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About Us
The most informed, inform. Railway Age's experienced editors—knowledgeable of the past, in tune with today and looking to tomorrow—search for answers, and get them from across the industry: management, labor, suppliers, government, the financial community, all the sources that matter. Through interviews, research, conferences and seminars, Railway Age editors raise issues and seek solutions. They ask the important questions, and get the answers that are important to our readers.
William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief
With Railway Age since 1992, William C. Vantuono has broadened and deepened coverage of the technological revolution that is so swiftly changing the industry. He has also strengthened Railway Age's leadership position in industry affairs with the conferences he conducts, among them Next-Generation Train Control, Next-Generation Freight Rail, Light Rail, and Rail Insights. He is the author or co-author/editor of several books, among them All About Railroading; John Armstrong's The Railroad: What It Is, What It Does; Railway Age's Comprehensive Railroad Dictionary; and Planning, Engineering, and Operating Light Rail, With Applications in New Jersey.
Andrew Corselli, Managing Editor
Andrew Corselli, Managing Editor of Railway Age, has worked for The Sports Network, Patch, Summit Business Media, Haymarket Media, American Media and Hogwarth Worldwide as a reporter, writer and copy editor. He is a graduate of St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia with a B.S. in English.
Bill Wilson, Engineering Editor
Bill Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of Railway Track & Structures and Engineering Editor of Railway Age, most recently served as Editorial Director of Roads & Bridges. A recipient of numerous business journalism awards, he holds a degree in Broadcast Communications from the University of Southern Illinois.
David Briginshaw, Contributing Editor
From Simmons-Boardman's offices in Falmouth, England, David Briginshaw keeps our readers abreast of offshore happenings that are of increasing importance in the U.S. He is Editor-in-Chief of Railway Age's companion publication, International Railway Journal.
David Nahass, Financial Editor
An authority on all areas of railroad equipment finance and leasing, David Nahass writes our monthly Financial Edge column and produces our annual Railroad Financial Desk Book and Guide to Equipment Leasing. He is President of Railroad Financial Corp., a financial advisory firm. He also serves as Chairman of Rail Equipment Finance, an annual industry conference addressing critical developments concerning North America's railcar and locomotive fleet.
Roy H. Blanchard, Contributing Editor
Roy Blanchard is a long-time contributor to Railway Age. His consultancy, The Blanchard Company, provides general management, marketing, and strategic planning support for short line and regional railroads.
Ron Lindsey, Contributing Editor
Ron Lindsey is an independent consultant in the rail and intermodal industries. He began his career with IBM in 1970. He subsequently joined the Trustee Staff of the Penn Central bankruptcy and has spent the past 40 years in railroad management and independent consulting. He was Chief Engineer Communications at Conrail and Director of Advanced Train Control at CSX. At CSX, his primary responsibility was to conceive and manage the development of the first overlay PTC system that is the basis for those systems being deployed to meet the federal mandate. Additionally, he conceived and managed the design of an advanced train control/management system, Virtual CTC, for the railroads of Egypt and Kazakhstan. In addition to providing strategic technology planning sessions and market studies, Lindsey offers a suite of courses on conventional and advanced railroad operations based upon advancing technologies that are used by railroads, suppliers, and Professional Engineers to satisfy their on-going education credits.
Jason H. Seidl, Wall Street Contributing Editor
Transportation analyst Jason Seidl, Managing Director at Cowen and Company in New York City, lends his unique insights to Railway Age through his timely editorials. He has been recognized for stock-picking and earnings accuracy by several nationwide analyst surveys. He is President of the Northeast Association of Rail Shippers.
Bruce Kelly, Contributing Editor
Bruce Kelly has produced photography and writing for rail publications since 1982. He was Associate Editor of Railfan & Railroad magazine from 1988 to 1996. Since 1997, he has worked in the digital prepress department of a commercial printing company in northern Idaho.
David Thomas is a reporter who has covered government and society since graduating from Ottawa's Carleton University with degrees in political science and journalism. He has written for National Geographic, Maclean's, The Globe and Mail, The Gazette, and The Canadian Press news agency from postings in Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, and London, England. "Railroading has been a personal fascination since a childhood timed fortunately enough to witness the golden years of steam on the late-to-dieselize Canadian National and Canadian Pacific," he says.
John Thompson was born and grew up in Toronto, and studied journalism at the University of Toronto and, later, creative writing at Ryerson University. He joined the senior staff of the Toronto Transit Commission in 1977, subsequently becoming assistant editor of Coupler, the TTC's employee magazine, as well as performing public relations and archival duties. Thompson has been a freelance writer and editor for 20 years, for the Toronto Star newspaper and numerous trade magazines (including Railway Age). He resides in Hamilton, Ontario.
Ryan McWilliams, Contributing Editor
Chief Technical Officer and Principal of International Engineering and Founder of RailAdvisor, Ryan McWilliams is also a contributor to International Railway Journal and Railway Track & Structures. Through his company, he provides cutting edge technologies, market evaluations, global contacts/connections, industry knowledge, engineering support, research and development expertise, new and existing product advancements, software solutions, and best-in-class products to the global railway community. Formerly Vice President-Technology & Business Development at Salient/LB Foster (former Portec Rail) and Senior Engineer/Manager of Business Development at Transportation Technology Center, Inc., Ryan holds degrees from Colorado State University-Pueblo and MIT Sloan School of Management.
Frank N. Wilner, Capitol Hill Contributing Editor
Frank N. Wilner is author of six books, among them Amtrak: Past, Present, Future; Understanding the Railway Labor Act; and Railroad Mergers: History, Analysis, Insight. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics and labor relations from Virginia Tech. He has been assistant vice president policy for the Association of American Railroads; a White House appointed chief of staff at the Surface Transportation Board; and director of public relations for the United Transportation Union. He is a past president of the Association of Transportation Law Professionals. Wilner drafted the railroad section of the Heritage Foundation's Mandate for Change (Volumes I and II), which were policy blueprints for the two Reagan Administrations; and was a guest columnist for the Cato Institute's Regulation magazine.
Alfred E. Fazio, P.E., Contributing Editor
Alfred E. Fazio has 40 years experience in freight and passenger rail. He retired from Amtrak as Deputy Chief Engineer, where he was responsible for the implementation of high-speed rail improvements to the Northeast Corridor. Prior to this, he was General Manager of New Jersey Transit's Camden to Trenton RiverLINE diesel light rail system. He also served with Raytheon and Washington Group International as President of Twenty-First Century Rail, the DBOM supplier of the NJ Transit Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system. From 1989 through 1996, Fazio was Amtrak's Division Engineer for the New York Division. He holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Villanova University, a master's in Environmental Engineering from Drexel University, a master's in Applied Mechanics from the University of Pennsylvania, and is a registered Professional Engineer. He is a member of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) as well as the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Fazio has also served as a member of the Engineering faculty at the U.S. Naval Academy and at Widener University. Among his books are Development and Operation of New York's IRT and BMT; River LINE – Southern New Jersey's Interurban Railway; The BMT – A Technical and Operational History; and Elements of Planning, Engineering and Operating Light Rail with Applications in New Jersey.
Jim Blaze, Contributing Editor
Independent railway economist Jim Blaze has been in the railroad industry for well over 40 years. Trained in logistics, he served seven years with the Illinois DOT as a Chicago long-range freight planner and almost two years with the USRA technical staff in Washington, D.C. Jim then spent 21 years with Conrail in cross-functional strategic roles from branch line economics to mergers, IT, logistics, and corporate change. He followed this with 20 years of international consulting at rail engineering firm Zeta-Tech Associates. Jim is a Magna cum Laude Graduate of St. Anselm's College with a master's degree from the University of Chicago, Married with six children, he lives outside of Philadelphia. "Writing for Railway Age reflects my continued passion for the future of railroading as a competitive industry," says Jim. "Only by occasionally challenging our institutions can we probe for better quality and performance. My opinions are my own, independent of Railway Age."
David Peter Alan, Contributing Editor
David Peter Alan is Chair of the Lackawanna Coalition, an independent non-profit organization that advocates for better service on the Morris & Essex (M&E) and Montclair-Boonton rail lines operated by New Jersey Transit, as well as on connecting transportation. The Coalition, founded in 1979, is one of the nation's oldest rail advocacy organizations. In New Jersey, Alan is a long-time member and/or board member of the NJ Transit Senior Citizens and Disabled Residents Transportation Advisory Committee and Essex County Transportation Advisory Board. Nationally, he belongs to the Rail Users' Network (RUN). Admitted to the New Jersey and New York Bars in 1981, he is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar and a Registered Patent Attorney specializing in intellectual property and business law. Alan holds a B.S. in Biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1970); M.S. in Management Science (M.B.A.) from M.I.T. Sloan School of Management (1971); M.Phil. from Columbia University (1976); and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School (1981).
