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Dave Mattio, with his wife, Jody, by his side, is honored at halftime of the game between Marian Catholic and Carmel. Mattio retired after coaching the Marian football team for 37 years. | Gary Middendorf~For Sun-Times Media
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Dave Mattio is going to Disney World.
The venerable Marian Catholic football coach hung up the cleats after 37 years as head coach and former players and Spartans alums sent him off with a rousing ceremony Friday.
Mattio was honored at halftime of the Marian-Carmel basketball game, joined on the court by his wife, Jody. Dave Bruni presented the couple with an all-expenses paid gift package to Disney World as Mattio's former players formed a circle around the coach and gave him a huge ovation.
"This has all come full circle for me,'' Mattio said. "This is not a celebration of the individual. It is a celebration of all of these guys and how they made this a great program.''
Mattio also received a proclamation from the Illinois House of Representatives in appreciation of his service to the school.
"We got wind of his retirement and we said that we have to do something for somebody who did so much for us,'' Bruni said. "We sent out emails about five weeks ago and this thing just grew so fast.''
The highlight of Mattio's coaching career was his 1993 Class 4A state championship team. The middle linebacker on that team was Jerry Verde, who went on to lead Crete-Monee to a state championship as its head coach this year.
"I don't think Dave is an old-school or a new-school coach,'' Verde said. "It's about caring for kids and wanting kids to succeed and that is just genuine. A lot of what I do as a coach comes from him. He held the kids accountable and he made kids take ownership of their teams.''
Mattio sent four players to the NFL. Rodney Harrison, Mike Prior, Dennis Kelly and John Holecek all played in the professional ranks.
"He was always about principles and fundamentals,'' said Holecek, Loyola's football coach. "He always challenged me to be my best and got the most out of me. Over time, that built up my confidence. He was about principles and making strong men.''
Randall Wells, who graduated this year, went on to the College of DuPage, where his team recently won a national championship.
"Coach showed me how to work hard out here,'' Wells said. "He always stressed academics. If you didn't have good grades, you weren't going to play.''
Mike Romeli is another of Mattio's pupils who is now coaching. He leads the program at Plainfield East. The 2002 graduate also remembered Mattio as a coach who held kids accountable.
His senior year evoked a favorite memory for Romeli.
"He loved going to Florida every summer with his family," Romeli said of Mattio. "The one trip he came back and he could barely walk. It didn't stop him and he never let us know what happened. I found out later that he fell asleep in the sun with his whole body covered except for his feet, which got badly sunburned.''
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The Sundodgers gather in a circle during halftime of a scrimmage practice.
Walking through the Quad on a sunny day, one might see some UW Ultimate players casually throwing around a Frisbee.
What many do not see is that, for UW's Ultimate teams, this sport is beyond recreational.
On the field, players adopt a down-to-business attitude that propelled the men's team, the Sundodgers, and the women's team, Element, to the USA Ultimate College Championships this past Memorial Day Weekend. This is the third consecutive year that the men's team has qualified, and the sixth consecutive year for the women's team, which won the national title in 2012.
However, the game means more to these teams than just trophies and titles; it's a way to compete, have fun, and create lasting friendships with teammates.
On the field
Each of the two Ultimate clubs at the UW have an A team — the Sundodgers for men and Element for women — and a B team. Those on the A team are selected at tryouts each year and have increased time, travel, and monetary commitments.
The B team does not hold tryouts and consists of students interested in playing in more local tournaments and a less competitive setting.
The school year starts with a preseason during fall quarter, when new players are recruited and taught the basics of the game. At the end of the preseason, tryouts take place to determine the roster for the A teams.
Then the regular season starts. The A teams practice three times a week, with two off-day workouts, and travel to several tournaments across the nation.
The postseason takes place during spring quarter, when the A teams compete in bracket play during sectionals, regionals, and then nationals.
The 23 members of the men's team, about half of whom are new to the team this year, started the season trying to gain their footing and build team chemistry.
"This season's especially satisfying, because there are a bunch of blogs online about college Ultimate, and on every one of them, nobody really thought that we were going to do well this year," said senior Julian Peterson, co-captain of the Sundodgers. "Nobody expected us to even make nationals."
However, during the month leading up to the regional competition on April 27, the Sundodgers pushed themselves harder, and the team clicked. Their hard work paid off when they qualified for nationals, following a two-day emotional rollercoaster of wins, losses, and finally coming from behind to win the nationals qualifier.
"We were crying when we won that game, that's how excited we were," Peterson said. "It was one of the best feelings I've ever felt, just making nationals. It's a huge accomplishment for this team."
The women's team, Element, had some struggles of its own at its regional tournament in May. Despite having to acclimate to the heat of Eugene, Ore., during the tournament and dealing with some close losses during the second day of competition, Element survived to secure a spot at nationals by placing first in its pool.
At the four-day national tournament this past weekend in Madison, Wis., the Sundodgers went 1-5 in the first two days of the tournament, tying for 13th out of 20 teams.
Element advanced past pool play of the first two days but ended up falling to Carleton College 15-9 in the quarterfinals, tying for fifth place out of 20.
"On-field miscues and lapses dug us into a mental hole that was hard to get out of," senior Sarah Davis, Element co-captain, said via email, after losing her voice during the tournament. "Ending a season is a heartbreak … after this night, Element 2013 will never exist again. That is heartbreaking, and yet I can't wait to do it again."
And there are plenty of reasons why she feels this way.
"Spirit of the game"
Ultimate, according to USAUltimate.org, developed in 1968. While incorporating many elements of other competitive sports in skill and athleticism, it stands out for its basis in sportsmanship. Instead of having referees to govern and make calls during the game, the players are each held accountable to follow rules and make their own calls, a concept called "spirit of the game."
Several players on UW's Ultimate teams find this to be part of the allure and intrigue of the sport.
Freshman Grace Noah, who competes with Element, said, "The fact that it's a sport with such an emphasis with sportsmanship and spirit of the game — it's taught me to be a better competitor."
This spirit has since caught on throughout the nation.
Davis, who has played for Element all four years of her college career, has noticed an increasing turnout for the UW team each year, and the sport is increasing in popularity and prevalence around the nation.
The national championships this year partnered with ESPN, creating a bigger media presence than any other Ultimate tournament and making the sport more TV-accessible.
