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Creating a site search for your website is perhaps one of the better user strategies you can employ. This enables your visitor to directly interact with your site. This however does mean you have to be more thoughtful about your content. Repeating information can throw up conflicting searches. The important thing to remember to do is make sure your page titles are different so that searches can be specific.

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Your Guide to Pregnancy Skin

by Michelle Doolan |

Beauty can be a minefield – with endless products and treatments all promising to be that essential elixir – and pregnancy takes your options to a whole new level. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing skin treatment, skincare to rebalance hormones, or are not sure what products are safe to use (even some natural ingredients are off limits), Skin Nerd takes you through your maternity skincare options

There’s no denying that Pregnancy is a mixed bag. There’s pure happiness and joy, then there’s dealing with raging hormones and emotions, not to mention the bodily changes you go through that can be both good, bad and simply uncomfortable! The body goes through many changes during pregnancy and the skin is no exception.

Skin changes occur in almost all pregnant women in one form or another; while some women have ‘that pregnancy glow’, pigmentation, acne and sensitivity are some of the most common skin concerns that flare up during pregnancy. Mums-to-be need to know what products, ingredients and technologies are safe to use while expecting to keep their skin in optimum condition and help alleviate some of the conditions they might experience.

There are many opinions between doctors and different studies with varying information, so it’s imperative that you consult with your GP or an experienced practitioner prior to the use of skin care products and receiving treatments. Here are three of the most common questions related to skincare during pregnancy.

1. Can I use Salicylic Acid?

This Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) is an excellent exfoliant and can be used to treat acne and resurface skin. In high concentrations it is considered a risk during pregnancy and should be avoided, especially in professional resurfacing and peels. Small percentages used in skin care (for example less than 2% in a wash off Cleanser) are considered safe.

2. Can I have technology used when I have a skin treatment?

In the treatment room there are lots of options your therapist has to deliver great results. Some of the more advanced tools (known as electrical modalities in the industry) is not recommended, these may be referred to by your therapist as Galvanic, High Frequency, Microcurrent, Ultrasonic, Laser and Active Skin Peels.

Microdermabrasion and Low Grade Laser such as LED Healite are the perfect option for an expecting mum. The nurturing warmth helps to heal, support and re-energise the skin cells ensuring optimal results. If you are after no technology a luxury facial is a must.

3. Is Vitamin A (Retinol) safe to use?

Many doctors recommend pregnant women should avoid or screen all products containing Vitamin A (retinol) and its derivatives such as Isotretinoin, Retinoic Acid and Oral Retinoids. High doses of Vitamin A can, in extreme cases, be a possible cause of birth defects so as a general rule it’s best to avoid these products unless advised otherwise by your GP.

The good news is Medik8 have launched a new skincare product

Bakuchiol is a clinically proven alternative to retinol; while molecularly it has no structural resemblance to retinoids, a recent study by the British Journal of Dermatology has found that bakuchiol is able to regulate similar genes to retinol. Comparable in anti-ageing effects on the skin and better tolerated than retinol, it is the perfect alternative for those who cannot use vitamin A. It is able to help prevent and restore premature ageing, by helping to plump the complexion. Bakuchiol’s ability to minimise melanin results in a visibly calmed and even skin tone.

Lipid-soluble brightening peptide precursors penetrate the skin with ease, helping prevent production of pigment in the skin, resulting in a visibly brighter, more even complexion with less hyperpigmentation.

Centella asiatica is perfect for visibly soothing and calming inflamed, sensitive skin.

Inka omega oil is rich in omegas 3, 6 and 9, and is able to slip into the gaps in the stratum corneum to help restore the skin’s natural barrier and block moisture loss.

While bakuchiol naturally has short-term photostability, meaning it can be used day and night, the formula has also been optimised for true long-term photostability - contained in a UV-protected glass bottle and infused with photo-stabiliser krameria triandra root extract within the formula.

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First off, you are insuring the boat trailer against physical damage. In simple terms, this means your trailer is protected against fire, theft, vandalism, collision, and other perils covered by your boat insurance policy.

It is equally important to understand what your boat insurance policy is NOT providing coverage for when you insure your trailer.

You are not getting liability coverage while your boat is being conveyed on the trailer or while the trailer is being towed without the boat. As an example, let’s say you are trailering your boat on Highway 95. The trailer gets un-hitched while riding over rough terrain. You can only watch in the rearview mirror as your trailer takes a different route and crashes along with your boat into a parked RV.

For insurance purposes the accident is split into two losses. The first is the damage to your boat and trailer. The second is the damage to the property of others, in this case the parked RV.

The damages to your boat and trailer are covered by your boat policy, but who covers the ensuing damage to the RV? Or the injuries to anyone inside the RV?

The answer may surprise you - it is your automobile insurance company. We’ll explain why after another example, this time one with a twist. About two years ago we received a call from a client whose boat trailer was parked in his driveway. Somehow it rolled out of the driveway and out into the street where it crashed into a parked car.

We advised the insured to report the loss to his personal auto insurance company. Believe it or not, the damage caused by his boat trailer to the car was covered by his auto policy. Most personal auto policies include an owned trailer as an extension of the owned automobile and thus provide liability coverage for a boat trailer.

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The Best Comfortable Sleeper Sofa Beds for the Money

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A sleeper sofa is a fantastic space saving and economical piece of furniture and an ideal choice for many people. It combines two pieces of furniture into one: a sofa and a fold-up or hideaway bed. It can be an additional bed for overnight guests. And during day time it provides comfort, seating and adds to the overall decor of your room.

However, when it comes to sleeper sofas, trying to find the right one can be quite a challenge. Some sleeper sofa beds can be bulky, and rather difficult to fit into tight spaces. When you are trying to fit a sleeper sofa into a tight space, the problem becomes even tougher. Regardless of your decor or budget, if you’ve got floor space, you’ll have extra seating and sleeping space in one clever piece of furniture.

But before you grab one of the many contemporary sleepers sofas on the market, here are some things you have to bear in mind.

