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November 7-13, 2002 the bell curve The Bell CurveCity Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life Ed Rendell elected governor. WIP to move to Harrisburg and broadcast statewide. Plus 10 Eagles send cheerleaders to Sarajevo to entertain U.S. troops. NFL players start flying in as well when word gets out about peephole in their tent. Plus 1 Sen. Arlen Specter writes to New York Times in response to article that said Philly is a “banana republic” and Eagles fans are “cruel.” May have gone too far, however, with crack about not having lost any tall buildings lately. Plus 1 On Election Day, Daily News puts Winona Ryder on the cover. A spokesperson credits the coverage to Ryder’s getting more votes than Mike Fisher in Philly. Minus 1 SEPTA cops host Halloween party for kids. The severed heads and limb props are strikingly lifelike. Plus 1 J.Lo and Ben Affleck movie, Jersey Girl, ends production in Philly. Total impact of ass-fetishist tourism for the city: $7.3 million. Plus 1 About 600 show up at Franklin Mills Mall to audition for next season of American Idol. Gossip on 417 of them can be found in this week’s “Ice Pack.” Plus 1 With his campaign fading, Mike Fisher airs commercial saying Ed Rendell will raise state taxes to give more money to Philly. Damn straight -- that’s why we endorsed him. Minus 3 SEPTA doing poor job with its own “on time or free” offer, Daily News reports. But doing well with “What Red Light?” and “We'll Keep Your Change” programs. Minus 2 Total pluses: 15 Total minuses: 6 Score for the week: 9 Last week’s score: -5 
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