Problem: Article: . When you meet with a veteran you know, or you meet a veteran for the first time, offer a heartfelt word of thanks. You’d be surprised how far a simple “thank you” can go. A number of veterans never hear it. A simple word of support shows them that they are noticed and appreciated. Show your appreciation for veterans on these days. Holidays like Veterans Day and Memorial Day are popular for honoring those who have served in the military, but there are other lesser-known dates--some that correspond to particular service positions--that you may not be aware of. Here are just a few:  Vietnam Veterans Day honors those who served during the Vietnam War. Silver Star Service Banner Day honors wounded service personnel. Armed Forces Day honors those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. POW/MIA Recognition Day honors those who were captured or imprisoned during their service. Gold Star Wives Day honors those who lost loved ones in the line of duty. The next time you see a veteran waiting in line to pay for their drink or meal, offer to buy it for them, or do it anonymously. Anyone would appreciate the gift of having their coffee, dinner, gas, prescription, or even groceries paid for. Many veterans’ stories will go unheard or untold. Lending an ear to a veteran in your neighborhood can be a good showing of community support. Organizations like The Veterans History Project collect stories and archive them in the Library of Congress. Offer to interview a veteran so that their story can reach a wider audience. Writing a heartfelt letter to a veteran is a good way to show your appreciation and is one of the most cherished contributions. This is an especially good option if you don’t know any veterans in your immediate area. Organizations like Operation Gratitude will help put you in touch with those who could use your support. They will also allow you to put together and send care packages.
Summary: Thank a veteran Remember holidays that honor veterans. Pick up a veteran’s tab. Listen to and share their stories. Write a letter to a veteran.

Problem: Article: To prune a mature crepe myrtle, you're going to need a few different types of pruning tools. Gather the following supplies from your garage or a hardware store before you get started:  A hand pruner, for pruning small twigs and thin branches. Loppers, which are used to cut thicker branches that are higher up. Pole pruners, which cut even thicker branches. A pruning saw, for the thickest branches you need to cut. Crepe myrtles bloom on new growth, so it’s best to prune them in the late winter or early spring just before they come out of dormancy and send out new leaves and branches. Some gardeners prune in the fall, but this can remove the year’s new growth as a buffer against winter damage.  Crepe myrtles grow flower buds on new growth, so you should still get blossoms as long as you leave enough time in the growing season. If leaves haven’t yet or have just barely appeared, it should be safe to prune your plant. It’s possible to prune as late or even later than May without harming the tree. However, pruning this late will probably delay your bloom time. Pruning before leaves sprout on the tree is also helpful because you get a clearer view of which branches to cut. Keep in mind that you can remove flowers when they fade in the summer to encourage a second bloom, as well. To keep a crepe myrtle healthy and beautiful, you want to prune with an eye toward opening up the middle of the tree to allow air to flow through more easily. Don't over-prune by lopping the trunks close to the ground. Aside from those guidelines, you can prune your crepe myrtle to a shape and size that works for your yard.  Crepe myrtles can grow about 1 to 2 feet (30-40 cm) per season, so prune based on your desired tree height. For example, if you want your tree to be about 6 feet (2 m) tall, you will want to prune back to 4 to 5 feet (121 cm to 166 cm). Keep in mind that new growth will sprout from the pruned areas.
Summary: Gather pruning equipment. Start to prune in the late winter or early spring. Determine what shape and size you want the crepe myrtle to be.

Problem: Article: Since you are working with two different variables (inputs), you cannot add the formulas and plug in one input, you have to complete one function at a time. For example, if you are given f(x)=3x+2{\displaystyle f(x)=3x+2} and g(x)=4−5x{\displaystyle g(x)=4-5x}, and are asked to find f(2)+g(3){\displaystyle f(2)+g(3)}, you would start by finding f(2){\displaystyle f(2)}. When you plug in the 2, you get:f(2)=3(2)+2{\displaystyle f(2)=3(2)+2}f(2)=6+2{\displaystyle f(2)=6+2}f(2)=8{\displaystyle f(2)=8}. Make sure you are plugging in the correct variable to the correct function. For example, if g(x)=4−5x{\displaystyle g(x)=4-5x}, then: g(3)=4−5(3){\displaystyle g(3)=4-5(3)}g(3)=4−15{\displaystyle g(3)=4-15}g(3)=−11{\displaystyle g(3)=-11} The result will be the sum or difference of the two functions, given the provided variables. For example, if f(2)=8{\displaystyle f(2)=8} and g(3)=−11{\displaystyle g(3)=-11}, then: f(2)+g(3)=8+(−11){\displaystyle f(2)+g(3)=8+(-11)}f(2)+g(3)=−3{\displaystyle f(2)+g(3)=-3}.
Summary: Plug the appropriate variable into the first function and solve. Plug the appropriate variable into the second function and solve. Add or subtract the two outputs.

Problem: Article: In this case, you may be able to store the small bales inside a barn to preserve it. They can sometimes be pickier than cows or horses and consume the hay slowly. You may be able to sell bales to horse owners, pet shops or people with small herds of cattle. The baling of hay can be mechanized with a large baler, saving you time. These balers require a significant amount of investment in equipment. Large circular bales will also reduce the time it takes to feed. They are larger than square bales, so you will need to roll out a smaller number of them to feed your livestock. You can cover the hay with tarps, wrap it partially while you bale or arrange it in a stack so that water can pour off the top to avoid spoilage. Round bales are denser and more likely to combust if baled when wet.
Summary:
Consider a small square baler if you have a small operation. Use square bales if you keep goats and sheep. Pick small square bales if you want to market your hay to small livestock operations. Opt for large circular bales if you have a large farming and ranching operation. Choose circular bales if you must store the hay outside. Go for large circular bales only if you are able to cure the hay correctly.