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Alkenes, alkynes, arenes
Alkanes have all single bonded carbons -
What about C2H4, Cannot satisfy the octet rule with only single bonds. Need a double bond:
Alkenes: Hydrocarbons with carbon-carbon double bonds are called alkenes.
Naming alkenes follows from naming of alkanes, but we need to specify the position of the double bond and change "ane" to "ene".
The parent chain in an alkyl substituted alkene is the longest chain that contains the double bond.
Number the longest chain containing the double bond (parent chain) so that the double bond gets the lowest possible number. The double bond gets priority over any alkyl substituents
Structure (hydrogens omitted)
C=C
ethene
C=C-C
propene
C=C-C-C
1-butene
C-C=C-C
cyclobutene
2-methyl-2-pentene
3,4-dimethyl-2-pentene
Bonding in alkenes - sp2 hybrid orbitals
We used sp3 hybrid orbitals (see a realistic picture of one sp3 orbital and of all three on one carbon) to explain bonding in alkanes. How can we explain bonding in alkenes?
sp2 hydrid orbitals (see one sp2 hybrid orbital) - two 2p orbitals mix with the 2s orbital to form three sp2 hybrid orbitals all in the same plane and pointing to the corners of a triangle. The angle between the sp2 hybrid orbitals is 120o.
The sp2 hydrid orbitals are available to make sigma (s) bonds whereas the left over pz orbital is available to make a pi (p) bond as shown for ethene (C2H4) as shown below:
A carbon-carbon double bond consists of a sigma bond from the overlap of sp2 hybrid orbitals and a pi bond from the overlap of pz orbitals.
Double bonds are not free to rotate.
Rotation about the carbon-carbon single bond in ethane occurs freely because rotating the carbons does not affect the overlap of the sp3 hybrid orbitals that make up the bond.
In ethene, however, rotation can only occur if the pi bond breaks. Hence, the pi bond prevents the double bond from rotating freely.
cis-trans isomers - geometric isomers
We have talked about structural isomers - compounds that have the same molecular formula but different molecular structures (different connectivity of atoms)
Because double bonds cannot rotate it raises the possibility for another type of isomer:
geometric isomers - organic structures that differ from one and other only in the geometry of the molecule and not in the linkage of atoms.
Consider for instance, 2-hexene. We can draw two pictures for 2-hexene
When the substituents are on the same side of the double bond the isomer is termed cis
cis-2-butene
When the substituents are on different sides of the double bond the isomer is termed trans
trans-2-butene
Hence, for many alkenes, the complete name requires specifying whether it is the cis or trans isomer. Again, it is only possible to distinguish between these isomers because there is not free rotation about double bonds.
Alkynes: hydrocarbons with carbon-carbon triple bonds.
For instance C2H2
Naming is the same as with alkenes, but where we know use the suffix yne.
Structure (hydrogens omitted) (drawn out in class)
ethyne
propyne
1-butyne
4-methyl-2-octyne
Bonding in alkynes - sp hybrid orbitals
sp hydrid orbitals (see one sp hybrid) - one of the 2p orbitals mixes with the 2s orbital to form two sp hybrid orbitals pointing in opposite directions. The angle between them is 180o.
The sp hydrid orbitals form sigma bonds, the pz orbitals form two pi bonds.
A carbon-carbon triple bond consists of one sigma bond and two pi bonds.
As with carbon-carbon double bonds, carbon-carbon triple bonds are not free to rotate, but the concept of cis-trans isomers about a triple bond does not make sense.
Arenes -
The hydrocarbons we have dealt with to date are called aliphatic compounds and only contain carbon-carbon single, double or triple bonds
Arenes are a class of compounds based on the parent molecule benzene C6H6. Because of the special bonding in benzene, arenes are generally much less reactive than aliphatic compounds.
Bonding in arenes
Dot structure for benzene:
Three of the electrons on each carbon are taken up in sigma bonds. This leaves one electron left to form a pi bond (and hence partner with a sigma bond to form a double bond)
There are two ways we can form the pi bonds. The are termed resonance structures and neither is the best representation of bonding in benzene. A double bond is shorter than a single bond. Hence, these structures imply three bonds in benzene are shorter than the other three. This is not the case, the c-c double bonds are all the same length in benzene.
A better view of bonding in benzene is an average of the two pictures above (such an average is called a resonance hybrid).
The p-orbitals on each carbon not involved in the sp2 hybrid form a pi-bonding system that extends over the entire carbon framework rather than being localized to a single bond. The pi-bonding electrons (see a picture of the pi-bonding in benzene) in benzene are said to be delocalized and it is this delocalization that gives benzene and related compounds their low chemical reactivity. We represent the delocalized character of benzene by inscribing a circle.
Note that the benzene molecule is flat unlike the "boat" and "chair" conformations of cyclohexane.
Because of the special bonding in benzene, it is not classified as an alkene and it is much less reactive than most alkenes.
Hybrid orbital and benzene rasmol files generated by:
W. R. Salzman
http://www.chem.arizona.edu/~salzmanr/orbitals.html


Zion is one of the more spectacular parks in the country with it's steep 4,000 ft high cliff walls, colorful rock formations and lush green valleys. Driving through the park is an experience like none other. The steep and narrow roads are paved with an unusual red pavement, which goes well with the surroundings.


