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The back sides of Belkin’s Lego smartphone cases are covered with Lego dots, giving kids something to attach their creations to during long road trips and painful visits to grandma’s house with no Wi-Fi. Of course, they help protect the devices when dropped, too.
Arthur Menard, co-founder and CEO of Spartan Underwear, shows the inside of his company’s Spartan Boxer Briefs at CES Unveiled in New York. The high-tech underwear with an anti-bacterial silver fiber lining claims to block 99-percent of wireless radiation.
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NEW YORK — The latest technology can make for an easy holiday gift, but when it comes to the ultra-tech-savvy people in your life, finding a cool gadget they don’t already own can be tough. Fear not! From “Star Wars”themed speakers to radiationblocking boxer briefs, there’s a lot to pick from for all the super geeks in your life. • DEATH STAR LEVITATING SPEAKER — That’s no moon. It’s a $180 wireless speaker shaped like the Death Star from “Star Wars.” It’s a little tricky to set up, but once you get the Death Star positioned correctly over its base, it floats in the air thanks to wellplaced magnets and a little help from the Force. The Death Star rotates with a tap. The sound quality is pretty good, and the rechargeable battery will give you five hours of sound. Just keep it away from rebel fighter pilots. • ANTI-RADIATION UNDERWEAR — It’s a Faraday cage for your, um, crown jewels. Silver fibers woven into Spartan’s boxer briefs are designed to block radiation from electronics. That’s good news for men who might be worried about their laptops spending too much time on their laps. But while recent research has pointed to a possible link between radiation from wireless devices and decreased sperm count, studies are far from conclusive, so there’s no reason to panic just yet. Until January, the under-
Let the Force guide tech choices The “Star Wars” Death Star levitating Bluetooth speaker is a little tricky to set up, but once you get the Death Star positioned correctly over its base, it floats in the air thanks to well-placed magnets and a little help from the Force.
wear is available only on Spartan’s website for about $45. • 3-D IMAGING — Got a friend with mice or termites in their house? WalabotDIY is a 3-D-imaging tool that lets you see deep into your walls. The device attaches to an Android phone (sorry, iPhone users) and lets you see up to four inches through drywall, cement and other materials, just like Superman’s X-ray vision. How? Sensors pick up heat from mice motion and termite nests. At a recent demonstration,
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The Nintendo Entertainment System Classic Edition includes all your childhood favorites, assuming you came of age in the late 1980s or 1990s.
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While holiday shoppers are often enthusiastic about finding great gifts for their loved ones, many are decidedly less excited about wrapping those gifts. Many holiday shoppers spend hours wrapping gifts each year, and as gift lists grow, so does the amount of time needed to get all of those presents wrapped, hidden, packaged and/or shipped. Shoppers can employ the following strategies to make the process go much more smoothly and to reduce gift wrap-related anxiety. • Relearn the basics. Some people may think they know how to wrap gifts, only to realize it’s harder than it looks once the paper, scissors and Scotch tape comes out. Relearn the basics by viewing online tutorials prior to wrapping gifts so the lessons learned remain fresh in your mind. Learn how to wrap standard clothing gift boxes and recognize that such boxes can often be used to house oddly-shaped items.
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The process of wrapping holiday gifts can go more smoothly when applying some time-tested tips and tricks. • Wrap as you buy. Instead of getting bogged down with wrapping all in one evening, wrap presents as you purchase them. This ensures that you don’t leave everything for the last minute and reduces the likelihood that curious kids or
inquisitive spouses discover gifts before the big day. • Work on a hard surface. It may be tempting to lay everything out on your bed and wrap gifts while you’re binge-watching the latest Netflix series. But hard surfaces make the best places to wrap gifts. This ensures there won’t be any wrinkles in the paper and that you won’t lose supplies in the bedspread. • Rely on double-sided tape. For that professional look, invest in some doublesized tape so you will not have any unsightly tape lines. • Keep all of your supplies together. Store wrapping paper, scissors, tags, tape, ribbons, and whatever else you may need to wrap gifts in one convenient location. This cuts down on time wasted hunting for supplies around the house. • Draw on plain gift boxes. Make your own “wrapped gifts” by drawing or stenciling on plain gift boxes if you’re short on time. • Identify recipients by gift wrap. Designate one gift wrap for each person on your
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Continued from page 2 heat from hiding rodents could easily be seen in glowing red on a device screen. The sensors also will let you know the depth and location of pipes, wires and other objects to avoid if your next home improvement project calls for drilling into your walls. The WalabotDIY is available online for $200. • LEGO PHONE CASES — Ever wish your smartphone or tablet could keep your fussy children entertained long after it runs out of battery? Belkin’s Lego cases offer hands-on play, bringing new meaning to the term “screen time.” The back sides are covered with those familiar Lego dots, giving kids something to attach their creations to during long road trips and painful visits to grandma’s house with no WiFi. Of course, they help protect the devices when dropped, too.