David C. Lester, Managing Editor, Railway Track & Structures
David C. Lester has been writing about the railroad industry for more than 25 years. He studied transportation and logistics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and has a bachelor's degree in economics from Georgia State University in Atlanta. David completed a career in health care information technology and consulting in 2012, and has focused on railroading full-time since then. He has written for Trains, Railfan & Railroad and other rail publications, and has contributed to two books. He specializes in technology and economic issues.
Peter Diekmeyer, Canadian Contributing Editor
Peter Diekmeyer is a Montreal-based financial journalist who covers Canadian issues for international clients in the natural resources, defense and economics sectors.


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ICYMI, Explain This One: Jeff Epstein Rush Ordered Self Loading Cement Truck to Private Island Prior to Publication on Pedophile Ring
Speculation, Opinion & Analysis by Kirsters Baish|8/16/19| It has been reported by the Daily Mail UK that recently deceased multi-millionaire pedophile/financier Jeffrey Epstein rush ordered a $100,000 cement truck to his Caribbean island just three weeks prior to the publication of an expose that led to his incarceration.
The Daily Mail reports:
The pedophile, who was found dead by apparent suicide on Saturday while awaiting trial for sex trafficking, got the Carmix 5.5 XL self loading concrete mixer delivered to Little St. James on November 7 last year.
Epstein was in such a hurry that he paid for the machine up front so it would arrive sooner – even though it meant being responsible if it got damaged in transit.
Three weeks later the Miami Herald published a series of articles called 'Perversion of Justice' on November 28, which eventually led to Epstein being arrested in July.
Shipping experts told DailyMailTV that the possibility that it was 'used to literally cover up evidence cannot be discounted'.
Epstein also reportedly had a dentist's chair with all its coinciding parts delivered to Little St. James in the US Virgin Islands. He also had a tile and carpet extractor, weighing in at 191 pounds, sent from the US Virgin Islands to his New York residence on March 11 of 2019.
Epstein was taken into custody at Teterboro airport close to New York just four months after that, and subsequently indicted on child sex trafficking charges.
According to the Daily Mail UK, "The details come after DailyMailTV exclusively revealed that the FBI had raided Little St. James on Monday as they widen their investigation into Epstein's alleged abuse of underage girls. Federal agents will be scouring the property to find evidence for their investigation – and Epstein's use of a cement truck raises the prospect they may have to dig to find some of it. The fact that he sent a cement truck to Little St. James could have an innocent explanation as Epstein often does construction work on the island and the neighboring one, which he owns as well."
Import Genius analyst William George, who monitors shipping data, explained that the timing of the cement truck's rush delivery is questionable, alone.
George stated, 'While the purchase of the cement mixer on its own is not suspicious, particularly given the reported and approved repair of cisterns on Little St. James, both the timing of the shipment and the fact that it's the only item in our records shipped with an express bill of lading do raise concerns."
'The shipment arrived Epstein's island on November 7th of 2018, 21 days before Julie Brown's expose was published in the Miami Herald and 23 days before Epstein allegedly began to try to pay off witnesses," he continued. "Considering both the scope of Brown's article and the urgency of the shipment, the possibility that the cement mixer was used to literally cover up evidence cannot be discounted."

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Raina specializes in adolescent girls' groups, and enjoys facilitating conversations about changing bodies, gender, self-esteem and relationships. Her goal is to lead groups that foster connection, normalize struggles, and create a safe space for group members to share their unique, whole selves. Her theoretical orientations are Attachment, Feminist Multicultural, Jungian, and Trauma Informed care, and this is the foundation from which she leads groups and work with adolescents. She believe in the healing power of connecting to peers, spending time outside in nature, and being silly.
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The global response and unmet actions for HIV and sex workers
Female, male, and transgender sex workers continue to have disproportionately high burdens of HIV infection in low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries in 2018. 4 years since our Lancet Series on HIV and sex work, our updated analysis of the global HIV burden among female sex workers shows that HIV prevalence is unacceptably high at 10·4% (95% CI 9·5–11·5) and is largely unchanged. Comprehensive epidemiological data on HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage are scarce, particularly among transgender women.
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Medicine logistics in emerging markets: Southeast Asia
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As growth in developed markets stagnates somewhat, many in the pharmaceutical industry aspire to access the populations in need of better medicine access within emerging markets.
Emerging markets are defined as countries developing in prosperity and likely to achieve higher income. Around 70% of the world's population live within these markets.
Many of these regions express a strong demand for better access to medicines and health solutions with millions of vaccine preventable deaths being caused due to inadequate supply.
Medicines in southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is experiencing a rise in its number of clinical trials. The lower running cost for clinical trials are attractive to drug manufacturers as they seek to reduce R&D costs. Deloitte expects this factor to only drive the region's level of clinical trials.
ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries are indeed increasing in significance, however these regions do boast varying levels of infrastructure, medical spend and process development.
Download this infographic to explore the key elements impacting pharmaceutical supply chains running through southeast Asia.
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John Mulaney is the theater geek's dream comedian. His and Nick Kroll's show Oh, Hello not only ran on Broadway, it featured beloved stage personalities and guests and was a perfect send-up of a certain kind brand of Upper West Side theater patron. In the most recent episode of Documentary Now!, Mulaney played the Sondheim-esque composter of the musical Co-Op as the show spoofed the cast recording of Company. And this weekend, hosting Saturday Night Live for the second time in under a year, Mulaney gave audiences a spiritual sequel to last April's Les Mis-in-a-fish-tank sketch "Diner Lobster." It's called "Bodega Bathroom" and it's incredible.
In the sketch, Pete Davidson and Chris Redd ask a bodega owner (Mulaney) for the key to the bathroom, which he gives them (attached to a cement block) before pointing them toward the Bodega Cat. The Bodega Cat (Kenan Thompson) takes them into the world of the bodega bathroom, where cats sing, roaches dance, and toilets need to be fed. There are also Oompa Loompas and Kate McKinnon as a Virgin Mary candle.
"Bodega Bathroom" runs through a number of Broadway's greatest hits. Let's see if we recognized them all: "Pure Imagination," "Oompa Loompa" and "The Candy Man Can" from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, "Feed Me" from Little Shop Of Horrors, "Memory" from Cats, and "Seasons Of Love" from Rent. Watch the mash-up medley here, and always pee before you leave the house:
And while we're here, should we just take another look at that Documentary Now! episode? Maybe just one quick song? Because Richard Kind can do no wrong? And poor Mulaney looks so sick of his own songs and it's only the first take? Yes, yes, let's watch it right now:
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Simon Porte Jacquemus invited his guests to the south of France via a warehouse on the outskirts of Paris on the first night of Paris Fashion Week. In a square decorated to evoke the countryside, complete with a very Instagramable little market and cute doorsteps, Jacquemus showed chic daywear in powdery and rust hues, with a number of covetable accessories, for which he is quickly becoming known.
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The author, top right, with his father and brothers on Christmas in the early 1970s. This column appeared in The Providence Sunday Journal, December 15, 2019.
Looking back, South County was likely my parents' last attempt to start anew.
In 1967, they built a shingled Cape on a quiet road just up from Salt Pond in Narragansett and moved our family of five there from Providence, only to turn us around 12 months later to move back to our old Elmhurst neighborhood. When my brothers and I learned about the return to the city, our sole concern was whether our new puppy could come with us.
"Of course she can," my mother said.
I was 8 years old – too young to sense the reason for our family's abrupt about-face. That became clear seven months later when, at the kitchen table after we had listened to a Celtics game on the radio, my father told my older brother, Rob, and me that he was leaving the following day. The words hit me like a thunderclap. As I heard Dad say he had made my mother unhappy for many years, I wanted to put my fingers in my ears.
Divorce rebooted our family in countless ways: Mom switched bedrooms with my younger brother, James, and me; my parents choreographed Saturdays to accommodate my father's visitation rights. There were ups and downs to negotiate throughout the year, and I felt pangs from the split acutely during December, especially when I asked myself a single, nagging question: Where would Dad go for Christmas?
The answer, at first, was easy: after visiting with my brothers and me at home and exchanging gifts with us, he would spend the rest of the day with his mother.
Unlike the colorful, boisterous homes of the Italian relatives on my mom's side, Nana Walsh's house was quiet, neat, Scotch-Irish. A lace slipcover sat just so on the back of her armchair; an illustrated portrait of the mourned John and Robert Kennedy hung on a wall in her pantry. Still, my grandmother had a sweetness about her that was comforting, and I was happy Dad would be with her on December 25.
Eight years later, after Nana's death, concerns about my father's Christmas plans revisited me. By then, he had left his job at a top Rhode Island ad agency and hopscotched from apartment to apartment in Providence. He and my mother were rarely in contact, but there had been several phone calls after which she would say, with a combination of concern and dismay, that my father was "feeling good." Those words troubled me; I was beginning to understand they really meant the opposite.
