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Staunton, August 1 – Despite the conviction of many that conflicts among opposition figures are simply battles among individuals, Vladimir Pastukhov says, "an ideological struggle in post-communist Russia not only exists but is proceeding within a long discredited mental paradigm" which explains why Russian history, its reflection, is a vicious circle.
The recent debates between Aleksey Navalny and Igor Strelkov, the St. Antony's College historian says, are "the clearest public clash in recent years of all the main Russian ideological trends at the new turn of Russian history," a clash that involves "not two but three," the last being the spirit of the Russian liberal opposition (republic.ru/posts/85454).
"In the final analysis, Navalny and Strelkov appealed not so much to the nationalists … as to the liberal audience. [That is,] they discussed not the nationalist but the liberal agenda." And "at the center of debates was one single question which has political and economic meaning in Russia – the question about power."
Navalny has been criticized for failing to detail his program, but in fact, Pastukhov suggests, duringn the debate everthing that one needs to know about his views on politics in Russia" because "he expressed his attitude toward state power."
Pastukhov says that "in Russia there is not and cannot be a political ideology" in the Western sense "because Russia as in the past remains a pre-political society… [Thus] the right-left matrix doesn't apply to Russia as it was constructed as a derivative involving relations to private property which did not and does not exist in Russia."
"Having expressed his attitude toward power," the Russian historian continues, "a Russiann politician answers the question about his program in an exhaustive way. One needn't knw anything more about it or him in an ideological sense."
According to Pastukhov, there are a total of "three traditional points of view on this sensitive issue for Russia:
First, there is the patriotic or Slavophile position, whch Strelkov embodies. For those who hold this view, "the powers are a prior good" and justify themselves by existing. "Democracy is not only unnecessary but even dangerous since it is capable of destroying the natural unity of power and the people and become a weapon in the hands of plutocrats as well as the foreign and domestic enemies of Russia."
Second, there is the liberal or Westernizer position to which both Navalny and Strelkov appealed. For it, "power is a prior evil: it opposes society its interests are opposed to the interests of society and therefore it must be controlled, contained and forced to act in the interests of society in spite of its egoistic and 'bloodsucking' instincts."
And third, there is the progressive, that is revolutionary-democratic position. That is Navalny's position. It holds that "power by itself is neutral and everything depends in whose hands it is held: if it is in 'bad' hands, then it will be 'reactionary' and must be opposed; if it is in 'good' hands, that is, progressive ones, it must be supported."
Put in lapidary terms, Pastukhov says, "the three ruling ideological trends in Russia today can be summarized in the following way: power must be served (the patriots), power must be fought (the liberals) and power must be used (the progressives)."
At first glance, these appear quite far apart, but they really aren't as distant from one another as all that. "They have a common platform: the Russian patriots, the Russian liberals and the Russian revolutionary democrats (progressives) recognize the objective inevitability and even necessity of the existence in Russia of a harshly centralized, built from top down, vertically integrated state."
In short, they all accept the Leviathan state as a demiurge and vie society as "an infantile youth incapable of any independence and more than that capable of committing a mass of stupidities and even calling forth a universal catastrophe if suddenly they separate themselves from the supervision of the state."
The problem is that thinking in this way the liberals have no chance of coming to power except as a result of some cataclysm. The progressive Bolshevik types do have a change because they seek power above all and will do what is necessary to seize the state. But neither of them or of course the patriots will challenge the autocratic state.
"Autocracy," Pastukhov says, "in the final analysis can be extremely varied: Orthodox, communist, anti-communist, corrupt and even anti-corrupt." But the fundamental vicious cycle of Russian history won't be broken until the vicious cycle of Russian thought is broken and Russia adopts "at a minimum" three fundamental reforms.
First of all, there must be rules that prevent anyone from remaining in power for very long and ensure the circulation of elites. Second, he says, there must be a fundamental decentralization of power. And third, there needs to be a clear transition to a parliamentary republic or "as a variant," a parliamentary-presidential one.
Rephrasing a popular political notion in the past, "one can say that "all previous ideologies have put as their goal the modernization of Russian autocracy … now the time has come to demolish it." That requires that the opposition come together to get power and only then debate their differences. Worrying about the latter first ensures that it won't take power.
There is a clear example of what is at stake if the two opposition trends don't come together. That was in Germany in the early 1930s when the two main opposition groups decided their differences were more important than anything else and thus lost out, opening the way to the rise of Hitler.
Or put another, Pastukhov concludes, "present day Russian politics reminds one of a computer game: in it, there are many levels, and one must not jump to the next level without fulfilling the program of the previous one."


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Huzur (aba) delivered the Friday sermon from Hamburg, Germany. Huzur (aba) began the sermon by giving an overview on the persecution of Jama'at Ahmadiyya, which he said is not something that is new or began in the recent past. Despite the fact that the Promised Messiah (as) was well-acclaimed as a defender of Islam due to his services in propagating the true teachings of this religion, after he claimed to be the Mahdi and Messiah of latter days, the same people who supported him turned bitterly against him, and in fact joined forces with those Non-Muslims who left no stone unturned in humiliating Islamic teachings and spreading hate against its founder, the Holy Prophet (saw). These people fabricated a web of lies and made false allegations (even of murder) against the Promised Messiah (as), who faced persecution throughout the course of his life. Apart from the court cases and other difficulties presented in his way, he also witnessed the martyrdom of two of his loyal and devoted disciples in Kabul. One of those martyred was the Raees-e-Aazam of the King's court, his name was Sahibzada Abdul Latif Shaheed, an extremely pious and righteous man. The Promised Messiah (as) mentioned in detail the accounts of these martyrdoms in his book Tadhkiratush Shahadatain (The Narrative of Two Martyrdoms). In this book, the spiritual status of these two is also mentioned, and in the end, the Promised Messiah (as) has addressed Sahibzada Abdul Latif in these words:
O Abdul Latif may thousands of blessings be showered on thee, for thou hast, in my own lifetime, manifested unparalleled fidelity for me.
