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An independent school relies upon the generosity of its families and friends to provide an exceptional program and environment for its students. Many of the enhancements and "extras" provided at our school are a result of each year's AIS Explorers Fund (commonly known as the Annual Fund). Without the Explorers Fund, AIS would need to consider an impactful increase in tuition to maintain the same level of educational excellence we have now. Our students are benefiting right now from the philanthropic giving of those who have donated before.
How will Ashbrook use my donation?
There are four categories of spending in the Ashbrook budget: capital outlay, operations, instruction and personnel. Since we work in a human services industry, our personnel expenses will always be our largest area of budget expenditure. The goal is to have our tuition revenue cover the costs of all instructional personnel as well as the expenses related to instruction.
The focus of our fundraising efforts for this year is to ensure the long-term health and safety of our school. It is imperative we commit more funds for capital outlay and operations to maintain the building and its ancillary systems. The expenses in these areas vary from one-time expenditures to items that need to be renewed or replaced on a scheduled basis over a span of years. Expenditures are divided out into the following categories:
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Dark Mint Mocha Frappe
1 Tbsp Torani Dark Chocolate Sauce
1 Tbsp Torani Peppermint Syrup
1/4 cup espresso
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chocolate ice cream
In a blender pitcher, combine Torani Syrups, espresso, milk, ice cream and ice.
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This is because I had a big mountain of fear and trauma that I needed to overcome.
There is a call and a purpose; intended to lighten and move the listener.
Most of the good stuff comes through real pain.
First stage the writing came.
The second stage, music.
Then the productions arrived.
Now I can only be sure the performances shall manifest.
It may be unknown the length and width of my impact and this great love.
It has no bounds, and even if I lift but a few, I help in some way, to share the message of eternal LOVE.
I am making a difference and adding to the Legacy…
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I love me some bison. Buffalo. Tatanka. Buffler. However you say it, they're magnificent, an integral part of my country's history and what some even call "the elephants of the plains." I'm pleased that they are now officially the National Mammal of the US, though I fear this is a simple symbolic gesture and nothing more. As Rick Bass wrote bison are "the dark force of the plains – the living muscle of our history. Perhaps no other animal represents so well that richness which we once had, and which we so savagely squandered and mutilated."
Or how about Thoreau? "I take infinite pains to know all the phenomena of the spring, for instance, thinking that I have here the entire poem, and then, to my chagrin, I hear that it is but an imperfect copy that I possess and have read, that my ancestors have torn out many of the first leaves and grandest passages, and mutilated it in many places. I should not like to think that some demigod had come before me and picked out some of the best of the stars. I wish to know an entire heaven and an entire earth."
I took these photos in Yellowstone and they show the pitifully small remnant of wild bison we still have in North America. If you want semi-domesticated, cattle-gene-addled hybrids, there are many thousands of them producing meat and leather, but the bison in YNP are the real deal. Explore the Buffalo Field Campaign's site to learn more.
Long live the buffalo!


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September 2019
More than roads, rates and rubbish.
Minutes of the ACT Advisory Council.
Cup presented to ACT Advisory Council by Lord Mayor of London, 1961.1
While many Canberrans may recall that citizens famously 'voted against' self-government, there have been times in our history when we sought ways to have a greater say in the issues that affect our every-day lives. When the Federal Capital Territory was established in 1911, the 1,921 people within its borders lost all rights to vote in either New South Wales or Federal elections i.
Between then and the introduction of self-government in 1989 there were several models tried to give the local community a voice in decisions about local administration. From 1912 an Administrator was appointed by the Federal Government. That role was eventually replaced by the three-man (they were all, of course, men) Federal Capital Commission, appointed by the relevant Minister. In 1927 it was agreed that one of the Commission's members should be elected to the position, although only the 1,100 Territory landholders were allowed to voteii .
In 1930 the Commission was replaced by the ACT Advisory Council, which consisted of three people elected by the community and four nominted by the Government. While this was a great leap forward in popular representation, the Council was, as its name suggests, only Advisory, and all decision-making power remained with the relevant Minister. ArchivesACT's September Find of the Month highlights a group of records that reveal some of the issues occupying the minds of officials and residents of the Australian Capital Territory between 1959 and 1974.
As you might imagine for a still somewhat fledgling local community, some of the matters raised in Council meetings are very local indeed. Garbage, hospitals, licencing and public transport are regular topics for discussion. How dogs should be controlled was often debated, which is not surprising, but Alsation dogs, now more commonly called German Shepherds, were considered to be of particular concern.
Minutes – ACT Advisory Council Meeting 445 iii
Public health initiatives and issues were often on the agenda. In 1974 a resolution was passed by Council to ban smoking on Canberra buses, but correspondence received from the Minister following the resolution indicated that, while he was sympathetic to the ban, it would be difficult to police. Some of the councillors were not going to let it rest though. Council Member Mrs Anne Dalgarno, one of only three women ever elected to the Council, suggested more prominent signage on the buses to request that passengers desist from smoking. She cited the case of a schoolgirl who waited for two hours on the footpath in preference to boarding a smoke-filled bus. The discussions weren't without some more light-hearted contributions.
Minutes – ACT Advisory Council Meeting 630 iv
Other agenda items are somewhat unexpected. After receiving a letter from a Mrs Colebrook, who it was said 'had two rather unfortunate experiences of having her hair dressed', inquiries were made by Councillor Harper as to whether ladies' hairdressers should be licenced in the ACT. This was deemed to be an isolated experience and following further investigation it was decided that licencing was not considered necessary v.
A search of the index to the minutes can also reveal some lesser known details of Canberra's history, such as the incorporation of granite stone from the former Waterloo Bridge that spanned the Thames river into the fabric of the Commonwealth Avenue bridge vi.
One of the subjects that earnt considerable coverage in the minutes is the fluoridation of Canberra's water supply. As early as 1959 fluoridation was being considered. During a meeting on 18 December 1961, Dr T H Harrison, the Advisory Council's Deputy Chairman moved that;
In view of the recent decision of the National Health and Medical Research Council announced by the Minister for Health, recommending that public authorities give early consideration to the necessity of fluoridation of their water supplies, this Council recommends to the Minister that he should take all necessary steps to establish and maintain a level of one part per million of fluoride in Canberra's water supplyvii.
Dr Harrison provided a comprehensive presentation to Council and the motion was carried. This recommendation however was not accepted, and the Council continued to lobby the government until May 1964 when fluoride was first added to water supplies in Canberra and Queanbeyanviii.
NAA A7973, INT611/1 - The ACT Advisory Council, 19612
In July 1974, changes were made to the Advisory Council. The Council was to become the Legislative Assembly (not to be confused with our current Legislative Assembly). Its membership would be entirely elected, and increased from 8 to 18 members. Despite its name it continued to be an advisory body to the Minister. As a result, the Advisory Council held its last meeting on 9 September 1974 ix. A proposal for ACT self-government was being considered at the time by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the ACT, yet when the committee presented its report in December 1974, the government took no action.
The minutes of the last Advisory Council meeting show that self-government was a priority for members. Council Chairman, Mr J. Pead, paid tribute to past and present members of the Council and commented;
that the new Assembly with eighteen members will probably need more assistance than this Council of eight has needed. It is a new body but its charter is the same. It is still to be in an advisory capacity and it will take a lot of assistance to make sure that its operation and its functioning does not kill and damage forever the cause of self-government in this Territory.
Mr Pead concluded by saying to members;
We will see you on the 28th and maybe some of us might manage to arrive here again after that date….I declare the 630th and final meeting of the Council closed x.
