New Beginnings

Random thought: Is there such a thing as old beginnings?

First order of business - ethanol. Specifically, corn-based gasoline-replacement lobbyist-sponsored ethanol. Personal bias on the matter: I like ethanol. It helps my town (one ethanol and one biodiesel plant in progress), it helps my state (corn prices are skyrocketing), and it helps my friends (many of whom are farmers). However, I am still not wholly convinced of its merits, and so my judgment will be reserved until a later time. Since the ethanol/renewable energy debate is going to be a crucial part of the next elections, the issue has current merit for those outside of the corn belt.

Secondly - you may note that I have no previous blog contributions, at least here. This is a result of my poliblog transfer from xanga to this locale. All of my political ravings (and they are many) can now be released towards an entirely new audience, and my personal comments can live on at xanga. What joy doth fill my heart.

Tertiarially - (is this a word?) does anyone out there know about the FPSPI (Future Problem Solving Program International)? I am conducting an impromptu survey to determine the public awareness towards the program. If you don't know about it, check out our work in progress at Wikipedia.