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part in the Hindu law, and, as we shall see, it modifies considerably the rigour of the Hindu law in excluding from the Maintenance. succession females or persons suffering from mental or bodily infirmity. The right of maintenance under the Hindu law is the right which certain persons have to be maintained out of property which is not their own. The persons who in certain circumstances have this right are sons, widows, parents and unmarried daughters and sisters. The claim of the widow arises at the death of her husband; of a child at the death of its parent, and so forth. The claim is not for a bare subsistence only, but to such a provision as is suitable to the claimant having regard to his or her position in life. Of course the sons are generally heirs, and an heir can have no claim to maintenance; but a son excluded by any mental or bodily defect would have a right to maintenance. The girls are generally married in infancy, and after marriage they have no claim to maintenance from their own family. The most frequent claim is by the widow; and it is a very important one, because she can sometimes, through the assertion of this claim, put herself almost in the position of an heir. If a Hindu under the Dayabhaga dies leaving sons and a widow, the widow is entitled to maintenance, and whilst the family remains joint she can claim to be suitably maintained, in the family if she remains in her husband's house, or out of it if she goes elsewhere. But if a partition takes place she is entitled to have a share equal to that of the sons set aside for her use. She can even, if she thinks that the sons do not treat her properly, apply to the court to compel the sons to give her a separate share. This, of course, gives her a very strong position. Whether in a Mitacshara joint family the widow enjoying maintenance can in any case claim a share on partition is doubtful.
In some respects, and as regards some kinds of property, the ownership of women under the Hindu law differs from that of men. These differences depend on the source from which the property is derived. If a woman has Women's property. inherited property from a male, or as a gift by her husband, or has obtained it as a share on partition, she does not own it in the same way as a man would do; she obtains only a kind of restricted ownership. She has the full enjoyment and management of it, but she cannot sell it, or give it away, or dispose of it by will; and at her death it goes not to her heirs but to the heirs of the person from whom she obtained it; her ownership simply comes to an end. If she obtained it by inheritance from a male, it will go on her death to the heirs of that male; if as a share on partition it will be divided amongst the other sharers; if as a gift from her husband, to the heirs of the husband. As regards property otherwise obtained she is in the same position as any other owner, but the rules of inheritance applicable to it are somewhat peculiar. It would be a mistake to look upon the restricted ownership of a woman as what the English lawyers call a life estate. There is no such thing as a remainder or reversion. The whole estate is vested in her. If we endeavoured to describe the position of affairs at her death in the technical language of the English law of real property, it would be more correct to say that there was a shifting use. The restriction of alienation is sometimes removed where there is a danger that the property might otherwise be lost, as for example when the property is likely to be sold for non-payment of government revenue, in which case a portion may, if necessary, be sold by the woman so as to save the remainder. So also a woman who has no other means of maintaining herself, or of providing for the performance of religious duties which are incumbent upon her, may sell so much of the property as will produce the necessary funds. It would be difficult for a purchaser to know whether he would be safe in purchasing from a widow selling under necessity, and more difficult still to preserve evidence of the necessity in case the necessity were disputed. Of course the woman herself could not dispute the validity of the sales, but those who take after her might do so. Consequently it is not unusual to obtain the concurrence of the person who at the time of the purchase is entitled to succeed if the widow were dead, and it has been held that if this person concurs in the sale, no one else can dispute it on the ground that it was unnecessary.
The subject of marriage is dealt with at considerable length in the Laws of Manu, and it is clear that, as originally conceived, marriage under the Hindu law consisted in nothing more than the mere possession of the woman, however Husband and wife. obtained, by the man with the intention of making her his wife. Eight kinds of marriage are enumerated, and to each kind is assigned a separate name. The first four kinds are merely different forms of gift of the girl by her father to the husband. The other four kinds are—obtaining possession of a girl by purchase, fraud, ravishment or consent of the girl herself. But the simple gift of the girl by her father without any bargain or recompense was even then considered the most reputable form of marriage, and it is now the only one in common use amongst orthodox Hindus. The sale of the daughter was even in those early times stigmatized as disgraceful, but it was valid; and even now, if there were an actual transfer of the girl by the father, it is scarcely probable that the courts would inquire whether any inducement was given for the transfer. The transaction takes place entirely between the father of the girl and the future husband; the girl has nothing to do but to obey. If the girl has no father, then it will be the duty of her nearest male relatives to dispose of her in marriage. If, however, the girl is not married when she attains puberty (which is very rare), then she may choose a husband for herself. The father cannot dispose of his son in marriage as he can of his daughter, nor is anything said about his consent in the matter; though in the case of a very young boy there can be no doubt that the consent of one or both parents is obtained. The marriage of very young boys is very common, and is certainly valid.
The ceremonies which precede and accompany a marriage are very numerous. By far the most important is that which consists in the bridegroom taking the bride's hand and walking seven steps. Amongst Hindus generally the performance of this ceremony following upon a betrothal would be treated as conclusive evidence of a marriage, whilst the omission of it would, amongst orthodox Hindus, be almost conclusive that no marriage had yet taken place. But still any particular customs of the tribe or caste to which the parties belonged would always be considered, and it cannot be said that the completion or non-completion of this ceremony is universally conclusive as to the existence of a marriage. There may be communities of Hindus which require something more than this; there are certainly some which require something less, and others which require something altogether different. There are lower castes in some parts of India calling themselves Hindus in which the only ceremony accompanying a marriage is giving a feast to which the members of the two families are invited.
The marriage of Hindus is complete without consummation; and as girls are almost invariably married before the age of puberty, and sometimes long before, consummation is generally deferred, it may be, for several years. But all this time the parties are husband and wife, and if the husband dies the child becomes a widow. The condition of these child widows in India is certainly not an enviable one, for practically they can never hope to marry again. Whether the second marriage would be lawful was a disputed point in Hindu law until an act of the Indian Legislature (Act XV. of 1860) declared in favour of the opinion that the widow might remarry. But the social prejudice against remarriage is still very strong, and such a marriage rarely takes place. If the widow has inherited any property from her husband, she loses it by contracting a second marriage. There is no legal restraint upon the number of wives that a Hindu may marry, but polygamy is not practised so largely as is sometimes supposed.
Members of the three higher castes are forbidden to marry a woman of the same gotra as themselves. Literally a gotra means a cattle-yard, and the prohibition is considered to exclude marriage between all those who are descended from the same male ancestor through an uninterrupted line of males. This rule is said not to apply to Sudras. But there is another rule
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The hidden poor of Appalachia
Tony Magliano
Back in the mid-1980s, I was working as a director of religious education at St. Peter's Catholic Church in western Maryland.
That part of Maryland, like parts of 12 other U.S. eastern states – from Alabama to New York, and all of West Virginia – is part of the Appalachian Mountain region.
In those days, as I got to know the beauty of Appalachia, and some of the simple, friendly and caring mountain folks, I discovered the grinding poverty many of them were experiencing.
Hidden largely out of sight in the mountains and hollows were people living in shacks with no indoor plumbing. They would haul water from the nearest spring.
I remember Judy, who helped with our ecumenical special education Bible class. The winter before we met, she and her family lived in a tent in the mountain woods. It's a miracle they survived.
And I remember the coal companies. Their deep mining, and mountaintop removal mining, raped the land, and polluted the air, rivers and streams. Their blasting regularly damaged the houses of many already poor Appalachian residents. And sadly, these abuses continue to this day.
But you can help correct some of this injustice. Please urge your U.S. representative to co-sponsor the "Appalachian Emergency Community Health Act" (H.R. 912) which is designed to determine the health hazards of mountaintop removal coal mining, and hopefully lead to its end. And urge your two U.S. senators to introduce a companion bill in the Senate.
To learn more about the dangers of mountaintop removal mining please visit http://acheact.org/.
And consider visiting the "Catholic Committee of Appalachia" www.ccappal.org/, and "Glenmary Home Missioners" www.glenmary.org/about-us/ to learn more about the church's ministry in Appalachia.
