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I feel like yesterday was important – you know, as if yesterday was a day that a bunch of people had been waiting for over the last two years…did something important happen? Oh I know – it's the 50th anniversary of Somalia's Independence Day!!!! Duh!! Ok so maybe that's not what Knicks fans were so excited about. All jokes aside, people will be spending the next month endlessly discussing where all the free agents will go – and admit it, that's probably what you assumed I was going to do. Wrong!! Just like with the NFL/NBA draft, I could care less about speculating where the players will actually go – we'll find that out soon enough. Instead I'm more interested in analyzing how valuable the players actually are and where they should go, which is why my free agency preview consists solely of breaking down all the free agents that matter and what they're truly worth. With that we start with a certain finals hero of the past…
10. Paul Pierce – To tell the truth (no pun intended) he's probably not going anywhere. If I were another team in need of a go-to scorer (perhaps the Rockets) I would consider signing him, and Boston has to be careful about not ruining its future cap flexibility for someone who's clearly on the decline. That being said, Pierce is still a very valuable player. He can absolutely be the top scoring option on a contender and one of the top-3 players on a championship team as long as you can protect him defensively. Giving him a lucrative five year deal wouldn't be smart, but something like 3 years and 45 million seems right.
9. Rudy Gay – Prototypical small forward, would certainly be very valuable on a contender. I love him at something like 5 years/50 million. 5 years/80 million (which is what he's reportedly getting)? Not so much. Rudy can be an awesome third fiddle on a contender, but I'm sorry, you're not going anywhere if he's your best guy (update: those rumors about the 80 million dollar contract ended up being true. I guess it could've been worse, but still not the greatest contract in the world – so par for the course in this league).
8. Carlos Boozer - What? Boozer number 8? You're crazy?!!! Sorry, but facts are facts: he'll be 29 at the start of the season, he doesn't play defense, and he isn't exactly the most durable player in the league. I get that he rebounds extremely well and can score a bit in the post, which is why I'd love to have him on my team, but if you gutted your roster to have Carlos Boozer be your main guy (I'm looking at you, Donnie Walsh) then that has to be considered a disappointment. We've seen it time and time again in the playoffs, Boozer gets swallowed up by the bigger, more athletic forwards in the playoffs – first against Tim Duncan in 2007, then against Pau Gasol these last three years, so really how far are you getting if Boozer is your best big man?
7. David Lee – Love him, because I know for a fact that he's going to get signed for far less than the max, and some team is going to get a bargain. The positives: he rebounds the hell out the ball (despite being miscast as a 6-8 center these last two years), he developed a deadly midrange jumper, he can handle the ball and be a point-forward…so what if he sucks at defense? He can be a good team defender in the right situation, and besides doesn't everyone magically get better at defense once they go from Mike D'Antoni to a coach that actually knows that it's legal to give effort on that end? Speaking of D'Antoni, don't tell me that David Lee is just a product of Mike's system, because Lee's was still rebounding and hustling like a mad man before 2008; Lee's minute-adjusted and pace-adjusted stats are still awesome, and it's not like his midrange jumper and newfound ball-handling abilities will go away in another system. If I was a contender looking for the missing piece I would offer him something like 4 years/28 million in a heartbeat (especially since we know the delusional Knicks front office wouldn't match in order to save cap space for Lebron); Or how about this: why don't the Wizards offer Josh Howard's non-guaranteed deal for Eddy Curry and David Lee? The Knicks open up more cap space while the Wizards get David Lee for the price of simply paying Curry for one year? OK now I'm rambling, but the point is David Lee is awesome and about to be woefully underpaid.
6. Joe Johnson – Here's what the last two seasons have taught us: If Joe Johnson is your best player, then your team is second round and out. No more, no less. He's the perfect second fiddle, someone who can handle the rock, score in a variety of ways, and make just enough plays for others to keep the defense honest. Problem is he's not good enough to lead your team to a championship – sorry, but we just saw how far a whole season of iso-joe is getting you. It would be absolutely dumb of a bottom-feeder to give him a max contract and expect him to take them to the promised land (especially given that he's 29 and at the tail end of his prime) – which obviously means that's exactly what's going to happen!!! Gotta love the NBA. (Update: right after writing this I found out that JJ re-upped with the Hawks for the max. My take: Wtf, are they crazy?!!! Joe Johnson is definitely not worth 20 million this year, and you can only imagine what it'll be like paying him that sum in 2016!!! I hope the Hawks enjoy these second round sweeps, because that's their absolute ceiling for a long, long, time).
