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This AASECT award-winning podcast is dedicated to changing America's dysfunctional relationship with sex. Our sex lives are influenced by everything that makes us US–from our mental health to our relationships, politics, identity, and the shame our culture instills in us and relies on for control. Understanding how these things seep into our bedrooms makes all the kinky, pervy, weird stuff we're secretly into seem not so weird after all.
Hosts, Sunny Megatron & Ken Melvoin-Berg, are acclaimed Sex & BDSM Educators. They also co-created the groundbreaking Showtime Original Series, Sex with Sunny Megatron. Equal parts hilarious and informative, Sunny, Ken & their guests serve up real-talk about kink, polyamory, sexual ethics, and LGBTQIA+ subjects. From practical BDSM & sex tips to discussions about systematic repression of pleasure & sexual empowerment, each topic is approached with a lightheartedness that's second to none.
We believe Kink is Cutomizable™, education is the new punk rock, the personal is political, tinkle-your-pants laughter is an anecdote to sexual shame, and that collectively we can subvert this backward-ass system by finding power in our pleasure.
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Global BDSM with Midori - Ep 198 American Sex
Midori joins us to discuss Japanese BDSM & why recognizing fundamental differences in various cultures around the world is the key to understanding the how & why behind kink. We talk about differences in consent & safety, how…
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Inclusion & Race In Kink with Phrygian Monk - Ep 197
Fact: The BDSM world has a race problem. Queer, Black, kink educator, Phrygian Monk joins us to talk about it. This conversation stemmed from one of their no-nuance November observations: "Kinktok is heavily segregated and pretty racist…
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Communication & Jealousy in Polyamory, Kate Loree - Ep 196
Having difficult conversations with one partner is hard enough. When consensual non-monogamy is part of the equation it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, therapist Kate Loree gives insight and actionable strategies for working through…
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Asexual BDSM with Evie Lupine - Ep 195 American Sex Podcast
Asexuality and kink?! Isn't that a contradiction?! Nope! Asexual BDSM is quite common. In fact, a significant segment of the kink subculture is on the 'ace' spectrum. On ep 195, Evie Lupine joins to talk about it. A few of the things…
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Safewords & The Murky, Messy Kink Nuance - Ep 194 American Sex Podcast
In episode 194 of American Sex Podcast, Sunny Megatron continues her deep dive into the murky, messy, nuances of kink. She examines some of the most popular kink "rules" pertaining to consent & safewords and the grey areas that cause…
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Safe Words, Consent & Customizing Your Kink - American Sex Podcast Ep 193
Safe words aren't as complicated as we make them out to be. They aren't necessarily as simple as we think either. In kink & sex, safe words are simple communication tools that stop the action & trigger a predetermined protocol. What…
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The BDSM Test w/ Midori & Joe Zarate-Sanderlin - Ep 192 American Sex Podcast
The BDSM Test is infamous. We post results on FetLife & use it as a roadmap, educational tool + kink negotiation starter. It's even gone vanilla as the focus of social media challenges & pop magazine writeups. But is it all its cracked up to be? Many say it's othering, stigmatizing & normalizes red-flags. Midori & therapist Joe Zarate-Sanderlin deconstruct this test question by question + explore its wider impact. Why don't we scrutinize it the same way vet other educational sources? Who wrote it, why, and what are they using the data they're collecting about our kink for? Turns out, it's a bit of a mystery…
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Kink & BDSM Myth Busting w/ Sunny Megatron - Ep 191 American Sex Podcast
Kink & BDSM stigma is alive and well--in the mainstream, in our own communities, and even in professional and academic spheres. In episode 191 of American Sex Podcast, Sunny Megatron busts some of the most common myths and provides clinical…
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Mismatched Libido & Rediscovering Desire w/ Cyndi Darnell - Ep 190 American Sex
Many of us go through periods in our lives when we're not happy with the amount of sex we do or don't want. In Ep 190 of American Sex Podcast, Cyndi Darnell gives tips for changing our relationship to pleasure and navigating intimacy when…
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Therapeutic Kink with Andrea Glik - Ep 189 American Sex Podcast
Kink isn't a replacement for therapy, but it can be therapeutic. On Ep 189 Andrea Glik, LMSW explains the impact of trauma on our nervous system, depression as a survival response, the stress response cycle, the difference between glimmers…
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BDSM Community Real Talk w/ Sunny Megatron & Kate Loree - Ep 188
Being a part of community isn't required to practice BDSM, although it may seem like it due to visibility. What is important is knowing the positive and negative ways community influences the kink subculture. Yes, mainstream myths and stereotypes…
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Healthy Consensual Non-Monogamy with Kate Loree - Ep 187
All relationships are susceptible to hurdles & conflict--resentment, attachment injuries, navigating mental health, unhealthy coping strategies, overcoming societal conditioning, trauma, and more. It's hard enough between 2 people; in…
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Race & Kink w/Luna Matatas - Ep 186 American Sex Podcast
The kink community has a reputation for being accepting & inclusive. When it comes to race, however, we have some work to do. Recent research published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found at BDSM events people of color were 16x more…
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Decriminalizing BDSM w/NCSF, National Coalition for Sexual Freedom - Ep 185 American Sex Podcast
The legal definition of consent in BDSM is changing & all kinksters NEED to know about this! Currently, U.S. law interprets consensual kink activities as criminal acts making prosecuting sexual assault cases in BDSM difficult. How do you prove non-consensual sex occurred if kink isn't considered sex in the eyes of the law, it's assault? The NCSF established a legal definition of consent in kink: The New Model Penal Code on Sexual Assault: Affirmative Defense of Explicit Prior Permission for use of force and restraint with sexual contact developed with the American Law Institute. Susan Wright & BebeBlueEyes explain how this gives legal power to sexual assault survivors, how it'll be adopted state-by-state, about the new consent model EPP/Explicit Prior Permission & why implementing it as community standard is key to changing case law, what you can do to help, how the NCSF can assist you with criminal sexual assault cases involving consensual kink, and more.
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Rethinking Kink with Kate Loree & Sunny Megatron - Ep 184 American Sex Podcast
Why do masochists like suffering? What happens to the body & mind during the altered states of consciousness subspace & topspace? How do people use kink to be more grounded, regulate the nervous system, explore intense emotional states with minimal risk, and more? There's a lot more to BDSM than ropes, paddles, and floggers! On ep 184 of American Sex Podcast, Sunny Megatron & therapist, Kate Loree explore the psychology & strategy behind custom building BDSM experiences.
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Dominant Submissive D/s Dynamics w/Sinclair Sexsmith - Ep 183
On Ep 183 of American Sex Podcast, we talk with Sinclair Sexsmith about dominance & submission. While most are aware that Dom/sub play is common in kink, we also have a very narrow view of what it entails. D/s isn't always cruel &…
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Spotify, Rogan & Sexual Freedom w/ Sunny Megatron - Ep 182 American Sex Podcast
What does the Joe Rogan/Spotify controversy have to do with the freaky things you do in the bedroom? Surprisingly, A LOT! This situation uncovered bigger issues regarding corporate control of information & influence over censorship.…
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Ep 181 - Sex Tips from a Urologist w/Dr. Ashley Winter
On episode 181 American Sex Podcast we have the convo you WISH you could have with your doctor… if they were sex & kink-positive, didn't shame or judge, told jokes that made you snort-laugh, and had all the time in the world to answer…
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Kink Education Freestyle Part 2 w/Sunny Megatron - Ep 180
On episode 180 of American Sex Podcast, Host & Kink Educator Sunny Megatron Is back for a second installment of free-style BDSM education. She gives helpful tips and busts myths that are commonly spread within the kink community. Topics…
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Sex Toys for People w/Disabilities: Andrew Gurza & Heather Morrison - Ep 179
This week we talk with Andrew Gurza & Heather Morrison, the brother-sister team behind the first line of sex toys for people with disabilities, Bump'n. The idea started a few years ago with a chance conversation about Andrew's increasing…
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Sex Toys & Pleasure Zones with Sunny Megatron - Ep 178
It's sex toy season! Between all the holiday discounts hitting our inbox and impending supply shortages, many of us are making snap decisions to buy new gear. With more sex toys available than ever before and new technology available, wading…
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Butt Stuff 201: Pegging & Vagus Nerve w/ Ruby Ryder - Ep 177
Why are so many people into deep anal insertion? One theory is because it can stimulate the vagus nerve. Not only can this feel amazing, but it may also trigger a cascade of health benefits! Ruby Ryder of Pegging Paradise fame joins us to…
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Dollification Doll Play Kink with Veronika Kestrel - Ep 176
Veronika Kestrel joins us for ep 176 of American Sex Podcast to talk about one of her favorite kinks, Dollification. Dollification is doll roleplay--sounds basic on the surface but dollification is one of the most versatile and customizable…
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Sex Worker Mutual Aid SWAID with Codi Vore & Queen Ava - Ep 175
On episode 174 of American Sex Podcast, we talk with Codi Vore and Queen Ava about sex worker mutual aid and the organization they helped co-found, SWAID Las Vegas. Some of what we cover: How mutual aid differs from traditional non-profits…
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Humiliation & Psychological Edge Play w/Amp Somers - ep 174 American Sex Podcast
On episode 174 of American Sex Podcast Sunny has a conversation with Amp Somers from the Watts Your Safeword Podcast about erotic humiliation and psychological edge play. Some of what we cover: Neurodivergence & psychological kink …
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Sex, Kink & Trauma w/ Jamila M. Dawson August McLaughlin - Ep 173
Jamila M. Dawson, LMFT & August McLaughlin join us for episode 173 of American Sex Podcast to talk about sex, kink and trauma. The pair recently wrote a book on the subject called, With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships. If you're a human you likely have trauma and whether you realize it or not, it can affect your connection to pleasure. Some of what we cover in this conversation: What trauma is/isn't, If "fuck" is a trauma response like fight/flight/freeze/fawn, Trauma & the mind/body connection, Why some people find BDSM therapeutic, The difference between subspace & dissociation, Being trauma-aware in sex-positive communities, Neurodivergence, trauma & sex. As heavy as the subject seems, per our usual, we approach the subject with lightheartedness and lots of laughs! Life is too short to be serious all the time 😉
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Kink Education Freestyle with Sunny Megatron - Ep 172
On episode 172 of American Sex Podcast, Host & Kink Educator Sunny Megatron free-styles BDSM education, gives helpful tips, and busts myths that are commonly spread within the kink community. Topics discussed: Benign masochism &…
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Pleasure Education w/ Stefanos & Shay - American Sex Podcast Ep 171