WALLINGFORD — Whenever Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Marc Deptula walks the grounds at the town's elementary and middle schools, he usually finds overgrown infields.
At Moran Middle School a person can see how overgrown the fields are from the street, Deptula said. To address the problem, Deptula and his staff resort to manual labor. They use a special kind of rake to remove the weeds.
Public Act 99-165 says the use of pesticides on elementary school grounds or preschools, whether public or private, could only be done within an integrated pest management program approved by what is now the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. In 2007, the law was expanded to apply to all school properties through eighth grade.Weeds, especially around fences, can also pose a problem for the Deptula and his staff because they cannot use herbicides. Instead, they use weed trimmers and pull the weeds by hand.
Individuals have been trying to overturn the ban or finding middle ground, according to Marshall Collins, counsel for the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association, Connecticut Association of Schools and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference.
Collins, as well as representatives from the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities and numerous municipalities, met with DEEP Deputy Commissioner Macky McCleary on Tuesday regarding pesticides and integrated pest management programs.
McCleary recently held a listening tour with municipal officials to hear concerns about the ban on pesticide and herbicide usage. Collins said a presentation McCleary made leads him to believe the deputy commissioner will try to expand the ban to high school fields.
The integrated pest management program details how the maintenance supervisor plans to maintain school fields and facilities. The plans focus on studying pests, examining for pest presence and prevention.
Public Act 09-56 bans lawn care pesticide applications on the grounds of day care centers, elementary and middle schools. The law went into affect on Oct. 1, 2009, for day care facilities and July 1, 2010, for schools.
Because of the law, school systems can only use products that are already approved by DEEP and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Some schools, however, have resorted to not using anything to maintain the fields. Wallingford is one of those school systems because Deptula feels none of the products offered are safe and approved, he said.
Opponents of an integrated pest management program believe the pesticides and herbicides are harmful. Deptula reflected on a time when he asked what he could do about poison ivy and he was surprised by what they said.
"At one time, the response I got from DEEP about poison ivy was to educate people to stay away from it and to leave it or to remove it manually," he said.
Those who support overturning the ban believe not using pesticides can still create a harmful environment for students.
Historically, the school fields in Meriden have been in bad condition, according to David Paul, director of facilities for the city school system. A major factor for this, Paul said, is because the organic products "just don't work and whatever does remotely work is so expensive it's not conducive to our budgets." Like Wallingford, he and his staff have to resort to manual labor to deal with the fields.
The deteriorating field conditions "really creates a hard-pan process versus having a nice, lush 3-inches of turf, where there's a cushion there to prevent injuries from falls," said Paul, who added that Meriden has been losing 20 percent of its school fields to grub damage per year.
McMinn added that after the law was passed, Madison bought over $40,000 worth of equipment and hired more personnel to pull weeds. Investing in an organic program — with no pesticides or herbicides — was significantly more expensive than an integrated pest management program, he said in his testimony.
"Put simply, IPM is a safer, and usually less costly option for effective pest management in a school community," according to the website.
Paul said he would support overturning the ban and he has been working with Meriden School Superintendent Mark D. Benigni, who also wants the pesticide ban lifted.
Deptula acknowledged the benefits of using pesticides and herbicides, but he said he was uncertain if he supported a overturn of the present ban. Before the law went into effect, Deptula said, schools commonly used bleach and other chemicals to clean and sanitize. As time went on, he said, he realized how it led to a more toxic environment.
Collins said it's "been incredibly difficult over the years" to find middle ground.
MyRecordJournal.com | Pesticide, herbicide ban makes field maintenance challenging.
- Environmentalists, - Green Industry, - Legislature, - Pesticide Free Failure, -- Environmentalist Crimes, -Pesticide Free Parks, U.S.A.


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Q: Add additional row I have following data (view):
 Declare @YourTable table ([Event] varchar(100),[Start] DateTime,[End] DateTime, [Tag] varchar(25))
  Insert Into @YourTable values
  ('10PIC700422.PV 10-PSV-700073A 10-PSV-700073B','9/9/16 10:44:05.000','9/9/16 10:48:08.000','Big'),
  ('10PIC700422.PV 10-PSV-700073A 10-PSV-700073B','9/9/16 10:44:10.000','9/9/16 10:49:40.000','Big'),
  ('10PIC700422.PV 10-PSV-700073A 10-PSV-700073B','9/9/16 10:50:03.000','9/9/16 10:51:04.000','Small'),
  ('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 12:51:07.000','4/4/16 13:58:09.000','Big'),
  ('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 14:04:04.000','4/4/16 14:29:00.000','Small'),
  ('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 14:51:02.000','4/4/16 14:58:00.000','Big'),
  ('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 15:04:06.000','4/4/16 15:29:08.000','Small'),
  ('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4-4-16 15:45:08.000','4-4-16 15:55:09.000','Big'),
  ('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4-4-16 16:22:08.000','4-4-16 16:40:09.000','Big'),
  ('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 16:50:04.000','4/4/16 16:55:00.000','Small'),
  ('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 17:05:02.000','4/4/16 17:20:00.000','Big'),
  ('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 17:22:06.000','4/4/16 17:29:08.000','Small'),
  ('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002W 11-PSV-401002D','4/4/16 16:04:01.000','4/4/16 16:45:00.000','Big');

I use following query to get result I need, group by event and order by start, and change big to small whenever small goes after big:
 Select [Event]
  ,[Start]
  ,[End]
  ,[Tag]
  ,[Tag_new] = case when Tag='Big' and 'Small' = Lead(Tag,1,Tag) over (Partition By Event Order By Start) then 'Small' else tag end
  From  @YourTable

                                       Event    Start                   End                     Tag  Tag_new
10PIC700422.PV 10-PSV-700073A 10-PSV-700073B    2016-09-09 10:44:05.000 2016-09-09 10:48:08.000 Big   Big
10PIC700422.PV 10-PSV-700073A 10-PSV-700073B    2016-09-09 10:44:10.000 2016-09-09 10:49:40.000 Big   Small
10PIC700422.PV 10-PSV-700073A 10-PSV-700073B    2016-09-09 10:50:03.000 2016-09-09 10:51:04.000 Small Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 12:51:07.000 2016-04-04 13:58:09.000 Big   Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 14:04:04.000 2016-04-04 14:29:00.000 Small Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 14:51:02.000 2016-04-04 14:58:00.000 Big   Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 15:04:06.000 2016-04-04 15:29:08.000 Small Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 15:45:08.000 2016-04-04 15:55:09.000 Big   Big
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 16:22:08.000 2016-04-04 16:40:09.000 Big   Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 16:50:04.000 2016-04-04 16:55:00.000 Small Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 17:05:02.000 2016-04-04 17:20:00.000 Big   Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 17:22:06.000 2016-04-04 17:29:08.000 Small Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002W 11-PSV-401002D     2016-04-04 16:04:01.000 2016-04-04 16:45:00.000 Big   Big

I need to apply one more exception, whenever sequence below appears in Tag column in a group, it should add aditional row after small and before big with starttime, endtime and Tag_new accordingly, and starttime should be 1 sec late than previous date endtime and endtime is 1 sec late than starttime and Tag_new is "Bad":
Small
Big
Small

I'd like to get something like below:
                                       Event    Start                   End                     Tag  Tag_new
10PIC700422.PV 10-PSV-700073A 10-PSV-700073B    2016-09-09 10:44:05.000 2016-09-09 10:48:08.000 Big   Big
10PIC700422.PV 10-PSV-700073A 10-PSV-700073B    2016-09-09 10:44:10.000 2016-09-09 10:49:40.000 Big   Small
10PIC700422.PV 10-PSV-700073A 10-PSV-700073B    2016-09-09 10:50:03.000 2016-09-09 10:51:04.000 Small Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 12:51:07.000 2016-04-04 13:58:09.000 Big   Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 14:04:04.000 2016-04-04 14:29:00.000 Small Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 14:29:01.000 2016-04-04 14:29:02.000 Bad   Bad
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 14:51:02.000 2016-04-04 14:58:00.000 Big   Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 15:04:06.000 2016-04-04 15:29:08.000 Small Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 15:45:08.000 2016-04-04 15:55:09.000 Big   Big
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 16:22:08.000 2016-04-04 16:40:09.000 Big   Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 16:50:04.000 2016-04-04 16:55:00.000 Small Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 16:55:01.000 2016-04-04 16:55:02.000 Bad   Bad
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 17:05:02.000 2016-04-04 17:20:00.000 Big   Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B     2016-04-04 17:22:06.000 2016-04-04 17:29:08.000 Small Small
11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002W 11-PSV-401002D     2016-04-04 16:04:01.000 2016-04-04 16:45:00.000 Big   Big

