| home new products books & maps software archival products print & bind news & how - to upcoming events tech support contact us | books, maps & other resources newfoundland and labrador genealogy & history book - a history of newfoundland by judge d. w. prowse originally published by macmillan and company, london, 1895 this edition published by global heritage press, milton 2002, 2nd edition 2010 a history of newfoundland by judge d. w. prowse, is widely recognized as one of the finest histories written about newfoundland and labrador. an essential resource for everyone with an interest in the history of newfoundland. isbn 1 - 894378 - 65 - 2 ( hardcover ) more information book - soe longe as there comes noe women : origins of english settlement in newfoundland by w. gordon handcock. making available previously unknown and untapped sources of information, hancock ' s book is a treasure trove for those intent on the study of newfoundland ' s heritage, and it ' s founding families. isbn 1 - 894378 - 49 - 0 ( hardcover ) more information book - two outports : a history of dildo - new harbour by willis p. martin published by flanker press ltd, st. john ' s, 2006 the dildo – new harbour area of trinity bay has a rich history, beginning with the maritime archaic indians, who inhabited dildo island about 4, 000 years ago. this book celebrates the unique outport heritage of newfoundland through the shared experiences of the people of these two proud communities. isbn 978 - 1894463904 ( softcover ) more information book - finding your ancestors in newfoundland and labrador by b. crant published by heritage productions, toronto find everything you need to conduct efficient and successful family history research for ancestors from newfoundland and labrador. isbn 1 - 894018 - 99 - 0 more information book - a history of newfoundland in the north atlantic to 1818 by shannon ryan published by flanker press ltd, st. john ' s, 2012 the successful english - newfoundland migratory fishery of the seventeenth century evolved into an exclusively shore - based, but still migratory, fishery that led to the formation of a formal colony by 1818. shannon ryan offers this general history as an introduction to early newfoundland. the economy and social, military, and political issues are dealt with in a straightforward narrative that will appeal to general readers as well as students of newfoundland and labrador history. isbn 978 - 1 - 77117 - 016 - 1 more information book - historic barr ' d islands : from english roots [ newfoundland


dealt with in a straightforward narrative that will appeal to general readers as well as students of newfoundland and labrador history. isbn 978 - 1 - 77117 - 016 - 1 more information book - historic barr ' d islands : from english roots [ newfoundland ] by eric r. witcher published by flanker press ltd, st. john ' s, 2011 barr ’ d islands : from english roots is a history of early english settlement in notre dame bay, newfoundland, with a focus on barr ’ d islands, a small fishing community on fogo island. explore the day - to - day lives of a charitable, community - minded people whose hardships were many in a time when survival from year to year was uncertain : living under the iron fist of merchant firms, subsistence farming, poverty. also, learn of these early settlers ’ faith, richness of virtue, hard - work ethic, and games and amusements shared by all in the community. finally, this book is a genealogical treasure trove that traces many well - known newfoundland family trees back to their english roots in the 1600s. " a genealogist ' s dream, with an extensive listing of just about everyone who has ever lived in barr ' d islands. " isbn 978 - 1 - 926881 - 09 - 6 more information book - historic bell island : dawn of first light [ newfoundland ] by n. w. sheppard published by flanker press ltd, st. john ' s, 2011 the history of bell island, newfoundland, is an amazing one of a strong and courageous people who overcame the challenge of creating a community exposed to the mighty north atlantic ocean. bell island : dawn of first light covers the first permanent european settlers who were attracted to the rich soil of the island and to the fish in the surrounding waters. it outlines the accidental discovery of iron ore, the growth of the mining operations to become the largest submarine mine in the commonwealth, labour unrest and the formation of a union, the factors that led to the mine ’ s closure, and the tragic impact this would have on the residents. this is also the story of the equally determined women who fashioned the family home in both good and bad economic times. isbn 978 - 1 - 926881 - 36 - 2 more information book - historic bay roberts : not your typical small town [ newfoundland ] by michael f. flynn published by flanker press ltd, st. john ' s, 2011 the story of bay roberts is one of an ordinary people who lived through a turbulent and extraordinary past. adventure


roberts : not your typical small town [ newfoundland ] by michael f. flynn published by flanker press ltd, st. john ' s, 2011 the story of bay roberts is one of an ordinary people who lived through a turbulent and extraordinary past. adventure, murder, religious strife, inventions, successful local newspapers, and enterprise make up the collective history of a community thriving in newfoundland today. the town has hosted tragedies, unprecedented commercial prosperity ( and failure ), famous sea captains, buried treasure, ancient tombstones, and intriguing grave markers. stories of eccentric characters, war heroes, and horrible shipwrecks fill these pages. the town has a fascinating link to the titanic tragedy, was a central hub in communications and international connections for government leaders during world war ii, and is the home and birthplace of many famous poets, novelists, businessmen, and politicians. isbn 978 - 1 - 926881 - 11 - 9 more information book - ferryland : the colony of avalonia [ newfoundland ] by b. d. fardy published by flanker press ltd, st. john ' s, 2005 ferryland is one of the oldest settlements in newfoundland and labrador. established in 1620 as newfoundland ’ s second successful colony by sir george calvert, the first lord baltimore, ferryland was first recorded on maps as early as 1550 with the french name forillon, meaning cape or point. both the french and portuguese used its safe harbour as a fishing station until the early seventeenth century, when the english became dominant in the fishery off the east coast of newfoundland and lord baltimore established his colony of avalonia there. isbn 978 - 1 - 894463 - 78 - 2 more information book - north america ' s maritime funnel : the ships that brought the irish, 1749 - 1852 by terrence m. punch published by genealogical publishing company, baltimore, 2012 new brunswick, nova scotia, and prince edward island were a convenient destination for tens of thousands of irish immigrants between 1749 and 1852. functioning as the narrow end of a funnel through which thousands dispersed widely across the north american continent, the maritimes offered easy access and cheap fares, beckoning emigrants from ireland ’ s catchment areas along the waterways of dublin, londonderry, and cork. in all, there is documentation on about 1, 050 voyages between ireland and the maritimes. isbn 978080631965 more information book - seafaring labour, the merchant marine of atlantic canada, 1820 - 1914 by eric w. sager published by mcgill - queen ' s univer


voyages between ireland and the maritimes. isbn 978080631965 more information book - seafaring labour, the merchant marine of atlantic canada, 1820 - 1914 by eric w. sager published by mcgill - queen ' s universtiy press, montreal, 1989 ( hc ), 1996 ( sc ) seafaring labour, the merchant marine of atlantic canada, 1820 - 1914, a compassionate look at the effect of industrialization on the individual lives of sailors is once again available in paperback form. sager argues that sailors were not misfits or outcasts but were divorced from society only by virtue of their occupation. the wooden ships were small communities at sea, fragments of normal society where workers lived, struggled, and often died. with the coming of the age of steam, the sailor became part of a new division of labour and a new social hierarchy at sea. sager shows that the sailor was as integral to the transition to industrial capitalism as any land worker. isbn 9780773515239 ( softcover ) more information book - some early scots in maritime canada - vol 1, 2 & 3 by terrence m. punch, cm, figrs published by genealogical publishing co, baltimore, 2011 the maritime provinces of canada consist of new brunswick, nova scotia, and prince edward island. prior to the 1770s the area was inhabited by french acadians and native peoples, and only after 1770 did it begin to attract scots settlers, mainly but not exclusively from the scottish highlands. more information volume two : like the first volume in the series, this collection of records is based on materials found in the nova scotia archives and the public archives of new brunswick, among others, and it draws together a unique collection of miscellaneous records pertaining to scottish immigrants to the maritime provinces, naming several thousand people in the context of major life events such as birth, marriage, and death. in records ranging from newspaper announcements of marriages and deaths to cemetery records and censuses, and from ships ’ passenger lists to land records, it provides a tableau of source material which is as unique as it is indispensable. thousands are named who would otherwise be undetectable in traditional record sources. volume three : this final volume of some early scots in maritime canada identifies thousands of scots who immigrated to maritime canada in the years between the 1770s and the 1870s - - most of them located by the author in a variety of obscure and out - of - the - way records. in fact, the variety of source records consulted


of scots who immigrated to maritime canada in the years between the 1770s and the 1870s - - most of them located by the author in a variety of obscure and out - of - the - way records. in fact, the variety of source records consulted is one of the volume ’ s strengths. from shipping records to passenger lists, from land petitions to census records, then from newspaper columns, vital records, church registers, and a host of fugitive sources, the sources utilized provide a rich trove of genealogical data. this volume differs from the previous volumes in the series in that explanatory material and brief essays accompany many of the articles. as a convenient reference point, the book opens with maps of ayrshire, dumfries - shire, and perthshire, the three scottish shires that contributed significantly to scots immigration into maritime canada. next there is a comprehensive list of the 1, 200 ships that are known to have sailed from scotland to the maritimes between 1770 and 1852. if a passenger list has been published for any of these voyages, it is indicated in the footnotes, but otherwise the ports of departure and arrival and the dates of the voyage provide significant clues to an immigrant ’ s place of origin in scotland and place of settlement in canada. names that suddenly make their appearance in canadian records can then be matched with shipping records. book - planters, paupers, and pioneers : english settlers in atlantic canada by lucille h. campey lucille campey studies evidence of early english settlement in prince edward island, nova scotia, new brunswick, and newfoundland. beginning with the planters and loyalists of english descent who arrived from the united states in the second half of the 18th century, she goes on to consider the growing influx directly from england after 1815 and ends with the assisted emigration schemes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including those that involved destitute children. detailed information relating to ship crossings and settlement locations is distilled to provide new insights on how, why, and when the four atlantic provinces came to acquire their english settlers. what attracted them? was the rapid industrialization taking place in england a major push factor? how did trade links influence settlement locations? isbn 978 - 1 - 55488 - 748 - 4 ( softcover ) more information book - erin ' s sons : irish arrivals in atlantic canada 1761 - 1863, four volumes. by terrence m. punch, frsai. despite the flow of irish through atlantic canada, the early records of these immigrants are fewer and less informative than


