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Contagion in the Classroom: Or, What Empathy Can Teach Us about the Importance of Face-to-Face Learning
Debates over online education versus old-school brick-and-mortar, face-to-face instruction generally go in one of several directions, often at the same time. Advocates for online instruction might point to the freedom it provides the learner who can advance at his or her own pace, retrieving and reviewing materials, attending "lectures," solving problems at 3:00 a.m. as well as at noon. Such advocates also point to the increasing elasticity of online delivery, which is now not simply based on a bulky and impersonal interface in which students "post" papers and other materials into a web portal and wait to hear from the instructor. Today, of course, students have access to lectures, notes, live-streaming, real-time interaction with other students and instructors, instant feedback (or nearly so), and even platforms that allow professors to "see" students and vice versa. To be sure, many enthusiasts also argue for its increasingly cheaper cost.
Even advocates of the lecture hall or the seminar room have to be impressed by these developments, and one can foresee future refinements in platforms and technologies that will make the online experience even more seamless.
In a recent debate sponsored by Columbia University between online advocates and those who favor more traditional modes of learning—"More Clicks, Fewer Bricks: The Lecture Hall Is Obsolete"1—the case for traditional classroom instruction was eloquently made by educational columnist and adjunct professor Rebecca Schuman, who noted that in her experience nothing can replace human contact in the classroom, those moments in which the instructor and the student achieve something together, something, one might say, that necessarily escapes the technological interface. She meant that no amount of fancy software or hardware can measure what it is like to be present for a student with a learning disability, or can walk a student through an oral presentation when he is frightened out of his wits. Direct personal contact, Schuman and other advocates of the classroom argue, cannot do these things because the mediation of technology necessarily disrupts such moments of human intimacy. In other words, there's no accounting for the human element.
And while I tend to agree with Schuman and others who note that face-to-face contact is essential for learning (which isn't the same thing as arguing that learning cannot or should not occur online), I do so for different reasons. Missing from the arguments of the pro-contact, pro-classroom advocates are the recent advancements in learning and cognition coming out of the sciences. We are now beginning to understand that humans and other primates learn through mimicry and imitation, by seeing, sensing, and hearing what others do and say who are in close bodily proximity to ourselves. We need presence. I call this the power of contagion.
The power of contagion
If we want clues to classroom dynamics in the "interface" between teacher and students, and between students themselves, then we might look to primatology, neurobiology, and cognitive science and advances in the understanding of empathic primate behavior. For instance, many current studies of learning, mimicry, and empathy suggest that what happens in the classroom is no different from what happens in "real life," and that the classroom is a kind of laboratory in which the potential for learning is already hard-wired through the sheer presence of human beings in close proximity with each other.
The discovery of mirror neurons in macaque monkeys by Italian researchers in the early 1990s has been a boon to scientists and philosophers interested in what has become known as theory of mind, whereby humans (and, apparently, some animals) come to understand the emotions and intentions of others. How do I know what another person might be feeling, regardless of whether she tells me or not? How might this knowledge become so real, so embedded in me, that I feel what she feels? Where does empathy come from?
Primatologists and neuroscientists such as Frans de Waal, Christian Keysers, Marco Iacoboni, and V. S. Ramachandran, among others, speculate that mirror neurons may be partially responsible for the ability to understand the behaviors and feelings of other people, their particular moods, even their actions—as if we (the observers) were experiencing the same thing without being consciously aware of what is happening. In other words, we can "know" another person without their having to disclose through language since our neurons have the capability to "read" the bodies of others. To put this another way, one might say that deep learning requires that our bodies need the bodies of others.
Much of primatologist Frans de Waal's research, for example, points in the direction of physical and emotional interconnectedness whereby primates are biologically driven to behave in ways similar to those nearby, thus the "contagion" of laughter or yawning. It makes little difference whether we consciously think about it (mostly we don't); we cannot escape the biological imperative to imitate. In fact, for de Waal and others interested in primate learning, imitation is not simply a way to learn something; it is a means of survival, encoded deep within us.
For instance, it may well be that I "know"—in a corporeal way—what you are feeling even if I don't "know" it at the level of conscious or linguistic articulation. My neurons may be reading your actions and facial expressions and encoding them, so to speak, within me. If you reach to grab a piece of paper, I reach to grab a piece of paper without literally doing so. While it ought to be kept in perspective that such research and its potential implications for understanding human behavior are in their early stages—mirror neuron enthusiasts certainly have their detractors in the scientific community—these advances provide a theory of what may be going on in the classroom when things go well and when they go awry.
If we remember that the classroom is one kind of social experience, then thinking about the classroom through the lens of mirroring and imitation at the neural level might help us understand more clearly classroom dynamics that frustrate or confuse, and help us focus our attention on what works and why. This cannot be done in an online environment where the proximity of body to body, human to human is lost, and where "metrics," the educational equivalent of the bottom line, is the word of the hour. Just as irony is virtually impossible over e-mail, the technological interface is the receding horizon of empathic learning.
To take another example, we might posit that there is a sort of connection, perhaps even identification, when we lose ourselves in a literary work. We may or may not consciously see ourselves in the main characters, but mirroring presents the possibility that we become the story, at least at a subconscious level. Such neural and somatic interconnectedness demonstrates that the inability to recognize the difference between what is real and what is fiction is largely immaterial to learning. These connections explain, in part, the recent growth in the study of empathy, both in and out of the sciences. (I would point readers interested in the nexus of empathy and literature to the work of Suzanne Keen.)
