Power Delusions - March 10, 2014 Issue

March 10, 2014 Issue

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Can Water Under the Mojave Desert Help Quench California?

By Peter Waldman

Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks

Power Delusions: U.S., Russia Face Off Over Ukraine

By Romesh Ratnesar

Power Delusions: U.S., Russia Face Off Over Ukraine

Cleaning Up China's Epic Smog Problem

Cleaning Up China's Epic Smog Problem

Paul Ryan Gets Serious About Poverty

Paul Ryan Gets Serious About Poverty

News - Global Economics

News - Global Economics

In China, FedEx and UPS Wait for Regulators to Renew Permits

By Bruce Einhorn

In China, FedEx and UPS Wait for Regulators to Renew Permits

The GDP in 2017 Is Not Looking Good

By Brendan Greeley and Matthew Philips

India's Diesel Cars Are Proving Lethal

By Natalie Obiko Pearson and Rakteem Katakey

India's Diesel Cars Are Proving Lethal

The Republican Plan to Rein in Janet Yellen's Federal Reserve

By Rich Miller

The Republican Plan to Rein in Janet Yellen's Federal Reserve

Chart: Internet Connectivity and Income

By Mark Glassman

News - Companies & Industries

News - Companies & Industries

Disney Bets $1 Billion on Technology to Track Theme-Park Visitors

By Christopher Palmeri

Disney Bets $1 Billion on Technology to Track Theme-Park Visitors

Fiat's 'Baby' Jeep Renegade Hails From Italy

By Tommaso Ebhardt and Mark Clothier

Fiat's 'Baby' Jeep Renegade Hails From Italy

Pilot Shortage Adds to Regional Airlines' Woes

By Justin Bachman

Charlie Rose Talks to Former BP Chief John Browne

By Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose Talks to Former BP Chief John Browne

No, Baseball Doesn't Have a Fake ADHD Epidemic

By Ira Boudway

No, Baseball Doesn't Have a Fake ADHD Epidemic

Company News: Adidas, Fast Retailing, Dish Network, Moelis, Facebook

By Kyle Stock

News - Politics & Policy

News - Politics & Policy

Time Warner Cable Deal Sets Comcast's D.C. Lobbying Machine in Motion

By Todd Shields and Stephanie Green and Laura Litvan

Time Warner Cable Deal Sets Comcast's D.C. Lobbying Machine in Motion

Obamacare's Surprise Medicare Cut

By John Tozzi

Chevron's RICO Win Is a Potent Weapon Against Ecuadorian Pollution Judgment

By Paul M. Barrett

Chevron's RICO Win Is a Potent Weapon Against Ecuadorian Pollution Judgment

Afghanistan's Minerals Await Vital Railroads

By Gopal Ratnam

News - Technology

News - Technology

Confession Apps Whisper, Secret Give a Taste of Online Anonymity

By Brad Stone

Confession Apps Whisper, Secret Give a Taste of Online Anonymity

Microsoft Hopes Titanfall's Robots Can Save the Xbox One

By Dina Bass and Cliff Edwards

Microsoft Hopes Titanfall's Robots Can Save the Xbox One

Russia's Online Retail Leader Says 'Amazon Has No Chance'

By Diane Brady

Russia's Online Retail Leader Says 'Amazon Has No Chance'

Is Google Too Big to Sue Over Gmail Privacy Concerns?

By Joel Rosenblatt

Is Google Too Big to Sue Over Gmail Privacy Concerns?

Cancer-Spotting Goggles Help Surgeons Remove Diseased Cells

By Caroline Winter

Cancer-Spotting Goggles Help Surgeons Remove Diseased Cells

News - Markets & Finance

News - Markets & Finance

Silicon Valley Hears Echoes of 1999

By Leslie Picker

Silicon Valley Hears Echoes of 1999

From Tesla to Dunkin' Donuts, One Firm's Quest to Fine-Tune the World

By Ashlee Vance

From Tesla to Dunkin' Donuts, One Firm's Quest to Fine-Tune the World

Bond Market's Taper Tantrums Are Over

By Liz Capo McCormick and John Detrixhe

Bond Market's Taper Tantrums Are Over

The Icahn vs. Andreessen Fight: A Blow-by-Blow Explainer

By Kyle Stock

The Icahn vs. Andreessen Fight: A Blow-by-Blow Explainer

M&A News: Mattel, Mega Brands, Deutsche Annington, Carlyle

By Evan Applegate

M&A News: Mattel, Mega Brands, Deutsche Annington, Carlyle

Focus On Retirement

Focus On Retirement

In 401(k) Plans, a Little More Makes a Big Difference

By Carol Hymowitz and Margaret Collins

In 401(k) Plans, a Little More Makes a Big Difference

Can Washington Craft a Better Retirement Plan?

By Nick Summers

Can Washington Craft a Better Retirement Plan?

Low Rates Haven't Stopped Annuities Sales

By Zachary Tracer and Margaret Collins

Low Rates Haven't Stopped Annuities Sales

Giving Older Entrepreneurs a Boost

By Patrick Clark

Giving Older Entrepreneurs a Boost

Snowbird Colonies

Snowbird Colonies

Features

Features

Can Water Under the Mojave Desert Help Quench California?

By Peter Waldman

Can Water Under the Mojave Desert Help Quench California?

The Next Ailes: Newsmax’s Chris Ruddy Preps TV Rival to Fox News

By Karl Greenfeld

The Next Ailes: Newsmax's Chris Ruddy Preps TV Rival to Fox News

Civis Analytics's Dan Wagner on Data Solutions to Social Problems

By Joshua Brustein

Civis Analytics's Dan Wagner on Data Solutions to Social Problems

Etc.

Etc.

Don't Let Workplace Feedback Crush You

By Drake Bennett

Don't Let Workplace Feedback Crush You

Six Snack Bars for Grab-and-Go Nutrition

By Venessa Wong

Six Snack Bars for Grab-and-Go Nutrition

Drunk With Frank Sinatra

By Devin Leonard

Drunk With Frank Sinatra

Ask a Billionaire: James Dyson on Dealing With Failure

Stud Earrings for Dazzling Office Style

Stud Earrings for Dazzling Office Style

Wes Anderson's Beautiful Things

By Janet Paskin

Wes Anderson's Beautiful Things

What I Wear to Work: Dian Griesel

By Arianne Cohen

What I Wear to Work: Dian Griesel

Beats Electronics' Luke Wood: How Did I Get Here?

Beats Electronics' Luke Wood: How Did I Get Here?