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San Diego Chargers quarterback Drew Brees gave family friend E.J. White a close encounter with a sweaty NFL quarterback's helmet during yesterday's Pro Bowl practice on the grounds of the Ihilani Resort in West Oahu. The boy was thrilled. For more on the Pro Bowl, see Sports.

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Nikki Lee of Honolulu strutted a "Queen of the Peacock" costume designed by Roy Venter during a Fat Tuesday celebration yesterday in Chinatown. Lee was going for first place in a Mardi Gras costume competition this year after taking second place last year.