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Brotherhood Member Wins Jesse Ventura Look-Alike Contest
22 August, 2008 10:12
Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator
The following article was submitted to us by new Brotherhood member Chris Willie. It may be old news, but it's new to us here at the Brotherhood:
TWO LOOK-ALIKES BETTER THAN ONE
By: Martiga Lohn, News-Tribune August 6, 1999
Jesse the Guv and Jesse the Bod faced off Thursday afternoon at Spirit Valley Days in West Duluth.
It ended in a draw. Chris Willie of Superior and Wayne Olson of Duluth -- two men with starkly different imitations of Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura -- tied in a Ventura look-alike contest.
Wearing a black suit, sunglasses and a moustache, Willie went for a stern-faced Jesse the Guv look. Willie even has the political ambitions to go with his look -- he hopes to run for Wisconsin State Assembly some day.
His alter-ego took inspiration from Ventura's wrestling days. Olson wore Zubaz , a muscle T-shirt, a bandana on his head, sunglasses and a pink feather boa. He flexed his muscles when he walked on stage.
``Yeah, Jesse!'' yelled a woman watching.
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Hair Piece: Before and After
14 August, 2008 13:28
Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator
Here's a before (with hair piece) and after photo submitted by one of our members:
I don't know about the rest of you, but I think this bare head is the bomb!
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Bald Olympic Athlete Philip Dalhausser
13 August, 2008 16:52
Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator
It sounds like this bald athlete is having a good run at the games in Beijing this week.
Beach Volleyball Day 5 Preview: Top seeded team faces unbeaten opponent
Updated: 2008-08-13 01:00:11
(BEIJING, August 12) -- The Beijing Olympic Beach Volleyball competition will continue its Day five run on Wednesday at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground.
In the Women's competition, the top seeds Tian Jia and Wang Jie of China will take on Norwegian pair Kathrine Maaseide and Susanne Glesnes, who have not been defeated in the last two matches. The focus is on which team will continue the winning streak.
Ana Paula Conelly and Larissa Franca of Brazil will take on Tamsin Barnett and Natalie Cook of Australia. The hastily arranged Brazilian team performed impressively in the last two matches, but it is doubtful whether they can win a match with opponents like Cook, bronze medallist at the Atlanta 1996 and gold medallist at the Sydney 2000, and Barnett, the 2007 FIVB Most Improved Player.
Men's No. 3 seeds Ricardo Santos and Emanuel Rego of Brazil will face a real challenge from Australian duo Andrew Schacht and Joshua Slack, who also remain unbeaten in the last two matches. The encounter between two in-form teams is worth expecting.
Also in Men's competition, the No.2 seeds Philip Dalhausser and Todd Rogers of the United States will take on Mariano Joaquin Baracetti and Martin Alejo Conde of Argentina. As all four teams in the pool have the same competition record, it will be a win-or-die match that decides which team goes to the knockout stage.
Source: http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/beachvolleyball/n214535278.shtml
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Radio DJ Throws First Pitch - Take Me Out to the Bald Game
11 August, 2008 09:59
Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator
Tone Fly, DJ for B96 FM Radio (Minneapolis, MN) throws the first pitch at "Take Me Out to the Bald Game" July 26th, 2008. Click on this link and check it out: Does Tone Throw a Strike?
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Bonded By Baldness: The Star Tribune Intervew
02 August, 2008 09:48
Balding types from Ham Lake to Argentina find laughter and camaraderie in their lack of locks.
But this brotherhood also embraces women who don't want to wear hats during their cancer treatments and little girls sporting pink T-shirts that feature a hairless princess -- a reminder that bald is beautiful.
The Brotherhood of Bald People started two years ago as a website with forums, blogs and pictures celebrating baldness. Founder Mike Ubl, of Ham Lake, has transformed it into an online support group and a company that offers T-shirts, hats and other products with messages such as "Hair is so overrated" and "If you want to rub it please ask first." The brotherhood also hosted a "Take Me Out to the Bald Game" night at a Saints game last week.