Self-government for the ACT was still some way off.
The records of the Advisory Council show how Canberrans were represented in earlier ACT administrative institutions and the local interests that were important to them. From the regulation of rogue hairdressers to forward-thinking health initiatives, ACT Advisory Council members tackled all sorts of subjects on behalf of their community to form an important element in the history of our road to self-government.
Ready to start your own research?
Contact us through our Request a Record service and we will be happy to help.
File reference
ArchivesACT, 2012/10935 to 2012/10941 - Minutes - ACT Advisory Council
i. Ling, T. 'Government Records about the Australian Capital Territory' ArchivesACT/National Archives of Australia, Canberra, 2013. P. 83
iii. ArchivesACT 2012/10936. Minutes - ACT Advisory Counil Meeting 445 p.18
iv. ArchivesACT 2012/10941. Minutes - ACT Advisory Council Meeting 630 p.6036
v. Minutes – ACT Advisory Council Meeting 575 Part 2 p.1528. ArchivesACT 2012/10931
vi. Minutes – ACT Advisory Council Meeting 470 p.374. ArchivesACT 2012/10936
vii. Minutes – ACT Advisory Council Meeting 479 p.130. ArchivesACT 2012/10936
viii. Ling, T. 'Government Records about the Australian Capital Territory' ArchivesACT/National Archives of Australia, Canberra, 2013. p.125
ix. ibid. p.87: also National Archives of Australia. A5915, 1070 2 July 1974.
x. Minutes – ACT Advisory Council Meeting 630 p.6082-6084. ArchivesACT 2012/10941
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1 - Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia. NAA: A7973, INT612/1
2 - Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia. NAA: A7973, INT611/1
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St Pauls Cathedral
The Chapter House, St Pauls Churchyard
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A Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked the City of London since 604AD, a constant reminder to this great commercial centre of the importance of the spiritual side of life. As the Cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is the spiritual focus for the Nation. This is where people and events of overwhelming importance to the country have been celebrated, mourned and commemorated since the first Service took place in 1697.
There has been a choir of boys and gentlemen at St Paul's Cathedral for over nine centuries. The earliest records date from 1127, when the then Bishop of London, Richard de Belmeis founded what was the first choir school and made provision for 'almonry' boys to serve the Cathedral.
St Paul's is built in the shape of a cross, with the dome crowning the intersection of the arms. It is one of the largest Cathedral domes in the world, 111.3 metres high. It weighs approximately 65,000 tonnes and is supported by eight pillars. Between the arches of the inner dome are mosaics of prophets and saints, which were installed between 1864 and 1888. The murals in the dome were created between 1715 and 1719 by court painter Sir James Thornhill and feature scenes from the life of St Paul.
The Nave is the long central section of the Cathedral that leads to the Dome. It is a public and ceremonial space, designed for congregations at large services.
The Great West Door is nine metres high. It is now used only on ceremonial occasions. There are three chapels at this end of the Cathedral - All Souls' and St Dunstan's in the north aisle and the Chapel of the Order of St Michael and St George in the south aisle.
Admiral Nelson lies at the centre of the Crypt, directly beneath the middle of the Dome. His monument includes a call to national prayer that he wrote while in view of the enemy before the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
ACCESS TO THE CATHEDRAL for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility issues is via the entrance on the South Side (see the Cathedral plan) A lift gives access to the Cathedral floor and the Crypt. Please ask the steward at the places marked on the floor plans for assistance with the lift.
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AddressThe Chapter House, St Pauls Churchyard, London, Greater London, EC4M 8AD
Opening times8.30 - 4pm
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Airsoft Guns
Airsoft guns are an enjoyable and safe hobby for many people nowadays. From basic spring-powered devices to advanced hybrid models, the airsoft industry puts forth a wide array of choices. With so many options to choose from, you may be eager to learn what different airsoft products are out there.
What is an Airsoft Gun and how does it work?
An airsoft gun is a replica of a real weapon made for use in airsoft sports. The ammunition typically consists of spherical, plastic pellets called "BB's". You may be wondering what different forms these products exist. Several different types of airsoft guns are accessible on the market, and we will be highlighting each of them today.
Airsoft guns are essentially less powerful smoothbore guns, which are weapons that have a barrel but no rifling. While a smoothbore weapon can be a large tank or even a mortar used for artillery, smoothbore firearms are the products that resemble airsoft guns. Moreover, the muzzle velocities of airsoft guns tend to be between 200 and 500 feet per second. This term refers to the velocity at which a pellet exits the barrel of the weapon.
Types of Airsoft Guns
Generally, airsoft guns are grouped into four categories: spring-powered, automatic, gas, and hybrid. Options for magazines are available as well, as various types of airsoft guns differ widely and have different needs.
Spring-powered airsoft guns
How They Work?
Spring-powered airsoft guns are typically considered to be classic models, and they are great for beginners as a sort of base-model airsoft gun. A spring system within the product propels the pellets outward when you pull the trigger. They utilize the elastic potential energy of a compressed coil spring to power a piston air pump. Upon pulling the trigger, the device pressurizes air from the pump cylinder at a very high rate. It is also required before each shot that the user recompressed the spring. Due to their basic structure, these airsoft guns are capable of firing only one individual shot at a time.
What is special about them?
These types of airsoft guns are a popular option due to their convenience and inexpensiveness. With the exception of high-end sniper rifles and shotguns the market price of spring-powered airsoft guns tends to be lower than other types because they do not require gas or batteries for powering. They are extremely reliable compared to other models and can be quite powerful in comparison to certain electric airsoft devices.
Automatic airsoft guns-AEG's
How they work?
Sometimes referred to as electric or battery-powered airsoft guns, automatic airsoft guns are the most common type of weapon you will find on the market. Due to their extreme versatility and popularity, AEG's come in a variety of different forms to suit your preference.
Similar to spring-powered airsoft guns, most automatic airsoft guns use a spring to fire BB's. The difference is that automatic models derive power from an external source, which is why they are not classified as manual. Electric models typically use rechargeable batteries as the means to power their interior motors. This process causes the compression of the spring that shoots and automatically reloads ammunition.
What is special about them?
The AEG market offers low, mid, and high-level airsoft weapons. Lower-tier automatic weapons have their title to establish a difference between them and original automatic models, which are more expensive and powerful. Since most other airsoft guns in the same price range as low-level AEG's deliver a more desirable function, these are typically only owned as novelty items and collectibles.
Automatic airsoft guns run primarily on batteries made from nickel-metal hydride. An 8.4V large battery pack is used most frequently with these airsoft weapons, and they deliver a power capacity of 2200 to 5000 maH. While these have been the leading battery in past years, recently introduced power sources have been gaining ground in the airsoft market.
Electrical airsoft gun
A step up of from traditional models, AEG's offer the option of a semi-automatic or a full-auto setting. And a number of different types of automatic airsoft guns are readily available since they are so common. These include models such as electric blowbacks and automated electrical pistols, which we will be looking into shortly.
Other options include mini and stick batteries, which deliver a lower power range of about 900 to 1600 maH. Lithium-polymer batteries, also referred to as Li-Po batteries, have found increased popularity in the airsoft industry as of late due to their longer life expectancy.
Batterie for airsoft gun
Electrical blowbacks, often referred to as EBB's, are high-performance AEG's that usually run on rechargeable batteries. They are meant to imitate the blowback effect of an actual firearm but with a less significant kickback. This feature substantially decreases overall battery life, which is why EBB's focus on rechargeable power. Moving onward, there is yet another popular AEG worth highlighting.