Forty years ago the Catholic bishops of the Appalachian region wrote a document that reflects the courage of a prophet, the intellect of a sage, and the beauty of a poet.
"This Land is Home to Me," is a pastoral letter that reflects the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, as well as the powerlessness of many of its inhabitants.
The bishops wrote that the destructive growth patterns of corporate giants like the coal companies often pollute the air, foul the water and rape the land.
They declared, "The driving force behind this perversion is 'Maximization of Profit,' a principle which too often converts itself into an idolatrous power. … It delivers up control to a tiny minority whose values then shape our social structures. … It has become clear to us that the present economic order does not care for its people. In fact, profit and people frequently are contradictory. Profit over people is an idol. … This is not a problem only for mountain folk; it is everybody's problem."
Now that's prophetic!
Do yourself, Appalachia, and the world a favor by reading "This Land is Home to Me." It will challenge you to make a difference!
I leave you with its inspiring closing words: "The dream of the mountains' struggle, the dream of simplicity and of justice, like so many other repressed visions, is, we believe, the voice of the Lord among us.
"In taking them up, hopefully the church might once again be known as:
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where the song reigns unchallenged,
where art flourishes,
where nature is welcome,
where little people and little needs come first,
where justice speaks loudly,
where in a wilderness of idolatrous destruction the great voice of God still cries out for life."
Magliano, an internationally syndicated social justice and peace columnist, is a regular guest on Immaculate Heart Radio's "Bay Area Catholic" magazine show. You can listen to his latest segment on KSFB 1260 AM on June 13 at 7 a.m., June 14 at 12 noon and June 15 at 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.

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The 2017 Social Impact Festival, which is the largest social impact festival in the world, is hosted by the Centre for Social Impact at the UWA Business School. It celebrates initiatives bringing about positive social change across the themes of Home, Land and Place.
Bringing together more than 150 cutting-edge international and local leaders, including UWA speakers and community leaders, the multi-faceted festival goes beyond talking about the major issues confronting our society. It is designed to generate insights and practical solutions that will address issues such as homelessness, poverty, regional development challenges, sustainability in agriculture, climate change, equity in housing design and the impact of Native Title on Indigenous advancement.
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The festival also includes walking tours around key sites in the city that have impacted Perth's social development and features an ethical shopping experience in The Good Market: Guilt-free shopping to change the world.
Director of The Centre for Social Impact UWA Professor Paul Flatau said there were many activities in the festival for everyone to enjoy.
"Through the festival, we seek to create a healthier, more thriving society," Professor Flatau said.


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Economic leadership key to keeping up with the Joneses
Mayoral Candidate Jo Coughlan is singing Wellington's economic praises ahead of this evening's official launch of the new David Jones store on Lambton Quay.
Coughlan, Chair of the Council's Economic Growth and Arts Committee, said with the right leadership in place, Wellington can continue to attract new businesses and investment into the Capital.
"When the doors to David Jones open tomorrow Welingtonians will see first hand what our great little city can offer to world-class retailers. This is a big vote of confidence in the potential of Wellington, with investment in the Lambton Quay store likely to exceed $20 million," Jo Coughlan said.
"This potentially award-winning design could have a flow-on effect to other retail sites. Already we see requests for retail space on Lambton Quay are outstripping supply. Growth in the CBD is outpacing growth in Auckland."
John Milford, Chief Executive of Business Central and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, recently implied that it's almost time to put up the 'no vacancy' signs on Lambton Quay. With vacancy on Lambton Quay below two percent, Milford said that Lambton Quay had among the highest foot traffic in New Zealand, meaning it would inevitably be strong, but the impending arrival of a new flagship would raise its profile.
Jo Coughlan said that if the Council focuses on delivering jobs and growth for Wellington, predictions of the 'Golden Mile' becoming the 'Boring Mile' will evaporate. She said that as Chair of the Economic Growth Committee, commercial property investment doubled in 2015 and the Council has invested millions to improve the quality of public spaces in the CBD.
"Wellington is on the way up," Jo Coughlan said.
"You only need to look at the new development on and around Lambton Quay – Topshop opening in Capital on the Quay, R.M. Williams open on Willis St, the new PwC Wellington Office underway in the regenerated Kumutoto Precinct, and the new Whitireia/WelTec Campus transforming the Cuba quarter.
"I have worked every day to bring more economic activity to the Capital. As the next Mayor of Wellington I will be bringing stronger more consistent leadership with a much stronger focus on economic development."
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Acquisition Announcement: THE GREAT WITCH OF BRITTANY
Nivia Evans
Witches of the world rejoice! We're delighted to announce Orbit's sister imprint, Redhook, has acquired a gorgeous new novel from author Louisa Morgan. Set during a time of witch burnings and revolution, THE GREAT WITCH OF BRITTANY follows young Ursule Orchière as she discovers a magic within her that will change the course of her life and reshape her family for generations to come.
Here are a few words from the author about what inspired her to write The Great Witch of Brittany:
For a writer, creating a character is like meeting a complete stranger who you get to know really well. When several readers of A Secret History of Witches asked to know more about the "great witch Ursule," ancestress to the Orchière witches, I was intrigued by the idea and began to wonder what her story might be.
In my own life, I'm inspired by the women I have watched endure and rise above the most difficult circumstances, women who may not be physically prepossessing, but are so strong spiritually and morally that they are unbreakable. Ursule turned out to be all those things. It was fascinating to me to 'discover' her roots and to witness the triumphs and tragedies which shaped her, and the challenges she met with the strength of her character, enhanced by the magic of the Orchière line.
At the end of this process, I hated saying goodbye to Ursule. She was everything I had hoped she would be–not only as a great witch, but as a woman. I hope the readers who asked about her will be as pleased as I was to learn her story.
While you wait for this wonderful book to hit shelves, you can read Louisa's previous standalone novels: A SECRET HISTORY OF WITCHES (US | UK), THE WITCH'S KIND (US | UK), and THE AGE OF WITCHES (US | UK). You can find her on Twitter at @WriterLouisa and https://www.louisemarley.com.
Orbit US editor Nivia Evans acquired World All Languages rights from Peter Rubie at FinePrint Literary Management. Orbit UK will publish in the UK.
Acquisition Announcement: THE BALLAD OF PERILOUS GRAVES by Alex Jennings
We're delighted to announce that Orbit's sister imprint, Redhook, has acquired an evocative and richly-detailed debut novel from author Alex Jennings.
THE BALLAD OF PERILOUS GRAVES reveals New Orleans as you've never seen it before. From sky trolleys to haints, from the Dead Side of Town to songs that walk, talk, and keep the spirit of the city alive, this is an imaginative story that will sweep you off your feet.
Eager to know more? Here are a few words from Alex on what inspired him to write his novel:
I'm beyond thrilled to work with Redhook on The Ballad of Perilous Graves. This novel has been long in the making. I moved to New Orleans the summer after Hurricane Katrina and the Failure of the Federal Levees. At the time, the city was terribly wounded but its fighting spirit was never diminished. In many ways, Ballad is a love letter to my city, my family, and Black American Music.
As the city recovered from the storm, I read and heard stories of children forced to return without their parents. I connected those stories to Pippi Longstocking adventures I read as a child. Pippi lived on her own with no parents to tell her what to do and adventured with her neighbor friends. It seemed perfectly natural to speculate what Pippi would be like if she were a black girl growing up in a timeless, storm-damaged New Orleans. In many ways, growing up Black is learning to thrive against a backdrop of deep trauma and pain, empowered by music and culture and the will to survive no matter what. As the story grew, I realized to tell it properly I needed to aim it at adults.
When I was small, my father read The Lord of the Rings aloud to me and my brother. At one point, he put the book down and said, "I wish there was a fantasy novel where everyone was Black, and where the darkest, blackest one was the greatest of heroes." That wish stuck with me, and I realized during the writing of this novel that the title character, Perilous Graves, is a young version of my father. He would be the perfect complement to Peaches Lavelle. My father gave me fantasy, so I'm giving him The Ballad of Perilous Graves.
