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The Secret of the Tarot
In The Secret of the Tarot, Robert Swiryn shows how the Marseilles Tarot may have come to carry the story of the Cathars, a thirteenth century sect of religious heretics.
By Robert Swiryn
Book - 274 pages - Published by Pau Hana Publishing
Review by Bonnie Cehovet
The history of the Tarot is quite an interesting one, and one that is often traced by the imagery in the cards. In �The Secret of the Tarot�, Swiryn attempts to show that somewhere along the line the Marseilles Tarot (a specific style of Tarot that has its roots in early Italian decks) may have come to carry the story of the Cathars, a thirteenth century sect of religious heretics.
In his preface, Swiryn notes that in his opinion, the Marseilles Tarot carries what he terms a classical look, as opposed to more modern decks, which he feels have drifted away from historical authenticity. In his personal studies on medieval history, Swiryn began to recognize connections between historical characters and events of this time period and the images in the Tarot cards. He goes on to say that he feels that both the story of the Cathars, and their spiritual message, seemed to have found a place in the cards. The thesis he formed was that a person, or group of people, found a way to use the Tarot of Marseilles as an instructional vehicle to preserve the story of the Cathar persecution by the Roman Catholic Church and the King of France.
What Swiryn presents here is the story of the Cathars (a look at the Albigensian Crusade, the subsequent Inquisition and the fate of the Cathars), and the supposition that this story is concealed within the Marseilles Tarot imagery. The book is in two parts: the first part covers the history of the Cathars through the lens of the Roman Catholic church, the medieval Languedoc and the Counts of Toulouse, the Cathars themselves, the Albigensian Crusade and the development of the Tarot. The second part covers the twenty-two Major Arcana of the Tarot, and attempts to look at what the creators of the Marseilles Tarot had in mind when they designed their cards. Through the lens of historical context, Swiryn attempts to show the connection between the spiritual beliefs of the Cathars and the imagery in the deck.
A great deal of research has gone into this book. People familiar with the Tarot world will recognize names like Robert O�Neill, Stuart Kaplan, Michael Dummett, Paul Huson, and Alfred Douglas. The specific Marseilles Tarot that is used throughout this book is the Nicholas Conver deck. Other illustrations are used to show the symbols and imagery used during this time period, such as a stained glass of the Virgin Mary in Majesty from Notre Dame de Chartres, the bell tower at St. Sernin, and the martyrdom of St. Sernin. These are all reflective of the times that the Cathars lived in.
Would it have been possible for the story of the Cathars to be imbedded in the Marseilles Tarot? On the surface, yes. Cathars could have worked amongst the artisans that cut the wood blocks for the Tarot cards. Probable � no. And if the story of the Cathars was embedded in the cards, it may have been done after their time, by someone else, to simply keep their story alive.
In Part 2, where the cards are presented, the connections that Swiryn makes between the Cathars and the Marseilles Tarot images are, in my opinion, tenuous at best. Tenuous, but worth considering. In the Lovers he attempts to make the case that the imagery was significantly altered from older decks to give it new meaning.
For example, Swiryn surmises that just as the two figures Lovers card in the Visconti-Sforza Tarot are generally accepted to represent the two families, the three figures in the Lovers card of the Marseilles Tarot may point to historical figures within the Albigensian story. He posits that the third figure may represent the French Regent (Blanche of Castille), intervening between Raymond VII (the middle figure) and Beatrice (the younger woman on the right). Another theory presented here is that the Marseilles version of the Lovers was sometimes referred to as the Two Paths, with the figure on the left representing the institutional church, and the figure on the right representing Love.
There are many other instances of information that is offered from a slightly different viewpoint than is generally considered. At the least it is interesting, including the thought that if Cathar history has been encoded in the Marseilles Tarot, that it was done hundreds of years after the demise of the Cathars, perhaps by Cathar sympathizers that were involved in the printing of the decks.
�The Secret of the Tarot� is written on a level that makes it readily understood by all levels of Tarot student. Between the footnotes and the bibliography, it is easy to see where Swiryn is referencing his material, so that anyone interested in following up with studies of their own may do so. There is one minor glitch, in that Robert O�Neil�s e-book �Catharisn and the Tarot� was inadvertently left out of the bibliography, but it is acknowledged in Swiryn�s footnotes. For anyone interested in the history of the Cathars, in the Marseilles Tarot, or in Tarot history, this is a book that I would recommend. The ideas presented here may not be universally accepted, but they do offer food for thought.