A: This design smells, but you might try something like this:
You should avoid culture specific datetime literals!
Declare @YourTable table ([Event] varchar(100),[Start] DateTime,[End] DateTime, [Tag] varchar(25))
Insert Into @YourTable values
('10PIC700422.PV 10-PSV-700073A 10-PSV-700073B','9/9/16 10:44:05.000','9/9/16 10:48:08.000','Big'),
('10PIC700422.PV 10-PSV-700073A 10-PSV-700073B','9/9/16 10:44:10.000','9/9/16 10:49:40.000','Big'),
('10PIC700422.PV 10-PSV-700073A 10-PSV-700073B','9/9/16 10:50:03.000','9/9/16 10:51:04.000','Small'),
('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 12:51:07.000','4/4/16 13:58:09.000','Big'),
('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 14:04:04.000','4/4/16 14:29:00.000','Small'),
('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 14:51:02.000','4/4/16 14:58:00.000','Big'),
('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 15:04:06.000','4/4/16 15:29:08.000','Small'),
('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4-4-16 15:45:08.000','4-4-16 15:55:09.000','Big'),
('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4-4-16 16:22:08.000','4-4-16 16:40:09.000','Big'),
('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 16:50:04.000','4/4/16 16:55:00.000','Small'),
('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 17:05:02.000','4/4/16 17:20:00.000','Big'),
('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002A 11-PSV-401002B','4/4/16 17:22:06.000','4/4/16 17:29:08.000','Small'),
('11PIC41010.PV 11-PSV-401002W 11-PSV-401002D','4/4/16 16:04:01.000','4/4/16 16:45:00.000','Big');

--Add a running row-number to your query and a 0 for all original rows
WITH YourQueryEnhanced AS
(
    Select [Event]
    ,[Start]
    ,[End]
    ,[Tag]
    ,[Tag_new] = case when Tag='Big' and 'Small' = Lead(Tag,1,Tag) over (Partition By [Event] Order By Start) then 'Small' else tag end
    ,ROW_NUMBER() OVER(ORDER BY (SELECT NULL)) AS SortInx --You should put a secure ORDER BY here!!!
    ,0 AS InnerSortInx
    From  @YourTable
)

--Use LAG() to detect your sequence. There is one problem with overlapping bad sequences!
,BadMarked AS
(
    SELECT *
        ,CASE WHEN LAG([Tag],1) OVER(Order By SortInx)='Small'
                AND LAG([Tag],2) OVER(Order By SortInx)='Big'
                AND LAG([Tag],3) OVER(Order By SortInx)='Small' THEN 1 ELSE 0 END AS BadSequence

    FROM YourQueryEnhanced
)

--This will select all original rows and will add a bad row for each row marked as BadSequence. The SortInx is set to the prev value, the inner sortInx is set to 1, hence the ORDER BY will push the bad rows in the proper place
    SELECT *
    FROM BadMarked

    UNION ALL

    SELECT [Event],[Start],[End],'Bad','Bad',SortInx-1,1,2
    FROM BadMarked
    WHERE BadMarked.BadSequence=1
    ORDER BY SortInx,InnerSortInx

Attention
This will add one more bad row to your result, as you stated this in your expected result.
The reason are your lines 3 to 7 where you have small-big-small-big-small. The middle small belongs to both sequences.
You must either solve this with more logic in the place (more calls to LAG() to look further back), where the bad sequence is detected, or you wrap the last select as one more CTE and use LAG() again to remove bad rows you don't want.

A: @Shnugo: you were really close. Thanks for solution!!!
WITH YourQueryEnhanced AS
(
Select [Event]
,[Start]
,[End]
,[Tag]
,[Tag_new] = case when Tag='Big' and 'Small' = Lead(Tag,1,Tag) over (Partition By [Event] Order By Start) then 'Small' else tag end
,ROW_NUMBER() OVER(Partition By [Event] Order By Start) AS SortInx --You     should put a secure ORDER BY here!!!
,0 AS InnerSortInx
From  @YourTable
), BadMarked AS
(
 SELECT *
    ,CASE WHEN LAG([Tag],1) OVER(Order By SortInx)='Small'
            AND LAG([Tag],2) OVER(Order By SortInx)='Big'
            AND LAG([Tag],3) OVER(Order By SortInx)='Big' THEN 1 ELSE 0 END     AS BadSequence
FROM YourQueryEnhanced
)
select * from
(
SELECT *
FROM BadMarked
UNION ALL
    SELECT [Event],DATEADD(s, -1, [Start]) [Start],    [End],'Bad','Bad',SortInx-1,1,2
FROM BadMarked
WHERE BadMarked.BadSequence=1
) a order by [Event]
,[Start]

