How does physics save lives?

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1. The evils of marijuanaA certain college professor was notorious for getting off the topic of the lecture, and on to his favorite subject: the evils of marijuana. Off he went one day into his inventory of horrors, «Used regularly,» he explained, «pot can cause psychic disorientation, sterility, cancer and castration!» «Now wait a minute, professor,» interrupted a student. ... Читать далее...
2. GOD will save meThe police were going door to door warning everyone to evacuate because the river was rising. One door they came to, the man said «GOD will save me». The river continued to rise and he was forced to move everthing to the second floor of his house. A man in a boat came by and ... Читать далее...
3. From rescuer to rescued: Doctor and paramedic save each other’s lives 30 years apartWhen Dr Michael Shannon saved the life of a premature baby 30 years ago, he would never have thought decades later, the favour would be returned. KTLA reported on Sunday the incredible story of two men in California who saved each other’s lives in two very different ways. The news station said that Dr Michael ... Читать далее...
4. Two men are discussing their livesTwo men are discussing their lives. One says, «I’m getting married. I’m tired of a messy apartment, dirty dishes, and no clothes to wear.» The other one says, «I’m getting divorced for the same reasons.»...
5. Перевод слова saveSave — сохранять, спасать, беречь, копить Перевод слова To save books from a fire — спасти книги от пожара to save every penny one can — беречь каждую копейку to save up money — копить деньги God save you! — храни вас господь! Did you Save the changes that you made? Вы сохранили изменения, которые ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы save up[save up] {v. phr.} To put away for future use; keep as savings;save. John was saving up for a new bicycle. Mary saved uppieces of cloth to make a quilt....
7. Biology ClassIn a biology class, the professor was discussing the high glucose levels found in semen. A young female (FRESHMAN) raised her hand and asked, «If I understand, you’re saying there is a lot of glucose, as in sugar in male semen?» «That’s correct», responded the professor, going on to add statistical info. Raising her hand ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы cat has nine lives[cat has nine lives] A cat can move so fast and jump so well that he seems to escape being killed many times. We thought our cat would be killed when he fell from the roof of the house. He was not, but he used up one of his nine lives....
9. The homework scheduleHere is an explanation of the school homework policy for the average student. Students should not spend more than ninety minutes per night. This time should be budgeted in the following manner if the student desires to achieve moderate to good grades in his/her classes. 15 minutes looking for assignment. 11 minutes calling a friend ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы save face[save face] {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, ordignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hidesomething that may cause you shame. The policeman was caughtaccepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was money owedto him. Bill would not play in the game because he knew ... Читать далее...
11. Fun on first day of classThis is for entertainment purposes only. We do not advise that you do any of these things on the first day of class or for that matter, on any day of class. 1. Smoke a pipe and respond to each point the professor makes by waving it and saying, «Quite right, old bean!» 2. Wear ... Читать далее...
12. Dealing with troubleA deputy police officer responded to a report of a barroom disturbance. The «disturbance» turned out to be well over six feet tall and weighed almost 300 pounds. What’s more, he boasted that he could whip the deputy and Muhammad Ali too. Said the policeman, «I’ll bet that you’re also an escape artist-probably better than ... Читать далее...
13. Preparing a PaperStudent: I wonder if I could ask you some questions about our paper, professor. Do you want us to Cite our Sources in the Footnotes? Professor: You should use Endnotes for longer explanations. Otherwise, just follow the Style sheet I passed out for Citations in your paper. Student: I see. And what about the Cover ... Читать далее...
14. Фразовый глагол save up — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: save up Перевод: делать сбережения, копить (деньги) Пример: I hope I will be able to save up enough money to go to school. Надеюсь, я смогу скопить достаточно денег, чтобы пойти в институт....
