Hand Crack: The Use of Cell Phones

I never thought that I would feel this way. I was too young in the 60s to take drugs. I was high on life in the 70s as a child enjoying the bicentennial, baseball, hot dogs and apple pie. In the 80s, I was ready to get out of school, graduate and making the most of my first adult decision, voting for President Ronald Regan. In the 90s, all businesses seemed to gain the conglomerate mentality the key term became "key term" synonymous with we can narrowcast and make the most of the economic dollar. Thus slimming the value of people and increasing our net profits. So as the world turned into the new millennium, we as a country became reclusive and began using...our cell phones.

I was dazed. As I transformed and identified with my children. I poised the ability to be present and not there at all. Just by holding this item in my hand I could express my self. This is me...I am here and everyone I know can know it too, GPs-Sing! I'm in class and text me, we can talk in class and no one knows if I just adjust the volume. How fast do you talk with your fingers, then, message. Oh, now I know you heard me. The teacher standing in front of class, blah, blah, blah, blah...lol! Gaming...done not in the tradition of hunters as great as Elmer Fudd, but I'm gonna still catch me a rabbit. Let me look for a download.

Hand Crack! Can you dig it man, I ponder hippies of yester year exclaiming. Check out the groovy wallpaper...hey, did you notice that guy, it looks like he's drowning in that fountain. Wha...as I continued this acid-like experience on my fingers. Gay Talese, the sexual revolution isn't dead! If I powerup to the web it slaps me in the face in advertising ...look at that girls thong! and it just popped up. My friend IMs me...groooooovy man.

Then without even moving my butt, I can enter another room of strangers that I do'nt even know. Then my IM buddy sends me another message from where ever he is...oh, there you are. And it says this is far out! This is a blast...this crack remembers for me. databooks, picture storing, music, games, looking at you...hey where are we now...this is groovy. 2009, It's the 60's all over again...cool man this is heavy. What would Joan Didon have to say? I have no idea, but today I feel like "Easy Rider." My IM buddy answering back.. who is knight rider. I say a newspaper from a long time ago and think to myself this hand crack is great.

On 2008 Elections Barack Obama: The First "Black President

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November 14, 2008

It is wise to be known for many noble things. He is great thinker. She is one with impeccable ability and taste. Or perhaps, considered among those who do the good of the deed.

During this, the first elongated presidential electoral run for the First Seat, Former Illinois Senator Barack Obama has exuded the aforementioned. Negotiations with the opposition parties, minus “Green” party representative Ralph Nader, a possible key move that only lead me to assume he voted Obama while non-verbally locking the Republican ticket? Or Obama’s direct approach, saying more by using less negative mud-slinging as the campaign narrowed to climax.

Unfortunately, and to my discredit personal concentrates on many election issues and privately adjusted participation allowed a special objective non-look at the election. Table issues translated into the participant’s ability to maintain consistent character and character changes which remained admirable. Difficulties that oft times resembled commendable predecessors, not issue related, but uncanny mental and emotional features. These characteristics were not formulated for the photo opportunity, but as surfaces erosion took place on the earth the weariness of the ground campaign developed a picturesque leader, an American leader.

Almost likely, the sentiment of The First “Black” president is one my readers may note, I don’t use but prefer to discard. The Presidency is not a milestone, but a duty to countrymen. A though fare of commerce and state, policy and procedure. Besides, wasn’t the “First” black president Abe Lincoln or and William Jefferson Clinton.

This brings into play one other issue. Yes, now let’s get to the issues. America taught to youth years ago as “The Great American Melting Pot;” place heritages, immigrants, and cultures melding a smidgen of this and that, in sorts like “Seattle”. Yet narrowing the scope to extremes magnifying the black juxtaposed the white limits us in creativity, knowledge, business development and skill. Therefore, the acceptance of Barack Obama as the President of “These United States,” for the character demonstrated throughout the election and in his formative learned years, says “We have a good leader for the times, trials and selected abilities of our county; we expect to limit as necessary, grow as anticipated and dilute of exaggeration.”


Thank you for reading

Alicia Bianca “Elise” Miller, editor
“BastMeau”

Leviathan: Is this your New America

Societal Diets: A look at “Leviathan and The New Millennium Americas


Societal diets. Of poverty, sovereignty, justice, wisdom, and their lack of…This one in particular, began with the writings of Thomas Payne, Jefferson and the thinkers of Western civilization. It grew to encompass not only the ideology of those few who endear a life free from the throws of the Presbyterian Church but insists in the common reasoning of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The structuring expands from small circles of families, those foregoing hardships, death, and the sickness of winter and develops coffee shops similar in taste to the aristocrat.