The Promised Messiah (as) further writes in the same book:
We exhort our followers to cultivate faith similar to his (i.e. Sahibzada Abdul Latif Shaheed), because if a person is not wholly devoted to God and remains partly inclined towards mundane things, he cannot be reckoned to be a true believer in heaven.
This is the prayer that every Ahmadi should perform and make every effort to reach these standards of piety and sacrifice. We are already aware of the history of all prophets, which proves that difficulties and troubles were inflicted on them and their followers, so much so that the Holy Prophet of Islam (saw), the beloved prophet of God Almighty, for whom the entire universe was created, along with his followers also passed through such trials and tribulations. In addition to financial sacrifices, thousands laid the lives of their children and their own lives in the way of God Almighty. So whenever the Jamaat Ahmadiyya goes through such a phase of intense persecution, we should draw inspiration for steadfastness and devotion from the life of the prophets and especially that of the Holy Prophet (saw). It also leads to the firm faith that these periods of extreme difficulty will lay the foundations of forthcoming victories. Such periods of difficulty also provide us with the opportunity to gain further nearness to God Almighty by offering supplication and lamentations before our Lord and to continue to strengthen this bond with The Divine. There is no doubt that the companions of the Holy Prophet (saw) did not refrain from offering sacrifices in way of their faith, but the victory of Islam was not a result only of these sacrifices, it was also due to the fervent and earnest prayers that were offered by the early followers of Islam, and most of all due to the humble prayers of the beloved Prophet of Allah (saw), who cried and shed tears through the night and shook the Divine threshold and brought about such a great revolution.
However, the question is: was the period of successes that was to result from such grand supplications to last only for 50 or 60 years or the first few centuries following Islam? Of course not. Just as the Holy Prophet (saw) has been given the title of "Khatam al Anbiya" (Seal of the Prophets) till the end of times, similarly, this victory of Islam is also to last till the end of times. Indeed, there was a period of darkness, which ended with the coming of the "aakhireen" i.e. the advent of the Promised Messiah (as) and the righteous followers who entered his Jamaat. This second phase of victory of Islam was to witness the same successes as were witnessed by the first. But the companions of the Holy Prophet (saw) and those who came later relied solely and primarily on the authority of Allah Almighty and not on their own efforts. They supplicated before their Creator and adorned their night with worship. Thus, the second phase of "aakhireen", when the Jihad of the sword has come to an end, must place a great emphasis on prayers and supplication and every Ahmadi must fully understand this. No doubt, this is the age of intellectual debate and presentation of logical argumentation. The Promised Messiah (as) has left a treasure trove of these proofs and reasoning. No faith can now challenge the beautiful teachings of Islam and the Quran. But, the actuality is that these intellectual and logical arguments will only be beneficial when we will make every effort to prostrate and supplicate before God Almighty and truly fulfil our duties in this context.
The Jamaat Ahmadiyya is on the forefront to prove the superiority of Islam over other religions, to reply to the false allegations on the beautiful teachings of the Holy Quran, to remove the misconceptions about the pure and magnificent life and character of the Holy Prophet (saw), to spread the truth about other faiths as well. A few years ago, when the Pope made allegations on the Holy Quran here in Germany, Huzur (aba) advised the Germany Jamaat to prepare a response to those allegations in form of a book, which was done in a beautiful manner. No other Muslim group had such an opportunity to present a response, whether in detail or in a superficial manner. There is another priest in US, and other opponents in Holland and Denmark, and elsewhere who never fail to raise false accusations against Islam. Huzur (aba) said that responses were prepared at every occasion in the best possible manner that we could. Jamaat Ahmadiyya is already confronting these opponents of Islam paving the way as a front-runner.
However, there is an element of opposition within the sphere of Islam as well, which Jamaat Ahmadiyya is also tackling. These are the people who spread the false teachings of Islam attributing them to the holy name of the Prophet of Islam (saw) and propagating nothing but hatred against the Promised Messiah (as) who was the most devoted servant of the Holy Prophet (saw). They are laying thorns in the paths of the followers of the Promised Messiah (as) and vehemently attacking them as a result of their vicious hatred. The so-called Ulema (scholars) in Pakistan are taking the lead in the performance and execution of these barbarous and heinous acts. The Promised Messiah (as) has written in the book Tadhkiratush Shahadatain that the Amir of Kabul was in fact afraid of the Ulema and thus the martyrdom of Sahibzada Abdul Lateef Shaheed was a result of the verdict of these Ulema. The Amir of Kabul himself held Sahibzada Abdul Lateef in reverence, but the Ulema controlled the Amir of Kabul. The exact same situation is present today in Pakistan. The Government along with the people of the nation are nothing but a puppet in the hands of these ulema and their hateful beliefs.
