California lawmakers succumbed to anecdotal evidence, emotional pleas and alternate agendas while ignoring a balanced approach to science in passing the nation’s first statewide ban of indoor tanning for patrons under 18 years old, the Indoor Tanning Association said in a statement Monday.
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Sunday banning those under 18 from using sunbeds in salons effective Jan. 1, 2012. ITA issued the following statement on Monday:
The Indoor Tanning Association is disappointed that the California Legislature and Governor decided to ban teens under the age of 18 from tanning indoors. In making this decision, they ignored the fact that there is no consensus among researchers that normal non-burning exposure to ultraviolet light, whether from the sun or a sun bed, has any effect on the development of melanoma skin cancer.
It is important to note that the Food and Drug Administration, which has regulated this industry for over 30 years, has reviewed the same data that was presented to the California legislature in support this ban and the FDA has never implemented any age restrictions.
One outcome of the passage of this bill is clear, this will cause small businesses to close and cost jobs across the state. The recession has already hit this industry hard leading to 25% of the professional indoor tanning salons to close in California since 2009. This age restriction will only push more over the edge. With unemployment at all time highs across the state and nationally, the legislature should be looking for ways to assist economic growth, not harm it.
The irony is that this legislation ignores the law of unintended consequences. It is a fact that taking away from teens the option to tan indoors will not stop teens from sun tanning; it will only send them outdoors into an uncontrolled environment, with no supervision, no trained staff, no parental consent required, where they are more likely to be over exposed or sunburned – which is exactly what the proponents of this bill say they are trying to avoid.
The new law also ignores the substantial body of research regarding the protective effect that vitamin D synthesized through the skin has in preventing melanoma. For example, outdoor workers are less likely to develop melanomas than indoor workers and the fact melanomas rarely occur on parts of the body regularly exposed to ultraviolet light, the face, back of the neck, back of the hand.
Often times, groups calling for restrictions on indoor tanning have partnered for financial reasons with the sunscreen industry – for the sunscreen industry, it’s more about dollars than science, and that’s unfortunate. And until we have more definitive science that better explains the relationship between UV exposure to any number of skin problems, it is premature for the government to weigh in against an industry that is made up largely of women owning small businesses that employ tens of thousands of people.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Snooki & Supre Tan partnership
Can a celebrity help the tanning industry? It is nice to see a company, which is taking a business risk in this economy. If this works, it will not only help Supre Tan, but also will help any tanning salon who will be carrying her line. Unfortunately, I will not be attending the Nashville convention, so I will miss the debut of her line, but I do plan on trying it here in the salon. I just called to see if I could order her line early, but my rep was not available. Keep posted on updates.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Spot Might Be Pre-Cancerous
If you see a doctor and you hear this diagnosis,” The spot might be pre-cancerous,” how would you react? Of course you would be freaked out! But is it really as bad as it sounds.
This happened to me a few years after I opened my salon. I quit tanning, so I would not hear the preaching about how bad it is. To me, this gave them more ammunition to prove that tanning was bad. Of course it takes a while to be white, so they can still tell, but at least it doesn’t look like I am anorexic about tanning. Well, I never do anyway. My motto is “Tan in Moderation.”
According to Wikipedia “A pre-cancerous condition (or pre-malignant condition) is a disease, syndrome, or finding that, if left untreated, may lead to cancer. It is a generalized state associated with a significantly increased risk of cancer.”
So, the doctor takes a skin sample and sends if off, right? Here you are waiting for answers. Oh, I was nervous, but my outcome was not bleak. I had a reaction to tingle tanning lotion on my face. Since then I have never used it on my face. Of course, you might not be in the position that I was. Where do you go for answers?
Here is something to keep in mind if this happens to you. First, the key in the definition is “if left untreated”. This just means that you have to see a doctor and let him/her take a piece of skin for a biopsy. It will be the only way to know what to do next. Of course, the term “pre-cancerous” is classified this way so that Insurance companies will pay for the removal of a suspicions spot. So, please keep this in mind when you hear that from your doctor.
This happened to me a few years after I opened my salon. I quit tanning, so I would not hear the preaching about how bad it is. To me, this gave them more ammunition to prove that tanning was bad. Of course it takes a while to be white, so they can still tell, but at least it doesn’t look like I am anorexic about tanning. Well, I never do anyway. My motto is “Tan in Moderation.”
