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PigPen sings the National Anthem

Our very own moderator and bro, PigPen recently sang the National Anthem at the University of New Mexico basketball game. Check out the video of him singing. Way to go PigPen!!

Facebook's Live Feed vs News Feed

Most of us are on Facebook, right? If you answered "yes" then you need to become a fan of Sly Bald Guys. Look to the left of this page to find out how. But, that's not why you're reading this so let me get to the point of this post.

In the last couple of days I've seen a lot of my friends get confused as to the new Facebook layout. What's this Live Feed vs. News Feed thing? Here's what the Facebook blog had to say:

"At Facebook, one of our main priorities is helping you stay on top of
what is going on with the people and things you care about most. That's
why today we are beginning to roll out some changes to the home page
that simplify your experience by offering two views of News Feed: a
summary view of the most interesting activity that's happened in the
last day and a real-time view that shows you what is happening right
now.

You will be able to catch up on what you may have missed while you were
away from Facebook and then easily switch to the real-time stream when
you want to see posts as soon as they're shared. Here's how it works:

News Feed

When you log into Facebook, you'll see the most interesting things that
happened in the last day in the "News Feed" view. News Feed picks
stories that we think you'll enjoy based on a variety of factors
including how many friends have liked and commented on it and how
likely you are to interact with that story.

Live Feed

Once you've caught up on what you missed, you can click through to
"Live Feed" to see what's happening right now. As long as you remain
logged into Facebook, you'll continue to see posts and activity from
your friends in real-time. You can edit what appears in this view by
clicking "Edit Options" at the bottom of the home page."

Here's another tip:

If you just want to see people's status updates when you first login, do the following:

Look over to the bottom, left side of the page on Facebook. You should see a link to Status Updates. Click on this and hold down the left mouse button. Now drag that link to the top, just above News Feed. Now when you login, you'll see the Status Updates first.

I hope this helps! Now become a fan of Sly Bald Guys!

Conair CleanHead Electric Razor

Looking for an electric razor to shave your head with? Conair has now released the CleanHead Rechargeable Head Groomer. According to Conair's website, this electric razor does the following:

"CleanHead is specifically designed for clean and ultra-close cuts. The
patent-pending, angled shaving head technology includes comfort rollers
that guide the shaving foils along the contours of the head for the
most effective cutting. The universal soft grip fits comfortably in the
palm of the hand, enabling the user to shave with either hand in any
direction."

You can learn more about the razor by going to the site http://www.iKnowHeads.com.

To date no one here at Sly Bald Guys has tried out the CleanHead, but if you have or are interested in giving it a try, you can get one at Amazon.com.

How long should your razor blade last?

One of the common questions that we get at Sly Bald Guys is "how long should the razor blade last?" While this appears to be a simple question, the answer is not so simple. There are many factors that lead to the degradation of a razor blade. It could be wear and tear, rust, or even the way you store it.

Several of the guys have tried drying their razor after use, storing their razor in mineral oil or other oils, and others just hang the razor on the wall.

If you want to find out how long guys are able to use their razors before having to chuck them, check out this thread - How long do razor blades last.

The world of manspaces

I was watching a video over at TED.com (see below) about manspaces and it got me thinking, would I ever build a manspace? My thoughts all point to yes, I would. I realized that my dad has his manspace, his custom poker room. I have friends who have created manspaces in their garage. Do you have a manspace?

Blades that fit the HeadBlade adapters

Looking for a blade that fits the HeadBlade adapters? You can always use either the double or the triple HeadBlade blades from HeadBlade.com or you can check out this link to a post in the forum that contains all of the blades that work.

http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=10630.msg180678#msg180678

October 14th is Be Bald and Free Day

I'm really shocked that I didn't know this before, but October 14th is Be Bald and Free Day. Here at Sly Bald Guys we let guys know that everyday is a day to embrace your baldness and live free from many of the social pressures that make a guy want hair. Though, it's nice to know that there is a day to shine (pun intended) a light on the subject of baldness and that it isn't as a big of deal as many men make it out to be.

If you're new to Sly Bald Guys and are struggling with going bald, then check out our Forum and see the hundreds of thousands of posts from guys that are living truly free lives. You can soon be there!

Gene Simmons Bald? I think so!

Check out this picture and see for yourself! Hey, just look at it this way, it gives bald guys another costume for Halloween.

Sly Bald Guys is on Twitter and Facebook

If you are on either Twitter or Facebook we'd love it if you followed us or became a fan. We'll make sure to update you with the latest discounts, deals, and posts regarding the Sly life.

http://www.twitter.com/slybaldguys

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sly-Bald-Guys/20746003649

Halloween Costumes for Bald Men 2009

We're about a month away from Halloween and it's time to start figuring out what costume you are going to wear. There are a variety of costumes for bald men and head shavers. You can go highly creative or make it simple. To find out which costume is best for you or to bounce your idea off of the other guys go check out the Halloween Costume discussion of the forum.