© Bonnie Cehovet
Bonnie Cehovet is Certified Tarot Grand Master, a professional Tarot reader with over ten years experience, a Reiki Master/Teacher and a writer. Bonnie has served in various capacities with the American Tarot Association, is co-founder of the World Tarot Network, and Vice President (as well as Director of Certification) for the American Board For Tarot Certification. She has had articles appear in the 2004 and 2005 Llewellyn Tarot Reader.
Review by gregory
The title of this book is nothing if not ambitious. The book itself is well written, barring a very few typos and index omissions, and one or two actual errors of fact (Kaplan, for instance, is in four volumes rather than three.) It makes for a �good read� in parts, at least. And the author certainly writes with passion � perhaps too much of it.
After a timeline of Cathar history, which is useful for reference while reading, we have a preface outlining how the author had become interested in the pictures in the Tarot of Marseilles and at the same time in the history of the Cathars. Already, in spite of occasional disclaimers, Swiryn is beginning to suggest that his theory is fact. He does point out that some authors have suggested a link � but fails to mention that none has seen that link as either incontrovertible or even probable. For instance, he quotes Alfred Douglas: �It has been suggested that the Tarot decks might have been produced by Cathars as a means of representing their doctrines pictorially to those who were illiterate� � but should perhaps have continued with the quotation: Douglas then adds �but the Tarot images do not reflect Catharist beliefs in detail. However, if the twenty-two cards of the Greater Arcana, the major trumps, are viewed in sequence � commencing with the unnumbered card the Fool and finishing with card XXI The World � they reveal the theme of Classical Gnosticism remarkably well.� Sadly this kind of carefully selective quotation does nothing to help Swiryn�s case.
A rundown on Cathar history occupies the next 60-odd pages and makes for a good read � plenty of religious politicking and gruesome punishments, along with a good dose of human interest. I am no historian, but from what I do know of the Cathars, this part of the book seems accurate enough. The brief chapter on the history of the Tarot does suggest that Swiryn is aware of the general disbelief surrounding his theory among Tarot historians of his. So to state � as he does and without qualification: �in The Lovers, Card VI, the two figures from the Italian deck are replaced by three figures from the Albigensian story�� (my italics) � seems to beg the question already. This is being presented as fact, not as a theory.
Similarly, in the introduction to the discussion of the individual cards, he adds some fancies of his own � the use of the three colours � red, blue and gold (yellow!) may not have been by chance; it may have been because they were the colours of the noble banners of Languedoc. Well, yes, just possibly they may � but isn�t it far more likely that it was because they were the three primary colours and the inks were probably cheaper and more easily available?
In the section considering the cards individually, Swiryn decides to take the Fool at the end of the series � which, of course, fits his Cathar theory better than Douglas� suggestion, linking the cards to Gnosticism. Throughout the book, the primary references are to the Conver deck, which is at times significant. It would be tedious to discuss what Swiryn has to say about each card in detail � but this section � the bulk of the book � forces the cards into the parameters of the theory to such an extent that the main thesis becomes steadily less credible than if the author had adopted a rather lighter touch. A few examples follow.
With every card where this is possible, he has tied the figures to someone in Cathar history; where no such historical figure fits, he simply fails to say why he hasn�t indicated one.
The High Priestess holds an open book � which is �probably one of the heretical books of the time� � where does this idea come from? What is to say that it isn�t a Book of Hours, a Bible or even the historical equivalent of the local phone directory?
There are some glaring inconsistencies, too. The Empress is described as representing the Virgin Mary, but instead of bearing the baby Jesus on her lap, she bears the emperor�s shield � a substitution which �may be seen as a shift in the significance of the image of the son of God to the values represented by the phoenix on the Empress� shield.� And we continue to the Emperor � whose shield bears �the dominant appearance of the eagle� � which doesn�t fit the phoenix on �his� shield as borne by the Empress. Most people would see the bird on both shields as an eagle, in any event.
And as for the Chariot: the initials V.T. on the Conver deck � the one Swiryn chose to use as his example � are seen as referring to the Vicomte de Toulouse � the title of Simon de Montfort, the scourge of the Cathars. Well � even if that were to hold up for this one exemplar, other Marseilles decks bear completely different initials � and in all other cases, these initials match the name of the printer. Most historians seem to agree that the V.T. also falls into this category, and refers to Veuve Toulon, the widow of Jean Toulon, who took over and carried on his business. In the Noblet deck, the initials on the Chariot are I.N. � Jean Noblet), Burdel has C.B. for Claude Burdel and Marteau�s S.M. for Saul (or Paul) Marteau. If the V.T. were to refer to de Montfort � why would it appear on just the one exemplar? If the whole Tarot of Marseilles tradition is to be tied to the Cathars, surely this would carry through all examples of the decks.
