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Business Books That Build Leaders Who Can’t Be Stopped
in Books to Read if You Like..., Business & Finance, eBook Business Books That Build Leaders Who Can’t Be Stopped Stay ahead of the curve with Business books that deliver practical strategies fast. Overcome procrastination, lead with confidence, and adapt to the tech-driven world. Each title equips you to act now and win big in 2026. by Bobby L. Butler Release Date: November 16, 2025 Stuck staring at your to-do list, but can’t make yourself start? This isn’t laziness—it’s your brain’s wiring.
Supply chains and UK money laundering considerations | JD Supra
*Republished after last week's technical glitch*: A recent English court ruling has shed light on the approach of UK enforcement authorities to the question of money laundering risks where there is potential forced labour / modern slavery in a supply chain. The ruling will be of interest to companies that have identified these risks in their supply chains, when determining the potential regulatory consequences that flow from them.
Absolute discretion? Absolutely! | JD Supra
An express absolute discretion has been held to be just that. It was not restricted by any implied duty to act in good faith or Braganza-style duty. Sibner provided loans to the borrower for use in property development. The transaction was governed by a facility agreement and a joint venture agreement. The facility was guaranteed by Jarvis and Hughes.
Greater Boston Stage Company makes the 1950s cool again with ‘Million Dollar Quartet’
By Kate Housestoneham@wickedlocal.com Friday May 3, 2019 at 11:42 AM May 3, 2019 at 11:42 AM Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash walk into a bar. Actually, they walk into a recording studio—Sun Records, to be precise, in Memphis, Tenn., in 1956. But there is whiskey there, too. There is no punchline for this one.
Modernized take on ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ opens at Unity Somerville starring Malden resident
By Kate Housemalden@wickedlocal.com Wednesday Mar 13, 2019 at 7:33 AM Malden resident and actress Evelyne Cardella will be treading the boards in Theatre@First’s production of “Burning” from March 15-23 at Unity Somerville, taking on the role of Rose in Ginger Lazarus’s modern re-imagining of the nineteenth-century French classic “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Cardella, who was born in Quebec but spent much of her childhood in Texas and New Hampshire, is a fairly new transplant to the Malden area.
Malden's Evelyne Cardella to star in modernized take on ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’
By Kate Housemalden@wickedlocal.com Tuesday Mar 12, 2019 at 11:01 AM Mar 12, 2019 at 11:01 AM Malden resident and actress Evelyne Cardella will be treading the boards in Theatre@First’s production of “Burning” from March 15-23, taking on the role of Rose in Ginger Lazarus’s modern re-imagining of the nineteenth-century French classic “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Cardella, who was born in Quebec but spent much of her childhood in Texas and New Hampshire, is a fairly new transplant to the Malden area.
Medford's CCSR to explore the 'Mustang Way' with McGlynn sixth-graders
By Kate Housemedford@wickedlocal.com Tuesday Feb 5, 2019 at 9:15 AM What exactly is the “Mustang Way,” the philosophy of the McGlynn Middle School? On Wednesday, Feb. 13, members of the Medford Public Schools Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility will offer sixth-graders at the McGlynn a chance to approach this question from a variety of angles.
Pierce Family Foundation announces third annual Hope for the Holidays gala
December is many things to many people: twinkling lights, holiday music, sometimes a little eggnog. For the Pierce family of Medford, it has also come to mean one more very important thing: hope. On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Pierce Family Fragile X Foundation will host its third annual Hope for the Holidays gala at Café Escadrille in Burlington. As in the previous two years, the event’s holiday-themed agenda features dancing, dinner, cocktails, raffles, and auctions.
Malden Chamber of Commerce hosts seventh annual comedy night
The Malden Chamber of Commerce will host its seventh annual Comedy Night on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Mixx 360. Featuring comics Dave Russo, Paul Gilligan, Anthony Scibelli, Julie Nolan and Lenny Clarke, the event will benefit the Cambridge Health Alliance’s Cambridge Breast Center. Chamber Executive Director Joan Ford Mongeau promises that the night will be like so many other successful Chamber events: fun and rewarding. “It’s about people all coming together to laugh, to support one another.
'Being Earnest' brings the one-liner to new, groovy heights at Greater Boston Stage Company
Decades before Groucho Marx and a century before Mitch Hedberg and Jim Gaffigan, the world had Oscar Wilde. The legacy of Wilde, the 19th century master of the one-liner joke, lives on in the Greater Boston Stage Company’s season-opening production of “Being Earnest,” a musical adaptation of Wilde’s infamous play, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Directed and choreographed by Ilyse Robbins, GBSC’s Associate Artistic Director, the show opened Sept. 13 and runs through Oct. 7.
