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:

Updated 12:54, September the 17th, 2009

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Geno’s owner Joey Vento, left, shakes hands with Frank Olivieri Jr. of Pat’s under the watchful eye of Dr. Phil for tomorrow’s episode.

Dr. Phil solves city’s problems

TV talk show host comes to Independence Hall to deal with Michael Vick and feud between Pat’s and Geno’s.

Famous steak slingers make nice, but aren’t big fans of each other’s work.

But there’s still plenty for the doc to deal with.

The country's most popular shrink, Dr. Phil McGraw, brought his healing powers to Independence Mall yesterday, getting Gov. Ed Rendell to leave budget negotiations to talk dogfighting and two old cheesesteak rivals to hug.

Early on it was clear he would not settle some other city disputes. The large crowd jeered local NAACP President J. Wyatt Mondesire when he said the debate over Michael Vick involved "a racial component."

Dr. Phil himself had some strong opinions about Vick. He admitted he hasn't personally analyzed the quarterback, but said Vick exhibits "sociopathic" tendencies.

After Rendell — who said he has "mixed feelings" about Vick on his hometown Eagles — and the rest of the "Vick panel" left the stage on the great lawn, Dr. Phil introduced the owners of Geno's and Pat's, Joey Vento and Frank Olivieri, Jr. What happened next will be forever known as "the bite and spit" as each man tasted the other's steak sandwich before promptly spitting out the food in front of their wives, Dr. Phil and a thousand others in the crowd.

Brian X. McCrone

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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Dr. Phil solves city’s problems

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