Want to be a sex or BDSM educator? Or become a better one? Maybe you're a student wondering how to better vet the instructors you learn from? Stefanos and Shay join us for ep 171 of American Sex Podcast to talk about pleasure education. During…
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Taboo BDSM Play with Mollena Williams-Haas - American Sex Podcast Ep 170
Why are dark, disgusting fantasies that are in direct opposition to our moral beliefs some of our biggest turn-ons? How can what's 'so wrong' be 'so RIGHT'? Mollena Lee Williams-Haas tells us what's behind this on episode 170 of…
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Femme Dominance with Jaki Griot - Ep 169
Jaki Griot gives us the real talk on femme dominants on ep 169 of American Sex Podcast. In the kink world, they're often disrespected, devalued, and held to higher standards than their masculine counterparts. Femme doms of color, even more…
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More Than a Sex Party w/ Polly Superstar - Ep 168
Polly Superstar is a sex culture revolutionary and she's also our guest on episode 168 of American Sex Podcast. Over the last 14 years her legendary event, Kinky Salon, has spread to 16 cities around the world. Some describe it as a sex party…
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Daddy Play with Luna Matatas - Ep 167 American Sex Podcast
Daddy play is hitting the mainstream and Luna Matatas joins us on episode 167 of American Sex Podcast to talk about the many flavors of this role-play. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to engage in age play to enjoy the daddy archetype. It's not always a DDLG dynamic, although it can be. Luna explains why we find this kink so hot, the different types of daddy archetypes we can portray, why daddy play isn't gender-dependent, the surging popularity of FemDaddies & gender non-conforming daddies, how it differs from mommy play, why not all daddies are dominant, the cultural and psychological origins of this kind of play, and more.
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OnlyFans & The Morality War with Kitty Stryker - Ep 166 American Sex Podcast
Last month, news of OnlyFans explicit content ban rocked the world. What was behind it? Were they sanitizing the platform to court new investors? Was their grand plan to exploit adult creators to grow the site only kick them to the curb once it gained mainstream appeal? Were payment processors pressuring them? And how were they able to reverse their decision so quickly? In episode 166 of American Sex Podcast, Kitty Stryker explains the complex and deep-rooted reasons for this unexpected series of events. It has ties to the censorship in media movement that goes back decades, religious groups with hidden agendas, shady anti-trafficking organizations, and more. She warns that even though Only Fans ban was suspended, there may be more to come that will affect every corner of the internet.
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Kink Informed Therapists & Care Professionals w/ Midori - Ep 165
Kink trailblazer Midori joins us for episode 165. Now at the helm of the first Kink Informed Professionals Certification of its kind, Midori recently partnered with the Sexual Health Alliance to bridge the gap between BDSM and mental health/care professions. Once pathologized, kink has recently become a serious area of professional interest and study. In this conversation, Midori tells us how myths from popular culture and those perpetrated by the BDSM community itself have contributed to bias in care professions. We pinpoint why the mental health field is beginning to see BDSM as a healthy outlet for creativity, resilience, and valid erotic expression. We also touch on the ways abuse hides within kink and how stigma around that affects our relationships with therapists, doctors, social workers, attorneys, and other care professionals we come into contact with.
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Electric Play w/ Cass Anderson & Emma Norman - Ep 164
Ep 164 of American Sex Podcast is SHOCKING! Sunny talks electric play with Emma & Cass from the Honeydew Me Podcast. If you think e-stim is all about pain, think again! Electrosex devices are incredibly versatile. With just a simple setting adjustment you can go from a hardcore BDSM scene to gentle, sensual, hands-free orgasms! In this conversation, we start with the basics of TENS units and violet wands and pace up the action step-by-step so you can zero in on what suits you. You'll learn safety information, about body piercings & electric play, how-tos, accessories you can find around the house, party games, and more. There's something in this episode for every type of player from vanilla to extreme.
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Lessons from a New Kinkster with Erik Gude & Catie Osborn - Ep 163
Ep 163 of American Sex podcast is jampacked with so many practical tips and insights for new & experienced kinksters alike! When Erik got into kink less than a year ago, he didn't realize how profoundly it would change his life both inside and outside the bedroom. Joined by his partner & mentor Catie, Erik walks us through his transformative journey of self-discovery. We discuss strategies for negotiating your first scene when you don't know how kink tools feel or what experiencing a scene is like. Erik tells us about his unexpected feeling of mourning and how to handle expectations that don't match up with reality, how Erik & Catie dealt with the common phenomenon known as frenzy, navigating kink with ADHD, and how it can help align your body and mind. We also get into switching and the similarities and differences between subspace, domspace, and their respective drops. This is a must-listen for those curious about or into kink.
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Catholicism Kink w/ Arielle Aquinas & Danarama - Ep 162
Kinky religious play is the ultimate taboo. But why is it so popular? Go on to any porn site and you'll find countless sexy latex-wearing nuns or roleplays that start with "forgive me, father, for I have sinned" and feature the naughty penance that follows. On ep 162 of American Sex Podcast Danarama and Arielle Aquinas explore why this kind of play is so popular, how you can engage in it without sacrilege, and why the trauma it brings up for some can be healing. Dan & Arielle give us scene ideas too including how we can pervert the sacraments plus real-life and specialty items we can use in play. Whether you're a non-believer, a recovering catholic, or curious about exploring your faith through sexuality without engaging in blasphemy-- there's lots in this conversation you're going to love!
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Sex-Positive Community Post-COVID w/Justine Cross - Ep 161
On Ep 161 of American Sex Podcast, Justine Cross helps us navigate our emotions around getting back to dating, traveling, and attending sex parties in a post(ish)-COVID world. Although many of us are vaccinated and the CDC has relaxed social distancing guidelines, we're having unexpected mixed feelings about integrating back into our real-life sex-positive communities. Introverts that thrived online are anxious about their newfound virtual communities disappearing. Visually stunning live online performance has become its own art form that we just can't duplicate in a real-life setting. Which in-person events do we go to? When? How do we throw our own vaccinated-only gatherings? Justine gives us the pep talk we all need plus lays out practical tips for event planning & navigating post-quarantine uncertainty.
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Puppy Play with Amp Somers - Ep 160
You're invited to our puppy pile! On ep 160 of American Sex Podcast, Amp Somers from Watts the Safeword joins us to talk puppy play. This episode is your ultimate pup resource! Find out exactly why so many people enjoy this role-play plus learn what kind of gear you need, how to join community & who's welcome, how consent works when your words are barks, dynamics between pup and handler, switching as a puppy, similarities in role-playing other animals and primal kink, public play and when it crosses the line, various pup roles, how solo & non-community puppy play works, and more. We even talk about a recent puppy play scientific research study. This episode is so jam-packed with helpful info you won't want to PAWS it! We leave no bone unturned! *groan*
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Leveling Up The Strap with Glenise Kinard-Moore - Ep 159
Have an idea for a new sex toy design but no clue how to actually produce it? Let this conversation with Glenise Kinard-Moore be your inspiration! A couple of years ago Glenise was an average person with an off-the-cuff idea and today she's the founder of the lifestyle tech startup, SkiiMoo. Her flagship product, VDOM, isn't only a pleasure tool, it's also a groundbreaking gender-affirming prosthetic made for the LGBTQ+ community. Glenise walks us through the process of starting with zero background in the pleasure business and what she did every step of the way. She also talks about disrupting the status quo as a queer Black woman entering an industry that isn't always as inclusive as it appears.
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Manipulation with Kitty Stryker - Ep 158 American Sex Podcast
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The History of Syphilis with Danarama - Ep 157
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Keeping Secrets with Kate Loree - Ep 156
Did you know the average person has 13 secrets? On episode 156 of American Sex Podcast, Therapist Kate Loree joins us to examine the role secrets play in our lives. Find out: When are secrets good? When are they bad? How can we tell the difference?…
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Geek Therapy with Nicki Line - Ep 155 American Sex Podcast
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Fighting Intolerance Online Rosalynne Montoya - Ep 154 American Sex Podcast
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Non-Monogamy & Therapy w/Dr. Liz Powell & Kevin Patterson - Ep 153
On ep 153 of American Sex Podcast, Kevin Patterson & Dr. Liz Powell talk about the complexities of both finding a therapist knowledgeable about non-normative lifestyles/identities and becoming a therapist who is. Learn why non-monogamous…
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BJ Tips & Tricks with Carly S - Ep 152 American Sex Podcast
Episode 152 of American Sex Podcast is jampacked with tips for fantastic fellatio! In our conversation with Carly S we start with the psychology of BJs-- does viewing it as a dominant or submissive act affect our enjoyment and technique? Also…
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The Politics of Sex Censorship - Ep 151 American Sex Podcast
If you think the latest round of internet censorship doesn't affect you, think again. Social media TOS changes, Visa/MasterCard halting services on Pornhub, and Section 230 being wrapped up in our COVID relief bills affect not only sex censorship…
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Rope Bondage with Midori - Ep 150 American Sex Podcast
Rope bondage can be visually stunning. But many of us leave erotic human macrame to the experts because the prospect of doing it ourselves is so intimidating. Do we need specialty rope, impeccable technique, and the confidence to go with it all? No according to Midori! On Ep 150 of American Sex Podcast Midori guides us through rope bondage for beginners with items we all have at home. Learn about safety, get inspiration for scene ideas, and how to have fun with long-distance bondage play. Midori also discusses the cultural origins of Shibari. Is it an honorable ancient Japanese practice like many of the rope enthusiasts claim? Or is there some cultural misappropriation at play? The answer may surprise you.
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Butt Play with Dr. Carlton - Ep 149 American Sex Podcast
Butt play is for everyone. It doesn't have a gender or orientation. So many folks are curious but don't know where to get safe information. Who better to ask than a gay GI doctor who not only knows the medical side of things but is no stranger to butt stuff himself?! On ep 149 of American Sex Podcast, Dr. Carlton tells us everything we need to know about the back door. We discuss enemas, considerations for hemorrhoids and fissures, how to stretch safely, how much is too much, prostate stimulation, anal orgasms for people with vulvas, lubes, fisting, must-know tips for tops and bottoms, and more. Also learn why it's important to tell your doctor about the kind of sex you have and what to do if they shame you.
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Censorship & Sex On The Internet - Ep 148
