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In the News (Sun 20 Dec 09)

  
  Canister - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The term Canister originaly refered to a basket of woven reeds but is now commonly used to refer to any container that is roughly cylindrical in shape.
Canister is still widely used as a term for 35mm film containers, pods used for parachute supply drops and gas containers used for riot control.
A Canister is also a cylindrical shaped bell worn by sheep, that was traditionally used in Sussex England, especially on the South Downs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canister   (112 words)

  
 Canister shot -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Canister shot was a kind of (additional info and facts about anti-personnel) anti-personnel (Projectiles to be fired from a gun) ammunition used in (A large artillery gun that is usually on wheels) cannons.
Canister shot consisted of a metal canister filled with (A soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull gray) lead (A muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen) musket (A projectile that is fired from a gun) bullets.
When it was fired the canister would explode and the bullets would spread out causing a wide swath of destruction.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/canister_shot.htm   (184 words)

  
 ICU-USA - Tour - Suction Canister
A suction canister is a temporary storage container for secretions or fluids removed from the body.
The suction canister may be seen attached to the wall of the patient’s room or resting on the floor next to the patient’s bed.
The suction source (which may be a wall outlet or a portable compressor) generates a negative pressure in the canister that helps to drain the fluids or secretions from the patient.
www.icu-usa.com /tour/equipment/suction_canister.htm   (241 words)

  
 Canister
Canisters are lighter to push and offer greater cleaning reach for stairs and underneath tables and chairs.
Filtration is important and Eureka Home Cleaning System canisters capture and retain dust mites and ragweed pollen.
This versatile canister vacuum has attachments that are perfect for bare floors cleaning, plus Mini Mite's compact design is easy to carry and especially easy to store.
www.eureka.com /products/canister.htm   (544 words)

  
 Canister Vacuums: Canister Vacuum Cleaners, Hepa Vacuums
While Miele canister vacuums easily garner the most recommendations in reviews, these vacuums are among the most expensive canisters on the market, and while cheaper brands may not look as snazzy or filter allergens quite as well, a few vacuums come close at a more moderate price.
Compact canister vacuums are smaller and lighter, and several reviews say that due to their smaller size and limited air flow, they aren't as good as full-sized canister vacuums at deep cleaning or working with tools.
Canisters normally have stronger suction than uprights, although many uprights now have suction that is comparable to canisters.
www.consumersearch.com /www/house_and_home/canister-vacuums/fullstory.html   (3070 words)

  
 Frequently Asked Questions About Lightweight Canister Stoves and Fuels @ Backpacking Light
It is good practice to frequently inspect the canister connection O-ring on your stove (the fl ring in the photo) visually for cracks and, once it is connected to a canister, to listen and sniff for gas leaks.
All canister stoves are jetted for C3 and C4 hydrocarbons to attain a desired BTU rating under a set of average conditions.
Canister stoves lose a lot of efficiency when exposed to even a slight wind, so some type of wind protection is needed.
www.backpackinglight.com /cgi-bin/backpackinglight/canister_stove_faq.html   (2477 words)

  
 Homemade Canister Stove Windscreen @ Backpacking Light
Cold ambient temperatures are unable to counteract evaporative cooling of the canister that results during combustion, and as the canister cools, fuel volatilization, and thus, burn rate, decreases.
Often, the canister and copper wire are wrapped with heat resistant tape or closed cell foam lined with foil to improve heat exchange (by providing an insulator) and prevent accidentally touching the copper wire and causing burns to clothing or skin.
One should realize that neither canister nor stove manufacturers will address the validity of this technique, since copper is an excellent conductor of heat and can potentially cause canister overheating with serious consequences (explosion), so any user adopting this technique should use extreme caution.
www.backpackinglight.com /cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00041.html   (1172 words)

  
 CD Baby: CANISTER: Blame
Canister chainsaw through the twitching remains of electro-industrial music to the blast furnace of anger at its forgotten core.
Masters of their instruments, rather than slaves to their technology, they forego the trendy crutch of oversampling and just rock out.
Attacking themes of betrayal, hatred, and loss with a sarcastic snarl, Canister mutate ragged-edged guitar into a rusty scalpel of furious precision to slice through the pretention and revel in the pain.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/canister   (99 words)

  
 Suction Canister Waste Reduction - MnTAP
Suction canisters hold body fluids and saline solution that are suctioned out of a patient by an aspirator during surgical procedures and patient care.
Reducing the number of suction canisters in your infectious waste will help your facility meet the Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) goal of reducing the volume of waste at health care facilities 30 percent by 2005 and 50 percent by 2010.
In addition to calculating canister, solidifier and regulated waste disposal expenses, include costs associated with employee exposure, time spent dumping suction canisters and the potential liability of waste disposal.
www.mntap.umn.edu /health/91-canister.htm   (540 words)