A popular type of automatic airsoft gun is the automated electrical pistol, commonly abbreviated "AEP". This model happens to be the first handgun capable of full-auto operation that runs on an electrically powered platform. They store liquid green gas and carbon dioxide that vaporizes upon the pulling of the trigger and propels the ammunition.
Gas Airsoft Guns
How they work?
Gas-powered airsoft guns carry out their function by using compressed gas to propel the BB's. They utilize the pneumatic potential energy of compressed gases to fire shots, which is completely different from the systems that either of the previous two models run on. Internal canisters within the device release this compressed gas through valve when you pull the trigger to propel the ammo outward.
What is special about them?
A special feature of gas-powered airsoft guns is their ability to fire off multiple pellets at one time without reloading or cocking. This gives way to blowback, which is a backward thrust from the gun following a strong propulsion forward. Features such as this are why many see gas airsoft guns as the most realistic and comparable to real guns. Airsoft guns powered by compressed gas are usually sold in the form of pistols, although some rifles are available too.
Gas airsoft gun
Different types of Gas
CO2, Green gas and Propane Gas are the most common types of gas used for airsoft weapons. Some weapons can run different types of gas but it is more common that you will have to stick to one type.
CO2 gas comes in small canisters which normally is placed in the guns magazine, when the gas is out you will have to replace the canister.
CO2 have the highest comparative energy of all the gas types and another benefit with CO2 is that it's energy is not impacted by cold weather conditions like some of the other types of gas.
Propane & Green Gas
These types of gas comes in a big canister and you fill your weapon with gas by using a nozzle. Both types of gas are not working well in cold weather conditions.
Propane is the cheapest of the two types of gas. The disadvantages beside the cold weather conditions are that it smells really bad and it's recommended to add a little drop of silicone in the refill nozzle before filling your magazine to help lubricate your gun.
Green Gas is the most expensive. Compared to propane silicone is all ready added to the gas and the smell is not as bad.
Hybrid Guns
How they work?
- AEG Hybrid Operation: Hybrid guns powered through this method use shell cases that each contain one pellet as ammunition. The shell casing ejects out the back of the device each time you fire off a shot, which replicates the noise and giving off of smoke that real gun delivers. These are particularly rare, and collectors are the main buyers.
- Gas Blowback Hybrid Operation: These models use a tank that is filled with the propellant, which usually tends to be green gas. You must pull back the bolt to load an individual shell into the chamber. When you pull the trigger, the propellant will release, firing the pellet forward at a rapid speed.
What is special about them?
Of the four models discussed, gas-powered devices have the most advanced operating systems and are the most comparable to real guns. In addition, you have the option between blowback and non-blowback models based on how more or less authentic you want your experience to be in comparison to shooting a real gun.
Magazines for Airsoft Guns
How they work?
The airsoft industry has a variety of magazines to offer. Usually crafted with impact plastic or stamped metal, airsoft magazines are intended to be replicas of the magazines of real guns. To use them you should load the desired amount of plastic pellets into the magazine and then re-attach it to your airsoft weapon of choice.
Most magazines call for similar loading protocols, but there are some subtle differences. For instance, you should fill a low-cap magazine much more slowly and carefully than one of high capacity because the pellets need to be inserted on top of one another in a line. In opposition, you can simply pour the ammunition into a larger chamber with high-capacity magazines.
Drum magazine
What is special about them?
- Low capacity: These types of magazines hold approximately 80 BB's each. Low-cap magazines operate with minimal amount of noise, and they can be the only applicable mag for certain types of airsoft weapons.
- Mid capacity: Magazines of mid capacity are able to hold 100-130 BB's each. These are capable of delivering more at once than low-capacity magazines, but they also make far less noise than high-capacity magazines. They tend to be more reliable to decreased amounts of dry firing.
- High capacity: As the most spacious magazines, these can hold 300-600 BB's each. Commonly referred to as flash magazines, they are powered by means of a winding wheel. The wheel can be wound by an electric system or a string that pulls the wheel to turn it.
- Box magazine: Often referred to as drum magazines, these are known to have the highest overall ammunition capacity. The expected range is 2000-5000 BB's per magazine.
- Real capacity: These function in the same way as low-cap magazines, but they are capable of holding the same amount of ammunition as the real magazines they replicate.
- Pistol magazine: Pistols utilize either single-stack or double-stack magazine. With single-stack models, you should stack the individual BB's in a vertical manner. Double-stack models, on the other hand, function through the stacking of staggered columns of ammunition.
Performance for Airsoft Guns
How it works?
Since so many categories of airsoft weapons are available, you should take note of how different products perform. Airsoft weapons perform by shooting plastic pellets at a range of different speeds, which depends on the model. Spring-powered firing velocities usually range from 30 m/s to 200 m/s, the upper end applying to advanced sniper rifles. AEG's lie in the center of the spectrum with velocities ranging from 90 m/s to 120 m/s, while gas-powered and hybrid airsoft guns shoot much faster than either of the previously mentioned models.
How to upgrade the performance?
The overwhelming majority of airsoft guns can be tweaked and upgraded to improve performance. Durability, firing rate, pellet speed, and precision are among the features that can be modified. The use of bulkier ammunition serves to decrease range but greatly enhance accuracy. With regard to AEG's, two different methods exist to increase pellet speed. One is simply by enhancing your airsoft weapon's inner barrel, which is what the ammo makes it way out of upon pulling the trigger. The second method is to upgrade the mainspring, which increases levels of air pressure for a more effective shot.
The length of the barrel has a major role in the overall accuracy of electric and spring-powered airsoft guns. The preferable length of the barrel lies within the range of 400 to 500 millimeters. If the barrel exceeds 500mm, accuracy will not be affected. Other factors that affect accuracy are FPS consistency, barrel quality, and hop-up design. A more consistent muzzle velocity can go a long way in improving the quality of your shot. Onward, a hopup is a small device within airsoft guns that works to affect accuracy. A quality design in your hop up could help you achieve the shot you desire.
More often than not, airsoft weapons come with mounts for the addition of accessories. A common addition is a scope, which greatly impacts the ability to eye down a shot. Or you may decide instead that it is preferable to mount a flashlight for enhanced vision during night use. The list goes on, as many accessories are available.
The ammunition for airsoft guns is usually referred to as BB's (Ball Bearings) or Pellets. They are most often made of plastic and measure 6 or 8 mm in diameter, where the 6 mm are by far the most common ones.
Pellets are not that expensive and also not an area where you want to go down on quality as it will have a high impact on your weapons lifetime and how accurate it's shooting. Therefore don't be cheap with pellets and buy it from a quality airsoft store rather than your local Wallmart.
These types of BB's are the most common ones and also the cheapest. They come in different weights and colours.
If you care a bit about the world we all live in you should consider using biodegradable pellets. These BB's will in contrast to plastic BB's compost after some time. Many airsoft fields have it as a requirement to use these type of pellets.
They are slightly more expensive than plastic pellets, but it shouldn't break your budget in any way.
As with any other product you can find low and high-quality biodegradable pellets, where the first mentioned will be less precise.
Tracer pellets will take your airsoft game to another level if carried out after sunset. These pellets are covered with a material that will make them glow, and thereby leave a kind of a fire tail as we know from real weapons when fired at night.
To activate the pellets and getting them to glow you will need an accessory which is often a magazine or suppressor where an intense light will be applied to the pellets.
The Tracer BB's are a bit more expensive than regular ones, but the real cost will be for the magazine or suppressor.
These type of pellets also comes in biodegradable.
Tracer BB's
This is black pellets that will make it harder to localise from where the pellet was shoot.
