Our guest columnist lives in Idaho, as far as we’re concerned.

THE DALLES, Ore. – U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) today announced plans to introduce a bill to stop a proposal to mint high-value platinum coins to pay the federal government’s bills.

“Some people are in denial about the need to reduce spending and balance the budget. This scheme to mint trillion dollar platinum coins is absurd and dangerous, and would be laughable if the proponents weren’t so serious about it as a solution. I’m introducing a bill to stop it in its tracks,” Rep. Walden said.

“My wife and I have owned and operated a small business since 1986. When it came time to pay the bills, we couldn’t just mint a coin to create more money out of thin air. We sat down and figured out how to balance the books. That’s what Washington needs to do as well. My bill will take the coin scheme off the table by disallowing the Treasury to mint platinum coins as a way to pay down the debt. We must reduce spending and get our fiscal house in order,” Rep. Walden said.

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“Executive Producer Erik Jendresen of National Geographic Channel’s upcoming television movie ‘Killing Lincoln,’ said John Wilkes Booth ‘could be the poster child for the Tea Party.'” The show is adapted from Bill O’Reilly’s book. [CNS]

A short film by Matthew Modine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-IHDfcQsIQ

There’s nothing like a good-quality sharp knife in the kitchen. The GF gifted me with a Nenox Western-style knife (this one) a few years ago from Korin, the store referenced in this video. If you’re ever in Manhattan, you should pay a visit – nearly every sushi chef in the city uses Korin knives and brings them in regularly for sharpening by the master sharpener.

Sushi Zen is good, but you-know-who says Yasuda is the best higher-end place. Median priced sushi favorites include Ushiwakamaru and Blue Ribbon (where we had our first date).

Title: “Super Brain: Unleashing the Explosive Power of Your Mind to Maximize Health, Happiness, and Spiritual Well-Being”

Authors: Rudolph E. Tanzi and Deepak Chopra

Rank: 98

Blurb: “We are living in a golden age for brain research, but is this a golden age for your brain?”

Review: “After the chapter on weight loss I lost interest.”

Customers Also Bought: Twenty-six other books by Deepak Chopra.

Footnote:

Q. The power to reshape the brain — can you be more specific?

A. It means being more mindful of your own thoughts and feelings and becoming more proactive in taking charge of your brain.

Also known as neurosis.

Super Brain [Amazon]

Buy or Die [Stinque@Amazon Kickback Link]

[ABC]

“Serious men don’t taunt.” —Peggy Noonan, former speechwriter to a President famous for saying “Make my day” regarding tax increases, and credited with writing “Read my lips” for another President regarding tax increases, complaining about President Obama’s statements on tax increases. [WSJ]