"There are now sportscasters where their thing is Ultimate, which is so bizarre," she said. "When I played in Colorado, there were like 10 high school teams total, and now every middle school in Seattle has a Frisbee team. … It's like the next evolution of this really fast-growing thing."
As the sport's popularity grows at the national level, UW Ultimate has meanwhile fostered the growth of personal relationships.
Lasting bonds
Off the field, the teams have built more than just a respectable reputation for Ultimate. Throughout the season, the teams have formed personal bonds that have held steadfast through wins and losses.
"It's always weird going from one season to the next, because at the end of every season, you're like, 'How can there be a team that I'm closer with than this team?'" Peterson said. "We got so close [this year] that, again, it's the end of this season, and I'm thinking, 'How can next year's team possibly be this close?'"
Many maintain their bonds even after graduation. Some of the UW Ultimate alumni return to stay involved with the club after graduating, either coaching for the clubs or just stopping by during practice to scrimmage.
Newer players benefit from this ambiance as well. Noah experienced a strong sense of connection with her fellow teammates this past season, even though it was her first year on the team.
"As a freshman in college, it's kind of a big scary place, and they've basically become my second family," she said. "These are the people who I turn to if I'm having a rough time with something, and they'll be there for me no matter what, on and off the field."
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I promised myself this post would be brief, but it didn't work out that way........!!
I am struggling with a contractor and I am considering a small-claims suit, and I'm hoping someone, anyone, can help me here. A little background: I originally had a different contractor (let's call him the owner of XYZ Biz) out to the house and he gave me a quote for major renovations. He was an older man, and showed up in slacks and a tie, and made a good impression. Didn't look like the type that actually did the physical sort of labor we were talking about. When a different man showed up on Monday to start work, all I was told was "This is Mike, he'll be working on your house." I thought Mike was his employee. As I worked out later, after many pointed questions, I figured out that XYZ Biz passed this job on to Mike.
Soooo, the problem is that Mike was not here for the original discussion, and he claims he was not told about certain parts of the job, and that he was not paid for that work by the original contractor, (who was still billing me even though his company was not involved!). Mike has openly admitted to me that he doesn't show up when promised because he has lost money on this job and is working on other jobs that pay better. So, what I'm wondering is what kind of legal ground I am standing on, if anyone wants to toss out an opinion. My stuff has been in storage all this time, and I am looking at at least 2 months extra storage rent ($200), plus the hassle of not having my stuff when I need it, and sometimes having to buy replacement items (warm weather clothes, for example) because the originals are buried in a storage unit. Plus, the time lost for all the times he promised he was coming and then didn't show or call. Plus the fact that the first guy said the job would take 3-4 weeks, and I believe it would have (or reasonably close to it) if his men had actually been doing the work. As it stands, I have been living in a construction zone for almost 3 months, because Mike pencils me in and only works here whenever it is convenient for him. And I'm also pretty angry at the first contractor. I feel like the whole thing was shady. The first contractor runs a large construction company and I thought I was getting the work done by professionals. What I got was shoddy, unprofessional work by Mikey from down the block. I believe the first contractor had an obligation to make it clear to me that his company was not actually doing the work. I should point out that the first guy knew from Day 1 that he was passing this job off to someone else, yet he sent to me a written estimate for the job on his company letterhead. Then, I requested a corrected estimate due to errors on the first one, which he also sent. At no point did he ever point out that his company was not actually involved anymore. He actually sent me two written estimates, knowing the other guy had started work. What on earth??! He had to have known that I thought he was still involved. I'm pretty sure he took some percentage of what I paid, and I suspect that he knew I would be angry if I found out that a "nobody" was doing the work. I had made very clear to him when I first met him that I had already had one bad experience and I was very wary of it happening again. So, he deliberately left me in the dark, IMO. And before anyone suggests that I somehow was not paying enough attention, let me just say that I strongly feel like I did due diligence here. I had already had that previous bad experience with a fly-by-night company that I found online and they made me pay up-front (for materials, they said) and they took my money ($2,200!!!) and disappeared. So, this time I vowed not to make the same mistake. I got a personal referral for this company, I verified that it was a legit company, and I got not one, but two written estimates. So, not sure what else I could have done. If I authorize XYZ to do the work and he sends me an estimate and then he shows up and says, "Mike here will be working on your house", I think anybody would think that Mike worked for him. Am I wrong? Sorry so long, I got carried away. Any thoughts? Or if anyone has any similar experiences with contractors leaving you hanging, how did you deal with it? Anybody know the legal terms for their actions? Also, I still owe $440 for the last bit of work they did in the bathroom and I am wondering what my legal options are regarding holding back that payment until such time as this may be settled in court. Thanks in advance for reading this long post, and any help is much appreciated! |
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- Posted by live_wire_oak (My Page) on Wed, May 11, 11 at 11:54
I'm not sure why you say that Mike isn't working for XYZ. He obviously has an employee/employer or subcontractor/contractor relationship with XYZ. Either scenario is quite common in the construction industry. If you are not pleased with the work he's doing, then take a look at the contract that you signed, and see what remedies it provides. Then have a conversation with XYZ and clear the air. |
- Posted by Renovator8 (My Page) on Thu, May 12, 11 at 15:12
You should not be talking to the worker except to say hello and how are you. Call XYZ and let them know you are not getting what was promised. And tell them you expect XYZ on site to supervise the work so you don't have to do it. Find out if your state has a home improvement contractor law. |
At no point do you mention a "contract" only estimates from XYZ. Do you in fact have a signed contract? If so, then contact a lawyer and start proceedings to sue him for breach of contract. If work is being done on acceptance of the estimate then it should have the scope, time frame, and payment schedule outlined on it. That lists what you're entitled to. I agree with live_wire. You arranged the deal with XYZ and your payments go to XYZ. XYZ is your contractor. It's his business who he subs the job out to. He's still responsible for the work and any guarentees even if he did not physically do the work himself. Spend another $100 and sit with a lawyer and go over your options. |
- Posted by Renovator8 (My Page) on Mon, May 16, 11 at 6:42
If the "estimate" contains your name and has the contractor's letterhead or signature and a date and describes the work proposed and you have proof of paying the down payment contained in the "estimate", then it might be an enforcible contract. |
- Posted by allison1888 (My Page) on Mon, May 16, 11 at 14:25
