http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 Palm Beach Daily News Publisher Joyce Reingold updates you on the latest from the Shiny Sheet and from around Palm Beach. Bio: Meet Joyce en-us jreingold@pbdailynews.com 2009-01-05T09:50:36-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2009/01/05/im_still_playing_catchup_but.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 Town Hall is the setting for Tuesday night’s 97th annual caucus, where candidates make official their bids for council. Daily News file photo by Jeffrey Langlois. I’m still playing catch-up, but wanted to check in and say hello. What... 9827003@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ Town Matters 2009-01-05T09:50:36-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2009/01/01/a_new_year_can_we_forget_08_no.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 Happy, happy new year! Now, can we forget the old one? Before we move on, do watch Uncle Jay ‘splain it all, with thanks to my colleague Carol Carnevale for the link.... 9779103@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ Events 2009-01-01T17:01:16-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/25/pbupd8_on_holiday_in_snowy_ore.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and all good things in the coming year. Thanks for supporting your community newspaper.... 9683803@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ Events 2008-12-25T14:24:45-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/24/the_news_has_been_tough.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 Isn’t this just the cutest little Santa ever? Not that we’re biased or anything. Meet Carter Davis, son of Kyle and Tina Davis of Middleburg, Fla., and beloved grandson of Shiny Sheet classified advertising exec Paula Hoekstra. Paula says... 9654903@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ Newspapering 2008-12-24T07:30:58-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/23/air_your_grievances_on_festivu.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 Festivus is all about airing grievances, feats of strength and meetups under the Festivus pole. Photo courtesy of Festivuspoles.com. For real. In fact, you could win one by airing a grievance in the comments section. Go on. I dare... 9651603@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ 2008-12-23T10:46:33-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/19/besides_the_lawyers_of_course.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 It seems to me that unless you’re Harry Markopolos or Erin Arvedlund, it’s time to stop talking about how you always suspected Bernie Madoff was up to no good. And that goes for you too, Mr. Trump. That’s all…... 9562203@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ Breaking News 2008-12-19T07:20:38-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/18/where_is_the_madofffree_zone.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 The kids and I will be heading west to Portland, Ore., next week to spend the Christmas holiday with family. I was thinking we might find ourselves in a Madoff-free zone for a few days, but I just spotted this:... 9560403@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ Breaking News 2008-12-18T09:08:42-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/17/bernard_madoff_my_clock_alarm.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 My clock-radio — so last century, I know — switched on to a Madoff report on NPR (via WXEL) this morning, giving me my first real taste of story overload. Has anyone else had that moment yet? Well, settle in... 9543803@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ Breaking News 2008-12-17T14:17:40-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/16/a_fascinating_scrupulously_res.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 A fascinating, impeccably researched historical work is up on New York Social Diary today. Click on over to Best Friends: Jewish Society In Old Palm Beach written by historian Augustus Mayhew — also known as Clemmer. Some wonderful photos there,... 9512203@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ History 2008-12-16T21:20:35-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/15/and_now_for_a_little.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 While trying to roust my teenage son out of bed early this morning, I admit to thinking, “A Palm Beach Crime Watch breakfast at 8 a.m. on a Monday? Are you kidding me?” But by the time I pulled into... 9491803@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ Around Town 2008-12-15T15:19:31-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/15/madoff_top_topic_on_twitter.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 Madoff has become a trending topic on Twitter. What this means for those of you unfamiliar with Twitter is that l’affaire Bernard Madoff has moved into the top 10 most-discussed topics on the social messaging site. It’s one of the... 9481603@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ Breaking News 2008-12-15T09:54:53-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/14/some_updated_coverage_of_berna.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 Some updated coverage from outside the area on Bernard Madoff’s alleged swindle and its effect on Palm Beachers: Boston.com: Financier’s Alleged Swindle Confounds (Thanks, AM.) Clusterstock.com: Bernie Madoff’s Victims: The List NYPost.com: Scam Becomes ‘Earth’ Quake WSJ.com (subscription required): How... 9466403@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ Breaking News 2008-12-14T11:50:26-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/12/madoff_arrest_shakes_palm_beac.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 The island’s been knocked off-kilter by Thursday’s arrest of Bernard Madoff — investment adviser to several of Palm Beach’s wealthiest families, among others — on charges of criminal securities fraud. Madoff is said to have told investigators that losses could... 9437103@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ Breaking News 2008-12-12T10:42:51-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/12/around_the_web_word_via.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 Around the Web: Word via Jan Norris that Cafe Boulud is accepting donations of non-perishable foods through Dec. 19. All items will go to the Daily Bread Food Bank to feed Palm Beach County residents in need. Another cute Web... 9411003@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ WebPB 2008-12-12T07:02:35-05:00 http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/entries/2008/12/11/what_is_the_palm_beach.html?cxntfid=blogs_pb_upd8 What is the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office thinking, allowing convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to serve the bulk of his jail term on a “work-release” program? (Link: story) And the billionaire Palm Beacher isn’t exactly out there building houses... 9408303@http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/palmbeach/pbupd8/ Town Matters 2008-12-11T10:03:02-05:00