Psychologist Paul Bloom argues that the pleasure we derive from works of the imagination and the pleasure of the real world are part of the same overall process; whether we know Breaking Bad to be fiction is often of no consequence to the way we experience it. That our minds are "indifferent" to whether an aesthetic experience is real or not perhaps explains the appeal of good storytelling. We are evolutionarily programmed to be in contact with other people, and they do not necessarily need to be present for us to become another, to connect. "The pleasures of the imagination," Bloom says, "are parasitic on the pleasures of real life."2 At a level that escapes conscious cognition (and certainly where some learning takes place), identification and perhaps imitation help explain why we feel pain or pleasure when we are not the subject of either one.
While we know that what is fictional is fictional and what is real is real (at least, most of us do), our neurons and our bodies—this other "we"—know something else entirely. Our response to storytelling, whether by getting "lost" or by "losing oneself" or by identifying with the characters, points to a transference between self and other in which the divisions between the two are increasingly arbitrary the smaller we go. I am what I read.
Presence and the learning environment
That being the case, why can't online instruction offer the same neuronal "firing" that we might see in face-to-face interactions, especially given the difficulties in telling the difference between the "real" and the "false"? Looking at teaching as a form of embodied connection, we can begin to understand why so much pedagogical theory and practice looks awry at the traditional lecture format. Remembering, for instance, that mirror neurons are for sharing—transforming private action into "social experience to be shared with our fellow humans through language," according to neuroscientist Marco Iacoboni3—we might imagine the classroom as a system in which each student and instructor has the capacity to alter the whole at the neuronal level.
We might think of the classroom as a web of mirroring inputs in which the system is constantly seeking to reorganize itself. In other words, the classroom-as-web replicates our understanding of the brain-as-web in which it is constantly reorganizing itself and creating new pathways for learning. Our ability to learn from each other therefore creates an infinite number of pathways when we are present to each other. The infinitely more static online environment is just that—an online environment, entirely lacking the multiplicity, the cognitive give-and-take that is available when we are present to each other. Call this full-contact learning, if you will.
If Iacoboni and others are to be believed, this mirroring may have something to do with the success or failure of a class. Lucky enough to have a class that is firing on all levels, one in which the discussion is alive and the students seem to be nourishing each other? They may be experiencing this curious intersection of biology and learning. Everything going south in the classroom? Perhaps the instructor and the students are fostering their own negativity, a self-other neuronal spiral. What if we could use some of the insights of both neuroscience and literary history to heave-to this ship before it sails into the shoals?
To that end, we might look to the writer Alberto Manguel, whose History of Reading reminds us of the importance of reading as a social act.4 When only one or two people in the community could read, for instance, humans still desired the kind of communal gathering once reserved, I take it, for oral storytelling. According to Manguel, public and semi-public readings for the illiterate or for those who did not have access to books were widespread throughout Europe from the eleventh through the nineteenth centuries, in various manifestations. Much later in Cuba, public readings in the workplace were instituted in many cigar factories, and as immigration to the United States increased during the Cuban War of Independence, workers who migrated to the United States brought the lector, the reader, with them into the factories.
One might speculate that such performances helped foster and enact the intersubjectivity, the theory of mind, inherent in the connectivity posited by mirror neuron theorists. Looked at in this way, the reading self and other readers and listeners are always already connected through language and its potential relationship to empathy.
The point here is that reading and study have not always been the kind of private and solitary activity we erroneously associate with them today—an association that, to my mind, contributes to many of our students' distaste for working and thinking alone, which is the essential mode of online education (even given current developments). If you will allow me a certain leap, I mean that if a class is outwardly failing, it may be failing inwardly, biologically, as well, and there's no way to "read" such failure or success online.
If our students are going to be "transported," to borrow a term from Paul Bloom—and if we are going to learn from our students—we are going to have to be present to each other.
Our neurons may already know what to do.
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1. Anant Agarwal, Ben Nelson, Jonathan Cole, Rebecca Schuman, John Donvan, "More Clicks, Fewer Bricks: The Lecture Hall Is Obsolete," Intelligence Squared U.S. Debate Series, April 2, 2004, http://intelligencesquaredus.org/debates/past-debates/item/1060-more-cli...
2. Paul Bloom, How Pleasure Works: The New Science of Why We Like What We Like (New York: W. W. Norton, 2010), 177.
3. Marco Iacoboni, Mirroring People: The Science of Empathy and How We Connect with Others (New York: Picador, 2008), 95.
4. Alberto Manguel, A History of Reading (New York: Penguin, 1996).
William Major is professor of English at Hillyer College of the University of Hartford.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Green Party candidate Margaret Flowers wasn't invited to a U.S. Senate debate in Maryland on Wednesday, but she took center stage there anyway. When she tried to participate, security at the University of Baltimore grabbed her by the arm and escorted her away from where Rep. Chris Van Hollen and Del. Kathy Szeliga stood waiting to begin.
The debate got off to a shaky start, when audience members asked for Flowers to be included. Then Flowers suddenly got up out of her seat in the audience and walked on stage. She shook hands with the other two candidates before standing in the middle of the stage, where she said she should be able to debate.
"I think it's important for voters to understand the differences between myself and Congressman Van Hollen and Del. Szeliga," Flowers said. "Otherwise, they don't really know. I mean, you say you're a public university and you want to educate the public, but without having a full public discussion that doesn't actually happen."
As Flowers made her case, both Szeliga and Van Hollen said they would agree for her to participate, but debate organizers said only candidates polling at 15 percent or higher were allowed. The debate was taped in the early afternoon. It was to be shown on WJZ-TV at 7 p.m. The debate was sponsored by The Baltimore Sun, the League of Women Voters and the University of Baltimore.
"And this is how you're treating a candidate," Flowers shouted, as she was led away.
