MLB Trade Rumors News: After a pair of meetings between the Marlins and agent Dan Lozano on Monday, St Louis Cardinals heavyweight hitter, Albert Pujols reportedly has a whopping ten-year offer in hand to join Jose Reyes in Miami. The Cardinals and Cubs met with Lozano yesterday as well. Insane offer! Is Pujols worth it? [...]
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MIAMI MARLINS OFFER PUJOLS $220M F
Posted: December 7, 2011 in Baseball, Dominican Republic, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Miami, Miami Marlins, Sports, Sports Horiwood, Sports Psychology, Sports Talent Management, St. Louis CardinalsUS GRAN JURY FINES SANFORD FISHING, NZ FOR DUMPING OIL WASTE IN WESTERN SAMOA WATERS
Posted: December 7, 2011 in America, Environment, Fishing, Wastage, Western SamoaFishing Industry News: “A US Grand Jury has indicted New Zealand fishing company Sanford for allegedly dumping oily bilge waste into the sea. Sanford faces a seven-count indictment including violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Sanford operates the Fishing Vessel San Nikunau, a vessel that routinely delivers [...]
ANGELINA JOLIE’S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT PUBLICITY BEGINS WITH LAWSUIT
Posted: December 7, 2011 in Angelina Jolie, Movie NewsAngelina Jolie sued over directorial debut (+video) . Click link to view. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 7.12.11~
Rita Hayworth Gransdon Found Dead in NYC Apartment: Fox News – A grandson of the late great actress Rita Hayworth, whose real name was Margarita Carmen Cansino, was found dead in his New York City apartment on Sunday. He was 25. Police say Andrew Embiricos was discovered in his Manhattan apartment Sunday night. Sad news [...]
RITES OF PASSAGE, POETRY by RANGI FAITH
Posted: December 7, 2011 in Maori, New Zealand, Poetry, Rangi FaithThere was a story often told of a rock which at certain times and for a certain purpose, came to us from its place in the sea, and danced on the black sands; at storm times, when we were driven into the caves, the rock moaned our going to an empty bay. –Poetry by Rangi [...]
KERSTMANNEN SLALOMMEN VAN SKIPISTE
Posted: December 7, 2011 in Humor, Skiing, Sports, Sports HoriwoodIt’s that time of year again, for Santa Sunday in Maine to get the festive holiday season going. What a great advertisement for skiing holiday vacations time. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 7.12.11~
PLANT PHYTOCHEMICALS KEEP YOU YOUNGER LONGER
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Health & Beauty, Health CarePlant Phytochemicals are all the rage. Mixed berries… add them more to your diet. For the medicinal benefits, check out this blog. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 7.12.11~
MEGAN FOX 18th MOST VOTED STAR 2011
Posted: December 6, 2011 in 50 Starz 2011, America, California, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Megan Fox, Parenting, Super heroes, TennesseeShe’s beautiful, was raised in a Christian school before she hit the Hollywood traps – and no one’s really interested in her acting. Any appearance from Megan in a normal setting, is far more surreal than any Hollywood movie. She’s a paparazzi tabloid-industry driver. Step-mom Megan Fox has transformed her way to Hollywood action actress [...]
SONNY BILL WILLIAMS 19th MOST VOTED STAR 2011
Posted: December 6, 2011 in 50 Starz 2011, Asia Pacific, Asia-Pacific, Boxing, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Kiwi Sex Symbols, Kiwi Sexy Symbols - The Guys, New Zealand, New Zealand All Blacks, Polynesian, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Sonny Bill Williams, South Pacific, Star System - The Art of Aotearoa New Zealand Celebrity, TattoosHe wears Samoan tatau, like The Rock of Hollywood (and sports star Jerome Kaino), yet it’s Sonny Bill Williams ability to span three sports (rugby league, rugby football and charity boxing) that has enabled this lad to be voted the 19th most voted star of 2011. Having a six pack set of killer abs also [...]