In a hurry? Give house guests a comfortable place to rest with the Ashley Signature Design Lottie sleeper sofa bed. With a classic design and covered in high-performing Durablend, it comes in a variety of neutral color options and with a premium full-size, queen or twin memory foam mattress sleeper which is extremely comfortable and pleasant to sleep on

Our Guide To Finding The Perfect Sofa Bed

So, how do you get to choose the right sofa bed or sleeper sofa for your home?

Here is a detailed guide to follow.

The Frame

This is what makes up the base of the sofa bed. Frames come in different materials and densities including metal and hardwood. Hardwood frames are preferred because they are more durable and stable as time goes by. A sofa bed functions in different forms so it is only right to get one with a frame that can withstand wear and tear from switching the modes.

The Mattress

In addition to the frame, the mattress determines the durability feature of the sofa bed you choose. There are different types of mattresses for sofa beds including spring, memory foam and air coil. Spring mattresses have a firm feel with flexible support and are considered excellent for sofa beds. Memory foam mattresses on the other hand are excellent for contouring and conforming to the body shape for pressure relief or back/hip pain relief.

On this note, memory foam is suitable for people with multiple sleeping positions and those that intend on using the sofa bed frequently. Air coil mattresses combine the innerspring technology with the spring support for better support. It also works as fine, but the selection depends on personal preference and the feel you like.

This factor depends on how you intend to use the sofa bed. For instance, if you want to use the sofa bed each day, then you ought to find a large one that can be comfortable each day. On the other hand, the space available will dictate the size. Another determinant is the shape which again works closely with the area and layout of the room.

Are you getting the sofa bed for daily or occasional use? This is one crucial factor to keep in mind when selecting a sleeper for your house. If you have guests visiting every other time, then you might need to get a large sofa bed. It will serve as a large couch as you chat and transform to a sizeable bed surface for the night.

Like any other furniture piece, sofa beds come with different price tags. It all depends on the type of material, the mattress, frame, and size. Also, the operating mechanism determines how much you will pay to get the sleeper. When choosing a suitable one, it is essential to look from a quality point of view rather than the cost. Also, low priced sleepers do not necessarily mean low quality.

Sofa beds come in different styles which require different installation procedures depending on the make. The lift and pull mechanism is one of the most common types where you lift the back up to release the lock and slide it down to form the bed. The other design is the folding one which mainly comes in memory foam or innerspring mattress.

The clic-clac mechanism only needs you to push the back forward to release the locking system. This then folds the rear to level the surface of the seat forming a bed. The other type uses a cantilever system which works by pulling the lower front panel to unfold. It then creates a flat surface which can fold back by pulling the back side.

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1. Best Overall: Signature Design by Ashley

Signature Design by Ashley Lottie Durablend Slate Queen Sleeper Sofa

Why You’ll Love it: An elegant sofa that will beautifully decorate your living room, the Ashley Lottie Sleeper Sofa has superior upholstery that is both durable and comfortable and comes at amazing price tag.

Add extra seating and a place for guests to sleep with the Ashley Signature Design Lottie Sleeper Sofa. The sofa offers streamlined comfort and a concealed memory foam mattress. The Lottie sofa sleeper has a traditional classic look and curves you love in a couch covered in high-performing DuraBlend for the look of leather but without the maintenance or cost. This is a great option if you have pets or small children and are looking an affordable, low-maintenance yet stylish sleeper sofa.

It features stylish rolled arms adorned with nail-head accents. The cushions feature high-resiliency foam wrapped in a thick layer of poly fiber. When you want to call it a night, simply pull out the full memory foam mattress and sleep dreamily.  The Lottie sofa also comes in a sofa bed queen, twin and full size model and is available in three neutral colors: slate, almond or chocolate.

  • (Queen) Overall Dimensions: 84” W x 39” D x 39” H
  • (Full) Overall Dimensions: 78″ W x 39” D x 39” H
  • (Twin) Overall Dimensions: 57″ W x 39” D x 39” H

Ashley Signature Design has more affordable and stylish sofas on Amazon which are all reasonably priced, so if you don’t like this one, you can browse their other sofa designs. The sofa has a thick cushion armrest with a nail head detail all the way down to the front legs. Seats and back spring rails are cut from 7/8 hardwood and the pull out feature has an easy mechanism to operate.  All fabrics are pre-approved for wearability and durability against AHFA standards and the cushion covers  are made of low melt fiber wrapped over high quality foam.

Pros: Comfortable, high-quality material, easy to clean, beautiful color, easy assembly,

Cons: Delivery may be a little slow.

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2. Best Rustic Style: Sierra Mountain Lodge Sleeper Sofa

American Furniture Classics Sierra Lodge Sleeper Sofa

Why You’ll Love it: This sleeper sofa oozes rustic style and would look great in your living room, cabin or mountain lodge. This queen sleeper sofa is made with comfortable foam seats, brown leather, a solid wood frame and a queen pullout mattress making this a wise long-term investment turning your room into a mountain lodge.

If you’re looking for a Southwestern style in your sleeper sofa, the Sierra Mountain sleeper sofa provides a pleasing look with a rustic vibe. With brown leather-look microfiber and cotton print, this unique rustic sleeper sofa looks like it should cost quite a bit more than it does.

The supportive cushions and the back are wrapped with a layer of fiber delivering a comfortable surface to rest after a long day at work.  The cushions are made of high-density foam, giving you the required support for your back.  This sleeper sofa provides a comfortable seating position, and it easily converts into a bed with the Legett and Platt mechanism and inner spring and with a quilted top queen mattress.  The pull out for the mattress is easy so that’s another nice added feature.

The design and style of the sofa are beautiful with the harmony each detail brings. The arms have a finishing detail using nailhead accents for a trendy look. The earthy color is perfect for any room space and matches pretty well with different themes. More to the design, the couch has robust and stable wood legs to keep it stable and balanced.

Dimensions wise, the arm height (without legs) measures 24 inches and overall this sofa bed measures 37 inches high x 88 inches wide x 31.5 inches deep.  If you’re looking for a unique design, that is sturdy and beautiful, you won’t go wrong the multi-function Mountain Sierra Sleeper Sofa Couch.

Pros: Stylish look, high-quality fabric, solid wood frame, firm cushions, back cushions are removable.

