loewe said it was important for his son to get a release this week, because this is a key recruiting period, and schools will be filling out their rosters in the next few weeks.
“We hate to see Justin go,” said Gillispie, who was out of town recruiting. “He’s been a great teammate, and played a role in our success this year. Justin will always be part of our family and we wish him nothing but the best.”
The Loewes talked with Gillispie and assistant coach Steve Forbes on Tuesday, then the release was granted Wednesday.
Loewe will be the first Watkins’ recruit to transfer out. As a senior, he was rated the 13th best player in Texas by Mike Kundstadt’s Texas Hoops. He earned all-state honors by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and played in the THSCA All-Star Game.
Loewe’s departure will allow A&M to sign another player, said Colin Killian, A&M associate sports information director.
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He was a pretty special high school player from Ardmore who is now at Eastern Oklahoma. This is a link to a game story from the Oil Bowl High School All Star game in which he scored 24 points and garnered the game's most valuable player award.
http://www.oilbowl.com/2003/story_sooner.htm
He is now at Eastern Oklahoma:
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Had heard about Verwers - wasn't hearing about THommason who hails from Burleson. Hey perhaps our QB signee Steve Warren from Burleson could assist in his recruitment?
Forwards Thomasson, Verwers to transfer
By Paul Baker
March 29, 2005
Ram basketball forwards Stephen Verwers and Phillip Thomasson, who will both be juniors at the end of this term, have asked and received permission to transfer to another school at the end of the semester.
"I think both guys were looking for an expanded role in a program, more playing time," said head coach Dale Layer. "We will miss both of the guys and wish them the best of luck."
Thomasson (6-7, 210 lb), from Burleson, Texas, played in 21 games, starting eight times, and averaged 2.0 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. Verwers (6-10,
225 lb), from Weatherford, Texas, played in 28 games, nine as a starter, averaging 2.0 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.
Verwers has not announced a specific place where he will transfer, but has reported wanting to go back to Texas.
"It was a matter of playing time, as well as some differences with the coaching staff," Verwers said on www.ramnation.com. "I also wanted to be closer to home a little bit. I just wasn't enjoying my time here basketball-wise. I really liked the town and the people here, but basketball wasn't going well. I can't really comment on (all the other players who have left), but with me, I just had differences with the coaching staff. It was more than a playing-time factor. I'm disappointed because I came here hoping to help turn the program around. But, there are some things you just can't control."
Phillip Thomasson was could not be reached for comment and has not announced where he will be transferring.
Thomasson and Verwers, who were ranked fourth and ninth respectively coming out of high school by Texas Basketball Review, were part of a freshman class in 2003 that was very highly regarded around the nation. The class also included point guard Dwight Boatner and Stuart Creason. Boatner transferred to McNeese State during mid-season, leaving Creason as the only remaining member of the class still on the team.
"We are actively recruiting and lining up guys to fill those positions. It's been our mission most of the spring," Layer said.
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Hearing rumors that UNT may have as many as 3 more ships left to give.
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We just got Edwards. The point guard signed with the Tide.
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Nike All American Invitation List (includes Harold Edwards)
http://www.breakdownmagazine.com/dailybrea...cfm?textID=1064
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Harold Edwards
Picture Courtesy of Leflore High School Site:
Visit them and learn more about their program at http://leflore.mcs.schoolinsites.com/
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http://www.al.com/hsbasketball/mobileregis...32253211330.xml
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LeFlore duo will always remember season as a success
Saturday, March 26, 2005
By MIKE HERNDON
Sports Reporter
It'll take some time for the sting from LeFlore's 59-35 loss to Auburn in the 6A state championship game to fade, but teammates Brandon Hollinger and Harold Edwards say they'll remember the good times when they think back on their senior year.
"I can think back on the good parts," Hollinger said. "We had a lot of good memories on this team -- after-game memories, before-game memories, during-game memories."
"We're disappointed, but at the same time I learned a lot from that loss," added Edwards. "It doesn't matter how good you are. Any one thing can offset it."
There were plenty of good memories for the Rattlers this season, including 35 straight wins and a No. 2 national ranking in USA Today through much of the season. Hollinger, a 5-foot-11 guard who was recently named the Alabama Sports Writers Association's 6A player of the year, led LeFlore with 19 points, 8 assists and 4.5 steals per game while the 6-6 Edwards was the Rattlers' main man in the paint, averaging 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The duo shares top honors here as the Mobile Register's 2005 co-players of the year for boys' high school basketball, headlining the Register's Sweet 16 list of the top 16 high school basketball players in southwest Alabama.