The Ballad of Perilous Graves publishes Winter 2022. In the meantime, please join us in welcoming Alex Jennings. You can find him at http://www.alexjennings.net/ and on Twitter at @Magicknegro.
Cover Launch: THE WORLD GIVES WAY by Marissa Levien
Angeline Rodriguez
A surreal world, a fatal secret, and a woman on the run against time itself come together in Marrisa Levien's stunning debut, THE WORLD GIVES WAY. Bursting with evocative worldbuilding and beautifully drawn characters, this novel is an unforgettable exploration of a society in freefall, and finding humanity in the most unlikely of places.
This incredible story now has an equally gorgeous cover—feast your eyes on THE WORLD GIVES WAY below, coming to your nearest bookstore June 2021. And be sure to say hello to Marissa on Twitter at @marissalevien after preordering or adding it to your TBR!
In a near-future world on the brink of collapse, a young woman born into servitude must seize her own freedom in this stunning debut with an unforgettable twist
In fifty years, Myrra will be free.
Until then, she's a contract worker. Ever since she was five, her life and labor have belonged to the highest bidder on her contract–butchers, laundries, and now the powerful, secretive Carlyles.
But when one night finds the Carlyles dead, Myrra is suddenly free a lot sooner than she anticipated–and at a cost she never could have imagined. Burdened with the Carlyles' orphaned daughter and the terrible secret they died to escape, she runs. With time running out, Myrra must come face to face with the truth about her world–and embrace what's left before it's too late.
A powerful novel with a darkly glimmering heart, The World Gives Way shows us an impossible world that uncannily reflects our own, and embraces the fierce drive to live even at the end of it all.
Cover Launch: CHAINS OF THE EARTH by David Mealing
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David Mealing's intricate and epic fantasy trilogy comes to a close with the highly anticipated finale: CHAINS OF THE EARTH. In a tale filled with epic scale battles and intricate magic systems, our heroes Sarine, Arak'Jur, and Erris d'Errant will break all the rules and fight the gods themselves in order to save their world from eternal darkness. Haven't caught up yet? Check out the other books in The Ascension Cycle. And in the meantime, check out this gorgeous cover!
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Praise for The Ascension Cycle trilogy:
"A great epic fantasy debut. Memorable characters, intriguing magic systems and a well-realised world"―James Islington
"Soul of the World is a magical book, almost overflowing with originality."―The Quill to Live
"A riveting debut. It's got everything I could possibly want in a fantasy book."―Powder & Page Book Reviews
"The magic systems in this book are epic and the comparison to Sanderson and Rothfuss is quite deserved."―On Starships and Dragonwings Book Reviews
Cover Launch – INHIBITOR PHASE by Alastair Reynolds
Orbit is proud to be publishing a stellar new science fiction adventure from the author who redefined space opera, Alastair Reynolds – set in his bestselling Revelation Space universe! Feast your eyes on the stunning, star-studded cover for INHIBITOR PHASE, coming to shelves near you next year on July 27th, 2021.
Eager to learn more about Alastair Reynolds' Revelation Space universe before INHIBITOR PHASE launches next summer, but not sure where to start? Learn all about Reynolds' novels here – for fans of Mass Effect, Leviathan Wakes, Six Wakes, and more!
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Praise for Alastair Reynolds
"A terrific treat. I was hooked from page one." ―Stephen Baxter on Revelation Space
"A delight. A refreshing and entertaining reconsideration of some of the genre's oldest tropes. Quite possibly the space opera of the year."―Locus on Revelation Space
"Something new and exciting…absolutely first-rate."―The Cleveland Plain Dealer on Revelation Space
"This is science fiction on a large, cosmological scale, and Reynolds does not lack in big ideas…Many of the ideas in Revelation Space are awe-inspiring…cutting-edge and convincingly rendered."―SF Site on Revelation Space
"[A] sci-fi tour de force… Clearly intoxicated by cutting-edge scientific research in bioengineering, space physics, cybernetics Reynolds spins a ravishingly inventive tale of intrigue."―Publishers Weekly on Revelation Space
"Clearly one of the year's major science fiction novels…The book Reynolds's readers have been waiting for."―Locus on Redemption Ark
"If you like hard SF…with fast-paced action and hard-boiled characters…you're in for a great ride."―SF Site on Redemption Ark
"The best of the new breed of space opera. Wild action on a grand scale spans well-imagined and developed worlds-bold and new with sharply defined differences in both characters and the changed definitions of humanity."―The Denver Post on Redemption Ark
"A large, sprawling tale of war, politics, ideology and alien invasion. Skilled narrative technique and well-developed characters make this a novel most readers will find absorbing."―Booklist on Redemption Ark
"With this complex, thoughtful sequel to his highly praised Revelation Space, British author Reynolds confirms his place among the leaders of the hard-science space-opera renaissance…. It's rare to find a writer with sufficient nerve and stamina to write novels that are big enough to justify using words like "revelation" and "redemption." Reynolds pulls it off."―Publisher Weekly on Redemption Ark
"Alastair Reynolds [is] one of the leading lights of the New Space Opera Movement."— Locus on Revenger
"Reynolds has sketched in a galaxy littered with the relics of former civilizations (human and alien), with plenty left to the reader's imagination, and room for a sequel." — Library Journal on Revenger
Cover Launch: THE TROUBLE WITH PEACE Trade Paperback Edition by Joe Abercrombie
Bradley Englert
To pack a bigger punch, (and make sure the paperback editions match on your bookshelves!) we've slightly redesigned the cover for THE TROUBLE WITH PEACE for its paperback publication on July 27th, 2021. In this sequel to New York Times-bestselling A LITTLE HATRED, a fragile peace gives way to conspiracy, betrayal, and rebellion. But, If July is too long of a wait, the hardcover, eBook, and audio book editions are out now! You'll want to be sure you're caught up on this stunning sequel before the final book in The Age of Madness trilogy comes out from Joe Abercrombie, "a master of the genre" (Lev Grossman).
Art by Sam Weber. Design by Lauren Panepinto.
Praise for The Age of Madness Trilogy
"Abercrombie's satisfying plotting and expert subversion of genre expectations are sure to please. Readers will be gripped." — Publishers Weekly
"Abercrombie squeezes your heart till it matches his beat. No one writes with the seismic scope or primal intensity of Joe Abercrombie." — Pierce Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"Abercrombie continues to do what he does best . . . Buckle your seat belts for this one . . . . A vivid and jolting tale." — Robin Hobb, New York Times bestselling author
"Highly recommended ‑ a funny, finely‑wrought, terrifically energetic work of high fantasy. Seek it out." — Joe Hill
"Say one thing for Joe Abercrombie, say that he's a master of his craft." — Forbes
"A Little Hatred is Abercrombie at his very best: witty, wise, and whip‑smart. Masterfully plotted . . . . I had high hopes for this book, and it exceed them all." — Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld
"Brutal, unforgiving, and terribly fun. Everything awesome readers have come to expect from Joe Abercrombie." — Brian McClellan, author of Sins of Empire
"With expert craft, Abercrombie lays the groundwork for another thrilling trilogy." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Rife with emotion with wit to spare, both honed to an effortlessly fine edge. A Little Hatred is the joy of watching a master of the craft with his tools at their sharpest." — Sam Sykes, author of Seven Blades in Black
"Joe Abercrombie's powerful voice raises the bar in any literary genre. Fantasy fans are beyond fortunate he chose this one." — Myke Cole, author of The Armored Saint
"Abercrombie unerringly juggles a large cast of multifaceted, morally ambiguous characters, each embroiled in their own complicated story." — Booklist (starred review)
"A critical, compelling epic fantasy loaded with wonderfully drawn characters, the bloodletting tempered with sharp social commentary and a touch of satire . . . . It doesn't feel like a stretch to say Abercrombie's on his way to writing another masterpiece of epic fantasy." — B&N Sci‑Fi & Fantasy Blog
"A Little Hatred may be the most accomplished work from a writer who many already consider a master." — SFF World
"[Abercrombie] might have his most important series of novels yet." — Locus
Acquisition Announcement: David Dalglish's the VAGRANT GODS trilogy
Fantasy readers rejoice! Orbit has just bought a new trilogy from one of its most prolific authors: David Dalglish. The deal marks Dalglish's fifteenth book with Orbit. That's fifteen books filled with action packed battles, palace intrigue, monsters, mayhem, and magic galore!
