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Spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs has so many uses to make a variety of dishes. First cheese on crackers, cheese on toast and cheese on bagels this is perfect for all that however I would avoid using this for breakfast as it does pact a punch of garlic! Today I used the Philadelphia to make a pasta sauce by heating it up with a pinch of milk such a time saver and suited the pasta very well! Another use chicken smoother this on a chicken breast and you have the perfect flavour and quick win recipe. The only disadvantage would be caking a lot of this on for a small bite kind of ruins the taste for me, defiantly one of the best Philadelphians out there though!
I recently bought this product after seeing an advert on tv (like many other people I'm sure) for a lemon and philadelphia chicken pasta recipe. My partner likes new things to sample for dinner so I thought that I'd give it a go.
Due to the advertising of this particular product there weren't many left in the supermarket, especially as there was also a special offer of the product for £1.00. This actually beat the supermarket's own version, which I was surprised about.
The product is packaged well to keep it fresh as under the main lid there is a peel-back foil lid. The product itself has got a lovely flavour to it - I thought it might have been a bit overpowering with the garlic and herb flavour to eat by itself on a cracker or bread, but while cooking I found myself dipping my finger into the tub for more! It would go extremely well with breadsticks for a yummy snack.
The recipe turned out well, which shows that this cream cheese is very versatile in what you can use it for. I think I'll definitely be keeping a tub in my fridge from now on. There is a wide range of recipes on Philadelphia's website and they all look quite simple and cheap-ish to make.
Philadelphia Light with Garlic and Herbs
I will be reviewing this product in its Dutch form, which is still exactly the same albeit 'Knoflook' will be garlic and 'bieslook' or 'kruiden'will be herbs.
I must admit I do prefer the normal Philadelphia than it 'Light' counterpart but in this cholesterol and fat obsessed world that we live in the light version is a slightly healthier option. I will point out that most people get the wrong end of the stick with 'Light' or 'Low fat' products. They are not healthy in most cases but are simply a way of getting you to buy the product by promising less of a fat intake. So they are not healthy in the sense of the word but just healthier than their fat loaded original.
In Holland the 185g tub is the equivalent of the 200g tub in the UK. It also comes in a 285g tub and is available in both the square and oval shapes.
The 185g tub offers a generous serving and providing you are not easting it for breakfast, lunch and dinner it should last you a good week or two. I would also advise you keeping an eye on it once it is opened as with all foods that are opened and then refrigerated.
The light version is a lot smoother than the original and this is good for spreading but for me it loses that crumbly consistency. I prefer the original because it breaks off in feta-like blocks when you stick the knife into it.
I like to spread my Philadelphia on wholegrain crackers or wholemeal biscuits and it goes down rather nicely on granary bread. It is also a good compliment to ham sandwiches.
My favourite way of eating Philadelphia is probably going to repulse most people but some of you may think 'Hmmmm, I might give that a go'. I like to get two celery sticks and fill one with peanut butter and one with Philadelphia. I then press them together into a peanut butter and Philadelphia sandwich; the celery being the bread substitute. The result for me is mind-numbingly scrumptious.
I like the smell of the garlic and herbs in Philadelphia Light, but like I mentioned earlier in the review for some reason the flavour is not as intense as the original version and this is another reason why I prefer the original to the light. Most people are put off by the smell; or I should say the people who don't like garlic in the main as the smell to them is repulsive.
Philadelphia and the light version is definitely one of the best soft cheese spreads on the market; if not the best. The makers, Kraft, have a good reputation and have been making good quality goods for a number of years.
There are some great variations of Philly around and a myriad of recipes that you can try out with it. You can actually go to the official Philadelphia website and sign up for a newsletter and some great recipes. Just type Philadelphia cheese into Google and the website will come up along with numerous other sites that show you good ways to use Philadelphia and Philadelphia Light.
A lot of the snacks come in the form of a little bit of Philadelphia in a tub with a helping of bread sticks or Ritz crackers to dip in. They are really handy for a quick bite or energy boost.
The flavours available now are quite varied and I still have to try some of them. You can get 'Sun dried tomato and Basil', 'Grilled Peppers', 'Sweet Chilli', 'Spring Onion and Black Pepper', 'Garlic and Herbs', 'Chives' and even 'Cadbury', which is obviously Philadelphia with chocolate added. These flavours are all available in the Philadelphia Light range.
One of my favourite things to do in summer is to get a plate of crackers and Philadelphia with a bowl of strawberries or various berries. It is yummy, especially if the berries are chilled from the fridge.
Philadelphia is also well known for creating amazing cheesecakes. I have yet to try but may do in the future as I can imagine they are rather tasty.
Philadelphia is also yummy on jacket potatoes and really good to mix into pasta dishes to give it that extra taste.
Nutritional Information and Ingredients
Made with pasteurised milk.
Added ingredients:
Garlic (1.3%), Stabilisers (locust bean Gum, Carrageenan), Herbs, Citric Acid.
Not a lot in there really is there? What is surprising is the lack of garlic, especially as it has such a Garlic strong smell.A 30g serving provides 197 Kcal of the 2000 daily requirement for the average female.
Protein 2.5g of the recommended 45g
Carbs 1.2g 0f the recommended 250g
Fat 3.5g of the recommended 70g
Saturates in the fat number 2.3g of the recommended 20g
Fibre 0.1g of the recommended 20g (not great in fibre content)
The sodium content is low at 0.1 of the daily recommended amount of 2.4gThe salt equivalent content is 0.3g of the recommended 6g
Final Thoughts
Philadelphia is a well-known product now but in the seventies and eighties when I was a youngster, my mother always used to do me Philadelphia snacks and sandwiches and I loved them. I always remember back then that you purchased it in a silver wrapper, a little like Lurpak.
I have always enjoyed Philadelphia but I do not eat it so often now. There is always some in our fridge, the light version, as my girlfriend likes it as a snack at work.
All in all I would recommend Philadelphia Light with garlic and Herbs but I am still a fan of the thicker original variety.
© Lee Billingham
Philadelphia is a well known Kraft brand of many years that makes soft cheese and has recently been revitalised by advert campaigns for cooking with the product. Coming in various flavours now there is much more to the basic cream cheese than once was.
Having not bought Philadelphia for probably a couple of years, I was surprised to see the variety that was available in a simple cream cheese. The version I am currently trying out is "Philadelphia light garlic and herbs".
What first caught my eye was the change of tub packaging. Instead of the slightly flimsily plastic pop off lid and foil peel back, comes a new more sturdy plastic lid similar to margarine tubs, but you still get the peel back foil. I don't mind this as at least I can be sure no one has been poking about in it before I buy it! This according to the company is part of there "stay fresh pack" design, and I think it does do the job better than the old.
The 200gram tub is predominantly coloured with blue and pictures of garlic and herb effects along with Philadelphia logos.
Although this is advertised and marketed as a light Philadelphia, it is a medium fat soft cheese, which I have to say I find a little confusing. I just assumed, perhaps wrongly, that light = low fat. They do put on the front however that for each 30 gram serving you receive calories of 47, sugar of 1.2g, fat of 3.5g of which saturates are 2.4g and salt of 0.3g. This for weight watchers equals 1.5 points, which is not actually that bad, so they have me back in favour. They also give more detailed listings on the back along with the ingredients.
The ingredients are fairly simple - medium fat soft cheese, garlic, herbs, stabilisers (locust bean gum and carrageenan) citric acid and pasteurised milk.
*to note apparently (thanks to wikipedia) carrageen an is a stabilising agent derived from seaweed and used as an alternative to gelatine, making products more suitable for vegetarians etc.
On opening the pack you get an immediate waft of garlic followed by a subtle hint of herbs, this of course mixed with a soft cheese smell. The rich creamy texture of the soft cheese is apparent from the sight and it does taste like this too. This is what I prefer about Philadelphia to some other brands, as with some the taste can be somewhat rubbery and to mild; you defiantly don't get that with this product.
The green flecks of the herbs are in abundance throughout the cheese and are well mixed so you don't get bits everywhere. The garlic is quite strong, I like that but I do feel it may be a little overpowering for some people.
The taste itself doesn't linger in your mouth for to long which is nice when using it as part of a meal, but be warned the garlic may linger longer.