"He just plays so hard with great leadership," LeFlore coach Otis Hughley said of Hollinger. "He doesn't hunt for shots. He just plays the game on both ends of the floor as hard as you would want a player to play. If he had hunted for a shot, he'd average 35 to 40 points a game."
Edwards, meanwhile, is a "blue-collar" player, Hughley said -- a trait he picked up from playing alongside current Auburn University forward Daniel Hayles last year. "He just works," Hughley said of Edwards. "He's played out of position all year. He just played his role. His best basketball is ahead of him."
Both players are receiving attention from college scouts, as Alabama and North Texas have been courting Hollinger heavily and Edwards is getting interest from Georgetown, Mississippi State, South Alabama, North Texas, Illinois State and others.
Edwards said he felt a responsibility to step up his game after the departure of Hayles, who served as a sparkplug for LeFlore in 2003-04. Edwards will likely be a small forward on the college level.
Hollinger, meanwhile, took on much of the scoring load this year, although he admitted being picky with his shots.
LeFlore got as many good shots as it needed until facing Auburn. Ultimately, with top-ranked Vashon High of St. Louis also losing in its state tournament, the loss probably cost the Rattlers a national title.
"When I saw that Vashon lost, it was impossible not to think: 'We could have been national champs,'" Edwards said. "We could have been No. 1 in the nation."
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Edward's Rivals Profile (3-star)
http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_...y=34803&sport=2
Article on Edwards from the Alabama Times Journal
Contact The Times-Journal at (256) 845-2550.
Moore scores 15, helps North to victory
By Lew Gilliland
The Times-Journal
Published July 17, 2004
Dusty Moore went into halftime of Thursday night’s North vs. South all-star basketball game with three points. The 6-foot-7 rising senior from Crossville High School knew he could do better.
“The first half, I played all right, not to my capability,” he said. “The second half is when I really kicked it in. I knew I had to get some more offensive rebounds and get some points. The all-star game is more guard-oriented. The guards control the game more than the posts do.”
Moore did step things up in the second half. He finished with 15 points and nine rebounds while helping the North down the South 88-66 in Montgomery. Moore was the North’s leading scorer and tied for team rebounding honors.
The game was part of the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s All-Star Sports Week.
Among those watching Thursday’s action were Alabama head coach Mark Gottfried, Auburn head coach Jeff Lebo and AUB head coach Mike Anderson.
Moore said he wanted to make an impression on the coaches.
“I made a pretty good showing. I hope I get some good offers out of that,” he said.
Moore said he is already being heavily recruited by Jacksonville State, Birmingham-Southern and Tennessee-Chattanooga. He expects all three to offer him scholarships.
“I’m leaving all my options open right now,” he said. “When it gets down to it, I’ll make a decision.”
The North led for most of the game, shooting 43 percent from the field in the first half for a 47-31 lead. It was the second consecutive series win for the North.
George Drake finished with 12 points for the North. Hatton High School’s Jesse Rutherford added 11 points, and Michael Adams from Pelham High School scored 10.
Harold Edwards of LeFlore High School scored 18 points and had 14 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to lead the South team to victory.
Edwards was the only South player to score in the double digits and was named MVP of the team.
Drake, of Calera High School, was honored as the North team’s MVP.
Moore arrived in Montgomery on Tuesday. The North practiced once Tuesday, twice Wednesday and had shootaround Thursday.
The North was coached by Litchfield head coach Reginald Huff and Albertville head coach Patrick Harding. Moore roomed with Desmond Jennings of Pinson Valley.
“The whole team got along,” Moore said. “Everything was great down there. I had a great time. I liked playing for coach Huff and coach Harding. I got to know them. They’re tremendous guys.”
Moore went 5-of 12 from the floor, including 1-of-3 from 3-point range. He was 4-of-4 from the free throw line. Three of his rebounds came on the offensive end.
Next up for Moore is an AAU Tournament in Las Vegas. Moore, who plays for the Southeast Elite of Huntsville, has already played in tournaments at Duke, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Houston and Tuscaloosa.
— The Associated Press contributed to this story
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http://www.meangreensports.com/ViewArticle...0&ATCLID=116766
Mean Green Signs Alabama High School All-State Forward Harold Edwards
Courtesy: University of North Texas
Release: 04/13/2005
Courtesy: Rick Yeatts
DENTON (4/13/05) -- North Texas head men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones announced Wednesday that the Mean Green signed Mobile, Ala., native and nationally-ranked LeFlore High School standout Harold Edwards to a National Letter of Intent on the first day of the late signing period.
