Miss Hawai'i USA Christy Lynn Leonard prepares to do some driving at Hawai'i Kai Golf Course. The 22-year-old and avid golfer will represent Hawai'i in March at the Miss USA pageant, hoping for a scholarship that will help her pay for graduate school in business administration at Hawai'i Pacific University.
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Who won the Grammys?
Eminem overshadowed the winners tonight at the Grammy Awards
Expert to speak on giving care as death approaches
Nationally recognized hospice care expert Dr. Ira Byock will discuss how to improve end-of-life care for loved ones in a free lecture at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Ala Moana Hotel.
Coke tapped as 'Harry Potter' promotional partner
Coca-Cola Co. will be Warner Bros.' promotional partner for the upcoming movie "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," but don't look for the child wizard to have a Coke and a smile.
Bernard Shaw 'stepping back' from CNN
CNN anchor Bernard Shaw, who helped establish the all-news cable network 21 years ago, is leaving the anchor desk on Feb. 28 to finish his book, spend more time with his family and pursue other interests.
The Vegetarian Sweet potatoes liven nutritious stew
Sweet potatoes are the nutritious heart of this Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew. These wonderful vegetables are available year-round, but they’re harvested fresh from fall through winter.
Entertaining Add some grace to your day with a cup of tea, a few friends
On a day when you’re not working, you could ask a few friends to tea at one of Honolulu’s tea spots — the lanai of the Moana or Kahala Mandarin hotels — or have them stop by the house and serve them from that inherited china gathering dust on the top shelf.
Editor's Choice Roquefort Terrine makes delicious spread
Sometimes blue cheese can be a bit strong, especially if it has aged in your refrigerator for a while. By combining it with butter, the flavor mellows.
Quick Bites Texas chef sees no Bush barbecue gain
Will Texas barbecue become the next food trend in America with a Texan as president? Not likely, according to Dean Fearing, executive chef of the Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas.
• Show Biz Magician checks out his 'YES!' audience
Phelston Jones, the new resident magician in the "YES! Encore Hawai'i" revue, scans the audience with a monocular before his performances, looking for a patron with a certain article of clothing.
• 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 More foods developed for women
One of the top food trends this year will be foods designed specifically for women, offering nutrition lacking in their diets.
The Great Index to Fun
