Tim Groser is a man regarded as one of the world’s experts in trade negotiations. He is a Kiwi and is Scottish born. Here’s what the New Zealand government’s website has to say of Tim: “Tim was born in Perth, Scotland. He arrived in New Zealand in 1958. Victoria University was his college where he [...]
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MEET TIM GROSER – A SCOTS BORN, KIWI WORLD TRADE GURU
Posted: November 15, 2010 in America, Economy, Leadership, ScotlandTags: America, Economic Growth Opportunities, Economy, Kool Kiwis, Leadership, Scotland, Tim Groser, Trade
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THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – 11.14.10
Posted: November 14, 2010 in Birthdays, Chris Pine, Denzel Washington, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Israel, Movie TrailersTags: Birthdays, Chris Pine, Denzel Washington, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Eric Johnson, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Israel, King Solomon, Movie Trailers, Rachel Riria
The generous soul, shall also be watered–King Solomon of Israel. Today is my sister Rachel‘s (US) birthday. Happy 40th sweet sister! May joy be Unstoppable in your giving, sweet, kind, loving and generous life. Denzel Washington & Chris Pine‘s #2 movie’s trailer is your birthday card. Hollywood entertainment and celebrity news you all love and [...]
ANGELINA JOLIE’S LOOKS AND CALIFORNIA COSMETIC SURGEONS CASHING IN
Posted: November 14, 2010 in America, Angelina Jolie, California, DiversityTags: America, Angelina Jolie, California, Cosmetic Surgery, Diversity, Eva Gabor, Hollywood Today, Pop Culture Commentary, Signs of the Times, Star System - The Art of American Celebrity, Zsa Zsa Gabor
Two pictures: One – Angelina Jolie‘s billboard for her new Johnny Depp film, The Tourist -photographed 30 yards from home here in West Hollywood, California. Two – A plastic surgeon’s advertisement LA Weekly today. Conclusion – When you’re Angelina Jolie, America wants every part of you to mimic as a celebrity. They’ll lift it off [...]
SOME KIWI TRADING NEWS VIA USA – 11.14.10
Posted: November 14, 2010 in China, Dubai, Economy, Japan, Leadership, New Zealand, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Trends, World NewsTags: ASEAN Countries, Asia-Pacific, Beef and Lamb, Better Butter Movement Campaign, China, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Dubai, Economic Growth Opportunities, Economy, Japan, Jonathan Gold, Leadership, New Zealand, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tim Groser, Trade, Trends, What's cooking in your kitchen for the World?, Wool, World News
On USA & New Zealand trading together better: “Following talks in Japan, John Key says Barack Obama’s given a strong commitment to a free trade agreement between USA and New Zealand.”–11.14.10, Newstalk ZB. My thoughts are, if good New Zealand butter can hit America, President Obama did his country folk a big favor.The “good butter [...]
FUNNY QUOTE: CONAN O’BRIEN ON THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Posted: November 14, 2010 in Conan O'Brien, Entertainment NewsTags: Conan O'Brien, Entertainment News
Lol! Never more honest words spoken. Source: Hollywood Reporter, November issue, 2010 ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.14.10~
1.2.3 – PALM TREE LIGHT AND U2 IN NEW ZEALAND
Posted: November 14, 2010 in America, Auckland City, Bono, California, Melbourne, Music Industry News, New Zealand, Think Green, U2, West HollywoodTags: America, Aotearoa - New Zealand, Aotearoa Television Hollywood, Auckland - The Super City, Auckland City, Bono, California, Concerts & Tours, Melbourne, Music Events, Music Industry News, New Zealand, Rose Bowl, The Edge, Think Green, U2, Until the Sun comes up on the Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood
“After the flood, all the colors came out”–U2 Pictures: Sunlight through palms and trees, my street and Santa Monica Blvd and Fairfax, West Hollywood California, today. Video: U2 playing their much loved 360 degrees concert at The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California. Message: People would much rather trust a proven rock star then a politician today. [...]
HOW TO MARKET MUSIC EVENTS – 11.14.10
Posted: November 14, 2010 in America, California, Music Industry NewsTags: America, California, Marketing & Branding, Music Events, Music Industry News, Pop Culture Commentary
Music is always a big draw. Look at a U2 concert to get my vibe on that one. Anyway, LA Weekly stepped up to the plate last weekend to make some real money with LA 101 at Gibson Amphitheatre on Sunday, November 7th. Post recession music and music events are even a bigger draw. Music [...]
