US – Tuesday, February 9
Plant blast under investigation
Federal investigators headed to Connecticut yesterday to determine the cause of an explosion at an unfinished power plant that killed at least five workers and hospitalized dozens of others.
 
Pressure grows for sanctions
International pressure for new sanctions against Iran grew yesterday after Tehran announced plans to make higher-enriched uranium and add 10 nuclear sites in a year, raising Western fears it wants to develop atom bombs.
 
Stern: I’d do ‘Idol’ for $100M
Howard Stern took to his radio show yesterday to address the rumors that he’s a possible replacement for Simon Cowell for the next season of “American Idol.” To sum it up? He’s not going for it.
 
Dancing while the skinny lady sings
You’ve heard of the jukebox musical? David Parsons and singers AnnMarie Milazzo and Tyley Ross of the East Village Opera Co. offer a jukebox opera, playing nightly at the Joyce. Eleven Parsons dancers share the stage with Milazzo and Ross, who clutch microphones cranked to 11 and stroll through the action. On the recorded soundtrack, three drummers create a wall of sound so loud you — well, I — want to hide under the seat. Digital video of abstract patterns, natural landscapes and stunning architecture change for each song.
 
‘Free’ ad leads to fraud suit
NEW YORK. A Wisconsin college student is suing credit firm Experian — the brains behind the ubiquitous FreeCreditReport.com jingles — for fraudulent advertising after she inadvertently signed up for a monthly $14.95 monitoring service.
 
Let me count the ways ...
‘Tis the season for writing love letters. But that can be a daunting endeavor, especially when you’re not sure where to start. Should you put it in verse, use flowery language, get erotic? As with almost anything in life, the simpler you keep it, the easier (and often better) it will be. It doesn’t sound that romantic, but think of your love letter as a laundry list of the reasons why you adore your sweetheart. It’s kinda like Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnet 43: “How do you love your partner? Count the ways!” Here’s how to do it without rhyming or pulling out a thesaurus:
 
Published 23:18, August the 24th, 2009
 
Students in a fashion class at Philadelphia University got to work yesterday as classes began at the East Falls campus.Students in a fashion class at Philadelphia University got to work yesterday as classes began at the East Falls campus.
Photo: RIKARD LARMA/METRO
 

Faults don’t deter students

City’s safety issues outweighed by its better aspects

Despite its reputation as violent and an unemployment rate currently in double digits, Philadelphia’s newest crop of college freshmen said yesterday that the city’s appeal still outweighs its faults.

Plus, new college students have four years until they have to worry about jobs.

“I’m optimistic it will turn around by the time I get out,” said LaSalle University freshman Haley Jennings, who has been living on the Olney campus since Aug. 10 with the rest of the field hockey team. “My goal is to work at [Children’s Hospital] and live in Philadelphia.”

Jon Grabelle Herrmann of Campus Philly said affordability and access to culture and entertainment continue to sway students toward the city.

“I don’t know that there’s any evidence that Philadelphia is more dangerous than any other urban area for students,” he said. “Students see it’s an accessible city that’s affordable.”

 
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MMMpod
The February MMMpod features conversation from Ozzy Osbourne. Michael Emerson from "Lost" tells us about his days enjoying punk rock in Boston. We also dig up an old interview from the late great Howard Zinn. We have a song from Delta Spirit and The Soft Pack, who tell us where they got their name.

 
 
Metro Life Panel