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I bought a 3# jar of artichoke hearts and wonder if I can freeze them in smaller portions. Also, anybody have some great recipes using them? |
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Can you be more specific? Are they marinated? Packed in oil? Brine? Do they have the fuzzy part? Do they have a lot of petals? Are they whole hearts, or wedges? How thick are the bottoms? If there's still a lot of fuzzy choke in them, do use a paring knife to remove it if you're cooking with them. If you're eating them straight, a little fuzz is forgivable, though some people can't bear the texture. Others like it because it traps all the delicious marinade. :) Also, make sure that there aren't any sharp pips on the ends of the petals. Some varieties of artichoke aren't that sharp to begin with and canning makes the pips soft, which is fine, but it can be slightly dangerous to eat them if they're still sharp, and certainly uncomfortable. I'd worry about the mushy factor with freezing, unless they start very firm. Marinated ones are already mushy. They should keep pretty well for a long time in the fridge in their original jar, if you have room for it. The brined ones won't last as long, but they're easier to use straight from the fridge. If they're packed in oil, it'll solidify, but should melt if you set out the portion you want to use and let it come up in temperature. That's better than trying to scrape it off in solid form. Do drain them before serving. Artichoke hearts are great on antipasto trays and in salads. If you're fond of them, and like lumpy sandwiches they're good with cheese and herbs between bread slices. They should be fully cooked, so don't overcook them if you put them in a recipe. You can use them to make artichoke dip. Just make the base first and add the artichoke just long enough to heat. You can also use them in omelettes and pasta dishes on the same basis--make everything else first and just add them in long enough to get hot through, and if they're not already seasoned, to pick up a little flavor of the dish. If they're not already marinated, you could put the wedges in with some really yummy herbs and seasoning, and eat them right out of the jar as snacks. |
- Posted by islay_corbel 9 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 16, 14 at 2:57
I'm supposing that if they're hearts, then there shouldn't be any fuzz or leaves! I love them in a bean salad, with tuna. I wouldn't freeze them either. You can also warm them up in some melted butter and seasoning and serve with meat. |
This post was edited by islay_corbel on Mon, Jun 16, 14 at 2:58
i often make a white pizza with provolone, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and pancetta. You can use mushrooms too. |
I have blendered them into a paste, and use it to make pizza, instead of tomato sauce. dcarch |
The Best Crab Dip Ever The Best Crab Dip Ever!!! 1 can of artichoke hearts Drain artichoke hearts and smash them with a fork in the bottom of a microwavable/or oven bake casserole dish. Drain crab meat and mash in with artichoke hearts. Add softened cream cheese and cup of Parmesan cheese, and cheddar cheese. Add onion (optional). I love this dip because there are different ways you can serve it. |
Depending on what they're packed in will make a big difference in the application. If they're in vinegar or some other acidic medium, that acidity can overpower some dishes. If they are, rinsing them in a couple of changes of cold water before using them will diminish their acidity. If they're being used in a salad, you need not do that; just cut down on the acid in the dressing you're making. Artichokes have a property of making your taste buds more sensitive to sweetness. I can eat a bunch of them straight from the jar as a snack. |
Islay_corbel, Artichoke hearts are sold here in many different ways, in both jars and cans. They can be whole small artichokes with the outer petals off, the same cut into wedges, with the inner petals and choke still on, in wedges with the inner petals on but most of the choke removed, and in halves, mostly with the choke and more of the petals. Perhaps some other versions, as well. "Artichoke bottoms" are also sold, which is the whole bottom of a small artichoke with the choke and petals completely removed. We sometimes also see pieces, which can be cut or broken bottoms, or wedges with the choke and most of the petal removed (i.e., with petal stumps). I think it's whatever is good quality for eating but not pretty enough for the regular batch. All have the stems removed. My very favorite marinated artichoke hearts were Cara Mia, but I haven't had them in many years and don't know if they're still that good. When I was young and didn't care about the oil, they were a favorite snack. Read the label to know what it's packed in. The ingredients list is far more informative than the front description. |
- Posted by RyseRyse_2004 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 16, 14 at 17:02
These are just the hearts and they are in salt water. Maybe I could pickle what is left after I make a salad since freezing doesn't seem to be an option. |
I like them in salads. I also put some in my roasted veggie and orzo salad. They just add a little meatiness to whatever you put them in. |
Chop them up with some shredded piquillo peppers; dynamite in a frittata. Especially with using a smoked cheese like gouda! Good hot or cold, too. |
