Tag Archives: problems

QUALITY CONTROL: Is it welcomed? appreciated? or resented and wasted?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by meetingintheclouds

The youngsters loved listening to their Grandpa telling stories of his life growing up in Canada. He was a lumberjack or logger, long before machinery modernised the industry. Grandpa told how he loved his job of ‘rolling’ the logs under … Continue reading →

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ONE DECISIVE BLOW!

Posted on July 20, 2013 by meetingintheclouds

The Cullinan diamond, discovered in South Africa in 1905, is the largest gem-quality diamond ever found. It was recorded at 3106.75 carat and 10.5 cm long. Joseph Asscher of Amsterdam prepared himself for the greatest responsibility of his life: the difficult and … Continue reading →

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A PEST BECOMES A HERO

Posted on January 28, 2012 by meetingintheclouds

In Alabama USA, in the early plantation days, nearly everyone grew cotton. In 1915 the state was invaded by a pest. The Boll Weevil, which punctured the boll of the cotton plant, making it impossible for the crops to mature, … Continue reading →

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TENSION: productive or destructive?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by meetingintheclouds

Did you know that the rim of a grand piano must be built to withstand over 22 tons of tension?

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BARRELLED! – under the circumstances

Posted on February 13, 2011 by meetingintheclouds

People sprawled all over the place, trying to stand, only to fall again. They were laughing and having fun, but try as they could, they were unable to stay on their feet.

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ARE YOU IN THE TANK? With a predator?

Posted on October 9, 2010 by meetingintheclouds

Experiencing difficulties? This might help. A few years ago there was a strong public demand all over USA for codfish from the NE States. The cod was caught, frozen and shipped, but the freezing destroyed much of the flavour. So … Continue reading →