5 Free Linux Live Streaming Software

October 22, 2024 — Jt Spratley
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Linux users are able to stream on Twitch, YouTube, Kick, Owncast, etc. This isn't obvious with the many "How to Stream on Kick" and "How to Stream on Twitch" guides excluding Linux ... like I'm going to do with BSD. Below are the only free open source software you'll need to to live stream and edit videos on demand (VODs).

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Unrivaled Basketball League - Women's 3v3

October 21, 2024 — Jt Spratley
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What is Unrivaled basketball? The Unrivaled basketball league is a new 3-on-3 women's league that tips off for the first time on January 2025 in Miami, Florida. Its purpose is to give WNBA players an opportunity to make money hooping without going overseas. It will be composed of six teams, five players each. At the time of writing this, 26 of 30 players have been announced including Angel Reese, Brittney Griner, Kelsey Plum. No A'ja Wilson. No Caitlin Clark. They'll also have a 1-on-1 single elimination tournament in February. All of this will be broadcast on TNT Sports.

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How to Become an IBM HBCU Ambassador

August 08, 2024 — Jt Spratley
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In 2022, the Biden-Harris administration's White House Initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) resulted in the creation of IBM Cybersecurity Leadership Centers in over a dozen HBCUs. The student leaders in these HBCUs are known as IBM HBCU ambassadors. These HBCU students are liaisons between their respective universities and IBM professionals focused on education equality. This relationship grants unique opportunities for networking, mentorship, resources, and future opportunities. Want to be an IBM HBCU ambassador? Here's how you can lead your HBCU.

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The 13/50 Myth About Black Americans and Crime

July 24, 2024 — Jt Spratley
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Black American history and my choosing pro-blackness as a raison d'etre has guided me across many white supremacist dog whistles. The most interesting one to me right now: the 13/50 myth. What is 13 50? No, it's not about a 13:50 Bible verse. It isn't about the perfect width and length for something. It isn't a reference to the US flag's 13 stripes and the 50 stars .

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What Should an HBCU Cybersecurity Club Do?

July 24, 2024 — Jt Spratley
7 Tips for HBCU Cybersecurity Clubs

Cybersecurity affects every industry, including emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. Therefore, all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) should have a cybersecurity club. An HBCU cybersecurity club doesn't need to be led by a cybersecurity or STEM student. The leaders need to be passionate about IT security, data privacy, and community development. I believe such student organizations should do some things to start.

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Best IBM SkillsBuild Courses for IBM HBCU Ambassadors

July 01, 2024 — Jt Spratley

Part of Biden-Harris's Historically Black College and University (HBCU) cybersecurity initiative, the IBM HBCU Ambassador program began in January 2023. IBM HBCU ambassadors are charged with spreading the word of IBM's resources, including meeting and IBM SkillsBuild badge courses, among HBCU students and of course, setting the example. As a former IBM Norfolk State University (NSU) ambassador, I'll share 10 online, self-paced IBM SkillsBuild courses I recommend IBM HBCU ambassadors prioritize when building their Credly badges portfolio for professional development.

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6 Ways HBCU Students Can Excel with Parker Dewey Micro-Internships

June 21, 2024 — Jt Spratley

Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students, there are opportunities to be grabbed and money to be made with Parker Dewey micro-internships. Yes, the paid opportunities are with legitimate businesses and for a decent amount of money per project (usually ~$300). No, its not a difficult process for HBCU students to create a Parker Dewey account and get started. Below, I'll share some tips that helped me succeed with Parker Dewey micro-internships.

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3 Dietary Supplement Research Platforms I Trust

May 30, 2024 — Jt Spratley

Carefully selected dietary supplements can supplement a good workout program and healthy diet for fit athletes and overweight people. Below are a few popular dietary supplement research platforms to help you choose supplements without fatal side-effects, false advertising, ridiculous prices.

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What You Should Do on Cyber Monday 2024

May 26, 2024 — Jt Spratley

Throughout your quest to shop Cyber Monday deals, I want you to complete some productive tasks unrelated to consumerism. This is not about the best Cyber Monday deals in your favorite stores. This is a short, easy to-do list for increasing your data security and privacy. No, you can't prevent cyber attacks and identity theft. You can mitigate it and be proactive about knowing when you've been affected.

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What You Should Remember on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

May 18, 2024 — Jt Spratley

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for the tagline snippet of his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963, Selma to Montgomery march in 1965 (including the Edmund Pettus Bridge), and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January annually. There are a few things we should remember about MLK Jr., especially when people and organizations white-wash his life's work as if the United States of America has come closer to true equality, not just for the proletariat, but especially for Black Americans.

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