- Posted by publickman (My Page) on Mon, Jun 23, 14 at 11:53
Artichoke hearts are great in marinara sauce, and you can use that sauce to make lasagna, eggplant Parmigiana, or any pasta you prefer. I also agree that they are good with crab, and I often add them to Crab Louis. Lars |
- Posted by sleevendog (My Page) on Thu, Jun 26, 14 at 16:52
The jared liquid can be a bit ick...no mater the brand. Oil or water. The hearts are tender. The quartered ones can have some tough leaves. DH loves them. We always have them in the pantry and a recent brand is the quartered ones in a 32oz jar. Once opened we go through them quickly. Snack, pizza topping, charcuterie plate, breakfast egg tarts, chicken salads, etc...used for a couple weeks then take a break from them...then open another jar a month or so later. Our recent brand is in water with a 1/2 inch oil slick on top. And some gray dead herb blend that does not really add much so i rinse in water, then some vinegar/water again to get the bland stuff/ick oil off. -as a pre-teen DH would spend his weeding/mowing chore money on little jars of artichoke hearts instead of the usual candy bars. He has always been more savory than sweet... : ) So, this thread post inspired his birthday dinner last week...(thanks for that!) When we lived in the city, our corner Italian market had artichoke pies on the weekends and smoked their mozzarella right out on the sidewalk... Never thought to try and duplicate but i did better.... A basic quiche idea with a potato base, finely chopped artichoke hearts, then onion, gruyere, spinach, chives and more artichoke hearts and a panko/parmesan/garlic crust. 3 eggs whipped with a bit of greek yogurt. He sobbed for a second, so touched, lol. He would have appreciated a sweet pie, but liked this so much better. (i hid it in the oven behind a light meal of salmon over sprouted grain...)...he always looks to see what is for dinner from the scent in the home coming up the stairs... I do like the frozen baby chokes as they have a fresher flavor but can get pricey... On freezing? I have frozen pizzas that use them as a topping as well as olives... |
I buy them frozen and I like them lightly breaded and fried and serve with a dip that is one part ranch, one part ketchup and one part prepared horseradish. |
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Hope you didn't miss these two posts last week on Bloesem Kids... Sweets for Christmas ... AND a Chalkboard Christmas ...
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Marjon and Sandra visited the DesignHuis in Eindhoven a little while ago where the exhibition 'De Etende Mens' or 'The eating Person' is currently showing. The exhibition is curated by well-known food designer Marije Vogelzang and organised by Premsala.
The Eating Person is about exploring the link between people, design, food and the origins of what we eat - with topics ranging from global farming systems to the potential of laboratory-grown meat. You will find the work from international designers, photojournalists and artists including Marti Guixe, Peter Menzel, and Koen van Mechelen.
If you are in the Netherlands this exhibition is definitely worth going to and you still have some time ... open until 13 January 2013.
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Nikole also started a series on her blog, called For the Love of Pie, which has become an instant favorite of mine...because who doesn't love a series that celebrates back to the basic pie making? That's just delicious. - Tiffany King
Visual artist and painter Ina Boonekamp-Arends has a huge passion for food. For more than a decade Ina has surrounded herself with everything food-related in the widest creative sense possible. And has worked with food designers like Marije Vogelzang from Proef and Katja Gruijters.
A little while ago she launched her website All You Eat is Art where you can find her prints and a link to her blog, Food Inspiration Shower, bringing you wonderful collages of food art from Ina's daily researches into food creativity.
I really love her prints and believe they are perfect for a kitchen, dining-room or outdoor space.
I am sure inside most of us there is a desire to create really gorgeous cakes. Where their taste is as equal to their beauty. That is why I have such a crush on shops like Potter + Butler, they make wonderfully fun cake and cupcake toppers. I love to bake, it is something I do to relax. But I'd like to improve on the presentation of it all, and having lovely cake toppers would surely do that.
Can you believe all of these are edible? Andie's Specialty Sweets are pretty fabulous cake toppers. I can't get over the details of each piece - such lovely pieces of edible art.
Via B:Studio I met Kathrin Koschitzki and ever since we had email contact I am following everything this German lady does. She is so inspiring ... her pictures, her thoughts about food and her styling are just totally up my alley ... wow I 'm jealous wishing i could make things like this.
PHOTISSERIE is the name of Kathrin's blog and here she shows the culinary adventures and discoveries of the photographer and Patissière 'Kathreinerle' ... i loved this "Peas' series but you must have a look at the Caramel and foret-noire series too... Read More >>>
After her study in Germany in France Kathrin now works as a freelance photographer in Munich and specializes in foodphotography. I am seriously considering ordering some of her Fine Art prints here at Editions. Do you love her work too?

