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Archive for May 2006

May 5th, 2006

Attention Sacramento State: Vote Bald!

I know nothing about Advocates candidate Robbie Abelon, except that his name is Robbie Abelon and he’s bald.
Abelon, who was elected to an ASI position in spring 2005 and was unable to fulfill his duties due to poor grades, pointed to many factors including: involvement with Doris Matsui’s recent campaign, widow of Robert Matsui, a […]

By Bald Man -- 3 comments

May 4th, 2006

Jodi Doesn’t Advance to American Inventor Finale

After making the Final 12, Jodi is headed home.
Peter, her AI judge, said she is the most inspirational person he’s ever met. Her test groups - one women who lost their hair during cancer treatment; the other a group of firemen - both liked the product. In the end, though, I think it was cost […]

By Bald Man -- 3 comments

May 4th, 2006

Baldiness.com Poll: Smoking or Balding

So, you’re still not convinced by the research I cited. Well, I have one final piece of evidence.
In a voluntary poll of visitors to Baldiness.com conducted in late April/early May, 100% or respondents indicated that smoking was less attractive than baldness. 100%! What more do you want! Better bald than suicidal a smoker.
Sorry, that’s probably […]

By Bald Man -- 2 comments

May 4th, 2006

Smoking Might Cause Baldness

By now everyone - even the execs at Philip Morris - knows about the links between smoking and lung disease. But did you know about the links between smoking and hair loss?
Let me throw some medical mumbo jumbo at you from PubMed.gov. This is an editorial piece written in 2003.
Besides being the single most preventable […]

By Bald Man -- 4 comments

May 4th, 2006

Science & Health Channel Topic du Jour: Smoking

Welcome to our first b5media Science & Health Channel Topic du Jour! (Remind me to work on streamlining that name.)
The idea: A topic and day are chosen, and each blog in the Channel posts about the topic on the day, preferably in a manner that connects the Topic du Jour with the regular topic of […]

By Bald Man -- 12 comments

May 3rd, 2006

Kylie Minogue To Wed

Well, stats don’t lie. Not only are you, my beloved readers, interested in Ms. Gail Porter, you also like to keep tabs on Ms. Kylie Minogue. Well, here’s the latest from Muzica:
The pop babe - who is recovering from breast cancer - has reportedly told pals she wants to walk down the aisle with the […]

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May 3rd, 2006

American Inventor - Jodi’s Chance to Shine

OK, I couldn’t help the bald joke.
Anyway, we find out if Jodi makes the Finale tomorrow. She is in the first of two episodes airing back to back tonight.
Peter Jones’ group of inventors includes:
Jodi Pliszka, 39, a healthcare case manager, a wife and mother of a nine-year old daughter from Muskego, WI. Jodi suffers from […]

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May 2nd, 2006

Cancer Gene Also Involved in Hair Loss

Here’s some interesting medical news from Forbes.com. Apperantly, a gene involved in the prevention of cancer is also plays a role in hair loss. From the article:
A gene whose main role is to help prevent cancer also plays a role in controlling hair growth, Italian researchers report.
Mouse that were bred to lack one of […]

By Bald Man -- 3 comments

May 2nd, 2006

Bald Man Interviewed at Fly Away Cafe

Quick programming note: Mary Jo, over at Fly Away Cafe, has an interview with me on the topic of travel.
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May 2nd, 2006

Science & Health Channel Topic: Smoking

I wanted to alert you that Thursday I’ll be participating in the b5media Science & Health Channel Blog Topic. A number of the S&H blogs will be addressing the same topic, in this case smoking.
How am I going to relate smoking to baldness, while maintaining my own winsome style? Come back Thursday to find out! […]

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