The Bell Curve

City Paper's Quality-o-Life-o-Meter

Foxwoods Casino says it will consider sites other than the Waterfront after a meeting with Michael Nutter and Ed Rendell. "For instance, we would entertain the possibility of putting our casino up the mayor's ass." Plus 1

After pleading guilty to fraud, Larry Mendte alludes to a "flirtatious, unprofessional and improper relationship" with former co-anchor Alycia Lane. "Did I mention she used to flirt with me? Me, Larry Mendte. Alycia Lane used to flirt with me. Oh, I'm so ashamed. A hot woman used to flirt with me." Even

The Zoning Board rejects a bid to place the Unisys logo on Two Liberty Place. "I guess it just kind of reminds us of unibrows," says board member, "and they're fugly." Plus 1

Construction begins on a new skate park in Kensington. Deconstruction of said park for scrap metal starts tomorrow. Plus 4

Project H.O.M.E. survey shows there are fewer homeless people living in Center City this summer than last year. Project C.O.R.P.S.E. survey discovers a reverse trend. Plus 2

GOP state House candidate writes Michael Nutter a letter admonishing him for using taxpayer money to send staff members to the Democratic Convention. Nutter sets letter on fire, uses it to light cigar. "Did you hear something?" he asks. Minus 1

WYSP changes formats from modern to classic rock, adopting the slogan: "The Rock You Grew Up With, from the '70s, '80s and '90s." Meanwhile, KYW switches to classic news:"MOVE! Bud Dwyer! Zoo Monkey House Fire! It's the horrific tragedies you grew up with!" Even

Police department issues tasers to officers who have completed a training course. If you haven't taken the course, you just get a gun. Minus 5

Total Pluses: 8

Total Minuses: 6

Total for the Week: 2

Last week's total: 12