Facebook is a modern phenomenon. A large percentage of Americans are active Facebook users, half of which log in every day and spend an average of 30 minutes on the popular social networking site. It’s safe to say that Americans love their social media.

Today, increasing numbers of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are turning to the cloud for their technology needs. If you haven’t already heard of “the cloud,” cloud computing enables SMBs to access software and services via the Internet, rather than through local hard drives and servers. This method of computing has made it easier and more affordable for SMBs to use enterprise-grade technology solutions provided by third-party providers rather than invest in expensive technology, more personnel and system upgrades.

Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences in anyone’s life, but one thing that can make it slightly better is if the proceedings are uncontested—that is, both parties agree on all major issues from child custody, support, and visitation to asset, debt, and liability distribution.

With the America Invents Act (AIA), signed by President Obama on September 16, 2011, the United States will change from a “first to invent” system to a “first inventor to file” system for patent rights. Because of this seismic shift in U.S. patent law (some are calling it the biggest change in the laws in nearly 150 years), it is more important than ever for independent inventors seeking protection for their inventions to file their applications as quickly as possible.

Few movies can attract and retain fans the way Star Wars has, so it is no surprise that the movie continues to make headlines more than three decades after its release. This time, George Lucas, the creator of the iconic series, was dealt a blow by Britain’s supreme court over the Stormtrooper costume.