We need water. We need water to drink, to clean and for sanitation purposes. It is estimated that the average adult male needs about 3 liters of water every single day while an adult female needs about 2.2 liters per day. Children, depending on their age and weight, would need a little less. That’s a lot of water when you think about it. We also don’t just need water. We need clean, safe, potable water that has low levels of harmful materials and sediment.

Unfortunately, not everybody in the world, not even in Canada, has access to safe and clean drinking water. According to the World Health Organization, there may be over one billion people across the world who don’t have access to a safe drinking water supply. This is directly related to almost 90 percent of the 4 billion cases of diarrheal disease that happen every year. And two million people die from this on an annual basis. That’s where water purification comes in.

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A caved in roof? Missing shingles? The roof starting to erode? Whatever the case, it is important to begin finding the right roofing contractor to remedy the problems almost immediately.

But how do you locate the best possible roofing contractor in this city? You may have lived in your home for 30-plus years or you may have moved in several months ago, but we all know that the lifespan of rooftops is limited, and they need a repair or full-blown replacement once in a while. As long as you take care of it as early as possible you shouldn’t need to worry too much.

Interestingly enough, the biggest hurdle may not necessarily be fixing the rooftop, but finding a suitable, affordable and reliable roofing contractor. Don’t worry, we have you covered!

Here are five tips for selecting the right roofing contractor:

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A regular serviced vehicle can make a difference between a smooth and fuel-efficient drive to one that is bumpy. It appears expensive but it will benefit you in the long run if you plan on using the vehicle for years or plan on selling it in the near future. Whether a new or old vehicle, minor wear and tear if treated quickly or at the time of occurrence can save on costly repairs or replacements.

The secret for a long-lasting vehicle is the frequency of its maintenance. Whether you are driving a Honda vehicle or any other brand of car, having regular checks are vital to driving safely on the roads. Here are a few tips on basic maintenance for your vehicle:

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To improve corporate security and to ensure the safety of staff, many companies are embracing employee ID cards. It is becoming perfectly acceptable, and it isn’t creepy like biometric technology that some businesses in Europe are incorporating into the workplace. All types of industries are installing the employee ID system: healthcare, education, construction and even non-profit organizations. And why not?

Some may decide to outsource the process to a company that handles the feature. Some may simply purchase the equipment – software, printer and laminator. It is up to you.

As you will find out, the hardest part of the entire ordeal is to snap the perfect image of your personnel with photo ID software. This could be because you don’t have the lighting, settings or even technology. That said, there are a few things you can do to improve the process.

Here are five tips for taking perfect employee IDs with photo software:

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Every business needs to stay one step ahead of the competitor. This is achieved by better leveraging your clientele, attracting even more prospects and ensuring you remain focused.

Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are able to better manage their offices, give their revenues a shot in the arm and cut down on administrative costs by incorporating a customer relationship management (CRM) system into their business model. The CRM process consists of managing a firm’s relationship with current and future clients. The system accomplishes this by utilizing data analytics to concentrate on customer retention, mundane tasks and driving sales growth.

Is this something that you would consider for your office? Well, the only obstacle is getting your employees to adopt the CRM, which may be the hardest part of it all.

Here are five tips for improving CRM process adoption at the office:

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