Series of bombings across Iraq leave at least 45 dead: The attacks on at least seven cities come as the U.S. military scales back the size of its force in the country and Iraqis grow more anxious about their future. Read article by Ned Parker and Riyadh Mohammed ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.25.10~
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BOMBINGS IN IRAQ LEAVE 45 DEAD
Posted: August 25, 2010 in Iraq, Middle East, World NewsTags: Iraq, Middle East, World News
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HOMAGE FOR A GREAT ARTIST – 8.10
Posted: August 25, 2010 in America, Art, Liberty, Life, SpiritTags: America, Art, Leonardo Da Vinci, Liberty, Life, Spirit
if i was to paint you in milky white like da vinci did, or in oily black ink or in both shades with fluidity side by side, then maybe i already did. like living invisible art i would paint you on breathing canvas like art that exhales stories from the limitless light of [...]
CELEBRITY WOOL KNIT MODEL, CHRISTINA HENDRICKS MODELS HER FRIENDS LAMBS WOOL CREATIONS
Posted: August 25, 2010 in Christina HendricksTags: Christina Hendricks
This post from Cover Awards website, one of my favs because the State of California’s initials are shared by it: “Check out these photos of Christina Hendricks as an Etsy model,” a website that features handpicked creations, “for her friend’s line of knit scarves. The scarves are sold under her former bridesmaid, Tamara Mello’s, Blackbird Design House [...]
Today books are, hands down, the celebrities on this blog. In particular the books selected by the invisible person of extremely good taste at the Beverly Hills library. Specifically the Quick Picks bookshelf. All of these books in these photographs make you smile about some aspect of Los Angeles and California’s diverse tastes and culture. [...]
MAORI HIJAB KOROWAI CLOAK LEADERSHIP, VINTAGE DAME WHINA COOPER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS REMEMBERANCE
Posted: August 25, 2010 in America, Family Vs Fame, Human Rights, Maori, Middle East, Politics, WomenTags: America, Dame Whina Cooper, Family Vs Fame, Hori = Maori, Human Rights, Humanitarian Angels on Horiwood.Com, Maori, Maude White, Middle East, Middle Eastern Representation, Nga Puhi Tonu Nui, Politics, Women
In the 70′s a grandmother from Punguru Hokianga of the Ngapuhi tonu nui Maori tribe and Te Rarawa hapu or subtribe from Tekaraka -Hokianga, (where my family’s own Maori grandmother hails from), set out on a hikoi in 1975 (a walk or march) of political action–to redress wrongs against her people who were once marginalized [...]
RADIO KPCC’S PATT MORRISON TACKLES ISLAMOPHOBIA
Posted: August 25, 2010 in California, Leadership, Middle EastTags: California, Cross-cultural Narratives, Leadership, Middle East, Middle Eastern Representation, Patt Morrison, Radio Show Hosts
Here in L.A, entertainment leaders are fearless. Patt Morrison of radio KPCC is one such leader. At the minute, Morrison is featuring Muslim women wearing hijabs (headresses), and she’s talking about our fears and phobias (if we have any) regarding, Muslims, Islam and Arabs. Says Patt’s website: “Is Islam a religion of hatred and war, or [...]
LINDSAY LOHAN 8.24.10
Posted: August 25, 2010 in Lindsay Lohan, Young HollywoodTags: Lindsay Lohan, Young Hollywood
Yes. Today is the day where Lindsay Lohan exited rehab. For the record, it was a stinking hot day here in California, so I hope Lindsay managed to find a restful moment back home, for a cool dip in the swimming pool. Congrats to this starlet for being on the mend. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood [...]
YELLOW BIKINI BY BRITNEY SPEARS, HAWAII 4.28.10
Posted: August 25, 2010 in Britney Spears, Hawaii, Jason TrawickeTags: Britney Spears, Hawaii, Jason Trawicke
Britney Spears and Jason Trawicke do their bit, to help out Hawaii’s exotic/ Polynesian and Asian-fusion economy, while vacationing in the beautiful Island tropics of the U.S.A. Sporting a yellow bikini, Britney and her agent-beau hit the beach. Tropical American fun. [Image courtesy of Splash News Online] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.24.10~
Courage to ignite new life and fresh creativity in others. This plant was my teacher today. A reminder that life grows artistically all around us, to emulate and be inspired by. So cool. Enjoy! ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.24.10~
REMEMBERING VALENTINO’S DOCUMENTARY FILM
Posted: August 25, 2010 in Art, artist, Fashion, Fashion Designers, France, Italy, Paris, ValentinoTags: Art, artist, Fashion, Fashion Designers, Fashion Profile, France, Italy, Paris, Valentino
As shared and viewed on Horiwood.Com, 9.26.09. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.24.10~
ART HISTORY IN PORCELAIN BAROQUE FASHION – A HOMAGE PART III
Posted: August 25, 2010 in Art, artistTags: Art, Art Bell, Art Galleries, artist, Beaut Books, Heim
I’m getting censored today, IC. I must be a better blogger than I’d imagined. Anyways, in the tradition of great artists, this one’s going up for all the greats who ever painted on porcelain their art, like Heim for example. From the series of German books, Fired in Passion, (a book cover pictured above) available at [...]