I tend to use mine on sandwiches or crackers, but as previously said there are many adverts for using it in cooking - something I am yet to try.
You can find reciepes at www.philadephia.co.uk
Avaliable in most supermarkets for around £1.70
I stumbled across this product whilst looking for a new cheese for my sandwich as I had become rather bored of low fat cheddar. I found it to be rather bland and tasteless as well as a little rubbery in Texture.
Looking at soft cheeses I found Philadelphia- a trusted brand I had heard of and tasted in the past. I decided to opt for a flavoured cheese over the extra light as I was looking for a bit more kick.
The product comes in 200g and 300g family size packs. I chose garlic and herbs out of the wide range (original, chives, spring onion and black pepper) purely because I adore garlic.
I love how need and tidy the packet is. It fits snugly in the fridge without taking up too much space. The packet is attractive with many bright colours that give a clear denotation of what flavours are waiting within. The packaging is also decided to keep the product fresher for longer with a new foil cover under the lid.
Around £1.20-40 for 200g, £1.80 ish for 300g depending on where you buy-it is available in most major supermarkets. Reasonable.
What a find! Just 47kcals per 40g serving and all the flavour and creaminess of "proper" soft cheese. One expects products low in calories to be tasteless but this was so yummy it felt indulgent more than anything and reading the nutrition label I felt totally guilt free. I couldn't fault it here at all.
(Shelf Life was a little disappointing as I found a small piece of mould in my 300g tub, although I think is my fault for removing the foil and using it too sparingly.)
Delicious- very filling and a generous amount of garlic and herbs in there too. The smell is sooo great as you peel back the foil you feel as if you are eating it already
This is my new soft cheese of choice (200g packs now so I don't throw any away) and I recommend it in meat sandwiches to avoid calorie overload, on rice cakes for the figure watchers in an dishes for you experimental spice lovers!
I'm a lazy cook sometimes, and one of the easiest dishes I have ever made is simply boiled pasta with cream cheese generously stirred in to make a nice creamy sauce. Ok, sometimes I add onions, peas, and bacon for a little extra flavour, but a lot of the time that simply seems like an awful lot of effort, and I opt for a cream cheese that already has some flavour in it . Enter Philadephia with Garlic and Herb, normally costing me about £1.45 for a 200g tub from my corner shop . I do rather suspect the corner shop of being a little pricey, so perhaps it costs less in supermarkets.
This comes in an oval tub, with a clear plastic lid with foil lid beneath . It's nice to have both a foil lid and a plastic one, as it keeps the cheese fresher after opening . The packaging has all the relevant nutritional info on it , as well as info about the ingredients. Common sense will tell you that this cheese contains milk, but just in case you didn't figure that out, the tub tells you too, in big scary CAPITAL LETTERS just to make sure!
It also tells us that each 30g serving contains Calories 47 ,Sugar 1.2g and Fat 3.5g. Not at all bad, but then it is a 'light' version .
The spread inside the tub looks a creamy white colour with a few green flecks in it. It's quite thick in texture, and has a rich yet delicate garlic smell, although I can't personally detect the smell of any other herbs.
This spreads easily on bread with a nice thick consistency, and taste's wonderfully thick and creamy, albeit with a slightly drier texture than many cheese spreads. - it certainly doesn't taste 'light'. I do enjoy this on toast, or spread generously over a slice of thick crusty bread. Most of the time though, I simply stir this through hot pasta until it melts, creating a rich and creamy sauce within a matter of minutes, and personally I think this kind of use is where it excels, as it already has plenty of garlic flavouring. In just a couple of stirs, plain pasta becomes a full meal, with minimal effort from me.
As a cream cheese, it's good . As something that can make pasta into a full dish in a couple of minutes, it's wonderful, hence the full 5 stars from me .
Philadelphia Light Garlic and Herb
This spread is absolutely delicious, perfect for any cheese lovers
The spread itself has a perfect balance of garlic and herbs which are not too over powering but refreshing and light.
As with all cheese spreads light or not they still contain a significant amount of fat but this spread only contains 3.5grams of fat per 30gram serving which is not to bad if you are only having this as an occasional snack.
This spread has a lot of uses, it can be used on sandwiches, homemade pizzas, crackers, salads and the list goes on.
It has a very creamy texture basically just like butter but with a hint of cheese, garlic and herbs which just melts in the mouth.
I had the spread on some crackers earlier today and the crunchy cracker with the soft cheese spread was a delight to taste and so I made some more.
The packaging for this spread is great as it is designed to give it a much longer life because it uses a plastic tub with a foil covering and an air tight seal lid
Some facts about Philadelphia Light garlic and herb:
Typical values Per 100g
Energy 646 kJ
kcal (calories) 155 kcal
Protein 8.2 g
Carbohydrate 3.9 g
of which Sugars 3.9 g
Fat 11.5 g
of which Saturates 7.9 g
Fibre 0.4 g
Sodium* 0.4 g
*Equivalent as Salt 1.0 g
I bought this spread from ASDA costing £1.48 for a 200g tub, if you don't shop at ASDA you will find this product in many high street shops or grocers.
Overall a delight to have for a snack and I will make sure I always have another tub before the current one runs out, the garlic taste is mild so even if you don't like garlic you will still be able to stomach this.
This product gets a 5/5 from me as there is no faults with it whatsoever.
Philadelphia Light With Garlic and Herbs......
I don't tend to buy this Philadelphia in the Garlic and Herb flavour and have always stuck to the original one as I find it more versatile. However on this occasion because Morrison's have them on offer for 60 pence for tub I decided to buy both the original flavour and this garlic and herb one to see what it was like.
The tubs come in various sizes but the one I have purchased was a 200 gram one and paying the 60 pence I do believe it was a half price offer so normally you would look at paying just over the £1 price for it. I think the half price deal is exceptionally good because these little tubs can really do a lot of lunches and indeed are worth the money.
The packaging of the Philadelphia is rather nice and instantly recognisable as the Philadelphia brand. The tub has an easy to pop off lid giving easy access to the spread inside but I have found that the lid will often be difficult to get back on. This however is not a major problem and it will eventually click back into place.
The spread inside the tub looks just as you would expect a cream cheese with herbs to look in the fact that it is a creamy white colour and speckled with green flecks of herb. The smell coming from the Philadelphia is rather nice in the fact that I can smell the cheese and the garlic combined with a mixture of light herbs. This smell is not overly strong and is just enough to make it smell appealing.
The cream is easy to spread and does have a nice thick consistency. This is much thicker than say Primula cheese spread and it stayed on my bagel today even though it was extremely thickly spread! The taste of the Philadelphia is rather nice. It is not like any other cream spread that I eat as Primula has a completely different taste and texture. Philadelphia has a far thicker and perhaps drier texture but this is still very tasty. The garlic and herbs work well with the mild taste of cheese. The whole flavour of the spread is not in the least strong or overpowering and this, for me, makes for a nice sandwich filler or bagel filler especially when a nice slice of tomato is added for a bit of extra juice.
I have also been told by my mother that she had a lovely bit of pasta the other night where for the sauce she heated up this Garlic and Herb Philadelphia and it turned to liquid form so she could easily use it as a sauce. This to me sounded delicious.
All in all I think for the half price deal that I got it for it was a total bargain. I have already used the original Philadelphia tub up to go on a topping for my courgette cake (the best cake in the world) and this garlic and herb flavour one has not got much left in it. It is very tasty and I shall have to get another tub or two before the offer ends.
I think a good score of 4/5 stars for this cheese spread and a good recommendation.
Many thanks for taking the time to read.
I do hope this has been of some help/interest to you.
We had a couple of tubs of this Philadelphia Light with Garlic & Herbs very recently thanks to a good offer in Tesco. These tubs normally retail in Tesco for £1.82 for a 300g tub, but recently Tesco were offering them on buy one get one free, making them effectively less than £1 each. After trying them on offer, we've happily bought them at full price since as well.
I was really surprised by just how rich and creamy the cheese in this spread this. As this is a light spread, which has a lower fat and calories content than it's full fat counterpart does, I was expecting that to mean a loss in taste also. But there really isn't one with this stuff. The cheese is flavoursome, mild and very creamy.
