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Air time
Cities are combating urban sprawl by adding another layer – on their roofs. We profile the best projects, from sky-high soccer pitches to cinemas.
Korea moves
Despite a shakedown in global property markets, big corporations continue to invest in their favourite cities. In Los Angeles, this means the city's skyline is increasingly being shaped by investment from South Korea.
Friends eclectic
LA’s KCRW sounds like the future of radio. Small, perfectly formed and with an influence that travels far beyond its American HQ, it breaks bands and sets the soundtrack for Hollywood’s films.
Kurt Andersen
Novelist, columnist and founder of Spy magazine, Kurt Andersen reflects on a career of ironic experimentation over a last meal at José Andrés’ playful LA food temple, The Bazaar.
Americas
"Style Leader" Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez dresses down, trams roll in to LA, and eight Barack Obamas run for elections in Brazil.
Big cheese
Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post, is a knowledgeable observer of US politics. Born in Greece and a Cambridge graduate, she chose Toscana in Los Angeles for her last meal.
In the Pink
Pinkberry yoghurt is a franchise idea so obvious, you'll wish you'd thought of it first. Its explosive growth went from one LA store in 2005 to multiple locations in New York and London.