JESSICA SIMPSON AND ERIC JOHNSON ARE ENGAGED
Posted: November 14, 2010 in California, Entertainment Celebrity News, Jessica Simpson, Leadership, Romance, TexasTags: California, Entrepreneurs, Jessica Simpson, Leadership, Romance, Texas
Jessica Simpson‘s rep states that the Boots singer is engaged to Eric Johnson after Johnson popped the question on Thursday! Jess is here sporting her engagement ring at a mall appearance for the Jessica Simpson Collection in Kansas yesterday. The “thrilled” singer has recently released her holiday single and like any entrepreneur with stuff to [...]
CREATING ASIANS IN POP CULTURE IN AMERICA VIA NEW ZEALAND
Posted: November 14, 2010 in 3D, Action Stars, Actors, Box Office Stars, Boxing, China, Cliff Curtis, Hollywood History, Human Rights, Imagination, Leadership, Maori, New Zealand, Think GreenTags: 3D, 3D - Acrobats in Middle Earth, 3D Film Locations, 3D IT-IP is "Key-We" Heading Towards 2020's, 3D Movie Development Opportunities, Action Stars, Actors, Aotearoa - New Zealand, Aotearoa Television Hollywood, Asia-Pacific, Asia-Pacific Television Hollywood, Asian-Americans, Box Office Stars, Boxing, China, Cliff Curtis, Combatting Racism, Cross-cultural Narratives, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon in 3D, Dan Choi, Hollywood History, Hollywood Maori Kings, Hori = Maori, Human Rights, Imagination, Imagine in New Zealand in 3D, Leadership, Maori, Mau Rākau, Movie Scenes, Movie Sequels - Formulaic Movies as Money Makers, New Zealand, New Zealand Filmmaking, Pop Culture Commentary, Think Green, Yun-Fat Chow, Ziyi Zhang
America hasn’t been forthcoming in providing high profile Asian-American faces in Hollywood texts of entertainment. Why? Who knows. When needing to broker new markets with either India or China to grow the American economy any Asian faces are worthwhile promoting to show cultural match with these two nations. Here’s a study of Dan Choi – [...]
UNIVERSAL HOVERCRAFT – WORLD LEADERS IN HOVERCRAFT TECHNOLOGY AND THE ORIGINS OF THE HOVERCRAFT
Posted: November 14, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Emanuel Swedenborg, Hovercrafts, Sir Christopher Sydney Cockerell, Sir Sydney Cockerell
Universal Hovercraft are known around the world for innovative, high speed hovercraft designs and solutions. UH believes: “our recreational, commercial and rescue hovercraft are designed with performance, safety and reliability in mind. 4-stroke power, quiet operation and efficiency are the backbones of our design. Universal Hovercraft was founded in 1967 by an aeronautical engineer determined [...]
MIRANDA KERR – FLEXIBILITY AND YOGA
Posted: November 14, 2010 in Miranda KerrTags: Awesome Aussies, Miranda Kerr, Yoga
Good morning blogees and blogettes. This morning I was about to head off to Yoga, which happens, in this neighborhood where these pictures are taken. Yoga is synonymous with being an Angeleno. It’s like eating gelato in summer here. Or, watching college football on Saturdays over a few beers with friends, or, attending red carpet [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN 11.13.10
Posted: November 14, 2010 in Chelsea Handler, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, UKTags: Chelsea Handler, Entertainment News, Florence and the Machine, Florence Welch, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, UK
Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine is opening for U2. She talks to L.A girl Chelsea Handler on her first talk show interview ever. Watch above. Very creative. Hollywood entertainment and celebrity news you love. Here’s how you voted our top ten today. Enjoy. 1. About Horiwood: Climb by Hekia Parata 2. What’s my [...]
HOLLYWOOD SCOTSMAN GERARD BUTLER DOESN’T LOOK A DAY OVER 41
Posted: November 14, 2010 in Birthdays, Gerard Butler, ScotlandTags: Birthdays, Gerard Butler, Scotland
Hollywood Scotsman Gerard Butler does not look a day over 41, which is a good thing, because Gerard turned 41 today. Happy Birthday Scotland in Hollywood. [Image courtesy of MK] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.13.10~
A DEAR SAM LETTER
Posted: November 13, 2010 in America, Economy, Hip Hop Community, Hot Chocolate, Life, Maori, Music Videos, New Zealand, North Carolina, Stevie WonderTags: America, Cross-cultural Narratives, Dear Abby, Economy, Hip Hop Community, Hot Chocloate: African American News on Horiwood.Com, Hot Chocolate, Jenet - North Carolina - USA, Life, Luther Vandross, Maori, Music Videos, New Zealand, North Carolina, Stars Hollywood Walk of Fame, Stevie Wonder
Dear Sam, “Everyday you inspire me to live. My name is Jenet. I’m from North Carolina. We have our tough days here. You are my reason to live. Thank you for your blog. Each day you give me hope to breathe & smile. Thank you Sam. xxx. J You know Jenet, I never came here [...]