- erin ' s sons : irish arrivals in atlantic canada 1761 - 1863, four volumes. by terrence m. punch, frsai. despite the flow of irish through atlantic canada, the early records of these immigrants are fewer and less informative than those of new england and new york from the same period. erin ’ s sons : irish arrivals in atlantic canada series of books goes a long way toward rectifying this problem. author terrence m. punch has combed through a wide - ranging and disparate group of sources — including newspaper articles and advertisements, local government documents and census records, church records, burial records, land records, military records, passenger lists, and more — to identify as many of these pioneers as possible and disclose where they came from in the old country. these sources often contain details that cannot be found in irish records, where few census returns survived from before 1901, and where catholic records began a generation or more after their counterparts in atlantic canada. more information pages : 208 pp. ; size : 8½ " x 11 " ; softcover - perfectbound ; index - surnames ; index - ships ; bibliogaphy ; lists ; published : 2008. pages : 191 pp. ; size : 8½ " x 11 " ; softcover - perfectbound ; index - surnames ; index - ships ; bibliogaphy ; lists ; published : 2009. pages : 192 pp. ; size : 8½ " x 11 " ; softcover - perfectbound ; index - surnames ; index - ships ; bibliogaphy ; lists ; published : 2009. pages : 180 pp. ; size : 8½ " x 11 " ; softcover - perfectbound ; index - surnames ; index - ships ; bibliogaphy ; lists ; published : aug 2010. book - starting out in genealogy - second edition by ruth burkholder building a family tree looks like a daunting taste to the unititiated, however it ' s easier than you think! family history research is not complicated as long as you know which records are available, where to find those records, and how to organize the information that you gather. though this guide is designed for beginners, it will also be of considerable help to those who have already started researching and recording family history, but want to improve their skills and results. isbn 9781926797441 more information book - canadian records of birth, marriage and death : a guide by fawne stratford - dev


who have already started researching and recording family history, but want to improve their skills and results. isbn 9781926797441 more information book - canadian records of birth, marriage and death : a guide by fawne stratford - devai this popular guide provides a province - by - province description of where to access provincial vital records, complete with contact information including postal addresses, telephone numbers ( most are toll - free ), fax, email addresses and websites. the categories addressed for each province and territory include : modern records ; historic records ; additional links and sources. several helpful maps are included. isbn 1894571894 more information book - routes to routes by ryan taylor a wide range of genealogical and research topics assist family historians with their quest to uncover their roots. included is an essay describing how to effectively use libraries for family history research and how to best utilize the skills and training of professional librarians. the book is an entertaining read, however, before you know it, you will accumulate many sound research ideas from the vast experience of mr. taylor. isbn 0 - 9682524 - 0 - 0 more information book - the sash canada wore - a historical geography of the orange order in canada by cecil j. houston and william j. smith originally published by universtiy of toronto press, toronto, 1980 this edition by global heritage press, milton, 1999 [ cd 2011 ] significant migration of protestant irish to canada in the early 19th century brought with it the establishment of the orange order in canada. this work explores the role of the orange order in the unfolding settlement geography of canada. protestant irish soldiers and emigrants, largely ulster - born, introduced the organization into new brunswick, quebec, and ontario within the first decade of the nineteenth century. at its zenith, he movement had a membership of as many as one in three canadians. isbn 978 - 1 - 894378 - 31 - 4 ( hardcover edition ) more information book - cyclopaedia of methodism in canada by rev. george h. cornish originally published by methodist book and publishing house, toronto, 1881 this edition published by global heritage press, milton 2001 ( cd 2009 ) originally published in 1880, this high quality reprint provides historical, educational and statistical information regarding the methodist church in canada, dating from the " beginning of the work " ( 1765 ) in the several provinces of the dominion of canada and extending to 1880. includes information about all of those who served as ministers and circuit riders, complete with a record of where and when they served


dating from the " beginning of the work " ( 1765 ) in the several provinces of the dominion of canada and extending to 1880. includes information about all of those who served as ministers and circuit riders, complete with a record of where and when they served. isbn 1 - 894378 - 16 - 4 ( hardcover ) more information book - the first century of methodism in canada, 1775 - 1883. two volumes in one by j. e. sanderson originally published by william briggs, 1908 ( vol. 1 ) & 1910 ( vol. 2 ) this edition published by global heritage press, milton, 2008 ( cd 2011 ) sanderson ' s fine history of the early years of methodism in canada has served as an essential resource for more than a century. being out of print for over one hundred years, this new edition has been pubished to provide access for today ' s researchers. this editon is a facsimile reprint of both of the original volumes, bound into a single book. isbn 978 - 1 - 897446 - 34 - 8 ( hardcover ) more information book - getting from here to there, identifying the origins of immigrants to canada revised and expanded edition by : fawne stratford - devai published by global heritage press, milton 2005 one of the more difficult things to do in a family history research project is to identify where your original immigrant ancestor came from. sometimes we know the country they came from, but not the specific place within that country. in order to find records in the " old - country " it is very helpful to know which town, parish, county etc that the person came from. this book identifies a long list of potential sources in canada, where you may find that critical piece of information. isbn 1 - 897210 - 80 - 9 more information book - canadian family history in the 21st century, lessons, links & resourcessecond edition 2005 by fawne stratford - devai this newly updated and expanded second edition offers readers valuable lessons, links and recommended resources that will help you keep you family history research project on - track, saving time, effort and expense. the author is a popular genealogical lecturer, educator and author / co - author of more than 50 important genealogical and historical books. isbn 1 - 897210 - 68 - x more information book - lovell ' s 1873 gazetteer of british north america by john lovell and son, montreal, 1873 originally published by john lovell and son, montreal, 1873 this facsimile reprint by global


the southwestern portion of upper canada, which became the province of ontario. topics s include, port dover burned, rebellion of 1837, muster rolls to the war of 1812, lists of persons plundered in long point settlement, and much more. isbn 1 - 894378 - 10 - 5 more information american revolution / united empire loyalists : by brenda dougall merriman published by global heritage press, milton there has long been a need for descendants to have a general guide to assist the tracing of loyalist ancestors, not only for the beginner, but also for those who encounter stumbling blocks on their way. brenda dougall merriman accomplishes this in spades. merriman defines what a loyalist is, then goes on to discuss the necessary sources and background information that is available to trace a specific loyalist in upper canada ( ontario ). an essential guide for everyone researching loyalist heritage. isbn 1 - 897210 - 84 - 1 ( hardcover ) ; isbn 978 - 1897446 - 95 - 9 ( coil bound ) more information book - the british campaign of 1777, volume one - the st. leger expedition : the forces of crown and congress second edition by gavin watt & james f. morrison published by global heritage press, milton, 2003 ( cd 2010 ) loyalist ancestors? patriot ancestors? this book is what you have been looking for... the authors produced a revised edition of their indispensible study of the crown forces and native allies of st. leger ' s expedition of 1777 and forces of congress and the natives who opposed them. filled with names of those who participated and detailed end notes and bibliographic information. for a list of names from the index, see " more information ". isbn 1894378695 ( hardcover ) more information book - the british campaign of 1777, volume two - the burgoyne expedition : burgoyne ' s native and loyalist auxiliaries by gavin watt. with research assistance of t. w. braisted, and acknowledgement of dr. p. l. stevens ' works published by global heritage press, milton, 2013 this new book is a companion piece to volume 1, the st. leger expedition. similar to the first volume, the second will appeal to readers who enjoy the minutiae of the military campaigns of the american revolution. while essentially a military work, many will find the book useful for genealogical research. the majority of accounts about military campaigns concentrate on the big - name personalities who directed operations or commanded large formations. in contrast, this book


military campaigns of the american revolution. while essentially a military work, many will find the book useful for genealogical research. the majority of accounts about military campaigns concentrate on the big - name personalities who directed operations or commanded large formations. in contrast, this book is primarily about the ' little ' and ' littler ' men. for a list of names from the index, see " more information ". isbn 978 - 1 - 926797 - 70 - 0 ( hardcover ) more information book - united empire loyalists, evidence in the canadian claims - the second report of the bureau of archives for the province of ontario, 1904 by alexander fraser, provincial archivist originally published by l. k. cameron - king ' s printer, toronto, 1905 this book on cd edition by global heritage press, milton, 2010 the 1904 bureau of archives report consisted of original accounts and evidence of united empire loyalist claims that were processed after the american revolutionary war. those claims were made in response to a british program that was designed to provide those americans who had remained loyal to the british during the american revolution, with land in canada. after an informative history of the circumstances surrounding the movement of the loyalists to canada, and a preamble on the claim process, the bulk of the content of the 1904 report includes evidence presented to establish that specific " loyalists " qualified for " ue " status and the resulting benefits. 1436 pages. isbn : 978 - 1 - 926797 - 49 - 6 ( ebook on cd ) more information book - john loney, united empire loyalist & shoemaker to sir william and sir john johnson by duncan ( darby ) macdonald, ue published by duncan ( darby ) macdonald, brockville, 1992 ( expanded reprint / 2nd edition 1993 ) book on cd version published by macdonald research, milton, 2013 john loney, united empire loyalist & shoemaker to sir william and sir john johnson is genealogy and history of john loney, united empire loyalist compliled by duncan ( darby ) macdonald " based on the excellent work of the loney research team ". it includes several collateral family lines within the genealogy section and the hand - made genealogy charts in the final section of the book. the elder john loney, the eldest generation detailed in this text, was an irishman who came to america just before or during the seven years war ( 1756 - 1763 ). his son, also john loney ( 1748 - 1801 served in the king ' s royal regiment of new york and was previously the village shoemaker in johnstown new


