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Inside AED The Inspiring Dr. Ben Carson Keynotes at Summit Sign up for AED's convention at aedsummit.com and don't miss this memorable presentation in Houston on Jan. 17. Retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson isn't ready to give up on America yet. Author of the New York Times best seller "America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great," and Summit keynoter on Jan. 17, Dr. Carson will offer AED members a thought-provoking exploration of what led America to rise to the pinnacle among nations, seemingly overnight. Dr. Carson asks if we are ready to discard our unique attributes for the sake of political correctness? He calls America's obsession with "PC" a danger that threatens the values and principles that produced outstanding characteristics like honesty, compassion, hard work, innovation and decency. In an interview, Dr. Carson explained his objectives. "I want to help create an atmosphere where people learn how to work together," he said. "Not be stifled by a wet blanket of political correctness." Dr. Carson was thrust into the national spotlight in February this year, after a speech he made at the National Prayer Breakfast, standing just a few feet away from President Obama. Conservative commentators praised the speech as "speaking to power." A Wall Street Journal op-ed stated Dr. Carson may not be "politically correct, but he's closer to correct than we've heard in years." At the AED Summit, Carson will offer common sense approaches to the issues of education, the deficit, health care and taxes. He believes that America's best days are still ahead, but to get there as a nation we must address tough issues facing our country. Passionately delivered, it's a message that has resonated with audiences nationwide. Rise From Poverty Dr. Carson's personal story is equally as compelling as his approach to the nation's problems. Chronicled in the original TNT movie, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, Dr. Carson ascended from poverty-stricken Detroit to directorship of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., where he gained notoriety for his part in successfully separating Siamese twins joined at the back of the head. Raised by a single mom, Dr. Carson struggled with grades, a horrible temper and low self esteem until his mother, with only a third grade education, challenged him and his brother to read two books a week and produce written book reports. She taught him what he believes was one of the most important lessons of his life, "that the person in life who has the most to do with what happens to you – is you." Dr. Carson inspires people to use their God-given talents to improve their lives, communities, country, and the world. Don't miss this unforgettable special event at the 2014 AED Summit in Houston, Texas. AED Summit is the one industry event that is focused completely on dealers and their suppliers, providing three-days of opportunities to build relationships and gain ideas to take your business to a whole new level. Visit aedsummit.com for details, online registration and hotel reservations. Proposed New Members Anaconda USA Inc. Bellingham, Mass. Linxworks Solutions Woodland Hills, Calif. Terramac LLC Elburn, Ill. This list is published each month as required by AED bylaws. Comments on the applicants should be directed to AED President Toby Mack at 800-388-0650 ext. 326 or jtm@aednet.org. 8 | www.cedmag.com | Construction Equipment Distribution | October 2013 8_inside AED_KP.indd 8 9/26/13 2:05 PM

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