Brilliant highways the glow in the dark - Launching in the Netherlands in mid-2013

A futuristic highway that can save energy and improve road safety is set to be installed in the Netherlands by mid-2013. Two companies, Studio Roosegaarde and Heijmans Infrastructure, came up with the highway, which includes: glow-in-the-dark road markings painted with photo-luminescent paint which are charged during the day and light up during the night; temperature-responsive paint which indicates slippery roads when temperatures fall below zero; and interactive lights along the highway that light up as cars approach. Wind lights that light up using the draft produced by cars and priority induction lanes that can recharge electric cars as they run along them also feature. The luminous road markings and weather indicating roads will debut in the Dutch province of Brabant in the middle of next year. The wind powered and interactive lights along with the induction lanes are also planned to go into service in the next years.

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Bac Ha Sunday Market

Bac Ha Sunday Market

Bac Ha is a town in Northwestern Vietnam with a colorful Sunday Market attended by tourists and locals alike.  It is an occasion for different hill tribes inhabiting the Bac Ha mountain region to gather for gossip, food and crafts.

You can distinguish the different Hmong tribes by the subtle differences in their vibrant, colorful outfits.  A main product sold is embroidered textiles of bold geometric designs in bright, contrasting colors.

Tourists are often offered Vietnamese trinkets, though once you enter the heart of the market, the villagers remain the primary vendor and customer. Hmong locals trade tobacco, household goods and freshly butchered meats.  They reunite with family members and celebrate their culture.