We are thrilled that this new series will introduce readers to a world unlike any they've ever seen before. Filled with otherworldly assassins, dying gods, and false emperors the VAGRANT GODS trilogy is sure to be a favorite with fans of Brent Weeks, RJ Barker, and Scott Lynch.
ICYMI: THE JASMINE THRONE by Tasha Suri
Priyanka Krishnan
On the hunt for a gorgeous fantasy epic featuring powerful, morally grey lesbians; an intense, slow-burn romance; a wild and darkly magical forest; and a stunning exploration of the weight of inheritance and the cost of power? Look no further than THE JASMINE THRONE!
THE JASMINE THRONE is the first in the Burning Kingdoms trilogy by award-winning author Tasha Suri, and it is coming to your nearest bookstore in June 2021. Feast your eyes on the spectacular cover below, first revealed on SciFiNow–and be sure to say hi to Tasha on Twitter @tashadrinkstea after adding it to your preorder list!
Cover design by Lauren Panepinto, Illustration by Micah Epstein
A vengeful princess seeking to steal a throne.
A hidden priestess with ties to a mysterious forest.
Apart, they are dangerous. Together, they will set an empire ablaze.
QUEEN OF THE CONQUERED wins the 2020 WORLD FANTASY AWARD
The winners of the 2020 World Fantasy Awards were announced this weekend, and we're happy to announce QUEEN OF THE CONQUERED by Kacen Callender has won the award for Best Novel! Queen of the Conquered is a powerful novel of colonialism, conquest and revenge set in a Caribbean-inspired fantasy world. Read an excerpt here.
Congratulations to Kacen Callender and the rest of the nominees and winners!
2020 Goodreads Choice Awards: Opening Round!
Laura Fitzgerald
The 2020 Goodreads Choice Awards have officially begun, and we're happy to announce Orbit has five nominees in the first round!
Want to see your favorite Orbit authors and books make it to the second round? Cast your vote!
Voting for the opening round ends November 8th.
Fantasy – VOTE NOW!
Debut – VOTE NOW!
Science Fiction – VOTE NOW!


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World War I Spies
Michael E. Goodman (author)
Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606233
A historical account of espionage during World War I, including famous spies such as Mata Hari, covert missions, and technologies that influenced the course of the conflict.
History Military
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Civil War Spies
A historical account of espionage during the American Civil War, including famous spies such as Elizabeth Van Lew, covert missions, and technologies that influenced the course of the conflict.
Revolutionary War Spies
A historical account of espionage during the Revolutionary War, including famous spies such as Nathan Hale, covert missions, and technologies that influenced the course of the conflict.
World War II Spies
A historical account of espionage during World War II, including famous spies such as Eddie Chapman, covert missions, and technologies that influenced the course of the conflict.
Cold War Spies
A historical account of espionage during the Cold War, including famous spies such as Aldrich Ames, covert missions, and technologies that influenced the course of the conflict.
Modern Spies
An account of espionage during the modern age, including famous spies such as Dayna Williamson Baer, covert missions, and technologies that influence the course of present-day conflicts.
Eyewitness to the Sinking of the Lusitania
Charles Fredeen (author)
Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817623
Details the events leading up to and following the sinking of Britain's Lusitania from the perspectives of those involved. Additional features include a bullet-point summary of the events, compelling narrative descriptions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, questions to spark critical thinking, sources to guide further research, historical photographs, informative captions, a table of contents, an index, an introduction to the author, and a phonetic glossary.


Kath Abela Wilson is the creator/leader of Poets on Site, Pasadena. She creates a themed online Poetry Corner week for coloradoblvd.net inviting short form poets and artists. Secretary of Tanka Society of America, she is a poet, artist, dancer, percussionist, and world traveler with her mathematics professor husband.
Kath employs a centuries-old Japanese poetic device, "mitate" (taking one thing for another), to depict "giant white orchids" in a fresh way. And her tanka reminds me of the interesting title of Georgia O'Keeffe's 1958 painting, "Ladder to the Moon."
Thank you so much Chen-ou Liu. I appreciate your choice and beautiful comment on my tanka! I did not know the word "mitate" so in addition I have learned this word--for something that seems natural to my mind, which is probably how this technique developed... Also in being inspired, a friend poet gave my friend Lois P. Jones a ladder trellised orchid plant as a gift celebrating her new book of poems "Night Ladder". We were having a launch in our home for her book. Lois could not keep it in her home so she left it to me. The orchids bloomed very high on a tall stem, and bigger than one would expect! By coincidence just today I snipped the dried stem on top with drooped orchids, much smaller by now, than one would expect, and made a tiny bonsai arrangement with it! Also I visited the Georgia O'Keefe museum in Santa Fe during the last HNA. I fell in love with her work even more than before. The tanka was written before I went there, but I so love that painting and when I looked at it today, I could in my mind see an invisible stem that had climbed the ladder to the moon. It is SO like the tanka. Your comments are very rich and valuable, this is all precious to me, Chen-ou Liu.


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Giles O'Bryen has written Little Sister, the first book in the projected James Palatine thriller series. Here he talks about its location: The Western Sahara suggesting that Africa's last colony makes an intriguing setting for a thriller.
When the lead female character in my novel Little Sister arrives at the compound where much of the action is set, she asks her charming but villainous host where they are. The Western Sahara is his reply, and he goes on to explain that, 'The United Nations, in their clever way, have designated it a Non-Self-Governing Territory.' Nothing could be more expressive of the fate of its indigenous people than this ambiguous and irresolute designation.
Thriller plots tend to globe-trot and big international locations are de rigeur. I was casting around for a place to set Little Sister and thought Marrakech would be a good start because I know the city quite well. But my eye was drawn to the great empty spaces to the south, and I soon became fascinated by the story of a region that has become known as Africa's last colony.
The Western Sahara lies between Morocco to the north, Mauritania to the south, Algeria to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It is one of the most inhospitable and sparsely populated regions on earth, with no natural sources of fresh water and temperatures regularly exceeding 50° Celsius. The indigenous population of Sahrawi nomads are descended from Arabic and Berber tribes, who subsisted on camel herding and other trading activities associated with the ancient caravan routes that criss-cross the region. In the 1600s the coastal territories fell under the control of Spanish slave traders; during the following centuries it became a centre for commercial fishing. In 1884 the Spanish formally declared it a colony called the Spanish Sahara, and it was still named as such in the hand-me-down atlas I used in geography classes at school.
In 1975, as the slow and painful unravelling of European colonial empires entered its endgame, conflicting claims on the territory came to a head. The Algerian-backed Polisario (the Frente Popular de Liberación de Saguía el Hamra y Río de Oro, to give them their full and rather splendid title) had spent the previous two years fighting the Spanish occupation, and their cause was bolstered by a ruling from the International Court of Justice that supported their right to self-determination. Morocco had a long-standing claim on the territory, based on a series of treaties and contracts dating back to the colonial era. The ICJ ruling dismissed that claim, and ordered the parties to find a resolution.
The Moroccan response was to organise an extraordinary mass demonstration: on a signal from King Hassan II, some 350,000 Moroccans marched south into the Spanish Sahara, escorted by 20,000 soldiers. In a spurious effort to lend religious authority to the event, it was named the Green March (green being the colour of Islam), and the marchers brandished banners depicting the Koran alongside the Moroccan flag and pictures of King Hassan. Roughly six miles inside the disputed territory, the demonstrators halted, waved their banners for a while, then turned round and made their way back home.
