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The article discusses the highlights of the International Interactive Conference on Functional Glasses: Properties and Applications for Energy and Information held in Siracusa, Italy from January 6 to 11, 2013. Speakers at the conference talked about the needs and opportunities for glass in solid-state lighting, photovoltaics, energy-efficient windows and batteries. Topics covered by the sessions include fiber optics, laser-glass interaction and nonlinear optical properties.

Information about several papers discussed at the International Workshop on Glass for Harvesting, Storage and Efficient Use of Solar Energy held on November 16-18, 2008 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is presented. Topics include Optical transmission, transparent conducting oxides, and textured glass. The workshop was attended by 80 participants in the glass manufacturing industry.

Summarizes the investigations of the inconspicuous defects on the surface of a two-piece wineglass stemware. Effect of dishwashing on the appearance of wineglasses that were initially colorless and transparent before washing; Examination on the chemical durability of the glassware; Determination of the occurrence of iridescent film on the surface of glassware.