My father was reclusive, more comfortable with books than banter, but I always felt a connection with him. He encouraged me to read novels and write poems, and he brought me to shows at Trinity Rep. After we attended "The Iceman Cometh" together, Dad marveled at Richard Jenkins' performance as Hickey, unraveling the complexities of the play's protagonist for me.
That year, on Christmas morning, my brothers and I visited my father in his latest apartment, on Veazie Street. After exchanging gifts, we asked him what he had planned for the day, knowing that we, as usual, would be celebrating deep into the evening with my mother's side of the family.
"I'm volunteering at a nursing home on the East Side," he said. "That will give someone a chance to take the afternoon off."
His words were as soothing as the warmth of the sun on a winter day.
The night before, during Midnight Mass at St. Pius, I'm sure I had heard the familiar passage from Luke's gospel where the angels proclaim the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. But, on that Christmas, it was my father's "goodwill toward men" that meant the most to me.
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66 Articles in Issue: 2010-04
|Title / Author(s) / Keywords
| TecScan Systems introduces a comprehensive Contour Following solution for Immersion and Squirter UT systems
TecScan Systems28, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada
| Applus RTD commits itself to North America with two further acquisitions
Applus RTD 77, Rotterdam, Netherlands
| AUT, Phased Array & TOFD Certification In Canada
Eclipse Scientific Products48, Waterloo, Canada
| Nikon Metrology and Magestic Systems Win 2010 JEC Automation Innovation Award
Nikon Metrology, Inc.11, Brighton, MI, USA
| Nikon forms Nikon Metrology, Inc. for Industrial-Based Metrology Customers
Nikon Metrology, Inc.11, Brighton, MI, USA
| Hamamatsu Microfocus X-ray Sources (MFX) Wins Prism Award
Hamamatsu Photonics32, Hamamatsu-city, Japan
| Mistras Group Develops On-Line Monitoring System for GE 7FA Combustion Turbines
MISTRAS Products & Systems72, Princeton Junction, NJ, USA
| New ASTM Standard on Creep-Fatigue Testing Is Approved
ASTM International30, West Conshohocken, PA, USA
| Aerospace Composites Are Subject of New ASTM Nondestructive Testing Standards
ASTM International30, West Conshohocken, PA, USA
| GE's ACCESS Oil & Gas: Integrity Forum Live Until 30 June 2010
Waygate Technologies (former GE Inspection Technologies)313, Hürth, Germany
| ICNDT Journal Vol 8 No 3 March 2010
International Committee for Non-Destructive Testing (ICNDT)33, Northampton, United Kingdom
| ZfP Zeitung Februar 2010 Ausgabe 118
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung (DGZfP)163, Berlin, Germany
| A Cost Effective Real Time Software Application Module for the Acoustic Emission Laboratory
S. Rallabandi, S. Goud
aNizam College bUniversity college of Science; Research Centre Imarat2, Hyderabad, India
Acoustic Emission (AE), acoustic emission sensor, localisation of damage, Feature Extraction, In Plane (IP) Wave, Out of Plane (OOP) Wave, Pencil Lead Break (PLB), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), rayleigh wave, velocity, longitudinal waves, shear waves, wave propagation, frequency analysis, materials characterization, computer aided design (CAD)
| Experimental and Theoretical Investigation for the Use of Guided Eaves to Detect and Size Corrosion/Erosion Defects in Heat Exchanger
S. Vinogradov7, B. JACOBS, J. GODWIN
IHI Southwest Technologies Inc.6, San Antonio, TX, USA
Infrared Testing (IRT), magnetostrictive, Ultrasonic Testing (UT), guided waves (lamb waves), sizing, Guided waves, Other Methods, GWUT, tubing, Defect, chemical and petrochemical, heat exchanger, screening
| Electron microscopy and microanalysis of steel weld joints after long time exposures at high temperatures
D. Jandová1, J. Kasl1, A. Rek2
1koda Výzkum s.r.o. , Plzen, Czech Republic
2Ustav prístrojové techniky AV CR, Brno, Czech Republic
Visual and Optical Testing (VT/OT), microscopy, Other Methods, TEM, SEM-EDX, SEM-WDX, weld, Dissimilar Weld, Martensite, Steel, research
| A preliminary study of acoustic propagation in thick foam tissue scaffolds composed of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)
N. Parker13, M. Mather2, S. Morgan2, M. Povey13
1School of Food Science and Nutrition; University of Leeds5, Leeds, United Kingdom
2Electrical Systems and Applied Optics Research Division; University of Nottingham19, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Ultrasonic Testing (UT), acoustic microscopy, ultrasonic imaging, ultrasonic tomography, tomography, ultrasound, medical application
| Ultrasonic probing of the elastic properties of PMMA bead packings and their rearrangement during pressure sintering
V. Langlois, X. Jia
Laboratoire de Physique des Matériaux Divisés et des Interfaces; Université Paris-Est5, Marne la Vallée, France
| Experimental Studies with a 9 French Forward-Looking Intracardiac Imaging and Ablation Catheter
D. Stephens1, M. ODonnell23, K. Thomenius3, A. Dentinger3, D. Wildes3, P. Chen4, K. Shung52, J. Cannata5, P. Khuri-Yakub6, O. Oralkan6, A. Mahajan7, K. Shivkumar8, D. Sahn9
1University of California , Davis, CA, USA
2Department of Bioengineering; University of Washington5, Washington, DC, USA
3General Electric Global Research2, Schenectady, NY, USA
4Irvine Biomedical Inc/St. Jude Medical, Irvine, CA, USA
5University of Southern California4, Los Angeles, CA, USA
6Stanford University12, Palo Alto, CA, USA
7University of California34, Los Angeles, CA, USA
8Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (EMPA)269, Dübendorf, Switzerland
9Oregon Health & Science University , Portland, OR, USA
| Characterization of a Broadband All-Optical Ultrasound Transducer?From Optical and Acoustical Properties to Imaging
Y. Hou12, J. Kim12, S. Huang13, S. Ashkenazi13, L. Guo13, M. ODonnell23
1aDepartment of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science bDepartment of Biomedical Engineering; Michigan State University29, East Lansing, MI, USA
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You are the first client to report such problem and unless I am able to research the problem locally, there is not much that I can do. I have attached a test project, in which I added references to 2013 Q1 (2013.1.403.1050) DLLs manually and the project works as expected. Could you please modify this project so that it reproduces the problem and send it back to me in a new support ticket?


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I have had a great time working in Ghana for the past 6+ years. I am developing a fintech service for the benefit of money remittance users. The convenience, cost and other less than desirable customer experience issues can be improved greatly.
My background is telecoms and internet infrastructure, Telecom and IT Services for business, product management and start-up leadership.
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iPhone's iOS has always been a platform that helps to build unique and secured applications for businesses. If you are a developer who works on iPhone app development, you must be familiar with the pros and cons it has along with the limitations you have to work within. There are numerous perks that Apple's iOS serve but, there are some specific limitations too that cannot be avoided. Although iPhone is the most popular smartphone, it has some drawbacks that businesses need to know before proceeding with the app development process. Check out as we have listed its impediments below:
Memory limitation
iPhone App Development Company has to keep a check on its application's performance and memory. Managing memory for the iPhone app is its biggest limitation, as iPhones do not have garbage collection facility in their devices like Android smartphones. This is the main reason of risk with iOS apps and this memory limitation can even lead to the app termination.
iOS compatibility issue
Apple has different products in the market like iPhones and iPads and the biggest challenge that companies face today is the compatibility of the app with all products. The issue arises with the alignment of the application with iPhone and iPads. This shows how important it is to test the app before finally forwarding it for the customers' use.
Authorization from App Store
Make sure you are aware of Apple's App Store guidelines before finalizing its app development for your business. Study in-depth about the rules and regulations of Apple App to ensure hassle-free work later. This saves time and gives an idea about the challenges you may face so that your business is ready for it accordingly. 9Apps is one of most search app store for free and paid app experiences for your android device.
User Interface issue
Apple is known for its secured platforms and clean design concept that ensures to bring better user experience. This is the reason businesses are compelled to take their service. However, the challenge here with Apple is that it has limited screen space and therefore, creating an eye-catchy user interface is not possible. This comes as the biggest drawback for the iPhone App Development Company as there is limited space and using it according to the business expectation is puzzling.
Poor network conditions
Paying emphasis on the mobile's broadband reports is also necessary for app development companies. Although network speed does not matter much to the developer, however, the speed of application that your user is using may differ from the one you would develop on iOS and therefore, knowing it is crucial. The iOS app has to clear an experiment by the Network Link Conditioner that assists to work effectively with slow networks. If you have to develop an application that demands high internet quality, pay close attention to these details before starting the development process.
Beta Users testing
Testing applications are done well with Beta testing. This helps the business to test its app's function and check where the application is going wrong. The process helps to know the reason for the breakdown of apps and even helps to check bugs.


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St George's Church is an Anglican Church located in Barcelona, with a community represented by more than 20 different nationalities.