These pellets are mostly used by snipers who want to hide their position.
You could call these pellets a combination between airsoft and paintball. It's ammunition for airsoft guns, but as with paintball, they will leave a colour mark, though much smaller.
The marking is coming from a powder that is applied to the pellet. The powder is easy to get off your cloth but remember that a lot of the powder will get stuck in your gun as well and therefore a risk if not removed frequently.
These types of BB's should only be used for target shooting as they have a high impact and easily can penetrate the skin.
Furthermore, they are expensive and will most probably destroy your airsoft gun after some time.
Ceramic pellets are of high standard and will give a very precise shot. However, they are quite expensive and also abanded in most airsoft games as the impact is high.
Selecting the right weight is a critical factor in getting the best shoot out of your airsoft gun.
The factor that determines which weight your pellets should have is the muzzle velocity that your gun shoots with, in other words, how many feet per second. As a rule of thumb, the more powerful weapons like sniper rifles can handle heavier pellets, which also will increase accuracy.
Some simple guidelines are:
- 0.12-0.15g: Used for less expensive guns and guns with little muzzle velocity like below 250 FPS - be aware that if used in more powerful weapons there is a risk that they will break apart inside the gun.
The accuracy will be terrible due to the lightweight and therefore not recommended.
-0.20g: Are a kind of standard and works well for guns with a muzzle velocity around 250-350 FPS
-0.23-0.25g: These pellets will increase the accuracy but of course lower velocity. Your weapon should be 350-425 FPS to get the most out of these pellets.
-0.30g: When we go above 0.30g we are mostly talking about ammunition for sniper rifles that have the velocity to handle these "heavy" pellets. Guns that Chrono over 425 FPS is suited to shoot with these type of pellets.
-0.40g: These are some of the most massive pellets you can buy (Except for metal pellets), and it's only recommended for powerful weapons like High-Pressure Airsoft Rifles.
Sights & Scopes
Sights and scopes for Airsoft weapons usually are replicas of the real ones which of course makes them cheaper and therefore a subject for low quality. So be careful when you select a scope for your gun and try to choose a real steal with higher quality or even go for the real deal if your budget allows it. Waiting until you can afford a proper quality scope is usually the best option.
Red/green dot/reflex sights
These types of sights are among the most popular for airsoft and with a good reason as they in many ways fits the limitation that airsoft guns have in comparison to real ones.
The way a Red Dot Sight or Reflex sight as it's also called works is that a reflection of a little red/green led falls onto a spherical mirror - through the mirror, you will be able to see your target, and the red/green dot will be where your BB will hit. The angel in which your eye is looking into the mirror, as well as the distance, will have little impact, where this is crucial for an optical scope.
As you probably understand this has a significant impact on how fast you can get a good aim and fire your weapon. Therefore Red Dot Sight is considered fast and very suitable for aggressive players and close quarter battles. The Red Dot Sights also makes it possible to aim with both eyes open which again will make you capable of moving around.
You can get them in both open and closed versions, meaning the open is on a panel and the closed is inside a cylinder.
The difference in parallax is the principle which determines where the dot appears within your field of view in combination with the angel you are looking towards the sights mirror. Real Parallax free (meaning the angel have zero impact) is only relevant for high-end scopes and not an issue for airsoft guns due to the limited range of precision. More critical is optical clarity of the glass, robustness and keeping zero, meaning the sight doesn't lose it's preciseness when using the weapon.
Usually, Red Dot Sights are without magnifying capabilities.
Small Optical Scopes
When talking about small Optical Scope we mean four times magnifying and below.
Any Optical Scope will require correct distance and that the eye is in line with the scope which again means that you will have to spend some seconds to get a good aim.
Small Optical Scopes are only relevant for powerful weapons like rifles.
Big Optical Scopes
Above four times magnifying in the sport of Airsoft is only relevant for powerful Sniper Rifles as the possible travel distance for the pellets else not will be sufficient.
Flip down/Combined Red Dot & Optical Scopes
Gives the possibility to combine a magnifier and a red dot scope.
Meaning that you will have a magnifying scope which can be flipped up when you want the combination and flipped down when you only want the red dot without any magnifying.
Laser Scope
It's merely a laser pointer attached to your weapon, and the laser will point to your target which you then can see through an Optical Scope ore with your bare eyes.
For Airsoft there are limitations on how intense the laser can be to avoid eye injuries therefore you should stay below 5mW
Night Vision Scope
If you have the budget for it, this can be a great gadget but be prepared to spend a lot.
Tactical Flashlight
Even though it has nothing to do with scopes and sights an attached tactical flashlight to your weapon can still be used for a better aim.
Airsoft Add-Ons
One of the things that you soon will notice when getting into airsoft is the never-ending list of add-ons to your gun and possibilities for upgrades and customisation of your weapon. Buying the rifle or pistol itself is just the beginning.
Some of the add-ons have an actual functionality where others are only meant for aesthetics.
Below I will list the more common type of add-ons.
Rail Interface System
Airsoft rail interface systems (RIS) is what makes it possible for attaching additional accessories like a tactical flashlight, lasers, grips and different types of sights and scopes. So if you are serious about your airsoft gear, you will have to consider a rail interface system at some point.
Most out of the box airsoft guns come with a plastic grip where you can attach some add-ons. However, for the best possible attachment, you should consider investing in a proper rail interface system. This solution will not only give you endless possibilities for add-ons but will also give you the highest possible quality and durability.
Expect to pay around 15 USD for the cheapest systems and +100 USD for the most expensive ones.
Suppressors & Silencers
You might wonder why you need a suppressor or a silencer for an airsoft gun and the fast answer is that you don't unless aesthetics is essential for you.
The only situation where they have any functionality is if you upgrade to a more extended barrel as they can give some protection to the barrel.
Above I mentioned the cool tracer BB's that gloves in the dark and therefore give a feeling of real weapons when shot at night.
The BB's have to be activated to start gloving. One way is to expose them to light before loading them into your magazine, and another option is to have a particular magazine with light where they get activated.
Another an more cool option is to attach a tracer at the end of your barrel. What it does is merely to apply an intense light to the BB's when they pass through it, and therefore starts to light up.
If you want to try out your skills as a sniper, you will have to purchase a bipod to stabilise your rifle for an accurate shot. However other types of guns can also benefit from a bipod.
For high-quality bipods, you will need a good rail interface system to attach it to, but you can also find cheaper solutions that you kind of clip to your weapon.
Tactical Grips
Where the bipods are mostly for snippers or more heavy weapons the tactical grips can be a good solution for most rifles.
During a longer airsoft game, it can be beneficial to be able to change your grip in order to avoid fatigue. Also, solutions, where you can flip the grip up and down, can be useful if suddenly needed for a steady shot.
Some tactical grips even can convert into a bipod with some adjustments.
Most airsoft rifles will come with a strap, but it's a very good idea to spend a few bucks and upgrade to a sling which gives you much better control of your weapon.
Slings exist in one, two and three points. Furthermore, you can find slings with a simple "around your neck" carry and more complex ones that are carried like a west.
Grenade Launchers
Grenade launchers can be attached to your gun by using a rail interface system. The grenade launcher does not actually launch the grenade. The way it works is that the shells contain gas and up to 60 BB's - when pulling the trigger of the grenade launcher the gas will be released and eject all the BB's at once sending them towards your enemy.
Even if you don't plan to start your own Youtube channel, it can be very cool to sit down afterwards and go through your game.
Cameras can be attached to your weapon, helmet or your MOLLE system.
