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Below are some of the courses you'll have an opportunity to take as a student in this program. Note: This list is intended to give you a quick glimpse into the program's academic offerings, and should not be used as a guide for course selection or academic advising. For official program requirements see catalog for details.
|Production Practicum
|Beginning directed practical experience in dramatic production. Credit for performing in a play, set construction, costume construction, publicity, or other aspects of the theatrical process. Notes: Special approval required. May be taken twice for a total of 4 credits. Grade Mode: A.
|Introduction to Technical Theatre
|Explorations in the basic elements and terminology that define theatre. Special attention given to such topics as: safety, props, two- and three-dimensional scenery and their materials, and scene painting. Grade Mode: A.
|Beginning Acting
|This course offers a beginning study of the principles of contemporary acting techniques. Students will evaluate and demonstrate the acting theories of the Stanislavsky system of acting, as assessed by the 20th century American acting leaders, Uta Hagen and Stella Adler. Grade Mode: A.
|Intermediate Acting
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|Dramatic Theory
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|Production Practicum II
|Advanced practical experience in dramatic process. Credit for performing in a play, set construction, costume construction, publicity, or other aspects of theatrical process. Notes: Special approval required. May be taken twice for a total of 4 credits. Grade Mode: A.
|Dramatic Design and Criticism
|Scene design, including script analysis, formation of visual concepts, floor plan development and model building for the stage. Practical training in theatrical production written critiques/reviews. Grade Mode: A.
|Drama for Christian Ministry
|Introduction to the mechanics and creativity of drama in the church, as well as issues facing the Christian drama coordinator or director. Class members are involved in class performances. This course explores the potential and practical experiences for use of drama in church and parachurch settings, providing insights for participants and leaders in drama ministry. Grade Mode: A.
|History of Cinema
|Creating historians via a survey of the development of the motion picture including the evolution of motion pictures as an art form, classic Hollywood narrative structure, technological developments, communication medium, and industry. Films screened in the course will be analyzed from perspectives of auteur theory, genre theory and thematic criticism. Special emphasis will be given to cultural criticism locating films in their unique time and place. Grade Mode: A.
|Cinema and Media Arts Practicum
|Directed practical experience in the various fields of mass communication. Notes: May be taken for a total of 6 credits with different content. Grade Mode: A.
|Cinema and Media Arts Seminar
|A rotating variety of topics and production experiences often employing special guests from within the media industries. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, Fund Raising, Event Planning, Visual Effects, Audio Recording, Cinematography, Production Design, the Sundance Film Festival, the City of the Angels Film Festival, the Biola Media Conference. Notes: May be taken multiple times. Grade Mode: A.
|Voice and Speech for Theatre
|Intensive training in the correct use of voice and articulation for the actor. Special attention paid to developing skills for vocal and physical relaxation, projection, and anatomical uses of the voice. Grade Mode: A.
|Theatrical Makeup
|Makeup requirements for the stage. Individual skill development in character analysis. Application in pigment, plastic, hair, makeup, and selection and use of makeup equipment. Grade Mode: A.
|Costume Study and Construction
|Design fundamentals, including costume history, research, play analysis, fabric selection, construction basics and hypothetical design projects. Grade Mode: A.
|Oral Interpretation
|Learning to read types of literature aloud in a manner that enhances and enriches the audience's understanding and appreciation of that literature. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Communication credit. Grade Mode: A.
|Intercollegiate Forensics
|Practical speech experience in debate and individual speaking events. Notes: May be taken twice for credit for a total of 4 credits. Grade Mode: A.
|Lighting and Sound for Theatre
|Study of lighting and sound variables in a stage production. Student projects include light and sound choices for a particular production. Grade Mode: A.
|Intercollegiate Forensics
|Practical speech experience in debate and individual speaking events. Notes: May be taken twice for credit for a total of 4 credits. Grade Mode: A.
|Directing Theatre
|Exploration of the art and craft of directing for the theatre. Topics covered: storytelling, instincts, staging, picturization, dramatic tension, style, meaning, examining, text, groundplans, auditioning, working with actors and other relevant issues facing the director. Notes: Attendance at selected plays is required. Grade Mode: A.
|Playwriting for Performance
|Creation of original material for solo or corporate dramatic performance. Workshop for the presentation of created original materials for stage. Grade Mode: A.
|Communication Internship
|For students prepared to gain practical experience. Usually off campus in a work situation. Notes: Contact Communication Studies Office to pick up contract and receive instructions. May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A.
|Communication Practicum
|Directed practical experience in the various fields of communication. Notes: An Add/Drop Slip and Arranged Course Form must be obtained at the Communication Studies Office. May be taken for a total of six credits. Grade Mode: A.
|Advanced Acting Workshop
|Further in-depth study of characterization, script analysis, and various styles of acting. Topics may vary. Grade Mode: A.
|Rhetoric of Media Studies
|Rhetorical criticism and evaluation of communicative messages in film, television, theatre, popular music, the popular press/books, and Internet. Grade Mode: A.
|Communication Seminar
|Various aspects and problems in the fields of communication. Notes: May be taken multiple times with different course content. Grade Mode: A.
|London Theatre Study Tour
|Theatre-based tour of London, England, exploring Shakespeare's birthplace, theatrical venues, and acting workshops. Notes: Tour requires purchase of tour package to London, England and additional fees for Biola University credit. Project required for submission following return from London. Grade Mode: A.
|Directed Research
|Individual research in areas of communication determined in consultation with the instructor. Notes: An Add/Drop Slip and Arranged Course Form must be obtained at the Communication Studies Office. May be taken for a total of three credits. Grade Mode: A.
|Introduction to Public Communication
|Development of communication skills in public speaking. The course will include presentational skills, attention to multicultural communication encounters, audience analysis, speech opportunities, research, organization and critical thinking. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Communication credit. May count as a lower division COMM major elective only for Torrey Honors program students. Grade Mode: A.
|Theatre Appreciation
|Appreciation of drama through an understanding of the components, terms, personnel, history, styles, and techniques of theatre. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Fine Arts credit. Attendance at selected plays is required. Grade Mode: A.
|Introduction to Philosophy and Aesthetics
|An introduction to the problems, methods and concepts of philosophy with an emphasis on the issues and theories of aesthetics. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Philosophy credit. Grade Mode: A.


