It’s only happened one other time in the last two years but due to technical issues there will be no show today. Yesterday around lunch time all of the phone lines went down at work including the Internet.  The loss of the DSL line is going to prevent me from doing the show today as everything I do revolves around the Internet!  Some important notes, some of which I will cover next week are below.

Elevator U Conference – Back from Phoenix, AZ it was a very informative and educational event. It was great to see everyone there and I appreciate all the hard work from the board of directors and committee members. I had a lot of fun and learned quite a bit from the presenters. Thanks to everyone who participated and attended the event. Elevator U is going to have a great 2008!

EESF Cruise- Tonight here in Chicago we cruise for Elevator and Escalator Safety! I would personally like to thank the companies who sponsored the event and those who are cruising! We’ve raised a lot of money for The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation! It’s not too late to attend. For more info click the EESF Cruise Link!

Colley Elevator Turns 100- Congratulations to Colley Elevator in Chicago. In today’s world of mergers and acquisitions it’s nice to see an independent elevator company family business alive and well. Congratulations to Colley on your anniversary.

One Stop Elevator Is Launched- A great guy and a great site! Elevator Bob has done it again with a cool online magazine cover and online store! All proceeds go directly back to the EESF! So check out some very cool products with ElevatorBob.com’s photos on them! Great job Bob!

Thanks to everyone who emailed me regarding David Cooper’s interview. I’ll cover those next week on the show. Other than that next week will be unfortunately packed with elevator accidents and deaths worldwide. In the last two weeks there have been a record number.  

On an up beat note next week we’ll be giving away an MP3 Player as well as some great giveaways from participating companies. Sorry everyone, I’ll talk to you next week everyone!

Sorry folks, but there’s no show today. I’m currently attending the Elevator U Conference down in Mesa, AZ.  A combination of the time zone change and the evening activities went hand in hand with not being able to put a show up.  I was pretty much spent when I got back to the hotel room last night and it was only 10:00 pm here (12:00 back in Chicago).

Yes it’s hot but we’re having a good time. We’ve had some great educational presenters so far and the next two days should be just as good if not better. I’ll talk to you all next Wednesday when I’ll be back home. Have a great rest of the week everyone.

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We will be skipping over Elevator News on the show today. Instead I share with you my interview with David Cooper, from LECS, UK.  I spoke with David a week and a half ago regarding his escalator accidents research report, The Lift Academy, The University of Northampton and the Lift & Escalator Industry Charity. David presented his Escalator Accident paper at the NAVTP Conference in May and had some important information to share. It was also nice to hear about the other endeavors he’s been involved with too. Next week I’ll be attending the Elevator U Conference which will be held in Arizona. I’m looking forward to that and will do my best to kick a show out from the road. Thanks for joining us today everyone. Enjoy the rest of the week!

Click The Link Here To Dowload David’s Research Paper: accidents-on-escalators-involving-trolleys-msc-final-dissertation1

Interviewee Links:
LECS, UK
Lift Academy Press Release From Elevations Magazine
Elevator & Escalator Accident Investigation and Litigation Book 
University of Northampton

Calendar Links
NAESA Calendar
NAEC Calendar
NAVTP Calendar
EIG SC Calendar
CEA Calendar
EAF Calendar
ECNY Calendar
CECA Calendar
EESF Calendar 
Elevator U Calendar
MESA Calendar 

Listener/Other Links:
EESF Chicago Cruise - Sponsorship and Registration Form Here!

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Wow, it’s June already and it’s finally getting warm here! The last day of school for my kids is this Friday and we’re all looking forward to summer. I had a great weekend and I hope you did too. I had the opportunity to speak with David Cooper from LECS on Saturday regarding his research data on escalator accidents. We also talked about the Lift Academy, The Lift Charity and The University of Northampton. You won’t want to miss his interview next week. As for today’s show we’ve got many news stories to talk about. We will also cover the calendar of events as well. Those of you up at the Canadian Elevator Contractors Convention have a great time. (Pictured Right, another “Green” way to save energy. What’s next turning the lights out while riding?)

Calendar Links
NAESA Calendar
NAEC Calendar
NAVTP Calendar
EIG SC Calendar
CEA Calendar
EAF Calendar
ECNY Calendar
CECA Calendar
EESF Calendar
Elevator U Calendar
MESA Calendar

Listener/Other Links:
ElevatorBob.com Uploads New Picture Folder – Check It Out Today!
EESF Chicago Cruise – Sponsorship and Registration Form Here!
ElevatorNetwork.tv – YouTube Ghost Video Shown Here! Is it a joke?

News Links:
Safety Concern For Crocs Shoes
Teenager Falls Three Floors Off Escalator
Nationwide & City Fix Skywalks & Resolving Maintenance Issues
Boy Shaken But Okay After Escalator Shoe Entrapment
Metro’s Escalator Performance Improves
Elevator Bid Opening Possible By July
Japanese Thinking In A Chinese Disaster
Electric Motor Sets Off Alarm
Elevators Overdue For Inspections
Career Rose In Stalled Elevator Meeting
Council Approves Elevator
Students Needing Elevator Shafted Again
RE: Accessibility Means More Than Entering Buildings
Vandals Hit Annex Elevator At Courthouse
Elevators In The Metro A Matter of Human Dignity
Elevator Products LLC On The Move
Elevator Design and Maintenance – Interesting Article
Nursing Facility Fails Structural Tests
The Well Podcast: Understanding Elevator Dreams
Elevator Systems Sector Develops Fast
Elevator Wraps….Could This Be The Next Hot Thing
RBV Band Students Will Play Atop Landmark In China
Body Found In Chelsea Elevator
The Rise and Falls of the Stadium Escalator
Carlos Alhinho, Falls To Death Down Elevator Shaft
Anderson Man Counting on Raising Profile For New Elevator
Off Duty Police Officers Fatally Shoots Attacker In The Bronx
Accident Website A Glaring Failure
Courthouse Elevator Repairs Continue
New Ideas Take Flight In The City of Angels
Jury Sides With Silence
Taberner House Evacuated After Panel Overheats
Glass Panel Elevator To Be Featured In Bass Pro Shops
NY Transit Blog Story

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