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Post-COVID Business Travel: What’s Different and What to Expect in the Months Ahead by Josh Vignona

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  Now that COVID vaccinations are (gradually) becoming more widespread, and things are getting (somewhat) back to normal, it seems like as good a time as any to look at what that means for the world of global business travel. This is particularly important for #bleisure travelers like myself, who must now learn to navigate these new changes and (gulp) adapt to this new (or rather, old) reality to ensure business gets handled and things stay on track. As we venture into this new and somewhat uncertain post-COVID world, I predict a few key realities that will not only impact how I personally travel and do business overseas, but also how my fellow biz-travel adventurers hit the friendly skies for the foreseeable future. Travel will increase, but it’ll be slow going at first As COVID slowly loses its steam, many believe the floodgates will suddenly open on in-person meetings and overseas business deals, and that handshakes and in-person seminars will quickly continue as usual. But with tel

DIY Home Renovation — Flooring

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  DIY Home Renovation — Flooring Joshua Vignona · Just now Before As part of working from home and being a man of #bleisure I decided to undertake a floor renovation project! Over the course of 3 days I transformed the main room of my home from that (above) to this: My finished product! New LVP flooring! — Josh Vignona I used these products (below) which are easily available from home depot, and the installation was actually easier than expected. The material is light and snaps together easily. The tile demo before was the hard part. Sentinel Underlayment and TechTanium LVP Fellow DIY #bleisure men, I’d love to hear about your experiences! — Josh Vignona

Time Lapse Sunset at St. Pete's Beach - Tampa, Florida - Josh Vignona

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Nothing like catching a beautiful sunset in time lapse! I love St. Pete's Beach in Tampa Florida! St. Pete Beach is a Florida resort city set on a barrier island, west of St. Petersburg. It’s known for its beaches. A 1928 landmark, the pink Moorish-style Don CeSar Hotel looms over the shore. The Pass-A-Grille area offers galleries, shops and the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, which displays postcards and other artifacts in a 1917 church. Nearby, boats depart to Shell Key, a nesting site for seabirds and turtles.  ― Google

7 TIPS FOR MAINTAINING CORRECT POSTURE WHILE GAMING: ARE YOU SLACKING UNAWARELY? - Josh Vignona

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7 TIPS FOR MAINTAINING CORRECT POSTURE WHILE GAMING: ARE YOU SLACKING UNAWARELY?  Gaming has become a favorite pastime of many people, young and old. Serious gamers spend a lot of time focused on their sport and dedicated to building their characters and succeeding in battles of their chosen game. Unfortunately, this extended time sitting at the gaming console or computer can wreak havoc on a person’s posture. Sitting for long periods of time can have other adverse effects on a person’s body and overall health. It is important for every gamer to take steps to maintain posture and health while gaming. Read the full post at: https://www.challengemagazine.com/lifestyle/7-tips-for-maintaining-correct-posture-while-gaming-are-you-slacking-unawarely/

Josh Vignona on What’s Reopening in Tampa, Florida: Covid-19

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  The Great Tampa Reopening: What to Know Of course, many Tampa attractions and businesses started the “reopening” process last May, providing access to patrons in line with state and local capacity and safety requirements. But as vaccine numbers rise and cases trend downward, local organizations, venues and others continue to readapt their approach, including: Tampa Ballparks & Sports Teams So glad sports are baaaccckkk here in Tampa! – Josh Vignona As of now: The Tampa Bay Rays plan to allow 9,000 fans to attend Opening Day (April 9 vs. NYY) and subsequent home games. This amounts to about 20% of Tropicana Field capacity. As the Spring Training home of the New York Yankees, George M. Steinbrenner Field (aka Florida’s Yankee Stadium), will host about 2,400 fans (25% capacity) for each pre-season game. The same holds true for each Tampa Tarpons (Single A) home game. Hometown hockey champs the Tampa Bay Lightning are one of the few NHL teams to allow in-person fans this season. Betw

National Puppy Day! My Little Labradoodle - Josh Vignona

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My Little Labradoodle! #nationalpuppyday  Isn't she the sweetest labradoodle you have ever seen?  A Labradoodle is a crossbreed dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard, Miniature, or Toy poodle. The term first appeared in 1955, but were not initially popular. Dog Breed Group: Hybrid Dogs Height: 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder Weight: 50 to 65 pounds Life Span: 12 to 14 years

Who doesn't love a Florida Rainstorm? - Josh Vignona

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Nothing like viewing a rainstorm in Tampa from my sunroom! - Josh Vignona