Cons: Very heavy

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3. Best Minimalist Sleeper Sofa: Emily Futon Couch Bed

DHP Emily Futon With Chrome Legs, Grey Velvet

Why You’ll Love it: This is the perfect-sized Couch Futon Sofa Sleeper for a studio or a small apartment that is both comfy and chic. If you’re on a budget but still want something stylish, the Emily Futon is great value for money.

If you are after a minimalist look or a Zen-like sleeper sofa, then this the choice for you. It has a sleek, polished design that will not only spice up your space but also provide the much-needed comfort of a proper bed. One thing you will enjoy is the split back design which offers different positions for optimal comfort.

The sofa bed comes in a modern low profile design with polished metal chrome legs and foam upholstery fill. For comfort, the sofa features tufted backrests and cushions which are full and stay firm even through excessive daily use. The Emily Futon is available in burgundy velvet, gray velvet and tan velvet.

The Emily Convertible Futon features a click clack technology that enables the futon to convert easily and quickly from sofa to a full-size mattress bed. The materials used to make this couch bed include metal, wood, velvet, and foam. These together deliver a sofa you can be sure will last long while providing comfort and high functionality. On this note, this multi-functional sofa is ideal for people with limited floor space.

  • Seat dimensions: 15.7 inches high x 71 inches wide x 21 inches deep
  • Sleeping dimensions: 16 inches high x 71 inches wide x 43 inches deep
  • Dimensions (overall): 32 inches high x 71 inches wide x 34 inches deep

The Emily Split Back Futon is quite versatile and you can recline a portion of the back for comfort. Alternatively, you can lower the back completely to transform the chair into a sleeper for more sleeping area. Overall, there are 3 positions for the back to support different activities.The process of converting is simple, and in a snap, you have your bed ready for rest. It ships broken down in a rectangular box, but there aren’t many parts to it and the assembly instructions are definitely clear.

Pros: Clean lines, split back design, easy to convert, value for money, easy to install

Cons: No armrests

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4. Best Sleeper Sofa w/ Storage: Derwyn Sectional Sofa

ACME Furniture Derwyn Sectional Sofa, Light Brown Linen

Why You’ll Love it: The multi-functional Derwyn L Shape Sleeper Sofa offers numerous features including a Right facing chaise lounge with storage function and a Left facing Loveseat with a hidden pull-out bed.

When space is a problem in your home, instead of looking for multiple pieces of furniture, look for multi-functional furnishings. This is what you get with the Derwyn Sectional Sofa with Pull-Out Bed.

The sofa bed comes in a light brown linen and features puffy cushions and loose back cushions for comfort. It is pretty big and can sit at most five individuals. The right-facing chaise lounge has a space under that is meant for storage of extra items around the house. It works by pulling it up to open the storage and flipping it back to cover.

The left facing loveseat has a hidden pull-out which is easy to install. You only need to pull the section to convert the sofa into a larger sleeping surface. This feature makes the couch suitable for limited space or when you need extra sleeping space for guests.

  • Dimensions (Overall): 102″ x 62″ x 36″
  • Assembled Width: 37″
  • Assembled Height: 32″
  • Assembled Length: 64″

The uniform armrests complete the sofa’s style making it stylish and contemporary. It comes in a neutral color to easily fit any decor.  It’s a simple, classic sofa that should go well in just about any room and it’s sized to function as a bed and a couch and still deliver comfort.

Pros: Large, soft cushions, storage, pull-out bed, perfect for small spaces

Cons: Can be pricey

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5. Best Sofa for Corners: Coaster Tess Grey Sectional Sofa with Sleeper

Tess Sectional Sofa for Corners Grey

Why You’ll Love it: The huge and comfortable Tess Sectional Sofa for Corners offers numerous configuration options to fit many different room sizes.

This sectional sofa with sleeper mattress is great value and works perfectly for large spaces. It features a clean style that will make your living room feel and look modern. It comes with a hidden sleeper mattress that converts the couch into a large bed surface for extra sleeping space. Push this sleeper sofa in a corner or arrange it for room separation, either way it will make a very comfortable hang-out area.

This pullout sofa bed offers good sitting support made possible using thick track arms and foam with a density of 1.7 (lbs/inch3).  The sofa can hold up to eight people and can pull out to form a queen-size sleeper mattress bed. With this, you can rest assured your guests stay and sleep comfortably all through.

  • Sectional Sofa: 114″L x 90″D x 35.5″H
  • Sleeper Mattress: 60″L x 72″D

When it comes to the general quality of the sofa, this one is unbeatable. It features a frame made of kiln-dried hardwood to last a long time providing stability and support. The seat cushions are removable allowing for easier cleaning while the back cushions remain in place. The color is neutral-gray, so the sofa should easily match your existing décor.

Pros: Comfortable, large sitting area, easy to pull out, neutral color, quality frame, seat cushions are removable.

Cons: Color varies

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6. Best Love Seat Sleeper Couch: Tracey Sleeper Sectional

Christies Home Living 3 Piece Tracey Fabric Contemporary Reclining Room Sectional with Sofa Bed, Dark Brown

Why You’ll Love it: Add elegance to your living room decor with this soft and distinguished reclining love seat and sleeper couch that comes with a comfortable pull out mattress with the Tracey Sleeper Sectional Sofa Bed

Luxury and style go hand in hand, and this is precisely what you get with this 3-piece modular sofa sleeper from Christies Home Living that is covered in a chocolate brown fabric that has a twill finish.  You will feel relaxed in its soft supportive embrace and the durability of the fabrics used are tough enough for years of serious couching.

The three piece sofa includes 1 recliner sofa bed/loveseat and 2 seat recliners. The recliner sofa bed comfortably sits 6 poeple and is perfect for long-term sitting, TV viewing and relaxed reclining in your home theater or living room. It also features a storage console that allows you to keep things conveniently close at hand but out of sight and 2 cup holders.  The 2 recliner seats have arm rests and features a storage console to hide your favorite devices, cup holders to keep track of your favorite drinks and a pull out bed.