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I want to go peacefully: Cancer-hit Illingworth backs the right to die
Radiotherapy: Ray Illingworth. Flashback: With his family after being awarded a CBE in 1973
By Chris Brooke
ENGLAND cricket great Ray Illingworth has declared his support for assisted dying while revealing he is being treated for cancer.
The 89-year-old, who lost his wife to the disease, is having a course of radiotherapy which he hopes will get rid of an oesophageal tumour.
'I don't want to have the last 12 months that my wife had,' he said. 'She had a terrible time going from hospital to hospital and in pain. I don't want that. I would rather go peacefully. I believe in assisted dying. The way my wife was, there was no pleasure in life in the last 12 months and I don't see the point of living like that.
'But we don't have assisted dying in England yet so you don't have the option do you? They are debating it and I think it will come eventually. A lot of doctors are against it but if they had to live like my wife did in her last 12 months they might change their minds.'
It is a criminal offence to help someone take their life but a proposed change to the law, the Assisted Dying Bill, was debated in the House of Lords last month.
MPs will vote on the proposals in the coming months. A YouGov poll revealed last month that a majority of them back the right for those with less than six months to live to be allowed help to end their life.
Support among MPs has soared from 35 per cent to 58 per cent inside two years. In September the British Medical Association dropped its opposition to assisted dying with a landmark vote to instead take a neutral stance on the issue. During last month's debate in the Lords, a speech by former Labour minister Frank Field was read in which he made an emotional plea for a change in the law and revealed he was terminally ill.
Illingworth, who led England to a rare Ashes victory in Australia 50 years ago, said his treatment has had some success, with the latest update due next month.
'They got rid of a lot of the tumour but there were still two centimetres left, originally it was eight,' he told the Daily Telegraph.
'They are just hoping to get rid of the last bit with extra double doses. I will see how these next two doses go, keep my fingers crossed and hope I have a bit of luck.' Illingworth, who captained Yorkshire with great success, also spoke about the racism row that has caused a crisis at his former county as 'very sad'.
He added: 'Racism and abuse has no place in any walk of life, let alone the sporting community. I just think it's a very sad time for everyone involved in cricket and Yorkshire cricket in particular at the moment.'
The father of two, who lives in Farsley, Leeds, suffered a heart attack in 2011.
His wife Shirley died in March. Around 9,300 oesophageal cancer cases are diagnosed in the UK each year.
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How One Soldier's Halloween Shenanigans In Iraq Were "All Worth It"
Former Army Specialist Garett Reppenhagen has always loved Halloween — for the tricks as much as the treats. Not even the military could curb his penchant for pranks.
In 2004, three years after he enlisted, his team was sent to Iraq. Despite the stresses of that deployment, when October 31 rolled around, Garett still managed to find a way to get into the holiday spirit.
Over StoryCorps Connect, Garett and his former bunkmate, Thom Cassidy, remembered the creative costume choice that almost landed Garett in hot water: dressing up as his team leader.
Top Photo: Former Army Specialist Garett Reppenhagen at his home in Colorado Springs, CO. Courtesy of Garett Reppenhagen.
Bottom Photo: Garett Reppenhagen during his 2004 deployment to Iraq. Courtesy of Garett Reppenhagen.
Originally aired October 31, 2020, on NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday.
Megiddëh Goldston, Raphael Hameed and Heidi Hameed
In July 2014, Raphael Hameed was walking with his 5-year-old son, Ish, when they were hit by a speeding car. Raphael lost his leg. Ish, his only son, was killed.
While the driver is awaiting trial for vehicular homicide, her sister, Megiddëh Goldston (above left), is trying to do right by the Hameed family.
They connected after the accident. Now she visits Raphael and his wife, Heidi (above right), to help with their day-to day-life. They sat down for StoryCorps in Colorado Springs.
Originally aired January 2, 2015, on NPR's Morning Edition.


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Q: Is it possible to update one particular value in hashtable in Tensorflow I would like to have a look-up table for some integers and their corresponding biases. When neuron is activated, I would like to update that 'one' particular value of that particular key which represents an integer in the variable. Is is possible to update that value after one forward and one backward pass?
import tensorflow as tf
table = tf.contrib.lookup.MutableHashTable(key_dtype=tf.int64, value_dtype=tf.float64, default_value=-1)