"It doesn't matter if you're Michael Jordan, you go through the same thing when you start losing your hair," Ubl, 51, said. "You think it's the end of the world."
After venting on the website about the difficulties of losing hair and the negative perceptions about baldness, Ubl and his staff quickly realized that children, especially young girls, with cancer and illnesses that result in hair loss should be included in the group. A line of T-shirts with the character Princess Jewel, a crown adorning her bald head, was created and delivered to Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. The leaders of the site also donate 10 percent of the proceeds from merchandise sales to charity.
The website's core members are men with male-pattern baldness. Brian Neary, who does sales and marketing for the group, said men with receding hairlines will often come to the site to get advice about shaving techniques and debate whether some women prefer bald men. There are about 680 registered users on the site from all over the world.
"We like to think of ourselves as the anti-Hair Club for Men," he said.
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September is National Alopecia Areata Awareness Month
29 July, 2008 16:22
Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator
September is National Alopecia Areata Awareness Month. Take a minute to visit the National Alopecia Areata Foundation website for more information:
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Choosing the Path to a Hairless Life
28 July, 2008 13:10
Mike Ubl, Mission Director
I am writing this for all my brothers out there with MPB (male pattern baldness) who are having trouble choosing the path to a hairless, feel-good life.
I’ve been where you are – the endless thinking about what to do, the pressures of other people giving you grief over your hair loss and the hair restoration industry in relentless pursuit of you and your money. No offense to those in this industry – I’m just being honest. I see the commercials myself – a lot. They are impossible to avoid. Hair restoration has its place, but in my opinion, it should be one of many options and definitely when it comes to medications and surgical procedures, these things should be the last things to try, not the first.
I’m writing this for one reason and one reason only: If you’re thinking about trying hair growth drugs, a hair “system” or jumping into a hair transplant, I want you to know that there are other options. First, try finding a hair style that works for you. For many of you, the total shave will be the answer. For others, check out the “Styling Tips for Thinning Hair” article in the “Bald Hair Styles” category to find a great look. But for those of you who are thinking about the total shave, quit thinking about it and just give it a shot. If you dig into this website, you’ll find that many of the members here have been where you are and have been very open about their experiences too. When it came to deciding on the total shave, many of them just kept clipping it down until they were ready to shave it all off. Some of them, like me, just plain went for it - shaved it all and never looked back.
All I can say is when it comes to the total shave, “Try it. You’ll like it, grow to love it, and never go back”. Once you feel, see and realize how easy and nice it is, your choice in this matter will be easy. I’d recommend you try out your new look for at least three months or so before deciding what you want to do. This gives you time to really appreciate the feel, the look, and the easiness, and to see how much the people around you like it. I’m telling you that most all the women love it and once you shave it, your worst problem will be people wanting to rub and kiss your head; but that’s okay because we have a t-shirt in our online store for just this problem. It states “If you want to RUB IT, please ask first!” It’s one of our top sellers – every bald man and pregnant woman gets that one!
Again, I’m not saying the total shave is for everyone, but I’d venture to guess that most of those who try it will love it and never go back. It can save you a lot of anxiety. The guys I’ve talked to all say the same thing – baldness stops being an issue once you actually are bald! So again, this is my plea: Try the clip it/shave it option first. Try it you’ll like it.
Like another of our t-shirts says: “Bald is the new hair.”
Thinking of you,
Mike
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Take Me Out to the Bald Game
08 July, 2008 15:10
Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator
"Take Me Out to the Bald Game"
Game Night with the St. Paul Saints Saturday, July 26th 2008, St. Paul, MN
Order tickets online @ www.saintsgroups.com (password: bbp)
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Hair Restoration: Considering a Transplant?
