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 [...]

I read this awesome recipe this weekend that I wanted to share with those of you that do not know about it.  If you like ginger, lemon, and honey you’ll probably love this hot drink.  It is especially good for keeping away a cold and when you have a cold.

1 Inch Piece Fresh Ginger, peeled
2 [...]

DOJ & Taxes:
Some of my weekend reading had to do with our tax system.  First, did you know that it is totally voluntary?  According to the Tax Division of the USDOJ web site it is!  Straight from their web site:
The Tax Division’s mission is to enforce the nation’s tax laws fully, fairly, and consistently, through [...]