Agree on the need for a contract. Before calling in a lawyer (who will have a hard time without a contract to go by), I would talk with XYZ, tell them the job got off to a bad start and you want to regroup and resolve it. Start off nice and businesslike and see if you can resolve it. Get a written contract that spells out who will be working in your house, their licensing, payments (don't ever pay ahead of work being done), permits, etc. If XYZ won't do that then go to a lawyer. It's worth a shot to resolve it first in a reasonable manner since you don't have a contract to fall back on. Regardless of how this is resolved, though, you'll need a lien waiver from anyone who is working in your house. Insist on it or it will come back to haunt you. |
- Posted by civ_IV_fan (My Page) on Wed, May 18, 11 at 14:43
have you called XYZ and talked with them? What did they say? If they are billing you and you are paying them, it is their job. You should never pay Mike or really have any direct business-related interaction with him. It sounds like XYZ sub'd to Mike, who probably works for several contractors. It isn't that unusual. oftentimes the estimate IS the contract for smaller jobs. It should have a time of performance and price. It seems the biggest issue here is the time. Call XYZ, their reputation is on the line. Let them know how dissatisfied you are and ask what they will do about it. If nothing, you'll have to file small claims. Also, figure out a way to summarize your problem in three sentences. I read that big long first post and am unsure what the problem is. |
- Posted by peasantgirlie (My Page) on Mon, May 23, 11 at 0:36
Sorry it took me so long to get back to this. My internet has been out for over a week! Thanks to everyone for the replies and advice. Again, long post, sorry! I don't know how to be concise. I feel like I gotta "splain" everything, LOL! Bottom Line: Work done, I'm not paying the balance due, seriously doubt Mike will pursue it as he knows they screwed up. I probably should go after XYZ but it's not worth the headache. I don't want any of these jokers in my house at this point. I will fix what I can and live with the rest. As it turned out, Mike is NOT licensed. He had originally told me he was, but when I asked for his license info to add him to the building permit, then he admitted he didn't have one. Also, when I called XYZ the first time I started having concerns, I was told that they were "not involved" in the project anymore, and wouldn't talk to me. Apparently, there is a THIRD person involved. XYZ passed it to "Tony" who then passed it to Mike. When I paid XYZ, I was told that XYZ took no part of this payment and gave it directly to Tony. (I don't believe this.) Tony says I have to talk to Mike about it. Mike says he doesn't know anything about any contracts and that he did the work he was told to do, and that anything left undone is not his problem. Everyone is passing the buck. At this point the work is finished. Mike asked for payment and I asked for 24 hours to have a chance to go over everything and make sure it was satisfactory. (I knew it wasn't; just needed the time to itemize the defects.) He asked me to pay him for materials, which I had no problem with but as I walked away to get the checkbook, he followed up with, "And you're gonna sh*t me outta the rest, aren't you?" Well! It was "on" at that point. I'd already made 2 large payments, one of which I even paid early, so he had no reason to think I wouldn't pay the balance except that he knew he didn't deserve it. I did pay him for the materials used, so the balance is only a couple hundred and I WISH he would sue me for it. Until he'd made that comment I was only planning to itemize the quality issues I had and withhold payment until he fixed them, but after that nasty remark I was happier calling my neighbor (let's call him "BIG Jim") who immediately came over and politely told Mike it was time for him to leave. NOW. As it stands now, I doubt he will pursue it, but I have all my documentation and pictures of the poor work, so I am READY to go to court if he really wants to go that route. Son of a b*tch didn't even caulk the shower that he tiled. Put grout right up to the tubline and left it like that. Grout started cracking and crumbling the very first day. Man, there are so many things wrong that I don't even know where to start. I thought I was getting PROFESSIONALS to do the work and instead I got Little Mikey who likes to hit things with hammers. Right now, I'm calling it a lesson learned. The lesson is, DIY next time! Thanks again for the advice. |
- Posted by Renovator8 (My Page) on Mon, May 23, 11 at 8:59
This is not just about poor business practices and breach of contract, it is consumer fraud. The laws covering this kind of criminal activity are different in each state so it would be wise to contact your state's attorney general's office. Where I live the consequences for this kind of activity would be awful for the perpetrators and you could get partially reimbursed for the cost of repairing the damage from a home improvement fraud fund. If the GC survived with his license, your successful complaint would be on his record and could be accessed online by anyone interested in hiring him in the future. |
- Posted by aliceinwonderland_id (My Page) on Mon, May 23, 11 at 9:26
peasantgirlie - I must admit, when I first read your post I thought this was a simple case of a contractor subbing out work (perfectly normal) and that you just didn't understand how these things worked. I am so sorry. After reading your last post, the behavior of all contractors involved does, indeed, appear criminal. I know it would be easiest for you to just chalk it up as a lesson learned at this point, but please consider writing up a formal complaint and filing with the BBB as well as the contractor licensing agency in your state. You might be able to save someone else a great deal of pain. Predatory contractors bank on people that either don't know better or aren't willing to pursue them. |
peasantgirlie: Iam somewhat confused. You keep ranting about how horrible the job was and how you've made "2 large payments" and yet you're all set to let the deal close by withholding a couple of hundred. you write "I did pay him for the materials used, so the balance is only a couple hundred and I WISH he would sue me for it." Why did you pay him for anything else. Let him sue you for the materials, too. You said you got personal references for YYZ and they were a "legit" company. How can someone be legit and take your check and "pass it to someone else" and claim they aren't involved in the project???? You say "Mike says he doesn't know anything about any contracts and that he did the work he was told to do, and that anything left undone is not his problem." Who told him what work needed to be done???? It's your house. there's a lot of inconsistencies. Put all your documentation together, pay the couple of hundred you held back to a lawyer and see what kind of satisfaction you can get from Mke, Tony and XYZ. |
You are not handling this properly in any way, shape or form. You may be liable for much more than a couple of hundred bucks--you have no idea what "Mike" is owed. By agreeing to pay him directly, you made a mess of your original contractual relationship that at least specified a total fee. See a lawyer. |
- Posted by Renovator8 (My Page) on Fri, May 27, 11 at 7:28
Tell us the state you live in. It might not be necessary to hire a lawyer if your state's Attorney General's Office enforces a consumer fraud or home improvement law. If you haven't yet googled "home improvement law" for your state, you're wasting time, effort, and probably money. |
- Posted by civ_IV_fan (My Page) on Fri, May 27, 11 at 11:40
you definitely seem to be owed the cost of repairing the defects, at the very least. good luck! |
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It is no secret that these are straitened and difficult times for basic research in the United States. According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), federal funding for research, development, and facilities has declined from 1.23 percent of gross domestic product in fiscal year 1976 to an estimated 0.75 percent in the President's proposed 2015 budget. (Detailed data can be found on the AAAS web site.)