Complete redesign of the website. The goal was to create a much more dynamic and visually appealing web.
It focuses on the creation of specific content, such as the Calendar of Events. This tool allows to view upcoming events, and includes specific functionalities to import these events to your calendar.
Art direction, creativity and project management.
Responsive Design: design and programming adjustment for an optimal visualization in all the devices (computer, tablet, mobile).


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The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kid
I've read The Secret Life of Bees, and I loved it, and I'm a little fascinated with mermaids and mermaid stories too, so any book with "mermaid" in the title is bound to catch my attention.
While this book isn't really about mermaids, it has a very interesting mermaid myth that features quite prominently in it.
What the book is about, is a 42-year old married woman, Jessie, who feels discontented with her life and finds a great reason to leave her husband and her home for the island she grew up in, when her mother deliberately cuts off her own finger.
There she falls in love with a monk, Brother Thomas, who hasn't taken his final vows and who falls in love with her.
So what do you expect happens after that? What could happen after that? I pretty much expected the ending, which is to say, it is quite predictable, but in this instance and with this book, I'd say that it's not the destination but the journey that matters. It certainly seems that way, for both the reader and for Jessie.
It is the journey that allows Jessie to grow and learn, and see things she'd never really seen before. Many things happen along the way, and she finds out things about her own past that she never expected, but in the end, things work out for the best.
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- Escape to sunny Mauritius with a trip to the Tamarina Boutique Hotel 4* - a stunning boutique hotel with fantastic sea views and plenty of activities to try.
- Enjoy a relaxing Mauritian beach break, where you can enjoy Half Board dining and exclusive treats such as two complimentary spa treatments!
- Discover gorgeous sandy beaches and incredible spots for exploring such as the Black River Gorges National Park and the Rochester Falls.
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Your Holiday —
Your Destination —
Mauritius is a by-word for luxury, romance and tropical bliss; a beautiful string of low-lying coral islands in the Indian Ocean, and a paradise for diving enthusiasts and sun seekers alike. The country's 26 natural atolls and over 1000 islands have uniformly perfect white sand beaches lapped by turquoise lagoons the temperature of bath water.
On the western coast of the island, the Tamarina Boutique Hotel 4* is nestled in a stunning location between mountains and the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. This fantastic hotel is located close to Tamarin, an old fishing town-come-surfers paradise.
Tamarina Boutique Hotel 4* —
Decorated in warm colours which speak to the island's exotic and beautiful nature, you are sure to find yourself whisked away by the charm of this delightful island. The hotel provides stunning ocean views from most areas - especially idyllic in the pool and seating areas as you can relax in the comfort of the hotel and watch the calm waves. There are also a variety of activities to embark on at the hotel including tennis, beach games, golf, board games and a gym.
Some services may incur additional charges, payable locally.
Your Room —
This offer is based on a Deluxe Garden View Room (39m²).
Just for you:
- One fruit skewer and sparkling wine in the room
Deluxe Garden View Room
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Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.
Your Board Basis —
This offer is based on a Half Board stay (Breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
Just for you:
- One romantic dinner (excluding drinks)
Overlooking Tamarin Bay and around an infinity pool. From sunrise to sunset, La Madrague has a very special atmosphere. The restaurant proposes an international cuisine with a 'Creole Accent' - an exotic buffet for breakfast, Italian cuisine at lunch and themed menus or local fare in the evening.
Located around the beach pool, near the lime kiln and by the sea, the restaurant is open for light breakfast and all day light meals. As the sun sets, Laplaz turns into a casual, simple & elegant place, where you can savour grilled lobster, fish or gambas under the stars, while listening to the waves facing the lights of Tamarin Bay.
Le Dix-Neuf
This restaurant and bar at the Tamarina Golf Clubhouse offer light meals & snacks, overlooking the 18th hole, the river and Tamarin Bay with a panoramic view of the wild west.
Baboon Bar
In the shade of a centenarian Badamier on a deck overlooking the bay, Le Bar is open till late. When the sun goes down, Le Bar extends on the sand deck, where you can enjoy various cocktails and beverages, lying on long chairs or comfortably seated in armchairs, facing the sea.
Ti Baz
The beach bar is open seven days a week and provides an ideal spot to hang out with friends during the day and enjoy a signature cocktail or two. It is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset in the afternoon and even enjoy a campfire that takes place once a week.
Wine Cellar
Select your ideal wine to pair with your dinner for the night from the hotel's wine gallery where you can choose from grand vintages from around the world.
Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only.
Your Time —
Just for you:
- Two spa treatments of 30 min per person per stay
- One complimentary entry to Casela World of Adventures per person per stay (shuttle bus 2 times daily)
Our members can also choose to add on a golf bag supplement at the next stage of the booking.
And for those who are looking for something a little more active, there is a full range of tours, attractions and activities for you to take part in, including glass-bottom boat tours, surfing, kayaking, water skiing, fishing, tube rides, dolphin watching, catamaran cruises, diving centre (PADI & CMAS), deep sea fishing or tennis.
Casela World of Adventures is an adventure theme park for the whole family. Situated at Cascavelle, 5 minutes from Tamarina Boutique Hotel, the park spans over 400 hectares proposing unique, and intense moments in Mauritius. Whether you choose to walk with lions, trek in the river, experience zip lines, the toboggan and the 4D cinema, the park has something for everyone.
Your Included Excursions —
Our members have the following excursions included in their stay.
Entrance to Casela Park
Casela World of Adventures is an adventure theme park for the whole family. in the Flic-En-Flac region, the Casela Park, also known as Safari Park and Birds, welcomes you in its 14 hectares for a day like no other. Spanning over 400 hectares, this park proposes a unique, and intense discovery of Mauritius' wildlife.
Whether you choose to walk with lions, trek in the river, experience one of the longest zip lines in the world the park has something for everyone. The little ones will be delighted by the tilapia fishing, petting and feeding the farm animals. One can choose the safari via different modes: bus, quad or buggy rides or Segway to see giraffes, zebras, ostriches and other African animals.
Your Optional Excursions —
Our members can choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.
Deep Mauritius
Your day will begin with a shopping session in the factory outlets of Floréal and Curepipe where you may be tempted by a jewel at the diamond cutting factory, Adamas. After a stop at the crater of Trou aux Cerfs where you will enjoy a panoramic view of all Mauritius, you will arrive at the mystical lake of Grand Bassin, the place of the Hindu Mauritian pilgrimage. You will then admire the unique site of the Gorges de la Rivière Noire with abundant endemic flora which is home to many rare monkeys and birds such as Straw Tail, Cateau Verte or Kestrel.
Then enjoy lunch at the restaurant Rhumerie de Chamarel, followed by a rum tasting. Continue exploring the land of the seven colours and waterfalls of Chamarel and finally finish exploring one of the most beautiful forests endemic to Mauritius.
Swimming with Dolphins
Underwater Scooter Experience
Discover the breathtaking depths of the crystal clear waters that surround you with this half day (4-hour) underwater scooter experience!! Dive up to 3 metres deep to see the colourful marine life in their natural habitat. No need to be a diver or swimmer to drive the sub-scooter. Comfortably seated, you can breathe freely and naturally in a large transparent and panoramic dome. For your safety, a diver will guide you during the 30 minutes of your underwater cruise.
Catamaran Cruise in the North Islands
Departing from Grand Bay on the north coast, embark on a journey on board a beautiful catamaran and sail the Indian Ocean.
Admire the Coin de Mire which stands in the middle of the ocean. Upon the horizon, you will see a deserted island... white sand, shells, exotic fish, beautiful corals, crystalline lagoons await you. Masks, snorkels and fins will be included so that you are free to discover the beauty of the seabed.
There will be a small shuttle that will run you back and forth from the catamaran and the island – perfect for those who want to sunbathe on the beach. A delicious lunch of grilled meat is served on board.
Catamaran Cruise to Benitiers Island
The cruise will continue to the beautiful turquoise lagoon of Le Morne. Equipped with a mask, a snorkel and fins, provided on board, you will discover the underwater flora and fauna of this region.
The crew will concoct tasty grilled dishes, accompanied by salads, which you will taste in front of the Benitier, this strange shell carved by erosion and delicately placed on the sea. The drinks will be served at will.
Full Day Taxi Service – 1 Day (8hrs) or 2 Days (2x8hrs)
Your Journey to Tamarina Boutique Hotel 4* —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.
The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Shared transfers are included for flight-inclusive offers. It may be possible to add private transfers at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee (flight inclusive offers only - subject to availability).
For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.


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Makaylah Everett is the Marketing Coordinator in the Chattanooga office. She's skilled in many areas, but spends most of her time scheduling and creating engaging editorial content, planning events, and composing new client proposals.
Makaylah's experience in public relations and marketing has helped her develop an acute attention to detail, which is a huge benefit to her role. She is always willing and eager to assist in any way to drive firm success. Makaylah said one of her favorite things about working at HHM is the community involvement of the staff, and how the company encourages employees to volunteer for organizations they are passionate about.