came to america just before or during the seven years war ( 1756 - 1763 ). his son, also john loney ( 1748 - 1801 served in the king ' s royal regiment of new york and was previously the village shoemaker in johnstown new york, the hometown of sir john johnson and his brother sir william johnson. the book details the life and connections of john loney the shoemaker, his connections to the loyalist cause during the american revolution and a generation by generation genealogy of his descendants. isbn 0921133 - 53 - 7 ( softcover ) isbn 978 - 1 - 926797 - 72 - 4 ( book on cd ) more information book - the history and master roll of the the king ' s royal regiment of new york, revised and expanded edition. by gavin watt published by global heritage press gavin watt has significantly updated and revised his original book that was published under the title the king ' s royal regiment of new york in 1984. this new volume provides much new content, including corrections, additions and newly discovered sources that have come to light during the 22 years of research since his earlier book. the history of the regiment, and of the men of the king ' s royal regiment have great significance to those with an interest in the american revolutionary war and the subsequent resettlement of united empire loyalists and others, many of whom migrated to canada. isbn 1 - 897210 - 83 - 3 ( hardcover ) more information book - orderly book of the three battalions of loyalists commanded by brigadier - general oliver de lancey, 1776 - 1778, to which is appended a list of new york loyalists in the city of new york during the war of the revolution compiled by : william kelby originally published 1917 this facsimile reprint by global heritage press, milton, 2006 this book is a military diary outlining the activities of three battalions of loyalists that were raised for the defense of long island. the orderly book includes much detail including many names of specific individuals. an appendix listing 1500 loyalists who resided in new york during the american revolution follows the main content of the book. isbn 1 - 897446 - 93 - 4 ( softcover ) more information book - pioneer life on the bay of quinte new introduction by brian tackaberry ( 1999 ) new index ( 1999 ) originally published by rolph and clark, 1904 this edition published by global heritage press, milton 1999 ( cd 2010 ) this 1096 page tome is invaluable to those who are researcing loyalist and other ancestry in the


( 1999 ) originally published by rolph and clark, 1904 this edition published by global heritage press, milton 1999 ( cd 2010 ) this 1096 page tome is invaluable to those who are researcing loyalist and other ancestry in the bay of quinte and south east central ontario region. the region of settlement covered in this volume ( bay of quinte region ) extends from kingston to trenton and includes the counties of frontenac, lennox and addington, hastings and prince edward. originally published in 1904, this edition contains a extensive new index, and a new introduction by brian tackaberry. 309 family histories and genealogies of early loyalist, british and american families who settled in the region. isbn 1 - 894378 - 33 - 4 ( hardcover ). more information book - the settlement of the united empire loyalists on the upper st. lawrence and bay of quinte in 1784, a documentary record by brig. general e. a. cruikshank originally published by ontario historical society, toronto, 1934 this edition by global heritage press, milton, 2007 the settlement of the united empire loyalists on the upper st. lawrence and bay of quinte in 1784, a documentary record is a collection of letters and journal entries of the people who were most closely involved with planning and accomplishing loyalist settlement along the st. lawrence river and the bay of quinte area between may 1783 and november of 1784. many references to specific settlers and their circumstances are included. isbn : 978 - 1 - 897466 - 03 - 4 ( hardcover ) more information book - loyalists in arms 1775 - 1783 by : w. o. raymond this book contains a short history of the british regiments that unsuccessfully attempted to contain the american revolution, with the roll of their officers. loyalists in arms 1775 - 1783 is an essential reference for those interested in those who fought on the side of the crown in the american revolutionary war. to see a list of which regiments are covered in this book, click on " more information ". isbn 1 - 897210 - 76 - 0 ( softcover ) more information book - the romance of the palatine millers, a tale of palatine irish - americans and united empire loyalists by rev. bowman tucker originally published by the author, montreal, 1929 this edition by global heritage press, milton, 2005 ( cd 2011 ) more than a family history book, the romance of the palatine millers, begins with an historical overview of the palatines in the rhine river valley ( in present - day germany ), continues


by global heritage press, milton, 2005 ( cd 2011 ) more than a family history book, the romance of the palatine millers, begins with an historical overview of the palatines in the rhine river valley ( in present - day germany ), continues with the story of the palatine migration overseas, with eventual settlement in canada, and their american cousins who remained behind after the american revolution. isbn 1 - 897210 - 76 - 0 ( hardcover ) more information book - to their heirs forever, united empire loyalists, camden valley, new york, to upper canada by eula c. lapp. originally published by mika publishing, belleville, 1977 subsequent printings by global heritage press, milton, 2000, 2010 ( cd 2010 ) to their heirs forever is the story of families who migrated from europe to england in the 1700 ' s, then to ireland, finally settling in the camden valley, charlotte county, of present day new york state. this story focuses on those families that were forced to seek a new life in canada after the american revolutionary war. isbn 1 - 894378 - 39 - 3 ( hardcover ) more information book - voyage of a different kind - the associated loyalists of kingston and adolphustown [ ontario ] by larry turner. originally published by mika publishing, belleville, 1984 this printing by global heritage press, milton, 1999 from the city of new york to the shores of lake ontario : following a path of its own choosing, a small but significant group of loyalist refugees opted for settlement in the western territory of the old province of quebec ( present day kingston and adolphustown, ontario ) after the american revolutionary war. isbn 1 - 894378 - 08 - 3 ( hardcover ) more information book - loyalists and land settlement in nova scotia. compiled by marion gilroy under the direction of d. c. harvey, archivist originally published 1937 ( this historical reprint by global heritage press ) the list of united empire loyalists who appear in this book, was compiled from the land papers in the public archives of nova scotia and checked with the land papers in the department of lands and forests of the province. the general purpose of this publication was to collect in as compact a form as possible all the information that has survived on loyalist settlements in nova scotia and to make this accessible to the descendants who are interested. isbn 1 - 897210 - 95 - 7 ( hardcover ) more information book - kingston and the " loyalists of the spring fleet " of 1783 by walter bates originally published by barnes and company, saint john, 1889


the descendants who are interested. isbn 1 - 897210 - 95 - 7 ( hardcover ) more information book - kingston and the " loyalists of the spring fleet " of 1783 by walter bates originally published by barnes and company, saint john, 1889 this edition by global heritage press, milton, 2010 this book deals with the exodus of the loyalists of the spring fleet from the united states to sanctuary in atlantic canada in 1783. the original title page includes a lengthy title and attribution, as was common when this history was written : kingston and the " loyalists of the spring fleet " of a. d. 1783. with reminiscences of early days in connecticut : a narrative. by walter bates, esq., sometime high sheriff of the county of kings. to which is appended a diary written by sarah frost on her voyage to st. john, n. b. with the loyalists of 1783. edited with notes by w. o. raymond, a. b. rector of st. mary ' s church, st. john, n. b.. isbn : 9781926797434 more information book - the old united empire loyalists list, originally published as the centennial of the settlement of upper canada 1784 - 1884 by the centennial committee, united empire loyalists originally published by rose publishing co., toronto, 1885. this facsimile reprint by global heritage press, milton, 2005 ( cd 2010 ) this book was originally compiled in 1885 for the " centennial of the settlement of upper canada ". it contains the names of, and information about many of united empire loyalist settlers, and others who left the american colonies during and after the revolutionary war and settled, first, in 1783, in what is now new brunswick and nova scotia, and then, in 1784, in upper canada, or what is now the province of ontario. isbn 1 - 897210 - 69 - 8 ( hardcover ) more information book - 7th town ameliasburgh township past & present by seventh town historical society originally published by 7th town historical society, ameliasburgh, 1984 this edition by global heritage press, milton, 1999, 2010 ( cd 2010 ) this revised edition contains a facsimile reprint of every page of the original book plus new material. of great value is a new and extensive index. the index is a windfall for family historians because it guides readers to over six thousand names linked to many thousands of valuable references. isbn 1 - 894378 - 30 - x ( hardcover ) more information book or cd rom


and extensive index. the index is a windfall for family historians because it guides readers to over six thousand names linked to many thousands of valuable references. isbn 1 - 894378 - 30 - x ( hardcover ) more information book or cd rom - the ketcheson family. by the ketcheson family book committee. though this is one family ' s history / genealogy, the direct and collateral family lines are dominated by loyalists and their descendants. the ketcheson family history is a genealogical study of twelve generations of the descendants of william and sally ayr ketcheson. thier son william ketcheson, born in yorkshire, england, was destined to become the progenitor of the widespread family largely responsible for a considerable share of the development of what later became the province of ontario in the dominion of canada. isbn 1 - 894378 - 62 - 8 ( hardcover ) more information book - the book of names, especially relating to the early palatines and the first settlers in the mohawk valley. by : lou d. macwethy. palatines migrated across the continent with primary migration trails including to canada and to the american west after the american revolution. this long respected work was the earliest to to provide a published list of more than 20, 000 names and genealogical information about the early palatines of new york state, the original settlers of the mohawk valley. isbn 1 - 897210 - 73 - 6 ( hardcover ) more information book - the queen ' s rangers by george h. locke and margaret ray. the author discusses the history of the queen ' s rangers from the american revolution until the mid - ninteenth century. a reprint of a paper presented by george h. locke at the june, 1923 meeting of the ontario historical society at kingston. includes several biographies plus an appendix item containing a list of members of the queen ' s rangers who were present at the surrender of yorktown in 1781. isbn 1 - 897210 - 77 - 9 more information book - the hessians and the other german auxiliaries of great britain in the revolutionary war. by edward j. lowell ( this historical reprint by global heritage press ) the history of the german auxiliaries, who fought for great britain in the revolutionary war, has not received from american writers the amount of attention which its importance would seem to deserve. much of the original source material used by the author in 1884 was lost due to bombing during the second world war. this circumstance heightens the the importance of this early work. isbn 1 -


