Medical scrubs were once shapeless dresses or tunics that merely served as sterile coverings over nurses’ clothes. In the last few years, the industry has progressed at an astounding rate, offering medical scrubs made from good fabric that have style and a nice fit. Cherokee is a leader in this medical scrubs revolution. Cherokee scrubs are known to be extremely well priced, and still designed with innovative concepts, colors, and styles.

Although most nurses appreciate the sudden fashionable  aspect of scrubs, some don’t approve it. Some medical institutions also don’t allow their nurses to wear scrubs other than those in conventional colors and styles.

The new nurses that are graduating each year are young, fresh, and eager to save the world. For them, fashionable Cherokee scrubs are an added perk to the job. Older and more experienced nurses, however, say that this invites an unprofessional image, and nurses can be distracted by their clothes. They maintain that the newer fabrics are more comfortable and flexible, and are welcome. However, these nurses stick to standard scrubs, such as Cherokee Workwear scrubs. These nursing scrubs are extremely well-priced, come in virtually any desired color, and are available in many basic styles.

Younger nurses appreciate more elaborate scrubs. Some Cherokee scrubs are so detailed, they can pass for regular clothing. Baby Phat scrubs is the perfect example of fashionable medical scrubs. They may sport detailing such as intricate embroidery, rubbles, and dainty other details.Baby Phat scrubs also come in both group colors and fashion colors. Some of these may include, but are not limited to, fuchsia pink, bright coral, river blue, and other. Nurses also prefer Baby Phat Cherokee scrubs because of the brand name associated with the line.

Cherokee also sells other lines that are designed by other well known brands, such as Sketchers scrubs, and Team Scrubs, which are personalized to the tune of different major league teams from the MLB, NBA, and NFL. Some doctors and clinics don’t allow these unconventional medical scrubs, but those who do will find much creativity in their nurses’ attire.

Although there are different opinion concerning the proper that should be worn by nurses, Cherokee caters to the all, with scrubs for nurses of all walks of life, both male and female. Hospitals are, of course, the most strict, and have dress codes concerning the color and style of medical scrubs.

 

The watch industry is flooded, with multiple designers each offering different features, vying for the top spot. Different companies cater to varying preferences, offering low prices, unique design, durable quality, and more. All agree that Casio is one of the hottest manufacturers of watches, hands down. They have established themselves as a brand that offers an astounding array of features. Relatively recently they have also begun to incorporate elements of style in their watches.

Casio watches are sold under various brand names, each specializing in a certain area. For example, Casio G Shock watches are the ultimate in durability, based on the theory of ‘triple ten’, while Baby G watches cater to women. They also have watches that are specialized for different sports. For example, a climber’s watch may incorporate a barometer, while a diver’s watch will have extreme water resistance.

Casio watches are constantly updated with more futuristic and advanced technology. Case in point, the concept watch that features Bluetooth technology. This watch combats the thinking that watches are becoming obsolete in lieu of phones, and are mere jewelry accessories. Instead of fighting phones, this watch works with the Android smartphone.

Buetooth technology built into the Casio watch alerts wearers when they have an incoming call. This can save many missed calls when the phone is at the bottom of your bag, or mistakenly set on silent. The screen of the watch works as a caller id. A handy feature that the watch is also equipped with is ‘find my phone’. Pressing a button on the side of the watch will make your watch buzz, making it easy to find your phone.

Testing has shown that the watch is very efficient, and the caller id works almost instantly. However, ‘find my phone’ only works within a five meter radius. The new Casio watch will most likely be incorporated into the Casio G Shock line of watches. As of now it has virtually no design, but that is yet to come. It is set to hit stores sometime during this year.

Another jaw dropping Casio watch is a watch that is also a camera. The camera watch was first introduced in 2000, taking grayscale images, with limited capabilities. The latest WQV-10 Casio camera watch allows users to take color pictures, with 2x digital zoom. It even has options for outdoor, dusk, and indoor photography! This watch brings a whole new meaning to the concept of a miniature camera.

Casio watches are so popular, there are even groups and sites devoted just to them. There are also Casio collection watches and limited editions that collectors will give their eyetooth for. This is part of the beauty of the Casio watch empire. They have succeeded in producing a unique, branded watch line that spans all price ranges. They perpetuate their own brand, with watches for children, women, and men.

This new Casio watch is just one example of the innovative

Plenary II – Closing Plenary (Presidents’ Debate): Europe in the world: Riding new waves of growth?

Europe must face up to long-term realities such as globalisation, ageing population, scarce resources, innovation. The current recovery must pave the way for sustainable growth to and beyond 2020. This ‘new’ growth should be based on knowledge and innovation and a high-employment, internationally competitive, green economy.

Growth and employment will only increase if EU decision-makers put companies first. Building a more business-friendly environment enables companies to produce leading goods and services, Future watches are watches that  create jobs and develop new technologies. This is the only way out of the crisis and towards a stronger position for Europe in the world.

In which areas is the EU lagging behind and where do its business opportunities lie to regain the lead? How can Europe move from lagging to leading and ride the new waves of growth? During the closing Presidents’ Debate, this EBS edition will come up with concrete recommendations for action (business and policy-makers together) to put Europe back at centre stage in the global economy.