The garlic and herbs are a subtle presence in this spread, which really appealed to me. I was a little unsure about whether I'd think much of garlic mixed with cheese, but I really found the combinations of flavours very pleasant. The garlic gives the spread a tiny edge to it, while the herbs really bring out the creamy flavour.
This stuff spreads easily, and it melts well into sauces or onto jacket potatoes as well. I have always liked the Philadelphia brand in general, and definitely think this is a welcome addition to the range. It's as spreadable, appetising and creamy as the normal stuff - but also lower in fat and calories, and with an extra flavoursome kick to it from the garlic and herbs as well. It goes particularly well in the wife's lasagne sauce.
A 30g serving of this spread contains 47 calories, 3.5g of fat, 1.2g of sugar and 0.3g of salt. Not the healthiest spread going then! But that's compared to a 30g portion of standard Philadelphia containing 74 calories and 7g of fat! This stuff is light for a cheese spread, but remember it is still cheese.
Philadelphia Light with Garlic & Herbs is a medium fat soft cheese. It is full of flavour, with a generous helping of both the garlic and the herbs.
It comes in an attractively designed, strong plastic tub and the cheese is sealed by foil. When the foil is peeled back it has the extra protection of an outer clear plastic lid, which prevents it from drying out.
When you open this tub of Philadelphia, the first thing you notice is quite a strong smell of garlic and you can clearly see small pieces of garlic through the cheese. Also very evident are the dark green herbs, dotted throughout. The cream cheese itself, has a lovely fresh smell, which makes it very appetising.
Philadelphia Light with Garlic & Herbs is so soft, smooth and creamy in texture. It is easily scooped out with a spoon or knife and spreads very easily. I love my Philadelphia on a bagel but there are so many other ways to use this versatile cheese.
As well as making an excellent topping for bagels and crackers, Philadelphia is also great in sandwiches. I love having Quorn smoked ham in a sandwich but by itself, it tastes quite bland. Add some lettuce, tomato and a thick spread of this cheese and you have an explosion of tastes instead. The other great way of using this is in a warm dish. It is gorgeous mixed in with warm mashed potato and even better used as a sauce with pasta. The heat of the pasta, softens the Philadelphia even more and it starts to melt and coat the pasta. I just add some fried Chicken Style Quorn Pieces, sweetcorn and peppers and it makes an excellent meal, that all the family enjoys.
*Added Ingredients*
Garlic, Herbs, Stabilisers (Locust Bean Gum, Carragenan), Citric Acid.
Contains Milk
This product is suitable for vegetarians.
*Nutritional Information Per 30g Serving*
Energy - 47 kcal
Protein - 2.5g
Carbohydrate - 1.2g
of which sugars - 1.2g
Fat - 3.5g
of which saturates - 2.4g
Fibre - 0.1g
Sodium* - 0.1g
*Salt Equivalent - 0.3g
Philadelphia Light Garlic & Herbs is available from Tesco in 2 sizes:
200g - £1.29
300g - £1.82
I will keep buying Philadelphia, because not only does it taste great but it is good value. A tub will go along way, as long as you're not putting it on an inch thick each time, that is!
It is also a versatile product, so it never goes to waste, then again, nothing ever does in my house!!!
Philadelphia Light with Garlic & Herbs has to be one of Kraft's better spreads. A seasoned cream cheese, it comes in full fat, medium fat, light and extra light variety, and aside from richness and fullness in texture, there really isn't much difference between any of them, particularly when we're talking about taste.
This spread, though unilaterally quite fattening, whatever the version, is exceptionally well balanced in terms of seasoning, and the ratio of garlic to herbs is just right every time. It is utterly delicious and goes great on any kind of crackers, on toast or in sandwiches, in mexican wraps, on top of baked or new potatoes, as a dipping dish for crisps or breadsticks, as a stuffing for chicken, or even just as an aesthetic addition to light salads.
It spreads very lightly and evenly on whatever you're putting it on and the taste is rich and very very pleasant. It has a lovely texture, even moreso than the standard unseasoned variety, and you can really taste the chives and garlic.
Despite all this though its still worth noting that this, like all cream cheeses and the like, is still really quite fattening and contains a lot of empty calories, so despite being a staple of the kitchen and a very nice treat, this is definitely not for the health or weight conscious of you all out there. I still recommend this cream cheese above any other though. Its relatively cheap and you get good value for your money. On certain salad dishes too, it really can look pretty damn swanky.
As a lover of cheese, Philadelphia is one of my favourite cheese spreads on the market. There are now even more flavours available such as the garlic with herbs making the cheese even more enjoyable than the original plain variety. It is also a very versatile cooking ingredient and can be used in a multitude of receipes from pasta dishes to jacket potato filling.
Philadelphia have a really useful website which lists some innovative recipe ideas and I have used some of these on several occasions when friends have come over for a bite to eat. This little gem can be found at: www.philadelphia.co.uk.
The spread can be enjoyed at anytime of the day and I always look forward to a nice piece of warm toast covered in Philadelphia at the end of the day, and even more so if it is accompanied by a nice glass of wine!
If you haven't already done so, I would recommend you try it.
I like to try various different items for lunch as sandwiches can become rather boring after a while. Lately I have had a notion for spreads and have just discovered Philadelphia. Yes I know that this product has been around for years however I have to confess that up until now I have never found cheese spread particularly appealing. It was actually a work colleague who introduced me to this product on one occasion when I rather stupidly had left my lunch in the fridge at home. Starving and not particularly enamoured with the items that were being offered in the NHS canteen I managed to scrounge a few crackers and some spreadable cheeses. One of the products that I tried was Philadelphia Light Choices Garlic and Herb Spreadable soft cheese.
I have since purchased this item from my local Waitrose store at a cost of £1.79 for a tub of 200g of product. I found this to be rather steep however it seemed to be on a par with some similar products in soft spreadable cheese. The tub is oval in shape and has a flip off lid. To keep the product extra fresh there is a peel back foil lid underneath. Bare in mind that Kraft the manufacturer of this product produce various different spread versions so be sure to pick up the correct flavour as some of the packaging is very similar. As it contains Garlic and Herbs you wont be surprised to find a picture of some garlic and herbs on the cover!!
The cheese spread as you would imagine is soft and spreadable on opening the container you are immediately greeted with the almost over-powering scent of garlic. The cheese itself is creamy white in colour with little green herbs throughout. Unfortunately there is nothing to tell you exactly what kind of herbs they are!!. The consistency of the product is thick and there is a little bit of moisture noticeable in the bottom of the tub. This product should be kept in the fridge to maintain freshness and should be consumed within one week of opening.
Each 30g serving contains
Calories 47
Sugar 1.2g
Fat 3.5g
Saturates 2.4g
Salt 0.3g
The taste test well I have consumed this product in several different ways most notably being on crackers at lunchtime. The spread is very creamy and smooth the garlic taste is prominent and the herbs give an added bit of zing to the taste. I believe that the elusive herbs are chives however I wouldn't stake my life on that guess. Overall it is very delicious and extremely moreish. I also stole a recipe shown recently on television where you slice a chicken breast and add a few scoops of creamy Philadelphia and wrap in Parma ham and simply bake in the centre of the oven for about twenty minutes. This I have to say was superb and a recipe which I will definitely be trying again. Overall I cant recommend this product enough as it tastes devine the only downside really is the price however worth it for a tasty treat from time to time.
Philadelphia Light with Garlic & Herbs
Description: Manufacturer: Kraft / Type: Cheese
It was actually Mr Siamese who first bought this cheese and I was a little sceptical because I tend to find a lot of these types of things too garlicy for my taste.
The 300g tub is made from plastic and is a silvery gray colour with green and blue on it. The cheese is sealed inside a pull off foil lid which ensures that it stays fresh until you open it. It is found in most supermarkets and should be kept in the fridge.
It costs around £1.85 per tub, but can often be found on special offers so it is worth looking for it in your local supermarket.
The cheese is very thick and white, with tiny flecks of green herbs through it. I have been pleasantly surprised by how mild the garlic flavour is, it is actually very tasty and not at all overpowering. The cheese is very creamy and despite being the light variety, tastes like it should be full of calories!