According to Wikipedia “A pre-cancerous condition (or pre-malignant condition) is a disease, syndrome, or finding that, if left untreated, may lead to cancer. It is a generalized state associated with a significantly increased risk of cancer.”
So, the doctor takes a skin sample and sends if off, right? Here you are waiting for answers. Oh, I was nervous, but my outcome was not bleak. I had a reaction to tingle tanning lotion on my face. Since then I have never used it on my face. Of course, you might not be in the position that I was. Where do you go for answers?
Here is something to keep in mind if this happens to you. First, the key in the definition is “if left untreated”. This just means that you have to see a doctor and let him/her take a piece of skin for a biopsy. It will be the only way to know what to do next. Of course, the term “pre-cancerous” is classified this way so that Insurance companies will pay for the removal of a suspicions spot. So, please keep this in mind when you hear that from your doctor.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Stossel speaking at tanning expo 2011
This is written by Smart Tan. I thought it would be of interest. I hope to be attending.
As a keynote speaker at Smart Tan’s Annual convention, Stossel follows in the footsteps of Rancic and many other memorable programs, including:
· Tanning Legend and Hollywood icon George Hamilton, who hosted the memorable “Tan-ight Show.”
· Legal legend Erin Brockovich, who compared her legendary corporate battle with tanning’s battle against Sun Scare.
· Legendary business guru Tom Peters, who shared his vision on leadership at a time when the tanning business was spawning a new generation.
· Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Marc Victor Hanson, who shared his inspirational message of entrepreneurial vision.
· Author and motivator Amanda Gore, whose message on change set the tone for the transitions in the market in 2008.
· Author and beauty store entrepreneur John DiJulius, whose “New Service Model” program hit home in 2006.
· Author and TV personality Larry Winget, whose 2000 keynote mixed wry wit with sage business advice.
The keynotes set up full-business conferences utilizing hired professional consultants and expert panels — an intensive process that Smart Tan manages for 10 months before the event.
“We review hundreds of potential keynote speakers every year — there are so many potential speakers out there, and many of them frankly deliver hollow messages or aren’t right for what Smart Tan stands for,” Levy said. “There is a lot more involved than just booking a speaker each year. Once we pick a speaker, we work with them to make the presentation something of true value for all the Smart Tan family. We take that responsibility very seriously.”
The process of choosing Stossel this year was especially intensive. As a 19-time Television Emmy winner, Stossel joined Fox Business Network in 2009 as the host of “Stossel” — a weekly program highlighting consumer issues with a libertarian viewpoint. The long-time anchor of ABC’s primetime news magazine show “20/20” earned fame exposing consumer fraud and outlandish injustice in his now-famous “Give Us A Break” segments. His best-selling books, Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel — Why Everything You Know is Wrong and Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists solidified his status as a common sense journalist in a world of things that don’t make any sense.
“Stossel headlines a convention where Smart Tan will unveil an all-new program you can implement in your town to professionalize your tanning businesses, to improve your business practices and to fully blow the whistle on Sun Scare fraud in every community in North America,” Russell said. “The tanning community is on the cusp of major changes as the economy turns this year — we want to help the industry’s best salons be in position to take advantage of those changes.”
As a keynote speaker at Smart Tan’s Annual convention, Stossel follows in the footsteps of Rancic and many other memorable programs, including:
· Tanning Legend and Hollywood icon George Hamilton, who hosted the memorable “Tan-ight Show.”
· Legal legend Erin Brockovich, who compared her legendary corporate battle with tanning’s battle against Sun Scare.
· Legendary business guru Tom Peters, who shared his vision on leadership at a time when the tanning business was spawning a new generation.
· Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Marc Victor Hanson, who shared his inspirational message of entrepreneurial vision.
· Author and motivator Amanda Gore, whose message on change set the tone for the transitions in the market in 2008.
· Author and beauty store entrepreneur John DiJulius, whose “New Service Model” program hit home in 2006.
· Author and TV personality Larry Winget, whose 2000 keynote mixed wry wit with sage business advice.