Fresh white roses amaze me in Beverly Hills. Even in extreme heat, they still look like living art. I don’t know how they do it. One of the wonders of the world. Today this rose was my teacher. A reminder to always think green and learn from nature. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.24.10~
So many amazing artists, painted glorious pictures on a grand scale. Many loved the baroque period of elegance. Painting on porcelain was their medium. Here’s one for art historians today. Pretty. [This image from the German commissioned volumes of books of the Fired for Passion book series. It's amazing to read]. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood [...]
LOURDES CICCONE LEON, RUNS ERRANDS IN LONDON
Posted: August 25, 2010 in Lourdes LeonTags: Lourdes Ciccone, Lourdes Leon
Lourdes Ciccone Leon got everyone talking today, when she stepped out to run errands in London. Although she wore a cougar cross on her tee shirt, little was made of Lourdes family tradition of generating popular symbols. Instead critics focused on Lola’s Bob Marleyesque tennis sweat band instead. Nice to see this kid doing her bit [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – MON 8.23.10
Posted: August 24, 2010 in Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10Tags: Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hollywood Today, Horiwood Top 10, Middle Eastern Representation, Rob Eshman
Rob Eshman of the Jewish Journal has “had a very Muslim week this week.” When it comes to our eclectic celebrity news and entertainment topics you like, here in Hollywood, here’s how you voted our top ten today. Rob’s words follow at the jump. America is changing. Enjoy! 1. Elin Nordegren is under scrutiny: archived Nordegren [...]
BEVERLY HILLS WEEKLY REPORTS BEVERLY HILLS RESIDENT USES MILITARY AND LIFE EXPERIENCE TO WRITE BOOK ON LOVE
Posted: August 24, 2010 in California, Leadership, Robert Ellis, World PeaceTags: Andrew Winters, California, Hospitality, Leadership, Robert Ellis, Sam Nazarian, World Peace, Writers
Sam Nazarian owner of L.A’s best clubs, restaurants and leading hospitality, real estate lifestyle brands is resigning from his Airports Commissioners position to focus on growing his company SBE; New science programs start up at Horace Mann, the Beverly Hills library has a push to offer fun as well as books, and, Robert Ellis uses military and [...]
STERN WORDS FROM BRAD PITT FOR BP, IN SPIKE LEE NEW ORLEANS DOCUMENTARY
Posted: August 24, 2010 in Brad Pitt, Directors, Documentary, New Orleans, Spike LeeTags: Architectural Design, Brad Pitt, Directors, Documentary, New Orleans, oil, Spike Lee
The architect of New Orleans rebuilding and revitalization, Brad Pitt has stern words for oil corporation B.P. Says the Huffington Post via USA today: “Brad Pitt has harsh words for BP in Spike Lee‘s new documentary about New Orleans. ‘If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise’ is a four-hour followup to Lee’s 2006 [...]
TIGER WOODS AND ELIN NORDEGREN ARE PARENTING WITH A HEALTHY NEW START
Posted: August 24, 2010 in Denim, Family Vs Fame, Golf, Parenting, Sports, Tee Shirts, TIger WoodsTags: Denim, Elin Nordegren, Family Vs Fame, Golf, Parenting, Splitsville, Sports, Sports Horiwood, Tee Shirts, TIger Woods
The big news of the day in sports-related topics is that Tiger Woods and Elen Nordegren‘s divorce is now finalized. This allows both people, to begin a new start in parenting their children, while both being fair to each other’s romantic futures. In a very civilized statement via People Magazine, Tiger and Elen said this: “We [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – SUN 8.22.10
Posted: August 23, 2010 in Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Roger Federer, Sports, TennisTags: Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Mardy Fish, Roger Federer, Sports, Sports Horiwood, Tennis
Roger Federer cleaned up in tennis today, beating American Mardy Fish, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (1), 6-4 giving Federer his second straight win at the Cincinnati Masters championship and fourth win overall. Here’s how our top ten today in Hollywood. Thanks everyone!!! :) 1. About Horiwood: Remembering Uncle Mark Farmer & his heart for Africa 2. [...]