19 June, 2008 17:14
Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator
Mike and I have discussed our views on men getting hair transplants. Do most men at least consider getting transplants? We believe they do. Should you get a transplant? That’s up to you. It’s a personal decision and not for us to say; but there are some things we think you should consider first:
1. By far, amongst males, young men have the most difficult time with hair loss. They are also the most vulnerable to making impulsive decisions that they regret later. If you’re in your twenties, in our opinion, you’re susceptible to do something you’ll wish you hadn’t. Check out the forum on this website for support. Ask the veterans some questions. Many of them lost hair young, including the Mission Director.
2. Hair restoration is expensive. We realize the word expensive is relative to one’s income, but we would guess that to the average person, hair transplants are going to be a financial sacrifice. If it’s that important to you, you’ll be willing to make the sacrifice, but make sure you understand the fees.
3. Are you doing it for the ladies? Oh please, don’t bother. Are there some women who don’t care for bald men? Sure, there are some, but we have found that the majority of women really don’t care at all. Some actually prefer it.
4. The hair restoration industry is a money-making machine. Is that bad? Well, not necessarily, but be aware that where there is money, there are charlatans. If you’re going do it, it is really important to find a reputable physician. Do your research.
5. Pay attention to transplant horror stories. Will any of these things happen to you? We don’t know, but make sure you understand the downsides of making this decision. Keep in mind that some of these stories may have been the result of choosing a poor physician; but even so, there are people who have very much regretted their decision to do it.
6. There are styling options for men with receding hairlines or who have some baldness on the crown of their head. Check out the bald styling tips category on this website.
7. Finally, try shaving it all off. Yes. We know it’s hard, but several members here will tell you that thinking about doing it was the hardest part. Once they did it and adjusted to the change, they wondered what they were so anxious about. Again, check out the forum. You’ll find some great stories. And think about it, if you shave it off and decide you don't like it, what have you got to lose? It will grow back; but once you do a transplant, the scars are with you forever.
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The Brotherhood Interview for Now Magazine
17 June, 2008 10:18
Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator
We were contacted a few weeks ago by Elizabeth Bromstein with Now Magazine in Toronto, Canada to do a phone interview for an article she was working on relating to baldness. Here is the story:
Lay off on coif medicine
Growing stable of hunky, hairless celebs is rebranding baldness
Elizabeth BromsteinStop the presses – there’s a major new cure for baldness. If you can wait five to 10 years. And if it works.
The treatment, which involves cloning, is one of a long line of remedies for hair loss – like how much time and money are we actually going to sink into a “cure” for a completely normal happening?
You’d think with the numbers – the majority of men and some women lose at least part of their mane as they age – it would be culturally normalized by now.And yet many still allow hair loss to sap their self-esteem and opt for transplants. And the comb-over, despite the fact that it just won’t die, is never a good idea.
You know what? Bald men are sexy, and I’m not the only one who says so. You have only to look at pop-culture icons to see there is a new, non-haired aesthetic. Vin Diesel, Bruce Willis, Jason Statham, Billy Corgan. (Kidding! Corgan’s gross.)
Plus, a 2005 Roper study revealed significant numbers of women thought a shaved head sexy and that most people found that a hairless head conveyed confidence. Chicks are apparently digging the bowling ball look. So, instead of the comb-over, shave it off.
We’ll love ya.
What the experts say
“Scientific research shows that women see bald men as older. However, there is also ample evidence that any given female set of eyes can interpret baldness as intensely arousing. The problem is, this is on an individual basis, whereas the studies look at societal attitudes. In one a study, researchers made two campaign flyers. One had a picture of a 35-year-old bald man, the other the same man but with hair. A much higher percentage of people favoured the guy with hair. There hasn’t been a bald president since Eisenhower. This is changing, mostly because attractive men like Michael Jordan or Bruce Willis are taking back their baldness.”
GERSH KUNTZAMN, author, Hair! Mankind’s Historic Quest To End Baldness, Brooklyn, New York
“Hair cloning is a breakthrough. What we have currently, Minoxidil and Propecia, are not very effective. In both cases, no new hair follicles get formed. The same is true of hair transplantation. With cloning, you’re making new hair follicles, so in theory, you should be able to get back to previous hair density.”
