Click Here to download ERS-2008-09-24 #132

Ever had a day that felt like you were climbing up a mountain? I feel like although each day I make progress, it’s simply not enough. I hope that the mountains you might be climbing are less steep. Can you tell that I’m tired? There were about 80 elevator news articles to pick from this week and I’m still saving some for next week. On the show today we’re giving away a free beer making kit from KegWorks.com to one of you who have subscribed to the show newsletter!  Thanks for taking the time out of your schedule to listen to the program.

Thanks to the following companies who have donated goodies to the prize pack giveaway. Have goodies left over from the convention? Send me 12 and I’ll include them in prize pack! Fujitec America, GAL, The National Association of Elevator Contractors, The National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities, The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation, COMPANY SRL, Peelle, C.J. Anderson, Truxes, EMS Group, Elevator Bob’s Elevator Pictures, Minnesota Elevator, Inc, One Stop Elevator Magazine, The ElevatorNetwork, Elevator Gear & The ElevatorShack.

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:
Zack McCain Has His 2nd Edition Out On Elevator Maintenance - Click Here To Get Your Copy
MESA – Educational Seminar October 22nd 2008
New One Stop Floor Magazine Cover – (this one is pretty funny)
ElevatorShack.com Website Launched

News Links
A Storeyed Ascent
Elevator Fix A Tall Order For County
Elevator Misstep Kills Super
Elevator Motor Fire Empties Lakeland Bank Building
Elevators at Four Bronx Housing Projects Make List
Hurricane Preventions & Your Elevators
Hyundai Logistics Buys 4% Stake In Hyundai Elevator
Inmate Paralyzed From Elevator Fall Sues County
Man Saves Three Dogs From Drowning
Man’s Best Friend Comes To The Rescue
OSHA Cites Companies In Fatal Fall
Progress On BRAM Elevator
Smoke Closes NH Mall
Special Town Meeting Set For October
Elevator Still Broken After Boys Fatal Fall
UTC Dieblod Deal?
Five People Stuck In SEPTA Elevator
Elevator Adds To City’s Events Center Expense
Four Top Judges Get Caught In Lift
Ohio’s Elevator Brewing Company Recalls Historical T-Shirts
Residential Elevator Sales Moving Up
Residents of 6-Story Apartment Building Upset About Shutdown
Great Story About Marshall Elevator
Robbers Get Caught In Elevator & Then By Police
Tropicana Elevator Jams With 26 People Aboard
World’s Shortest Man Can’t Reach Grand Hyatt NYC Elev. Buttons

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Click Here to download ERS-2008-09-17 #131

I had a great time at the NAEC convention last week. It was nice to see everyone who attended!  Special thanks to the NAEC for putting on such a first class event. It was a really busy week with meetings, setup, exhibiting and tear down but one that makes me appreciate everything that goes into it each year. It also gives me the chance to get out of the day to day stuff at work and helps me realize what a great bunch of people I work with each day.  There are lots of articles to talk about today and next week as I’m one week behind. Thanks for tuning in!

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:
Zack McCain Has His 2nd Edition Out On Elevator Maintenance - Click Here To Get Your Copy
MESA – Educational Seminar October 22nd 2008
ElevatorShack.com Website Launched
ElevatorNetwork.tv – New Video Is Up For September

News Links:
10 Terrifying Activities for the Cheap Adrenaline Junkie – Please send this guy a post!
8 Arrested After Tunnel Discovered Near Border
Airport Elevator Mechanic Accused of Immigrant Smuggling
American Legion Closer To Getting Elevator
Da Lat Preschooler Dies In Elevator
Elevator Violations Surge In New York City Review
Elevators In New York City Housing Authority Projects In Sad Shape – Great Commentary ElevatorGoingUp!
News Elevator Report Inspires Pol To Action
Jackson Courthouse Elevator Needs $45,000 Hydraulic Cylinder
Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officers In Elevator Held In Jail
Man Pinned Under (Dumbwaiter) Cargo Elevator In CT – Look Who Posted This Article?!?!
Man In Elevator Mishap Out Of Hospital
Problem Solver: Apartment Elevator Not Working for Weeks
Renovations Allow Teenager To Enter Bigger Brighter World
Thousands Injured In Escalator, Elevator Accidents
Three Wise Guys: Elevator Button Double-Pushers, Invisible
College Times Reports Top Ten Things To Do In An Elevator
7 Taiwanese Hurt as Elevator Plunges
Man Held At Gunpoint In Elevator
S Korean Anti-Trust Watchdog Slaps US$43.5 Fine On Elevator Company’s
Busy Bend Building Needs Elevator
Schindler Elevator Completes Asset Purchase of Valley Elevator
Trillionth Floor, Please

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I’m in Grapevine Texas as the 59th Annual NAEC Convention/Expo. So much to do in such little time! I flew in yesterday and found myself exhausted by the time 9:30 pm rolled around. When I went to start pulling the show articles it was taking too long so no show this week! Please join me next Wednesday when I’ll recap this weeks NAEC Convention and cover elevator news stories on the show.

Thanks for everyone who made the trip down.  We’re going to have a great time!

Click Here to download ERS-2008-09-03 #130 

Well, after many e-mails last week regarding the fact that I simply forgot about the prize pack giveaway I apologize! I’m not sure what I was thinking but I swear I thought I had another few days in August left. So I’m making it up this week with a $100 Visa gift card and some great items donated by the following awesome companies. Not that many stories on the Internet this week as next week is the NAEC Annual Convention in Grapevine TX!  Everyone headed to the show, have safe travels. Next week there may not be a show depending on the Internet service. Our friend from the UK, David Cooper was nice enough to share a very interesting article regarding a very old Hydraulic (water) Elevator he was asked to consult on. To view this .PDF Document click this link or below in the listener links. The link to it will be in the show notes. So much to cover so little time! (Do you have a Got Lift t-shirt? If not visit our online store  and get one today! All profits go back to the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation!)

Thanks to the following companies who support the Elevator Radio Show and have donated items for the prize pack giveaway! Fujitec America, GAL, The National Association of Elevator Contractors, The National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities, The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation, COMPANY SRL, Peelle, C.J. Anderson, Truxes, EMS Group, Elevator Bob’s Elevator Pictures & Minnesota Elevator, Inc!

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:
Help Dave Raise Money For Leukemia & Lymphoma Research
Cool Code Did You Know Section Added On ElevatorBob.com
The MESA Golf Outing Is Sold Out But Sponsorship Opportunities Are Still Available!
David Cooper’s Very Interesting Article On An Old “Water” Hydraulic Lift

News Links:
Man Pinned Under Cargo Elevator In Milford
OSHA Continues Elevator Probe
Building At Lanier Village Estates Damaged by Fire
City Workers Urged To Stay Fit
Crocs Banned For St Could Hospital Workers
Concerns Over Elevators Remain After Boy’s Death
Vigil For Young Boy Killed In Elevator Shaft Held
Elevator Hoist Ropes
Elevator Movie Released On DVD
Aviation Museum Asks For $500,000 In City Funds
Officials Hire Law Firm In Elevator – Death Inquiry
Woman Hospitalized After Fall Down Elevator Shaft
More On Previous News Story
World’s Tallest Water Ride Comes To Indiana
Taking Stairs Could Save Your Life
Elevator Failures at Housing For The Elderly
Racist Symbol Found On St. Cloud State University Campus
Sprinkler System Activation Closes Harbor Hall For Night
Clintons Get Stuck In Elevator
Rubber Clog Wearers Beware

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