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During "Yes Man," I recalled five occasions, or was it six, that registered fully on the "laughometer." A point of reference in what constitutes making the upper range of this device is: laughing to the point of tears gushing from my eyes and then my nose will register a two on that meter.

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During "Yes Man," I recalled five occasions, or was it six, that registered fully on the "laughometer." A point of reference in what constitutes making the upper range of this device is: laughing to the point of tears gushing from my eyes and then my nose will register a two on that meter.
 
North Carolina ranks 29th of the 50 U.S. states (plus the District of Columbia) when it comes to imposing laws requiring people wishing to perform certain occupations to get a license from the government, according to a new study by Institute for Justice.
North Carolina ranks 29th of the 50 U.S. states (plus the District of Columbia) when it comes to imposing laws requiring people wishing to perform certain occupations to get a license from the government, according to a new study by Institute for Justice.
 
Economic Development, or the lack thereof in Beaufort County, is a major issue.
 
Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton wants a new job. President Barack Obama wants to keep his current job. The two Democrats have the same challenge, however.
Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton wants a new job. President Barack Obama wants to keep his current job. The two Democrats have the same challenge, however.
 
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Haddock Clark, age 76, a resident of River Trace Nursing Center of Washington, NC passed away with family by her side on Sunday June 17, 2012.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Haddock Clark, age 76, a resident of River Trace Nursing Center of Washington, NC passed away with family by her side on Sunday June 17, 2012.
 
Mr. Edwin Allen Cox, age 45, a resident of 1513 Carolina Ave., Washington, NC died Friday June 15, 2012 at his home.
Mr. Edwin Allen Cox, age 45, a resident of 1513 Carolina Ave., Washington, NC died Friday June 15, 2012 at his home.
 
Mrs. Ellisteen Hardy Tetterton, age 86, a resident of 100 Credle Drive, Bath, NC, died Saturday June, 16, 2012 at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
Mrs. Ellisteen Hardy Tetterton, age 86, a resident of 100 Credle Drive, Bath, NC, died Saturday June, 16, 2012 at Vidant Pungo Hospital.
 
The people of North Carolina have a very low opinion of our governor, the legislature and "how things are done" in North Carolina.
The people of North Carolina have a very low opinion of our governor, the legislature and "how things are done" in North Carolina.
 
Environmental pressure groups, activist scientists, and the legacy media are predictably upset by the movement of a bill through the N.C. General Assembly that requires state policies dependent on sea level forecasts to be based on historical trends, rather than speculative computer projections.
Environmental pressure groups, activist scientists, and the legacy media are predictably upset by the movement of a bill through the N.C. General Assembly that requires state policies dependent on sea level forecasts to be based on historical trends, rather than speculative computer projections.
 
The inane of overbearing governments and the humor of paraprosdokians are provided by our friend Gene.
The inane of overbearing governments and the humor of paraprosdokians are provided by our friend Gene.
 
The liberal Gang of Five Beaufort County Commissioners declared victory at the County Commissioner meeting on June 4th with the passing of the 2012/2013 budget.
The liberal Gang of Five Beaufort County Commissioners declared victory at the County Commissioner meeting on June 4th with the passing of the 2012/2013 budget.
 
On Thursday, the 21st of June, you are called to attend the U.S. Constitution Seminar taught by Dr. Charles Taylor. The cost of the teaching materials is $5.00, and the benefits derived from this experience will last a lifetime.
On Thursday, the 21st of June, you are called to attend the U.S. Constitution Seminar taught by Dr. Charles Taylor. The cost of the teaching materials is $5.00, and the benefits derived from this experience will last a lifetime.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners would seem to have done it again. They sit idly by while one of their own seems to be trying to take charge of things (presumably to remake them in his own image - surely thereby enhancing his own stature).
The Beaufort County Commissioners would seem to have done it again. They sit idly by while one of their own seems to be trying to take charge of things (presumably to remake them in his own image - surely thereby enhancing his own stature).
 
Mr. Edwin Allen Cox, 45, a resident of 1513 Carolina Avenue, Washington, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at his home.
Mr. Edwin Allen Cox, 45, a resident of 1513 Carolina Avenue, Washington, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at his home.
 
Mrs. Susan C. "Sue" Jefferson, 61, a resident of 201 Raccoon Run, Washington, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.
Mrs. Susan C. "Sue" Jefferson, 61, a resident of 201 Raccoon Run, Washington, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.
 
About 65 percent of our education funding comes from state sources. These are taxes paid into the state and distributed to all 115 school districts and charter schools in the state.
About 65 percent of our education funding comes from state sources. These are taxes paid into the state and distributed to all 115 school districts and charter schools in the state.
 
"As we combat terrorism, we must not sacrifice the American values we are fighting to protect. In recent years, we've seen an Administration put forward a false choice between the liberties we cherish and the security we demand."
"As we combat terrorism, we must not sacrifice the American values we are fighting to protect. In recent years, we've seen an Administration put forward a false choice between the liberties we cherish and the security we demand."
 