Safety Gear
If not before then immediately after you have bought your weapon you need to purchase some safety gear if you want to play airsoft. Protecting your eyes is a most - no discussion. Next would be your face. From there you can decide if you need a bumper helmet, gloves, knee pads and some body armour.
Shooting Glasses
Shooting glasses are the absolute minimum protection gear that you need to have. Try to get a habit of never operating your loaded airsoft gun without shooting glasses.
Shooting glasses are for safety and therefore designed primarily to fulfil that purpose, which is also the reason why a pair of regular sunglasses is not recommended. They should cover your eyes thoroughly and follow the shape of your face so no gaps are left open, which again can become a potential risk for a BB to pass through. Therefore buy shooting glasses.
A better option than shooting glasses are goggles.
Goggles will shield your eyes behind safety glass and leave no gaps for a BB to travel through. Furthermore, they are strapped around your head and therefore less in risk from accidental dropping from your face, like shooting glasses are.
The issue with goggles is that cheaper ones tend to fog up which is extremely annoying during a game. Therefore make sure to spend the extra money on a pair of fog-resistant goggles.
Other features to look for is good ventilation for maximum breathability, scratch resistant lens and changeable lenses with different colours for different weather.
Goggles with mesh instead of safety glass do exist, but we do not recommend them. Even if the mesh is made from one complete piece of metal, there is still a risk that BB's can crake and small parts can penetrate the mesh and potentially injure your eyes.
Lower Face Mask
For the protection of mouth, nose, cheeks and chin you can use a half mask or lower face mask. Usually, the covering part is a mesh which helps for ventilation. Try though to stay with a mesh that is made out of a complete piece of metal rather than wires where there is a slight risk of the BB being able to push the cables apart and thereby penetrate the mask.
Other half masks are made from hard foam and neoprene.
Goggles in combination with a half mask is an excellent way to protect yourself.
Full Face Mask
Instead of having both goggles and a half mask for full face protection a full mask might be an alternative.
As the names say, it's merely a mask that covers your complete face.
There exist countless designs and shapes. What you want to make sure is that the eye protection is made of safety glass and not a mesh. The area around the mouth can be a mesh.
Heat and moisture can be another problem with full masks so make sure its anti-fog and good ventilated.
Also, it's a good idea to try on a full mask while aiming with your weapon. This as some people have difficulty to get a good fit.
Balaclava in combination with shooting glasses or goggles is a combination that is often seen as well. Especially in cold climates, it can be the right combination.
Tactical helmets for Airsoft
Airsoft Tactical helmets are meant to protect your head, not from bullets but from bumping your head into hard objects if you fall. Just like a bicycle helmet would.
Furthermore, you can add a lot of cool gadgets to the helmet like cameras, tactical flashlight, night vision and radio communication devices. So besides of the safety part, a tactical helmet can also upgrade your game quite significantly.
Tactical Gloves
Protecting your fingers from the surroundings and coldness can be the difference between an enjoyable airsoft game and a bad experience.
When selecting your tactical gloves do it out from the weather conditions. Sweating for hours in a to a thick pair of gloves is as bad as running around with cold fingers which again makes it hard to operate your gun.
Hard-moulded plastic to protect your knuckles and a specially designed tricker finger are some of the features you want to look for in a good pair of tactical gloves. If you are more interested in tactical gloves, you can read my comprehensive guide here.
Knee Pads
Hurting your knees will not only take you out of the game for the day but can potentially take you out for weeks.
In airsoft, you will be on your knees all the time either for getting a good shot or avoiding to reveal your position. If you are unlucky and there is a rock or a sharp object where you put your knee, it can have fatal consequences, and a knee injury is the last thing you want. There is a good reason why professional soldiers often use knee pads.
See some great knee pads here.
Tactical Vests, Plate Carriers and Chest Rigs
When we talk vests, we should differentiate between three types. The tactical vest for load bearing. The plate carrier vest for protection and load bearing. And finally, the light chest rig which primary purpose is also load bearing.
When we talk airsoft the load bearing is, of course, the main reason why a vest is needed.
A traditional tactical vest is often used by airsoft players as it's usually cheaper than a plate carrier and fulfils its purpose of load-bearing very well.
Plate carrier vests are supposed to protect you from bullets and is today standard for most military units.
Even airsoft players are using theses vest but without adding the actual plates. The reason why these vests are popular is that they are incredibly durable, comfortable and the MOLLE system that most plate carrier vest have makes it possible to customise the vest for different kinds of load-bearing possibilities.
A chest rig is a lighter option. The focus is on pure load bearing, and by selecting a MOLLE system, it can be modified to suit your requirements. A chest rig is usually a cheaper option than any of the other two, and in hot weather condition, it can be an advantage with this type of lighter vest.
For more details on Tactical Vests, Plate Carriers and Chest Rigs have a look at my article, "Best Tactical Vest."
Selecting the right type of apparel can be as important as choosing your weapon. The difference between a sniper with a Ghillie Suit and one with a standard army uniform is enormous. Also moving around in a good pair of tactical boots versus a pair of ordinary running shoes will not only give you a significant advantage but even protect you from injuries.
Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)
Select your battle dress uniform out from the surroundings you are going to play in as well as the weather conditions.
Furthermore, you want to make sure that it has sufficient of pockets.
High-quality BDU's from famous brands can be expensive but remember that if you don't feel comfortable moving around it can turn your focus towards the uncomfortable feeling instead of the game.
Tactical Boots
In Airsoft games you will move around a lot. And the surface can change from hard concrete to muddy forest floor. You, therefore, want a good pair of boots that can support you through all this. Of course, you play in a pair of sneakers, but it won't be the same feeling, and besides the risk of injuries, they will probably only hold for a couple of games where a solid pair of tactical boots can hold for decades.
You can find my comprehensive guide on tactical boots here.
Ghillie Suit
If you plan to become a snipper, you need to consider a Ghillie Suit.
When using the right ghillie suit for the surroundings, you operate in you can stay invisible even when your opponent is only a few meters from you.
Additional Airsoft Gear
Above you have the most common airsoft gear but the list does not end here, probably you will be surprised how many types of gear that there exist.
During a longer game over a big area, it can be beneficial to bring a backpack for food supplies etc.
Just like the vests you can get backpacks with a MOLLE system.
Electronic Hearing Headphones
The most common reason why people buy these type of headphones is to block out loud noise from a real gun. Therefore you might wonder why they can be interesting for airsoft players where noise from the gun isn't an issue.
Besides the electronic noise cancelling part, they will also amplify low-level background sounds like whispering and stealth movements. So next to the protective part they can also give you an advantage in being able to hear what you normally cant. Please, also some airsoft grenades can easily make noises where hearing protection is required.
For more info on hearing devices have a look here.
Communication Radio
Being able to communicate with your team will give you a tactical advantage that is hard to beat.
When you get serious about airsoft, you want to start using radio communication.
If you ever have tried to load your magazine with BB's when you are stressed you know how bad it can turn out. To deal with that problem, you can invest in a speed loader which makes the drill effortless, and the good thing is that they are rather cheap. So, do yourself a favour and buy one together with your gun.
This device is probably one of the last devices you need but then again if you a serious about snipping and therefore do upgrades to your gun it's nice to know how well it's upgraded.
What the chronograph is doing is to measure the speed with which the bb exits the barrel.
If you are running an AEG, you need several batteries for a day on the airsoft field and getting them charged it might be a good idea to invest in speed charger or a charger that can handle more batteries at the time. Remember without charged batteries there is no airsoft game if you use an electric gun.
Getting familiar with your weapon before going into an airsoft game will not only give you an advantage in the game but in general make it a much more pleasant experience.
