In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: To start making your fireball from a cotton ball, first pour around ¼ cup (60 ml) of rubbing alcohol into a small bowl. Keep in mind that higher concentrations of rubbing alcohol make a larger and hotter flame, while lower concentrations make a flame that is not as hot but is easier to hold. 70% rubbing alcohol is a high concentration. If you can’t find a lower concentration, dilute it to make a mixture that is one part water, 2 parts 70% rubbing alcohol. Place one cotton ball in the bowl of rubbing alcohol, turning it over to soak the entire ball in the liquid. Wear disposable gloves or kitchen gloves if you have them so that the rubbing alcohol does not get directly on your hands. After soaking the cotton ball in the rubbing alcohol, take the cotton ball out of the bowl and squeeze it to release excess alcohol. This ensures that the cotton ball won’t drip rubbing alcohol, which is dangerous when you set it the cotton ball on fire. If you are handling the cotton ball with your bare hands, set the cotton ball down on a plate or counter. Wash you hands with soap and water and dry them to remove traces of rubbing alcohol. If your clothing got splashed by the rubbing alcohol, change any garments that have the alcohol on them as an extra safety precaution.  If you did use gloves to soak the cotton ball in the rubbing alcohol, take off the gloves, making sure not to transfer the rubbing alcohol to your hands. Your cotton ball is now ready to be set aflame!
Summary: Pour rubbing alcohol into a small bowl. Soak a cotton ball in the rubbing alcohol. Squeeze out the cotton ball. Wash your hands.

Problem: Article: Having clear-cut, well-defined goals increases the chances of success in almost any endeavor. When it comes to reading, you may not be aware of your goals going into the book. However, you can easily create your own goals as you go along.  If you're reading a book for class, you probably have a set number of pages or chapters to get through. This can help you have a clear end in sight. If you're reading for pleasure and find yourself struggling, try setting daily reading goals for yourself. You can choose a set number of pages or chapters, and keep yourself motivated by reminding yourself you're only reading a fraction of the book that day. Challenge yourself to learn something from the text. You can learn a great deal from reading, whether it's fiction, nonfiction, or historical texts - even the boring ones. If a book is hard to get through, it may seem even more daunting to look at the book as a single work of literature spanning hundreds of pages. Instead of trying to marathon the book from cover to cover, try breaking it up into smaller sections - say, a few chapters every day. As you work your way through the day's section(s), try taking breaks between chapters so you can refresh your mind and rest your eyes before you continue.  Take breaks along the way to help you stay focused. However, make sure you decide beforehand how many breaks you'll take and how often. Don't take breaks whenever you feel like it. Challenge yourself to get through a set reading goal (like the end of a long chapter, or after completing two relatively short chapters). Put your bookmark at the end of that group of chapters. That way you'll be able to see where the end point is as you turn each page, and you'll be more motivated to make it all the way to your resting point. A boring book may tempt you to reach for your cellphone, check your social media, or flip on the television. However, breaking your focus like this will only make it more difficult to get through the book. Instead of giving in to temptation, force yourself to continue without distractions until you get through that day's reading.  Find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed (if possible). Try turning off or silencing your cellphone. Keep the television turned off, and stay away from your computer or tablet. If you don't have your own quiet space or if you like to read on the bus, try wearing earplugs while you read. You can use noise-reducing earplugs, or wear headphones and listen to something that will block out noise without distracting you. Instrumental music works best - try something soothing but upbeat, like jazz or certain classical composers. Sometimes a boring book can seem even more boring if you're tired, distracted, or unfocused. Try getting into a good reading mindset before you pick up the book. That way you'll be less likely to lose interest or look for reasons to quit for the day.  Try to read when you're most awake. Reading a boring book while you're nodding off on the couch will not get you very far. Sometimes writing things out helps you clear your mind and remove distractions. Try doing this before you get started on your reading for the day. Take a few deep breaths before you begin. This can also have a calming, head-clearing effect for some people.
Summary:
Create well-defined goals for the reading. Break up the reading into manageable chunks. Reduce or eliminate distractions. Approach the text with a clear head.