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With the rst warm days of spring come thoughts of shorts and tank tops… and trading pale winter skin for a golden glow. EuroBronz Tanning Studio provides asafe, controlled environment for that all-important early base tan.There are three locations conveniently situated around Nashville, including the newly opened studio in the Nashville West shopping center off Charlotte Pike, onein Brentwood and one in Hendersonville.EuroBronz has been in business for 14 years, making itone of the oldest tanning salons in the Nashville area. “We believe in safety rst,” notes co-owner Mark Hemphill,“and have always maintained the highest standards inequipment and employee training.”Because of this, the upscale tanning studio caters tomany country music performers, models, wrestlers andother entertainers. “They know they can count on us,”Hemphill says.Employees are all SmartTan certied, meaning they’vetaken classes and passed an exam on how the tanning
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It is clear that many of usare becoming more and morefocused on our environmentand the preservation of itfor the generations thatwill follow. There aremany things that can andshould be done. No matter how small it may seem or how inconsequential, the cumulative effectof everyone doing something can make amonumental difference.One of the basic things that each of us shouldconsider is right there in the most signicantinvestment that we have – our homes. Makingour homes more energy efcient is good for our environment and also good for our pocketbooks.We should assume that our energy costs aregoing to continue to rise, particularly withconversions to newer technology and possible penalties on our current providers. Now is a good time to consider upgradingthe energy efficiency of your home. TheEmergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008included many credits to give you an incentiveto do those upgrades now. The recent StimulusBill solidied those credits and increased or extended some of them.In general terms, current homeowners who purchase and install specic products, suchas energy-efcient windows, insulation, doors,roofs, and heating and cooling equipment, canreceive a tax credit for 30% of the cost, up to$1,500 per year. Some improvements, such asgeothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters,and solar panels, are not subject to the $1,500limitation.This is available for improvements made in both 2009 and 2010. You can take the credit bothyears. For new home construction, the credit isavailable to the contractor which should then pass through to the homebuyer.You can read more about the program athttp://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm Notall improvements qualify as they must attaina certain level of improved energy efciency.The requirements are detailed at http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_ creditsIf you plan on staying in your home, areshopping for a home, or building a home, youshould be aware of the energy efciency of your residence or prospective residence. You shouldexplore your options to upgrade your energyefciency for long-term savings while the 30%tax credit is available. It will improve the valueof your home.If you have any questions or would likeadditional information please do not hesitateto contact me at 615.495.9934 or via email atKaren@Avenuerealestate.com.
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Tips for Keeping Track of PersonalElectronics When Traveling
It’s no secret that Americans areconstantly on the go, using technologyto help us multitask and get things donewhile we are out and about. Smart phones, PDAs and mini laptops are allthe rage - until we lose them.We usually lose things in transit: on buses, trains and planes, in cabs andrental cars, shopping malls and coffeeshops. If you’ve ever lost an electronicgadget, you know the cost, inconvenienceand security risks can become not just ahassle but also a burden.As many as 12,000 laptops are lost inAmerican airports each week, accordingto a 2008 survey by the PonemonInstitute. Even though more than half of them are left behind at securitycheckpoints, the survey says a whopping65 to 70 percent are never returned.Airport lost and found departments arerepositories for massive numbers of lostelectronic devices, most of which lack any identifying information that wouldhelp airport personnel return the itemsto their owners.So how do you avoid becoming a “lossstatistic,” especially if you travel a lot on business with personal electronic items?Here are a few simple tips:1) Label your laptop or other electronicdevices with your name, address and cell phone number. A majority of laptopslost in airports are left at securitycheckpoints where they presumably will be found by the Transportation SecurityAdministration (TSA) or airport staff. If there’s no identifying information on your device, the authorities or even a GoodSamaritan will have no way to nd youand return your property.Invest in a portable labeling deviceand put your identifying informationon important electronic items. Brother recently launched two portable labelers- the PT-1230PC and PT-2430PC- thateasily plug into the USB port of your laptop or any desktop computer andrequire no software installation to use.These P-touch labelers print up to sixlines of text and graphics on high-quality,laminated labels durable enough for travel
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as well as indoor and outdoor use. Visit www.brother.com tolearn more.2) Always carry smaller electronics like cell phones andiPods in the same place in your handbag or carry-on. Knowingwhere to look for them will notonly help you access and use them quickly, but also help you realize sooner rather thanlater if an item really is lost.3) Charge your electronics beforeyou begin a trip so that you don’t haveto charge them in an airport lounge or waiting area. Charging in a public placeincreases your risk of forgetting an item,or having it taken when you look awayfor a moment. And even if you remember to take the phone, you still risk forgettingthe charger.4) If you carry your cell phone, mp3 player, electronic planner or other smallelectronic item in your pocket, alwayscheck the area when you get up from aseat. Devices can easily slip out of a pocketwhen you’re sitting down.5) Take extra care -- and time, if needed-- at airport security checkpoints to makesure you’ve retrieved all your important possessions, including laptops and other electronic devices. Don’t feel you haveto rush to get out of someone else’sway, especially if rushing will increaseyour risk of forgetting something. TSAscreeners consistently give passengersverbal reminders to check their belongingsto be sure they have everything, but yourarely hear any of them urging passengersto hurry up once they’re through thescreening point. They understand you mayneed a few extra moments to collect your belongings.Courtesy of ARAcontent
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