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The rejection of the employment regions in Honduras is growing and more sectors are calling for their abolition

Tegucigalpa, July 21 (EFE). The creation of the so-called Employment and Development Zones (Zede), approved in 2013 to attract investment, is generating growing opposition among Hondurans who believe the country will cede sovereignty to foreigners. The president of the Medical College of Honduras (CMH), Suyapa Figueroa, told Efe on Wednesday that Zede represented a “violation of the constitution” of the Central American country. Figueroa stressed that employment zones, which are promoted in Honduras as “model cities”, similar to those in some Asian countries, are a “violation of the rights of Hondurans”. Zede was approved in 2013 during the government headed by Porfirio Lobo, when the speaker of Parliament was Juan Orlando Hernandez, the country’s current governor. Figueroa, a medical specialist in internal medicine, stressed that the initiative is “a way to seek impunity and to harbor the corrupt pervasive in this government, to ensure that they are able to live with what looted without pain or glory.” and lung disease. “We cannot give up a step, not an inch of land,” said the Canadian prime minister, who demanded the Honduran parliament repeal the decree that authorized its creation for being “unconstitutional, inhumane and (presumably) a sale of the homeland.” He added that the Honduran armed forces “must defend the violated national territory and respect the constitution and national sovereignty.” Small states within the state One of the sectors that spoke most against employment areas was the National Anti-Corruption Council (CNA), arguing that Zede would be small states, with their own laws, within the state of Honduras. The Director of the Investigation and Cases Follow-up Unit at the Cyprus News Agency, Odir Fernandez, told Efe that the initiative was “unconstitutional” and stemmed from the reform of stone articles in the constitution, as those considered fixed in Honduras are called. He pointed out that Zede will have its own legal bases, so the extradition can be without effect, which may exploit many people involved in corruption and other illegal acts to seek refuge and avoid justice. According to the “ZEDE Deadly Sins” report, compiled by the Cyprus News Agency and cited by Fernandez, business district regulations recognize a forfeiture model that “prioritizes the interests of those who invest” in Zede over the Hondurans who inhabit it. and land ownership. In addition, the document attempts to “consolidate the commitment of the Honduran State to ensure the survival of El-Zayd, even when there is a change in the country’s political system,” the document highlights. The Honduran president has repeated his defense of Zede, arguing that they will create thousands of jobs, which his country of 9.5 million people desperately needs. Hernandez also denied that employment zones are beneficial so that investors do not comply with their tax obligations or become havens for people who do not want to face justice. Unconstitutional relief The National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH) this Wednesday filed an appeal against the Supreme Court of Justice against Zede, saying it threatens the country’s sovereignty. The appeal was made by the President of the University of Yuna, Francisco Herrera, who told reporters that the initiative was a mandate of the University Council and was unanimously accepted by the Council of Higher Education. “We Hondurans do this act because it is mandatory (…), and we swear to defend Article 160 of the Constitution and this law (from Zede) directly violates this Article,” Herrera explained. The President of Una University said he hoped the Constitutional Chamber of the Judiciary “will consider (the appeal) and resolve it in the shortest possible time”. Herrera said that Article 34 of the Employment Zones, relating to their educational and curricular policies, “encroach on the educational issue at the national level.” (c) EFE . Agency

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Latest figures from Cornwall Insight’s ‘Renewables pipeline tracker report’ show that even if all UK current offshore wind sites with leasing are developed in the coming years, total offshore wind capacity would only reach 29.7GW by 2030.

The report currently tracks 22 sites across both floating and fixed foundation technologies, with many sites looking to progress through the upcoming Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 4.

Lucy Dolton, an analyst at Cornwall Insight, said: “Assuming all prospective sites with seabed leasing are built, the current pipeline will fall well short of the 40GW by 2030 target recently reiterated by government. In fact, this would start falling by the end of the decade as the earliest offshore wind sites under the Renewables Obligation (RO) start to reach the end of their economic life.

“Increasing the pipeline of prospective offshore wind sites is, therefore, a priority if we are to reach the 40GW ambition and critical to the pipeline will be upcoming seabed leasing rounds in 2021. Both the ScotWind and Crown Estate Leasing rounds will be the first of their kind in a decade and as such will be highly indicative of the magnitude of development that has occurred in offshore wind within this time frame.

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“The 8GW-10GW ScotWind Leasing round is due to open in early 2021. Also expected early next year is the bidding stage of the Crown Estate’s Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4, set to create the opportunity for “at least 7GW” of new projects.

“Signs are promising following Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing his Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution. The Energy White Paper is due to outline further details for offshore wind support in the coming weeks. Alongside this, the Scottish government announced on 28 October that it will aim for 11GW of offshore wind by 2030.

“Our analysis has also shown how projects are now building in deeper water further from shore to take advantage of greater load factors and also utilise new turbine technologies. No doubt, future offshore wind sites will likely continue to develop in this way in the pursuit of ever-cheaper costs and increased competition through the CfD scheme.

“However, it will still be a major task for the sector to plan, develop and deliver a further 10GW of offshore wind projects on top of the existing pipeline by 2030.”

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Nielsen’s list of this year’s 25 top CPG innovations drew in SmartBrief readers and landed atop this week’s Top 10 most-read food-and-beverage stories. Nielsen’s rankings recognized brands including Beyond Burger, Cheez-It Snap'd and Bang Energy that continued to evolve to meet changing consumer needs in a tough year.

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  3. Lawmakers put relief for restaurants on the back burner
  4. ALDI goes big with new Philadelphia store
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  9. Starbucks gets into the spirit with Halloween cups
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The Devil's music

Carol Middleton's story about an ageing roadie from a rock band has won second prize in the Age short story award.

THAT was one of the good things about being on your own. No need to wash. Roll out of bed and get on with the day. The other men in the rooming house didn't care.

The two guys in his room were still asleep, the blinds down. Early to bed, early to rise. It was the one thing his mother used to say that stuck with him. Billy pulled on his jeans, pressing the grey pubic hair flat as he zipped himself up, buckled on the greasy leather belt, grabbed his AC/DC leather jacket and stepped outside. This was the life. No ties. He could almost be a young man again arriving in St Kilda. It was right over there on that corner that he and Nick had scored when they were new kids in town. He could smell it now, the red Moroccan crumbling on to the tobacco. A five-quid deal . . . those were the days.