Ahmadis who live in Pakistan today are not distressed by the sacrifice of their properties and lives alone, they are tormented and troubled by the attacks and onslaughts in form of verbal abuse and printed posters using extremely filthy and heinous language (which a decent man would not be able to read or hear) in public places. The officials when addressed either pay no heed or admit that they have no power in face of these offenses. Tales of great patience and sacrifices are being written by the Ahmadis in Pakistan. These sacrifices can be turned into concrete results in only one way, that is to prostrate before God, lament before the Lord in worship, supplicate in the manner in which the companions of the Holy Prophet (saw) did. It is prayers alone that can protect us against the onslaught of these evil opponents. Enemies are intensifying in their efforts, and our efforts in prayers and in supplication should be equally proportionate, in fact even greater, so that we witness Divine blessings in our favour. Huzur (aba) said that he wished to draw the attention of those Ahmadis living in Pakistan specifically to special prayers with greater zeal. Along with prayers, try to fast (nafl i.e. supererogatory) one day during the week as well. Huzur (aba) then addressed the Pakistani Ahmadis living in other parts of the world and advised them to supplicate for their fellow brethren living in Pakistan. He then turned towards the non-Pakistani Ahmadis and instructed them to supplicate as well. May Allah Almighty annihilate these enemies of God, so that peace can be established, and falsehood comes to an end so that the nation can be salvaged, otherwise there is no guarantee to save the country from a fate of doom. When supplications will be offered in earnest, they will be heard in the Divine threshold. Today, this persecution and hostility which has reached its extreme, should arouse in us the fervour and ardour to offer humble supplications before God Almighty. Each Ahmadi should offer prayers like an agitated soul because God does not reject the prayer offered in such a state. The Holy Quran states:
"Or, Who answers the distressed person when he calls upon Him, and removes the evil, and makes you successors in the earth? Is there a God besides Allah? Little is it that you reflect." (27:63)
The Promised Messiah (as) has taught us that unless there is absolute anguish and tenderness in the heart which beseeches the Mercy of the Lord, that supplication will have no value in the sight of God Almighty. This anguish of the heart is a pre-condition for the acceptance of prayer.
Every Ahmadi should offer such prayers in pain and in humility, especially those living in Pakistan, who are experiencing these cruelties directly. Prayers are our only weapon, our only tool. Hadhrat Khalifatul Massih V (aba) experienced a dream during the previous Khilafat, in which he heard that if 100% of Ahmadis in Pakistan lament before God with the purity of heart, then these atrocities can be eliminated as a result of prayers offered merely in a few nights. Huzur (aba) said that since the first day of his Khilafat, he has been drawing the attention of the Jamaat towards dua, and towards bringing a change in one's own spiritual condition. He said that unintentionally, his every speech or address takes the direction towards the same subject.
Huzur (aba) said that the promise of God Almighty of success to the Promised Messiah (as) will be fulfilled, and indeed it is being fulfilled as we witness the scenes of grand blessings on the Jamaat Ahmadiyya, even in Pakistan. Despite the inauspicious circumstances, the blow of the enemy at every occasion results in failure due to the Divine favours in our support. The trials however should lead us to purify ourselves and turn to God with even greater zeal. Every Ahmadi child, young, adult, old, man, woman should bow down in complete obedience before every commandment of God in absolute perfection and fulfil the rights towards God and fellow human beings. Then, every stroke of the enemy shall be annihilated before our eyes. God's Will shall be executed no matter what; however, the timing is sometimes dependent on the spiritual state of a person or community. God has indicated that victory is guaranteed, but if you wish to hasten this victory, then man must bring about an intrinsic spiritual revolution. Let us pray and prostrate before God, so that His Mercy encompasses every member of the Jamaat and remove all obstacles. May Allah enable us to inculcate this standard of prayer in us so that we become the witnesses of the results of acceptance of these prayers. God Almighty is already showing us the fruits of our very humble and ordinary efforts due to His Grace and Benevolence. The successes that are bestowed on the Jamaat are far greater than the intensity of the enemy onslaught. In Pakistan and in the world elsewhere, Jamaat is taking strides and leaps forward. If anyone has an iota of doubt in his mind that our prayers are not accepted, then he must recite Istaghfar. It must be remembered that God is "Maalik" (Master). Our duty is to continue our efforts in offering supplications and prayers, which demand some etiquette, and we must observe these etiquettes.
The Promised Messiah (as) draws attention towards these etiquettes: While offering prayer, one must not give up and should not think that God does not accept prayer. Acceptance of prayer takes time. Secondly, we must not assume that the prayers will be accepted in precisely the same manner in which the prayer was offered, in fact, God Almighty expressed His Love in other ways. For instance, the successes which are destined for the Ahmadis in other parts of the world are deeply tied in with the sacrifices offered by the Ahmadis in Pakistan. Thirdly, one should analyse his own status as well: did he purify his heart and bow before his Lord in that state? When such an analysis is carried out, it is always the individual at shortfall.
The Promised Messiah (as) adds:
In order for the prayer to be accepted, reverence and respect (adab) must be inculcated in the heart. When the wise seek something of their King, they are extremely respectful to him. That is the teaching of Surah Al Fatiha which beings with the verse:
[1:2] All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all the worlds,
[1:3] The Gracious (Who provides without us asking for it), the Merciful (provides with His Benevolence),
[1:4] Master of the Day of Judgment (of this world and the Hereafter)
When an individual offers this praise and glory for His Lord, his attention is drawn to the fact that his Lord is a Magnanimous Lord and then supplicates before Him as He is Present before his eyes:
[1:5] Thee alone do we worship and Thee alone do we implore for help.
