August 10-16, 2006
City Beat : The Bell Curve
The Bell CurveCity Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life
The Phillies are still in the hunt for the wild card. Maybe WIP was right the only thing holding the Phils back all these years was Bobby Abreu pounding the shit out of the ball. Plus 2
Head of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will now run the Barnes Foundation as it prepares to move to Center City. "Well," he says, "I know all about exhibits nobody ever sees." Plus 1
Inquirer starts petition for American Idol to hold audition in Philadelphia. "Oh," says Inky. "I thought we were the Daily News. We look the same online." Even
Rick Mariano is assigned to Fort Dix minimum security facility. Apparently, Fort McDouchebag was full up for the summer. Even
Philly Mag editor Larry Platt promises to park cars next year after their "Best Of" party at The Mills at East Falls is marred by parking problems. You know, Larry, if you chose actual Philadelphians for that thing, you'd have fewer cars to park. Even
Wasp known as the "cicada killer" makes its way into the region, but is only known to sting humans when provoked. For example, in East Falls last week, a swarm of wasps attacked when their party ended with a huge parking debacle. Minus 1
Former Sixers coach Larry Brown is looking to move back to the area. Brown also looking to grow tired of living in the area in about 10 months. Even
Former Eagles star Reggie White is inducted into the Football Hall of Fame. Chuck Bednarik angry; says White doesn't belong in Cooperstown. Plus 5
Philly jazz bagpiper Rufus Harley passes away at age 70. Minus 10
Total Pluses: 8
Total Minuses: 11
This Week's Total: -3
Last Week's Total: -3