Super Bowl III scores big for Malden Overcoming Addiction
The third annual Malden Chamber of Commerce Super Bowl, a fundraising bowling tournament, took place Thursday, June 21, at Town Line Luxury Lanes. A total of 31 teams formed by local businesses paid $200 each to compete in the fundraiser, a portion of whose proceeds will go to the local nonprofit Malden Overcoming Addiction. The L&L Services team finished the night with the highest score and took home the Chamber Cup for the third year in a row.
'Calendar Girls' bares souls, bodies at Greater Boston Stage Company
Show tells the story of members members of a local Women’s Institute who rally to support a member who had recently lost her husband to leukemia. Kim Kardashian knows it, and so do some respectable ladies of the English countryside, apparently: A well-lit nude photo can bring in big bucks. The Greater Boston Stage Company (GBSC) is currently presenting its last production of the season, “Calendar Girls,” running until June 17 on the Stoneham stage.
Bill Cummings on what ‘Making It Big’ really means to him
Once you make a billion dollars, what is there left to do? If you’re Bill Cummings, there are two very important next steps: Start giving away a large chunk of that billion dollars — and write about how you made it in the first place. This year the Cummings Foundation awarded Somerville Public Schools with a $100,000 grant as part of their “$100K for 100” program.
Bill Cummings on what ‘Making It Big’ really means to him
Once you make a billion dollars, what is there left to do? If you’re Bill Cummings, there are two very important next steps: Start giving away a large chunk of that billion dollars — and write about how you made it in the first place.
Life is far from a drag in Greater Boston Stage Company's 'The Legend of Georgia McBride'
By Kate Housestoneham@wickedlocal.com For the past few weeks, the Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham has been home to platforms, stilettos, and pumps — and men who walk so well in them that they might want to think about offering lessons.There was nimbly worn bedazzled footwear galore in the theatre’s penultimate production of the 2017-18 season, Matthew Lopez’s “The Legend of Georgia McBride.” Having opened on May 3, the show (directed by Russell Garrett) finished off its short run...
Malden's Donut Villa reopens with different ownership, expanded menu
By Kate Housemalden@wickedlocal.com Donut Villa is back with a vengeance — and Bavarian creams.Erin Bashllari, the new owner of the longtime Highland Avenue breakfast and lunch spot in Malden, purchased the restaurant in August from John Stefanides, who owned Donut Villa for more than 40 years.
‘Gangland Boston’ puts Medford back on the gangster map
By Kate Housemedford@wickedlocal.com Medford’s mafioso history has made its way back into the spotlight.“Gangland Boston: A Tour Through the Deadly Streets of Organized Crime,” written by Emily Sweeney, was released late last year and gives readers an up-close look at some of the biggest Medford connections in the world of organized crime.Sweeney, a reporter for the Boston Globe since 2001 (and writer of that newspaper’s popular “Blotter Tales”), has long been fascinated by Boston’s decades...
Medford's Pierce family adds a little ‘Hope’ to the Holidays through Fragile X funding
Kate Housemedford@wickedlocal.com The second annual Hope for the Holidays Gala certainly lived up to its name.The Pierce Family Fragile X Foundation’s event, held Saturday, Dec.
Reading's DeCologero competes in Miss Massachusetts 2018
By Kate Housereading@wickedlocal.com The journey from ice rink to pageant stage is not one you hear about often. Yet Reading’s Gabriella DeCologero found herself following that unusual path this fall.A sophomore majoring in business marketing at Endicott College, DeCologero finished in the top 15 of approximately 70 18-to-27-year-old contestants participating in the Miss Massachusetts 2018 pageant, a qualifying event for the 2018 Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants. The pageant was held on Nov.
Melrose VFW assists in home repair efforts for Malden veteran
By Kate Housemelrose@wickedlocal.com There’s no place like home. Except maybe a renovated home.Such has been the case for Malden resident Joe Blair, whose Pine Street home was recently repaired and updated through Home Depot’s Celebration of Service campaign.
Medford’s Montillo brings Italian travel, cuisine together with ‘Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures’
By Kate Housemedford@wickedlocal.com You don’t technically have to wait until New Year’s Day to start working on your 2018 resolutions.
Home Depot's Service Campaign helps Malden veteran with renovated home
By Kate Housemalden@wickedlocal.com There’s no place like home. Except maybe a renovated home.Such has been the case for Malden resident Joe Blair, whose Pine Street home was recently repaired and updated through Home Depot’s Celebration of Service campaign.
Melrosians discuss, ‘What do our schools deserve?’
By Kate Housemelrose@wickedlocal.com The Melrose Education Association hosted the educator and parent forum “The Schools Our Melrose Community Deserves” on the evening of Thursday, Oct.
