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Eleanor Makio sings out her classic "Yee Ha!" while preparing one of Costco's products. Makio's popular phrase has become well-known around the store.

Eugene Tanner • The Honolulu Advertiser

Yee ha! Cooking up smiles for Costco patrons
To the youngsters who crowd round her, Eleanor Makio of Palolo Valley is the Pied Piper of sales pitches. Her "Yee Ha!" has made the Costco product demonstrator an attraction.

'Hannibal' tops box office again
Movie-goers remained hungry for "Hannibal," which grossed $30 million to top the box office for a second straight weekend.

Pat Boone backs Eminem
Rapper Eminem has his share of detractors but musician Pat Boone is offering some support.

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Grammy celebrities awarded freebies
Each participating celebrity at Wednesday's Grammy Awards broadcast will receive an extravagant collection of goodies, valued at more than $13,000.
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• Show Biz
Nievera returns to Honolulu; Hirokawa has overdue reunion
Martin Nievera, the Philippines-based Island singer, will return for a concert, "Martin Nievera ... Up Close and Personal," at 8 p.m. March 16 at the Hickam Officers' Club.

• Island Sounds
Na 'Oiwi's 'Crossroads' explores new blend of Island rhythms
Industry luminaries Mike Kaawa, Dennis and David Kamakahi, and Jon Yamasato create a progressive new Island sound ... Wai'ahole Ditch Band provides a mix of light jazz, pop, contemporary Hawaiian, with snippets of reggae.

Audio sample of "Crossroads" by Na 'Oiwi. in mp3 or RealAudio format. RealAudio requires a plug-in.
Audio sample of "Malama Ka Aina" by Waiahole Ditch Band. in mp3 or RealAudio format. RealAudio requires a plug-in.

Joan Namkoong
• Market Basket
Strawberries ripe for picking at markets
The California strawberry season has begun and so has the 'Ulupalakua, Maui, season. Farmer Roy Hamamura's crop of fresh-picked, ripe strawberries, can be found at Star Markets and Daiei.
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