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Frequency Considerations for Recreational 2 Way Radios

If you are in the market for 2 way radios for personal use, you have an immediate and important choice to make: What radio frequency band do you require?

Frequency! 2 way radios obviously utilize 'wireless' communication methods so when using a 2 way radio you are transmitting and sending your message through the air -- the same air that is currently carrying television signals, commercial radio signals, Ham radio signals and literally thousands of signals from other private 2 way radios. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has the job of controlling all of these communication signals so they don't run into each other; to accomplish this they have reserved frequency bands for use by certain types of communication (signal sending) devices. There are two frequency bands in use for recreational 2 way radios, these are called Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS).

In 1996, the FCC reserved a set of radio frequencies they called the Family Radio Service (FRS) band, specifically for short-range 2 way radios (radios that operate no more than 2 miles away from each other) with a small power output (up to 500 milliwatts or one-half watt).

About fifty years before the FCC created the FRS band they had reserved a set of frequencies for higher power 2 way radios that operated over a longer range this is the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) band. The GMRS band is for radios with a power output between one and five watts and a range over 2 miles. The FCC regulates the 2 way radios that operate on the GMRS band and requires users of this type of radio to obtain a license and pay a fee. The GMRS license is good for five years and costs $80.00; the license must be obtained by an adult (the radios operating under the license may be used by minors but only with the licensed adult's knowledge and permission). Go to the FCC's Internet page at: for more information on GMRS licensing.

When buying 2 way radios, your choice is between a set of radios that operates only on one of these frequency bands or a set of radios that is able to operate on either one of these frequency bands. This determination will obviously have to be made based on the maximum distance the radio users will be from each other. If the radios are to be used within two miles of each other, FRS will be the best (and least expensive) choice. If a greater distance is consistently required, 2 way radios that operate on the GMRS frequency band will be required. If the need for distance is uncertain or if you want the option of occasionally transmitting up to five miles a FRS/GMRS hybrid is the radio set to choose.

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Now that you have shared your happy news with family and friends the fun really starts. It's time to actually start planning your wedding; wedding reception ideas, bridal bouquets, wedding favour ideas and dress ideas will be swimming around in that little loved-up head of yours!

Take a deep breath and relax because the BIG question you're already asking yourself is... "Where do I start?"

Well, the only way to successfully plan your perfect wedding is to start with your wedding reception ideas. Treat yourself to a few bridal magazines [you've always wanted to buy one and now you can with that rock on your finger!]. Start looking around in haberdashery departments and put together a collection of the materials, styles and colours that appeal to you. These will provide the essential ingredients for your wedding reception ideas board or scrapbook or however you choose to present them.

Your ideas can then spiral off in a multitude of different directions as you start to consider wedding themes, wedding favour ideas, colour themes and style themes, etc. It is truly essential to set the tone of your wedding first and then everything else falls in to place. For example, if your bridal gown shop knows you are going for a traditional "ivory and gold" theme, she can then advise you on gowns to suit this theme. In addition, you can then advise your wedding favour supplier that any ideas for wedding favours must fit within this theme.

Wedding favours come in all different styles and design. They range from candle favours, chocolate favours, cd wedding favours, beach themed favours and many more. You can even personalise your favours to make them unique to your guests.

In these early days, there is no need to ask for the groom's comments - wait until you have narrowed down some ideas before you present them to him. He won't really respond to "do you like this?" and "what about this?" being thrown at him 50 times a day. It is far better to approach your groom once you have narrowed down groomsmen ideas, colour ideas, wedding reception ideas, wedding favour ideas, etc to a minimum. You will also get a more honest answer from him. Don't forget, even though ideas for wedding favours have completely taken over your life for the moment, he might not share your enthusiasm at this early stage of the preparations.

Throughout your ideas stage, you must not forget your wedding guests. Fundamentally, it is your day, however every girl wants their wedding remembered for its class and elegance. The one way that guests will treasure your wedding memories is by the giving of unique wedding favours. Second to your wedding themes and wedding reception ideas, you must consider wedding favour ideas carefully. Once your beautiful day is over and you're embarking on married life, you want your guests to look back at their favour boxes and bomboniere and reminisce!

However you plan your wonderful day, and whichever of your original wedding reception ideas and ideas for wedding favours you choose, have a special day and a magical married life thereafter!