Whether it's for long-distance play during quarantine or to replace lost income using sites like Only Fans, more people than ever are using the internet for sex. Many are shocked when their accounts are shut down after using Zoom for a date, storing thirst trap content on Google Drive, or posting PG-13 content on mainstream social media. Why does this happen? In this conversation, Sunny Megatron details the modern history of sexual censorship in the U.S. starting with Miller vs. California in 1973 diving down the rabbit hole of historical events leading us to where we are now. If you've ever wondered why Instagram, TikTok or adult sites have the odd rules they do about adult content, the answer is in this episode-- and it might surprise you.
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Abuse in Kink Relationships & Communities with Bekah Rose - Ep 147
On episode 147 we talk with Bekah Rose about abuse in the kink community and in kink relationships. How do we most effectively deal with habitual abusers in our spaces? Is it always possible to make room for people that abuse to change and…
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Mindf*cks with Sir Ezra - Ep 146 American Sex Podcast
In the kink world a mindf*ck involves ethically using mental manipulation to bend a bottom's reality. Whether it's the subtle twisting of details to enhance a sensory experience or an elaborate rouse akin to an erotic practical joke, minf*cks…
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Kink Education & Social Media w/Safiya Darling - Ep 145 American Sex Podcast
The most popular place to learn about kink is the internet. Social media platforms have become a wealth of BDSM information for newbies and beginners alike. While websites and pop culture have made kink more acceptable and accessible, they are also allowing potentially dangerous misinformation to spread like wildfire. On ep 145 Safiya Darling talks about the plusses and pitfalls of learning about kink in the digital age. We discuss edgeplay activities like knife play & erotic choking, how to properly vet partners and educators, ways to be sure you're getting a well-rounded kink education & more.
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Age Play + M/s Dynamics - Mako Allen - Ep 144 American Sex Podcast
Age players are not only often misunderstood by those in the vanilla world but even by the kink community. On ep 144 Mako Allen sets the record straight. Age play often involves tapping into a particular state of mind and vulnerability and he explains why this is so appealing. We discuss if and how age play might be tied to rewriting childhood trauma, the existence of dominant littles, what benefits those playing the role of a big enjoy, and diaper play, plus Mako tells us about his personal journey rejecting exploring the role of a little due to fear and stigma. We also learn about the new app Mako created to help those in M/s and D/s dynamic manage punishments and rewards.
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Switching in BDSM with Ana Algos - Ep 143
What does it mean to be a switch in BDSM? This week Queen Ana Algos brings us into the world of switching. We talk about switch erasure--some people think switches don't exist, they're just confused doms and subs that haven't picked a…
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Cuffing Season & COVID w/ Sarah Sloane - Ep 142 American Sex Podcast
After more than six months our COVID situation isn't getting better. While we may have started this journey as isolation superstars, the need for human contact is growing stronger. Sarah Sloane joins us to talk about how we can date in kinky,…
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ADHD & Sex with Catie Osborn - Ep 141 American Sex Podcast
The way we perceive the world physically and mentally has profound effects on our sexuality. Sadly, this is something we rarely talk about. On episode 141 of American Sex Podcast, Catie Osborn discusses ADHD, sex, and BDSM. We cover adult diagnosis,…
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What is Kink? - Ep 140 American Sex Podcast
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CBT with Luna Matatas - Ep 139 American Sex Podcast
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Flirting, Seduction & Foreplay w/ Marla Renee Stewart - Ep 138
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Sex in 2020 w/ Cam & Karen Lee Poter - Ep 137
On ep 137 of American Sex Podcast, we talk with mother-son duo, Cam & KarenLee Poter of the Sex Talk With My Mom podcast, about what's happening with our sex lives in 2020. Some of us have lost our libido and others are hyper-sexual wanting…
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Race & BDSM w/ Luna Matatas & Marla Renee Stewart - Ep 136
On episode 136 of American Sex Podcast, we talk about the intersection of race and kink with Luna Matatas and Marla Renee Stewart. Learn how casual and not so casual racism shows up in structural, cultural, and interpersonal contexts in the…
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Porn Reviews w/ Yvette d'Entremont & Alice Vaughn - Ep 135
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Healing Painful Sex with Sophia Wise One - Ep 134
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Sexual Revolutionary Madison Young - Ep 133 American Sex Podcast
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Diaper Boy Groupie, Diaperperv - Ep 132 American Sex Podcast
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Sex, Comedy & OnlyFans with Savannah Solo - Ep 131 American Sex Podcast
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Attachment Styles with Aida Manduley - Ep 130 American Sex Podcast
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alt.sex.bondage & Sci-Fi Erotica w/ Cecilia Tan - Ep 129 American Sex Podcast
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Rebirth & Reckoning in Isolation w/ Amy Jo Goddard- Ep 128 American Sex Podcast
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Ruben Blades' Salsa album "Son de Panamá" has (finally) new songs
By Hector Aviles	 Last updated Nov 16, 2021
Latin music icon Rubén Blades released the Salsa album "Son de Panamá", which, for the first time in 6 years, includes new songs.
Ruben Blades says "Son de Panamá" fills him of great pride as it's a product made entirely with Panamanian talent.
The album, recorded with the orchestra of fellow Panamanian Roberto Delgado, is a fully Panamanian production. And let me say right from the start that this is an excellent Salsa album!
A Product of Panamá with Great Stories in the Songs
Rubén Blades went back to his semi-abandoned webpage to write extensively about the album. He wrote:
"Those of us who worked on this album believe in our country and in our ability, both individual and collective. The product that we present (here) for the world's consideration, bears the stamp of that trust and is the result of discipline and professional dedication, fundamental elements to compete successfully and gain recognition and popular support, both national and international."
He's referring to "Son de Panamá", but I believe it's a clever metaphor for his upcoming Presidential campaign since he has openly announced his intention to run for it in 2019.
"Son de Panamá" has 13 songs, one of them ("La Caína") repeated to allow for a Medoro Madera version (Rubén's fictional sonero alter-ego). Of the 12 compositions, 5 are from other songwriters (4 Panamanian). The only non-Panamanian song is a re-make of "Me Recordarás" from Cuban Frank Dominguez, which Rubén Blades recorded with Willie Colón on their debut album "Metiendo Mano" (1977).
In his website description of the song, Rubén only mentions he has previously performed the song but doesn't mention Colón. Makes me wonder if one of his new original songs, "Caín" is actually a "tiraera" song in disguise!
I'll let you decide that. Here's the YouTube audio of "Caín":
The Songwriters in "Son de Panamá"
One of the Panamanian songwriters in the album is the famous and talented Omar Alfanno. In 2014 Alfanno released one of the most underrated albums (and DVD) that I have known off "De Panamá al Mundo". Here he contributes "El Perdón", which is a great song. Adding Rubén's great performance of the song makes it a great combination! Rubén Blades describes it as "a dream come true for both of us"!
"La Rosa de los Vientos" was the 1st album Ruben Blades did in Panama with full Panamanian talent.
The album has six new songs (well…at least one "Otra Canción de Amor" was previously performed by its songwriter, Panamanian Rómulo Castro. Castro is the author of "La Rosa de los Vientos" (1996). Therefore, Rubén wrote three of the new songs, but all these songs seem to carry his signature of "storytelling with a message".
…and talking about "La Rosa de los Vientos", one of the songs actually came from that album. "Vino Añejo" was a beautiful song composed by Panamanian Roberto Cedeño. Cedeño also wrote "Desde Panamá a Nueva York" for the Pete Rodriguez album of the same name. That album marked the debut of Rubén Blades in New York in 1970 before his return to the city for the Fania years.
Of the new songs, a noteworthy one is Ruben's "En esa Casa", which addresses the issue of domestic violence. Another "new" song, "Teresa Batista" is one of those songs you would swear were written by Rubén Blades. It tells the story of this brave and intelligent young woman who sidesteps her own mishaps to succeed in life. This song, however, is neither new nor Rubén's.
Panamanian José "Pepe" Calderón wrote his one more than 20 years ago. Rubén heard it back then and asked permission to make some tweaks to the lyrics. As Rubén Blades describes in his website, he feels this song seems to be referring to one of the daughters from the woman in the balcony of "En esa Casa".
Roberto Delgado's Orchestra is 1st Class
Roberto Delgado's orchestra demonstrated it's a superb band by any standard.
The music in "Son de Panamá" is superb. Roberto Delgado's orchestra demonstrated why it's considered one of the finest. For instance, the beautiful arrangements by the Panamanian bassist and bandleader, add a great melodic sound to the songs. Additionally, the orchestra has instrumentation and versatility that can do it all!
At 66, Rubén Blades' voice is still going strong, with the same wit he's used in his soneos throughout his illustrious career in Latin music.
"Son de Panamá" a Must-Have for Salsa fans
This is a must-have album for Salsa fans. I really like "Son de Panamá" as it contains some lesser-known old songs. Those songs were included in under-sold although highly rated albums and go along with the great new songs. I was hungry for some new songs from Ruben, as listening to more albums and concerts of his old Salsa hits was starting to get…well…old!
Note: I mentioned at the beginning that this was the 1st album in 6 years with new Ruben Blades songs (the previous being "Cantares del Subdesarrollo" in 2009). That's almost correct; there's one exception, which was "Inodoro Perez", which Ruben Blades wrote for his album with Cheo Feliciano "Eba Say Ajá" and which Cheo sang.
Songs in "Son de Panamá":
"Son de Panamá" features other Panamanian songwriters.
LAS CALLES (compositor- Rubén Blades/Arreglo: Roberto Delgado.)
CAIN (compositor- Rubén Blades/Arreglo: Roberto Delgado.)
OJOS DE PERRO AZUL (compositor- Rubén Blades/Arreglo: Roberto Delgado/Oscar Hernández.)
VINO AÑEJO (compositor- Roberto Cedeño/Arreglo: Roberto Delgado.)
PARRHESIA (compositor- Rubén Blades/Arreglo: Roberto Delgado. )
ME RECORDARÁS (compositor- Frank Domínguez / Arreglo: Roberto Delgado.)
OLAYA (compositor- Rubén Blades/Arreglo: Roberto Delgado.)
LA CAÍNA (version Rubén) (compositor- Rubén Blades/Arreglo: Roberto Delgado/Oscar Hernández.)
OTRA CANCIÓN DE AMOR (compositor- Rómulo Castro/Arreglo: Roberto Delgado.)
EN ESA CASA (compositor- Rubén Blades/Arreglo: Roberto Delgado.)
TERESA BATISTA – (Version Rubén Blades) (compositor-José "Pepe" Calderón/Arreglo: Roberto Delgado.)
EL PERDÓN (compositor- Omar Alfanno/Arreglo: Roberto Delgado.)
LA CAÍNA (versión Medoro Madera) (compositor- Rubén Blades/Arreglo: Roberto Delgado/Oscar Hernández.)
Video of Rubén Blades with Roberto Delgado's Orchestra
Here's a taste of "Son de Panamá". Rubén Blades, who has been touring for some time with Roberto Delgado's Orchestra, had already in the bag some of the songs for this album, back when he participated in the Estival Jazz Lugano in Italy in 2012!
By the way..this is a 2-part video of which I'm only including part 1 here, you can get part 2 in YouTube. As you'll see, it's professionally made and HQ video.
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Steve Potter says 5 years ago
Ruben Blades is Dynamic, and an Incredible actor.
Hector Aviles says 5 years ago
Thanks for your comment. Ruben is one of my favorite artists.

