Posted in General on Aug 30th, 2010
This article posted yesterday highlights an entrepreneurial couple in our industry who recently opened a dollhouse store. I’m sure most of us have dreams of making money doing what we love, and if my hobby became as successful as Michael Zuckerman’s, I’d certainly have to consider quitting my day job. I wonder which he likes [...]
Posted in General on Aug 11th, 2010
Today is a milestone for ELEVATOR WORLD, as we’ll be releasing the 500th issue of our biweekly newsletter ELENET(R) in about three hours. Started in April 1991 as a digest sent only by fax, its popularity grew throughout the years from a single-page update to a multi-page e-mail staple.
There’s no better time to subscribe to [...]
Posted in General on Aug 9th, 2010
. . . well, at least if you live in Cicago’s Marina City or the recently completed Aqua (pictured above). According to this report, producers of a radio segment and podcast set for November are interested in hearing stories from the residents. Their purpose? “‘One Nation, Under Construction’ is studying high-rise communities, why they [...]
Posted in General on Aug 3rd, 2010
Sure, we still have problems with hoisting equipment (like in this picture), but we’d probably have a lot more (and more serious ones) if Elisha Graves Otis hadn’t invented the elevator brake in 1851. So today, let’s tip our hats to Otis, who was born on this date in 1811. I wonder if he ever [...]
Posted in General on Jul 13th, 2010
To echo Brad’s recent posts on safety, I’d like to point out this blog post that serves as an important reminder to not take parts of an elevator for granted. This is why I remind people to use the “Door Open” button instead!
Thankfully, our industry is very safety conscious and supportive of the Elevator Escalator [...]
Posted in EW News, EW Websites, General on Jun 28th, 2010
Social media has certainly exploded over the last few years, and it seems to be a very popular way for people to keep up with the latest information on their favorite sports team, magazine, restaurant and television program, or just keeping tabs on one’s vast circle of friends. As a matter of fact, there are only a handful of people that I [...]
Posted in General on Jun 21st, 2010
This year, industry golfers have something to be happy about. Yesterday, it was announced that the Twelfth “Not-So-Annual” Competitors Classic golf outing will be held on August 6 at the Tijeras Creek Golf Club at Rancho Santa Margarita in South Orange County, California. Anyone associated with the elevator industry is invited to attend. The cost [...]
Posted in General, Trade Shows on Jun 18th, 2010
The 2010 Elevator U conference took place June 8-10 at Purdue University. If you are not already familiar with the association, Elevator U supports and encourages the exchange of ideas and information relative to vertical transportation in academic facilities. Membership includes university facility managers, consultants, vendors and others with ties to the elevator industry.
Monday, June [...]
Posted in General on Jun 14th, 2010
A Wichita, Kansas, building was evacuated and several streets blocked off last Thursday due to a “suspicious” unattended briefcase in the building’s lobby. Though it’s better to be safe than sorry, don’t you think it was a little extreme for an elevator repair kit?
Lee
Posted in General on Jun 8th, 2010
I’ll bet this guy was thinking he had it all planned perfectly: this unsuspecting, oblivious woman in the elevator with her purse unguarded would be a coveted target. This post reminds us that things aren’t always what they seem. Always be prepared to defend yourself!
Lee