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Ask the Marriage Maven: Angered by an Affair

Q. About a year ago, my husband had an affair with someone we both knew. It happened while I was pregnant. He said it would never happen again, but I’m not so sure. She’s still in and out of our social circles.

I want to try to work things out, but every time I think about it, it makes me sick. The sad thing is that we’ve been married less than three years. Maybe he wasn’t ready to be married. How do we work through our problems and have a happy marriage? Right now, it seems impossible.
P. R.

A. First off, let me say that I’m sorry that this happened to you. It’s hard to overcome the powerful feelings that linger after an affair. But if you think it’s impossible to have a happy relationship now, that’s exactly what it will be. However, if you throw away the attitude of the impossible and embrace the one of determination, having a happy marriage can happen.

You might be right. It is possible (maybe probable) that your husband did not fully understand what your marriage would entail before getting into it, but now you both have a responsibility, and that includes raising your child.

It seems like you’re making some good moves. Seeking help from books and the internet is a great idea. However, I would suggest that if you are not seeking professional counseling or coaching now--do it! Go with someone you trust to get you thought this difficult time. Even if you’re the only one doing it at first, it’s good to get started with a person who can give and objective approach and help you resolve some issues.

Ultimately, you and your husband will need to determine if renewing your commitment can work. Each of you will have to make a choice to consciously work at making your relationship better. Both of you will need to make your marriage a priority—even above taking care of your child(ren).

Despite what many people think, love is not a feeling, it’s a decision. I once heard a saying: “Marriage is like a pet snake, you better feed it every day or bad things will happen.” If your husband is willing to change, positive action towards making your marriage better will be evident. That said keep your eyes and heart open.

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You want to tell your partner how you feel about them but you end up staring at a blank screen for so long you give up.  Or you try a few lines only to delete them all and start over.  Again.  Why is it so hard to tell the loved one in our life exactly what they mean to us?  Do you struggle to find the words to properly convey how you feel?  Or is it that you just can’t explain it?  Don’t let words get in the way of telling your loved one how much they mean to you. 

Everyone wants to be loved.  When you are busy living life, there never seems time to slow down and really savour that central relationship that makes it all worthwhile.  Oftentimes we think that those closest to us know exactly how we feel about them and how important they are to us.  But the sad reality is that often they don’t. 

So how can you write a love letter that you will feel proud to give and one that your loved one will cherish for all time?  Where do you start?  Follow these easy tips below and you’ll be on your way in no time.

1. First write down 5 things that you love about your partner and be as specific as possible.  Rather than writing that they are kind, instead be detailed about how they are kind.  Perhaps they always smile at waiters in restaurants or they are great at making people feel included, especially at parties. 

2. Write down 5 things that they have done that confirms how much you love them and again, give examples.  Perhaps they enveloped you in a hug last night when you were feeling frustrated about your family.  Or maybe they knew how disappointed you were when you missed out on that promotion and they cooked a special meal to cheer you up. 

3. Pick the best three examples from each of the above categories and weave them into your letter.  You could start by saying ‘I love how you…’ and then include the three examples from the first point.  Then you could say something like ‘I loved the way you…’ and then mention the other examples.  Make sure you emphasise how their actions made you feel, how loved you felt and how grateful you are to have them in your life.

4. It is best to write up a draft first and then go over it to see if you can improve it. Sometimes it helps to write up what you want to say, edit it until it flows well and then leave it for a day or two before going back for a final edit and polish. 

5. Buy some special paper and write out your letter.  Don’t worry if your handwriting isn’t perfect – it’s distinctly yours and your loved one will appreciate the time and effort you put into the letter.  If you feel your writing is so bad it will be difficult to read or if your illegible handwriting is something you’ve argued about before then pay to get it hand written by a professional.  At a stretch you could use a more romantic font on your computer, say Garamond in italic, but you should really only do that as a last resort.   The more personal you can make your letter the more your loved one will treasure it.
 
6. Think about how you plan on delivering this letter to them.  Will you slip it in their briefcase?  Mail it?  Leave it under the pillow?  Do you want to be there when they open it?  If you want to see their reaction, then it is best to hand it to them.  You could team the letter up with a small gift like flowers or chocolate but make sure the gift doesn’t diminish the letter as you want that to be the main focus.

