Since long before the beginning of recorded history, magic mushrooms have been used by traditional people, especially by shamans, medicine men or witch doctors. These native healers make contact with the spirit world by various means, including drumming, chanting, sweat lodges, fasting, and consuming hallucinogenic substances such as magic mushrooms. One of these magical fungi is the fly agaric mushroom, known by its scientific name as Amanita muscaria. If you have ever seen illustrations in children’s books of fairies sitting on red and white spotted mushrooms, you know what an Amanica muscaria looks like.

Of course, anyone who is interested in looking further into these mushrooms should be warned that they can be toxic to the point of being extremely poisonous. Especially upsetting is the fact that different kinds of mushrooms may look similar but have very different degrees of toxicity. Therefore, it is advised that all mushrooms found in the wild be treated with a high level of respecti.

Back when mankind were hunter gatherers living in tribes, we were more knowledgable about naturally occuring fungi such as mushrooms. In this modern age, however, we have lost touch with nature and its spirituality. That is why, unless you are a scientist who studies mushrooms, or a serious amateur mycologist, you are most likely not at all well equipped to be able to tell a genuine Amanita muscaria mushrooms from one of the other fungi that look like it out in the woods.

For advice on the safest way to find Amanita muscaria mushrooms, check out the the Amanita muscaria report website at amanitamuscariareport.com.

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What is green gas?

The most popular of airsoft gas propellants, green gas is reported to have the chemical composition CH2 FCF3 CH3. It has also been reported that green gas is merely propane with silicone oil or some other lubricant added, although these claims have not been proven. Generally speaking though, green gas is a CFC-free (meaning that it won’t damage the ozone layer when fired) liquid under pressure in a cartridge or bottle that evaporates and expands into a gas when fired.

How does green gas work?

Whatever its composition, green gas is used in green gas compatible airsoft weapons to launch the BB projectile and cycle the action of the weapon. Most often used in airsoft pistols, green gas expands when fired to become a high pressure gas that fills the airsoft pistols chamber. This pressure launches the BB in the direction of the path of least resistance; in this case, the barrel of the airsoft gun. Once the round has been fired, the excess pressure from the green gas causes the slide on the pistol to blow back, just like in a real weapon, and load the next round into the chamber. This may create some recoil; coupled with the blowback action, gas operated pistols are some of the most realistic and most popular airsoft weapons available.

What are the advantages to green gas airsoft guns?

Green gas airsoft guns, most often pistols, have a few things going for them. First, because they are designed to withstand the forces released when firing the weapon, they are highly durable and stand up to punishment well. Green gas airsoft guns are also very realistic, because of the blowback and recoil caused by the release of the pressurized gas. Finally, green gas may also be substituted with propane when used properly with lubricants and an aftermarket adapter. This can result in great cost savings, as propane is widely available and relatively inexpensive. Simply put, the performances offered by green gas powered airsoft guns are unrivaled by any other type of airsoft gun.

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There are a large number of historical airsoft guns, but one of the most popular is the M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun. The iconic M1A1 is easily recongnized as both a gun that helped win World War 2 as well as one used by gangsters during the 1920s and 30s. In this article we will look at both the history of the real world thompson, as well as the various versions of airsoft replicas currently available.

Thompson Background

The Thompson submachine gun was designed to be a spray and prey weapon that would clear out the trenches of World War I battlefields, but never got that opportunity because the war ended before it could be put into limited service. Despite this, production of the Thompson continued and it first became available for sale in 1921. Although the price was high, the new submachine gun quickly became popular with a variety of users and has seen almost continuous action ever since.

Firing the .45 ACP round at a rate of between 600-1200 rounds per minute, the Thompson is a fearsome weapon. Unlike most other submachine guns which fire smaller rounds such as the 9mm, the Thompson can truly decimate targets. Available with magazine sizes ranging from 20 to 100 rounds, the Thompson submachine gun was capable of laying down an amazing amount of fire and could multiply the power of small groups of combatants immensely. The Thompson was truly a leap forward in weaponry and made a huge impact.

When originally produced, the fully automatic Thompson was available to all buyers, including civilians. This made the gun relatively easy to acquire, especially for gangsters during Prohibition who could afford the high price. This, combined with the large hard-hitting round, high rate of fire, and high capacity magazines made it a very popular weapon. And it is truly a weapon that has persevered and shown it self able to adapt to new situations. Since its introduction, variants of the Thompson have served in practically every world conflict, most notably during World War II and in Korea.

