Throwback Thursday: News Recap June 18th, 2015

If you have been reading the W.L. May Blog but haven't checked us out on Facebook, Twitter 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:

• Is that a new outfit? You might want to wash it first. LINK
• Do you know why refrigerator door gaskets are magnetic?  LINK
• Catholic Online shared some appliance maintenance advice. LINK
• Fresh food is fashionable, but the frozen food can be fantastic too. LINK
• Topeka Capital Online had some stain removal tips. LINK
• Toronto Sun had Some tips for front load washer users. LINK
• In what may be a controversial post, round top refrigerators are endorsed. LINK
• A good list of 10 ways to save money by using your appliances wisely. LINK
• Want to add some pizzazz to an older refrigerator? This Old House has some ideas. LINK
• Alternatives Journal to advice for those hoping to "green up" laundry day. LINK

Next, we look at the manufacturers and how they have been in the news recently:

• Whirlpool helped at an unusual London event. LINK
• The Maytag Man came out in of support LGBT rights. LINK
• Changes in Electrolux's plans for Charlotte driven by GE acquisition. LINK

We found some articles that might be of interest to those of you who love all thing appliances:

• If you had been paying attention to Ebay, you could have bought a refrigerator full of Jurassic park video games. LINK
• Star Wars fans, the R2-D2 refrigerator is on its way. May the frost be with you. LINK
• Treehugger showed us a no power washing machine that might come in handy this camping season. LINK

Sometimes, the links we post are related to technology, business or happenings on the internet:

• United Servicers Association posted a great article about the importance of the distributor/servicer relationship. LINK
• Did you know you can search patents on Google? Here is one from Samsung for microwave oven wiring. LINK
• The internet of things will walk a fine line between convenience and security. LINK

We close with few just for fun stories:

• Been a while since you have used a laundrymat? This article will remind you why. LINK
• Mother/Daughter bonding over cleaning a refrigerator is also a teachable moment. LINK

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