Prospects for compensating victims of a decades long forced sterilization program dimmed this week when the state Senate defeated a measure that would have inserted $11 million into the budget to pay for the compensation.
Prospects for compensating victims of a decades long forced sterilization program dimmed this week when the state Senate defeated a measure that would have inserted $11 million into the budget to pay for the compensation.
 
We should be able to all agree on this one issue: Nobody plays malevolent cool like Samuel L. Jackson - nobody.
We should be able to all agree on this one issue: Nobody plays malevolent cool like Samuel L. Jackson - nobody.
 
Beaufort County Community College will hold orientation sessions for new students Tuesday, June 26, to help newly-enrolled students become familiar with the campus and college policies.
Beaufort County Community College will hold orientation sessions for new students Tuesday, June 26, to help newly-enrolled students become familiar with the campus and college policies.
 
The state's unemployment rate for May remained unchanged at 9.4 percent, marking the 41st consecutive month the unemployment rate has been 9.0 percent or higher.
The state's unemployment rate for May remained unchanged at 9.4 percent, marking the 41st consecutive month the unemployment rate has been 9.0 percent or higher.
 
Below is the Speaker’s press release concerning hydraulic fracturing. I voted for this bill and I am very happy for the people of North Carolina because of this bill.
Below is the Speaker’s press release concerning hydraulic fracturing. I voted for this bill and I am very happy for the people of North Carolina because of this bill.
 
Members of the General Assembly have recently proposed a tax hike that would affect many people and businesses. And this tax increase comes at a time when North Carolina is 47th in the nation in unemployment, at a rate of 9.4 percent.
Members of the General Assembly have recently proposed a tax hike that would affect many people and businesses. And this tax increase comes at a time when North Carolina is 47th in the nation in unemployment, at a rate of 9.4 percent.
 
Blanche Marsh, a resident of 1513 N. Respass St., Washington, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at her residence.
Blanche Marsh, a resident of 1513 N. Respass St., Washington, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at her residence.
 
In my new book Our Best Foot Forward, I analyze the economic challenges facing North Carolina and offer a 10-point plan to promote economic growth across the state.
In my new book Our Best Foot Forward, I analyze the economic challenges facing North Carolina and offer a 10-point plan to promote economic growth across the state.
 
On Wednesday, June 13th Washington Police Department arrested Santez Rico Keys, age 28 of Pierce Street during a traffic stop while in possession of 177 grams of Marijuana.
On Wednesday, June 13th Washington Police Department arrested Santez Rico Keys, age 28 of Pierce Street during a traffic stop while in possession of 177 grams of Marijuana.
 
In a formal agreement brokered by state lawmakers, in late May WakeMed Health and Hospitals withdrew its offer to purchase Rex Healthcare in exchange for Rex's parent organization - UNC Health Care - carrying a larger share of charity care in Wake County.
In a formal agreement brokered by state lawmakers, in late May WakeMed Health and Hospitals withdrew its offer to purchase Rex Healthcare in exchange for Rex's parent organization - UNC Health Care - carrying a larger share of charity care in Wake County.
 
As a student at Northside High School, Daniel O. Wilson wasn't very interested in his school work. Wilson was an outstanding basketball player and he assumed that athletics would hold the ticket to a bright future.
As a student at Northside High School, Daniel O. Wilson wasn't very interested in his school work. Wilson was an outstanding basketball player and he assumed that athletics would hold the ticket to a bright future.
 
Ever wonder what happens when leopards change their spots? The answer is "NOTHING" because leopards do not change their spots.
Ever wonder what happens when leopards change their spots? The answer is "NOTHING" because leopards do not change their spots.
 
With the $20.1 billion budget headed to the Senate floor, lawmakers are beginning to talk seriously about ending the 2012 short session of the General Assembly. Yet a few items remain on their to-do list.
With the $20.1 billion budget headed to the Senate floor, lawmakers are beginning to talk seriously about ending the 2012 short session of the General Assembly. Yet a few items remain on their to-do list.
 
The Washington City Council meeting June 11 produced some interesting results. We're still editing the video so we'll have more later but below you will find the video from the first of the meeting.
The Washington City Council meeting June 11 produced some interesting results. We're still editing the video so we'll have more later but below you will find the video from the first of the meeting.
 
Full-time students maintaining a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 or better were placed on the all "A"s list. Students maintaining a 3.5 GPA were placed on the Dean's List.
Full-time students maintaining a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 or better were placed on the all "A"s list. Students maintaining a 3.5 GPA were placed on the Dean's List.
 
Republican women -- aided by Washington state U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers - lined up Tuesday at state party headquarters to chide President Barack Obama for policies they say have harmed women.
Republican women -- aided by Washington state U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers - lined up Tuesday at state party headquarters to chide President Barack Obama for policies they say have harmed women.
 
Mary Dunbar Brickhouse, 102, formerly of Aurora, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Grantsbrook Nursing Home.
Mary Dunbar Brickhouse, 102, formerly of Aurora, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Grantsbrook Nursing Home.
 
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