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Entry into the field of systems engineering requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology provides approval for systems engineering programs in the United States. As of March 2011, 13 colleges offered accredited programs in the specialty: the Air Force Institute of Technology, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Case Western Reserve University, George Mason University, Lehigh University, Oakland University, the University of Pennsylvania, Washington University, the University of Virginia and the United States Air Force, Military and Naval Academies. Some prospective systems engineers may choose to gain a degree in a related field of engineering like mechanical engineering. These students generally complete design projects and take electives that relate to systems engineering to prepare themselves for their careers while in college.
Systems engineers must receive a license from their states to provide consulting and design services to the public. The license for a systems engineer is known as the professional engineering designation. Each state creates its own set of eligibility criteria to determine which candidates receive the designation. States typically require systems engineers to pass an examination developed by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. The examination lasts for up to eight hours and consists of 80 multiple-choice questions.
All systems engineers have the opportunity to pursue voluntary certification through the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). Some employers prefer to hire systems engineers who carry these credentials or restrict their hiring to such individuals. The INCOSE offers four primary types of certification, each with its own experience and educational requirements. Candidates for any of the INCOSE certifications must pass a written examination. Higher-level certifications also require engineers to supply professional references.
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Contents in this article
- Step 1 – Find an 'A to B' move
- Step 2 – Find the retracement point C
- Using Fibonacci
- Conclusion: Fibonaccis are multifunctional
Who has not seen the beach girl who is throwing back her wet hair, corn flowers or shells that all have the perfect Fibonacci spiral assigned to it? People then try to tell you that Fibonaccis are a 'natural' occurrence and that their presence signals something special. The truth is, for every Fibonacci spiral that you randomly find somewhere, there will be tens of thousands of things where a Fibonacci sequence cannot be seen.
And especially, when it comes to trading, Fibonaccis are not a superior way of predicting and analyzing price behavior, but it is more like a self-fulfilling prophecy when you see it 'work'. When you can use it in combination with other concepts, you will be able to benefit from it and no doubt, Fibonaccis can be a great addition to your trading arsenal as you will see shortly.
How to use Fibonacci? There is no right or wrong
Often, traders who have no prior experience with Fibonaccis are worried that they are 'doing it wrong' and don't use the Fibonacci tool correctly. I can assure you, there is no right or wrong and you will also see that many traders use Fibonaccis in a slightly different way. When it comes to using Fibonaccis, there are only a handful of things you have to be aware of. But after playing around with Fibonaccis for a short while, you will become comfortable very quickly.
Step 1 – Find an 'A to B' move
To use the Fibonacci retracements, you have to identify an 'A to B' move where you can use the Fibonacci retracement tool. What do we mean with 'A to B'?
A = the origin of a new price move. These are usually swing highs and lows, or tops and bottoms.
B = Where the move pauses and reverses.
The following 4 screenshots show typical A to B moves
Now let's apply the Fibonacci retracement tool to the A to B moves. Just pick the Fibonacci tool from your platform, select point 'A', drag it to 'B' and release it.
Connecting A to B moves with the Fibonacci retracement tool
Step 2 – Find the retracement point C
After you have identified an A to B move and plotted your Fibonacci tool on your charts, you should be able to find point C.
C = the point where the retracement ends and price reverses into the original direction.
As you can see, the first 3 screenshots show the typical ABC move of a Fibonacci retracement. Point C is very obvious on all three charts and price bounced off the Fibonacci levels accurately.
Finding the C-Fibonacci retracement level
The fourth screenshot shows a scenario where price did not go back to the B-Fibonacci level, but breaks the prior A-Fibonacci. It's important to understand that not all price moves will stop at a Fibonacci level. But, as you can see on the fourth screenshot, the Fibonacci tool can be used to identify support and resistance areas as well as we will explore in more detail shortly; the last screenshot shows nicely how price reacts to several different Fibonacci levels during the retracement.
Tip #1: Trial and error
Especially for beginners, the following exercise will help you build a strong foundation when it comes to drawing Fibonacci levels: Just grab the Fibonacci retracement tool and try to put it on different spots, while observing how price reacts to it. Usually, the more 'snaps' (price bouncing off a level) you see, the more important the Fibonacci retracement is.
Tip #2: Don't force a Fibonacci
Not every time you'll be able to use a Fibonacci retracement to make sense of a price move. If you can't make the Fibonacci levels snap, don't try to force it. The best and most helpful Fibonacci retracements are those where you don't have to look long.
Using Fibonacci
#1 Retracements as re-entries
The most common use for Fibonacci levels is the regular retracement strategy. After identifying the 'A to B' move, you pay attention to the retracement level C.
The screenshots below show a sudden bullish move in a larger uptrend. Often, traders miss such sudden outbursts and then try to find re-entries during pullbacks. The Fibonacci tool is ideal to identify swing-points during pullbacks as the sequence indicates. With the Fibonacci retracement tool, a trader would have been able to find 2 Fibonacci re-entries on the pullbacks.
