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MARTA is the mass transit train system in Atlanta. They just upgraded the ticketing system. It was totally free for about 6 weeks, no ticket kiosks, or need for tickets, just walk through the turnstiles ... crazy stupid. I have sworn off using Marta several times and I still find myself back on it... We have been ridiculed, and been made very uncomfortable and worried about our safety a number of times. But it continues to be the best option getting to and from the ATL airport. I take the train from Doraville to the Airport. The entire length of the Gold Line. The city (I guess) is trying to get MARTA a bit more orderly before the FIFA events in Atlanta this year. They have a lot of work to do. Although I saw a few more security/MARTA Police and quasi security foilks, the same crazy bullshit is still happening. It is home to people who want to stay cool or get warm during the operaing hours. It's not a place to be... its a place to travel. The unmedicated mentally ill folks se...
Here is a link to some very familiar scenes in Antarctica. It is hard to believe I deployed 10 years ago this year. http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/a-beautiful-look-at-antarcticas-harrowing-ice-runways
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Check out this Fendt 1000 tractor. I am not photo-shopped in on this picture. This machine is the largest draft tractor in the world. It has features such as front view camera in the hood and side door wipers. These features will help avoid running over cars that may be sharing the roadway immediately next-to or in-front of this colossal machine.
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I have decided to take three days off. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. It is carnival weekend and Chinese New Year weekend. It only makes sense. Although it is lunar calendar based, these Christian and Asian traditions don't always align. Sounds Global. We will be there. Refer to the cryptic chart Angel drew up. On top of all that it was Super Bowl Weekend! Who Cares. We watched. It doesn't matter.
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Peace is easier than war. Don't let your leaders manipulate you.