the amount of attention which its importance would seem to deserve. much of the original source material used by the author in 1884 was lost due to bombing during the second world war. this circumstance heightens the the importance of this early work. isbn 1 - 894378 - 83 - 0 ( hardcover ) more information book - sketches illustrating the early settlement and history of glengarry in canada by j. a. macdonell. j. a. macdonell recognized that much had been written on the subject of united empire loyalist settlement in ontario, the war of 1812 - 14, and the rebellion of 1837 - 8, but expressed concern that there was little mention made of the part that the highlanders of glengarry played in those conflicts. he corrects that oversight within the 29 chapters that comprise this formitable text. this book is an fine source of information for those interested in early settlement of the highlanders in glengarry and surrounding counties, and the role that they played in the american revolution, united empire loyalist migration and settlement, war of 1812, and the rebellion of 1837 - 38. isbn 1 - 894378 - 80 - 6 ( hardcover ) more information used & antiquarian books : newfoundland & labrador : by michael harris penguin books, toronto, 1993. 5 - 1 / 2 x 8 - 1 / 2. 407 pages. paperback, perfect bound. some shelving wear. some ink writing on fly leaf. tight spine, chipped on edge of spine and a crack on back cover, in good condition. first published by viking penguin books of canada limited, 1992. isbn 0140231846. click for image used book - rare ambition, the crosbies of newfoundland. by michael harris viking penguin group, toronto, 1992. 6 - 1 / 4 x 9 - 3 / 8. 407 pages. hardcover with dust cover, both in excellent condition. some ink print of previous owner on front and back fly leaf and inside front and back cover. some yellow highlighting throughout the book. isbn 0670818569. click for image used book - noble to our view : the saga of saint bonaventure ' s college. st. john ' s, newfoundland and labrador, the first 150 years, 1856 - 2006. by brother joseph b. darcy creative publishers, st. john ' s newfoundland and labrador, 2007. 6 x 9. 199 pages. paperback, perfect bound. tight spine, cracked cover however unused and in excellent condition. surplus from library and archives canada. isbn 97818


. darcy creative publishers, st. john ' s newfoundland and labrador, 2007. 6 x 9. 199 pages. paperback, perfect bound. tight spine, cracked cover however unused and in excellent condition. surplus from library and archives canada. isbn 9781897174111. click for image used book - place of character, observing the 50th anniversary of the entry of newfoundland into the constitution, 1949 - 1999. by ron ennis, editor of robinson - blachmore newspaper robinson - blackmore printing and publishing, grand - falls, nf, 1999. 12 x 9 - 1 / 2. 104 pages. paperback, perfect bound. some shelving wear. tight spine, in very good condition isbn 0920884636. click for image used book - newfoundland schooner, norma & gladys, her story of industry, mutiny & triumph. by garry cranford flanker press, st, john ' s, nfl, canada, 1994. 5 - 1 / 2 x 8 - 3 / 8. 159 pages. paperback, perfect bound. some shelving wear. cover scratched however tight spine and this former library book is in very good condition. isbn 096987670x. click for image used book - newfoundland a history in portraits portfolio. by j. m. sullivan, anna marie beckel, editor. jesperson publishing, st. john ' s nfl, canada, 2006. 6 x 9. 181 pages. paperback, perfect bound. tight spine, this former library book is in like new condition. isbn 1894377222. click for image used book - the life of a cottage hospital, the bonne bay experience. by john k. crellin flanker press ltd, st. john s, nl 2007. 6 x 9. 139 pages. paperback, perfect bound, tight spine, like new condition. isbn 9781897317051. click for image or.... click here for new books & ebooks for newfoundland & labrador used & antiquarian books : atlantic canada : ( concerns more than one atlantic province ) by thomas r. millman, a. r. kelley anglican book centre, toronto, canada, 1983. 5 - 1 / 4 x 8 - 1 / 4. 180 pages. paperback, perfect bound. slight shelving wear, glossy cover yellowing, however in very good condition. isbn 0919891004. click for image used book - the atlantic provinces in confederation. by e. r. forbes and d. a


, perfect bound. slight shelving wear, glossy cover yellowing, however in very good condition. isbn 0919891004. click for image used book - the atlantic provinces in confederation. by e. r. forbes and d. a. muise, editors university of toronto press, 1993. 6 - 3 / 8 x 9 - 3 / 8. 628 pages. soft cover, perfect bound, tight spine, shelving wear, some light stains on edges. printed on acid - free paper. some yellow highlighting and ink writing throughout the book. isbn 0802068170. click for image used book - highland heritage & freedom s quest, three centuries of maccarmaics in ireland, scotland, prince edward island and west lake ainslie, nova scotia by john r. maccormack kinloch books, 1998. 5 - 3 / 8 x 8 - 1 / 2. 168 pages. paperback, perfect bound, in very good condition, tight spine. some ink writing on title page, but very clean. isbn 0968386008. click for image used book - through dirty windows a humorous account of shop and factory life in the incredible 1930s. by harry d. smith lancelot press, nova scotia 1976. 5 - 5 / 8 x 8 - 1 / 4. 84 pages. paperback, perfect bound, in good condition, tight spine. some discoloration on spine, but very clean, signed by author. isbn 0889990506. click for image used book - blacks, peoples of the maritimes [ all maritime provinces ] by bridglal pachai. published by nimbus publishing, halifax, n. s. 1997. 5. 85 x 9. 00. 96 pages. black and white photos and illustrations. bibliography, no index. isbn 1 - 55109 - 187 - 9 - x. yellow card stock soft cover, perfect bound. book is in excellent like new condition. blacks in the maritimes from late 1700 ' s to 1812. click for image or.... click here for new books & ebooks for atlantic canada more canadian genealogy & history resources from global genealogy :


hong kong is a unique city and there are plenty of interesting facts about hong kong. below you ’ ll find noel coward and his noon day gun, as well as sardines and skyscrapers in our selection of facts about hong kong. - hong kong ’ s official name is the tongue twisting hong kong special administrative region, or hong kong sar. find out more in what country is hong kong in? - the city ’ s name, hong kong means fragrant harbor - hong kong is the most densely populated city in the world. the current sardine squeezing world record holder is the mongkok district. take our tour of the mongkok ladies market. - the saying ‘ only mad dogs and englishmen go out in the miday sun ’ originated in hong kong. noel coward wrote the words referring to the noon day gun in causeway bay fired every day at the stroke of midday since colonial times. - hong kong has more rolls royce ’ s per person than any other city in the world. - hong kong ’ s official languages are chinese ( spoken cantonese ) and english. find out more in our do hong kongers speak english article. - hong kong has the most skyscrapers in the world. classified as buildings with more than 14 floors, hong kong has around 8000, almost double that of new york its nearest rival. take a look with our picture tour of hong kong ’ s skyscrapers.


the oldest form of runic scripts, elder futhark is named for the first six runes in its alphabet, f, u, th, a, r, and k. it was used in the north west of europe from around the second to the eighth centuries ad and has been found on numerous artefacts ranging from jewellry and amulets to tools, weapons and the ever - popular runestone. from the sixth century, younger futhark began to develop out of the elder form before it became prominent in scandinavia from the late eighth century. later still the anglo - saxons and the frisians developed it further into anglo - saxon futhark. unlike other forms of runes, the skill of reading elder futhark was lost overtime until it was rediscovered with its decipherment in 1865 by the norwegian sophus bugge. the elder futhark alphabet consists of twenty - four runes which are traditionally set out in three groups known as aett. the alphabetic order which gives the script its name is first attested from around 400 ad. the direction of the text tends to vary in the earliest inscriptions but it later appears to settle into running from left to right. there are no word divisions in the majority of inscriptions except in a few cases where a series of dots were used to separate words. the angular shapes that the runes are formed by are probably the result of the original incisions make by writing materials like those made by the reed implements to form cuneiform. the alphabet itself is believed to be a derivation from italic alphabets, possibly a form of etruscan or raetic or even latin. there was a popular theory previously that the alphabet was derived from the greek alphabet via the gothic. however, the date of early inscriptions predates the gothic communications with the greeks and so this theory has been ruled out. it is believed that development of elder futhark was composed by a single person or group around the first century ad. the definite purpose for its invention is unknown but epigraphic purposes have been suggested alongside the magical, practical and the playful. baeksted ( 1952 ) suggests use in graffiti. the runes for f, a, g, t, m, and l appear to be identical to old italic or latin alphabetic forms. there is also some correspondence in the runes for u, r, k, h, s, b, and o. the rest of the runes are likely adaptations from other sources or original innovations with the creation of the scripts. the rune names are based on the