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Three children, three adults injured in serious multi-vehicle crash in Innisfil
A serious multi-vehicle crash in Innisfil sent three children and three adults to hospital on Wednesday morning.
The crash took place on 9th Line, between Yonge Street and 10 Sideroad, at around 10:30 a.m.
According to South Simcoe Police, two victims are considered to be in critical condition. The man and woman, both in their late 20s or early 30s, were transported to Toronto-area trauma centres via air ambulance.
An eight-year-old girl was transported to hospital in serious condition. The remaining victims -- a man in his 50s, a teenaged boy and a two-year-old girl -- suffered "less serious" injuries and were treated in hospital.
Initial reports suggest the crash involved a pickup truck, a car and a mail carrier vehicle.
Sgt. Deborah Smith said it appears one vehicle crossed the centre line and struck another head-on. Some of the victims needed to be extricated from the wreckage by firefighters.
"At this point we don't have any suspicions that alcohol was involved. As far as speed, we are not sure. Our traffic unit is investigating and that will be determined," Smith told CTV News Barrie.
"We do have a couple of witnesses that did stand by and provided us with some information and if there are any witnesses out there, we would absolutely love to hear from them."
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Week 8
Dearest MCR,
It's officially 8th week and I can't quite work out how we got to this point in term so quickly! For many it's the final push for exams and dissertation deadlines…best of luck to everyone, you're nearly there!You can do it!
The exec committee is kicking off the week with a bang! Thanks to everyone who came to this morning'sMCR Brunch. I haven't quite recovered from all the bagels I ate… During the week we've got another chilled Dissertea, the final MCR Lunch of term and Leavers' Dinner, when we say our final farewells to the wonderful Lincolnites who will be leaving us this year. *cries*
For any leavers who still have the will to read my annoying emails (props to you, seriously…), let me just say that it's been a pleasure to have you at Lincoln. We love you, we'll miss you and please come back and visit soon, because Lincoln is your home and we'll always welcome you back with open arms.
Please find attached this week's Hall Menu, and as always I'll be in the MCR tomorrow for President's Hour.
Enjoy the rest of the final week of Trinity Term!
With best wishes,
Nupur Patel
MCR President 2019-20
DPhil Candidate in French Literature
Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Turl Street, OX1 3DR
1. Free & Funded Summer in China with TEFL Certification:
2. Green Templeton College Ball
3. Psycholinguistic Experiment: Male Participants Needed
1. Free & Funded Summer in China with TEFL Certification:
I am writing to invite you to make an application to our final few remaining positions on our funded and free summer projects in China. Below is a short introduction to this summer's projects! If you have any questions please check out our site faq where all questions are answered (https://www.go-to.co/faqs/)
We are proud to announce that this summer, we offered 600 free and funded placements across 100+ exciting locations around China. We have now opened up the final round with only 50 placements left, so please apply now to have the summer of a lifetime exploring China!
The summer is upon but we can arrange a placement and visa within 2 weeks, so if you'd like to travel, have fun and get great work experience then please apply.
With us you can take part in a 1-2 month exciting work-travel programme, with your meals, accommodation and TEFL certification costs covered. A free one week stay at our base in a Yangshuo, a stunning mountain town near Vietnam, is included for all participants at the end of the projects.
*Participation is free (no fee or fund-raising required) and all projects offer funding to cover meals, accommodation, TEFL certification, and lessons in Mandarin Chinese. No prior experience in China, Chinese or teaching is required at all. You can apply now in under five minutes via this link - the only requirement is that you speak English!:
2. Green Templeton College Ball
Did you suffer from FOMO this past month when you missed the chance to party at one of the incredible Trinity balls? Or was it the best party of your time at Oxford and definitely in need of a follow-up?
Then lucky for you the Green Templeton College Ball is just around the corner on the 6th of July! The committee has been hard at work planning an awesome experience. You won't want to miss the final event on Oxford's 2018-2019 social calendar. It'll be a great way to party one last time with your friends and celebrate the end of exams and this beautiful academic year.
Tickets are available for as low as £98 per person with the group discount.
Food and Drinks
There will plenty to eat and do at this year's ball. We're excited to announce there will be pizza fromWhite Rabbit, paella from Jamon Jamon, mac and cheese from the Mac Factory, and Joe and Seph's popcorn available during the evening. In addition, Mad Hatter will be serving up custom, ball-themed cocktails, Tap Social Movement will be providing tons of craft beers, and Oxford Wine Company will be providing plenty of vino. Purchase a dining ticket and you can enjoy the famed GTC food in our beautiful hall.
Musical Entertainment
We'll have two stages featuring various musical acts, including Jarryd West, Jyoty from Rinse FM, GTC's very own Big Band and more to be announced! Later in the evening you can also enjoy a silent disco from Silent Noize.
Non-musical Entertainment
We'll have a shisha tent, casino tables, a bouncy castle, ball pit, face painting and a cinema. Plus enjoy performances from the Oxford Imps (improv comedy), fire breathers and aerial hoop artists, plus much more!
Ticket Information
General Release - £120
Dining - £145 + £7 (wine)
Groups of 5 or More - £490+
If you need help finding people to find group tickets with you can post on the forum we've created just for that purpose: https://www.facebook.com/events/2250407545288934/
Purchase tickets here: https://fixr.co/event/966857451.
More info on our website: https://gtcball2019.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/greentempletonball2019/
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/390975315003929/
3. Psycholinguistic Experiment: Male Participants Needed
I am recruiting participants for a psycholinguistic experiment running in the Language and Brain Laboratory. This experiment looks at the way our brains process speech, and how this may be different if you are a first language English speaker or a second language English speaker (but a native speaker of German!). The study will consist of a computer- based task that just requires you to press buttons.
You can take part if you are :
The experiment will last 3 minutes in total and you will be paid £5.
If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact me at email@example.com, thanks!
Week 7
Dearest MCR,
Another week down and we're officially at the start of 7th week! What better way to celebrate than to enjoy good food, drink and music at the Rector's Garden Party today, from 2-6pm! Feel free to bringa guest for £10 each.
Alongside this, we've got the MCR Photo at 12pm. Please do come and take part in this great photo which will be displayed in the MCR! This week we also have Dissertea, the General Meeting and the MCR Dinner which will be Caribbean themed!
Please find attached this week's Hall Menu, and as always I will be in the MCR tomorrow forPresident's Hour.
I hope to see you all this afternoon!
With best wishes,
Nupur Patel
MCR President 2019-20
DPhil Candidate in French Literature
Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Turl Street, OX1 3DR
1. Debate Chamber- Summer School Teaching Opportunities for Maths, Physics and International Relations
2. Uncomfortable Oxford is recruiting student guides!
3. Recycle Your Cycle
4. Volunteer Coaches needed for Summer School
1. Debate Chamber- Summer School Teaching Opportunities for Maths, Physics and International Relations
Debate Chamber - Summer School Teaching Opportunities for Maths, Physics and International Relations, July and August 2019 (London based)
We are a small educational company established in 2003. We offer students a taste of their chosen subject at undergraduate level, enabling them to make a more informed choice about their university options, as well as to have fun getting really stuck into some challenging academic material together with equally enthusiastic peers.
We're a little different to other tutoring companies, in that we don't coach students to pass their school exams, and we don't give university interview or other applications advice. Instead, we seek to appeal to students with a genuine intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore academic material in a more sophisticated way than is often available in schools.
At Debate Chamber we believe in a style of learning which is not constrained by the requirements of examinations, and which offers students the chance to engage with some great academic material for its own sake, rather than in an instrumental way. We encourage students to explore material more independently, pursuing their own interests and questions, rather than trying to second guess the desires of an examiner, interviewer or teacher.
We have almost completed recruitment for 2019, but are still looking for a couple more people to teach Mathematics and Physics, and International Relations. You can find out more about the content of our all courses on our website here: www.debatechamber.com.
Most of our Tutors are post-graduate students, and a minimum of an undergrad degree in a relevant subject is required for any teaching role.
We are based in central London (Bloomsbury), and the rate of pay is £160 per day (all lesson plans and teaching materials are supplied, although there is plenty of scope for you to adapt them to your own style). We run an eight week summer programme, so depending in your subject there would be likely to be somewhere between two to eight weeks of work available. To find out more about the tutoring positions and to apply online please go to: http://debatechamber.com/work-with-us/
If you have any questions, or would like to send your cover letter and cv directly, then please contact Jessica Harvey-Smith, at email@example.com or on 0800 810 1058.
2. Uncomfortable Oxford is recruiting student guides!
Uncomfortable Oxford was founded by two Oxford University students in 2018 to create discourse in the city of Oxford about 'uncomfortable' aspects of our shared history.