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNING MYANMAR’S AUNG SAN SUU KYI HAS A WORD
Posted: November 13, 2010 in China, Democracy, Leadership, Liberty, Nobel Peace Prize, Women, World News, World PeaceTags: Aung San Suu Kyi, China, Democracy, Leadership, Liberty, Liu Xiaobo, Myanmar, Nobel Peace Prize, Women, World News, World Peace
YANGON — Myanmar’s military government freed its arch-rival — democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi — on Saturday after her latest term of detention expired. Several thousand jubilant supporters streamed to her residence. The Nobel Peace Prize winning freedom fighter had this to say: “If we work in unity, we can achieve our goal. We [...]
U2 IS PERFORMING IN NEW ZEALAND – THE VIEW OF THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS FROM LITTLE RUSSIA, WEST HOLLYWOOD – 11.13.10
Posted: November 13, 2010 in Angelina Jolie, Art, artist, Attitude Determines Altitude, Auckland City, Bono, California, Community, Family Vs Fame, Guitar, Hollywood Entertainment News, Israel, Jimi Hendrix, Love, Love Your Enemies, Maori, Music Industry News, Music Videos, New Zealand, Rock Stars, Spirit, West Hollywood, Whanau, Whangarei City, World NewsTags: Angelina Jolie, Aotearoa - New Zealand, Aotearoa Television Hollywood, Architectural Design, Art, artist, Arts & Cultural Opportunities, Attitude Determines Altitude, Auckland - The Super City, Auckland City, Bless Those Who Persecute You, Bono, California, Commonwealth, Community, Concerts & Tours, Family Unit as an Eclectic Super Hero, Family Vs Fame, Gospel Music, Guitar, Helensville, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hollywood Today, Homage, Hori = Maori, Humanitarian Angels on Horiwood.Com, Israel, Jimi Hendrix, Kool Kiwis, Krazy Kiwis, Live Music Artists, Love, Love Your Enemies, Maori, Maori Television Service Hollywood, Music Industry News, Music Videos, New Zealand, Pasadena, Quircke Productions, Rock Bands, Rock Stars, Rose Bowl, Spirit, The Edge, Wairua, West Hollywood, Whanau, Whangarei City, World News
Only Love wins. Photographs of the Hollywood Hills, the local Russia Delhi in front of where I live in Little Russia that serves up the best caviar in West Hollywood, Angelina Jolie‘s latest billboard 30 yards from home and the open street view of fair Santa Monica Blvd today. As I upload these pictures to [...]
CLIMB THE LADDER OF ASPIRATION SAYS HEKIA PARATA
Posted: November 13, 2010 in Employment, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Leadership, Politics, Polynesian, WomenTags: Aotearoa Television Hollywood, Employment, Entertainment News, Entrepreneurs, Hekia Parata, Hollywood Entertainment News, Leadership, Mana Electorate, Politics, Polynesian, Willie Jackson, Women
With only a week to go in her political campaign, one quality politician, Hekia Parata has this to say: “Climb the ladder of aspiration. [As leaders]… We are very committed to striking the right balance between growth and the economy and the creation of jobs and the sustainability and long term quality of our natural [...]
THE WASHINGTON POST – 11.13.10
Posted: November 13, 2010 in America, Employment, Washington D.CTags: America, Employment, Entrepreneurs, Washington D.C
It’s been quite a week here in America. The Washington Post runs with front page stories focusing on the arrest of County Executive Jack B. Johnson and his wife Leslie, of Mitchellville, Prince George. The story perhaps provides a healthy (yet unhealthy) venting outlet for frustrated Americans, feeling bottle-necked underneath stifled times, including sketchy county [...]
TV BILLBOARD – SANTA MONICA AND FAIRFAX – 11.13.10
Posted: November 13, 2010 in California, West HollywoodTags: billboards, California, West Hollywood
Here’s the latest billboard snapped near my place, Hollywood this morning. When you think about it, detective films are the new cowboy films. The TV Western staple of American culture lives on in the Detective TV Show. The themes are the same – like buddy movies, of boys with guns conquering villains – and in [...]
MEET BENJAMIN CLARK – A MILKYBAR KID FOREVER!
