tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836818558362433996.post6272968325818873773..comments2023-09-21T03:36:50.473-04:00Comments on From Cop to Mom & the Words in Between: A Reflective ThanksgivingKathleen A. Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02067969207174384793noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836818558362433996.post-13410371555814908582018-09-24T10:47:58.086-04:002018-09-24T10:47:58.086-04:00thanksgiving messages for business
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According to the NHTSA roughly...Dear Officer Ryan:<br /><br />According to the NHTSA roughly 33% of fatal traffic accidents are caused by drugged driving, and a recent federally funded study in California found that drugged driving is twice as prevalent as drunk driving. It is quickly becoming a leading public health issue, and our law enforcement officials and first responders are in need of 21st century tools to measure, track and effectively mitigate this growing problem. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Other nations have successfully implemented roadside instantaneous drug testing solutions, resulting in a significant increase in DUI drugged driving convictions and safer roads and highways. The U.K. program utilizes a non-intrusive, saliva based solution, and will be fully implemented by 2014. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/9305344/Drug-testing-machines-in-police-stations-by-2013.html Australia's field drug testing program, also making use of saliva based solutions, has been in existence for more than five years. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />You may have read about the recent murder of DEA Special Agent Terry Watson in Bogota, Columbia, on June 20th 2013. This is just another indication that we are not only losing the drug war, but that the enemies of law & order have become emboldened. The widest net that law enforcement can cast is via traffic violations, and the implementation of 21st century tools and field drug examination solutions could be a game changer. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In collaboration with my former professor, Dr. Brian Manhire, professor emeritus of electrical engineering, Ohio University, we have conceptualized, designed and filed our non-provisional patent for the WingMan DDD™ (patent pending). Our solution utilizes mobile Raman spectroscopic analysis to determine the presence of molecular remnants of consumed controlled substances in the upper respiratory system.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thank you for any interest in our effort. Our executive summary, disclosed drawing and trademark are attached for your convenience. The disparity of NHTSA and FARS statistics is an indication that we do not know the full extent of the problem. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Regardless of the solution, our federal, state and local agencies need the capability to accurately collect and disseminate data on drugged driving. We support the introduction of the technologies and solutions that will make this data collection possible, and save lives by preventing and deterring drugged driving accidents. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />-Nick Wing<br /><br />co-inventor<br /><br />615.499.0382<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520889360057734206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836818558362433996.post-84291686799495334282012-11-20T17:26:30.426-05:002012-11-20T17:26:30.426-05:00Hi Dave!
So nice to hear from you! I thought of y...Hi Dave! <br />So nice to hear from you! I thought of you during this walking tour; you could do one of these, hands down! I couldn't help but think about some of your stories as we strolled past certain locations. <br />I had a dry spell that I didn't anticipate, when my sister-in-law died in July 2011 from a heart attack at age 40, leaving my then-10-year old nephew an orphan; my brother, his dad, was killed at age 37 when my nephew was only five months old. We took him into our home (as I did every month for ten years, to give his mom a break and to ensure he knew the love of his father's family, and know his dad through us). It turned into a legal issue with his mom's family, and there went almost a year of my life, dealing with a new school for my nephew, meeting with social workers, school officials, grief counseling for my nephew, continuing his Boy Scout involvement, etc. ~ on top of raising two teens with special needs. <br />I've never given up on my book (and I never will). An editor in NYC is reviewing it at the moment. I'm torn b/c many agents have suggested fictionalizing the story, and the true story is too good. I have a few others who would like to read it, but I am once again revising it. Yesterday was the 57th anniversary of the murder. I KNOW you would enjoy the book immensely. You were a great help to provide background information, share your memories, stories & photos, and even putting me in touch with other Northporters. <br />I may be preparing a power-point type presentation on my knowledge of the case, which is extensive ~ and quite interesting, IMHO!<br />Have a happy & healthy Thanksgiving, Dave! Hope you are feeling well these days. <br />Best regards,<br />KathyKathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067969207174384793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836818558362433996.post-43545390532043872652012-11-20T17:00:03.420-05:002012-11-20T17:00:03.420-05:00I enjoy walking tours; this June I went on a liter...I enjoy walking tours; this June I went on a literary tour in Paris, to visit spots frequented by Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Joyce, & many more. A few years ago I chose a walking tour as one of our excursions during a cruise to New England & Canada; we strolled Bar Harbor. I love learning about the history of locations, the residents (past & present), and of course the anecdotal stories and little-known-facts that guides provide. In July during a cruise to Alaska & Canada, we took a small bus tour in Skagway, Alaska, and it was one of the high points of our trip. The guides make all the difference in the world; it depends on their general outlook on life, their passion for what they are doing, and a sense of humor is so appreciated. <br /><br />Thanks for your good wishes for the victims of Sandy. It's on the news & in the paper every day here on LI; people are dealing with tough situations, and some are still w/o power. <br />Wishing you & Lana & your family a warm & wonderful Thanksgiving, Charles. I am grateful to have you as a cyber friend! <br /><br />How is Lana doing these days? <br /><br />I just read your interview with G.B. Miller; I will certainly check out the links & read the stories. You asked excellent questions!<br /><br />Best always,<br />KathyKathleen A. Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067969207174384793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836818558362433996.post-86666503875749352762012-11-19T13:56:58.895-05:002012-11-19T13:56:58.895-05:00Thanks, Kathleen. I enjoyed that little literary ...Thanks, Kathleen. I enjoyed that little literary walking tour of my roots. Glad to see you are still writing. Wish I could read your true crime memoir. Stay well. <br /><br />DaveDave Bruynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653624665351424671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836818558362433996.post-27569980082862234642012-11-19T13:51:24.130-05:002012-11-19T13:51:24.130-05:00We have some great walking tours in the parks here...We have some great walking tours in the parks here. I hope that everyone who was affected by Sandy can recover soon.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.com