It runs walking tours, blogs, public lectures, and outreach programs in order to engage with these histories and their impact on the modern city. We explore many uncomfortable topics, such as: legacies of imperialism, inequality, unethical funding, gender and discrimination, religious violence, slavery, and inequality.
In order to grow further, we need efficient and dedicated students to apply to be a guide with us over the summer! We pay our guides £25/tour, with an increase once you have been with us for awhile.
If you are interested in getting involved and you plan to be in Oxford over the summer, send us a message with a brief description of yourself and why you think you would excel in this position.
Applications should be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com
Learn more about us on our website at: https://www.uncomfortableoxford.co.uk/
Looking forward to meeting you!
3. Recycle Your Cycle
Recycle Your Cycle (www.recycleyourcycle.org.uk), is a social enterprise working with the prison service to refurbish, bicycles and then sell these through the charity sector enabling charities to raise funds for their particular cause. We have set-up workshops at 10 prisons, HMP Cardiff, HMP Ford, HMP Hewell, HMP Liverpool and HMP Nottingham, HMP Onley, HMP Stalling, HMP Stocken (Midlands), HMP & YOI Swinfen, and HMP Wandsworth where prisoners are trained in bicycle and vacuum cleaner repair and refurbishment, this helps with their rehabilitation and hopefully enables them to find employment upon their release. In addition many prisoners are working towards bicycle industry recognised qualifications. The charities then get the benefit of a quality refurbished product that they can sell at a good profit.
We now work with over 20 UK charities around the country supplying refurbished bicycles and vacuum cleaners, enabling these charities to raise additional funds for their cause. Since we began in 2015 Hospices have raised over 200k and growing monthly, as well as enabling more sectors of the community to gain the health and social benefits of cycling.
We are therefore looking for donations of used bicycles that can be refurbished and of course we would collect them from you.
4. Volunteer Coaches needed for Summer School
Universify Education is looking for enthusiastic students who are passionate about university to act as Volunteer Coaches on our summer residential and 3-day Easter weekend at Oxford University.
We inspire Year 10 students from non-selective state schools to strive for, apply to, and be accepted at highly-selective universities. Our intervention starts earlier than most outreach programmes, giving students the time to develop their goals and achieve the required GCSE grades to make a good application to university. Students attend academic sessions, delivered by academics, and undergraduate volunteers provide student welfare support and ongoing coaching throughout the programme.
Help run our summer programme in Oxford between 10th- 17th August, 17th-24th August, or 24th- 31st August 2019 and receive free meals and accommodation and join our extensive leadership and coaching training programme. Our volunteers play a vital role in leading student groups, providing pastoral care and delivering one-to-one academic coaching. Our team of professional coaches, who specialise in working with excluded pupils, provide all volunteers with training in what makes an effective coach. You will also receive training in mental health first aid and safeguarding.
Apply by midnight on 26th June 2019 at universifyeducation.com/volunteer/ for an opportunity to help young people to achieve their dreams of attending university and to continue breaking down the barriers to higher education.
Week 6
Dearest MCR,
I hope you're having a good start to 6th week! Last week was pretty fun, we celebrated Ascension Day by poisoning Brasenose students with Ivy beer and throwing pennies at children (totally legit…) and we filled our bellies with treats at the termly movie night and weekly afternoon tea. The sun was shining over Oxford during Summer VIIIs. Congrats to all the Lincolnites who rowed, you were fantastic!
This week we've got another set of exciting events not to be missed: Another MCR Lunch, Chocolate Tasting, Cheese and Wine, Yoga and Doggy Welfare Tea, followed by the Garden party with Sisters of Funk who will be grooving the way to 7th week!
As usual please find attached the weekly Hall Menu and I'll be around the MCR on Monday forPresident's Hour!
Also, a reminder that alongside college staff and Junior Deans, we have graduate peer supporters who are always there for you whenever you need them. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like to chat to them! Also, don't forget that condoms, lube, pads and tampons are available in the laundry rooms of Carfax, EPA, Little Clarendon Street and Bear Lane.
Wishing you a wonderful 6th week!
With best wishes,
Nupur Patel
MCR President 2019-20
DPhil Candidate in French Literature
Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Turl Street, OX1 3DR
1. Annual Conference: Spaces of (Im)mobility
2. Language Processing Experiment
3. Lincoln's Leavers' Fund and Fair!
4. Zen Yoga Classes: Every Wednesday
1. Annual Conference: Spaces of (Im)mobility
The Oxford Migration Studies Society invites you to our Annual Conference: Spaces of (Im)mobility!
This collaborative conference aims to bring together multiple disciplinary perspectives to explore how human mobility is mediated from above and below. It will examine how physical and social infrastructures operating within and across localities permit, facilitate and inhibit human mobility, and ask how individuals respond to these design and plans "from above". In doing so we hope to reflect upon important social processes and enquire how human mobility fits into these processes.
We have an exciting list of speakers and moderators including Catherine Briddick, Mary Bosworth, and Lorenzo Pezzani from Forensic Oceanography.
Date: May 31st to June 1st 2019 (9:30 am to 5 pm)
Venue: Catholic Chaplaincy (85-87 St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1RD).
Tickets can be purchased at : https://fixr.co/event/17910154
Cost: £5 for a Student Ticket and £10 for a General Ticket
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/569384710223119/
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
2. Language Processing Experiment
The Language and Brain Laboratory (part of the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics) is looking for participants language processing experiment. For this experiment, we need native speakers of any variety of British English and have no reading impairments.
The study consists of a 30-minute session for which you would have to come to the Language and Brain lab (based in 37 Wellington Square) to take part in a computer-based task. All you'll have to do is respond by button press to words that are presented to you on a computer screen and you are paid £5 for your participation.
If you're interested in taking part, just drop me an email (email@example.com) and we can work out a time that would be convenient for you :)
3. Lincoln's Leavers' Fund and Fair!
Did you know that we have a Leavers' Fund? It's a fund which is supported by leavers and gives money to the JCR and MCR. It's paying it forward at its best! Many leavers before you gave to the fund and it has supported things like the following:
JCR Welfare Teas
Cushions for the Lincoln Library
Rugs for the MCR
Freshers' Week
TV for the JCR
Books and video games for the MCR
Communal baking equipment
This year, your gift will be doubled by Lincoln alumnus Alex Baker '03 and by the University - so your gift is essentially tripled. Each person will be batteled £5 from their account unless they rather not be. Thank you for your support for future generations!
Also, save the dates of 10 and 11 June as times when you can pick up your alumni card from Oxford Town Hall. There will be a Lincoln table there on those dates and the Development Office will be handing out free Lincoln notebooks for all Leavers. Further information including times will be sent by the Development Office soon.
Click here to not have your account battled.
Did you also know that there's a Leavers' Fair at Oxford Town Hall? Lincoln will have a table there on the afternoon of Monday 10 June (from 2pm to 4pm) and on Tuesday 11 June (from 2.30pm – 5pm). Lincoln students can drop by to hear more about the activities and services offered by the Development Office (events, publications, mentoring etc.) and we will also be giving away free Lincoln College embossed notebooks (on a first-come, first-served basis). There will also be other stalls there offering information and discounts, and you will be able to collect your alumni card there from the University.
4. Zen Yoga Classes: Every Wednesday
Please see the attached flyer for yoga classes at the University Club on Mansfield Road, on Wednesdays from 7.45-8.45am.
Week 5
Dearest MCR,
Last night's epic boat party was exactly what we all needed to round of 4th week. We hope you had a great time dancing to Peer Revue and of course, fulfilling all your Jack and Rose 'I'm flying!' dreams. Actually scrap that…health and safety first…
In other news, it's the start of 5th week which means that Summer eights begins! We hope you'll all becheering our fellow Lincolnites down at the boathouse as they go for rowing glory! We've also got the termly movie night in the MCR, the home leg of the Mansfield Exchange Dinner and Ascension day,the one time in the year when throwing pennies at children is a legitimate thing to do… ah, the weird and wonderful traditions of Oxford!
As usual, please find attached the 5th week Hall Menu and find me in the MCR on Monday from 12.30-2.00pm for President's Hour to answer all your questions.
Have a great week!
With best wishes,
Nupur Patel
MCR President 2019-20
DPhil Candidate in French Literature
Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Turl Street, OX1 3DR
1. MCR Representatives needed for Lincoln Ball Committee (half-price tickets!)
2. Guide to Oxford for Lincoln Freshers: Fill in the Survey!
3. Oxford Counselling Service: Online Resources
1. MCR Representatives needed for Lincoln Ball Committee
Would you like half-price tickets to the Lincoln Ball in 2020?
We're looking for two MCR reps to represent the MCR's interests and voice any opinions in the committee meetings for the next year's ball. It's a relatively low-commitment, advisory role, as well as being your chance to have a say how you want your college's ball to be.
Email our VP at firstname.lastname@example.com to get involved or for more information.
