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Davenport Water Damage Restoration | Trusted and Proved
As a trusted service provider in the water damage restoration industry, ERS of Davenport is committed to providing 24/7 immediate response and is 100% dedicated to your restoration needs.
We live and work in this community too; we might even be neighbors. As a locally owned and operated business, we're ready to respond to your Davenport water damage restoration needs.
Davenport Water Damage Restoration proud to be an active member of the Davenport, FL community and want to do our part to make our community the best it can be.
- Locally Owned & Operated
- 24/7 Immediate Response
- Highly Trained Technicians
- Advanced Restoration Equipment & Procedures
- Certified & Fully Insured
- Direct Insurance Billing
Davenport Water Damage Restoration Service For Residential
Armed with highly trained technicians, advanced equipment, and superior restoration techniques, ERS of Davenport is ready to respond and properly restore your house so that it feels like home again. The way it should be.
Learn more about our residential services:
- Water Damage Restoration
- Storm Damage Restoration
- Sewage Cleanup & Restoration
- Mold Remediation
Davenport Water Damage Restoration Service For Commercial
The appearance of your business or commercial property speaks volumes to your clients. And as such, when something goes wrong, you need a water damage restoration service that responds immediately with the help you need, with the right equipment, expertise, and training.
Davenport Water Damage Restoration provides professional water damage restoration services to get your business up and running smoothly again.
Learn more about our commercial services:
- Commercial Water Damage Restoration
- Commercial Storm Damage Restoration
- Commercial Sewage Cleanup & Restoration
- Commercial Mold Remediation
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Davenport, FL Water Removal, Water Damage & Flood Restoration
Water. The life force of our world. It also happens to be one of the most powerful and destructive elements of Mother-Nature.
When you're dealing with any category of water damage, immediate action is crucial. At Emergency Restoration Services, we guarantee 24/7 immediate response; using advanced equipment and techniques to remove water quickly, closely monitoring the water damage restoration process to ensure your property is dried properly and thoroughly from any water damage.
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Water damage is the single most long-term destructive force in an indoor environment. The destructive effects caused by water are greatly reduced by taking immediate and effective action, especially within the first 24-48 hours.
The severity of water damage increases when the water is unsanitary, the longer standing water is left untouched, and ultimately when professional water damage restoration services are delayed. If left untreated, the continued presence of standing water, excess moisture, and deep flooding can cause severe structural damage, deterioration of personal property, the growth of mold, and the development of odor.
Water damage can stem from different sources, including:
- Bursting or leaking pipes
- Plumbing issues
- Crawl space, basement, or attic water buildup
- Malfunctioning household appliances
- HVACs
- Storm flooding
- Natural disasters
You name it, we've seen it. No matter the cause, costs will increase exponentially and it's best to deal with water damage immediately and properly by hiring experienced water damage restoration professionals at Emergency Restoration Services to minimize cost and mitigate damage.
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Water Damage Restoration Process
- Initial inspection
- Determining the root cause
- Containment of Water
- Extraction of water
- Drying and dehumidifying
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Suggesting preventative measures
Initial Inspection & Determining The Root Cause
Proper inspection and determining the root cause of any kind of water damage is a crucial step in the restoration process, we wouldn't want it happening again. Once we've properly assessed the area and have determined the source of the water damage, we can begin the restoration process. Understanding the foundation and different materials used in the construction of your property allows us to determine the optimal water damage restoration method for your unique case.
Containment of Water
Once we've assessed the damage on the property and have determined the root cause, it's imperative that we contain the water first, preventing any further water damage to the property.
Extraction, drying and dehumidifying
After successfully containing any running water, we can begin removing all standing water or sewage material from the area using state of the art extraction equipment. At Emergency Restoration Services, we've developed an effective water extraction, drying, and dehumidifying process for areas exposed to large amounts of water. Allowing us to quickly and effectively salvage the property and prevent any further water damage.
Wet vacuums and pumps are used to extract and dry off any water while the use of dehumidifiers and air movers precisely manage and control the area's temperature and humidity levels. We never want to overload an air conditioning system, especially if the air conditioning unit or HVAC played any role in causing the water damage.
Cleaning and disinfection
Proper water damage restoration involves cleaning and disinfecting all affected areas, protecting you from the development of mold, mildew, and bacteria that can cause health issues in the long run.
Preventative measures
We'll never leave a site until the water damage restoration process is complete and only when we are absolutely convinced there are no underlying issues left to be resolved.
At Emergency Restoration Services, we provide superior quality water damage restoration services with highly trained and IICRC certified staff. And pride ourselves in making this unfortunate experience as pain-free as possible for you.
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Emergency Water Damage Tips
After any water damage situation, safety should be your primary focus.
- Is it safe to stay in the house?
- Avoid any electrical hazards.
- Be cautious of slippery areas when possible.
- Wet materials can be extremely heavy.
- Be careful!
What To Do After Water Damage or Flooding
- Remove any excess water you can by mopping and blotting.
- Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removing any tabletop items.
- Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
- Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
- Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
- Remove any artwork to a safe and dry place.
- Gather loose items from floors.
- Keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.
- Shut off breaker panel.
- Turning off the water line.
What Not To Do After Water Damage or Flooding
- Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
- Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
- Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
- Don't use your television or other electric devices.
- Don't use your household appliances.
- Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet.