5. Amar'e Stoudemire – Wait, why is Amar'e so much higher than Boozer? – he doesn't play any defense either!!!! Good point. Still, Stoudemire is younger, more athletic, and actually has proven that he can play with the other bigs in the playoffs (could you ever imagine Boozer eviscerating Pau Gasol like Amar'e did in games 3 and 4 of the West Finals?). Plus there's the slim chance that he'll finally get it and start rebounding/defending (where he could be an absolute terror) – I'm not saying it'll happen, but that 1% chance that he does commit himself on that end of the floor is there. Of course I wouldn't give him the max, and I would never splurge all my cap space on the hope of him resurrecting a lottery team (so naturally he'll end up in a Knicks uni). But you can win with Stoudemire as one of your top-3 players and starting power forward – not sure if that's the case with Boozer.
4. Dirk Nowitzki - I get that he's on the older side – I get it. And I know he's probably staying put. Still if he does test the waters than he's clearly deserves to be in this spot. Dirk's as good as ever, and should age well because he doesn't rely on athleticism. Dirk's comfortable being the lead guy but his game would also lend itself to complementing a star like Wade. Again, Dirk is probably staying with Dallas, but that doesn't diminish his value in comparison to the guys below him.
3. Chris Bosh – My favorite player is finally going to go to a relevant team and get the respect/recognition that he's always deserved. Bosh is the perfect second banana – does all the little things, can play inside or outside to accommodate the superstar, capable of carrying the team for stretches but selfless enough to defer when necessary. That being said, he's not good enough to be the alpha dog on a title team – just look at the Raptors these past four years, if Bosh is your best player them your team can contend for the playoffs but ultimately isn't going anywhere. The best historical precedents are Pau Gasol and Jermaine O'Neal, two other dominant big men capable of making a team good but never great. Jermaine O'Neal passed up on the chance to sign with the Spurs in 2003 and become the absolute perfect second fiddle to Tim Duncan; instead he chose to be the alpha dog on good, but not great Indiana teams, which ultimately killed JO's career; Gasol, by contrast, managed to land in the perfect situation as Kobe's second in command, allowing him to flourish as a player and resurrect his career. I would love to see Bosh team up with Lebron or Wade on a super team, but it would be an absolute disaster if he went to someone like the Knicks and was forced to be the savior for a horrible team. Chris, follow the Gasol model. Not the Jermaine O'Neal model.
2. Dwayne Wade – How do we know he's not the best player in the world? He already won a title as the best player in 2006 (submitting one of the greatest playoff/finals performances in the process); the fact that he was forced to carry a series of putrid Miami teams that weren't even attempting to win shouldn't be held against him; If anything it's rather admirable that he managed to repeatedly carry this team to the playoffs, and if you think Lebron and Kobe would be winning 50 games while flanked by Mario Chalmers and Michael Beasley then I don't know what to tell you. D-Wade will make any team a title contender with the right pieces and at this point his likely place in history (top-20 all time, possibly top-10) is secure. Really, there's not much more to say about D-Wade. Which is fine, because the next guy provides more than enough talking points to compensate…..
1. LeBron James – Let's be honest, if you're reading then you probably came to see my thoughts on the King. Obviously LeBron's the crown jewel of the free agency class and the target of our endless attention for the next two weeks. I'm not denying that he deserves that status, but for once rather than obsessing about his next destination, can we start to evaluate his legacy?
LeBron is already one of the top-30 players ever, even if he retires right now, and I'm sure we all expect him to vault higher than that. At the same time, these last two months raised questions about LeBron, at least in my mind. First of all, why does he feel the need to go to a bigger market to become a global icon? Aren't you already a global figure and mainstay in American pop culture? You made your mark in the Olympics, your merchandise is sold all over the world, and you are easily one of the five most famous athletes – what more do you want? More importantly, who cares??? What is you obsession with being a global figure?? Why is that more important than, you know, winning titles, being great, et. Al? Why is that your priority? At the end of the day nobody is going to remember you for coming out with your own fashion line, they'll remember you for what you achieve on the court – why is becoming a marketing mogul your biggest priority?
