[Old footage - Kris Fa'afoi on National's support of Maori] Exciting news from New Zealand – First time political campaigner Kris Fa’afoi of the Labour Party keeps the Mana Electorate seat, winning against the outstanding Hekia Parata (aka Lady Gardiner) in a snap bi-election, last night. The Mana electorate is a part of Wellington (Wellywood) where [...]
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KRIS FA’AFOI WINS MANA ELECTION, LADY GARDINER COMES IN CLOSE SECOND
Posted: November 20, 2010 in Leadership, New Zealand, Politics, WellingtonTags: Aotearoa - New Zealand, Aotearoa Television Hollywood, George Faafoi, Gina Faafoi-Rogers, Hekia Parata, Kris Faafoi, Leadership, Mana Electorate, Maori Television, Maori Television Service Hollywood, New Zealand, Politics, Polynesian Television Service Hollywood, Porirua City, Tokelau, Tokelau Television Service Hollywood, Wellington
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DAVID CAMERON AND PRINCE WILLIAM WINDSOR HAVE CONTACTED JOHN KEY ABOUT TRAPPED BRIT MINERS OF SCOTLAND IN NEW ZEALAND
Posted: November 20, 2010 in John Key, NATO, New Zealand, Scotland, UKTags: Amanda Shields, David Cameron, John Key, Malcolm Campbell, NATO, New Zealand, Peter Rodger, Prince William Windsor, Scotland, Trapped Miners, UK, William Hague
David Cameron and Prince William Windsor have both contacted New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key regarding the two trapped British miners, after a coal mine blast in Atarauona, Greymouth New Zealand. Peter Roger, 40, and Malcolm Campbell, 25, are from Scotland, the Foreign Office confirmed. Mr Roger, a former Perth Grammar pupil, emigrated to New Zealand [...]
AMERICAN FOOTBALLERS DO THE HAKA
Posted: November 20, 2010 in America, Culture, Maori, New Zealand, SportsTags: America, Culture, Football, Hori = Maori, Maori, New Zealand, Sports, Sports Horiwood, Sports Psychology
Here’s Upland Team doing the Maori haka (war dance) here in the USA. Love it. Maori cultural advisors are needed in America. New Zealand can’t have them all. Maori have a sports world to color up. :) ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.20.10~
A TRAPPED COAL MINERS RESCUE IN ATARAUONA, GREYMOUTH NEW ZEALAD
Posted: November 20, 2010 in John Key, New Zealand, News, UKTags: Awesome Aussies, Commonwealth, Greymouth, John Key, Julia Gillard, New Zealand, News, Trapped Miners, UK
Australia Rallies to assist trapped New Zealand miners: Reports AOL: ”We have offered whatever assistance we can provide and some assistance is being provided through emergency management personnel,” Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard said from her NATO conference. Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan has been in contact with New Zealand Prime Minister Jon Key to offer any Australian [...]
MANA ELECTORATE’S BIG DAY – JOHN T AND JOHN KEY ON HEKIA PARATA
Posted: November 20, 2010 in America, Democracy, Human Rights, India, Leadership, Maori, New Zealand, Politics, Women, World NewsTags: America, Democracy, Hekia Parata, Human Rights, India, Leadership, Mana Electorate, Maori, New Zealand, Politics, Trade, Women, World News
In New Zealand, black coal is a visual we associate with trapped miners at Greymouth’s Pike river Kiwi-India joint coal mining venture, mine blast yesterday. TV commercials and a white chocolate promotion via a Maori schoolgirl, Hinetaapora Short winning a national talent search is also another visual we associate with New Zealand at this time [...]
STEVEN SPIELBERG WELCOMES DANIEL DAY LEWIS PLAYING ABE LINCOLN
Posted: November 20, 2010 in Abraham Lincoln, America, Casting, Daniel Day Lewis, Ireland, Movie News, Steven SpielbergTags: Abraham Lincoln, America, Casting, Daniel Day Lewis, Ireland, Movie Development, Movie News, Oscar Winner, Stars Hollywood Walk of Fame, Steven Spielberg
Liam Neeson‘s much publicized reteaming with Hollywood great Steven Spielberg for the Abraham Lincoln biopic was something we all wanted to see. However, Neeson dropped out of the film a little while back. Spielberg than approached Daniel Day Lewis to fill the shoes to play the role of the legendary American President. Day Lewis accepted [...]
“THE DARK KNIGHT RISES” UPDATE FROM MICHAEL KANE
Posted: November 20, 2010 in Christopher Nolan, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Morgan Freeman, Movie News, ProducersTags: Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Movie News, Producers
“Emma [Thomas], the producer, said we’d get the script in January. Christopher said: ‘Script in January, shoot in May, finish in November.”–actor Michael Caine via Cinema Blend. Exciting. The last Batman film was a beauty. [Image: Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Christian Bale, Maggie Gyllenhaal, director Christopher Nolan and Morgan Freeman] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California [...]