Nutritional details per 100g serving are as follows;
Energy 155 kcal
Protein 8.2 g
Carbohydrate 3.9 g
of which Sugars 3.9 g
Fat 11.5 g
of which Saturates 7.9 g
Fibre 0.4 g
Sodium 0.4 g
Equivalent as Salt 1.0 g
This cheese is great on bread, bagels and biscuits and because the garlic and herb taste is quite subtle, also works well on baked potatoes. It is a delicious way to eat cheese and still manage to be relatively healthy, and is so creamy that it still feels like a treat.
If you haven't already tried this flavour then I really recommend that you give it a go, you may be as pleasantly surprised as I was.
Kraft Philadelphia Light Garlic and Herbs is a medium fat soft cheese made in Germany. I like to taste cheese of different nations because cheese can taste very different.
Price and Package
This cheese comes in a white oval plastic tub which contains 300 g of soft cheese. The lid is silver coloured plastic. The tub can be opened and re-closed easily and keeps the cheese fresh. Naturally it has to be refrigerated. Its price is 1.82 pounds in Sainsbury's which is about average I think. Now (24 November 2009) it is on offer buy 1 and add 1 free.
Taste and texture
It is a white thick cheese that can be spread easily. There are small pieces of green herbs in it. The garlic cannot be observed as it has very mild taste but the herbs give the cheese a very nice taste. There is a secret mixture of herbs in it and none of them is dominating so it has a very pleasant taste.
Added Ingredients: Garlic, Herbs, Stabilisers (Locust Bean Gum, Carragenan), Citric Acid. Contains milk.
I'm really interested what herbs are in it but it is not said nor on the tub nor on the www.krafthealthyliving.co.uk site. I recommend you visiting this site for nice recipe ideas with this cheese anyway.
Nutritional information per 100 g
Energy: 155 kcal
Protein: 8.2 g
Carbohydrate: 3.9 g
of which Sugars: 3.9 g
Fat: 11.5 g
of which Saturates: 7.9 g
Fibre: 0.4 g
Sodium*: 0.4 g
*Equivalent as Salt: 1.0 g
How to eat it
I prefer to spread on my home baked buns especially when they are still hot. If they are no I cut them into two and put them on the grill for a few minutes and make a toast of them.
You can spread on your bagel or baguette as well. My other favourite recipe is to buy a long baguette, cut into half so that you can put it in the oven. Before you put it in the oven cut the baguette as if you want to slice it into 1 cm wide slices but don't cut it over! Spread Philadelphia cheese between the slices then wrap it in silver foil. Put it in the preheated oven (180 C) for 10 minutes. Serve it with green salad.
My opinion
I always liked Philadelphia cheese so trying this flavour was not a complete surprise for me. It is very similar to the original one just a few herbs in it. I have a few recipes where Philadelphia cheese is one of the ingredients but with the original one. I will share my favourite one in the review of the original version.


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Ukiah Daily Journal
A 23-year-old Ukiah man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Tuesday after reportedly being involved in a traffic collision in Fort Bragg, the Fort Bragg Police Department reported.
According to the FBPD, officers responded to the intersection of South Franklin and Walnut streets shortly before 4 p.m. June 11 when it was reported that an injury traffic collision had occurred.
While investigating the collision, officers reportedly learned that one of the passengers, an 83-year-old woman, was complaining of knee pain. She was later transported to Mendocino Coast District Hospital for treatment.
Officers also determined that one of the drivers, identified as Jack Blandford Jr., 23, of Ukiah, was allegedly driving while drunk. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI causing injury and for violating his probation for prior DUI convictions.
He was booked into Mendocino County Jail.
Fort Bragg man arrested on suspicion of DUI after nearly hitting cop car
A Fort Bragg man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of driving under the influence after he nearly struck a police vehicle with his car, the Fort Bragg Police Department reported.
According to the FBPD, an officer was driving east on Oak Street shortly before 11:30 p.m. when a white pickup truck suddenly pulled away from the curb and nearly struck the officer's vehicle.
The officer pulled over the truck and suspected the driver, identified as Eric R. Cooper, 40, of Fort Bragg, of driving under the influence. After the officer performed field sobriety tests, Cooper was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Since three young girls were in the car with Cooper, he was also charged with child endangerment and booked into Mendocino County Jail.

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HOUSTON - A man has been accused of taking photos up a woman's skirt at a northwest Harris County Walmart store.
Harris County sheriff's deputies said the incident happened Saturday at the Walmart on F.M. 1960 near Eldridge.
Detectives said Gabriel Rios, 52, attached a camera to his right shoe and slid his foot under a woman's dress.
Investigators said they stopped Rios before he got out of the store, and they found photos on the camera.
The 30-year-old victim said she didn't know that she had been photographed until Rios was apprehended.
Rios was released from jail after posting $2,000 bond. KPRC Local 2 went by his home to see if he wanted to tell his side of the story, but all he said was that he has not hired a lawyer yet.
If convicted, Rios would face up to two years in jail.
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Jechbi wrote:vinasp wrote: There is nothing physical in the aggregates. What I mean is that the aggregates should not be understood as any real physical or material thing. That rupa is material things. But rupa as an aggregate is only a category of mental object.
These mental objects are mis-understandings of physical or material things. The other four aggregates are mental so would not be physical. But these also are only categories of mental object , in other words, mis-understandings of mental things.
Thanks, Vincent. Sorry to be dense, but I still don't understand what you mean by "physical." You seem to say that a "physical" thing, if it existed, would be a "material" thing rather than a "mental" thing. But what would distinguish it as "physical" or "material," and not "mental," if such a thing existed? What characteristic or quality would, in theory, endow the "physical" with separateness from the "mental"? I'm just trying to understand how you personally are defining the word "physical" in your interpretation. thx.
It appears to me vinasp, that the other flaws in your thesis have their origin in your conflation of the Buddhadhamma with Idealism. You are not the first to do this. I doubt if you will be the last.


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Fieldbrook is in mourning as the longtime community hub Fieldbrook Family Market announced it will close Saturday.
As Fieldbrook residents -- and fans from outside the small wooded hamlet -- will tell you, the market transcends groceries.
"It's so much more than a store," employee Daniel Amaral said as he sat down on a sunny Saturday afternoon. "You fall in love with this place very quickly."
Amaral, a young, bearded Arcata man who described his daily drive to work as a meditation, has worked for Fieldbrook Family Market for four years. He watched owner Richard Seaman turn the music venue, deli, market and taproom into a whole greater than the sum of its parts.
"It's definitely a community center," Seaman said.
There's a possibility that the market will reopen, but didn't want to go into details.
"Hopefully there will be some kind of story here after I'm done," he said.
Fieldbrook presented a unique opportunity for Seaman, whose roots are in Southern California. He said he saw the store as a crossroads where people would be treated fairly.
"This sense of people coming together to help people," he said. "That's something I wanted to do."
Amaral said Seaman was the best boss he ever had.
"He's so attached to this store," he said, adding that it was more about creating an environment than making a sale.
"Richard's view was very smart," he said. "It was just timing."
That feeling spread to employees, Amaral said, who met several weeks ago to hear that the store would close. The deli produced school lunches for Fieldbrook Elementary school up until the announcement of its closure.
"No one said anything about the paychecks," he said. "The first thing that came up was school lunches."
The market's focus on community is matched by community support, and friends, shoppers, employees and volunteers kept the door hinges swinging on Saturday afternoon.
Bob Smith broke down microphone stands and other equipment from an Old Dog show the night before -- the second-to-last Friday night show at the Fieldbrook Family Market after 250 in a row.
"This type of business is just really hard to make it in," he said.
Smith said the difficulty of running the store is also part of the benefit, gesturing to the somewhat sparsely stocked shelves.
"All stuff you can get somewhere else," he said. "What you can't go anyplace else and get is the atmosphere and the feel and the environment."
Fieldbrook native Luke Walker said it's therapeutic for the community to come to the store and socialize.
He said he watched people on Friday night come to buy bread and dance in the aisles as they made their way to the cash register to pay.
"I think everyone's in shock right now," he said.
Tears filled Paige House's eyes as she talked about volunteering to pour beer at the Friday night shows -- a task she stuck with for years despite the fact that she "despises beer."
"This can't end," she said. "There's too many happy people."
Amaral also showed emotion as he talked about the camaraderie of Fieldbrook Family Market. Customers have brought in fresh-caught steelhead, invited him hiking and "backyard golfing" and become friends.
"It's weird for me to even use the word 'customers,'" he said.
