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It's a boy for Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard

It's a boy for four-time Olympian Amanda Beard.

Judge rules Houston police's beard ban is OK

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Houston Police Department's ban on beards.

NY governor shaves his beard but the 'stache stays

New York Gov. David Paterson is trying out a new look — he's lost the beard but kept the 'stache.

With senator seated, Minn. reporter loses beard

Minnesota's Senate standoff was a hairy deal. Just ask St. Paul Pioneer Press political reporter Bill Salisbury.

Dan Barber named top chef in US at food `Oscars'

Dan Barber, a pioneer of the so-called farm-to-table restaurant movement, was named the nation's top chef Monday by the James Beard Foundation.

Hairy economy trend: Beards are back

Some guys go for the backlash beard — ungroomed growth meant to defy the fussy scrubs and sprays of yesterday’s metrosexual. Others sport recession stubble: 5, 6 and 7 o’clock shadow in desperate need of a time clock. There are beards grown on bets, mustaches that raise money and whiskers worn simply (and sensibly) for winter warmth.

Beard's anti-fur protest shifts focus in Beijing

Olympic gold medalist swimmer Amanda Beard had to launch her naked, anti-fur campaign poster outside the Athletes' Village on Wednesday after Chinese authorities canceled a planned unveiling, citing safety concerns.

Houston to spend $150K to defend police beard ban

City officials are apparently willing to dig deep to defend the police department's ban on beards.

David Letterman's Beard Gets Key to NYC

Mayor Michael Bloomberg welcomed "Late Show" host David Letterman back to the air after a two-month hiatus by presenting a key to the city Thursday to the show's latest character — Letterman's beard.

Former UK All-American Ralph Beard Dies

Ralph Beard, an All-American guard for Kentucky in the 1940s and a key figure in college basketball's biggest betting scandal, died Thursday. He was 79.

Amanda Beard Switches to Birthday Suit

The last time the world looked at Amanda Beard she was winning her first individual Olympic gold medal at the Athens Games.

Man Won't Shave Until Bin Laden Caught

After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Gary Weddle began following the news so closely he forgot to shave. After a week he decided not to shave until Osama bin Laden had been caught or killed.

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POLL. Facial hair. Sexy or not?

Due to some recent health issues I find myself at home for 4 or 5 weeks and have decided to take the opportunity to grow a beard and then, when ready, to cut it back to either a Fu Manchu or a Goatee.

SnotRag's Beard: The Return

Yes, I'm growing a beard. After debating the subject for a few months, the time has come for the re-emergence of my beard.

Sharpie-'stached' Suspect Turns into Cop Shop
Source: wxyz.com

bank robbery suspect was arrested after he led police on a chase and mistakenly pulled into the Southfield police station parking lot

Beard, baseball cap OK for Jewish officer
Source: United Press International

Las Vegas has agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by an Orthodox Jewish police officer banned from wearing a yarmulke and beard.

Teacher asks girls to shave his beard but keep it secret
Source: metro.co.uk

A teacher asked three eight-year-old girls to shave his beard off in the classroom but made them pledge not to tell their parents.

Bookies taking bets on Prince William shaving beard
Source: Telegraph

Ladbrokes is offering odds of 3/1 that the 26-year-old will be clean-shaven by December 25. Keeping the beard would mean plucking up the courage to sport it for the Royals' Christmas Day service at Sandringham, which will be broadcast on television.

First sex scandal of the Games?
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

What can i say? I love swimming and water sports

Swimmer's Nude Poster Causes Stir
Source: AOL

BEIJING (Aug 6) - Olympic gold medalist swimmer Amanda Beard had to launch her naked, anti-fur campaign poster outside the Athletes' Village on Wednesday after Chinese authorities canceled a planned unveiling, citing safety concerns.In a poster for the animal rights group PETA, t …

One Man's Quest To Conquer Every Beard Type
Source: dyers.org

"While contemplating what fate holds for my poor beard this year, I decided to see just how many of the beard types that I could personally check off from my Chart of Facial Hair Types." 19 down, 14 more to go.

Letterman shaves his beard during show
Source: CNN

The late-night funnyman had the bushy beard he grew while off the air during the strike by the Writers Guild of America shaved Monday on his "Late Show." Guest Tom Hanks brought Letterman a first-aid kit for a small cut above the lip.

Interview with A. J. Jacobs (author The Year of Living Biblically)
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Polls say that 50 per cent of Americans believe the Bible is the literal word of God. Think of creationism: millions of people here think that the book of Genesis is not a myth or parable, but straight history. So taking the Bible literally is huge.

Daredevil Santa loses beard making flashy entrance. Christmas ruined for hundreds. Thanks loads.
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He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake. But he hasn't got a clue about sliding down the side of a building.

They cut off our heads and we can't cut off their beards?
Source: Ray Robison

The title says it all, and the article makes one wonder just how much political correctness is due for detainees?

The Longest Body Hair in the World
Source: socyberty.com

How long is your hair? It certainly won't measure up to these record holders.

Osama's Home Shopping Network

The most important issue about the latest Bin Laden tape has been skirted over and the world at large is just lucky to have such a prescient mind as mine at the ready to catch it: who does Osama Bin Laden's beard- dye and trim job? It is so wonderfully stylish.

In pictures: World Beard Championships
Source: BBC News

Wow! These have to be seen to be believed.

Bearded wonders go head to head in Brighton
Source: BBC News

Some of the world's most hirsute faces have gathered on the English south coast to see who has the fullest beard or the most stylish moustache.

An Image Change

Perhaps it was the truckload of folks who stopped next to me at a red light and delightedly called out "Hey Jesus! What's up, man?" Perhaps it was my inability to eat ice cream without having my hair and beard smell like old milk for the rest of the day.

Adam Brody Excited About Not Shaving
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Star of The O.C., Adam Brody has admitted being quite excited that he will not have to shave now that the O.C. has ended, and looks forward to growing a beard.

Furry Faces - Beards & Mustaches

Men grow beards and mustaches for a variety of reasons.  Religion compels certain men to maintain facial hair.  Some guys believe that having a beard keeps the face warmer in the winter.  Others swear that having a beard makes one look wise and scholarly.  Som …

Wal Mart: Bin Laden is delivering potato chips in Buenos Aires
Source: SPIEGEL ONLINE

Wal-Mart is making life difficult for Oscar Brufani, a 52-year-old man who makes his living delivering potato chips in Buenos Aires. One of the corporation's store managers thinks he looks like Osama bin Laden -- and won't let him come near her store.

Teacher won't shave until bin Laden caught
Source: CNN

EPHRATA, Washington (AP) -- After the September 11 terrorist attacks, Gary Weddle followed the news so closely he forgot to shave. After a week he decided not to shave until Osama bin Laden was caught or killed.

Teacher won't shave until bin Laden caught
Source: CNN

Kudos to you, sir. I salute you.

The Great Half Beard Experiment
Source: mudhead.uottawa.ca

I ski (XC) in the winter. I run in the winter. I cycle in the winter. I have a beard. People have been saying, "A beard keeps you warmer."

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