The Wayne Focus

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

The Opioid Crisis has NOT GONE AWAY
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RM8TX56

Why not buy a copy and donate it to your local library? (After you read it)

These few following pages contain some items I have written over the past year and a half. I am a Director with the Northwest Wayne Chapter of FAN. FAN stands for ‘Families Against Narcotics’. Every month I attend one of our forums where we listen to speakers talk about various aspects of the .....

05/25/2026

I am writing to bring your attention to a new book describing new and old logistical work coming together.

From EDI to AI-EDI: The Evolution of Business Autonomy

Compiled by Alfred Brock

How the Invisible Architecture of Global Commerce Is Becoming Conscious

Every product that arrives at your doorstep—every Amazon package, every grocery delivery, every pharmaceutical prescription—travels through an invisible digital highway that most consumers never see. This hidden infrastructure, called Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), has been the silent engine of global commerce for over half a century. Now, it’s undergoing a transformation more profound than the shift from paper to digital: it’s becoming intelligent.

From EDI to AI-EDI takes you on a groundbreaking journey through the complete evolution of business communication—from the telex machines of the 1940s to the autonomous AI systems that will run our global economy by 2035. This isn’t just a story of technology; it’s the story of how the world actually works, and how it’s about to work better than we ever imagined.

You can find the book through Amazon for hardcopy and Kindle Amazon for electronic version.

Australia

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India

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USA

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05/25/2026

Captain Nemo's in Romulus!

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05/21/2026

What could be the fallout of a fire at a data center that is in the purview of a volunteer fire department, a small fire department or one not equipped to deal with it especially in a remote area, an agricultural area or a desperate semi-urban location?

If a data center caught fire in a remote area (“the boondocks”) with no proper fire department—or one too small to handle it—the consequences would likely cascade:

1. Uncontrolled fire damage – Without adequate suppression, the fire would spread through server racks, power distribution, and cooling systems. The building might collapse or burn completely.

2. Total hardware loss – Even a small electrical fire can destroy thousands of servers. Without rapid intervention, nearly all equipment would be unsalvageable.

3. Toxic and environmental hazards – Burning electronics release hazardous fumes (acids, heavy metals, PVC smoke). Firefighters without proper hazmat gear risk serious injury. Runoff could contaminate local soil or water.

4. Extended downtime – Unlike an urban data center, there’s no mutual aid from nearby departments. Response might be delayed hours or not at all. Recovery would require shipping new gear from afar, so downtime could be weeks or months.

5. Data loss risk – If backups were on-site (e.g., tape or secondary arrays) and also burned, or if off-site backups weren’t recent, data could be permanently lost. Remote backups would be the only hope.

6. Insurance and legal fallout – Insurers would likely deny or reduce payouts due to inadequate fire suppression and remote location without proper emergency services. Clients might sue for SLA violations and data loss.

7. Business failure – For a company relying on that single data center, the outage and data loss could end the business entirely.

In short: total destruction, prolonged outage, likely data loss, severe financial and legal consequences, and potential environmental damage. That’s why remote data centers still need on-site fire suppression (gas-based systems like Novec 1230 or FM-200) plus a contract with a capable volunteer or municipal fire department.

(No insult intended to fire department personnel)

05/21/2026

Please consider voting for me here -

Let's check out some art!

I'm so glad I was able to participate in this competition. I've really got a different view over what I do.

You can vote here :
https://peoplesartist.org/2026/alfred-brock-ET1y

05/20/2026

Here again is an opportunity for double votes to see if I can be in the next challenge of 15 to be The People's Artist

https://peoplesartist.org/2026/alfred-brock-ET1y

When I first saw this competition I wanted to share my art which centers on people helping people.

I filled out the forms and began to learn more about the ouldganization behind this wonderful contest.

"The Art of Elysium is an artist organization built on the idea that through service, art becomes a catalyst for social change.". Wow!

The link is below. Whether I win or not, someone will....haha. Whether I win or not I've found a true channel for what flows through me.

Things happen for a reason - check this out -

"For twenty-eight years, we’ve paired volunteer artists with communities in Los Angeles to support individuals in the midst of difficult emotional life challenges like illness, hospitalization, displacement, confinement, and/or crisis. We serve medically fragile children, teens, adults, seniors, those dealing with social, emotional and mental health"

It's a new world and it belongs to us. It will become what we choose to make it.