  
 Steve's Bear Canister Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
I will state that in no way am I associated with any manufacturer of bear canisters or associated with any agency that regulates the use of the canister.
The Bear Canister is a device used by people to keep their food from the bears, or other animals interested in human food.
I have seen several styles of canister, the one pictured here, the newer style Garcia that is flared slightly in the center, where it is plastic welded/glued and is several ounces lighter than the original, and several made from aluminum and titanium.
home.pacbell.net /grzldvt/bearcanintro1.html   (412 words)

  
 Air sampling: Canister Sampling Systems
TO-Can Canisters are specifically designed for sampling compounds according to U.S. EPA methods TO-14A and TO-15, which regulate the collection, storage, and analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using treated air sampling canisters.
To confirm vacuum or pressure inside the canister during sampling, use a high-quality gauge on the canister.
Choice of canister size is based on the concentration of the compound in the sample, sampling time, flow rate, and the sample volume required for the sampling period.
www.skcinc.com /prod/228-761.asp   (604 words)

  
 Air sampling: Canister Sampling Systems
Canisters with a typical volume of six liters have been used extensively for environmental sampling of VOCs following EPA Methods TO-14A and TO-15.
SKC MiniVac Canisters combine the benefits of larger canister sampling into small and lightweight canisters that can be placed at a sampling site for area sampling or attached onto a worker's belt for personal sampling.
Connect the canister to a flow controller if time-integrated samples are desired or simply open it for grab sampling.
www.skcinc.com /prod/228-788.asp   (573 words)

  
 Dive Rite 21-Watt HID Lighting Systems...Head, Bulb, Canister, Battery, Charger, Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The Wreck1 canister is made from extremely durable high-strength polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
This enables you to attach your canister to weight belts and tank straps, and to BC harnesses whose waist straps are equipped with 2.0-inch webbing.
Canister Latches -- The locking latches are used to help prevent the accidental opening of a latch under water.
www.diveriteexpress.com /lights/lightpkg21w.shtml   (715 words)

  
 (GCGF9J) Smurf Canister (StatusPage) by Team Dusty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
De bedoeling is dat deze canisters thuiskomen volgens het postduifprincipe.
Canisters" are part of the Moving Canister Family.
Canister" please take it with you and leave it in a cache closer to the above home location, as you would with a travel bug.
www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c85cdd38-21ef-4aa8-a612-cb241a221cdb   (370 words)

  
 Packing a Bear Canister   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Remember, when you are using a canister ALL scented items - food, toiletries and garbage - must fit inside the canister throughout your entire trip unless you are in attendance or actively preparing your food.
Put the canister and your kitchen 50 feet from your sleeping area.
Since you are trying to put as much food in the canister that you can, think about volume when you purchase food.
www.sierrawildbear.net /foodstorage/packingabearcanister.htm   (442 words)

  
 MSR Isopro Canister - 4 oz. from REI.com
canister is perfect for quick, light weight adventures, for solo trips, day use, or an overnight for two.
Self-sealing valve allows the canister to be removed from the stove burner for transportation
To reduce this effect either: place canister upright in 1" of cool water, warm canister with your hands, or alternate stove use between 2 canisters.
www.rei.com /product/47575395.htm   (200 words)

  
 Oolong (rabbit) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The reason for Oolong's large fanbase on the Internet is the fact that Akutagawa had trained the rabbit to balance objects on his head, an art Hironori called "Head Performance".
The first object balanced on Oolong's head was a 35mm film canister on 25 May 1999.
Soon, the rabbit had moved on to balance multiple things on his head, including tea cups, bread, fruit, pancakes, and even a rabbit skull.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oolong_(rabbit)   (416 words)

  
 Canister Vacuum Ratings; Vacuum Cleaner Ratings
Consumer Reports rates 20 canister vacuum cleaners, factoring price, cleaning ability for carpet and bare floors, tools, ease of use, noise, emissions and features.
Most canister vacuums get mixed reviews overall, and it's impossible to tell which are better rated than others.
This retailer states, "Our personal picks are based upon our experience and knowledge to help you select a good vacuum cleaner." ABC offers only a very cursory discussion of each model and does not mention any of the vacuums' shortcomings.
consumersearch.com /www/house_and_home/canister-vacuums/reviews.html   (868 words)

  
 Bissell 3750 Lift-Off Bagless Upright Vacuum (Detachable Canister)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The canister is removable and is light enough to be carried from room to room.
The ease in carrying the canister allows you freedom to clean stairs, upholstery and difficult to reach areas.
When the canister is detached, the motor remains in the canister.
www.vcdiscounter.com /3750.html   (827 words)

