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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Throwback Thursday: News Recap July 16th, 2015

If you have been reading the W.L. May Blog but haven't checked us out on FacebookTwitter or Google+, you may not be getting the whole story. We use all of those social media outlets to share news stories that relate to our industry as well as appliance tips we have found from other sources. Here is a recap of some of the top stories we have seen lately. So without further ado:

We start with some consumer friendly articles we feel would be great for sharing:
  • All You provided some uses for old ice cube trays. LINK
  • Digital Trends was impressed by the Maytag 4 door refrigerator. LINK
  • The Huntsville Item hopes that these dishwasher loading tips help you avoid marital conflict. LINK
Next, we look at the manufacturers and how they have been in the news recently:
  • Even though Samsung dropped its vandalism charges against LG, Seoul District Court did not. LINK
  • GE is now forced to consider other options after DOJ blocks Electrolux merge. LINK
  • Electrolux's CEO faces big challenges in trying to merge with GE LINK
  • Fortune magazine looked at the DOJ's blocking of the Electrolux/GE merger. LINK
  • A look into Whirlpools R&D department. LINK
We found some articles that might be of interest to those of you who love all thing appliances:
  • A class action lawsuit suggests leakage problem in Samsung top load washers. LINK
  • The Vancouver Sun looked at appliances and whether or not they "don't make them like they used to," LINK
  • Peninsula Daily News gave us an example of how Propane is a great refrigerant, but it is dangerous. LINK
  • Adequate Man is started a series about laundry.LINK
  • Adequate Man continued a series on laundry by looking at stain removal and washer settings. LINK
  • First there wash the washing machine excercise bike, now there is a washing machine bike that can take you places. LINK
  • Got leftovers? In Galdakao, Spain you could easily share them with your neighbors. LINK
Sometimes, the links we post are related to technology, business or happenings on the internet:
  • Sears is betting that big data can improve their rate of first call completions. LINK
  • Fresno Bee reported that it is possible to keep your lawn watered AND not waste water. LINK
  • A very critical look at dishwasher manufacturing regulations from the Washington Times was objected to on Twitter. LINK
  • The Internet of Things has promise-and it is a bit frightening. LINK
We close with few just for fun stories:
  • A fairly surreal description of a trip to the laundrymat. LINK
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