Despite its age, the Tommy gun shows no signs of leaving the world stage and looks like it will continue to see limited use for years to come.

Airsoft Versions

Highly recognizable, versions of the Thompson submachine gun are available from two different airsoft manufacturers. One version is made by Tokyo Marui, and is known as the Model 18. Another version is made by Cybergun. Both versions are Automatic Electric Guns with adjustable fire rates (semi- and fully automatic) and are full scale replicas of the original weapon. Tokyo Marui’s version makes use of an all metal barrel and upper receiver, while Cybergun’s M1A1 replica has an all metal body and weighs similar to the actual weapon. With both weapons shooting at velocities of well over 300 feet per second, these Thompson machine gun replicas are sure to help you dominate the battlefield.

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Three-wheeling or four-wheeling at some call it is an incredible bunch of fun. However, if you head down to your local ATV shop to get an ATV, you might just gag over the sticker prices.

Just yesterday I was talking with an acquaintance and he said that he’d bought an ATV off of eBay for his wife for her birthday. Every year for their anniversary, they go riding on the dunes at the beach. Ebay had a great deal and she got a great present!

Getting a used ATV can save you bunches, just like my friend learned! Be sure to check the feedback and make sure the seller has a good track record of being fare and square. If the feedback is good, you’ll likely save bundles and get a much better selection of used ATV’s for sale rather than just what you might find in your local paper.

So next time you’re looking at those high-priced ATV’s at the local outdoor sporting machine store, think about looking for cheap used ATV’s for sale online and save yourself quite a bundle of money. And hey, that’s not a bad gift idea for a wife or girlfriend either? Think of all the fun you’ll both have duning into the sunset!

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The Importance of Wearing Protective Eyewear

Airsoft is a fun and exciting sport that is quickly gaining popularity around the world. The thrill and adrenaline rush involved in the simulated combat found in airsoft battles can be addicting at times and give players a feeling of invincibility. However, as everyone knows, it is a well known fact that airsoft players are mortal flesh and blood. Due to the speeds of the pellets shot by airsoft guns, it is important that all players and spectators wear some kind of mask or protective eyewear.

Airsoft is one of the safest sports that can be found in the world today. Few if any injuries are attributed to airsoft, and when compared to more traditional sports such as football or basketball, these injuries are usually superficial. Despite this, there is the potential for serious and permanent eye injury. Many players feel that the eye protection available isn’t fashionable or worth wearing; however, when seriously looking for protective eyewear, there are many great options available for reasonable prices.

Players have the option of choosing full face masks (sometimes these can even be considered helmets depending on the area that they cover) and goggles or glasses, to protect them from the bbs fired by airsoft guns.

Face Masks

Face masks offer the best eye and face protection available, and have the added benefit of having little slits in the mask where you can insert string or strips of colored felt as camouflage. This concept can also be altered to create a personal color scheme to show who you really are and makes a great addition to your airsoft armor package. (I have personally seen a patriotic color scheme that consisted of three stripes made of red, white, and blue string and a Marine color scheme that used red, black, and gold felt strips.) The only real downside to face masks is that they sometimes limit the player’s field of vision and the goggles in them sometimes fog up depending on the weather.

Glasses

Protective glasses and goggles offer great advantages. They are small and lightweight, covering just the eyes. This allows the user to protect his or her eyes effectively without compromising the field of vision, a problem often found in face masks. Also, glasses rarely fog up like the goggles found in face masks. On the downside, glasses and goggles don’t offer full face protection, and you may walk off the battlefield with a few welts on your face after a close-up encounter with someone’s Uzi. With glasses manufacturers becoming more aware of the desires of players, protective goggles are increasingly being offered with tinted lenses and in popular sport sunglasses styles. This should reduce the temptation to pick up old sunglasses and use them; this can be a very dangerous practice, as they are not designed to withstand the high velocity pellets fired from some of the better airsoft guns and may shatter if hit. Although some protection is better than none, it is highly recommended that airsoft players only wear eye protection certified for airsoft or paintball use; military grade glasses are also available.

Better Safe than Sorry

The potential for serious eye injury while playing or watching airsoft should not be ignored. With the advancements in airsoft gun technology, most importantly muzzle velocity, this risk is not going to simply disappear. Therefore, both competitors and spectators should wear some type of eye protection. No one ever thinks that an accident could happen to them, but it simply isn’t worth the risk to find out if it will or not. That’s why it’s best to heed the warning of the old adage: “It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye.” Be safe and wear protective eyewear whenever near airsoft guns being fired.