Posted: November 13, 2010 in Action Stars, Actors, Auckland City, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hollywood History, New Zealand, Westerns, Young HollywoodTags: A Diverse View, Action Stars, Actors, Auckland - The Super City, Auckland City, Benjamin Clark, Child Actors, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hollywood History, Kool Kiwis, Krazy Kiwis, New Zealand, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Samuel Lazar, West Auckland, Westerns, Young Hollywood
“Think you used enough dynamite their buddy?”–Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid scripting Meet young Benjamin Clark. He’s from Auckland the Supercity in New Zealand and he’s gunning for the title of the Milkybar Kid. Nestle chocolate’s adventurous child cowboy hero, is a New Zealand legend for rounding up baddies who stop kids from having [...]
JOHNNY DEPP AND ANGELINA JOLIE – TWO HOLLYWOOD KIDS ON A BILLBOARD
Posted: November 13, 2010 in Actors, Angelina Jolie, Box Office Stars, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Johnny Depp, Movie News, Pop Art, Think Green, Travel DestinationsTags: Actors, Angelina Jolie, billboards, Box Office Stars, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Environment, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hollywood Today, Johnny Depp, Marketing & Branding, Movie News, Pop Art, Pop Culture Commentary, Think Green, Travel Destinations
While getting coffee this morning, I noticed Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie‘s new billboard for The Tourist. It’s in a pretty spot, where traffic banks up at lights and where the sky is always blue. Their new movie incites travel–creates a strong image of the American abroad learning new things. A minority in a new [...]
CHRIS PINE IS A-LISTED – FIRST BOX OFFICE STATS THIS WEEKEND
Posted: November 13, 2010 in Box Office Stars, Bruce Willis, Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Movie News, Movie StillsTags: Box Office Stars, Bruce Willis, Chris Pine, Hollywood Today, Karl Urban, Movie News, Movie Stills
In the studio system, the workings are very much set. More Washington than innovative and welcoming of new people. Hollywood risks stagnation. The savior of Hollywood is young talent, proven enough to no longer be a risk, tougher than most for enduring the system, for convincing the town that they had the staying power to [...]
HOLLYWOOD TODAY – 11.13.10, 8:00 am
Posted: November 13, 2010 in California, I have a Dream, World PeaceTags: California, Hollywood Today, I have a Dream, World Peace
It’s in the looking skywards, that the climb up always begins. While having coffee this morning, this is what my street looks like. Hollywood Palms are US here in California. They alway brings a smile when you start each day. I am reminded that a Palm is shared equally with Israelis and many people of [...]
BOLLYWOOD AND HOLLYWOOD INK A DEAL TO PARTNER UP
Posted: November 13, 2010 in Bollywood, California, Hollywood Entertainment News, India, Movie NewsTags: Bollywood, California, Hollywood Entertainment News, India, Movie News
Los Angeles, California (CNN) — Hollywood and India’s Bollywood have signed a historic cooperation pact sealing a deal that ranges from production to distribution to content protection. Economic development and collaboration is what is sought. Signing an official pact at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood, the pact’s aim is to develop and strengthen motion picture [...]
SOME CROWDED HOUSE MUSIC
Posted: November 13, 2010 in America, New ZealandTags: America, Crowded House, Live Music Artists, New Zealand
Good music will always be good music. Here’s Crowded House. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.12.10~
THE KIWI MAN WARNS OF CURRENCY WARS AHEAD
Posted: November 13, 2010 in America, Economy, John Key, Leadership, New Zealand, World NewsTags: America, APEC, Economy, Foreign Press, Foreign Press News from America, John Key, Leadership, New Zealand, Sir Richard Branson, Sweetness & Diplomacy, World News
[Sir Richard Branson is pictured here with John Key] Economic News Guest Post: Reports John Armstrong from Yokohama Japan: ‘Just two days after lecturing the Japanese on New Zealand’s bottom-line conditions for free trade talks, John Key, (guy on the left, above) New Zealand’s Prime Minister has waded into the currency wars and told fellow [...]
EMMA WATSON AT HER WORLD PREMIERE
Posted: November 13, 2010 in Emma Watson, London, Movie NewsTags: Emma Watson, London, Movie News
Emma Watson wore a poppy on the red carpet at the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, held at The Odeon Leicester Square in London on Thursday. [Image courtesy of Getty Images] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.12.10~
ORLANDO BLOOM IN GERMANY
Posted: November 13, 2010 in Germany, Orlando BloomTags: Germany, Orlando Bloom
At the Bambi Awards 2010 Ceremony on Thursday in Germany, Orlando Bloom was honored with a charity award. [Image courtesy of Getty Images] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.12.10~
