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I enjoyed myself at the CED show last week in Long Beach. As always it’s nice to travel and see industry friends! For those of you who attended the event thanks for taking time out of your busy day to visit! There were over 50 news stories that sprung up in the news this past week, many of which dealing with transit systems across the country. Next week is our prize pack giveaway, so stay tuned, sign up for the e-newsletter and listen at the end of the show to see if you won. We’re giving a way an MP3 player. Perfect for taking the show on the road! For those of you residing in the United States, Monday is Memorial Day, a day to remember all of those who have died who have served our country, the United States that is. Take time out of your day on Monday to thank a Veteran and take a moment to remember those who have sacrificed so much. (Pictured Right: Fake Counterweights, click here for more photographs of this interesting elevator. These are on the outside of the building and go up and down but are not functional!)

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Listener/Other Links:
ElevatorBob’s Elevator Picture Of The Week – Check These Fake Counter Weights Out!
EESF Chicago Cruise – Sponsorship and Registration Form Here!

News Links:
CPSC Reports Thousands Injured In Escalator, Elevator Accidents
Escalator Accidents
City On Tight Schedule To Install Elevator
$1 Billion Later, NY Subway Elevators Still Fail
Two Girls Freed After Being Trapped In Elevator
Getting Stuck
Embarcedero Station Elevators Temporarily Out of Service BART
BCAM Elevator Has Its Ups And Downs
State Has No Way To Track Elevator Inspections
Aqua Jays’ Insurance Company Sued Over Elevator Fall
ThyssenKrupp Says Partial IPO of Technologies
Elevator Adjustments Needed
Employee Sues When Injured on Elevator at UTM
Surviving the BART Elevator System
Elevator Company to Triple Capacity
Legislation Exempts Provisions In Elevator Code
Stabbing Victim in Critical Condition
Proposed Independence Budget Put Premium On Public Safety
Man Stuck In Elevator For 41 Hours Speaks
Elevator Motor Burnout Triggers Fire Alarm
Construction Worker Killed In Elevator Identified
Along For The Ride
Court Moves Outside For Man Who Can’t Take Elevator
Elevator Fire In Southeast Dorm Under Investigation

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