15. Значение идиомы save one’s neck[save one’s neck] or [save one’s skin] {v. phr.}, {slang} To savefrom danger or trouble. The fighter planes saved our skins whilethe army was landing from the ships. Betty saved Tim’s neck bytyping his report for him; without her help he could not have finishedon time....
16. 8-year-old boy rescues 6 relatives from fire, dies trying to save 7thIn his final moments, 8-year-old Tyler Doohan managed to rescue six people — including two younger children — from a burning mobile home in upstate New York, authorities said. A last-ditch effort, however, to save his disabled grandfather cost the boy his life. His body was found next to his grandfather, whom Tyler considered a ... Читать далее...
17. Very dangerous mixThis was a story told to us by our chemistry master at school. A female student wished to make some potassium hydroxide solution (aqueous) and decided to throw a large lump of potassium into a bucket of water. Her professor observed what she was about to do, out of the corner of his eye and ... Читать далее...
18. Пословица / поговорка a cat has nine lives — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: a cat has nine lives Перевод: кошки живучи; у кошки девять жизней Пример: The president of the small country survived crisis after crisis just like a cat with nine lives. Президент этой маленькой страны переживал один кризис за другим, прямо как кошка, у которой девять жизней....
19. Перевод идиомы save one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: save one’s breath Перевод: промолчать, не тратить лишних слов Пример: You may as well save your breath and not talk to her as she will not believe you anyway. Можешь даже и не тратить лишних слов и не разговаривать с ней, потому что она тебе все равно не поверит....
20. Перевод идиомы save face, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: save face Перевод: сохранить лицо; спасти репутацию, сохранить уважение, статус Пример: Our boss is responsible for many problems in our company. He wants to quit before he is fired so that he can save face. Наш начальник виноват во многих проблемах нашей компании. Он хочет уйти сам до того, как его уволят, чтобы сохранить ... Читать далее...
21. Two young girls were talking about their sex livesTwo young girls were talking about their sex lives when the first girl says, «Oh my god! , it was really great, but I was Sooo scared after his rubber broke. I didn’t get a good night’s sleep for a week.» «What happened.» Says her intrigued friend. «I didn’t know what I was going to ... Читать далее...
22. Save the countryA woman shows up at the white house in a trench coat and scarf and says, «I received your emergency phone call, Mrs. Clinton, and came right away, but what could «I» possibly do to save the country?» Mrs. Clinton: «Come inside and let me explain, Mrs. Bobbit…»...
23. Legal ProblemsI was reading the newspaper this morning and saw a story about a university student Arrested and Charged with Burglary and Assault. Last Monday, this student hit a Security guard over the head, Broke into his professor’s office, and Stole the professor’s computer. He wasn’t doing well in the class and thought that he could ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод слова conceptConcept — идея, концепция Перевод слова Concept classification — смысловая сортировка gene network concept — концепция генной сети general concept — обобщенное понятие She is familiar with basic Concepts of psychology. Она знакома с базовыми принципами психологии. It is very difficult to define the Concept of beauty. Очень сложно определить понятие красоты. The Concept is ... Читать далее...
25. A college professor is explaining to his class that pleasureA college professor is explaining to his class that pleasure is a mental state, and that many people overlook the things they already have. He says, «A man who has developed a true sense of appreciation can enjoy a good bowel movement as much as having sexual intercourse.» One student stands up and says, «Professor, ... Читать далее...
26. Пословица / поговорка he who lives by the sword dies by the sword — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: he who lives by the sword dies by the sword Перевод: кто живет с мечом, тот и умрет от меча Пример: The young man was involved in selling illegal drugs and he was found murdered. Sadly, he who lives by the sword dies by the sword. Молодой человек занимался продажей наркотиков, и ... Читать далее...