with tf.Session() as sess:
    keys = tf.constant([1, 2, 3], dtype=tf.int64)
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No car should be without them: Windscreen wipers. The practical wiper blades glide over your windscreen and free it from annoying raindrops. This helps you to keep an overview in traffic. But what should windscreen wipers do and which wipers are suitable for your car?
In our windscreen wiper test 2022 we show you the best and latest models from the respective categories. We also give you important tips and tricks on the subject of windscreen wipers. Whether you're looking for curved wipers, flat bar wipers or hybrid wipers, you'll find the best windscreen wipers on the market here.
3 The best Windscreen Wiper: Our Picks
4 Guide: Questions you should ask before buying a windscreen wiper
4.1 What is the service life of a windscreen wiper?
4.2 Where can I find out which windscreen wiper is suitable for my car?
4.3 How much do windscreen wipers cost?
5 Decision: What types of windscreen wipers are there and which is the right one for you?
5.1 How does a curved wiper work and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
5.2 How does a flat bar wiper work and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
5.3 How does a hybrid wiper work and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
6 Buying criteria: Use these factors to compare and evaluate windscreen wipers
6.2 Length
6.3 Wiper result
6.4 Quiet wiping (noise level)
6.5 High-speed
Windscreen wipers belong to the category of car accessories and are designed to provide a clear view in the rain.
Which windscreen wipers are right for you depends on your car.
The price of windscreen wipers is between 10 and 40 euros and they usually last between 1 and 2 years.
The best Windscreen Wiper: Our Picks
Bosch Wiper Blade Super Plus SP26, Length: 650mm − single front wiper blade
Bosch Wiper Blade Aerotwin AR26U, Length: 650mm − Single Front Wiper Blade
Bosch Wiper Blade Aerotwin AR604S, Length: 600mm/450mm − set of front wiper blades
Bosch Wiper Blade Aerotwin A980S, Length: 600mm/475mm − set of front wiper blades
Bosch Wiper Blade Aerotwin AP26U, Length: 650mm – Single Front Wiper Blade
Guide: Questions you should ask before buying a windscreen wiper
What is the service life of a windscreen wiper?
Basically, there is no generally valid and guaranteed answer to this question. The service life of wiper blades depends heavily on wear and tear, and this is influenced by many factors.
If you are unsure, seek professional advice on choosing a suitable windscreen wiper. (Image source: pixabay.com / Foundry)
First of all, it simply depends on how often they are switched on. Another factor is whether your car is parked outdoors and thus exposed to constant UV radiation or whether you park your car in a garage. In addition to sunlight, frost and cold can also have a negative effect on durability.
Furthermore, aggressive antifreeze can contribute to faster wear. To prevent this, make sure you use antifreeze that is gentle on the car. Regular maintenance also plays a role.
If you delay replacement for too long, you run a high risk. Residual water can severely impair your vision. It can cause you to be blinded and be unable to see for a short time.
We therefore recommend that you change your wiper blades once a year. The best time is in spring after the winter cold.
Where can I find out which windscreen wiper is suitable for my car?
You can find information in your car owner's manual, on the product packaging, on type lists in specialist shops and by measuring yourself.
It is usually sufficient if you know the designation of your car. Most windscreen wiper packaging indicates which car brands they are compatible with.
In addition, most specialist dealers and DIY stores have type lists with which you can easily find out which wiper blades you need.
As with all questions about your car, it is usually worth taking a look at your car's owner's manual. Since this is often a little time-consuming, we recommend that you simply remove your current windscreen blades and take them with you to the DIY store as a sample.
The staff will be happy to dispose of them and help you to fit them if necessary.
How much do windscreen wipers cost?
As a rule, commercially available windscreen wipers cost between 5 and 60 euros. Original parts, however, can be more expensive and can cost up to 150 euros. Often, however, the purchase of original parts is not absolutely necessary and a cheaper variant is worthwhile.
Windscreen wipers are available online and offline from numerous markets and specialist retailers. The price varies between 5 and 150 euros. (Image source: nastogadka / Pixabay.com)
Decision: What types of windscreen wipers are there and which is the right one for you?
Basically, you can distinguish between three types of windscreen wipers:
Bow wiper
Flat bar wipers
Hybrid wiper
Windscreen wipers are one of the parts on the car that should be replaced regularly and cannot be repaired easily. They are one of the most important components for road safety.
Dirty windscreens or impaired visibility due to malfunctioning windscreen wipers increase the risk of accidents. However, most people forget that in addition to a cleaned windscreen, an equally clean rear window is also crucial for safety.
One of the most important criteria when selecting windscreen wipers is the vehicle type and model. Not every type of windscreen wiper is suitable for every car. Therefore, you should find out beforehand how flexible your car is when choosing a windscreen wiper.
Other criteria could be, for example, the desire for aerodynamic properties and spoilers on both sides, the difficulty of installation and the service life.
The following section briefly explains the differences between the various types so that you can decide for yourself which windscreen wiper is right for you. The advantages and disadvantages of each type of wiper are also described.
How does a curved wiper work and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
The bow wiper is characterised by its simple mode of operation. It is very easy to install and remove and is suitable for almost every car. Most models have UV protection and can also be equipped with a spoiler for an additional charge.
However, this type has the drawback that strong wind noise can be heard at higher speeds and that they can usually only be fitted on one side.
Suitable for almost every car
Can also be fitted with a spoiler if required
Wind noise
Metal parts freeze and rust
Comparatively short mileage
Due to regular weather conditions, it is possible for the metal joints to suffer severe damage, such as reduced movement due to frost or also rust, which significantly reduces the general service life.
The bow wiper works with the help of dual-material technology. This means that hard and soft rubber work together and are perfectly matched to each other.
The hard wiper lip rests on the windscreen and removes coarse dirt and insect residue thanks to its stability. The soft wiper lip, on the other hand, forms the back of the windscreen wiper and its flexibility ensures smooth running without squeaking.
How does a flat bar wiper work and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
The flat bar wiper has the particular advantage that it can be used at high speeds due to its aerodynamic design. This type of wiper lies flat on the windscreen and is characterised by the fact that it has spoilers on both sides.
Spoilers on both sides have the advantage that they catch the wind while driving in such a way that the wipers are pressed tightly against the windscreen even at a high speed. In this way, they can guarantee thorough cleaning and additionally reduce wind noise to a minimum.
Minimal wiping noise
No risk of frost or rust
High purchase price
Not suitable for every car
Furthermore, installation is easy if the matching adapter is already attached to the car. Otherwise, installation could be a little more complicated. If you are inexperienced in this kind of work, you should get help from friends or professionals.
The flat bar wiper, also called an aero wiper, also has dual-material technology. This enables the cleaning of the windows through a successful interplay between the stability and flexibility of the different types of rubber.
The resulting contact pressure has an additional positive effect on the durability of the wipers: the wipers wear evenly and more slowly. This controlled wear (in combination with proper use and UV protection) usually ensures longer usability.
How does a hybrid wiper work and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
Hybrid windscreen wipers combine the advantages of two technologies: The aerodynamic design of the flat bank wiper and a metal bracket of the bow wiper, which can adapt perfectly to the curvature of the windscreen.
The hybrid design makes it both streamlined and stable, which is also reflected in the cleaning performance. The wipers are also characterised by the fact that they are built flat and have integrated spoilers that support the aerodynamics.
Good wiping performance
Flexible adaptability
Complicated mounting
Adapter must be attached to the wiper