The Green march took place on 6 November. Eight days later, Spain, Morocco and Mauritania signed the Madrid Accords, carving up the territory between the two nations. The Polisario were not party to the negotiation. During the sixteen-year war that followed, the Polisario defeated the Mauritanians to the south, advancing at one stage as far as the capital Nouakchott, and fought a successful guerrilla campaign against the Moroccan army.
In a largely depopulated region where there are few roads and borders are little more than the whim of European bureaucrats wielding pencil, ruler and map, the business of territorial occupation takes on an air of futility, and even farce – a bit like planting a flag on the moon. To lend some physical dimension to their claim, the Moroccans now began to construct a 2,600-kilometre wall of sand and rock, two to three metres high and studded with bunkers, forts, radar stations and airfields. Completed in 1987, the Wall splits the Western Sahara from north to south and confines the Sahrawi population to a strip along the Algerian border – now called the Free Zone, an insultingly ironical name to those who live there. By 2004, the Wall was manned by an estimated 160,000 Moroccan soldiers. Needless to say, the fisheries and newly developed phosphate mines all lie to the west of the fortification, under Moroccan control, while the area to the east has the dubious distinction of being the longest continuous minefield in the world. The war has driven tens of thousands of refugees across the border into Algeria, where camps set up in the 1970s have become de facto cities. The Free Zone itself now has a population of barely 30,000.
In 1991 the Polisario and the Moroccans agreed to a ceasefire, to be supervised by a UN force with the acronym MINURSO. A referendum was planned and a census identified 80,000 people who would have the right to vote. The Moroccans promptly proposed the addition of a further 100,000 names and demanded that each be individually assessed. This effectively killed off the plan. Even US Secretary of State James Baker, who tried to kick-start the process, could see no prospect of a resolution and gave up in disgust at Moroccan intransigence.
The events of 9/11 created a whole new set of priorities for the West, and the conflict in the Western Sahara drifted inexorably to the bottom of the agenda. The Moroccan government now incentivises its citizens to migrate south, hoping to ensure that, should the referendum ever take place, the result will go their way. Fighting breaks out sporadically, international support for one side or the other is offered or withdrawn, there are protests and speeches and demonstrations. Meanwhile, the Algerian refugee camps grow larger and are now home to as many as 165,000 people.
The stand-off continues. Morocco is an ambitious and important nation and will not readily endure the loss of face incurred by surrendering their claim, especially to a movement backed by their old adversary Algeria. The situation is exacerbated by the appetites and demands of international commerce: the phosphate mines and fisheries are valuable, and surveys have indicated there are oil reserves, too. But the cost of exploiting these resources may be unsustainable. Reports uncovered by Wikileaks in 2011 suggest the Moroccans subsidise the region to the tune of $800 million per annum, one of the largest per capita aid programmes in history. In the capital city Laayoune, for example, water is supplied by desalinisation plants and sold at less than 1 per cent of the cost of production. Without these subsidies, the region may be viable only as an economy based on small-scale trading activities – just as it has been for centuries.
When I'd finished my research, I wondered if it was really right to exploit the dire fate of the Sahrawis for my fictional adventure. But the opportunity seemed irresistible: a non-state, lawless by definition, heavily mined and virtually empty would be a perfect place for a villain to do business – especially since his business is the arms trade and sadly there is plenty of local demand for his wares.
Perhaps Little Sister will play some small part in helping to publicise the cause of Africa's last colony, for after so many decades mired in the backwaters of international diplomacy, it surely must be time to end this grim stalemate. It is a powerful testament to humanity's resilience and resourcefulness that there is an indigenous population in the Western Sahara at all, and no one's interests are served by prolonging the cruel, stubborn and profligate occupation of their lands. The Moroccans should bow respectfully and withdraw, leaving this barren and beautiful place to those who for centuries have made it their home.


I need advice - which 3?
I think I'll just pop around!
Our new chicks are here!
Contemplation on an Old Painting!
A New Award In Memory Of Kevin - What do you think?
Could you please do me a favour?????
Times When It's OK To Swear!!
Mars is getting closer !!!
What to do with myself?????
Packaging paintings for art show???
One thread a day max in gallery? - Discussion.
Things To Do With A Treadmill!!
Photos, 'James Fletcher Watson' Country.
Banxy Meet 2006 Scenic Photos!!
I was Vermeer - Listen here.
Ever get really grumpy when you're not painting??


Invercargill-based sculptor Johnny Penisula is as one of New Zealand's few rock art specialists.
and private collections in New Zealand and around the world, including a civic work in Invercargill's Wachner Place, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi.
During the 1980s he experimented with a diverse range of sculptural materials including steel, aluminium, fibreglass, bone, argillite, greenstone, limestone, and discovered a passion for working in stone. He states, "Stone is my favourite medium. It's so hard, you have to be hard with it to make it do what you want it to. It's by far the most challenging." Attracted to the challenge, permanence and ancient tradition of stonework, Johnny is well respected for his vast knowledge and ability to work most rock types.
One of his favourite stones to work with is the Gabro stone, which is plentiful in Southland but easily mistaken for granite. Whatever medium he chooses Johnny's talent reveals a mastery of form, achieving delicate open cutwork and detailing on ornamental, pendant and jewellery size pieces of obsidian and jade, to smoothly surfaced full scale monoliths. Inspired by oral tradition and storytelling, Johnny seeks to provide future generations with a tangible, inspirational record of the past, a visual record of "where we have come from, to where we are now". His sculptures incorporate both traditional Polynesian and contemporary patterns, symbols that convey our historical pathways as well as life in Aotearoa today.


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GOP sees chance for statewide office win
Jonathan Starkey and Jon Offredo
A week before Election Day, Delaware Democrats find themselves in an unfamiliar position: anxious they could lose a statewide political office to the state's down-and-out Republican Party.
The battleground is the race for state treasurer, where a former political aide to Gov. Jack Markell and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del, faces a Republican on Nov. 4 with experience as a hedge fund manager and as chief financial officer of a family business.
Internal polls on the Democratic and Republican sides have shown Democrat Sean Barney trailing Republican Ken Simpler, sources say.
The race's outcome could be one of political significance in Delaware. No Republican candidate who was not an incumbent has won statewide office since M. Jane Brady won election to the Attorney General's office in 1994.
The treasurer's race could hinge on whether Democrats, who have 125,000 more registered voters than Republicans, can get enough of them to the polls on Election Day.
"We're working with the entire Democratic ticket to make sure we get out the vote for Democrats," said Erik Raser-Schramm, chair of the Democrats' statewide coordinated campaign, which has 21 staffers in six offices across the state.
"It's always tough in a midterm election to get out the vote. We're not taking our party registration advantage for granted."
But in a midterm election marked by distrust of government and political fatigue, not everyone is convinced Democrats are on solid ground, saying election night could be unusually turbulent.
"I think it's going to be an interesting night," Democratic House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst said.
Republicans have been subjected to the back row of Delaware politics for some time.
The party has just one statewide officeholder, Auditor Tom Wagner, who is facing a challenge from Democrat Brenda Mayrack, a lawyer and onetime executive director of the Delaware Democratic Party.
In Dover, Democrats control supermajorities in the both the state House and Senate. And since former Governor and Congressman Mike Castle lost a primary to Tea Partier Christine O'Donnell in 2010, the GOP has struggled to field competitive statewide candidates.
Even many of this year's races show weakness for Republicans. U.S. Sen. Chris Coons and Rep. John Carney, both Democrats, are expected to cruise to re-election. Lt. Gov. Matt Denn is a heavy favorite to become the state's next attorney general.
This year's race for treasurer, an office formerly held by Markell and Carper, could prove different.
Simpler, the Republican treasurer candidate, is a former managing director of the Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel LLC who now works at the chief financial officer for his family's Rehoboth-based hotel management business, Seaboard Hotels.
Barney worked as an economic policy aide to U.S. Sen. Tom Carper and, for a year, as policy director to Gov. Jack Markell. He also ran Markell's 2012 re-election campaign. And he served as a Marine in Iraq, where he was severely wounded by a gunshot in Fallujah.
