When it comes down to sporting gladiators, you always look at a rugby football field to discover the true essence of sportspersonship; that being” skill, athleticism, fitness, tenacity, courage, creative play, stamina, making it count on the score board and in the case of rugby football–that no.1 trait TEAMWORK. Together Everyone Achieves More. Here’s a [...]
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KIERAN READ IS NEW ZEALAND’S no.1 RUGBY FOOTBALL SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR 2010
Posted: December 17, 2010 in New Zealand, Rugby, SportsTags: Alby Mathewson, Kieran Read, Kool Kiwis, Krazy Kiwis, New Zealand, New Zealand All Black, New Zealand All Blacks, Rugby, Rugby World Cup, Smile Club, Sports, Sports Horiwood
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HOW TO TWEET by KAT GRAHAM AND TWITTERS TOP TEN TWEET #HASHTAG CATEGORIES 2010
Posted: December 17, 2010 in Trends, TwitterTags: Kat Graham, Trends, Twitter
This is how to tweet: “Somewhere between “hips don’t lie” and “london bridge” I took a turn into Barcelona…”–Kat Graham, actor of The Vampire Diaries TV series and singer and fashion stylist, while all the while doing a Billie Holiday tribute. Smart girl. Referencing: ‘Shakira of Colombia. Fergie of California. Queen of the U.K via [...]
A WIKICOUP? – AUSTRALIA’S JULIA GILLARD HAD MORE AMBITION THEN WE ALL THOUGHT – WIKILEAKS
Posted: December 17, 2010 in Awards Shows, Politics, World NewsTags: Atheists, Awards Shows, Awesome Aussies, Julia Gillard, Julian Assange, Kevin Rudd, Key Hot Ginge Politics On Top Down Under, Politics, Tim Mathieson, Wales, World News
ATHEIST’S NEWS: Our favorite, demure fiery redhead angel, (not supermodel Miranda Kerr) but Australia’s hot ginge Prime Minister and overt atheist, Julia Gillard is not as innocent or demure as many of us had thought. In the latest wikileaks cables updates, we discover that Julia had greater ambitions for her fiery red hair colors as red [...]
JULIA STILES ON THE DEXTER DIVORCE RUMORS
Posted: December 17, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Julia Stiles
“I have absolutely nothing to do with the split between Michael and Jennifer,” Stiles says in a statement released by her rep. “We are good friends and enjoyed working together. This is a personal matter between them, and we should respect their privacy. Although I too prefer to keep my private life, private—I felt compelled [...]
JULIAN ASSANGE NEWS UPDATES AND WIKILEAKS NEWS UPDATES – 12.16.10
Posted: December 17, 2010 in America, Censorship, Democracy, Freedom of Speech, UK, World NewsTags: America, Awesome Aussies, Censorship, Christine Assange, Democracy, Freedom of Speech, Information Sharing, Julian Assange, Transparency in a Digital Age, UK, World News
“It’s great to smell fresh air of London again,” Assange, 39, illuminated by a blizzard of photographers’ flashes, said after being released on $312,000 bail. “I continue on with our work. Clearing my name is not the highest task I have. The highest task I have is to continue with my work,” Assange added. Christine [...]
JEWS BEING BADLY BEHAVED IN HOLLYWOOD 2010
Posted: December 17, 2010 in America, Forgiveness, Hollywood Entertainment News, ToleranceTags: America, Cross-cultural Narratives, Forgiveness, Hollywood Entertainment News, Jewish News, Kool Kiwis, Rabbi Marvin Hier, Rabbi Watch, Tolerance
Alright, I’ve just published the Simon Wiesenthal Center‘s list for 2010 via The Jewish Journal that lists who has been labelled the Ten Most Anti-Semitic people for 2010. Go here to read that very upfront and out in the open piece of literature. Shocking! The list was prefaced by Rabbi Marvin Hier stating: “Never before, [...]