also some correspondence in the runes for u, r, k, h, s, b, and o. the rest of the runes are likely adaptations from other sources or original innovations with the creation of the scripts. the rune names are based on the sounds of the runes themselves but also have a basis in mythology, nature and the environment, daily life and the human condition. as mentioned, inscriptions are found on a range of artefacts between the carpathians and lappland with the majority of examples hailing from denmark. the oldest inscription found dates to 160 ad and is found on the vimose comb reading simply harja. the longest inscription found consists of 200 characters and dates to the eighth century eggjum stone containing a stanza of norse poetry. younger futhark developed out of elder futhark in a transitional phase dating from around 650 - 800 ad. it is also known as scandinavian runes and is referred to in the book of ballymore as the ‘ ogham of the scandinavians ’. it is a reduced form of elder futhark and is found in inscriptions from scandinavia and viking age settlements. younger futhark is also known as the alphabet of the norsemen and is believed to have been developed for use in trade and diplomatic contracts. the alphabet consists of only sixteen characters which were in use from the ninth to the twelfth centuries. its format consisted of distinct sounds and minimal pairs. one key rule in the younger futhark texts is the avoidance of having the same rune twice in consecutive order. younger futhark actual includes two scripts. the first is made up of long - branch runes which are believed to have been used for documentation on stone. the second script is made up of short - twig runes which were likely used for everyday uses, for private and official messages on wood. the short - twig forms include nine runes which appear as simplified variants of the long branch runes. the younger futhark developed later into a range of additional scripts including halsinge runes, middle age runes, and latinised dalecarlian futhark. some examples of futhark inscriptions : kalleby runestone - the kalleby runestone dates to the iron age and includes a short text. it was found in sweden in the region of bohuslan and is believed to have been produced in the fifth century ad. it is an example of period i elder futhark ( 150 - 550 ad ). it reads : þrawijan * haitinaz was yearning was imposed ( on him )


and is believed to have been produced in the fifth century ad. it is an example of period i elder futhark ( 150 - 550 ad ). it reads : þrawijan * haitinaz was yearning was imposed ( on him ). / þrawija ’ s ( monument ). ( i / he ) was commanded / called. / ( i / he ) was promised to þrawija vadstena bracteate - the vadstena bracteate is a gold c - bracteate found in sweden dating to around 500ad. it consists of an image of a four - legged animals with a man ’ s head above it with a bird separated by a line. this image is commonly associated with the norse god odin. the inscription reads : tuwatuwa ; fuþarkgw ; hnijipzs ; tbemlŋo [ d ] the translation is highly debated skaang runestone - the skaang runestone is an elaborate stone dating to around the sixth century. it hails from sweden and contains two inscriptions. the first inscription consists of younger futhark while the second is of elder futhark. the inscriptions reads : § a harja, leugaz § b skammhals ok olof þau letu gæra mærki þausi æftir svæin, faður sinn. guð hialpi salu hans § a harja, leugaz § b skammhals and olof, they had these landmarks made in memory of sveinn, their father. may god help his soul istaby runestone - the istaby runestone is found amoung the rundata catalog ( dr 359 ) and is a proto - norse runestone found in sweden dating to the vendel era. it is currently located in the swedish museum of national antiquities in stockholm. it is an example of period ii elder futhark ( 550 - 700 ad ). it reads : ap aftr hariwulfa. haþuwulfz heruwulfizaq haþuwulfz heruwulfiz aftr hariwulfab wrait runaz þaiaz ap in memory of hariwulfar. haþuwulfar, heruwulfar ’ s son, aq haþuwulf ( a ) r, heruwulfar ’ s son, in memory of hariwulfarb wrote these runes


of hariwulfar. haþuwulfar, heruwulfar ’ s son, aq haþuwulf ( a ) r, heruwulfar ’ s son, in memory of hariwulfarb wrote these runes. spearhead of kovel - the spearhead of kovel is the head of a lance found in 1858 in ukraine. it dates to around the third century ad and measures 15. 5cm. the inscription on its blade reads from right to left tilarids meaning ‘ thither rider ’, which is interpreted as either the name of a warrior or of the spear itself. it is believed to be gothic in origin. - futhark, a handbook of rune magic - elder futhark - runes : an introduction - a practical guide to the runes : their uses in divination and magick - norwegian runes and runic inscriptions - runes and runic inscriptions : collected essays - runes and germanic linguistics - the magick of runes ( ankhafnakhonsu. net ) - the language of trees : ogham ( archaic irish script ) ( graecomuse. wordpress. com ) - runes in christian contexts ( wolfslair88. wordpress. com ) - swedish runic corpus on - line ( scienceblogs. com ) - surviving material evidence ( wolfslair88. wordpress. com ) - runes in manuscripts ( wolfslair88. wordpress. com ) note that this website can be followed by pressing the ‘ follow by email ’ option on the right hand side of the screen


white roofs or green roofs? by ian montangees the difference between white roofs and green roofs in terms of their positive contribution to global warming reduction – by ian montangees a number of people have asked about the difference between green roofs and white roofs in contributing to global warming reduction in a positive way. the short answer is that they are both good in their different ways and in any particular situation it depends on what you are wanting to achieve as both types produce positive outcomes. green roofs are roofs covered with vegetation planted in a bed of soil and growing media which may be 150 mm thick, and has a waterproof membrane underneath. green roofs help towards global warming reduction partly by increasing the insulation of a roof from the addition of a layer of soil and this reduces energy consumed by air conditioning in summer and to a lesser extent by heating in winter, which gives reductions in emissions from electricity power generation. in summer the plants can provide some additional cooling by shading and by evaporation of moisture, provided that the vegetation is thick enough and is kept alive. - a planted roof can be visually attractive, a way of introducing green space into an urban environment, which can be softening and visually restful. for example, in some locations green roofs are used as recreational green space at ground level on top of a building underneath. a green roof can add value to a property. - green roofs even out storm water runoff from roofs during heavy rainfalls because the rain takes longer to percolate through the soil, easing the load on storm water drains. in this way green roofs perform similar to storm water detention tanks that are often required on new buildings to help even out peak rainfall runoffs. however, green roofs are expensive to install and require buildings that are strong enough to take the extra load of the green roof soil. white roofs help global warming reduction by : - directly reflecting sunlight back into space and help cool the planet mimicking way that the polar icecaps do. - reducing electricity use by air conditioning systems in summer, and typically producing an overall annual savings in both energy and emissions ( summer cooling savings minus winter heating penalty equals overall savings ) compared to a dark roof. - zero cost, often, when the choice to use white is made at the design stage or during regular maintenance - can be applied onto a wide range of roofs - white paint is typically cheaper than dark paint - it is a win - win solution that gives an effective action plan that many people can do themselves instead of waiting for others to take action. i have written elsewhere in happy


onto a wide range of roofs - white paint is typically cheaper than dark paint - it is a win - win solution that gives an effective action plan that many people can do themselves instead of waiting for others to take action. i have written elsewhere in happyzine about the science and benefits and simplicity of white roofs so i won ’ t repeat it in this article. a couple of studies have compared both white roofs and green roofs with traditional dark roofs, such as one carried out at the university of columbia ’ s centre for climate systems research in 2010, which was commissioned by con edison, one of the largest energy companies in the us. an earlier study was carried out by walmart, the largest retailer in the us. thanks to the following environmentally responsible businesses for supporting happyzine : nelson ’ s busy organic shop – healthy food, happy people, great service, caring for the environment. corner tasman & grove streets, nelson. ph 03 548 3650. the columbia study found that both white and green roofs perform equally well in preventing the heat island effect, which is the heat concentration found in many cities resulting from replacing vegetation with man - made buildings and roads that absorb sunlight and convert it into heat. the study was carried out on adjacent roofs of con edison. the green roof ( using 21, 000 plants ), the white roof and the dark roof each had embedded sensors to measure heat flows through the roof structure. it was found that both white roofs and green roofs produced significant energy savings compared to a standard dark roof, that the green roof savings were greater than the white, which is to be expected considering the amount of insulation 150 mm of soil would provide. note that these studies did not include for the amount of global cooling produced by the white roofs directly reflecting sunlight back into space, which green roofs do not offer, and which has been found to be a very effective mechnism for global warming reduction in other studies with that focus. the emphasis of the columbia study was more focused on energy savings that also put money in your pocket, and did not include for global cooling of the planet. the goal of the study was to provide the best science to help these companies make choices and cost - benefit estimates in how they might achieve better energy efficiency. which perhaps gives understanding to why companies like con edison and walmart have embraced white roofs, with con edison having installed 25, 000 square metre of white roof at the time this report was written, with at least a further 22, 000 m2 planned by the end of 2010, and walmart has had a


walmart have embraced white roofs, with con edison having installed 25, 000 square metre of white roof at the time this report was written, with at least a further 22, 000 m2 planned by the end of 2010, and walmart has had a policy of installing white roofs on all its new stores since 1999, and by 2010 more than 75 percent of the chain ’ s 4, 268 outlets in the united states now have them. so in summary, both white roofs and green roofs are good choices for helping reduce global warming, and in any particular situation it depends on what one is trying to achieve as both types produce different outcomes while also helping to save the many species threatened by our man - made climate change. so yea for white roofs! and yea for green roofs! we all have our parts to play. never before has mankind been faced with such a stark choice in future outcomes. may we learn to quickly evolve to overcome our motivation based on self interest only, that seems to have lead us to this situation with global warming. may we learn to include along with self interest a motivation to also do what is b est for the greater whole. may we come to know that we are all connected, part of one big family, whether we realise it or not ( i can ’ t put petrol in my car without the emissions affecting someone ’ s weather in africa ), and come to know it is in our self interest to also do what is best for the greater good, for our economies and our civilisation are much more fragile than we might currently understand them to be, and their future survival depends on our present actions. ( as usual, my comments are offered to the best of my understanding at the time and are my opinion only. ) by ian montangees – www. whiteroofs. org. nz launch your green dream : check out our august green dream launch pad courses – with ted speaker majora carter!


