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MILPITAS, Calif. – April 11, 2024 (Investorideas.com Newswire) SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today issued the following statement from Ajit Manocha, SEMI President and CEO, after the United States Government announced it will no longer move forward with the Notice of Funding Opportunity for CHIPS funding for the construction, modernization, or expansion of semiconductor research and development (R&D) facilities in the United States: “We recognize that the Department of Commerce was faced with a difficult decision to change course regarding the issuance of a third Notice of Funding Opportunity related to R&D…

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For some travelers, staying connected in the air is essential to flying. Whether you respond to business emails before arrival or keep up to date with your social networks, Air Canada generally offers some level of Wi-Fi access, depending on your flight details. If you’re planning an Air Canada trip soon, here’s what you should know about in-flight Air Canada Wi-Fi. Does Air Canada have Wi-Fi? All Air Canada Rouge (Air Canada’s low-cost subsidiary) customers can access high-speed Wi-Fi during their flight. Premium Rogue customers can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, while economy customers have Wi-Fi available for purchase. Air Canada is…

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Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Whether you use them or not, AI tools are here to stay. More than 250 million companies already rely on AI tools, according to an Exploding Topics report, which means it’s not just important you learn to use AI. You also may want to learn to use it better than your competition.AI tools like ChatGPT may be freely available, but that doesn’t mean…

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American Software (AMSWA) just unveiled an announcement. American Software, Inc. announced its plan to simplify its stock structure by eliminating its Class B Common Stock, pending shareholder approval. This involves exchanging each share of Class B for 1.2 shares of Class A Common Stock, with the major Class B shareholder, James C. Edenfield, fully supporting the move and agreeing to various terms, including voting and transfer restrictions. The transaction is anticipated to close in the second half of 2024, after meeting certain customary conditions, aiming to streamline the company’s capital structure and potentially impact its financial and operational future. For…

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  I’m standing in the middle of a quarter-dark studio floor. To my right, a Disney Imagineer pecks at a keyboard and keeps glancing upward. In front of me, on an elevated platform, Disney Princess Tiana has exchanged her gown for khakis and a pith helmet and is mouthing something I can’t hear. The Imagineer near me is working on one of the dozens (yes, dozens) of audio-animatronics that will inhabit Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the forthcoming ride at the company’s Anaheim and Orlando theme parks that will take the place of the old Splash Mountain attraction. While most of the…

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The number of small businesses created by founders who already had a job nearly doubled from 2022 to last year. A new survey of 1,345 business owners from payroll company Gusto found that 44% of new businesses in the US started as side hustles in 2023, a jump from 27% in 2022. A quarter of respondents said they were working full-time day jobs while starting their companies, and 19% were working part-time jobs. “Uncertainty around which way the economy’s going made people a little skittish to give up something they’ve got in order to go for something that they want,”…

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I’ve been an enthusiastic award traveler for over a decade, using points and miles earned from credit cards to book flights, hotels and more. Award travel has granted me experiences that would have otherwise been over my budget, helping me explore the world, spend time with loved ones and get where I’m going in comfort. I’m grateful for my hobby and eager to share it with curious friends and family. However, award travel has complexities and pitfalls that make it risky. I’ve learned over the years that introducing others to award travel requires a degree of care, so here are…

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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) theme for April’s National Financial Capability Month has been revealed. The SEC is asking Americans “What does your financial future look like? Having a plan can help answer the question.” Creating financial plans is a key part of securing the future and throughout April the SEC and key stakeholders within the government institution will be talking about building a better financial roadmap. SEC talks about the financial future The government body will be releasing guidance from leaders in the SEC and those working in the engine room of the financial fair-play body. They will…

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At the airport, long lines for check-in, security screenings and even getting food can feel like a giant waste of time — and potentially disrupt even the most meticulously planned itinerary.But with planning, you can skip some of the most annoying lines, and in some cases, get reimbursed if the line-skipping privilege requires an application fee. Here are five common airport bottlenecks and how to avoid them for free or cheap.1. Check inMost airlines allow you to check in for your flight directly through their mobile app or website within 24 hours of departure, allowing you to bypass the desk…

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The United States spends more on healthcare than any other developed country, yet it has the worst outcomes. Here are the hard numbers: We spend 16.6% of our GDP on healthcare—compared to most developed countries that spend an average of 9.2% of GDP. Despite that, the U.S. performs worse than average on 77% of health status indicators, including life expectancy and limb amputations as a result of diabetes, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. “We’re paying a lot of money for a really fragmented, impersonal system that’s not working for most people,” says Dr. Asaf Bitton, executive…

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