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There is an interesting ABC article up about an early-phase implant that is being used to treat a man with a rare skin disease that leaves him extremely sensitive to sunlight and certain forms of artificial light.

The man, who has a rare skin disease called “EPP” (erythropoietic protoporphyria) can’t be exposed to sunlight even for a short amount of time or his skin will become red and burn and become inflamed. But thanks to a new implant, which is in the form of a drug that is injected, the man can enjoy a normal life in the sun.

How does this happen? Well the drug stimulates melanin production, which helps protect him against the sunlight. This results in an actual drug-induced tan!

Of course, the drug is still in its testing stages, and not a lot is known about it. Of course it is not going to be widely used yet, except for extreme cases such as mentioned above. But still something to think about.

 There are definitely fascinating technological advances happening everyday.

Last week we mentioned a bill that was introduced to Congress that would repeal the tan tax. There are a few articles up that discuss the political details of that process.

It turns out the tan tax repeal bill has a much more complicated background than originally thought. The ITA helped get the bill together and approach Washington politicians with the repeal, but repealing the tan tax is looking to be part of a greater project in dismantling the health care reform, which ties many different interests into the passage of the bill.

The ITA, many in the Republican party, and many business owners around the country are interested in the bill being passed, while certain Dermatological groups, as well as many Democrats, will be interested in the bill not passing.

Again, many interests are in play regarding this bill, and it will definitely be interesting to see what happens.

Last month, The IndoorTanning Association organized a “Repeal the Tan Tax” event in D.C., sending lobbyists to drum up support for a push to repeal the tan tax.

It looks like the Republican Party is going to be introducing the bill to repeal the tax.

Reasons for repealing the tan tax are as follows:

• The tax brings in less money than was projected so it really isn’t that effective.
• The tax unfairly targets smaller, lower-earning businesses with a large percentage of women owners.
• The tax has hurt many businesses and tanning customers, many of them women and college students.
• An estimated 18,000 tanning businesses have closed, resulting in the loss of some 24,000 jobs.

It will be interesting to see what happens next. Cross your fingers that the bill goes through!

A full story can be found here.

Tanning industry leader just made creating a salon more cost effective, flexible and easier. TanWall™, manufacturer of modular salon wall systems understanding the challenges based on the economy and the changes and the need to be more eco-friendly, has just launched a new website using the latest in technology.

Originally Posted on PRWEB, June 11, 2009 — A California based manufacturer of modular salon walls and other tanning products has unveiled a new website for the tanning industry. The new site integrates friendly navigation, as well as an inviting UI, blogging, and an expandable framework. The new TanWall.com has been developed to take advantage of the current market with the latest in Web 2.0 and SEO techniques, and to showcase the wide range of products and choices TanWall has to offer.

In this industry, style and colors dominate the market place. Customers trying to achieve an edge over their competition and take market share from their area look to TanWall. From European styles that provide a euro look and feel to a Mediterranean color scheme with soft colorful ceramics and light ocean colors such as light lavenders and terra cotta tiles, the options and looks are only limited by the imagination.

Recently, TanWall has introduced reception counters and point of purchase displays to accent their walls. With so many colors for every product you will be tempted to sample several combinations. The new website allows you to do just that–dream, imagine, and visualize the look for your personalized salon. In the end you may add a unique touch to your shop or perhaps brand your franchise. TanWall and its staff of designers can assist you in designing the exact look and feel you want for your image.

TanWall has been designing rooms for over two decades. Its parent company, Allied Modular Building Systems, Inc., has built well over 10,000 projects in 17 countries since its inception in 1989. “We are constantly working with salon owners daily and trying new colors styles to not only fit their personality but their vision”, says Kristina Admire, National Sales Manager for TanWall.

TanWall is part of Allied Modular Building Systems, with manufacturing facilities in Nashville, Tennessee and Orange, California. Since 1989, Allied Modular Building Systems has secured its reputation as the best in the modular industry and with the recent growth of the tanning salon trade Allied Modular saw the need for an easier approach to the unique situations presented by salon designs. After providing more than a million square feet of office space, Allied Modular Building Systems launched TanWall™, providing an industry first with the innovation of SceneSations™ and SalonWall™.

For further information contact Kristina Admire at kadmire@tanwall (dot) com or call toll-free at 866-Tan-Wall or (866) 826-9255. You may also visit our website TanWall.com.