October 28, 2020

PBS Newshour, A record breaking election for number of votes cast

This election is shaping up to be historic.

From PBS Newshour:

From the Washington Post:

The U.S. has already hit 49% of total 2016 voting.
At least 67.8 million have voted nationwide, with 6
days until Election Day.

Published on Oct. 20, 2020 | Data updated Oct. 28 at 12:45 a.m.

Early-voting numbers: U.S. has hit record early turnout - Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/10/20/early-voting-numbers-us-pace-record-early-turnout/

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October 22, 2020

Broadcast Studio Help

The other day I asked for help selecting items for my broadcast studio.
This is what I have so far. Am I on the right track?
What else do I need? Money is no object. All suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.
❤lmsp

1. Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro HDMI Live Stream Switcher $595.00
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1557461-REG/blackmagic_design_atem_mini_pro_hdmi.html
B&H Photo VideoPhone: 800.606.6969 or 212.444.6615
2. Elgato Key Light Air, Professional LED Panel With 1400 Lumens, Multi-Layer Diffusion Technology, App-Enabled, Color Temperature Adjustable for Mac/Windows/iPhone/Android ElagElgato Store $129.99 each
at Two at $259.98
3. SAMTIAN 2-Pack 240PCS Dimmable LED Video Light 3200K 5600K Panel Light and 79 Inches Stand Lighting Kit with Remote Control Carry Case for YouTube Studio Photography, Video Shooting, Live Streaming
$118.86 Amazon
4. Logitech - C922 Pro Stream WebcamModel: 960-001087 SKU : 5579380
Best Buy $119.99
5. Samson - Meteor USB Microphone with Noise Cancellation Software
Model: SAMTRSD SKU : 5213400
Best Buy $69.99
6. Tocad - Sunpak Self Storing Ring Light Vlogging Kit
Model: VGC-LED128-11RL SKU : 6408767
Best Buy $39.99
7. Samson - Go Mic Mobile Lavalier Wireless Microphone System
Model: SWGMMSLAVB SKU : 6253300
Best Buy Two at $199.99 each
$399.98
8. Apple - MacBook Pro - 16" Display with Touch Bar - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - AMD Radeon Pro 5300M - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray
Model: MVVJ2LL/A SKU : 6366564
$2399.99
9. Emart 5 x 6.5ft Portable Green Screen Chromakey Collapsible Background, Pop up Greenscreen 2-in-1 Blue Screen Backdrop for Zoom Virtual Background, Video Photography (Chroma-Key Blue/Green Foldable)
Amazon $42.99
10. Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone
Amazon $79.00
$4125.77 before shipping and taxes

October 22, 2020

Broadcast Studio Help Needed

The other day I asked for help selecting items for my broadcast studio.
This is what I have so far. Am I on the right track?
What else do I need? Money is no object. All suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.
❤lmsp

1. Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro HDMI Live Stream Switcher $595.00
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1557461-REG/blackmagic_design_atem_mini_pro_hdmi.html
B&H Photo VideoPhone: 800.606.6969 or 212.444.6615
2. Elgato Key Light Air, Professional LED Panel With 1400 Lumens, Multi-Layer Diffusion Technology, App-Enabled, Color Temperature Adjustable for Mac/Windows/iPhone/Android ElagElgato Store $129.99 each
at Two at $259.98
3. SAMTIAN 2-Pack 240PCS Dimmable LED Video Light 3200K 5600K Panel Light and 79 Inches Stand Lighting Kit with Remote Control Carry Case for YouTube Studio Photography, Video Shooting, Live Streaming
$118.86 Amazon
4. Logitech - C922 Pro Stream WebcamModel: 960-001087 SKU : 5579380
Best Buy $119.99
5. Samson - Meteor USB Microphone with Noise Cancellation Software
Model: SAMTRSD SKU : 5213400
Best Buy $69.99
6. Tocad - Sunpak Self Storing Ring Light Vlogging Kit
Model: VGC-LED128-11RL SKU : 6408767
Best Buy $39.99
7. Samson - Go Mic Mobile Lavalier Wireless Microphone System
Model: SWGMMSLAVB SKU : 6253300
Best Buy Two at $199.99 each
$399.98
8. Apple - MacBook Pro - 16" Display with Touch Bar - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - AMD Radeon Pro 5300M - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray
Model: MVVJ2LL/A SKU : 6366564
$2399.99
9. Emart 5 x 6.5ft Portable Green Screen Chromakey Collapsible Background, Pop up Greenscreen 2-in-1 Blue Screen Backdrop for Zoom Virtual Background, Video Photography (Chroma-Key Blue/Green Foldable)
Amazon $42.99
10. Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone
Amazon $79.00
$4125.77 before shipping and taxes

