INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Since you're shipping food, it's important that the cake spends as little time traveling as possible. Choose a shipping option that only takes 1-2 days so that your cake doesn't fully thaw by the time it arrives at its destination. If you choose a flat-rate box from USPS, your cake will arrive in 2 business days. Fast shipping options often include overnight shipping, next-day shipping, or two-day shipping. Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday are the best days to ship out your cake to ensure it arrives quickly. If you ship it out on a Thursday or Friday, it's likely that your cake will get stuck over the weekend when things aren't being mailed. If you ship it out on a Wednesday, get to the post office early in the morning to make sure it's sent out that day. Most mail or shipping services will give you a tracking number for your package. Type this number into the service's online tracking system to check exactly where your cake is and when it gets delivered. Consider giving the tracking number to whomever you're shipping the cake to so they can track it as well.

SUMMARY: Choose 1-2 day shipping to ensure your cake gets to its destination quickly. Send out the cake early in the week to avoid weekend delays. Track the cake as it's being delivered to keep an eye on its progress.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Back in the days of yore, parents and children wrapped their tree around and around, passing the cord from one set of hands to another. While you're more than welcome to this method to keep tradition alive, a more efficient way is to wrap from top to bottom, only tackling one side at a time. For the record, this works best if you're only dealing with one main color of lights. Otherwise, you may need more strands of your second color to balance your tree's overall look. Nestle the very last bulb at the top of the tree. Pick a side of the tree that you're going to work on, and mentally map out the triangle in your mind. This is where you'll be weaving the lights back and forth, left and right. This is generally easier to do starting at the top. This way if you run out, you can easily connect it towards the bottom nearer your outlet, and camouflage it in the thickness at the bottom of your tree. Make a zigzag pattern starting from the top, weaving as tightly as you see fit. Make sure each section is nestled in the tree and unmoving. Try to keep the same distance between "layers" of lights so the tree is evenly lit. You may want to sort of wrap the lights around the branches, putting the branch through the loop in the strand (most light sets are made up of several different strands you can separate). This ensures the lights stay in place and don't get camouflaged behind the shrubbery. When you hit the end of a strand, plug in the next set and continue weaving. However, it's best to not connect more than 3 sets or so, mainly for safety purposes. If you run out, you have two options: start back up at the top and make a looser weave, or just connect another strand. If you have extra at the bottom, you can start on the next side of the tree (the second triangle you mapped out) and cover the bottom on that side that will inevitably be formed with the next string of lights. Now that you've got some practice for this new and improved method, sides two and three may be even better. Repeat going from top to bottom, weaving left to right in the same manner as before. Try to keep the weave similar on all sides. If you plug them in beforehand, they'll heat up and be too hot to the touch. Take a look at a job well done. If it's not perfect, adjust it as necessary. You can now add other decorations, like ornaments, to the tree and place any presents that you have under the tree. Et voila! Not only is it beautiful, but it'll be easier to take down later, too.

SUMMARY: Mentally divide the tree into three triangles. Take the first string of lights in your hands. Start weaving the lights back and forth. Work your way down to the bottom. Repeat on the other two sides. Plug in the lights into an electrical outlet once you are done applying them to the tree.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can recycle ink cartridges on your own through simple reuse. Most office supplies stores will refill old ink or toner cartridges for a small fee. This is usually cheaper than purchasing new cartridges and allows you to cut back on your carbon footprint. You should also work on using less ink and paper in general. This can cut back on waste, and will result in your cartridges lasting longer. Try to read documents on screen. When possible, opt to fill out forms online. Go for electronic tickets when traveling, and have itineraries pulled up on your phone instead of printed on paper. You can purchase ink and toner cartridges that have been remanufactured online or at local outlets where they are sold. Many people prefer to buy recycled cartridges to reduce waste, and because they are often cheaper. Usually, recycled cartridges work well. However, make sure to take certain precautions before making a purchase. Read reviews of any company you do business with. It takes some work to repurpose cartridges, and some companies do so better than others. See if there is a return policy or warranty. Companies invested in quality usually offer returns or warranties upfront.

SUMMARY: Reuse old ink and toner cartridges. Use less ink and paper. Buy recycled cartridges.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The educational and qualification requirements to become a corporate trainer are not completely clear-cut and there are a variety of ways into the field. In most cases you will be expected to have attained a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. Trainers are generally Human Resources specialists, so many will have a degree in Human Resources or something similar, but many employers will not specify a single required major. You should focus your education on the area in which you wish to work. For example, if you want to be a corporate trainer in finance, having qualifications that prove your expertise is a good idea. If possible, try to include some education in human resources management in your studies. If some instances employers will look for a master's degree for higher level corporate trainers. If in doubt, look up some job adverts in corporate training and look at the required qualifications. There are ways into a career as a corporate trainer that do not necessarily require you to study for a degree. For many employers first hand professional experience is just as important, if not more so, than qualifications. If you would prefer to be working right away consider trying to get work as a training assistant or human resources assistant. These positions are less likely to require a degree and will give you invaluable experience. It is not uncommon for trainers to begin as assistants in human resources and develop skills on the job. Working your way up will help you understand corporate processes and policies before taking on the role of instructing and supervising others. Communication is the central element to successful corporate training so it's crucial that you really target this as an area to improve before you try to enter the job market. Trainers will spend a lot of time talking to large groups and need to be engaging and clear in how they do this. There are a number of ways for you to work on this, and you should look for opportunities to develop all the time. Try taking a public speaking course or joining a group that specialises in practising and improving public speaking. Search your local colleges and training centres for courses on public speaking, communications, and other speaking and presentation related skills. An alternative career path for corporate trainers involves transitioning from teaching to training. Teachers have excellent experience of imparting information clearly and concisely to large groups and these transferable skills can be very valuable for a career as a corporate trainer. It is not always easy to make the transition, but having specific skills and knowledge of the business area you wish to work in will make a big difference. Teachers used to a classroom full of teenagers may find the idea of training motivated adults appealing. The more mature audiences in corporate training will bring in their own experiences and expectations which can be challenging for someone used to teaching children.

SUMMARY:
Take a relevant bachelor's degree. Learn on the job. Improve your communication skills. Move into training from teaching.