There is a most peculiar statement about the Virtues, which �are commonly found in different positions within the order of the major arcana.� Swiryn states that in the Tarot of Marseilles �the order of the Virtues is presented as Temperance, Justice and Force. Coincidentally, this is also the three-stage process which the Church took in its campaign to subdue heresy.� Equally coincidentally, it does not appear to be the order in which these cards are actually presented in the deck, which does nothing to support the argument.
The World as described is also puzzling. She is referred to as bearing a wand and a conch shell � the symbols of man and woman. Except for the apparent absence of the conch shell, at least in the image as printed in the book � and it isn�t easy to see in the H�ron or the Lo Scarabeo reproductions, if indeed it is there at all. The deck that most clearly shows a shell is the Camoin reconstruction!. Other Marseilles decks � notably Burdel and Convos, show wands in both hands. Not a huge issue in terms of Catharism or otherwise, perhaps - but this does suggest, again the approach that seems to pervade this book � of seeing only what fits the author�s theory. It is all very forced, and loses much of its impact as a result. Are we to assume that only some Marseilles decks are supposed to be Cathar in origin ? Or is it that the author chooses to use the Conver as his example because it is the only one that can, even possibly be forced into the mould.
In his book Alfred Douglas quotes Pietro da San Chirico: �We have but little certainty who was the inventor, or who, in the first instance, developed the game, nor is that little confirmed by authority to be relied on. � were I asked, I should say that they ever were, and ever will be: and I am of the opinion that none of these found the cards, but that the cards found them.� The Cathars are fascinating to study, and it would be great fun to find out that they were indeed responsible for the creating of the Tarot of Marseilles. The idea that Death is unnumbered because it did not exist for the Cathars is a very pretty one. But so many cards bear images that are anathema to Cathar beliefs � Judgment, for instance: the Cathars were totally opposed to the doctrine of resurrection; it cannot be reconciled with their belief that Death did not exist. Yet the Judgment card is there, and shows the traditional view. The author�s constant determination to force the theory on to the cards makes even this Cathar fan feel � no, this isn�t right. There is no proof, anywhere, exactly where these cards came from. Most tarot historians agree that the Cathar connection is highly improbable. That isn�t to say it�s impossible � but nowhere in this book is there anything which will actually convince the reader otherwise.
What is perhaps most questionable here is that apart from a few �this is my theory� disclaimers, even the book�s title begs the question, and the section dealing with the individual cards reads very much as a stating of facts. Whatever else, there are no facts, and no theory � however appealing � should be presented as fact. In its failure to convince, the book was in a way peculiarly disappointing to one who would have liked to believe the theory. This book is a good read � but it cannot possibly be considered a significant contribution to tarot history, even in raising valid questions � primarily because of the way the material in it is presented. That�s a shame.
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Casacorvo Minore *2017 Season Discounts for Pre-Christmas Bookings^ – Home 138707 Apartment
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- 4 sleeps
- 4 nights min stay
Casacorvo Minore *2017 Season Discounts for Pre-Christmas Bookings^ – Home 138707
- Apartment
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 4
- 4 nights min stay
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Apartment / 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom / sleeps 4
Key Info
- Nearest beach 80 km
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
Description from owner
Set in the Chianti Hills just 30 mins from Siena is Borgo di Gaiole, situated on the edge of Gaiole in Chianti, one of the historic 'Chianti League' townships.
The Borgo comprises the best of old and new. Built in traditional Tuscan architectural style with solid stone walls, chestnut beams and terracotta floors, the Borgo also benefits from air conditioning/central heating, double glazing, internet services, free to use laundry and gym and a 'design feature' large swimming pool; together with secure underground parking with lift access.
The apartment comprises a double bedroom, bathroom, lounge and dining kitchen. French doors lead to a wisteria covered porch and south facing walled garden with lovely views over the village to the Chianti Hills beyond. To the rear, a breakfast/BBQ terrace is enhanced by a wall fountain envoking the soft sounds of Tuscany.
The apartment is fully equipped for up to four guests with the lounge sofa bed making
Set in the Chianti Hills just 30 mins from Siena is Borgo di Gaiole, situated on the edge of Gaiole in Chianti, one of the historic 'Chianti League' townships.