what gis does one common misconception is that a gis is simply a computer package to make maps. while maps are one product of a gis, there is much more that a gis can do. gis has become recognized as a tool of unlimited potential. at the most basic level, a gis manages information about locations and their physical relationships to each other. it also looks at how things move through space, whether they are animals, humans, or pollutants. a gis then combines information about where things are with what things are. this management of spatial information allows a gis to create new knowledge about something. a gis is called a system, because rather than than just software, it is an integration of five basic components : the most important component of a gis. people make a gis work. these include not just technical specialists to run the system, but planners, managers, scientists, and engineers. people must develop procedures and define the tasks of a gis data is a very important, and often the most expensive component of a gis. data includes any information that relates to geography and specialty fields. this could include information about air and water quality, parcels, flood zones, or census data. the quality and accuracy of data is an important consideration, as is information describing the data itself, or metadata. hardware is the computer system on which a gis operates. gis software runs on a wide range of hardware types. gis software provides the functions and tools needed to store, analyze, and display geographic information. it can include other non - gis software such as databases, drawing, and statistical software. a successful gis operates requires well - designed implementation plans and business rules describing how the technology is applied gis can be useful in discovering sources of environmental pollution. by displaying potential contaminating sources in an area, you can quickly assess visual relationships that could help identify possible pollution sources. this map shows the waters off of bellows air station and the locations of cesspools, septic tanks, streams and storm drains. these sources may have contributed to elevated levels of enterococcus bacteria at doh monitoring stations in waimanalo bay. underground injection control line the underground injection control ( uic ) line is a line that separates areas above drinking water and non - drinking water groundwater resources. it is meant to protect hawaii ' s precious aquifers from possible contamination by chemical, physical, radioactive, or biological material due to injection well activity. well construction is permitted and regulated


separates areas above drinking water and non - drinking water groundwater resources. it is meant to protect hawaii ' s precious aquifers from possible contamination by chemical, physical, radioactive, or biological material due to injection well activity. well construction is permitted and regulated by the safe drinking water branch ' s uic program based on the potential for contamination due to the siting of injection wells. click here for more information about the uic program and uic permits. to use the map below, use the navigation tools to zoom to your area of interest. click on the map to find the uic code for that location : code1 - below ( makai ) uic line - underlying aquifer not considered drinking water source - wider variety of wells allowed - injection wells need uic permit or permit exemption - permit limitations are imposed code100 - above ( mauka ) uic line - underlying aquifer considered drinking water source - limited types of injection wells allowed - injection wells need uic permit or permit exemption - permit limitations are imposed and requirements are more stringent view larger map using gis to discover historic areas of contamination the department ’ s hazard evaluation and emergency response ( heer ) office has been investigating soil contamination from historic sugar plantation sites in hawaii for a number of years. when a heer staff member came across photos taken in 1914 showing a plantation worker standing amidst containers marked “ poison ” at kilauea, kauai, efforts began to investigate the site. the kilauea sugar company had operated at this location from 1877 to 1971. after the plantation had closed, the land was put up for sale and later developed into a residential community. the heer office obtained old fire insurance maps of the site showing buildings that were formerly used for pesticide mixing and storage. although these buildings had been torn down since, several other original warehouse buildings in the area were surprisingly still standing. the scanned maps were overlaid onto an aerial image of the area and georeferenced using the warehouses as reference points. since the map image was now properly spatially located, it could be placed on a parcel layer showing property boundaries. this allowed the property owners and addresses in the area to be identified. heer staff contacted property owners and conducted soil testing in the vicinity of the former pesticide mixing / storage facility. soil samples showed high levels of arsenic and moderate levels of dioxin residues. these levels exceeded state and federal environmental action levels ( eals ) at two residential properties and in a stormwater drainage ditch behind a commercial warehouse. an extensive


storage facility. soil samples showed high levels of arsenic and moderate levels of dioxin residues. these levels exceeded state and federal environmental action levels ( eals ) at two residential properties and in a stormwater drainage ditch behind a commercial warehouse. an extensive cleanup program began, resulting in the removal of 814 tons of contaminated soil in the area. sampling of other properties in the community showed that the surface and subsurface soils did not pose a health risk. the contaminated soils were removed and replaced with new clean soil. the drainage ditch was capped with a concrete barrier to provide stormwater drainage while continuing to isolate any additional contaminated soils. 230 air samples were taken throughout the process and showed no detection of any contaminants being released by the work. this project involved the cooperation of the u. s. environmental protection agency, the hawaii deparment of health, the kilauea community, and the county of kauai. cleanup activities were completed on september 17, 2012. the heer office will oversee implementation of environmental hazard management plans to ensure long - term protectiveness of the remedies at the affected properties. a story detailing the discovery of the kilauea site and its resolution was recently published in the hawaii journal of public health. it can be found if you have any questions, please contact : environmental planning office 919 ala moana blvd., room 312 honolulu, hi 96814 back to top of page last update : 10 april 2013


definitions and services according to the united states department of agriculture ' s ( usda ) 2004 household food security report, nearly 650, 000 missourians experience food insecurity – approximately a third of them also experience hunger. this means that their access to enough food is limited by a lack of money and other resources. a 1997 study by the midwest assistance program funded by the missouri department of natural resources, solid waste management program http : / / www. dnr. mo. gov / env / swmp / index. html, found that food accounted for 18. 7 % or over 1, 033, 000 tons of waste disposed in missouri landfills. http : / / www. dnr. mo. gov / pubs / pub2072. pdf a study by the community childhood hunger identification project reports that most low - income families must receive food assistance from several sources, relying on federal food assistance programs as well as emergency food programs. even with federal assistance and the work of charities and nonprofit organizations, nearly 20 percent of the requests for emergency food assistance go unmet. in a study by the usda for the period ending december 2002, it was reported that 34. 9 million people in u. s. households were food insecure, with 13. 1 million of them being children. the data showed that 11. 1 percent of u. s. households reported that at some time during the year they were uncertain of having, or were unable to acquire, adequate food to meet their basic needs. of these, about 3. 8 million households were food insecure to the extent that one or more household members went hungry at least some time during the year. yet, it is estimated that approximately one - fourth of america ' s food goes to waste each year, with an estimated 96 billion pounds of food ending up in landfills. millions of people could have benefited from those lost resources. the four most common methods of food recovery are : - field gleaning - the collection of crops from farmers ' fields that have already been mechanically harvested or on fields where it is not economically profitable to harvest. - perishable food rescue or salvage – the collection of perishable produce from wholesale and retail sources. - food rescue - the collection of prepared foods from the food service industry. - nonperishable food collection - the collection of processed foods with long shelf lives. - food banks provide food to other organizations like food pantries, soup kitchens, hunger relief centers, or other food or feeding centers. usually, food banks do not


nonperishable food collection - the collection of processed foods with long shelf lives. - food banks provide food to other organizations like food pantries, soup kitchens, hunger relief centers, or other food or feeding centers. usually, food banks do not distribute food directly to individuals. - food pantries distribute food to low - income and unemployed households to take home. - soup kitchens provide meals to the needy and the homeless on a regular basis. in addition to perishable and non - perishable commercial foods donated by retailers, manufacturers, food service establishments, etc., many of the agencies listed in this booklet distribute usda commodities made available through the emergency food assistance program ( tefap ). under tefap, commodity foods are distributed to organizations ( i. e., soup kitchens ) in the state that use them in congregate feeding facilities for the needy, including the homeless, and to organizations ( i. e., food pantries ) that provide them to eligible households for home consumption. to be eligible to take commodities home, households must meet established income requirements or participate in another government program such as food stamps, temporary assistance for needy families ( tanf ), supplemental security income ( ssi ) ; medicaid, or reside in public housing. there are many worthwhile organizations, not included in this booklet, that provide food assistance directly to the needy. contact the local food bank to find the location of a food pantry or soup kitchen in your area. to obtain contact information go to the second harvest website and enter your zip code where it says " find your local food bank or food rescue organization. " the operation of a good food recovery program is three - fold : - locate unsold or unmerchantable food and fresh produce. - coordinate its transportation and storage. - distribute it to the needy. there are various ways to get involved in the fight against hunger and demonstrate commitment to the community. food service professionals - organize a food drive and donate food to a local food bank or pantry. - donate excess prepared food from restaurants, school cafeterias or catered events. - assist organizations in training their volunteers in safe food - handling practices. - work independently or with existing organizations to assist ongoing food recovery efforts. - support or develop a community or regional coalition against hunger. - develop a community financial fund to fight hunger. - plan tours of food recovery facilities or arrange for knowledgeable speakers to increase community awareness of hunger and poverty problems, and what people are doing to address them. youth service groups and


coalition against hunger. - develop a community financial fund to fight hunger. - plan tours of food recovery facilities or arrange for knowledgeable speakers to increase community awareness of hunger and poverty problems, and what people are doing to address them. youth service groups and volunteer organizations - work on their own or with existing organizations to assist on - going food recovery efforts. - organize essay, oratorical or art contests for school children to focus on a child ' s view of hunger and its consequences. - sponsor a community garden that gives a portion of the harvest to food banks, soup kitchens, and other food recovery programs. - supply gardening tools and harvesting equipment for local gardening and gleaning efforts. - volunteer at the food recovery program closest to you. - attend food safety training sessions so you are better prepared to volunteer in a soup kitchen or shelter. - suggest that organizations you belong to or businesses you work for sponsor food recovery programs. - join or form a community walk / run to benefit a food recovery program. businesses and corporations - encourage, recognize, and reward employees and other individuals for volunteer service to the community. increase employee awareness of local hunger and provide training to make employees more useful volunteers. - sponsor radio and television air time for community organizations that address hunger. - donate excess prepared and processed food from the employee cafeteria or from special events to local food recovery programs. - donate transportation, maintenance work, or computer service. - prepare legal information on donor considerations such as “ good samaritan ” laws and food safety and quality.