And finally, the Cavs second straight playoff flameout begs the question: how great is LeBron really? Everyone's so concerned with where he'll go that they it seems like everyone is just brushing under the rug his troubling playoff performance. I know he's one of the greatest players ever, but how does he compare to the other great players? He is still 25, but he's 7 years into his career and has played in enough big games that I think we can start definitively talking about his legacy and how great he'll ultimately be; and I'm worried that we'll all remember LeBron for putting up ridiculous stats, making amazing plays, but not having that singular drive and determination that separated the transcendent superstars from the rest of the superstars. After last year's Orlando series in which he played out of his mind, still fell short, and stormed off the court, I thought that was the sign that he had finally developed that kind of competitive streak, and that sitting in that empty, lonely, miserable post0game locker room would motivate him to kill himself during the summer, develop a more reliable three point shot and post up game, come into the season with a vengeance, and rip through the playoffs. Nope – if anything he regressed during the playoffs. For goodness sakes he quit – QUIT!!! – on his team in game five (don't tell me he just had a bad game; he didn't even touch the ball on many possessions and played totally half-heartedly on defense; LeBron led the way in what can only be described as a disgraceful performance by Cleveland)!!! Would Jordan, Russell, Bird, or even Wade ever do that?!!! To be clear, I've been defending LeBron for years; I've always argues that he's the best player in the league (not Kobe) basically since he came into the league; but after his playoff flameout I think I'm finally ready to say that LeBron just lacks enough of a killer instinct and competitive edge that Kobe and Wade simply have. Everyone compares him to Shaq in that both liked dominating but were just as concerned with side interests and weren't maniacally driven towards basketball greatness. Here's the difference: Shaq was sometimes immature and not totally committed, but Shaq understood his responsibilities as the franchise guy and knew when to suck it up, put the team on his back, push aside his other interests and dominate; sure he preferred making movies and music videos rather than getting in killer shape for the season, but when push came to shove he knew when to step up in big games and deliver a 35-20-5. I'm still not sure LeBron even understands that and can't seem to strike the right balance between when it's OK to be his usual playful, goofy self and when he really needs to flip the switch and become completely serious/focused. If anything, it seems to me that he's attacking his free agency with more gusto than he ever did any of his seven NBA seasons; he's been waiting for this moment for the last three years, and based on all the planning/maneuvering it seems like this is more important to him than winning a championship ever was. Maybe he'll figure it out, but until then I think Bill Simmons comparison between LeBron and Julius Erving is perfect – both were extremely exciting, made your team a contender, but when they needed to take over it didn't always happen. Obviously LeBron's a better player than Dr. J (LeBron was every bit the scorer Dr. J. was, but LeBron also has Pippen's defensive abilities and Magic's playmaking), but in terms of drive and mindset the comparison is valid.
I don't want this to come off as overly moralistic and self-righteous; if being the best basketball player ever isn't LeBron's first priority, then that's that; it would be rather hypocritical of us to criticize him for not being driven like Jordan, because quite frankly its not like any of us are either, and how many of us would really have the work ethic to be as committed as someone like Jordan or Russell if we were put in that situation? It's always easier to demand accountability than to practice it, so I want to be careful in what I say. However, if LeBron truly cares only about winning and maximizing his potential, then he does need to be more driven almost to the point of obsession; Jordan understood that; Russell understood that; Magic understood that; Bird understood that; Duncan understands that; Hakeem understood that; Kobe understands that; Even Shaq understood that, even if he didn't always practice it. I'm not so sure LeBron understands that yet, which could potentially drop him into the Malone/Barkley/Erving tier of greats. Maybe LeBron was just waiting to find a long-term team and will develop that killer instinct after free-agency; maybe he'll create a super-team and they'll create a Celtic-like dynasty; who knows what will happen? But what we do know is that there are legitimate questions surrounding LeBron's legacy that never existed until this May and that LeBron will have to answer soon enough.


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There is no August 20th wedding curse ... because the "normal" couple whose Santa Barbara wedding was discombobulated by the Kardashian circus is still going strong ... TMZ has learned.
We broke the story ... Matt and Christy Hornbuckle got the shaft on the night before their wedding, when their guests were turned away from the bar at the Biltmore Four Seasons Hotel following the rehearsal dinner ... to make room for the media covering the Kardashian wedding.
But the Hornbuckles say they didn't hold a grudge ... telling TMZ they were actually sad when they heard Kim filed for divorce after a mere 72 days.
And despite the fact they share a wedding date, Christy tells us they don't have anything else in common with the K's ... saying, "We're very happily married, no problems in our paradise ... I guess normal works!"
Kim Kardashian married the poor guy just so to feel in the zone with sister Kloe and just for the sake of yay getting married wow look at me.... me me me me....
In that family if you're richer (i.e. Lamar) you're treated with respect.
If you're poorer (i.e. Bruce, Scott, and now Kris) you're disposable and have no say whatsoever....
a real gold-digging clan. The poor guy will be happy at the end. Kimky is questionable... the Ho-y image is larger than life. Fake. Over the top. Narcissistic. Delusional. Deluded. Fake again.
The trinity worship only one trinity: Money. Attention. & BBCs... of course her mothers and Kloe's twisting mouths will blame the poor guy on everything... lol and they say he did it for publicity... LOL very hilarious when you think twice about this family judging someone for doing things for publicity... :D
They are a great example of marriage, love, etc. give them a reality show :)I'm sick of the Kardasions.
Good for them! Good luck to you guys!
Actually TMZ you have this wrong. They didn't get the last laugh because in order to do that you have to care about the other party. I have a strong feeling like most of the general public outside the shallow Springer type crowd nobody really gives a second thought about Kardashian. I'm certain that Christy doesn't have a video out there where she's getting peed on. I'm also certain that Matt's family loves Christy. One thing that Kardashian will learn in good time is that a person can be wealthy in many ways from money, to love and health. Your fifteen minutes of undeserved fame are almost up Kim, even TMZ who your family clearly has on speed dial is starting to turn on you. Don't worry though you can go back to impalling yourself on athletes and just go back to being a loser in private. Congrats to the Hornbuckle's on their marriage and I hope it lasts forever, you both look really happy and didn't have to do second takes or have a producer tell you how you should feel during your wedding. Congrats again!