Here is an opportunity to double your votes in my quest to become The People's Artist!

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05/17/2026

Kristy Krunchy Chicken!

Howe Road, Wayne, MI!

05/16/2026

Road Safety in Work Zones

On average, nearly 900 people are killed in work zone crashes each year, with more than one-third involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Work zones require extra caution from both CMV and passenger vehicle drivers. By slowing down, staying alert, and driving defensively, CMV drivers help set th...

05/16/2026

Residents of Wayne and Westland, Michigan, know the drill all too well. Approaching Glenwood Road crossing, you see the signals. But instead of a passing train, you're greeted by a stationary wall of railcars — sometimes stretching for miles. What should be a quick trip becomes an exercise in frustration, with delays of 20-30 minutes not uncommon. Recent photos capture black tank cars like UTLX 203143 and white insulated ones parked across the road, highlighting a chronic problem on the north-south border of these communities.

This isn't mere inconvenience. It disrupts commutes, emergency response times, and local commerce. Electronic signals along the Newburgh Road corridor provide only a generic yellow warning. Drivers have no idea whether to wait or detour, turning intersections into parking lots of idling vehicles.

Compounding the issue is the apparent use of public crossings for yard switching and storage operations. Rather than efficient railroading, Glenwood Road serves as an extension of the yard, at taxpayer and driver expense. Michigan law is clear: railroads shall not obstruct vehicular traffic for more than 5 minutes at a time, except under specific moving-train conditions. Violations carry fines, yet enforcement seems lax.

The safety implications are sobering. Many cars transport hazardous materials — liquified petroleum gas, molten sulfur, corrosive chemicals, and more. DOT placards (like 1993 or 3082) confirm the risks. Stopping these next to civilian traffic at an at-grade crossing creates a potential disaster zone. A derailment, leak, or emergency could endanger dozens of families in seconds.
Communities across Wayne County face similar headaches, with projects like the Allen Road overpass in Woodhaven offering hope elsewhere. Why not here? Federal and state grants for rail improvements exist; Amtrak and freight capacity projects along the Michigan Line show investment is possible.

Solutions are achievable: prioritized enforcement of blocking limits, investment in real-time crossing status apps or signs, dedicated yard tracks to keep mainline/public crossings clear, and long-term grade separation where feasible. Railroads must balance operations with public impact, especially near residential areas.

Elected officials, MDOT, and the FRA have tools — from the Blocked Crossing Incident Reporter to local emergency contacts. Residents deserve reliable mobility and protection from hazmat risks. It's time to move beyond yellow lights and excuses. Demand accountability for Glenwood Road now — before inconvenience turns into tragedy.

05/16/2026

This song is about our very own Telegraph Road ...

Telegraph Road
Song by

Dire Straits
A long time ago came a man on a track
Walking thirty miles with a sack on his back
And he put down his load where he thought it was the best
He made a home in the wilderness
He built a cabin and a winter store
And he ploughed up the ground by the cold lake shore
And the other travellers came walking down the track
And they never went further, no, they never went back
Then came the churches, then came the schools
Then came the lawyers, then came the rules
Then came the trains and the trucks with their loads
And the dirty old track was the Telegraph Road
Then came the mines, then came the ore
Then there was the hard times, then there was a war
Telegraph sang a song about the world outside
Telegraph Road got so deep and so wide
Like a rolling river
And my radio says tonight it's gonna freeze
People driving home from the factories
There's six lanes of traffic
Three lanes moving slow
I used to like to go to work, but they shut it down
I've got a right to go to work, but there's no work here to be found
Yes, and they say we're gonna have to pay what's owed
We're gonna have to reap from some seed that's been sowed
And the birds up on the wires and the telegraph poles
They can always fly away from this rain and this cold
You can hear them singing out their telegraph code
All the way down the Telegraph Road
Well, I'd sooner forget, but I remember those nights
Yeah, life was just a bet on a race between the lights
You had your head on my shoulder, you had your hand in my hair
Now you act a little colder like you don't seem to care
But just believe in me, baby, and I'll take you away
From out of this darkness and into the day
From these rivers of headlights, these rivers of rain
From the anger that lives on the streets with these names
'Cause I've run every red light on memory lane
I've seen desperation explode into flames
And I don't want to see it again
From all of these signs saying, "Sorry, but we're closed"
All the way
Down the Telegraph Road

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