Mayor Guerriero's '10-Minute Walk to a Park' campaign kicks off in Melrose
By Kate Housemelrose@wickedlocal.com The return of autumn-appropriate temperatures made for perfect weather for the 10-Minute Walk to a Park campaign kick-off event in Melrose’s Gooch Park last Thursday.With a jacket-worthy nip in the air, several Melrose families joined Mayor Rob Dolan, former Melrose Mayor Patrick Guerriero, Ward Alderman Frank Wright, and other local leaders to commemorate the campaign with bean bag tosses, pumpkin decorating, basketball, playground fun, and face...
ELECTION 2017: Meet the incumbent City Council candidates
All seven city councilors are running for reelection this year. Here's a look at their past accomplishments and goals for the future, in their own words. By Kate House and Andrew Cardinale All seven city councilors are running for reelection this year. Here's a look at their past accomplishments and goals for the future, in their own words.
Malden music teacher Brian Sheehan finalist for Mass. Teacher of the Year award
By Kate House / malden@wickedlocal.com Salemwood School music teacher Brian Sheehan was named one of five finalists for Massachusetts Teacher of the Year this year.Sheehan has taught at Salemwood for nine years, before which he taught in Saugus and Norton.
Pierce family's Fragile X Foundation announces first grant recipients
By Kate House / medford@wickedlocal.com Only a few weeks shy of its one-year anniversary, the Pierce Family Fragile X Foundation announced grants to three research teams focused on better understanding and treating Fragile X syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects neurological development and brain function.The Pierce Family Foundation was launched on May 26, 2016, by Medford residents Michael and Kathan Pierce, whose two young sons, Graham and Reid, both have Fragile X.By late 2016, the...
Golden LivingCenter hosts third annual Chowderfest
Kate House / melrose@wickedlocal.com Clam chowder may not seem like something that would inspire fierce competition in Melrose, yet that was precisely the case at the Golden LivingCenter-The Elmhurst’s third annual Chowderfest on Thursday, March 23.Judged by State Rep.
Tufts celebrates the work of 'bad boy' composer George Antheil
By Kate House / somerville@wickedlocal.com Bad boys finished first this month at Tufts University — at least on stage and in lecture halls.On March 6 and 7, Tufts University fêted George Antheil, the self-nicknamed “bad boy of music,” in a celebration of his film music.Known today primarily for his piece “Ballet Mécanique,” Antheil was an American pianist and composer who found sponsorship and then fame while still in his 20s in 1920s Europe.
Tufts celebrates the work of 'bad boy' George Antheil
By Kate House / medford@wickedlocal.com Bad boys finished first last week at Tufts University — at least on stage and in lecture halls.On March 6 and 7, Tufts University fêted the self-nicknamed “bad boy of music” during Paris to Hollywood, Dada to Noir: A Celebration of the Film Music of George Antheil.Known today primarily for his piece “Ballet mécanique,” Antheil was an American pianist and composer who found sponsorship and then fame while still in his 20s in 1920s Europe.
Danvers ranked ninth Best Place to Retire in Massachusetts
By Kate House / danvers@wickedlocal.com Danvers is one of the 10 best towns in Massachusetts in which to retire, according to SmartAsset, a financial technology company that conducts an annual study on the top retirement locations in the United States.Using a formula based on tax rates, availability of medical care, and social and recreational options, SmartAsset calculated that Danvers takes ninth place for retirement locations in Massachusetts.
High stakes for fun at Melrose Cub Scout Pinewood Derby
By Kate House / melrose@wickedlocal.com Despite frigid temperatures and high-wind advisories, very little was being said about the weather on the morning of Saturday, March 4, inside Melrose Highlands Congregational Church.Instead, there were cheers, the occasional conversation about the use of graphite as an axle lubricant, and many screams of excitement as Cub Scout Pack 635 of Melrose cheered on the 51 cars racing in their annual Pinewood Derby.Small wooden cars with names like...
SOMERVILLE SPOTLIGHT: Local poet Ed Meek publishes collection of short stories
By Kate House / somerville@wickedlocal.com Somerville poet Ed Meek is now a published short story writer.The retired teacher plans to publish “Luck,” a collection of short stories, this coming April, with the help of Tailwinds Press.
Projects highlight teamwork, innovation at St. Mary's School in Melrose
By Kate House / melrose@wickedlocal.com Both ancient Egypt and pet domiciles have recently received a new look at St. Mary of the Annunciation school in Melrose.In recent weeks, two major interdisciplinary projects have been completed at the school, after months of work by both students and teachers.
ESSEX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL: The ins and outs of Distractology
By Kate House / danvers@wickedlocal.com Tucked against the back of one of Essex Technical High School’s main buildings, the bright red Distractology trailer stands amidst snowbanks from the previous weekend’s blizzard. Inside, two students sit at what look like elaborate video game consoles.Each student has their own driver’s seat, complete with an accelerator, brake pedal, and steering wheel.
