CA Firefighters Mourn Loss of Two Men Fighting the Station Fire and 18 Homes Are Burned Down

This is a very sad day for California and our Firefighters, with 2 men lost in an accident while driving down a windy, narrow road. With 18 homes lost and a fire that is nearly out of control due to wind, steep terrain and dry vegetation, more homes could be lost.

Please say a prayer for the families and friends of our 2 lost firemen, may they rest in peace.

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Waterproofers in NJ Are a Tough Breed...This Robber Tangled With Grandma and Got Roughed Up!

Fiesty is just one word to describe a 78-year-old woman who was robbed and beaten at work Tuesday by a teenager posing as a job applicant in Clifton, New Jersey.

Not only did she fight back, she was also back at work Wednesday. Her boss says she hasn't missed a day of work in 16 years.

"Bother me and I'm gonna fight," Delores Dolan said.

Her friends call her Dee, and she is no shrinking violet.

She's tough, and at 78, she was not about to be the victim of a robbery.

Police say 18-year-old Darwin Rivera found that out the hard way. On Tuesday, the Clifton grandmother was the Rivera's target. She was at work in a back room office of the waterproofing company she works for.

Authorities say Rivera walked in and, at first, said he wanted a job. But Delores says he was really after something else.

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Freud Introduces the New Diablo Mixers for Superior Durability and Performance in the Construction Market

Calling all Deck Coating Contractors-check these tools out!

Press Release

Freud America, Inc., a premier manufacturer of superior cutting and power tools, has announced the launch of the Diablo Mixers for the construction market. The new Diablo Mixers are specifically designed to give users the safest, easiest, and most controlled way to mix solutions on construction sites. These Mixers provide the versatility to comfortably mix a variety of high and low viscosity solutions.

Mixers on the market today are typically half inch drills. These drills are not designed for mixing applications and thus provide poor ergonomics and limited control. Diablo’s new Mixers combine power with increased comfort and control for the best solution for mixing on a construction jobsite. The Diablo Mixers feature electronic cruise control which keeps paddle at constant RPM, soft-start which reduces start up torque, an electronic regulator to stop paddle rotation in event of overload, and an ergonomic steering wheel handle design to provide the user ultimate control and comfort in mixing applications.

"We are excited about providing the contractor market with a dedicated mixer which is durable, safe, and easy to use," states Eric Baker, Director of Product Development – Power Tools of Freud America, Inc. "These mixers provide a demonstrable performance advantage over current solutions resulting in more efficient mixing, reduced user fatigue, and a more productive jobsite."

The new Diablo Mixers are versatile for all types of mixing including concrete, stucco, leveling compounds, filing compounds, waterproofing compounds and more.

The Diablo Mixers are available in 7amp and 13 amp models and include unique features such as:

• Electronic cruise control keeps paddle at constant RPM
• Electronic regulator stops paddle rotation in event of overload
• Speed control dial ensures mixing speed is set properly
• Ergonomic steering wheel design provides ultimate control and comfort in mixing applications
• Soft start reduces start up torque and reduces splashing of material
• 2 speed gear box on the 13 amp model
• 5 Year Limited Warranty

Settlement Due Today Between Life Paint vs. Paul Koury/Pacific Pebbles Is Delayed 10 More Days

Document #102, dated today, was filed at Santa Ana's US District Court, seeking delay of the settlement for another 10 days.

Life Paint and Paul Koury/Pacific Pebbles apparently have settled a number of items, according to the filing, however the biggest sources of contention relates to the complicated issues of trademarks, service marks and trade names.

A settlement is anticipated within the next 10 days as the parties have already sent documents to the other relating to the final issues.

We'll check in again on September 8th to see what has occurred...stay tuned!

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