Amaral said the store's closure was bittersweet but a "natural progression."
"We couldn't help the outcome," he said. "Friday is gonna be a mess. A mess of emotions."
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Monday, June 30 – Rural Housing Week
MORTGAGES and house prices were in the news quite a bit this week with Nationwide stating that the average house price in the UK is now above the 2007 peak. By strange coincidence this was also the week of an initiative run by the National Housing Federation to highlight housing issues in rural areas. Their figures show that house prices in rural areas are 11 times the average salary.
Incidentally, the council now has brand new two-bedroom council homes available on the Littlecombe development in Dursley on a shared ownership basis.
More homes are being built.
Please take a look at www.helptobuysouth.co.uk for the specific details or call 01242 258842 for more information on this issue.
Thursday, July 3 – Economic Growth, Shire Hall
The Gloucestershire Economic Growth Joint Committee made up of leaders and chief executives from the county's seven councils met to discuss countywide economic developments. The decision taken by the councils, a little over a year ago, to work together under the new system of business rates collection was a good one. The detail of how it works is a little technical, but fundamentally the outcome has been that the county is nearly £900,000 better off. We discussed how the money would be used and how it would be put forward to support Gloucestershire's strategic economic plan. Incidentally, just as I write this column, the government has approved the plan, which will see £62.5million invested in the county. More on this next week. We also looked at promoting employment and skills opportunities in the county.
Friday, July 4 – South West Councils, Taunton
As you'll no doubt remember, our region suffered quite badly from flooding earlier this year, although at a more local level our district and other parts of Gloucestershire weren't so badly affected. This meeting focussed on the recent issues in the south west.
Monday, July 7 -
On a lighter note, as part of the council's health and wellbeing work, we have just launched eight weeks of free rounders sessions at Stratford Park Leisure Centre. The aim is to get people active in a relaxed and fun way. Many of us will remember the occasional rounders game from our school days. These free events take place at 6pm on Mondays and anyone interested in trying it out can just turn up and play.
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Granted, but that gorgeous girl leaves the instant she sees you.
I wish i could be awake for all eternity without my body getting all wierd because i haven't slept.
Granted, but that gorgeous girl leaves the instant she sees you.
I wish i could be awake for all eternity without my body getting all wierd because i haven't slept.
Granted, but after a few years of constant activity, you grow increasingly insane and out of touch with reality because you can't get a rest from your own mind. Shortly after this realization, you begin to completely lose your mind, wishing for a way to sleep for just a little while to get out of your own head for a while.
I wish I didn't have to fart so badly in class.
Granted, but now your keyboard is gone.
I wish I had a large mallet that could solve any problem.
Granted, but it only solves them when you hit yourself over the head.
I wish I was immune to the heat and cold.
Granted your now a pavement slab.
I wish hot women didnt eat their bogies.
Granted, but now they eat... well... two girls one cup should give you a good idea.
I wish for a way to keep a mobile device continuously energized. Some sort of wireless energy transmitter.
Granted, you now did so good, the government abducts you for a top secret think tank.
I wish I had total manipulation of gravity.
Granted, but it only works when you're asleep.
I wish I had control of time.
Granted, but he inflicts harm on everyone you know.
I wish I had gotten some sleep last night.
Granted, but you're now completely incapable of distinguishing colors, they all look the same too you.
I wish the sun wasn't so annoyingly bright.
Currently only reading the Funny Pictures Megathread because the rest of the forums is filled with piss, whiners and pissed whiners.
Granted but you cant use it until 3 seconds before you die.
I wish i knew what icedwarrior wished for right before he dies in those 3 seconds of his.


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As we are now fully into the colder riding weather we are always looking for a way to keep the top of our nicely shaved domes warm. And without question the leader in head covering for cyclists has to be Headsweats. Although they have a very extensive line of beanies we decided to try the SKULLCAP BEANIE and THERMAL REVERSIBLE BEANIE. Both beanies have performed exactly as you would expect … [Read more...]
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Hi everyone,
I had a question: I am trying to make a product which will have 8-10 10-5min screencast videos. I want this to be sold on my website.
1. My question is do you use another host such as Amazon or just use my server as the host?2. Which is better? Have them access it on a page or just have them download it and have it foreever. Which option is better? I feel the accessing it on a page will make it neccasary for me to have membership capabilities and make sure the site is running good all the time.
Thank you so much and this looks like an excellent forum!
Hi anoopbalach. Welcome to the forums.
My question is do you use another host such as Amazon or just use my server as the host?
You can do either. There are also sites specially designed for video hosting, but which also embed on your own site, like YouTube and Vimeo.
Which is better? Have them access it on a page or just have them download it and have it foreever.
Even if they watch it on a web page, they can still download it anyway as well. But if it's something you are selling, I'd just let them download it. As you say, it saves the hassle of membership and having the site up forever.
Thanks Ralph.
I am selling it so I don't want to use youtube or vimeo. My question was if I do it on my server will it affect the bandwidth and such? I don't want to use Amazon or other paid hsting for 8-10 videos you know. But I am not sure if this is true.
Thanks again!
Yes, of course. I was forgetting that at first. Well, when I buy videos, I prefer to download them. I bought some last week, and it was just an annoyance to have to view them online, so I used a plugin to download them anyway.
My question was if I do it on my server will it affect the bandwidth and such? I don't want to use Amazon or other paid hsting for 8-10 videos you know.
It will cost you bandwidth every time someone views your video, so from that standpoint, it's not good for you. Hosting the videos on a content delivery network like Amazon will probably be cheaper for you, and the videos might load for the customer faster. But all the same, it will cost you either way (depending on your bandwidth limits and how much you pay for bandwidth). So I'd be going for the download option from that point of view as well. It's better for you and the customer, IMHO.
That helps.
On the server I am using: Hostgator they say I have unlimited bandwidth and storage. Os it there a catch somewehere?
And I only expect maybe 10-20 people buying it every month. Will that need me to go via Amazon?
Sorry for all the questions bro
I'm not sure, really, so you'd need to double check with Hostgator. Most hosts set a limit, and you pay extra beyond that. All the same, I double you need extra hosting if there won't be too many viewings of your videos. I would still offer them for download, as then most users will only download them once. The only downside of users downloading them is that you have to make sure the video is in a format that will work on everyone's machines. For example, if it's in a .mov format, you'l have to ask users on older machines (e.g. Windows XP) to download iTunes, etc.
Don't worry. That's what forums are for.
Thanks!! What format do you think will be best? Or I just have to upload two different formats?
Hm, good question. I'm on a Mac, and the easiest format to produce is .mov. It plays fine on Win7, but needs Quicktime in WinXP. I've tried converting to different formats for WinXP, but to date am not sure what's the best format to use, as I didn't have much luck. Not sure if this page helps or not:
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Custom 1967 Ford F-100 Ranger Longbed Truck - The Long Ranger Rides Again
When not cruisin' the local boulevard, many of us have been guilty of cruisin' the internet, shopping for truck parts on eBay. Well, that's what Dave Osborn was doing when he came across a '67 Ford F-100 Ranger longbed. He clicked on it and got the particulars; there wasn't much. But he was going to eliminate most of it and start from scratch anyway. So he keyed in a lowball bid thinking he wouldn't get it. Well, he did! After a 26-hour round-trip from his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Arkansas to pick up the truck, it was rolled off the trailer and into his shop, where it sat for a couple of weeks before he ever turned a wrench on it.
While photographing Dave's '67 Ford, it was brought to my attention that the reason he bought it was because he was sick and tired of seeing so many '67-'72 Chevy C10s featured in magazines. That was his inspiration for building this cool '67 Ford Ranger longbed.
Before the project was begun, some baseline stance measurements were recorded. The team at Scott's Hot Rods & Customs fabricated a pair of Mustang II upper and lower tubular A-arms, which were bolted to a pair of 2-inch drop spindles. A beefy Hellwig sway bar was bolted up to help flatten out any corner. Up front, a pair of Firestone 2500 pneumatic bags were installed, with Monroe gas-filled shocks allowing the front suspension its vertical athleticism. The deceleration is provided with a pair of Wilwood four-piston calipers with 13-inch rotors. A pair of BFGoodrich g-Force 245/40R20 tires were mounted on a pair of Boyd Coddington Timeless II 20x8-1/2-inch polished billet aluminum wheels. Jim Henning fabricated a triangulated four-link with a Panhard bar to locate the Ford 9-inch rearend. The rear framerails were step-notched to allow enough rearend housing clearance when the rear suspension is dropped. To obtain the intimidating stance, Dave mounted some chubby BFGoodrich 295/40R20 rubber onto a pair of Boyd Coddington Timeless II 20x10-inch polished billet aluminum spools. With the suspension modification finished, Dave re-measured the truck's stance and it was 15 inches lower than stock ride height.