MEL GIBSON DID NOT MAKE TOP 10 ANTI-SEMITIC LIST OF SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER
Posted: December 17, 2010 in Forgiveness, Mel Gibson, Mercy, ToleranceTags: Compassion, Forgiveness, Jewish News, Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, Mercy, Tolerance
Mel Gibson Movie News: “The Jodie Foster-directed flick Beaver about a man (Gibson) who befriends a hand puppet will have a limited opening on March 23 with an expanded release on April 8. The movie, which also costars Foster and Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone), has been in limbo because of, well, you know—Gibson’s very messy and trouble-filled personal [...]
RICHIE McCAW HAS NO PLANS TO RETIRE FROM TOP LEVEL RUGBY FOOTBALL YET
Posted: December 17, 2010 in All Blacks, Rugby, SportsTags: All Blacks, New Zealand All Black, New Zealand All Blacks, Richie McCaw, Rugby, Sports, Sports Horiwood
Like a classic sprig mark graze to the head, rugby football sports man, Richie McCaw talks about–well, himself of course: “I’m pretty keen to carry on for a bit longer,” says world renowned rugby football player Richie McCaw. “Where, I don’t know – I haven’t made a decision where I’m going to be. I’m not 30, [...]
OLIVIA WILDE TALKS HARD WORK AND MAKING JAPANESE JOURNALISTS CRY
Posted: December 17, 2010 in Japan, Movie News, Olivia WildeTags: Garret Hedlund, Japan, Movie News, Olivia Wilde
“There are a lot of pretty girls in this town. It’s not enough to be good-looking and that fades so quickly. I think that talent prevails. The system works. If you work hard, you will get somewhere. I’ve worked very, very hard and now I’ve had the chance to work with so many smart people [...]
SCARLETT JOHANSSON SURFACES IN JAMAICA
Posted: December 16, 2010 in Caribbean, Jamaica, Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett JohanssonTags: Caribbean, Jamaica, Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson, Splitsville
I am so sad Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds have split. When Ryan married Scarlett he was then able to leverage his star power to appear in film franchises as a leading lad. Perhaps the pressure has gone to his head a little? The expression “married to Hollywood” appears to be ringing true here. Picture: [...]
SOME NEWS FROM HOLLYWOOD – 12.16.10
Posted: December 16, 2010 in Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, George Clooney, Hollywood Entertainment News, Larry King, Reality TV Stars, South Korea, World NewsTags: Blake Edwards, Bob Fellar, Don Cheadle, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, George Clooney, Hollywood Entertainment News, Larry King, Reality TV Stars, South Korea, World News
The wheels of Hollywood always spin. They are not dependent on any one person or studio to keep churning. Politics are the same as is biz and health circles in the US too. The wheels spin. Here’s some celebrity news, entertainment news and other newsy items occurring in the world at this moment as George [...]
WINONA RYDER STRIKES MEL GIBSON’S STAR FOR A SPARK AND TALKS SWANS
Posted: December 16, 2010 in Hollywood History, Mel Gibson, Movie News, Tolerance, Winona RyderTags: Hollywood History, Mel Gibson, Movie News, Swans, Tolerance, Winona Ryder
Apparently, if you have a long history in Hollywood this makes you industry fit. Wynona plays an aging prima ballerina replaced by the younger star, Natalie Portman, in Black Swan. Talking to GQ, Ryder says: “I thought it was a cool parallel. Being replaced by the young thing. I know that definitely happens in Hollywood. It’s harder to [...]
