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Win a Trip to Maui for Four and Meet Oprah's Trainer

Wow, this is a great Maui sweepstakes sponsored by Silk Light, manufacturers of a soy milk beverage.

You could win a trip for four to the island of Maui in Hawaii where you will receive the "Best Life" treatment from Silk. Your trip includes air transportation, luxury hotel accommodations, spa indulgences, fine dinging, and $5000.00 spending money!

To top it all off, you will get a personal consultation with Bob Greene--Oprah's trainer and author of the Best Life book series--so you are sure to return home inspired.

Maui Sweepstakes 2009 Grand Prize:

A trip for winner and three (3) guests to Maui, Hawaii. Trip consists of round-trip, coach air transportation for four (4) people from a major commercial U.S. airport near winner's home to Maui, Hawaii; five (5) nights lodging (occupancy options selected by Sponsor at its sole discretion); a spa experience, for winner only (options selected by Sponsor at its sole discretion); a consultation, for winner only, with Bob Greene; and $5,000 cash, for winner only (awarded in the form of a check).

Enter the Wake up in Maui Sweepstakes by February 27, 2009.

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Best Time to Buy Hawaiian Pineapples is Anytime--Hawaii Pineapple Season

Sweet, juicy, nutritious, and flavorful pineapples from Hawaii can be enjoyed in any season and at any time during the year. Enjoy eating a Hawaii pineapple in the winter, spring, summer, or fall...all you have to do is call (us).  Hawaiian pineapples are grown year round but the peak growing season is from March through July.

Pineapples are the traditional symbol of hospitality and are a welcome housewarming gift, holiday gift, family gift, get well gift, or any other special occasion gift or everyday occasion gift .

Following are some seasonal Hawaii Pineapple recipe ideas. All of these recipes can be found on our Hawaiian Pineapples blog category. I will be adding more Hawaiian pineapple recipes soon.

Hawaii Pineapple Winter Recipe: Hawaiian Pineapple Pepper Dip

Hawaii Pineapple Spring Recipe: Edible Fruit Bouquet with Pineapple Daisies

Hawaii Pineapple Summer Recipes: Easy Pineapple Prosciutto Pupus, Easy Hawaiian Pineapple Coleslaw

Hawaii Pineapple Fall Recipe: Hawaiian Fresh Pineapple Pie Dessert

Hawaii pineapples can also be added to your favorite recipes or foods. Add them to a smoothie, fruit salad, as a topping on pizza, or grill pineapple slices at your next BBQ.

Eat the inner pineapple fruit and use the outer fruit as a decorative pineapple boat dish, or as a fancy cocktail cup. Afterwards, plant the pineapple crown for a fun houseplant.

If you have any questions or want to purchase fresh picked pineapples shipped direct to your door from Hawaii, please order pineapples online or call us at eight-zero-eight 966-6048

Order 2 Pineapples or Save over 50% when you buy the 6 Pineapple case.

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President Barack Obama Thrills His Hawaii Alma Mater Punahou Band

President Barack Obama showed his true Hawaii local boy style, and warmed the hearts of many on this cold day in Washington D.C during his Inauguration's celebratory parade.

As the Punahou School band passed by him and his family, he gave the Hawaiian shaka sign greeting. Even his two adorable girls Malia and Sasha gave the shaka sign as their father's high school alma mater band marched by. President Obama's special visual acknowledgment  went deep into  every person who saw him wave the shaka sign and knew what it meant. The shaka sign has many meanings--all of them positive. In this case he could have been saying hello, good job, and take care all at once. With the President of the United States flashing the shaka sign, I think soon the whole world will be doing it, and that is a good thing.

With all of the other 102 bands, he saluted or waved whichever was appropriate.

Tonight he and his family will sleep in the White House for the first time. The television news said that the Obama's clothes are in the closet, their personal items have been moved in, and the White House kitchen is stocked with each of the Obama family member's favorite foods.

I can't help but wonder if he will have his chef make him a special "Zip Min" (saimin noodles in hot broth and topped with garnishes like char sui pork, eggs, won ton, green onions, and fish cake) to warm his body and remind him of home. Last year when he visited Honolulu he told reporters that he wanted to go to Zippy's and maybe get a Zip Min.

President Barack Obama--Born & Raised in Hawaii, Self Guided Tour

Today people around the globe will celebrate one of the world's most important events in history--the inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama to become the 44th President of the United States.

