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    Returning from suspension, L.A. love fest awaits Ramirez  Jul 2, 2009
    " Unforgiving Everyone seemed behind Ramirez as he went through his five-game, three-city tour of the minor leagues. At stops in Albuquerque, Lake Elsinore, Calif. and San Bernardino, Calif., fans chanted his name, wore his jersey and purchased $25 dreadlock wigs. In Albuquerque, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and Mayor Martin Chavez attended his first game. In San Bernardino, a team official dressed in dreadlocks stood on the 66ers dugout and hawked Ramirez headgear and jerseys. When Ramirez... (USA Today -- Sports)

    Pembroke residents take part in Marshfield Relay for Life  Jul 1, 2009
    Mosher-Taylor will donate her cuts to Pantene, where wigs are made for cancer patients who have lost their hair to chemotherapy treatments. Pembroke residents take part in Marshfield Relay for Life. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)

    Sater honored as 'All-Star Among Us'  Jun 30, 2009
    Monica Cato Crosby: The Dallas resident and full-time second-grade teacher helps cancer patients and others with diseases that cause hair loss by creating wigs and quick weaves in her free time. Meanwhile, vote for your favorite players with the at MLB.com and all 30 sites. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)

    Dead end at Wisteria Lane  Jun 29, 2009
    They all have creepy plasticine faces now (Marcia Cross is about the weirdest-looking thing on telly since Alf); their hair looks like they're wearing expensive chemo wigs; their cardigans are all in bright colours that possibly only exist on Wisteria Lane; and Edie's jar of ashes looks considerably livelier than the rest of the cast. Nicollette Sherida 00004000 n got a bum deal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    JACKSON 'WAS UNABLE TO SING'  Jun 28, 2009
    I had established beyond doubt, for example, that Jackson relied on an extensive collection of wigs to hide his greying hair. Shorn of their luxuriance, the Peter Pan of Neverland cut a skeletal figure. (The Drudge Report)

    He went to great lengths  Jun 27, 2009
    As Pantene Beautiful Lengths wigs are made, they are distributed for free through American Cancer Society wig banks across the country. Ben was inspired to donate his hair when his aunt was diagnosed with cancer approximately one and a half years ago. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)

    Farrah Fawcett Dies At 62  Jun 27, 2009
    Her face helped sell T-shirts, lunch boxes, shampoo, wigs and even a novelty plumbing device called Farrah's faucet. Her flowing blond hair, pearly white smile and trim, shapely body made her a favorite with male viewers in particular. (CBS News)

    Letters link Son of Sam and victims' advocate  Jun 27, 2009
    The murders jolted the city, as normally bustling streets emptied from fear, and girls rushed to buy blonde wigs to avoid resembling Son of Sam's victims of choice. Then, there were the letters. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Girl copes with skin condition  Jun 25, 2009
    When the day comes that she does want a wig, she won't have any problem getting one as several people have already cut and donated their hair to be made into wigs for her. Her cousin, Drew Burton, recently grew his hair out and had it cut and saved for Anna Kaye. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)

