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Gun Confiscation is Beginning – Senate Bill SB-2099

HR45 Gun Owners Watch Out

Concerning the Blair-Holt proposed legislation: Senate Bill SB-2099 will require us to put on our 2009 1040 federal tax form all guns that you have or own. It may require fingerprints and a tax of $50 per gun.

In November, our lying president promised he was not going after our Second Amendment rights. This bill was introduced on Feb. 24. This bill will become public knowledge 30 days after it is voted into law. This is an amendment to the Internal Revenue Act of 1986. This means that the Finance Committee can pass this without the Senate voting on it at all.

The full text of the proposed amendment is on the U.S. Senate homepage, <http://WWW.senate.gov/> http://WWW.senate.gov// You can find the bill by doing a search by the bill number, SB-2099.

You know who to call; I strongly suggest you do.
Please send a copy of this e-mail to every gun owner you know.

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Congress is now starting on the firearms confiscation bill. If it passes, gun owners will become criminals if you don’t fully comply.

It has started.
Very Important for you to be aware of a new bill HR 45 introduced into the House. This is the Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sale Act of 2009.

Even gun shop owners didn’t know about this because the government is trying to fly it under the radar.

To find out about this – go to any government website and type in HR 45 or Google HR 45 Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sales Act of
2009. You will get all the information.

Basically this would make it illegal to own a firearm – any rifle with a clip or ANY pistol unless:
It is registered – You are fingerprinted – You supply a current Driver’s License – You supply your Social Security # – You will submit to a physical & mental evaluation at any time of their choosing – Each update change or ownership through private or public sale must be reported and costs $25 – Failure to do so you automatically lose the right to own a firearm and are subject up to a year in jail. There is a child provision clause on page 16 section 305 stating a child-access provision. Gun must be locked and inaccessible to any child under 18.
They would have the right to come and inspect that you are storing your gun safely away from accessibility to children and fine is punishable for up to
5 yrs. In prison.

If you think this is a joke – go to the website and take your pick of many options to read this. It is lengthy. But, more and more people are becoming aware of this. Pass the word along. Any hunters in your family pass this along.

This is just a “termite” approach to complete confiscation of guns and disarming of our society to the point we have no defense – chip away a little here and there until the goal is accomplished before anyone realizes it.

This is one to act on whether you own a gun or not.
If you take my gun, only the criminal will have one to use against me.
HR 45 only makes me/us less safe.

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Please.. Copy and send this out to EVERYONE in the USA, whether you support the Right to Bear Arms or not. YOUR rights are next. Government is taking away our right to choose, as well as the right to defend ourselves from intruders.

CALL YOUR SENATOR!!!!

Many of you may think this could be a hoax. Let me save you time. Here is the Snopes report: SNOPES

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Introduction

Selecting the right high def television (HDTV) can be a daunting prospect for sure. I will help to take some of the confusion out of it by showing you how to find the right match for an HDTV and you and your family.

As TV broadcasting technology imminently changes from analog to digital, the number of choices for you to make is increasing dramatically and rapidly. When you walk into your local T.V. sales store and see walls of TV’s staring at you, the task can seem monumental and even overwhelming to say the least. So, let me walk you through some of the basics and I hope this article will help to focus you on your decision.

Why Native Resolution is Important

The first important component we need to understand in selecting the right HDTV for you is screen resolution. A digital TV does not necessarily mean that it is a high definition digital TV. There are TV’s on the market that are digital, but do not have HiDef resolution. So, what is a high definition television, or HDTV? In order for a TV to be considered “HiDef”, it needs to have a screen resolution of at least 720p. A 720p TV has the capability to display 720 horizontal lines of pixels (or “color dots” that appear on the screen). The highest resolution [number of pixels or color dots] a television is capable of producing is called “Native resolution”. What this means is that a TV producing a native resolution of 1280×720, is capable of reproducing 1280 dots [pixels] in a horizontal line by 720 lines of dots [pixels] vertically. The highest resolution that is currently available is 1080p (1920 horizontal ×1080 vertical lines) and 1080i (1920 horizontal ×1080 vertical lines). The more lines of pixels, the higher resolution an HDTV is capable of producing.

Television screens are measured diagonally. For HDTV screens measuring less than 45 inches (remember, this is measured diagonally), you probably will not be able to tell the difference between a 720p and 1080p picture, because the lines are pushed closer together. When selecting a smaller HDTV, consider that it may not be worthwhile to pay a higher price for the higher resolution. With that in mind, I would not purchase a 1080 resolution HDTV for anything smaller than a 45 inch screen. You just simply will not see the difference.

The Difference Between Progressive Displays (720p, 1080p) and Interlaced Displays (720i, 1080i)

People are generally very confused when it comes to knowing the difference between progressive and interlaced scanning. I’m going to help sort it out for you. The ‘p’ (in 1080p for example) stands for a progressive scan, which means that each line is displayed on the screen in a progressive order (line 1, line 2, line 3, line 4, line 5, etc.) one line after the other. The ‘i’ (in 1080i for example) stands for an interlaced scan, which means that the odd lines are displayed in one pass and the even numbered lines in the next pass which lessens the resolution slightly and slows the rate that motion can be projected to the screen. A standard analog television uses interlacing technology. Progressive displays are not necessarily better, but they can be. Most people can not tell the difference between a 1080i picture and a 1080p picture because the resolutions are the same. But, a 1080p HDTV will stand out while viewing fast motion that happen in action movies, video games and sporting events. 1080p provides smoother resolution and less distortion in fast paced scenes. So if you are a fan of action movies, video games or sporting events and want a big screen HDTV, 1080p will definitely be your best choice.

