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I just learned that Charlie Dolan, founder of Atlas Elevator, passed away on February 15^th.  I remember dropping an order off at Atlas one day only to find Charlie working hard at his drafting table. Atlas for a while had three generations all working together which to me was quite an accomplishment. I invite all of you to sign his guest book by clicking here. I found some really good articles this week that I’ll be sharing on the program. The one that was blogged about the most was the bankruptcy of Muzak. I’m honestly not sure why it didn’t happen sooner. Another great article involves the TSSA and the liability and responsibility they have in making sure elevators and escalators are safe. Don’t miss next week’s show, another prize pack giveaway, which is going to be a cab commander from the Duluth Trading Company. Get your name on the e-mail list to be eligible to win.

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Elevator Bob’s Elevator Pictures
ElevatorShack.com   
Great Inspirational Video – I love this stuff!

News Links:
Water main breaks rushes down escalator, what a picture
UTC adds Gutierrez to the board
TTC promotes escalator safety  
ThyssenKrupp gets a lift
More elevator advertising, very cool
Stark County elevator plans move up
Seniors, baby rescued from elevator
Safety suits escalating in Canada
Otis Elevator Company receives caring company award
OSU takes defense in elevator death lawsuit
Elevator entrapment blog post with video
Muzak, Elevator-music creator files for bankruptcy
Museum gets $18K grant for elevator
Murphy Elevator Co. the Business of the week 
MP sign up to oppose beer tax increase
Escalator to see repair
Jefferson County sued in federal court over firing of elevator firm work
Investigations launched into escalator accident
Hydraulic fluid leaks into Fort Loudon Lake
Haz-Mat crews respond to UT med center
Ghastly working conditions in Chinese keyboard factory
FDNY searching building at Staten Island school
Elevator inspections still lacking on campus
Commentary: Elevator fix is urgent
EB Completes $19.2M Upgrade
Drugs killed man found in ice
ConEd workers trapped in elevator
An inside look at legislators private elevators
A Helper’s worst nightmare – We all know a mechanic like this!

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