Edwards is a 6-6, 215 pound forward that averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds per game to help lead LeFlore High School to a 35-1 record, the 2005 6A Alabama state championship game and a No. 10 spot in the final USA Today national rankings. Edwards finished the state tournament first in free throws made, second in rebounds and blocks, third in scoring and fifth in steals among all players.
The three-year varsity letterwinner recorded an impressive 29 double-doubles in 36 games on his way to receiving First Team All-State, First Team All-Region and First Team All-District recognition. Edwards was also named Nike All-America and a McDonald’s All-America nominee.
"Harold is one of the most competitive, energetic and up and coming basketball players in the entire city," said LeFlore High School head coach Otis Hughley. "He is very good and the scariest thing is his best basketball is ahead of him. He loved his visit to North Texas, the players and the great staff and those three things made his decision for him. He chose North Texas with his heart."
Edwards, a 2005 regional tournament MVP, was also the Mobile Register’s 2005 Co-Player of the Year along with teammate Brandon Hollinger, heading the Register’s list of the top 16 high school players in southwest Alabama. He finished his high school career as a two-time All-State selection.
He recently participated in the 2005 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star basketball game and was South Team’s MVP in the 2004 North vs. South All-Star Game with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
"We are excited about the addition of Harold Edwards to our program," said Coach Jones. "With his versatility to play on the perimeter as well as the inside, he will give us an added dimension that our team did not possess last year. His high school coach Otis Hughley has done a tremendous job preparing Harold for the next level. Harold comes from a winning program that was ranked as high as second in the country by USA Today last season and he played an integral part in the success of their team."
Georgia Tech, Georgetown, Mississippi State, South Alabama and Illinois State were among some of the school’s that were recruiting Edwards in addition to North Texas.
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Amen Lovesto - solid post. The word I get is that they are looking for a point guard. I agree that we need one, but why can't we sign a big wide body to grabs some boards. They tried to get one last year and he didn't make his grades. I just think that has been a major issue for the program, landing a big bodied kid that can grab some boards.
Perhaps Quincy will become that guy? It seems like Quincy's minutes really dropped off last year when Simpson began playing well.
Where is Semo Washington when you need him!
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how bout WR Brock Stickler finishing 5th in the discuss? Not bad!
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http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/....18b16b776.html
Making a splash for biodiesel
Daryl Hannah takes part in opening ceremony for local manufacturing plant
07:28 AM CST on Wednesday, March 30, 2005
By Cliff Despres / Staff Writer
Cooking up fast-food french fries won’t just feed hungry stomachs in the area.
Fry grease now can fuel city vehicles, too.
DRC/Al Key
Actress Daryl Hannah speaks during the grand opening ceremony for Denton’s new biodiesel manufacturing plant, which converts used frying oils into fuel for vehicles, at the city’s landfill on Tuesday. "I never thought I’d be so excited to be" at a landfill, Hannah said. "I’ve never dreamed of turning garbage to gold, but you guys are doing it. That’s cool."
The nation’s first fully renewable biodiesel manufacturing plant, which converts used frying oils into biodegradable biodiesel fuel using power derived from landfill gases, opened with fanfare Tuesday at the Denton city landfill. California-based Biodiesel Industries built the plant in part with money from the city of Denton.
Use of biodiesel can reduce toxic vehicle emissions and reliance on foreign oil, industry leaders told dozens of city and company officials at a grand opening ceremony.
Actress Daryl Hannah trekked to a landfill for the first time to laud the project.
"I don’t think anyone wants 10 Marines a week dying for foreign oil ? I don’t think anyone wants to breath noxious air. We want to leave a better world for our children. Here we have the perfect solution," said Hannah, who powers her 1983 Chevy El Camino with biodiesel fuel. "It cleans our air and environment and fuels cars at the same time."
Biodiesel Industries’ $3 million Denton plant has been in the works for several years.
Within a few months, the new plant will be able to produce up to 3 million gallons of biodiesel fuel, which the company will sell to cities for use in diesel vehicles.
Biodiesel fuel can run in diesel engines with no alterations.
The cost of biodiesel fuel and regular diesel fuel is about the same per gallon, said Charles Fiedler with Biodiesel Industries.
The city of Denton will buy 300,000 gallons of biodiesel each year for five years to fuel its 386 garbage trucks, service trucks, buses and other equipment that now use diesel fuel.