    Shot shows Spector minus wig  Jun 25, 2009
    A prison photograph of Phil Spector has offered a rare view of the jailed music producer without one of his many wigs. The mug shot, taken on 5 June, shows a gaunt, bald-pated man with long stringy hair on the sides of his head. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Needham Neighbors (June 25)  Jun 24, 2009
    Katherine Consalvo, a first-grader at Round Hill School in Washingtonville, N.Y., had her hair cut and donated to Wigs for Kids ... Consalvo donates hair in tribute to uncle Katherine Consalvo, a first-grader at Round Hill School in Washingtonville, N.Y., had her hair cut and donated to Wigs for Kids ... Wigs for Kids will make a wig from donated hair for a child who has lost his or her hair due to medical treatment, burn accidents, alopecia and other health conditions. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Big Ticket Noise (992)  Jun 24, 2009
    314159 wrote on Jun 10, 2009 9:33 PM:" No need to worry people. I've just spoken with the big wigs at the BTF. They're going to use the EFREE property, the Community Church property and the christian school property out on M-32 East next year. The loud noise won't be an issue for the hospital or city people who don't want it, we still get all that lovely revenue, we still get the tourist dollar, and everyone gets to praise God loudly. PLus if it rains they have lots of indoor facilities AND they... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Girl donates hair to good cause  Jun 19, 2009
    Last month the 8-year-old donated the length of hair to Locks of Love, who creates wigs from donated hair and then gives them to children suffering from medical conditions that cause them to lose their hair ... Locks of Love is a nonprofit organization that creates wigs and other hairpieces for children under the age of 18 who are suffering from hair loss caused by cancer treatment and other long-term medical conditions. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    How a wig can help cancer sufferers feel whole  Jun 19, 2009
    And after responding well to treatment, she now has her health back and donated her wigs to the library. There will only be about 50 wigs when the library opens this month, and it is hoped there will be 200 by the end of the year ... The Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation hopes to raise $20,000 for 200 wigs a year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    * EPA urges drink makers to sign on dotted line  Jun 17, 2009
    The nation recycles 90,000 tonnes of PET bottles a year, which can be made into shopping bags, clothes, wigs or blankets. But Lin said: Incomplete removal of plastic film also contaminates the recycled PET material, making it difficult to be made into quality products. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    Musical Big Wig: Mug shot shows bald Phil Spector  Jun 16, 2009
    LOS ANGELES (AP) -Spector, known for his many elaborate hairstyles over the years, had to abandon his wigs after being sentenced last month to 19 years to life for killing actress Lana Clarkson ... Regulations forbid wigs and hairpieces unless they are deemed medically necessary. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Texas trio up for All-Star honor  Jun 16, 2009
    Monica Cato Crosby: The Dallas resident and full-time second-grade teacher helps cancer patients and others with diseases that cause hair loss by creating wigs and quick weaves in her free time. Ben Sater: The Plano resident created KidSwing, a golf tournament for children now in its seventh year, which has raised $660,000 for the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, where he was once a patient. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)

    The sound of one hand riffing: it's air guitar time  Jun 16, 2009
    Audio slideshow: Grown men in wigs and spandex at the Australian Air Guitar Championships. Must See Pictures. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    SAN MARCOS: Student issues classmates a challenge to donate hair for ill children  Jun 6, 2009
    Palomar Elementary School student Brooke Eyler cut off 10 inches of her locks to donate for wigs for children who have lost their own hair --- through chemotherapy, for example ---- and is asking fellow students to do the same. (Photo by Don Boomer - Staff Photographer). (North County Times)

    Trillium Salon to host fundraiser for free makeovers for cancer patients and survivors  Jun 4, 2009
    We also want to help them with wigs and scarves. - Advertisement - Krauss said she began giving free makeovers to cancer patients and survivors several years ago, and just recently named the service Beautiful Survivor. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Relay theme: 25 years of hope  Jun 4, 2009
    Hair stylists from the area will be cutting 10 inches of hair off those who would like to donate ten inches of their hair towards wigs made for cancer patients who are losing their hair. The rain location for the event will be at the Harlan Community High School. (Harlan Tribune, IA)

    Salons partner with ACS to make life easier for patients  Jun 3, 2009
    Shear Heaven will have wigs, turbans and scarves for all women going through chemotherapy given by the American Cancer Society, according to Sara McGady, patient services representative for ACS Western Region ... At the ACS wig bank, women who have suffered hair loss due to cancer can receive wigs at no cost ... A supply of wigs is provided at each shop, and others can be ordered. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)

    It's more than just hair & make-up  Jun 3, 2009
    At the ACS wig bank, women who have suffered hair loss can receive wigs at no cost. A supply of wigs is provided at each shop, and others can be ordered. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)

    * Their amp still goes up to 11  Jun 3, 2009
    On this tour they are performing out of character, without wigs or costumes, enabling them to include material from their other famed musical mockumentary, 2003s A Mighty Wind, in which the trio played the Folksmen, a dreadful early 1960s folk band. Theyre about to play Wembley and Glastonbury, the latter for the first time, in costume as Spinal Tap. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    Extracurriculars That Make the Grad...  Jun 3, 2009
    You could also grow your hair for a year and then donate it to make wigs for sick children. Socially Conscious. (Suite101.com)

    Local women's cancer support group provides laughter and camaraderie (2)  Jun 1, 2009
    Two women on separate occasions said they were losing their hair and I told them they should get wigs before they lose their hair. They didn't know where to go, so after breakfast I went to help them get wigs. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Susan Boyle Places 2nd In "Talent" Finals  Jun 1, 2009
    And then there was "Stavros Flatley," a father-son act who parodied "The Lord of the Dance" by romping around the stage shirtless, in blond wigs and leather pants, combining Greek dancing and Irish beats. They, too, received standing ovations from the judges - and Amanda Holden confessed that 40-year-old Demetrios Demetriou and his 13-year-old son Lagi were her favorite act. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)