#2 Support and resistance
Another possibility to use Fibonaccis is to find an AB-Fibonacci move on a higher timeframe and then go down to your regular timeframe and watch the retracement levels as support and resistance guidelines.
The first screenshot below shows the Daily timeframe of the current EUR/USD chart. As you can see, there was a regular 'A to B' move. The screenshot in the bottom shows the same Fibonacci retracement but on the lower, 4 hour timeframe. As you can see, throughout the whole time, price reacted fairly accurately to the Fibonacci levels.
#3 Fibonacci levels for Take Profits – Fibonacci Extensions
Finally, you can also use Fibonaccis for your take profit orders. Especially the Fibonacci extensions are ideal to determine take profit levels in a trend. The most commonly used Fibonacci extension levels are 138.2 and 161.8.
Most trading platforms allow you to add custom levels. Usually, the parameters to add the Fibonacci extensions are:
-0.618 for the 161.8 Fibonacci extension
-0.382 for the 138.2 Fibonacci extension
The rules for take profit orders are very individual, but most traders use it as follows:
A 50, 61.8 or 78.6 retracement will often go to the 161 Fibonacci extension after breaking through the 0%-level. A 38.2 retracement will often come to a halt at the 138 Fibonacci extension. The screenshots below show the Fibonacci moves from the beginning and this time we applied the extensions to the price moves. As you can see, the extensions provided great places for take profit orders.
Conclusion: Fibonaccis are multifunctional
The article demonstrated how to use Fibonaccis efficiently in your trading. However, don't make the mistake of idealizing FIbonaccis and believing that they are superior over other tools and methods. Nevertheless, Fibonacci is a great tool to have and can be used very effectively as another confirmation method. Whether you are a trend following or a support and resistance trader, or just looking for ideas how to place your take profit orders, Fibonaccis are a great addition to your arsenal.


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There are no two ways about it, the Republican presidential candidate is somebody the industry needs to be worried about.
The US has consistently been one of the most reliable international investors in UK property. But in his run for the White House, Trump has been hostile towards free trade and labelled China as a "currency manipulator".
He has advocated a number of regulatory measures, from slapping tariffs on imports from China to the government repaying only some of its debt in an economic crisis.
In the event of a Republican victory, his policies could even escalate into a trade war and break up the trans-Pacific partnership between the US and 11 other American and Asian states which was signed in February 2016, according to the Economic Intelligence Unit.
Miles Gibson, CBRE's head of UK research, says more than Trump himself, the real threat is what he represents: "Insularity – a catch-all phrase for protectionism, for being less open to the world, less cosmopolitan, less diverse, biting the hand that feeds us."
He adds: "Global cities are by definition not insular, so if we turn in on ourselves, the chances of us being successful in the future are lower."
How to protect yourself/your investment Bilateral investment treaties exist between many countries, protecting investors from a wide range of government actions and interference. An EU-US trade and investor mega deal is being negotiated. However, it is facing fierce opposition from some member states, activists and environmental organisations, sparking doubts about whether it will be passed.
Political risk insurance is an alternative solution. It protects foreign investors against risks associated with a host government, including discriminatory regulations against an investor or project, creeping expropriation, or breach of contract.
Insurance can also be obtained for country-level risks that apply to all investors in that country or sector, including war, revolution, mass nationalisations, regulatory changes and currency inconvertibility, according to Ian Roberts, partner at Clyde & Co law firm.
Deaths caused by global terrorism increased 80% between 2013 and 2014 to 32,658, according to the latest Global Terrorism Index, which tracks the number of deaths caused by terror attacks. And the global economic cost of terrorism reached its highest-ever level in 2014 at $52.9bn (£36.6bn) – a tenfold increase since 2000.
The hotel industry is particularly vulnerable. Following the most recent attacks, in Brussels on March 22, the city's hotel occupancy levels fell 19.6% to 57.7% for the entire month according to STR, an industry data tracker.
Analysts found there was a three-month recovery pattern for hotel occupancy rates following the 2005 attacks in London and November 2015 attacks in Paris. But sustained attacks are likely to cause prolonged occupancy dips as nervous tourists choose to holiday closer to home.
While recent attacks have targeted tourist destinations, another 9/11-style attack could have a disturbing impact on global cities' financial districts. A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts, found the 9/11 attack on New York led to an increase in vacancy rates in Chicago Central Business District's three landmark office buildings – the Willis [Sears] Tower, the Aon Center and the John Hancock Center.
Shopping centres and retail parks are also at risk. Many have already stepped up security measures but these may need to go further if the threat level increases, possibly deterring shoppers.
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In the UK, Pool Re was introduced in 1993 to help make insurance protection against terrorist attacks viable. It works by having participating insurers, such as ACE, pay losses as a result of terrorism up to a threshold. If losses exceed that threshold, the insurer can claim reserves accumulated by Pool Re.
Chinese economic slowdown
The prospect of a sharp economic slowdown in China was rated the top global risk scenario by the Economist Intelligence Unit in April. Fear of a continued economic deterioration was put down to the ongoing build-up of the country's debt stock (equivalent to 240% of GDP), downward pressure on the renminbi's exchange rate against the US dollar, and continued deterioration in the country's services and manufacturing sectors.
What threat does this pose for property? Domestic uncertainty in China has had the adverse effect of making commercial property investment in developed Western markets an attractive investment. Richard Zhang, head of CBRE's China Business Team in London, says Chinese investment volumes in London for 2016 could even exceed the £3bn recorded in 2015.