The Borgo comprises the best of old and new. Built in traditional Tuscan architectural style with solid stone walls, chestnut beams and terracotta floors, the Borgo also benefits from air conditioning/central heating, double glazing, internet services, free to use laundry and gym and a 'design feature' large swimming pool; together with secure underground parking with lift access.
The apartment comprises a double bedroom, bathroom, lounge and dining kitchen. French doors lead to a wisteria covered porch and south facing walled garden with lovely views over the village to the Chianti Hills beyond. To the rear, a breakfast/BBQ terrace is enhanced by a wall fountain envoking the soft sounds of Tuscany.
The apartment is fully equipped for up to four guests with the lounge sofa bed making for an easy conversion to a second double bedroom.
The accommodation is just a few minutes walk from Gaiole village offering a choice of restaurants, cafe bars and delicatessens; together with pharmacy, bank ATMs and all holiday shopping you are likely to need.
Location description from owner
The Tuscany region
Gaiole is in Siena Province only a 30 min drive from the historic city famous for it's Duomo, Campo and of course it's Palio, run twice a year in July and August.
Steeped in history, the regions characteristics are fashioned out of the centuries of Sienese-Florentine wars with hilltop castles and fortified villages scattered across the landscape, now providing the perfect backdrop for wine tasting, olive oil sampling and gastronomic tours.
For the more archaelogically minded there are Etruscan settlement sites to explore and the excellent Etruscan museums in Siena and Volterra to visit.
Florence is about 1.25 hrs away by car and just half an hour by train from nearby Montevarchi and makes for a comfortable day trip. It needs no introduction being one of the worlds finest cultural centres offering all year round opportunities to visit great galleries and 'palazzi'.
If that's not enough, try your hand at a cooking course and learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine in nearby Lecchi or Coltibuono; or explore Gaiole 's sister Chianti League towns of Radda, Greve and Castallina; or venture a little further afield to the antique markets of Arezzo or the ancient towers of San Gimignano; or for 'Twilight' fans maybe a trip to the home of the Volturi in Volterra.
Gaiole in Chianti
There are over 100 wine producers in Gaiole commune alone forming the backbone of the local economy, ranging from the renowned Castello d'Ama and Castello di Brolio through to many small family vineyards.
A trading centre for local business, Gaiole offers five restaurants, three cafe bars, a pub, two delicatessens, a great value take away pizzaria, a tourist office, pharmacy, ATMs and local shopping caterering for all local delicacies and holiday needs.
Famous for it's cycling festival, L'Eroica held every year during the first weekend in October, the village also hosts frequent concerts and produce festivals throughout the year.
It is an excellent centre for walking and cycling (try some of the L'Eroica route yourselves with our free to use cycles); the Siena-Florence long distance footpath runs along the ridge above the village, and walking notes are provided for a number of circular routes around Gaiole. There is a maze of waymarked 'strada bianchi' (unsurfaced roads) criss-crossing the surrounding hills and valleys just waiting to be explored.
If you are not that energetic, Gaiole is the local base for 'Tuscan Scooter Rental' where you can hire a bright red Vespa on a daily basis! Check out www.tuscanyscooterrental.com
Vineyards and olive groves abound, amongst which sit the majestic Florintine castles of Meleto, Brolio and others. from the atmospheric ruins of of Castello di Montegrossi perched high above the village, you can look down on your accomodation and wonder at the magic of Chianti.
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- Great for children of all ages
- Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner
- 2 Cots available
- High chair available
Bed & bathroom
- 1 Double Bed, 1 Sofa Bed, 2 Cots available
- 1 Family bathroom
- Wi-Fi available
- Air conditioning
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Safe
- Table tennis
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair available
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- CD player
- Hair dryer
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
- Check in time:15:00, Check out time:11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This owner does not use online booking. Please contact them and they will be able to offer you a secure way to pay for your stay. Never pay for your holiday rental by wire transfer (such as Western Union or Moneygram) as this type of payment is untraceable.
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
- Cancellation policy
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About the owner
Philip C
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- 95%
- Calendar updated::
- 16 Feb 2017
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English, Italian
This Apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. It's been listed on Holiday Lettings since 06 Oct 2010. Located in Province of Siena, it has 15 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £560 to £760.
The Owner has a response rate of 95% and the property's calendar was last updated on 16 Feb 2017.
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"Very comfortable home away from home"
Casacorvo Minore is a very comfortable apartment well located in the heart of Chianti. It has great views from its veranda which fostered perfect starts for each day as we had breakfast sitting in the morning sun. A glass or two in the afternoon was also most pleasant. It helped that the weather was great throughout our stay in Gaiole.