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Categories of Water Damage
There are several different categories and classes when it comes to water damage, according to the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) which sets the standards for the cleaning industry and water damage restoration training. Depending on the category and class of water involved in a water damage emergency, it will ultimately determine the best course of action in mitigating the damage and determine the most effective procedure for proper cleanup and restoration of water damage.
We find that by better familiarizing yourself with the water damage restoration process, it'll allow you to not only better understand what's going on in your home but will also give you peace of mind.
Category 1
Often classified as "Clean Water," Category 1 refers to when water comes from a clean and sanitary source, and does not pose a significant threat to human lives, however, the water may become contaminated as it mixes with the soil or within floor coverings or building assemblies (e.g., walls, decking, subflooring). Depending on the current temperature and the amount of time water is left untreated, the environment may promote the growth of bacteria and mold, causing Category 1 to degrade fairly quickly to Category 2.
Examples of Category 1 Water Damage:
- Broken water lines
- Burst water pipes
- Bathtub overflows
- Sink overflows
- Appliance failed supply lines
- Vertically falling rainwater
Category 2
Often classified as "Grey Water," Category 2 refers to when water has a significant level or degree of chemical, biological, or physical contaminants and may pose a health risk and may cause some discomfort or illness if ingested or even exposed to. Due to quick bacteria and mold growth, Category 2 can become Category 3 if left untreated for 2 days or more.
Examples of Category 2 Water Damage:
- Dishwater overflows
- Washing machine overflows
- Flush from sink drains
- Sump pump failures
- Toilet overflow with urine (no feces)
Category 3
Often classified as "Black Water," Category 3 refers to when water is highly contaminated with disease-causing organisms or toxins and may cause severe illness or even death if consumed by humans. This is often the case as the primary source of black water is sewage (hence the name) and may also occur during a flood, due to the potential for chemicals found in fertilizers, animal waste, ground debris, and other contaminated areas that are considered unsanitary.
Examples of Category 3 Water Damage:
- Sewage
- Toilet overflows with feces
- Rising floodwater from rivers and streams
- Ground surface water flowing horizontally into homes
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Classes of Water Damage
Class 1
The lowest and easiest to deal with of the four categories, Class 1 has a slow evaporation rate and has only affected a partial area of the home or site. With little or no carpet water damage, the moisture has only affected materials with a low permeance rate, such as plywood or concrete.
Class 2
With a fast evaporation rate, Class 2 affects an entire room, carpeting, or cushioning. The water damage has wicked up the walls at least 12", and there is moisture remaining in structural materials.
Class 3
Class 3 has the fastest evaporation rate, and ceilings, walls, insulation, carpet, and sub-floors are all saturated. It's possible that the water damage may have come from overhead.
Class 4
Labeled as specialty drying situations, Class 4 means there has been enough water and time to saturate materials with very low permeance, such as hardwood, brick, or stone.
Not all water is created equally. And understanding the different categories and classes of water is imperative in the water damage restoration process.
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Identifying Water Damage Types
We find that by better familiarizing yourself with the water damage restoration process, it'll allow you to not only better understand what's going on in your home but will also give you peace of mind.
Irreversible water damage refers to any type of physical damage to a material that cannot be reversed by drying alone. Meaning, it'll require someone to either physically repair or replace the item or materials in question, such as the delamination of carpet. It's important to identify these different types of damage to protect all parties involved.
There are three different types of damage that water damage restoration technicians need to identify.
They include:
- Pre-existing damage
- Primary damage
- Secondary damage
And we'll quickly go over each type.
Pre-existing Damage
This is when damage was present before any type of exposure to water or moisture. During the initial inspection, it's critical that any pre-existing damage is identified, documented, and communicated.
- Taking into account several different factors when assessing pre-existing damage, including:
- The quality of building material used during installation
- The integrity of said building components and materials
- The appearance of said building components and materials
- If there's any microbial contamination (e.g., mold, mildew, rot)
From a restoration perspective, the two most important forms of pre-existing damage to take note are microbial growth (e.g., mold, mildew, rot) and the delamination of carpet (this is the separation of the primary and secondary carpet backings). Essentially, is your carpet falling apart beyond the point of no return?
Both microbial growth and the delamination of carpet are commonly associated with water damage, therefore, it's imperative to determine whether it was a pre-existing issue.
Once delamination of carpet is identified, further damage to the carpet is highly likely and replacement of the carpet is recommended. There are a number of causes for carpet delamination, many of which are related to improper water damage restoration.
These causes include:
- Any folding or stretching of carpet when wet
- Overly aggressive extraction (more on water damage drying methods here)
- Improper specification of carpet underlay
- Improper installation
- Improper removal from the tack strip
- Improper floating of carpet
- Excessive wear and tear
- Damage caused by pets
Regardless of the cause, it's imperative that any pre-existing damage is identified and documented and it's crucial to hire the right team for water damage restoration from the get-go to avoid any further complications.
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Primary and Secondary Water Damage
Water intrusion can affect a home or building, both immediately upon exposure and over time. Primary water damage is classified when water damage occurs immediately by direct contact and exposure to water, whereas secondary water damage occurs due to materials remaining wet for an extended period of time.
Water damage can also affect materials indirectly. Excessive moisture will ultimately lead to elevated levels of humidity and if these levels are allowed to remain above 60%, building materials can absorb the excess water vapor and suffer secondary water damage, including dimensional changes, loss of structural integrity, and even microbial growth and staining such as mold, mildew, and rot.