    Virginia City Players celebrate 60th year  Jun 1, 2009
    Tone dramatically read poems that he had perfected during his World War II service, such as Casey at the Bat and the Shooting of Dan McGrew, during which Tone changed into various hats and wigs to assume different characters in the poem. The second summer he was there, he helped dig out the slanted floor and the pit for the Cermona with other troupe members and two local residents. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Local groups plan community-wide donation drive for ‘Locks of Love'  May 31, 2009
    These will then be sent to Florida where they will be made into wigs for children who have suffered hair loss due to chemotherapy and other cancer-fighting treatments. "We are excited to be able to offer people of all ages a painless' opportunity to reach out to make someone else's life a little better," McNamee said. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Art-dance review: Costume-choreography marriage  May 31, 2009
    Suddenly snaking through the throng came 10 dancers, hip-jutting and strutting in masks and clown wigs, the swaying of their neon grass coverings making a sibilant rustle. This, we're told, is how Cave designed his work to be fully experienced. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Clipping and snipping for a good cause  May 30, 2009
    At the rally, five students donated their hair to Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for people with illnesses that cause hair loss. Above, Mallorie Green from the Cutting Edge holds up a clump of Alex Caruso s hair that she just cut off during the rally, while, at right, Dana Leyva looks at the clump of her hair that was just cut off. (Santa Maria Times)

    STABBING: American among two victims in Rome  May 28, 2009
    In another famed square, the medieval Campo de' Fiori, Spanish fans sent up a raucous chorus of "Ole, ole!" Some wore wigs with bright red hair and horns. "Es la mejor, es la mejor! (It's the best!)," one woman shrieked over and over as some danced atop cafe tables lining the square. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Barca fans revel in Rome; Man U backers glum  May 28, 2009
    Some wore wigs with bright red hair and horns. Es la mejor, es la mejor. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    'PAINT ALL ROOFS WHITE TO STOP GLOBAL WARMING'...  May 28, 2009
    " hahahaahaha Bubba Joe Johnson on May 28, 2009 at 06:07 AM OK folks once we paint are roofs and all that heat is reflecting back up into the atmosphere with more heat so how is that cooling the planet. Charles Evans Thompson on May 28, 2009 at 12:09 AM Everyone in the world must wear a hat. It is a fact that 90% of your body heat escapes from your head. so, if you wear a hat 6 billion people keep from heating the climate. At the same time keeping this heat in saves on energy usage in the home.... (The Drudge Report)

     Heather enjoys her new look as wig lets her blend in  May 26, 2009
    Her mother, Claudia Daly, said the foundation is a blessing because most health insurance programs including hers don t cover wigs. Philanthropy wouldn t be a new venture for Heather. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Fake Fairies  May 23, 2009
    I have always wondered, why this thing about wigs, especially when worn by young, already nice ladies ... So this is not a fight with all those ladies who have chosen to wear wigs and long fake hairs ... For everyday life, its a personal choice and I really do not begrudge any lady who decides to wear wigs and all that load of horse hair. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Local woman donates hair to good cause  May 23, 2009
    The "Locks of Love" program provides wigs for children suffering from hair loss or cancer. Comments. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)

    Big Sky Guys Getting Gussied Up for Pageant  May 22, 2009
    What does it take to get a few of Big Skys most manly men into sequined gowns and wigs. A little friendly competition. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)

    'Holy crap, I have no hair'  May 22, 2009
    The hair Kendall chose to cut goes to Locks for Love, where wigs and hairpieces are made for those who lose their hair because of cancer treatments or other medical conditions. "Life is such a joy. I met so many people who have had injuries or illness. It makes me feel good my hair didn't just go in the trash," Kendall said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Hair today, wigs tomorrow  May 22, 2009
    Photo by Kristin Jirovsky/Daily Sun staff The Taylor sisters hold the ponytails that they will donate to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that makes wigs for financially underprivileged children. Text Size. (Columbus Telegram, NE)

    Crooks fall for drag cops  May 20, 2009
    Police officers across the Bangladeshi capital are donning wigs and wearing women's clothing to catch criminals targeting females on the city's streets, a senior official said on Tuesday ... Some male officers wear full burkas, while others opt for wigs to disguise themselves as women at busy intersections and crowded places where most of the crimes occur, Hossain said. (iAfrica.com)

