INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Crows can easily rip into a plastic trash bag to start rummaging through your trash. Make sure your container is not overfilled as crows can get into the trash if a small part of the bag is showing. Look to get a container that has a locked lid. Once a crow finds a source of food, it will be back daily to forage, so it is important to always keep trash completely secure.  Cover and lock all trashcans. Secure the handles to stakes stuck in the ground to prevent bins from being knocked over. Crows are omnivores and will eat any food scraps they happen upon. It is important to make sure all food scraps are securely contained. Composting is a great sustainable way to get rid of leftover food, however open compost is very inviting to a crow. To compost food without attracting crows, make sure you cover your compost or keep it contained in a bin.  You can compost yard waste without attracting crows. Although crows can be beneficial to gardens because they eat insects and grubs, sometimes they will help themselves to your crops as well. Place a flexible bird net over your crops purchased from your local garden or hardware store. A four inch net will keep the crows out but still give smaller birds access to the insects in your garden. Before your fruit starts to ripen, drape the net on the crops or suspend it above the crops with a frame built around the garden.  Make sure the net is secure to ensure it will keep the crows out. You can also put this netting over fruit trees and bushes. Invest in a bird feeder that automatically closes when birds of larger weights try to feed. You might also try using a feeder with a wire mesh that excludes crows but lets smaller birds in. Clean up any spillage each day to prevent crows from foraging around the feeder. Crows will sometimes eat the hatchlings of other, smaller birds.  If a crow finds a nest box that it can get a hatchling out of, it will return every year to do the same.  Make sure all of your nest boxes are over 6 inches (15.2 cm) deep from the hole to the bottom of the box. Remove the perch or ledge under the hole of a nest box so that the crow doesn’t have a place to stand and wait for a hatchling to poke its head out.

SUMMARY: Store trash securely where it cannot be accessed by crows. Cover and contain all compost. Protect your garden. Use bird feeders that exclude large birds. Install crow-proof nest boxes.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Very young, unripe pineapples may be toxic. Eating them can irritate your throat and have a severe laxative effect. That said, most pineapples sold commercially should be at least partially ripe, even if they look green. Even ripe pineapple can hurt your mouth or cause it to bleed. The techniques below will help prevent this as well. . Cut off the stem and crown of the pineapple, then stand the rest flat on a cutting board. Cut off the rind and eyes, then slice into rounds or chunks. . Grilling will caramelize the sugars in the pineapple, adding flavor to a bland, partially unripe fruit. The heat will also neutralize bromelain, the enzyme that can cause pain and bleeding in your mouth. eat pineapple slices in the oven. This has the same results as grilling: a delicious, sweet pineapple. If the pineapple is quite tart and unripe, sprinkle brown sugar over it before heating. Although this won't caramelize the sugar, simmering will neutralize all of the bromelain. Try this if raw pineapple hurts your mouth:  Add pineapple chunks to a saucepan along with all juice collected while cutting. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and heat for 10 minutes. Drain and let cool. If your pineapple doesn't taste sweet, sprinkle the chunks or rounds with sugar. Eat right away, or store covered in the fridge.
Summary: Be cautious with unripe pineapples. Cut the pineapple Grill the pineapple . Simmer the pineapple. Sprinkle sugar over cut pineapple.

. Frozen plums will keep for several months, and up to a year. Choose plums that are at their peak flavor and ripeness - underripe plums won't taste good when you thaw them.  Wash the plums and dry them. Slice the plums into wedges and remove the pits. Lay the wedges on a cookie sheet. Freeze the plum wedges. Place the frozen wedges in a food storage bag or bin. Label the food storage bag or bin with the date and put it back in the freezer. . This is an excellent way to preserve your plums so they last for months to come. You'll need to  peel your plums to remove the skins before combining the flesh with sugar, pectin and lemon juice. Store your jam in sterilized jars and enjoy it all through the winter months.
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One-sentence summary -- Freeze plums  Make plum jam

Q: Oftentimes, dogs will defecate in their crate if it's too big. If the crate is large enough that your dog can comfortably poop in a corner he might choose to go in his crate rather than wait to be let out.  Your dog's crate should be just big enough for him to stand up and turn around in and lie down with his legs straight. Anything bigger might make him tempted to use the crate as a bathroom.  If you have a puppy, choose a crate with his adult size in mind. Crates can get expensive and you do not want to have to keep replacing a crate, but you can block off the excess crate space with cardboard paper, styrofoam, or other puppy safe materials. Chances are, your dog would prefer not to defecate in the same space where he's fed. Feeding him in the crate can help.  You do not need to close your dog in the crate at meal times, as the stress of being locked in may interfere with his ability to eat. Just set the food inside his crate and leave the door open.  Your dog might be wary to enter the crate to eat at first, as he may suspect you're leaving and are trying to lure him in. If you leave the food out and go about your regular activities he should eventually eat. Changing the types of blankets you provide in the crate, or adding extra blankets, can potentially make your dog stop going in his crate.  If you don't use bedding currently, adding a nice bed or some blankets to a crate may make your dog less likely to use the crate as a bathroom. Your dog will not want to defecate in an area if he enjoys cuddling and sleeping there.  Conversely, if you do currently use bedding, and your dog buries his feces under it, remove the bedding. Your dog may be less likely to defecate in his crate if he feels he cannot easily cover it up.  Paper padding should not be left in a crate, especially if your dog is paper trained. Each time your dog defecates in his crate, clean the area thoroughly. Use an enzymatic cleaner from a pet store or grocery store. Eliminating the odor caused by elimination may make your dog less likely to choose the same spot to poop again.
A: Make sure the crate is the right size. Feed your dog in his crate. Alter the bedding in the crate. Clean up any accidents thoroughly.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Snow cone syrup made from real fruit is at its best when you use it immediately. However, if you’d rather store it and use it later, simply transfer it to an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. If you store the syrup in the refrigerator, aim to use it within 4-7 days of making it.

SUMMARY:
Use your syrup immediately or store it in the refrigerator.