Today, we are struggling to sustain commitments to international scientific and engineering collaborations, and we are being forced to choose between operating budgets for existing, highly valued instruments and construction of innovative new ones. Concurrently, the probability of highly rated, peer reviewed proposals being funded is at or near historic lows, and an increasing number of post-doctoral associates in the basic sciences are struggling to find jobs in their disciplines. In short, it often feels as if we have only jingling money (coins), when the price of entry to the future requires crinkling money (bills).
Just before I joined the U.S. President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) in 2005, the late Jack Marburger, then White House Science Advisor and Head of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), was excoriated by some when he posed the following question in a Science editorial ("Wanted: Better Benchmarks," Science, 308:1087):
How much should a nation spend on science? What kind of science? How much from private versus public sectors? Does demand for funding by potential science performers imply a shortage of funding or a surfeit of performers? These and related science policy questions tend to be asked and answered today in a highly visible advocacy context that makes assumptions that are deserving of closer scrutiny. A new "science of science policy" is emerging, and it may offer more compelling guidance for policy decisions and for more credible advocacy.
Like many other scientists, my instinctive and emotional reaction at the time was, "There are so many deep and important unanswered questions. This is Vannevar Bush's endless frontier! Of course, we need to invest more." Our insatiable quest to know and understand is a deep and abiding part of the human experience. As the astronomer, Edwin Hubble, wisely noted, the urge to understand is older than history itself.
On further reflection, Marburger's was and is a thoughtful policy question, one that requires an equally thoughtful and measured response, based on unassailable, quantitative data, not just scientific passion. Though our inability to conduct controlled experiments in science policy poses obvious challenges, econometrics and meta-analysis offer opportunities for quantitative insight. After all, that's what we scientists do – test hypotheses using rigorously captured and analyzed data.
This realization, as well as the 2008 economic downturn, motivated the U.S. STAR METRICS initiative. Jointly led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and OSTP, and involving the Department of Energy (DOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as a large fraction of the leading U.S. research universities, STAR METRICS is developing a common data infrastructure to analyze and document the outcomes of scientific investment.
Within the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the coordinating group for the Big Ten universities (which includes the University of Iowa) plus the University of Chicago, the UMETRICS initiative is using the STAR METRICS infrastructure to understand the economic impact of research, study workforce effects and implications, and assess investment strategies. In addition, it will provide normative data for communicating the results of research to policymakers, legislators and other stakeholders. Like my other colleagues in the CIC, I have committed the University to active sharing of our institutional data on research investments and expenditures and to a rigorous, comparative analysis and assessment.
As the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan once remarked, "Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts." I believe we must expand federal investment in basic research. In a knowledge-driven, global economy, research and innovation are crucial to long-term economic growth and national security. The facts and the data support this, as does our shared passion to continuing exploring the endless frontier.
Yesterday, I had the privilege to be at the White House as President Obama announced the Digital Lab for Manufacturing (the Digital Lab), a new partnership in the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI). Led by the University of Illinois, the Digital Lab includes the University of Iowa, as well as Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa, as part of a national network of 40 industry partners, and 30+ academia, government, and community partners, and an additional 500+ supporting companies and organizations. The Digital Lab was awarded $70M from the U.S. Department of Defense and will be supported by an additional $250M in matching funds from industry and academia.
The focus of the NNMI and the Digital Lab is increasing the competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing industry via industry-academic-government partnerships. This coalition will exploit advanced digital design and 3-D visualization, computational modeling and resilient design and manufacturing process optimization to maximize efficiency and minimize design and manufacturing costs.
To say that U.S manufacturing has been under great stress would be the understatement of the decade. Manufacturing plants have shuttered, middle class jobs have been lost, and communities have suffered. We cannot roll back the clock to the halcyon days of the past, but neither must we accept the inevitability of manufacturing declines and globalization. There is a way forward, one based on digital manufacturing technologies and industry-academic partnerships that can create new high-paying manufacturing jobs for Iowa and American workers. As I have written in other contexts, engaged public-private partnerships, where research universities and the private sector work in close partnership to address real-world problems via business and technology partnerships, are the keys to competitive success in the 21st century global knowledge economy.
Manufacturing, both large and small, is an anchor of the Iowa economy. In fact, Iowa ranks very near the top of U.S. states in manufacturing. That is not a surprise to those of us in Iowa, but it may be a revelation to others. From Rockwell-Collins (high technology) through Lennox (furnaces and air conditioners) and Pella (windows and doors) to farm equipment (Kinze and Deere), manufacturing is one of Iowa's strengths – now and in the future.
It is essential we help these and other Iowa companies, large and small, remain successful and completive in a global economy. The Digital Lab, and Iowa's partnership with it, will give Iowa companies even greater access to engineering, information technologies, and computer-aided-design (CAD) expertise as part of regional and national collaborations.
In particular, Professor Karim Abdel-Malek, director of the Center for Computer Aided Design, is the Digital Labs project director for the Iowa team. He and his colleagues in the College of Engineering will bring their expertise in modeling and simulation of humans and of electromechanical systems, data visualization and virtual reality, and materials processing to the Digital Lab partnership. Examples of that expertise include:
I am excited about the Digital Lab for many reasons. The most important is the opportunity it affords for the University of Iowa and Iowa companies to participate in one of the country's leading initiatives in manufacturing. Working together, we can strengthen Iowa businesses, create exciting and well-paying new manufacturing jobs, and attract and retain talent across the state.
The second is more personal. Many of my old friends and former colleagues from the University of Illinois lead the Digital Lab. As one of its former directors, I was also delighted that the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) will play a leading role in applying advanced computing to manufacturing. This reflects both the capabilities of the center, host to one of the world's fastest computers, and its long history of industrial partnerships.
This is a great opportunity – for all of us.
The Iowa City Press Citizen recently published an opinion piece that was a précis of my recent Iowa City Chamber of Commerce after dinner speech. In both the speech and the opinion piece, I discussed the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty, the need for lifelong education and engaged public-private partnerships.