Hygroscopic materials, substances that easily attract water from its surroundings through absorption are incredibly susceptible to secondary water damage, either from direct contact with water or from exposure to higher levels of humidity.
As with preexisting water damage, structures, contents, and building materials of any water damage emergency should be evaluated for any signs of primary or secondary water damage and properly documented and communicated.
Hidden Water Damage
In addition to primary and secondary water damage, water damage can also be hidden, requiring a more invasive method of inspection. One of the most common forms of hidden water damage occurs within walls and wall insulation when water intrusion results in deep standing water or water running through wall cavities.
If water is present within the walls and the wall insulation is affected, odds are replacement will be necessary and in most cases will require the wallboard to be removed in order to remove the insulation.


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Hola mujeres! Every Thursday is "Trendy Thursday" here at CFL (and Thirsty Thursday of course!), and the first chica we spotted rocking a hot look is part Puerto Rican/Ecuadorean beauty (and CFL BFF) Adrienne Bailon.
The Empire Girls reality TV star looked super chic in one of the hottest trends we're spotting for spring: black and white. We love her white and charcoal blazer and black skinnies. Her suede pumps are super cuteI especially love her white platform. Let's not forget to mention her white nail color. Sooo hot right now!
What do you think of Adrienne's look? Are you loving this black and white trend?
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Day 28 from my 100 day project where I used only four ink colors, cyan, magenta, yellow and black. This is watercolor painted on 8x8 140 lb. hot press archival watercolor paper.
Day 28
- 8x8 140 lb. hot press archival watercolor paper
- watercolor using only four ink colors: cyan, magenta, yellow and black
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April 20, 2011
It's been a while I haven't updated. I had some school projects to do over the past month and stuff. But now I'm finished. Yay! And I'm back with two new dolls
The first one I actually made it last march, before I got busy with school, but I forgot to update this site. It's my round 1 entry for Miss Doll International. This year I decided to enter with Papua New Guinea. This doll was much of a challenge, but it came out to be really nice. I even got a Daily Deviation for it today!! AND as of now it's received the most people's choice votes for the pageant (this could change though, the next person is only a couple votes behind). I don't know but it seems I'm always doing extremely well in the first rounds of pageants. Probably because that's when I get most excited about it. This time I really hope I can keep it up for subsequent rounds.
Second doll is a fan art of Marle from Chronotrigger. Actually, it's a redo of an older doll I made of her in 2006. (this is actually a short amount of time for me between an original and it's redo; usually I dig in my older minis for possible redos.) I made it for a contest on DeviantArt called 'So I herd u liek progress?'


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Mac OS X Yosemite v10.10.4 Final
Apple has released OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 for Mac users, the update offers significant bug fixes and improvements to Mac OS X and is recommended for all users running OS X Yosemite to install.
One of the most notable bug fixes with OS X 10.10.4 is the removal of the 'discoveryd' networking process in favor of a return to 'mDNSResponder', which aims to improve the the performance, reliability, and stability of networking components in OS X for Wi-Fi and local networking. Additionally, OS X 10.10.4 includes updates and bug fixes for Photos app and iCloud Photo Library, and several other smaller changes as well. The complete release notes for OS X 10.10.4 are included below.
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iSteve: Perhaps on the Wrong Side of History, but on the right side of reality.
Email me at SteveSlr *at* aol*dot*com (make the obvious substitutions between the asterisks; you don't have to capitalize an email address, I just included the capitals to make clear the logic — it's my name without a space and without the vowels in "Sailer" that give so many people, especially irate commenters, trouble.)
I always appreciate my readers' help, especially monetary. Here's how you can help:
First: You can use PayPal (non-tax deductible) by going to the page on my old blog here. PayPal accepts most credit cards. Contributions can be either one-time only, monthly, or annual.
Second: You can mail a non-tax deductible donation to:Steve Sailer
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Third: You can make a tax deductible contribution via VDARE by clicking here. (Paypal and credit cards accepted, including recurring "subscription" donations.) Please make sure to click the box for:
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Note: the VDARE site goes up and down on its own schedule, so if this link stops working, please let me know.
Fourth: You can use Bitcoin:
I'm using Coinbase as a sort of PayPal for Bitcoins.
The IRS has issued instructions regarding Bitcoins. I'm having Coinbase immediately turn all Bitcoins I receive into U.S. dollars and deposit them in my bank account. At the end of the year, Coinbase will presumably send me a 1099 form for filing my taxes.
Payments are not tax deductible.
Below are links to two Coinbase pages of mine. This first is if you want to enter a U.S. dollar-denominated amount to pay me.
Pay With Bitcoin (denominated in U.S. Dollars)
This second is if you want to enter a Bitcoin-denominated amount. (Remember one Bitcoin is currently worth many U.S. dollars.)
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Fifth: if you have a Wells Fargo bank account, you can transfer money to me (with no fees) via Wells Fargo SurePay. Just tell WF SurePay to send the money to my ancient AOL email address steveslrAT aol.com — replace the AT with the usual @). (Non-tax deductible.) There is no 2.9% fee like with PayPal or Google Wallet, so this is good for large contributions.