"Charming accommodations and beautiful surroundings!"
My husband and I stayed for four nights in this wonderful and clean apartment in the heart of Chianti. Phil was extremely responsive and helpful throughout the booking process and our stay even going so far as to stock the fridge with basics as we arrived on Easter and stores were closed. The apartment itself was very comfortable with everything that you would need to make for a pleasant stay including a red binder full of recommendations for places to eat and visit. The terrace is absolutely lovely! The center of town was a very short walk (less than 5 minutes) with some great restaurants and the Coop Grocery. We highly recommend it for anyone looking to stay within short beautiful drives to surrounding towns or to simply relax in a gorgeous setting. We will be back!
"A little piece of heaven on earth..."
Casacorvo Minore -- what a perfect place to call home for six days! Phil was terrific to deal with right from our first enquiry. (And we had the added pleasure of meeting him at the tail end of our vacation.) He was very accommodating, allowing us to arrive earlier in the day on our arrival day and leave later on our last day if we wanted to. The apartment was spotless and had pretty much everything we could have wanted. We were greeted with a box of local wine, which we thoroughly enjoyed - especially while relaxing on the amazing patio area overlooking the picturesque town of Gaiole. After a busy first week of vacation, having such a relaxing and comfortable place to call home was very welcome. One of our favorite things to do was enjoy our espresso and breakfast on the patio every morning. The onsite property managers were great and everything was very well-maintained. The town itself was lovely. And the wineries all around the area were amazing! Such friendly people and amazing wines! (We wrote about some of our favorites in Phil's guestbook!) Make sure you go to Riecine winery and Le Contrade Ristorante (which Phil recommended to us for our last night - best meal and dining experience we've ever had anywhere). There's a very helpful binder in the apartment with info about all sorts of restaurants, wineries and things to do in the area. We would absolutely recommend this apartment to others - and in fact, have already.
"It was truly magical and fairy."
I went to tuscany with my boyfriend and couple friend of mine. As soon as we have arrived we were blown away by the view from the terrace over Gaiole... the smell from its gardenia was exhilarating... We were very impressed by the whole house and its decoration.. we could feel tuscany at CasaCorvo and at the same time at home (love the game boards and Cd's)... and the fountain!!! Whow! The house location is priceless!!! We could find anything we need at the kitchen even a pic-nic basket!! We wish we could have used the terrace (there were a table and terrace chairs) to have our meals but the weather did not help. Concerning the others facilities, they were fantastic but we had no time to use them... Maybe next time ;) (I will return for sure ;)) There's no words to describe how overwhelmed we were about everything (from the house until the landscape). It is important to mention the kindness, helfullness and flexibility of the owner without him our dream could never come true. Thank you Phil, again.
"Perfect holiday base for visiting central tuscany"
We had a lovely time at Casacorvo Minore - the apartment was perfect - everything you need to enjoy your stay. Easy walking distance to the centre of Gaiole, where there were some lovely restaurants, and a fantastic takeaway pizzeria! Supermarket had everything we need and there were some other lovely little shops to get treats. Wine tasting was within walking distance (involved beautiful walks in the tuscan hills). Only downside was the weather - would probably not go in november again, as a bit wet and the wine tasting was slowing down!
"Comfort and relaxation in Chianti"
We enjoyed everything about Casacorvo. The view from the terrace is still in our minds weeks after we returned. Those beautiful rolling hills and the view over to Barbischio. Great pool which, in September was very quiet. We visited Siena, Florence, San Gimignano, Arezzo andthe wine festival at Greve in Chianti. Nice local wine left by Phil was much appreciated. The facilities in the Borgo were great. Gaiole is lovely and friendly and you don't have to go far to find nice meals and bars.
"No need to continue searching that's the place!"
We spent a magnificent one week in this beautiful apartment with my wife on our honeymoon. It is very well equipped and simply perfect. The apartment is big enough (I can say even for 4 person) and absolutely clean. A very important and great extra is the balcony which is more likely to be a garden. It is 100%-ly private and it was very lovely to have our breakfast with sunshine and nice view over the hills and the village. Gaiole in Chianti is a very good place to make trips on foot and by car in several parts of Tuscany (we even went to the sea). You can easily reach Siena or Florence, but there are smaller cities like San Gimignano or Radda in Chianti which you should not miss. The city itself is very peaceful and quiet, there is a shop close to the apartment and a winery as well. We will return for sure!