by serena gordon monday, nov. 16 ( healthday news ) - - pediatric food allergies, which can sometimes be life - threatening, are increasing at a dramatic rate in the united states, new research shows. but the study authors aren ' t sure if the rise in reports of food allergies reflects an increase in actual prevalence or if better awareness has led more people to seek treatment for their symptoms. whatever the cause, it ' s clear that the number of children with food allergies has gone up 18 percent and the number seeking treatment for food allergy at emergency departments or hospitals has tripled since 1993. " people are more aware of food allergies today, and that could have something to do with it, " said study author, amy branum, a health statistician for the u. s. centers for disease control and prevention. " but, when we looked at health - care surveys filled out by parents and those from the health - care sector, we saw the increase across the surveys so this may be more than just increased awareness. " results of the study were published online nov. 16 and will appear in the december print issue of pediatrics. although many people think of allergies as more of a nuisance than a serious health issue, food allergy in particular can be very serious, even life - threatening. the most common foods that people are allergic to include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, shellfish, fish and wheat, according to the food allergy & anaphylaxis network. symptoms often appear minutes after people eat a food that they ' re allergic to, but it can sometimes take several hours before a reaction begins, according to the network. typical symptoms of a food allergy include a tingling sensation in the mouth, swelling of the tongue or throat, trouble breathing, hives, stomach cramping, vomiting or diarrhea. in the current study, the researchers used information from four different national data sources to assess the current rate of food allergies in the united states. the surveys included information from parents and from health - care providers, according to branum. the researchers found that between 1997 and 2007, the incidence of food allergy went up by 18 percent. parents of almost 4 percent of u. s. children reported a food or digestive allergy in their child, the study authors noted. there was also an increase in the rates of parent - reported skin allergy ( eczema ) during the same time period. approximately


of u. s. children reported a food or digestive allergy in their child, the study authors noted. there was also an increase in the rates of parent - reported skin allergy ( eczema ) during the same time period. approximately 8. 9 percent of u. s. children had experienced skin allergy in 2007, compared with 7. 9 percent in 1997. health - care providers, on the other hand, reported that the number of children being treated for food allergies had tripled, the study found. data from health - care providers was from 1993 to 2006. data included testing for immunoglobulin e, or ige, antibodies in the blood for various foodstuffs, which can indicate an allergy. the percentage of children who tested positive for ige antibodies for peanut allergy was 9 percent ; for egg allergy, 7 percent ; milk, 12 percent ; and shrimp, 5 percent, the study found. though ige antibodies can indicate a potential food allergy, the test is often better at ruling out who does not have an allergy, branum said. a positive test doesn ' t mean that someone definitely has a food allergy, but suggests that the potential is there. the researchers also noted that hispanic children had the lowest overall prevalence of food allergy but the greatest increases over time of parent - reported incidences of food allergy. " people should be aware that food allergy may really be increasing, " branum said. " if small children have symptoms when they eat a particular food, have that child checked out, particularly if they have co - occurring conditions like asthma and eczema. " " food allergies are real, " said dr. jennifer appleyard, chief of allergy and immunology at st. john hospital and medical center in detroit. " and it appears that the prevalence is rising. " this will present various challenges, she noted. one is that there ' s already a shortage of allergy specialists in many areas, appleyard said. another is that schools will have to gear up to take care of additional children with food allergy to ensure their safety during the school day and on field trips, she said. parents who suspect their child has a food allergy should first talk with the child ' s primary care physician about symptoms. the problem could be a food intolerance rather than an allergy, she said, but the child might need to be tested by an allergy specialist to get a definitive diagnosis. the food


by madonna behen wednesday, jan. 18 ( healthday news ) - - the recently approved drug vemurafenib ( zelboraf ) has been hailed as a breakthrough in the treatment of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. but roughly one - quarter of patients who take the medication develop a troublesome side effect : secondary skin cancers called squamous cell carcinomas. now, a new study by researchers at the jonsson comprehensive cancer center at the university of california, los angeles, and colleagues identifies the specific genetic mechanism that causes this side effect. " what we found is that vemurafenib blocks the mutation that makes the melanoma grow, but when patients have skin cells with another mutation that ' s probably induced from sun exposure, there the drug has the exact opposite effect and causes these squamous cell cancers to grow, " said dr. antoni ribas, co - senior author of the study and an associate professor of hematology / oncology at ucla. what ' s more, the findings suggest that combining vemurafenib, a braf inhibitor, with a drug called an mek inhibitor - - which blocks the other mutation - - may not only prevent this side effect, but may also lead to an even more effective melanoma treatment, ribas said. " it needs to be demonstrated in clinical trials, but the theory is that if we give these two medications together up front, we will be punching the melanoma where it really hurts twice, and also preventing the growth of secondary skin cancers, " ribas said. for the study, which appears in the jan. 19 issue of the new england journal of medicine, ribas and his colleagues analyzed cells from squamous cell lesions in patients treated with vemurafenib to look for specific genetic mutations. in a set of 21 tumor samples, the researchers found 13 had what ' s known as an ras mutation, which predisposes someone to develop squamous cell cancer. in a separate set of 14 samples, eight had ras mutations. " our data suggest that about 60 percent of patients who develop skin squamous cell cancers while treated with a braf inhibitor have an ras mutation, " ribas said. in experiments in mice with the ras mutation, the researchers showed that the combination of a braf inhibitor and an mek inhibitor successfullyblocked the growth of squamous cell cancers. this result may need replication in humans, since many findings in animals do not translate into effective treatments for


mutation, the researchers showed that the combination of a braf inhibitor and an mek inhibitor successfullyblocked the growth of squamous cell cancers. this result may need replication in humans, since many findings in animals do not translate into effective treatments for people. ribas noted that the findings have implications beyond just melanoma, since ras mutations are common in lung, pancreatic and colon cancer. " what this data also warns us is that we have to be very careful about using braf inhibitors in a setting where we don ' t know what other mutations may be driving [ the cancer ], " he said. in an editorial accompanying the study, a cancer researcher at the wistar institute in philadelphia sounded a similar note. " patients being given braf inhibitors should be tested to determine their ras status, since the potential for secondary tumor development is of concern, " wrote ashani weeraratna, an assistant professor in wistar ' s molecular and cellular oncogenesis program. in an interview, she added, " while cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas are not usually life - threatening, a small portion are. and further, squamous cell carcinomas of other cell types can be very aggressive. so understanding how to solve this problem is critical. " another skin cancer expert said that although the findings were important and timely, more studies were needed before making broad recommendations. " patients need to be aware of the risk of development of squamous cell carcinomas, and dermatology exams need to be included as part of the care for these patients, " said dr. iman osman, an associate professor of dermatology and oncology at nyu langone medical center in new york city. " i believe any other recommendation, such as adding a mek inhibitor from the beginning, or doing biopsies of any squamous cell carcinoma for ras mutation at the time of starting braf inhibition, will require more data, " osman said. other researchers who took part in the study included investigators from the institute of cancer research in london and the pharmaceutical companies roche and plexxikon. visit the u. s. national cancer institute to learn about melanoma.


c - section babies may be more likely to fail first hearing test tuesday, june 12 ( healthday news ) - - infants delivered by cesarean section are three times more likely than babies delivered vaginally to fail their first hearing test, which is performed shortly after birth, new research from israel finds. however, the researchers noted that parents should be aware of this difference, but not alarmed, because this hearing " problem " is typically temporary. dr. tatiana smolkin, a neonatal researcher at rambam medical center in haifa, israel, who worked on the study, said the loss generally disappears after 72 hours. " fluids are retained in the middle ear, " which seems to affect neonatal hearing, she explained. u. s. experts agreed that parents should take the information in stride. " i think the take - home message is if you have had a c - section be prepared there is a higher chance your baby is going to fail one of these hearing tests, whether or not they have a hearing loss, " said dr. richard rosenfeld, chair of otolaryngology at suny downstate, in brooklyn, n. y. he co - chaired the committee that crafted the american academy of pediatrics ' guidelines on the management of the middle ear problem known as otitis media with effusion. dr. dennis woo, a pediatrician at the university of california, los angeles, medical center in santa monica, said the problem is often transient, and if the testing were done three or four days after birth, the results would likely be very different. " there is nothing worrisome here as far as for the parents, " woo said. to be sure, parents need to follow up with the baby ' s pediatrician, the doctors agreed. for the study, the israeli researchers evaluated 1, 653 newborns. of these, 1, 170 were delivered vaginally ; the other 483 by c - section. they looked at the babies ' results on their first hearing test, known as the otoacoustic emissions test. otoacoustic emissions are sounds given off by the inner ear when the inner ear structure known as the cochlea is stimulated by a sound. when the sound occurs, the outer hair cells of the ear vibrate. this produces an almost inaudible sound that throws an echo back into the middle ear. the person conducting the test inserts a small probe into the ear canal to measure the sound ; those with certain levels of hearing loss do not produce these