ROME WASNT BUILT IN A DAY – BRAD AND ANGIE PROMOTE THE TOURIST IN ITALY
Posted: December 16, 2010 in Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Italy, Movie NewsTags: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Italy, Movie News
Four pics of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie promoting The Tourist in Rome, Italy. [Images via Huff Po] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.16.10~
TRENDING TECHNOLOGY ITEMS ON TWITTER 2010
Posted: December 16, 2010 in Trends, TwitterTags: Technology, Trends, Twitter
The top ten tweets about Technology on twitter for 2010 are: Apple iPad Google Android Apple iOS Apple iPhone Call of Duty Black Ops New Twitter HTC RockMelt MacBook Air Google Instant Geeks heaven! ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.16.10~
GERMANY’S IN MAGAZINE LOVES NICOLE RICHIE
Posted: December 16, 2010 in Germany, Nicole Richie, WeddingsTags: Germany, Nicole Richie, Weddings
Germany’s In Magazine were successful in winning part of a bidding war for Nicole Richie‘s wedding pictures. The pint sized star appears as a glowing bride on their cover. Good pics placement! ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.16.10 via Hollyscoop.com.~
A KARDASHIAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS KARD 2010
Posted: December 16, 2010 in America, California, Family Vs Fame, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, LA Lakers, Lamar Odom, Reality TV Stars, Scott DisickTags: America, Bruce Jenner, California, Family Unit as an Eclectic Super Hero, Family Vs Fame, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Jenner, LA Lakers, Lamar Odom, Mason Scott Disick, Reality TV Stars, Scott Disick
Only in America would you see Christmas cards like this. That’s what makes America crazy good. Growing up in New Zealand our family had American friends called The Marriotts. They would get Christmas cards just like this from their big toothy American friends abroad. They loved getting them! Years later, I do too now. Here’s [...]
JOHN KEY SINGS: SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO — LONDON AND HAWAII
Posted: December 16, 2010 in America, Hawaii, Humor, John Key, London, New Zealand, UK, WeddingsTags: America, Aotearoa - New Zealand, Aotearoa Television Hollywood, Hawaii, Hawaii Television Service Hollywood, Humor, John Key, Kate Middleton, Kool Kiwis, Krazy Kiwis, Live Music Artists, London, New Zealand, Prince William Windsor, UK, Weddings
New Zealand’s Prime Minister appeared on The Edge radio station to warble a Christmas ditty before he jets out with family for the holiday season. Topics of conversation were: What to get Will & Kate for their wedding present next year, a niece’s wedding in London and enjoying mohitos and corn-fed beef in Hawaii where [...]
TEN PEOPLE WHO TRENDED THE BEST ON TWITTER, 2010
Posted: December 16, 2010 in America, Brazil, Diversity, Lady Gaga, Lil Kim, Mel Gibson, South Korea, Trends, TwitterTags: America, Brazil, Dilma Rouseff, Diversity, Joannie Rochette, Julian Assange, Justin Bieber, Kate Middleton, Kim Hee Chul, Lady Gaga, Lil Kim, Mel Gibson, Pop Culture Commentary, South Korea, Trends, Twitter, Zilda Arns
[Pictured above Brasil's leader, Dilma-Rousseff] Justin Bieber Dilma Rouseff Lady Gaga Julian Assange Mel Gibson Lil Kim Zilda Arns Kate Middleton Kim Hee Chul Joannie Rochette This list, reflects the diversity of the Twitter community. Way cool. [Kim Hee Chul Korean pop star and artist, courtesy of Korea Sparkling] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. [...]
POETRY: REPUBLIC OF FIJI by DAVID EGGLETON
Posted: December 15, 2010 in Fiji, Hawaii, New Zealand, Poetry, PolynesianTags: David Eggleton, Fiji, Hawaii, Kool Kiwis, New Zealand, Poetry, Polynesian
Republic of Fiji Fringed by salt-water lace, the abandoned ship British Empire drifts through Isles of Amnesia, awaiting colonial mutual evaluation. A shell roars inside the sea, calling to islands, and islands surface like turtles in the rain: rain white as mosquito net, white as grated coconut, white as the helmets of ex-Governor-Generals. Rain white [...]
WIKILEAKS NEWS – DID NEW ZEALAND SPY ON FIJI?
Posted: December 15, 2010 in America, Fiji, New ZealandTags: America, Banking Systems Money Flow, Fiji, New Zealand, Pacific Islands Television Service Hollywood, SIS
Yes. Apparently New Zealand was using spy technology to spy on mobile phone calls in Fiji during the coup of 2006. I wonder how Fiji leaders’ gossip stood up to recent wikileaks gossip from the US? Interesting. New Zealand and the US have re-established an information-sharing relationship recently, with New Zealand now seen as being [...]
