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Creating Unforgettable Backyard Experiences: Introducing Backyard Amusements, LLC

By Pam Minor • July 3, 2023
Creating Unforgettable Backyard Experiences: Introducing Backyard Amusements, LLC Amusement parks are leisure areas and entertainment hubs created to offer a variety of fun and exhilarating experiences to visitors. Their primary goal is to amuse and entertain people of all ages. They serve as a means of amusement, social interaction, fun, and excitement—especially for family get-togethers

Boyo Bey: LEADERS IN QUALITY CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

By Pam Minor • June 24, 2023
Boyo Bey: LEADERS IN QUALITY CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE A construction company's business involves several stages, from project planning and design to material procurement, construction execution, and project management. The success of the business depends on its capacity to provide top-notch work, uphold safety regulations, and complete projects on time and within the allotted budget.

Bodi'Oasis Spa & Event Center: Where Tranquility and Celebration Converge

By Pam Minor • June 23, 2023
Bodi'Oasis Spa & Event Center: Where Tranquility and Celebration Converge In today's hyper-connected world, where constant stimulation and multitasking have become the norm, carving out time for relaxation may seem challenging. Maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle requires regular relaxation. Finding moments of calm and relief has become more crucial as society has become more demanding and fast-paced. We enable our bodies and minds to unwind, renew, and restore their natural harmony when we practice relaxation.

“Always Count on Black” Your Security Personnel in Ensuring Safety

By Pam Minor • June 21, 2023
“Always Count on Black” Your Security Personnel in Ensuring Safety Security staff are generally necessary to ensure a secure environment in many contexts. They manage access, stop unlawful entry, and identify potential hazards. The skills of security officers include spotting suspicious conduct, mediating disputes, and discouraging illegal activity. They have the necessary training to collaborate with emergency services and respond to crises. People may conduct their activities without worry thanks to their presence, which instills confidence and peace of mind.

TikTok’s Privacy Concerns of the Government

By Pam Minor • June 19, 2023
TikTok’s Privacy Concerns of the Government TikTok, A popular app among Millenials, Gen Z and even Baby Boomers. This app was developed in September of 2016 by ByteDance, first known as Douyin and would later on rebrand to TikTok for better international appeal. This app is used to create and share content with the purpose of entertainment, marketing, promotion and so much more. TikTok spread like wildfire in the United States, people love to spend their time scrolling on TikTok shorts and making videos to pass the time or even get the fame that they dream of attaining.

Advantages of School Buses: Ensured Efficiency, Environmental Impact, and Safety

By Pam Minor • June 14, 2023
Advantages of School Buses: Ensured Efficiency, Environmental Impact, and Safety A School Bus has been utilized since the 19th Century and has undergone several changes to ensure the safety and the efficiency it offers for students. It has been made with the intention to give students that live far away from their school a sense of comfort of traversal rather than walking miles away from their home to their school. These buses may be owned by the school, leased, or contracted to, or operated by the school or school district. They also have a different build so that they are easily distinguished in traffic. Furthermore, buses not only help students and parents alike, they also help the environment surrounding them. Here are some aspects that school buses help and excels in efficiency.

Driving Connections: The Vital Role of Bus Drivers in Public Transportation

By Pam Minor • June 13, 2023
Driving Connections: The Vital Role of Bus Drivers in Public Transportation In the United States, buses are significant because they offer flexible, accessible, and economical public transit options. They provide transportation for people without cars or with restricted mobility, and they are less expensive than other forms of public transportation. Buses travel a variety of routes, including ones that may not be practical for rail infrastructure. By lowering road congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, they have a favorable environmental impact. Additionally, buses help communities stay connected and give people access to necessary services.