##brate. this produces an almost inaudible sound that throws an echo back into the middle ear. the person conducting the test inserts a small probe into the ear canal to measure the sound ; those with certain levels of hearing loss do not produce these very soft sounds. the test can also detect the presence of middle ear fluid, which can temporarily affect hearing. in the study, nearly 21 percent of the c - section babies failed the test, while only a little more than 7 percent of those delivered vaginally did. the test was done before the babies were 48 hours old. the risk of failing the test, overall, was also higher in those babies who had it before they were a day old. in the united states, about one - third of births are cesarean. the study, published online june 11, appears in the july print issue of the journal pediatrics. as the babies got repeat tests, most had normal results. the researchers had to refer 10 who did not - - five delivered vaginally, and five c - section babies - - for a different test that evaluates auditory brainstem functioning. all of these infants passed this test. the researchers suggested that the first hearing test after c - section should preferably be delayed until the baby is beyond 48 hours old. c - section babies may be " a little different, " woo agreed. something about the vaginal birth process may help dissipate the middle ear fluid, said rosenfeld, who wrote the book " a parent ' s guide to ear tubes, " about the procedure done when middle ear fluid persists. parents might consider asking their pediatrician to delay the test beyond the first two days after birth. " it makes sense, " woo said. to learn more about infants ' hearing, visit the american speech - language - hearing association. sources : richard rosenfeld, m. d., m. p. h., professor and chair, otolaryngology, state university of new york downstate, brooklyn, n. y. ; author, " a parent ' s guide to ear tubes, " and past president, american society of pediatric otolaryngology ; dennis woo, m. d., pediatrician, university of california, los angeles, medical center, santa monica ; tatiana smolkin, m. d., neonatal researcher, rambam medical center, haifa, israel ; july 2012 pediatrics


microclimates allow application of coatings merrimack station, a power plant in bow, n. h., owned and operated by public service of new hampshire ( psnh ), burns 4, 000 tons of coal a day, as it generates enough power to satisfy the energy needs of one - third of new hampshire ' s population. the fly ash produced during the combustion of coal contains a trace amount of mercury that is emitted into the atmosphere. the plant ' s operators sought to reduce these emissions to improve the environment and public health, and to meet strict air - quality legislation recently passed in new hampshire. psnh executives chose to install a wet, limestone - based flue - gas - desulphurization ( fgd ) system to limit mercury and sulfur dioxide emissions. chicago bridge & iron company ( cbi ) built the primary processing system for the fgd system. it included six carbon - steel tanks located side - by - side. the tanks range from 24 ft to 56 ft in diameter. once constructed, the interior of the tanks required a special coating to ensure protection against constant exposure to abrasive and corrosive conditions. cbi hired g. c. zarnas, a national industrial and commercial painting contractor based in bethlehem, pa., to blast all six tanks and apply a ceilcoate fiber - glass inlay coating to the metal. bob mudri, northeast superintendent with g. c. zarnas, oversaw the project. “ the major threat to the integrity of the coating was the possibility of formation of rust bloom — corrosion that occurs immediately on steel surfaces between the blasting phase and application of the paint during moist conditions, ” mudri said. for the formation of rust to be prevented, and the coating to be applied and cured properly, the temperature of the metal had to be maintained at a minimum of 50°f, and humidity levels inside of the tank had to be less than 50 percent. adding to the challenge was that the project was scheduled to begin during winter in northern new hampshire, where temperatures can reach as low as - 15°f. “ i needed a system that allowed us to blast the entire tank without having to apply the coating the same day, ” mudri said. “ the process of blasting and coating in sections is costly because of the labor and time involved, and leaves overlaps in the coating that can become failure points over time. ” mudri contacted jeff cox, lead industrial technician for the northern united states region for polygon, to design a


in sections is costly because of the labor and time involved, and leaves overlaps in the coating that can become failure points over time. ” mudri contacted jeff cox, lead industrial technician for the northern united states region for polygon, to design a system to control moisture and temperature during the blasting and coating process. cox analyzed the project ' s parameters and recommended a combination of dehumidification and heat to maintain ideal blasting and coating conditions. polygon technicians delivered a 4500 - cfm desiccant dehumidifier and two inline electric heaters from the company ' s plaistow, n. h., office and configured the equipment near the tanks. polygon personnel used ductwork to connect the climate - control equipment to the tanks via manways at the base of each structure. once operational, the equipment provided a dew - point differential of 17°f and steel - surface temperatures of 50°f. this allowed g. c. zarnas to blast an entire tank before coating it. “ the larger tanks took up to a week to sandblast, ” cox said. “ after sandblasting, the tank was cleaned and then the coating was applied. ” “ without the proper climate, we would have had to put a coat of paint or primer on each day after finishing to prevent rust, ” mudri said. “ it would have taken much longer — possibly twice as long — because we would have to sandblast, clean, and then paint. ” mudri said work continued even with temperatures dropping significantly during the harsh new england winter. “ it was a brutal winter with temperatures below zero at times, ” mudri said. “ even so, conditions inside the tank were always at the necessary standard and the project was completed as planned. ” information and photograph courtesy of polygon.


an alternative to salt - based water softening although the varied climatic conditions along california ' s central coast, home of hahn family wines, are ideal for the growing of grapes, the water underground, which the vintner uses for closed - loop heat - cleaning of fermenting barrels and bottles, is mineral - rich and scale - producing. gritty deposits collect and become troublesome with the application of heat. after years of using salt - based water softening for critical boiler - treatment applications, hahn family wines sought an environmentally friendlier form of water treatment, one free of chemicals, salt, and waste discharge. for its main water supply, it commissioned the installation of a template - assisted - crystallization ( tac ) central treatment system. tac falls into a category often referred to as “ physical water treatment ” ( pwt ). the primary goals of pwt are to : avoid the use of chemical additives. minimize or avoid discharge water, regenerates, and waste water. avoid pollution and disposal costs. minimize capital costs and ongoing maintenance. the technology behind tac treatment systems was developed in germany about 15 years ago and used throughout europe before coming to the united states about eight years ago. tac media start out as polymeric beads ( resin ) in the 20 - to - 40 - mesh size range. catalytically active sites, or templates, are imprinted on the beads ' surface through a batch - coating process. pwt works by changing the physical characteristics of a solution, with little or no change in the solution ' s chemical composition. pwt is used chiefly to reduce water hardness ( calcium carbonate ) in plumbing systems, appliances, and equipment ( boilers, water heaters, dish washers, automotive - and process - washing equipment ), valves, and other components that generate or use heated water. most pwt devices promote hardness crystallization in a bulk solution to prevent scale formation on downstream surfaces. tac is technology that influences a water solution at localized sites ( on the media surface ) so that hardness ions and their counter - ions ( bicarbonate ) combine to form inert nanometer - size “ seed crystals. ” called nucleation, this is the process by which dissolved molecules or ions dispersed throughout a solution gather to create clusters in the submicron size range. the sum of the seeds provides an enormous area for preferential growth of remaining hardness ions still in solution. making use of the phenomenon of low - energy heterogeneous transfer, by which solubility shift is achieved, the


is all that is required to size a commercial tac system. the system chosen by hahn family wines requires no water - consuming discharge while providing micron filtration and hard - water scale protection. two centrifugal micron filters remove particulate matter from well water. microfiltered water then is passed through a hard - water scale - prevention system. the scale - prevention media operate catalytically without salt or chemicals and do not produce a waste stream. according to the manufacturer, tac prevents over 98 percent of the scale produced by the winery ' s hard water, while the only maintenance that is required is a simple media replacement after two to three years of service. tac technology enabled hahn family wines to remove its salt - based water softeners, which preceded the boilers. the tac system provides treated water throughout the winery ' s water - distribution system. “ with hahn winery ' s move to become more ecological, we looked at every facet of our environmental stewardship, ” hahn family wines spokesperson evelyn pool said. “ water treatment was an important part of that puzzle. “ we ' re delighted with our effort to become sustainably certified in the vineyards, ” pool added. “ eliminating salt - based softeners while adding new ( tac ) scale prevention is a real boost to our sense of environmental responsibility. ” did you find this article useful? send comments and suggestions to executive editor scott arnold at email @ example. com. a journalist focusing on the plumbing - and - mechanical, hvac, geothermal, and solar - and radiant - heat industries, john vastyan is owner of common ground, a trade - communications firm. he can be reached at 717 - 664 - 0535 or firstname. lastname @ example. org. in 2005, gregg josey, chief engineer for embassy suites in tempe, ariz., was considering replacing the failing water softener installed years earlier. the hotel had numerous points of entry for municipally supplied water. water hardness measured between 12 and 14 grains per gallon. as a result, water treatment was practical only on the “ hot side ” of the plumbing system. the hotel needed to treat water for the domestic - water boiler, heat - exchange surfaces, and numerous point - of - use tempering valves — essentially, the entire domestic - hot - water - distribution system. of concern were the many showerheads : one in each of the hotel ' s 224 rooms. “ calcium deposits within the showerheads … at many hotels often look filthy and


##ing valves — essentially, the entire domestic - hot - water - distribution system. of concern were the many showerheads : one in each of the hotel ' s 224 rooms. “ calcium deposits within the showerheads … at many hotels often look filthy and frequently are the cause of recurring maintenance issues, ” stephen callahan, national sales manager for watts water technologies, said. “ water flow to showerheads is restricted by the deposits, and in addition to that, front - desk personnel at hotels get calls — often at night or early in the morning — from guests who complain about unsightly, dirty - looking deposits. they think the maids aren ' t doing their jobs when, in reality, the problem stems from insufficient water treatment. ” josey decided to replace the old water - treatment system with template - assisted - crystallization ( tac ) scale - control technology. his research showed tac would be less costly upfront and save the facility nearly 70 percent in operating costs, mostly in salt - and water - purchase and discharge costs. he has enjoyed maintenance - free scale protection for five years. “ a simple media replacement once every three years is all that ' s needed to keep the system running scale - free, ” josey said. today, the hotel ' s metered water use and wastewater discharge are substantially less than they were previously, and the hotel has found it no longer needs to perform the routine maintenance and replenishing tasks it had with a salt - based system.