Today on the show we’ll be giving away a cab commander to one of you lucky listeners so hang in until the end of the show. Next week I’m headed to Atlanta for the EESF Annual meeting and I’m excited about it as I’ve never been to one before. There’s a 95% chance that there will be no show next week. We’ll see how much news there is and whether or not I can get the show produced Tuesday morning or before I head out to Atlanta that night.  Some great comments on the show today and some that even like the shorter show format.  Have a safe week everyone!

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, The ElevatorNetwork, Elevator Gear & The Elevator Shack Forums.

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NAEC Calendar
NAVTP Calendar
EIG SC Calendar
CEA Calendar
EAF Calendar
ECNY Calendar
CECA Calendar
EESF Calendar 
Elevator U Calendar
MESA Calendar 
NCEIG Calendar 

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News Links:
Time to overhaul lift inspection and maintenance
Police raid elevator maintenance firm again over 2006 accident
UCSD Staff, Faculty claim hazardous work environment  
When are Cancer cases more than coincidence
ThyssenKrupp wins Elevator World project of the year award
ThyssenkKrupp Elevator receives first TWIN order from Dubai
Blogger gets advice from elevator mechanic, please comment on this!
The road to a better school is handicapped-accessibility
The day that Muzak died
Space Elevator will require lots and lots of thread
Schindler full-year profit rises 11 pct
Papers on 5 sent to prosecutors over 2008 escalator accident
Off-duty sheriff’s jail deputy involved in escalator disturbance
Riverside Arts’ new elevator opens
Mum and son say thanks to mystery ‘escalator hero’
Metro has $230 Million Plan For Stimulus Money
Man dies after falling down elevator shaft
Jackson courthouse needs about $400,000 in repairs
Let us know praise (door and elevator) men!
Faulty elevator motor catches fire, spreads at Manatee Hospital
Elevator rides are just another exercise in human nature
Elevator panel’s fall sends one to hospital
Elevator foils seniors
Elevator brakes found at fault in downtown accidents
College Center elevator repair to continue…Keg elevator, what a fitting name
Broken elevator strands seniors
Boy, 3 rides subway alone in Queens

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Great show today, lots of interesting stories that I found from all over the world. We've also got some great e-mails and commentaries too. Please welcome retired Elevator Mechanic Jim from Northern California who has started his own blog where he shares some great stories from his time in the trade. I forgot to talk about it on the show today and wanted to make sure you all check it out. The link is in the fun elevator stuff column on the website and can also be seen by clicking here. Only six more weeks of winter so the Groundhog says. Wouldn't that be nice! Have a great rest of the week everyone and be safe!

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:
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News Links:
Hey let's take the wet stairs
Halle Berry gets dress caught in escalator
More on elevator lawsuit at OSU
Elevator failure temporarily traps kids and teacher
Space elevator may be possible thanks to new technology
Casey says elevator talks looking up
New elevator marks a major step toward move
Pass S.L. Police/Fire Bond
U.S. GE & UTC see green in stimulus package
Courthouse elevator nearly ready 
Brevard Community College to install emergency phones $260M worth
Sharjah: seven injured as elevator gives way
Fire burns elevator shaft of downtown building
After  two years of promises, escalator still not running
Trader arrested after trying to start a fire inside 7 world trade center
More than 500 needed to keep Eiffel Tower in good shape
Elevator advertising on a basic level
New vans bring lift for firm
Four-story courthouse left with single elevator
Elevator plays consuming Louisville 
KCHA dissatisfied with elevator work
Forum: Necessity of an elevator post
State's first escalator sits still
Elevator drop at Vancouver Convention Centre leads to probe
3 calls, 2 days before police get body from frozen elevator pit
Iphone Apps: C.E.O. - Chief Elevator Operator Game
No laws broken when coffin taken for elevator ride
Worker nearly crushed to death by elevator
Man dies in fall at plant
A man dies falling in Taipei 101 building