Phantom Blot

Phantom limb syndrome is an extraordinary condition that is caused by amputating a limb or being born without a limb (Flor, 2002); This condition affects approximately 80% to 90% of patients who have had a limb amputated (Flor, 2002). The first documented case of phantom limb syndrome was in the mid 16th century (Nikolajsen & Jensen, 2001). The description was given by a French military surgeon by the name of Ambroise Paré (1510–1590) when he noticed that some of his injured patients would express

balance, they can also help amputees to recognize and be aware of a syndrome called phantom limb which can cause great imbalance to a person’s life. Phantom limb occurs because losing a limb takes an exponentially large toll on a person's psychological health, which in turn can cause a person to experience pain in their lost limb even though there is physically nothing left to feel pain in: hence the name phantom limb pain. This pain can derail a life and prosthetics can help to keep life on the

this summer were Phantom of the Opera and Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea. In Phantom of the Opera, the main character being explored is The Phantom, also known as, Erik. Erik was thin, had a skeleton frame, and was always dressed in dress clothes. He made no noise and did not speak. He stalked the building like a shadow. Mysterious events started occurring at the opera house, such as the death of Joseph Buquet, and Christine suddenly becoming a musical prodigy. The Phantom offered peace with

Have you ever read the Phantom Tollbooth? It is a book written by Norton Juster, of The Dot and the Line. One of his most famous quotes is, ¨You can swim all day in the Sea of Knowledge and still come out completely dry. Most people do.¨ The Phantom Tollbooth is about a boy named Milo, who doesn't know what to do with his life until a mysterious package in his room appears when he walks home from school. When he drives through the ¨phantom tollbooth,¨ he discovers wonders beyond his imagination.

On a nice spring day the buzzing sound of a hummingbird flying can often be heard, and people look out the window for a chance to see the intriguing little bird. There are over three hundred and fifty species of hummingbirds some as far south as Chile and others as far north as Alaska. Hummingbirds are beautiful creatures that range five cm. to twenty cm. tall. The remarkable birds are the only type of birds who can fly backwards and are characterized by their long beaks. With so many different types

Absolute War Hawkeye: War isn't Hell. War is war, and Hell is Hell. And of the two, war is a lot worse. Father Mulcahy: How do you figure, Hawkeye? Hawkeye: Easy, Father. Tell me, who goes to Hell? Father Mulcahy: Sinners, I believe. Hawkeye: Exactly. There are no innocent bystanders in Hell. War is chock full of them--little kids, cripples, old ladies. In fact, except for some of the brass, almost everybody involved is an innocent bystander. --M*A*S*H, “The General’s Practitioner” War stories

Overboard “A woman knows the face of the man she loves as a sailor knows the open sea” In the movie Overboard, Joanna is married to a rich man who thinks marriage is not about love. When Joanna realizes that her husband does not love her, she jumps overboard and swims to Dean. The greatest movie of all time is “Overboard” because it is old, it’s funny, and a very awkward but romantic story. Overboard is the greatest movie of all time because it is old. The release date of the movie was on December

Phantom of the Opera is the Best Musical on Broadway “Say you love me. You know I do.” These famous words come from the outstanding musical Phantom of the Opera. Phantom is one of the most beloved shows. According to Kelso, J. (2013), “The show has played to over 130 million people in 30 countries in 151 cities around the world, with an estimated gross of $5.6 billion worldwide.” In Phantom of the Opera, the use of beautiful costumes, music, and the set together create one of the most loved shows

a good look around to notice the actions that are happening around them. Failing to understand others or caring about their own surroundings, they simply fail to see the fascinating aspects of life. This point becomes noticeable in the novel The Phantom Tollbooth, written by Norton Juster when discouraged Milo, the protagonist of this story, learns how appreciating life and noticing things around him can help him in life. Milo starts off as a character who is always extremely bored with life and

Phantom of the Opera is a musical focusing on the career of Christine Dubios (also known as Christine Daae). IMDB summarizes the plot with, “Pit violinist Claudin hopelessly loves rising operatic soprano Christine Dubois (as do baritone Anatole and police inspector Raoul) and secretly aids her career (Phantom of the Opera (1943)). But Claudin loses both his touch and his job, murders a rascally music publisher in a fit of madness, and has his face etched with acid. Soon, mysterious crimes plague