Article: You can use the bowl of your stand mixer, if you have one. If you don't have a stand mixer, use a regular mixing bowl. Choose a mixing bowl that’s relatively deep so you can combine the ingredients with ease. If you’re using a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment. A handheld mixer or manual whisk will also work fine. Whip thoroughly for 1-2 minutes until stiff peaks form. To check for stiff peaks, lift the whisk out of the bowl. This will cause the cream to form a peak. If the peak holds its shape, it's stiff. If it falls in on itself after a couple of seconds, whip for 1 more minute. Spoon the sour cream into the bowl with your cream mixture. Whisk the ingredients together gently until thoroughly combined. Place the remaining ingredients into the bowl with the cream mixture. Use a large spoon to combine the ingredients thoroughly. Don’t use your mixer or whisk for this part! Transfer the ambrosia salad to a large glass serving bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in your fridge. Chill the salad for at least 2 hours before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Be sure to consume your ambrosia salad within 3 to 5 days.
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Place the heavy cream and sugar into a large bowl. Whip the cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Add the sour cream to the bowl and whisk. Stir in the marshmallows, fruits, coconut, and pecans. Cover the ambrosia salad and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve the ambrosia salad cold.
Article: Reading your speech out loud is important because it gives you an idea of what it will actually sound like when your audience hears it. As you read aloud, make a note of any sections of your speech that sound awkward or confusing. Remove any words or phrases you keep stumbling over or can't pronounce. Stand in front of a mirror while you read your speech out loud so you can work on your eye contact and facial expressions. Have them sit down while you stand up in front of them and give your speech. Ask for constructive criticism and apply it to your presentation. Keep running through your speech until you're both confident that it's polished and you're ready for the event. If there's someone mentioned in your speech that can't attend the event, invite them to practice with you. That way they get to hear your speech and you have someone to give you pointers. Use a camcorder, computer, or your phone. Make sure you're standing for the recording and set the camera far enough away that it captures your entire body. If you'll be giving your speech at a podium, find something to use as a podium for the video, like a table or a desk. Watch the recording after you've finished and take detailed notes on how you look. Use the notes to improve your presentation.  Pay attention to your body language in the recording. Are you standing up straight? Are you moving your hands around nervously? Use the recording to improve your body language so you look more confident giving your speech. Notice how your voice sounds. Make sure you're speaking loud enough and that what you're saying is clear and understandable. Read through your speech several times, timing yourself during each run through. If the average time it takes you to get through your speech is longer than the time you've been allotted at the event, edit your speech until it's shorter.
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Read your speech out loud. Ask a friend to help you rehearse. Record yourself reading your speech. Use a timer to monitor the length of your speech.
Article: Bird netting materials can prevent owls from getting into your chicken coop. Netting is typically placed over structural openings on your coop and can be attached with bird netting mounting clips. You can also use a tarp sheet if you want to give your chickens some shade.  Local hardware or garden stores should stock all of these materials. Be sure to get some measurements from your coop so that you purchase something that is big enough.  Use orange netting if possible, as both owls and hawks see this color well. Larger coops usually provide adequate protection for your chickens, making netting unnecessary. Areas with plenty of bushes and shrubs can provide natural cover from predatory birds like owls and make it more difficult for them to attack.  If you plant your own ground cover plants, make sure they are varieties that chickens can eat like lavender, rosemary, sage, wormwood, fennel, thyme, nasturtium, and comfrey. Double-check that they are suited to your climate zone. Purchase pH papers online to check if your soil matches optimal pH levels. If it's outside of the recommended range of the plant you're going to grow, use an appropriate adjustment technique. Ground cover also provides shade for your chickens during the hot summer months. Prune branches and remove any trees that make ideal perching spots. Before you conduct any removal services, make sure that any tree or structure you're removing is on your property.  Hire an arborist for anything you are uncomfortable doing on your own. If there are trees on neighboring property that are giving you owl problems, discuss the possibility of removal with your neighbor before taking any action. Roosting spike strips have vertically-positioned spikes that make it impossible for owls and birds to land on them. Owls typically perch in high spots to observe your chickens and plan their method of attack. Take note of any regions that could be used for roosting in proximity of your chicken coop and place roosting spikes on them, such as near rain gutters.  Roosting spikes can be purchased online or at local home hardware stores, and are also called "pigeon spikes." Use non-silicone-based outdoor construction glue to apply spikes to steel.  You'll need at least 4 number #8 wood screws for every 0.61 m (2-foot) section of spikes installed. with at least 15.24 metres (50.0 ft) between each post. For free range chickens, electric fences are fairly cheap and not too tough to install. Although they are more effective for defending from ground prey, these fences can also prevent owls from attacking. You can attach electric fences to pole shockers, which can prevent owls from perching on any poles close to your chickens.
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Cover your chicken coop with protective material. Raise your chickens in regions with ample ground cover. Remove perching sites within 91 metres (299 ft) of your chickens. Place roosting spikes on perching areas 91 metres (299 ft) past your coop. Install an electric fence