Yule is an important holiday in Wicca, which is a modern pagan religious movement. It is celebrated on the winter solstice, which typically falls around December 21st or 22nd. Yule customs in Wicca draw from ancient pagan traditions and embrace the symbolism of rebirth and the return of the sun. One of the main customs during Yule is the lighting of the Yule log. The log is traditionally from an oak tree and is burned in a hearth or bonfire to represent the return of light and warmth. The log is often decorated with ribbons, pine cones, and other natural materials, and is burned throughout the night.
“The magic finger technique” a simplified approach for more symmetric results in alar base resection
Alar base surgery is one of the most important and challenging steps of aesthetic rhinoplasty. While an ideally shaped alar base is the goal in a desired nose, nearly all patients have asymmetric nostrils preoperatively.
Ethnicity, trauma, cocaine use, or previous rhinoplasties are some factors affecting the width and shape of the nasal base.
After the conclusion of all planned rhinoplasty sequences and closure of the mid-columellarincision, we mark the midline inferior to the columella at the nasolabial junction and use acaliper to measure an equal distance from the mid-columellar point to the alar creases on eachside, and mark the medial points of the alar creases. Next we draw on the natural creasesbilaterally extending to 3 o’clock on the right side and 9 o‘clock on the left side as the limit ofthe lateral excisions to avoid scarring. We then gently depress the alae and alar-facial grooveswith the index finger and allow the formation of new creases superior to the original alarcreases in order to detect excess skin to remove. After marking, the resection was performed with a no. 15 blade. The excision was closed using 6-0 Prolene sutures.
We aimed to describe a simple technique for making asymmetric resections in which theapplication of pressure by a finger reveals excess skin in both nostril sill and nostril flareindependently for each alar base. With these asymmetric excisions from the right and left alar bases, a more symmetric nostrils and nasal base can be achieved.
Level of Evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study.
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Magic Finger Technique in Learning Multiplication of One to Two Digit Whole Numbers
This study aimed to determine the performance of grade 5 pupils in LBES in learning multiplication of one to two-digit whole numbers using a magic finger technique. To guide this research study, the following questions were formulated: (1) what is the performance of pupils in learning multiplication of one to two-digit whole numbers?; (2) Is there a significant difference between pre-test and post-test?; and (3) what is the proposed intervention to improve the performance of pupils in learning multiplication of one to two-digit whole numbers.
In this study, there are fifteen (15) participants took part in an intervention study for 1 month or 4 weeks; they belong to 32.61% of pupils with difficulties in mathematics for the first quarter of the school year 2019. Realizing the importance of this fact, the researcher has intended to give innovative strategies or interventions on raising their proficiency in Mathematics. Using a quantitative approach, the participants in Group A and B (pretest-posttest) were asked to answer questions about multiplying one to two-digit numbers using a magic finger technique. The results from both of these examination tests were computed into the IBM SPSS, 25.00 version software for statistical analysis.
The researcher found out that the experimental and control group were comparable in the pre-test and post-test. The results of the study showed that the mean score was 16.67, however, after the intervention was significantly higher than the mean score 12.20, before the intervention. The comparison of their gain scores revealed that there was a significant difference in the performance in the post-test which is higher than the pre-test.
Keywords: intervention, magic finger technique, multiplication, learning, whole number
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Bertillo, Eva B., Magic Finger Technique in Learning Multiplication of One to Two Digit Whole Numbers (January 25, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3525544 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3525544
Eva B. Bertillo (Contact Author)
Lower Bonga Elementary School ( email )
Bonga, Bacacay, Albay
Bacacay, Albay 4905
Philippines
GP13 - Magic Finger Technique - Book 1 - Bastien - Softcover
The Music Through The Piano Library is a unique method designed for highly motivated beginners. Students read pre-staff music in 12 five-finger positions, then proceed to reading music on the staff in all 12 keys. Correlated supplements, including technique books, supplementary collections, and Music Flashcards round out this superb original piano course from Jane Smisor Bastien. First published in 1963, Music Through The Piano set the standard in multiple-key piano instruction for aggressive teachers and motivated students. Never surpassed nor even ever imitated!
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About the Author:James Bastien was born in Bellingham, Washington, on April 10, 1934. His father, Clarence, was musical and played the violin. His mother, Dorothy, was a writer and a high school Latin and journalism instructor. After living in Seattle and Florida, the family moved to Portland, Oregon, where Jim began his piano studies with Frances Mulkey North. Subsequently, Jim studied with the late Ariel Rubstein, the late Louis Artau, and the late Gyorgy Sandor.
Jim received his undergraduate and masters degrees from Southern Methodist University. He was a former member of the faculties of Notre Dame University, Tulane University, Loyola University (New Orleans), and the summer faculties of Tanglewood and the National Music Camp at Interlochen, Michigan.
Jim met his wife Jane Smisor in New Orleans in 1960. They performed as the duo-piano team, Smisor and Bastien. In addition, Jim was a Columbia Artist accompanist whose collaborative career included appearances with Richard Tucker and John Alexander. During this time Jim and Jane started writing music to address the needs of their students. This was the beginning of the Bastien piano books that have inspired so many piano students and teachers.
The Bastien piano books have been published worldwide by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company since 1963 and are now translated into 14 languages. In 1999, The Music Teachers National Association presented Jim and Jane with the Lifetime Achievement Award, the association's highest honor, in recognition of their outstanding career in music and contribution to the music profession.
James W. Bastien, loving husband and father, and a passionate piano pedagogue and musician, passed away on December 7, 2005, in La Jolla, California. During his long career, Jim became internationally known through his contributions to piano teaching, composing, writing, adjudication, and performing. With more than 300 publications to his credit, the Bastien name has become synonymous with innovative piano pedagogy.
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The log is often decorated with ribbons, pine cones, and other natural materials, and is burned throughout the night. The ashes from the Yule log are then kept and used in rituals throughout the year to bring good fortune. Another important custom during Yule is the exchange of gifts.
Wiccans believe that by giving and receiving gifts, they are participating in the cycle of giving and receiving that is essential for balance and harmony in the world. Gifts are often handmade and may include items that have spiritual meaning, such as crystals, candles, or herbs. Feasting is also a significant part of Yule customs in Wicca. Wiccans gather together to share a meal and celebrate the abundance of the season. Traditional foods such as roasted meats, root vegetables, and spiced cider are often enjoyed during the Yule feast. This meal is a time for gratitude and connection with loved ones. Rituals and ceremonies are central to Yule customs in Wicca. Wiccans often gather in covens or in smaller groups to honor the winter solstice and the return of the sun. These rituals may include prayers, chants, and the casting of spells. Some Wiccans also participate in outdoor rituals, connecting with nature and the cycles of the earth. Overall, Yule customs in Wicca focus on celebrating the winter solstice, the return of the sun, and the rebirth of the natural world. The customs include lighting the Yule log, exchanging gifts, feasting, and participating in rituals and ceremonies. These practices help Wiccans connect with nature, honor their spiritual beliefs, and embrace the energy of the holiday season..
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