N.B. I also write for the Communications of the ACM (CACM). The following essay recently appeared on the CACM blog.
In straitened financial times, time horizons shrink. This observation is self-similar across scales, applying equally to individuals and families, small businesses and corporations, and countries and economic blocs. If you find yourself struggling to pay bills, even after eliminating luxuries, then you defer some purchases, often painfully. Indeed, if you are homeless, cold and hungry, physical needs shrink time to the here and now – the next meal and a warm place to sleep trump all else. That is something worth remembering about those less fortunate as we face the post-holiday winter and a near-record cold across much of the continental United States.
When times are difficult, as an individual, you keep driving that aging car or truck, even as its reliability declines and the risks of major failure increase. As a small business owner, you defer that infrastructure upgrade, making do with what you have. As a CEO, you avoid risks, focusing on expense reduction and weathering the financial storm. As a country, you collectively focus on the short term, avoiding or militating the effects of recession, prioritizing short-term expenditures over long-term investments.
These sacrifices are natural and rational – in the short term. If continued too long, however, they ultimately lead to calamity and loss, as individuals suffer, infrastructure fails and the future becomes shrouded in a miasma of unfulfilled dreams. For all our physical wants and needs, we are creatures of dreams.
Make no mistake; balancing the immediate, pressing and real needs of the here and now against the uncertain and ill-defined future is a difficult task, made no easier by a cacophony of competing petitioners, each with compelling arguments and considerable needs. Yet is precisely such a time when wisdom and foresight are required; it is the very definition of leadership. Although the needs of the present are real, dreams of the future must not be sacrificed on the altar of exigency.
Today, in the U.S. we face difficult challenges, with a growing backlog of deferred intellectual maintenance. Over-worked and sleep-deprived drivers are steering many of our vehicles of discovery on balding tires across potholed roads. Stripping away the metaphor, we are struggling to sustain appropriate investments in basic research infrastructure and facilities operations, and our dispirited researchers face ever-diminishing odds of research funding as they work to keep laboratories operational and students and post-doctoral research associates funded.
It is worth remembering that the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board (CSTB) of the U.S. National Academies released and updated the famous "tire tracks" diagram, illustrating the path from basic computing research ideas to major industries. In almost every case, the time from discovery to major societal impact was a decade or more, yet few could have imagined that impact at the time of discovery.
Today's ubiquitous smartphone or tablet has its roots in Engelbart's 1960s "mother of all demos," and a host of other advances in microprocessors, memory and storage systems, web services, and wired and wireless broadband communications. The same is true of cloud computing, advanced robotics, streaming multimedia, global positioning systems, and supercomputing. Each capability is the evolving outgrowth of decades of basic and applied research by tens of thousands of dedicated and passionate researchers. Their dreams of what might be became the computing and communications infrastructure that underpins today's society.
The impact of basic research is no less profound in a host of other domains, and today's choices have long-term implications for national and international competitiveness. As history has repeatedly shown, investment in the future – basic research – is integral to economic recovery and long-term growth. Yet by its very definition, the intellectual and pragmatic outcomes of specific research projects and directions are unpredictable. It is only in retrospect that we see the clear and unmistakable benefits – in medicine and public health, in design and manufacturing, in energy production and efficiency and yes, in computing and communications.
The past speaks urgently to the present about the future. It whispers about what could be, about dreams deferred and opportunities lost, about innovation and economic success, and about creativity.
It is time to put some new tires on the vehicle of scientific discovery and head out to the future. As Kerouac noted in On the Road, there's "Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road." We do not know what we will find, but the journey itself is the destination. It leads to the future and a better world.
Today (May 22, 2013), I testified to the House Space, Science and Technology Committee's Subcommittee on Energy at a hearing on America's Next Generation Supercomputer: The Exascale Challenge. I was pleased to be a witness, along with my old friends and collaborators, Dona Crawford (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Roscoe Giles (Boston University) and Rick Stevens (Argonne National Laboratory).
You can read the hearing charter and my extended, written testimony on the hearing web site and watch an archived video of the hearing. In my written and oral testimony, I made four points, along with a specific set of recommendations. Many of these points and recommendations are echoes of my previous testimony, along with recommendations from many previous high-performance computing studies.
These recommendations include several studies I have chaired. These range from the President's IT Advisory Committee (PITAC) review of computational science and the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) review of the U.S. Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) program through the High-end Computing Revitalization Taskforce (HECRTF) workshop and a recent National Academies Board on Global Science and Technology (BGST) study of computing futures.
What that backdrop, here is what I said during the hearing.
First, high-performance computing (HPC) is unique among scientific instruments, distinguished by its universality as an intellectual amplifier.
New, more powerful supercomputers and computational models yield insights across all scientific and engineering disciplines. Advanced computing is also essential to analyzing the torrent of experimental data produced by scientific instruments and sensors. However, it is about more than just science. With advanced computing, real-time data fusion and powerful numerical models, we have the potential to predict the tracks of devastating tornadoes such as the recent one Oklahoma, saving lives and ensuring our children's futures.
Second, the future of U.S. computing and HPC leadership is uncertain.
Today, HPC systems from DOE's Oak Ridge, Lawrence Livermore and Argonne National Laboratories occupy the first, second and fourth places on the list of the world's fastest computers. One might surmise that all is well. Yet U.S. leadership in both deployed HPC capability and in the technologies needed to create future HPC systems is under challenge.
Other nations are investing strategically in HPC to advance national priorities. The U.S. research community has repeatedly warned of the eroding U.S. leadership in computing and HPC and the need for sustained, strategic investment. I have chaired many of those studies as a member of PITAC, PCAST, and National Academies boards. Yet these warnings have largely been unheeded.
Third, there is a deep interdependence among basic research, a vibrant U.S. computing industry and HPC capability.
It has long been axiomatic that the U.S. is the world's leader in computing and HPC. However, global leadership is not a U.S. birthright. As Andrew Grove, the former CEO of Intel, noted in his famous aphorism, "only the paranoid survive." U.S. leadership has been repeatedly earned and hard fought, based on a continued Federal government commitment to basic research, translation of research into technological innovations, and the creation of new products.
Fourth, computing is in deep transition to a new era, with profound implications for the future of U.S. industry and HPC.
U.S. consumers and businesses are an increasingly small minority of the global market for mobile devices and cloud services. We live in a "post-PC" world where U.S. companies compete in a global device ecosystem. Unless we are vigilant, these economic and technical changes could further shift the center of enabling technology R&D away from the U.S.