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A Walabot, a handheld 3-D imaging system by Vayyar, senses two mice during a demonstration at Pepcom in New York. Walabot’s sensor technology can look through walls to detect structural foundations, track a person’s location and vital signs as they move through a Smart Home, measure the speed of a fast-moving ball and help drones and cars avoid collisions. Cases are available for the iPhone 6 and 6S ($45), 6 Plus and 6S Plus ($50), and the iPad Mini ($60). There’s no version yet for the iPhone 7 or Android. Bel-
kin makes these under license from Lego, so they should work fine with standard Lego bricks. • RETRO VIDEO GAMES — The $60 NES Classic Edition
shopping list. This way you can easily distinguish one person’s gifts from another’s. This can keep things more organized when sorting and visiting with friends and relatives later on. • Keep gift bags on hand. Gift bags work in a pinch and make it easy to conceal gifts that are hard to wrap. Curious loved ones can easily peak inside gift bags, so be sure to wrap gifts in tissue paper before placing them in the bags. • Less is usually more. Do not use too much paper when wrapping; otherwise, you will be left with bulky, sloppy folds. Before trimming the gift wrap from the roll, check that it overlaps the ends of the box by just a couple of inches. A sturdy paper will help you achieve crisper folds and prevent tears when wrapping. For the simplest wrapping design, try kraft paper (brown mailing paper), which can be dressed up with ribbons, cutouts or stamps. The process of wrapping holiday gifts can go more smoothly when applying some time-tested tips and tricks.
includes all your childhood favorites, assuming you came of age in the late 1980s or 1990s. If not, think of them as the horribly dated, super-pixellated games you sometimes see in the back of dive bars. To amp up the nostalgia even more, the system looks just like a miniature version of the one you remember, complete with a cord-connected black and grey controller. But there’s no stack of cartridges to clutter your room. All 30 games are stored in the system. Before you get too excited about getting on your “Donkey Kong” or finally saving Princess Zelda, be warned that these systems are very hard to find. They’re selling on eBay and other sites for well over their retail price. You’re probably going to have to collect a lot of gold coins if you want to land one of these for your favorite child — or more likely, the adult child in your life. Online Gift guide for high-tech toys: http://apne.ws/2ghurjt
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Chocolate is a sweet idea
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The Critter Truffle Collection comes from the artisans at Moonstruck Chocolate Co. in Portland, Oregon. Each of the four animal truffles is hand formed and hand decorated. Chocolate is a versatile gift for hostess, housewarming or the holidays.
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This box of Ecuadorian chocolate covered sea salt caramels comes from Heifer International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty. By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press Writer
NEW YORK — For housewarming, hostess or the holidays, really can you go wrong with chocolate? Gifty chocolate treats are an easy thing to track down in advance, throw in a shopping cart while on the go or seek out last minute on your way to the festivities. And if you don’t hit on just the right kind or combination, they’re easy for your recipient to regift. Presentation, after all, is everything. Some ideas with suggested retail prices: • MONEY ON HONEY: All-natural line of caramels made completely of pure wildflower honey and devoid of corn syrups. Finished with Fair Trade certified Guittard dark chocolate and a sprinkling of French sea salt. Box adorned with festive ornaments for the holidays. Widely available. MoneyOnHoney.com. Portion of proceeds go to Project Apis M., a nonprofit dedicated to enhance the health and vitality of honeybee colonies. $16.95. • DYLAN’S CANDY BAR, THE GOLD COLLECTION: Wrapped in a clear-andblack box with a gold ribbon, individual
