Ed Bacon dies.
Minus 10

Company's plan to build a new car shredder plant in Port Richmond met with resistance. "You're gonna put all our mom-and-pop shops out of business," say residents.
Even

The Philadelphia Zoo won't let reporters see Dulary, the Asian elephant whose eye was injured in a fight with another elephant this summer. "I am not an animal. I am a human being. I am a man," bellows deformed Dulary.
Minus 1

Sylvester Stallone will come to Philly in January to film a sixth Rocky. "Actually, he's already here," says Dulary, a single tear welling up in her one good eye.
Plus 6

Philly hosts second annual National Feral Cat Summit. Keynote speaker Chairman Meow calls for multilateral aid package for Siam, provisions for medicinal catnip.
Plus 1

CSX Railroad refuses to take part in hearings on public accessibility to Schuylkill River Park. Also sticks fingers in ears and goes, "La la la la la."
Minus 3

Bucks County animal rescue group wants to relocate dogs abandoned after Katrina to the Philly area. "Bring it," says Chairman Meow.
Plus 3

Tastykake says it will switch from NYSE to NASDAQ. Market closes on a three-year sugar high.
Even

Lehigh University biochemistry professor Michael Behe testifies in court that Intelligent Design is a science. "Wait till he gets a load of me," says Chairman Meow.
Minus 8

Total pluses: 10
Total minuses: 22
This week's total: -12
Last week's total: 18