Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen pledges $100 million to fight Ebola

Paul Allen, billionaire owner of sports teams and mega-yachts, on Thursday pledged at least $100 million to fight Ebola in what is believed to be the largest private foundation donation so far to combat the deadly disease and support healthcare workers in West Africa. http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-ebola-paul-allen-gift-20141023-story.html
Article courtesy of the Los Angeles Times by Maria L. LaGanga

Lack of parking drives many away from mass transit

Los Angeles County has funneled billions of dollars over the last two decades into new rail lines to lure commuters out of their cars and off the region's overcrowded freeways. But many would-be train riders are struggling with how to start.
One of the biggest barriers to attracting new riders to Metropolitan Transportation Authority trains is not the price of fares or the frequency of service. It's the lack of parking. http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-california-commute-20141021-story.html

Green Line Tracking Now Available for Above-Ground Trolleys

The Green Line is catching up to the rest of the T.

The MBTA released real-time tracking information for some trolleys today, making it possible for commuters to track their trains and better plan their commutes.

This is the first phase of a broader project, so there are a couple of caveats.  http://www.boston.com/business/news/2014/10/23/green-line-tracking-now-available-for-above-ground-trolleys/J5FtqbBm4HLybtBo923OFK/story.html

Article courtesy of Boston.com by Adam Vaccaro

Iran nuclear talks again stuck on Arak reactor's future, official says

The future of Iran’s planned research reactor at Arak is again proving a major sticking point in international talks over Tehran’s disputed nuclear program, according to a key negotiator.http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-iran-nuclear-talks-arak-reactor-20141016-story.html
Article courtesy of the Los Angeles Times by Paul Richter

Airship dedication reminds Worldwide Aeros chief of deferred dream

As the white helium-filled craft floated just above the hangar's floor, the gathering of VIPs congratulated Pasternak on selling the flying machine to a Mexican company. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-airship-dedication-20141018-story.html#
Article courtesy of the Los Angeles Times by Melody Petersen

Geothermal power industry lost steam but may be poised for comeback

Geothermal power was once king of California's renewable energy. So many companies were clamoring to transform steam into electricity that they sucked the world's largest geyser field dry.
http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-geothermal-20141020-story.html#page=1
Article courtesy of The Los Angeles Times by Julie Cart

Quiet Atlantic Hurricane Season Gives Clues To Upcoming Winter

While October is just into its second day it’s worth noting that September, normally the tropics most active month, was one of the quietest on the Atlantic side of things in 14 years. You need to go back to September of 1997, to find a September with fewer storms, at only one. http://www.boston.com/news/weather/weather_wisdom/2014/10/quiet_atlantic_hurricane_seaso.html?p1=Topopage:Test_B:Main_headline
Article courtesy of Boston.com by David Epstein correspondent