HOLLAR BACK – GWEN STEFANI – RETRO HOTNESS
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Gwendolyn Brooks, Retro HotnessWhen this sh*t gets bananas, ya need some retro Gwen Stefani. She’s got such a sense of humor in this video clip. This one especially for Nazi Phil today. [Thanks for commenting!] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 7.12.11~
HOLLYWOOD BOX OFFICE HEARTTHROBS – RYAN REYNOLDS, RYAN GOSLING AND BRADLEY COOPER – 20th MOST VOTED STARS 2011
Posted: December 6, 2011 in 50 Starz 2011, Action Stars, Actors, Blake Lively, Box Office Stars, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Film Franchises, Hollywood Entertainment News, Trends[Photo caption Lip-locking: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were seen smooching on a bench as they enjoyed a romantic getaway in Utah]. Combined, Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Gosling & Bradley Cooper (in that order) have taken the 20th top spot as most voted stars this year. Reynolds did better than Gosling and Cooper combined.The Hollywood heartthrob [...]
NaziPhil writes in today: “Facist Pig!” Lol! Christmas shopping rage is well underway, I think. [thnx 4 that, Phil]. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 7.12.11~
IS GORGEOUS AUSSIE AMY RHODES NOW SHACKED UP IN A RUGBY LOVE NEST IN HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND?
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Amy Rhodes, Awesome Aussies, Hamilton, Humor, Maori, Maori All Blacks - New Zealand, New Zealand All Blacks, Rednecks, Richard Kahui, Romance, Rugby, Sports, Sports Horiwood, Sports Psychology, WaikatoI’m not one to gossip much, but… HaloX writes in today: “Oops! My bad…[Amy Rhodes] officially lives with Richard Kahui now, in Hamilton, NZ .” How exciting for Richard Kahui and Hamilton if Amy has crossed the ditch for the green paradise views of Waikato!!!… If this is true. Let’s see if HaloX is correct. [...]
ARIZONA HAPPINESS HUMOR
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Arizona, Happiness, Humor, Music Industry News, Retro Hotness, Retrospective Bills, Star WarsDespite poker face grinches at work under many guises this year, SEO Arizona AZ writes in today: “It is the best time to make some plans for the future and it is time to be happy.” Word! Happiness is a grinch-free zone. It’s a choice. :) [Music Star Wars Bobby McFerrin music tributes, for a [...]
CMAS WINNERS LIST 2011 – TEN PEOPLE PICKS
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Country Music, Cowboy Culture, Jason Aldean, Music Industry News, Nashville, Taylor SwiftAccording to the Washington Post today, American Country Awards 2011: Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood have taken top honors at this year’s Nashville Awards. Ten People picks you chose in this moment at 10am KiwiTime are: 1. AIG white collar criminals 2. Rihanna 3. Heidi Klum 4. Beyonce 5. Colin McCahon 6. Angelina Jolie 7. [...]
AUSSIE BOXER SHANNAN TAYLOR TALKS MANAGING A HEROIN PAST
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Australia, Recovery, Rehab Centers, Shannan Taylor, Sports, Sports Horiwood, Sports PsychologyTop boxer Shannan Taylor reveals what it was like to nearly die as he talks for the first time since his overdose from heroin. To read, click here. Getting rid of life threatening monkeys on your back is always tough. Addiction promises freedom through escape, but can end up robbing life. Shannan Taylor is winning [...]
Experientia Docet or “esperience teaches” is a good thought for the day. In 1618, N. Breton wrote in Court & Country B4 “Let ignorance be an enemy to wit..” In 1539, R Taverner noted in Garden of Wisdom “Experience is also the father of wisdom. Ben Franklin noted in 1743, “Experience keeps a dear school.” [...]
DELILAH GENOVEVA STEWART DEL TORO’s DAD SAYS NO TO STAR TREK FILM FRANCHISE NEGOTIATION ROUNDS
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Babies, Benicio del Torro, Delilah Genoveva Stewart Del Toro, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Kimberly Stewart, Mexico, Models, Rod Stewart, Scotland, Tom Jones, UKChristmas Time is all about the baby actually.:) The most requested celebrity baby today at the time of writing is Delilah Genoveva Stewart Del Toro. Daughter of rock royalty Kimberly Stewart and Oscars alum Benecio del Toro and named after a Tom Jones classic, how can you not love Rod Stewart‘s grandaughter, little Delilah? Too [...]
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears‘ dire situation at quarterback hasn’t pointed the club in the direction of future Hall of Famer Brett Favre, but a source familiar with the quarterback said Favre would listen if the Bears made a pitch. To watch video, ESPN has the scoop. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand [...]