He walked towards Barkly Street, squinting into the sunlight. You'd think you were in a different street at this time of day. No hookers in sight, no drunks or junkies, just the fitness freaks in their Nikes warming up for a circuit of Albert Park Lake. Never did that in his day. Lifting those bass bins in and out of the truck was enough, sometimes up a couple of flights of stairs — an hour and a half to set up the equipment and an hour to pull it down and load up — that'd keep you fit and build up the muscles. Didn't worry which ones then — abs or pecs or whatever. Muscle was muscle. Made a man of you. You'd be one up on the musos when it came to scoring chicks. He and Nick hadn't done too badly there.

There was a bit of activity at the cafe. Business types were stoking up on caffeine or buying sandwiches to eat later at their desks. Thank God he'd never gone down that track. You wouldn't catch him wearing a suit.
He draped his ancient jacket around the back of his chair and looked over to the counter. Shirley smiled, all perky and painted, like she'd got herself up just for him. "Hi Billy. The works?" He counted his blessings. It was warm here, lots to look at — and Shirl wasn't a bad looker, the food was hot and filling and no one bothered you.

What day was it today? Somewhere between Monday and Friday — take your pick. No, it was Monday. Must be. That Bible basher had come round yesterday. "Today is the Lord's Day," the man had said, looking at him like it wasn't his, too, to do as he pleased. He'd taken a step towards the guy, giving him a whiff of testosterone as he pulled on his black T-shirt. "Sorry, mate, but the Devil's more my style." He was just teasing. The Devil's music, that's what Little Richard called rock'n'roll. But the man scuttled down Grey Street and swerved to avoid a hooker flashing her arse. Loser.

Religion got some people in the end. His mate Nick though — that was a shock. Not the same man. You'd never dream he was once a heavyweight roadie, up there with him in the cab, trucking the Death Dragons around Australia. Look at Nick now, skulking around a unit in Bentleigh with that rat-faced woman he'd met in Cairns. Well, they could leave him out of their prayers.

Reckon it was the cancer scare that did it for Nick. Probably thought he'd end up in hell. Decided to go straight. Get a job in the dole office. Bit different when they were young. The chicks always went for the bad guys, everyone knew that.

He let his belt out a notch and sat back to sip his tea, thinking it through. He knew Shirl would agree. He could tell by the way she laughed. "Oh, you're evil, Billy." He pictured her, lying there in bed with him afterwards, wet and exhausted, giggling about how bad he was. Then she'd climb on top of him and show him what wickedness really was. Maybe he should spruce himself up a bit. Be in with a chance.

It was the music that first drew him into this cafe. The Thrill is Gone. That took him back. They used to put on the blues between the band's sets, to mellow out the punters. B. B. King always went down well. Shirl knew how to mix it up. She'd always pick the perfect track. And she'd have the bass up nice and loud. A regular roadie. He could've left her in charge of the mixing desk while he checked the mikes. They'd have made a great team on the road. And then, when he'd given it all up, she would still be there. Better than the groupies, here one night, gone the next.

He picked up Beat magazine from the pile by the door. He scanned the gig listings, checked out what bands were playing where. Still gave him a buzz. Not that he got to see many these days; couldn't afford it. Twenty bucks, you must be joking. He flipped over to the classifieds, ran his blunt finger down the page. Nothing under R. "Sound technician wanted for originals band." That'd be right. Roadies were an endangered species. Sound technicians had taken over, nerds with IT degrees and designer jeans. He often dreamed of getting back behind a mixing desk, but didn't trust himself with the computerised stuff. And what would he play in the break to all those waifs and emos?

He liked the big mugs they gave you in this place. He could get his index finger through the handle, and his cracked dirty nails looked at home here. James Brown came in on cue: It's a man's man's man's world. Billy traced the tatt along his forearm, a dragon breathing fire. Shirl put another cup of tea in front of him.

"Big day ahead, Billy?"

"Not really. Thinking of getting a new pair of jeans today."

"Bit of retail therapy, eh? All right for some."

He wiped his hand down his thigh. The fabric was worn but stiff with dirt. He'd drop by the Sacred Heart charity shop on the way back, see if he could find a better pair. Shirl didn't need to know that. And he was keeping quiet about the hearing test. You could get one done for free when you reached 60. The other blokes always complained when he turned up the TV. "Deaf bugger. Get your ears cleaned out." He had, but it didn't help. His ears had never been the same since the band started using the Marshall stack. The sound drove a lot of people outside. You'd see them lined up, puffing on joints, trying to pluck up the courage to go back in. The lead guitarist fancied himself another Jimi Hendrix, effects pedals and feedback, the lot. It was the high frequencies that were the killers.

Shirl's up to her old tricks, flirting with that bloke, must be my age. Well, 50s, anyway. A sparky, come to fix the fridge. He could've done that himself, no worries. Suppose you'd need the bloody bit of paper, letters after your name or whatever. Would Shirl have let him do it if he'd offered? How would anyone get to know he could fix things, for money, if he didn't let on? You'd need a phone at least. These days, you could have a mobile, you wouldn't need an address. Just be on call. With a toolbox. Not impossible.

He thought back to lying under the truck on the way to Shepparton, him and Nick, fingers numb from the cold metal, trying to fit a new rear axle before dark so they could get to the gig that night. They heard the guys cackling above them, warm and dry, making the whole truck shake as they tried to get the bolts lined up. "Bastards," Nick yelled up to them and the next thing they knew, someone shoved a joint under the chassis at them. Two puffs on that and the axle was fixed. Dope only messed with your head if you didn't know what you were doing. And they were pros.

They made it to the gig and set up the gear. Billy started tuning the guitars. It wasn't usually this hard. Nothing to do with the spliff he'd smoked, or the ringing in his ears that was getting worse. It was his hands, palms scratched, fingers bruised, and nails rough and blackened with grease. Much more of this and he'd be no use on the guitar. He picked up Jimmy's Fender and riffed along to Bob Marley on the PA. He was still playing when the lead guitarist rocked up for the sound check. "Cool, man," said Jimmy, snatching the guitar off him. It was Jimmy who'd hired him in the first place, to play lead, before he took over as front man himself. Billy had been tempted to jack it in, find another band, but he got paid better as a roadie and he had a bit of a habit to support by then.

