Images Dated 26th October 2012

Phantom pain after amputation, artwork

Phantom pain after amputation. Artwork of a man experiencing phantom pain (red flash) from his amputated hand (left). This is caused by stimuli to the motor and pre-motor cortical areas of his brain (upper centre) that were previously associated with controlling the hand. This is indicated by the hand symbol at upper right. The feelings can range from sensation of posture and presence, to movement, pressure, touch, heat and cold, itchiness and pain. Various treatments are possible, ranging from therapy to drugs and brain surgery

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A Farm in Dardagny; Une Ferme de Dardagny, c.1855-57 (oil on canvas)

827223 A Farm in Dardagny; Une Ferme de Dardagny, c.1855-57 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 40x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farm in Dardagny; Une Ferme de Dardagny. Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1855-57. 40 x 35cm.); Photo A© Christie's Images; French, out of copyright

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Lynx Mk9A Helicopter at Naval Air Facility El Centro, USA

A Lynx MK9A helicopter from 847 Naval Air Squadron, normally based at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, conducts dust landings at Naval Air Facility El Centro, United States of America.
847 Naval Air Squadron were conducting Pre Deployment Training (PDT) and Mission Specific Training at the Naval Air Facility El Centro, California USA
In comparison to their predecessors, the Lynx Mk9As have increased fire power, more powerful engines, and the ability to operate all year in the harsh hot and high Afghan environment.
Photograph shows

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