The robust Blue Oval 429ci Cobra Jet powerplant came from between the framerails of a '70 Grand Torino. After being extracted, the worn 429ci was delivered to A&R Engine Service in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where it was torn down, machined, and reassembled with upgraded internal performance components. An Edelbrock air gap intake manifold was capped with a Barry Grant Speed Demon 750-cfm carburetor. A pair of Sanderson headers were bolted up to the cylinder heads that exhaust the burnt gases. Travis Davidson at Merlin Mufflers in Kalamazoo, Michigan, bent up the 2-1/2-inch exhaust tubes, which flow into a pair of Flowmaster 70-series mufflers. After assembly and final adjustments the potent Cobra Jet was bolted up to the dyno and broken in properly. The engine repeatedly ran respectable dyno numbers of 375 hp. A rebuilt '70 Ford C-6 trans was bolted up behind the Cobra Jet and then linked to the Ford 9-inch rearend, which had been stuffed with a new ring 'n' pinion gear set, bearings, and axles.
Dave performed some mild body mods by shaving the antenna and gas filler neck. The hood was smoothed, and the stake pockets were filled. The trim moldings were removed and then refurbished. The original glass was also removed, then reinstalled with all new rubber moldings. After Dave completed his body mods he trailered it over to Bob Miller at Hillbilly Hot Rods in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for some color. With the final prep work completed, Bob applied three coats of Sherwin-Williams '05 Ford Speed Yellow, then buried it in three coats of clear. The grille, trim moldings, and bumpers were powdercoated white-silver by the team at Toughcoat Custom Powder Coating in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The audio entertainment consists of a Pioneer head unit powered by an Alpine amplifier wired to a pair of Alpine 12-inch subwoofers that were mounted in a custom enclosure, which Dave designed and constructed and then located behind the seat. A pair of custom kick panels house the mid and separate speakers. Dave wired the entire system himself.
The stock dash was filled and smoothed, then coated with the body's color, Sherwin-Williams '05 Ford Speed Yellow. The factory-style gauge cluster was engine-turned from aluminum and then given a smoked tint. The gauge cluster was then stuffed with Auto Meter whiteface gauges. The stitchwork was performed by the crew at KTS Enterprises in Lawton, Michigan. The factory bench seat, headliner, and door panels were covered in black leather. DynaMat sound-deadening material was applied to the bare floor, then covered with plush looped-wool black carpet.
Who would have thought that a '67 Ford F-100 would turn heads and draw attention to itself? But at this year's '06 Ford F-100 Super Nationals Show at Knoxville, Tennessee, Dave's '67 had showgoers spinnin'. As more of these Blue Oval haulers are built, the Bow Tie C10 brigade will be taking notice for sure.


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Issue On machines installed with the SafeGuard Device Encryption Client and activated Power-On Authentication (POA), upon rebooting the machine, Wake on LAN (WoL) stops at the Power On Authentication (POA) and does not continue booting to the Operating System.
Known to apply to the following Sophos product(s) and version(s) SafeGuard Management Center / Local Policy EditorSafeGuard Device Encryption
Following changes need to be performed in the SafeGuard Secure Wake on LAN policy to configure and setup SafeGuard Secure Wake On LAN:
The 'Secure Wake On LAN' policy enables the client to prepare for software roll-outs in which the necessary parameters (such as temporary deactivation of POA and a time interval for WOL) can be imported directly into, and analyzed by, the client. The roll-out team can design a scheduling script using the commands provided, to guarantee maximum client protection despite deactivated POA. Please note: Deactivating the POA, even for a limited number of boot processes, reduces the level of security for your system. Example: The Software roll-out team notifies the SafeGuard Enterprise Security Officer (SO) about a planned roll-out for the 25th September 2010 between 03:00 and 06:00 am. 2 reboots are required.
The local software roll-out agent must be able to log on to Windows.
The security officer sets the time interval to 12 o'clock midday on the day before the software roll-out, to allow the scheduling script SGMCMDIntn.exe to be started promptly, and WoL starts no later than the 25th September at 3:00 am.
Starting 24th Sept.2010, 12:15 am,
SGMCMDIntn.exe -WOLstart
Starting 26th Sept.2010, 09.00 am
SGMCMDIntn.exe -WOLstop
The software roll-out script is dated 25.09.2010, 03:00. WOL can be explicitly deactivated again at the end of the script using SGMCMDIntn.exe -WOLstop.
All clients that log in before the 24th of September 2010 and which connect to the roll-out servers, will receive the new policy and the scheduling commands.
Any client on which the schedule triggers the command SGMCMDIntn -WOLstart between 24th Sept. 2010,12:00 midday and 25th Sept. 2010, 06:00 am falls within the WOL time interval and therefore Wake on LAN will be activated.
SGMCMDIntn -WOLstart
This defines the number of reboots while Power-on Authentication is switched off for WoL. This setting temporarily overrides the "Enable Power-on Authentication" setting until the automatic logons reach the preset number. Power-on Authentication is then reactivated. For example:
Hint: For Wake On LAN, Sophos always recommends allowing three more reboots than necessary to overcome any unforeseen problems.
This determines whether Windows logon is permitted during a Wake On LAN, e.g. for a software update. This setting is analyzed by the POA.
Date and time can either be selected or input for the start and end of the Wake On LAN (WOL).
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Even though the female menstrual cycle affects half the world's population on a regular basis, it remains on the most misunderstood areas of human physiology. As a result, fertility myths - usually caused by confusion about the menstrual cycle - are rife.
Fact: You are only fertile for about 24 hours of each cycle, which is the time that the egg can survive after ovulation. This time could be extended to 48 hours if two or more eggs are released, which occurs in the 24 hours after the release of the first egg. In optimum conditions, sperm can live up to five days prior to ovulation, a fact that increases the potentially fertile phase to around 7 days per cycle.
Fact: In Australia, 40 percent of infertility is due to the female and 40 percent due to problems in the male, with the remainder being a combination of both or a due to cause that is unexplained.When a woman runs out of eggs, menopause starts
Fact: When you start menopause, you still have around 10,000 eggs left. What has changed, with the change in your hormone levels, is your ability to mature and release those eggs from your ovaries.
Fact: Once you have ovulated, it won't happen again until the next cycle. This happens because of hormonal influences following ovulation which suppress further ovulation from taking place. Even in the case of two or more eggs being released (if you are having fraternal twins or triplets), it will always occur within 24 hours of the first one being released.
This article was written by Claire Halliday for Kidspot, Australia's parenting resource for during your pregnancy. Sources include Women's Health Queensland Wide and the Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide.


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Get an overview of this hotelIsland hotel with oceanfront pool and dining near Palm Beach
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Close to shops
This oceanfront hotel sits on the white-sand beaches of Singer Island, 20 mins from PBI Airport. Nearby shopping of Worth Ave, Gardens Mall, Downtown at the Gardens, Clematis Street night life and City Place.
Oceanfront pool/ dining
Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront/Palm Beaches Resort provides direct access to a 4-mile stretch of sandy beach. An outdoor pool, children's pool, spa tub and 24-hour fitness center are also available to guests.
Room amenities
All 223 guestrooms include refrigerators, safes, complimentary premium channels, free WiFi, and step-out balconies with island, partial ocean or oceanfront views.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
Poised on an alluring 4-mile stretch of white-sand beach on Singer Island, you'll find the hidden gem of Palm Beach County. The newly renovated Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront/Palm Beaches Resort is the perfect setting for a Florida dream vacation. Located 12 miles from the Palm Beach and 15 miles from downtown Palm Beach, the resort offers endless options for recreation and relaxation.