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Van Hollen is a seven-term Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Szeliga, a Republican, is the minority whip in the Maryland House of Delegates. They are running for the seat that's opening up with the retirement of Sen. Barbara Mikulski, who is leaving office after 30 years.
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Szeliga, who voted against a sweeping Maryland gun-control bill in 2013, said the answer to gun violence is to take violent criminals off the streets. "We have to enforce the laws on the books, and that's how we're going to turn things around," she said. Van Hollen noted his push in the Maryland General Assembly when he was a state legislator to require trigger locks in guns. He is sponsoring federal legislation to create incentives to help states set up handgun-licensing programs.
Van Hollen is campaigning as the experienced candidate, who has shown a willingness to work with Republicans to break through political gridlock. Szeliga is running as an independent voice, describing her opponent as a Washington insider.
Szeliga said she would not support putting U.S. troops on the ground in Syria. "I don't think that we have a clear mission," she said. Van Hollen said he opposed the war in Iraq, and that the U.S. has seen the fallout from the war. "I believe that putting American ground combat troops in Syria would be a huge mistake and just make matters worse," he said. He added that he supports eliminating ISIS by supporting the Iraqi military and the Kurdish forces in both Iraq and Syria.
Van Hollen said revisions and modifications are needed for health care reform, especially to health care exchanges. But he said it would be a mistake to "throw out" the entire Affordable Care Act. Szeliga said she supports keeping some provisions, including allowing people with pre-existing conditions to be insured and allowing kids to stay on plans, but she said tort reform is needed.
Van Hollen said the federal government should move from using the criminal justice system to address drug addiction to a health care model. "We do need to make sure that the resources are available at the federal level for health clinics in all of our neighborhoods," Van Hollen said. Szeliga said local officials can best address the scourge of drugs such as heroin. "So I believe we need to empower our local health departments, our local law enforcement, our local recovery centers and our parents and families to really deal with this issue at its core," she said.
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Across New York City, there are nearly 150 statues that honor men and just five dedicated to women.
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A dog and a Gentleman, perfectly suitable for a Tux-only occasion – The Boston Terrier.
This is a breed that you should get if you are looking for a fancy-looking companion that is the 007 of the dog world.
You will have a really cute dog that is smart, loves spending time with the family, and is easy to train.
But, to be sure that this little gentleman is a perfect fit for your lifestyle, you need to more about his breed. And, this is where our in-depth guide comes to the rescue.
As you go through the guide, you will get much more familiar with what comes with the "package".
You will learn the questions you should be asking, first yourself, then your family, and finally the breeder.
Also, we will tell you how to take care of your Boston Terrier puppy from the moment you welcome him to your home.
To get things started, let's first take a look at the questions you should be asking yourself before finally deciding that this is the breed you want.
The Boston Terrier Puppies – Before You Buy…
The first question you should be asking yourself before making the final decision about the breed you want to welcome to your home is:
"Can I afford a Boston Terrier puppy?"
You will agree that deciding on the breed before actually finding out that it's more than your budget can handle can be painful.
Especially if you have to tell your kids who already fell in love with the image of a Boston Terrier pup. Therefore, let's see what price range you should expect.
What price are the Boston Terrier puppies?
The average price range you can expect, for a healthy Boston Terrier puppy, goes from $600 – $1000.
Naturally, you can find a puppy even below this range, but there's no guarantee that you will be walking away with a healthy puppy without any hidden genetic issues.
Of course, you will find pups for a lot higher price, but those are usually dog show genes, which are not necessary if you are looking just for a companion and not a medal winner.
So, for a good bloodline and with all the necessary documents, expect somewhere around $1K.
How to find reputable Boston Terrier breeders?
Once you are certain the price suits you, it's time to deal with the reputable breeder question.
How to find one? Well, you can start by knowing what to look for in a breeder.
A breeder that you want to buy the puppy from, is an expert for this breed and how to keep it healthy.
Also, you will notice the reaction from the dogs when he is around them, as well as how he treats them.
Furthermore, you want a breeder that will show you health reassurance documentation for both the pups and the parents. And, if he is a serious breeder, this will be provided even without you asking.
Also, he should ask you some questions that are generally directed at your lifestyle and expectations from a breed.
This way, by knowing the temperament of his dogs, the breeder can tell you if this is the breed to go with or maybe rethink the breed choice.
On the other hand, the breeders you should avoid in a wide circle are the ones that don't seem that much interested in the breed and look like they just want to make the sale as soon as possible.
If a breeder doesn't show you the necessary medical documentation, neither gives you an insight into the characteristics of the breed, especially his puppies, you should not walk but run away from such situations.
3 Little-known facts about the Boston Terrier puppies
Okay, you got the price and the breeder covered, not it's time to see if you are ready for what comes with living with a Boston Terrier puppy.
We present to you, 3 not so well-known facts about the puppies of this breed.
- They love living with cats
You will immediately notice that from their earliest days, Boston Terriers go along with cats quite well.
They don't have a problem being around them, and if a Boston Terrier pup grows up with a cat, it will become his best friend for life.
- They love other pet dogs as well
Your Boston Terrier puppy will hit it off with another breed dog pet right from the start. They come with an easy-to-get-along-with nature and it's easy for them to make new friendships.
- No harsh training
Since this is an intelligent breed, there's no need to get all "bossy" and "tough" approach with your pup. It will understand you very well and follow your lead without the entire "drill".
Also, crate training is recommended from the beginning, so that you don't have problems with, for example, plane rides or traveling in general.
Physical Traits of the Boston Terrier
Okay, we all know that this breed doesn't win the size competitions and that he won't be pulling your Longboard down the road.
But, how much of a small dog are we talking about? Small enough to be a comfortable lap dog? Or, a bit heavy for hours of cuddling with like a baby?