Targets can be found in all kind of shapes and forms - everything from small bull's eye targets to 1:1 zombie targets.
Remeber to wear shooting glasses as a minimum as bb's can bounce back if hitting a harder surface
Grenades, Mines & Booby Traps
Grenades are awesome and the only type of airsoft weapon that can make an explosion.
Some types will work better for indoor games, where other only should be used outdoors. Normally they are thrown, but there exist booby traps as well which can be activated by motion or remotely controlled.
There are, three types - Dummy grenades that don't do anything - grenades that explode with powder or smoke - grenades that disperse BB's
Dummy Greneades
Dummy grenades are of replicas of real grenades either made of metal or plastic. As they are dummy grenades, they won't do anything at all, but on the other side, they also don't need any re-filling or charging. In a game, they will take your opponents out in a decided radius from where it lands when thrown.
Sound Grenades
Sound grenades come in two versions. One is charged with CO2, and when activating them, the CO2 will be released inside the covering plastic container which will then burst with a high exploding sound.
These types of grenades are extremely fun but remember that you will have to recharge them. At some locations, there are restrictions on how to use them and eventually at some places they are even forbidden.
The other types work like a normal firecracker meaning with a real explosion. These Pyrotechnic Grenades are normally coming in single-use grenades but can also be found in metal versions where blanks are used for the explosion sound.
Again these types of grenades are not allowed all places.
Smoke Grenades
Smoke grenades will deliver a coloured smoke which will make it difficult for your opponents to see your movements.
BB spray Grenades
These grenades are loaded with BB's which will be sprayed out when activated. The grenades can contain up to several hundred BB's and are powered by gas.
The way they usually work is that the grenade is armed by pulling the split like with a real grenade. When it's thrown and hitting the ground, the gas will start to disperse the BB in all directions. A range up to 10 meters for the BB's is normal.
The grenades can be reused by reloading them with gas and BB's
Airsoft mines are placed in the ground like real mines and activated when stepped upon. They are armed with water or powder which will be ventilated up upon activation. A CO2 cartridge is used to power the mines.
Bobby Traps
Booby Traps can be activated by a wire, remotely or when it senses motion. Some will burst and sense out a spray of BB's like grenades where others only will shoot one BB's
Rubber Knife
In the case you have no ammunition left you can continue the game with a rubber knife and take your opponent down one by one like a Ninja.


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Day 6: From Shadow To Light- Witness your shadow side and the challenges you have been through & transform them into your medicine for the world
Day 7: Stir Up Magic with Your Gifts- Craft your sacred soul purpose statement, combining your gifts & what lights you up to gain clarity on what you want to do
Day 8: Embrace New Empowering Beliefs & Stories– Establish new empowering beliefs and stories to frame your perception and ground you in your truth
Unleash your soul purpose and shine your light in this world with confidence + center yourself with a daily spiritual practice
Day 9: Dedicate to Action- Commit yourself to the specific actions you will take to start unleashing your soul purpose
Day 10: Unlock Your Authentic Voice & Deepest Message- Align with your truth and gain the courage to speak up on what you believe in to spread your impact
Day 11: Anchor in Confidence- Experience a confidence revivification NLP technique to anchor in your body a state of confidence & certainty for shining your light BIG TIME
Day 12: Commitment to Daily Spiritual & Soul Connection- Declare your daily soul commitment connection and experience a Kundalini elevation meditation to raise your energetic vibration & connect you to infinite love & light
12 days of soul lessons & soul journal prompts
4 meditation journeys to connect you to your Higher Self, reclaim your truth & shine with confidence
Each day takes you no more than 15 minutes to go through and will ignite in you a deep spiritual transformation to realign you back to your truth and empower you to unleash your soul purpose.
You are a busy badass ambitious lightworker, and doing the soul work shouldn't add more to your plate.
My name is Ella & I'm your new spiritual life & biz bestie. It is my soul purpose to empower lightworkers and spiritual entrepreneurs like you to connect to soul with a spiritual practice, reprogram their minds and shine their light with confidence. All the while manifesting their most soul-aligned business and life.
I'm a:
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Yoga Alliance 200 HR Yoga Teacher
Reiki Level 1 Practitioner
Previous Digital Manager for Maybelline New York & essie Canada
I know the hustle way too well, to know that it's not a truly sustainable approach to your success.
Not too long ago, I too, thought I had to BE and ACT a certain way to grow a business and serve people through my work. Thought I had to be "professional", speak only about "business tactics and strategy" and hide away the SPIRITUAL AF side of me that also LOVES the power of mindset work. Since coming out of the spiritual closet and embracing MY soul truth of awakening the masses to their true selves and underlining the IMPORTANCE of mindset and inner work to achieve success, my entire energetic vibration shifted.
- I attracted in MORE soulmate clients (literally people I can talk endlessly with about the woo woo things and laugh over our cat obsessions) who LOVE to work with me and be in my energy
- I grew my soulmate tribe online with MORE and MORE likeminded badass ambitious lightworkers whom continue to support and inspire me DAILY
- I EVEN manifested my dream SPIRITUAL AF soulmate partner in life!
- I left my full-time job to live in Bali & pursue my soul purpose FULL TIME
A truly aligned and radiant business and life comes from the authentic YOU. And the way to reaching the authentic YOU is by first connecting within to your soul and highest self in spiritual practice and up-levelling your mindset so that you can create a soul-aligned business strategy with flow and alignment rather than scarcity and fear.
When you turn inwards first, you raise your energetic vibration to match what you desire to manifest in your business and life. And things just become easy.
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I was struggling with my mindset and getting started in my business when I worked with Ella in her BS to BADA$ Mindset Bootcamp. Together, we dug deep and uncovered fear stories that helped to make sense of my old way of thinking. It challenged me and helped me uncover more of my true self and was a step that made me excited to continue my entrepreneurial journey. Before, I was feeling stuck and I couldn't figure out why! I would for sure recommend working with Ella. She is so knowledgeable and works from a place of love. She knows her stuff!! You will love working with her!


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Thank you Dirt Rider Magazine for the choosing Giant Loop's Tracker Packer for SPOT Gen3 for the June 2015 issue's "Tear Offs: Cool Product of the Month"! Support the Kurt Caselli Foundation's mission to make off-road racing and riding safer for motorcyclists!
"Thinking about picking up a Spot Gen3 GPS-enabled location tracker and emergency beacon for your off-road adventures? Well, be sure to check out the Giant Loop Tracker Packer to carry it in, the first officially endorsed safety product from the Kurt Caselli Foundation.
This super-rugged and secure Tracker Packer firmly attaches the Spot Gen3 device to the rider's arm, backpack shoulder strap, handlebar, fork tube, or many other locations. . . . . "
– Dirt Rider Magazine, June 2015, "Tear Offs: Cool Product of the Month"


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Temporary Closure
In support of the shelter in place Covid-19 declarations throughout the Bay Area, our office and Medspa are temporarily closed. However, we are open for virtual consultations or phone consultations for those who wish to have a consultation during this time at 707-537-2123. Rest assured, the closure is preventative and not due to an exposure within our office community or staff. There will be a staff member who can respond to patients who have had surgery, reschedule appointments, and answer phone calls.
Best wishes for your continued health and a prompt end to this crisis.
Dr. Furnas and Dr. Canales
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At Baylee Dental, we pride ourselves in offering you personalized service from our staff. From the first phone call, our very helpful, friendly Patient Coordinator will do whatever is possible to answer your questions and reserve an appointment for you.