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Based on the workhorse of the modern US military, airsoft guns based on the M4 are intended for similar uses in airsoft combat. Due to the M16/M4 weapon series widespread fame and recognition, M4 style airsoft guns are among the most popular in the world. Coming in many variations and with a large amount of accessories available, an airsoft gun based off of the M4 is a good choice for any serious airsoft player.

M4 Background

The M4 is a series of weapons based off of the M16A2 rifle family. Lighter and more compact when compared to the M16A2, the M4 assault rifle fires the same 5.56 NATO round and is a great choice for close quarters combat and support missions. The M4 is capable of both semi-automatic and burst fire, while the M4A1 replaces burst fire with fully automatic firing capabilities. Considered a carbine due to its shortened barrel length, the M4 (and M4A1) is able to be wielded effectively in confined spaces, yet still able to perform well at large distances. An extremely versatile weapon, the M4 is replacing many of the older battle rifles such as the M16 in armed forces in both the US and around the world.

Airsoft Versions

In general, airsoft M4s are full size models of their real life brothers in arms and can be used in corresponding roles in airsoft MilSim. The vast majority of M4 airsoft guns are made of high quality plastic with metal internal parts, although some are made entirely of one material or another. Using propulsion methods such as compressed gas and electric motors, many M4 replicas are capable of mimicking the selective fire modes of the real life weapons, making them truly worthy of the title “M4 carbine assault rifle.”

Luckily for the airsoft consumer, there is a huge variety of airsoft guns based off of the M4. For every version of the M4, there is an airsoft version. Many of these weapons come standard with accessories such as scopes, laser sights, foregrips, silencers, and adjustable stocks to name a few. For those that prefer to customize their weapon on their own, a very large selection of after-market accessories for this airsoft gun is available. Simply put, it is hard to find the person who isn’t satisfied with some version of an M4 airsoft rifle. To view a great selection of airsoft guns based off of the M4 carbine and its predecessor, the M16, check out airsocom.com.

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What makes a good airsoft gun? This is a very important question because it should be a question you ask before you buy every single airsoft gun. If the gun you are looking at can’t satisfy most of the answers to that question, then you shouldn’t buy it. So again, we ask what makes a good airsoft gun.

Reliability

As with any weapon, reliability and ease of use is one of the most important aspects of a good airsoft gun. Simply put, if it doesn’t fire when you pull the trigger, you have a problem. In the real world, this is a matter of life and death, but in airsoft it can make the difference between you taking down your opponent or losing the game for your team. A good real world example of reliability and ease of use is the AK-47. No matter what happens, short of being melted by a nuclear blast or run over by a tank, the AK-47 will keep firing. It is also an extremely simple and easy to use weapon. And that is why it is the most widely used weapon in the world today.

Although reliability is an important aspect to look at with any airsoft gun (or weapon, for that matter), it is most important when it comes to airsoft pistols. Generally speaking, your pistol should be your side arm, a supplement to your main weapon. Whenever you actually have to use it, you already have a problem, because it generally means that your rifle is out of ammo and you are in close quarters battle with an opponent. No matter what situation you are in, your pistol must be ready and able to fire reliably or you’re toast.

Another important factor in a gun’s reliability is its maintenance time. The more reliable a gun is, the less time it is not shooting, and the less time you have to spend fixing it to correct a problem. No one likes to waste their time fixing a gun jam or reseating the barrel to make it shoot accurately. And if it breaks down during normal testing, you can be sure it will break down on the battlefield.

The bottom line is that the more reliable your airsoft guns are, the more likely you are to return home victorious instead of paying for the other team’s drinks.

Accuracy

Another important trait of a good airsoft gun is its accuracy. You can have an airsoft rifle that shoots 1000 rounds per minute, but if you can’t put those rounds on target you are wasting not only ammo but money. Although it is important to note that accuracy does depend mostly on the shooter, every gun has a certain level of accuracy. This is especially true when comparing the M-16/M-4 series of rifles to the AK-47 in real life. The M-16 is designed for accuracy whereas the AK-47 is geared more to the “spray and prey” shooter. Whenever an M-16 is put up against the AK-47 with two equally trained shooters at any distance beyond close quarters, bet on the M-16 every time.