Sixth: if you have a Chase bank account (or even other bank accounts), you can transfer money to me (with no fees) via Chase QuickPay (FAQ). Just tell Chase QuickPay to send the money to my ancient AOL email address (steveslrATaol.com — replace the AT with the usual @). If Chase asks for the name on my account, it's StevenSailer with an n at the end of Steven. (Non-tax deductible.) There is no 2.9% fee like with PayPal or Google Wallet, so this is good for large contributions.
Seventh: send money via the Paypal-like Google Wallet to my Gmail address(that's isteveslrATgmail .com — replace the AT with a @). (Non-tax deductible.)
Here's the Google Wallet FAQ. From it: "You will need to have (or sign up for) Google Wallet to send or receive money. If you have ever purchased anything on Google Play, then you most likely already have a Google Wallet. If you do not yet have a Google Wallet, don't worry, the process is simple: go to wallet.google.com and follow the steps." You probably already have a Google ID and password, which Google Wallet uses, so signing up Wallet is pretty painless.
You can put money into your Google Wallet Balance from your bank account and send it with no service fee.
Or you can send money via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover) with the industry-standard 2.9% fee. (You don't need to put money into your Google Wallet Balance to do this.)
Google Wallet works from both a website and a smartphone
app (Android and iPhone — the Google Wallet app is currently available only in the U.S., but the Google Wallet website can be used in 160 countries).
Or, once you sign up with Google Wallet, you can simply send money via credit card, bank transfer, or Wallet Balance as an attachment from Google's free Gmail email service. Here's how to do it.
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Morning Jolt: FDA proposes first regulations for e-cigarettes
In the news
The federal government wants to ban sales of electronic cigarettes to minors and require approval for new products and health warning labels under regulations being proposed by the Food and Drug Administration.
While the proposal being issued Thursday won't immediately mean changes for the popular devices, the move is aimed at eventually taming the fast-growing e-cigarette industry.
The agency said the proposal sets a foundation for regulating the products, but the rules don't immediately ban the wide array of flavors of e-cigarettes, curb marketing on places like TV or set product standards.
Any further rules "will have to be grounded in our growing body of knowledge and understanding about the use of e-cigarettes and their potential health risks or public health benefits," FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg said.
Members of Congress and public health groups have raised concerns over e-cigarettes and questioned their marketing tactics. - AP
Happening today
Classes resume today at the South Korean school where the students who died in the ferry disaster were from. The accident claimed the lives of 159 people, with many still unaccounted for.
Opening bell
The Dow Jones opened at 16,501.65 after finishing down 12.72 points Wednesday.
Quote of the day
"Dutch designers have created a baby's onesie that comes with built-in Wi-Fi. That way, your child can search the web for better parents." - Seth Meyers
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Gentle Wii Fit exercise works for nursing home's residents
They gather around the television set for their weekly exercise at Provena St. Joseph's nursing home.
It's where a group of residents get flexibility, balance and some strength training — along with a bit of bowling and boxing — since physical therapist Heather Flynn started bringing her Wii Fit game system to work six weeks ago.
Marcia Dubach, occupational therapist at the Freeport, Ill., home, said the system works well in a group setting for users with limited mobility "because they can do it all together while one person works the equipment.
"It's not too complicated and it's not to video-gamish. With this generation, video games aren't their forte, but it's pretty straightforward. She (the Wii voice) talks very simply and slowly, and the cueing is very easy to understand. They put the words up on the screen so everyone can read them, but she also speaks them very clearly. We turn the volume way up so everyone can hear and most don't have a hard time following the directions at all."
Dubach said the home uses the system to give the residents a yoga workout along with flexibility and balance exercises. Some can perform the exercises while standing, but others sit depending on their level of function.
She said a dot on the television screen helps the resident using the equipment to check their balance and the others can watch to see what they need to do to be on balance when it's their turn.
"It gives them a good visual cue, which is really helpful," Dubach said, "and I think they surprised themselves with what they could and, sometimes, it's, 'Oh, I didn't realize I couldn't do that,' and it kind of opens their eyes."
Dubach said the Wii Fit exercises are similar to those she and Flynn did one-on-one with the residents, but this really helps to structure it and lets us do it in a group setting.
"We would do similar stretches, but this really takes us through a nice routine and they're used to the pattern now, so they kind of have a little routine and they don't need a lot of cueing any more. They just follow along."
Sister Mary Gabriel Parcells, a longtime worker at St. Joseph's before she retired and became a resident, scored one of the first knockouts when the residents tried Wii Boxing.
She said exercising is more interesting with the Wii Fit but added, "I know my posture isn't very good."
Dubach said the workouts help the residents with their flexibility, balance and endurance "so that they're safe when they're walking or when they're transferring into or out of a bed or getting into a chair."
Lori Hopkins, case manager at the nursing home, said the residents' reaction to the system has been so good that the money to buy two systems has been added to next year's budget.
Staff writer Mike DeDoncker can be reached at 815-987-1382 or email@example.com.
About Wii Fit
What: An interactive video game that allows the user to choose workouts in yoga, strength training, balance or aerobics.
How: Wii Fit uses a balance board about the size of a bathroom scale to read the user's movements and a hand-held controller about the size of a TV remote control with acceleration sensors that interact with an infrared camera built into the Wii console.
