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Electrified water cannon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28) The electrified water cannon is a non-lethal weapon under early research by Jaycor Tactical Systems, as part of a program to produce less lethal weapons for law enforcement officers. It is sometimes referred to as the electrocuting water cannon; however, the proposal is for low current, high voltage pulses like those produced by a conventional stun gun, which do not cause electrocution. Further, the water jet is considerably smaller and less powerful than a water cannon. www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/e/el/electrified_water_cannon.html   (297 words)

Water cannon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Water cannons designed for riot control are still manufactured in the United States and the United Kingdom, but most customers are overseas, particularly in Africa and parts of Asia. Water cannons differ from other similar devices in the volume of water delivered in a given time, the nozzle speed, the pressure at which it is delivered and to a lesser extent the total volume that can be delivered. Fire trucks deliver water with much the same force and volume of force as a water cannon, and have even been used in riot control situations, but are rarely referred to as water cannons outside of this context. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Water_cannon   (1395 words)

Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal Water cannons designed for riot control are still made in the United States and the United Kingdom, but most customers are overseas, particularly in Africa and parts of Asia. Water cannons differ from other similar devices in the volume of water delivered in a given time, the nozzle speed, the pressure that it is delivered at, and to a lesser extent the total volume that can be delivered. Fire trucks deliver water with much the same force and volume of force as a water cannon, and have even been used in riot control situations, but are rarely referred to as water cannons outside this context. www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=water_cannon   (1265 words)

CHAPTER III - OF METEORS Such a just and necessary distillation and distribution of water from the grand alembic of the atmosphere, could never pro­ceed, but from the superintendance and direction of that Omnipotent chemist, in whose hands are all the secondary powers of nature, to vary their operations, as he sees most conducive to the general good of mankind. Now when an iron bar is negatively electrified, the fire drawn out does not go in again as soon as the experiment is over, but forms an atmosphere round it, because of the resistance it finds in its endeavour to dilate itself, either into the air or into the bar. And water being electrified, the vapours arising from it. wesley.nnu.edu /john_wesley/wesley_natural_philosophy/part4chapter3.htm   (17594 words)

Water cannon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28) Pictures of crowds being disbursed by water cannons are reminiscent of the civil rights movement when they were used by authorities to disburse crowds of protesting fls. Water cannons designed for crowd control are still manufactured in the United States and the United Kingdom, but most customers are overseas, particularly in Africa and parts of Asia. Fire trucks deliver water with much the same force and volume of force as a water cannon, and have even been used in crowd control situations, but are rarely referred to as water cannons outside of this context. www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/water_cannon   (1373 words)

Water cannon - Definition, explanation Pictures of riots being dispersed by water cannons are reminiscent of the civil rights movement when they were used by authorities to disperse crowds of protesting fls. Water cannons designed for riot control are still manufactured in the United States and the United Kingdom, but most customers are overseas, particularly in Africa and parts of Asia. Water cannons differ from other similar devices in the volume of water delivered in a given time, the nozzle speed, the pressure at which it is delivered and to a lesser extent the total volume that can be delivered. www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/w/wa/water_cannon.php   (1493 words)

Electrified water cannon -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28) The electrified water cannon is a (additional info and facts about non-lethal) non-lethal (Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting) weapon under early research by Jaycor Tactical Systems, as part of a program to produce less lethal weapons for (Insuring obedience to the laws) law enforcement officers. Further, the water jet is considerably smaller and less powerful than a (A hose (carried on a truck) that fires water under high pressure to disperse crowds (especially crowds of rioters)) water cannon. Advantages of this weapon over prior generations such as the (additional info and facts about taser) taser include increased range, the ability to engage multiple targets, and lack of reliance on barbed darts to attach the current source to the target. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/el/electrified_water_cannon.htm   (262 words)

Lateral Science - The Young Mans Book of Amusement Index Focal distance of a globe of water and of glass, to measure. Water, to make ascend between two pieces of glass, and form a regular figure. Water, to shew that it is contained in the atmosphere in the driest weather. www.lateralscience.co.uk /ymboa/subjects.html   (1466 words)

The Stately Shannon: Ireland's Majestic Waterway One either side of Ardnacrusha, the Shannon's waters cool the steam produced from peat and coal and the generating stations of Moneypoint, Shannonbridge, and Lanesboro. Today, it is possible to navigate the waters of Dublin's Grand canal all the way to the Shannon in County Clare. In the Clare plain, from Portumna to Killaloe, runs the twenty-four mile long Lough Derg, a broad, long expanse of water that can be dangerous during storms. www.irelandforvisitors.com /articles/stately_shannon.htm   (1171 words)