[1:6] Guide us in the right path — (not the path of those blinded people, who see no result of their efforts and prayers)
[1:7] The path of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy blessings, those who have not incurred Thy displeasure, and those who have not gone astray.
Therefore, Huzur (aba) says that we must learn and know the etiquettes of offering prayer. We must have firm belief on the basic attributes of God (Lord of all the Worlds, The Gracious, The Merciful, The Master of Day of Judgment). Only then we can divert our attention towards true worship and implore His Help and favours, which are granted to the pure-hearted. One should have trust that no action or speech of his will incur the displeasure of God Almighty. He should be fearful of God. A humble person is always prayerful that he may never reaches a state when he forgets His Creator. Prayers are then accepted, victory is granted, annihilation of enemy is witnessed. Huzur (aba) invited all Ahmadis to purify themselves thus and offer their humble supplications before God The Almighty. If the enemy has reached the extreme in his enmity, then let us also explore and reach the ultimate in our implorations before Our Helper. God Almighty shall come to our succour running towards us when we beseech Him in our prayers and destroy our enemy. The enemy shall have no power against the arrows of the night prayers. There is no doubt that we will meet with victory when we shall offer our night prayers. We are the servants of the Promised Messiah (as) who has been given the promise of companionship of God Almighty. Thus we will offer our supplications, then God will manifest special Divine favours. Prayer is the only tool for the pure-hearted, there is nothing that compares to it or comes close to it. The Promised Messiah (as) was Divinely appointed to invite the masses towards God, and the promises granted to him in order to fulfil this goal shall be fulfilled. We should not doubt even for a second anything contrary to this. Enemy has surfaced its ugly head since the time of the Promised Messiah (as) throughout the past hundred years; however, the head of the enemy was crushed and defeated each time.
We as individuals should not stand stagnant in our spiritual progress because of these victories. We must forever remain concerned about whether we are fulfilling our roles and duties and responsibility so that we continue to receive Divine succour and favours and blessings. We should continue these prayers individually as well as in congregation. May Allah Almighty accept our humble prayers, and send His angels to set in motion the paths that lead to the destruction of the enemy. God states in the Holy Quran:
"He therefore prayed to his Lord saying, 'I am overcome, so come Thou to my help!'" (54:11)
Thus, cry in your prayers, shed your tears before The Lord, to re-instate the glory of Islam, and topple the rule which has made this land difficult for us to live in, and make the same land a lush green garden where peace can be established and faith can be practiced. May Allah Almighty have mercy on us all, Ameen.
Huzur (aba) then announced the sad news of the martyrdom of Master Dilawar Hussain in Sheikhupura on 3 October 2011. He was a new convert to Jamaat, and leaves behind 2 sons and 2 daughters. He was a righteous man, interested in scholarly research. He was regular in offering prayer, recitation of Quran tilawat, was dedicated to Khilafat, watched MTA regularly and encouraged his children to do the same. His relatives abandoned him after he along with his family accepted Ahmadiyyat last year in December. He was shot twice as the assailants entered the classroom where he was teaching, and he breathed his last on the way to the hospital. May Allah Almighty elevate his status in Paradise and grant patience to the family members he leaves behind, Ameen.
Abdul Jabbar Sahib of Rabwah also passed away on 4 October, who had been ill for some time now. He was 69 years old and a long-serving member of the community in Fazl-e-Umar hospital. May Allah Almighty grant him a lofty station in Paradise, Ameen.
Nasir Ahmad Muzaffar Sahib also passed away. He was a public servant and a social worker. He has many services for Jamaat to his credit. May Allah Almighty grant him a lofty station in Paradise, and grant his family members patience to bear this loss. Ameen.
The funeral prayers in abstentia would be offered after Jumma prayers.
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OCEAN CITY – The Rivendell project has seen its fair share of problems along the road to completion and faced several issues of contention, but the controversy reached a pinnacle this week with the Mayor and Council denying the request to lift the stop work order on the building.
At the end of July, it came to the attention of Blaine Smith, Zoning Administrator, as well as the owners of the Rivendell project, BPG Residential VI, LLC, that the building was five feet taller than what the plans called for. As a result, Smith issued a stop work order, preventing any further work from being done on the top floor.
The owners of the building are now in the process of preparing and filing an application to the Planning Commission to amend and modify the Planned Overlay District (POD) development plan to change the building height to 99 feet.
BPG's attorney Brian Peter Cosby explained that during the amendment process, the company would like to continue with construction in hopes that the amendment will be granted.
"Let us proceed so we don't suffer such a large economic loss in the interim," Cosby said to the Mayor and Council.
According to Cosby, the owners stand to lose between $500,00 and $1 million.
Cosby explained that there is no reason for a stop work order and that allowing work on the project would be of no detriment to the town or to its people. The only potential danger could be to the owners themselves if they are not granted the amended height.
"It is more punitive than necessary to keep the stop work order in affect," Cosby said.
The council immediately questioned why, if they had their first inkling of a height issue in May, the builders did not come forward at that time.
Keith Iott, architect for the project, explained how the issue came to the forefront. In May, the height issue was brought before the council after neighbors voiced complaints that the building was 10 stories tall instead of the purposed nine stories. At that time, it was decided that it was semantics and not an error in the design. The claim was that although there was an additional story, the building was still the same height as it was supposed to be.