"A lovely apartment in a magical setting"
We stayed for 5 nights and wished we didn't have to leave so soon. Everything in the apartment was of good quality and we slept very well. The garden terrace was lovely, overlooking the village and church with rolling hills in the background.It was a bonus to be able to walk to shops and restaurants and all the locals were very welcoming and friendly. Gaiole was very much a local's village with a lovely bustling ambience - we had some good walks to other hill villages. The proximity to Siena made for a great day out,we took the local bus which saved the hassle of parking. Also recommended is San Gimignano which was very atmospheric and a scenic 1 hour drive away.
"Great Apartment and Brilliant Base for sightseeing"
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casacorvo Minore. It is a lovely apartment and well equipped. Very comfortable and the terrace has a good view of the surrounding area so is a great place to sit and chill! The pool is great. It is a fantastic base for sight seeing. Giaole has shops (loved the butchers) and a small supermarket which is a few minutes walk away (longer on the way back because of the hill!!) and some good restaurants. Phil (the owner) was really helpful with plenty of advice before we went. All in all a fantastic week and would definitely go back.
"Amazing apartment."
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Small nerve fibre neuropathy (SFN) is a relatively common neuropathic pain disorder characterised by reduced intraepidermal nerve fibre density or abnormal quantitative sensory testing (QST), in the absence of large diameter fibre pathology. Disease onset is typically in adulthood. Despite careful and well-defined diagnostic clinical criteria, the etiological basis of SFN in a substantial number of patients (24–93%) remains unknown [1, 2].
Mutations in sodium channel, voltage-gated type 9 alpha subunit (SCN9A) which codes for the voltage-gated sodium channel Nav1.7 have been linked to inherited pain-related disorders. Nav1.7 sodium channels are preferentially expressed on small diameter peripheral axons, in particular dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons and sympathetic ganglion neurons, and their activity is a key determinant of the excitability of neurons in which they are expressed. Gain-of-function mutations in SCN9A are associated with the two hereditary pain disorders – paroxysmal extreme pain disorder and inherited erythromelalgia. Loss-of-function mutations in SCN9A, on the other hand, are linked to congenital insensitivity to pain. Given its association with pain disorders, Faber et al. [2] sought to determine whether mutations in SCN9A are present in idiopathic SFN (I-SFN) patients.
The authors assessed 248 patients, 18 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with SFN. Of these, patients were excluded in whom a cause for SFN was identified and those with conditions known to cause SFN such as diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperlipidemia, as well as several other SFN-causing conditions. The authors also excluded patients with signs of large nerve involvement. Fourty-four patients met the inclusion/exclusion criteria and underwent skin biopsy and QST for further validation of the diagnosis of I-SFN. In 28 of these who met the stringent criteria for I-SFN, screening for mutations in SCN9A was carried out using exon screening.
Genetic screening of SCN9A identified heterozygous missense mutations in 8 of the 28 I-SFN patients. None of the identified mutations were found in DNA from 100 healthy controls.
Electrophysiology-based functional analysis studies in HEK293 or dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons revealed all SCN9A variants identified to be gain-of-function mutations that render DRG neurons hyperexcitable. The enhanced excitability of DRG neurons is a characteristic of other inherited pain disorders caused by mutations in SCN9A, including paroxysmal extreme pain disorder and inherited erythromelalgia, suggesting that the hyperexcitability of DRG neurons caused by the mutations identified in a subset of I-SFN likely underlies SFN-related neuropathy in these patients.
In this study, Fabers et al. clearly show that in almost one third of the patients who meet the strict criteria for I-SFN, gain-of-function missense mutations associated with hyperexcitability of disease-relevant DRG neurons can be identified. The findings indicate that genetic screening of SCN9A in I-SFN patients may result in the identification of similar mutations with strong potential for disease-relevance. Furthermore, the findings suggest that Nav1.7-directed therapies aimed at countering the observed hyperexcitability may confer benefit in SFN patients carrying gain-of-function SCN9A mutations. Finally, while the study by Faber et al. successfully identified genetic lesions in about one third of I-SFN patients, it remains to be seen whether the disease etiology in the remaining two thirds of I-SFN patients could be similarly revealed.


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8 oz. cream cheese
2 c. pumpkin puree
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg + 2 yolks, slightly beaten
1 c. half & half
1/4 c. melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 pie crust
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Gluing penetrators with (data) fibers and copper (power) cables at Nikhef. Version: 22052013_V2 Date: June 19 2013 A.Korporaal – Nikhef Amsterdam
Mounting penetrator B02 (AA5080) in HERA-pressure vessel.