However, there are concerns that the market uncertainty could cause higher medium-term funding costs, which could spill into the commercial property sector.
While many investors are looking to diversify their portfolios with more property assets, others might look to return their capital to domestic markets. Research by law firm Paul Hastings found Chinese authorities might continue to guide investors towards slowing down on overseas investments in the short term.
How to protect yourself/your investment "Property firms and investment companies will need to remain very engaged with Chinese investors because the impact is uncertain," says Walter Boettcher, director of research and forecasting at Colliers International. "On the one hand, a slowdown could mean fewer Chinese investors. On the other hand, existing domestic Chinese investors may find far fewer opportunities in China, hence would begin greater cross-border investment."
Just when you think Brexit is resolved one way or another, along comes the uncertainty of Grexit. If Greece fails to abide by the terms of its latest bailout, it could eventually depart from the euro, sparking a rebellion across the Continent.
Countries forced to leave the eurozone would suffer large devaluations and be unable to service euro-denominated debts, according to the analysis by the EIU. Banks would then suffer huge losses in their sovereign bond portfolios, resulting in major disruption to the global financial system and plunging the world economy into recession.
"While Grexit is no longer the systemic threat to the eurozone it was four years ago, it would still be a messy and disruptive event," says Andrew Burrell, head of economics and forecasting at JLL.
"As Grexit would be an unprecedented step, there will be considerable uncertainty in the transition – more even than Brexit. So it is the diffuse effects on business confidence and financial markets across the eurozone that will be most important."
How to protect yourself/your investment "Nothing that hasn't been done already," Burrell says. "Greece is already a no-go obviously. The most vulnerable economies in terms of contagion – Spain, Ireland and Portugal – are much safer now so there is less concern about these exposures." He adds: "If the exit is well managed with both sides working constructively and support from the IMF for the return of the drachma, this may not be too disruptive, outside of Greece at least. If it is the result of a hasty ejection, it will be far more damaging."
Rising inequality
Worldwide inequality last year was "at its highest since records began", according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, fuelling uncertainties around economic growth, social cohesion and security.
Property has arguably been integral to the problem. On the one hand, inadequate housebuilding in urban areas has led to huge house price increases, pricing out many and making easy returns for lucky homeowners. Meanwhile, the Panama Papers leak of 11.5m files from the database of offshore law firm Mossack Fonseca shone a spotlight on property's role in assisting tax avoidance by the rich, powerful and sometimes criminal.
We have all seen the photos of protesters hurling abuse and more at property events. There is public outrage and political discontent with the industry. The government has started recruiting a new crack team of experts to hunt down property developers dodging tax using offshore companies.
While a more transparent system would be supported by many, there is a danger of dramatic regulatory changes being introduced without significant input from the industry, deterring clean foreign investment and creating uncertainty.
Rising global inequality has been linked to the crowds of economic migrants who are fuelling the migrant crisis, putting pressure on the infrastructure of European cities. Swelling migrant camps could be the cities of the future and migrants could be a much-needed workforce.
However, the trend towards countries tightening their borders as a reaction to the crisis is likely to restrict the movement of EU workers on which the construction industry is reliant.
How to protect yourself/your investment Rachel Davies, head of UK Advocacy and Research, Transparency International UK, says: "Layers of secrecy facilitated by the offshore company structure prevent effective investigations by police and checks by those working in sectors such as property.
"This means property in the UK can be acquired anonymously and anti-money laundering checks can be bypassed with relative ease.
"Typically, solicitors are expected to conduct due diligence on the buyers but our research indicates that all sectors are vulnerable to money laundering. Estate agents should apply more scrutiny to buyers and develop information sharing forums with solicitors in case of suspicious activity."
Cyber threats
Two thirds of UK businesses have been targeted by cyber attacks in the past year, according to the government's cyber security breaches survey conducted by Ipsos Mori and released in May. While a quarter of businesses had experienced a security breach at least once every month, only one in 10 had formal processes in place for managing such incidents. Yet a single data breach cost a company $3.8m (£2.6m) on average in 2015, according to IBM.
Increasingly reliant on technology, commercial property companies are not immune to the threat. Theft of sensitive information, strategic plans and tenant information are the most visible targets of cyber attacks, suggests the Deloitte Center for Financial Services.
Given significant amounts of cash maintained on the balance sheet as well as large transactions related to acquisitions, disposals and financing of commercial properties, the industry could be particularly vulnerable to financial cyber risk.
How to protect yourself/your investment While phishing, vishing, crypto-viruses and ransomware all pose huge threats to corporate security, cyber-crime is likely to focus increasingly on the Internet of Things, says JLL EMEA's chief information officer Chris Zissis. The number of devices hooked up to the internet means more and more data can be hacked.
"Property owners and their tenants must do three things: understand the sort of data the IoT generates while it monitors and safeguards buildings, work out which data is of value, and get solutions put in by leading security experts to secure that data," says Zissis.
Building management systems including CCTV, fire alarms, air conditioning and heating are no longer separate from IT systems and are vulnerable to cyber attacks. Zissis says property firms need to put education schemes in place to increase awareness, responsibility and speed of reaction to any security breach.
Climate change
If the planet warms up by two degrees Celsius, scientists predict it would lead to a 4.6m sea level rise for Copenhagen, submerging 255,000 homes.
At December 2015's Paris talks, 195 states agreed to aim to keep temperature rises under that level.
As well as physical risks to property, there are likely to be implications for investors in terms of planning, building regulations, carbon taxes and energy certification.
Buildings account for close to a third of CO2 emissions and growing regulation in Europe is changing market conditions.