Iott explained that the height discrepancy was not discovered until last week, when it was realized that the building was five feet taller than the height that was outlined in the POD plan.
Rob Buccini, co-founder of the BPG group, said the company had no idea the plan had been presented at a height five feet less.
According to Buccini, the land was purchased 14 to 15 months ago during the final round of permit drawing. Buccini explained the building was constructed based on those permit drawings.
Buccini claims that the current building is only five to six inches taller than the permit drawing height, but when compared to the POD plan the current building height is five feet taller.
"We haven't made any changes to the plan since we bought it," Buccini said.
Councilwoman Mary Knight found it hard to believe that with a project as expensive as Rivendell, height would not be double-checked. "I would think you would know exactly how tall the building was going to be," she said.
Buccini maintained the company checked the height on the final permit plans, but not on the POD drawings. "It is a series of unfortunate issues where permit drawings were different than POD drawings," he said.
Cosby reiterated that his client wished to go ahead with construction in hopes it would save the company money and get the amended height in the POD plans at the Planning Commission meeting.
Cosby also pointed out that although five feet sounds significant, that the shadow impact study on the current construction shows no substantial impact to the surrounding buildings.
"There is no need to keep this stop work order in affect to protect anybody, and if my client is willing to take the risk, than why make him lose another $500,000 to $1 million," Cosby said.
Councilwoman Nancy Howard said she was leery of lifting the stop work order despite Cosby's confidence that BPG will be granted the amended height at the hearing.
Councilman Jim Hall explained that he was unwilling to give the building any leeway until the issues with the neighbors were cleared up. "It's hard for me to say keep working," Hall said.
Hall told Buccini that he needed to work out the problems with the upset neighbors before the council could allow them to keep working. "These people are really, really upset about this building," Hall said.
Iott and Buccini both assured the council that they would be more than willing to sit down with the neighbors who are discontented with the construction of Rivendell.
"We'd be more than happy to explain to them what transpired from an engineering standpoint," Iott said.
Knight agreed that the neighbors were unhappy with the project thus far. "They don't feel you've been good neighbors in this whole building project," she said.
The council voted unanimously, with Councilman Jay Hancock absent, to not lift the stop work order. Council members agreed that when and if the situation with the neighbors is resolved, then and only then would they consider lifting the order.


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Thursday, September 6, 2012
Almond Rosemary Cake with Lemon and Creme Fraiche Glaze
Let me run through the details and the minor changes I made the original recipe. Skin-on, raw almonds were toasted, chopped, and ground in a food processor. I added some of the sugar to the almonds in the food processor to prevent them from forming a paste. The dry ingredients were combined, and I always sieve dry ingredients. I used whole wheat pastry flour instead of all-purpose, and polenta, baking powder, and salt were also included. After sieving those, I added the ground almonds, minced rosemary, and lemon zest. In a stand mixer, the eggs were mixed with the remaining sugar using the whisk attachment for about ten minutes until tripled in volume. Then, creme fraiche and cooled, melted butter were added. The egg mixture was folded into the dry ingredients in three additions. For baking, an eleven-inch springform pan is suggested, but I used a ten-inch pan. The cake baked for 25 minutes while the syrup was made. Sugar, water, and lemon juice were boiled and reduced for five minutes, and then I added a sprig of rosemary to steep in the syrup as it cooled. When the hot cake was removed from the oven, the syrup, minus the rosemary sprig, was poured over the top, and it was left to cool completely. Once cool, it was glazed with a mix of confectioners' sugar, creme fraiche, and lemon juice and topped with pieces of rosemary.
I finally got over my losing streak with almond cakes. This is in no way light and fluffy like a chiffon, but it definitely wasn't as dense as other almond cakes I've attempted. The sugar syrup worked like a charm in warding off a dry texture too. Next time, I might add a bit more minced rosemary to the batter since its flavor was very subtle, and those extra flecks of green will just make the cake even more "rustic" in a very good way.
Posted by lisa is cooking at Thursday, September 06, 2012
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A delightful combination of flavors! So Italian... Your cake is very tempting.ReplyDelete
I would never think to pair almond with rosemary but your cake looks lovely. I'm a big fan of the rustic look. For my cuisine it hides a multitude of sins :-)ReplyDelete
I adore the combo of almonds and rosemary...the cake looks elegantly rustic and delectable.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 6:43 AM
Such a unique cake - the creme fraiche glaze is just beautiful!ReplyDelete
That is such a pretty looking cake. I love the tiny tufts of rosemary. They look like little sprays of grass poking out of the snow. I'd love to try this cake and see how the rosemary works with the almonds xxReplyDelete
What a beautiful cake . . . as we say around this Italian home, "Che Bella"! This is a keeper for me! Thanks for sharing Lisa!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! I often made a almond&mandarin cake, but somehow forgot about it. That is, until now! Love the glaze on top, gotta do that next time too!ReplyDelete
Just my kind of cake, not too fussy but sparkling with flavor and impressive when serving!ReplyDelete
An outstanding recipe!