... saying, "We're very happily married, no problems in our paradise ... I guess normal works!"
Congrats! I hope their marriage lasts for a long, long time.
But hey, Matt and Christy are no celebs and I guess that what they say and/or do is not staged! They seem like real people to me and not as fake as Kim K. and so many other celebs.
They may not be celebrities (thank God for them), but if they can afford to have a wedding at the same place as Kim's machine then I don't know if they are exactly "normal" people either. My guess is they are in the 1% crew right along with Kim. It's just that celebrity trumped them in this case.
The Hornbuckle's are a class act! Best of luck to them :)
Unfortunate that Kim's entourage ruined the night before their wedding for nothing but they're right there is something to be said for being normal. Honestly who would want to live the shallow vapid life that Kim Kardasian lives? Does she have any friends? I've only seen pictures of her with her sisters and mother.
yes! i agree everyone that buy's their stuff and keeps watching them and following them is only giving them more and more MONEY TO BLOW, they are Laughing all the way to the Bank, because of suckers buying their Products, Let them get real Jobs and see how far they get, then they can buy all the fancy CAR'S , take all the trips staying in FINEIST Motels, shopping in million dollar store's buying thousands of dollars on shoes, clothes, handbags, etc. etc. dining out, Lavish Lifestyle on evryones MONEY They don't Care how they Blow it because they didn't work for it PEOPLE STOP!! GIVING THEM YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY!! Maybe they will go away. Kim is Paid BIG $$$ to come Places just because it brings in people who spends money there. if you want to keep giving them all your money so they can live this fab Life that you only Dream of, then your as stupid as they are. Khloe married Money so she can waste all his money ! but i'm telling YOU PEOPLE They are throwing money arround like it is NOTHING to them! i've seen it. THEY DON'T GIVE BACK OR HELP OTHERS, IT'S ALL ABOUT THEM..BLAH BLAH BLAH.. :)
No matter what, this is getting publicity, which is exactly what Kim Kardashian wants. Every little tidbit of the divorce will play out on TMZ and Kim will love it.
I am sure many couples married on August 20th and are still going strong.
By the way, the worst thing anyone can do to Kim is stop paying attention to her. It will kill her. She'd rather be abused in the media than ignored.
I was sure the Hornbuckle wedding was a sham. I mean look at them in the picture pretending to smile and be happy. Keep your eyes open TMZ
In light of the past few weeks and watching LiLo's eejit father's stunts, I'm inclined to be a wee bit more understanding of this young woman. NOT that she doesn't deserve the same treatment as anyone else, but that anyone else who has a family history of gross dysfunction, addiction, and ******* behaviour. Just sayin'.
Good for them!!! Now this is how a couple looks when they are truly in love!!


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The under 14 A rugby team played Trafalgar High School on Saturday 17th May and won 29 - 5.
Well done to all the boys. This team has great spirit and continues to improve.
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Cara has had a tremendous start to the 2014 season.
She has already won 3 titles and is participating in the SA Amateur Ladies Strokeplay Competition in Stellenbosch on 11 - 14th April.
She recently won the SA Junior Girls' title and is the reigning WP Closed Champion, SA Rose Bowl Champion & the Milnerton Club Ladies Champion.
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5 Steps to a Good Night's Sleep
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Hit the sheets: We know, we know -- the dog needs a bath, you've got 124 e-mails to answer, and you have to do two loads of laundry before you can call it a day. But here's the thing: The chores can wait. "Adequate sleep is as essential to a woman's health as eating and exercise. Stop feeling guilty about getting it," says Lawrence Epstein, MD, author of The Harvard Medical School Guide to a Good Night's Sleep.
Is that really possible? Yes, if you prioritize what has to get done right now, and what can wait. Try this simple exercise: "About an hour before bed, type up a to-do list of all the things you need to accomplish, print out the list, then ball it up and throw it in a wastebasket," says Patricia Smith, coauthor of Sleep Disorders for Dummies. "The physical act symbolizes that you don't have to worry about these things until morning -- they'll all be there safely on your computer and you can deal with them then."
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Neftali Jimenez from the Free Motion & Adrenaline Cannondale Team wins with a total time of 01:45:24 h the Mountainbike Marathon Race "La Cuevita 2010" this last sunday the 18th of April!
The race was organized by "La Cuevita Bicimolino Zonas Boxes", a well-established cycles club of this island, presenting a 32km long distanced parkour. Next to Neftali Jimenez Antonio Ramos from the team Bicimolino-Zona boxes and Oliver Medina of bike natural C.C did make it up to the 2nd and 3rd place with 01:47:54h and 01:50:39h.
