On Christmas Eve, the Senate passed the latest version of its health-care reform bill, which is predicted to cost approximately $871 billion in the course of the first 10 years. The bill includes the “11th hour” addition of a 10 percent tax on indoor tanning services. The approval process took just 15 minutes, resulting in a “yes” vote of 60-39.
The House passed its $1.05 trillion version of the bill back in November. The next step is for the Senate and House versions to go to conference committee so the major differences can be reconciled. Besides the tanning tax discrepancy, there are also conflicts regarding the consequences of not participating, the costs – both overall and to the public, the level of government involvement, the funding of abortions, and coverage for illegal immigrants.
It’s estimated that the parties will work through the process in January, then sending the agreed-upon version to the president to sign in February. However, based on the conflicting views seen largely between Republicans and Democrats concerning the legislation, there’s no guarantee that the process will occur quickly or smoothly.
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Over the weekend, U.S. Senate Democrats removed a proposed 5% tax on all elective cosmetic surgery, replacing it with a last-minute provision that would tax the use of tanning beds. Senate Democrats cite the reasoning for the “Tan Tax” is the increased risk of skin cancer associated with the use of indoor tanning beds.
Under the new proposal, individuals purchasing tanning services would be requires to pay the 10% Tan Tax. Over a 10-year span, this new tax is projected to produce $2.7 billion to help fund health care reform. The previously proposed elective cosmetic surgery tax, affectionately called the “Bo-Tax” was projected to contribute over twice that amount in the same 10-year span.
Allergan, the California-based maker of Botox and other firms that were to be affected by the “Bo-Tax” lobbied together to remove the proposed tax. Representative cosmetic surgeons also lobbied against the tax arguing that the tax was discriminatory, specifically against middle-class women.
In a statement released by John Overstreet, executive director of the Indoor Tanning Association said, “It is not surprising that one primarily cosmetic business is trying to throw another under the bus by transferring a tax from rich doctors and their wealthy customers to struggling small businesses,” Overstreet said. “The irony is that ultraviolet light at least has proven health benefits where botox treatments have none.”
On their website, the Indoor Tanning Association states that a well-known side effect of exposing the skin to ultraviolent (UV) light is the production of Vitamin D.
What is the Section 179 Deduction??
Most people think the Section 179 Deduction is some arcane or complicated tax code. It really isn’t, as the following will show you.
Essentially, Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if you buy (or lease) a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE from your gross income. It’s an incentive created by the US Government to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves. It is sometimes referred to as the “SUV Tax Loophole” or the “Hummer Deduction” because many businesses have used this tax code to purchase qualifying vehicles (like SUV’s and Hummers.)
Obesity, especially teen obesity has numerous effects on physical and emotional health. Poor dietary habits, a lack of exercise and smoking all contribute to obesity. However, new findings suggest that a lack of vitamin D can also contribute to adolescent and teen obesity.
In addition, low levels of vitamin D can lead to high blood pressure and high blood sugar, which compound the health issues.
A new study by Jared Reis of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health said that teens in the study with the lowest vitamin D levels were more than twice as likely to have high blood pressure and high blood sugar. The teens were also four times more likely to have metabolic syndrome, defined as having three or more conditions that contribute to heart disease and diabetes – including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, big waists, and high cholesterol.
NXT plc, a provider of unique sound solutions, best known for its flat panel loudspeaker technology, is pleased to confirm the launch of a new series of state of the art NXT-equipped tanning beds from ETS, featuring the revolutionary E3 technology – energy saving, ergonomic design, and easy maintenance.
The use of NXT technology in ETS’ new E3 tanning beds is a testimony to the wide ranging application of NXT’s award-winning technologies. NXT speakers are built into the canopy, transforming it to a loudspeaker and providing a surround sound user experience while reducing the noise pollution throughout the tanning salon. Compatible with MP3, DMX, or other sound sources, the built-in NXT speakers also eliminate the need for costly and bulky sound systems, allowing for a more spacious environment. A keypad remote control is located just in front of the bed for easy access to the multiple functions of the beds, which are also equipped with illuminating ‘mood mode’ light effects that change colors and can be customized to fit the salon theme or personal preferences.
E3 tanning bed featuring built-in NXT speakers
Easy to maintain, the compact tanning beds feature wipe-clean panels, promoting a hygienic environment within the tanning bed. NXT has granted ETS Tan exclusive access to its technology and intellectual property for the tanning bed market and the E3 series product range is now available in the US, priced from $7,999.
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Made from an almost all-natural (95% Paraben-free) formula, Soy Dark is refreshing and pure. The list of botanical ingredients includes camu camu fruit, aloe, honey, soy and hemp seed oil – all combined to rejuvenate the skin and boost tyrosinase and melanin.
9. Henna Sent
Henna Sent is another 95% Paraben-free bronzer that features extracts of black tea leaf, banana, henna and DHA. This almost all-natural product also includes honey, soy and hemp seed oil – all of which nourish and moisturize the skin.
8. Bronze Voyage
Bronzy Voyage is an extremely popular, entry-level natural bronzer. It has a classical tropical scent and acts as a moisturizer, tanning lotion and a bronzer. It’s like an all-in-one introduction to the world of tanning lotions.
