Archive for January, 2012

Fresh Hollywood audio: As narrated by filmmaker Bill Birell of the band Rossmore, from the novel Courage to Love written by Robert Ellis. When Josh and Haja’s cute meeting occurs over the power of music, can be read or listened to in Chapter 2 of Courage to Love, a Middle-Eastern romance.  ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. [...]

CHERRY CANDY

Posted: August 31, 2010 in Uncategorized
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Bullseyes mints. Thank you.  ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.30.10~

A purple tinged sunset cloaks the sandstone of Ross Bridge Tasmania. Majestically solid views across a river.  [Photog: Sam Abell] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.30.10~

Humanitarian award winner George Clooney brought the humor to Emmys Modern Family cast. Clooney is pictured here with Elizabeth Canalis after accepting the Bob Hope Award.  ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.30.10~

1500 are dead. Millions displaced as flood waters sweep over Pakistan. Mohammed Nawaz is rescued by the Pakistani Navy August 10 in Sukkur, Pakistan.  Parts of the world are in a global water crises. Source: Freshwater website. Photog: Paula Bronstein, Getty Images. + ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.30.10~

“Michael Jackson has always been a pop music legend. But the anniversary of his death and birthday celebrations seem to have revived Jackson fever as fans rediscover his songs – making him the most popular solo artist of all time.”–Geoff Roberts, musicologist.  Michael was the talented artist, who continued to just get more eccentric as [...]

WOMEN PRAYING

Posted: August 31, 2010 in Photography
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In a multitude of counselors, there is peace.  Muslim women gather to pray –photograph: Aire Yudhistira

Turtle hatchlings are now safe in gulf waters and Jessica Simpson declares Christina Hendricks Emmys best dressed. Everyone seemed to agree today that Christina has very petite shoulders, just look at our top ten. That’s some serious Angelina Jolie star appeal.  1. Robert Pattinson visits Trousdale Emmys party 2. Christina Hendricks Oscars 2010 3. Christina Hendricks Emmys 2010 4. Christina [...]

“Because of you, New Orleans is coming back.”–President Obama to the people of New Orleans. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.30.10~

The world is a diverse place full or many faces from cultures we are still learning about in the Western World. I like media like The Sun (pictured) here within the U.S for this reason. Cool journal. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.30.10~

Reports the New Zealand Herald: “The 33 trapped Chilean miners who have astonished the world with their discipline 700m underground will have to aid their own escape – clearing thousands of tonnes of rock that will fall as the rescue hole is drilled, the engineer in charge of drilling said yesterday. After drilling three small [...]

Ali Hewson has a heart for Africa. With her Ehud fashion label, 49% owned by Louis Vuitton Hewsen and her U2 rocker beau, Bono, plan to make a difference with proceeds in Africa. Way cool! Ehud’s mission statement as a company is “to eradicate poverty through sustainable enterprise in Africa.” Love it.  If you’d like to do the [...]

Arriving with Tom Hanks to Emmys 2010 last night in L.A, you can’t help but smile at Rita Wilson‘s fashion statement. Although she looks like a walking crystal chandelier from head to toe, Wilson sends a message to Lady Gaga‘s crystal pop iconography, and symbology (outside of the ‘chandlier’ context). Especially on her feet. Red carpet [...]

  This penned from Queen Noor of Jordan: “True piety does not consist in turning your faces towards the east or the west — but truly pious is he who believes in God, and the Last Day; and the angels, and revelation, and the prophets; and spends his substance — however much he himself may cherish [...]

Although the Chemical Brothers were in concert last night here in L.A (I hear they were amazing!), actor Robert Pattinson chose to go to Trousdale for an Emmys after party. Smart jacket casual with a shout out to Long Beach, CA on Pattinson’s cap.  [Image courtesy of G.C] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.30.10~

 Lilac fashion statements by Christina Hendricks of Mad Men have everyone looking for her on Horiwood.Com today. Swell.  [Image courtesy of L.A Times] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA.

“That’s what you have to do against Federer,” said Justin Gimelstob, a Tennis Channel commentator and retired tennis pro.“You have to put pressure on him. You have to put power into his backhand. You’ve got to match his athleticism and movement. That’s where the sport is going. “I call those players the new hybrid.” In Clooney-like [...]

These days, philosophy is making a come back. A philosopher’s council called the Stone exists at the New York Times, to shed some light of meaning in entertainment texts amusing America. Alexander Nehamas words follow: “Children in ancient Athens learned both grammar and citizenship from Homer and the tragic poets. Plato follows suit but submits their works [...]

  Julia Childs learned from the French how to cook in order to give America culinary delights they could cook with their own hands at home. As a leader of culinary arts and culture, this was her gift to her people. Here’s Julia Child‘s legendary coq a cin recipe for your entertainment and amusement.  Ingredients 1/2 [...]

Guest commentary – NZ - Maori Queen of Cuisine, Anne Thorp, features as guest chef on an upcoming P&O Cruises’ Pacific Pearl cruise from Auckland and has created an eight course degustation menu for passengers to savour.  Fresh New Zealand produce is a signature of Anne’s cooking. It shines through in her special degustation menu that [...]

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About 2 years ago, I became aware that America was under siege, by fear due to the oncoming global economic crises. To break fear, you must act in the opposite spirit.  A year and a half ago, I determined that what America needed was generosity of spirit to combat a pseudo-fear that to acquire more [...]

A big shout out to Team Coco, who I hear totally rocked the Emmys.  Don’t get too drunk, especially you Sharon Hardy!. :) ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.29.10~

MAORI MOTIF TRIBUTE VIA TAIWAN

Posted: August 30, 2010 in Maori
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This just in on Horiwood.Com comments. Right backatchu then with a message, when you give a gift you multiply yourself each time. Thanks for the pic.  ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.29.10~

The Emmys are on in L.A right now. Here’s Betty White and Tina Fey arriving at the awards show. Here’s how you all voted our top ten news items of interest demonstrating again, the art of eclectic celebrity and entertainment tastes and preferences. Enjoy! 1. Mariska Hargitay for Emmys 2010 2. iPhone Apps as character signifiers & reflecting [...]

SHARED COFFEE WISDOM

Posted: August 30, 2010 in Wisdom, Wisdoms Buffet
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  “My thought is my walk.”–dude next door to me, internet cafe. America is quite reflective and philosophical in this current economy. It’s kinda cool to be in the U.S right now.  ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.29.10~

One word: Longevity. Foreshore eco-friendly imaging, like a clean beach and clean ocean. She’s not bad!  ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. David Yurman‘s new photos featuring supermodel Kate Moss. 8.29.10~

Tony Blair is the U.K prime minister, who parlayed himself into the inner New York and Washington D.C political mileu. His ability to market few others can master. Blair has just announced he has released another memoirs book. All proceeds will go to war veterans in recovery. Blair is pictured here, with all these kids named [...]

Choose your own destiny–2010′s wisdom Just thirty seconds of camera work towards her next ten million dollar check, Britney Spears releases her new TVC for fragrance Radiance at the same time her BFF Neil Patrick Harris is at the Emmy Awards 2010 in the world spotlight. Spears is one of the savviest marketing stars in the game. [...]