R.I.P. DJ AM
According to TMZ.com, Adam Goldstein, AKA DJ AM, left, was found dead in his New York City apartment this morning. Goldstein and former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker were the only survivors on board an ill-fated private jet that crashed upon takeoff from a Columbia, SC airport last year. Goldstein was 36.
New Bill Gives Obama ‘Emergency’ Control Over The Internet
A new bill being drafted behind closed doors will give absolute power to Obama to disconnect any private sector computer networks if he deems them a threat to cybersecurity.
In fact, the requirements in the bill giving Obama power to disconnect networks from the Internet are deliberately vague. The 55-page bill drafted by aides to Sen. Jay Rockefeller (a Democrat from W. Virginia) gives Obama the power to seize control of private sector networks and “declare a cybersecurity emergency” relating to “non-governmental” computer networks.
Despite the fact those networks are not connected to — and therefore pose no threat to government systems, Obama will still have the power to disrupt the networks to do whatever is necessary to respond to the perceived threat.
The new version of the bill includes a federal certification program for “cybersecurity professionals,” and a requirement that certain private sector companies deemed to be critical will undergo “periodic mapping” and those companies “shall share” requested information with the federal government. Those companies would then be under the control of those “cybersecurity professionals” who answer to Obama.
Translation: If your company is deemed “critical,” a new set of regulations kick in involving who you can hire, what information you must disclose, and when the government would exercise control over your computers or network. Source
Understandably, the implications behind that language is a cause for concern to telecommunications companies like Verizon and Nortel, among others. “I think the redraft, while improved, remains troubling due to its vagueness,” said Larry Clinton, president of the Internet Security Alliance, which represents the telecommunications companies. “It is unclear what authority Sen. Rockefeller thinks is necessary over the private sector. Unless this is clarified, we cannot properly analyze, let alone support the bill.”
Michael Jackson Autopsy Report Released
The L.A. County coroner, in typical Hollywood dramatic fashion, has finally released the cause of Michael Jackson’s death. The actual report itself has still not been released, but the cause of death is due to an overdose of the sedative Propofol used in the induction of anesthesia, and acute benzodiapine intoxication, including Valium, Ativan and other prescription drugs found in Jackson’s system. The manner of death is ruled a homicide. So far there have been no arrests made, but Jackson’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray is considered a suspect.
From TMZ.com:
The L.A. County Coroner has just officially announced the cause of Michael Jackson’s death — Acute Propofol intoxication.
The report says “other conditions contributing to death: Benzodiazepine effect.” Benzodiazepines are a group of drugs (see below) used to treat anxiety and insomnia.
The manner of death is ruled: “HOMICIDE.”
The Coroner did not release the full autopsy report — just a press notice. It goes on:
The drugs PROPOFOL and LORAZEPAM (Ativan) were found to be the primary drugs responsible for Mr. Jackson’s death.
Other drugs detected were: Midazolam (Versed), Diazepam (Valium), Lidocaine (topical anesthetic) and Ephedrine (used to treat hypotension associated with anesthesia).
The final Coroner’s report, including the toxicology report, will remain on security hold, per the LAPD.
Kim Kardashian Without Makeup
TV personality Kim Kardashian was spotted outside the BodyFactory juice bar after an early morning workout at a gym in Los Angeles, California today. Apparently, Kim never bothered to put her face on after her workout even though she knew the paparazzi were prowling around. That’s because she’s an attention whore — and anything she can do to bring attention to herself, she’ll happily do it.
PICS: HoneyMag.com’s Signature Beauty & Style Pop Up Lounge
HoneyMag.com‘s signature beauty & style pop up lounge comes to Atlanta for one night only, as HoneyMag.com, the Glam Bar and ROCAWEAR merge to create glamROC.
Following a successful 10th year anniversary celebration in NYC, the Rocawear brand released their 10th anniversary capsule collection with HoneyMag.com and Atlanta’s premiere one stop beauty haven, The Glam Bar. Guests in attendance received custom minx nail treatments, custom lash treatments, and more and notable appearances include Teyana Taylor, Rich Girl (opening group for the Beyonce tour), B. Michael Cox, Jazze Pha, Vawn, HoneyMag.com editor in chief, and more.
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Source: Nicole Garner | Garner Circle PR
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Celebs Out & About
Sexy singer Tank attended LeToya Luckett’s album release party at Cain in NYC yesterday. Sadly, most people don’t even know LeToya has an album out.
Tennis superstar Venus Williams helped launch a zero-calorie drink at the 35th Street Water Taxi Dock in NYC yesterday.
TV personality Kim Kardashian, right, took her pregnant sister Kourtney Kardashian shopping for baby things yesterday in West Hollywood.
FanMAIL: Obama – “My Kennebunkport is the South Side of Chicago”
Loyal reader Sydney writes:
Sandra, when I read the “fanmail” on your site this afternoon, I was reminded of something Obama said last year – “My Kennebunkport is on the South Side of Chicago.”
It’s kind of funny reading the Huffington Post article that was from [click], where they start off by saying “When President-elect Barack Obama heads home for a break from the White House, he won’t go to a sprawling ranch or private seaside compound.” But it appears he’s done just that!
- Sydney
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