TWITTERS TOP TEN TRENDING MOVIE TITLES 2010
Posted: December 15, 2010 in Movie News, Trends, TwitterTags: Movie News, Trends, Twitter
Inception Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Despicable Me Karate Kid The Last Airbender The Twilight Saga: Eclipse The Expendables The Chronicles of Narnia Paranormal Activity 2 Congratulations to all of these films, studios, casts, hardworking crew and audiences for generating such buzz about films via twitter this year. Very [...]
CELEBRITY MUSINGS. POLITICAL MEANDERINGS 12.15.10
Posted: December 15, 2010 in 10 Hot Posts Right Now, America, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Box Office Stars, Boxing, California, China, Clint Eastwood, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, India, Movie News, PoliticsTags: 10 Hot Posts Right Now, America, Anne Gust, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Box Office Stars, Boxing, California, China, Clint Eastwood, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, India, James Cameron, Movie News, Politics
Arnold Scwharzenegger inducts filmmaking great, James Cameron into The California Hall of Fame. Clint Eastwood chats to Anne Gust, wife of the current Governor elect Jerry Brown (pics Reuters). Celebrity musings and political meanderings over the last 24 hours look a bit like this today: Facebook‘s Jesse Eisenberg has no TV and is 100% unaware of pop [...]
270 FILMS OF 2010 MONTAGED INTO ONE TRAILER?
Posted: December 15, 2010 in Movie NewsTags: Movie News
YES! 270 of 2010′s best movies, spliced into a six-minute epic trailer. (via Boing Boing). A fun watch. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.15.10~
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – TUE 12.14.10
Posted: December 15, 2010 in Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10Tags: Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Sheryl Sandberg
Sheryl Sandberg is a lady we need to see more of. She spins start up website companies into money earners. Entertainment and celebrity news posts that were voted worldwide. Here’s our top ten. Thanks people. 1. The Horiwood Top Ten 12.13.10 2. Johnny Depp, Forbes #9 Top celebrity 2010 3. Glenn Beck’s take on Julian Assange’s alleged rape [...]
68th GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS PRESS RELEASE
Posted: December 15, 2010 in Culture, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Golden Globes, Hollywood Entertainment News, Movie News, World NewsTags: Creativity Award, Culture, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Foreign Press, Foreign Press News from America, Golden Globes, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hollywood Today, Movie News, World News, Writers
THE 68TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS NOMINATIONS HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION 2011 Golden Globe Awards For the year ended December 31, 2010 Nominations Press Release BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA BLACK SWAN Protozoa Pictures & Cross Creek Pictures & Phoenix; Fox Searchlight Pictures THE FIGHTER Paramount Pictures and Relativity Media; Paramount Pictures and Relativity Media [...]
TWITTERS TOP TEN BIG NEWS STORIES OF 2010
Posted: December 15, 2010 in Romance, Think Green, Trends, Twitter, World News, World PeaceTags: Environment, Haiti, Information Sharing, Julian Assange, Pakistan, Romance, Think Green, Tragedies, Transparency in a Digital Age, Trapped Miners, Trends, Twitter, World News, World Peace, Young Royals
Gulf Oil Spill Haiti Earthquake Pakistan Floods Koreas Conflict Chilean Miners Rescue Chavez Tas Ponchao Wikileaks Cablegate Hurricane Earl Prince Williams Engagement World Aids Day The gulf oil spill, as tragic as it was to the environment and BP stakeholders alike, was an example of how a nuclear bomb would look if detonated. A lesson [...]
IRAN NEEDS TO CHILL
Posted: December 15, 2010 in Iran, World News, World PeaceTags: Iran, Worker's Safety, World News, World Peace
Iran: Suicide Bombers Kill at Least 38 ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.15.10~