M5 Magnum Razor Reviews

The M5 Magnum razor is getting some great reviews on the Sly Bald Guys forum. Here's what one of the guys had to say:

"Just a short while ago I bought this razor. It is simillar to the Gilette Fusion 5 Blade, but the only difference other than to me that it gives a way better shave than the Gilette Fusion, is the price.

Like the Fusion, the M5 razor has 5 blades for shaving, and 1 persision blade. It has a sleek handle, and in my opinion gives a way better shave than the Fusion.

To buy a Fusion it normally costs 14.99$ for the handle with one blade, and for replacement blades depending on weather or not you get the 4 or 8 pack, anywhere from 20-30 bucks, if you are getting the regular razor and not the power ones, which is the biggest ripoff in razors because the power and the regular Fusion both give the same shave, the only difference is the cash you have to pay for the power. For the M5, they dont have a power, but the razor itself provides an excellent shave.

For the razor itself, the M5 only costs 6.00$ in change, and it comes with the handle and 2 blades, unlike the Fusion which only comes with the handle and 1 blade. To buy replacements, a 4 pack of blades only costs 6.00$. So if you buy the handle and the 4 pack of blades, your total comes to 12.00$ before taxes, so 6 blades and the handle. To buy the handle with 2 blades and the 4 pack of replacement blades, is cheaper than just buying the Fusion handle with one blade.

So aside from the cost, in my oppinion this razor works very well, way better than the Fusion. So far the only place I know that sells this razor is Wal-Mart. I encourage anyone who may use the Gilette Fusion to pick up and switch to the M5 razor. You will feel the difference in the shave, and the difference in your wallet!"

To see what the other guys are saying, check out M5 Magnum Razor on the forum.

Miss Virginia Goes Bald for St. Baldricks - Video

Tara Wheeler, Miss Virginia 2008 has gone bald to raise money for St. Baldricks! Check out the video below.

Citizen Smooth Head Cleanser

Looking for an all natural product to make your head shiny and clean? Don't look any further!

Citizen Smooth's Head Cleanser provides you with a clean and shiny dome without the added stuff like parabens and dyes.

Text from CitizenSmooth.com:

"Our Refining Head Cleanser with Green Tea and Citrus cleans and invigorates the scalp without stripping away vital oil and moisture, leaving your skin smoother and healthier than your last relationship. And while the natural fruit acids exfoliate, the green tea works tirelessly to reduce the occurrence of premature aging."

Why did I like Citizen Smooth?

First off, the smell. It was a great mixture of citrus and mint. I also think the bottle is a very cool design that fits well on my shower shelf. Most importantly, it left my head feeling clean and smooth.

So, what does it cost? At the time of writing this, the cost of the Head Cleanser is $15.95 for a 4oz bottle. Though, if you buy any Citizen Smooth product in the month of September you will receive a free Full Size Cooling Head Shave Balm (a $15.95 value). Just reply to the confirmation e-mail and mention the promotion to get your free Head Shave Balm.

New Book - Women Like It Both Ways

I'm please to announce an exciting new book for the men that are dealing with hair loss. Women Like It Both Ways: A Hairy Story by Christopher Sutton is an amazing book that follows Christopher's journey with hair loss and how he became a better man without hair.

If you, or someone you know, are dealing with hair loss, then you should pick this book up today!

About the book:

When great things happen to me I have always liked to give back. Shaving my head and never having to worry about my hair again was one of the greatest things that has happened to me, so one day before starting my daily meditation I asked myself the question What can I do to give back? The answer came during my meditation write a book about the emotional trauma you went through when losing your hair.

I had never written a book before, and quite honestly, writing has always been one of my biggest challenges because I am dyslexic. However, since this message had been so compelling, I decided to go the bookstore and pick up a book about writing. The title of the book I picked was If You Can Speak You Can Write. I knew I could speak, so I took on the challenge and started writing. I wrote and rewrote, wrote and rewrote until I finally felt that the book was at a point were I could present it to an editor without being embarrassed.

I am now sitting here with a finished copy of the book, and it feels great! I hope my book will become everything I wanted it to be for you or someone you know.

Here's what John Elway, former QB for the Denver Broncos, had to say about Christopher and Women Like It Both Ways:

"Having known Christopher since high school during his 'big hair' days, and now as a friend I call 'Gandhi', it was fascinating to read what he went through to get to where he is today. It's a great reminder to us all that the most important thing is what's in our hearts, not on our head. I guess we need to accept the fact that sometimes in the game of life there are no comebacks in relation to your hair." John Elway

Buy the book:

To buy the book, go to http://www.womenlikeitbothways.com/purchase.html

Great deal on Gillette Fusion Blades

For those of you that shave with the Gillette Fusion, Amazon.com is having great deals on them right now. You can get the deals by clicking on the image below.

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