    Residents race to beat tax hike on cigarettes  May 16, 2009
    "The reason they're not is because all of the big wigs in Jackson use alcohol.". McComb's Tammy Conerly pointed out that smoking harms only the smoker, not other people, as alcohol can. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    * Johnny Neihu's News Watch: Taiwan is down to the final buffer  May 16, 2009
    And a few youngsters turn up with the latest English-language propaganda puns on colored cardboard, wacky wigs, papier mache effigies and other creative objects of derision. More pep squad than riotous mob. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    Don't prompt me: Akshay to Ash  May 15, 2009
    Youre forgetting the wigs. And two hours of makeup. (India Times, India)

    A talented teen shoots for the stars  May 15, 2009
    When she discovered she could donate her strands to the nonprofit Locks of Love, which uses the donations to create wigs for people living with cancer, the 18-year-old dashed to a stylist s chair and never looked back. That same generosity and fearlessness has carried Vega to where she is now straddling the divide between childhood and a promising stage career. (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    Rally Of The Dolls  May 14, 2009
    Something of a secret Dollfie society, the quiet group, mostly women, meets here once a month to trade body parts, wigs and swap clothes or simply gawk at each other's creations. Their dolls are treated like members of the family and travel to Dollfie parties in special cases. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Lady Gaga has designs on an artful career  May 14, 2009
    Which means girls will possibly be wearing knock-offs of knock-offs as they practice speaking like a British robot wearing platinum wigs. Regardless of how she handles a clothing line, it will be anything but middle-of-the-road. (Boston Globe)

    1 wig too many for 'Bad-Hair-Day Bandit'  May 13, 2009
    Federal authorities coined the term "Bad-Hair-Day Bandit" after the robber wore several types of wigs during his bank robberies. Bank cameras captured the robber's mug in several images that were widely disseminated to the media. (AZCentral -- News)

    A hair-razing day at Alva High  May 13, 2009
    The total hair donated for wigs for children undergoing chemotherapy measured 993 inches 82. 85 feet of hair. (Alva Review Courier, OK)

    Tavern's liquor license revoked  May 10, 2009
    Bus Driver wrote on May 7, 2009 10:29 PM:" Hey Folks lets say what it is It is BDSM sounds like it is a life style for some and is thier right to be happy i belive. the big rub is prolly from the big wigs not being invited like when T's had that show that eventuly led to thier doom ". lovebug89 wrote on May 7, 2009 10:10 PM:" Dont quite understand it ill bet theres a lot of public officials and law enforcent and church people that are in the lifestyle whats the big deal .Oh i forgot its in the... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Dodgers make Manny disappear, Zito does same to L.A.  May 10, 2009
    So were the posters bearing his image and the dreadlock wigs in the gift shop. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Mom's greatest gift -- to you!  May 9, 2009
    I am so grateful for the simple but meaningful times we shared when I was growing up, from making cupcakes for my father's birthday when I was five to playing dress-up in her too-big clothes and donning her frosted, 1970s wigs. Every little detail that is stamped in my memory helps me smile and appreciate the incredible mother she is and the life she gave me. (CNN)

    Manny Being Manny  May 9, 2009
    Not sure, though, given West Coast fashion sensibilities that there won;t be even more demand in Lala land for dreadlock wigs in his absence ; the Dodgers sold 6,000 since Ramirez;s arrival last July. On TV, the hit is likely to be minimal. (Multichannel News)

    Relaying a message: Luminarias, cancer survivors provide perspective on impact of illness  May 9, 2009
    Julie Zemke, a massage therapist and a member of Wheeler s team, was making her way to the front stage where hair stylists from Kim s Salon were cutting hair to be used in wigs for cancer patients. This will be the third time I ve donated my hair, she said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    poets ranked by beard weight  May 9, 2009
    Perhaps this will seem somewhat less far-fetched when one considers that, only two centuries ago, wigs designated social hierarchy, and comprised specific, unmistakable markers of caste, occupation, and position ... First published in England on the eve of The Great War, this quaint publication takes the reader on a fascinating excursion through such topics as False Beards, Merkins, and Capillamenta (chin wigs); Effusions of the Scalp and Face; Celebrated Chaetognaths (chaetognathous =... (Harper's Magazine)

