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Former Island resident Claudia Stearns, seated, spends some time with Scenic Hawai'i president Cicely Crocker George. Stearns moved to an Idaho ranch in the 1980s, but has made visits to Hawai'i in the years since.

Eugene Tanner • The Honolulu Advertiser

Centenarian recalls a life of love for trees
For nearly all of her 100 years, Claudia Stearns has been a champion of trees, open space and good urban planning. "Some of the trees I've planted are now 85 or 100 feet high," she said.

MTV's 'Jackass' filled with 'idiots'
"Jackass" is a ragged collection of stunts, pranks and gross-out exhibitionism, all shot in the zero-budget, hand-held style of public access video.

Clinton prime candidate for TV show
Can't you just see it? The curtains part in synch with Gore's hearty overture: "My fellow Americans, herrrrrre's Bubba!''

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Letters reveal another Janis Joplin
In a series of letters she wrote in 1965, a different Janis Joplin emerges: a studious homebody, singing alone in her room, battling the demons that eventually claimed her life.
'Boat Days' event March 9 features singer Neil Sedaka
Neil Sedaka, whose musical career spans four decades, will headline "Bringing Back Boat Days," a gala with music and food, March 9 at the new DFS Galleria Waikiki.
Bob Barker reflects on fame as game show host, golf pugilist
"The Price Is Right" host Bob Barker speaks about "trash" TV, retirement rumors and the infamous tube top incident.
Wayne Harada
• Show Biz
'Comedy Shack' extended at Pagoda
"Comedy Shack," with Lanai and Augie T., the one-two punch from Island Rhythms 98.5, will be extended two more Fridays, tonight and March 2, at the Pagoda Restaurant's second floor

• Island Sounds
Ojiji has an understated reggae rhythm
Rupert "Ojiji" Harvey is a Canadian who frequently visits here; he got hooked into the Island music scene and completed this CD on Maui, paying homage to his tropical paradise, "Aloha Hawai'i," on which he sings of reggae vibes, Hilo rainfall, Lahaina beaches and Maui sunrises.

Audio sample of "Once a Lion" by Rupert "Ojiji" Harvey. in mp3 or RealAudio format. RealAudio requires a plug-in.
Audio sample of "Leilani" by Ryshe. in mp3 or RealAudio format. RealAudio requires a plug-in.
Audio sample of "Maui Morning" by Riley Lee and Jeff Pearson. 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.
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