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Last fall I started making some birdbaths out of my zucchini leaves. I started with a hosta leaf, but was pretty disappointed with the result. I think they would have been better with giant hosta leaves. Anyway, I spray painted them, but didn't like them too much. This summer I pulled them out to the backyard and started playing with some watered down paints to get into all the cracks and this is the result. |
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- Posted by concretenprimroses 4B NH (My Page) on Sat, Jul 9, 11 at 21:38
those are awesome sam! Love the colors. The darker in the veins is beautiful. Zuchinni leaves is a wonderful idea. Kathy |
- Posted by luna_llena_feliz (My Page) on Sat, Jul 9, 11 at 23:46
Now those are some leaves I wouldn't rake up! What gorgeous colors and I like the addition of color to accentuate the veins. Great job! |
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Now you are inspiring, sam! Beautiful watered down colors! And Zucchini leaves! TFS! Jeanne S. |
I LOVE the veins! They are so detailed. I love them! Nice work! |
- Posted by purplemoon z9 Phoenix (My Page) on Sun, Jul 10, 11 at 1:52
Those turned out just beautiful! What a great job you did with the painting. WOW. hugs, Karen |
- Posted by marlene_2008 7 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 10, 11 at 10:25
These are beautiful! What great colors! |
- Posted by toomuchglass 53172 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 10, 11 at 11:34
Not much to say but --- Just awesome !!! |
- Posted by laurastheme (My Page) on Sun, Jul 10, 11 at 17:21
Those are gorgeous! What mix did you use for the casting? |
@ Laura, I went the easiest way possible for the mix. I used a combo of portland cement and all purpose sand. Nothing fancy, just like my cooking, any more than 3 ingredients just gets too hard for me. hahahaha |
They will look beautiful anywhere in the garden! Jan |
Gorgeous! The purple one is my favourite! |
- Posted by marylee_2010 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 11, 11 at 10:40
Those are absolutely wonderful. I love them all. Marylee |
- Posted by boston3381 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 11, 11 at 13:11
WOW !! plz look at this sit..is this how you did it?? http://www.squidoo.com/garden-crafts-birdbath |
@boston3381, that is pretty much right on how I did it. Mine is not that giant though. Those sunflower leaves were awesome. Like I posted before, I used portland cement instead of the acrylic patch that was suggested on that site. The lighter patch may be a good idea if your leaves are realy huge. Some people used the hypertofu mix as well. |
- Posted by lynnencfan 7b/8aNC (My Page) on Mon, Jul 11, 11 at 22:58
fantastic - you did a great job both forming them and painting them - it is on my to do list - TFS ..... Lynne |
Those came out great!!! I've been making some latex molds so that I can make them in the winter when there are no real leaves available. I am definitely going to add zucchini to my list. - Dottie |
- Posted by jeannespines 4 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 13, 11 at 22:58
I love the leaves! I first saw them on this wonderful site.... WWW.littleandlewis.com |
Nona, just had to pop in and say I was lucky enough to be able to visit the Little and Lewis garden, and meet these two amazing artists! Their work is so inspiring! And, Sam, your leaves are beautiful! Are you the same Sam that came to my "Junk-o-rama near Yelm WA forever years ago? |
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gpt222 Posts: 1Just bought a used 2003 CLK500 with date of first registration 02/04 (23K mileage)which means that warranty and scheduled maintenance of another 28 months is included. Xenon, heated seats, but no keyless go or navigation. Price was 36,900.
I am wondering if anyone else who drives a the clk500 is also experiencing a slight pull or lack of directional stability. I suspexct that the 225/45 and 245/40 factory installed tires have something to do with it - depending on the depth of the bumps or potholes, one definetely feels the pull in the steering wheel. Just curious if anyone has a view on this - may be re-alignment or rotating tires. -
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rdubs Posts: 11Hi everyone,
Anyone know for sure if Mercedes dealers get holdbacks on all models they sell, or is it just selected ones (similar to rebates)?
I recently negotiated the price on a CLK350. The research I did showed Mercedes gets a 3% holdback on all its models, and there are factory->dealer rebates on models on some models in addition (none for the CLK). Anyway, when I was talking to the guy I indirectly referred to the dealership's cost being lower than invoice (i.e., holdback) but he seemed to indicate no further cost reductions below invoice applied. Anyway I took his word for it and after we agreed on a price (based on no holdback) I regretted it.
If there isn't a holdback on some models, I think I did well, but it looks like the holdback is irrespective of the model. Anyone know for sure?
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dluk Posts: 2I just took delivery of a 2004 Black Opal CLK500 two weeks ago. 22k miles, great condition, paid $38k. I think I got a great deal on the price and the car is just intoxicating to drive!
It is an absolute rocketship on the highway, and quite capable in the twists. It was also a delight on the highway for my long Xmas drive to my parents house.
My only complaints are a bunch of niggling issues in the interior (it's no japanese car when it comes to little things going wrong) - i.e. the cupholder doesn't slide out, the glovebox doesn't close without a firm and inelegant smack, the passenger vanity mirror light doesnt' work, etc. :shades:
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pkunk Posts: 1Select models are subject to holdback.
Hopefully your "research" tagged that holdback is per vehicle and by that I mean each individual one on the lot.
