Click Here to download ERS-2009-04-29 #156

We’re giving away $100 everyone, plus some great goodies from the companies listed below. This is our way of way of saying thanks for listening each week! I cover more international accidents on this week’s show that I think I did all last year.  There are also a couple of articles specifically addressing accountability for building access and ADA.  I think we are going to see a new trend of lawsuits against cities, companies and building owners if elevators are not meeting the needs of those with disabilities.  There’s also a cool picture you don’t want to miss. Here’s a hint, it involves a Porsche and an elevator!

Thanks to the following companies who have donated goodies to 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, The ElevatorNetwork, Elevator Gear & The Elevator Shack Forums.

Calendar Of Events:
NAESA Calendar
NAEC Calendar
NAVTP Calendar
EIG SC Calendar
CEA Calendar
EAF Calendar
ECNY Calendar
CECA Calendar
EESF Calendar 
Elevator U Calendar
MESA Calendar 
NCEIG Calendar 

Sponsors/Listener Links:
Save 10% Off Hosting @ Godaddy.com: Enter Code: POD107 at checkout!
ElevatorShack.com  
ElevatorBob.com

News Links:
Victims Say Popular Crocs Pose Danger
United Technologies 1^s quarter profit falls
Small blaze erupts on 22^nd floor at U of Penn Dorm
College student charged with arson
Schindler reports strong operational performance
Disabled residents file lawsuit against city
Name an elevator in your honor
Minister give ultimatum
Man falls to death in elevator shaft
Man crushed by elevator
Kone to supply elevators for The Shard London Bridge
Kone releases interim report for January
Goudhurst fundraiser dies in escalator accident
Lazy Porsche demands elevator service – Check this photo out!
Girl caught between floors.   
Elevators at centre of committee meeting
More on story above…The Elevator Prison
Dawes County Courthouse opens
Des Moines City Hall closes elevator for repairs
City may face legal action over elevator incident
Smallest coffee house in east hall elevator
20 secrets of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Blackout traps 20 in Warren Towers
SF to pay $92,000 for Stranding Wheelchair-Bound men
Embarcadero Station to close for several months
$423M Stimulus for public housing NY 
Relive the glory of Budapest’s 1991 Metro escalator accident
MTA shaves cost, features from 96^th Street station
CBS Outdoor launches new digital escalator format

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Click Here to download ERS-2009-04-22 #155

There was some very sad news on the show today coming from Ohio. Last week an elevator mechanic was killed when entering the pit.  It is so important that you do everything possible each and every day to ensure that you make it home to loved ones. The show is back on its regular format this week as we catch up on the week’s news stories. Next week is another prize pack giveaway, another $100 Visa gift card is going to be given away along with some exceptionally cool goodies from some great companies out there. Thanks for checking us out everyone. (Photo: Hyundai’s new test tower is the tallest in the world. Phallic Symbol, Test Tower or a combination of both,  you decide.)

Calendar Of Events:
NAESA Calendar
NAEC Calendar
NAVTP Calendar
EIG SC Calendar
CEA Calendar
EAF Calendar
ECNY Calendar
CECA Calendar
EESF Calendar 
Elevator U Calendar
MESA Calendar 
NCEIG Calendar 

Sponsors/Listener Links:
Save 10% Off Hosting @ Godaddy.com: Enter Code: POD107 at checkout!
ElevatorShack.com  
ElevatorBob.com

News Links:
Troy Library Elevator Construction Stalled
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Installs Fastest Double Deck System
Muzak Seeks Happier Tune
Highrise Haryana Seeks New Law
Hi Anxiety Over Lift Safety
Cool Elevator Operator Photo
Elevator Standards May Be On The Rise In District
Elevator Technician Crushed In Elevator Pit
Lift Towers or Elevator Testing Towers
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Selects Dexterra
Tallest Elevator Tower Opens
State Helps Fund Pawlet Elevator
Space Elevator Miscellany
Perhaps These Warning Messages Will Do Better With Safety
Road to History  
Pub Closures Due To Escalator Beer Tax
More On Elevator Tech Death
MTA Struggles To Keep Escalators Running
Gary Metro Center Begins Repairs
MB Police Search for Elevator Groper
Library’s New Elevator Arrives
In Finance, Too, Learning Entails Risk
Looking for an Elevator Sound Effect
Escalator Injury Results in Lawsuit
Elevator Still Not Working
Stuck In The Elevator With Which Hollywood Actress Poll 
Broken Elevator Causes Delays At CLT
The Elevator is an Electric Car You Don’t Need in Your Commute
ADRail USA Makes It’s Debut In New  York City 2009 Auto Show

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Click Here to download ERS-2009-04-15 #154

Great show today everyone as I’ll be sharing with you the interview that was recorded on April 3^rd with the NAEC. Special guests; Executive Director Teresa Shirley, President Steve DeGrenier and Board Member Mike Klehr all stopped by to talk about what’s been happening at the NAEC. I really enjoyed our time together and quickly realized that the NAEC does an excellent job at bringing as much bang for the buck to all of its members. This is a great interview and I appreciate them taking the time to stop in! If you’re not already a member of the NAEC I encourage you to join. In addition to the great networking opportunities there’s a very good chance you’ll pay for your membership with the savings from some of the business programs that are offered. Visit www.naec.org today or give them a call at 1-800-900-6232.

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I’m having some technical difficulty this morning with my mixing board and laptop interface. We had a power outage last week and I think it might have caused some damage to it. I’m going to get a new one on order today which should arrive before next week’s show.

Thanks to all the positive feedback with my three boys helping with the show last week. We all had fun putting it together and am glad you enjoyed it as well. I passed your comments on to them. Perhaps I might have a future ERS host here in my house…mmmm,  you never know.

Last Thursday the NAEC came to town to present at the Chicago Elevator Association meeting. They were nice enough to stay a little longer and came in for an interview on Friday morning. I’ll be sharing that on next week’s program. NAEC Executive Director Teresa Shirley, President Steve DeGrenier and Board Member Mike Klehr get the opportunity to talk about the benefits the NAEC has to offer. Plus we cover some very important information for signatory companies regarding supervisors and health benefits. You’re not going to want to miss next week’s show everyone!

Until next week everyone be safe and have a great rest of the week.