First, and most importantly, we must change our model for HPC research and deployment if the U.S. is to sustain its leadership. This must include much deeper and sustained interagency collaborations, defined by a regularly updated strategic R&D plan and associated verifiable metrics, and commensurate budget allocations and accountability to realize the plan's goals. DOE, NSF, DOD, NIST and NIH must be active and engaged partners in complementary roles, along with long-term industry engagement.
Second, advanced HPC system deployments are crucial, but the computing R&D journey is more important than any single system deployment by a pre-determined date. A vibrant U.S. ecosystem of talented and trained people and technical innovation is the true lifeblood of sustainable exascale computing.
Finally, we must embrace balanced, "dual use" technology R&D, supporting both HPC and ensuring the competitiveness of the U.S. computing industry. Neither HPC nor big data R&D can sacrificed to advance the other, nor can hardware R&D dominate investments in algorithms, software and applications.


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MONTPELIER - IBM wants to keep confidential the number of employees recently laid off at its Essex Junction facility.
IBM Monday complied with a state law requiring the company to provide the state with the names and other details of employees who were laid off last month.
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IBM goes on to state that making public the information will cause competitive harm and damage individual employees.
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Starring Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva, Amour centers on an elderly couple whose strength is tested following the wife's debilitating stroke. Isabelle Huppert also stars, playing their daughter, while William Shimell is following up his feature acting debut (Certified Copy) in an undisclosed role. It's going to be heartbreaking, you'll feel terrible by the end, and I can easily see it being one of 2012′s crowning achievements. Just get it into U.S. theaters relatively soon, please.
When it comes to material I can only imagine is much, much lighter, another press release (via Deadline) reports that Nacho Vigalondo's Extraterrestrial has found a home with Focus Features. Our reaction from TIFF indicated that Extraterrestrial is, sadly, not up to snuff with his great freshman effort, Timecrimes, but we liked it well enough for me to maintain some general enthusiasm. If he can do something half as fun with the story of aliens landing on Earth, I'm guaranteed a good time.
Thanks to Focus World, the film will hit a limited release and VOD on June 15th; those who want it in a theater — but can't make it to a major city — have the chance to schedule a theatrical screening through the demand service Tugg. (I'd encourage anyone both interested enough and with the proper means to set something up.) Personally? I'll be renting this one from iTunes when the chance presents itself.
Then, THR informs us that Amy Heckerling (Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Clueless) will return to theaters with Vamps. A vampire comedy starring Alicia Silverstone and Krysten Ritter (Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23), the film revolves around two vampires living a fairly normal life in New York City — the bloodsucking being an obvious exception — who find themselves conflicted when romance enters the equation. Reactions are a little slim at the moment, though our friends at the Operation Kino podcast recently paid the film some compliments. With a release not getting underway until Halloween, that's what we'll have to go off of for now.
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Paws 4 Humanity Inc came to my rescue and I am now being fostered by one of the best moms in Orange Park. You see my foster mom started Paws 4 Humanity Inc and has the tools to make me a great dog, pet and family member. She has dog training, and tons of dog knowledge behind her and it is paying off because I am becoming quite the smart puppy. I love to play play play and then play some more. I am great with other dogs, especially small dogs and ones my size. I am a very smart girl and know I could become a great CGC dog (Canine Good Citizen) dog some day if I was given the chance. I am a social butterfly and am great with other dogs, children, adults and anyone who I get the chance to meet. I am house trained, crate trained and got a great start to my obedience training.
I have a beautiful curly hypoallergenic coat, great personality and cute pie good looks - what more do you want. What are you waiting for. If you are interested in meeting yours truly please contact Paws 4 Humanity Inc at 904 771-9516 or shoot them an email request for an adoption application to firstname.lastname@example.com which is the first step in their adoption process. Once your adoption application is approved you will then be able to me yours truly. I look forward to meeting you and showing you just how smart, sweet and lovble that I really am. My cutie pie good looks will undoubtedly seal the deal where you can not help but want to take me home forever! Love and kisses. - Amber.
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Amber, a Orange Park Cockapoo puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Cockapoo for sale in Orange Park, or seeking a Cockapoo puppy from a breeder in Orange Park.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Orange Park already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Orange Park breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Cockapoo breeders who help with Cockapoo rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Orange Park paves the way for another one to be saved.


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I installed a studor vent on a kitchen sink 18 months ago w/ no problems. Recently the sink started slow draining and backing up. When I unscrewed the studor valve it would drain fine, so I figured the vent had failed, bought a new one and installed, and still getting same problem. This is the only AAV in the house, all other vents are atmospheric (through roof) and we are in a single story house. Any ideas on what could have changed after 18 months of use that would render these vents ineffective after they had been working just fine? Any help would be MUCH appreciated. And yes, these are code compliant where I live. Thanks much! |
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Competition New Dawson's Store & Win a Free Keyboard
Joe Cox visits Leeds' newest musical instrument store, Dawson's and gives you the chance to win a keyboard worth over £300
Competition: New Dawson's Store & Win a Free Keyboard
A few years ago, if you were asked to name music instrument shops in Leeds you would have needed more than two hands to count them all. However, following numerous closures, Dawsons Music believes they have found a gap in the market for a general music shop in the city centre and have subsequently expanded their chain to Leeds.
Dawsons Music was established in 1899 and has over 120 years of experience in the musical instrument retail business in 11 stores including Manchester, Huddersfield, Liverpool, Reading, Stockport and Chester.
To celebrate the marking of the company's first crossing of the Pennines into Yorkshire and the opening of the shop on Saturday 12th February, Dawsons launched over 300 special promotion offers on selected items to commence sales in the shop.
Staff member John informed us that they had sold out on their stock of ukuleles as a result!
Dawsons caters for a plethora of genres of music, stocking acoustic, bass and electric guitars, upright pianos and keyboards, amplifiers, effects pedals, PA and DJ equipment, folk instruments, orchestral instruments, sheet music and music technology. Top brands like Gibson, Epiphone, Fender, Ibanez, Marshall, VHT, Blackstar, Yamaha, Roland and Boss sit happily alongside great lower priced alternatives to suit any budget.
Of course, one lucky reader doesn't need to worry about a budget, since we've teamed up with the nice folk at Dawson's to give away a Yamaha NP-V80 Piaggero keyboard, worth £331!