"Hey, here's one for you, Billy." He looked up. Shirl was shimmying behind the counter, her boobs bouncing to A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On. You had to hand it to her, she tried to keep the customers happy. The suits had all gone back to the office. The coast was clear. And he never could resist Jerry Lee Lewis. He jumped up, holding aloft a bright red Stratocaster — he could just see it glinting in the stage lights — shook out a mane of curly hair and let loose with his air guitar award-winning solo. Jimi Hendrix, eat your heart out. As he slid up the fretboard to the harmonics, his foot on the wah-wah pedal, he was back there at the Sunbury Festival.

Even the memory gave off a glow that could keep you going all day. Better than a double whisky, better than the thought of Shirl in all her wickedness. And it beat the touch of cold metal and wet mud, being up there in the heat of the stage lights, with a guitar in your hand. The band had finished its set and the drummer was jamming along with a couple of guys on bass and rhythm guitar. Standing below the stage, he could hear it in his head, the lead guitar line, soaring and swooping. He picked up Jimmy's guitar, ran on to the stage and plugged in. The guitar line took off like a rocket, the high melody singing to the chucka chucka of the rhythm guitar, flying wildly above the walking bass. The drummer was right in sync, whacking the crash cymbal as Billy's solo reached its climax. The Marshall stack blasted the sound out to the edges of the swaying crowd.
THE man at the hearing centre was on the phone. He glanced at Billy and waved him to a seat. When he'd kept him waiting long enough, he rang off.

"Well. Let's do the auditory test, shall we?" His voice boomed and his lips were unusually muscular and agile. Billy admired his even teeth. The guy must be in training to do presentations or take over from Bert Newton on TV. Treating him like an idiot. Like he's got Alzheimer's. Sixty years of age and you're scrap metal. Then it hit him. Must think I'm deaf.

The man briefed him on how to press the button each time he heard a sound, still in that overbearing bass voice. You'd think he was reciting the words out of the manual into a microphone, with a studio audience hanging on his every word. "I am going to shut the booth now, but if you experience any discomfort, don't hesitate to push the door open."

The test started off with the lowest sounds. Billy reckoned he'd heard most of them, because he was still pressing that button when the frequencies went up a notch. Once it got to the highest sounds, like the tinny ones at the top of the keyboard, he thought he might have missed a few. There was a long gap before the guy switched the test to the other ear. It was getting hot in there. He kicked that bloody door open.

The sounds were a little fainter in that ear. Well, he knew his hearing was a bit weaker on that side. No big deal. He wasn't sure if those signals were real or if he was imagining them, but he pressed the thing anyway. It was like doing exams at school. Time running out. Better get something down on paper.

The man showed him the printed result. Borderline in the left ear. Below normal hearing range in the right. Was there a history of hearing loss in his family? Had he been subjected to extreme noise levels in the past? A jackhammer maybe? Or rock concerts? Billy winced as he remembered the feedback piercing his headphones and the screech of the tweeters before he pulled down the faders. "Maybe," he said.

He watched those lips working overtime. "The hair cells become damaged in the inner ear. The hairs lie flat, instead of springing up again."

Billy saw the grass at Sunbury, flattened by all those feet, a muddy swamp. You took it for granted it would bounce back. If not, he was in good company. Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Beethoven. And they were completely blind or deaf. He was just below normal. It wasn't the end of the world. If you'd lived non-stop with music, your ears were fine-tuned to the faintest vibration. Even the harmonic overtones, octaves above the fingered notes. And you could hear that lead guitar line before you picked up the instrument. Tuning into the music of the spheres. You couldn't hear it. But you could feel it, whenever you yelled or wept or played your guitar.

ONE of the regular girls was standing at the corner of Robe Street, but he didn't feel up to saying his usual hello. The op shop was about to close. A guy was coming out. Looked like a muso, you could always tell.

Billy walked up to the woman at the counter. "Look at that," she said, opening the case. "A young fellow just brought it in."

He touched the guitar's surface, the smooth varnish sending a current up his arm. Rich mahogany neck, a Gibson, semi-acoustic, a bit like the one B. B. King used to play. Mellow, perfect for the blues or jazz. You could even get a sound out of it without plugging it in. He put the strap over his shoulder, strummed a chord, a diminished 7th — God, he'd forgotten about them — and bent the strings across the rosewood fretboard. Lucky it was Monday, still got all his social security money.qlSHIRL smiled as he walked in. No one there this time in the afternoon. "What you got there, Billy?" You could count on her to cue you in.

"Just bought it. Thirty bucks."

Shirl wiped her hands on her apron, before tweaking the top string with a pearly nail.

"That's lovely, Billy. Can you play it?"

He adjusted the tuning — no problem remembering the intervals — and let his left hand shape itself to the chords. Could do with a plectrum. No, he'd grow his nails. With his right forefinger he picked out the bass line to the track on the stereo, before strumming a few chords. Then it was time for the solo, just a bar or two. Give her a taste.

IN GREY Street, the traffic was crawling back from town. The suits were on their way home. Some had beaten the others to it and were in singlets and shorts jogging up the road. Keeping fit. Fit for what, you couldn't help asking.

He passed the five-quid deal spot, kissing the sky. Thirty bucks. Wasn't that what B. B. King had paid for his first guitar? Jimmy used to tell the story. Lucille, like the Little Richard song, that's what B. B. had called his Gibson and all the ones that followed. He'd worshipped her.

Maybe he should call his guitar Shirley. She'd like that.

As he reached the rooming house, he stopped. The other guys wouldn't get it. He turned back, towards Balaclava. He'd take the train to Bentleigh. This would rev Nick up again. Her Holiness could back off for once.
Lucille. B. B. loved it so much he ran into a burning house to rescue it. That's true religion. Something worth dying for. Or living.

Doof. Doof. A hoon drove by, with the volume on max. Different sounds. But it's all music, cuts across generations, across continents. You can't change that. There'll always be bass and treble keys, chords, scales, vibrato, blue notes. Reckon there'll always be Fenders and Gibsons, too. As long as there's someone alive to keep the faith.

