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Old 02-10-2009, 09:28 AM   #1
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Ben Laden can hide in plain sight

The markets are acting like it's the 70's, and now this...

Hairy economy trend: Beards are back

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According to the marketing research company, The NPD Group, sales of electric shavers and men’s facial trimmers have dipped 12 percent just in the last year while beard-related activities are, well, bristling.
Can leisure suits be far behind?
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Old 02-10-2009, 09:47 AM   #2
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Ugh. Beards and leisure suits don't do much for me. (shudder) Thank goodness, Frank just said yesterday that he hasn't worn a beard in many years, and that he doesn't like the idea of wearing a beard now that it is coming in white. And he has very expensive taste in suits.

Though, I must admit that I haven't had my hair cut since early last November. Doesn't seem to be much point in it since I was just getting it cut professionally for career reasons.

Actually I don't like getting my hair cut by someone else and I don't like paying for it, either. So, I guess I will start cutting my own hair again, or who knows? Maybe I'll grow it longer, like it was in the 70's, as well. Probably shouldn't!
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Don't have a beard, but have in the past. I'll usually not shave while on vacation and it's so tempting to make it permanent, but my probably exaggerated sense of propriety in a touchy work place get the best of me.

And, yes, it's definitely more salt than pepper these days.
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Ahhh, that's a shame.....
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Since I pretty much always seem to be out of phase with the current trends, I have reverted back to a clean, shaven face a few months ago after 10 years of sporting various facial hair styles including beards and goatees.
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Covering up a hairball?
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