In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Owls like to scout their potential prey from the tops of trees and other high structures. When possible, remove trees and other potential perches that are within 100 yd (91 m) of your animals’ enclosures or your home. Be sure that the trees or other perches in your area are on your property, and not a neighbor’s, before having them removed. If they are on a neighbor’s property, discuss your concerns regarding owls in the area and find out if removing perching locations is an option. If you’re unable to remove a tree or other perching area, try placing large roosting spikes where you have seen owls or other predatory birds hanging out. Roosting spikes can be purchased online and at home improvement stores, and are often called “pigeon spikes” because they are also used to deter pigeons from perching.   These spikes can be especially helpful to place near your gutters, as owls will also sometimes use a roof ledge as their place to spy on smaller animals. Because the spikes don’t harm birds, and simply prevent them from gathering in a favorite location, they are a favorite legal means of getting wild birds to move to a different location. Barriers may not work if an owl has a nest nearby; it will find other places in the vicinity to perch and hunt. If a nearby owl nest is causing you problems, do not attempt to relocate the owls or nest on your own. Owls can become defensive of their nests and attack intruders, causing injuries with their beaks and talons. Professional authorities will provide you with guidance on how to handle problems arising from a nearby owl nest. They will be able to use professional methods to trap and relocate the owl and its nest.
Summary: Remove perching areas from the vicinity when possible. Place roosting spikes on perching areas. Call professional wildlife authorities if your barriers do not work.

In order to attract readers and develop a following, you may want to advertise your blog using various forms of social media.  Submit your blog to blog directories or post links to your blog articles on social media websites. Examples of social media websites you can use for this purpose are Digg, Twitter, and Facebook.  Embed a gadget on your blog that allows people to subscribe to your blog posts. People can then receive emails or notifications when you publish new content, and can also help you attract a consistent audience, or followers. Blogging for a website or for another blog that receives a lot of traffic will help your name become more recognizable. If a reader likes your piece, they’ll search out your other writings.  Verify that the blog you contribute to allows you to include your name and a link back to your own blog in return for your guest post. If the blog is popular, receives a lot of web traffic, or has a large following, you’ll be publicizing your blog in the process. Volunteer work can turn into higher-paying blog jobs, if you’re lucky and your content is solid. There are online services like www.volunteerbloggers.com that will help link you to other bloggers with similar interests. Involving yourself in the blogging community and engaging in online discussions about blog posts and blogging can help you develop relationships with bloggers who may eventually connect you with paid blogging jobs. Follow Twitter feeds for large blogs and bloggers, participate in blogging forums, or comment on specific blog posts about relevant topics you are knowledgeable about.
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One-sentence summary -- Get the word out. Volunteer your blogging services to large blogs with many followers. Network with other bloggers.

Q: No matter what size the paint spill, carefully use a putty knife or any sort of flat tool to scoop up paint that is sitting on top of the carpet, not yet soaked down into the fibers. Scoop up as much excess paint as you can without spreading the paint around. Wipe off the collected paint with paper towels and throw them away in the garbage. Use a paper towel or clean rag to blot and absorb as much wet paint as you can. Lift your towel up and down and gently dab at the paint. Adjust the towel so you are always dabbing at the paint with a clean section. Don’t rub or try to scrub the paint out; that will merely spread the paint around and push it deeper into the carpet. Mix a cleaning solution of 1 cup (240 ml) of warm water with 1⁄4–1 teaspoon (1.2–4.9 ml) of mild dish soap. Use another clean towel to drip on a small amount of cleaning solution onto the paint. Let the cleaning solution sit on the carpet for a few minutes. After the solution has had some time to soak on the paint, dip a clean paper towel or rag into the cleaning solution and continue to blot at the wet paint. Always adjust the cloth so you are blotting with a clean section. Keep blotting at the stain until your cloth no longer absorbs any of the paint.  Blot from the outside of the paint, moving inward; this will prevent you from spreading out the stain even further.  If the stain still remains, repeat the cleaning process with the soapy water, or move on to using vinegar to blot at the paint. Vinegar works well with removing water-based paints like latex paint. Once the paint stain is removed, use a clean paper towel or rag to blot at the wet area and soak up any remaining moisture. It should take about a day for the carpet to completely dry. You could even set a heavy object on top of layers of paper towels or rags to soak up moisture overnight. If the stain is persistent and can’t be removed completely with all of your cleaning efforts, consider calling a professional carpet cleaning service to clean the rest of the remaining paint. A professional carpet cleaner will have the necessary cleaning chemicals and tools to adequately remove any lingering paint stains.
A: Collect excess paint. Blot the paint with a clean cloth. Mix a cleaning solution. Blot the paint with the cleaning solution. Dry the area. Call in a professional.

Problem: Article: Cutting the butter will make it easier to add it to your recipe later on. It will also make it easier to mix. Place a heat-proof bowl over a pot filled with some water. The bottom of the bowl should not be touching the water. Set the pot on the stove and set the heat to medium. If you cannot tell whether or not the sugar has dissolved, you can rub the mixture between your fingers. If the mixture feels grainy, the sugar has not finished dissolving. This pasteurizes the egg whites and kills any salmonella-causing bacteria. Be sure to use an instant-read thermometer. At this point, you can use an electric mixer or transfer it to a food processor with a whisk attachment. Use a medium-high speed. After about ten minutes, the egg whites will start to form peaks and turn stiff and foamy. Turn the speed down to medium low, and add in the vanilla and butter. If you do not like vanilla, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of another extract, such as almond. Click here for more options. If you prefer your buttercream to be less sweet, then add a pinch of salt. Once the buttercream has achieved a smooth consistency, you can spread the buttercream over a cake or some cupcakes. You can also put it into a plastic Ziploc bag or an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Cut the butter into cubes and set it aside. Assemble a double-boiler and let the water begin to simmer. Add the egg whites and sugar and mix until the sugar dissolves. Let the mixture heat until it reaches 160°F (72°C). Remove the mixture from the double-boiler and continue mixing it until the egg whites become stiff. Reduce the speed and add the vanilla and butter. Store or serve the buttercream.