A good airsoft gun is extremely accurate; you should be able to point it at a target, fire, and hit that target relatively easily. This has to do with a few things. The first is the length and quality of the barrel. Obviously a rile is more accurate than a pistol, and a sniper rifle is more accurate than a normal airsoft rifle. In these cases, barrel length and quality has a lot to do with the end result. Another factor in accuracy is the muzzle velocity. The faster that the projectile moves through the air, the less time it spends traveling to the target, and the effects of outside forces are diminished. This results in an increase in accuracy.

The greater your accuracy; the greater your chances of hitting your target. In a combat environment (or on the airsoft field), this becomes extremely important. If you have an accurate airsoft rifle, you will see a significant improvement on how well you do during a game. It will help you to take out opponents faster and with less expenditure of ammunition, resulting in a better chance that you will win the game.

Range

Although not important in close quarters combat, range becomes a major factor in a good airsoft gun when you are engaging a target in an open area. Although your eyes can easily see an opponent from a significant distance away, many airsoft guns simply don’t have the range to hit that target. Finding a gun that can shoot a decent distance is an important factor in finding a good airsoft gun.

The distance that an airsoft gun can shoot is an important factor because it allows you to engage and hit targets before they can engage you. It is a general rule in combat that whoever gets off the first shot is the one who will leave the battlefield victorious. Being able to shoot farther gives you that chance to take the first shot.

In general, range follows accuracy. Like accuracy, range usually favors the gun with the higher muzzle velocity. It also usually favors the gun with the longer barrel. However, this doesn’t mean that only a sniper rifle can have a great range. There are certainly weapons that have a long barrel in a short package. One of the most widely known airsoft examples of this is the Cybergun FAMAS electric airsoft rifle. This weapon, based off of its real world counterpart, makes use of a bullpup design to fit a full length barrel into a shortened package.

Rate of Fire

Although not as important as some of the other factors, the rate of fire is still very important when it comes to making a good airsoft gun. Rate of fire refers to how many rounds a gun can put downrange in a minute. This is important because the more rounds that go downrange, the better chance of hitting your target. A classic real world example is the US military. In actual full-blown combat conditions, US ground forces generally achieve a hit percentage of less than 10% (meaning that only 1 in 10 shots hits the target), but they still hit most of their targets because of the sheer volume of fire going downrange.

When applied to airsoft, one type of gun stands head and shoulders about the rest. Electronically powered airsoft guns definitely have the advantage when it comes to rate of fire. At the other end of the scale, spring powered airsoft guns are generally considered to have the lowest rate of fire. The average airsoft user is going to want a weapon that can shoot very fast and increase their chances of hitting the target.

The Price

The last characteristic of a good airsoft gun is the price. A good airsoft gun will not be the cheapest one available, but many of the mid-range priced guns do an excellent job. Once again, we are drawn to a perfect real world illustration of this concept: The AK-47. When outfitting their militaries, many countries want something that is going to do the job effectively without sacrificing quality or costing too much money. And that is why so many have chosen the AK-47, which governments can sometimes purchase for less than $60.

In the world of airsoft, however, a well priced gun that will deliver can generally be found for around $150. This is not to say that a gun that costs less will do the job worse or a more expensive gun will do the job better; most airsoft guns will still fire a plastic BB no matter what you paid for them. But, as in most things, you get what you pay for.

So What Does Make a Good Airsoft Gun?

As we have seen, a good airsoft gun has the right combination of reliability and ease of use, accuracy, range, rate of fire, and price. Generally speaking, the ideal airsoft gun will shoot every time you pull the trigger, be easy to use, hit any target you shoot at no matter what the range, have the ability to drown the enemy in a storm of bullets, and be affordable. Every person has their different preferences when it comes to the mix of these factors, but you can be sure that there is an airsoft gun out there for everyone.

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Airsoft is a sport based around military style combat, commonly referred to as milsim. A majority of airsoft scenarios are based around participants trying eliminate their opponents with plastic bbs shot from airsoft guns. For the most part airsoft guns are designed to be close replicas of real firearms, the most popular being M16 and AK47, and are generally powered three ways: Gas (CO2, Green Gas, Red Gas), Spring Loaded, and Electric.

Unlike paintball which leaves a paint mark to indicate that a player has been hit, the bbs used in airsoft do not leave a visible mark. The fact that there is no way to accurately tell that a person has been hit means that airsoft games are based purely on the honor system. There are a number of people who believe that since airsoft is based on the honor system it is inherently flawed, yet airsofters tend to think that this type of game play leads to more group camaraderie.