Penetrator B02 (X2) (AA5080) failed at approx. 50 bar ! Identical were applied in Motril-tests. Hole filled with oil caused by leakage along fibers and one copper feed trough.
Analyzing failed penetrator B02 (X2) (AA5080) (Applied in Motril tests- April 2013) Epoxy observed along copper cable along 25mm between shrink sleeve and cable (capillary effect) 12mm Epoxy observed here
Failure of B02-penetrator (AA5080) = (X2) at approx. 50 bar ! Post Mortem analysis: 1.Fibers not broken (laser beam (1310nm) checked) 2.Leakage along fiber feed trough (Ø0,7) (no displacement of 2 fibers observed.) 3.Leakage along 1 (Cu-) power- feed through (Ø1,3) observed. 4... Possible causes: a.Vertical gluing applied. ( viscosity and gravity helps epoxy flow along a larger distance. ) b.Epoxy between isolation and shrink-sleeves was observed (Capillary effect !?) c.Glue (EPOTEK 353ND) cured for 120 min. at 80°C => O.K ! After curing (12 hrs.) => ? d.Underwater test with air along the shrinkage around the wire isolation shows air bubbles on opposite site. e.Before analyzing we pulled out the cables. The EPOTEK glue was brown colored (full cured) inside the feed-through, but also a poor filling ! Till 25 mm below we observed bad cured epoxy (yellow colored) between wire isolation ! => Need attention ! => Isolation of wires FREE space (min. 2mm) to epoxy ?! f.Shrinkage was applied BEFORE epoxy curing ! => Capillary effect, no epoxy observasion possible.
DOM Penetrator gluing procedure. Applicable for PPM-DU and forthcoming (Pressure tested at 600 bar (60MPa) ) Use horizontal gluing only !! (used for MPMT-DOM ( 31 x 3" pmt's) in Antares, succesful tested at 400 bar. Prevent capillary effects by means of isolation offset (min. 2mm !!) Apply all shrink sleeves AFTER epoxy curing ! Use ethanol for degreasing/cleaning each wire and fiber with wipes. 2 fibers (B.B.-XS) and both copper AW 6712 and AW 6715 were applied in PPM-DU DOM. Hardened EPOTEK 353ND Before curing: Transparent/yellow After curing: Amber/Brown Isolation offset w.r.t. G10-stud min. 2mm for all wires ! Fill all holes careful with EPOTEK 353ND (use cocktail picker) until a filleted shape is visible outside the G10-stud both BEOC- and DOM-side ! Note: Apply epoxy from this side only ! Curing time: 60-120 min. at 80°C + 12 hrs. at 80°C DOM side BEOC side Picture 01
Horizontal gluing (two wires / 2 fiber(s) ) Note: Technical drawings are leading => consult them ! HORIZONTAL Gluing procedure (ambient temp.: >20°C !) Material needed: Epotek 353ND – 4 gram packs. Disposable round aluminum mixing tray. Wooden cocktail pickers. 1. Prepare necessary copper wires Alpha Wires 6715 L= 600mm: * Strip insulation over 100mm (both cables) 2. Clean all stripped copper- and feed through (par ex.: STUD 3A- AA6247) using wipe tissues with ethanol during 60 sec. 3. Pull the copper wires trough the G10-stud and mount this on the aluminum heater. Switch on the heater. 5. Thoroughly mix the Epotek 353ND pack and put the glue in a disposable round aluminum mixing tray. Take note of the time ! The potlife is max. 4 hours. Don't use it after 4 hours !! 4. Put on stripped part of each copper wire EPOTEK 353ND separately with a cocktail picker Only at the BEOC side and watch for the glue to appear on the other side, this might take some time (1- 2min). On average 3-4 drops of glue are needed. Cure at 80°C during 1 hrs. Be careful not to spill glue on anything else than on the surface of the G10 stud and be careful not to put glue in the hole for the fiber. Put some thermal isolation on the heater and copper wires. To make sure the wire does not cool down the glued area too much. Below 60°C the glue does not cure properly ! See NEXT page…….. Observe if epoxy EPOTEK 353ND until a filleted shape is visible outside the G10-stud. Picture 02 DOM sideBEOC side
Note: Technical drawings are leading => consult them ! HORIZONTAL Gluing procedure (ambient temp.: >20°C !) 5. Prepare (1-12) B.B.-XS Fiber(s) L= 1000mm: Place fiber on flat table desk and strip insulation along approx. 10- 12mm at 500mm from edge very careful by chemical stripping. Use paint stripper (Alabastine Super Afbijt) or special coating stripper. Soak the fiber for 2 minutes in the coating stripper. Gently clean the fiber using a wipe tissue with ethanol. Do this by wiping one time (max. 2 times) over the fiber. Repeat this a second time with a new wipe tissue with ethanol. It prevents that any residue is left on the fiber. 6. After a amber/brown discoloration is observed at the glued area of the G10-stud, the fiber can be feed trough the G10-stud. Make sure the stripped part of the fiber is in the G10-stud. 7. Same gluing procedure as the copper wires. If a stripped fiber area is outside the stud very gently put some glue on to the bare fiber. This protects the fiber. 8. After 1 hour and if the glue is discolored the stud with the wires and fiber is ready for the next step. 9. Put heat shrink sleeves on the copper and fibers. (Low temperature heat shrink sleeve) Use a temperature hot air heater set to 130°C to shrink the sleeves. See NEXT page…….. Horizontal gluing (two wires/1-12 fiber(s) ) CONTINUED Observe if epoxy EPOTEK 353ND until a filleted shape is visible outside the G10-stud. Picture 02 DOM sideBEOC side