Features: The system allows the user to chart daily progress, check their Body Mass Index, set goals, chart activities and even enter exercise time not performed on the system. A first-time user will be asked to set a goal and choose a time frame for achieving it. The system will then provide feedback, give updates and offer encouragement toward meeting the goal.
The system also provides an on-screen trainer to lead the user through exercises and demonstrate proper form.
Cost: The Wii Fit costs $80 to $90. It requires a Wii console, which costs $250 to $300.
Lori Hopkins' Wii e-mail
"I am the case manager at Provena St. Joseph's in Freeport. One of our physical therapists has been bringing her Wii to work the last few weeks and setting it up for our residents as part of their therapy routine. They love it! They have done the bowling, boxing (what a hoot) and then, last week, they did the yoga.
"They have loved it so much that our administrator has put two of them in our budget for next year.
"We have a retired nun here and to see her up boxing made our day. She actually got a knockout. Woohoo!"


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Offseason mode…
With the 2011 R-Phils season over, and the Philadelphia Phillies season over, there isn't much to talk about on the diamond right now. What a tough way to end things in Philadelphia, mamma mia!
Now, it looks as if the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals will have a great battle to the finish. The winner should make for a tough World Series foe.
I'm really not a fan of either team. I certainly don't like the Brew Crew — especially Nyjer Morgan, and I have never been a LaRussa fan, although he is a fellow Italian. I do like Bob Uecker though. Good luck Mr. Baseball.
On the other side, it looks as if the Rangers are just too tough for the Tigers. Texas has the offense, starting pitching, and one of the most solid bullpens in all of baseball. As I write this, they lead the series 2-0.
How about a Brewers/Rangers World Series? Could you imagine the ratings for that one?
As for me, I have been focused on the upcoming 2012 Baseballtown All-Star Classic, which will hit FirstEnergy Stadium next season! Reading, PA will be a great host, and I am excited to release more and more details as they become available this offseason. Check out my latest feature here. Stay tuned for more great info to come regarding the All-Star Game.
As for now, let's stay on the diamond, and check in on some of the winter league action. There are former R-Phils are scattered all over the diamond this winter.
Tyler Cloyd – 2010-2011
Cloyd enjoyed a breakout season with the R-Phils in 2011. After beginning the season with Clearwater (A+), Cloyd made his 2011 R-Phils debut out of the bullpen on June 3 in Richmond. He tossed a scoreless inning.
Four days later, Cloyd was promoted to the rotation, and went on to become one of the most important starters for the R-Phils. He posted a 6-3 mark with a 2.78 ERA in 18 games (17 starts). At home, he was brilliant, going 5-1 with a 2.45 ERA (12 starts).
Cloyd is now pitching in the Arizona Fall League for the Scottsdale Scorpions. So far, Cloyd has made one appearance, a start with the Scorpions on October 5. The 24-year-old fanned two batters over two perfect innings. Keep an eye on Cloyd — he has a bright future ahead!
Tyson Gillies – 2010 (2011 – disabled list)
After an injury-riddled 2010 season, Gillies, 22, began the 2011 season on Reading's disabled list. On 6/10, Gillies was activated off the DL and assigned to Clearwater (A+). The Vancouver, BC native appeared in just three games for the Threshers, and posted a .143 batting average (2-13).
Gillies is now back on the field, and is playing in the Arizona Fall League. The 6'2 speedy outfielder has appeared in three games with Scottsdale, and is among the league leaders in batting average (.375). On October 7, Gillies went 2-2 with three runs scored and two walks. The AFL will be an important test for Gillies, who is looking to come back from two-straight injury-plagued seasons.
Josh Zeid – 2011
Zeid began the 2011 season as a starter for the R-Phils. He posted a 2-3 mark with a 6.80 ERA in 11 starts, before an injury led him to the DL. When he returned, he was moved to the bullpen, where he flourished. He posted a 0-0 mark with two saves and an impressive 2.25 ERA over 10 appearances. he struck-out 24 batters over 16 innings and was looking sharp out of the 'pen.
On July 29, two days before the MLB trade dedline, Zeid was dealt to Houston as part of the trade that brought OF Hunter Pence to Philadelphia. The 23-year-old went on to pitch for Double-A Corpus Christi and appeared in 14 games. Zeid posted a 0-1 record with a 10.13 ERA for the Hooks.
Now, Zeid is playing in the Arizona Fall League and has appeared in two games with the SaltRiver Rafters. He allowed three runs on three hits and two walks in one inning on October 5, and in his next appearance, he was better. The New Haven, CT native tossed a scoreless inning on October 8 and earned his first win. He is currently 1-0 with a 13.50 ERA in two games.
Tim Kennelly – 2009, 2011
Kennelly was born in Australia, and is back home this winter, playing for Team Australia in the 2011 World Cup. Things have gone well for both Kennelly, and his club, as they have advanced to Round 2.
Kennelly, who hit .215 with three home runs and 21 RBIs for the R-Phils this season, is a versatile player. He appeared at catcher, first base, second base, third base, left field, and right field this season for the R-Phils. In fact, the Aussie native also made his debut on the mound — getting an out at Portland on May 17.
