The new mantra for couple sexuality is desire, pleasure, eroticism, and satisfaction. This clinical/conceptual commentary examines individual and couple factors that can facilitate or subvert desire and satisfaction. Eight challenging clinical situations are described, some of which can be successfully resolved, whereas others can indicate a fatally flawed relationship. Conceptually, clinically...

The government insists that the policy framework is clear and unambiguous and that what is required is effective implementation. ‘Delivery, delivery, delivery’ is the mantra, not lack of sound policy. Indeed, if there is a problem then it is not so much an absence of policy as a surfeit as those charged with its implementation reel under the weight of a constant outpouring of initiatives all jo...

This article addresses Bhaktamar Mantra Healing (BMH), a healing practice based on popular Jain stotra. After preliminary discussion of Tantra and Tantric elements in Jainism, BMH is introduced as the most recent layer complex tradition that grew around Bhakt?mar Stotra conceptualized “Tantric reconfiguration”: relatively creative blending devotional with some new influences resulting systemati...

Reprinted from This paper presents a computer dedicated to neu-ral algorithms. The computational core of the system is a systolic array of dedicated Processing Elements (PEs). This accelerator provides the primitives to implement several widely used neural models, including Kohonen's Self-Organizing Maps (SOMs). This paper concentrates on the problems related to the mapping of the SOM algorithm...

This paper presents an SIMD processor array dedicated to the implementation of neural networks. The heart of this machine is a systolic array of simple processing elements (PEs). A VLSI custom chip containing 2 2 PEs was built. The machine is designed to sustain suucient instruction and data ows to keep a utilization rate close to 100 %. Finally, this computer is intended to be inserted in a ne...

Evidence-based practice (EBP) requires a commitment to adopting innovation to change clinical problems. In perinatal and neonatal care, this commitment involves utilization of current best evidence in decision making about patient care for the benefit of mothers, infants, and their families. Embracing EBP can lead to increased patient and professional outcomes, creating synergy that will be wel...