Its just the same if you shop the clearance clothing at Nordstroms; the nicer clothes in the sizes and colors have already sold and anything on the clearance rack is sold to prevent/minimize a loss for the company.
Its too bad that there are posts here asking "Did I get a good buy?" It just shows how insecure people are about their decisions. Do you really need the reassurance from total strangers to recognize if this vehicle is meeting your wants/needs?
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I got my car today and agreed on a monthly payment of 599$ inc. taxes and w/o any other payments (0 Down Payment, inc. tax, license fees). This lease will cost me:
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kyfdx Posts: 31,864I don't have access to the information that Car_man has..
But, my best information is that the '06 350CLK coupe, leased for 36mo/45K miles (don't have 39mo. numbers) has a residual of 57% and a base money factor of .0023
Hope this helps,
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CarMan@Edmunds Posts: 38,515Hi wantmb. If you were to lease a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 350 Coupe through Mercedes-Benz Credit right now for 36 or 39 months (the lease programs for both terms are exactly the same) with 15,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be an attractive .00160 and 57%, respectively. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take the $2,000 bonus that Mercedes is providing for deals through MBC into account. It will help you to negotiate an attractive capitalized cost.
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spencerk Posts: 1I have this car for 1 year and would not recommend it. First the car is a death trap in snow or icy conditions, simply does not handle well or easily gets stuck. The tires are not designed to last very long as they are racing tires with a 8 - 11K mileage use. You will be replacing them over and over during the life of the car like no other car you have ever own. I got that directly from the service manager of the Mercedes dealership. There is only one cup holder and it is inconvient for the driver, the radio has lots of static and just mediocre at best, and at least with my dealership in Huntington, Long Island, they never have the parts in stock when I have a problem. Going back to Lexus next time, far superior cars.
moleary Posts: 9Car_Man,
Your posts have helped me buy several cars in the last 12 months! You are a real asset to this site! Hopefully you can help us get the best price on a new CLK350.
My wife would like a new CLK350 with the following options:
Comfort Package
Lighting Package
Premium Package
Sirius Radio (love that satellite!)
Metallic Paint (Black Obsidian)
Rear side airbags
Lowered Sport Suspension
Run-flat tire package
MSRP: $60,015* (as equipped above)
Invoice $55,869* (as equipped above)
*Includes $775 destination fee.
We will lease the vehicle through Mercedes Benz Financial (formerly Mercedes Benz Credit), this will be the third consecutive lease though them. We have tier 1 credit so we should be able to get the best possible money factor. I have seen 1.9% advertised on 36 month financing, does this apply to leases or should we figure on the .0016 factor?
You listed the residual as being 57% w/ 15,000 miles / year. Using the 15K miles per year year number of 57% (I assume of the MSRP) the vehicle's residual value after either 36 or 39 months would be $34208.55. My wife will never hit 15K miles a year what would the residual be with 12,000 miles / year.
Do you know of any dealer holdbacks or other incentives on these vehicles right now? I believe I saw a $2000 rebate listed somewhere in this forum, if you go through Mercedes Benz Financial.
What else should we be considering on this vehicle lease? I plan on sending our local dealer an offer using the spreadsheet available at Carbuyingtips.com. I want to make sure I don't leave something out that makes me look like a nit-wit.
Thanks in advance Car_Man! I suspect a lot of folks in here owe you some really nice dinners! -
jwilliams2 Posts: 884From what I understand, money factor is .00300 on cabs, and .00145 on coupes. $2000 Bonus cash is also for coupe only, not cabriolet. MB dealers do get holdback, but don't hold your breath waiting for them to pass that on to you. Generally, Cabriolets sell out every spring, so they don't get discounted too much in many parts of the country. Don't know about residual, maybe 1 or 2% different for 12000 miles??? Maybe someone else knows for sure?
templeton3 Posts: 69I don't understand what are complaining about. Racing tires are soft and don't last long. Racing tires were not made for the snow. One cup holder, its a small car, not meant for all your beer buddies. Not having parts, get in line, there are other people who have problems too. Drive a Lexus, not as safe as a Mercedes. Next time do your research. If you did, you wouldn't be complaining. Mercedes doesn't rank #28 on JD Powers for nothing.
ajb723 Posts: 48I, too have had a CLK320 for about a year. Previously had a BMW 330i. Agree with your comments re:icy conditions. When there is the odor of snow I just leave the car home and use my wife's SUV. I've heard of tire problems from other owners, but that has not been my experience. The cup holder is a non-issue for me. The interior is plush and functional. I love the navigation system, which was an afterthought when I got the car, but now it is indispensible. I've had a couple of minor electrical glitches which were promptly fixed with readily available parts. The car handles reasonably well and is fun to drive, but I acknowledge it is not a true sports car drive like the BMW.
janis6 Posts: 1I hope you can help me , I am looking at a 2002 CLK320, perfect condition, got car fax on it, clean no issues. The dealship wanted 23,900, we are now at 21,900, it has 42,000 miles I have to purchase an extended warranty for it, Cost $1800.00. I took a test drive and noticed it does not have a CD player or Tape player. How do I find out how much one will cost so I can negotiate the $$ more.I really cannot spend more than 23,000 for a used vehicle at this time. I did not think that a CD & tape player was an option. Also what is your thought of buying a vehicle out of state?