You can snorkel on the beach's natural reef or jet-ski around the island. Relax in a beach cabana or parasail above it. Gather friends for a round of volleyball or arrange a kayaking adventure. The resort offers aquatic fun year-round, with an outdoor heated swimming pool, spa tub, and a children's pool. You can watch the sun set into the horizon from the 24-hour fitness center, or with a tropical cocktail from the oceanfront, weather protected Bar. One of the hotel's restaurants, Coconuts on the Beach, offers alfresco or traditional dining with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. Catch a complimentary shuttle to nearby shops and restaurants around the island.
Stay as connected to the mainland as you need via the 24-hour business center with a fax machine and printer. WiFi is available in the lobby and guestrooms (included in resort fee). Self-parking and valet parking are available for a surcharge with in-out privileges. Nothing is left out at this oceanfront oasis. Your Florida dream vacation awaits your arrival.
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Spa tub
- Concierge services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Business center
- Conference space
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Express check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of floors - 8
- Gift shops or newsstand
- ATM/banking
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Television in common areas
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Elevator/lift
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Wedding services
- Free WiFi
- Computer station
- Total number of rooms - 223
- Meeting rooms 3
- On private beach
- Conference space size (meters) - 557
- Number of meeting rooms - 4
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Conference space size (feet) - 6000
- Pool cabanas (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Pool umbrellas
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Luggage storage
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- On private beach
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Room service (limited hours)
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Daily housekeeping
- First-run movies
- Digital TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- MP3 docking station
- Pillowtop mattress
- Down comforter
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
Coconuts on the Beach - The hotel's tropical-themed outdoor restaurant and bar overlooks the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. The restaurant specializes in South Florida favorites, including seafood, steaks, and salads. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily Happy Hour served at Coconuts Tiki Bar.
Ketch - Brand New indoor restaurant overlooking the pristine Atlantic ocean featuring American Bistro fare with fresh seafood and a daily catch of the day, with a customize your own plate menu which allows choice of preparation, sauces and side dishes. Fresh salads and decadent deserts also featured.
Main Mast Lounge - Open daily from 6 PM to midnight or beyond depending on time of year. Extended late night food menu. Daily Happy Hour specials.
Nearby Things to Do
Located on an ocean beach, the hotel offers a range of beachfront activities. Volleyball is complimentary, and personal watercraft, kayaks, and parasails are available for rent. The outdoor splash pool, children's pool, and spa tub overlook the beach. The fitness center with pool view offers treadmills, stationary bikes, and free weights. The 18-hole public golf course at West Palm Beach Country Club is 15 miles from the hotel. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Volleyball on site
- Beach volleyball on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
- Pool access
- Beach access
- Beach loungers
- Fitness center access
- Internet access
- Phone calls
- In-room bottled water
- Additional inclusions
Optional extras
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: USD 19.95 for adults and USD 10.95 for children (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 12 per night (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 16.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Hotel Name
- Hilton Oceanfront Singer Island
- Hilton Resort Singer Island
- Hilton Singer Island
- Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront
- Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort
- Hilton Singer Island Resort
- Resort Singer Island
- Singer Island Hilton
- Singer Island Oceanfront Resort
- Hilton Hotel Singer Island
- Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Hotel Singer Island
- Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront/Palm Beaches Resort Florida
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- Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront/Palm Beaches
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Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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House vote expected as early as next week, but referendum looms
LISA KEEN | Keen News Service
Washington State is well-poised to become the seventh state — and the second-largest — where same-sex marriage is legal.
The Washington State bill for marriage equality cleared a crucial hurdle Wednesday night, Feb. 1, passing the state Senate on a vote of 28-21 after senators first shot down an attempt to put the issue on the ballot in November — even though a public vote is still likely through a referendum. Four Republicans in the Senate voted in favor of the marriage equality bill, while three Democrats voted against it.
The bill now goes to the full House, where headcounts gives it a clear margin for victory. Washington United for Marriage, a coalition of groups working for passage of the legislation, said the vote in the House could come as early as next week.
"The overwhelming support we're seeing from businesses, labor, faith communities and people all across the state is a testament to the momentum of this movement and sensibilities of Washingtonians," Lacey All, chair of Washington United for Marriage, said in a statement shortly after Wednesday's vote. "Volunteers from every part of the state have contributed thousands of hours of their time to make today possible, and we thank them for their commitment to this issue."
The Senate dealt quickly Wednesday night with 11 amendments, most dealing with proposed religious exemptions. It adopted seven of the amendments but, on a 26-23 vote, rejected an attempt to put the issue before voters in November.
Sen. Brian Hatfield, D-Olympia, who proposed the referendum, announced before the debate that he would vote in favor of the marriage equality bill. But during debate, he warned his colleagues that groups opposed to same-sex marriage are already preparing to gather signatures to force a referendum on the measure this November. Such opponents will likely have until early June to collect more than 120,000 signatures.
Sen. Edward Murray, an openly gay Democrat from Seattle and a 15-year veteran of the Legislature, sponsored the bill. It calls for "ending discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation to ensure that all persons in this state may enjoy the freedom to marry on equal terms, while also respecting the religious freedom of clergy and religious institutions to determine for whom to perform marriage ceremonies and to determine which marriages to recognize for religious purposes."
Murray said on the floor prior to the vote that those who voted against the bill, "are not, nor should they be accused of bigotry."
"Those of us who support this legislation are not, and we should not be accused of, undermining family life or religious freedom," Murray added. "Marriage is how society says you are a family."
Murray said he and his partner of more than 20 years — Michael Shiosaki — plan to marry and added that "regardless of how you vote on this bill, an invitation will be in the mail" to their wedding.
The religious protection language in the bill stipulates that "no official of a religious denomination or non-profit institution … may be required to solemnize any marriage in violation of his or her right to free exercise of religion guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or by the Washington state Constitution." It also enables religious institutions to bar use of their facilities to same-sex couples for marriage ceremonies.
Many of the amendments approved Wednesday night sought to add to the religious exemptions. One particularly ominous amendment sought to add that no state or local government can "base a decision" to do business with "any religious organization" based on the organization's refusal to accommodate same-sex marriage ceremonies. That amendment failed.
The Senate also rejected, by 27-22, an attempt to enable individual judges, justices and commissioners to refuse to solemnize a same-sex ceremony due to their personal religious beliefs. And it rejected an amendment seeking to allow individuals and businesses — including wedding planners, photographers and florists — to refuse to provide services and accommodations for same-sex ceremonies.
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire, a Democrat and longtime supporter of rights for same-sex couples but not always a strong supporter of marriage equality, announced Jan. 4 that she would support the bill. Local news media reported that the governor was in the Senate for the debate and she issued a statement immediately after the vote.
"Tonight the Washington State Senate stood up for what is right and told all families in our state that they are equal and that the state cannot be in the business of discrimination," said Gregoire. "I believe that this decision should be made by our state Legislature, and I'm proud our elected leaders recognized that responsibility."
Gregoire thanked Murray for his leadership on the bill.
Murray has been a key mover behind much of Washington State's legislation to prohibit discrimination against LGBT people. He led the successful effort in 2006 to pass a statewide non-discrimination law to protect LGBT people and, in 2007, led the fight for passage of a domestic partnership law. In 2009, he sought passage of the state's "Everything but Marriage" bill.
Lambda Legal National Marriage Project Director Camilla Taylor issued a statement saying same-sex couples in Washington State are now "one step closer to enjoying the freedom to marry, thanks to the impressive efforts of Washington United for Marriage, and the bravery of supporters of equality in the State Senate."
Washington State, which has 6.8 million residents, would become the second-largest state behind New York where same-sex marriage is legal.
If the bill is signed by Gregoire and opponents are unable to gather the necessary signatures for a referendum, same-sex couples could wed as early as June. However, if the opposition does force a referendum, marriages would have to wait until after the November election.
© 2012 Keen News Service. All rights reserved.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition February 3, 2012.


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Division I Learfield Sports Directors' Cup
Rankings for December 2
Courtesy of NACDA
CLEVELAND -- Princeton ranked third among 52 Division I institions in the first fall Division I Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings.
The Tigers are in the third-place spot after finishing fifth in women's field hockey, 12th in men's cross country and 15th in women's cross country for a total of 159 points.
Florida State is the leader over Syracuse by 12 points, 180-168.