Let's find out.
How big is a full-grown Boston Terrier?
When fully grown, the Boston terrier will weigh as an average two-year-old toddler. That's about 25 pounds.
As for height, the range goes from some 15 inches, up to 17 inches, which is more the case with the males.
What is the life expectancy of the Boston Terrier?
Having in mind that this is considered as a lap dog due to its weight and size and that this is a long standardized breed, you are probably thinking that the average life expectancy is quite high.
And, you are right. You can expect your Boston Terrier to be your companion for some 13 to 15 lovely years.
Intelligence, Temperament and Personality Traits of the Boston Terrier
Unlike the other terrier representatives such as Airedales and Jack Russell, the Boston Terriers are not miniature tornados. In fact, they are more like Bulldogs, with a go-with-the-flow attitude.
And, they do have those Gentleman Bulldog genes, so no surprise there.
However, you will probably hear the Terrier in him from time to time. And, no, there's no need to worry about that because this breed is well known for being easy going.
Their thirst for learning new things makes them easily trainable. And, they pick up the commands quite fast.
They will also get along just fine with your other pets. And, they are also well known for having fun with the kids.
But, leaving a Boston Terrier with small kids that can get too pushy sometimes, might be a bit too much fun for the dog.
On the other hand, their even-tempered and affectionate nature makes them ideal pets for senior citizens who don't have too much action going on in their lives.
This breed is also protective, but not in a German Shepherd or Rottie way, where you can expect the people to fear even approaching your doors.
On the contrary, they will bark if someone is approaching the home, but as soon as the doors open and everything seems okay, he will switch to tail-wagging happy state and demand playtime from the "stranger".
This is why it's not such a great idea to get a Boston Terrier if you want your dog to love only you.
They will love you with all of their hearts, but that little heart gets bigger and bigger each day and more people can fit in.
Despite their small size, their Bulldog and Terrier sides make them not back down if bullied by a bigger dog.
They are welcoming to other dogs, but if there's a problem, they won't run away with their tail between their legs.
All in all, the Boston Gentleman Terrier is a lovely, relatively energetic breed that can be a perfect addition to your family home.
They are not meant for living in the outdoors, so they need to live indoors.
And, thanks to their relatively low exercise requirements, they are well suited for any size apartment living.
Boston Terrier Diet
You should be aware of the Boston Terrier's gassy nature and that carbohydrates will cause more harm than good.
You should avoid feeding your dog with corn and wheat, or any grains for that matter, and instead give him fish and lean meat.
Also, you need to keep a close eye on the commercial foods because they tend to be preservative filled and even cause disturbances when it comes to your dog's digestive system.
It would be best if you can find a local pet store that offers high-quality dog food, instead of opting for "premium" jumbo packs found in the supermarket.
As for how much should your Boston Terrier eat, the daily food amount we recommend for this breed goes from half a cup to a cup and a half, split into two meals.
Of course, all depending on how active your dog is.
How much Exercise does a Boston Terrier need?
In most cases, Boston Terriers are the very definition of couch potato dogs.
They do have daily short energy bursts where a 10 to 15-minute running-around-the-room session happens, but as soon as the energy is burned out, the couch potato mode is back in "action".
So, if you want to avoid those indoor exercise bursts, we recommend one or two daily walks around the block or to the nearest dog park.
Your dog will be ready to go back home and enjoy the rest of the day on a sofa, after just some half an hour of outdoor activities.
Also, make sure you are not going for a walk when it's too hot and humid outside, as well when it's too cold.
Boston Terrier Health and Conditions
In a vast majority of cases, when it comes to the Boston Terrier health, the breed is known to be very healthy.
As a minor concern, you can expect eye injuries and respiratory issues due to the shape of their face.
But, this breed can sometimes suffer from more serious health conditions such as patellar luxation, heart conditions, tumors, and megaoesophagus.
Also, sometimes the Boston Terriers can suffer from allergies, both food, and other types.
So, before buying a pup, talk to the breeder and get an insight into both the pup's medical history and the parents' health tests.
My final thoughts on the Boston Terrier
Okay, we have reached the end of today's guide.
By now, you are surely more of a Boston Terrier expert than you were at the beginning of the post, right?
But, it doesn't hurt to get our facts straight and see what we learned here today.
Just so that you can be completely sure that you haven't missed any important information regarding this breed.
And, that the choice you are about to make is the right one.
As a breed, the Boston Terrier is a perfect example of a clean cut dog.
It has a shorter back, comes square-proportioned, and has a compact built.
It is a graceful looking dog, yet you can also see determination, liveliness, sturdiness, and strength in his appearance.
The breed comes with a nice portion of Bulldog ancestor's genes, but thanks to it's cleaner cut style, the Boston Terrier is a great dog for households that have kids and other animals as well.
And, the best thing, he is always dressed to impress!
The Boston Terrier is a dog that can be very devoted and sensitive to your moods and wishes.
Also, if properly trained and socialized, he will have nice manners around the house if you have guests, but also wait for the slightest opportunity to have a ball with the guests.
It can be a slightly stubborn breed, but the intelligence level and the willingness to learn will easily overcome that negative side.
All in all, a great companion for both people who live alone in an apartment, or for an apartment or house living family with kids.
So, did you find our guide useful? Do you think your friends can learn a thing or two about the Boston Terrier? Feel free to share this guide on social media.
Thank you for reading!
- The Boston Terrier Puppies – Before You Buy…
- Physical Traits of the Boston Terrier
- Intelligence, Temperament and Personality Traits of the Boston Terrier
- Boston Terrier Diet
- Boston Terrier Health and Conditions
- My final thoughts on the Boston Terrier


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SEMPORNA: Signs of the shootout were obvious in a now lifeless part of this sea village off Sabah's east coast, once home to hundreds of Bajau and Suluk folk.
