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Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 Nipigon-Red Rock Gazette Page 9 Accessing High Def content doesn’t need to be $$$$ Continued from Page 8 made up of 525 lines with the picture being built up on screen one line at a time; first the odd numbered lines, then the even. The two sets of lines “interlaced”, which is one reason for the flickering effect commonly seen on older TV’s. At full High Definition, a modem set like the Sharp AQUOS LCD TV can display 1,080 lines and, even better, the entire picture is painted on screen simultaneously, or (to give it its technical name) in “progressive” mode. This is what is meant by the label “1080p”, denoting a TV format that is as much as five times the resolution of standard television, and with none of the annoying flickering or jagged images. The highest quality televisions currently available will carry a “Full HD 1080p” sticker, indicating their ability to produce crisp, stunning, detailed pictures with more natural and richer colours. One common misconception about HDTV is that there isn’t too much programming available in Canada yet. In fact, 90% of the top primtime TV shows in Canada are already broadcast in High Definition. The CRTC (Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission) has given broadcasters a deadline of 2009 to switch all programming over to High Def, and the Majority of broadcasters have already moved to adopt the new digital format. If you don’t have an HDTV-compatible set you won’t see the benefit. Accessing High Def content doesn’t need to be expensive either. A number of Canadian broadcasters already transmit regular local programming as High Def content over the air. If you want to take advantage of this free content, be sure to purchase an HDTV set that has a built-in ATSC Tuner. You’ll also need a decent externaAl antenna and should check that you live in an area with good signal strength. If you really want to enjoy the true HDTV experience, though, you’ll most likely want to subscribe to a HD package from your local cable provider. Hydro One... A Better Day Friday January 4th turned out to be a better day for both the helicopter pilot and the Hydro One crews, as they completed the work of stringing the new wires across the Nipigon River, running the parallel to the bridge. This time to prevent “gawkers” the traffic was stopped in both directions once the helicopter was in place. Watching the operations showed the skills of the helicopter pilot as he maneuvered the lines carefully to the 2 workers in the buckets, on the pole. Glena Clearwater Photos A Special Thanks I would like to take this time to gica wonderful thanks to all who supported us in our saddest and tragic moments in our lives. I thank Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers who helped carry our son and helped lay him to rest, I also would like to thank all those who gave donations and comforted us on this sad tragic day, Thank You. A special thanks goes to the ladies who helped arrange a beautiful luncheon and the set up of the community center for us, Thank You. A special thanks goes to Dottie for the lovely cards she mad us, Thank You. I would like to take this special moment to thank all of Jordan Hardy's friends, relatives, teachers, buddies of Rocky Bay, Nipigon, Red Rock. Dorion for their support and there condolences, Thank You. A Big Special thanks from our Heart goes out to all of you for your kind support and generosity. Thank You. Our Son, Our Boy, Our Boy, Our Pride & Joy, Our Teddy Bear, Our Sandwich, Our Buddy, Our Friend, and My Hero will never be forgotten. Until We Meet Again My son, Love Mom & Dad & Your Bro. Community Calendar Nipigon Red Rock Horticultural Society Is pleased to present a slide presentation on “Flowers and Scenery of our Area” by David Crawford. Tuesday, January 15th at 7 p.m. at the Grace United Church, Nipigon. The Rotary Club of Nipigon is pleased to offer to the local communities loan of a variety of equipment for use on a short-term basis. Some of the items available include bath chairs, grab bars, walkers, adjustable bed and a four-wheeled scooter. This equipment is available to community members on a trial basis or to have available if family members are visiting them and require the equipment. Contact any member of the Rotary Club of Nipigon and they will be pleased to assist you in obtaining the equipment you need. NDMH Board Meeting Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital are held in the Board Room at the Hospital on the last Monday of the month. The public are welcome to attend Grief and Bereavement Grief and Bereavement Support Group every 3rd Monday of the month, at the Multipurpose Room at the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital. Be Rabies Wise! Rabies is a preventable disease. It is transmitted through a bite or scratch of an animal. WITHOUT MEDICAL TREATMENT IT CAN BE FATAL. Avoid wild animals, such as foxes, raccoons, skunks, bats. If you are bitten by a wild animal, you should immediately wash the wound with clean water and soap, apply an antiseptic, contact your doctor and REPORT THE INCIDENT to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. For further information, contact the TBDHU at 1-888-294-6630 or visit www.tbdhu.com