Beautiful! I love almond cakes but have run into some of the issues you describe as well. I'm thinking whipping the eggs was the saving grace? I would have thought the polenta and whole wheat flour might have made it heavy so whatever the trick, glad to hear it worked!ReplyDelete
I love the look of the cake with the rosemary sprinkled on the top. So elegant. And what a scrumptious combination of flavors!ReplyDelete
I love almonds. I like them even more in cakes, because it gives the cake a distinctive flavor. However, I have never added rosemary to a cake and I will try this the next time I bake.ReplyDelete
Such an elegant presentation my friend, with stunning flavours :DReplyDelete
I love the simple, elegant way that you decorated it Lisa! :DReplyDelete
Love the flavors you're rocking here! Such a great combo, and the cake itself looks nice nice. Very good stuff - thank you.ReplyDelete
I'm a huge fan of cake with almonds...yum.ReplyDelete
I saw this recipe and was intrigued as well. Since there is an abundance of rosemary in the garden I am tempted to try this recipe. I like the modifications you made to the recipe. I think you should become a recipe tester for F&W.ReplyDelete
wow, this looks incredible! it looks seriously delicious, and is definitely going on my must-bake list!ReplyDelete
I am completely sold at the creme fraiche glaze...ReplyDelete
This looks absolutely delicious....
I've never thought to use rosemary in cakes. Got a rosemary bush in my garden, might give this a go!ReplyDelete
Beautiful cake, Lisa! I love rustic and use if with abandon to cover some of my boo-boos, but you definitely show a lot more respect for the term than me ;-)ReplyDelete
love how you decorated the cake, so pretty!
Wow that looks like a lovely cake ~ YUM Never really cooked baked with rosemary hehe :) Great idea!ReplyDelete
i love the sprigs of rosemary on top--what an elegant touch! beyond that, this cake sounds absolutely delicious. good one, lisa. :)ReplyDelete
We maintain that there's nothing wrong with rustic, regardless of the definition we use. All of our baked goods have a rustic flair. :) You did an excellent job making this cake look as gorgeous as anything. A slice would be nice right now!ReplyDelete
This cake is beautiful. I absolutely love herbs in baked sweets, so I know I'd love this cake. Very nice!ReplyDelete
Your cake is so pretty! Love the little rosemary sprigs.ReplyDelete


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State Rep. David Richardson, D-Miami Beach, on Friday sent a hand-delivered letter to Florida Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican:
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I am writing to thank you for your comments earlier this week concerning Arizona's SB 1062. You stated "From my understanding of that bill, I would veto it in Florida because it seems unnecessary." You went on to say "I am very much opposed to discrimination."
Governor, I commend you for your statement of opposition to the discriminatory Arizona legislation. However, discrimination continues in our great state. Are you aware of the discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in the state of Florida? Do you realize in the state of Florida today you can be fired from your job simply for being LGBT? Are you aware you can be denied service in a restaurant, refused housing, denied a hotel room or denied financial credit based on your sexual orientation or sexual identity?
Along with the SAVE organization, I have been working in South Florida to end discrimination for everyone, including the LGBT community. Let's meet and work together to make these types of discriminatory practices a thing of the past and ensure all Floridians have the same freedoms and opportunities. I'm available at your earliest convenience.
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The credit card thing is a pet peeve of mine also for many reasons beginning with the built-in consumer protection and avoidance of certain fees. Others include CSA (community-supported agriculture) groups as always the best way to save money on food and gym memberships are always not worth it. Sometimes readers may think that a personal finance writer is advocating one way or the other but is simply sharing experiences to allow others to make a more informed decision and providing guidance on instilling financial discipline.
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The blocks look to be from 1890-1920 when indigo prints were relatively inexpensive and very popular with quiltmakers. They show typical indigo coloring with a dyed blue background and white figures, style dictated by indigo's chemistry. Indigo will not color if it is exposed to oxygen, so simply applying indigo to a wood block or copper plate does not work because the dye binds with the oxygen in the air.
Here's a date-inscribed quilt from an online auction with indigo blue as the ground and white figures in the print. It's a typical early 20th-century factory printed indigo.
Printers traditionally print white figures on indigo grounds in a reserve or resist process (also called batik) by applying wax or a resist paste in a pattern on the fabric and then dipping it in the indigo dye vat. When the paste is removed a white on blue design appears. Another technique developed about 1800 involves dyeing the fabric blue in the indigo vat and then printing a discharge paste to bleach out the figures. The prints in the Cades Cove blocks and Aunt Celia's quilt are probably done in a sophisticated variation of the discharge technique (although the pattern design is rather unsophisticated).
The indigo resist process has been used by artisans all over the world. Pennsylvania historian Trish Herr has been collecting early indigo resist prints from the Germanic people there. These are hand printed rather than factory printed.
And Japanese printers still dye in traditional fashion.
Printers figured out ways to reverse the figure/ground appearance in indigos. The earliest technique was the labor-intensive process of applying resist paste to the background and leaving the figures to absorb the dye. These indigo resist prints are sometimes called China blue prints because they look like a piece of porcelain.
Above: a scrap of old indigo resist with blue figure and white ground from quilt historian Florence Peto's collection. She gave it to collector Elizabeth Richardson several decades ago. Recently, quilts, correspondence, and scrapbooks belonging to Elizabeth Richardson were donated to the Western Kentucky University Library. The note says "Very old blue-on-white resist print. F. Peto. For your collection. Happy Easter!"
Here are some reproduction fabrics imitating China-blue style with blue figures on white grounds.
A sofa upholstered in indigo-resist reproduction from Ikea
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Havas Media to Launch A Cannabis Consultancy Firm
Havas Media, a global consultancy firm, reportedly launched its own consultancy company in the United States. As a leading global ad holding network, it seeks to make a whopping $10 million within its first year.
