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Life is too shortLife is too shortOn Wednesday, US News officially released its 2010 law school rankings (though many readers got a sneak peak earlier in the week). Despite the attempt of perennial critic Brian Leiter to launch a bloggers boycott (The fact that this garbage appears in a major news magazine doesnt change the fact that it is garbage.), the blogosphere resounds with ranking rehash.Above the Law is posting a series of open threads about closely-ranked schools U.S. District Court Judge LouisPollak has published an article on Why Trying to Rank Law Schools Numerically Is a Non-productive Undertaking and the absurdity of US News is discussed from the perspective of a political scientist who has studied its methodology. In addition to the view that any law school rankings are by their nature ridiculous, specific criticisms of the US News approach include undue emphasis on academic peer assessments, the extent to which the rankings depend on manipulable data, and the insuffic ient attention given to criteria that really matteri.e.,the perception of your fhigkeit future colleagues and employers. For critics in the latter camp, there is an alternative ranking that exclusively measures employability, as determined by law firm professionals directly involved in the assessment of law school graduates. In any case, before you get too caught up in the griping and sniping, try to keep some perspective. While Im hardly one to dismiss the value of rankings, consider the words of one commenter on the WSJs Law Blog The obsession with prestige is why people hate lawyers. Dont go somewhere youll be unhappy just for the sake of prestige, because youll soon find that you hate lawyers too. Life is too short.- posted by vera

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Hecht in a re cent blog for Oerlikon, a Swiss-based global technology group.Better designs enhance grass fibers. Image Global Syn-TurfField safety is also enhanced by better designs of the grass fibers. Different material chemistries and blade shapes can impact temperature, color, bounce, and other wertzuwachs characteristics. For example, S-shaped blades reflect sunlight evenly, so the turf maintains a uniform color on a sunny day. Temperature of the playing surface is a concern for athletes. In hot weather, artificial turf can reach temperatures as high as 180 degrees F. W-shaped blades diffuse sunlight and heat through the curves of its blades, lowering the overall temperature of the turf up to 15 degrees. Hollow blades can further reduce temperature levels on the field.Our blade is designed to make turf stand up straighter and taller than other grasses, making it look realistically tall, states Global Syn-Turf, a major provider of artificial turf, on its website. As with naturally growing gra ss, M-shaped blades reflect light at various angles preventing water, or mirror effects, from flat even surfaces.Recent concerns have been raised about the health risks of crumb rubber infill, the most common infill material used in artificial turf fields. Some reports indicate the pulverized rubber contains carcinogenic compounds and can be ingested or inhaled into the body. More healthy options for crumb rubber includeParticles made from the recycled rubber outsoles of athletic shoes, which purportedly contain fewer hazardous chemicals.Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) pellets that feel like rubber and can be easily recycled.Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), a synthetic rubber used in roofing and sealing.Acrylic polymer-coated sand particles.Organic infill composed of coconut fibers, cork, or processed nutshellsSofter LandingsThe top priority for artificial surfaces is player safety, especially reducing injuries from falling. Synthetic turf systems have been modified to include higher pile heights and deeper granular infill materials in an effort to create a softer surface. Other factors that can improve softness and field performance include type of plastic, blade design, density, and pattern, design parameters that impact bounce and roll resistance, and shock-layer systems.Impact protective underlayment system. Image ViconicsPerhaps the most intriguing development in shock absorption technology for artificial fields is coming from the automotive industry. Viconic Sporting, Dearborn, MI, is experimenting with a material that is used by the automotive industry to reduce the impact of crashes. Viconics promising new impact-absorbing layer, which looks like sturdy bubble wrap, is made from resilient thermoplastic urethane material that buckles on impact. However, the energy absorbers (bubbles) do not pop upon impact. Instead, they crush down to about 90 percent of their height, absorbing the energy of the players fall, and then recover to their natural shap e and are ready for the next impact, says Joel Cormier, Viconics director of development engineering. A low-level impact on a playing surface will likely not engage the energy absorbers. With a high-energy impact, these structures collapse and buckle in a very efficient manner to absorb the impact energy.The shock pad is installed underneath the artificial turf and snaps together for easy assembly. The goal is to reduce the forces that a player experiences from impact with the playing surface, says Cormier. If we can reduce injury in the automotive field, hopefully we can do the same thing for synthetic turf. We see potential for the product to be used everywhere, from youth soccer to the NFL.Mark Crawford is an independent writer.The goal is to reduce the forces that a player experiences from impact with the playing surface. We see potential for the product to be used everywhere, from youth soccer to the NFL.Joel Cormier, ViconicNew Artificial Turf Designs Improve Safety New Artifi cial Turf Designs Improve SafetyArtificial turf was developed by chemists at Monsanto in the mid-1960s. It was first known as AstroTurf after it was installed as the sports surface at the Houston Astrodome in 1966. Now, 50 years later, more than 11,000 synthetic turf athletic fields are used at schools, colleges, parks, and professional stadiums across the U.S., according to the Synthetic Turf Council.Synthetic playing fields are often preferred over natural grass because they are easier to maintain, longer-lasting, and can be used in a variety of weather conditions. The padded surface also helps reduce the likelihood of impact injuries. One of the most popular artificial turf fields today is called an infill system, where the top layer of artificial fibers overlies a sequence of shock-absorbing pad, leveling layer, drainage layer, and natural compacted subgrade. The fiber layer on top is partially infilled with tiny granules of rubber, sand, or other materials (crumb) th at settle at the base of the turf fibers. The particles help support the turf pile, keeping the fibers upright. The infill and the underlying shock-absorbing pad also reduce the possibility of injury when players fall. Improved Fiber DesignThanks to advances in fiber design, advanced materials, and manufacturing techniques, the newest generation of synthetic blades can be made to match the color, texture, and bounce of the grass that grows naturally in the area. Not only does the artificial turf look natural, it looks and feels like it was grown locally. As a result, artificial turf is rapidly replacing grass as the surface of choice for many sports facilities due to the many advantages that they bring- both from artificial turfs and hybrid versions, where a hybrid grass pitch features 100 percent natural sport grass reinforced by artificial turf fibers, writes Randy B. Hecht in a recent blog for Oerlikon, a Swiss-based global technology group.Better designs enhance gras s fibers. Image Global Syn-TurfField safety is also enhanced by better designs of the grass fibers. Different material chemistries and blade shapes can impact temperature, color, bounce, and other performance characteristics. For example, S-shaped blades reflect sunlight evenly, so the turf maintains a uniform color on a sunny day. Temperature of the playing surface is a concern for athletes. In hot weather, artificial turf can reach temperatures as high as 180 degrees F. W-shaped blades diffuse sunlight and heat through the curves of its blades, lowering the overall temperature of the turf up to 15 degrees. Hollow blades can further reduce temperature levels on the field.Our blade is designed to make turf stand up straighter and taller than other grasses, making it look realistically tall, states Global Syn-Turf, a major provider of artificial turf, on its website. As with naturally growing grass, M-shaped blades reflect light at various angles preventing water, or mirr or effects, from flat even surfaces. Recent concerns have been raised about the health risks of crumb rubber infill, the most common infill material used in artificial turf fields. Some reports indicate the pulverized rubber contains carcinogenic compounds and can be ingested or inhaled into the body. More healthy options for crumb rubber include Particles made from the recycled rubber outsoles of athletic shoes, which purportedly contain fewer hazardous chemicals. Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) pellets that feel like rubber and can be easily recycled. Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), a synthetic rubber used in roofing and sealing. Acrylic polymer-coated sand particles. Organic infill composed of coconut fibers, cork, or processed nutshells Softer Landings. The top priority for artificial surfaces is player safety, especially reducing injuries from falling. Synthetic turf systems have been modified to include higher pile heights and deeper granular infill mat erials in an effort to create a softer surface. Other factors that can improve softness and field performance include type of plastic, blade design, density, and pattern, design parameters that impact bounce and roll resistance, and shock-layer systems.Impact protective underlayment system. Image ViconicsPerhaps the most intriguing development in shock absorption technology for artificial fields is coming from the automotive industry. Viconic Sporting, Dearborn, MI, is experimenting with a material that is used by the automotive industry to reduce the impact of crashes. Viconics promising new impact-absorbing layer, which looks like sturdy bubble wrap, is made from resilient thermoplastic urethane material that buckles on impact. However, the energy absorbers (bubbles) do not pop upon impact. Instead, they crush down to about 90 percent of their height, absorbing the energy of the players fall, and then recover to their natural shape and are ready for the next impact, s ays Joel Cormier, Viconics director of development engineering. A low-level impact on a playing surface will likely not engage the energy absorbers. With a high-energy impact, these structures collapse and buckle in a very efficient manner to absorb the impact energy. The shock pad is installed underneath the artificial turf and snaps together for easy assembly. The goal is to reduce the forces that a player experiences from impact with the playing surface, says Cormier. If we can reduce injury in the automotive field, hopefully we can do the same thing for synthetic turf. We see potential for the product to be used everywhere, from youth soccer to the NFL.Mark Crawford is an independent writer.The goal is to reduce the forces that a player experiences from impact with the playing surface. We see potential for the product to be used everywhere, from youth soccer to the NFL.Joel Cormier, Viconic