David Chandler will also appear on next week's ballot as a Green Party candidate for state treasurer.
All three are seeking an office that helps manage $2 billion in taxpayer cash, as well as collecting taxes and overseeing disbursements to state employees and vendors. The treasurer also sits on state panels that considers pardons and sentence commutations and employee benefit packages. The race has been without an incumbent since Democrat Chip Flowers abandoned his re-election effort in August.
Barney's campaign is backed by Carper, Markell and other top Democrats, a boon to any first-time campaigner. In a recently-purchased television advertisement that focuses on Barney's military background, Carper says "no one will do more for Delaware families," in the treasurer's office.
In the final days of the campaign, Barney has criticized Simpler's experience as a hedge fund manager, saying the rapid-speed stock trading practiced by Citadel benefits the wealthy at the expense of more ordinary investors.
"That has absolutely nothing to do with the state portfolio," Barney said in an interview with The News Journal on Monday, noting that the portfolio partly managed by the treasurer's office invests primarily in highly-rated corporate debt, not stocks.
Barney said Simpler's professional experience also makes him question whether Simpler will "use the position to benefit those who need the most attention."
The Democrat said he would use the treasurer's office as a public leadership post, advocating to improve economic inequality and to bring transparency to public spending. He hopes to create savings accounts for every child born in Delaware seeded with $50 to $100 from private foundations.
Simpler says he would use his financial experience to look for efficiencies and savings in the state's cash management system. And he would seek more transparency in the state's $2 billion cash portfolio, using new information to boost performance.
"What's going to get the attention of people in Dover, get them to cooperate with you, are not the beauty or selflessness of your ideas," Simpler said in an interview. "If you go down to the treasury and start making money, they will pay attention. Resources are scarce."
Simpler's campaign has its own prominent backers. In July, Castle, the former Republican governor and congressman, called Simpler "outstanding, maybe the most qualified to ever run for that position in Delaware."
In an interview, Simpler countered Barney's criticism of his hedge fund experience, saying he managed a private investments unit that traded in corporate debt, similar investments to those held by the state.
The Republican's campaign, and its closest supporters, have also questioned Barney's suitability for the office.
Mailers and advertisements produced by Simpler's campaign and a political action committee linked to the Republican have linked Barney to Markell's policies, including a controversial but failed proposal to raise Delaware's gas tax 10 cents to fund transportation improvements.
"Barney's been in the D.C. Beltway and Dover too long – he has no problem paying for massive new spending with higher taxes on people like us," says a mailer funded by Foundation for Delaware's Future, the pro-Simpler PAC. "It's all he knows."
Barney was Markell's policy director during early negotiations about raising the gas tax. But the Democrat attempted to distance himself from the governor's policies on Monday.
"The governor makes his own decisions," Barney said in an interview. "I, as state treasurer, would make my own decisions."
Republicans could find themselves occupying two statewide offices if Wagner can fend off a challenge from Mayrack.
Mayrack has gone after Wagner's record, saying the long-time state auditor has not produced results from the office and can't even secure the funds to run and staff it properly. "What exactly is Tom Wagner doing to protect our tax dollars?" asks a mailer Mayrack's campaign sent to voters. "Not much."
As auditor, Mayrack says she would create a fraud division to root out potential fraud and taxpayer waste, provide proper training for those involved in state contracts, and modernize the office by using technology to spot potential problems within the state's books.
Delaware's auditor also should conduct more performance audits to find savings in state government, Mayrack said.
"We should be doing dozens of these every year," Mayrack said.
Wagner said his opponent misunderstands the office and its function, saying he has no control over the funding, staffing levels and whether or not the attorney general decides to pursue a case.
As the lone Republican statewide officeholder, Wagner said he remains the state's best check on political imbalance in Dover. Wagner was appointed to the position by Castle in 1989 and has won six four-year terms since.
"My opponent is the former executive director of the state Democratic party, whose job was to get elected the same people she's going to audit," Wagner said. "I just think that common sense would say you have an independent check and balance. Or do you want to have complete one party control with someone who has a background as a political operative?"
If re-elected, Wagner says he will audit state vendor expenses, saying officials should ensure taxpayers are getting their money's worth.
Wagner added that he and Simpler are the most qualified for the two "technical" positions of auditor and treasurer.
In the final week before Election Day, the race for state treasurer will be the more closely watched campaign.
Rhett Ruggerio, a Dover lobbyist and a Democrat, said the Democratic Party's voter registration advantage and turnout efforts could halt Simpler's momentum.
But a rare statewide pickup for the GOP remains a real possibility.
"Democrats have tremendous ground game," Ruggerio said. "They know they need to pump out as many votes as they can. If they do that successfully and Republicans don't vote I wouldn't be shocked to see Barney, who was down in the polls significantly, pull it off.
"But Simpler is going to be a star of the Republican Party if he can get elected."
Contact Jonathan Starkey at 983-6756, on Twitter @jwstarkey or at jstarkey@delawareonline.com. Contact Jon Offredo at 678-4271, on Twitter @jonoffredo or at joffredo@delawareonline.com.
CANDIDATE BIOS
Sean Barney
Party: Democratic
Occupation: Former economic policy advisor to Sen. Tom Carper and policy director to Gov. Jack Markell
Education: BA, Swarthmore College; JD, Yale Law School; MPA, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Family: Partner Nikki and Sophie (4)
Ken Simpler
Occupation: Chief financial officer for Seaboard Hotels based in Rehoboth Beach; prior managing director for Citadel, LLC, a global investment firm
Education: St. Andrew's School (Middletown), 1985; Princeton University, AB in political economy, 1989; University of Chicago, MBA and JD, 1993; University of Delaware, MPA, currently enrolled
Family: Liz, wife of 22 years, and three children, Blakeley (17), Gillian (15) and Emmett (13)
Tom Wagner
Occupation: Delaware Auditor of Accounts
Education: Caesar Rodney High School; AA, Wesley College; BS, Finance, University of Richmond; MBA – Wilmington University; Certified Fraud Examiner; Certified Government Finance Manager; Certified Internal Controls Auditor
Family: Wife – Amber, Daughter – Maddie (11)
Brenda Mayrack
Occupation: Small business owner, attorney and tech entrepreneur
Education: Honors BA summa cum laude (2000), University of Delaware; JD cum laude (2008), University of Wisconsin Law School; MPA (2008), University of Wisconsin Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs
Family: Single
See where the candidates stand on key issues at http://data.delawareonline.com/webapps/Voters_Guide/


The word mandala comes from Sanskrit . Manda refers to "essence, Spirit, or energy" and adding la to any word indicates "a container of vessel for". So a mandala is "a container for essence, Spirit, or energy" and as such it becomes a wonderful tool for deep inner exploration and understanding.
Mandalas for Personal Exploration Creating a personal mandala is a relatively simple process, yet one that may elicit profound results. In our individual experiences we have uncovered a variety of insights that informed, even transformed, our personal journeys.
Doing mandala work requires directing our attention inward, to connect with Spirit / Soul / Higher Consciousness and setting a clear intention.
Step Two: Experience Now it is time to fill your circle. Allow yourself to be drawn to the tools that call to you.
Step Three: Integration Using your journal, take time to record your experience.
Ask a client to create a personal mandala as part of a consultation. This may bring about greater awareness of areas of their life that are seeking attention.
Create a mandala around a particular issue and place it in the appropriate area to enhance the focus of energy flowing there.
Divide the circle according to the bagua and following the Three Step process, allow Spirit / essence to present information about the state of well being in each area.
We hope you'll join us to experience the beauty and power of creating your own mandala!
Circle of Wellness grew out of a collaborative project of four masters of Arts in Holistic Health Studies students who researched the lived experience of creating mandalas. Alanna and Mary are pleased to carry this research forward and have been offering workshops on mandalas to others as a tool for healing and self-discovery.


