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UNIVATOR AWARDS
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Written by Jackie Rosselli
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Monday, 19 October 2009 11:19 |
 The Oscars, Grammys, and Emmys. Much anticipated and highly visible, these awards celebrate excellence in the entertainment industry, captivating millions of viewers around the globe each year.
At the other end of the spectrum are the countless awards handed out throughout industry, business and academia that also promote excellence in a given field. Decidedly less recognized and in some cases obscure, they share with their glitzier counterparts a common element: they matter. The awards are important.
Why? No matter the field, people want and need recognition for their work. Beyond that, awards help to inspire other people to do their best, driving innovation and standards forward with each passing year.
Three-time UNIVATOR winner Perfection Uniforms agrees. "Winning the UNIVATOR three consecutive years means the bar is continually raised in terms of who we are, what we do, and how we do it," says Miranda Brock, marketing manager. "It gives us an edge in that it keeps us on our toes."
Awards can even change how people think. Consider the case of last year's Academy Awards Best Picture winner, Slum Dog Millionaire. Going largely unnoticed when released, the low-budget sleeper became an overnight sensation when it took home the top prize, earning millions for investors and launching the careers of several unknown actors.
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URA 2009 News
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Written by Jackie Rosselli
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Monday, 19 October 2009 08:48 |
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For those in the medical field, scrubs are generally the odds-on-favorite attire to wear to work on a regular basis. While scrubs are required for many, the kind or type worn is often an individual choice, a fact not found in any other segment of the uniform industry. Certainly, scrubs are used to project professionalism, stature, and identity, but they are also tools to reflect one's personality, and a means by which the wearer can express his or her inner style.
Scrubs today are becoming more and more fashionable, and come in an abundance of options. Sometimes scrubs look like a comfortable wardrobe, and not like scrubs at all.
With the Uniform Retailers' Association show approaching, UniformMarket News decided to take a look at what's hot – and what's expected to be hot – in the area of scrubs. We asked those exhibiting at the upcoming URA show to share with us their best sellers and those destined to become best sellers. Here's a sampling of what we discovered:
White Swan
  A leader in high quality scrubs, White Swan has its share of best sellers, but according to the company, there are two stand outs this season:
White Swan's Pretty Paisley (14307-3697) comes in pastel shades of violet, aqua and a citrus green that play off a white paisley pattern in 100% cotton, assuring the wearer not only looks good, but is comfortable as well. This style also boasts princess seaming, a shaped banded neckline, and triple tucks on the center band.
Individuality takes center stage with White Swan's Embroidered Prints (5697-3416). Echoing retail fashion, this cotton rich fabric is embroidered in a complementary pattern over a printed pattern. The style comes in three patterns: a vibrant Rose Stitch with blue roses on a black background, highlighted with white embroidery; Sailing Stitch on a white background; and Bouquet Stitch on pink. The garment has ¾ sleeves that can be pushed up or down, depending on the tastes of the wearer.
To see these collections, just stop by booths 402/404 at the show.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 02 January 2010 13:15 |
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Economy
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Monday, 19 October 2009 10:18 |
 Circumstances change over both the long term and short term. And you've got to be aware of both to stay on top or ahead of your game.
Even if you have great golf swing like Tiger Woods, analysis of the wind direction and speed just before the shot to the green is critical. No matter that you have practiced for hours or have just chosen your club. A keen sense of awareness as to changes in the environmental circumstances can affect your performance. Allow yourself to first accept changes and then have the courage and faith to change your decision or direction based on the new data.
Sports figures do this publicly all the time. In watching a recent Phillies game, the announcers pointed out the parameters of the strike zone according to the home plate umpire. He was calling strikes on the lower outside corner. Whether you agreed or not, that was the strike zone for that night. Batters who did not make the adjustment could be called out. Fortunately, the umpire called that pitch consistently for all batters on both teams.
As business people, we all can appreciate a predictable environment. At least some of the variables remain independent. Like it or not the batters had to go with the flow. The problem is that people don't like to change as it is inconvenient, annoying and even frightening in some instances.
But not changing when appropriate can have far more devastating effects. Think back on mistakes you have made and the attendant costs. What could you have done differently that would have cost less money in the long run if you had known then what you know now?
If mistakes have cost you lost opportunities, then learn from them and make the adjustments so you don't get trapped paying the same price twice. Factor in the adjustments that need to be made.
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Last Updated on Monday, 19 October 2009 11:55 |
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