Short show from Orlando, nice and sweet! It’s been great to see everyone who stopped by to say hi at the convention today. I appreciate the warm words many of you have shared about this program. As you all know this is a labor of love for me and I do it with the goal of bringing our industry closer together each week.  I realized this morning why we attend these events, whether they be for CECA, Elevator U, NAEC, NAESA or the NAEC.  It’s about seeing people who we haven’t seen in a while to find out how they’re doing.  It’s about finding out how the economy is impacting our companies. It’s about learning new things through the educational opportunities. It’s about networking with others who either could use a little help or provide a little help. It’s more than the exhibits, it’s more than the education, and it’s about working together as an industry to make it a better one.

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News Links:
Let EW know what you’d like to read about
Rex
This Buds For You
Senior elevator contract awarded
Companies to increase elevator prices Nikkei reports
Escalator Ad used to make NJ government look bad
Is not sitting on Metro a stand for Mothers-to-be
South Koreans do the right thing
The Way We Live Now: Post 9/11
KONE ramps up for 2010 World Expo
Advertising in eastern Europe
Master the “Why Hire Me”
It’s worth the trip, Marriott Marquis
RFP – Elevator Services Contract For University
United Orlando – EW- Sunday 9-20
United Orlando – EW- Monday 9-21
Supercharge your workspace – Good organizing gadgets for your desk

Click Here to download ERS-2009-09-16 #172

Next week many of us will head to the United in Orlando Show for what should be a very busy and productive week.  While there won't be a show next week I do plan on posting a short summary blog post each night so check back Sunday through Thursday for updates.  On the show today two very important stories, one involving a child who got her hair stuck in an escalator when she was sitting on one of the steps. The other from Hong Kong when a construction lift platform gave way killing six.

Have safe travels everyone.

News Links:
Fire at Regina Provincial Court building force evacuation
OC Escalator lawsuit rejected
GO elevator back in service
KONE Escalators issue new statement
Patriot Day, Let Us Never Forget The Last Elevator Down
Richwood elevator back in service
Shoppers in dramatic rescue as girl 3 becomes entrapped in escalator
Six Hong Kong workers die in elevator shaft fall
Antique Elevator For Sale In London
Belzer Chassidim Caught in Elevator After Shabbos
Space Elevator Blog Update
Funny Elevator Comic
Elevator stops, visitors force to take stairs
Elevators inaugurated in Montreal Metro
Terrell library closed for (after) elevator fire
Cops: Pee man pinched for elevator urination
Lunar lander, space elevator and space tower progress

Click Here to download ERS-2009-09-09 #171

We’re back on the air after a three day weekend thanks to Labor Day.  I wish I had one of these at least once a month as I could use the extra day to relax with family.  Not so heavy on the news this week and no accidents, which is always a good thing. Still trying to get ready for the United in Orlando Show as many of you are out there, it is fast approaching, isn’t it? On a side note, do you recognize the logo in the center of the pushbutton plate? We’ve had some excellent help in trying to identify the manufacturer but we’re not 100% sure. Help correctly identify this marking and I’ll send you the Elevator Radio Show t-shirt right off my back!

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 

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Elevator Man Stories Blog
Elevator Radio Show Facebook Page – Become a Fan!
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News Links:
Elevator World Creates New Poll
When somebody holds the elevator door for you
Alleged Rezko tie, but Quinn renames elevator board chair
Elevator coming to Edmonds
Governor Quinn, please appoint people to the elevator safety board
Man charged in upskirting photos – Yes a new word has been invented 
EU court told fines were unjust
Travel to space in an inflatable elevator
11 trapped in PSU elevator  
Boat houses: Luxury condos have private elevators to slips below
Elevator access to Nonpareil limited
Unique Piece of Elevator Furniture For Sale
Elevator at Waterfront’s SeaBus terminal out of service
New elevator dedicated
Hallmark sets two originals  
Very creative blog
Administration building becomes wheelchair accessible 
Church raising funds for new elevator
Recognize the logo on this pushbutton plate?
KONE Seeks Purchases to Challenge Otis, Boost Profit

We’re back on the air today as we have all our computer glitches fixed, I hope.  Anyway we have lots to cover on the show today, news for two weeks, a prize pack to giveaway plus we’ll cover the calendar of events. I appreciate everyone’s e-mails and comments making sure that everything was okay. I can assure you that they are. When things go smoothly all is good, when they don’t it’s like trying to get out of quick sand which I’m sure many of you can relate too. As always thanks to the company's and associations who have given goodies for the prize pack giveaway. Thanks to all of you who have tuned into the program today and who continue to support the program.   (Pictured is the August Prize Pack Giveaway, all the way from the Northwoods of Wisconsin)

Thanks to the following companies who have donated goodies to our end of the month prize pack! 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, ElevatorGear.com, ElevatorShack.com, ElevatorU.org & Elevator World Magazine.

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
Elevator Man Stories Blog
Elevator Radio Show Facebook Page – Become a Fan!
ElevatorBob.com

News Links:
Twitter is a new place for spammers to target  
The Washington DC area is great but could be greater
Cops: Man found dead in Brooklyn elevator shaft, more on this below
27 Year old elevator mechanic killed in elevator accident
Elevator Hacks, CNET News Covers This Myth and does it poorly!  
Elevator to nowhere comes down
Inspectors say mechanical failure caused elevator accident
Man rescued after 2-hour ordeal in stuck elevator
Metro motifs, part 3
Very unique piece of LA Elevator History for sale  
Woman claims miscarriage after escalator accident
Four hurt in bus and escalator mishaps
NPR: Robert Frank’s elevator girl sees herself years later
Chinese elevator protocol  
Elevator at Kip garage closes after locals get stuck
Elevator Rescue in NY
Elevator upgrades at Carleton College
Injured skier home from the hospital  
Penn Station gets new entrance
Two four year olds get soft soled shoes caught in escalator
The Cat Elevator….well sort of
Movie; Final Destination includes killer escalator  
Child falls down elevator shaft
Child gets stuck in library elevator
Filling Warren Towers BU