July 8-14, 2004

the bell curve

The Bell Curve

City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life

West Mt. Airy man robs Center City bank, but faints before he can get away. Aw. Poor Eric Lindros.
Plus 1

The Philly police will look at Real World footage to investigate a fight at 32° nightclub. MTV to offer screenings four times daily plus a marathon all weekend.
Minus 1

Ron White tells Inky the feds are misinterpreting his "genuine friendship" with Corey Kemp and that they "tried to portray it as something corrupt and manipulative." In fact, most of the money went toward afternoon getaways for "spooning."
Even

City officials say the South Street Bridge is safe. If possible, everybody should just try getting over it.
Minus 4

Philly School District will launch investigation on paintings, worth $30 million, that have been missing from Wilson Middle School for more than 30 years. Cold Case asks them to throw in a ritual murder.
Minus 1

Gov. Rendell signs bill allowing slot machines. Next up, he'll insist on cheap all-night buffets.
Plus 2

Afghan President Hamid Karzai receives the Liberty Medal. Also wins the Sandra Day O'Connor commemorative hardhat.
Plus 4

President Clinton signs his book at the Constitution Center. Cites Ben Franklin as his personal hero.
Plus 3

Councilman Rick Mariano launches into obscenity-laden tirade during a discussion of business-privilege tax. Turns out they were just filming a scene from M. Night Shyamalan's remake of Leprechaun.
Plus 10

Total pluses: 20
Total minuses: -6
This week's total: 14
Last week's total: -5