BBC news



What happened to Second Life?

Bank claim that is out of this world

Soldiers and engineers working to reunite flooded town

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BBC specials graphic department



Where countries stand on Copenhagen

$1,784 Billion-Trillion

An animated journey through the Earth's climate history

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Arts & culture



Meet the chefs: Tu Y Yo Mexican Cuisine (Patch.com)

ApARTment hunting

South Side artist breaks down walls to build neighborhood sociability, inspire conversation

Gowanus Sheds its tough skin for a weekend of open art studios, exhibits and conversation

Danny Simmons: Building a better Brooklyn, from the artist up

Boerum Hill's mosaic house: Art as 'a way of reaching out'

Neighborhood issues



Needham's Olin College Ranks Best for Financial Aid in Survey (Patch.com)

State officials bring residents into the loop on Willow St. Bridge Project (Patch.com)

Divine intervention: Chicago churches shed light on job loss during dark economic times

Young Bosnian community ready to step onto Chicago’s cultural stage

Fifth District: Three primaries, 22 candidats, no waiting

Owners hope Village Theater's dark screens flicker to life with landmark designation

Neighborhood gives thanks to business leader

Housing



Residents are asked to please leave public housing concerns at the door

Foreclosure prevention: It's a matter of trust

Once-hot condo market doused by flood of foreclosure

United we fight foreclosure, says Daley

As neighborhoods empty, so do schools

Tenants' safety holds sway as Diplomat owner faces continued contempt charges

'Guarded optimism' surrounds Obama's pick for HUD leader

Daley tackles city's need for affordable rental housing