One of the main draws of airsoft as a sport is its base in reenacting military engagements. This fact has lead to the development of a number of military like weapons used on today’s modern battlefield. Weapons such as sniper rifles, heavy machine guns, grenade launchers and mines have been created to further the military simulation. There are hundreds of airsoft firearms to choose from in online retail stores that specialize airsoft guns, such as airSOCOM.com. Since there are some many guns there are many airsoft enthusiasts who collect various airsoft gun types, models and gear.

Many people wonder about the pain involved when being hit by an airsoft rifle. Most airsoft fields have a specific feet per second cap, and a majority of airsoft weapons fire between 200-400 Feet per second. At a moderate distance 200-300 feet per second shots can hurt, but since most airsoft players wear a combination of camouflage and tactical gear the pellets rarely leave a mark. Furthermore, it is strongly suggested that anyone using an airsoft gun should have on some type of wrap around eye protection, even if they are just test firing guns in their back yard.

Since a large majority of airsoft guns are full replicas of real life firearms there has been some legal issues surrounding the sport. To help distinguish airsoft guns form real guns all airsoft weapons must have a bright orange tip, removal or alteration of these tips is a federal offense. Currently, airsoft is completely legal in the United States but there are areas such as New York City and Chicago where they have been outlawed. Canadian law mandates that only airsoft guns with clear plastic bodies are legal.

For more information on airsoft guns, especially airsoft sniper rifles, make sure to check out airsoft-sniper-rifles.com. Airsoft-Sniper-Rifles.com is a daily blog dealing with all things airsoft.

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In a world were people move more often, changes looks, changes work and easily can fake ID’s faster than ever before, knowing who you are actually dealing with needs top priority. You need to know the facts. It is as simple as that. Every day you can read in the papers about young boys or girls being sexually harrased or even used by their teachers, soccer teachers or other trusted people. Recently there were an incident in Atlanta where a young girl of only thirteen year old had sexual intercourse with her swimming trainier. It had happened regularly over the period of six months and what she thought was love was basically only her being used over and over again by a 42 year old man who was previously convicted, no less than, three times for some kind of sexual relation to young girls. One can say a lot about situations like these. The girl did it of free will etc and was not raped or forced to do anything but the swimming teacher clearly mis-used his trust as a personal trainer to get what he wanted from this girl.

A small - two minute - search online could have prevented it all from happening!

Another situation where doing paid or free background checks can be very clever is when buying used cars from either private persons or used-car-salesmen. While the "used car business" has improved a great deal over the last years, there is a reason while people still think of fat 50-something men with an open Hawaii shirt, gold necklaces and greasy hair. There are a lot of scammers and fraudsters in the business.

I know first hand as one of my friends used to be one of them. Now he is behind bars him self as he always scammed people and did it for years. Most people never noticed but in the end his bad biz caught up with him and got him nine months behind bars. He changed the odometer, he falsed the papers, he taped over rusty parts then sparyed them with paint and sold them to older people who couldn’t see to well in his dark garage. He was, and still is, the nicest person you could ever think of. He is charming, gentle and kind but I would NEVER do business with him ever.

He has been convicted for odo-meter fraud once in the past so a quick online search could also in this case have saved a lot of people a lot of trouble.

Whenever there is money involved, or the safety of your kids, always do a thourough background check.

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Excessive underarm sweating, or hyperhidrosis is a condition that affects more americans than you’d like to believe.

And perhaps the bigger problem, is that with so many potential anti sweat treatments available, finding the right treatment for this often debilitating condition is so much harder than it has to be.

I mean, what do you choose? An industrial strength anti perspirant? A prescription dosage? Or do you try to get more healthy and improve your lifestyle to stop sweating?

These are the choices we need to make, and too often people opt for the former rather than the latter.

Natural health choices are becoming more popular by the minute in the USA and for good reason. Prescriptions are expensive, side effects are something no body wants, and with the internet today, so much information is available on any possible action for treatment that you could want to take.

How do we know that a natural remedy is right for us? Simple, do your own research and feel what’s right for your body.

Some people will test sweating cures from the home and think they don’t work at all - but others will try the same treatment and find near instant relief. It varies for everyone. But the bottom lins is whether its underarm sweating, facial sweating or foot sweating, there are things that can be done to make sure it doesn’t continue to happen.

If you’re interested to learn more about sweat control measures you might be interested to check out this report called stop sweating start living for more information.

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