March 17-23, 2005

the bell curve

The Bell Curve

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

New study by Temple researchers says people on low-carb diets lose weight because they eat less food. Temple's a state school.
Plus 1

FBI tapes reveal Mayor Street didn't know who Jerry Blavat is. "I'm glad," says Geator. "The last thing I need is to be linked to a Payola scandal."
Minus 4

Councilman Juan Ramos encouraged city departments to advertise in Spanish language newspaper Al Día. Big deal, Fumo's been shilling for CP for years.
Minus 1

FCC rules that the T.O.-Nicolette Sheridan skit on Fox was not graphic enough to warrant a fine. "Didn't even bring us to half mast," says FCC spokesman.
Even

Principal at University City High School is replaced by one with experience with fights and riots. Luckily, Tom Berenger wasn't otherwise engaged.
Plus 4

Departing city planner says the city requires smaller, more localized plans rather than one big one. "Also," she says, "I kinda quit on a whim."
Even

Prostitute-turned-White House reporter Jeff Gannon used to play on the Woody's softball team in the '80s. And nobody went from first to third like that guy.
Even

Parking garages around the Flower Show jack up prices. This news flash was brought to you by the Temple research department.
Minus 2

Total pluses: 5
Total minuses: 7
This week's total: -2
Last week's total: 1