Havas is the first major network strategic communications advisory and training company to enter the field of cannabis. Business Insider states that this particular venture could help legitimize the cannabis industry, and by extension, urge more agencies to explore this arena.
Filling in the Gap
The company's plan to expand towards the cannabis industry stems from its desire to bridge the gaps across numerous sectors, including brand communities, medical, patient advocacy, public health, regulatory, and wellness aspects.
In its press release, Havas Health & You introduced Havas ECS (endocannabinoid system) to the public. The specific division focuses on serving the health, wellness, and pharmaceutical sectors alongside its brand communities, particularly with its medical advisors onboard.
Rob Dhoble is tasked to spearhead this firm. The press release details that Dhoble is a healthcare communications executive who specializes in brand management, medical advertising, and pharmaceutical marketing. Under Dhoble's management, the consultancy firm hopes to address the industry need for a "communications advisory and training company that integrates foundational endocannabinoid science with relevant real-world learnings of scientists and medical practitioners."
Dhoble and his company will reportedly approach management and consultancy with a science-based education and communication programs. With this particular style, Havas ECS sets to differentiate itself from its competitors and provide comprehensive services to its clients.
In an email to Benzinga, Rob Dhoble states that the "lack of opportunities for the medical community to learn about cannabinoid use is not only a concern, but it puts doctors in legal jeopardy." The associated risks include "unmanaged treatment regimens, drug interactions, and diminished treatment outcomes," particularly when medical providers fail to engage with patients who use cannabis.
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To jumpstart its campaign towards increasing awareness and understanding of cannabis and cannabinoid treatments, Havas ECS will be holding its first education conference later this fall, as revealed by its press release. Following its launch, the corporation plans to get its services rolling as soon as possible.
By entering the field, the company intends to cement its position and widen its reach "through continuous evolution and adaptation," states Global Havas Health & You CEO, Donna Murphy.
As it forges on another path in the cannabis sector, Havas ECS opened offices in both New York and New Jersey.
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Why Our Grandparents Should Add CBD Oil to Their Lifestyle
As our grandparents get older, we notice some changes in their bodies. From having more frequent joint pain, degrading muscles, and watching them lose their appetite, these can be a difficult pill to swallow for many of us who love and care for our grandparents.
There's no one way to completely avoid aging and all the effects that come with it. There are, however, some things that can help us manage aging and the symptoms that come with it. One of these is no other than the ever-reliable CBD oil.
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Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound derived from the cannabis plant. Without the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, this could not get you or your elderly high. This also does not cause an overdose in users and is generally safe to consume even in higher qualities. This entails that CBD oil is safe enough for healthy seniors to use and to add to their lifestyle.
Those who are using a number of medications, however, should first consult their doctor prior to using cannabidiol. This is to ensure that they are fit and healthy enough to use this and to prevent the cannabinoid from interacting with any prescription drug a person may be taking at the moment.
Users should also take great care in only using high-quality CBD products that come from reputable brands and sources for safer consumption. Likewise, starting from a low dosage and working their way up is a good way to start learning what's compatible with their metabolism.
Why Seniors Should Consider Taking CBD Oil
- Great for Treating Chronic Pain and Inflammation
One of the main issues that older adults face in their lives is undoubtedly pain. The older they get, our seniors tend to encounter joint pain and inflammation in their lives, with others dealing with chronic pain.
Cannabidiol can significantly reduce pain and inflammation in users thanks to its anti-inflammatory property. By including CBD products, seniors can improve their quality of life. Many of those taking prescription drugs and opioid painkillers may even find cannabidiol beneficial in moving away from drugs that only promote addiction and cause unwanted side effects.
- Stimulate Appetite
Appetite loss is yet another problem we normally encounter in older people. Whether these are through anxiety, pain, depression, or other common problems, this could be detrimental to their health.
Taking CBD oil can help stimulate their appetite. It can boost their appetite, particularly when added to food or drink or by taking cannabidiol orally as a type of supplement. With CBD's ability to address nausea, anxiety, pain, and other factors, adding this to a senior's diet may urge them to eat more over time.
- Prevent or Slowdown Risk of Dementia
Our grandparents' bodies grow older and alongside this, their brains tend to grow old and deteriorate as well, making them susceptible to dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
While the studies surrounding the use of CBD products on dementia are still limited, there is sufficient research that point's to cannabidiol's effectiveness in easing symptoms associated with the condition. This can help treat their anxiety and depression, sleeping disorders, as well as agitation and motor function.
The Bottom Line
CBD for seniors certainly holds a lot of potential. By adding CBD oil to your grandparents' diet and lifestyle, you can go a long way in helping them deal with different health conditions. Before using these, be sure to consult with their physician first.
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Here's Why CBD Oil Should be Your Favorite Product
Over the years cannabidiol (CBD) has been gaining a reputation for being one of the most clinically useful cannabinoids among hundreds of compounds in the cannabis plant. CBD also became popular for its beneficial effects as a daily lifestyle aid.
Because of this, consumers are always looking for ways to incorporate this cannabinoid into their daily routine. Getting CBD oil can help consumers maximize the versatility of this substance. Interested in getting this flexible product but not sure where to start? Check out the ways below.
Take it Straight
One of the most common ways to take this oil is to do it straight. Many people simply place a few drops into their mouths, then swallow. This oral intake is great for beginners and experienced consumers alike because effects come gradually, giving them more time to adjust.