Wesley Armstrong: Driving Success and Innovation as Managing Director at Armstrong Holdings Inc / Burger King

By Pam Minor • June 9, 2023
Wesley Armstrong: Driving Success and Innovation as Managing Director at Armstrong Holdings Inc / Burger King Wesley Armstrong is a successful businessman who currently serves as the Managing Director at Armstrong Holdings Inc., a reputable corporation that runs Burger King franchises in numerous countries. Armstrong has a noteworthy background in the food and beverage sector and is a treasure of information and skill in his position. His strategic insight and commitment to quality have been crucial to Burger King's success and growth under the Armstrong Holdings banner.

ACS: Your Reliable Partner for Communication Solutions and Network Services

By Pam Minor • June 8, 2023
ACS: Your Reliable Partner for Communication Solutions and Network Services Automated cable services, inc (ACS) is a communication-oriented business that offers network solutions for all communication systems and telecommunication technologies. It was founded in 1988 by Nathan Flowers Sr. and has been serving customers for almost 4 decades now. With their well-honed knowledge and expertise in their field of work, they earned the trust of many small businesses and corporate establishments. acs is also an award-winning voice and data specialist that specializes in business communications for small, medium, and large businesses.

The Prefered Partner of Choice: Absolute Supply & Services LLC

By Pam Minor • June 6, 2023
The Prefered Partner of Choice: Absolute Supply & Services LLC Ever encountered technical problems in your business? Getting tired of looking up the right services to fix your technical problems? Are you having trouble with how costly some products and services are? Or are you getting tired of contacting different services to install or fix equipment in your facility? Look no further because Absolute Supply & Services LLC has your back. With their wide array of services, you will never go wrong with Absolute Supply & Services LLC, your preferred partner of choice!
White Plains, Maryland, 20695, United States

Ladies in Tech: Sharing Expertise for a Successful Career Book Anthology Project.

Ladies in tech is a book of anthologies that set out to share the knowledge and experiences of successful technology professionals. To open doors and shatter glass ceilings to make room for the present and future Ladies in Tech, they are making an impact. Having Mrs. Kenyatta Powers-Rucker as the visionary author inspired exceptional and well-versed experts to stand up and share their stories to help encourage aspiring women to take on the male-dominated tech industry. Notable co-authors such as; Pamela Minor, Doris J. Cammack-Spencer, Constance Reid, Anne Alston, Maria Thorpe, Martina Kuzenski, and many more!


Women who work in the technology sector or seek professions in computer science, engineering, data science, and information technology are referred to as "ladies in tech." Women have historically been underrepresented in the IT sector, which is primarily male-dominated. Efforts, including mentoring programs, diversity hiring policies, and networking opportunities, have been implemented to encourage more women to engage and succeed in the business. This is due to the rising drive for diversity and inclusion in the IT industry. Despite these initiatives, there is still a long way to go before gender parity in the technology sector, so continued advocacy and support for women in the industry are crucial.


Ladies in tech frequently have a range of challenges that might impede their performance and career advancement. Gender bias and discrimination, lack of role models and mentors, work and life balance, isolation, and impostor syndrome are hindrances and troubles women face in tech. To overcome these obstacles, people, groups, and the industry must work together to develop more welcoming and encouraging work environments for women in computing. This can include programs for mentoring, diversity training, and laws that support gender equity and combat prejudice and discrimination.


"Ladies in Tech" aims to motivate and inspire women to think about pursuing technological jobs. It is a significant book. The book contributes to removing obstacles and developing a more inclusive IT sector by sharing the experiences and tales of successful individuals. The brilliant author, Mrs. Kenyatta Powers-Rucker, and illustrious co-authors have done an outstanding job of bringing to light the difficulties experienced by women in technology and offering insightful advice and recommendations for aspiring female programmers. While there has been progress in boosting diversity and inclusion in tech, much work still needs to be done. To achieve gender parity, advocacy and support for women in the industry must continue.


Stay tuned for the “Ladies in Tech: Sharing Expertise for a Successful Career Book Anthology Project” launch this May 5, 6:30pm EST.


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