  
 Ocean Clear Aquarium Canister Filter / Gina's Aquarium Supply
Because Ocean Clear canister filter units are modular, they are easy to link together for any application.
Ocean Clear canister filters are reliable, built to last and are the ultimate in flexibility.
A multi purpose canister filter system, the 25 micron spin bonded polyester filter provides polished filtered water that can be cleaned and reused.
www.aquarium-supply.biz /ordering/filtration_OceanClear.html   (400 words)

  
 VWvortex Forums: charcoal canister
When your car is nice and warm, there is a purge valve that dumps everything that was in the charcoal canister into the engine and it gets burnt up at proper temperatures, reducing emissions.
the put put is the purge valve sucking the air out of the "canister", which isnt there, so thats why you hear the put put put.
Now i have to live with that knowing that i thought it would be a good idea to take out the charcoal canister.
forums.vwvortex.com /zerothread?id=996744   (1276 words)

  
 Lesson Plan: Film Canister Kaleidoscope
The slides can just be wedged in there and the two canisters can be taped together with fl electrical tape.
The really tricky part was getting the eye hole in the bottom of one film canister and the large hole in the bottom of the other.
This version uses one fl and one clear canister, and although the construction works better, they missed the tip about using microscope slides, which are the perfect size for the reflectors.
www.princetonol.com /groups/iad/Files/film.htm   (575 words)

  
 Canister Stoves from Backcountry.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The MSR SuperFly canister stove is light, compact, and versatile.
This top-of-the-line backpacking stove works with many brands of fuel canisters, making it convenient to travel with.
Snow Peak GigaPower Stove with manual ignition is an incredibly small, lightweight, and convenient canister stove.
www.backcountry.com /store/JET0001.html   (166 words)

  
 Amazon.com: FoodSaver 4-Quart Canister: Kitchen & Housewares   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
For use with any FoodSaver machine that has an accessory port, this plastic canister stores fruits and vegetables, dry goods like beans and coffee, and baking supplies such as flour and sugar, and keeps them fresh after air has been vacuumed out by the machine.
The canister holds 4 quarts and is dishwasher-safe (though the lid is not).
This canister is ideal for storing pastas, grains, crackers, dried beans and more.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005Q4JO?v=glance   (714 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Portmeirion Botanic Garden 28-Ounce Airtight Canister: Kitchen & Housewares   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Each canister features one of 28 floral motifs (motif may vary from image shown)
This versatile storage canister, hand painted with one of 28 floral designs, is much too beautiful to hide away in a cupboard.
With a height of 7 inches and a capacity of 28 ounces it is perfect for countertop storage of sugar, salt, coffee, or any number of ingredients that need to be kept close at hand, and the wide mouth allows for easy access.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000B2DYI?v=glance   (532 words)

  
 Hoover S3765-040 WindTunnel Electronic Bagless Canister Vacuum | So easy to adjust
After being an upright vacuum clean owner for several years now, I decided that it was time to consider a canister.
With that in mind, I first looked at the Hoover S3755 Bagless WindTunnel Canister, but then liked the S3765-040 much better due to the extra attachments.
The new Hoover S3765-040 WindTunnel Electronic Bagless Canister Vacuum arrived today, took it out of the box, connected a few pieces and started vacuuming...so simple.
www.this-is-great.com /info/xbfffflxuxifxr   (762 words)

  
 NASA - Constellation in a Canister
Put a piece of tape on the side of each canister.
Put the pattern on the canister with the correct name on it.
Punch a small hole through the paper and the canister for each star in the pattern.
www.nasa.gov /audience/forkids/activities/A_Constellation_in_Canister.html   (216 words)

  
 Canister Vacuum Reviews; Best Vacuum Cleaner
The Kenmore Progressive canister vacuum is more expensive than the GE vacuum below, but it is far less expensive than high-end Miele and Bosch vacuums.
The 23-pound Kenmore canister also has a full-bag indicator, a manual pile-height adjustment and a retractable cord.
However, if you need a good basic model without the bells and whistles, the GE is an excellent choice.
www.consumersearch.com /www/house_and_home/canister-vacuums   (792 words)

  
 The Hubble Space Telescope [encyclopedia]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
HST is as large as a school bus and looks like a five-story tower of stacked silver canisters.
Each canister houses important telescope equipment: the focusing mirrors, computers, imaging instruments, and pointing and control mechanisms.
Extending from the telescope are solar panels for generating electricity and antennas for communicating with operators on the ground.
kosmoi.com /Space/HST   (875 words)

  
 AromaSeal - Folgers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The AromaSeal Canister helps preserve that Mountain Grown® aroma that you love, so you get that same great Folgers taste time after time.
Designed for convenience, the canister is lightweight and stackable.
The Arthritis Foundation® commends the Folgers AromaSeal Canister as "easy to use." Learn more.
www.folgers.com /aromaseal.shtml   (111 words)

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