A total of 159 riders from more than 20 different cycle clubs did take part at this very special race in Artenara, settled in the north of Gran Canaria.
The reached scores will be add up both to the "Copa Federación Canaria 10" (MTB Cup organized by the canarian cycle sports foundation) and the "Copa Gran Canaria 2010" (another MTB Cup).
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SAN FRANCISCO (August 26, 2004) - Over the course of its long history, the California Academy of Sciences has acquired over 18 million scientific specimens, as well as a vast assortment of collection gear, research equipment, furniture, and memorabilia. While the Academy's entire library of research specimens has now been moved to 875 Howard Street, not all of the other trinkets and treasures that have been amassed over past 150 years will fit into the new space. Those who would like to own a piece of Academy history, or simply get a great deal on office supplies, should mark their calendars for September 5, when the Academy will throw the yard sale of the year.
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If you don't mind me asking, what is the benefit to this approach? I always thought breakfast was supposed to be an important meal.
If you're eating at 11,1,4,7 and then again after training, isn't that the same idea as the every 3 hours?
I'm trying to get the gist of this as I was unaware this was debunked?
I would just squat once a week, hit it hard.
A solid 4 day split would be the following:
Rest(cardio if you want)
Back/Biceps(I would include lats with back but I think that's obvious)
IMO, hit a Legs, Push, Pull on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule. A little more rest is better than not enough. But that's just, like, my opinion man. If you're a professional BB'er than you might...
It really doesn't look too bad, I've seen a lot worse. I take it you would rest on Wednesday and then do day 3 & 4. Only thing I would question is your shoulder and back day. You already have a back...
I prefer biceps after back, it's what I always come back to.
I believe they hit forearms and biceps the most.
Here's a quick routine
Military Press
Side Lateral Raises
Bent Over Lateral Raises
Forearm work
Straight Leg Dead Lifts
Why is that?
Mon 4/30
Not a great workout today. Tried to play softball over the weekend and tweaked my knee a little. Should hit this same workout on Friday with more aggresion.
Front Squat
That looks like a 4-day split
I tried the kashi stuff and thought it tasted pretty bad. I think oatmeal crisp w/ almonds is a good tasting cereal w/ a decent protein count. Only problem might be the sugar.
Well workout went ok, I worked out yesterday and it kind of slowed me today. So..
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I've decided to start an online journal, I've kept a written journal for a couple years and it has helped tremendously. I'm starting a program that's a hybrid of a couple programs, focusing on...
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How about something like this to add more back work..
MWF alternating A&B
Workout A
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Thinking of doing something like this Mon, Wed, Fri
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3x5 Flat Bench
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very easy to make, nice flavor. on the spicy side, needs a pinch of sugar to enhance flavors. made with tofu and meat & tofu, both were very good
Szechuan-Style Tofu with Peanuts
portland Posted: 05/03/10
PenelopeRB Posted: 10/12/10
Very tasty and easy to put together. I liked the broiled tofu and will use that method in the future. I added onions, zucchini and at the very end, spinach. I did not add salt with the mushrooms as I thought there was enough sodium in the soy sauce and black bean sauce. (true)
anniesombra Posted: 03/08/10
Yummy. Broiled the tofu, and liked that. Stir fried all the rest in a wok. Also made a couple of substitutions. Used a slice of fresh ginger and two whole garlic cloves, and stir fried those before adding the mushrooms and carrots.Omitted black bean garlic sauce, since I didn't have any. Added a whole bunch of baby bok choy near the end, to up the veggie proportions. I will make this again.
erindiane Posted: 03/18/10
This is the only CL recipe I've ever not eaten. To be fair, it was probably at least partly my fault - I didn't have low sodium soy sauce, so I used regular. I've done this before with no problems, but this recipe came out SALTY. So I could probably try again with the low sodium stuff, but I still don't think it will be great. I guess I'm not a fan of the black bean garlic sauce. Oh well. I did like the broiled tofu.
aprild5850 Posted: 03/13/10
Very easy and very tasty. Not sure what the complaints are about... my husband enjoyed it and he's not much of a tofu guy. I did use chile garlic sauce instead of chile paste, so maybe that added some more flavor? Used extra firm tofu and broiled - came out fine.
EllenDeller Posted: 04/05/10
We all thought this was excellent. I used short-grain brown rice cooked with a dash of sesame oil and added 2 cups of steamed snow peas with an "asian" seasoning blend. Also used a full TB of fresh chopped ginger. I also made 50% more sauce, as we find CL recipes to be short on sauce. With these additions and changes, it was wonderfully flavorful and fed three people (2 men with big appetites plus me).
nnagao727 Posted: 03/07/10
Very tasty. Rather not broil the tofu-it made it tough and rubbery. Subtituted pine nuts vs. peanuts due to gout diet. Will definitely make again.
chezvanatta Posted: 02/25/10
I really liked the method of broiling the tofu instead of stir-frying. The sauce was delicious!
maddi123 Posted: 03/12/10
How can you call a dish "vegetarian" when one of the ingredients is chicken broth?
