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Children do not get enough sunshine

Thursday, October 27, 2011
In the 1980s, the dermatologists told us to avoid the sun, and to be especially careful to make sure children avoid unprotected sun exposure. However, I missed the part where they said, “By the way, if your kids are not going in the sun, they will need to take vitamin D supplements to compensate for what their skin is not making.”
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Price-Per-Session Increasing: Smart Tan Poll

Monday, October 24, 2011
 
The average price-per-session for UV tanning increased in 2011 in 39 percent of tanning businesses, according to the results of a SmartTan.com poll conducted in October.
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Are Governments Listing?

Monday, October 24, 2011
Over the last 15 years I’ve been dealing with governments on and off. The last 3 years my job has mostly become government relations or working through lobbyists to get to governments. What we have learned is one thing when there is a rumor about a teen ban; this is when you need to get proactive.… continue reading

Smart Tan Conference Draws Record Numbers

Friday, October 21, 2011
More than 80 percent of attendees at the Smart Tan Downtown convention and trade show in Nashville last week attended Smart Tan conference workshop sessions — the highest percentage of convention attendees ever to participate in business education classes in the event’s 16 years.
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You’re Invited – Toronto Vitamin D & Breast Cancer Symposium Nov 1st

Friday, October 21, 2011
You’re Invited! Discover What Vitamin D and Sunshine can do for your Health!
  Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Register Now! 
  The Toronto Vitamin D & Breast Cancer Symposium is a complimentary event designed to educate and raise awareness about Vitamin D (The Sunshine Vitamin) and its many benefits related to health and wellness. 
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