If a birthday or anniversary or other special occasion is involved you’ll want to include mention of that too.

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“I might not be Fred Flintstone, but I can still make your bed rock!”

Come on. You can do better than that. When putting together your dating profile, avoid pick up lines like the above. I have seen dating profiles with these kinds of subject lines.  You have to be a lot more romantic than the above line.  The above subject line is too raw. You have to bring it down a notch.

Here are some tips to help you when putting together your dating profile.

1.Do not use negativity in your profile. This is a big turn off. “You don’t need to have car keys to drive me crazy.”  Or, “I may not look like much, but I am drinking milk.” “If you want me, come and get me.” Ridiculous lines in a dating profile do not work. You have to be positive in your profile because you want to make a great first lasting impression. You do not want to come across as a jerk. If you use the above lines, you will come across as a jerk.

2.Build curiosity in your profile. A terrific subject line could be, “Have you ever been to Fogo De Chao?” This is curiosity. You want that man or women to click on to read more. A dater would be curious to know what is Fogo De Chao? (Between you and I, this is a fabulous Brazilian steak house.) You can go on from there and add more. Here’s another. “Have you ever been to Utopia? Let’s experience our two minds together as one.”

3.People like to hear a short story about you in your profile. Give one just a little taste of who you are. “I am a fire fighter and I am also working on pursuing my passion to open a sports bar while still working as a fire fighter.”  Daters want to read details about you. Give it to them.  This will let a dater know that you are going places and you have goals.

4.Always be honest in your dating profile and display real photos of you. If you lost some weight or even gained some, have an up to date photo showing how you look today.

5.Never say your name is Wayne. Do not use your real name. Come up with a screen name that stands out and shows a little bit of your character. Also make sure you capitalize each letter in your screen name and never put numbers behind your name.”IAmForReal”,“GorgeousBrownEyes”, etc.You should get the point.

6.People like to be with winners. Bring out the self confidence in you. Walk the walk. If you are self confident in who you are, then you should not have a problem here at all.

7.Make sure you put in your profile what you can offer and the kind of person you are looking for. These tips should help in getting many responses to your dating profile. Get noticed….

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Debt can really mean trouble for so many people and often times it can lead to severe devastation, when things just do not get paid off eventually. Ignoring your debt can cost you an enormous amount at the end of the day because what could potentially end up happening is, you could very easily lose all of your assets and property, and I am very certain that nobody out there anticipates something such as that happening to them, right.

Do not let your debt cause this to potentially happen to you down the road. Lack of responsibility is sometimes to blame but honestly there are many occasions where it is only because of an individuals ability to earn enough money to afford to pay off their debt and so many times they are either ashamed, so they avoid ever even thinking about it or they just do not have the money, so feel as though they need to hide out from the people calling them consistently, as well as sending them threatening letters each day in the mail at their home.

Your actions in trying to find that financial freedom you have been searching for for so long now is not something that will come easy for many but there are also plenty of people out there that are so tired of worrying about debt, that they would try to do just about anything to help in preventing more debt or to atleast get out of some of the debt that they are currently involved in, which is creating so much turmoil in their lives.

Finding financial freedom from all or most of that debt can feel seriously impossible but throughout articles such as these, you are going to get little helpful hints that could very well provide you with some of the answers to many of the important and understandable questions that you currently have about debt or have had in the past, but were just too unsure to feel confident enough to ask them.

Freedom from debt, all of it or just one or two less payments each month, can dramatically create fabulous changes within your life and make it much easier to survive paycheck to paycheck, which sometimes feels like an impossibility for way too many people. Debt problems are the number one cause, in my opinion, for all of the stomach problems out there that people are suffering from, as well as the many awful divorces that are occurring right now as we all sit here, reading this article.

Your freedom rides on whether or not you are going to have the strength and determination to cut corners when needed, spend only when necessary and live by your means each and every month that passes, without too many excuses or exceptions to the rules. Allowing little mistakes constantly can surely add up at the end of the day, creating unwanted debt and putting more stress on you than you would want.

Debt is something that too many of us know far too much about, right. Well, many of you probably are also aware of the fact that there are different things that can be done to help relieve you from some of that debt stress that is weighing on your mind each day. Some people choose to ignore their debt problems, phone calls coming in daily and notices in their mail each day, while others choose to consolidate all of their debts.