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The Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing regularly shines its "'Skegee Spotlight" on employees, students and alumni who help make Tuskegee University "the Pride of the swift-growing South."
Anthony E. Amerson '90 says he credits his upbringing in the City of Tuskegee and pledging the Lambda Epsilon chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, as a model for understanding life's challenges.
Amerson's love for Tuskegee came at an early age as a native of Tuskegee and a second-generation Tuskegeean. Amerson studied in the Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science and received his bachelor's of science in accounting. He says he's always valued the love the university has shown him and treasures Mother Tuskegee's commitment to family and strong cultural ties.
Currently, he serves as a foreign service officer with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and has been with the agency for nearly eight years. Some of his responsibilities include implementing foreign assistance programs and funding by negotiating and executing contracts, handling cooperative agreements, and facilitating infrastructure and educational activities around the world.
"I am living my professional dream and relish any platform to profess my good fortune," said Amerson. "Since the start of my tenure with the agency, I have personally awarded contracts and grants totaling more than $331 million to further USAID's global mission of eradicating extreme poverty while promoting resilient and democratic societies," he explained.
Amerson says his agency's development strategy also plays a vital role in maintaining our national security.
"As research has shown, many of the globe's failing states become 'magnets' for extremist organizations to take refuge and operate," he noted.
He broaches the idea that the reason failing states are attractive to extremist organizations is due to their inability to provide basic services to its citizens.
No matter the distance, Amerson says his love for Tuskegee runs deep, and he's always looking for ways to impact the campus and community. Currently, Amerson is working on a project that honors his late father, Sheriff Lucius D. Amerson –– the first black sheriff elected in the south since reconstruction in Macon County. Amerson says for him, he learned much from his father, including to dream big.
"If one focuses intently enough good things are bound to happen," he said.
Because of his father's legacy, Amerson says he wanted to show the riveting experiences his father faced as an officer in the then-racially segregated Macon County. To honor his father, Amerson donated artifacts to the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C.
"The museum is scheduled to open October 13 and will offer visitors a one-of-a-kind experience — the opportunity to walk in my father's shoes and see what it's like as a law enforcement officer," noted Amerson.
The museum will feature a world-class collection of more than 20,000 artifacts that depict American law enforcement in the context of historic events and pop culture.
"The museum will also display personal artifacts from my dad, such as his uniforms, badges, sunglass and Colt 45 revolver," he added.
Amerson says he wants to encourage all Tuskegee students to be marketable in every way possible and focus on learning a craft.
Amerson says his deep roots are forever embedded in Mother Tuskegee, and he can't wait to return home again.