Viewing Distance Should be Considered When Determining the Size of the Screen

It can be a big mistake to rush out and purchase the biggest HDTV you can find. Why? Because an HDTV is quite different than your trusty old standard definition television. A standard resolution television signal will almost always look slightly distorted on an HDTV if you are too close, but as you back away to a proper viewing distance, the images will become greatly improved. A very large screened HDTV in a small room will give you poor quality looking pictures if viewing a standard definition program. However; viewing a high resolution video game, Blu-ray movies or high definition cable or satellite signals will produce a much more pleasing viewing.

Viewing Distance: The Formulas

The basic rule for HDTV viewing is that you should not sit closer than 1.5 times the diagonal measurement of the screen. And also, for the best viewing quality, you should not be more than a maximum distance of about 3 times the diagonal measurement of the screen.

An example calculation is as follows:

For a 40 inch screen, the minimum viewing distance would be 60 inches (or, 40 x 1.5 = 60 inches – about five feet) and the maximum viewing distance should be 120 inches (40 x 3 = 120 inches -about ten feet). The optimal viewing distance for a 40 inch screen would be about 7 ½ feet away from the screen (which is the middle point between the minimum and the maximum viewing distance).

Minimum Viewing Distance Formula: Screen Size x 1.5 = inches away

Maximum Viewing Distance Formula: Screen Size x 3 = inches away

Optimal Viewing Distance Formula: Max distance + Min Distance /2 = Best Viewing Distance

Remember that when you are in a show room, the viewing resolution can be greatly misrepresented due to the size of the room. Be sure that you know what your viewing room distance will be. Use the calculations to determine what screen size your room is best suited for, BEFORE you go shopping.

What Type of HDTV Should You Choose: Rear Screen Projection, LCD or Plasma?

The next and perhaps most difficult decision you will need to make is what type of HDTV to purchase. I will try to help you sort this out.

Rear projection screens tend to have the cheapest out-the-door cost, but they are frequently the most expensive over the life of the television due to the cost of their projection bulbs. Projection bulbs are very expensive and can range from $300 to $500 or more, and they have to be replaced every 4 or 5 years or sooner depending on the TV’s usage. Another downfall to projection TV’s is that the viewing angle tends to be very limited. If you are not sitting directly in front of the screen, you will not be viewing the best picture.

Liquid crystal displays (LCD’s), are quickly becoming the most popular style of HDTV due [in part] to the fact that they are becoming very affordable. LCD screens were once limited in maximum screen size. But this is also becoming less of an issue as technology advances, LCD screens are growing ever larger. LCD’s are known for reduced power consumption and they also produce a better image quality in a well-lit or partially lit room.

Plasma TV’s have their positive and negative points as well. Plasma screens are becoming more and more affordable and they are known for their great color replication. One of the biggest downsides to a plasma screen is its power consumption. Most plasma TVs consume about tow times the energy as a like-sized LCD TV. Plasma screens have had trouble replicating deep, dark black, so they look best when they are viewed in a very dark room. Plasma screens have excellent viewing at almost any angle.

In summary, if you like watching television in a totally dark room most of the time, then a plasma screen will probably work best for you. If you tend to view TV in a partially lit environment, then an LCD screen might be your best choice. And, if you have a direct straight-on view of your TV, then a rear projection could work well for you.

Refresh Rate, Contrast Ratios and the Truth about Color Selection

What is refresh rate and is it important to me? Well, the short answer is, “yes” refresh rate is a very important factor and is very often the most overlooked technical spec when selecting a new HDTV. The refresh rate is the amount of times an entire frame or image is displayed on the screen for every second of viewing time. The refresh rate is usually identified as Hz. Hz (or Hertz) is how many times the screen is renewed per second. Most HDTV’s are 60 Hz, which means the screen is reformed 60 times in one second. The newer HDTV’s have a refresh rate of 120Hz and the very high-end HDTV’s are now pumping out at a blazing 240 Hz (that’s renewing the screen picture 240 every single second!). You may have heard of motion blur but do you know what it is? Well, in video games, it can be programmed into the game for dazzling effects, but on an HDTV, motion blur can ruin a fast paced action scene, a sporting event or video game that doesn’t need more than it already has. Motion blur is caused when the HDTV screen can’t process the information fast enough and it causes the picture to appear blurry. If you want the crispest picture, look for the highest refresh rate that you can afford. Refresh rate is one of the most important factors in selecting a new HDTV if you plan on clearly watching any fast paced programming.

Contrast ratios have become a sales and marketing point for manufacturers and sales people. But these sales pitches can be somewhat misleading. So, what is a contrast ratio? Well, it is simply the difference between the white and black color levels. What we are generally not told as consumers is that there is a multitude of ways for manufacturers to measure contrast ratios. Contrast ratios should be considered in your purchase, but you should not base your entire decision on this one technical item. In general though, a good contrast ratio will produce darker blacks, which can help colors stand out much brighter and more vibrant. As a rule of thumb, Plasma screens tend to have better contrast ratios than rear projection screens and LCD screens. While you are at your local HDTV retailer, notice the difference in the black levels of the different TV’s as you walk past them. Don’t ignore contrast ratios, they can help, but trust your eyes and remember that the blacker the black, the better the color resolution will be.

Refresh rate, contrast ratios and blackness have the most impact on your overall picture quality and color portrayal. But remember that when you are in a showroom, brightness and contrast factors can be misleading due to the brightness level of the showroom. What looks good in the showroom might look awful in your home.

I hope this quick guide has provided you with a good knowledge base for when you are ready to take that big step into your next TV purchase. It can be frightening, if you don’t know what you are looking for.

Authored by: Tina D

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