Desire of constitution facilitates seventeen century immigration, freedom, and business, grouped under the auspice of the Anglo Saxon male-landowner. As the population continued to grow, economic expansion split, the delicacies, the tastes could no longer be contained within the 13-star standard, Amendments issued judicial placement for everything Democratic.

Entering first the twentieth then twenty-first centuries obligated Nation leaders to further address complexities of an exhausting Constitution and Amendments of the United States of America. Hanging by threads, overcrowded courts fighting to give justice, employment and social welfare systems dress opportunity for not only it self, but for a world that once looked upon it as the most powerful in existence.

Convoluted in several ways, jails became burdened and police, task forces, federal and private agencies wrought. “For men measure, not only other men, but all and lassitude, think everything else grows weary of motion, and seeks repose of its own accord; little considering whether it be not some other motion wherein that desire of rest they find in themselves consisteth. From hence it is that the schools say, heavy bodies fall downwards out of an appetite to rest, and to conserve their nature in that place which is most proper for them; ascribing appetite, and knowledge of what is good for their conservation (which is more than man has), to things inanimate, absurdly.” 1651, 1660, Leviathan, Hobbes Thomas.

Past ideologies of change present ways to include those of recent centuries and the New Millennium. Not readily referred to as such, but being constructed as a model for change is Leviathan. Representative of societal norms inclusive of often accepted, but not written American ideas of Religion, Reasoning, Passions, and Democratic Sovereignty as expressed in protectants of other countries who commonly accept democracy and free election.

So as the thinking of man progresses into higher states, the changes that occur in societal nutrition is a balance for that of his own good or destruction and yields a general understanding of the principles of life. Leviathan, the connection of artificial man to the distinguishable and indistinguishable on the continuum of time as we adjusts or belts.

Spa Finders

Learning more about beauty

The Ancients


Women and girls have enjoyed the pastime of beauty since the days of Ancient Egyptians and men just seem not to talk about it much.
In the ancient days, Egyptians used make up for aesthetics and therapeutic reasons according to http://www.nefertiti.iwebland.com/. The original combinations of metals, berries, water and henna were for both men and women. This civilization traveled across the oceans and deserts gathering products in trade as well they utilized the natural mineral resources an African commodity. The Hot baths and social baths were not uncommon to the Egyptians. H Heated oils and mud created for the hierarchy the first spas.

The Madame and The Dame

Much later, the kitchens of Europe and America bloomed of innovation and ingenuity. Madame C.J. Walker, American Beauty Chemist and Dame Roddick of “The Body Shop” are only two who went from their kitchen poverty to the sales counters bringing beauty and the Spa experience home to others.

Physical Health and The Social Scene joins in

In the 60’s and 70’s politicos threw off their bras and screamed they’d had enough racing to the outdoors. The smells and sounds of Nature created ambiances to gather peace and tranquility.
Twiggy toppled the scale beginning the “Thin is in” craze and fat farms warmed up and burned the excess arm and buttocks butter.

“Let’s Pump It up!” Mr. Olympia, Arnold Schwarzenegger made us all think, “yes, well sure we can look that way, or at least try.” Soon “Physical” blared through gym speakers, as sweat clad, Tee wearing; short-short enthusiast packed gyms and tried.
And now, with scores clubs abound, thousands of ways to get in shape, skin cures made of fruit and body wraps for everything. Spa Finders has it all…beautifully packaged in an easy to understand website.

Spa Lifestyle is the center of the Spa Finder learning experience.

Spa 101 is where The BastMeau will begin this web tour for spa beginners. “To the initiate, entering a spa for the first time can be a little intimidating. That’s why we’ve assembled a collection of time tested advice to guide you,” Says Spa Finder. On this page, there are 5 main areas:

1. Spa Etiquette
2. Glossary of Spa terms
3. Types of Spas
4. Spa History
5. Learn more about spas…join club spa!

Most would think going to a spa would resemble the experience of going on a cruise or to the health club…but checking with Spa Finder etiquette, we’ll there’s a little more to it than packing up and going. Here are a few tips:

· Don’t try to mix all the activities in on your spa retreat.

