Tuesday 11 October 2016

How To View Package Tracking Information Via RSS


Did you know that you can use your RSS reader or personalized homepage to track packages being shipped to you via UPS, US Postal Service, or Federal Express? All you need to do is create a unique RSS feed just for your package!

STEPS

Determine which carrier is transporting your package and get the tracking number for it. A tracking number is generally a long string of letters and numbers such as 1Z81E74Y3598164594.

Open your RSS reader or navigate to your personalized homepage. Select the function to subscribe to an RSS feed by URL.


Create the tracking URL by appending your tracking number to the URL listed below for your carrier:
Fedex Air: http://www.shaftek.org/code/track2rss/track2rss.pl?type=fedex_air&tracking_number=
Fedex Ground: http://www.shaftek.org/code/track2rss/track2rss.pl?type=fedex_ground&tracking_number=
UPS: http://www.shaftek.org/code/track2rss/track2rss.pl?type=ups&tracking_number=
USPS: http://www.shaftek.org/code/track2rss/track2rss.pl?type=usps&tracking_number=
Subscribe with your favorite RSS reader.

Copy and Paste the URL into your RSS reader.


Track the progress of your package as it is delivered to you.


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How To Dispose Of Paper

Whether you’re dealing with stacks of old magazines and newspapers, heaps of junk mail, or documents with sensitive information on them, it’s safe to say that paper is most likely cluttering up your home! People often don’t think about how they can get rid of the paper clutter, or they worry about doing it because of the prevalence of identity theft. However, there are multiple options for safely disposing of unwanted papers and documents that will help you reduce clutter while protecting your privacy and helping the environment.

Method 1. Shredding


Buy a paper shredder. Paper shredders come in a variety of shapes, sizes and qualities. In general, the most effective shredders are usually those with the higher price tags. These also tend to be able to shred a higher volume of paper more efficiently. Which shredder you choose entirely depends on your needs. Any office supply store will carry a range of shredders for both home and office use.
If you are shredding large amounts of paper, get the best shredder that you can afford. Low priced shredders tend to only allow you to shred one or two documents at a time, feeding them in slowly by hand. If you have a lot of paper to shred, this could take a very long time.
If you are shredding documents with highly private or sensitive information, don’t opt for the cheapest shredder solution. A mid-priced home or office shredder is your best bet. This is because the cheaper the shredder, the less effective the shredding mechanism actually is. It may shred in fairly large strips; you’d want to get something higher quality to destroy your sensitive documents.

Investigate document destruction services. If you don’t want to invest in a shredder, or if the amount you have to shred is very large, there are companies that specialize in document disposal.[2] The cost is relatively low, and it’s common for these businesses to allow you to watch your documents being shredded, for your own peace of mind.
Do a quick Google search for your local document destruction agencies – in most cities, you’ll have multiple options and a range of prices and services. Choose what suits your situation best.
In many cases, document disposal agencies will come to you and shred on-site. This is an especially popular choice for small businesses and those in a corporate setting.
If you are disposing of paper on a regular basis, document destruction agencies offer regularly scheduled services.
Most of these companies will provide you with a Certificate of Destruction after each service, providing you with even more peace of mind.
If privacy protection is your main motivation for disposing of paper, don’t forget to consider any old hard drives you might have in your home or office. Many of these companies also offer destruction services for a variety of media.
Shred the paper using a shredder. Follow the instruction manual carefully. Shredders can jam up very easily if you try to pass through too many documents at once.
Check the volume your shredder can handle. Smaller machines can only shred around 5 documents at one time. Bigger machines can handle a lot more. Be sure not to exceed your machine’s shredding capacity.
Also check your machine’s manual for items that shouldn’t be shredded. Some of the smaller home machines will jam if you try to shred an envelope with a plastic window. Other machines can easily shred plastic windows, staples, paper clips and even credit cards.
If you do exceed capacity or shred the wrong item and end up with a paper jam, all standard machines are equipped with a reverse mode that allows you to remove the jam easily.
After you are finished with your shredding, don’t forget to turn the machine off. Leaving it on for excessive amounts of time can overheat its motor.
Shredders need to be oiled on a regular basis to keep them working optimally.[4]Many machines provide a small bottle of this when you purchase it. If yours didn’t, you can easily pick this up at any office supply store.
To oil the machine, drizzle a small amount of the lubricant through the machine’s feed opening and run your shredder in reverse mode for about 60 seconds. Then switch it back to normal mode and pass a few papers through to absorb any excess oil.
Shred the paper by hand. You probably only want to do this if you have a relatively small amount of paper to dispose of, as this method can be rather time-consuming. It’s generally not a recommended way to dispose of documents that contain sensitive information. If you do choose this method, make sure you do tear the paper into very small pieces.
Tear the paper into six to eight vertical strips. Then take those strips and tear them into pieces no larger than one inch. Anything larger will be a security risk.
After you complete your task, store the paper in a bag somewhere safe, such as a locked closet or office, until you can recycle it.
Recycle the shredded material. After paper is shredded, it is still viable for recycling and there is no security risk in doing this.[5] If the amount of shredded material will fit into your home recycling bin, its fine to put it in there. If you have a large volume of shredded material, it’s better to take it to a recycling agency yourself.

Method 2. Burning

Choose a place to burn the paper. Do not burn papers in your wastepaper basket inside. This can easily get out of control and catch other things alight, leading to a serious house fire. Before burning outside, make sure you are allowed to burn paper in your city, county, or township.
If you have one on hand, you can burn the paper in a metal barrel.
If you have a home with a yard, you can burn your documents by digging a hole in the ground. If you choose this method, be sure to take precautionary fire measures.
If you have a lot of documents, then a bonfire will work well.
If you have a manageable stack, then use your barbecue grill.
You can also purchase items which compact shredded paper into fire logs.
Burn the paper. Take every precaution possible to prevent fire risks. If burning in a metal barrel, do it in an open area on a surface such as concrete, to avoid catching the container or anything not in the bin on fire. Make sure that all the documents burn completely. If they haven’t, repeat the process until they do.
Choose a non-windy day to burn outside.
Always stay with a fire while it’s in progress. Never walk away from it.
Don't burn paper that has plastic coating, magazines, colored paper, wrapping paper, or newspaper inserts. The ink used to print these materials contain metals that give off toxic fumes when burned.
It is safe to burn documents on plain, uncoated printer paper, junk mail, envelopes (without plastic windows), and plain newspapers (with inserts removed).
Allow the burn location to cool completely before doing anything additionally.

Sift through the debris and then discard. This is just to make doubly sure that all of the documents were burned completely. Make sure the fire has burned out completely before discarding the ashes.

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