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Marta Marta Marta

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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...
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My friend Pete Nystrom who passed away this past June was posthumously awarded with his 100th patent today . Seven of them were granted since June. He told me when I saw him in May that 100 was his goal. Congratulations! We miss you Pete.
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Angie and I are back from our Thanksgiving holiday. We visited three Mesoamerican archeology sites. 1. Tikal (Guatemala) 2. Xunantunich (Belize) and 3. Teotihuacan (Mexico). We drove to Tijuana and flew to Chetumal Mexico. Rented a car in Mexico, and drove across Belize to Guatemala. Guatemala still calls to me, confirmed. The vibe at Lake Petén Itzá was much like Lake Atitlán down south, very nice. The leaves are Allspice Leaves. It tastes like Pumpkin Pie and makes your lips and tongue numb.
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