While some like to horseback ride, play golf and indulge in many activities, “On the day of treatment, try to stay out of the sun and avoid alcoholic beverages,” Spa finders warn.
· Receive treatments on weekdays or off peak hours you might get a discount.
· And if you like to go nude…well… it’s o.k.!

The Glossary of terms on the Spa 101 page covers traditional definitions such as acupressure and anti-aging. This vocabulary and term builder extends to more in-depth meanings of methodology too. Have you ever heard of Feldenkrais? It is used to restore physical function to a burdened or impaired body using intensive verbal and touch-therapy workshops designed to reorganize the body’s fundamental movements. So, you see how many would have guessed that answer.

Spa finder introduces the Website visitor to various spa types. How many spa types do you think you can identify? Resort/Hotel Spa: Sounds easy…Day Spa: Again, a spa many identify with but how about these: The Connoisseur Spa is the “Crème de la Crème” of spas…not the Cream de la Cream. It focuses on ambiance, accommodations, staff to guest ratio and exceptional service. And did you know there is such a thing as a Dental Spa?

The Spa History page gives in-depth explanations of the origins of many services and in the “Learn more about spas…join club spa” page, you can sign-up to get personal information on the best deals from various participating clubs.

Click on Spa at Home under the Spa Lifestyle and learn about resort food and various spa decors. Clicking through this section of the Spa Finder site makes you feel rich even if you aren’t. The Spa Insider is a Spa Q & A and read more from Susie Ellis spa enthusiast in her spa blog.

To rap it up Spa Finder offers Beauty and Fashion. This section is packed with more information than many libraries’. Sections feature articles about brands, trends, labeling, tips and more. For example try a quick and gentle scrub combination from http://www.farmaesthetics.com/ : Dried Sweet Milk, Fine Cornmeal, and Crushed Lavender buds. And did you know the best way to keep skin moist is Sugar Cane. Yes, Sugarcane is a natural source of Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA).

In Part 2, of this report on Spa Finder we’ll look at getting quick treatments. Pulling some of the available treatments from the Spa service menus, The BastMeau will view the clubs that have these services through the Spa Finder Website. Let’s see why you may want to choose these treatments. Until next time, thank you.

Click on the Spa Finder Button to your left to enjoy this website.

"The Body Shop" much more than silky skin...

The Body Shop

Once upon a time, long ago in the land of England, there lived a woman who became a Dame that didn’t yet know the Belle she’d become.
Anita Roddick was a poor wife and mother of two. One day, in 1976, her husband headed off on a donkey for a long journey of six months, in search of funds for charities. Ms. Roddick, now in charge of the family, opened their very first store. The small and damp depot neighbored the local morgue and overtures the naming of the place, “The Body Shop.”
While the morgue offered a preparation for the viewing of the finality of death, her new yet obscure vision offered revitalization. Somewhat desperate yet rather humbly ambitious, Roddick accepted the location despite its rancid appearance. The new proprietor ridded it of mold and covered the walls in green paint. Being rather strapped for cash, she used urine bottling to hold her new skin care product line.
According to legend… well according to Pasadena California store manager, Ann Greenwood; the owner survived the morbid store condition by adopting the environmentalist eco- “Green” concept, starting its first regulation. “Every six months, products are checked by quality assurance teams to ensure ingredients are environmentally friendly and if they are not they’re pulled from shelves immediately,” said Greenwood.
Bottling remains modest however are a far cry from the original urine samplers, products are packaged to complement your bath or bedroom and the contents are the finest. “The salts used are from West Africa, we don’t use Dead Sea Salt, as the Dead Salt is pulled from the rock of the oceans.” The Olive Oils are best pressed from Italy, Aloe from the plants of Guatemala and Soy-Oil from the beans of Brazil.” With over 6,000 products to choose from, they share a unique similarity, each has no ingredients that effects or harms the earth, its atmosphere and none are animal-tested.
One product on the Spa Wisdom line of products called, “Africa Spa Salt Scrub” was a complementary take home try. It has a crème base, containing both Cocoa and Shea Butters. It is Wonderful!!! My desert cracked hands immediately experienced a change. Once I completely indulged in the Spa Treatment my clothes even felt softer. The smell both relaxed and calmed. This product has a follow-up skin balm.
The look of the modernized market includes the names of the countries that contribute on large background views of the leaves and country sides. There are oils for the body as well as home burner varieties. The store’s ambiance left one afloat on levels of sight and fragrance, a beautiful shopping experience.
The multi-chain currently operates 2,100 stores in over 55 countries world-wide. “The Body Shop gives back to areas with no money or schools,” Greenwood explained their current gift giving ideas. In a recent interview on http://www.wise-woman.net/ the idea of community trade as a way of contributing is expressed by Roddick as one of the biggest insights she’d ever received, “Poverty was the big dilemma. How can you deal with poverty? So I thought, well, why can’t we work with village economics, we go into villages. Go and look at family farmers or women’s cooperatives, buy from them and what they are harvesting. We’ll put it into our products and hey, you’ve got a village, a community that’s economically sound, and there is no freedom without economic freedom and so, that was the start of community trade and that to me is the heartbeat of “The Body Shop.”
For more information on “The Body Shop,” visit www.TheBodyShop.com or www.TheBodyShopInternational.com.

