There will be no show today everyone. I’m here at the Elevator U Conference at Penn State University, which is a beautiful place by the way, and had the best intentions of putting one up but between lack of time and sleep couldn’t squeeze one out. It’s great to see friends from all across the country in attendance. We’ve got a great slate of presenters this year and I look forward to learning about some cool stuff today! For more information visit www.elevatoru.org and click on the conference brochure link.

I’ll have more to report next week when we return to our regular scheduled show. Those traveling to CECA next week, have safe travels.

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I hope everyone had a great weekend! I had a great time and can’t wait for the next one to roll around. We’ve got a good show today everyone. Those of you listening from the CECA Convention, have a great time. I’ve got some good stories on the program today, a couple of which are worthy of printing out and sharing. Next week I’ll be at Purdue University attending the Elevator U Conference. We’re going to have a great time and I look forward to seeing many of you. Have a great rest of the week everyone.

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

News Links:
Why do Firefighters say to take stairs in fire?
Worker falls in to elevator shaft at DeKalb police headquarters
Vertical Transportation Maintenance Management
Trample Accident occurred in Shenzhen
Don’t hold the elevator
Shopkeeper saves boy from falling from escalator
4 Killed, 1 hurt in elevator crash
Metro Elevator Services Announces Indy Car Sponsorship  
MARTA close to finishing escalator repairs
Man survives fall down elevator shaft
Man reaching for cell phone falls down elevator shaft
Huffington Post picks up escalator fall story
KONE uses camos product configurator worldwide
Elevator Forces on the student
BBC Picks Up Escalator Story
Firefighters try to retrieve elevator from Twilight Zone
China’s Elevators built for Speed
Beware of poo-spraying thieves  
Call for bids – Elevator Modernization Douglas County Hospital, MN
Elevator Man Stories – Little Dicky
Flathead County Courthouse Renovation Approved
Unfunded Mandates: Adding to Coop’s and Condo Costs
Mumbai 11 Storey School Without Lift
As skyscrapers rise ever higher, elevator makers focus on speed
Elevator Accident, this one concerns me
KONE launches 2010 Eco Challenge

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I’ve got a great recap of last weeks Elevator U Conference in Quincy, IL! We had a great time and I’d like to thank everyone who attended. Special thanks to the presenters as well as those who sponsored, exhibited and attended the educational sessions. To give you an idea of how much of an action packed week it was, I was only able to check e-mails the night before the conference started. In addition to two weeks worth of new that’s on the show today, three tragic accidents occurred two of which involved children. This is the very reason why it is so important as an industry member to support the EESF.  Also we’re giving away our June Prize pack giveaway which includes great giveaways from some excellent companies and industry groups out there. So let’s get ready to rumble! On your mark, get set……go!

Thanks to the following companies who have donated goodies. 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, ElevatorGear.com & The ElevatorShack.com, ElevatorU.org

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:
ElevatorShack.com
ElevatorBob.com

News Links:
35 stunning elevator advertisements
Trapped in a elevator, all alone, some suggestions….  
Occupied Elevator: Living life in a lift for one day
Did you know? Interesting and important elevator statistics
Otis Elevator Company recognized for leadership in environmental sustainability
3 dead after construction accident in Austin
Mitsubishi Electric ships 400,000^th  Elevator/Escalator
MP accepts elevator bid for $260,700
Grandmother died after escalator fall
Clean energy is where Nevada jobs are growing
Eyewitness testifies in elevator shooting
Girl’s finger severed after getting caught in escalator handrail inlet
Hospital fire started in elevator motor authorities say
Boy who saw his brothers’ elevator-shaft death is drawn into lawsuit
Mother grateful for stranger’s escalator rescue
Troy Library selling artwork to pay for elevator
The adventure to “Space Elevator Week”
Tenants, officials up in arms over condition at apartment building
Child killed in elevator at wedding in Church
Intense competition over high speed elevator
Beacon Hill’s light-rail station filled with colorful art
Stimulus funds helping Schneider elementary install needed elevator
Surfing elevator news
Monday first tasks, the Space Elevator Games
Innovative escalator design allows mobility impaired people to travel  
Contrary to reports some Metro escalators are always out of service?
Safetycommunity.com Elevator Accident
Plea for information over vicious attack on escalator in UK
Student concept: Wheelchair friendly escalator design
Riding Escalators: A summer safety reminder
Disabled elevator strands subway rider for hours
Widow sues over husband’s death at Shea Stadium
Dubuque elevator operator knows ups and downs of job
Violations found with elevator where child died

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