CarMan@Edmunds Posts: 38,515I'm glad that you have found my posts so helpful, moleary. Thanks for the kind words :blush: . Mercedes-Benz Financial's current 36 or 39 month buy rate lease money factor for a lease of a 2006 CLK350 Coupe is an attractive .00145. Its has much less support on the Convertible models through. The corresponding 15,000 mile per year residual value for this car is 56%. Its 12,000 miles per year residual value would be 2% higher. Mercedes is providing a $2,000 cash incentive on CLK350 Coupes that are leased or financed through Mercedes-Benz Financial right now. Make sure to take this cash into account when making your offer on this car.
That should answer all of the questions that you asked, but if you think of anything else let me know.
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addi Posts: 33CAR_MAN, Under post #15 you indicated the M/F to be .00145.
I went back and looked under Edmunds' incentives for the CLK-350 and found a 1.9 (.0007916) rate.
Using the .0007916 in a basic lease trial run, I could save
about $47.00 a month on this car.
My question: Would MBFS use the .0007916 term instead of the .00145 term. Thanks for putting me square with this interest question.
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jonsig Posts: 1Does anyone know how I can search new car inventory of dealerships throughout the states? I'm working with a dealership that says that they have found 3 cars west of the Mississippi that have the options I'm looking for. The fees are pretty high to get the car shipped to the dealership and I'd like to enquire about buying the car directly then either driving back myself or having it shiped but I have no idea how to find the cars. Thoughts?
caclk500 Posts: 1saw you post, just curious how long it took to finally get yours. I'm planning to order one, just wondered if the dealer had a formal order form document when you placed your order. I've been given a build spec document with hand written details about the quoted price. just wondering if this is normal.
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moleary Posts: 9Car_Man,
Thanks again for the help. Thought you might be interested to know that based on your feedback and my research we opted to extend my wife's current SLK lease for 6 months. Her lease will now expire in December of 06, hopefully that will put us in a better negotiating position.
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CarMan@Edmunds Posts: 38,515Hi Addi. Mercedes-Benz has a special financing program on this car that provides 1.9% for up to 3 years, 3.9% for 4 years, and 4.9% for 5 years. Unfortunately these rates can only be used on conventional finance contracts. Mercedes-Benz Finance has a completely different set of rates for leases of this car. For April, its buy rate lease money factor for a 36 month lease of a 2006 CLK350 Coupe is still .00145. This is equivalent to an interest rate of around 3.48%. When negotiating your lease on this car, keep in mind that Mercedes is providing a $2,000 bonus on leases of this car through Mercedes-Benz Finance this month. Make sure to take this cash into account when negotiating your car's capitalized cost.
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addi Posts: 33Many thanks for your clear explanations pertaining to the interests rates concerning leasing vs. purchase.
I have been keeping under the bookmark click a small but very usefull set of info from you so that when I get ready to enter my next lease my knowledge for negotiation time will be set.
I presently lease a 2004 525i BMW. The one area I needed the most help was knowledge about the MF/buy rate. You have very nicely put me square on this very important area. Many Thanks. Addi.
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sizeler Property Investors, Inc. (NYSE:SIZ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a third quarter dividend of $0.10 per share of Sizeler's common stock. Sizeler's Board of Directors also declared a prorated closing dividend on Sizeler's common stock in an amount equal to $0.10 per share, prorated through the closing of the proposed merger with Revenue Properties Company Limited.
The closing dividend will equal $0.10 per share multiplied by the number of days elapsed in the fourth quarter up to the date of the effective time of the merger with Revenue Properties and divided by the total number of days in the fourth quarter. The third quarter dividend and the closing dividend is in addition to the $15.10 per share merger consideration and will be paid to Sizeler's stockholders of record as of the close of business on the last business day prior to effective time of the merger with Revenue Properties.
Sizeler has called a special meeting of its stockholders for 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 to vote on the merger and related matters. If the merger is approved at the meeting, then the merger would be expected to close on November 10, 2006, and the record date for the third quarter dividend and the closing dividend would be the close of business on November 9, 2006. If the merger closes on November 10, 2006, the total dividend paid at closing would be approximately $0.144 per share. This dividend payment would be in addition to the merger consideration of $15.10 per share, for a total payment of $15.244 per share.
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I'm thinking about using OPK's this cycle but know nothing about how to use them best to help us get pregnant so I would love for you to share your wisdom with me ladies ! Also where do you purchase yours? Online or at the store ? I should ovulate around the 9th I think so I want to order some online but don't know which to use.