2. Guide to Oxford for Lincoln Freshers: Fill in the Survey!
With our mission to make Lincoln more inclusive, particularly for international students who will be living in Oxford for the first time, we've decided to put together a 'Guide to Oxford' booklet which will be put in Freshers' packs for fun things to do around Oxford and information on basic necessities such as where to buy duvets, kettles, etc. The lovely Blaga has pioneered this project with a survey that she has made to gather your suggestions for things to do in Oxford.
Please spare a moment to fill in this very short survey. The more suggestions the better! I guarantee that you'll contribute to making future Lincolnites feel more excited about studying and living here.
Oxford Guide
Please take a few minutes to take our survey.
3. Oxford Counselling Service: Online Resources
The counselling service offers a wide range of online resources for students, including podcasts, which tackle matters such as academic life, self-care, mental health and self and identity. If you're interested follow this link:
Supportive resources | University of Oxford
The resources listed within this section are not intended to be used as a reading list and are by no means definitive. Some resources may be more helpful than others as different resources suit different individuals.
Week 4
Dearest MCR,
Welcome to 4th week! We're nearly halfway through term, can you believe it?! I hope you've all had a wonderful weekend with the JCR-MCR Groove Quad, Eurovision Night and some well-deserveddoggy love with Lulu the pug! #puggoals
This week we've got another set of exciting events not to be missed: MCR Lunch, the MCR Exchange Dinner at Mansfield, Friday Afternoon Tea and the much awaited MCR Boat Party, with the incredible Peer Revue headlining! I can't wait…
As usual, please find attached the 4th Week Hall Menu and don't hesitate to reach out for any welfare supplies or peer support. We're here to help in any way that we can! J
Have a fantastic week!
With best wishes,
Nupur Patel
MCR President 2019-20
DPhil Candidate in French Literature
Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Turl Street, OX1 3DR
1. Student Entrepreneurs Programme (StEPs)
2. Work at GTC Ball
3. SEED Award
4. Mindfulness in Movement (Free Course!)
5. Contraception Workshop, Brasenose College
6. Junior Project Manager Position Open
1. Student Entrepreneurs Programme (StEPs)
OUI, The Foundry, and Oxford Sciences Innovation are launching the Student Entrepreneurs Programme (StEPs).
One of the most generous programmes of its kind, StEPs will provide 40 students with access to the OUI intellectual property vault, a month long intensive training programme in innovation and entrepreneurship, a £1,500 stipend to cover them for the month with the goal of creating new startups based on OU ideas. The winning team will receive £25,000 investment from OSI to get things going.
This will be running throughout July, and we're looking for students to sign up during May.
OUI and OSI do some work with students, but our reach is somewhat limited. Consequently, we need the comms network's help in getting this message out. We've made a site about it here: https://innovation.ox.ac.uk/university-members/for-students/student-entrepreneurs-programme-step/, and if you can include this in your tweets/linkedin/facebook/Instagram posts, as well as any imminent newsletters, it'd be warmly appreciated by your colleagues over in the innovation side of the University.
2. Work at GTC Ball
Need extra cash? Want a cheap lovely summer ball ticket (£60 instead!)? Apply to work at the GTC Ball! We need your help to bring the night to life! Indicate your preferences for shift and area of work. Workers will be paid £9 an hour to help with bartending, food services, entertainment management, logistics, with a variety of different shift configurations! Head volunteers also needed for £120 the night. We are also looking for card dealers! Sign up here by Monday May 27th and we will be in touch soon!
If you have any questions, email firstname.lastname@example.com
3. SEED Award
Applications are invited for the Seed Award for entrepreneurial projects with topics related to science and technology.
Seed Award is a global student-facing competition aiming to promote a better life by harnessing the power of science and technology. Your project will be evaluated by world renowned scientists such as Dov Moran, the inventor of USB flash drive, and Demis Hassabis, Creator of Alpha Go.
Grand Prize of £110K to the winner. 3 Talent Prizes (£22K) and 30 Regional Prizes (£3K) will be granted to outstanding entries.
Come find out more about the Award at the information session.
Date: 1:30 pm May 27 (Monday)
Venue: Headley Lecture Theatre at Ashmolean Museum
Official website of Seed Award: https://seedaward.seedland.cc/EN/index.html
Please RSVP to the event at http://c7.gg/f6nd9
4. Mindfulness in Movement
Mindfulness is a well-researched, non-religious and effective means of alleviating stress, anxiety and depression, and promoting well-being and flourishing
These informal taster sessions will introduce Mindfulness – in theory, research and practice – through a series of very gentle movements and stretches, and offer a few tips to keep you grounded and steady in the midst of challenging circumstances. Attend one or both sessions. No previous experience is required!
FREE Taster Sessions
When: 1-2pm, Thursday 30th May 2019
5.30-6.30pm, Tuesday 11th June 2019
Where: Cricket Pavilion, University Parks
"If you want to free yourself from anxiety and stress, and feel at ease with yourself, then mindfulness is for you..." [Ruby Wax, Author and Comedian]
5. Contraception Workshop, Brasenose College
On Wednesday of 4th week, the Women's Officer of Brasenose College will be hosting a free contraception workshop at Brasenose, run by a doctor and the college nurse. There will be a short presentation followed by some informal discussion and questions. If you're interested, the session starts at 5pm. Please visit Brasenose lodge on the day for details of the specific venue.
6. Junior Project Manager Position Open
We are excited to be opening up the role of Junior Product Manager at Researcher. This is a unique role where you will play an integral part in the product development process of the product that touches nearly a million scientists every single day. This role requires someone with strategic vision to shape not only the current product but map out future innovative opportunities that add value to our users.
Week 3
Dearest MCR,
Welcome to 3rd week! The sun is shining and the birds are singing, it's a stellar day today!
Speaking of stellar, we had a corker of a 2nd week with the MCR Dinner (#foodgoals), Great Hall and the Catz Exchange Dinner. We also had the start of Ramadan at the beginning of last week, so on behalf of the Exec, I wish everyone observing Ramadan a belated Ramadan Mubarak!
We've got another great week ahead with Yoga, Doggy Afternoon Tea, Groove Quad and theEurovision Final Night...all this, plus another week of delicious food in hall. (see attached for the menu). It's going to be EPIC.
I'd also like to reiterate that without an MCR Welfare Rep this term, the MCR Exec is extremely committed to ensuring that you're all supported, especially during this busy term of exams and dissertation stress. Please don't forget that alongside college staff and Junior Deans, we have graduate peer supporters (see attached poster) who are always there for you whenever you need them. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like to chat to them! On another note, we also have welfare supplies: condoms, lube, pads and tampons are available in the laundry rooms at Carfax, EPA, Little Clarendon Street and Bear Lane. If you need anything else (pregnancy tests, attack alarms, dental dams, etc.) get in touch and we will discretely pidge you what you need.
Have a great Sunday!
With best wishes,
Nupur Patel
MCR President 2019-20
DPhil Candidate in French Literature
Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Turl Street, OX1 3DR
1. St Antony's Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week at St Antony's is open to all students and staff. There are a number of events happening this week from Mindfulness and Art Therapy to Yoga and Gardening. Follow the link for the timetable!
2. Reach Cambridge
Reach Cambridge is looking for supervisors and other non-academic staff to work on our academic summer school courses in Cambridge in July & August 2019. We offer competitive pay, free accommodation in Cambridge, half-board meals excursions across the U.K including places such as London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Brighton and Oxford, scope to lead and help with innumerable fun activities including sports, arts, cultural visits and evening social events. For more information and how to reply: www.reachcambridge.com/jobs
3. Oxford Foundry L.E.V8 Women Pre-Accelerator Programme
If you're an Oxford female student or alum with an early-stage start-up, check out the Oxford Foundry's L.E.V8 women pre-accelerator programme, where you can skill up and develop your business ideas this summer! You'll also get direct guidance and advice from the incredible L.E.V8 Women Ambassadors, a strong and diverse network of business leaders from a range of backgrounds and industries. Applications close June 9th. Go for it! https://www.oxfordfoundry.ox.ac.uk/about-lev8-women-pre-accelerator
4. Uncomfortable Oxford is recruiting!
Uncomfortable Oxford was founded by two Oxford University students in 2018 to create discourse in the city of Oxford about 'uncomfortable' aspects of our shared history.
It runs walking tours, blogs, public lectures, and outreach programs in order to engage with these histories and their impact on the modern city.
We explore many uncomfortable topics, such as: legacies of imperialism, inequality, unethical funding, gender and discrimination, religious violence, slavery, and inequality.
In order to grow further, we need efficient and dedicated students to apply for the following positions!
Applications should be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com
Learn more about us on our website at:
https://www.uncomfortableoxford.co.uk/ or click here to see our upcoming events!