From 2018, it will be unlawful to let out properties with 'poor performing' energy performance certificates. Further natural disasters are likely to increase public support for greater regulation on buildings, as well as affecting property values and insurance premiums in 'at risk' areas.
How to protect yourself/your investment Caroline Hill, head of sustainability at Land Securities, says the industry needs to take action to "avert a global crisis". Land Securities has set itself a carbon reduction target which sets out the pathway required by the CRE sector to ensure global warming does not exceed two degrees compared to pre-industrial levels.
Actions that can be taken include higher design standards to create low-carbon buildings and minimising the use of energy in the construction process. Methods to make existing buildings more sustainable include introducing renewable energy, natural spaces, insulation, double glazing and recycling.


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Company directors are one of the most at-risk groups for identity fraud, with criminals using data pulled from Companies House and social media to impersonate them, a new report has found.
The study from Cifas, the UK's leading fraud prevention service, and LexisNexis found that directors were nearly twice as likely as other members of the public to be victims of identity theft.
Nearly 19% of identity fraud victims are company directors, despite company directors comprising less than 9% of the UK's population.
Publicly available data
One of the reasons given by the report is that fraudsters use publicly available data, including listings on Companies House, as a starting point and then obtain further information in order to successfully commit the fraud.
Commenting on the findings Lady Barbara Judge, Chairman of Cifas, said: "There will always be more publicly available information about you if you run your own business compared to other individuals."
The names, addresses and dates of birth of most UK directors are usually freely available online to members of the public, and despite recent efforts to limit this including reducing access to director's date of birth information, directors have continued to suffer disproportionately from identity theft.
While public data such as property ownership or company directorships provide fraudsters with a starting point, they often build on this to make the information 'useable' by collecting other online information such as social media posts, media profiles and company websites.
The report recommends that directors can make the fraudsters' task more difficult by restricting the information about themselves and their lives that are publically available online.
Lady Judge encouraged company directors to do as much as possible to separate their personal and company personas. "Limit the personal information you share on social media and professional networking sites," she said, "proactively check your credit file and your accounts. The quicker you spot that your details have been used fraudulently, the easier it will be to limit the damage caused."
Mobile contracts
The study also discovered that identity fraudsters targeting company directors try to obtain credit files before committing identity fraud.
Once criminals have stolen the identities of directors, they often sign up for multiple mobile phone contracts and buy consumer goods online.
The thieves rely on business owners holding mobile phone contracts for their employees, allowing them to purchase multiple phone contracts without raising alarm.
Nearly half (47%) of recorded identity frauds involving the fraudulent procurement of credit files from company directors took place in London and the South East, with 28% coming from the capital.
Responding to the report a Companies House spokesperson said: "We are aware of concerns about the risk of identity theft. We are currently working with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to review the current provisions on the availability of personal information on the register."
Protection strategies
Strategies listed by the report for company directors to protect themselves against such frauds include:
- Check your credit file: a quick and easy piece of advice for everyone - always keep a close eye for anything suspicious on your credit file. Fraudsters will often access a victim's credit file first to see if it's an identity worth using. By reviewing yours regularly, you can spot any suspicious activity before it is too late.
- Think about your digital footprint: make things more difficult for fraudsters by limiting what personal info is available in the public domain either on social media or professional networking sites. Also, listing a business address rather than home address on public director registers is advisable. The fewer pieces of the jigsaw a fraudster can get hold of, the harder it will be for them to impersonate.
- Don't forget about paperwork and post: shred all your financial documents before you throw them away and remember to redirect your mail if you change address or move home.
Have you or your client fallen victim to scammers? What can be done to stop this trend increasing in the future?


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Our Platform
We must focus on creating a vibrant city where people want to live, work, shop and raise a family. To do this we need to improve the basic building blocks of a strong and sustainable community which are stronger neighborhoods, better transportation and living-wage jobs.
Click below on the headings below to jump to the issues:
Strengthening Neighborhoods
- Enriched Neighborhood Schools
- Neighborhood-Initiated Solutions
- Community-Oriented Policing
Improving Transportation
- Safer Streets for Walking and Biking
- Re-imagining Public Transportation
- Improved Accessibility
Living-Wage Jobs
- Expand Youth Employment
- Support for Small Businesses
- Renewable Energy Jobs
"We are one, our cause is one and we must work together if we are to succeed." - Frederick Douglass
Strong, Vibrant & Connected Neighborhoods
We will work towards economic justice, environmental justice and social justice in Rochester by seeking innovative and forward-thinking solutions and by working together to grow a network of strong, vibrant and connected neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Initiated Solutions
We must prioritize holistic neighborhood solutions that stem from the community and involve the community in the decision making process.
Community Oriented Policing
Enriched Neighborhood Schools
Improved Transportation
Transportation is not a sidecar to development, but the driving force that will move Rochester forward! We need to create a more vibrant and livable city to attract people and businesses who want to live here.
Mobility is a Human Right
"How to get from here to there" is a question central to our everyday life. For those of us that do not have a car, finding the answer to that question can be complicated, stressful and may mean hours out of our day - if the trip is even possible at all.
We need to increase access to services and the quality of life for our residents by helping people get:
- from home to a grocery store with lower prices and more selection
- to a safe place to for children to play
- to the doctor's office
- from unemployed to employed
- from low wage job to a living wage job
No one should have to limit their life choices because of a lack of transportation options!
Transportation as a Driving Force for Development
Vibrant cities are filled with pedestrians, bikers and public transit. Improving mobility is a critical piece improve the quality of life for our residents and making Rochester a place where people WANT to live and work. This is the spark that will attract jobs and new residents to our city!