As I teetered on the narrow, rickety walkway above the water, Ramlee Marahaban, the village chief, pointed out blood stains and bullet holes on the walkway planks and walls of houses.
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"It was a bad spot for the police because they weren't familiar with this place," Chief Ramlee told me with a shrug.
I was born and raised in Kota Kinabalu, an hour's flight and 600km away. This was my first visit to Semporna, to this blood-splattered village.
Some 50 elite cops had come into the village looking for suspects linked to Sulu militants who had taken over a village in Felda Sahabat, four hours away by road. The militants had come from the sea to "reclaim" Sabah for their Sulu "Sultan".
Semporna is the gateway for tourists heading to the world-famous Sipadan island, a diving haven, and other beautiful holiday spots like the Mabul and Kapalai islands.
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"I dare not drive past it. The looks they give you isn't... nice," Dino Evero, 38, a tough-looking oil palm estate manager born in Semporna, told me outside of town.
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Like dwellings of bogeymen that would kidnap you if you misbehaved.
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I drove my borrowed Nissan pick-up from Lahad Datu, two hours' drive away.
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Simunul village was settled as Hallow village in 1932, its name from a Bajau word meaning an area with pools of uneven depths, for the marshy land around.
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"At 6.30pm, my heart jumped when I heard 'tak, tak' and then, loud rapid fire shots for several minutes," said Mr Ramlee. He tried to enter the area but wasblocked by dozens of policemen.
I met Madam Sutera Abdul Rahman, who showed me where bullets had penetrated her 23-year-old shack at the scene of the gunfight.
Like her neighbours, she had fled, but came back to collect some personal items from her house during my visit last Sunday (mar 10).
She said she'd just returned from work with her daughter Darma. They were relaxing on her doorstep when three policemen arrived urgently looking for "the new people" meaning strangers who had arrived recently.
"I said to the man I know as Corporal Juhalip - 'It's dark, I cannot see,'" she remembered.
Gunfire and shouts from houses mere feet away rang out next. She shoved her daughter into the house and fell backwards into her house, instinctively pulling two stumbling officers inside and locking up. Another police officer was already inside.
"Two nights and two days I was trapped in my house with my daughter and the three policemen, silent like mice," the 54-year-old Suluk sundry trader told me.
They huddled on the floor in the bedroom, surviving on dry instant noodles. Next door, militants were believed to be hiding.
Madam Sutera, her husband Majid Sabaani, 60, and their nine children had been living in a motel 15 kilometres from town for a week now for fear that the militants would return.
"I still cannot sleep properly. These invaders are animals," she said. She refused to have her photo taken in case the militants recognise her and retaliate.
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Showing me the house where the six dead policemen's bodies were reportedly mutilated, he just shook his head.
"They said they (the militants) are Muslims but proper Muslims do not cut out dead people's hearts and livers in revenge."
Many fear that the gunmen will return, even after the operation in Lahad Datu to flush them out is over.


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ROLPA, Nov 30: Tribeni Rural Municipality of Rolpa on Thursday rescued three children who were allegedly being taken to work in brick factories in Kathmandu.
As winter is the brick-making season, demand for laborers is high in brick factories. Police have stepped up vigil on passenger vehicles to prevent trafficking in child laborers.
Prakash BK, 13, a son of Liladhar BK, was rescued from Nigalpani-3. Likewise, Bishal Bali and Dhirendra Pun were rescued from Simpani Bazaar while on a bus headed for the capital. The children have been handed over to their families.
"Trafficking in the local children to Kathmandu to employ them in brick kilns has become serious problem here. We are searching for the kingpin involved," said Santa Kumar Oli, chairperson of the rural municipality.
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Chairperson: Dr M Motshekga (ANC)
Meeting Summary
The Committee deliberated and approved the three Budgetary Review and Recommendations Reports. Democratic Alliance members objected to the framing of paragraph 8.1 concerning the Office of the Chief Judge and Judicial Administration because the inclusion of 'decolonisation' does not reflect the unanimous view of the Committee. After debate, members agreed to retain the impugned paragraph with a reference to the DA's opposition. Members stressed the need to include transformation in the five programmes of the DoJ&CD. Some members suggested that the DoJ&CD's programme and reporting focus should extend to the Master's Office. Some members stressed the need for emphasis on combating racism because it will assist in building a racially cohesive and progressive South African society. Members expressed concern that budgetary constraints placed on Legal Aid South Africa's ability to provide legal aid could have negative impacts on land claimants, and thus contribute to the perpetuation of poverty, unemployment, and inequality. If the underlying issues of land claims and invasions are not addressed, breakdown in law and order could result. They suggested a special fund in the Legal Aid SA to support people charged with land invasions and stressed the need to learn from the lessons drawn from the Marikana Commission. A member suggested a harmonisation of the budgets of Chapter Nine institutions to prevent disparities in their budgetary allocations.
The Committee then deliberated on the Courts of Law Amendment Bill. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Department explained the submissions, stakeholder engagements, and public hearings that have taken place on the Bill as contained in the Summary of Submissions and Response by Department based on these submissions and engagements. It also gave an analysis of the Constitutional Court's judgment in the Stellenbosch case and summarised the effect of the Stellenbosch judgment on the Bill. Members sought clarity on the need for a physical appearance in court before the issuance of an emolument attachment order, whether the Stellenbosch judgment clarified the respective roles of the clerk and the magistrate, and the fairness of the 25% cap on attachable income in cases of more than one creditor.