The fuel won’t initially be offered to the general public, but may at some point, officials say.
"This is the first public-private partnership to produce a portion of its own fuel from agricultural and recycled oils and use landfill gas to power it," said Joe Jobe, executive director of the National Biodiesel Board, a trade association.
State and federal legislation supports biodiesel as an alternative to diesel fuel that helps reduce vehicle emissions and reliance on foreign energy.
The United States imports 60 percent of its energy sources, Jobe said.
"Biodiesel offers an opportunity for Texas and other states to replace the oil fields of the Middle East with America’s new oil fields right here at home," he said.
Powering the new plant with landfill gas keeps the gas from being released into the atmosphere in an area already plagued with polluted air, city officials say.
That’s why the city got involved.
"It’s the first use of renewable energy to produce renewable energy," said Mayor Euline Brock.
Last year, the city paid $650,000 to Biodiesel Industries to help equip the plant, which will be powered by biogas extracted from the city landfill by Michigan-based DTE Biomass Energy Inc. The city will share in profit from the sale of excess landfill gas, and will be reimbursed for plant equipment, officials say.
At first, the city will use a blend of 80 percent diesel and 20 percent biodiesel for its vehicles, to meet the minimum federal emission standards and to give the city time to phase in its use of the alternative fuel. City officials expect to use a higher percentage of biodiesel in the future.
Using the biodiesel fuel blend will reduce emissions by 12 tons per year, Brock said.
On Tuesday, Brock gassed up a city solid waste truck, the plant’s first biodiesel fueling.
"We’re the newest oil and gas business," she said.
That business could benefit restaurants and farmers, too.
Biodiesel Industries officials said they will collect used soybean and vegetable oil from Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurants that produce about 12 million gallons of used cooking oil and grease a year — restaurants that normally ship off grease for use in animal feed or dispose of it in landfills — and from farmers who grow oil-bearing crops.
The Denton plant is the first of its kind in the world and is a model for cities seeking a less polluting, locally produced fuel, said Russell Teall, president of Biodiesel Industries, which has commercial biodiesel operations in California, Nevada and other places.
"There’s a possibility that every community in the United States with a landfill could be doing a project like this," Teall said.
Dorreen Carey, director of environmental affairs for the city of Gary, Ind., who attended Tuesday’s opening, is in discussions with the company to do a similar project there.
"It’s exciting to see the combination of using landfill gas and vegetable oils to provide fuel for city vehicles," Carey said.
Hannah, who starred in Splash, Steel Magnolias and the two Kill Bill movies, said she’s tried to use her celebrity to raise awareness about protecting the environment and using biodiesel fuel.
She said she took time out from a TV series she’s working on about "all things green" to attend the plant’s opening.
"I never thought I’d be so excited to be" at a landfill, she said.
Hannah toured the new plant and congratulated all involved for making it happen.
"I’ve never dreamed of turning garbage to gold, but you guys are doing it. That’s cool," she said. "This Denton project is a vision and a model for community-based fuel production. It benefits anyone who breathes."
CLIFF DESPRES can be reached at 940-566-6876.
HOW A BIODIESEL PLANT WORKS
A biodiesel plant opened at the Denton landfill Tuesday. Here’s how it will operate:
* Decomposing waste at the landfill produces methane gas.
* The gas is extracted by specially designed boilers and an electrical generating system that will provide heat and electrical energy to power the plant.
* Trucks deliver used or unused oil from area eateries and farms to the new plant.
* The plant’s screening system removes large chunks of food material from the oil.
* The oil is heated up in holding tanks to remove water and particulates.
* In other tanks, a catalyst is added to the oil that breaks it up over a few hours into 10 percent glycerine and 90 percent biodiesel fuel.
* The biodiesel fuel is moved to holding tanks for more refining.
* The fuel is then pumped to a nearby filling station, similar to a regular gasoline station, for Denton city vehicles, or it is sold to other entities.
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Isn't this the TCU team that we had a lead on at halftime? They are going to the NIT - we had an early exit in the first round of our home tourney? What in the wild wild world of sports happened to us this season? Looked so good at the beginning, favorable schedule - first home tourney in eons. Bitter pill to swallow for sure.
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Big win over Okie State!
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New helmets?
in Mean Green Football
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Gak is right. As big a fan of the script as I have been, the new eagle head would be better in my book. It's really growing on me.
Excuse me, I have to run to make a pistol duel scheduled with Cerebus over this issue...