PALMS OVER FOUNTAIN FOR SHAKIRA, FOUNTAIN DANCER OF SPAIN
Posted: August 23, 2010 in California, Dance, Shakira, SpainTags: California, Colombia, Dance, Lebanon, Shakira, Spain
Lebanese-Colombian pop star, Shakira, is in a bit of a spot with Barcelona’s powers that be, for getting her groove on and dancing in this fountain, when in Spain. They want to impose fines on the singer, for breaking the rules. Spontaneity is so Spanish, so um, what’s their problem? Poor Shaki. Anyway, here’s a [...]
SHAKESPEAREAN TATTOOS HEDONISTIC APPEAL WITH PINK AND MEGAN FOX
Posted: August 23, 2010 in Megan Fox, Pink, Will I AmTags: Body Art, Megan Fox, Pink, Will I Am
“We will all laugh at guilded butterflies,” is a line of Shakespeare tattoed in ink, and made famous by Megan Fox. Celebrities know how to use Shakespeare ink, to their advantage. On the matter of the same topic, “to thy own self be true” is perhaps Shakespeare’s most famous line employed by unabashed hedonists, in [...]
MEET SHEILA [BOTSWANA] PINEDA OF STUDENTS WITHOUT BORDERS SERVING IN BOTSWANA
Posted: August 23, 2010 in Africa, CanadaTags: Africa, Botswana, Canada, Cross-cultural Narratives, Sheila "Botswana" Pineda, Shiela "Botswana" Pineda, Students Without Borders
Students Without Borders is an organization that exists to allow Canadian students the chance to further their studies abroad around the world. Here’s Sheila Pineda who is currently serving in Botswana, Africa. Students Without Borders™ is a WUSC program that enables Canadian university and college students to participate in exciting, volunteer learning opportunities in South America, Africa, and [...]
ANNA PAQUIN AND STEPHEN MOYER MARRY IN MALIBU
Posted: August 23, 2010 in Anna Paquin, Love, Marriage, Romance, Stephen Moyer, True BloodTags: Anna Paquin, Love, Marriage, Romance, Stephen Moyer, True Blood
Canadian-born and Kiwi raised actor, Ms Anna Paquin is now Mrs Moyer. From an A.P to an A.M is an upgrade, for sure. :) True Blood star Stephen Moyer wed his sweetheart, Saturday evening, in Malibu, said their publicist to Us Magazine.Com. ”Surrounded by their family and friends,” guests came bearing gifts in purple boxes and with [...]
LEBRON JAMES SAYS HE’S A LOW MAINTENANCE GUY IN GQ
Posted: August 23, 2010 in basketball, Family Vs Fame, LeBron James, SportsTags: basketball, Family Vs Fame, Fashion Stylists, LeBron James, Sports, Sports Horiwood
Humility from basketball pro, LeBron James is worn well on the cover of GQ Magazine with a tribute to his mother, whose humility in his family’s history of struggle reflects say LeBron, because he’s a “low maintenance” guy. Anyone who shouts out to their mother, making her the bigger star, is usually a winner, I [...]
Message from Stefani Germanotta to her many fans. Watch Lady Gaga here if you want to. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.22.10~
A-LIST MOVIE FOCUS, ANGELINA JOLIE TO STAR IN LOVE IN WAR FILM SET IN BOSNIA
Posted: August 22, 2010 in Angelina Jolie, Love, Love Your Enemies, Movie News, Romance, WarTags: Angelina Jolie, Bosnia, Love, Love Your Enemies, Movie Development, Movie News, Romance, War
Regardless of age, religion, race, or geographical location etc, the theme of “love triumphing in war” is all the rage, with Hollywood’s leading stars right now. Angelina Jolie is set to film a love-in-war themed movie next, set in Bosnia. This report from Yahoo News: “SARAJEVO (Reuters) –Hollywood Star Angelina Jolie said after a visit to [...]
TALL POPPIES FOR THE CAMERAS GAZE by PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE
Posted: August 22, 2010 in Art, Magazine Covers, Photography, West HollywoodTags: Art, Magazine Covers, Photography, West Hollywood
Hey Anzacs! This one going up for all tall poppies in the world. Keep your powder dry. Chin chin. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.22.10~
SYLVESTER STALLONE’S THE EXPENDABLES ROCKS THE BOX OFFICE FOR A 2nd WEEKEND
Posted: August 22, 2010 in Arnold Schwarzenegger, Box Office Stars, Movie News, Sylvester StalloneTags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Box Office Stars, Movie News, Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone is da man of the Hollywood box office this weekend for a second weekend in a row. Little people who are feeling a tad bit expendable have rocked out in support of Stallone’s comeback action film. Justice a la Stallone, rings a bell with the movie going majority. Box Office Mojo: Gives the [...]