The Seminoles accumulated their 180 points by having both their
men's and women's cross country teams finish second at
the Division I national championships. Syracuse finished fifth in
women's field hockey, 10th in women's cross country and
14th in men's cross country.
Stanford is currently in fourth place with 156 points after placing fourth in men's cross
country, ninth in women's field hockey and 13th in women's cross country. Rounding out the top-five is Virginia. The Cavaliers finished third in women's field hockey, 17th in men's cross country and 21st in women's cross country, bringing their point total to 155.
Three of the eight fall NCAA championships have been completed with the following institutions capturing titles: men's cross country - Oklahoma State; women's cross country - Villanova; women's field hockey - Maryland.
The Learfield Sports Directors' Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution's finish in up to 20 sports -- 10 women's and 10 men's.
The next Division I standings will be released Thursday, December 16.
Please note, standings published midseason are unofficial. Official standings will be published upon the completion of the spring season. Complete standings and the scoring structure can be found on NACDA's website at www.directorscup.org. You can also follow the standings on Facebook at facebook.com/lsdirectorscup or on Twitter @lsdirectorscup.


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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida will soon have 1 million people with valid permits to carry a concealed weapon.
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced Wednesday that the state would cross the milestone sometime next week. Putnam said the state has the largest number of concealed weapon permit holders in the nation.
"The more people that are lawfully carry firearms, the better I feel. I feel they're no danger to anyone except criminal element in our society," said Florida Carry Inc. counsel's Eric Friday.
Friday fights for gun rights and believes the concealed carry law in Florida is beneficial.
"Guns in the hands of law abiding citizens is a good thing. And two, will the Obama administration in the second term move to regulate firearms?" said Friday.
The number of people applying for concealed weapon permits has risen sharply over the last four years. Many say the reason is the fear that Washington D.C. will pass stricter gun laws.
Hitting the 1 million permit mark will mean one out of every 19 people in the state will be armed.
"Maybe there are too many people just randomly carrying guns," said State Representative, Reggie Fullwood.
Jacksonville's Reggie Fullwood is a State Representative and said he's not against the 2nd Amendment. However, he said he has deep concerns about guns and their availability.
"When almost everyone has a gun and issues arise with music too loud and a guy uses his gun and kills someone. Well that guy went off the deep end. So it is alarming. If you have a clean record you can get a gun," said Fullwood.
Florida has more than 19 million people. Of the 1 million with permits, 219,000 are seniors and 200,000 are women.
Putnam said that four out of five people with a permit are male. And roughly 10 percent of those with a valid permit are not state residents.
Anyone who is 21-years and older and is a legal resident or citizen of the U.S. can apply for a permit. Convicted felons who have not had their rights restored and those judged mentally incompetent are ineligible.
"Responsible use of these licenses is overwhelmingly the rule, and with only .3 percent of licenses having been revoked for inappropriate use, I think the statistics support that," Putnam said.
The state hit a snag in 2009 as permits flooded in, but now the office issuing the licenses has been beefed up and applicants are being processed in about a month.
Florida's conceal carry licensing program was stared in 1987. Since then, more than 2 million people have been issued permits.
Next week will make the first time more than a million have been active at once. Since 2000, the number of licenses requested has increased more than 580 percent.
Copyright 2012 by News4Jax.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text: Future Mountaineers on display tonight at Scott Brown Classic By Rick Ryan April 12, 2013 Story Share Ron Agnir Donte' Grantham will join four WVU signees on the floor. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Vic Herbert might be sort of torn tonight as he coaches in the 24th Scott Brown Classic at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.Herbert, the boys basketball coach at South Charleston, is honored to have been selected to coach the Little General All-Stars - that's the team with four West Virginia University signees and state player of the year Donte' Grantham of Martinsburg - in tonight's event.But Herbert is a defensive coach at heart, and he may have to bite his tongue if the national game featuring 14 future Division I players turns into a freewheeling score-athon, as many all-star games do."It's going to be a lot of fun,'' Herbert said, "but you know how all-star games are - and I'm a defensive guy. I don't know how this is going to work."Here's what I'm going to tell them at practice: I'll give you 20 minutes [the first half] and the first five minutes of the second half, then the ones who guard on defense are going to play the rest of the game. Hopefully they understand that. I can't stand someone just going through the motions, on the offensive or defensive end. Some all-star games can get like that.''Bob Bolen, the former coach at Mountain State University, did a superb job lining up talent for the Scott Brown Classic, which is actually two all-star games in one. The first game at 4 p.m. today pits Class AA standouts from West Virginia high schools against Class A stars (see rosters, Page 2B).The game that's caused all the buzz, however, is the 6 p.m. national contest that's being billed as the third-best all-star game in the East, trailing only last week's McDonald's All-American Game at the United Center in Chicago and the Jordan Brand Classic today at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. In the national game, four WVU recruits have been placed on one squad - the Little General All-Stars - along with Grantham, a non-committed 6-foot-7 forward from Class AAA state champion Martinsburg who's been offered scholarships by several Division I programs, including WVU.The other squad - the Crossroads Chevy All-Stars - is stocked with three of the top players from Huntington Prep's powerhouse team, as well as three from Massanutten Military Academy (Va.), including former Hedgesville all-stater Q.J. Peterson. Huntington Prep's top talent, Gatorade national player of the year Andrew Wiggins, is competing at the Jordan Brand Classic.The four new Mountaineers on the Little General squad are 6-9 Nathan Adrian, the all-stater from Morgantown; 6-10 Brandon Watkins of Grady, Ga., the nephew of former Greenbrier East and WVU standout Warren Baker; 6-9 Elijah Macon of Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.); and 6-8 Devin Williams of Montverde Academy (Fla.)."It's a neat thing. It's taken a lot of work, but I had a lot of time on my hands this year,'' said Bolen, whose job at Mountain State disappeared when the school closed last year. "People in southern West Virginia really enjoyed watching Mountain State and they haven't gotten to see production on the floor like that all year. "This [game] just kind of came together. It was a pretty easy sell to get all these WVU kids to play their first game in West Virginia. They're all excited about that. The original plan was maybe to split them up, but I got a call from Rob Fulford [coach of Huntington Prep, about adding his players]. I know people in the state live to see WVU kids, and I know they didn't have a good year, but these four signees are being counted on to come in and play and we thought it'd be a good idea to put them all on one team.''The Huntington Prep trio playing on the Crossroads Chevy team is comprised of 6-0 point guard Travon Landry (who's headed to Tennessee), 6-9 Moses Kingsley (Arkansas) and 6-9 Dominic Woodson (Baylor)."It's not like we're going to be playing against Swiss cheese,'' Herbert said of the Crossroads Chevy team. "They're going to be loaded, too. They've got guys going to Virginia Tech, Utah, Baylor, Tennessee, VMI - you name it. Unless you've coached at the college level, you've never coached that kind of talent all on one team.''Ryan Arrowood, a former Mountain State assistant coach and current assistant to Fulford at Huntington Prep, will direct the Crossroads Chevy squad, and will be helped by a pair of former Woodrow Wilson standouts - Jason Slay, now an assistant coach at Hargrave Military Academy, and Shane Maynard, an assistant at Massanutten Military Academy. The event, which is named after the late Scott Brown, a former Beckley Register-Herald sportswriter, previously paired West Virginia Class AAA standouts against their AA-A counterparts in a single game.Bolen, however, saw a chance to spruce it up this season, and is considering making it a permanent change."I don't know, it's been pretty enjoyable putting it together,'' Bolen said. "We may do it every year."I'm not a big all-star kind of guy for just sitting there and watching, but when you can put something against something to make them play . . . single-A kids want to beat double-A kids. All those Huntington Prep kids want to beat those other [WVU] kids. I think people prefer that kind of game. It's not just throw it off the backboard and dunk it. I ran this game for 24 years as triple-A against double-A and single-A. It's always been about competition and never been just a show.''Some of the state's top AAA players are sprinkled onto either roster in the national game. Playing for Little General are Andrew Johnson (Woodrow Wilson), Ryan Meadows (Princeton), Ra'Shaud Kincaid and Hunter Moles (SC) and Chase Connor (Shady Spring). On the Crossroads squad is Jalen Lewis (Martinsburg).Reach Rick Ryan at 304-348-5175 or email@example.com. 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