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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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