5. STEM Events
1. Career Pathways for Women in STEM 2019
Annual event hosted by the Women in Materials group held at the Institute of Physics' London Headquarters to bring together a panel for women in a range of careers all underpinned by a STEM degree. More information here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/career-pathways-for-women-in-stem-tickets-61244584200
2. Diversity and Awareness in STEM, a week of events held across the MPLS division to celebrate the World Day for Cultural Diversity on the 21st May: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/diversity-and-awareness-in-stem-20151982293
6. OU Coffee Ambassadors
A brand new initiative to connect Oxford students and post docs who want to chat with experienced peer supporters who want to listen, always at a café with free coffee. More information here: https://www.facebook.com/oucoffeeambassadors/
The official launch event is happening on Thursday 16th May at the Oxford Hub, Turl Street Kitchen, 6.30 to 8pm
Dearest MCR,
We did it…we survived 1st week! I hope you've all had a wonderful weekend, whether that's consisted of dancing the night away at a college ball, hanging out at Doggy Welfare with Willow, or living your best life in the library, desperately trying to battle against the dreaded dissertation. *cries*
Fear not, 2nd week has some exciting events to keep you uplifted. We've got the 'Taste of India' MCR Dinner, an exchange with St Catz and the famously fun JCR-MCR Groove Quad!
For now, here are your weekly notices. As usual, please find attached the Hall menu and on Monday I'll be in the MCR for 'President's Hour' from 12.30-2.00pm if you'd like to chat about anything.
Have a great week!
Nupur Patel
MCR President 2019-20
DPhil Candidate in French Literature
Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Turl Street, OX1 3DR
1. Register to Vote for EU Elections
2. Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy – Student Consultations
3. Disability Discussion: Equality and Diversity Forum Event
4. University outreach programme volunteering opportunity
5. Volunteers Needed for a Study
6. Student Advisory Group
7. AHRC-TORCH Public Engagement with Research Summer School
8. Research Study
1. Register to Vote for EU Elections
Time is running out to register to vote
Time is running out to register to vote in the upcoming European elections. If you're not already registered, you have until Tuesday 7 May to do so. To register, visit www.yourvotematters.co.uk – all you need is five minutes and your national insurance number.
Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 23 May. The results will be announced on Sunday 26 May. If you're unable to vote at a polling station on the day, you can apply for a postal or proxy vote. A postal vote allows residents to post their vote to the Council in advance of the election. The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Wednesday 8 May.
If you're a student registered in Oxford and at your home address, you must choose one place to vote. It is an offence to vote more than once at a national-level election. EU citizens are able to register to vote in European elections, but will need to fill in an additional form as part of the process.
For more information, to find out if you are already registered or if you would like a paper application form, visit www.yourvotematters.co.uk or phone the City Council Electoral Registration Office on 01865 249811 or email email@example.com
2. Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy – Student Consultations
The University is writing a Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy and we want to hear your views. Each session will cover our draft strategy and implementation plan, and there will be a chance for you to brainstorm ideas and tell us what is most important to you about student wellbeing and mental health. All welcome!
If you are a JCR or MCR welfare rep, we will be holding another consultation just for you.
If you can't make these dates but would like to contribute to the strategy, you can do so online – keep an eye out for a link in your e-mails.
3. Disability Discussion: Equality and Diversity Forum Event
On MAY 20th from 2-5pm at MERTON college there will be an EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FORUM EVENT, entitled 'DISABILITY DISCUSSION'- everyone is welcome! Pre-booking is required (see attached for more info!)
4. University outreach programme volunteering opportunity
Universify Education seeks enthusiastic students who are passionate about university to act as Volunteer Coaches on our summer residential and 3-day Easter weekend at Oxford University.
We inspire Year 10 students from non-selective state schools to strive for, apply to, and be accepted at highly-selective universities. Our intervention starts earlier than most outreach programmes, giving students the time to develop their goals and achieve the required GCSE grades to make a good application to university. Students attend academic sessions, delivered by academics, and undergraduate volunteers provide student welfare support and ongoing coaching throughout the programme.
Help run our summer programme in Oxford between 10th- 17th August, 17th-24th August, or 24th- 31st August 2019 and receive free meals and accommodation and join our extensive leadership and coaching training programme. Our volunteers play a vital role in leading student groups, providing pastoral care and delivering one-to-one academic coaching. Our team of professional coaches, who specialise in working with excluded pupils, provide all volunteers with training in what makes an effective coach. You will also receive training in mental health first aid and safeguarding. Please visit our website for further details.
Apply by 31st May 2019 at universifyeducation.com/volunteer/ for an opportunity to help young people to achieve their dreams of attending university and to continue breaking down the barriers to higher education.
5. Volunteers Needed for a Study
Volunteers needed for a study investigating the effects of a potential novel antidepressant drug on the way the brain processes certain kinds of information
We are looking for healthy participants aged 18 to 45 years. In order to participate, you must be in good health and you must not have a history of any mental disorder. You would be randomly allocated to 18 days of treatment with a drug called "pramipexole" or a placebo. After treatment has been established, non-invasive brain imaging (fMRI) and various psychological tests will be conducted. You will be asked questions about your medical history to check your suitability for an MRI scan.
Contact: email@example.com
6. Student Advisory Group
Boost your CV and join the University's official Student Advisory Group
If you want the opportunity to gain some consultation experience, the Student Advisory Group is a great start.
As a member of the group you will be part of a specially selected cohort of students who will become the main point of contact for central University student feedback.
As well as providing real-time feedback on proposed or implemented process changes within the University and Oxford SU, you will also influence campaigns, events, and more, while meeting regularly with other students.
The meetings will take place once a term from around 6pm – with drinks and pizzas provided. In addition to attending termly meetings, you may also be asked to respond to three online polls per term.
Simply fill out the online application form by Monday 6 May.
The group is a joint initiative by the University and Oxford SU, and there are just 40 places available. The first meeting will take place on Tuesday 23 May. For further information see the Student Engagement page on the Oxford Students website.
7. AHRC-TORCH Public Engagement with Research Summer School
The AHRC-TORCH Public Engagement with Research Summer School (PERSS) 2019 is now accepting applications from DPhils and ECRs in the Humanities. The PERSS is a 5-day programme of skills workshops, lectures, and small group sessions designed to give participants the skills to integrate public engagement into their research. This year's PERSS will take place in Oxford from July 8th-12th, 2019.
Participation is free and registration is open to DPhil students and Early Career Researchers in the Humanities. Application forms can be found on our website: https://www.torch.ox.ac.uk/article/ahrc-torch-public-engagement-summer-school-2019. Applications are due 10 May 2019. For any queries, contact the Graduate Project Coordinators, Sumner Braund and Glenn Cahilly-Bretzin, at firstname.lastname@example.com
8. Research Study
Worrying a lot? Interested in taking part in a research study?
We are looking for healthy, right-handed volunteers, who are aged 18-50 years and fluent in English, to take part in a study investigating how a single dose of the medication losartan affects emotional processing, using brain imaging (fMRI). Losartan is currently used to treat high blood pressure. However, we think that it may also enhance the effectiveness of psychological therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The study involves two appointments of about 4-5 hours in total. You will be reimbursed for your time. For further information please visit http://www.oxited.co.uk/our-healthy-volunteers-research.html or contact Theodora A. Thoroddsen at email@example.com.
Nupur Patel
MCR president
December 2019


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Star Wars Day: Zayn Malik & More Stars Tweet 'May The 4th Be With You' In Honor Of May 4
May the Fourth be with you, HollywoodLifers! It's time again for Star Wars Day, May 4, and celeb 'Star Wars' nerds are getting in on the fun. See tweets from Zayn Malik and more!
Listen up, nerds — it's Star Wars Day! The unofficial holiday always falls on May 4, and fans of the Star Wars saga know exactly why. May 4 equals…May the Fourth Be With You. Yes, that sounds incredibly silly, because it is. But there's no one more dedicated to their fandom than Star Wars fans, so nothing's better than a full day dedicated to the thing they love! There are plenty of celebrities that you may not know are actually major fans of the movies. Zayn Malik, for example! Zayn got in on the fun early by tweeting in the morning a gif of him swinging around a lightsaber. So good!
Paris Hilton got in the holiday spirit, too. Her tweet was a little confusing, but she gets an A for effort. Paris tweeted a photoset of herself, now deleted, wearing a bikini (and carrying a basketball?) on the moon, the Earth seen behind her in space. She tagged it #MayTheFourth, so technically it's Star Wars related. We think it's more Barbarella, but that's just our opinion.
May The Fourth Be With [YOUR NAME HERE]
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 4, 2018
#MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/eJw8K7j40a
— zayn (@zaynmalik) May 4, 2018
Star Wars…stars…piped up on Twitter, as well. Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, has been teasing followers with tweets every day in May leading up to the fourth. "May The First Be With You; May The Second Be Better; May The Third Be Absurd." He ended with, "May The Fourth Be With [YOUR NAME HERE]". This is why he's the GOAT. Samuel L. Jackson, who played Mace Windu in the prequel films, tweeted, "May The Fourth Be With You. Morning Mood…" attached to a pic of himself wielding his trusty lightsaber. We can't wait to see who tweets next!