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TanToday Discussion: So, It’s Officially JASON

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:03 PDT

JASON has officially arrived. What are your predictions for how this slow season will go? Click here to see what your peers are saying. Source:TanToday Discussion: So, It’s Officially JASON (29 words)

Lotions And Skincare Training Special

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:00 PDT

NTTI’s Lotions and Skincare course highlights the importance of quality skincare and clears up misconceptions about the most common ingredients found in indoor-tanning lotions. The course also features tips on merchandising and displays, and includes a section on salon necessities needed to keep a facility one step ahead of the ...(70 words)

TanToday Discussion: Closing For 4th Of July?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:41:26 PDT

On most holidays, salon owners consider whether its beneficial to stay open. And, with reports that 5 million more Americans will be celebrating the Fourth of July this year, many salon owners are choosing to close up shop for the holiday. Click here to check out the discussion.Source:TanToday Discussion: 4th ...(58 words)

More Americans Celebrating The 4th In ‘09

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:38:40 PDT

A reported 5 million more Americans will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday by hosting or attending a BBQ or party this year, according to the Los Angeles Times.This is due to the holiday falling on a Saturday, and means that more people will be doing the requisite spending ...(129 words)

Wal-Mart Supports Obama’s Health Insurance Objective

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:44:21 PDT

In a letter to President Obama, Wal-Mart Chief Executive Mike Duke expressed his company’s support of the administration’s push to provide near-universal health care. While most other major companies are objecting to President Obama’s call that all but small companies provide medical coverage to the their employees, the support of ...(169 words)

Ohio HB 173 Debate To Continue In The Fall

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:48:05 PDT

There have been four hearings regarding Ohio HB 173—a bill seeking to require a doctor’s permission for anyone under the age of 18 to tan indoors or via sunless methods. At each hearing, the ITA presented testimony from doctors, health commissioners, salon owners and industry experts asking the committee to ...(307 words)

Scotland Consults Public About Tanning Salon Warnings

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:12:15 PDT

The Scotland government is considering mandating that warnings be placed in tanning salons, which would inform tanners of the risks to their health. As part of these warnings, the government is considering including verbiage on eye health; specifically that failure to protect eyes while tanning can cause conjunctivitis, irritation and ...(82 words)

Congress To Consider Consumer Financial Protection Agency

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:01 PDT

The Obama administration has passed along a bill to Congress regarding the creation of a five-member board called the Consumer Financial Protection Agency “designed to protect Americans from unscrupulous practices and make financial products easier to understand.”This bill is just part of the major overhaul of the government’s financial policies ...(69 words)

TanToday Discussion: When To Buy Beds

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:54:38 PDT

For a new salon owner, there are many questions to be asked. One of those questions refers to the “right” time to purchase equipment. Is it best to buy prior to buildout or wait until just before the grand opening? Or another time entirely? Click here to see what the ...(61 words)

Doctors Urged To Conduct Vitamin D Tests

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:40:08 PDT

According to a report adopted at the American Medical Association’s annual meeting, physicians should consider assessing 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients who are likely to have low levels of the hormone and then provide counsel about ways these patients can improve their vitamin D status.Source:Amednews.com: AMA Meeting: Vitamin D Checks (50 words)