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Computing and Engineering professor researches gigabit application technology and programmable virtual networks
Dr. Deep Medhi has grown up with the Internet. His early access to Internet was through dial-up at home in the mid 1980’s using a 300-bps teletype terminal that didn’t have a monitor. In 1985, he took a graduate-level topics course that discussed computer networks. He had no idea that the same material would be covered in introductory-level undergraduate courses two decades later. “Half of it went over my head [at the time], but part of my work later was on optimization algorithms and parallel algorithms over a network,” Medhi said. In the early ’80s, the Internet consisted of a few small networks linked together, mostly in academic and research settings- local “intranet” networks by today’s standards. Emails consisted of basic text file transfers. “I’m probably one of the oldest email users on campus,” Medhi … Read entire article »
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Opening the trap door: A look into Kansas City’s haunted houses
A venture to Kansas City’s West Bottoms would serve visitors well with four haunted houses to choose from. Fears will be unmasked while walking or running through the numerous floors filled with ghoulish goblins and eerie atmospheres. According to Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, vice president of Full Moon Productions, the four haunted houses in the West Bottoms draw in 100,000 people each fall. Full Moon Productions was created by Arnett-Bequeaith’s grandmother, mother and uncle when she was five years old. The Beast, The Edge of Hell, Macabre Cinema and The Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe are owned by Full Moon Productions. All the profits from The Chambers of Edgar Allan Poe and Macabre Cinema go directly to the Dream Factory, a non-profit charity organization that grants dreams to children with critical or chronic illnesses. Arnett-Bequeaith said … Read entire article »
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These spots will hook you up with hookah
Hookah Haven: 3631 Broadway This new hookah lounge entices customers with a clean, distinguished interior and friendly staff. Hookah Haven’s interior is predominantly red, and includes attractive decorations, such as genie lamps that sit on the bar. Customers can sit in booths sectioned off by bamboo-esque panels that create a private and exclusive smoking experience. The staff is knowledgeable about the wide variety of shisha options offered by the lounge and recommends different shisha combinations that pleasantly complement one another. Prices for hookah range from $10 to $30, depending on whether customers mix several varieties of shisha together. Hookah Haven advertises live DJs who spin mixes of international electronic music, and also offers coffee and tea. Hookah Haven runs various daily specials 5-9 p.m. Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Friday – Sunday: 5 p.m. … Read entire article »
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Tattoo of the Week: Tattoos may be regrettable, but removal can be worse
For as long as tattoos have existed, there have been primitive forms of tattoo removal. The most common method l today is laser removal, but before its invention, those who were regretfully inked relied on other questionable methods. Early methods of tattoo removal included dermabrasion, TCA (an acid that removes the top layer of skin and reaches the layer where the ink resides), salabrasion (rubbing the skin with salt) and even the injection of lime, garlic, wine or pigeon excrement. Though methods of tattoo removal have become more advanced, removal is still a long and expensive process. Laser removal is a process in which tattoo ink is broken up and absorbed by the body through natural processes. The ink begins to fade, similar to how it would over time or from … Read entire article »
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30 Minutes in the Master Class: Conservatory students learn to weave life into sound
Among the many performances and concerts held by the Conservatory, the Master Class events allow Conservatory students to perform and then receive a critique from visiting musicians. These classes are free and open to both students and the general public. The Chamber Music Master Class on Oct. 25 was overseen by the Jasper String Quartet, recent winners of the Cleveland Quartet Award of 2012. The Jasper String Quartet has been together since 2006, and participates in musical outreach programs across the country. A trio of Conservatory students, consisting of a violin, piano and cello, performed a piece by French composer Maurice Ravel. It’s known as an extremely technical masterpiece, requiring all three musicians, violin, piano and cello to be performing expertly well. After the students finished the first movement, two members of the … Read entire article »
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The history of Halloween
While Halloween is typically thought of as the colorful time of year when leaves turn glorious shades of red, orange, and yellow. Pumpkins appear for sale in grocery stores, Halloween festivities can be found everywhere. Although many see it as another holiday, the significance and symbolism of Halloween can be dated far back.. This highly commercialized holiday many Americans participate in is merely adapted from the original holiday. Halloween was referred to asw Hollows’ Eve in medieval Christianity, but may actually date farther back than medieval times. “The belief that the dead come back to life goes back before pre-Christian times,” said Professor Gary Ebersole, the chair of the history department at UMKC and an expert on comparative religions. “In Medieval Christianity it was the day when the dead come back and … Read entire article »
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Health Journal: How to get in shape faster- Clean it up in the kitchen
Exercising properly on a regular basis is a significant component to losing weight; however, only 20-30 percent of the weight stays off. “You’ve got to clean it up in the kitchen first,” said UMKC personal trainer Shannon Hutsler. “You can work out until you’re purple, but if you’re eating whatever you want, whenever you want, you’re not going to see the results.” Hutsler’s personal rule is that if something isn’t natural, “I don’t need to put it in my body.” “I don’t think God grew Cheetos,” she jested. “I view food as fuel. We love food in our society, but it is important to think [to yourself], ‘What does my body need to function on a day-to-day basis?’” Instead of making drastic alterations to one’s diet, Hutsler believes nutritional health is best achieved in … Read entire article »
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Player Profile: Sarah Meiners: ‘I can’t stop running’
Senior Sarah Meiners runs 85 miles a week to stay in shape for UMKC’s cross country team. Her diligence has paid off. In 2011, Meiners earned First Team All-League honors for a fifth-place finish in the Summit League Championships. In the 2012 league meet last Saturday, she led the Roos with a 6k time of 23:92.2, good for 22nd place. Meiners, a biology major, started running during her junior year of high school at St. Francis Borgia in her hometown of Union, Mo. “I fell in love with it [running] and started getting pretty good, “she said. In addition to cross country, Meiners also participated in softball, swimming and basketball during her high school career, but she was faced with the decision of which sport to pursue in college. Meiners said it was a tough decision, but … Read entire article »
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