The hybrid blades fit on any car due to their metal frame. However, different types of windscreen wipers must also be attached with different adapters. The attachment of these could possibly prove difficult.
The aforementioned features enable the wipers to perform even at high speeds and in extreme weather conditions. Most wipers on hybrid models have a nano-coating.
The coating causes water and moisture to roll off the wipers themselves. This has a positive effect on durability, wiping performance and the influence of weather conditions.
Buying criteria: Use these factors to compare and evaluate windscreen wipers
In the following, we will show you which factors you can use to compare and evaluate windscreen wipers. In doing so, we explain them and give advice. This will make it easier for you to decide for or against a product.
In summary, these are:
Wiping result
Quiet wiping (noise level)
High-speed resistant
In the following paragraphs you can read what is behind the individual purchase criteria.
The material is important in connection with the service life and the wiping performance at high driving speeds.
Most windscreen wipers are made of metal, with the wiper blades being made of rubber. Metal is excellent for surviving bad weather conditions. Rubber has the advantage that it is easily deformable and can therefore adapt well to any windscreen.
The length specification is the most important specification to find the right windscreen wipers for your car. It is the length of the wiper blades.
Usually two values are given, for example 600/450 mm. The first value is the length of the wiper on the driver's side. The second value is the length of the wiper on the passenger side. Which length fits your car depends on your car model.
Due to the different lengths of the wiper on the driver's side and the passenger's side, we recommend buying a set and not individual wiper blades.
Wiper result
The wiper result is an evaluation of the wiping quality, i.e. how well a windscreen wiper does its job.
Different weather conditions are taken into account. The following questions are included in the evaluation:
Does a smear film remain on the windscreen?
How clear is the view?
Everyone knows the unpleasant noise of outdated windscreen wipers. But the windscreen wiper motor can also have an unpleasant noise level. At best, the windscreen wipers are pleasantly quiet when the windscreen is wet and dry.
Did you know that a squeaking windscreen wiper does not directly mean that the windscreen wiper is broken?
Before you decide to change the windscreen wiper, you should first clean the windscreen thoroughly. Often the wiper only squeaks because the windscreen is covered with a film of grease.
The key question here is whether the windscreen wipers still work as they should at very high driving speeds.
Does the wiping performance remain high quality even under strong wind pressure?
Is the view still clear?
Due to strong wind pressure, the windscreen wipers could vibrate and negatively influence the wiping performance.
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Muggsy Bogues Interview
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A few of our sophomores, Kylie Hardesty and Pyper Voelker, just had one of the coolest experiences...they had a LIVE interview with former NBA Star Muggsy Bogues!
They will be using this interview as part of their research for their National History Day project, Muggsy Bogues-Breaking Barriers!
For those of you that do not know, Muggsy is the shortest player ever to play in the National Basketball Association...measuring in at only 5 ft 3 in!
Check it out below:
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* NOTICE - VIRTUAL EDUCATION: The District will annually permit any eligible student, under the age of twenty-one (21) who resides in the District, to enroll in Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program ("Program") courses as part of the student's annual course load. Course costs will be paid by the District provided that the student:
1. Is enrolled full-time and has attended a public school, including a charter school, for at least one (1) semester immediately prior to enrolling in the Program. However, if the reason for a student's non-attendance in the prior semester is a documented medical or psychological diagnosis or condition which prevented attendance, such as non-attendance will be excused; and
2. Prior to enrolling in the Program course has received District approval through the procedure set out in Regulation 6190 (A). (see regulation in District Policy at request)
Each Program course successfully completed will count as one class and will receive that portion of a full-time equivalent that comparable course offered by the District generates.
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'Hudhud may develop into a very severe cyclonic storm'
Mahesh Palawat, chief meteorologist at Skymet, a private weather forecast agency, speaks to Kanika Kumria on how Hudhud developed, its likely progress and impacts
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Published: Thursday 09 October 2014
What is the status of the cyclone?
Hudhud may intensify into a severe cyclone. It is currently centred around 13.7°N latitude and 89.2°E longitude, 780 km away from south-southeast of Gopalpur in Odisha and 770 km southeast of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
How did Hudhud develop?
A low pressure area developed in south Andaman Sea on October 5. The next day it become depression and intensified into a deep depression on October 7. On October 8, it was classified as a cyclone—Hudhud.
Is it normal for cyclones to form at this time of year?
Yes, it is normal for cyclones to form in Bay of Bengal during pre-monsoon (April and May) and post-monsoon (October to December). The frequency of cyclones is more during post monsoon season. It is evident from the cyclonic circulations last year when eight cyclonic circulations formed in the Bay of Bengal out of which four turned into named cyclonic storms—Phailin (October 12, 2013), a very severe cyclonic storm; Helen (November 22, 2013), a cyclonic storm; Leher (November 28, 2013), a deep depression; and Madi (December 10, 2013), a depression.
What could be the intensity and severity of Hudhud?
The cyclonic storm Hudhud will soon become a severe cyclonic storm and chances of the cyclone strengthening further into a very severe cyclonic storm is high. Presently, the cyclonic storm Hudhud is far away from the India coast, therefore, predicting its exact landfall would be difficult. At the moment entire coast of Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh is at threat as the storm can head towards any of these coasts in the next four days. Chances of the cyclone making landfall between Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Gopalpur in Odisha is high.
Cyclone systems in Bay of Bengal are becoming more frequent and more intense. Is climate change the reason?
No, it is not. Historically three to five cyclones form in Bay of Bengal each year. Frequency is more during October to December.
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APA Issues Statement on 2016 US Presidential Election
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The board of officers of the American Philosophical Association (APA) today issued the following statement on the 2016 U.S. presidential election:
Leading up to the United States presidential election one month ago and in the weeks since, the nation has experienced increasingly divisive rhetoric and a rise in bias-based attacks on members of vulnerable groups. In light of this polarized post-election climate, the board of officers of the American Philosophical Association reaffirms the association's core values of inclusion and diversity, open and respectful dialogue, and academic freedom.
The board of officers further commits to continue working to ensure that all in the philosophical community and beyond have the opportunity to study, work, and engage in free inquiry across cultural, linguistic, and other social boundaries. Today, philosophy and other humanistic disciplines remain fundamental to our nation's most deeply held ideals of justice and freedom of expression, and as such, the work of philosophers and humanists is needed now more than ever.
In addition to the statement, which can be found here, the APA drew attention to sessions at its upcoming divisional meetings that address "issues of inclusion and diversity, open and respectful dialogue, and academic freedom." They include:
2017 Eastern Division Meeting: Baltimore, MD, January 4–8
Presidential Address: The Moral Significance of Being Human
Speaker: Eva Feder Kittay
1E — Voting
Speakers: Matt Whitt (Duke University), Jon Garthoff (University of Tennessee), Thomas Mulligan (Georgetown University), Piers Turner (Ohio State University)
4C — Living, Thinking, and Teaching "Black Lives Matter"
Arranged by the APA Committee on Public Philosophy
Speakers: Robert Birt (Bowie State University), Anika Simpson (Morgan State University), Calvin Warren (George Washington University), Michael Cryor (OneBaltimore)
5I — A Vision for Black Lives as/and Philosophy
Speakers: Devonya Havis (Canisius College), Qrescent Mali Mason (Berea College)
5J — Women of Color Feminism
