September 28, 2012 | Seattle Times

With Congress reluctant to admit more skilled workers from overseas, Microsoft is offering to pay millions of dollars for the right to hire more foreigners, with the money going for educational training to eventually fill those jobs with Americans.

September 28, 2012 | Pittsburgh Post Gazette

With billions of computers and microprocessors now powering smartphones, cars and even door sensors, it would seem the world is at the height of the Information Age. But what happens when the number of microprocessors and computers worldwide grows to trillions? How will information gathered be used for profit and protected from abuse?

September 29, 2012 | IP Watchdog

Blogging can lead to name recognition, establishing one as an expert and ultimately leading to client development, which is why many attorneys are interested in learning about how to go about “this blogging thing.” Like everything in life, there are steps that can and should be taken to pursue the path. So if you are interested in blogging for business let Gene Quinn offer some advice.

September 26, 2012 | Xconomy

Your Facebook friends would love an “Attaboy” from you when they post about their new jobs, or an “Awwww” when they share a puppy picture. But what will you do when they offer you shares in their startup company? That expansion of social media is on its way, as soon as securities regulators finish the rules for a new way to float private stock issues—equity crowdfunding.