CAMichelle Posted: 03/14/10
I cook with tofu often. The picture on this recipe looked so yummy and the recipe was easy, you can imagine my disappointment. Too many flavors in this recipe competing with one another. Also, I could not for the life of me get the sauce to thicken, so I increased the cornstarch to 1TBSP and it did the trick nicely. CL had a Ma Po Tofu recipe several years back that we adore, and I;ll just keep making that one.
texicat Posted: 03/19/10
I thought this was a great recipe...spicy, delicious, and extremely filling. Broiling the tofu on low worked fine for me, but I can see how it would burn on a higher setting. Like another commenter, I added baby bok choy for extra veggies, and I subbed in fresh ginger and cashews because that's what I had on hand. Perhaps the commenters who were less than pleased with the taste don't like black bean sauce? It does have rather a rich taste.
Saecca Posted: 05/09/10
Pretty nice flavors. I had never used black bean garlic sauce, and it was a nice different addition. I really liked how great the tofu browned up- it doesn't get mushy once you add it back to the mix. Would make again. I used brown rice instead.
lhansen Posted: 03/12/10
I made this for my family of 4. I was worried that it would not be filling. We loved it. It is great warmed up the next day, too.
tracylitterer Posted: 03/14/10
This is a good recipe - but not vegetarian unless you sub vegetable broth for the chicken broth!
ErikAnestad Posted: 11/29/10
This recipe received a fabulous reception from my vegetarian daughter and vegan son-in-law. He said, this one of the best tofu recipes I have ever had, my absolute favorite. The only change I made was to use veg. broth instead of chicken broth to make it vegan.
ktjpsmom Posted: 03/12/10
I have been cooking from CL since 1994, and this is the first time I thought a recipe was not even worth tinkering with. I followed the recipe exactly, except, like another reviewer, I added baby bok choy for more veggies. Even my husband, who will eat ANYTHING, gave it two thumbs down.
kelliMD Posted: 03/12/10
This recipe is definitely lacking flavor compared with other CL stir-fries I've tried. The tofu burned under the broiler (even with the door open and turning it once). If you're going to make this, cut back the broiling time and be sure to turn the tofu a few times. I would not make this one again.
augustfamily Posted: 02/24/10
This is the first recipe that I've ever made using tofu as the main ingredient and I thought it was outstanding! I didn't have any dry roasted peanust on hand, so I left them out. I also added a TBSP of sugar to sweeten the sauce. I will definitely make this again and I'm also now searching for additional recipes that use Tofu!
BellevueAnnie Posted: 06/04/10
Unbalanced flavors and a bit too spicy for an entree dish unless accompanied w/ a cool crisp salad instead of rice. Quite possibly a better appetizer.
Bethany101 Posted: 06/23/11
This is a very good recipe. I've tried lots of tofu recipes over the years from CL and the broil technique is definitely my favorite! The tofu has a great texture and not mushy whatsoever.
AlyBoudreau18 Posted: 08/15/11
SSSSSOOOO delicious! I made this for my husband when I first went vegetarian (switch chicken broth to veggie) and he adored it so now it is a go-to recipe each week! The flavors are wonderful, you NEED the chili paste, and broiling the tofu works fantastic in a lot of other recipes too (like a Thai stir fry)! (I broil on high because I LIKE when it burns a little on top - but low works well but keep it in longer). This is one of my favorites - the page of my CL Vegetarian Cookbook is a mess because I make it so often!
MelBelle79 Posted: 08/27/12
This has been my husband's favorite so far. And it's the first time he's eaten tofu! It's a little spicy but not too bad. We'll be coming back to this recipe again.


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How to Keep Link Builders Creative
Link building… Sucks! It's tedious, mind numbing, and typically not very fulfilling. This makes it extremely difficult for link builders to stay motivated, which makes it especially difficult for them to care about the content they're pushing out. You'll end up seeing the same ideas recycled over and over, or just a lack of "umph" in their progress.
Here's a few ways to keep their spark going.
Assign Them to Clients They Actually Like
Don't roll your eyes yet! I know there are quotas to be met. I know it's not practical to let them pick their client. Keep in mind though, if you give someone a client they actually want to work with, they're going to be twice as productive.
Would you rather have a motivated link builder that can handle two clients, or two complacent link builders that can only handle one?
When link builders are working with clients related to their personal interests, they get attached to those clients. You can see tremendous benefit from this especially if they're socially savvy. They'll start to network with people related to that industry and drive traffic through more than just organic avenues.
Let Them "Work" Out of The Office
I'm not talking about working at a coffee shop a few blocks away. I mean let them elaborate on a project during company time.