- Better public transportation that is fast & reliable with satellite transfer stations
- Coordinated ride-sharing
- Work with employers to come up with transportation solutions to allow more city residents to access jobs
- Design infrastructure that makes walking and biking a safe and predictable experience
Fighting Climate Change
The Future must be green to sustain life on this planet and we will need to rely less on personal vehicles. By designing our streets for all modes of transportation not just cars, we enable more residents make the choice to leave their car behind. The Complete Streets model shows us how we can give walkers and bicyclists a safer and more predictable experience.
Connecting people to Living-Wage Jobs
Focusing on job creation and working with organizations in the community to:
Expand Youth Employment
Expand the youth employment efforts to fund year-round positions in the community that engage youth as leaders such as organizations like Teen Empowerment who have a successful model to engage and employ youth to be leaders and to organize their peers around important issues.
Attract Renewable Energy Jobs
The future is green. It must be in order to sustain life on our planet. Rochester is uniquely positioned to support a thriving renewable energy economy with solar, wind, bio gas and bio plastic manufacturing. Promising investments in Photonics and RIT's recent 70 million award to lead a clean manufacturing consortium are drawing attention to our city that was built on innovation. We have the infrastructure to support these new efforts, and strengthening our neighborhoods will create a vital atmosphere that these companies are looking move into and will encourage additional outside investment, creating steady job growth.
Support Small Business
Small businesses are the backbone of a healthy, diverse economy. When small businesses thrive, the community thrives because our dollars are kept in the community and jobs are located where people live. Targeting support for women business owners and business owners of color moves the needle towards racial and gender equity and opens the door to more businesses opening in struggling neighborhoods where poverty is concentrated.
LGBT Equality
We support the rights of all LGBTQIA+ Rochesterians to live with dignity and to the fullest expression of their identity. We will fight to protect and expand those rights. Our City government has already taken many forward-thinking steps on issues of sexuality and gender, but there is still more work to be done. We need a voice on City Council that is in touch with this community, that can listen to LGBT Rochesterians' concerns and advocate for supportive and inclusive City policies.
Local Food & Agriculture
Food is abundant in and around the City of Rochester. There is no excuse for hunger and malnutrition. Local food and agriculture policy can put the power of food security and health in the hands of the people, empowering them with knowledge and resources. How we practice agriculture has huge implications on climate change and encouraging local, sustainable, organic and community-grown food will have an immense positive impact on the City of Rochester and the world.
We support the establishment of an Office of Food Policy that will provide staffing for a Food Policy Council that will have it's main charge to end hunger and malnutrition in the City of Rochester. It will accomplish this goal by enacting policies to:
- Localize our food system and decentralize agriculture lands, production, and distribution. Support the creation of land trusts for urban farms and encourage public support for producer and consumer cooperatives, community kitchens, Community Supported Agriculture, urban agriculture, and community farms and gardens.
- Support the re-zoning of vacant land in the City of Rochester to allow for urban agriculture. Make city owned land available at reasonable rates to people who want to garden or do commercial urban food production.
- Establish a City food policy that gives preference to the purchase of healthy, local, sustainably produced foods at city events and in city-run institutions.
- Collect municipal food/yard waste so that the City of Rochester can distribute compost that is suitable for use in growing food in urban gardens and has the benefit of removing the greenhouse gas carbon from the atmosphere and putting it in the soil.
- Promote, support and preserve community gardens in the City of Rochester and at it's institutions.Create a City policy that recognizes gardens for the positive impact they have on a neighborhood with due process for warning gardens that the City intends to take for other uses and allows gardeners to defend their use of the land.
- Support the work of programs that train youth at city schools and in the community.
- Support the efforts of Foodlink NY to source emergency food supplies from area farms and gardens and to use its infrastructure to facilitate the flow of food into the city.
- Increase the resources of the City Recreation Department and Horticulturalist to support community gardens through workshops, supplies and mutual support.


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Self Reliant Woman Moment- Sock Bun
link that to me had the clearest instructions. I made a sock bun out of one of my daughter's white socks that had no match and a knee high black hose. I cut the feet out of both. I then rolled the elastic part of the white sock into a scrunchie and then rolled that into the black hose. Then I put my daughter's hair into a ponytail with a ponytail holder. I put the sock bun holder around the ponytail. I pushed her hair around the sock bun, Then I put another ponytail holder over the sock bun to hold it into place. I didn't need to use hairspray or bobby pins though I will need to when she actually dances. I am so proud of my accomplishment! Yes, I can be a self-reliant woman! Oh, and here are Viki's braces!
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Harris asked, "aside from any notice or memorandum that was not sent or was, what mechanism or processes were in place to ensure that the Attorney General would not have any connection with the investigation to your knowledge?"
The Senate Intelligence Committee has announced that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will testify at an open hearing tomorrow afternoon about questions raised by former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James B. Comey's testimony last week.
Though we may not learn a lot about the Russian Federation investigation, we will be able to better assess Sessions' survival by the end of the day. The former director did not elaborate in public on the nature of the information.
"Some members [of the appropriations committees] have publicly stated their intention to focus their questions on issues related to the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, from which I have recused, and for which the deputy attorney general appointed a special counsel", Sessions wrote.
Over the weekend, Sessions asked to appear before the Intelligence Committee instead of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, where he was expected to appear to discuss Department of Justice funding.
Amid reports that the Sessions hearing would possibly be closed, the American Civil Liberties Union put out a statement arguing that barring public access to the hearing would be "a gut punch to the millions of Americans committed to an open and participatory democracy". As of this writing, it's not clear if that will be in open session, or behind closed doors.
