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Robots Will Soon Deliver Both Medicine And Mail

A German post office is testing a delivery drone which could be used to provide remote areas with medicine and other much-needed supplies. The little yellow aircraft just completed its first flight, from a pharmacy in the city of Bonn to the company's headquarters across the Rhine.

6 Popular Classic Christmas Gift Ideas That Are Still The Best

by Joe Eitel

With the holiday season upon us, millions of people begin their seemingly never-ending search for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Most people are out searching for the latest and greatest electronic gadget this holiday season, but some shoppers still seek that perfect retro gift from the "good ol' days". I want to take a look back in time at some of the most popular gifts of all time. These "old school" toys are all timeless classics for the holidays. read more »

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Best Skis For The Beginner: Here's Some Recommendations For Women

by Better Beauty

If you know me, you know that I like buying stuff. Whether it's athletic gear or perfumed soaps, it's my favorite pasttime. However let me just add that I don't go overboard. I don't have stuff I don't need and I use everything I buy. If you are still learning to ski, here is my guide on how to choose a new pair of skis and the best ones currently in the market for women.

From Homeland To Home Deliveries, Drones Target Afghanistan & The Amazon

by Ron Callari

For those addicted to the HBO's hit series, Homeland, the writers have inserted drones into their plot lines almost as if they were dark villainous anti-heroes. Last season, lead character Sargeant Brody sought revenge for a drone attack gone sideways killing innocent Iraqi children. This season the unmanned aerial vehicle is now used as "eyes on the ground" allowing Brody to seek covert asylum in Afghanistan...

8 Great Cat Lover Gifts For The Holidays

Cosmopurritan Cocktail Glass With Calico Cat Figurine

by Lady Bee

Ah, cats! They think they rule the world, and they do own whatever world, or household, they live in. That's why gifts for cat lovers are so à propos - they reinforce the unabashed truth that those persons are dominated by their cats, and cat lovers think that this truth is funny... or cute... or karma. Anyway, here are 8 of my favorite cat lover gifts for this holiday season....

EcoQube On Kickstarter! Mini-Farm & Aquarium Combines Sustainability With Beauty

by Must Love Gadgets

Aquariums are universally fascinating, but they're usually a hassle to maintain. The EcoQube is a very low maintenance aquarium for fish and plants that successfully thrive off of each other, and it's being crowdsourced now on Kickstarter. It's a must have!

8 Great Dog Lover Gifts For The Holidays

by Lady Bee

The Holidays are here again and so are this year's gift choices for the dog loving humans in your life. Here are eight of my picks that are sure to be useful as well as fun for those very special people....

Here Are Some Of The Best Video Game Deals Available On Black Friday

by Nicholas.Greene

Black Friday is once more just around the corner; the beginning of the hectic holiday season is almost upon us. Now, as I'm sure most of you probably won't be too keen on shaking off your turkey comas to shop for the best video game deals, so I'll be gathering here every offer I can find.

The Ten Must-Have Video Games Of 2013

Video Game Holiday Shopping Guide Part One

by Nicholas.Greene

Hey, folks! As I'm sure you're all aware, Christmas is just around the corner, bringing with it the gift-purchasing frenzy typical of the holiday season. Chances are good that at least a few of you are shopping for gifts to give the gamer in your life - and coming up short. Care for a few recommendations?

Five Fantastic Video Game Christmas Gift Ideas

by Nicholas.Greene

If you're doing Christmas shopping for a friend or loved one who happens to be a gamer, why not try looking at some of these awesome gift ideas? Chances are pretty high that anyone who plays video games will appreciate at least one of the items on this list.

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Cyber Monday And The Slow Death Of Black Friday

Why You Should Avoid Black Friday And Just Shop Online

by Tech Light

When Cyber Monday was invented in 2005 to encourage people to shop online, I don't think anyone really expected what would happen next. Over the past seven years, online shopping's popularity has skyrocketed. Bad news for Black Friday, right?

Annie Oakley's: Colorado Marijuana Dispensary Granted First Recreational License

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

The marijuana business is one that has been on the rise in states that have decriminalized the drug for some time. But up until now they've only been able to cater to an elite clientele - those with licenses to purchase medical marijuana. In Colorado where the drug has been legalized, that's all about to change.

Mom & Pops 'Shop Small' For Social Media, Devoid Of Black Friday Madness & Cyber Monday Fatigue

by Ron Callari

Mom & Pop shops, sometimes derogatorily referred to as the dinosaurs of the retail industry have of recent date been able to exert some clout during the holiday buying season, at least for one day out of the year. Founded by American Express, since 2010, the "Shop Small" movement (aka Small Business Saturday®) ...

Fresh Moves Bus: A Farmer's Market On Wheels

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

As a major advocate for purchasing and consuming local foods, and a produce-loving vegetarian, farmer's markets are among my favorite things in the world. The only problem is that farmer's markets aren't everywhere when you need them. While there's still a way to go before everyone has unlimited, easy access to locally grown produce, businesses like The Fresh Moves bus in Chicago aim to change that.

Can Kmart's "Blue" Light Special Ads Turn Us On For The Holidays? [Videos]

by Ron Callari

With Kmart's revenue reports heading into the toilet, it appears its TV ads might have followed suit this holiday season. Down 4.6 percent in earnings this quarter, one of the nation's largest discount retailers is taking a radical departure from it's wholesome Mom's Apple Pie image to one that replicates the blue material you might catch on late night, a la Chelsea Lately!

Cat's Play For Foreign Cats: 13 Fun International Cat Toys

by Lady Bee

If you're curious about how cats play in other countries, here are some fun cat toys popular in Italy, Russia, India and other foreign countries. And, if you're homesick, you can purchase them from the links provided....

Lazy Dogs Who Like To Chew Can Use The Bone Mat: As Seen On TV

by Lady Bee

I had always thought that the use of front paws to hold things in place was a natural behavior of both dogs and cats. But apparently, there are some dogs who don't, or don't want to, hold their bones. I say that because of this new product for dogs - the Bone Mat - which holds bones in place while your dog chews them.

14 Awesome Hanukkah Menorahs For Pet & Animal Lovers

by Lady Bee

A menorah is a special candelabra lit for eight nights during the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, a holiday that commemorates the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem. The holiday is a joyous one, so it is not surprising that there are many that celebrate our relationship with our pets and our admiration and appreciation of wild animals as well. Here are 14 wonderfully artistic animal menorahs for children and adults.

10 Funny Hanukkah Toys For Chewish Cats And Dogs

by Lady Bee

Chewish has, more or less, become the special attribution of pets who live with Jewish persons. Or maybe it's just a great hook to sell more pet toys for Hanukkah. In any case, there are some real fun toys for cats and dogs who qualify - chewers, chasers, and swatters, who should not be left out of the Hanukkah festivities that begin early this year on Thanksgiving eve.

Your Pets Deserve Their Own Thanksgiving Dinners - Healthy Ones!

by Lady Bee

Every year around the holidays, we are warned not to share our yummy meals with our pets. They can get very sick from eating our rich food, and really we should not feed them from the table anyway. But there is at least one pet food company known for making high quality pet foods, that has whipped up a couple of special Thanksgiving meals for our dogs and cats - even those that are on grain free diets.