A PEP TALK by SARAH SILVERMAN
Posted: November 20, 2010 in Attitude Determines Altitude, Quote of The DayTags: Attitude Determines Altitude, Quote of The Day, Sarah Silverman
Quote of the Day – “It’s kind of a gift to approach life with having nothing to lose.” Sarah Silverman, The Jewish Journal, November 2010. Good stuff. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.19.10~
BOSNIA’S EMOTIONAL TRANSFERENCE ISSUES AND ANGELINA JOLIE DECIDES TO FILM IN HUNGARY
Posted: November 20, 2010 in Angelina Jolie, Directors, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Leadership, Magazine Covers, Parenting, WomenTags: Angelina Jolie, Directors, Emotional Transference, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Leadership, Magazine Covers, Parenting, Rape, Star System - The Art of American Celebrity, Women
So much about being a leader today, is allowing yourself to be a target of others emotional transference issues of past grievances. You can see this occurring with the Obamas right now as leaders of America. It’s also occurring with debut film director Angelina Jolie in Bosnia. Reports The Associated Press: “ARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Angelina [...]
ANNE HATHAWAY WILL CO-HOST NOBEL PEACE PRIZE AWARDS CONCERT
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Anne Hathaway, California, China, Diversity, Human Rights, Leadership, Nobel Peace Prize, Norway, World News, World PeaceTags: Anne Hathaway, California, China, Diversity, Human Rights, Leadership, Nobel Peace Prize, Norway, World News, World Peace
Peace is like observing a flower – no matter what color you are, you are still represented and wholly included in observing the labors of nature’s shared beauty, equally. Anne Hathaway will join Denzel Washington as a co-host of this year’s Nobel peace prize concert in Norway. This year’s concert will honour jailed Chinese dissident [...]
THE JEWISH JOURNAL LOOKS AT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Domestic Violence, Magazine Covers, World News, World PeaceTags: Domestic Violence, Magazine Covers, Words, World News, World Peace
The cover of The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles tackles the topic of domestic violence head on this week. The neat thing about the article that accompanies this dramatic cover, is that the story actually examines the effects of “verbal violence.” The emphasize is put on ‘violence of the tongue’ or ‘words’ or ‘intention [...]
FLAKE ALERT – SARAH PALIN USES RELIGION AND RACE TO TARGET THE OBAMAS
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Diversity, ObamaDrama, racism, Sarah Palin, ToleranceTags: Diversity, ObamaDrama, racism, Sarah Palin, Tolerance
In leaked excerpts from Sarah Palin‘s new book, on page 26 she writes: “Certainly his [Barak Obama's] wife [Michelle Obama] expressed this view when she said during the 2008 campaign that she had never felt proud of her country until her husband started winning elections. “In retrospect, I guess this shouldn’t surprise us, since both [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – THURS 1.18.10
Posted: November 19, 2010 in David Arquette, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10Tags: David Arquette, Entertainment News, Hinetaapora Short, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10
David Arquette hit up Chateau Marmont for the GQ Men of the Year Awards last night here in LA. He’s off the chain. Hollywood entertainment and celebrity news you voted worldwide, here’s our top ten. Thanks people. By the way we have hit the 2.7 million benchmark together. Woah! Go you girls and guys!!! Thank [...]
LITMUS TEST WEST HOLLYWOOD ECONOMY AND LOCAL BUSINESSES NEEDING A MORALE BOOST – 11.19.10
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Attitude Determines Altitude, EconomyTags: Attitude Determines Altitude, Economic Growth Opportunities, Economy
“Attitude is like a flower–when it blooms, the garden grows” Today I ventured out into the local shopping center of the 90046 shopping district. I wanted to get a copy of a one-paged letter copied. Armed with a dollar bill, I had to ask 20 stores, all with copiers, before one said yes.
TEN THINGS, WORLD NEWS – THU 11.18.10
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Chaz Bono, Cher, Entertainment Celebrity News, Queen Elizabeth II, World NewsTags: Chaz Bono, Cher, Georgia Holt, Prince Philip Mountbatten, Queen Elizabeth II, World News
Ten News Posts from Around the World Georgia Holt, Chaz Bono were on board to watch daughter/ mother Cher press her hands and hoof prints into the cement at Grauman‘s Chinese Theater. What a good looking show biz family. 1. The Queen and Prince Phillip‘s visit to Sheffield University saw them watch a 3D display [...]
GALLANTRY by BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Brian Austin Green, Love, Megan Fox, Parenting, Romance, Wisdom, Wisdoms BuffetTags: Brian Austin Green, Gallantry, Love, Megan Fox, Parenting, Romance, Splitsville, Wisdom, Wisdoms Buffet
Sometimes gallantry is letting someone you love, have their space. Brian Austin Green gets deep talking to show biz spy on how his relationship to Megan Fox has stood the test of time to date. He explains why they both split a little while last year. Here’s that interview: “The reality is, she was 18 [...]