While several committee members, including Dianne Feinstein, Susan Collins, and Angus King had voiced support for a public hearing, other members have complained that doing so will inevitably lead to a brick wall, where Sessions will say he can not discuss certain matters in public. The Department of Justice did not deny Mr. Sessions and Mr. Kislyak crossed paths that day, but told CNN Mr. Sessions did not have any "private" talks with the ambassador at the Mayflower.
Sessions is expected to be grilled by the Senate committee on Tuesday over alleged contacts with Russian officials during the United States presidential campaign. Trump has said publicly in an NBC News interview that he fired Comey because of "this Russian Federation thing", though White House spokespersons had previously denied that there was a connection between Comey's firing and the Russian Federation investigation.
Sessions was a leading opponent of the Senate's 2013 immigration overhaul, which he called too permissive.
Hopefully he won't say that he's unable to answer questions in a public setting, like those before him.
As news of his testimony broke, Sessions attended a Cabinet meeting with Trump at the White House.
Comey said the president urged him to drop the investigation into Flynn, who resigned earlier this year over his contacts with Russian diplomats. Trump fired Comey on May 9. Does Sessions have a different recollection of what had been discussed?
She described Comey's testimony as "candid" and "thorough" and said she would support a subpoena if needed.
Asked Monday if the White House thought Sessions should invoke executive privilege to avoid answering questions about his conversations with Trump, presidential spokesman Sean Spicer replied, "It depends on the scope of the questions".
Mr. Comey last week recounted a February 14 incident in which Mr. Trump ordered Mr. Sessions and others out of the room, then allegedly proceeded to tell Mr. Comey that he wanted the FBI to drop an investigation into former national-security adviser Michael Flynn's discussions with Mr. Kislyak.
"We want to be able to get his side of it", Lankford said. The Department of Justice denied the meeting.
Comey testified that the FBI investigation into possible collusion between Russian Federation and the Trump campaign did not extend to Trump himself during the time Comey was leading the FBI. In an extraordinary moment last week, both DNI Dan Coats and NSA chief Mike Rogers refused to answer questions on the details of those exchanges.
Trump has held several campaign rallies since becoming president, including events in Kentucky and Tennessee.


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Chances are you don't think about the roof over your head too often. For millions of others that don't have a home, or worry whether their roof will be there tomorrow, it's a constant worry. A solid roof that they can count on to protect them from the elements is something that many people strive for.
In honor of National Roof Over Your Head Day we're turning our attention upwards by providing tips on keeping your roof in shape over the winter months and suggesting one way you can help the less fortunate this holiday season.
Protecting Your Roof During the Winter
When it comes to protecting your roof during the winter there are things specific to the season that need to be addressed as well as regular maintenance.
Regular Maintenance That Needs to be Done During the Winter
Check the ceilings – Water stains on the ceiling are an indicator of problem areas on the roof. Areas directly over these spots should be checked first.
Check all roof penetration points – Vents, pipe boots, chimney flashing – any place where the shingles are penetrated or not flush needs to be properly sealed. Fix any points that look questionable.
Replace shingles – Any shingles that are broken, loose, etc. should be replaced before they become a problem or expose the substructure.
Look for sagging and softness – Once you're up on the roof feel for any soft spots underfoot. Also get low and look for sagging or uneven spots. Any of these can indicate that maintenance is needed and there could be rot.
Winter Specific Roof Maintenance
Clear all gutters and downspouts – They are sure to have had some build up after the fall and will only get worse as winter sets in. If drainage isn't moving properly buildup can cause the gutter system to loosen.
Check the fascia and deck for deterioration – Weak spots in winter will be made worse by the cold, which can make materials contract further loosening them and creating cracks that are wide enough for water to penetrate.
Clean off the roof – It's a good idea to keep your roof clean all the time. But the more buildup you have going into the winter months the more potential there is for problems.
Help Blue Santa Give Others a Reason to Celebrate the Holiday Season
For decades there's been an organization that has come to the homes of people that aren't quite as fortunate at Christmas. No, it's not the real Santa climbing up on the roof and down the chimney, it's Blue Santa. At the heart of the 501 nonprofit is the Austin Police Department.
It all began with 20 families in 1972. Today, Blue Santa provides Christmas presents for kids 14 years old and younger and a holiday meal for 3,500 families. The Austin Police Department is joined by the Austin Fire Department, Austin Water, Austin Energy, the Texas National Guard, sponsors, businesses and fellow Austinites. That's right, people just like you are helping to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people.
You can give back this holiday season too! This time of year Blue Santa is always in need of donations and volunteers. They are happy to work with your schedules, and the whole family can get involved sorting, wrapping and packing gifts that will be given to local kids. If you prefer to donate Blue Santa accepts both funds and toys.
Regardless of how you choose to give, the most important part of National Roof Over Your Head Day is giving thanks for the one you have and helping others to have that same security.
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Wubbzy: Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! - "Wuzzleburg Express".
The Wuzzleburg Express
(Train station)
Bird: *Flapping wings*
Wubbzy: Wow wow, everybody. Today is the Wuzzleburg picnic. It's gonna be so much fun.
Walden: Yes yes yes! The four-legged races, and the wuffle ball tournament.
Widget: And the picnic ants doing their famous ants-in-your-pants dance before they carry off the doodleberry pie.
*Train whistle tooting*
Wubbzy: Hooray! Here comes the Wuzzleburg Express.
*Train whistle tooting*
*Train running, screeching*
Train engineer: *Tooting train whistle*
Wubbzy: Wow! *Bouncing*
Widget: I sure wish I could ride the train with you guys, but I have some work to finish up. I'll meet you at the picnic later.
