Troubled Waters

The President has signed the stimulus package and the country is holding its collective breath in anticipation of what will be some of the largest government spending programs since World War II. This could be a turning point in our struggle to establish energy independence in the next 10-15 years. How will the money be spent? Who will decide which infrastructure and biofuel programs to fund? How much focus will be spent on alternative energy programs that are proving to be legitimate opportunities for our struggle to achieve energy independence?

These questions and many more seem to be overlooked in the rush to push money into our economy in what amounts to be a spending Tsunami. Does anyone really believe that without a cohesive strategy, billions upon billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars will be properly allocated to lead us out of this recession? If China owns all our paper how will we pay them back? We have to invent something that is so valuable and such a rare commodity that the world once again respect our way of life. That invention is energy, biofuels like cellulosic ethanol to be more specific, and yes we can, even in these troubled waters.

American Ingenuity

There is an abundance of negative news reported everyday about the state of the U.S. economy and in particular, the decline of the U.S. ethanol industry. The research, development an implementation of large scale commercial, cellulosic ethanol cannot get here fast enough. Just think of the possibilities if we are able to produce billions of gallons of our ethanol from the likes of perennial plants, Switchgrass, and corn cobs grown right here in the U.S.

One policy that would help the economy and help develop cellulosic ethanol to its full potential, would be a total commitment by the “Big Three” automakers, that just received a federally funded bailout from us, to increase production of Flex-Fuel vehicles that can run on U.S. power an ingenuity.

We need to make a stand now, while gas is affordable and make one final push to become energy independent before the next oil crisis hits.

Poet Energy, and all the other Ethanol producers should be recognized for their continued hard work to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and to work towards a solution, cellulosic ethanol.

“It’s Football Season”

Wow, it’s definitely football season, you can tell by the intensity of hits and the pain of the losses, and I’m not talking about the NFL either. I’m talking about the economy and the Stock Market in particular. It is no place for the rookie player, which I am definitely one of. No matter what your position, you had to take a sauna and hit the whirl pool after last week’s hit, and who can tell what tomorrow will look like.

One positive suggestion is to support businesses in research & development programs involving domestic biofuel production and other forms of domestic alternative energy. That is our way out of the maze. If we are able to produce biofuels made from feedstock, that we don’t use for food and are able to do this on a commercial scale that is cost effective, we can change the whole energy paradigm.

Think about it for a moment, if we are able to produce billions of gallons of ethanol made from switchgrass we will begin to slay the dragon, that which is OPEC. How many of you are willing to believe in the American “Can Do” spirit? Count me in, there are lot’s of opportunities out there and I want to win this one real bad.

ET, The Next Revolution

We have all heard the mantra, “Drill Baby, Drill”, well it would seem that on the surface this would make some sense in order to establish more domestic oil resources in the short term.  However, no one believes this is a long term solution.

Thomas Friedmans’ new book “The Power of Green” offers up a clear and concise challenge to all Americans.  Rise up, rise up and meet the next revolution, Energy Technology.

In order to re-establish the United States as the global leader and the world’s only superpower we must embrace this challenge and succeed.  Nothing is more imperative than to establish energy independence through innovation and technology in our generation.  Think of all the positive results that would happen if we accomplish this call to arms, if you will.

Cellulosic Ethanol is a potential  bridge to that goal of energy independence, but it is one of many options and none of these options should be taken off the table or discounted as inefficient.  We must continue to encourage and support the businesses, industries and yes patriots that invest valuable amounts of  time, and money to this cause.  Failure is not an option nor should it be considered.

Making a difference

Here at UseCorn we are all about making a difference in our environment.  On September 2, 2008 UseCorn  launched a new product line featuring Filtered Water Sport Bottles. Some of these bottles are made from bio-degradable corn resin all of them are made here in the United States.   These bottles are fantastic, and the water tastes great, no more foul tasting tap water or other impurities you just can’t handle anymore.  For years we have talked about ingenuity and common sense when approaching environmental challenges and this product is part of the solution.

UseCorn filtered water bottles range in price from 7.95 – 34.95 for the Biological bottle, they last between 2-3 months of normal use and the filters can be replaced.  No more buying cases of water and hauling them from your car to the refrigerator.

We appreciate your support and look forward to introducing other eco-friendly products.  For more information on wholesale and custom orders please call 214-729-9658 or email dave@usecorn.com.

Season of the “Pol Cat”

Today officially starts the political season, and by all accounts it will be very intense to say the least.  I have found it very difficult to discuss anything even remotely political with friends and co-workers due to the fact that everyone has very intense feelings and there’s no sense in creating hard feelings.  The challenges and issues facing all of us are very real, and the opinions of how best to solve them are as wide ranging as one could imagine.

The Pols (politicians) all want us to believe that their positions on these issues and party identity is what will cure our calamities.  One must be very cautious when analyzing today’s Pol simply because their track record stinks.  One problem may be that we hold them to a standard that on the face of it seems reasonable but the reality is they are no different than you or I and with their propensity  to fall victim of temptation and veer off course this inevitably leads to  public humiliation.   The public is left reeling in  frustration and  regret, often times apathy.

This year the key words seems to be Hope and Change,  well I for one could use a lot of that, although deciding which Pol and party best meets that goal is a whole other discussion that will play out this season.  Stay tuned………

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