Liquid Gold

Gregg Carlson argues that while many people think it is a waste of time to make ethanol, it is not in his article "The Rest of the Story on Food Vs. Food." I agree with him on this topic. We both do not believe it is a waste of crops to produce this fuel. Within the debate, there are two major topics that people look at: energy efficiency and the potential of using a food source for fuel. In the energy topic, many think the amount of fuel made is not worth the intake. This lofty intake is corn and energy. This fear is not relevant because it has been proven that while it does take a lot to make ethanol, the fuel efficiency of ethanol makes up for these. In the topic of using a food source for fuel many worry that the ethanol industry is a waste of food that could be used to help feed the world. This is a legitimate worry, however, these people may not have taken into account the byproduct of ethanol. This byproduct is called wet distiller's grain. This is put into corn stalks and feed for cattle. This helps more crops grow and helps feed the animals. This will help to produce the same amount, if not more food than before. As you can see, the ethanol industry is doing its part in the world. This industry is creating liquid gold for the world by distilling corn.

Freewrite: Jersey Shore

Why would people want to watch a show involving alcohol, fights, sex, cursing, and cigarettes each episode? What makes people want to watch this every week? It is the top cable show and has been for a while. It’s on its 4th season and is already scheduled for a 5th one in Italy. These people have become famous for having fake boobs, really tan skin, and inappropriate lifestyles. How is this considered good television?I don’t see it. Even after watching the whole 2nd season, I still have to force myself to do so. I don’t like to watch it. I considered it was because of my lifestyle, me being a Christian, but I know many Christians who watch it too. I can’t figure it out. What makes this show so good?

This topic interests me because I am curious. I’m not saying I want to like this show, but I sure would like to understand what people talk about when they reference this show. I want to know how people choose this out of the millions of other shows and things they could be doing. I don’t get it. I really don’t. I watched this show with my brothers, and they hated it too. How does it hook some people and not others? How does a show like this make the top cable show also? Things like this make me confused about this world and the people watching television in it. All I have to say is that all the children who watch this show should really learn about what not to do. However, I doubt this will happen. The people who star in this show are not those to be idealized. Pathetic.

This show is pathetic. The people in it are pathetic. They lie, cheat, and argue. How does this appeal to people? It’s pathetic. The people’s lifestyles are pathetic. Everyone grows up wanting to make a difference in the world. Clearly, these people are affecting the world. However, are they affecting it for good or bad. Unfortunately, it’s for the worse. They show us bad behaviors and act like it is normal and good. Their attitudes are pathetic. This show is pathetic.

Every Thursday night, there are hundreds of shows to watch, but the top rated cable show is Jersey Shore. What does this show say about Americans’ standards for entertainment. What does this say about the type of shows people look to watch? I just don’t see how people can take this show and enjoy watching it. It is amazing to me.

Freewrite: Ethanol Industry

Ethanol is created by grinding corn then distilling it. There is a bi-product that is made that they put into food for animals. It takes a lot of corn to make a gallon of ethanol, so it does contribute to the corn prices going up. However, this industry is not the only reason the food prices are going up. The ethanol industry is looked at badly by many people and it should not be. It is better for the environment and is becoming better and better than normal gasoline than ever.

I am interested in this topic because it affects me. Having grown up in a grain farm, this is important to me because we help to contribute to the ethanol industry and view it as good. It is important to me to get the news out about the real affect ethanol is having on the world. This is kind of like my last essay. It is important to me that everyone knows the truth about agriculture and is informed before they make decisions. Cost.

Many people are concerned the ethanol industry costs too much for what it gets you. This may be true but I am not sure. I need to do some research before I can definitively say. Right now, I think ethanol is worth it, but I haven’t done too much research that proves this. Are there enough bushels of corn in this world to produce the ethanol we need to use? There are a lot of questions I would like to get answered through this paper.

Even though there are a lot of different view points about the ethanol industry, I hope to explore all of them. I plan to write a paper that sets the record straight for all who read it. I want to be able to make a decision on whether or not the ethanol industry is worth it or not. I also hope to find if the ethanol industry benefits the world as much as it says. Also, does the ethanol industry have enough support to continue on? There are many questions I have to find and answer.