We value your time and strive to stay on schedule to minimize your wait in our comfortable reception area. We offer state of the art technology to better serve our patients. With a friendly, compassionate staff, patients are treated to the utmost in professionalism.
Dr. Cayia grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and attended Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton for pre-Dental Studies. She spent two years in Binghamton, New York at SUNY as a piano major before coming back to Florida. Dr. Cayia graduated from the University of Florida (Gators) in 1984 and has one adult son. Dr. Cayia is bilingual and had a practice in East Ocala for 20 years before designing and building Baylee Dental; Baylee Dental's office opened in Summerfield in 2004. Dr. Cayia is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Florida Dental Association (FDA), Central Florida Dental Association (CFDA) and Marion County Dental Association (MCDA). Dr. Cayia's hobbies are reading, cruising, astronomy, and art collecting. She loves all animals, though she has a particular fondness for cats.
Donna started in Dentistry in 1969 as a Dental Assistant. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Donna relocated with her husband to Summerfield, Florida in 2003 after living in Naples for over 12 years and assisted with the opening of Baylee Dental in 2004. In New Jersey, Donna was the President of the local women's professional business organization. She is a member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers, VIP member of Worldwide Who's Who and a State of Florida Notary Public. Donna has two cats, Karma and Samantha. In 2011 won a Scholarship and was nominated for Office Manager of the Year by the American Association of Dental Office Managers.
We want to introduce Shelley our Patient Coordinator and newest member of the Baylee Team. Shelley served 13 years as a dental assistant in the Air Force. She was stationed in Alaska, Utah, Oklahoma and Okinawa, Japan. She enjoys ATV motocross, photography and graphic design. She is married with 11 year old daughter and two cats, Cinnamon and Sugar. Shelley will be here to greet you with a smile on your next appointment.
Ruby has been in the dental field for 41/2 years. Very outgoing and always up for a new adventure. She loves seeing the patient leave with a smile.
Originally from Tulua, Colombia and relocated to Ocala with her family.
She is proud to be a American citizen and Graduated from the College of Central Florida as a healthcare aide.
She has two boys, 2 and 8.
She likes to play soccer, go out ot eat, travel to different countries and spend quality time with her family.
Born in Cincinnati, OH, Cindi lived in Highland Heights, KY before relocating to Florida. She started in the field of dentistry in 1983 and has enjoyed working in dental offices through the years. Cindi started with Baylee Dental in 2010. She keeps the clinical team on time while abiding by strict OSHA guidelines. She enjoys traveling boating, dancing and watching Florida Gator football games. Go Gators! Her cat Caylee was rescued in Baylee Plaza in 2011.
Born in Florida and returning after moving to Tennessee, Melissa lives in Reddick, FL. Though Reddick is roughly 45 minutes away, she considers the travel time "worth it" to work at Baylee Dental. Melissa graduated from Central Florida Community College as a Certified Dental Assistant and has been working for Dr. Cayia since 1997. She loves everything about Dentistry. Mother of two, Melissa is an avid reader, exercises daily, and is involved in many church functions. Her favorite singers are George Strait and Jon Bon Jovi and she loves the color pink.
Melissa worked at Baylee Dental for three years and moved back to Ohio for a short time. She has now relocated back to Ocala and Baylee Dental. She enjoys fishing and a good fitness workout. Although you may know her as our Certified Dental Assistant, Melissa also is a Patient Coordinator when needed. Her oldest son, Ronnie won the Ocala MMA Championship. Her son, Cory was accepted and attending the the Ocala Fire Academy this year. She is also proud grandmother of two beautiful grandsons. Melissa started back with Baylee Dental in 2011.
Born in Miami, Stacy moved from Ft. Lauderdale to Ocala and began working for Baylee Dental in 2005. Graduating from Broward County Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 2002. Stacy wanted a rewarding career that would allow her to work part-time and be a stay at home mother. While continuing to work part-time, she has taken some time off adding to her family a boy and girl. In her spare time she helps her husband with their Lawn & Landscaping business.
Florida Native born and raised in Belleview, She was introduced to dentistry in the Army Reserve in 1999. She was employed by a Correction Center as a Certified Dental Assistant before entering college. Nicole graduated from Santa Fe Community College in 2001 with her degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been with Baylee Dental since 2007. Nicole lives in Belleview with her husband, a fire fighter and their daughter.
Born in Columbia, SC. As an army dependent grew up living in many different states and Germany. Moved to Florida in 1982. Earned a degree in Dental Hygiene in 1981. Favorite activities include singing in the church choir, watching NASCAR and NFL football with her husband along with her rescued cat, Sweet Pea and dog Bear. Started at Baylee Dental 2015.
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Excellent! Love Dr. Cayia and the staff is superb.
Betty B.
Appointment was on time as is usual and Stacey is always considerate of my small mouth. No fear going here!
Bruce K.
Very professional. If a dental visit could be pleasant this is as close as it could be. Highly recommended
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San Diego Deals Roundup: Deal Current, PCN, BrightScope, & More
Reprinted from: http://www.xconomy.com/san-diego/2012/09/28/san-diego-deals-roundup-deal-current-pcn-groundmetrics-more/
San Diego's Deal Current Network said it has raised venture capital funding from Canal Partners of Scottsdale, AZ, and members of Southern California's Tech Coast Angels. The size of the round was not disclosed, and Canal did not respond to an email query. In announcing the funding, Deal Current said Todd Belfer, a managing partner at Canal Partners, and Jon Belmonte, the former COO of the Active Network (NYSE: ACTV), and current principal of San Diego-based Cedar Ridge Ventures, are joining Deal Current's board of directors. In a recent post on the company's blog, Deal Current says the fresh capital will help the white-label daily deal software company accelerate its growth by expanding sales and marketing and advancing its technology. The company provides online discounts for media companies in more than 100 cities, including American Consolidated Media, the Journal Broadcast Group, Buffalo News, and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
The company's website says Deal Current was launched in 2008 by Jimmy Hendricks and Patrick Dillon.
Reprinted from: http://www.xconomy.com/san-diego/2012/09/28/san-diego-deals-roundup-deal-current-pcn-groundmetrics-more/
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Canal Partners Funds Deal Current Network to Accelerate Growth
Canal Partners Funds Deal Current Network to Accelerate Growth
San Diego based Deal Current Network aims to create the largest performance-based offer network for local publishers and advertisers using its fully hosted offer software, coupon software, and distribution network.
San Diego, CA – September 19, 2012
Deal Current Network, a leading provider of local coupon and offer software that helps media companies enter and win the local e-commerce battle, today announced that it has raised venture funding from Scottsdale, Arizona-based Canal Partners. The addition of capital will help the company accelerate growth, by boosting sales and marketing, and advancing their technology. As part of the funding, Todd Belfer, Managing Partner at Canal Partners, will join Deal Current's Board of Directors.
Launched in April 2010 by CEO Jimmy Hendricks and President Patrick Dillon, Deal Current has quickly become one of the fastest growing local offer software companies and offer networks in the nation. "The Deal Current management and team are excited about the addition of Canal to our board and company," said Hendricks. "We spent several months working with the Canal team to make sure our goals, culture, and vision were aligned and found them to be the best venture capital for our company. We believe with their guidance and our vision, we can build a company that can be a leader in local commerce."
"As the web continues to evolve, media companies are changing the way they do business with their customers," commented Belfer, Managing Partner of Canal Partners. "The local offer space, although fairly new, will play an important role in the online revenue strategies of local media companies going forward, and Deal Current's platform enables monetization with or without a local sales team and maximizes ROI for small business advertisers." Canal Partners specializes in Internet technology and software as a service companies that are revenue-generating and growth-oriented.