Wubbzy: Okay, Widget.
Train conductor: All aboard!
Train engineer: *Tooting train whistle*
*Train running slowly*
Wubbzy: Here we go, off to Mt. Zubba Bubba.
Widget: Goodbye!
Wubbzy: Bye bye!
Widget: Have a good trip.
Walden: See you later.
Widget: Bye bye!!
Wubbzy & Walden: Goodbye!!
*Train continues running slowly*
*Train whistle toots*
*Widget's vehicle running*
*Train continues running slowly*
Old Lady Zamboni: *Rings bicycle bell*
Wubbzy: Wow, this is the slowest express I ever saw.
Walden: I know. It'll be dark by the time we get to the picnic.
(Wuzzleburg outskirts)
Bunny: *Bouncing*
*Train whistle toots*
*Train sputtering, squealing*
Passengers: *Groaning*
*Engine hissing*
Wubbzy: Is there anything we can do to help, Mr. Engineer?
Train engineer: It's a tricky old engine, Wubbzy. Needs special care. *Pats train wheel* I'd better go back to the station and get the mechanic.
Train engineer: *Clicks, squeaks handcar*
Wubbzy: Bye bye. Hurry back.
*Horn honking*
Widget: Howdy, partners. What's going on?
Wubbzy: Are you on your way to the picnic, Widget?
Widget: Yes siree. Got my picnic basket all packed.
Walden: Splendid! Then you can give Wubbzy and me a ride.
Widget: Sure thing. But what's wrong with the train?
Wubbzy: We don't know. It just pooped out.
Widget: Maybe I can fix it.
Walden: I don't know, Widget. The engineer said it could be a tricky problem.
Widget: Tricky? Those are the best kinds of problems.
Widget: *Drilling and hammering* There, that should do it. Okay, Wubbzy, start her up.
Wubbzy: *Beep*
*Engine chugging, hissing*
Wubbzy: Hooray! It works!
Widget: Then let's make tracks.
Walden: Um, we should probably wait for the engineer to come back.
Wubbzy: But we might miss the picnic.
Widget: Oh, don't worry, Walden. I can drive this train, no problemo. And Wubbster here, he can blow the whistle.
Wubbzy: I can? Wow! *Tooting train horn* All aboard!
Train conductor: All aboard!
Widget: *Tooting train whistle*
*Train chugging*
Widget: *Tooting train whistle*
*Train chugging fast*
Cow: *Moos*
Wubbzy: Wow, you really fixed it, Widget. We'll get to that picnic in no time.
Walden: Yes yes yes. We just need to stop at the next station to pick up some passengers.
Widget: I see it right up ahead. *Tooting train whistle*
Widget: Oh, that's funny. We're not stopping.
*Train chugging fast*
Wubbzy: Sorry!! Can't you stop the train, Widget?
Widget: Oh sure, little buddy. No problemo. It must be one of these knobs. *Beep*
*Trumpet music plays*
Widget: *Beeping*
*Train springing*
Widget: *Beeping*
Wubbzy: Whee! Uh-oh!
*Train chugging, swoosh*
Wubbzy: Phew.
Walden: *Blows* Eureka! The train manual. This should help us. Page one.
*Train chugging*
Wubbzy, Widget & Walden: Whoa! Whoa!
*Train chugging*
Wubbzy: We're at the picnic grounds.
Widget: But we're moving too fast for anyone to get off.
Wubbzy: I have an idea.
Passengers: Whoa...! Hooray!
Walden: Page five.
Widget: *Beeping*
Wubbzy: I think you fixed this train engine too well, Widget. Wow wow wow! The tracks are ending!
Widget: And we're gonna crash right into that there marshmallow forest.
Wubbzy: What do we do now?
*Train chugging*
Walden: Ah, the last page. "When all else fails, push the 'When all else fails' button."
Wubbzy: There it is.
Widget: *Beep*
*Train chugging, grinding metal, hissing*
Wubbzy: Wow, that was a close one.
(Picnic area)
Train mechanic: *Squeaks handcar*
Train engineer: What happened here, Wubbzy?
Wubbzy: Uh, well, we got the engine started, but we couldn't get it stopped.
Widget: It was my fault. I just wanted to help, but I should've been more careful. I'm sorry.
Train engineer: *Laughs* I'll say this, Widget, you sure put the express back in the old Wuzzleburg Express.
Wubbzy, Widget, Walden, train engineer & train mechanic: *Laughing*
Birds: *Pecking*
Wubbzy: Well, the four-legged race is over.
Walden: And so is the wuffle ball tournament.
Widget: Yeah. I guess we missed everything.
Wubbzy: *Gasps* Not everything!
Walden: It's the picnic ants doing their famous ants-in-your-pants dance.
*Conga music playing*
Widget: And now they're carrying off the doodleberry pie.
Everyone: *Cheering*
Wubbzy: Well, at least we made it in time for dessert.
[The end]


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I am a Digital Designer focused on UX Design. Currently a freelance designer in New York City, and a graduate of both Rochester Institue of Technology's New Media Design Program Parsons School of Design's Masters of Design and Technology. I have had the genuine please of creating pieces for The World Bank, NGOs, and people throughout the world.
As a User Experience/Interface Designer, I have a passion towards discovering new technologies with the goal of developing new ways of combining the digital landscape with the physical world creating solutions that always made for people first. My goal is to achieve harmony and increase empathy in our digital lives by focusing on human experience. My UX research process aims to augment the universal human values to adapt them to user interaction in product development through social, cultural and technology research collaborating with experts in the tech industry.
Skills & Capabilities
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Aftereffects
- Cinema 4D
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