October 22, 2020

Broadcast Studio Help

The other day I asked for help selecting items for my broadcast studio.
This is what I have so far. Am I on the right track?
What else do I need? Money is no object. All suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.
❤lmsp

1. Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro HDMI Live Stream Switcher $595.00
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1557461-REG/blackmagic_design_atem_mini_pro_hdmi.html
B&H Photo VideoPhone: 800.606.6969 or 212.444.6615
2. Elgato Key Light Air, Professional LED Panel With 1400 Lumens, Multi-Layer Diffusion Technology, App-Enabled, Color Temperature Adjustable for Mac/Windows/iPhone/Android ElagElgato Store $129.99 each
at Two at $259.98
3. SAMTIAN 2-Pack 240PCS Dimmable LED Video Light 3200K 5600K Panel Light and 79 Inches Stand Lighting Kit with Remote Control Carry Case for YouTube Studio Photography, Video Shooting, Live Streaming
$118.86 Amazon
4. Logitech - C922 Pro Stream WebcamModel: 960-001087 SKU : 5579380
Best Buy $119.99
5. Samson - Meteor USB Microphone with Noise Cancellation Software
Model: SAMTRSD SKU : 5213400
Best Buy $69.99
6. Tocad - Sunpak Self Storing Ring Light Vlogging Kit
Model: VGC-LED128-11RL SKU : 6408767
Best Buy $39.99
7. Samson - Go Mic Mobile Lavalier Wireless Microphone System
Model: SWGMMSLAVB SKU : 6253300
Best Buy Two at $199.99 each
$399.98
8. Apple - MacBook Pro - 16" Display with Touch Bar - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - AMD Radeon Pro 5300M - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray
Model: MVVJ2LL/A SKU : 6366564
$2399.99
9. Emart 5 x 6.5ft Portable Green Screen Chromakey Collapsible Background, Pop up Greenscreen 2-in-1 Blue Screen Backdrop for Zoom Virtual Background, Video Photography (Chroma-Key Blue/Green Foldable)
Amazon $42.99
10. Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone
Amazon $79.00
$4125.77 before shipping and taxes

October 21, 2020

I have an opportunity to set up an at home broadcasting studio.

I need some help. The deadline for submission is this Friday and I am completely overwhelmed.

If you could set up your own from home, zoom type studio with all the needed hardware, what would you buy? The set up should include cameras, laptop, microphones, lighting and any software and hardware to set up an office, like a three way print, copy and fax machine. Add in things like supplies; paper, pens, resource books for, in this case, seasonal arts and crafts for children. What would you buy?

Money is no object.

I have to submit my proposal this Friday, October 23rd. I know that's short notice but I just found out about it.

Thanks for your help.

❤ lmsp

October 21, 2020

I have an opportunity to set up an at home broadcasting studio.

I need some help. The deadline for submission is this Friday and I am completely overwhelmed.

If you could set up your own from home, zoom type studio with all the needed hardware, what would you buy? The set up should include cameras, laptop, microphones, lighting and any software and hardware to set up an office, like a three way print, copy and fax machine. Add in things like supplies; paper, pens, resource books for, in this case, seasonal arts and crafts for children. What would you buy?

Money is no object.

I have to submit my proposal this Friday, October 23rd. I know that's short notice but I just found out about it.

Thanks for your help.

❤ lmsp

October 21, 2020

I have an opportunity to set up an at home broadcasting studio.

I need some help. The deadline for submission is this Friday and I am completely overwhelmed.

If you could set up your own from home, zoom type studio with all the needed hardware, what would you buy? The set up should include cameras, laptop, microphones, lighting and any software and hardware to set up an office, like a three way print, copy and fax machine. Add in things like supplies; paper, pens, resource books for, in this case, seasonal arts and crafts for children. What would you buy?

Money is no object.

I have to submit my proposal this Friday, October 23rd. I know that's short notice but I just found out about it.

Thanks for your help.