Finding your artistic roots. Always be true to yourself as an artist.
Out of all the lessons I will be putting together I believe this is the most important lesson of all. First of all your artwork should be an expression of yourself, your interest and your beliefs. Art should be more than just something that is pretty to look at, otherwise what is the point. I think a lot of us over time try to create art that we think will sell or please others. I myself have been guilty of this and in the long run I always felt a disconnect from my art that was solely created for commercial or monetary gains. Now, there is nothing wrong with profiting from your art but if your whole motivation for the creation of your art is the all mighty dollar then I think you have missed the point. The goal here is to get rich creating art you love, not art you hate or could care less about ;-).


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Zestaw głośnikowy – zestaw głośników umieszczonych w obudowie głośnikowej. Obudowa zapewnia izolację akustyczną między przednią i tylną stroną membrany głośnika niskotonowego, zapobiegając w ten sposób tzw. "zwarciu akustycznemu". Zestaw głośnikowy wyposażony jest w zwrotnicę głośnikową, której zadaniem jest podział sygnału elektroakustycznego ze wzmacniacza na kilka węższych pasm, odtwarzanych następnie przez odpowiednie głośniki.

Zestawy głośnikowe stosuje się w systemach stereo lub w systemach wielokanałowych. Dzieli się je na:
 pasywne – nie zawierające urządzeń wzmacniających,
 aktywne – w obudowie ze wzmacniaczem elektroakustycznym.

