BEAN COUNTER: VOLUME 13, ISSUE 51

Granite State Republicans are pushing to increase signage on roads that lead into Massachusetts. Officials want drivers to know exactly where state laws change, and figure that those capable of reading probably don’t belong in New Hampshire anyway. EVEN

The annual Romney family Christmas card came out this week, and goddamn it’s creepy how perfect they look. Just do what we do, and imagine them all in their magic, super-secret underwear. Actually, wait … that makes it so much worse. MINUS 2

Gaming Commission head Stephen Crosby is trying to be “reasonable” when issuing new casino licenses. One test casino would be better than going “all in” on three, he says. Pfft. Wuss probably goes to Vegas for the shows. EVEN

The Patriots took down the Broncos on Sunday, securing their position as AFC East champs and a place in the playoffs. And hopefully it’ll put an end to this damn Tebowing meme. Seriously guys, what happened to planking? We liked planking. PLUS 2

Secret Santas have been going to Kmarts throughout the state and paying off the layaway balances on lucky shoppers’ Christmas gifts. The greatest present of them all? Spending less time at Kmart. PLUS 2

THIS WEEK’S TOTAL: PLUS 2

LAST WEEK’S TOTAL: PLUS 1