Drivers 'losing out' to railways

"A spokesman for Network Rail described the alliances' figures as "highly misleading".

"Motorists should welcome investment in Britain's railways as it is one of the best ways to reduce congestion on the roads," he added.

Meanwhile, the Department for Transport said in a statement: "We must both tackle congestion and provide a safe, reliable and sustainable road network for the 21st Century.

"But to beat congestion we must also provide high-quality public transport and we make no apology for investing in rail, which is having clear benefits." "

Gigantic Coal Gasometers Transformed into Thriving Communities

"In 1896 the Viennese authorities decided to invest in large-scale gas and electric utilities, so they constructed what became Europe’s largest gas plant. After nearly a century long run the plant was decommissioned, and left behind were four massive gasometers. These incredible structures were cast off, but a recent revitalization project led by Jean Nouvel, Coop Himmelb(l)au, Manfred Wehdorn, and Wilhelm Holzbauer have transformed these four tanks into spectacular and thriving communities."

http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/10/14/gigantic-coal-gasometers-transformed-into-thriving-communities/

Rockers Roar

"... the band members keep an almost religious faith that a blend of Tibetan and Western music can bridge the region, along with its people, and the rest of the world."

http://www.china.org.cn/english/NM-e/115565.htm