If you can find a way to relieve yourself from some of the debt stress that is occurring, then you should most definitely give it a good honest shot. Debt relief can really turn your life around and alleviate that painful stress that you have been having to deal with now for entirely too long. It is a very good idea, if you ever do get a chance, to talk with some sort of financial advisor, or someone that can give you some wonderful ideas on improving your current financial standing.

One thing that has become very beneficial to many families is debt consolidation. By consolidating all of your debts, or most of them, and only having that one payment monthly, you would be quite surprised how much less stressful things will be for you. Debt consolidators can help you to get your life back on track and begin taking care of some of those debts, instead of ignoring them, as many people end up doing.

By choosing debt consolidation you also no longer have to worry about those terrible late fees and high taxes, which is a huge relief for people trying to help themselves get out of old debts that have been causing them tremendous stress. There is nothing wrong with anyone asking for some type of help, when it comes to debt solutions. There is something wrong with putting creditors off and ignoring their phone calls.

You might find that by speaking with them, they could offer you some solutions to your debt issues. Too many people are afraid and tend to not want to deal with them but what all of you should know is that, that is always a serious mistake, a mistake that could definitely cost you big time. Do not be ashamed of having too many debts, because you are not the only one in that shape.

Most families, at some point throughout life, find themselves bogged down by tremendous debts or debt that makes them feel almost in constant panic and it is just so sad. Finding solutions to your debt problem can give you the stress free life that you truly deserve, or atleast less stressful life. Talk with a financial advisor or debt consolidator today.

Help really is right around the corner, but that help will not just come knocking on your door. It is up to you to get the help that you need to finally find the relief that you deserve. Debt can be a serious issue for many individuals but if you can consolidate those debts and make things easier on yourself, you can start enjoying life more than ever before.

Are you having trouble figuring out where to meet Christian singles?  You might want to meet other Christian singles for dating or you might just want to find Christian singles for friendship and support.  More than eighty percent of Americans consider themselves to be Christian and yet a large percentage of Christian singles don't know how to meet other Christian singles.  Some people try to meet Christian singles only through church, which can be limiting.  On the other hand, some people are trying to meet Christian singles everywhere they go and finding that many people are turned off by approaching a new relationship from a religious standpoint.  The way to meet Christian singles is to find a balance between these two ends of the spectrum.

In order to find Christian singles, you have to be open to meeting them in a range of appropriate places.  If you are only trying to meet other Christian singles at church, you are limiting yourself to the small, select pool of people who attend your church and the even smaller number of people who attend church social activities.  Many people who attend church are in committed relationships and church is a family activity for them.  You might be able to make friends with other Christian singles here but the likelihood of meeting other Christian singles here is slim.

At the same time, you are not likely to meet Christian singles at the local bar, the latest rave party or the nude beach.  Many Christians associate with a wide range of people and enjoy a number of different activities and end up getting swept into modern traditional forms of dating.  Often, this type of dating involves alcohol and overt sexuality.  Even if you are able to find Christian singles in such an environment, you may find that your religious foundation is a turn-off and they will back away.  You may also find that if you see Christian singles in such places, your relationship may be rocky as a result of conflicting moral values held by both parties.

In order to mingle with Christian singles that share your faith but aren't just hanging out at church all day, you need to expose yourself to a variety of situations in which you will bump into Christian singles.  One way to meet Christian singles is to vary your church attendance.  You will still want to participate actively in your church but you might want to regularly attend services at a second church.  Additionally, you can encourage your church groups to plan mingling and volunteer events with other churches so Christian singles can talk with other Christian singles while contributing to the community.

You should also be open to the opportunity to meet Christian singles in other areas of your life.  You can find Christian singles at the local library, sporting events, coffee shops, poetry readings, theater events and shopping malls.  In order to locate Christian singles in such places, you need to be willing to put yourself out there, starting up conversations with people in public places.  You don't need to share right away that you are seeking Christian singles, nor do you need to place emphasis on your faith, as this might hinder conversation initially.  Instead, start with general conversation and use social clues to include religion into the conversation at appropriate times.  In this way, you will meet Christian singles with a variety of interests, forming friendships and relationships easier than ever before.

One of the things that works to keep relationships alive is spending quality time with each other. In this day of the information age, it is becoming increasingly difficult to carve out the necessary time to nurture our relationships. What with long work hours, helping kids with their homework, transporting them around to their extracurricular activities, getting dinner, cleaning up and going through the bedtime routine, what time is left?

