The Patriarchal Foundations of Bodybuilding Competitions – by Maxwell Alexander, Fitness Model, MA, BFA, Author, Artist, Photographer, Designer, Activist, Certified Fitness Trainer, Bodybuilding and Sports Nutrition Coach

What Happened to Bodybuilding Competitions? The Decline of a Hypermasculine Sport and the Rise of a New Era

Bodybuilding competitions once stood as a testament to extreme physical discipline, showcasing the most muscular, powerful men in the world. Platforms like Mr. Olympia turned athletes into icons, and bodybuilding was seen as the ultimate expression of (toxic) masculinity. But today, these competitions are fading into obscurity, following the same path as beauty pageants—which […]

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Sparkles and Brunch: Don't Miss Tina Burner's Electro Drag Brunch in Poughkeepsie! – Things to do in Hudson Valley – Presented by Out Loud Hudson Valley

Sparkles and Brunch: Don’t Miss Tina Burner’s Electro Drag Brunch in Poughkeepsie!

Get ready to shimmy, sashay, and savor, because NYC’s legendary Electro Brunch is electrifying Poughkeepsie on Sunday, February 4th! The iconic queen Tina Burner, fresh off her dazzling season on RuPaul’s Drag Race, brings her fiery brand of humor and high-octane performance to The Academy, promising a brunch experience like no other. Sparkles and […]

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Experiential Hospitality Photography: Elevating Boutique Hotels, Luxury Vacation Rentals, Restaurants and More – Presented by Alluvion Media

Experiential Hospitality Photography: Elevating Boutique Hotels, Luxury Vacation Rentals, Restaurants, and More

In the digital age, where social media and online platforms dictate consumer choices, visual representation is paramount. Especially in the hospitality and travel sector, where the experience begins long before the actual visit. This is where experiential hospitality photography enters the scene, playing a pivotal role in how boutique hotels, luxury vacation rentals, restaurants, […]

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How Corporations Gaslight Consumers Into Submission – Read this Before Your Next Customer Service Call

How Corporations Gaslight Consumers Into Submission – Read this Before Your Next Customer Service Call

Gaslighting is a tactic used by corporations, in which they manipulate and deceive their customers, employees, and the general public in order to maintain power and control. This tactic is particularly harmful to the mental health of individuals and the nation as a whole. How Corporations Gaslight Consumers Into Submission – Read this Before […]

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