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You want to start using them several days before you think you'll ovulate, just to make sure. That way you'll definitely catch the right time. Use them once a day, and once you get a positive result, it's time to start DTD. The tests detect the hormone (I forget the name and am too lazy to look it up) that signals when you're about to ovulate, so you start getting a positive result approximately 48 hours before ovulation. Sperm can live for a couple of days, so you want to start trying before you ovulate to give yourself the most opportunities.
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A major victory for freedom took place in Bannockburn 700 years ago.
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As part of the community's annual picnic at Bannockburn's Open Space, 25 to 30 reenactors dressed in armor will fight with swords and shields. The mock battle commemorates Robert the Bruce and his Scottish army's defeat of the English forces, securing Scotland's independence, according to Acting Village President Frank Rothing.
In 1314, the battle lasted two days, but this version will go on for three hours while people watch and visit booths depicting medieval life. The tents will teach about cooking, livestock, music and storytelling of the era.
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The fact that Bannockburn, Ill., shares a name with the Scottish village is no mistake, according to Rothing. The town was originally laid out by architect William Aitken, who was of Scottish descent. A number of homes designed by Aitken and built in the 1920s still remain today.
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When Rothing got the idea to reenact the Battle of Bannockburn, he decided to get an up-close look. He went to Scotland a few months ago, toured the site in Bannockburn and met with the town's provost, who the equivalent of a mayor or village president.
Rothing also did his research locally, starting with Steven Fratt, the chairman of the history department at Trinity International University in Bannockburn.
"He is quite knowledgeable in the medieval period," Rothing said. Fratt put him in touch with Nita Lewis at the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) to help arrange the battle reenactment.
"They do a lot of civil war and medieval reenactments," Rothing said of the SCA. "They are providing the players."
There will be no public parking for the event, according to Bannockburn Village Manger Maria Lasday.


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I'm making a random wallpaper switcher, and I've hit a snag. I'm using the awesome software Ultramon, and I've ALMOST got what I want.
I have a script that changes the wallpaper on a set interval, the only problem is it's not random. It just uses the next file in the folder.
Here is the script I have so far:
Code:Option Explicit Const INTERVAL = 20 'interval between wallpaper changes in minutes Const UMDESKTOP_EXE = "%ProgramFiles%\UltraMon\UltraMonDesktop.exe" Dim sh, fso Set sh = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") Set fso = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") 'check if UltraMon 3 or later is installed Dim umVer umVer = sh.RegRead("HKLM\Software\Realtime Soft\UltraMon\CurrentVersion") 'get the location of the wallpaper folder(s) Dim dirWps(1) If umVer = "" Then 'UltraMon 2, location of the user and shared wallpaper folders stored in the registry dirWps(0) = sh.RegRead("HKCU\Software\Realtime Soft\UltraMon\Wallpaper\Wallpaper Directory") dirWps(1) = sh.RegRead("HKLM\Software\Realtime Soft\UltraMon\Wallpaper\All Users Wallpaper Directory") Else 'UltraMon 3 or later, wallpaper folder is at a known location dirWps(0) = sh.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%APPDATA%\Realtime Soft\UltraMon\" & umVer & "\Wallpapers") End If Dim i For i = 0 To UBound(dirWps) If dirWps(i) <> "" Then If Right(dirWps(i), 1) <> "\" Then dirWps(i) = dirWps(i) & "\" End If Next Do While True 'enumerate available wallpapers Dim fldWp, fileWp, fileWpFullName For i = 0 To UBound(dirWps) If dirWps(i) <> "" Then Set fldWp = fso.GetFolder(dirWps(i)) For Each fileWp In fldWp.Files If Right(fileWp.Name, 10) = ".wallpaper" Then fileWpFullName = dirWps(i) & fileWp.Name 'load next wallpaper Dim cmd : cmd = """" & UMDESKTOP_EXE & """ /load " & fileWpFullName sh.Run cmd 'wait WScript.Sleep INTERVAL * 60 * 1000 End If Next End If Next Loop


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Just curious, has anyone ever had a second broker's open house? Seems it would be helpful to get more brokers in the door to realize your house is very nice and show clients. Has anyone done this? |
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- Posted by LuAnn_in_PA (My Page) on Sun, Nov 10, 13 at 16:21
Anything is possible! |
What does your listing agent say? |
Of course. Around here it's not unusual if a house is sitting with little activity to see a second brokers open. |
Here's the thing: Brokers are lazy so your listing agent would have to bribe them, perhaps, with the best catering for lunch in town. Is your agent willing to foot the bill?....and advertise to ALL the agencies in town? Is he/she creative? I would take it off the market, reintroduce it, stage it, and hold a brokers open with the best lunch in town. Unfortunately I'm not familiar with PA and what motivates brokers and/or buyers in your area. Having lived in different parts of the country I can tell you that what works in CA may not work in NY..... I see in your other post that you are frustrated with the sale....Just an FYI: In my state it depends which town your property is located and the culture of the buyers (Asian, Middleeastern....) as to what they want, and what they will pay for. You need to know your buyers. In certain towns people will pay for extras, in others you can have a gold plated house and you have to give it away.... |
The house I currently live in did. Long story, but she had to have a second one as her clients didn't listen to her the first time, and left it the way they made use of the rooms (living room was the dining room, dining room was the living room and it made no sense). Ironically, our agent didn't attend, I found the house online. If you do have a second agent open, make sure there is a REASON to do so - new brochures, updates to the property since the first open, etc. Just to have a second agent open for more free food may not get many feet in the door. |
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Feb. 20 (Bloomberg) -- China bought an additional 200,000 barrels a day of oil from Iran in "recent months," the International Energy Agency said.