On Higher Living: "One Drunk to Another"

The rooms and halls fill, day after day, each evening, and every night Sponsors and Former Users alike grasp the will to claim another day.
“Hello my name is and I am an alcoholic”… is the general introduction. Each participant acknowledges himself as one in recovery in the most powerful life advocacy group in America. “No one speaks for A.A as a whole. When we carry the A.A message to those in treatment, we are just one drunk with another. How we look, act, and talk may be all they are going to know about Alcoholics Anonymous.”
57,000 groups of Alcoholics regularly invite the weak to stand-up to problems; honing in on what is known as a “Higher Power.” Not defined as intangible in every instance, some members claim accessibility to the “Higher Power” by attending a meeting around the corner, or across town, or by picking up the phone and contacting help in the middle of the night, reading books, literature or whatever line one can grab and hold in an effort to avoid the destruction of their addiction.
The Saturday Evening Post published one of the first nationally known articles about the organization. It was written by Jack Alexander in 1941, six years after the establishment of 2,000 men and women as alcoholics. In this article he describes their experience:
“They tell of the eight-ounce bottles of gin hidden behind pictures and in caches from cellar to attic; of spending whole days in motion-picture houses to stave off the temptation to drink; of sneaking out of the office for quickies during the day. They talk of losing jobs and stealing money from their wives’ purses; of putting pepper into whiskey to give it a tang; of tippling on bitters and sedative tablets, or on mouthwash or hair tonic; of getting into the habit of camping outside the neighborhood tavern ten minutes before opening time. They describe a hand so jittery that it could not lift a pony to the lips without spilling the contents; drinking liquor from a beer stein because it can be steadied with two hands, although at the risk of chipping a front tooth; tying an end of a towel about the glass, looping the towel around the back of the neck, and drawing the free end with the other hand, pulley fashion, to advance the glass to the mouth; hands so shaky they feel as if they were about to snap off and fly into space; sitting on hands for hours to keep them from doing this.”


The commitment is real, and the words… “What is said here, stays here.” It allots opportunities to share in a confidential environment and without regret. Grown men cry and Grown women shake their fists…they laugh, they fuss…all are liberated.
“Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism,” says the A.A Grapevine, Inc. a publication of the Alcoholics Anonymous World Service, Inc. The organization believes in a simple program of 12 steps. Its guidelines and rules are clear and give a safe platform for those who want to “stay away from one drink, one day at a time.”
The organization is self-supporting. It has over 2,000,000 sober living members who contribute as individuals and through the sale of books and pamphlets. In a pamphlet written for beginners called, “Welcome to A. A.” and published by the inter-county fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous in San Francisco announces, “ ‘What A.A DOES,’ it explains the goal ‘to help sober alcoholics stay sober,’” while it continues outlines what not to expect as addicts start their new life of sobriety:
“What A.A DOES NOT DO: furnish initial motivation, solicit members, charge dues or fees, operate clinics or drying-out facilities, operate clubs, provide housing, meals or transportation, keep membership records, follow-up on errant members, control its members, hold classes, practice medicine, psychiatry, or nursing, offer religious services, offer professional counseling, accept money from non-members, do research, or join councils of social agencies.”
They encourage the beginner to try the 12 step program, not to take the first drink, live one day at a time, go to the meetings, phone others, read the books, get a sponsor and have a home group. If you or someone you know would like more information on A.A, visit them on the web at http://www.aa.org/.