Now, Kennelly is looking to help his hometown team advance to the finals. On October 9, Kennelly played left field and went 2-2 with a run and an RBI in a 9-6 win over Team Germany. In seven games, Kennelly is batting .292 with three runs scored and five RBIs. And, get this. He is not the only Kennelly on the team, as his brother Matthew (Braves farmhand) is also a member of the squad. Perhaps there is a new set of "Bash Brothers" down under? Good day mate…


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A bit of a Nip/Tuck
Over the last year I have grown quite fond of the way my blog looks. Nevertheless, I felt it was time for a slight refresh. Just a bit of a nip and tuck, here and there, to improve your user experience. It is, after all, all about you. Well the blog is about me but without you, it would cease to exist.
So today I decided to give a slight makeover to Hans' Milieu.


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Of that number, less than 100 are alive today. Ordinary people who, when it really counted, ignored the dangers and placed their own lives in jeopardy, heroically saving others.
We look upon these Military men with awe, many of us wondering if we would act as they did in the same situation. Most of them look upon themselves as the lucky ones, the ones that survived the battles, many thinking others are more deserving of the honor.
But heroes are not restricted to the Military in battle nor are all heroes only men. We pass heroes every day in our cities, most often not seeing a hero, but a Fire Fighter, a Police Officer or just a friendly neighbor who responded to calls for help, ran into a neighbor's home on fire to get people out before First responders arrive.
Often we see them stop at the scene of an auto accident, rescuing and comforting victims, rendering aid or jumping into a swollen river to rescue a child who may have fallen in.
Men and women from all walks of life, selflessly putting themselves in danger with only one thought, help someone in immediate need of help.
The Medal of Honor Society is looking for these people and is asking for your help in nominating those who have acted selflessly in your community so three may be selected for presentation of "Citizen Service Before Self Honors" near the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery in conjunction with National Medal of Honor Day.
A Press Release received today says,
"Citizens are urged to nominate heroes they know of as soon as possible. A nationwide campaign began in September and has reached lawmakers, public officials and first responders to elicit nominations. So far, more than 70 nominations from 25 different states have been made, but the Foundation is looking for more before the deadline next month."
By clicking here you can "Nominate A Hero Who Has Gone Above And Beyond For Others!" There is also links provided for Facebook and Twitter to follow the process as well as a link to past Honorees.
Nominations are due not later than Friday, December 28, 2012, so if you have someone in mind who acted selflessly on behalf of others, be sure to submit their name in the form at the link above.
Our greatest Heroes seeking America's Unsung Heroes so to honor them. That's as American as it gets.
Submit your hero's nomination here


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Battle lines are being drawn over a proposed $143 million construction project that would create elevated freeway segments and demolish a pedestrian overcrossing along the Larkspur and Corte Madera stretch of Highway 101.
Caltrans and Transportation Authority of Marin officials say the project — which has racked up $7 million in expenses — is needed to improve safety, reduce congestion and enhance multi-modal access in the area. Critics say the outdated, monstrous Los Angeles-style proposal should be scrapped.
Residents have a chance Tuesday to talk with Caltrans officials about the project and voice their opinions. A public hearing is being held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Redwood High School cafeteria, 395 Doherty Drive in Larkspur.
Corte Madera Mayor Diane Furst, a TAM commissioner, is one of the most outspoken project opponents and is encouraging people to attend the public hearing. She said there are visual impacts that aren't addressed in the project's environmental document.
She said there are still questions about how imposing the elevated freeway segments would be.
"This is something Corte Madera has been asking for years. We have yet to find a reference to the flyover height," Furst said.
During a TAM meeting Thursday, multiple board members asked Bill Whitney, TAM project manager, how tall the highest portion of the flyover would be. Whitney didn't have that information at the time.
He said Friday that the high point of the flyover is 44 feet above sea level.
"The clearance between the bottom of the structure and roadway below is 27 feet," Whitney said.
Under the project, a flyover would be built to take drivers from southbound Highway 101 into Corte Madera, ending at Wornum Drive. Drivers coming off Sir Francis Drake heading south would use a newly built road next to the freeway to make a more smooth and safe transition onto the freeway.
A barrier would also be put in place to make sure traffic headed north through the interchange from Lucky Drive continues through to East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, stops at a light and then continues north to get to Highway 101. Some drivers bypass the stop light by illegally crossing painted freeway lines and newly installed plastic pylons as they enter the freeway at Lucky.
Furst said the project is not an adequate one, especially for the large price tag.
"It's not designed to increase capacity on the freeway. It will not be addressing flooding issues that occur with every winter storm. It doesn't adequately address the traffic problem on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and it is going to degrade the bicycle and pedestrian connection across Highway 101," Furst said.
This project has been looked at for many decades and there have been countless public meetings regarding the traffic problems at the Greenbrae interchange where traffic from Highway 101, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and the Larkspur ferry terminal meet.
Whitney said the project is meant to address the weaving conditions that people have to deal with as they get on and off the freeway.
"We have a lot of ramps in a very short distance," Whitney said. "This creates a lot of conflicts with people getting on and off the highway."
Thursday's TAM meeting was attended by about 55 people, 26 of whom spoke. About one-quarter of the attendees wore neon green stickers that read: "Overcrossing, YES!!!" Every speaker voiced opposition to the proposed project, and the plan to remove and not replace the bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at the Greenbrae interchange.
Dianne Steinhauser, TAM executive director, said the overcrossing would need to come down as it's in the way of proposed improvements to the on- and off-ramps in the area. Replacing it would require Caltrans to acquire more land.
