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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New wheels for CT city mobile library has focus on reaching underserved communities
When The Hartford Public Library launched its new Library on Wheels, it made clear the goal was reaching Hartford residents in their communities. But Bridget E. Quinn, the president and CEO of the Hartford Public Library said The Library on Wheels is much more too. It's a rolling hub of learning and community engagement and it's a learning vehicle that is expected to make weekly trips across the city with a special focus on underserved communities. 'We have had mobile service at Hartford library for a number of years, but we are so excited that today we get to show you (this),' Quinn said at the launch at Bushnell Park. 'It's the state-of-the-art mobile library that brings books, technology and services and our fabulous outreach staff to our Hartford community.' Quinn said the van is more than a mobile library but 'a symbol of accessibility, inclusivity and opportunity.' 'Mobile and outreach services allow us to reach people where they are, creating stronger connections and more opportunities for learning,' Quinn said. The Library on Wheels will visit local schools, community centers and public events and the Library on Wheels will be full of books and materials. The Library on Wheels offers library card registration, programming (in collaboration with hosts), library books (English and Spanish), free books, DVDs, CDs (no card required), information on library events and services and other library materials. 'We believe that access to knowledge and opportunity should never be limited by geography,' Quinn said. 'We are building a library system that is as mobile, flexible and inclusive as the community we serve.' Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said The Hartford Public Library is among the best in the country. 'The Hartford Public Library calls itself a place like no other and it's true,' Arulampalam said. 'It's been for over 250 years, and it continues to innovate. Libraries are no longer repositories for books; they are social hubs for our community. People come here for all sorts of needs in their life,' Arulampalam said. 'But in addition to our library being a community living room, the library has taken their books out of the four walls of the library and into the community…We are so excited to have this Library on Wheels.' Quinn thanked the support of the city of Hartford, Hartford Public Works, the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund, Action Glass (East Hartford) and Gengras Motor Cars. The Hartford Public Library was founded as the Library Company in 1774. The library has seven full-service locations, two Boundless Library locations, and multiple outreach services, including the Library on Wheels and Story Stash and a 24-7 pickup locker.
The National
25-04-2025
- Business
- The National
Money & Me: ‘My best investment is our family home in Dubai's The Lakes community'
Moving from the UAE to India with her family after the First Gulf War taught Kashish Sajnani not to take luxuries for granted and to be ready to hit the refresh button at any stage in life. Seeing her father's resilience as he adapted to difficult circumstances during middle age, she learnt to count her blessings and make the most of any situation. These lessons came in handy during the 2008 global financial crisis, which affected some of her family investments. She believes dealing with such challenges have helped to shape her outlook towards money. Ms Sajnani moved back to the UAE in the year 2000 after her graduation. Today, the 46-year-old Indian resident of the UAE is the founder and chief executive of interior design company The House of Kalaa. The company has been around for two years, but she has worked in the interior design industry for almost 20 years in the UAE and Mumbai. The entrepreneur has also introduced Design on Wheels, a mobile studio, to streamline the design journey. It offers a selection of premium interior and outdoor materials at no extra cost. 'After spending over a decade as an interior designer in Dubai, I noticed how the fast-paced lifestyle often makes it challenging for clients to visit multiple showrooms and co-ordinate design decisions,' Ms Sajnani says. 'With Design on Wheels, we're bridging that gap by bringing the entire design experience to clients and eliminating inefficiencies.' She lives in The Lakes, Dubai, with her two sons, husband and mother-in-law. Ms Sajnani completed her master's degree in business administration in marketing from the University of Missouri in India and has a degree in interior design from Edexcel London. Wealth was present, but it was never taken for granted. What stayed with me more was the understanding of value and simplicity and the importance of using what we considered meaningful. I also learnt to see money as an energy and to respect and use it to lift us up. My father was a businessman. It was only after the Gulf War hit that we realised luxury cannot be taken for granted, and you have to be ready to start again with a plan B at any point in life. After we moved to India, my father showed a lot of resilience by starting all over again at middle age. We learnt to appreciate what we had and to make the most of it. During my college days, when I was 17 years old, I took a sales job at a luxury boutique in Mumbai. But it really wasn't about the pay cheque, instead, the job gave me immense satisfaction – the thrill of understanding client needs and seeing them walk away happy. That experience stayed with me. It showed me the power of connecting with the market, reading people intuitively, and using that insight to sell gave me a taste of entrepreneurship at that age. I was earning 5,000 Indian rupees ($59) per month and also received commission for sales. There were pivotal moments, especially during the 2008 global financial crisis, where certain investments didn't deliver as we expected. There were unforeseen expenses then that really tested our resilience, but those challenges became turning points. They taught us to stay agile, think ahead and always have a plan B, and it also shaped our maturity with finances and helped us make wiser decisions. I grow my wealth through a blend of strategic reinvestments and strong relationship building. I consistently reinvest into my business. I nurture my brand and focus on expanding both horizontally and vertically. Earlier, my company was only handling interior design, now we specialise in landscaping, too. We are also investing in expanding our labour force and trying to offer all services in-house. As a family, we have a lot of property investments, both residential and commercial. But true wealth isn't just about assets for me. It's equally about goodwill, trust and emotional intelligence, these help to sustain long-term success. I'm a mindful spender. I enjoy good things and experiences, but I spend with a purpose, whether it is for personal or professional reasons. Mostly, yes. I've made bold decisions, some risky ones too, but I've learnt with each step. My relationship with money has evolved and I'm wiser now, more intentional and strategic. My current home at The Lakes. When we bought the property, it felt like the layout was outdated and it didn't resonate with us, but the view was unbeatable. We saw potential in it, made some structural changes, redesigned the interiors and turned it into our sanctuary. Today, its value has increased well above the market price, thanks to the design and energy we have infused into it. I indulge in some luxury product purchases on and off, but I really value the watches and different types of jewellery we invest in. Don't work for money, instead, learn how to make money work for you. We have to focus on building assets and confidence early in life. No specific milestone yet, but I feel deeply content with whatever I have built and continue to build, so every step has felt very purposeful. All of them. We enjoy luxuries mindfully. Luxuries are the fruits of our labour. I see them not as a goal, but as a celebration of our journey. However, we remember where our roots were and where we have grown, so everything feels like a blessing, and we have come to a position where we can enjoy those. To continue growing while also giving opportunities to those who work for us so they can grow alongside us. Shared success is very fulfilling.