The world's second-biggest crude consumer may continue to increase imports from Iran, Didier Houssin, director of energy markets and security, said today in London. Iran is subject to a ban on its crude by European Union members from July.
"China has been buying more crude and may continue to do so," he said at the International Petroleum Week conference. The IEA said on Feb. 10 that China's purchases of Iranian crude would slow in the first three months of the year.
China's oil demand is expected to increase by about 4 percent this year to 9.9 million barrels a day, according to the IEA's last monthly report. It is currently seeking to replace supplies from Sudan, Eurasia Group, a New York-based researcher, said on Feb. 16.
Crude is trading at a nine-month high, partly because of concern that tensions between the West and Iran may disrupt shipments from the region. Iran halted oil sales to French and British buyers to preempt the EU ban, the Shana oil ministry news website reported, citing Alireza Nikzad Rahbar, a ministry spokesman.
The EU sanctions are so far having a "limited impact" on supply into the region as companies seek alternative sources and seasonal demand ebbs, according to the IEA.
Available Supply
"There is crude available" to replace Iranian supply, Houssin said. "Buyers are looking to Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Russia. Saudi Arabia has said it's ready to produce more."
Even an immediate cessation in shipments from Iran wouldn't necessarily trigger a release of emergency reserves from IEA member states, Houssin said. The IEA released stockpiles last year in response to the drop in output from Libya.
Global oil markets are currently "slightly undersupplied," Houssin said. OPEC's spare production capacity is approaching "dangerously low" levels, David Greely, Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s head of energy research in New York, said in a Feb. 14 report.
Iraq will raise supply by 250,000 barrels a day this year, constrained by export facilities, Houssin said. Iraq produced 2.75 million barrels a day last month, according to Bloomberg estimates.
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Chapter 3
"Gohan go do the laundry,"
"Gohan while you're at that, can you hang it out on the line,"
"Gohan get the groceries,"
"Gohan go vacuum the house,"
"Gohan mop the floor,"
"Gohan do the dishes,"
"Gohan put the dishes away, can you also dry them too,"
"Gohan go study,"
THAT WHAT I DO EVERYDAY! I do everything around the house while, Mum sits and cries to herself about Dad going missing.
I haven't had the chance to do that at all. Mum doesn't let me because she only notices her own pain. It's the same with the rest of the Z fighter's. Only one of them I've been able to talk to and only they understand.
They haven't heard one word I've said or at least tried to. It hurts a lot. Especially when the ones you love can't be there for you when they need you.
I keep telling myself that everyone will be back to their normal selves soon. Shouldn't they let me grieve? I'm fatherless and I'm only a child. They wouldn't understand
"Hi, Master Roshi," I whispered in the house with no-one else inside.
"Hi, Gohan how are you holding up?" Master Roshi looked at me with sad eyes. I shook my head, "not well ha? I can't believe how right your father was about this. He kept trying to convince me that the others would stop paying attention to what is important he got that right." Master Roshi looked angrily thinking about what Daddy said.
I choke out, "I can't-I can't deal with this. No-one listens anymore. I spend my whole day doing everything besides cooking and I need time to myself. I made a promise to Dad and I can't keep that. I can't train either and I can't calm myself down." I needed my Dad here. I needed Daddy to be here, the one person who always knew what to do for every situation. But why? Why did he go away?
Now he only person who is listening, he watched Daddy as he grew up, strange isn't it? He gets to watch me grow too. He may be just an old pervert but, at least he was there for me; he listened when no-one else would.
"Son, get away for a while," He spoke, "Come here, I'm willing to deal with your mother. I'll teach you a few things while you're at it. Tell ya what," I looked at him curiously. "If you can't handle it at home come here and we can go somewhere," He grinned, "you may have passed my level but, there are things I can teach you." Master Roshi declared.
He looked so serious and I knew what I wanted. I would rather be there then anywhere else.