Unless you orchestrate the time for your relationship, other less important things will crowd in and take what precious little time you do have. Pick a night that will be “date night” with your partner and make a game out of being as creative as you can be. Try to see how many things you can do without spending money.

To get you started, I’ve come up with some suggestions to help you for the next year. What follows are 52 ideas for how to spend creative time together without spending money. Feel free to add or modify any of the items on the list to suit your particular relationship and circumstances.

WINTER

1. Take a drive to look at the Christmas decorations.
2. Play cards---perhaps strip poker.
3. Watch a movie together.
4. Go outside and have a snowball fight.
5. Get some finger paints and create your own body art with each other as your canvass.
6. Go sleigh riding.
7. Go ice skating.
8. Work out or exercise together.
9. Stage your own improvisation show.
10. Sing to each other.
11. Review or create a photo album or scrapbook of your memories together.
12. Play a board game---perhaps chess, Scrabble or Twister.
13. Go to a book store, get coffee and read for hours.

SPRING

14. Work on a remodeling project together.
15. Plan and complete a yard work project together.
16. Do the spring cleaning together---room by room. When done, reward yourself by making love in the room you’ve cleaned.
17. Put on old clothes and mud wrestle after some drenching rain.
18. Give each other a massage.
19. Play catch---football, baseball, softball or Frisbee.
20. Go to a car dealer and test drive the car of your dreams.
21. Shoot basketball together.
22. Dance together.
23. Take a shower together and wash each other---everywhere.
24. Take a free adult education class together.
25. Go to a mall and have a contest to see which one of you can get the most free samples.
26. Go rollerblading or bike riding.

SUMMER

27. Build a campfire and roast marshmallows.
28. Go swimming or skinny dipping.
29. Give each other a manicure or pedicure.
30. Go somewhere crowded to people watch.
31. Go to a free outdoor event, perhaps a concert.
32. Lie on a blanket outside and watch the clouds or stars.
33. Go on a picnic.
34. Watch a fireworks display.
35. Be creative and engage in sexual role plays. Be anyone you’d like to be for the night who is also exciting for your partner.
36. Sit by the water somewhere.
37. Do a prolonged strip tease for each other.
38. Have a water balloon fight.
39. Sit outside and read poetry to each other.

FALL

40. Go for a drive together.
41. Go window shopping.
42. Incorporate food into your love making---chocolate syrup, whipped cream, fondue, strawberries---anything you and your partner enjoy.
43. Call or write to someone you haven’t had contact with in a while.
44. Cook something together.
45. Spend an evening just talking with each other. Talk about the things you have done, plans you have for the future, important people in your lives or current events.
46. Take a bubble bath together.
47. Go to a free movie or museum.
48. Take a drive and find the potential in old houses and their properties.
49. Create an imaginary story together---either orally or in written form.
50. Take turns being each other’s genie in a bottle by fulfilling your partner’s every wish and fantasy.
51. Play in the fallen leaves.
52. Create an exciting scavenger hunt that ends in your bed.

Now you have 52 suggestions for things to do with your partner for every week of the year divided by season. Certainly you don’t have to follow my suggestions. Feel free to add your own or to repeat your favorites as often as you’d like.

The main point is not to see how kinky you can get. The idea is to keep your relationship alive by making time together a priority. It is important that you find things to do as a couple that you can both enjoy. If you have vastly different interests then you can enter this with the spirit of taking turns and each agree to happily participate in the activity chosen by the one whose turn it is that week.

As long as you make a habit of making your relationship a priority and allocating time each week for rejuvenation of the feelings that attracted you in the first place, then you stand a good chance of staying together for the long haul.

Please don’t let insidious boredom enter into your relationship through the back door. This is what frequently happens when we are busy placing other things ahead of our time for each other. You know what I mean---the job, the kids, our friend in crisis, etc. There will always be a competing interest for the time you’ve set aside for each other.

Other than natural disasters, threat of death or major crises, do not allow your time together to be invaded by any outside forces. Make sure to create opportunities for you to do things together without outside influence. With more than 50% of today’s marriages ending in divorce, make this small investment in the longevity of your relationship. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. What’s stopping you? Start today.

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