Zestaw głośnikowy często bywa (potocznie) nazywany kolumną głośnikową, określenie to powszechnie funkcjonuje wśród producentów i w handlu, fakt ten potwierdzają określenia kolumna dwudrożna, kolumna trójdrożna. W handlu funkcjonuje także nazewnictwo, w którym kolumna głośnikowa ma dwa znaczenia:
 ogólne, oznaczające wszystkie urządzenia w obudowach do odtwarzania dźwięku,
 węższe, oznaczające pojedyncze urządzenie zamknięte w obudowie, przeznaczone do odtwarzania dźwięku.
W tej terminologii zestawem głośnikowym nazywa się kompletny zestaw jednakowych bądź różnych kolumn głośnikowych.

Według ścisłego, fachowego nazewnictwa kolumna głośnikowa to rodzaj zestawu głośnikowego składającego się z kilku takich samych głośników ustawionych w linii w obudowie.

Obudowa
Zestawy głośnikowe umieszcza się w obudowach otwartych, zamkniętych lub z tunelem rezonansowym bass reflex. Zestawy głośnikowe w obudowach zamkniętych charakteryzują się lepszą charakterystyką impulsową dla małych częstotliwości niż zestawy głośnikowe w obudowach typu "bass reflex". Obudowy z tunelem rezonansowym mają za to większą efektywność (podawaną w dB) w zakresie niskich częstotliwości, która jest ważnym parametrem charakteryzującym głośność zestawu, w porównaniu do obudów zamkniętych.

Istnieją trzy sposoby strojenia obudów z tunelem rezonansowym. Najczęściej spotykana w konstrukcjach to QB3, gdzie osiąga się kompromis między efektywnością a charakterystyką impulsową. Strojenie typu SBB4 ma za zadanie zachowanie jak najlepszego impulsu kosztem efektywności otworu bass-reflex. Kolejny rodzaj strojenia polega na uzyskaniu jak największej efektywności, osiągania niższych częstotliwości kosztem szybkości odpowiedzi, a co za tym idzie kontroli basu – takie rozwiązanie stosuje się zwłaszcza w subwooferach.

Konstrukcja obudowy ma bardzo istotny wpływ na jakość dźwięku zestawu głośnikowego. Dąży się do wyeliminowania drgań ścianek obudowy, które przez swoje wibracje wytwarzają dźwięk niepożądany, zakłócający. Wewnątrz stosuje się wytłumienie, elementy wzmacniające i usztywniające, skośne, nierównoległe ścianki itp. W obudowach zamkniętych wytłumienie jest silniejsze niż w obudowach typu bass reflex.

Materiały, z których najczęściej wytwarzane są obudowy głośnikowe to płyta wiórowa, płyta MDF, a także niektóre rodzaje drewna. Używane są również inne materiały, jak np. stopy aluminium czy tworzywa sztuczne.

Ważnym elementem zestawu głośnikowego jest panel gniazd (zacisków) przyłączeniowych, znajdujący się na tylnej ścianie, dla podłączenia przewodów łączących zestaw z wyjściem wzmacniacza elektroakustycznego. Zazwyczaj zestaw głośnikowy wyposażony jest w jedną parę takich zacisków, jednak niektóre konstrukcje wyposażone są w dwie pary, co umożliwia podłączenie zestawu przy wykorzystaniu dwóch par przewodów – taki sposób podłączenia to bi-wiring.

Zwrotnica głośnikowa

Rozdział pasma między głośnikami nisko- i średniotonowymi może np. przypadać w przedziale częstotliwości 300-800 Hz, a pomiędzy głośnikami średnio- i wysokotonowymi w przedziale 4000-8000 Hz. Stosuje się zwrotnice 1., 2., trzeciego i dalszego rzędu. Przyjmuje się, że przy filtrach pierwszego rzędu nachylenie zbocza charakterystyki wynosi 6 dB na oktawę, natomiast w przypadku rzędu drugiego 12 dB/okt., a rzędu trzeciego – 18 dB/okt. Sposób filtrowania sygnału oraz ustalenie częstotliwości podziału ma zasadniczy wpływ na brzmienie zestawu głośnikowego i zależy od konkretnego zestawienia głośników w danej obudowie.

Podstawowe parametry

 Pasmo przenoszenia zestawu [Hz] – określa zakres częstotliwości przenoszonych przez zestaw głośnikowy. Przy podawaniu częstotliwości granicznych pasma przenoszenia zwykle umieszcza się informację przy jakim spadku głośności, w dB w stosunku do średniej, następuje pomiar. Najczęściej stosuje się oznaczenie pasma przenoszenia przy spadku o 3 dB. W typowych zestawach klasy hi-fi pasmo przenoszenia wynosi 50–20 000 Hz (±3 dB), pasmo idealne to 20–20 000 Hz tj. pasmo akustyczne. Jeśli chodzi o górną granicę pasma przenoszenia, to nawet niedrogie zestawy z reguły osiągają wartość 20 kHz. Rozciągnięcie pasma powyżej tej granicy jest pożądane, bowiem badania wskazują, że obecność składowych, które nie są odbierane przez ucho jako izolowane sygnały, wpływa na percepcję dźwięków złożonych, niemniej wpływ reprodukcji częstotliwości ultradźwiękowych jest trudny do jednoznacznego definiowania. Istotniejsza jest dolna granica pasma przenoszenia. Różnica pomiędzy zestawem głośnikowym o paśmie rozciągającym się do 40 Hz, a taką, której pasmo sięga 60 Hz jest znaczna i odczuwalna subiektywnie (należy dodać, iż wiele instrumentów muzycznych potrafi emitować dźwięki o niższych częstotliwościach, np. kontrabas, kontrafagot, tuba, fortepian, a zwłaszcza organy – te ostatnie już od ok. 16 Hz, czyli najniższy dźwięk odbierany przez słuch ludzki). Ze względu jednak na brak powszechnego ujednolicenia metod pomiarowych, nie należy wykorzystywać do porównań specyfikacji zestawów głośnikowych mierzonych różnymi metodami.

