Below are some articles that I have read over the weekend and the past few days.  I wanted to make sure I shared them with you as I think you might find them as interesting as I did.
Political Stuff:

Analysis: Why everyone is saying no to Obama
U.S. regulator to unveil open Internet plan

Economic Stuff:

HSBC bids farewell [...]

Interesting Stuff:
I was introduced to TED talks a few years ago.  Every now and again I remember to go and check them out as they are truly awesome talks that are very interesting and sometimes very inspiring. 
I came across the talk below yesterday and had never heard of Juan Enriquez.  I started to watch this [...]