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When Does It Make Sense to Take a Job with Less PayWhen Does It Make Sense to Take a Job with Less Pay?When Does It Make Sense to Take a Job with Less PayHave you ever taken a salary cut with a new job? For many, the thought of accepting less money to move on to something betteris repulsive, especially if their lifestyle is, shall we say, a bit on the extravagant side.But there are times in your job search when you might have to swallow your pride and take a hit in the wallet. Here are four situations in which a salary cut might be a wise decisionYoure unemployed, your benefits are running out, and you need a job to avoid financial disaster.Your chances of moving up are better with a new employer, even if it means taking a step or two back in your career path before you move forward.You loathe your current job, so you take one that pays less than what you really want to save your health and sanity.Your new employer offers a smaller salary but pays for mora of your benefits, giving yo u a slight gain in overall compensation.In todays economy, employers hold the upper hand in hiring since there are many more applicants chasing fewer job openings, So, salary can become a critical factor in a hiring decision (such as if an employer has three very qualified candidates, with one willing to be paid less than the others). Its simple supply and demand. Also, many employers have forced pay cuts on their existing staffs, putting more downward pressure on salaries and justifying lower salary offers.You may find it difficult to accept a lower salary offer, but it may be a good move. To make the decision easier, its important to know the salary range for the positions youre seeking, as well as trends in the economy and your industry to help shape your salary expectations.Would you take a salary cut with a new job? Take our poll and add a comment.poll14

The Amalfi Coast What (and where) to drink

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