Jim Burress
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The mechanical time clock is itself clocking out
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Jim Burress
Nov 29, 2019
Employees all across America once punched into work with Lathem time clocks. The company is now moving with the times.
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The promise and reality of Google Fiber
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Jim Burress
Aug 7, 2018
The search giant made waves when it set out to disrupt the internet service sector with a rollout of super-fast fiber-optic cable. The Atlanta region thought it would benefit. It hasn't.
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For musicians, holiday gigs provide critical income
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Jim Burress
Dec 8, 2015
Atlanta's airport is bringing in local musicians to help travelers de-stress.
Paper industry wants customers back
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Jim Burress
Sep 15, 2015
Thanks to e-mail, e-vites and e-readers, paper use has dropped.
A check on equity-based crowdfunding
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Jim Burress
Aug 21, 2015
Georgia was one of the first states to allow this type of regulated crowdfunding.
Now boarding: better technology at the airport
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Jim Burress
May 27, 2015
Future technology could eliminate airport lines.
College acceptances bring a rush to buy sweatshirts
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Jim Burress
Apr 2, 2015
When acceptance letters go out, lots of cash comes in to college bookstores.
For many, rebates are worth jumping through some hoops
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Jim Burress
Feb 9, 2015
Customers often use a rebate to justify buying something they want anyway.
AirTran Folds its wings
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Jim Burress
Dec 31, 2014
After four years, Southwest Airlines officially acquires AirTran.
Thirty years later, Cabbage Patch Kids are still a favorite
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Jim Burress
Dec 24, 2014
The Cabbage Patch Kid still draws fans decades after its release.