Jaycor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28) An electrified conductive fluid is ejected from a gun at high velocity, making contact with stationary or moving targets. The water stream may be moved among targets until the selected target is positively engaged before the high voltage is applied. Water can be sprayed on the crowd, delivering debilitating but not lethal shocks. web.grinnell.edu /techstudies/ormsby/Jaycor.htm   (993 words)

aircraft2 It also has a majick cannon, which is also odd. The aircaft are designed to attack and seize boats that may be carrying cargo that is harmful to the sea. Engines are seawater powered steam jets that use steam as thrust and the salts in the ocean as fuel. www.geocities.com /wizard_0f_0dd/aircraft2.html   (477 words)

Site Thesaurus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28) When the barbs attach themselves to a person, a current can be sent down the wires and through the person's body between the two barb points. Water cannons project a continuous stream of water to deter aggressive individuals and crowds. Many countries currently employ the water cannon and others are exploring the utility of these and portable water cannons. www.nldt.org /thesaurus.php   (1343 words)

[No title] Portable electrified riot shields (manufactured since the mid-1980s) comprise a transparent polycarbonate plate through which metal strips are interlaced. A button-activated induction coil in the handle sends 40,000 to 100,000 volts arcing across the metal strips, accompanied by intermittent indigo flashing sparks and an intimidating crackle as the air between the electrodes is ionized. It stockpiled tear gas, water cannons, rubber bullets and 200 "body bags." Throughout the event, protesters were monitored by rooftop squads, hidden cameras and even satellite surveillance. www.ratical.org /co-globalize/GblzOfRepres.txt   (3736 words)

Cheat codes for Jak 2 The next electrified section has a path on the right. After you have gotten the hoverboard go to any place that has water or the mud zaping stuff or dark eco. When your going to the city with a long ditch of water coming from the field to the race stadium. www.gamecheats.eu /cheat11904.html   (847 words)

[No title] Electrified water cannon, which delivers a shock via the stream of water even through thick protective clothing. The PSBD is looking at five areas for immediate further research - the impact devices, long range chemicals, water cannon, electrical devices and distraction/disorientation devices, especially light and noise equipment. The initial testing phases in these five areas is almost complete and their effectiveness will now be assessed in operational trials. www.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/11/01/nriot01.xml   (526 words)

Sport Diver Magazine - Test Dive: Underwater Kinetics Light Cannon The technical diving community was the first to embrace HID lights, but it was UK that pioneered this technology to the diving masses by incorporating bulb, ballast and batteries into a single hand-held package that is not noticeably larger or heavier than a conventional light. The Light Cannon's HID bulb is actually producing full-spectrum light with more blue light than incandescents (which produce mostly orange and yellow light). The penetrating power of the Light Cannon's beam is particularly noticeable in murky water, and night dives highlight another characteristic: the bulb's ability to bring out the full vibrancy of corals and sea life. www.sportdiver.com /article.jsp?ID=666   (610 words)

The GIobalization of Repression A Special Report to the European Parliament They include: electronic riot shields and electro-shock batons; bulk chemical irritant distributor systems (delivered by British water cannon or Israeli backpack sprayers); plastic bullet guns; hydraulically fired, slingshot rubber-bullet machines; and biomedical weapons, such as the compressed air-fired drug syringe now commercially available both in the US and China. Portable electrified riot shields (manufactured since the mid-1980s) comprise a transparent polycarbonate plate through which metal strips are interlaced. A button-activated induction coil in the handle sends 40,000 to 100,000 volts arcing across the metal strips, accompanied by intermittent indigo flashing sparks and an intimidating crackle as the air between the electrodes is ionized. www.thirdworldtraveler.com /Dissent/Globalization_Repression.html   (2883 words)

Half-Life 2 Walkthrough cheat codes for pc   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28) When you hit the water after a jump, be careful about leaning on the controls, as the boat will instantly JERK in the direction you're holding. You'll want to jump down into the water, as the door in front of you is locked. Now this is a little ways down the line, but when you reach the large open area with the Water Tower in the distance, it's time for you to go toe to toe with one of the Hunter Helicopters. gr.bolt.com /games/codes/pc/half_life_2_walkthrough.htm   (23206 words)

Mono Lake & Bodie Ghost Town State Historic Park, California - Road Trip Mono Lake and Bodie, CA Day 6 probably should have been devoted completely to Yosemite, but I didn't have that kind of time, and there were a couple of attractions worth visiting, before crossing back over Tioga Pass. When Los Angeles started diverting water to the city in the 1940's, the water level at Mono Lake dropped, exposing the strange Tufa formations. That's because Bodie was one of the first fully electrified towns in the world. www.takemytrip.com /04cal/04_15a.htm   (686 words)