Joining the Board of Directors will be Jon Belmonte, former COO of Active Network (NYSE:ACTV) and current Principal of Cedar Ridge Ventures. He commented, "There's a tremendous opportunity to help media companies and merchants regain control of the local commerce space, and Deal Current Network is perfectly positioned to enable that shift. I'm excited to continue working closely with their executive team, and now Canal Partners, in the pursuit of that goal."
"Jon's expertise in creating and leveraging networks to drive online transactions and consumer media will be an excellent resource as Deal Current continues to expand." said Belfer.
Deal Current Network provides a fully hosted offer and coupon platform for broadcast and print media publishers, direct advertising agencies, online communities, and independent business owners. The user-friendly platform provides superior visibility into daily sales, network affiliates, top customers, and tips to maximize performance. By utilizing the Deal Current Network, clients can source and access deals from any other partner within the network. This increases distribution capabilities and most importantly replaces the need for a large sales team, like Groupon or Living Social, by improving revenue shares for advertisers.
About Canal Partners
Canal Partners is a private equity firm that provides professional investor capital to software and internet technology companies that have market-proven products and services, with an enterprise value of $2 to $10 million. Founded in 2007, Canal's managing partners are serial entrepreneurs who have successfully created significant value in both the public and private sectors. They actively participate in board, advisory, and support roles to build market-leading companies.
About Deal Current Network
Deal Current Network is a leading coupon and local offer software and marketing solution for media publishers and business owners. Clients include NBC San Diego, Triton Digital Media, Clear Channel Orlando, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and many other media companies. In addition to software, they give their partners a full marketing, sales, and operational plan to ensure they run profitable local offer programs.
Patrick Armstrong
Canal Partners, LLC
(480) 264-0238
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Real Estate Investing Market Strategies
Investing in Philadelphia residential real estate? If you plan to purchase Philadelphia real estate and rent your property, you may want to invest in Philadelphia's developing neighborhoods and one of the best, hot places is housing for Temple University students.
In short, the debate over whether to hire a Realtor and pay fees or to do a FSBO completely depends on the sellers' situations. If the sellers have experience with selling real estate or are fortunate enough to live in sellers market, why not give FSBO a try? On the other hand, if you desperately need to sell your home, or if you feel uncomfortable taking on the challenge of selling your home, talk to a Realtor to learn your options and to find out what he or she can do to sell your home.
The next type of site are the sales page sites. Those are the web pages that are only trying to sell a product. Now please don't misunderstand me- everyone has to make a living, and webmasters are no exception. There is a legitimate use of the sales page, as long as the site is also providing plenty of useful information. But far too many sites offer only sales pages, without giving you anything you can sink your teeth into. These will never be among the top real estate investing sites.
One of the easiest ways to get into real estate investing is through wholesaling. This requires no cash outlay and does not even involve credit. Basically, the wholesaling process just involves finding property for sale at a discount and then finding a buyer willing to purchase immediately. Of course, the wholesaler quotes a higher price to the buyer. This provides a quick profit to the wholesaler as soon as the sale comes through.
Commercial real estate investing handbook provides complete information of the initial stage of investment process. Asset management, which is a vital part of the entire process, gets a strategic guide in managing the overall real estate investment process along with the best tools required for operating in the area. Investments in the real estate sector have created more millionaires than any other field. The proven track record of the handbook is a comprehensive step- by-step method for the new comers and also the professionals, to know the knick-knacks of the investment sector.
It is obvious that a beginner will not know everything and it is also equally true that if one communicates or consults with people then his or her treasure of knowledge will definitely multiply. So, developing relationships with people associated in this real estate investment is good in real estate investing for beginner. This helps them in gaining knowledge about real estate investing and various strategies. A real estate agent understands the aspects of purchasing properties and the lender will understand the financial needs in real estate investing.
Investing in Real estate is important for every person. It not just gives us a roof over our heads but also financial security. Before investing in real estate one should know all the dos and don'ts of it. Like in any other investors market this also has its share of ups and downs. It is definitely true that people who own property have faced troubled times but this does not generally happen to someone who has good knowledge of investing. Sometimes problems arise because the person becomes emotionally attached to the property and thus loses out on lucrative returns.
Real estate is an intricate business that involves many different legal, financial, and interpersonal aspects. Are you ready to jump into this complicated business? Think about these essential questions before you make your first move.
Before investing in real estate one should know all the dos and don'ts of it. There is far more out there, it's just a matter of taking time to look.
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Join us for Chicago's first iconic 5K Walk and Run celebrating the legacy of Italian Beef in Chicago. Some like it hot and choose a 5K run with an intense pepper filled beef while others take a milder approach with a dipped walk along Chicago's lakefront.
Any way you slice-it, the CHItalian Beef 5K delivers a scenic walk/run and delectable beef sandwiches from iconic Al's and Buona and Al's Beef. All participants receive a dri-fit race shirt, a taste of Chicago's iconic beef, timed race bib and a beef inspired race medal.
Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 9:00 AM!
Website: www.chicagobeef5k.com
Charity: JDRF is a nonprofit 501 organization that funds type 1 diabetes research and advocates for regulation favorable to medical research and that makes it easier to market new medical devices. It was formerly called the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Parking: Parking will be available for free along the streets, but are first come, first serve. There is a parking lot across the street from Montrose Harbor where you can park at a small fee per hour.
5K Swag: All 5K participants will receive a dri-fit shirt, a beef-shaped 5K finisher medal, and a juicy Italian Beef Sandwich.
Awards: The top 3 Male and Female Finishers in each age group in the 5K RUN ONLY receive a customized award. Age groups are as follows: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. The awards ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Montrose Harbor.
Pre-race packet pick-up is at Road Runner Sports Chicago (1435 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642). Race day packet pick-up will be available at Montrose Harbor.
Not an Italian Beef 5k near you? No worries! You can run it virtually! Run a 5k, by yourself or with a large group, in the location of your choice, at any time of the day.
Same race. Same swag. Just Your Location!


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Joe Root becomes Vitality ambassador
Joe Root has joined fellow sports icons Jonny Wilkinson and Jessica Ennis-Hill by becoming an ambassador for Vitality to promote healthy living and positive lifestyle choices.
The England batsman will be hoping to inspire cricket fans to get active and make positive health and lifestyle changes, as well as offering practical advice and motivating people to take achievable steps towards lifelong wellness.
Research conducted by Vitality shows that making improvements to activity levels make a positive impact on people's long-term health and with incentives and rewards people can be encouraged to make healthy choices every day.
Vitality has sponsored UK Test cricket grounds since 2014 and this partnership strengthens their association with cricket.
As part of the official announcement Root was on hand at Headingley, which hosts the first England Test of the summer against Sri Lanka, starting on 19th May.
He was there with his brother Billy and father Matt - both former team-mates of his - to share his experiences of growing up with the game as well as to take part in a set of cricket drills designed to highlight how people can use cricket to stay active.
"I'm really excited to be joining Vitality as an Ambassador," Root said.
"Vitality shares my belief that everyone can take small steps today to dramatically improve their wellbeing over the long-term, regardless of their current state of health.
"I'm looking forward to using my role to help communicate this message and to encourage people to make positive lifestyle changes."
Nick Read, Commercial Director at Vitality, said: "We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Joe.
"Joe is one of the world's top sportsmen and is already an inspiration to people of all ages.
"It's great to have him on board as an Ambassador to share our passion for healthy living and to help us engage with and motivate a new audience."
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