"God, 30 bucks!" Nick was impressed. He'd even switched off the TV. Grabbed the guitar off him. Held it up to peer with one eye along the line of the fingerboard, to see if it was straight. Checked out the pick-ups and the action.

"It's worth a bit. Are you going to sell it?"

Billy took it back and stroked the long neck. "I've given it a name: Shirley."

Nick didn't laugh. Even his woman didn't dare crack a smile.

Billy stood up to go. "Sell it? You must be joking. That'd be sacrilege, mate." It's been a long road, but he'd made it. And he didn't need anyone else. He knew how to listen to his instrument. And he trusted his senses. He rolled up his sleeves and watched the dragon unfurl its wings.

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Tagaloa flying under radar into Guineas grand final

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Tagaloa flying under radar into Guineas grand final

By Damien Ractliffe

Blue Diamond winner Tagaloa is set to peak third-up in Saturday's Caulfield Guineas, a race he's been set for from a long way out according to co-trainer Trent Busuttin.

All the boom and hype has been around the Sydney colts Ole Kirk, King's Legacy and Mo'unga, while bookmakers are rating Peter Moody's Glenfiddich a better chance than Tagaloa in the $2 million stallion-making race.

Blue Diamond winner Tagaloa lines up in Saturday's Caulfield Guineas.

Blue Diamond winner Tagaloa lines up in Saturday's Caulfield Guineas.Credit:Getty Images

However Busuttin said his three-year-old had improved out of his last-start sixth in the group 1 Rupert Clarke and would be on song for his grand final. Champion hoop Craig Williams will ride.

"You wouldn't say he's the forgotten horse, but he's not the boom horse either," Busuttin said.

"There's just good form lines coming from everywhere else and at the end of the day he was unplaced last start, but we're very comfortable with where the horse is at.

"We've got no reason to think he can't win it. It's going to be a very good field; the Sydney runners, Peter Moody's horse [Glenfiddich], the Hayes-Dabernig runner [Crosshaven]. It's a good edition of the Caulfield Guineas but I believe with any sort of luck he can win the race."

Busuttin said the son of Lord Kanaloa would be best suited at the mile and an option to press towards the Cox Plate remained on the table.

"I've got no doubt he's got the class and the ability to win the race [Guineas]," Busuttin said.

"He was always going to peak third-up and we believe he will peak third-up.

"If he could win the Caulfield Guineas it would be hard to say no to the Cox Plate, but let's get through the Caulfield Guineas first."

Cranbourne trainer Trent Busuttin added another group 1 to his record with Saturday's Metropolitan.

Cranbourne trainer Trent Busuttin added another group 1 to his record with Saturday's Metropolitan.Credit:Morgan Hancock

Meanwhile, Mirage Dancer will take his place in the Caulfield Cup after Saturday's group 1 win in The Metropolitan in Sydney.

Busuttin said the 2400-metre classic would be a step up from The Metropolitan, but he deserved his chance in the $5 million race after running third in it last year.

"He really needed to come out and do that, to be honest, to go onto a Caulfield Cup," the Cranbourne trainer said.

"The Metropolitan is a couple of levels behind the Caulfield Cup for sure but I'm just hoping now he's broken through for a win he can take a bit of confidence out of it.

"It's funny how horses struggle for a win but then they get one and go on with it. He'll run a good race in the Caulfield Cup but it's always a big step up."

Should he run well, the son of Frankel will line up in the Melbourne Cup - a race he finished 14th in last year. Connections are yet to lock in a jockey for his Melbourne campaign.

"I don't think he stayed the two miles last time but we're happy to give him a second go at it as long as he runs well in the Caulfield Cup," Busuttin said.

"He was bought last year as a Caulfield Cup horse, he ran credibly, and as long as he runs well he'll go to the Melbourne Cup at this stage.

"He doesn't owe the owners anything now."

Sierra Sue, who also saluted for Busuttin and Natalie Young on Saturday at Flemington, is likely to head towards the Empire Rose on Derby Day, however Busuttin said the $7.5 million Golden Eagle in Sydney on the same day was a tempting alternative.

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My wife says I shouldn’t contest for MUSIGA President – Okyeame Kwame (Video)

Versatile Ghanaian Hiplife musician Okyeame Kwame has revealed that his wife Annica Nsiah-Apau asked him not to join the contest for Musicians Association of Ghana presidency even though he had interest in race.

Speaking in a one on one interview with Ghanaian Journalist Attractive Mustapha about his 20 years journey in the music industry and why he is not contesting for the much touted MUSIGA presidency to impact his knowledge for the growth of the Music industry, Okyeame Kwame also known as the ‘Rap Doctor’ insinuated that he had to abandon his dream of ascending the highest throne in the country’s music fraternity in fulfilment of his family and friends wish especially his wife who fears that corruption would be tagged to his husband’s name in his attempt to serve fellow musicians and the nation.

According to him, he was motivated to contest because he saw a particular poll was circulated online last year with his name being on the top list and that gave him high hopes because he felt it represents the expectations of stakeholders.

Okyeame Kwame who studied Music and Modern languages at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and holds a Masters Degree in Marketing Strategy with an enviable record of consistency and undisputed relevance in the Ghanaian Creative Arts Scene further explained that his mother and all his brothers including Stone agree with his wife’s concerns of a possible credibility damage to the ‘OK’ brand.

“My wife thinks when I become MUSIGA president, one year later it would be all over the place that Okyeame Kwame is a thief “. he told Attractive Mustapha Nii Okai Inusah.

He stated that his wife decided to stop all her personal businesses and career aspirations to be his brand’s manager so she is afraid that an assumption of the MUSIGA position will destroy the reputation they have built.

“If I get the opportunity I will go for MUSIGA president, because I believe I have the ideas and knowledge I can use to help the music industry, I have learnt a lot, been to the University to learn about Music, I have a Masters degree in Marketing Strategy but my wife, mum and others have all asked me not to go near it”, the ‘Rap Doctor’ added.

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A marvellous investment – Wolves’ blunt attack would get a sharper edge by signing this England U17 World Cup winner

Why Wolves should go all out for Danny Loader in January

According to a report from the Birmingham Mail, Reading forward Danny Loader was all set to sign for Wolves in August before the move fell through.

