First day at work
March 1
Winter in bay city
After several sleepless hours and after picking up a coffee in the early morning hours I cam to work. My boss would introduce me to almost everyone in the department.
What? How long it has been already?
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First day at work
Friday, March 1st, 2013Travel into the Bay city
Thursday, February 28th, 2013Travel into the Bay city
Feb 28th
Winter
I traveled in winter to the city on the bay. The snow was on the ground, one of my lab colleagues came to pick me up at the airport. It was so different. Time flies
Provost visits my lab
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012Provost visits my lab
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Today my university Provost visited my lab. This was part of tour of our unit. Everything went well. She spent about 3 minutes in my lab.
Eastside Branch Library Grand Opening Ceremony
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Eastside Branch Library Grand Opening
1583 Pedrick Road
Tallahassee, FL 32317
Thursday, Nov 3, 2011 4:00 PM
I had taken half day off and around 3:15 PM VTS and I drove to the newly constructed Eastside Branch Library. The Grand opening was planned for 4:00 PM but until 4:10 PM it didn’t begin .Then it began with the welcome message by Mr Vincent Long, Leon County Administrator.
The Chairman of Leon County Commission Mr Dailey delivered the opening remarks followed by Kristen Dozier, County Commissioner (Seat 5.
Then Cay Hohmeister, Leon County Library Director spoke about the East side Branch Library, introduced the staff of the library, explained the amenities and told about all the programs and projects. Then the Leon County Construction Manager and couple of contractors spoke about the unique LEED design of the building and mentioned that the building was constructed to mimic the local area (similar to Mission San Luis).
Then around 4:40 PM we entered the Eastside Branch Library. It was really nicely constructed with lots of space and quite areas.
There were some light refreshments and drinks. We met lots of friends in the library. We stayed until 5:45 PM and got home.
Work-out using a treadmill
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Work-out using Treadmill
Precor 966i @ FSU Rec.
Friday, September 23, 2011
As part of my daily work-out, I have been carrying out a rotating schedule of various techniques and various equipments for my 20-25 minute session. Today, for the first time, I used the Precor 966i Treadmill machine that is available at our Recreation Center. This treadmill gives me exercise mostly for the lower torso and legs.
Since the treadmill has simple options, I set it in normal (default) mode. I used treadmill for 15 minutes work-outs with 5 minutes cooling off. I also can follow the Calories burned, distance climbed, steps/minute and other details in the display that is available on the monitor in front of me. This way, I can monitor my workout for lower body. Today I climbed for about 16 minutes and burned close to 80 Calories and walked for about 3 minutes to cool-off.
Work-out using Stairmaster
Friday, September 16th, 2011
Work-out using Stepmill
Stairmaster Stepmill SM 916 @ FSU Rec.
Friday, September 16, 2011
As part of my daily work-out, I have been carrying out a rotating schedule of various techniques and various equipments for my 20-25 minute session. Today, like many other days, I used the Stairmaster Stepmill SM 916 step-climbing machine that is available at our Recreation Center. This stair cliber gives me exercise mostly for the lower toros and legs.
Since the climber has simple options, I set it in normal (default) mode. I usually use the climber between 15-20 minutes work-outs with 3 minutes walking to cool off. I also can follow the Calories burned, distance climbed, steps/minute and other details in the display that is available on the monitor in front of me. This way, I can monitor my workout for lower body. Today I climbed for about 16 minutes and burned close to 115 Calories and walked for about 3 minutes to cool-off.
Work-out using Stationary Bike
Thursday, September 1st, 2011
Work-out using Stationary Bike
LifeFitness CLSC Bike @ FSU Rec.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
As part of my daily work-out, I have been carrying out a rotating schedule of various techniques and various equipments for my 20-25 minute session. Today, like many other days, I used the Life Fitness Club Series Stationary Bike machine that is available at our Recreation Center. This indoor bike gives me exercise mostly for the lower toros and legs.
Since the bikehas simple options, I set it either in interval or random mode. I usually bike between 10-12 minutes work-outs with 3 minutes walking to cool off. I also can follow the heart rate, Calories burned, distance biked at the display that is available on the monitor in front of me. This way, I can monitor my workout for lower body. Today I biked for about 14 minutes and burned close to 90 Calories and walked for about 3 minutes to cool-off.
Work-out using Elliptical
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Work-out using Elliptical Crosstrainer
Precor EFX576i @ FSU Gym
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
As part of my daily work-out, I have been carrying out a rotating schedule of various techniques and various equipments for my 20-25 minute session. Today, like many other days, I have used the Precor EFX576i Elliptical Crosstrainer that is available at our gymnasium. This crosstrainer gives me exercise both to the upper torso, lower toros, and legs.
I usually select one of the several work-out options available in the trainer: manual, interval, variety, and performance. I set it between 14-16 minutes work-outs with 5 minutes cooling cycle. I try to use both hands and legs in the elliptical, I definitely use the handle bars during the high resistance and inclination part but use the heart-rate monitor bars during the low resistance range. This way, I can monitor my heartrate and get a good workout both for my upper and lower body.
Work-out using Indoor Rower
Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Work-out using Indoor Rower
Concept2 Model D Rower @ FSU Rec.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
As part of my daily work-out, I have been carrying out a rotating schedule of various techniques and various equipments for my 20-25 minute session. Today, like many other days, I used the Indoor Rowing machine that is available at our Recreation Center. This indoor rower gives me exercise mostly for the upper torso, lower toros, and legs.
Since the rower has simple options, I set it at medium resistance of 6. I usually row between 10-12 minutes work-outs with 5 minutes walking to cool off. I also can follow the force curve display that is available on the PM3 monitor in front of me. This way, I can monitor my workout for my upper and lower body. Today I rowed for about 11 minutes and burned close to 90 Calories and walked for about 5 minutes to cool-off.
Attend Kasha Symposium
Saturday, April 9th, 2011
Kasha Symposium
CSL Auditorium
Saturday, April 09, 2011
I attended Kasha Symposium today from morning through late afternoon. The symposium was held in honor Professor Michael Kasha, founder of Institute of Molecular Biophysics and member of National Academy of Sciences.
The Symposium featured former students. It also incorporated our IMB’s Kasha Seminar and Kasha Award Ceremony. I took some pictures during the ceremony. VTS accompanied me in the afternoon after his practice at FAMU.
VTS joined the meeting briefly in the afternoon.