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January 2- 8, 2003
the bell curve
City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life
Firefighters' contributions to city employees' charity drive way down this year. Maybe they've noticed the city's reluctance to contribute to their paychecks. Minus 2
Supporters of shuttered Sameric movie theater, whose future is still uncertain, celebrate its 74th birthday. People who actually went to the theater show up to heckle and throw food. Plus 1
Man charged with breaking into Catholic church and causing $30,000 worth of damage. If convicted, he faces jail time and a few million Hail Marys. Minus 1
Eagles lose season finale, but still secure homefield advantage in the playoffs thanks to Jets' win over Packers. David Akers taken off suicide watch. Plus 5
Burglar hits three popular South Philly food shops. Police ask hospitals to notify them of all cases of sudden, massive heart attacks. Minus 1
Florida man charged with assaulting US Airways employees in Philly airport after argument over his picture-taking. Skirt-clad flight attendants first noticed the camera attached to the man's shoe. Minus 1
Sixers-Jazz game interrupted when fan throws rat onto the court during Karl Malone's free-throw attempt. Iverson's mom is really getting out of control. Minus 1
Total pluses: 6
Total minuses: 6
Score for the week: Even
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