The Effects of Artificial Sources of Water on Rangeland Biodiversity: References Cooke, B.D. A shortage of water in natural pastures as a factor limiting a population of rabbits, Oryctolagus cuniculus (L.), in arid, north-eastern South Australia. The relationship between the provision of artificial water sources in arid and semi-arid Australia, and changes in biodiversity. Valentine, K.A. Distance from water as a factor in grazing capacity of rangeland. www.deh.gov.au /biodiversity/publications/technical/artificial-water/ref.html   (4647 words)

Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast - Walktrough Solution   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28) Walk past the Ion Cannons, making sure to avoid their walkways before they fire, since the charge electrifies the metal temporarily. The next large room after the cannons is a repair bay for the AT-ST's, so clear it out and grab the security key from the Imperial. Once the water level has risen, stand by the door to let the platform float up from the bottom of the water. www.cheatsgame.de /wfiles/jediknightiijedioutcast.htm   (10446 words)

Taser Cannon -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28) The Taser Cannon can direct a 15,000 Ampere plasma channel through the air along a straight trajectory, at grounded targets up to 35 ft downrange. Officers Matt Hendry and Jason Cannon later reported that as the Ford was pulling... A cannon on a timer sits on Minerva and Al Schappacher's... cannon.faasv.com /index.php?k=taser-cannon   (1018 words)

History of Galle Cricket Field Sri Lanka by Norah Roberts Having sighted a ship he hoisted a flag and a gun was fired to inform the Commandant and Pilot who then went out in a boat to bring the ship in. A Dutch windmill stood on Triton Bastion and water drawn up from the sea was used in water-carts to water the dusty red roads before the British tarred them. Further up is the grave of a Muslim Saint, called Bathri Awliya or "Battery Saint", By this tomb, a pace from the sea is fresh water well held in high esteem by Muslims. cricketclub.org /sri_lanka_history.html   (4563 words)

Mysteries of the Sith After destroying the cannon, force jump to the catwalk on top (you will probably need to do this from the water) to pick up a revive. Once done, drop down into the water and swim to the large metal hatch you passed earlier, which should now be open. There was a small pool of water on the floor and now that you've pressed the switch, you can enter it and go down. www.gamesover.com /walkthroughs/mystsith.htm   (7788 words)

Star Wars - Jedi Outcast - Cheats Cheat The only way to destroy them, other then using a laser cannon, is by using the DEMP 2 or the Heavy Repeaters secondary fire and about 30 direct hits on it. If any of the cannons run out of ammo/are disabled, which shouldn't happen, there are several more in the area. Enter and slash with your lightsaber the power-chords that are electrifying the water. www.cheatsgame.de /wfiles/jedioutcastc.htm   (21820 words)

BBC News | AMERICAS | Tight security for Fujimori oath Police with tear gas and water cannon are reported to have dispersed several hundred protesters heading for the presidential palace. President Fujimori has vowed to maintain law and order on the streets of the capital, and police in riot gear are stationed outside the presidential palace and government buildings. One report said the gates to the presidential palace had been electrified to prevent demonstrators attempting to scale them. news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/world/americas/newsid_855000/855483.stm   (478 words)

[No title] Ichthyosaurs tend not to notice you immediately, especially if they're in a large body of water; however, if you get to close, or if they glimpse you from the corner of their eye, they'll come after you in a split second. The RPG and the Tau Cannon's secondary fire mode are really the only appropriate weapons; everything else is too slow, too weak, or inappropriate for long-range combat. The water will cause you to slide, and falling down the shaft is deadly, so walk onto the water very slowly. www.cheatcc.com /pc/sg/half_life.txt   (23341 words)

A Yobbo’s View » Wish List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28) “Unusual options fitted include the fact it is fully bulletproof all round to withstand sustained fire from a Kalashnikov AK47, has 3 engines, one the main 8.2L turbo-diesel drive engine, the second a diesel generator to power 240V and the 11000V electrified hull outside, and a Nissan gasoline car engine to power the water cannon. 600 gallon water tank, full 180 degree remote controlled water cannon, separate tanks for the addition of skin irritant and/or dye. Water and Halon extinguishers fitted for engine compartments and under the vehicle (anti-Molotov cocktails).” www.gravett.org /yobbo/index.php?p=397   (317 words)

Politics in the Zeros 600 gallon water tank, full 180 degree remote controlled water cannon, separate tanks for the addition of skin irritant and/or dye. UN Warns that Underground Supplies of Water, Crucial to Billions, are Remorselessly Decreasing. The water table under the high plains in the American Midwest has fallen on average by three metres a decade and up to 30 metres in some places. www.polizeros.com /pzarchive/radio/2003/06/05.html   (776 words)

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