For example, if they're doing a post on street art, let them walk around and take photos. If they're writing a post for a cooking blog, let them go home early to bake a recipe for their post. And yes, pay them for it!
You have to remember that by doing this, you're letting them get more involved in their posts. This has the great side effect of making them feel obligated to put forth more effort.
Let Them Act on Their Ideas
If they have an idea that goes outside the range of link building, let them act on it. Don't just say "that's a good idea!" and forget about it. Give them a chance to take control and experiment. The more of a personal connection they have to a project, the more they're going to give a shit.
This also lets them feel more attached to your company as a whole, making them realize their ideas are being heard. It gives them a reason to brainstorm.
Break Up the Monotony
Give them an alternative to their day to day routine and let them get involved with other projects. Everyone has more than one skill set. If they have interest in design or development, make them a part of it.
This allows them to do something different and keeps them from getting burnt out. It also helps them learn new skills and how to collaborate with others, giving them a sense of ascension.
What About Boring Niches?
I'm going to get this out of the way, because it's always asked and always answered with a bullshit response, like "No clients are boring, you just need to find the right way to approach it." Boring clients just lead to distraction and inefficiency.
If you have a client that no one wants to work for… Do you really want them as a client? If that client is so uninteresting that all your employees avoid it like the plague, is it really worth having?
They might have a great budget, but the downside to having clients like this, heavily outweighs the benefit. What's more money when you have unhappy employees?
It's more beneficial to have niches your employees actually want to work for. The time and energy you'll save from this is much better spent finding. More. Clients.
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Don't be the man behind the curtain hiding in your office down the hall. Pop into the office every now and then and just chit chat with your employees.
If you randomly walk up to your employees one day and tell them to stop what they're doing – you're buying them lunch, you will instantly restore their morale tenfold.
Use this as an opportunity to connect with them and figure out their interests. They will be much more open in a new environment than in the office they walk into every day.
Change the Atmosphere
Getting your employees out of the office doesn't always mean you're wasting time and money. Find meetups or events going on near your area and offer them incentives to attend (with you!). You'll get a better response doing this than offering random cash bonuses they never realized they were getting.
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It's important for your employees to get to know each other, especially for collaborative efforts.
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Put some real effort into having good office culture:
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- Randomly surprise them with beer on Friday
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This is a tiny… TINY list compared to the full spectrum of ground you can cover to keep your employees happy. This should always be your main focus.
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Assign them to clients they actually like…you're such a little dreamer!!! Seriously though, that is great advice as most people do perform better when they're dealing with something they can relate to or don't hate.
What??? Surfing reddit all day isn't productive? Psssh, this post sucks.
I love this post. These are the things I miss from moving from freelance to in-house. I cannot complain too much, because I do work for an awesome company that does a lot to keep the work atmosphere enjoyable. Still doesn't beat me being able to work from my own office at home.
I will admit, I am by far more productive in a relaxing environment than I am at the office. Too many distractions, because… Well… I am the lone web guy. Sad story to ensue, but I will hold that for another day.
Someone hold me. Please?
Awesome post Peter!
Almost awesome as me.
Motivate people is one of the thing that is becoming every day more important for me. As SEO manager for an inhouse team of 15 people of 5 different countries, I have to say I decided to spend more and more time on motivating people.
When you work every day, every minute on the same fuckin thing, it's really hard to remind yourself how awesome your job can be, and how important is for the company.
For example, you know how I try (still improving) to motivate people: simply LISTEN to them. I am italian , and I work with people doing stuff for another country, let's say Sweden. You, swedish girl/man, know how to do it, not me. Because I am the "boss" doesn't mean I don't listen to you, to your ideas. We can discuss, yell at each other, but listen to them is the most rewarding thing of the whole day. Not to mention it's really important even to me, to grow as manager and as person.
thanks for sharing!
In my experience you need a carrot and stick approach. Motivated people will naturally want to work for self actualization, esteem and satisfaction. Those less motivated individuals (yes they are around!) tend to respond better to the stick approach.
If we put an arcade game in our office, we'd have a team of top scoring gamers and unhappy clients!!
I love this, totally love it.
Been a lot of discussions within my team about motivation. I totally believe a relaxed or friendly atmosphere with employees makes them feel more valued and as though they're worth more.
Especially so with link builders!! Nothing worse than trawling through pages and pages of posts about something totally horrendous (unless you actually work in that industry) to try and take part in the conversation and earn a link and blogging friend.
Great post!
Hi, Peter:
How about a follow up post? This time on keeping "work at home link builders" creative. That's way harder, I think.
I mean by and large we tend to be creative and self sufficient but we do get loopy at times from being home alone all day. Yikes!!! Lol.
What do you say about a follow up post for us WAHLB's?
