Variety
It’s no secret that California Gov, Arnold Schwarzenegger was unhappy with the state legislature, but his statement in vetoing a recent bill is worthy of Dan Brown. If you read the first letter on each line, it is a “f–k you” — perhaps, as some have suggested, directed at one of the bill’s authors, assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco), a rival. (Ammiano’s vetoed bill is here). A spokesman for the governor says that it was a coincidence, but a cryptologist apparently told NPR that the oodds of such a thing are 5.5 in one trillion.
The letter is below. Start on the line, “For some time now…”
UPDATE – “I’m sorry. I will be donating my favorite old cell phone to my Women’s Conference partner Verizon through their HopeLine program that helps domestic violence shelters. I invite anyone else who wants to recycle their old phone to join me. That’s my version of swift action with a higher purpose.” – Maria Shriver
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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is calling out his wife, Maria Shriver, for apparently violating a state law he signed – holding her cell phone while driving. The celebrity Web site TMZ.com posted two photographs Tuesday showing Shriver holding a phone to her ear while she’s behind the wheel. It says one was snapped Sunday and the other in July. The Web site later added a video it said was shot Tuesday in Brentwood, where the family lives.
It shows Shriver holding a cell phone to her ear while driving a large SUV that appears to be a Cadillac Escalade.
She then puts the phone down while the camera is rolling. The first lady’s office said it would have no comment. On his Twitter feed, Schwarzenegger wrote to TMZ.com founder Harvey Levin: “Thanks for bringing her violations to my attention. There’s going to be swift action.” Schwarzenegger spokesman Aaron McLear says that by “swift action,” the governor means he’ll ask [Wait!Theres Tons More…]
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed an anti-paparazzi bill making it easier to sue media outlets that use photos that invade celebrities’ privacy.A statement issued Monday says the former “Terminator” star had signed a number of bills, including the amendment to a decade-old law that allows fines against paparazzi who illegally or offensively take photos or recordings.
The amendment permits lawsuits against media outlets that pay for and make first use of material they knew was improperly obtained.Tabloid magazines, TV shows and Internet sites sometimes pay millions of dollars for celebrity fodder.The amendment takes effect in January.
