Business Beat: Drones, Hump Day, Voice Mail

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A Parrot Bebop drone and the Skycontroller. | AP Photo

As drones fly to the top of gift lists, FAA posts safety video

Drones are the gift among novices and serious hobbyists this season. So the Federal Aviation Administration has created a “Know Before You Fly” safety video that outlines tips on staying off its naughty list.

Geico brings back with Hump Day camel with a twist

Ever wondered what you look like to the animals at the zoo? Watch this video.

Who hasn’t wanted an office without voice mail? Coca-Cola did it

Office voice mail at the world’s largest soft-drink maker was shut down “to simplify the way we work and increase productivity.” [Bloomberg]

Keurig recalls 7 million Mini Plus coffee makers

Dow closes above 18,000 on strong economic news

Oil train disaster settlement growing

Boeing, Kuwait Airways finalize $3.3 billion jet order

ALSO: Boeing delivers Azerbaijan Airlines’ first 787 Dreamliner

ALSO: Boeing may have benefited from alleged change in NASA contract scoring [Wall Street Journal]

Apple releases its first automatic security update for Macs [Reuters]

Family Dollar delays vote on Dollar tree deal

U.S. economy grew at fast 5% annual rate in the third quarter

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