Beer on Friday? I may have to leave the corporate side of SEO and join you in NC…


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With Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) and McDonalds (NYSE: MCD) planning more than thousand new locations in China, one wonders what the size of the market for quick service restaurants in that country would be. Analysts forecast a 50% growth by the year 2015 but on the flipside there are also doubts that these companies seem to be expanding too fast and might regret later. McDonalds is targeting 2,000 locations by the end of 2013 and Starbucks, 1,500 locations by 2015. These are no comparison for Yum! Brands, which operates 5,200 stores. Is it a case of eating more than one can chew?
The year 2013 has started on a good note for investors in Starbucks Corporation, McDonalds and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (NASDAQ: GMCR) – the trio has returned between 11% and 30% YTD to investors.
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Starbucks, the largest coffee company in the world with stores in more than 60 countries including China, India, Japan and South Korea, has a market value (market cap) of $44 billion and an enterprise value (sum of claims of all security holders including debt holders) of $42.05 billion. With $13.66 billion total trailing twelve month revenue, the company reported 28.84% return on equity and an EPS of $1.86.
With its Verismo machine, the company entered the single-serve coffee market in October 2012 in an attempt to grab market share from the likes of Green Mountain and Nestlé. The response has been exceptionally encouraging and in the quarter ended December 2012, the company sold 150,000 machines. Verismo's biggest plus point is its ability to brew lattes using the two-cup process, one for coffee and the other for milk and also the only machine that brews coffee, espresso and latte.
With an eye on the shift in consumer preference for healthy drinks, Starbucks acquired Evolution Fresh Inc. in November 2011 and in March 2012, opened its first store by that name. Evolution Fresh stores focus on juice instead of coffee.
Come March 12, 2013 large sugary drinks will be banned in New York. However, Starbucks does not intend to change its menus and will continue serving its 20 and 30 ounce offerings – Venti and Trenta as the company thinks that the new regulations do not apply to it as most of its drinks are customizable.
The negativity and health risks related to sugary and fizzy drinks is probably the reason why managers like Paul Theron, chief executive officer of equities at Vestac, are shifting focus towards Starbucks and quitting investments in Coca Cola.
Starbucks continues to post strong same store sales having posted an increase of almost 25% from December 2010 through December 2012. The stock is trading in the range of $57-$59 since the beginning of March 2013 and analysts forecast a target of $65 on the basis of the momentum in SBUX stock and reduction in input cost.
McDonalds, the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, is valued at almost $100 billion and has an even bigger enterprise value of $110.28 billion. In a March 8 press release, the company reported a decline in global sales in February 2013, a decrease of 1.5% as compared to the same period last year. However, this was mostly due to 2012 being a leap year with one extra day in February. If that is taken into account, global sales actually increased by 1.7% and sales in the U.S. were flat but increased in Europe (2.7%) and Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (1.5%).
The numbers may appear small or of little importance but they were enough for pushing the stock up 2% on the day the numbers were released and for Bank of America to reiterate its buy call and raise its target from $99 (already achieved in afterhours trading) to $110.
Comparison of sale figures for the U.S. will become more favorable in March with the issue of unfavorable weather last year out of the way. However, comparison of global sales may not have that luxury as 2012 showed a healthy 7.7% sales growth.
McDonalds is a leader in fast food and controls more than half market share in the burger category. However, it is under great pressure in overseas market particularly after news of high hormone levels in chicken served in Mickey D and Yum restaurants in China.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Green Mountain is engaged in the business of specialty coffee with a special focus on Arabica bean coffee and coffee makers. With a market cap of $8.03 billion it is a much smaller company as compared to McDonalds and Starbucks.
Limited edition and blends offered in K-Cup portion packs is the most recognizable face of Green Mountain Roasters. Recently, the company announced that it has reached an agreement that allows it to offer one of the world's leading tea brands, Lipton Tea, in its single serve Keurig and Vue brewing systems.
With Starbucks entering single-serve coffee market with the launch of Verismo machines, Green Mountain faces a tough challenge going forward. Maybe time is not far when Starbucks decides to offer single-serve coffee packs as well or makes an offer to buy Green Mountain. Possibility of growth of Green Mountain exists only if the company chooses to explore overseas markets.
With the Chinese market expected to grow 50% in the coming years, the decision to open more stores in China seems to be based on sound logic particularly when the domestic market appears to have reached saturation point with little scope for growth.
Starbucks has taken strong initiatives in fiscal 2013 – acquisition of Bay Bread and its La Boulange bakery brand and Evolution Fresh. In February 2013, Starbucks partnered Tata Coffee Ltd. in the inauguration of a roasting and packaging plant in Karnataka, India. With local sourcing arrangement with Tata Coffee, India will be the only country where Starbucks uses locally sourced coffee. This will allow Starbucks to offer its products at a much lower price in India than anywhere else in the South East Asia.
Also, input costs are becoming favorable in the coffee market. These are cumulative factors that will become more accretive and add to the ability of Starbucks to continue growing at 20% till 2015.
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