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August 8-14, 2002
the bell curve
City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life
Mayor Street declares Aug. 7 as Yes Day, in honor of the prog-rock band with nonsensical lyrics. Move brings new understanding to mayor's nonsensical comments. Minus 1
Racial tension is an unaddressed part of labor disputes at Pennsylvania Convention Center, Daily News reports. Wait, who's running the city? The brothers or the brotherhoods? Minus 5
Cops and neighbors rush into burning house to save four adults and five kids. Ugh -- heroism is so last year. Plus 3
Of 200 city pension checks reviewed in recent audit, at least 96 were sent to dead people, city controller reports. In other news, Thacher Longstreth's paychecks stop coming. Minus 4
Eagles release calendar of cheerleaders in lingerie, believed to be a first in pro sports. Somewhere, Vince McMahon is smiling. Plus 1
Philly's popularity as movie and TV shooting location still growing, thanks in part to director M. Night Shyamalan. We see a new slogan: Philly's more fun when you bring Mel Gibson with you. Plus 6
D.A. opts not to refile charges against Allen Iverson that judge tossed out. His is a hardship case -- the kid's got dozens of relatives and other hangers-on to support. Plus 1
Philly-based coalition of ethnic activists and lawyers to examine immigrant detentions supposedly related to 9/11 investigations. That hyenalike sound is John Ashcroft laughing his ass off. Plus 4
Ira Einhorn's attorney asks that his wife testify via satellite from France because prosecutor won't promise not to arrest her. That, and Ira can't kill her there. Minus 1
One month into Live Stop program, Councilman DiCicco says he’ll press auto insurers for rate reductions. Maybe he should start with something with a higher probability of success, like peace in the Middle East. Plus 1
Mayor Street tours closed Sameric Theater and vows to help if owner decides to restore it. Noting his success in subsidizing construction of stadiums for wealthy, suburban-dwelling sports team owners, says he can do the same for wealthy, suburban-dwelling developers. Plus 3
Platt Bridge plagued by accidents due to lack of street lights, Daily News reports. Mayor announces "Operation Safe Bridges" and orders posting of cops on every span. Minus 3
Total pluses: 15
Total minuses: 11
Score for the week: 4
Last week’s score: 7
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