KEVIN McELWEE, hair biologist, assistant professor, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
“The personal journey starts when you find out you’re going bald. You notice you can’t wear one hairstyle, so you switch to another. There may be pressure to get hair transplants, and even if it’s not coming from outside sources, it’s in your mind. It doesn’t matter how good-looking you are or who you are. It affects everybody pretty much the same way. Shave your head and see how you like it. It feels good.”
MIKE UBL, mission director, Brotherhood of Bald People, Minneapolis, Minnesota
“In their lifetime, 75 to 80 per cent of men and 60 per cent of women will lose hair. Not all hair loss is permanent. The first thing anybody should do is go to a physician and have a full physical. The problem could be thyroid, stress or diet. Let’s say it is genetic; because nothing is 100 per cent, a multi-treatment approach is best. Propecia and Minoxidil help, maybe 60 per cent. The more you do, the better your chances. There’s controversy about laser treatment. Some studies show some indication for saw palmetto [for men], while others show it doesn’t work. A lot of men don’t want to use Propecia because of sexual [dysfunction] side effects. Copper and zinc are important for some enzymic actions that help hair growth, but you don’t want to take too much or too little.”
DAVID KINGSLEY, the Hair and Scalp Specialists, New York
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Beads of Courage
10 June, 2008 15:10
Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator
After talking to a staff member at Minneapolis Children's Hospital today about our t-shirt donation program (donating t-shirts to children affected by hair loss & their families), I decided to look up a video clip that was recommended during our conversation. Here's a girl with half a head of hair and a whole lot of courage:
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Brotherhood Member Volunteers to Repair Damaged Memorial
28 May, 2008 20:34
Sgt. Dominic Perino
Brotherhood member, Sgt. Dominic Perino and several others worked to repair damage done by vandals to a memorial honoring troops killed while overseas:
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Photo of Bald Head Wins Honorable Mention
20 May, 2008 17:05
By Cindy Cantrell August 19, 2007
In addition to their mutual professions as artists and photographers, Frank Siteman of Winchester and Charles Goss of Roslindale can relate to their shared experience of premature baldness. "It bothered me for a little while, but I had to get over it," said Goss, who began losing his hair at age 18. "I wasn't going to wear a toupee."
One day, early in their collaboration in the 1980s, Siteman jokingly photographed Goss's head. Feeling they were onto something, the two men made it their professional mission to portray the nature of male vanity.
One of their photos, "Hairscape #5," will be on display at the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester as part of its 13th annual juried exhibition running from Thursday through Oct. 28. The photograph by Goss and Siteman, which received an honorable mention, is one of just nine photos to be recognized in the Arthur Griffin Legacy Award competition, which drew 2,000 images taken by approximately 400 photographers from across the country.
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http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/08/19/bald_is_beautiful/
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Hating My Bald Head - Until Now
20 May, 2008 16:52
Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator
I found this article while surfing the web today:
Slaphead, chrome dome, baldie - people can be nasty when you lose your hair. So what's the solution?
At the age of 16, I was confronted with the stark realisation that God found my face too pretty for my fringe. I had started losing my hair.
I went to my GP to ask if he could please, please halt the hair dropping like stone from my adolescent head. He suggested a crew cut. With adolescent hormones raging, the news that I'd be bald before some of my peers' voices broke hit hard.
Click here to finish the article:
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Chris Mitchell Benefit Dinner Scheduled
09 May, 2008 09:55
Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator
Anyone can order a ticket - even if they can't show; the proceeds will go towards the Chris Mitchell Memorial Fund. If anyone has auction items that they'd like to donate for the silent auction - shaving items, collectibles, sports stuff, tickets, music, etc., there is also a donation site at www.258heaven.org
http://www.capturevideo.net/chris.wmv
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With a name like Brotherhood of Bald People, you would expect a group of burly men with shiny, slick domes -- and you'd be right.