Of course, finding the rhythm in Vienna can also mean a quiet stroll through the Baroque streets at night, a meander along the banks of the Danube or just stirring a cup of coffee in a cafe.

BBC: Finding your rhythm in Vienna

When I see the absence of outrage or even apparent embarrassment among so many Americans at the violence of militant Zionism I am reminded of the night Thoreau spent locked up because of his quiet protest against the Mexican War.

ECONOMIST: Letters

Defending deep and in numbers, David Moyes's side allowed Chelsea plenty of possession up until 30 yards from their goal, at which point they nullified the Blues' threat and ensured a relatively quiet night for keeper Tim Howard.

BBC: Chelsea 0-0 Everton

The growth of gaming means that the phone lines offering help or hints are rarely entirely quiet though the most popular playing times are around 6pm at night and during school holidays.

BBC: Gamers play for a living

At night, when most users stop performing online transactions, the New York server goes quiet while the Boston machine chugs away.

FORBES: Cisco's Big Switch

After a relatively quiet night on Sunday, fire was again exchanged both ways across the border at about 0800 local time (0100GMT) on Monday.

BBC: Thai-Cambodia border fighting enters fourth day