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Push on for tan-free graduations in Sask

Friday, January 10, 2014
The program is new to Saskatchewan this year, but has seen a modest take-up in Ontario, B.C. and Manitoba, with nearly 20,000 students saying they'll forgo a tan for grad. JCTA Note: There is not a lot you can do, other than to keep promoting the “Please Tan Responsibly” message. Also that indoor tanning risk is about who controls the equipment, that why you have certified and trained operator controlling the equipment. Stay away from doing interview, you will not win when it comes to kids. continue reading

Vitamin D in Pregnancy Affects Child’s Strength: Study

Wednesday, January 8, 2014
The new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that children tend to have stronger muscles when their mothers have higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy. continue reading

Bluetooth Bracelet Monitors Sun Exposure to Save Your Skin

Monday, January 6, 2014
When you set up your June, the app asks you a series of questions about your hair and skin color to create a dermal profile that's based on the Fitzpatrick scale of UV resistance. You'll have to make sure to wear June each day, and the UV sensor will measure the amount of UVA and UVB exposure you get and store that information over time. continue reading

the truth about sunscreen

Sunday, January 5, 2014
Interesting post by by lululemon, some mistake in the blog. JCTA comments on the article follow the blog continue reading

Increase The Value of Your Mailings – BIG Time

Friday, January 3, 2014
I want to share something very important with you. Something that could move your marketing in an entirely different direction. You see, every day I waltz out to the mailbox and sift through the handful of postcards waiting for me (the picture above is a just a small sample of ALL the postcards I receive). continue reading

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