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The article examines the progress of the Bloodhound supersonic car project in Bristol, England. It explores the effort of the Bloodhound Supersonic car (SSC) team, spearheaded by chief engineer Mark Chapman, to select the appropriate shape of the vehicle. It mentions the completion of the rear half of the chassis by Easter and the front section on the end of 2011. It cites that the wheels are still subject for argumentation and that the steering and suspension system are both conventional.

The article focuses on the earthquake test facility of the University of Bristol in England. The earthquake simulation facility, which in 5 meters (m) below street level, is managed by the university's Earthquake Engineering Research Centre. The facility has 3m by 3m shaking table which can take loads of up to 15 tonnes. Details of a research on the behavior of travelling earthquake waves and the effect on bridges conducted by the facility are given. INSETS: Shake, rattle and roll;Simulating earth tremors.

The article reports on the opening of the M Shed museum in Bristol, England. It states that the museum features and displays artefacts that tell the stories of the people, as well as the Bristolians' past and social history. The museum has three themes such as Bristol Places, People, and Life. The museum's ground floor showcases displays that explain the city's origin with a huge aerial photography of the area.

The article provides information on the seismic simulation facility located at the grounds of University of Bristol in England. It states that the laboratory is used by test and compliance specialist Trac Global Ltd. and operated by earthquake engineering research of the university. According to Adam Crewe, senior lecturer in earthquake engineering at the university, the efforts are focused on industry-sponsored research, academic work and for civil engineers.

Describes the Synergy Programme wherein management trainees play the part of teachers to poor children during the course of an adventure holiday. Reports of the Bristol business group's support for the city's children of ages 7 to 11 who make the journey to the Barton's Children's Centre every year; Advantage of putting management theory into harsh reality for the trainees who look after them, using all their management skills to keep them continuously involved and in good humor; Description of the various activities for the children and how experiences gained by the trainees there live with them forever.