Arranged by the APA Committee on the Status of Black Philosophers and the APA Committee on the Status of Women
Speakers: Naomi Zack (University of Oregon), Joy James (Williams College), Tommy J. Curry (Texas A&M University), Celena Simpson (University of Oregon)
G6J — Liberalism and Creative Democracy in the Age of Clinton v. Trump
Arranged by the John Dewey Society
Speakers: Shane Ralston (Pennsylvania State University – Hazleton), Dan Reyes (University of Dayton), Stefano Oliverio (University of Naples Federico II), Joseph Betz (Villanova University)
10K — Academic Freedom in Foreign and Branch Campuses
Arranged by the APA Committee on International Cooperation
Speakers: Kevin W. Gray (Boston College), John Ryder (American Institute of Malta), Michael Gow (Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University, Suzhou, PRC)
G10B — Philosophy of the City—in Color
Arranged by the Philosophy of the City Research Group and the Committee on the Status of Black Philosophers
Speakers: Lewis Gordon (University of Connecticut–Storrs), Eduardo Mendieta (Pennsylvania State University), Jane Gordon (University of Connecticut–Storrs), Robert Birt (Bowie State University)
G10F — Respecting People with Disabilities in Public and Private Life
Arranged by the Society for Philosophy and Disability
Speakers: John Vorhaus (University College, London), Alice Crary (The New School), Adam Cureton (University of Tennessee), David Wasserman (National Institutes of Health, Department of Bioethics)
14C — Sexual and Gender Identity and Choice
Arranged by the Committee LGBTQ People in the Profession
Speakers: Esa Diaz-Leon (University of Barcelona), Robin Dembroff (Princeton University)
15J — Philosophy and Refugees
Speakers: Serena Parekh (Northeastern University), Luara L. Ferracioli (University of Amsterdam), Bat-Ami Bar On (Binghamton University)
17F —The Philosophy and Politics of (in)Civility
Speakers: Alison Reiheld (Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville), Amy Olberding (University of Oklahoma), Karen Stohr (Georgetown University)
2017 Central Division Meeting: Kansas City, MO, March 1–4
Presidential Address: The Well-Being of Philosophy
Speaker: Valerie Tiberius
GIII-1 — Doing Philosophy in Prisons
Arranged by the Committee on Public Philosophy
Speakers: Lori Gruen (Wesleyan University), Jennifer Lackey (Northwestern University), Myisha Cherry (University of Illinois at Chicago), Geoffrey Adelsberg (Edgewood College)
IV-F — Author Meets Critics: David Shoemaker, Responsibility from the Margins
Speakers: David Shoemaker (Tulane University), Matthew Talbert (West Virginia University), Michael McKenna (University of Arizona), Gary Watson (University of Southern California)
GIV-2 — Social Norms and Structural Injustice
Arranged by the Society for Analytical Feminism
Speakers: Ann J. Cahill (Elon University), Jessica Payson (Bentley University), Audrey Yap (University of Victoria)
GIV-6 — Power, Public Reason, and Justice
Arranged by the North American Society for Social Philosophy
Speakers: Sarah Conrad (Western Connecticut State University), Esme Murdock (Morehouse College), Sebastian Purcell (SUNY Cortland)
GV-4 — Philosophy of Liberation after Ferguson and Orlando
Arranged by the Society for Philosophy in the Contemporary World
Speakers: Christian Matheis (Virginia Tech University), Ayanna Spencer (Michigan State University), Geoffrey Pfeifer (Worcester Polytechnic Institute )
GV-5 — Bathroom Bills, Religious Freedom and Anti-LGBTQ Legislation in the U.S.
Arranged by the Society for LGBTQ Philosophy
Speakers: Loren Cannon (California State University, Humboldt), Claire Lockard (Loyola University Chicago), Richard Nunan (College of Charleston), Erik Zimmerman (New School for Social Research)
VII-E — Disability
Speakers: Kevin Timpe (Calvin College), Joseph Stramondo (San Diego State University), Melinda C. Hall (Stetson University)
VIII-C — Human Dignity: Perspectives From Political Outsiders
Speakers: Charles W. Mills (CUNY Graduate Center), Lori Gruen (Wesleyan University), Lori Watson (University of San Diego)
VIII-N — Swinburne's Argument about Homosexuality
Arranged by the Committee on LGBTQ People in the Profession
Speakers: John Corvino (Wayne State University), Rima Basu (University of Southern California)
2017 Pacific Division Meeting: Seattle, WA, April 12–15
3O — Enforcing Immigration Law: Philosophical Issues
Arranged by the APA Committee on Philosophy and Law
Speakers: José Jorge Mendoza (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Alex Sager (Portland State University), Stephanie J. Silverman (University of Ottawa),
5D — Race
Speakers: Quayshawn Spencer (University of Pennsylvania), Ron Mallon (Washington University in St. Louis), Jeanine Schroer (University of Minnesota Duluth)
7M — Inclusiveness in Crisis: How Do We Address Social and Political Flashpoints in Philosophy Courses?
Arranged by the Committee on Inclusiveness in the Professionand the University of Washington Department of Philosophy Climate Committee
Co-sponsored by the Committees on the Status of Black Philosophers, Hispanics, the Status of Women, Teaching Philosophy, and Pre-College Instruction in Philosophy, and the Pacific Division of the Society for Women in Philosophy
Speakers: Stephen Esquith (Michigan State University), Christian Hoeckley (Westmont College), Ruth Groenhout (Calvin College), Christina VanDyke (Calvin College)
8B — Book Symposium: Linda Martín Alcoff, The Future of Whiteness
Speakers: Linda Martín Alcoff (The Graduate Center, CUNY), Barbara Applebaum (Syracuse University), Kim Hall (Appalachian State University), Falguni Sheth (Emory University)
8F — Rawls and Racial Justice
Speakers: Brian Thomas (Simon Fraser University), Elizabeth Edenberg (Fordham University), Joseph Frigault (Boston University), Wendy Salkin (Harvard University)
8K — Outreach and Issues of Recruitment/Retention
Arranged by the Committee on Inclusiveness in the Profession and the University of Washington Department of Philosophy Climate Committee
Co-sponsored by the Committees on the Status of Black Philosophers, Hispanics, the Status of Women, the Teaching Philosophy, and Pre-college Instruction in Philosophy, and the Pacific Division of the Society for Women in Philosophy
Speakers: Adam Blazej (Columbia University), John Fantuzzo (Valparaiso University), John Torrey (University of Memphis), Liam Kofi Bright (Carnegie Mellon University), Eva Kittay (Stony Brook University)
9B — Book Symposium: Ryan Muldoon, Social Contract for a Diverse World
Speakers: Ryan Muldoon (University at Buffalo), Samuel Freeman (University of Pennsylvania), Hélène Landemore (Yale University), Nicholas Southwood (Australian National University)
9D — Black Students & American Philosophy
Speakers: Tina Botts (California State University, Fresno), Tommy J. Curry (Texas A&M University), Irami Osei-Frimpong (University of Georgia), Camisha Russell (Colorado College)
G9B — Roundtable: Religion, Philosophy, and Prison Abolition
Arranged by the Political Theology Group
Speakers: Andrea Pitts (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Joy James (Williams College), Colby Lenz (University of Southern California), Natalie Cisneros (Seattle University), Brady Heiner (California State University, Fullerton), Dan Berger (University of Washington), Dean Spade (Seattle University), Vincent Lloyd (Villanova University)
14A — Book Symposium: Tommie Shelby, Dark Ghettos: Injustice, Dissent, and Reform
Speakers: Charles Mills (Northwestern University), Ronald R. Sundstrom (University of San Francisco), Naomi Zack (University of Oregon), Tommie Shelby (Harvard University)
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It's good to see that Swinburne's argument will receive a formal examination. It would be ideal if they invited him to provide some comments. Anyone know of they tried to do this?Report
Lee J Rickard
It seems to me that the concept of living in a 'post-truth' society is one that would be of great concern to the APA. Where is this being handled?Report
So, the APA's answer to Trump's win is to issue a hand-wringing statement and double down on its focus on phosophical issues connected to identity politics? This strikes me as a strange move given that the left's over emphasis on identity politics likely contributed to Trump's victory.
Why not see this moment of division and discord as an opportunity to expand the conversation beyond the usual suspects? Perhaps the APA could host a panel on the history of conservative political thought. But instead we get this reactionary, we-are-so-progressive-and-likeminded commitment to discuss what is actually a pretty narrow range of issues.
Now, more than ever, we need genuine viewpoint diversity in philosophy.Report
Matt LaVine
Reply to Professor Plum
This seems like a rather uncharitable way to read what happened. And, since you're trying to understand why the APA would have taken the actions it has, formulating their maxims in terms that they would use themselves seems useful. Going that route, it seems like the way to characterize this response is:
During the election, there was a great focus on justice (rather than identity politics) from the left. The result of that election was unjust (insofar as it was undemocratic). Since that result, there has been an increase in injustices around the US. Given this set of circumstances, perhaps we should double down on our focus on issues of justice.