With graded soft touch keyboard, just like that of a piano, but with hundreds of instrumental sounds and settings, the Yamaha NP-V80 Piaggero is a creative musician's must.
For your chance to win, answer this question:
When was the first Dawson's store established?
Closing date for entries is Monday 9th May.
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Comment by Suzy Stead
Posted on Wed 13th Apr 11 4:29 pmMy son loves his music and would be thrilled to win this prize!
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Posted on Thu 14th Apr 11 8:49 amI haven't got kids, I'd love this prize myself.
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Posted on Thu 14th Apr 11 9:11 amOur old piano is taking up too much room, so this prize would be fantastic!
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Posted on Thu 14th Apr 11 9:50 amMy son is a budding Stevie Wonder and this prize would help him no end!
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Posted on Thu 14th Apr 11 4:05 pmPick me please.
I'm just about to move house. And winning this Sax, Drums & Rock & roll will help when we moved and eating packet and takeaway food less stressful.
Comment by Tracy Nixon
Posted on Thu 14th Apr 11 4:55 pmI am not working at the moment - am on long term sickness so I am wanting to teach myself how to play the keyboard. It is something I have wanted to do since my childhood but never had time, with work and bringing up 4 little children. Last one starting Reception in September so I'll have all day to play xxx
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Posted on Thu 14th Apr 11 9:20 pmmy son would love this just lost his joband very down at the moment so this would be a great surprise for him
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Posted on Thu 14th Apr 11 9:50 pmI've just had to return a keyboard that I was babysitting for a friend while he went to Australia. There's a sad, empty space in my lounge now and I'm getting withdrawal symptoms from not playing! This would be perfect.
Comment by Andrew Ferris
Posted on Fri 15th Apr 11 12:05 amLets make some serious music with this folks.
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Posted on Fri 15th Apr 11 3:45 pmWpould just love this
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Posted on Fri 15th Apr 11 4:00 pmme and the kids would love this…where do we put the answer though, there's no answer box??
Comment by Simon Goldblum
Posted on Fri 15th Apr 11 4:11 pmOops sorry, a small technical difficulty. You should be able to enter now.
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Posted on Tue 26th Apr 11 4:39 pmCant beleive it, need a change and on my way to work today i decided im going to learn to play keyboard… and then i came across this little gem! surely it was meant to be…
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Posted on Thu 28th Apr 11 7:45 amhere's hoping
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Posted on Tue 3rd May 11 11:34 pmFingers crossed that I can win this for my daughter. She has a love and passion for music. She plays her guitar 2 hours a night and would love to learn the keyboard!
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Posted on Sat 7th May 11 4:01 pmFantastic prize
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He took two folded papers from his jacket and handed them to Kain. "One is Droston's will. His steward delivered it yesterday. It names Aine as his successor to Dorian should he not return. The other is Aine's will. She names you as guardian to her children should their father not be found, it states that you know who he is whether you realize it or not even if you do not know where he is. Her wishes that they remain at Armand Manor and be raised as was intended for them are there as well. I didn't want to hand it over to your guards. No offense. For all I know one of them could be under Vorlander's sway. Another reason I came. I sealed all the boxes, so if any look as if they were tampered with, you know someone got into them. That was the other reason I came. As Aine says, I'm guarding my own a**."


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How do I make a reservation at Vista del Mar?
Call our U.S. office toll free 888-425-8625 or 505-992-3333 and talk to Heidi or Joanne for up-to-date availability. Reservations may be also be arranged by e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. We will be happy to answer your questions, place a condo on hold, or accept your credit card payment on an existing booking.
Once you have chosen your dates, a deposit of 50% is required to confirm your reservation. Usually we can hold a reservation for you for up to 7 days, then the deposit is due. "Walk-ins" are also welcome.
How can my family contact me in Mexico?
The phone number for the front desk in Mexico is 011-52-984-875-9060. Please do not use the number to try to make reservations.
It is not possible for guests to be contacted directly in their accommodations, however you may leave a message to be delivered to one of our guests.
What is the weather like?
Akumal has excellent weather year round. The most popular and drier months are from November through April. The months of July, August, and September are the hottest months, but still have pleasant breezes off the Caribbean. A great time to vacation in Akumal is May, November, and early December when the weather is less humid and low season rates are in effect.
What should I bring?
- Beach towel and reef walkers
- Beach attire – shorts, T-shirts, lightweight windbreaker, casual evening attire, bathing suits, sarongs, raincoat
- Sturdy walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Flashlight and batteries
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Hat and sunglasses
- Hair dryer
What type of currency should I bring?
Pesos as well as US dollars are widely accepted. You can use dollars and receive your change in pesos at most businesses throughout Akumal. There is an ATM in the grocery store in Akumal. Withdrawals are issued in pesos. You can bring travelers checks and cash them as needed at the "cambio" in Akumal. Very few businesses accept travelers checks anymore. The closest banks are located in Playa del Carmen. Most banks will allow cash advances on credit cards. Vista del Mar, Akumal Dive Adventures, and La Buena Vida Restaurant accept Visa and MasterCard.
Do I need to know Spanish?
Communication is easy on the Mayan Riviera. Most locals know a little English. It is always interesting and fun to know some Spanish and practice it with people you meet.
What about transportation from the airport to Vista del Mar?
We suggest arranging a car rental prior to arriving at the airport. There are so many great day trips to take from Akumal that it is convenient to have a car at your disposal during your stay.
Taxis are available for hire from the airport to Akumal. Akumal is an hour's drive south of Cancun International Airport. The cost for a cab ride can run between $80-$100 from the airport to Akumal so agree on a rate before taking the ride.
Here is a link for private shuttle service from the airport to Akumal:
- We recommend a reliable and friendly, private transportation service with Miguel Martinez. Contact by email or phone 52-984-125-4491.
Once in Akumal how do I get around?
Some of the best ways to get around are by bicycle (for rent at the Vista del Mar office), on foot, or rental car. A pharmacy, post office, bakery, laundromat, restaurants, yoga studio, real estate agency, and gift shops are located in the main part of the town of Akumal.
For snacks, basic food items and beer drop by The Corner Store, located in Vista del Mar Hotel.
Akumal lies along the perimeter of Akumal Bay, Half Moon Bay and Yal-ku Lagoon. Many amenities are within walking distance of Vista del Mar. Half Moon Bay itself has a couple of restaurants, convenience stores, and a dive shop.