Danny Loader, 19, impressed last season, making 22 appearances for the Royals and scoring the club’s goal of the season with a super strike against Middlesbrough in April. Reading are keen on extending his deal at the club, but the Berkshire club will now face a battle to persuade him to remain on at the Madejski Stadium amid heavy interest.

The 19-year-old has less than 12 months left on his contract and, this time next year, the England youth star will be available for absolutely nothing. Should the teenage forward continue to go from strength to strength at Reading, there’s nothing to stop Wolves from snapping up him in the summer of 2020 without spending a penny.

However, Wolves must not wait until next summer and eye a cut-price deal in January for Loader, who is deemed as a key part of Reading’s future going forward.

Wolves are looking to establish themselves as top-half Premier League club and have already shown their inclination towards investing on top talents from across Europe. They have shown a lot of ambition since getting promoted, with the club backing Nuno Espirito Santo fully in the transfer market.

In Ruben Neves, Ruben Vinagre, Pedro Neto and Patrick Cutrone among some more, the Wanderers have a plethora of exciting young talents and a manager that has always promoted youth. So, a move for Loader certainly makes sense for Wolves.

At this point, Loader has not signed a new contract and his current deal is set to expire this summer, which means Wolves could likely get a great deal for the teenager in the mid-season trading period. The 19-year-old hasn’t played much for Reading this season but he looks like a player with high potential and the Molineux could be an excellent place for him to develop.

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The lure of Wolves, the Premier League and the Europa League is too strong to turn down, especially for players from lower divisions. Loader’s first campaign in senior football has shown he has the quality, maturity and eye for goal needed to make the step up to the Premier League.

Loader, an England U17 World Cup winner, seemingly has a huge future ahead of him and Wolves must aim to thrash out a deal when the winter transfer market starts.

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In 1836 is founded the future home Pommery Narcisse Greno. Twenty years later, he was joined by Mr. Pommery. And it is following the untimely death of the latter that will truly begin the saga Pommery. It was his wife, Jeanne-Alexandrine Louise Melin who took charge of the establishment in 1858. In recent years, it will profoundly transform and modernize the house Pommery. Under his leadership, sales have increased, and Mrs Pommery ambitious undertaking work to build buildings Elizabethan style, on what was then only a vacant. It was in 1870 that the gigantic work begins to build a domain architecture that English must remind its customers, mostly British, their native. The yard is huge, must be drilled underground tunnels to link the some 120 who crayères truffent field. A network of 18 km of galleries chalk then see the day, dug by miners that the house of Pommery brought northern France. But another stroke of genius from Mrs Pommery cellars was to automate its. It was installed in the galleries a rail system for attaching the wicker baskets to transport the bottles quickly and easily. . In tribute to this great lady of Champagne, the house created a wonderful wine: Cuvée Louise. . In 2002, the company integrates Vranken Monopole Pommery its Group. .

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Softdocs Ranked Among Top Private Companies for 2015

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As a privately-held software developer, Softdocs has again been ranked among the best of the best by Inc. magazine. This past year, Softdocs has been able to balance the purchase and renovation of a new company headquarters, release its next generation solution Etrieve and add new team members while still generating a high percentage revenue growth.

“We continue to be humbled as members of a list such as the Inc. 5000. We’re among other privately-held companies that share the same ambition and drive as Softdocs – to continually evolve to better serve our customers and markets,” shared Founder and CEO Mike Murphy. “There’s a lot of work still left on the roadmap but we have a strong team in place and with the continued support and trust from our customers we hope to make the list once again in 2016.”

Softdocs is set to release two additional components to Etrieve in 2015, establishing itself as a leader in the enterprise content management and workflow space.

The Inc. 500|5000 is a list of the fastest growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation’s most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The 2015 Inc 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2011 to 2014. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2011. They have to be US-based, privately held, for profit and independent as of December 31, 2014.

For more information about Softdocs, contact us today.

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Top 5 Considerations When Upgrading Your ECM

Ashley Bennet

Ashley Bennet

Whether you are completing a total replacement of your ECM solution due to an end of life announcement or simply upgrading your existing platform, it may be time to assess the state of your content management and workflow implementation. While most institutions do regular maintenance on their applications, many overlook the fact that business processes and requirements change, and student and employee demands evolve. These larger scale upgrades to your existing software or conversions to new systems can be a great opportunity to explore those potential changes.

Here are just a few considerations to keep in mind during the process:

  1. Pinpoint holes in your current processes – Are you taking advantage of this opportunity to analyze ways to improve your current business processes? Evaluating your filing structures and workflows will require effort, but will have a tremendous long-term impact on your institution. Don’t assume that everything will be the same. People and processes change, technology evolves and new opportunities exist to improve outdated ways of doing things. Be open to potential changes that will allow you to capitalize on these improvements.
  1. Avoid silo deployment– Are there ways to expand your implementation to more departments? Planning for an enterprise-wide deployment of the system will mitigate the chances of a fractured institution, with various systems lacking integration. Having a plan in place for deploying across the enterprise at a reasonable pace will also help to unify your institution and eliminate the risk of excluding any of your departments.
  1. Focus on budgetary planning– Budget and timing may not allow you to do everything you want to at once, so staggering the deployment across multiple budget years is sometimes the best option. Mapping out a 5-year plan with a cost breakdown will help you better understand the most cost-effective deployment options. Additionally, with cloud deployments increasing, institutions are now exploring options outside of the traditional on-prem models.
  1. Listen to your business users– Does your plan fit most of your users’ current and future needs? Don’t forget about including your end users in your planning. Their input will help ease the transition, especially if they are excited about possible improvements to their current processes. Cross-departmental committees are often the most successful at understanding the requirements of the users in your institution across the board.
  1. Don’t Overload IT– What other projects are on IT’s plate? Be realistic about the resources required and the scope of the project. Stay wary of the current projects that your IT department is managing, and plan your enhancements and upgrades accordingly. Cutting corners on training and professional services for cost savings may result in adding too much strain on your IT staff.

Take action early in your planning to take full advantage of this opportunity. This process is not always a walk in the park, but it doesn’t have to be troublesome either. Some planning and evaluation goes a long way in ensuring your transition is as smooth as possible.


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