 Moc znamionowa (sinusoidalna, RMS) [W] – moc elektryczna, którą zestaw może być obciążony w sposób ciągły bez jego uszkodzenia (przegrzania). Brak normalizacji warunków pomiarów mocy znamionowej (m.in. różne czasy trwania testu, różne sygnały testowe, niewłaściwy dobór częstotliwości do rodzaju głośnika) prowadzi często do sytuacji, gdy deklarowana moc znamionowa nie jest osiągalna, bo dużo wcześniej głośnik zaczyna zniekształcać dźwięk (wychylenie membrany poza dopuszczalny zakres). Moc zestawu głośnikowego jest parametrem elektrycznym i zależy prawie wyłącznie od tego, ile ciepła są w stanie rozproszyć głośniki nie ulegając przy tym uszkodzeniu. Moc nominalna nie przekłada się bezpośrednio na to, jak głośno mogą zagrać dane zestawy głośnikowe. Możliwe jest np. że zestawy głośnikowe o mocy 50 W będą w stanie wytworzyć większy poziom dźwięku niż zestawy głośnikowe 100 W. Maksymalna głośność dźwięku jest zależna od sprawności z jaką przetwarzana jest energia elektryczna w energię akustyczną, a także m.in. od konstrukcji mechanicznej zestawu głośnikowego, od powierzchni głośników, zakresu wychyleń ich membran, przekrojów tuneli rezonansowych czy też wielkości membrany biernej.

 Moc muzyczna szczytowa (PMPO) [W] – jest to maksymalna moc jaką zestaw może być obciążony przez krótki czas, bez nieodwracalnego zniszczenia. Taka definicja prowadzi do absurdalnego skracania czasu impulsu podawanego na głośnik (lub zestaw), aby w wyniku uzyskać duże liczby (setki i tysiące watów).

 Impedancja znamionowa [Ω] – najmniejsza wartość impedancji dla częstotliwości powyżej częstotliwości rezonansu. Większość impedancji stanowi rezystancja drutu cewki głośnika, stąd też straty na ciepło i niska sprawność głośników. Parametr ten wpływa na techniczne dopasowanie zestawów głośnikowych i wzmacniacza. Impedancja znamionowa przyjmuje zawsze konkretną wartość. Najczęściej jest to 8 Ω lub 4 Ω, rzadziej 6 Ω. Rzeczywista impedancja nie jest stała i zmienia się w zależności od częstotliwości, w większości zestawów głośnikowych mocno odbiega w swoich maksimach i minimach od wartości nominalnej. O impedancji nominalnej decydują normy określające w jakim zakresie może się zmieniać impedancja rzeczywista. Wzmacniacze są przystosowane zazwyczaj do impedancji obciążenia 4 lub 8 Ω. Dla uzyskania dopasowania energetycznego impedancja zestawów głośnikowych powinna pokrywać się z zalecaną dla wzmacniacza impedancją obciążenia. Można użytkować zestaw głośnikowy o impedancji innej niż impedancja zalecana dla danego wzmacniacza, ale pod warunkiem, że jest się gotowym zaakceptować spadek dostępnej mocy. Bezpieczniejszym wariantem jest zastosowanie zestawów głośnikowych o impedancji znamionowej wyższej niż nominalna impedancja obciążenia wzmacniacza (tj. zastosowanie zestawów głośnikowych 8 lub 6 Ω zamiast 4 Ω). Mniej wskazany jest wariant odwrotny, czyli stosowanie zestawów głośnikowych o impedancji niższej niż zalecana do danego wzmacniacza.

 Efektywność [dB/1 W/1 m lub dB/2,83 V/1 m lub dB] – parametr ten określa, jaki będzie poziom dźwięku w określonym punkcie (w normach przyjmuje się 1 metr od zestawu głośnikowego) przy doprowadzeniu określonego (ustandaryzowanego) sygnału. Im wyższa efektywność tym głośniej zagra zestaw głośnikowy przy takich samych parametrach sygnału. W uproszczeniu można przyjąć, że efektywność daje ogólne pojęcie o tym jak sprawnie zestaw głośnikowy przetwarza energię elektryczną na energię akustyczną. W typowych warunkach (średnia wielkość pokoju odsłuchowego, wykorzystanie wzmacniacza o mocy 30 W lub więcej) efektywność rzędu 88–90 dB jest zadowalająca. Jeśli zestaw głośnikowy ma niską efektywność, zbliżoną do 80 dB, wymagają stosowania wzmacniaczy o znacznie większych mocach. Wzmacniacze o niskiej mocy (rzędu kilkunastu W i mniej) wymagają zestawów głośnikowych o wysokiej efektywności – na poziomie dziewięćdziesięciu kilku dB. W specyfikacji efektywności stosowane są trzy różne jednostki: dB/1 W/1 m, dB/2,83 V/1 m lub tylko dB. Zastosowanie konkretnej jednostki zależy od rodzaju sygnału dostarczonego przy pomiarze.
 Jeśli stosowana jest jednostka dB/1 W/1 m to oznacza, że w przypadku zestawów głośnikowych 8-omowych do zestawu podaje się napięcie 2,83 V, a do zestawów głośnikowych 4-omowych 2 V, co w rezultacie powinno dać podobne wielkości dostarczanej mocy. Oznacza to również, że efektywność zestawów głośnikowych o impedancji 8 Ω i 4 Ω można porównywać bezpośrednio.
 Jednostka dB/2,83 V/1 m ma tę zaletę, że w sposób precyzyjny określa jednolite warunki pomiaru. Trzeba jednak zachować uwagę przy pomiarze efektywności zestawów głośnikowych o różnych wartościach impedancji. Dla przykładu zestaw głośnikowy 8-omowy o efektywności 90 dB/2,83 V/1 m jest równoważny zestawowi głośnikowemu 4-omowemu o efektywności 93 dB/2,83 V/1 m, a to dlatego, że dwukrotne zmniejszenie impedancji przy tym samym napięciu dwa razy zwiększa pobór prądu i dwa razy rośnie też pobierana moc (a dwukrotna zmiana wielkości mocy jest równoważna 3 dB).
 Samo oznaczenie dB w ogóle nie powinno być stosowane ponieważ jest to określenie niejednoznaczne. Specyfikacja efektywności nie ma bowiem sensu bez określenia sygnału pomiarowego. Najlepiej założyć, że samo dB jest równoważne określeniu dB/2,83 V/1 m.