Taxis are available for hire at the main entrance to Akumal. Taxi Fare is about $5 for travel within Akumal. They also offer transportation to surrounding areas along the coastline from Cancun to Tulum, however, these rides can be expensive. If traveling from the airport by taxi, fares can be around 5 pesos per Kilometer. It is a good idea to agree on a price before you take the ride.
Buses travel along the highway between Cancun and Tulum and stop on either side of the road at the main entrance along the highway. Bus service is approximately every hour and will stop for anyone flagging them down. They are often crowded with only standing room, but offer an inexpensive way to travel.
First-class buses
1st-class buses are more expensive and offer assigned seating, a/c, and bathrooms. They make no stops between terminals, hence can cut travel time. However, you must catch them in either the Playa del Carmen or Tulum terminals. Destinations available through these buses are Cancun, Coba, F. Carrillo, Puerto Aventuras, Chichen Itza, Merida, Chetumal, Palenque, Villahermosa, and Mexico City.
Collectivos (Combis)
Collectivos are usually commuter vans, also known as "combis," that pickup and drop off along the highway at second class bus fare prices.
Rental cars
To pick up a Rent-A-Car at the airport, arrange a rental through your travel agent, or call the agents directly. Many major rental agencies service Cancun International Airport. For single day rentals in Akumal, please inquire at the reception desk at Vista del Mar.
How far is central Akumal from Vista del Mar?
The main part of town is a 15 minute walk down the beach road. About 1/2 mile.
Is there free Wi-Fi?
La Buena Vida Restaurant, Condos and Hotel offer free wireless internet. Please ask for the latest password to connect.
Where can I do my laundry?
There is a drop-off Laundromat (Mulgrew's) next door to Las Dos Palmas store at the main entrance to Akumal. Laundry service is charged by the kilo with a 2 kilo minimum. If you drop your laundry off by 8 AM it will be ready by 6 PM the same day.
Where can I buy groceries?
There are two grocery stores at the main entrance to Akumal:
- Las Dos Palmas is the cheaper of the two.
- Super Chomack has an ATM and a wide selection of American food as well as souvenirs.
- Across the highway on the other side of Akumal is a grocery store and a pharmacy where the local folks shop. It's worth a trip over there to see the other side of Akumal.
- Playa del Carmen has a Sam's Club and a Walmart.
- Aventuras Akumal is located 15 minutes north on Highway 307, and has a large supermarket called Chedraui.
- The farmer's market is open every Saturday and Wednesday in the Akumal town plaza.
Where is the police station?
In the rare case that you would need the police, the station is located across the highway in Nuevo Akumal. Vista del Mar has security guards on the premises. There are also security guards at the entrance gate to Akumal.
What safety measures should be taken while in Mexico?
Use the same precautionary measures that you would while traveling anywhere on vacation. Keep valuables securely locked in your vehicle and your accommodation. Safes are provided in the condos. There is no need to carry large amounts of cash, as many places accept travelers checks and credit cards. Akumal has it's own police patrol and private security.
Can I drink the water?
Do not drink the tap water. Every unit at Vista del Mar provides purified bottled water. Use this for drinking, cooking, brushing your teeth, and to clean fruits and vegetables.
What does La Buena Vida Restaurant have to offer?
Day or night, La Buena Vida Restaurant and Bar is a great place to hang out, eat, and drink. There's a fun happy hour from 5 to 7 pm. LBV also provides a great venue for Akumal Weddings, family reunions, and parties for all occasions.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served on the beach under shady palapas with a casual atmosphere, and an appetizing menu ranging from fresh ceviche to tasty hamburgers and Maya cuisine.
Who do I tip and how much?
As in the U.S., tipping is around 15-20%, or as you feel is appropriate. Maids may be tipped a dollar or two a day per person, depending on the size of the accommodation and how much cleaning is needed.
Dive masters, boat captains, and fishing guides also count on tips for their livelihood. It's up to you what percentage to tip, however remember that often the dive masters and fishing captain will share their tips with the boat captain.
All condominiums and hotel rooms are seviced daily by our team of housekeepers. While every effort to clean the rooms early in the day is made, sometimes the maid service is not completed until the afternoon. We appreciate your patience!
Where is a good place to snorkel?
Some of the best snorkeling in Akumal is right in front of Vista del Mar. While the bay is tricky to enter due to the sea grass and small rocks and coral, it is the best place to catch a glimpse of marine life such as sea turtles.
Don't miss the underwater world of Yal-ku Lagoon, just a five minute walk down the road from Vista del Mar. The brackish water is a sanctuary to all sorts of colorful fish and coral life. You can rent snorkeling gear at Akumal Dive Adventures and can suggest the best places to see marine life .
Can I go scuba diving in the area?
With over thirty dive sites in the region, the clear waters around Akumal are popular among divers. Akumal Dive Adventures, a completely equipped dive center located on Half Moon Bay, offers beginning Scuba courses, as well as advanced PADI certification. Take a Resort Course to get aquainted with the art of underwater breathing. Open 7 days a week from 8-5.
Should I wear sunscreen in the lagoon?
No. Protection from the sun is important on the Mexican Caribbean, but please refrain from using sunscreen while swimming in Yal-ku Lagoon. The build-up of sunscreen creates a film on top of the water and pollutes the natural environment of the fish in the lagoon. So please wear a T-shirt or sun protection other than sunscreen when swimming in the lagoon.
What can I do to preserve the local flora and fauna?
Akumal strives to be environmentally conscious. While snorkeling please don't touch any of the coral. The oils from your hand will damage or even kill the coral. Some of the formations in the area have been growing for thousands of years and need to be given plenty of room. Please view these fragile formations from a few feet away and be aware of the currents so you are not accidentally pushed into a coral head. Try not to stand on any rocky bottom and please do not take any shells or coral from the surrounding bay.
When is the best time to see turtles?
May through November is the turtle nesting and hatching season. The best time to view these placid creatures is at night around the full moon. If you discover a turtle laying her eggs or a turtle nest in the process of hatching, please inform the reception at Vista del Mar of where and when you saw the turtle or nest. The staff will, in turn, contact the local turtle people so the nest can be marked and recorded.
Please keep lights that face the beach off or low at night, with your curtains drawn; this helps hatching babies find their way to the safety of the ocean.


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