Those who want to get more immediate effects can do it sublingually or by placing a few drops under their tongue and waiting a minute for it to be absorbed. This is a great way to reap its benefits promptly as this part of the mouth has glands that can easily absorb the substance.
Mix it With Drinks
Those who prefer to have CBD oil mixed into other food items should look for beverages to use as a base. You can use coffee, tea, or any other drink that is warm enough to keep the oil from turning into glops of grease. This is a great way to mask the cannabis taste, which not everyone likes.
Just keep in mind that any oral method of consuming this product can take time to manifest effects, so you need to hold out on taking more to avoid overconsumption.
Blend it with Sauces or Dressings
Making cbd oil-based sauces and dressings is also another great way to make a tasty ingredient out of this product. You can use it as an oil for pesto by making paste along with basil leaves, garlic, parmesan, and seasonings. For salad dressings, mixing it with vinaigrette is always a good idea. Those who like the taste of cannabis can use it as a drizzle for salads.
Use it as a Finishing Oil
When making pasta with CBD oil, it is important to remember that cannabinoids tend to evaporate when exposed to high temperatures. It can only tolerate heat less than 200 degrees F. So, it is not ideal to use it for sauteing in high heat or anything that involves too much heat.
What you can do is use it as a finishing oil for different dishes. This is where this product becomes more versatile. You can use it to top all kinds of dishes, as long as you know to expect the signature taste of CBD and cannabis products.
Final Thoughts
CBD oil is already a great product because of its benefits. Combined with the different ways to consume it, you should definitely make it your favorite cannabidiol product. You can even try making it on your own!
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Choosing the Right CBD Topical
The CBD industry is perhaps one of the largest contributors to the flourishing cannabis sector. As such, it cannot be denied that cannabidiol products have taken the world by storm. While CBD oil tinctures and even edibles seem to be the most popular products of today, CBD topicals are fast cementing their name in the game.
If you are looking to step out of your comfort zone and try something new, choosing the right CBD topical can be quite challenging and overwhelming at the same time, especially with the wide array of options to pick from. We're here to help you choose the best one for your needs.
What is a CBD Topical?
A topical medication is simply a type of medication or ointment, if you will, that is applied to a particular area of the body. By extension, a CBD topical is any type of cream, ointment, salve, balm, or just about any product that is meant to be applied to the skin. True to its name, a CBD topical should be a product that contains cannabidiol obtained from the hemp plant.
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a cannabinoid usually found in cannabis. However, unlike its well-known counterpart, tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, it does not produce a high because it is not psychoactive.
Topical CBD is often used to address pain and inflammation, such as arthritis or even joint pain. There are studies that also point to the effectiveness of topical applications that have CBD in soothing a number of skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
Factors to Consider When Picking a CBD Topical
Now that you know more about topical CBD, here are some factors that you should take note of. These factors are a great way to gauge the overall quality and safety of the product you intend to purchase.
- Potency
One of the most important factors you need to take in mind is the potency of the product. After all, you want to get the best penetration of CBD to your skin in order to maximize the benefits that cannabidiol has to offer. Topicals are not processed in the same way that edibles and tinctures are, which is why it's important to look for a potent product.
The usual potency for CBD topicals ranges anywhere from 3 to 8 milligrams per application. To get the best dosage for your concerns, you might want to amp this up and find a product that at least sits on the 8-milligram range or higher, especially if you have chronic pain and inflammation you plan to address.
Beginners or newbies who are not yet familiar or accustomed to the world of cannabidiol, however, may want to start with a lower dose and build their way up from there. This way, they can measure whether the dosage and the product is working for them as desired.
- Purity of Ingredients
Having pure CBD topicals on your stash is what you want, particularly when you know you'll be applying these directly on your skin and your other body parts. You do not want products irritating or aggravating your skin even further, not when you already have dry and inflammation-prone skin, so be sure to check the label and their claims.
With this in mind, looking for a company that sources its ingredients grown in the United States, as well as those that opt for organic and all-natural components, should be your best bet. This lessens your exposure to allergens or other irritants.
While you're at it, you might want to look for other ingredients in the mix that complement CBD to further address your needs. Those that have menthol or arnica in them could help soothe pain, while those with aloe and oils can hydrate and moisturize the skin.
- CBD Source and Extraction
Not all cannabidiol products are created the same as some still contain THC. There are CBD isolates, full-spectrum, and broad-spectrum CBD and these are mostly influenced by the extraction method. What you want to look for are products that have been extracted using supercritical CO2 rather than butane. This way, you can ensure that no harsh chemicals come into contact with the cannabinoid and the end product.
Among all the aforementioned CBD products, those that are broad-spectrum contain the necessary and beneficial compounds without THC. Isolates, on the other hand, are designed for those who want to do away with THC altogether, however, these also take away other cannabinoids in the mix.
Meanwhile, those that are marked full-spectrum CBD preserve not just the chemical compounds, but also THC less than 0.3% and the terpenes. These work together beautifully to achieve the entourage effect.
You may want to go further by seeing the third-party testing results of these CBD topicals to make certain that these ingredients and methods live up to what the brands and companies claim.
The Bottom Line
The CBD market is teeming with products and it is not at all regulated by the FDA. In order to ensure the safety, potency, and quality of these products, you should refer to these aforementioned factors. With this guide, you are on your way to finding the best topical CBD for your needs in no time.
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