The Age
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Age
Wheels magazine revs up sale of prized South Sydney property
Capital Gain Pedr Davis, veteran motoring reporter and businessman, is putting his prized South Sydney commercial property on the market for the first time in 61 years. Having paid the princely sum of £3500 for the 589-square-metre property at 155a Bunnerong Road in 1964, Davis, now 88, says it's time to sell. Price expectations are in the region of $2.5 million. In 2018 Davis was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to journalism and the automotive industry. His career in Australia started with the popular magazine, Wheels, shortly after its maiden year in 1953. During its lifetime, the property was also home to a media agency and a pioneering statistical business that used one of the first privately owned IBM computers in the country. Other businesses that used the premises include Accessory World, which sold automotive gadgets, a printing business, a design and engineering outfit, and a workshop for installing seatbelts. The building was also once leased to a branch office of the Department of Youth and Community Services and more recently it was the site of a tiles and bathroom supplies business. 'I have a lot of fond memories of the building and of Kingsford too. I hope someone buys the site and does something really interesting with it,' Davis said.
Sydney Morning Herald
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Sydney Morning Herald
Wheels magazine revs up sale of prized South Sydney property
Capital Gain Pedr Davis, veteran motoring reporter and businessman, is putting his prized South Sydney commercial property on the market for the first time in 61 years. Having paid the princely sum of £3500 for the 589-square-metre property at 155a Bunnerong Road in 1964, Davis, now 88, says it's time to sell. Price expectations are in the region of $2.5 million. In 2018 Davis was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to journalism and the automotive industry. His career in Australia started with the popular magazine, Wheels, shortly after its maiden year in 1953. During its lifetime, the property was also home to a media agency and a pioneering statistical business that used one of the first privately owned IBM computers in the country. Other businesses that used the premises include Accessory World, which sold automotive gadgets, a printing business, a design and engineering outfit, and a workshop for installing seatbelts. The building was also once leased to a branch office of the Department of Youth and Community Services and more recently it was the site of a tiles and bathroom supplies business. 'I have a lot of fond memories of the building and of Kingsford too. I hope someone buys the site and does something really interesting with it,' Davis said.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Watch Suzuki Hayabusas Race Teslas, Lucids, And Other Fast EVs
Read the full story on Backfire News We love seeing interesting matchups on the drag strip, like taking Suzuki Hayabusas and putting them up against Teslas, Lucids, and other fast EVs. It's the sort of thing where your average person probably thinks they know what's going to happen, but the reality of these races isn't quite so that one explosive video of a Tesla Model S (we believe it was a P90D but it might have been a P100D) smoking a Dodge Challenger Hellcat hit YouTube a few years ago, getting shared just about everywhere, non-car people seem to believe EVs are ALWAYS faster than muscle cars, maybe even any car on the road. But what about sport bikes? And what about the mighty Suzuki Hayabusa? We don't expect your average person even knows what a Hayabusa is, let alone respects what it can do on the drag strip. But we do and we suspect you might, otherwise you wouldn't be here to see how these drag races shake out. The truth is these races went about how we expected. They're a mixed bag and two things seemed to make all the difference. In the first race and every race after with the same rider, the Hayabusa did well but struggled to come out on top. Part of that has to do with the rider obviously being inexperienced. Not only were his launches sloppy and slow, he didn't do a burnout, which is partly why his bike struggled to hook up. The second rider got that rear tire nice and hot, allowing him to nail it right off the line. Plus, his Suzuki has been modified for drag racing. That combination of a guy who knows what he's doing, a motorcycle that's fast out of the box, and the right modifications helps it even take down the mighty Tesla Model S Plaid. It honestly doesn't require that much skill to go drag racing in a modern EV. But on a Hayabusa, skill is the difference between an okay and a fantastic run. Image via Wheels/YouTube
