Article: If you're interested in buying a used car with finances owed, you may want to first insist that the seller pays off his debt before you give him any money. You may want to suggest that the seller take out a personal loan to cover the costs, in order to secure the title before you buy it from him.  If you insist that the seller pays off his loans before you buy the vehicle, make sure you get a signed, written proof of payment from the seller's bank or financing company. If you can, accompany the seller to the bank or financial institution so that you can oversee the process and know for certain that the vehicle's loans have been paid in full.  If you cannot get something in writing from the bank verifying that the loans were paid in full, you may want to run another search through PPSR or HPI, if those options are available where you will be purchasing the vehicle. This will allow you to verify that the loans have been settled. If you're still interested in purchasing the vehicle, try to renegotiate the price you would pay to the seller, after factoring in how much he still owes on the vehicle's loans.  Subtract the amount that the seller owes to the bank from the price you initially thought was a reasonable sales price for the vehicle. Offer to pay the seller that amount, after you've paid off the remainder of the seller's loan to the bank or financial institution who has a lien on the vehicle.  Have the seller send a dated payout quote directly to you. Once you've paid off the loan, and given any remaining money to the seller after agreeing on a price, you can have the title transferred to your name. If you worry about the seller not holding his end of the agreement to pay off his car loans, you can always set up an escrow account. This would hold your money for a stipulated period of time, during which the seller must pay off his loans and transfer the title to you in order to receive your money. In the United States, the Department of Motor Vehicles recommends using PaySAFE Escrow.  Set up an account at https://paysafeescrow.com/car-escrow. Create a transaction, and have the seller agree to the terms and conditions.  Deposit your money. PaySAFE will not release the money to the seller until the loans have been settled and the title is ready to change hands. By getting a dealership involved, you ensure that there will be a paper trail that proves all payments were made and that ownership is legal. You may have to pay more, as the dealer will want to make a profit by buying the car from the seller and in turn selling it to you, but you will have peace of mind with your purchase. Expect this to be a costlier option, as the dealer will want to make some money from the sale. You could ask the seller to pay the dealer out of his or her profits, so that you do not end up having to pay more for the car.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Ask the seller to pay. Renegotiate the price. Set up an escrow account. Ask a dealer to broker the sale.
Article: In general, dates can either be found in the produce aisle, or located with other dried fruit (such as raisins and prunes). Most of the time dried dates will be sold in packages, but some stores may sell them by weight. . Many dried dates will already be pitted, but some will not. Look carefully at any packaging to see if your dates have been pitted or not. If there is no packaging, cut open 1 date to check. To remove a pit, make a lengthwise slit into each date. Use your fingers to wiggle the pit free and remove it. Even in packages of pitted dates, you will occasionally come across a pit. Watch out for this to protect your teeth! into smaller pieces. Steady each date with your non-dominant hand, and use a sharp paring knife to slice it lengthwise. Then turn the strips sideways and cut across them. Add chopped dates to oatmeal, salads, and other recipes. If you are adding chopped dates to salads or oatmeal there is usually no need to soak them. Prior to blending dates for smoothies, dates balls, or other recipes it is a great idea to soak them. This softens the dates and allows them to release even more of their sweet flavor. Place dried dates in hot water for 10 minutes prior to using, or soak them in room temperature water overnight.
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Find dried dates at grocery and health food stores. Remove the pit Chop dates Soak dates to soften them before blending.
Article: For every 3 cups (525 grams) of cooked broccoli florets, you will need: 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon of garlic salt, and ¼ teaspoon of thyme. Mix your seasoning in a small bowl, then add some freshly-ground black pepper to taste. Pour it over your cooked broccoli, toss to mix, then serve. Don't like garlic? Use regular salt instead. For a small bunch of cooked broccoli, about ¾-pound (340 grams), you will need: 1 chopped garlic clove, 1½ tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) of olive oil, and 1½ teaspoons of lemon juice. Mix together your seasonings, then heat in a skillet over medium heat until the garlic turns soft and fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the mixture over the steamed broccoli, toss to coat, then serve immediately. Cut the broccoli into florets first, then steam it. Drizzle some sesame oil over it, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top. If you'd like, garnish the broccoli further with a sprinkle of thinly-sliced scallions. If you don't feel like going fancy, you can choose 1 or 2 seasonings from the list below, and add them to your broccoli after you have already cooked it. Here are some ideas to get you started:  Fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, or thyme. Chopped, sliced, or minced garlic. Lemon juice, lemon zest, or lemon slices. Fill a saucepan with ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of water, 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and ½ teaspoon of crushed, red pepper flakes. Add some salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste, then bring the water to a boil over high heat. Cut 1 head of broccoli into florets and add it to the water. Cover the saucepan with a lid, cook for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat. Let the broccoli sit for 2 to 3 minutes more, then drain the water, and serve it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Try a lemon-herb seasoning for something refreshing. Use a lemon-garlic seasoning for something more zesty. Go for sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds if you'd like a milder flavor. Try some simple seasonings. Season the broccoli while you are cooking it for something different.