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.

International

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.

The Word

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.

New York Arts

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.

Business

‘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.

My Wellbeing

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 22:58, August the 25th, 2009

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Don’t mess with a mermaid, or she’ll sue you for damaging the “mermaid legacy,” as stated in a joke lawsuit against an Israeli city.

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Mermaid ‘suit’ threatens town

NEW YORK. The self-proclaimed Mermaid Medical Association of Brooklyn threatened to sue an Israeli city over the town’s $1 million offer for proof of a mermaid sighting in Haifa Bay. The mysterious Association’s prank letter to officials of Kiryat Yam claimed the contest damaged the “mermaid legacy” and set the blogosphere abuzz.

Contacted yesterday, the real Mermaid Medical Association — a 12-year-old health clinic on Coney Island’s Mermaid Avenue — was confused. A receptionist said the phone had been ringing nonstop but she knew nothing of the letter.

“Do we even have mermaids?” she asked. “I’ve never seen one.”

Mermaid parade founder Dick Zigun said there have been sightings throughout history, including by Henry Hudson’s crew shortly before landing at Coney Island. Zigun, for one, said he supported the Israeli contest.

“It’s good for mermaids,” he said.

METRO/AMY ZIMMER

Music

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.

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