7. Dangerously Darker
I love the way Dangerously Darker smells – it’s like a rich and full spice scent, but without smelling too musky. This unique bronzing lotion also has cooling ingredients that give you a refreshing sensation during and after your tanning session. And, like all higher-end Swedish Beauty products, it’s stacked with antioxidants, vitamins and the Swedish Beauty TanDark technology.
6. Creamy Gelato
Creamy Gelato is part of the DermaDark bronzing crème series from Australian Gold. It’s a DHA-free, natural color enhancer with a really soft melon scent. The cream contains aloe vera along with Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E, Folic Acid and Niacin making it a powerful, yet still feminine bronzing cream.
5. Saint/Sinner
Saint/Sinner is a bronzing lotion designed to provide a darker color in as little as 2-4 hours and lasting for about 5-8 days. It’s also packed with antioxidants, which are known to neutralize free radicals and prevent the formation of fine lines. It’s a high-end bronzing product.
4. Accelerator
Accelerator is a basic intensifying lotion that packs a lot of punch. It’s been a bestseller for 15 years for a reason – it works. Vitamin E protects the skin while the lotion works to moisturize and nourish. In short, it’s a classic product that never fails to grace the top 10 lists.
3. Vintage Gold
Vintage Gold is like the Ferrari of tanning lotions – very high end, very luxurious and very good at what it does best, speed. Vintage Gold is packed full of antioxidants, skin-moisturizing technology and a patent-pending formula designed to extend the life of your tan.
2. Bronze Minerals
Bronze Minerals is the first mineral-based product from Australian Gold. It’s packed with 92 minerals and designed to help the skin receive UV light. The scent is a fresh, invigorating and gender-neutral Herbal Apple and one of the best in the Australian line-up.
1. Kiss Kiss Bronze Bronze
Kiss Kiss Bronze Bronze is by far one of the most exciting tanning lotions for 2009. It’s a dual-bronzing accelerator with a classic, fruity coconut scent. It’s designed to both boost your color development and really moisturize the skin.
This is a great place for anyone new to tanning to get some of their questions answered and get more familiar with the whole indoor tanning process. Check it out here.
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by Patricia E. Reykdal and Donald L. Smith
10/16/2009
In “The Truth About The Recent IARC Report,” we said that a deficient/insufficient blood level of vitamin D (25-OH-D) plays a critical role in the development of more than 60 diseases and medical conditions. But why is vitamin D so critical for our health and wellbeing? Because every cell and organ in the human body requires an optimal level of vitamin D to function normally.
Let’s play the “What If” game for a moment: What if one of the large pharmaceutical companies announced that they had developed a new wonder drug that promised to reduce the incidence and mortality of more than 60 diseases and conditions? Needless to say, the stock price of the company would skyrocket and they would be hard-pressed to keep up with the demand for this product.
But, what if the company announced that, for every 500 deaths prevented by this new product, one person might die prematurely each year because of the adverse side effects of the product? Most likely, people would conclude that a benefit-to-risk ratio of 500 to 1 indicates the benefits exceed the risks.
And what if there was an alternative to the new drug that promised the same benefits but it was known to have toxicity problems if ingested in high doses and there had never been a long-term prospective study proving that the alternative is as good as the new drug? It’s quite possible that those two factors might influence people to opt for the wonder drug rather than the alternative. Read rest of the article here.
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The purveyors of sun-scare, in inexplicable blind zeal for their cause, have made some outlandish and unsupportable statements about sunshine, UV, Vitamin D and tanning. Think about this: Because sunshine is free, there is no powerful pro-sun PR lobby aggressively countering these misstatements. Think about it some more: Just imagine if a large pharmaceutical company did own the sun and was able to send you a bill for your monthly sunshine. The mass-media marketing message you got about sunshine – based on the same science that exists today – would be completely positive. The statements that follow show you that, when it comes to “sun scare” marketing is more important than science….
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On Christmas Eve, the Senate passed the latest version of its health-care reform bill, which is predicted to cost approximately $871 billion in the course of the first 10 years. The bill includes the “11th hour” addition of a 10 percent tax on indoor tanning services. The approval process took just 15 minutes, resulting in a “yes” vote of 60-39.
Over the weekend, U.S. Senate Democrats removed a proposed 5% tax on all elective cosmetic surgery, replacing it with a last-minute provision that would tax the use of tanning beds. Senate Democrats cite the reasoning for the “Tan Tax” is the increased risk of skin cancer associated with the use of indoor tanning beds.
Obesity, especially teen obesity has numerous effects on physical and emotional health. Poor dietary habits, a lack of exercise and smoking all contribute to obesity. However, new findings suggest that a lack of vitamin D can also contribute to adolescent and teen obesity.
NXT plc, a provider of unique sound solutions, best known for its flat panel loudspeaker technology, is pleased to confirm the launch of a new series of state of the art NXT-equipped tanning beds from ETS, featuring the revolutionary E3 technology – energy saving, ergonomic design, and easy maintenance.
Made from an almost all-natural (95% Paraben-free) formula, Soy Dark is refreshing and pure. The list of botanical ingredients includes camu camu fruit, aloe, honey, soy and hemp seed oil – all combined to rejuvenate the skin and boost 
6. Creamy Gelato
This is a great place for anyone new to tanning to get some of their questions answered and get more familiar with the whole indoor tanning process. Check it out 
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