He is the only thing now that is keeping me going. Master Roshi is the only one now who is giving me hope and faith that I need to get through this without my Daddy but, I miss and need him so much.
"Are you sure?" I asked
"Come whenever you're ready. We'll go for a couple months; you've got to be ready for the androids. You need more experience and besides you father knew you could always come here if what he feared did happen." Master Roshi explained. I can't believe it though Dad knew this would happen?
"Okay, I'll come soon." I nodded.
"Gohan, come here." I walked over to Master Roshi. I felt my eyes watering. I couldn't stop it at all. I hugged him.
"I miss Daddy so much." I cried into singlet. He hugged me.
"I know Gohan, I know."
I really want to get away. It's still light outside but, I'll wait until dark. I've got everything packed and I know when I walk out the door I'm not looking back. There is too much pain, and I have to got to have sometime to figure this out.
Some time later
Its dinner time, the only time when I actually get a break and I get to do my second most favourite thing in the world: eat.
I think everyone who knows me, knows what my most favourite thing is. It is the one thing Mum doesn't like me doing; fighting.
I have a passion for it but, she doesn't encourage it. She should but, won't. All she does is blame that monster .
And Piccolo is not a monster, he is my friend. Can't she understand now I need a friend, I need a mother, I need a Daddy!
"How are you studies going Gohan?" Mum inquires wiping away tears. She's been crying for weeks, will it ever stop?
The question in remains, when can I show tears, when I can I show weakness?
"Fine Mum." I answer as I grab more food to eat.
I wish the awkwardness would end and she would completely understand but, she won't.
"Good, tomorrow you'll go over some trigonometry." Mum declares.
"Okay," I nod, than put down the plate on the table indicating I've finished eating.
Taking my plate to the sink, Mum starts doing the dishes. She picks up a plate slowly and grabs the sponge and starts washing it. Tears start coming out her eyes, all I can hear from her is a whimper.
After an attempt to clean three plates, she looks at me, "I'm tired, can you do the dishes and put them away." Mum asks but, it was more a command.
"Okay." I say plainly as mum goes to her room and shuts her door. She's probably crying herself to sleep.
I go into my room instead of doing the chores. I check I've packed everything I need into a bag; clothes, shoes, socks, underwear.
I grab a piece of paper and a pen. I quickly write a letter for Mum to see when she gets home. Boy is she not going to be happy, but she needs to know
Dear Mum,
It's been weeks since Daddy's been gone. I know everyone wants me to be strong, or is that what wants everyone see? I'm not Mum, I haven't been able to deal with Dad leaving since I found out.
Everyone has been so ignorant. Everyone had ignored me. And don't deny it Mother you have. You've made me do nearly everything around here while, you cried feeling sorry for yourself. Guess what Mother? I tried to not feel sorry for myself but, it is really hard when you're expected to clean, study, not do anything you please and most of all not have the privilege to grieve because your own Daddy is gone.
I made a promise to him and I haven't kept it. I need to train but, you don't clearly understand Mum. The androids are coming soon and Daddy has been taken away by someone. I need to help. What if that day came tomorrow? I couldn't do anything, I'd be useless.
Please don't bother finding me or have anyone chase after me because I need to clear my head for awhile. I need to let myself be free. I need to keep my promise. I don't know how long I'll be gone, but, I'll be back eventually. Don't worry I won't be alone.
Please Mum, go back to being normal. None of that crying stuff please and I'll give you a big hug when I get return, for however long I'll be gone.
See you for while Mum,
Love Gohan.
I am glad I finally wrote it.
I open my window and run out the house. I'm finally going to be free; finally I can clear my mind. Off to Master Roshi's it is.
Maybe now, my voice will be heard; loud and clear.


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The University System of Maryland Board of Regents announced its appointment of Schmoke on Wednesday. He will take office in July.
In a statement on the university's website, university system chancellor William Kirwan said "Schmoke has an outstanding record of accomplishments and he understands that the University of Baltimore's mission is closely aligned with the advancement of the city."
Schmoke served as mayor of Baltimore from 1987 to 1999.
Schmoke is currently interim provost and general counsel at Howard University in Washington. He was dean of the Howard law school from 2003 to 2012.


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6 Sports Hoops Hysteria: State High, Altoona split 6-AAAA championships
LORETTO -- State College and Altoona High School's split the District 6-AAAA basketball championships against each other Thursday night at Saint Francis University's DeGol Arena.
Kyla Irwin, a sophomore for State College, scored 24 points to lead the Lady Little Lions, including four straight in the final 30 seconds in a 60-57 win over Altoona. University of Hartford commit Darby Lee led all scorers with 25 points.
In the second game, Altoona used a monster effort from senior Manny Spann in a 44-31 win, snapping State College's run of three consecutive District 6-AAAA boys championships.