Even if you think this mischaracterizes the actual facts, surely looking at things this way makes it obvious why the APA would have responded as it did.
A couple other random thoughts on your post:
(1) I don't agree that philosophical discussions around social justice are narrow at all. But, let's suppose you're right about that. I still don't see why focusing on issues of social justice would be problematic. Following Rawls, it seems that justice is the first goal of any social institution and that "laws and institutions no matter how efficient and well-arranged must be reformed or abolished if they are unjust". So, while we may want to focus on other issues, it seems like there's a certain sense in which none of it matters until we make some progress on justice.
(2) I agree that viewpoint diversity in philosophy would be good. I don't agree that viewpoint diversity is anything like any of the other aspects of diversity that normally get discussed in these conversations, though. It seems appropriate to legislate a need for racial, gender, class, sexual orientation, disability status, etc. diversity—especially given a wildly-unjust track record on these fronts. That said, it seems to me inappropriate to legislate in any way in relation to viewpoint diversity. Surely doing so would be a violation of academic freedom, right? This is actually a genuine question. It seems very clearly a violation to me, but I'm skeptical of my feeling here given how much I hear people who feel very strongly about academic freedom talking about the need to do something about viewpoint diversity in the academy.Report
David Wallace
Reply to Matt LaVine
On viewpoint diversity and academic freedom: I think there are two reasons one might be concerned about underrepresentation of conservatives:
1) We might be concerned that in subject areas which have explicitly political aspects (e.g., ethics, philosophy of law, political philosophy) students don't get enough exposure to conservative views, and so seek to hire academics who've stated and defended such views. I don't see that as a threat to academic freedom any more than a desire to hire, say, someone with a Kantian ethics specialisation, or a focus on Chinese metaphysics, because we think those areas are underrepresented in our teaching repertoire.
2) We might be concerned that conservatives are underrepresented in areas of philosophy that aren't particularly political. Here the debate seems almost exactly parallel to other underrepresentation debates:
a) we observe that people with characteristic X are significantly underrepresented in the faculty;
b) we accept a prima facie possibility that this is just because Xs are intrinsically less good at philosophy than non-Xs, but are disinclined to accept that without having fairly seriously explored the possibility that non-intrinsic factors are at work;
c) we note that one plausible reason why Xs don't stay in philosophy is because of an apparent hostility to X or perception that philosophy is only for non-Xs, potentially exacerbated by the lack of Xs on the faculty itself;
d) we therefore regard the underrepresentation of Xs as potentially bad in itself (because unjust, and because it reduces the quality of work being done by restricting recruitment to non-Xs) and also as potentially self-perpetuating through (c);
e) we are also concerned that underrepresentation of Xs in the faculty, and in academia, as a whole may deprive us of important insights in policy-making that we miss if we come from a purely non-X perspective
f) so we make some effort to address underrepresentation of Xs, not by explicit discrimination or quotas (because usually illegal, whatever the ethical status) but by outreach and by care in the shortlisting process not to overlook strong X applicants.
I think that argument form goes through for political viewpoint as well as for race and gender. And I don't see it posing an academic-freedom issue, not least because ex hypothesi being conservative decreases your chance of a philosophy career, so these measures just compensate for that. (I see that there's an academic-freedom issue in, say, advertising a metaphysics position open only to conservatives – but then, discrimination at that level is pretty clearly illegal in the race/gender case too, at least in the systems I know.)Report
Hey Nonny Mouse
Given the divisive rhetoric we've seen, along with some actual hate-crimes, it is natural for philosophers to be concerned about "issues of inclusion and diversity, open and respectful dialogue, and academic freedom." There is certainly no harm in drawing attention to meetings that deal with these important issues. Having said that, there is a great danger of spending a lot of effort preaching to the converted, a traditional pastime in political philosophy. What's disappointing isn't what the APA is doing in response to the election, but what it isn't doing. There's no call for more focus on economic class, no call for discussion of the status and position of poor whites, no call for less demonization of political opponents, no call to do a better job of seeking objections and critiques from beyond our echo chambers, and no call to do a better job of bringing philosophy to the public.Report
So, I'm guessing that there are no epistemologists in foxholes.Report
Bharath Vallabha
I very much second the comments by Professor Plum and Hey Nonny Mouse.
The APA sessions look great, and needed. But what is striking, given the election, is what is missing. Trump is not an intellectual, but behind Trump are people guided by an intellectual vision (probably many internally competing visions) of where the world is and where it is going, justice, religion, secularism, capitalism, economic inequality, race, role of expertise in a democracy, limits of modernity, tradition and communitarianism, etc. Though in America, Europe and Russia this family of intellectual visions has ties to some elements of white supremacy, in other parts of world there are similar intellectual visions being embraced by non-whites, like in India, China, Philippines, not to mention in Muslim countries. So it is just not plausible to say that the intellectual vision of Trumpism is something specifically white. More likely, Trumpism is the American version of a broader response, seen in many parts of the world, to the global infrastuture of liberalism.
It's a familiar idea that minorities might be critical of liberalism, or modern European philosophy, because it fosters a false sense of universality. Hence the point of the APA sessions listed above is to highlight marginalized voices. Great. But Trumpism is some white people's own disenchantment with modern, European liberalism, and as such, they claim they are getting screwed both ways: by liberalism, and by the presumption that any real criticism of liberalism must be from brown people. Looking at the APA listings, they might feel their concerns reaffirmed.
By the way, sure there is genuine racism among some Trump supporters, but that doesn't disqualify their overall perspective, anymore than the homophobia or misogny, not to mention racism against blacks or hispanics, of Asian-Americans disqualfies theirs. We are not only in a post-truth world, we are also in a world where we can no longer easily point to the "oppressors" as one homogenous group (segregationists, colonialists); in fact, the latter is probably the cause of the former. Would be great if academic philosophy addressed this head on. Those of us outside academia need all the help we can get.Report
Arthur Greeves
Reply to Bharath Vallabha
Wow, this is great stuff. Viewpoint diversity must proceed like this: beginning with an honest evaluation of our own biases. The idea that the concerns of white European men dominate philosophy is both deeply true, and deeply false: deeply true, because the white male desire to show interest in multicultural/minority achievements has become ascendant, and deeply false because NO ONE's actual concerns dominate philosophy. We create for ourselves an icon of "the other" — the gay person, the woman, the immigrant, the African — and then we allow these people to speak to us on our own terms. Will we hear anything other than what we want to hear?Report
Reply to Arthur Greeves
Agree we need to find new ways of hearing ourselves and each other. What though do mean by, "the white male desire to show interest in multicultural/minority achievements has become ascendant?"Report
Kathryn Pogin
I'm a bit confused by the reaction from folks here. Given the program the APA is pointing to is for a conference that's less than a month away, I'm guessing these sessions aren't a response to the election, but rather were already taking place. What is a response to the election is the statement, and pointing to these sessions. Maybe the APA should have done more; maybe they should have done something better. But maybe if we wanted them to have better sessions to point to, we should have submitted something of the sort we'd wish they'd point to. They can't work with what we don't give them.Report


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