❤ lmsp

October 15, 2020

UNC TV NC Election 2020 debates and candidate interviews

Gubernatorial Debate
Roy Cooper, D vs. Dan Forest, R

State Executive Offices

https://www.unctv.org/election-2020/#StateExecutiveOffices

Lt. Governor

Mark Robinson, R



Yuvonne Lewis Holly, D



Attorney General

Jim O'Neill, R



Josh Stein, D



Secretary of State

Elaine Marshall, D



E.C. Sykes, R



Treasurer

Ronnie Chatterji, D



Dale Folwell, R



Superintendent of Public Instruction

Dr. Jen Mangrum, D



Catherine Truitt, R



Commissioner of Agriculture

Steve Troxler, R



Jenna Wadsworth, D



Commissioner of Labor

Josh Dobson, R



Jessica Holmes, D



Commissioner of Insurance

Mike Causey, R



Wayne Goodwin, D




North Carolina Supreme Court
Candidate Interviews

NC Supreme Court Chief Justice
Cheri Beasley vs. Paul Newby



NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices

Seat 2
Phil Berger, Jr. vs. Lucy Inman



Seat 4
Tamara Barringer & Mark Davis



North Carolina Court of Appeals

Seat 4
Tricia Shields & April Wood



Seat 5
Lora Cubbage & Fred Gore



Seat 6
Chris Dillon & Gray Styers



Seat 7
Jeff Carpenter & Reuben Young



Seat 13
Chris Brook & Jefferson Griffin




Senate Debate
Cal Cunningham, D vs. Tom Tillis, R



ICYMI

Frontline: The Choice



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GOTV!

October 14, 2020

Slow Covid Exposure Notification App

NCDHHS APP https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/slowcovidnc

SlowCOVIDNC Exposure Notification App

It’s easy. All you have to do is download SlowCOVIDNC and you can help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Download the SlowCOVIDNC Exposure Notification app, enable your Bluetooth and Exposure Notification settings, and be notified if you have been in close contact with someone who has shared a positive COVID-19 test result in the app.

Once you opt-in to the notification system, you can also anonymously share a positive COVID-19 test result in the app. SlowCOVIDNC protects your identity and privacy while empowering you to protect yourself, your family, and your community.

How it Works

•Download the SlowCOVIDNC Exposure Notification app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enable Bluetooth and Exposure Notifications. Bluetooth must be on for the app to work. After opting-in to receive notifications, the app will generate an anonymous token for your device. A token is a string of random letters which changes every 10-20 minutes and is never linked to your identity or location, but is linked to date. This protects your privacy and security.

•Through Bluetooth, your phone and the phones around you with the SlowCOVIDNC app work in the background (minimizing battery) to exchange these anonymous tokens every few minutes. Phones record how long they are near each other and the Bluetooth signal strength of their exchanges in order to estimate distance.

•If you test positive for COVID-19, you may obtain a unique PIN to submit in the app. This voluntary and anonymous reporting notifies others who have downloaded the app that they may have been in close contact with someone in the last 14 days who has tested positive.

•PINs will be provided to app users who receive a positive COVID-19 test result through a web-based PIN Portal, by contacting the Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) call center, or by contacting their Local Health Department (LHD).

•SlowCOVIDNC periodically downloads tokens from the server from the devices of users who have anonymously reported a positive test. Your phone then uses its records of the signal strength and duration of exposures with those tokens to calculate risk and determine if you have met a threshold to receive an Exposure Notification.

Your Privacy is Protected

Using SlowCOVIDNC is entirely voluntary, and you can enable or disable it at any time. When using SlowCOVIDNC, your privacy is protected. Tokens will collect and share date, time, signal strength and duration of proximity. No location data or personally identifiable data will ever be collected or stored.

By enabling Bluetooth and Exposure Notifications, you can anonymously share a positive COVID-19 test result to help slow the spread of COVID-19. You may also be notified if you have been in close contact with someone who has shared a positive COVID-19 test result in the app.

Follow the link and find additional information.

https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/slowcovidnc

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October 13, 2020

Step By Step: How To Vote Absentee By-Mail In North Carolina

Step By Step: How To Vote Absentee By-Mail In North Carolina

WFAE | By WFAE
Published September 22, 2020 at 11:27 AM EDT


With the coronavirus causing many of us to stay away from crowds, an unprecedented number of people are expected to vote absentee for the Nov. 3 election. Are you voting absentee by-mail for the first time? Do you have questions about how to do it and want to make sure you do it right so your ballot is accepted? Follow this step-by-step guide.

First, collect your absentee ballot. (Want to know how to request one? Do that online here, or by submitting a completed request form via mail, email, fax or in person to your county board of elections.)

You'll receive a ballot like the one below.

Make sure you follow directions and mark each vote with a black ball point pen. Fill in each oval completely to the left of your selection.

Link: https://www.wfae.org/politics/2020-09-22/step-by-step-how-to-vote-absentee-by-mail-in-north-carolina

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