| MotoSport signs for Southaven
A company specializing in motorcycles and ATVs is opening a new distribution and retail center in Southaven, the second major new distribution center to land there in less than a month. Portland, Ore.-based MotoSport Inc., an online retailer of motorcycle and ATV parts, apparel and accessories, has signed a lease for 291,672 square feet at Building B at Industrial Development International's Stateline Business Park on Stateline Road near Swinnea. .
Put Out the Light
I recall Aunt Caroline and Aunt MiMi, who was a home economics teacher, discussing how many watts the light bulbs should be. MiMi advised 60 watts to get the most lighting for the buck. We had two electrical outlets for the entire six rooms. At first all we needed juice for was lighting and a radio; no refrigerator, no electric mixer or other gadgetry. It was about the same on the farm. But there electricity also brought a new and smaller fridge so the big old wooden icebox could take a ride to the dump. Elated, Grandma cautioned me not to leave the new fridge’s door open to save the juice: "Don’t let the cold out." The electric bill was a few dollars a month. When at home we finally got a refrigerator, I got the same message. It was close the refrigerator door or put out the light.
Sure sign of spring: Time to prep your RV
When it's February, most recreational vehicles in our area are tucked in for winter. But for those owners who are still active with their RVs, and those who will soon "wake up" their vehicles for spring break, here are a few tips. RV Activation • Check the water system for leaks, sanitize the system and make sure the toilet is operating. • Remove tape and protective coverings from all vents; open everything to see if rodents or insects got in or if you have any leaks. • Clean and inspect the roof carefully to avoid punctures or damaging any seals; check body and window seals. • Inspect awning fabrics and, if you clean them, make sure they're dry before rolling them back up. • Inspect RV and tow-vehicle tires for cracks, uneven wear and foreign objects and inflate tires to cold weather pressures.
Product Recalls
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2/18/2008 BEEF RECALL (BEEF SCARE UPDATE FROM 2/13/2008) The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Sunday announced the largest meat recall in history. The department recalled 143 million pounds of frozen beef from the Southern California slaughterhouse, Westland/Hallmark Meat Co., that provided meat to school lunch programs and fast-food chains after a video surfaced showing cattle being abused and mistreated. Two major fast-food chains, Jack-In-the-Box and In-N-Out, said they would not use beef from Westland/Hallmark. The recall affects beef products dating back to February 1, 2006.
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