Linux, Censorship, Waste Glass & Discrimination

A new change has appeared in Sun's strategy. Instead of dismissing Linux as inferior, it is now trying to integrate elements of Linux into Solaris for easier porting of applications. This looks like a step in the right direction for Linux acceptance in the professional server market.

In contrast to general public perception, women are generally in the vanguard when it comes to fighting sexual censorship. The civil rights lawyers, activists, sex workers, media pundits, and professors who fight for your right to have dirty pictures are by and large female. Many call themselves feminists. And the people fighting to stamp out pornography today are most decidedly male.

Australian scientists have given the green light to using waste glass in concrete construction. This means local council, recyclers, municipal engineers, and private contractors can look at using glass concrete for a range of construction applications including bike paths, footpaths, kerbs, gutters and similar work.

An Arlington couple has sued the District, saying an archaic rule requiring babies to have their married father's surname discriminates against women.