 Sprawność [%] – stosunek mocy mechanicznej wytworzonej fali akustycznej do dostarczonej mocy elektrycznej (Pm/Pe). Zawiera się ona w przedziale od 0% do 100%. Dla sprawności równej 100% nie ma strat energii. Sprawności wszystkich głośników mieszczą się w granicach od 0,5% do 2%. Większość mocy jest tracona w postaci ciepła.

 Pojemność obudowy [l] – objętość wnętrza obudowy, wynika z obliczeń i jest dobierana pod konkretne modele głośników oraz założony efekt (kształtowanie pasma przenoszenia, odpowiedź impulsowa).

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Home Business MINT Business Club Assisting Solo And Micro Business Owners
MINT Business Club Assisting Solo And Micro Business Owners
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A business club that has helped solo and micro business owners connect with others by offering training and support has revved up its regional profile by becoming a Gateway Provider for the Government's Kickstart Scheme.
Consett ex-teacher, Nicola Jayne Little formed MINT Business Club just over three years ago and is now helping businesses across the North East employ young people as part of a £2 billion scheme. The Kickstart Scheme is dedicated to creating high-quality, fully funded, six-month work placements for young people aged 16-24 who are on Universal Credit and are deemed to be at risk of long-term unemployment.
In the last three months, MINT has placed 25 young people into jobs across Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Durham, and Northumberland with that figure due to double by the Autumn.
"Our role is to make it easy for businesses to access the Kickstart Scheme," said Nicola Jayne. "With our previous experience of supporting businesses, we are in an ideal position to offer guidance, practical support and advice from our dedicated team of experts."
Indeed, MINT helps by doing all the paperwork and finding the ideal Kickstarter to match the needs of the business. As well as offering practical support to the employer throughout the placement and high-quality, vocational training to the Kickstarter.
Paul Smissen, MINT Director at Corsetry and Couture with Aimee Veitch, (Founder and Director) and Sami Nasri, Kickstarter(Director)
Nicola Jayne's enthusiasm for the scheme is evident: "It's just MINT to be helping so many 16 to 24-year-olds find exciting employment and training opportunities to kickstart them on their career paths. We're also very excited to offer business owners the opportunity to grow their business with that much-needed extra pair of hands – without it costing them a penny."
South Shields seamstress Aimee Veitch, from Corsetry and Couture, was one of the first to take on a Kickstarter through MINT. Aimee's bespoke bridalwear business was flourishing but it hit difficult times when the Covid pandemic struck. Aimee knew she wanted to come back fighting in 2021 and decided it was time to take on her first employee.
"Our Kickstarter, Sami is brilliant. From the first day, he has fitted in so well and has transformed our social media communications," says Aimee. "The initial six-month placement was very low risk to me, and it was fully funded by the Government too. The support from MINT Business Club has been incredible. They have helped with all the contracts and things I was unsure about when taking on my first employee. This was a big leap for my business, and I'm delighted at how well it's working out."
Any Limited Company or Community Interest Company with up to 50 employees can apply for the Kickstart support from MINT. Another business that has just taken on a young person is Spanner Monkeys, a specialist motor vehicle repairer in Byker. They have recruited Elias Foster.
Director Peter Ellis from the firm said: "We were looking for an apprentice and had more than 200 applications. Through that process we realised how many were in the same position as Elias, part qualified, with some experience and let go by employers due to the pandemic. We had heard of Kickstart through the Mint Business Club and decided to enquire if this would work for us. It meant that we could take the risk of another member of staff, to see if it'll work for us. If things keep up pace, we will be able to take Elias on in September when Kickstart finishes."
"When I started MINT just three years ago, I never thought that we would be responsible for changing the lives of so many young people and the businesses that they are placed with. It's a MINT feeling to know that we have kickstarted the prospects of so many people," said Nicola Jayne.
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visit the MINT website www.mintbusinessclub.co.uk/kickstart-gateway/
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Top WWE star expected to miss WrestleMania
John Cena on how The Rock changed things for wrestlers looking to make acting transition
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Blood and piledrivers banned from WrestleMania weekend
Aaron Varble
This is a rather unfortunate occurrence because WrestleMania should be a time where people at the top of their game can execute their craft to the best of their ability. Sometimes that involves throwing in a risky move you don't see very often like a piledriver. But the Louisiana Boxing and Wresling Commission has not only banned piledrivers from pro wrestling events but also blood.
Therefore, if there is blood during a match this WrestleMania weekend, it will likely be a huge accident. Also, WWE will certainly act accordingly with ringside medics taking care of the situation and try to save a match from being canceled. But this also applies to all indie events as well.
Dave Meltzer noted in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that he didn't expect a Tombstone from The Undertaker to stop a match and if his contest against John Cena takes place then it might have two or three of them in it. But a lot of other indie talents might be a bit stifled. But the council is having a special meeting on March 7th to see whether the Canadian Destroyer fits into the category of a piledriver.
But still, there will be no blood unless it's real and that could mean a match stoppage until it's controlled or possibly even canceled altogether.
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, New York City's Public Advocate and the Democratic candidate for mayor, expressing his disappointment with the decision.
"We have to end the overuse of stop and frisk ― and any delay only means a continued and unnecessary rift between our police and the people they protect," de Blasio said.
On Thursday, the appeals court stopped the implementation of a number of reforms to the stop and frisk plan that were ordered by Judge Shira Scheindlin. They will be stayed pending the outcome of an appeal by the city of New York.
The administration of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg had appealed the decisions of Judge Scheindlin, arguing that the stop and frisk program was a central plank in its strategy to fight violent crime in New York City.
Some officials said that the decision represented at most a delay in the implementing the reforms, including naming a monitor to oversee how the controversial policing tactic is applied.
"I think the opponents' supports of stop and frisk are celebrating prematurely," said Letitia James, a City Councilwoman from Brooklyn and the Democratic nominee for New York City Public Advocate.
"This decision was a procedural setback," she said, in an interview with BET.com. "And the overwhelming evidence is that, when it's heard by another judge, it will result in the conclusion that the policy is unconstitutional and an illegal violation of the rights of citizens."
But the program has been harshly criticized by a large number of New Yorkers as amount to little more than state-sanctioned racial profiling. The issue was a dominant on in this year's election for mayor, and de Blasio has called for significant reforms in the policy.
Apart from the mayoral nominee, officials and community groups responded with disappointment to the appeals court decision.
"Justice delayed is justice denied," said Joo-Hyun Kangm the spokesperson for Communities United for Police Reform. "This delay to reforming the city's stop-and-frisk program will be to the detriment of communities and New Yorkers throughout our city who have routinely had their rights violated and been made to fear both crime and the police."
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Judge Shira Scheindlin