People that live in Hawaii or have ties to Hawaii are particularly proud of this achievement as Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4, 1961 at Kapiolani Hospital. You can see a copy of his Hawaii birth certificate and a detailed photograph of the Birth announcement in the Honolulu Advertiser's Births, Marriages, Deaths column printed in The Sunday Advertiser newspaper on August 13, 1961 at FactChecker.org

I felt compelled to add the above because when I was standing in line at the grocery store check out  the other day, the sleazy tabloid called the Globe (January 12, 2009 issue) had a huge headline shouting, "Where Obama was Really Born!"-In this hospital 8,000 miles from the US, New Shocking Charge, Is his Inauguration Against the Law?  I took a quick look inside and it claimed Obama was born in an African hospital in Mombasa, Kenya. I find it incredulous that this tabloid trash magazine can get away with printing outright lies. I think Obama could have a libel lawsuit against them and others who have tried to defame him.

45 years ago, John F. Kennedy said, "Hawaii is what the rest of the world is striving to become." And Michelle Obama told her husband's biographer David Mendell, "You can't really understand Barack until you understand Hawaii." As for Obama himself he once said, "What's best in me, and what's best in my message, is consistent with the tradition of Hawaii."

If you want to begin to understand how Hawaii's environment, people and culture influenced Obama to become the man he is today, what better way than by visiting the places where he lived, went to school, played, and worked.

You could pay around $40.00 to go on one of the several Obama Hawaii tours being offered, or be adventurous and take a self guided Obama Hawaii tour for free. I found the best Obama Hawaii site called Obama's Hawaii Neighborhood. Even if you can't make it to Honolulu, this wonderful site has pictures, addresses, maps, and captions for all of the places he lived and frequented.

There is also a section called "The Neighborhood" which gives you a good idea of the Makiki working class neighborhood Obama grew up in. When you see it you will understand why Obama laughed when Republicans were trying to accuse him of being elitist earlier in the election.

The Obama's Hawaii Neighborhood site also features articles, videos, and related links. This wonderful site was created by Robert F. Kay, a professional journalist who through his research into Obama's past, understood how important Hawaii was in shaping Obama's present and future.

The more I read about candidate Obama and the more spoke to his old classmates, teachers and friends the more intrigued about him I became. Simultaneously, the more research I soaked up, the more I realized how significant Hawaii was in shaping the intellect and psyche of this remarkable individual.

Nobody in Hawaii seemed surprised at his tolerance, humility and relaxed manner. After all, he's "local" and these are qualities all revered by Hawaii culture. However, this "local" understanding of Obama is not necessarily shared elsewhere.  Robert F. Kay

Congratulations to President Barack Obama, a true son of Hawaii. We are so proud of you.

See related post about how Obama flashed the shaka sign at his inauguration parade.

Say Aloha to a New You-Maui Sweepstakes

"Say Aloha to a New You" is the catchy slogan from Natural Factors, a vitamin and supplement company, to advertise their new Hawaiian sweepstakes. The grand prize is a trip for two to the island of Maui, Hawaii for a whole week.

Prize: ONE GRAND PRIZE: A Trip for two to Maui, Hawaii. Trip package includes air transportation for two to Maui, Hawaii; seven nights accommodations at a hotel in Maui, Hawaii (double occupancy), and transfers to and from hotel in Hawaii. No other transportation provided. No meals. Winner must complete the trip by December 31, 2009 or prize will be forfeited. Trip must be booked by May 29, 2009 and at least twenty-one days prior to departure. Approximate Retail Value: $3,000. Prize may not be exchanged for cash and is non-transferable. Winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use.

Enter now. This Maui sweepstakes contest ends on March 6, 2009.

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Win a Private Jimmy Buffet Concert in Hawaii Sweepstakes

Hey all you Jimmy Buffet fans! Jimmy Buffet has been very busy in Hawaii lately and now you can have a chance to see him in action if you win this Hawaiian Sweepstakes sponsored by Land Shark Lager.

The Jimmy Buffet in Hawaii 2009 Grand Prize consists of:

Round trip airfare for the winner and one guest to Honolulu, Hawaii.

Attend the grand opening of Jimmy Buffet's at the Beachcomber restaurant in Honolulu, Hawaii.

5 Days and 4 Nights hotel accommodations at the Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel.

Two Passes to attend a private Jimmy Buffet Concert in Hawaii

Tour of the New Jimmy Buffet Surfing Museum

Ground Transportation to and from Honolulu International airport to hotel.

Anticipated travel will occur in the months of February, March or April, 2009.

Approximate Retail Value: $4,200.00 each.

Hurry and enter now at www.landsharklager.com because this contest ends on January 31, 2009.

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