"There are buildings in the way, and there are other issues to keep in mind that it's not ADA compliant," Steinhauser said.
Whitney said the overcrossing would be the first thing to come down.
Larkspur resident Alison Kreshin said she and her children love the overcrossing and would hate to see it go away.
"I use this overcrossing like three to four times every week," Kreshin said. "Any chance I have to get away from cars, I go for that option."
Instead of using the undercrossing, people would be expected to use Wornum Drive.
TAM's consultant David Parisi, with Alta Planning and Design, said the plan includes $17 million in infrastructure improvements for bicycles and pedestrians. He said 12-foot pathways would be added on both sides of the freeway, a bike path would be added from Corte Madera Creek to Wornum Drive and Wornum Drive would receive 10-foot sidewalks. It would also relocate two bus stops and add four more.
David Hoffman, former director of planning for the Marin County Bicycle Coalition, said no one was ever told the overcrossing was going to be removed until about 10 months ago. He said the build and no-build alternatives don't offer much choice.
"We were always under the impression with this project that we'd receive more options to look at," Hoffman said.
Steinhauser said the environmental document currently only has the build or no-build option as a result of TAM board decisions and previous input from the community.
"You all decided that none of the other alternatives were acceptable," Steinhauser said," adding that originally there were 11 options.
TAM commissioners Dan Hillmer, Larkspur's mayor, John Reed, Fairfax's mayor, and Ford Greene, San Anselmo councilman, expressed concern about the project and not having other options.
"As it's presented now, it's like an ultimatum," Greene said.
Hillmer questioned whether the project is worth the money at this time, encouraging people to attend Tuesday's public hearing and a Feb. 5 joint meeting of the Corte Madera and Larkspur councils.
Comments on the environmental document are due to Caltrans by Feb. 14.
Funding for the project will come from the 2004 voter-approved Regional Measure 2, which increased tolls on state bridges by $1 for transportation improvement projects. The transportation authority has also committed gas tax revenue to the project.
Former Tiburon Mayor Karen Nygren, a former Marin Congestion Management Agency commissioner and environmental activist, said the project will ultimately increase congestion and doesn't reflect the community's needs.
"It's unfortunate the public has been heard, but not listened to," Nygren said. "Hopefully, (they) direct staff to go back to the drawing board."
Furst said it's not too late to stop the project.
"The whole purpose of the environmental process is to give the community and decision makers time to assess what a project means for the community, and then to either go through with it or not," she said.
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A public hearing on the draft environmental document for the Greenbrae interchange project is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Redwood High School cafeteria, 395 Doherty Drive in Larkspur.
Larkspur and Corte Madera will hold a joint meeting on the project at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Corte Madera Recreation Center, 498 Tamalpais Drive.


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Perrish Cox takes on big job in return to 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Nobody could blame Perrish Cox for confusing his uniform, defensive schemes or even what state he's in these days. It's been a constant switcheroo.
In a whirlwind two months, the third-year cornerback has gone from San Francisco, to playing for Seattle and back to the 49ers - participating in all but one defensive snap in a 23-20 wild-card playoff win at Green Bay last week.
In the middle of the moving and change, he welcomed a baby girl just after Thanksgiving.
"I tell everybody it's been the craziest two months of my life," Cox said. "Back and forth to Seattle, I had my little girl Nov. 29. That Friday when I got released, my agent had called me and told me they had already contacted me right after I came across the waivers. I knew I was coming back before anybody else did. I had no clue I was playing that much, though."
Cox earned it with an impressive week of practice. He hopes to play a big part again in the NFC divisional playoffs today at Carolina.
"We expected him to play to the best of his ability, which he has," defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Thursday. "Yeah, we got him off the street a few days before the game, but he had spent the year and however many games here, two training camps, so he knew our system and it was an easy adjustment for him that way. But he hadn't played any significant playing time while he was with us and none when he was with Seattle. Major kudos to him to go out and perform the way he did."
The 49ers used their nickel defensive package for about a third of the game against the Panthers in a 10-9 loss on Nov. 10, so Cox is unlikely to play nearly as much today. And the Niners (13-4) are hoping for the return of Carlos Rogers, who missed last week's victory against the Packers with a strained right hamstring.
Eric Wright also was listed with a hamstring injury, but he said he was healthy enough to play and it wasn't his decision after he expected to play the nickel.
Rogers said Thursday he is improving each day. While he began sprinting short distances Wednesday, he has yet to test the hamstring cutting side to side.
If he's unable to play at full speed, Rogers realizes it might be better for Tarell Brown and Tramaine Brock to remain the starters in the base defense, with Cox or Wright contributing in the nickel. In addition, rookie safety Eric Reid is healthy after suffering a concussion in the first meeting with Carolina.
"It's frustrating. I've got to help those guys out, and I'm going to continue to take notes as if I'm playing," Rogers said. "I'm trying to be aggressive with it but not too aggressive and hurt it more."
Cox will stay ready for whatever role he is asked to handle.
This is another fresh start for him - and on the NFL's big stage.
Cox got cut by Seattle on Dec. 27, then re-signed with San Francisco three days later. By last week, with only a handful of practices under his belt back with his old team, Cox played nearly the entire game.
"I had no clue I was going to play that much," Cox said. "I actually didn't even know I was going to be starting in the nickel until right before the game."