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Fall 2021 Reopening Plan
Amendment to September 2020 York College Reopening Plan
In March, 2020, York College, in conjunction with The City University of New York, moved nearly all of its operations to a remote format in response to the quickly-growing COVID-19 pandemic, in the interests of the health and safety of its students, faculty and staff. In Fall, 2020, the College was able to move a small number of classes to in-person format, where the move was absolutely necessary to the nature of the class, and only after implementing extensive precautions to minimize the risk posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, the College prepared its Reopening Plan, preparing for the end of the pandemic and the eventual return to in-person operations, with the most recent version having been issued in September, 2020 ("Reopening Plan," attached hereto.)
As we enter the summer and look ahead to Fall, 2021, the College finds itself in a very different environment. New COVID-19 cases have fallen dramatically as the number of individuals vaccinated have exploded (as of the time of this writing, over 70% of individuals in New York State have had at least one inoculation.) As a result, the College is now in a position to safely expand its on-campus presence. Both the College and the University recognize that it is in the interests of our students to expand on-campus instruction to the extent we can safely do so. Accordingly, the College now supplements its September 2020 Reopening Plan with this plan for Fall 2021 instruction, which will take effect on August 16, 2021.
Based on the rapid improvement in COVID-19 numbers, in Fall, 2021, the College will be able to advance directly to Phase 3 of the York College Reopening Plan. Phase 3 provides for expanded on-site work and classes, up to 75% of normal College density. Pursuant to the Reopening Plan, Library Access will be limited to front desk services, without student access to stacks or other areas. Computer Laboratory Access will be limited to 50% capacity. Dining Facilities will remain closed at this time. Elevators will continue to be operated with strict social distancing rules in place, with priority access for the disabled. (See Reopening Plan, p. 2)
Except where otherwise indicated, the College will continue to adhere to the September, 2020, York College Reopening Plan.
Instruction Modalities
The York College Office of Academic Affairs conducted a review of courses currently being provided in remote format. A decision was made to leave all online-asynchronous courses unchanged, to minimize disruption to students who had opted for courses in that format. The remaining online-synchronous courses were tentatively placed into rooms of appropriate occupancy, as determined by the York College Buildings & Grounds Office. Each department Chair was given the list of the courses and the tentative room assignments. The Chair then discussed these tentative room assignments with faculty to determine the modality of the course (e.g., in-person, hybrid, or "Hyflex," a form of enhanced hybrid instruction, discussed below). Feedback was then sent by the Chairs to the Provost and the schedule of classes modified by the Registrar. As a result of this process, 68% of sections will be offered in-person/hybrid/Hyflex in Fall 2021.
The York College Office of Information Technology is currently deploying and retrofitting technology-equipped rooms to adopt the minimum technological standards for Hyflex. One auto-tracking instructor camera is being placed at the back of the room. This camera is capable of zooming in and auto-tracking the professor's movement around the classroom, and capturing the professor's interaction with the student(s) on-premises. A display is installed in the front of the class so on-premises students can see the remote students as well. Additional displays are installed in the rear of the class so the instructor can see the remote students. Microphone array technology allows both the instructor and on-premises student(s) to be heard by remote students, and sound technology will allow both in-person and remote students to effectively participate in classroom discussion. Document cameras are also being installed in some science labs.
The College will provide training to students regarding proper hand and respiratory hygiene, social distancing protocols, and personal protective equipment. In addition, faculty are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to move instruction to outdoor space, wherever possible.
Students who self-identify as vulnerable in light of the COVID-19 pandemic will receive academic guidance for course selection to ensure all courses are taken online; students registered with the Office of Disabilities will receive guidance and assistance through that office (See Reopening Plan, pp. 14-15; 36-37).
During the pandemic, the College has provided support to its students in a variety of areas, providing services remotely in areas including financial support, advising, medical and mental health support; see https://www.york.cuny.edu/student for additional details. The College will continue to provide these supports in both remote and in person (by appointment) format in Fall 2021.
All College administrative offices will implement a schedule to establish a minimum 60% in-person presence on campus (i.e., at least three days in-person); this provision is intended to be inclusive of all employees of the College other than faculty. Administrators have been asked to assess the operational needs of their offices to identify duties which must be prioritized for in-person work, such that schedules and assignments may be adjusted to ensure that all operational needs will be satisfactorily addressed. In so doing, Administrators must also consider the challenges created by the creation of "hybrid teams," and should consider how best to approach grouping and scheduling to maximize office efficiency; notwithstanding this, it is presumed that most group meetings will continue to be conducted remotely to maximize social distancing, even when individuals are working on site. Administrators are authorized to consider adjustments to schedules, including staggered shifts, modified office layouts, extended hours, use of outdoor space, and other adaptations in accord with the CUNY Flexible Work Guidelines to minimize office density while implementing a 60% in-person presence.
The College will continue to provide training to employees regarding proper hand and respiratory hygiene, social distancing protocols, and personal protective equipment (See Reopening Plan, p. 9). Signage will be posted, consistent with NYS Department of Health guidance, to remind employees about social distancing, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and cleaning guidelines (See Reopening Plan, p. 5).
Employees who may be at heightened risk for severe illness if they contract COVID-19 may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation (e.g., to work a flexible schedule or remotely). Employees who have concerns about returning to work onsite for other non-disability reasons (e.g., childcare, health of others in their household) may be eligible for other options (e.g., FMLA, leaves of absence, use of annual leave). Such non-disability accommodation requests are also known as "general accommodation" requests. Current employees seeking an accommodation, general or medical, should contact the Office of Human Resources, which will carefully review all requests on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local law. (See Reopening Plan, p. 14).
Employees are also strongly recommended to reach out to the University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, CCA Inc., to seek assistance with any personal difficulties they are facing related to their return to in-person work. Information about CCA Inc. may be found here.
Facilities Adaptations
The College will continue to implement comprehensive cleaning and disinfection standards in accord with CDC and NYS Department of Health guidance, with specific requirements for laboratories and classrooms, computer laboratories, library, bathrooms, food pantry, dining areas and entrances. (See Reopening Plan, pp. 12-13; 15-18) The York College Buildings & Grounds department has conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the needs of various spaces in the College, working in collaboration with directors and chairs, to identify and execute space modifications as necessary to ensure appropriate social distancing measures may be carried out:
Signs and floor decals requiring that occupants maintain 6'-0" social distance are provided in all shared spaces.
Excess movable chairs and tables have been removed to limit gathering at waiting and cafeteria dining locations.
Paging systems will also be employed at high volume, student facing offices to prevent lines from forming.
Signage and decals are being used to designate usable seating in areas with fixed furniture.
Plexiglas barriers are being provided at locations where desks/counters expose occupants to high foot traffic.
The Buildings & Grounds department is currently replacing air filters at air handling units to MERV 14 where possible, with increased outside air mix. In addition, the College is installing UV lights at air handlers to purify the air. Enhanced cleaning protocols will also be implemented, utilizing state of the art, electrostatic cleaning machines, to periodically sanitize all classrooms, restrooms and other higher volume areas.
Campus community members will be able to make a report regarding concerns over the implementation of College Coronavirus safety protocols, either in person, at a dedicated kiosk located near the main entry of the Academic Core Building, or via electronic submission online. Data regarding such complaints will be maintained via customer service software that logs, tracks, maintains records and allows for follow up and resolution of any issues.
Testing and Vaccination
In accord with University policy, the College will no longer require daily screening or use of the Everbridge application for persons arriving to campus in-person. Persons exhibiting symptoms consistent with COVID-19 are expected to stay home until symptoms subside and/or a negative COVID-19 status can be confirmed. All College points of entry are staffed by Public Safety officers, who are stationed behind plexiglass shields. All persons entering campus are required to have completed the COVID-19 Safety Training before entering campus.
Individuals identified as COVID-19-positive on campus will be isolated in the "CitizenshipNOW" area in the Academic Core Building Atrium, and appropriate medical professionals will be consulted to determine next steps (See Reopening Plan, pp. 21-22, 29-31). Upon learning of a positive COVID-19 case on campus, the Campus Coronavirus Coordinator will ensure that the State and local health departments are informed, and will consult with CUNY to determine appropriate next steps for the College (See Reopening Plan, pp. 29-31).
