Ireland recycled equivalent of 15m household appliances in 2016

Irish consumers recycled 34,482 tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment during 2016; the equivalent of approximately 15 million household appliances or almost 10kg per person. The figures, the highest ever achieved, are confirmed in the 2016 annual report from Waste, Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland, published Thursday. WEEE Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation, … Read more

One of the dumbest political mistakes in the modern era

One of the dumbest political mistakes in the modern era   Alex Brandon / Axios President Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey is rightly seen as a terrific legal blunder: He undercut an investigation that might have shown he never colluded with the Russians, and spawned one that could result in obstruction of justice … Read more

Airport Dining Rooms So Fancy Business Class Is Excluded

With First Class travelers wanting to sleep and work on board, upscale meals are migrating to the terminal lounge. By Justin Bachman June 21, 2017, 2:15 PM GMT+5:30 June 21, 2017, 9:18 PM GMT+5:30 “You’ve got to try the burger.” That was the counsel of Kurt Stache, a veteran of airport dining and airline marketing, … Read more

Snapsheet rallies $12 mln Series D

Chicago-based Snapsheet, a provider of virtual claims software for the personal and commercial insurance sector, has raised $12 million in Series D funding. Tola Capital led the round. In conjunction with the funding, Sheila Gulati of Tola Capital has been added to Snapsheet’s board of directors. PRESS RELEASE Chicago, IL – June 13, 2017 – … Read more

North Texas lawmakers will introduce two bathroom bills in special session

AUSTIN — After a brief respite, the bathroom wars are heating up again. Rep. Ron Simmons, R-Carrollton, is expected to introduce two bills in the upcoming special session of the Texas Legislature that would regulate which public bathrooms transgender Texans, including schoolchildren, can use. WHAT THEY SAID: GOP Board of Ed members sound off on … Read more

Out of Africa: Furniture and accessories gallery

Patrizia Moroso’s celebrated m’Afrique collection was launched in 2009, and new pieces have been added over time. Kiwis looking for a splash of bright colour and imaginative design can find m’Afrique items at Matisse. 1  of  12 « Previous Next » In 2009, celebrated Italian furniture manufacturer Moroso launched the m’Afrique collection – a group of outdoor furniture … Read more

U.S. home appliances shipments fall 1.4 percent year-on-year in May: AHAM

Deliveries of the six biggest categories of white goods (AHAM 6) in the United States fell 1.4 percent year-on-year in May, data from industry body Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) showed late on Tuesday. Shipments in the country, a major market for companies such as Swedish home appliances maker Electrolux (ELUXb.ST), were up 3.4 … Read more

Stand-alone Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered could go on sale next week

all of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, the remake of the 2007 classic that came bundled with last year’s Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, may be getting a stand-alone version. A call to Target puts the the current street date for the unannounced title at June 27. The story began yesterday over on Charlie Intel. It … Read more

Starting a food business? 3 things to look for when choosing appliances

When you are looking for a business partner, the qualities that you want to see include trustworthiness, reliability, and efficiency. Likewise, your choice of equipment is fundamental to the success of your business, especially in the food industry. Because it functions 24/7, it needs to come from a trustworthy brand that delivers reliable equipment. Let … Read more

QUIZ: Test your general knowledge on traditional Arab dress

Once it comes to traditional dress across the world, the Middle East is considered unique and colorful. Although the Arab world is a complex reality where local traditions and western fashions mix, there remains to be a strong sense of tradition in the region’s garments. Not only do these traditional garments vary across Arab countries, … Read more