    Manny's the new star of an old story  May 9, 2009
    In Los Angeles, the reaction is more somber and illusion-breaking, because the Dodgers had become not just a very good team but also Ramirez's very good team, from the two "Mannywood" sections in the ballpark to the dreadlock wigs and jerseys sold at stadium concession stands, and even the new seating capacity for Dodger Stadium, 57,099. The "99" is a tribute to Ramirez's uniform number. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    MARKAZI:Fans' shock  May 8, 2009
    The wigs and the Mannywood shirts had mysteriously "sold out" since Ramirez's suspension. Within minutes of Ramirez's suspension, the "Mannywood" ticket promotion was removed from the Dodgers' Web site and the team announced that it would be discontinued until further notice and the 3,100 promotional tickets that were sold for games while Ramirez is on suspension would be refunded -- if fans chose to ask for a refund. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    A hair raising story  May 5, 2009
    Then she d cut it and we d donate it to Locks of Love the organization that collects long hair and turns it into wigs for cancer patients. Since one of the major charities that the Eagles support is cancer research, it seemed like a good idea. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    Life's lessons  May 5, 2009
    Idaho State Journal Robb Dye, a social worker at PMC, fits wigs on kids in Mary Spikers kindergartner class at Syringa Elementary School Monday at noon. Mary, in background with camera, is going through breast cancer treatment and PMC staffers came to her class to show chemotherapy effects a person, such as with hair loss. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Hair replacement for those who don't want surgery  May 5, 2009
    These are not old fashioned wigs or toupee's. They can not be pulled off and are so customized that they don't look fake. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    GOOD GOLLY, MISS DOLLY WANTED FOR A...  May 4, 2009
    Enough to keep her in wigs for a really long time ... "I've been so rushed, I'm lucky I could even get myself together. Couldn't do it if I didn't wear a wig. I wear wigs, y'know. (Wowee, what a surprise revelation!!!!!!!) I've been running straight through nonstop since early today. Got up 5:30 this morning, did 'The View' and never stopped once. All I did to get myself dressed for tonight's opening was manage to jazz up my makeup. It's been on all day. Did it myself early this morning. I... (New York Post -- Gossip)

    Genius at work  Apr 28, 2009
    "People said it looks like the (television) characters. I said, yes, because of a wonderful invention called wigs.' ". (Can we get a rim shot here, please. (Florida Today)

    REVIEW: Strong musicianship highlights entertaining Beatles tribute, Rain  Apr 28, 2009
    A scene from the Sgt. Pepper segment of Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles," playing through April 26 at the Balboa Theater in San Diego. (Courtesy photo) Into this life, a little Rain must fall. If you're a Beatles fan, at least."Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles" is in the midst of a six-day run at the Balboa Theater , and if you're lucky enough to get tickets, it's well worth the price. Beatles tribute shows have been around for decades, and Rain is one of the oldest, having first hit the road in... (North County Times)

    Spinal Tap takes off the wigs  Apr 19, 2009
    Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest and Michael McKean performing as themselves. Trio has been Spinal Tap, the Folksmen in different movies. (CNN)

    Cup chase runneth over for biz  Apr 18, 2009
    They can also expect to see Jackets fanatics wearing the signature blue wigs of the Shake the Curse viral marketing campaign that McIntyre and his agency launched this season an effort to drive out the bad luck and end the losing seasons that haunted the Blue Jackets ... Hockey Stop owner Joe Nahay doesn t sell blue wigs at his five hockey equipment and clothing shops in Central Ohio, but he wishes he carried more Blue Jackets merchandise. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    Seeing Little Edie as a true fashion icon  Apr 16, 2009
    Instead of turning to wigs, Little Edie hid a devastating case of alopecia with sweaters and skirts draped over her bald head. Like the silent screen glamour goddesses of yore who preferred turbans, Edie knew how to create fashion that would cause double takes. (Boston Globe)

    She turned a diagnosis to a cause  Apr 14, 2009
    She disliked wigs to cover her bald head, so she opted for scarves. And she poured herself back into her work, including the new foundation, T. (Boston Globe)

    Emotional Trauma of Childhood Hair ...  Apr 11, 2009
    Wigs through Locks of Love can help give disadvantaged children a sense of normalcy. Physical suffering to children diagnosed with a medical condition is difficult to witness. (Suite101.com)

    Cancer patients learn new makeup techniques  Apr 11, 2009
    Halfway through the two-hour session, the women began talking and sharing tips with each other about wigs (four of the five wore them) and remedies for cuticles and nails that are affected by treatment and quite often painful. "I dip them in vinegar, and they aren't so sore," Rothmeyer said. (Juneau Empire)

    Miley Cyrus Meets Hannah Montana, At the Multiplex  Apr 11, 2009
    The show trades on this illusion by acknowledging that the Hannah persona is an artifice, all makeup and wigs. (). (Time.com)