The College will adopt and adhere to CUNY policies as adopted by the University regarding additional testing for COVID-19 and/or vaccination status. Students who plan to return to campus in the fall are required to be vaccinated. Student participation in on-campus activities will require proof of vaccination. Only medical or religious exemptions will be accepted.
For unvaccinated individuals, continued access to on-campus activities will be contingent on regular submission of a negative test. Testing may include testing for cause in response to exhibited symptoms of COVID-19 infection, or random or group testing (including of those vaccinated) in response to elevated COVID-19 rates in the community. Procurement will be through a CUNY-approved vendor, and notice of test results will be coordinated by the College COVID liaison and/or coordinator.
CUNY will continue to require that unvaccinated individuals enter quarantine in the event of possible exposure. Fully vaccinated individuals do not need to quarantine after exposure, but will not be allowed on campus until after receiving a negative test. Isolation is required for all individuals when diagnosed with COVID-19. A fully vaccinated person who (i) has had close contact with someone with COVID-19 and (ii) shows no symptoms of COVID-19, should get tested 3-5 days after their exposure AND not report to in-person work or class until they receive a negative test result or medical clearance to return. An unvaccinated person who has had close contact with someone with COVID-19, regardless of whether they have symptoms or not, should quarantine for 10 days. In general, an individual should isolate for at least 10 days after a positive test. Isolation should be longer if symptoms are present - at least 24 hours after no fever without fever-reducing medication and all symptoms are improving.
Every visitor to a CUNY campus, whether accessing indoor or outdoor spaces, must provide proof to CUNY that they (i) are fully vaccinated or (ii) have had a negative COVID-19 molecular (PCR) test performed by an accredited lab no more than 7 days prior to the visit. Visitors who are on campus for 30 minutes or less per visit do not have to comply with any COVID-19 vaccination or surveillance testing requirements applicable to CUNY staff unless the visitor expects during that time to be less than 6 feet distant of another person for a total of 15 minutes of more. Visitors under the age of 12 do not have to comply with any COVID-19 vaccination or surveillance testing requirements unless they are enrolled in programs, but are subject to mask requirements.
The College strongly encourages all students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated prior to resuming in-person presence on campus. The College will utilize its various avenues for communication with the College Community to strongly encourage eligible members of the community, in particular faculty, to get vaccinated as a key component for accelerating the return to in-person campus activities (See Reopening Plan, pp. 22-23).
Social Distancing and Public Health Compliance
Beginning August 16, 2021, only unvaccinated persons on site must adhere to public health precautions regarding social distancing (See Reopening Plan, pp. 4-6). Until otherwise provided, a six-foot social distancing requirement will be enforced in all areas for unvaccinated individuals. Social distancing markers will be utilized in areas where individuals commonly congregate or form lines, as well as to indicate bi-directional foot traffic lanes where appropriate. Should the University adopt further relaxed social distancing standards, the College will amend its practice in accord with the University.
Non-essential gatherings will continue to be restricted.
The College will continue to require that all persons on site must adhere to public health precautions regarding hygiene (See Reopening Plan, pp. 7-10). Appropriate face masks will be required for all individuals while inside CUNY buildings and outside if physical distancing cannot be maintained. The only exceptions are:
If a fully vaccinated person is alone in an enclosed space such as an office, conference room, or dorm room;
In a classroom, if a vaccinated professor is teaching a class and is able to keep social distance from everyone else in the class, he or she may choose not to wear a mask. Note that this exception applies only to faculty; students are still required to wear masks during classes;
Briefly while eating or drinking, provided social distancing is maintained;
These exceptions do not apply to anyone who is not yet fully vaccinated. Those individuals must wear masks indoors and outdoors at all times while on campus, including in enclosed spaces, except when eating (in which case they must maintain strict social distancing from other individuals).
The College will maintain a supply of face coverings to provide to students, faculty and staff as needed, although individuals will be allowed to use their own, appropriate face coverings as well.
Shared food and beverages (e.g., "buffet-style" meals) continue to be prohibited. (See Reopening Plan, p. 16)
Hand hygiene stations will be provided throughout the College, and maintained with soap, warm water, and paper towels. (See Reopening Plan, p. 12)
Hand sanitizer stations will be provided at all points of entry to the College and throughout the College on wall mounts and/or on freestanding poles. (See Reopening Plan, p. 18)
The College will utilize cleaning products identified by the Environmental Protection Agency as effective against COVID-19. (See Reopening Plan, p. 13)
The College will adhere to hygiene, cleaning and disinfection requirements from the Centers for Disease Control and New York State Department of Health, and maintain logs of cleaning and disinfection, including date, time and scope of cleaning. (See Reopening Plan, p. 15)
The York College Child Care Center remains subject to guidance and requirements from the New York City Department of Health, which supersedes the terms of this plan; as of the date of this plan, the guidance provides for full in-person operation.
During the Fall 2021 semester, the College will prioritize in-person instructional activities over all other activities, given the space constraints associated with social distancing. As a result, it is anticipated that most extracurricular activities will remain in a remote format, both to limit unnecessary physical interaction and to maximize space and resources for the purpose of instruction. Groups that wish to hold in-person activities will be required to submit a request to the Department of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs for approval; such requests will be required to include provisions to ensure appropriate social distancing measures are enforced, in accord with then-current University standards. Groups approved for in-person assembly will be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to use outdoor space where possible.
A separate Reopening Plan for Athletics has been submitted by York College and approved by the University.
Contingency Plan for Shutdown
The College will continue to monitor a number of internal and external factors to determine whether the current COVID-19 environment merits a reversal of the current reopening process. The primary internal criteria triggering such an evaluation is based on New York State guidance, asking that schools begin the discussion when the lesser of 100 individuals or 5% of the total on-campus population (inclusive of students, faculty and staff) test positive during a rolling 14-day period. External criteria that will be monitored include Federal, State and City regulatory guidelines and mandates; infection/health system status at the local, state, regional and nation-wide level; status of resources and infrastructure to combat contagion; compliance of the greater public with COVID-19 protocols; and reclosing status of neighboring universities. Any final decision on closing part or all of the campus will be made by the Chancellery/COO's office, in consultation with the College and local and State authorities.
Communication with The College Community
The College will continue to communicate policy and protocol updates to the College Community through a variety of avenues, coordinated by the President's Office (See Reopening Plan, pp. 22-23). Included in this outreach will be regular messages encouraging students, faculty and staff to become vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
A copy of the York College Reopening Plan is currently posted conspicuously on the College's web site, and a copy of this Fall 2021 will likewise be posted on that site. Copies of each will also be made available to students, faculty and staff at the College.
YORK COLLEGE Coronavirus Officers
York College Coronavirus Campus Liaison: Dana Trimboli
York College Coronavirus Campus Coordinator: Claudio L
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The new lease is in a premium Class-A three-building project, owned by Piedmont, in the upscale Las Colinas area of Irving, Texas, at the convergence of George Bush Turnpike, John Carpenter Freeway and Connection Drive. The complex includes Archon Group's international headquarters at 6011 Connection Drive; Archon will now take three floors in the nearby 6031 building on a 10-year lease.
The property was constructed in 1999 and offers convenient highway access and numerous amenities. Rebecca Smith, Blaine Annett, and Jon Altschuler of Stream Realty Partners represented Piedmont; Stream also is marketing the remaining 150,000 square feet of available space in the nine-story 6031 building. Jeff Ellerman and Brad Selner of The Staubach Company – Southwest represented Archon.
Piedmont, a public, nontraded REIT specializing in Class-A office properties, owns six properties in the metro Dallas area. Nationwide, as of Dec. 31, Piedmont has ownership in 83 buildings in 23 states and Washington, D.C. Across the portfolio, Piedmont properties are approximately 94 percent leased. For more information, see www.piedmontreit.com.


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