Meeting report
Correctional Services Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report
The Committee went page by page through the Report. The only substantive changes suggestions were;
Ms C Pilane-Majake (ANC) pointed out in paragraph 9.10.1 that 'clean audit' should be changed to 'unqualified audit.'
Ms G Breytenbach (DA) suggested paragraph 9.10.2 should contain a reference to worsening prison conditions and a request for increasing the budget for incarceration of prisoners.
The Committee adopted the report.
Office of Chief Justice (OCJ) Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report
The Committee went page by page through the Report. Substantive discussion on the report included:
Ms Pilane-Majake, who took over as Acting Chairperson, suggested that underspending should be mentioned.
Ms Breytenbach objected to the framing of paragraph 8.1, stating that it is not the view of the entire Committee.
Mr W Horn (DA) supported Ms Breytenbach, stating that section 8.1 does not apply to performance reports. He added that 8.4 should read that the OCJ received an unqualified audit, not 'a qualified audit opinion with findings.'
Mr Maila said that paragraph 8.1 reflects the correct observation of the Committee.
Ms Mothapo agreed with Mr Maila that paragraph 8.1 is a true reflection of the OCJ's budget presentation and subsequent Committee discussion.
Mr L Mpumlwana (ANC) agreed with Ms Mothapo and Mr Maila that paragraph 8.1 reflects the Committee's discussion. He added that it will be unfair on the drafters of the report to deny that paragraph 8.1 is incorrect.
The Acting Chairperson stated that the paragraph is trying to say that the transformative agenda of South Africa's legal system should be reflective of the justice needs of South Africans, especially people in rural areas.
Ms Breytenbach disagreed with the Acting Chairperson. She quoted paragraph 8.1 to restate her position that "decolonisation" was not part of the unanimous agreement of the Committee.
The Acting Chairperson asked Ms Breytenbach to suggest a reframe of the paragraph.
Mr Mpumlwana raised a point of order to clarify whether the paragraph is being debated to change it or to reflect what transpired in the OCJ discussion.
The Acting Chairperson replied that the paragraph is being considered with a view to possibly adjusting it to reflect the Committee's discussion.
Mr Swart stated that the report should reflect the resolution of the Committee. He suggested that paragraph 8.1 could be reframed to state that 'some members of the Committee stated that …' although it would not be ideal for the Committee to project a disunited front'.
The Acting Chairperson agreed with Mr Swart.
Dr Motshekga agreed with Mr Swart that the outcome of the meeting must be reflected in the report.
Mr Mpumlwana read parts of paragraph 8.1. to support his complaint that the Committee is being frivolous with 8.1. because it is not framed in an incorrect manner.
Ms Christine Silkstone, Committee Content Adviser, suggested paragraphs 8.1 and 8.2 could be merged.
Dr Motshekga expressed support for Ms Silkstone's suggestion.
Ms Mothapo asked for clarity on the proposed restructuring of paragraphs 8.1 and 8.2.
The Acting Chairperson explained the purpose of the merger of paragraphs 8.1 and 8.2.
Mr Maila stated that the Committee cannot change the report just because it does not like certain issues. He suggested that paragraph 8.1 should remain unaltered because there is a radical need for transformation.
Dr Motshekga stated that unless someone wants to challenge the integrity of Committee members, there is nothing in 8.1 that does not reflect the discussions that took place in the Committee. He stated that there is no controversy in 8.1 because South Africa's past of injustice clearly demands radical transformation in the legal system.
The Acting Chairperson advised Ms Breytenbach and Mr Horn to pinpoint the sentences or phrases they want to restructure in paragraph 8.1.
In response to Ms Breytenbach complaining that the Acting Chairperson does not want to recognise her right to speak, she was given permission to speak.
Ms Breytenbach stated that if the Committee insists on retaining 8.1, it should reflect that some members of the Committee objected to it.
Mr Horn stated that the Chairperson's assertion that 8.1 is not controversial is incorrect. He argued that African Customary law is recognised in the Constitution. He concluded that the inclusion of decolonisation in paragraph 8.1 is an ANC propaganda piece and not a unanimous Committee resolution.
Mr Mpumlwana restated that 8.1 reflects the discussions in the Committee. He advised Mr Horn to refrain from pinpointing whether African Customary law is well recognised or not because it is a very sensitive topic.
Dr Motshekga stated that the Committee is fighting over an issue that does not exist. He stated that African law was written by anthropologists, some of whom could not speak a single indigenous language. This language incapacity led to mistakes in the recording of African law. Today, indigenous Africans are restating African Customary law, and this forms part of the decolonisation project. He denied that decolonisation efforts through the Traditional Courts Bill and other efforts is politically motivated. Decolonisation is merely aimed at addressing the historical injustices of the past.
The Acting Chairperson suggested that paragraph 8.1 should be flagged and considered later before the report is adopted.
Mr Horn stated that the matter of indigenous languages should be included in the report.
Responding to paragraph 8.1, Prof Msimang stated that decolonisation does not relate to the application of the common law or Roman-Dutch law alone. Rather, it extends to proper application of indigenous law and African traditional practices in the legal system. Thus, paragraph 8.1 does not mean the removal of the common law or Roman-Dutch law from the legal system.
Mr Maila expressed his support for Prof Msimang's views. The report does not seek the discontinuance of the Roman-Dutch law. It merely seeks to ensure a proper place for African Customary law.
Dr Motshekga stated that the Constitution acknowledges that South Africa is culturally, religiously, and legally plural. He noted that the Committee has not said anything about Muslim marriages. He stated that transformation and decolonisation serve the same function.
With respect to the DA's stance on paragraph 8.1, the Acting Chairperson stated that political leaders should not only seek the interests of the group they represent.