NEW MUSIC – KAT GRAHAM WITH COLD HEARTED SNAKE
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Music Industry News, Music VideosTags: Kat Graham, Music Industry News, Music Videos
Kat Graham gets to grips with dealing with a cold hearted snake. Sometimes the truth aint pretty. This is one of those songwriting moments. As she’s new talent, let’s give her slightly dark song, a whirl. It has a vibe, that’s very now. I can see Young Hollywood loving this song at midnight. Big points [...]
ANDY RODDICK LIKES THE SPORTS SECTION
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Andy Roddick, Sports, TennisTags: Andy Roddick, Football, Sports, Sports Horiwood, Tennis
Tennis stars. Football news. Here in the US, the two definitely go together. Andy Roddick tweeted this pic today. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.18.10~
Does Kat Graham never not look hot? This pic from her tweet deck today. She’s a superstar on the rise. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.18.10~
GALLANTRY by PRINCE WILLIAM
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Leadership, TrendsTags: Gallantry, Leadership, Prince William Windsor, Trends, Young Royals
One headline: Prince Williams vowed to protect Kate Middleton from the pressures of royal life as he asked her dad for her hand in marriage. Gallantry on display via the U.K. The free dictionary defines gallantry as being: 1. Nobility of spirit or action; courage. 2. Chivalrous attention toward women; courtliness 3. The act or [...]
HOLLYWOOD HILLS AERIAL ART – 11.18.10
Posted: November 19, 2010 in America, Art, artist, California, Hollywood Entertainment News, Liberty, West HollywoodTags: America, Art, artist, Aviation, California, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hollywood Today, Liberty, Smile Club, West Hollywood
One of the kids in The Hollywood Hills was a little bored today. Here’s some spontaneous aerial art, that makes living in California so much fun. A plane flew 90 degrees skyward from the Hollywood Hills today, painting the skyline as art, for all to see. Nuts but thanks for creating and sharing an image [...]
THE NORMALLY RESERVED BRITS ARE GETTING A LITTLE OTT
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Humor, Love, Romance, UKTags: Commonwealth, David Cameron, Humor, Kate Middleton, Love, Prince William Windsor, Romance, UK, Young Royals
David Cameron, Prime Minister of Britain got hit by Young Royals Romance fever, declaring Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding a public holiday, reports The New York Post [Image via Cover Awards] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.18.10~
MAORI KEY ON PURPLE – 11.18.10
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Art, SpiritTags: Art, Hollywood Today, Spirit
Ka waiho ano e ahau te ki o te whare o Rawiri ki runga ki tona pokohiwi; na mana e whakatuwhera, a kahore he tangata hei tutaki, mana e tutaki a kahore he tangata hei whakatuwhera. I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David; what he opens no one can [...]
KATE MIDDLETON PROVES SHE’S A FASHION TRENDSETTER ALREADY
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Fashion, Fashion Accessories, Fashion Designers, New York, Trends, UKTags: Commonwealth, Fashion, Fashion Accessories, Fashion Bites, Fashion Designers, Fashion Profile, Issa London, Jewelry, Kate Middleton, New York, Trends, UK, Young Royals
There must be something about wearing Princess Diana‘s blue sapphire engagement ring, because when it comes to setting fashion trends, Kate Middleton is proving to be just like her late mother-in-law. This via Christina Amoroso of the NY Daily News: “Not only has Kate Middleton has captured the heart of Prince William, now she’s caused [...]
TWO PICS VIA ALEX MERAZ, NOVEMBER 2010
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Action Stars, Actors, Boxing, Diversity, Movie News, Native American Indians, Young HollywoodTags: Action Stars, Actors, Arizona, Boxing, Diversity, Movie News, Native American Indians, Young Hollywood
Pic One: Alex Meraz: “Check out my photo for PEOPLE MAGAZINES “Sexiest Man Alive issue” in stores now.” Pic Two: “Never Back Down 2…anyone! finished filming with the hardest working cast I’ve had the pleasure of working along side.” ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.18.10~
HOLLYWOOD HATS, 1954
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Hollywood Entertainment News, Hollywood History, Oscars, SpiritTags: Buddy Adler, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hollywood History, Oscar Winner, Oscars, Spirit
Wearing a Hollywood hat should always be about fun… the essence of what makes this town spin. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.18.10. VF~
HINETAAPORA SHORT IS THE NESTLE MILKYBAR KID WINNER 2010
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Action Stars, Actors, Hollywood Entertainment NewsTags: Action Stars, Actors, Hinetaapora Short, Hollywood Entertainment News
[Waiting for Te Karere News news reel footage] Congratulations to Miss Hinetaaporo Short, the celebrated winner of the Nestle Milkybar Kid talent search 2010. A star is born. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.18.10~
VINTAGE OSCARS RUSSELL CROWE, 2000
Posted: November 19, 2010 in Action Stars, Actors, Hollywood History, OscarsTags: Action Stars, Actors, Hollywood History, Hollywood Maori Kings, Oscar Winner, Oscars, Russell Crowe
Who can forget, when Russell Crowe became the first person of Maori descent to win an Oscar for his role in Gladiator 2000. Russell is pictured here (through a beer goggle lens) from the Oscars night archives drinking a Steinlager beer. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.18.10. VF~