    Locks of Love on the rise  Apr 10, 2009
    All the hair is sent to Locks of Love to make wigs for children that are afflicted by hair-loss-causing diseases, Hartstein said. Then all the money from the $20 haircuts is donated to offset the costs of the wig production. (Washington University Student Life, MO)

    TGIF snapshots  Apr 10, 2009
    The organization runs a support group, provides free wigs for people who have lost their hair during chemotherapy, provides financial assistance to those going through cancer treatment and recently started a teen support group. Tickets are 25 for singles, 45 for couples and 5 to come after dinner and dance. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Porter County votes to leave RDA  Apr 10, 2009
    GRBarkley wrote on Apr 9, 2009 3:38 PM:" Please understand this about Naperville and the other collar suburbs of Chicago. Their growth has very little or anything to do with the trains. It all centers around cheap land (compared to Cook County) that was available along I-88. That is why there is so much office and commercial development in the area. Those big wigs in the office parks like to live close to their office buildings, therefore Naperville housing grew. Naperville is located in DuPage... (Munster Times, IN)

    Nicolodi Donates Hair For Third Time at Relay  Apr 9, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 10:11 AM EDT Victoria Nicolodi will donate her hair for the third time to the Wigs for Kids program through the American Cancer Society on Friday, April 17, at the Bartow Relay For Life ... Her parents exlained how people could grow and donate their hair to help provide wigs for cancer-chemo survivors. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)

    The kindest cut of all: Locks of Love  Apr 9, 2009
    Anyone with ten inches of hair to spare donated it to a charity that makes wigs for those going through cancer treatment. Others were sponsored to shave their heads to raise money and awareness for St. Baldricks Foundation. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)

    Playboy Inks Deal with Rubie's Costume Company to Create New Line of Halloween Costumes  Apr 7, 2009
    Rubie's specializes in the creation, design, manufacture and sale of costumes, make-up, wigs, masks, hats, prosthetics, and accessory items. Rubie's products are sold wherever Halloween and Masquerade Costumes are retailed including National Retailer Chains, Toy Stores, Costume Shops, Variety Stores, Party Goods stores and other specialty retailers located throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Europe, Latin America, Australia, and Asia. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Community rallies around two teachers with cancer  Apr 5, 2009
    Other teachers wore flashy red wigs in solidarity. Students also pitched in for Anderson and Stiles. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    Coppell nurse, son shave heads to raise money for cancer  Apr 4, 2009
    If the person s hair is long enough, it is donated to Locks of Love to be made into wigs for children that are bald. Mine isn t that long so they won t do anything with my hair, Lautzenheiser said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Reality Check: Megan Corkery Bottoms Out on 'Idol'  Apr 3, 2009
    But David didn t need any white wigs or zipper eye patches to keep things exciting. He just strummed on his guitar sans bubbles and sang his new single Come Back to Me like a champ. (Fox News)

    Wellesley girl going to Olympics of Irish dancing  Apr 3, 2009
    Her mother, Kristine Jackson, must buy her a new dress for the competition, which can cost up to anywhere from $650 to $4,000, new shoes and make sure her wigs, which complete the outfit, are curled and ready to go. Kristine said she keeps the wigs, which can cost around $200, in hatboxes in the family s Linden Street home. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    FDA questions studies of Genentech drug for cancer  Apr 3, 2009
    Offering soft, full-coverage hats, chemotherapy hats, sleep caps, turbans and wigs for hair loss cancer chemotherapy patients. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    Lady GaGa shines in song and spectacle  Apr 2, 2009
    Wigs, choreography, and fashion - especially fashion - are just as important as the music. She employs the requisite dance music tools of sexuality, fame, and disco torch songs to propel her message. (Boston Globe)

    Thurbert Baker to run for governor  Apr 2, 2009
    Why does he think Our Founders stopped wearing the wigs common to the English false-elite from whom we revolted. From his official website - one of his enumerated duties in office. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Change is months away for Muni change machines  Apr 1, 2009
    This year's theme is fashion, and a trip to the sixth floor of the main library will give you a chance to see two of Phyllis Diller's wigs and an item that special collections librarian Andrea Grimes identified as "a pop-up bra - sorry, I mean a pop-up book about bras.". A personal favorite is a short volume titled, "How to Dress for Every Occasion - by the Pope.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    News Briefs (1)  Mar 30, 2009
    Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Edition. Each wig uses six to 10 ponytails, so there is a continual need for hair. (Malibu Times, CA)

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