The DA members restated their objection to paragraph 8.1.
Dr Motshekga suggested that the 'decolonisation' should be deleted from paragraph 8.1 and replaced with the 'transformation.'
Prof Msimang supported Dr Motshekga's suggestion.
The Committee adopted the report.
Ms Breytenbach reserved the position of the DA until voting in the House.
Justice and Constitutional Development Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report
The Chairperson, Dr Motshekga, called for page by page deliberations on the report which included these DoJ&CD entities: National Prosecuting Authority, Legal Aid South Africa, Special Investigating Unit, South African Human Rights Commission and the Office of the Public Protector.
The Chairperson noted an anomaly in paragraph 1.3 on the absence of transformation in the five programmes. He asked Mr Basset to respond.
Mr Lawrence Basset, DoJ&CD Chief Director: Legislation, explained the ambit of the five programmes. DoJ&CD would have to reconsider the integration of transformation into the five programmes.
The Chairperson stated that ensuring justice requires certain fundamental issues be addressed. It is not only the judiciary that requires transformation. The entire legal system needs transformation and the DoJ&CD needs to understand this message.
The Chairperson asked whether the Master's Office should not fall under these areas of focus.
He stated that the Committee should be apprised of what is going on in the Master's Office, especially given that there was litigation concerning the office.
Ms Pilane-Majake remarked that Committee Report should be clear about the entities it is focussing on.
Ms Silkstone explained that the Master's Office is part of the DoJ&CD. Accordingly, it does not have its own Annual Report.
The Chairperson stated that the Committee should be made aware of what is happening in the Master's Office. The Committee should have statistics of work distribution in the Master's Office because it is a transformation issue. This information could be included under the Legal Services programme.
The Chairperson asked Mr Basset whether the Hate Bill equates to a criminalisation of racism.
Mr Basset replied that the purpose of the Hate Speech Bill is to criminalise specific intentions, whereas racism is much broader than hate speech.
The Chairperson argued that the fundamental problems South Africa is grappling with concern racism, not hate speech. Accordingly, emphasis should be placed on combating racism.
Mr Basset stated that racism is mentioned in the Hate Speech Bill.
The Chairperson restated that South Africa's problem is racism, which means that it cannot be dealt with indirectly. Hate speech is merely a manifestation of racism. Parliament cannot waste five years on hate speech instead of devoting time to combating racism.
Mr Basset replied that racism is dealt with prominently in the Hate Speech Bill.
The Chairperson replied that Parliament must address racism in order to build a society that is racially cohesive and progressive.
Ms Pilane-Majake stated that as long as focus is not placed on racism, South Africa's society cannot unite. Racism is about phobia, disrespect, and inequality. So long as racism is not addressed, there can be no social cohesion in South Africa. Indeed, racism is a new form of oppression. She said brutal honesty is needed in the quest to build a new democratic South Africa.
The Chairperson noted that the Forum against Racism has disappeared without submitting a report to South Africa. Rather, it reported to the United Nations.
The Chairperson pointed out that the Committee agreed that there was arbitrariness in the assessment of Independent Development Trust reconciliations in paragraph 3.3.3. He asked Mr Basset for a report on this.
Ms Pilane-Majake noted that the Magistrate's Commission is coming up for the first time.
The Chairperson agreed that a report should also be submitted for the Magistrate's Commission.
Mr Horn pointed out that the requests for the stated reports should be balanced against their budgetary implications.
Ms Pilane-Majake stated that Parliament requires reports on any financial projects it approves.
Mr Horn explained that a mechanism for reporting has yet to be adopted for the Magistrate's Commission, of which he is a member.
The Chairperson noted that transformation is needed in the Master's Office in the same way as it is needed in the provision of legal services.
The Chairperson pointed out an anomaly in the report on Legal Aid South Africa on page 31 on the state's inability to provide legal aid to land claimants. This inability will contribute to perpetuation of the triple challenges of poverty, unemployment, and inequality. He suggested a special fund in Legal Aid SA to support people charged with land invasions. He stressed that poor people in the villages cannot be expected to pay lawyers for land claims running up to ten years. He warned against the danger of revolution if the underlying issues of land claims are not addressed.
Mr Maila advised the Committee to learn from the lessons of the Marikana Commission. He stated that Legal Aid SA can benefit from funds allocated to the Commission on Land Restitution.
Mr Horn suggested that the Committee can recommend special funding for Legal Aid SA to deal with land claims.
The Chairperson restated the danger of a breakdown in law and order because of neglect of land claims.
Ms Pilane-Majake stated that Parliament must not wait until a crisis breaks out over land claims and illegal occupation of land before it acts. She suggested public education campaigns on the human rights issues surrounding land claims.
The Chairperson suggested increased networking between Chapter Nine institutions on constitutional provisions on human rights. He stated that the agenda for the Foundation for Human Rights cannot be set by the directors of that institution. He expressed regret that only 46% of the population know about the Constitution's Bill of Rights. He requested increased transparency in the establishment and operation of the Foundation.
Ms Pilane-Majake asked why the National Forum on the Legal Profession does not submit reports to Parliament.
Mr Basset and Ms Silkstone affirmed that the National Forum on the Legal Profession ought to, and indeed, have submitted reports to Parliament.
The Chairperson noted that there are several reports that are not brought to Parliament's attention. He cited a report from the University of Fort Hare based on its research on jurisprudence. He wondered why the Committee is not informed about such reports.
Regarding page 41, Ms Pilane-Majake stated that the Committee expressed a sentiment for harmonising the budgets of Chapter Nine institutions.
The Chairperson stated that there is a Forum for Institutions Supporting Democracy. This Forum has overlapping mandates and does not seem to be active. Harmonising the said budgets should be the duty of this Forum. The Forum should report to the Committee or include a representative of the Committee in its sittings.