KODY NIELSON AND BIC RUNGA, SUMMER MUSIC INTERVIEW
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Aotearoa New Zealand, Aotearoa Television Service - Hollywood, Aroha, Art, artist, Bic Runga, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Kody Nielson, Kool Kiwis, Live Music Artists, Malaysia, Maori, Maori Television Service - Hollywood, Music Industry News, Music Videos, New Zealand, Ngati Kahungungu, Romance, Royalties, South PacificHe taught us, “it’s dumb to move into town. Nothing wrong with living and creating in the rural sticks” She taught us, “there is nothing wrong with Maori-Kiwi sway. Just as good as American Apple Pie.” [Kody Nielson and Bic Runga make good music together. Photo - Ted Baghurst]. To listen to the duo’s audio [...]
SAUDIS EXPLORE SOLAR POWERED ENERGY
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Energy, Environment, Gardening, Guest Commentary, Middle East, Miriam Kresh, Saudi Arabia, Solar Power, WaterIn Mid East News via Miriam Kresh : Saudi to Maintain Energy Hegemony with Postage Stamp-Sized Solar Cells Beirut’s Rooftop Revolution (INTERVIEW) 7 Amazing Clean Tech Projects in the Arab World The Stunning Water Murals of Gaza (PHOTOS) Photo caption above: Sage, Wormwood and Lemons: November Seasonal Produce in the Middle East ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, [...]
FISH KAITIAKITANGA – SHOULD IWI BUY DRONES TO PROTECT NEW ZEALAND FROM OVERFISHING?!
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Aviation, Drones Technology, Employment, Environment, Gareth Morgan, Humor, Iwi Biz Partners, Kaitiakitanga, Maori, New Zealand, Oceans, Shane JonesToday, cheeky economist and personal investor and biz advisor Gareth Morgan puts this question onto Iwi-Kiwi’s whanau table, when he posits: “In New Zealand the rights to harvest fish stocks are estimated to be more than $4 billion. Just how good are we at managing that asset?” That brings me to my next question and [...]
ISRAEL’S TV ADS LURING AMERICAN JEWS BACK TO ISRAEL ARE A HOOT!
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Benjamin Netanyahu, IsraelMSNBC Jerusalem — Israel’s prime minister suspended a television ad campaign aimed at luring home Israelis living in North America after it sparked an uproar among American Jews, his spokesman said Sunday. The government-sponsored advertisements, which were broadcast on Israeli TV and in large American markets, tried to warn Israelis that their children could lose [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – 6.12.11
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Asia Pacific, Asia-Pacific, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Rachel Hunter, Tom Cruise, World NewsYouth Geniuses, gorgeous Kiwi-Swede blondes, tough rugby boxers, Pop stars, movie actors and weird funny obscure radio jocks– all clocked in as our brightest stars today. Eclectic as ever. Meanwhile, risky business sunglasses appear Princess Dianna style at the Taj Mahal, India for the Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol global promotional tour. The Horiwood Top Ten [...]
TIGER WOODS WINS 1st GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 2 YEARS
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Golf, Sports, TIger WoodsAccording to the LA Times, Tiger Woods won his first golf tournament in two years Sunday when he sank a birdie putt on the 18th hole to edge Zach Johnson by one shot and capture the Chevron World Challenge at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. Woods finished at 10 under par to win his [...]
GOLD – POETRY by APIRANA TAYLOR
Posted: December 6, 2011 in Apirana Taylor, gold, New Zealand, PoetryDo not live merely for gold time turns the body old all value is lost when the metal is sold. –Apirana Taylor, from the poetry collection A Canoe in Midstream ~How about silver? Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 6.12.11~
NET MINUTE – TOP TEN GOOGLE TRENDS FOR NEW ZEALAND 2011
Posted: December 7, 2011 in Adele, Amy Winehouse, Comedians, Comedies, Golf, Google, Humor, Japan, Jono Project, Natural Disasters, New Zealand, Pippa Middleton, Pop Art, Pop Cultural Commentary, Rugby, Rugby World Cup, Sports, Sports Horiwood, Steven Tyler, TrendsGoogle.Com has announced their top ten list that Kiwi people of New Zealand have been peeping for 2011. That list is: Fastest rising Google searches in 2011 1. Rugby World Cup 2. Japan Earthquake 3. iPhone 5 4. Pippa Middleton 5. Adele 6. Nek Minute 7. Google Plus 8. Amy Winehouse 9. Steven Tyler 10. [...]