At Essex Tech, the ins and outs of Distractology
Students at Essex Tecnical High School, including Anna Maria Miller of Middleton, try their hand at a distracted driving simulation called Distractology. By Kate House / danvers@wickedlocal.com Tucked against the back of one of Essex Technical High School’s main buildings, the bright red Distractology trailer stands amidst snowbanks from the previous weekend’s blizzard.
Danvers politicians make beautiful music together
By Kate Housedanvers@wickedlocal.com Here is something you might not have heard much in the past few months: Politicians can make beautiful music together.That is exactly what will happen this Friday, Feb.
Cherry Farm Creamery sets record crowd, sales for charity donations during Ice Cream for Breakfast event
By Kate Housedanvers@wickedlocal.com It takes true determination to stand outside for an extended period of time in 30-degree temperatures — unless there is ice cream for breakfast, of course.From 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Feb.
Medford's Pierce family continues fight against Fragile X
By Kate Housemedford@wickedlocal.com It has only been about seven months since Michael and Kathan Pierce of Medford told the world that their two young sons, Graham and Reid, had both been diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome. In that short time, they and the foundation they launched to help find a cure for the genetic disorder have been overwhelmed with support.On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Pierce Family Fragile X Foundation hosted its first major event, Hope for the Holidays.
Housing Families annual gift drive in need of gifts for teens
By Kate Housemalden@wickedlocal.com The teenage years are a struggle for many children. For teenagers experiencing homelessness, the challenges can seem never-ending. This holiday season, Malden’s Housing Families, Inc. hopes to make life a little easier for teens.Housing Families, an organization that works to end family homelessness through temporary shelter and affordable housing, kicked off its annual holiday gift drive in October. The drive, which runs through Dec.
Clarendon Hill redevelopment prompts traffic, parking worries
Kate Housesomerville@wickedlocal.com As plans for the redevelopment of Somerville Housing Authority’s Clarendon Hill property continue to move forward, some nearby residents are expressing concerns about possible future parking and traffic issues.Non-profit affordable housing developers Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and Somerville Community Corporation and real estate investment/development firm Gate Residential are partnering with the Somerville Housing Authority to replace 216...
Clarendon Hill redevelopment progresses, questions raised
By Kate Housesomerville@wickedlocal.com Dozens of residents living in the Clarendon Hill property in Somerville may need to be temporarily relocated due to a proposed plan to redevelop the site.The redevelopment of Clarendon Hill – a Somerville Housing Authority (SHA) property located at 34 North St. in North Somerville – is currently projected to cost $190 million and will include between 300 and 380 new market-rate and middle-income units, in addition to the original 216 public housing...
Tufts students react to election of Donald Trump
By Kate House / somerville@wickedlocal.com Days after Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States, students at Tufts University are still absorbing last the results. For many living on the campus, President-elect Trump’s victory came as a surprise.“The day after the election, everyone was on their phone, probably to their moms,” sophomore Rainie Toll said. “It was a bad day.
First Parish Malden hosts Black Lives Matter forum
By Kate Housemalden@wickedlocal.com First Parish in Malden hosted a community forum entitled “Black Lives Matter—Malden and Beyond” on Saturday, Nov. 5. Co-sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford, the discussion ran 2 1/2 hours and was attended by approximately 50 people.The forum was the first of several events and conversations planned following the congregation’s vote this past summer to display a Black Lives Matter banner at the church.
Somerville resident running as write-in candidate for Congress
By Kate House / somerville@wickedlocal.com Somerville resident Rev. Philip Mitza is running as a write-candidate against incumbent Michael E. Capuano in the 7th Congressional District election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.Mitza, 29, is a native of Cambridge and has lived in Somerville for nine years. He ran as a write-in candidate against Mayor Joe Curtatone in Somerville’s 2015 mayoral election, during which a total of 365 write-in votes were cast.
Little Sisters of the Poor bazaar a Somerville holiday tradition
By Kate Housesomerville@wickedlocal.com Now that Halloween is behind us, it won’t be long before it starts to look a lot like Christmas. If you follow Somerville holiday traditions, it may be as early as Nov.
LaCava new Tri-Town School Union assistant super
The Tri-Town School Union (TTU) has hired Matthew LaCava as the new assistant superintendent of Student Support Services. By Kate House tritown@wickedlocal.com The Tri-Town School Union (TTU) has hired Matthew LaCava as the new assistant superintendent of Student Support Services.
Middleton Bicycle and Pedestrian Network hosting October master plan forum
Middleton Bicycle and Pedestrian Network hosting October master plan forum The Middleton Bicycle and Pedestrian Network, a community-wide effort focused on improving access to non-automotive travel throughout the community, is nearing its final planning stages.The Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Master Plan, begun in spring 2016 when planning and funding assistance from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) was secured, aims to increase the number of safe paths, trails and sidewalks...
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