Note: Technical drawings are leading => consult them ! HORIZONTAL Gluing procedure (ambient temp.: >20°C !) 10. Clean the titanium part with a tissue with ethanol. Insert the G10-stud with the wires and fibers into the titanium feed-trough. Mount this onto the heater. Switch the heater on. (80°C) Pull the stud via a copper wire completely to the bottom of the titanium feed-trough. Make sure it stays there ! Add about 3 drops of Epotek glue in the hole from the BEOC side. Watch what happens when the glue is applied. There is enough glue if there is a small fillet visible at the edge between the G10- stud and the titanium wall. 11. Thermally isolate the heater with the feed trough. 12. After at least 12 hours of curing at 80°C the feed-trough should be ready for the silicone rubber compound. 13. Mix the silicone rubber compound (Polyservice PS 8530 A/B) in 1:1 ration in a disposable round aluminum mixing tray. 14. Use a syringe with a dull needle to apply the glue. If the feed through is still warm the silicone will harden within minutes. This enables to fill the holes with silicone compound with a single batch of silicone. Fill the holes both on BEOC and VEOC side as well till penetrator edges. This have to be done in vertical penetrator orientation ! The penetrator is ready! See NEXT page…….. Horizontal gluing (two wires/1-12 fiber(s) ) CONTINUED Observe if epoxy EPOTEK 353ND until a filleted shape is visible outside the G10-stud. Picture 02 DOM sideBEOC side
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We develop a model of internet auctions with the aim of understanding how rules for ending such auctions (a "hard"- or "soft"-close) affect bidding behavior. We model bidding strategies using finite automata and report results from simulations involving populations of artificial bidders who update their strategies using a genetic algorithm. Our model is shown to deliver late or early bidding behavior, depending on whether the auction has a hard- or soft-close rule in accordance with the empirical evidence. We report on other interesting properties of our model and offer some conclusions from a market design point of view.
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Volume (Year): 67 (2008)
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"A Theory of Auctions and Competitive Bidding,"
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The availability of accurate assessment tools for the early detection of infants at risk for adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes is a major issue. The purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes of the Bayley Scales (Bayley-II vs Bayley-III) in a cohort of extremely low birth weight infants at 24 months corrected age, to define which edition… (More)
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Threatened by an unknown enemy, Earth's governments unite to form an elite paramilitary organization, known as XCOM. As the commander of XCOM, you must create a fully operational base, research alien technologies, plan combat missions, and lead your soldiers in fierce battles against a terrifying alien invasion. The decisions you make will affect the fate of humanity. You are our last hope.
Key Features:
- Recruit and level-up soldiers
- Discover new weapons and technology
- Play randomly generated missions
- Engage in strategic combat
- Use enhanced touch controls designed for mobile
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a graphically rich game with advanced features that is best experienced on the iPad 4 and up. To OPTIMIZE your playing experience, you may also want to turn off other apps before playing.
The content of this videogame is fictional and is not intended to represent or depict an actual record of the events, persons, locations, or entities in the game's setting. The makers and publishers of this videogame do not in any way endorse, condone or encourage engaging in any conduct depicted in this videogame.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown IOS Review
Continuing the trend for slower-paced, tactical PC games to make a transition to touchscreens, tomorrow sees the launch of the game for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. This is no spin-off title, however - remarkably, it's the full game enjoyed by PC and console gamers in 2012.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Cheats and Guide
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a pricey app, but worth every penny - here are some useful tips to help you get the most from your investment.
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