Post: November 26th, 2008: ERS-2008-11-26 #139 Show Notes 

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Back in the studio for the show today and I'm excited to have a nice long weekend with my family. There is quite an array of articles/blog posts on the show today including a horrific escalator accident that involved a child in India. I think Elevator and Escalator Safety needs to be promoted more in this country, especially now that their vertical transportation is growing. Also on the program today our famous prize pack giveaway which is a $100 Visa Card! I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving. If you're traveling, be safe. We'll be back at you next Wednesday!

Thanks to the following companies who have donated goodies to the prize pack giveaway. Have  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 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 

Listener/Other Links:
Fun Thanksgiving Facts To Share At Dinner Tomorrow
Top Five Thanksgiving Songs From A Blogger
ElevatorGear.com - EESF Holiday Auction! December 1-5
ElevatorShack.com Forum

News Links:
A Compromise Couple Banked On
A New Elevator: The Nuts and Bolts
Annoying Things To Do In An Elevator
Another Elevator Breakdown Has Harlem Tenants Fed Up
Bridon Sells Stake In Chinese Elevator Rope
Builders' Confidence Drops Like An Elevator
Campus Elevators Getting Upgrades 
Councilor, Mayor Clash On Elevator Funds
County Faces Financial Crisis
Courthouse Elevator Out of Service
University of Michigan Mulling $16 Million in Facilities Improvement
Disabled Student Denied Moody Elevator Access
Elevator Change Orders Rolling In
Elevator Company Admits To Price-Fixing Attempt
Elevator Problems Delay EMT's
Escalator Etiquette, Japan
KONE High-Rise Construction Ready To Begin - Building Looks Cool!
Man Builds Elevator - Well More Like An Electric Winch Dumbwaiter
Market Officials Hope To Limit Disruptions During Renovation
New York City's Public Housing Chief To Step Down
Kid's Hand Gets Trapped In Delhi Airport Escalator
S.F. Hospital Elevator Needs Healing
Sarcasm and Stupidity Meet At The Elevator - Cartoon
Race On To Build World's First Space Elevator - NASA Now Is Interested
First Time Trapped In Elevator
The Ups and Downs of Elevator Security
Trade Centre Files Suit Against Escalator Firm, Wants Money Back
Woman Gives Birth At San Leandro BART Station

Post: November 18th, 2008: ERS-2008-11-18 #138 Show Notes
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The show is a little early which is a treat for me. I get to sleep in a little tomorrow. Some great links on the show today;  including a couple of interesting ones on the space elevator, one that involves an elevator accident that allegedly human weights were used to test the elevator and a couple of funny elevator blog posts. Don't forget about the online auction over on Elevator.Gear.com Dec. 1-5. Get some great exposure for your company for the small price of a donated gift!  Those of you headed to friends and family, have safe travels and enjoy Thanksgiving. I don't think that there's ever been a more appropriate time to be thankful for friends, family and our industry.
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

Listener/Other Links:
ElevatorGear.com - EESF Holiday Auction! December 1-5
ElevatorShack.com Forum
Escalator Step Cleaning Service Announced
Wireless Camera - Live Video - Password: wireless
News Links:
Citizen's Arrest For Elevator Conman
City Hall Elevator Back In Service
Commissioners Award Garage Bids
Elevator Safety for Children Article - Good But Could Be Better!
Gizmodo Shares View From Shanghai
Historic Valparaiso Elevator To Be Auctioned Off
IBM Green Commercial - In Elevator
KONE Eco-friendly Gearless Elevator Hoisting Machine
Overheated Hotel Motor Draws Fire Trucks To Mag Mile
Philip Reed, Councilman Who Fought for Health Issues Dies at 59
Procurement Procedures by Schools Questioned
Prosecutors Say D.C. Clerk Took Cash for Phony Fees
Smoke Forces out Eastern Michigan University Students
Student Charged After Fire At McMaster Residence
Trapped In an Elevator
1000 Awesome Things, #894 Riding an Elevator
Austrian Supreme Court Uphold Fine
Elevator Breakdowns May Be Result of Misuse
Elevator Scares Bring Rising Fears About Lift Safety
Focus Media Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results
Force In An Elevator During Acceleration
Graphic Posters To Be Displayed on Metro
Highest EU Price Fixing Fines
Indian Workers In Bahrain Survive 45-Floor Elevator Fall - Human Test Weights
Japan Space Elevator Conference - Day 1
MAINCO to the Rescue
Missile Tour Full of Irony
Race On To Build Space Elevator
Man Listed In Fair Condition Following 20 Foot Fall
YMCA Committed To Finishing Project
8 People Injured In Escalator Mishap at Universal Studios

Click Here to download ERS-2008-11-12 #137

It's Elevator Escalator Safety Week everyone and we've got a couple of cool stories about how some are promoting it! Well my kids are feeling much better and it's good to be back. I apologize for missing last weeks show and realize that as much as I look forward to doing it each week many of you look forward to listening to it. We'll get caught up on all the news today, share some press releases and talk about the upcoming schedules for the various elevator associations listed below. Also on topic for the show today is the fun Holiday Elevator Auction that is going to happen over on ElevatorGear.com Dece 1-5, all proceeds to benefit the EESF! (Pictured Right: AdRails USA & VTX Join SEPTA to promote Escalator Safety!)

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

Listener/Other Links:
Elevator Safety Week
ElevatorNetwork.tv Celebrates EESF Week!
ElevatorShack.com Forum
New! - One Stop Elevator Cover - I've got a new assignment.....

News Links:
Escalator Safety Is Up To You Too!
Adrails USA Celebrates National Escalator Safety Week With SEPTA & VTX
SEPTA to Join The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation To Promote Safe Riding
$112 Million To Be Spent To Improve Elevators And Inspections at NYCHA
City Housing Officials Questioned Over Elevator Repairs
Council Members Skeptical of Elevator Repair Plan
Wireless Elevator Camera Perfect For Elevators
12 Dead In China Elevator Accident
6 Year Old Boy Gets Stuck In Escalator
Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza
Elevator Door Crushes Man
Elevator Malfunction Doesn't Stop Voters
Eliminating Guardrails At Elevator Saved $1K But Cost $2.17M
Fire Shuts Down Marlborough Hotel Elevator
Grant To Help Install Elevator In Building
Kids-in-Crocs Safety Concern Down Under
Lewis Elevator Malfunction Should Outrage Resident Students
Media Invited To Inauguration of the Second Elevator At St. Joseph's
Motorcycle Inside Apt. Elevator
Pub Beer Sales Down 8.1% - In the UK.....
Questionable Inspections
Questions Raised Into Legitimacy of Woman's Elevator Fall
Top Ten Pointers To Beat The Recession - Business Perspective
Woman In City Housing Falls In Elevator Shaft
10 Rescued From City Hall Elevator
A Poorly Maintained Elevator Can Fall At Any Time? This guy needs a comment or two!
Altoona Firefighter Injured After Fall in Elevator Shaft
Aermedia Announces Collaboration with KONE