27. Sweden Blood Bank Texts Donors To Notify Them Whenever Their Blood Helps Save A LifeThough technology may seem like a lifeline for many people today, for Sweden’s blood bank, it is exactly that. Sweden’s blood service notifies donors via text message whenever their blood is used, The Independent reports. The initiative aims to raise awareness for the need for blood donation, which has recently been on the decline. «We ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова lectureLecture — лекция, нотация, читать лекции Перевод слова Lecture circuit — цикл лекций curtain lecture — выговор, получаемый мужем от жены наедине to deliver lecture — читать лекцию She’s planning to give a series of Lectures on modern art. Она планирует прочитать серию лекций о современном искусстве. What did you get out of his Lecture? ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы save one’s breath[save one’s breath] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep silent becausetalking will not help; not talk because it will do no good. Saveyour breath; the boss will never give you the day off....
30. Значение идиомы save the day[save the day] {v. phr.} To bring about victory or success, especially when defeat is likely. The forest fire was nearly out ofcontrol when suddenly it rained heavily and saved the day. Theteam was behind, but at the last minute Sam saved the day with atouchdown....
31. The Divorce Surge Is Over, but the Myth Lives OnCumulative share of marriages ending in divorce. Divorce rates increased in the 1970s and 1980s, but in the last 20 years they have dropped. When Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin «consciously uncoupled» this year, ABC News said it was the latest example of the out-of-control divorce rate, «50 percent and climbing.» When Fox News anchors ... Читать далее...
32. Cowboy Joe was telling his fellow cowboys back on the ranchCowboy Joe was telling his fellow cowboys back on the ranch about his first visit to a big-city church. «When I got there, they had me park my old truck in the corral,» Joe began. «You mean the parking lot,» interrupted Charlie, a more worldly fellow. «I walked up the trail to the door,» Joe ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод идиомы save the day, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: save the day Перевод: принести удачу или успех (когда весьма вероятно поражение) Пример: The player saved the day for his team when he played his best game of the season. Этот игрок спас свою команду, когда сыграл свой лучший матч сезона....
34. Chemistry song 06Quantum Chemistry On the first day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: An exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the second day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: a double integral and an exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the third day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: three orbitals, a double integral, and ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод идиомы save something for a rainy day, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: save something for a rainy day Перевод: копить, откладывать что-либо (обычно, деньги) на черный день, на крайний случай Пример: She has a couple of thousand pounds kept aside which she’s saving for a rainy day. У нее есть пара тысяч фунтов, которые она отложила, и хранит на крайний случай....
36. Перевод слова professorProfessor — профессор, преподаватель Перевод слова Former University professor — бывший преподаватель университета professor of sociology — преподаватель социологии a promotion to the rank of professor — присвоение звания профессора The new Professor always pontificates. Новый профессор всегда занимался догматическими разглагольствованиями. He looked like a nutty Professor. Он выглядел как полоумный профессор. The Professor flunked ... Читать далее...
37. In 1975, a Cat Co-Authored a Physics PaperWhen one reads a physics paper in an esteemed journal, one does not generally wonder if it was written by a cat. But such was the case for an article in the 1970s credited to co-author F. D. C. Willard-the Cat Who Published. Jack H. Hetherington was a professor of physics at Michigan State University ... Читать далее...
38. A Frenchman and an Italian were seated next to an AmericanA Frenchman and an Italian were seated next to an American on an overseas flight. After a few cocktails, the men began discussing their home lives. «Last night I made love to my wife four times,» the Frenchman bragged, «and this morning she made me delicious crepes and she told me how much she adored ... Читать далее...
39. American University Grading ProceduresHere is a list of the ways professors here at the American University grade their final exams: DEPT OF STATISTICS: — All grades are plotted along the normal bell curve. DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY: — Students are asked to blot ink in their exam books, close them and turn them in. The professor opens the books ... Читать далее...
40. Household physicsLaws of Household Physics Ever notice that the laws of household physics are every bit as real as every other law in the universe? Here are a few examples: 1. A child’s eagerness to assist in any project varies in inverse proportion to the ability to actually do the work involved. 2. Leftovers always expand ... Читать далее...