Mikasa Crystal and Stainless. During the 1970's, Mikasa also began to offer crystal stemware, and stainless flatware. Mikasa crystal is a lovely acompaniment to Mikasa dinnerware and its equal in both durability and style. Like Mikasa china and crystal, Mikasa flatware is also sophisticated and stylish. Most Mikasa stainless patterns are 18/8, which indicates that the basic alloy from which the flatware is made consists of 18% chrome and 8% nickel. Mikasa stainless steel is durable, affordable and dishwasher safe.
Hillsboro is a city in and the county seat of Hill County in Northern Central Texas. The population was 8,232 at the 2000 census. Hillsboro, located on Interstate 35 where I-35E and I-35W meet south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, is the primary center for trade and commerce in Hill County. It is located almost midway between the Metroplex and Waco, and is the gateway to the popular Lake Whitney.
On 5/2/1979, a category F4 tornado 14.7 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 25 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages. Hillsdale-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average.