He was initially released by the 49ers on Nov. 12 and joined the rival NFC West champion Seahawks on Nov. 26.
Now, if the reigning NFC champion Niners move on, they could be headed to Seattle for a matchup with Cox's former Seahawks with a Super Bowl berth on the line. "He's hungry. Everyone has a wake-up call, and I think Perrish understands that," linebacker NaVorro Bowman said. "His focus with him coming back was tremendous, and that's the reason he was on the field on Sunday. We expect him to keep that going."
Notes: Offensive coordinator Greg Roman didn't deny interviewing for the Penn State coaching vacancy - but wasn't forthcoming, either. "Speculation. I'm not going to comment on it," he said. "Rumors, water cooler talk. I'm focused on this game."... Fangio said he hasn't been contacted by any NFL teams to interview for head coaching jobs.


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By Terry Frieden
Attorney General Eric Holder on Monday defended the targeted killing of U.S. citizens abroad who are suspected of plotting to kill Americans, rejecting critics' arguments that those strikes amount to assassinations.
While not referring directly to the government's drone attack on U.S.-born Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen last year, Holder was unflinching in providing publicly for the first time the Justice Department's legal justification for using lethal force, saying attacks like the strike that killed al-Awlaki fell within "our laws and values."
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"Let me be clear: An operation using lethal force in a foreign country, targeted against a U.S. citizen who is a senior operational leader of al Qaeda or associated force, and who is actively engaged in planning to kill Americans, would be lawful," he said.
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The attorney general's speech to an audience at the Northwestern University Law School in Chicago marked his most expansive comments on the subject of deadly attacks against Americans since his lawyers in the Office of Legal Counsel wrote a still-secret opinion declaring such lethal attacks are legal and justifiable.
But he said three conditions must exist. The U.S. government must have determined that the individual poses an imminent threat of violent attack against America; capture of the suspect is not feasible; and the operation would be conducted within the principles of the law of war.
Holder argued that al Qaeda has the ability to spring surprise attacks and is considered to be continuously planning against to attack on America. Therefore, the law allows for striking even before the "precise time, place, and manner of an attack becomes clear."
"Such a requirement would create an unacceptably high risk that our efforts would fail, and that Americans would be killed," he said.
Holder rejected the charge that the deadly operations violate the government's ban on assassinations and dismissed the notion the strikes fit the definition of assassination at all.
"Some have called such operations 'assassinations.' They are not, and the use of that loaded term is misplaced," he said. "Assassination are unlawful killings," while killings under the conditions he outlined would be lawful.
Holder also took issue with those who have charged the government agencies must get permission from a federal court before taking action against an al Qaeda target.
"This is simply not accurate," Holder said. "Due process and judicial process are not one and the same, particularly when it comes to national security. The Constitution guarantees due process, not judicial process."
Al-Awlaki and another American, Samir Khan, were killed in September when a drone operated jointly by the CIA and a military unit destroyed a vehicle in which the men were riding in Yemen. Al-Awlaki, who U.S. intelligence officials have said was an operational planner for attacks, was the target of that strike.
Khan was traveling with al-Awlaki and was not specifically targeted.
Court documents show that Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab, the so-called "Underwear Bomber," told U.S. authorities that al-Awlaki had played a major role in the plot to blow up a commercial airliner en route to Detroit on Christmas Day 2009. President Obama later said al-Awlaki had "directed the failed attempt."
The American Civil Liberties Union, which filed an unsuccessful lawsuit challenging the administration's drone program on behalf of al-Awlaki's father, said the speech was "a gesture towards additional transparency," but continued to object to the legal rationale.
"Few things are as dangerous to American liberty as the proposition that the government should be able to kill citizens anywhere in the world on the basis of legal standards and evidence that are never submitted to a court, either before or after the fact," Hina Shamsi, the director of ACLU's National Security Project, said in an e-mailed statement. "Anyone willing to trust President Obama with the power to secretly declare an American citizen an enemy of the state and order his extrajudicial killing should ask whether they would be willing to trust the next president with that dangerous power."
Democratic Senator Ron Wyden said Holder's speech left questions unanswered.
"For example, the government should explain exactly how much evidence the President needs in order to decide that a particular American is part of a terrorist group," Wyden said in a statement released on Monday. "It is also unclear to me whether individual Americans must be given the opportunity to surrender before lethal force is used against them. And I'm particularly concerned that the geographic boundaries of this authority have not been clearly laid out. Based on what I've heard so far, I can't tell whether or not the Justice Department's legal arguments would allow the President to order intelligence agencies to kill an American inside the United States."
Holder also used the speech to defend the use of civilian courts to try terrorists, noting numerous successful prosecutions.
"The calls that I've heard to ban the use of civilian courts in prosecutions of terrorism-related activity are so baffling, and ultimately are so dangerous. These calls ignore reality," Holder said. "If heeded, they would significantly weaken - in fact, they would cripple - our ability to incapacitate and punish those who attempt do us harm."
And Holder indicated more targeted killings are possible.
"When such individuals take up arms against this country, and join al Qaeda in plotting attacks designed to kill their fellow Americans, there may be only one realistic and appropriate response," Holder said. "We must take steps to stop them in full accordance with the Constitution. In this hour of danger, we simply cannot afford to wait until deadly plans are carried out, and we will not."
He concluded, "This is an indicator of our times, not a departure from our laws and values."
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