Regarding page 49, Mr Horn pointed out that the Committee expressed a desire to request Treasury to be mindful of budget cuts that will affect justice delivery.
Ms Pilane-Majake noted the need to stress the Justice Fund Bill in paragraph 13.7.
Mr Horn noted that the framing of paragraph 13.8.1 should better reflect the Committee's views on case backlogs.
The Chairperson requested Mr Basset provide more information on the integrated justice system.
Ms Pilane-Majake noted that the Committee stressed the need to ensure that children are maintained by their fathers in cases of separated spouses.
Mr Horn asked why the report singles out fathers for maintenance.
The Chairperson explained that mothers take better care of children, which is why the report focused on fathers.
Ms Mothapo stated that the report's recommendations should include the issues raised about security and filling of critical vacancies.
Ms Silkstone sought clarity in Ms Pilane Majake's suggestion for harmonising the budgets of Chapter Nine institutions, which she explained.
The Report was adopted by the Committee. DA noted its reservation.
Courts of Law Amendment Bill: deliberations
Ms Mothapo, Acting Chairperson, and asked for an update on the Courts of Law Amendment Bill.
Presenting, Mr Basset stated that there were two rounds of submissions on the Bill, several stakeholder engagements, and public hearings. DoJ&CD has submitted a 41-page document based on these submissions and engagements (see document).
Mr Basset said the Committee had asked it to analyse the Constitutional Court's Stellenbosch judgment and submit a report to it. This analysis is also included in the report as Annexure A. He asked Ms Steyn to summarise the effect of the Stellenbosch judgment on the Bill.
Ms Angela Steyn, State Law Adviser: DoJ&CD, explained that the effect of the Stellenbosch judgment is to prevent the issuing of an emolument attachment order (EAO) unless the court has authorised it. For the court to authorise it, the magistrate must be satisfied that the requested order is just and equitable and that the amount sought to be attached is appropriate. Accordingly, the drafting team will amend the Bill to comply with the Stellenbosch judgment.
Mr Horn sought clarity on how the DoJ&CD will address the need for a physical appearance before a magistrate before an EAO can be issued.
Mr Maila asked if the Stellenbosch judgment clarified the respective roles of the clerk and the magistrate.
Ms Steyn explained that the court should have sufficient documentary evidence before it makes an EAO using the just and equitable principle. She affirmed that physical appearance is needed for the issuance of an EAO. The magistrate must authorise an EAO after the just and equitable principle is satisfied. However, the physical issuance of the order will be done by the court clerk.
Mr Basset added that the Stellenbosch judgment added the need for judicial oversight before the issuance of an EAO.
Mr Maila asked whether the plaintiffs in the case actually obtained a victory with the Judgment.
Mr Horn queried the late reception of the DoJ&CD document.
Mr Basset agreed that the report was only sent to Parliament the day before. He explained the implications of the Stellenbosch judgment on the issuance of EAOs to more than one creditor. The drafters propose that before a magistrate issues an EAO to a second creditor, s/he must consider the interests of the first creditor and consider how the 25% could be split between the creditors.
The Acting Chairperson asked how the 25% of attachable income is handled in cases of more than one creditor in foreign jurisdictions, which Ms Steyn explained.
Mr Horn noted that double EAOs is a thorny issue, especially where minimum wage rules and income disparities apply. It may be unfair to credit providers if EAOs are capped at 25% because of the uneven income earning capacities of debtors.
Mr Maila stated that the 25% cap fairly protects debtors because in cases of multiple loans, creditors have a responsibility to check the level of debt of potential debtors before giving them credit.
The Acting Chairperson asked Mr Basset to explain the pending issues in the Bill. On multiple creditors, she asked if preference is given to the South Africa Revenue Service in debt recovery.
Mr Basset suggested that the pending issues in the Bill are too many to be resolved in the remaining 20 minutes left for the Committee to deliberate.
Mr S Swart (ACDP) requested shifting the deliberation on appointments to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to enable him attend the Finance Minister's mini budget speech that afternoon.
The Committee agreed to shift this to Thursday 27 October 2017 and all political parties were requested to be represented.
The Acting Chairperson adjourned the meeting.
- Justice Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report
- Office of Chief Justice udgetary Review and Recommendations Report
- Courts of Law Amendment Bill: working draft
- Summary of Submissions and Response by Department on Courts of Law Amendment Bill
- Correctional Services Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report
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The Sitka Community Playground project will host a Design Day meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Blatchley Middle School library. This is a rescheduled time and location for the meeting, which was delayed a day when guest John Dean of Play By Design became stuck in Ketchikan due to bad weather.
The Sitka Community Playground started off as a community effort led by Alice Marcus, who also leads the Sitka Outdoor Kids group. On Sept. 30, during the Sitka Health Summit planning day, the project became one of the three health priority projects for this year that will be backed by the Sitka Health Summit.
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Body found on KZN beach, search continues for another drowned man
Rescue technicians pulled the body of a man from the Dakota Beach lagoon in Isipingo, south of Durban, on Tuesday morning.
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Summary: Kali McAlister just wants to win a race. The thousand dollar prize will get her out of Moose Hollow forever. The only problem is that every criminal in North America is trying to capture her due to the five thousand dollar bounty on her head. Some very powerful people want what her late father was working on and they're willing to kill to get it.
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Right from the beginning you can see that Kali McAlister is a unique person with unique gifts. Her partner is unique too. Cedar has several extraordinary talents that make Kali curious. He shows up just when she needs someone the most. I don't want to say any more about Cedar. I don't want to spoil the surprise.
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