The keynotes set up full-business conferences utilizing hired professional consultants and expert panels — an intensive process that Smart Tan manages for 10 months before the event.
“We review hundreds of potential keynote speakers every year — there are so many potential speakers out there, and many of them frankly deliver hollow messages or aren’t right for what Smart Tan stands for,” Levy said. “There is a lot more involved than just booking a speaker each year. Once we pick a speaker, we work with them to make the presentation something of true value for all the Smart Tan family. We take that responsibility very seriously.”
The process of choosing Stossel this year was especially intensive. As a 19-time Television Emmy winner, Stossel joined Fox Business Network in 2009 as the host of “Stossel” — a weekly program highlighting consumer issues with a libertarian viewpoint. The long-time anchor of ABC’s primetime news magazine show “20/20” earned fame exposing consumer fraud and outlandish injustice in his now-famous “Give Us A Break” segments. His best-selling books, Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel — Why Everything You Know is Wrong and Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists solidified his status as a common sense journalist in a world of things that don’t make any sense.
“Stossel headlines a convention where Smart Tan will unveil an all-new program you can implement in your town to professionalize your tanning businesses, to improve your business practices and to fully blow the whistle on Sun Scare fraud in every community in North America,” Russell said. “The tanning community is on the cusp of major changes as the economy turns this year — we want to help the industry’s best salons be in position to take advantage of those changes.”
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
I'm Back
All who gave school supplies, "THANK YOU!" Here is a 15 minute video, entitled Ukraine 2011. It is some highlights of the mission trip. Enjoy!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
10 Day missionary trip
For the next 10 days, I will be heading to Cherkassy. I am not counting tomorrow because I have a lot to do to be ready to leave at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. All of you who are checking this post I would like to thank. If you would like to read what we will be doing over there, click the link. If not, in about 3 weeks, I will have something to blog. I hope I have interested you enough to check on it. :)
Friday, July 22, 2011
Finishing up on H.R. 2092
Let’s look at the section in last week’s sentence: “High doses of ultraviolet radiation, etc. Oops, I spelled doses incorrectly last week. Did anyone else notice that? It probably made no sense to you with the word “does” instead of “doses”. LOL
When the author wrote “high doses” were they analyzing it by the electromagnetic spectrum? If you look at the spectrum for ultraviolet radiation, tanning beds give off 400 NM. In the same spectrum as tanning beds are: black lights, germicidal lamps and welding arcs. All of these categorize as “non-ionizing radiation”. This just means, “When non-ionizing radiation gets into a person’s skin, it raises the energy level of that person’s skin cells. This process is called a photochemical reaction or change” according to Smart Tan.
X-ray machines, CT scans, TV sets, and Computer Monitors are actually higher than tanning beds in NM and are categorized as “ionizing radiation”. Defined in Smart Tan’s Basic Technical Certification manual it states, “When ionizing radiation enters a body, it separates things that were not designed to be separated.” This could start scaring everyone into believing that our computer monitors and televisions are harming us. Did you think that way? Of course not! The bottom line is our earth is well equipped to filter out ionizing radiation.” So, looking at it from this perspective, which I am hoping the writer had intended, he is barking up the wrong tree. Bowzer, there are no cats up there!THE END!
When the author wrote “high doses” were they analyzing it by the electromagnetic spectrum? If you look at the spectrum for ultraviolet radiation, tanning beds give off 400 NM. In the same spectrum as tanning beds are: black lights, germicidal lamps and welding arcs. All of these categorize as “non-ionizing radiation”. This just means, “When non-ionizing radiation gets into a person’s skin, it raises the energy level of that person’s skin cells. This process is called a photochemical reaction or change” according to Smart Tan.
X-ray machines, CT scans, TV sets, and Computer Monitors are actually higher than tanning beds in NM and are categorized as “ionizing radiation”. Defined in Smart Tan’s Basic Technical Certification manual it states, “When ionizing radiation enters a body, it separates things that were not designed to be separated.” This could start scaring everyone into believing that our computer monitors and televisions are harming us. Did you think that way? Of course not! The bottom line is our earth is well equipped to filter out ionizing radiation.” So, looking at it from this perspective, which I am hoping the writer had intended, he is barking up the wrong tree. Bowzer, there are no cats up there!THE END!
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