Top 6 Scuba Diving Spots in Cape Town

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Cape Town has among the highest variety of dive sites in the world. The Cape Peninsula, also known as the “Cape of Storms” from the earliest days of the settlers and the passing merchant ships, is host to plenty of shallow and deep wreckages that have grown into rich underwater gardens of fauna and flora.

READ MORE to find out about the popular dive sites in the city of Cape Town.

A Look at Global Water Usage

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There is approximately 1,385 billion cubic metres of water on planet Earth, of which only 2.5%, or 35 billion cubic metres, is fresh water.

In 2000, the annual global water usage was approximately 4,430,000 cubic metres, where roughly 2,100,000 cubic metres was used as potable water. With an annual growth rate of approximately 80 million people on Earth, scientists estimate that global water usage will be set to rise to 5,240,000 cubic metres by the year 2025.

READ MORE to find out about what the main causes of the global increase in water demand.

A Swimming Pool Buyer’s Guide

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If you have gone through one-too-many summers without a swimming pool and have decided that you want to finally have the ability to splash around and have a little fun in the sun, take a look at this guide to finding the pool that best suits you.

Before you start phoning up the pool companies, do a little research and consider all the options that are available to you, as there is a very large variety!

READ MORE to find out about what questions you should ask when deciding on a swimming pool.

How To Get Investors Interested in Your Business

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When starting a new business, one of the biggest problems is getting business start-up financiers to climb aboard and give your business the cash injection it needs to get off the ground.

On average, only around 5% of entrepreneurs manage to get the start-up financing they need and this is not due to them having an un-sellable idea, but rather the lack of confidence that their process and presentation has inspired.

You can start any business and sell anything you want, but the way in which you conduct business and your ability to give a knock-out presentation is of key importance.

READ MORE to find out how to get investors for your business.

Buying a Car While in Debt

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A car is an important asset to have, especially if you have to commute a fair distance to get to work. Let’s say for instance that you owned a second hand uninsured vehicle and that vehicle decided one day to break down.

The price of repairing your vehicle is not only too much, but you have various other debts and accounts that need to be paid off before you even consider salvaging your car.

What do you do?

READ MORE to find out.

Buying a Family Home

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Buying a home for your family can be a difficult process that not only requires a lot of financing, but most often involves your emotions too. It will be the place that you will raise your kids for many years, so it’s important to make a good investment and find a property that suits all your basic needs.

READ MORE to gain a small insight into what some people look for when choosing a family home.

Playing The Property Game

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Playing the property game can be a tricky affair as it takes a fair bit of know-how to read the market and to compete against other investors. One of the very first steps that need to be taken is to decide specifically on what playing field you wish to focus on.

In terms of property investment, there are various options that all equally can show a positive return on investment (ROI):

Property Leasing
Restore & Reselling Houses
Apartment Blocks & Commercial Real Estate
Land Development

READ MORE to find out about the property game.

Sodium Chloride VS Nitrates/Nitrites as Preservatives

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In this article we take a look at some of the commonly used sodium-based preservatives that are used in food products. As you know, there is a global issue surrounding the increase in deaths caused by heart attacks and strokes. An increase in sodium into our bloodstream elevates our blood pressure which makes us vulnerable to heart attacks and strokes.

READ MORE to find out about how Sodium & Nitrates are used as preservatives and how they affect our health.

Top 3 Water Conservation Technologies For Your Home

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With increased demand over the finite supply of fresh water in today’s world, water conservation has become a global issue.

Despite strict water-usage controls such as limited periods for home irrigation and increased water utility rates, there have also been developments on the water conservation technologies front over the recent years.

Here are 3 of the top technologies that will help you save water: ...

READ MORE to find out about 3 of the top water saving technologies of today.

How to Use a Home Loan Calculator

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For many first-time home buyers, it is often a difficult game in knowing all the financial requirements that go into applying for your first mortgage.

A home loan calculator makes things easier by determining what size of mortgage you qualify for based on roughly 30% of your monthly gross income and your total net surplus income, the size and duration of your monthly repayments and also how your repayment amount and duration can be modified by supplementing your monthly repayments with additional funds.

READ MORE to find out how to use a home loan calculator.

Copy That!

Every business needs to make photocopies at some point or another. When making small amounts, it’s okay to use your personal photocopier or even printing multiple copies of the required document. If you need 1000’s of copies however, it’s best to use a professional photocopying service as they can do the job faster and for a fraction of the cost.

READ MORE about the history of Xerography and how it works.