bars in brightly colored hues and a range of flavors, including chocolate molten cake, dark chili pepper, dark strawberry and Champagne, milk Madagascar vanilla bean filled and more. Dylanscandybar.com. $72. • HEIFER INTERNATIONAL, ECUADORIAN CHOCOLATE COVERED SEA SALT CARAMELS: More caramels for a good cause, buy direct from Heifer, which is dedicated to ending hunger and poverty, and the nonprofit’s cacao farmers will benefit directly. Heifer Dylan’s Candy Bar via AP name with a luscious photo display The Gold Collection of chocolate bars is on the outside of a gray box. Heifer. available from Dylan’s Candy Bar. org. $30. • FRED’S AT BARNEYS NEW colorful, holiday-themed chocolates, two YORK, CHOCOLATE MIX TACKLE tins of hot chocolate in different flavors, BOX: A trio of milk chocolate pretzel balls, chocolate bar and container of chocolatechocolate toffee almonds and milk choco- covered almonds. Bases covered. Marielate mini graham crackers in a lidded rect- Belle.com. $165. See website for details. angular box with three compartments. Can • MOONSTRUCK CHOCOLATE, go straight on a table. Barneys.com. $25. CRITTER TRUFFLE COLLECTION: Ar• McCREA’S CARAMELS WITH tisan and cute box of four hand-formed and SINGLE MALT SCOTCH: A tall tube hand-decorated animal truffles from this of slow-cooked, handcrafted single malt dedicated Portland, Oregon, chocolatier. scotch caramels infused with smoke Ard- There’s a milk chocolate bunny, extra bitmore scotch. There’s a splash of the stuff tersweet cat, ivory toffee mouse and milk on the front of the cylinder. Barneys.com chocolate Labrador pup. Moonstruckchocand elsewhere. A three-tube gift box set of olate.com. $16. See website for details. other McCrea’s flavored caramels avail• LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT, FLAable McCreascandies.com. $15 for the sin- VORED TRUFFLES: These legendary gle tube, $54.95 for the box of three. French truffle makers have gone to color • MARIEBELLE NEW YORK, LUX- with boxes of 30 and 48 pieces in toffee URY BOOK GIFT SET: Comes in a box caramel, blackcurrant and citrus fruit. that looks like a vintage book. Inside, a Lamaisonduchocolat.us. $60 for the small maple pecan ganache cake in a smaller box and $96 for the larger one. See website book box, along with a 16-piece box of for details.
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Ideas brewing for coffee lovers By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press Writer
NEW YORK — Coffee lovers can also be lovers of other things, clearly, but the true java head surely wouldn’t scoff at a related holiday gift. Some ideas: • NOT YOUR AVERAGE TO-GO CUP: A coffee lover AND a tech nerd’s dream come true is rolled into the Ember coffee mug. Smart technology allows it to rapidly cool down your liquid to your desired temperature for up to two hours on the go or hours more when placed on its special coaster. Sleek, black design. Holds 12 ounces. The creation of entrepreneur and coffee lover Clayton Alexander and his Ember team. On pre-order in November. Embertech.com. $149.95. • LITTLE ROCKET SHIPS: Speaking of technology, the 3-Dprinting loving folks at Shapeways.com offer the Rocket Espresso Cup. By designer Craig S. Kaplan, it’s the little java ship that could in porcelain that’s food, oven and dishwasher safe in a variety of colors, or in white plastic. Hey 1 percenters, you can get one of these printed up in platinum for $150,000. For the rest of us, the plastic is $40 and the porcelain versions $33.17. Shapeways.com. • COFFEE AND ESPRESSO COMBO: Higher end and lower end combination machines are out there, so shop around if you’re on a budget or have a truly dedicated coffee fanatic who’s in search of the ultimate pour but looking to com-
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The Rocket Espresso Cup was designed by Craig S. Kaplan and is available at Shapeways.com.
bine. Some have steam wands and brew at the same time. Some are compact. Generally, they take up less space than two or more machines. Look to DeLonghi for some nice ones. • PODS WITH A PURPOSE:
Oakland Coffee, owned by Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt, offers fairly traded organic beans packaged in plant-based rather than plastic bags. Oakland, based in Oakland, California, has partnered with San Francisco Bay Coffee Co. on fully compostable singleserve soft pods of arabica blends from small farms in Peru and Honduras. The pods contain no plastic. A 10-count costs $12.99 on Amazon but are currently out of stock. Worth waiting for. Details at Oaklandcoffee.com. • IT’S ABOUT THE GRIND: Fancy automatic coffee grinders can make the taste and are abundant, but they can be pricey. Treat your java lover but do your research. Not looking to break your bank and got a DIYer? Go for a manual grinder. There are plenty, including the Hario Skerton Ceramic Coffee Grinder available at WilliamsSonoma.com for $49.95. It prom-
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The Ember mug holds 12 ounces of liquid. With smart technology, a dial at the base will keep liquid at a user’s preferred temperature for up to two hours or longer when placed on its own coaster. ises burrs that easily adjust to produce a range of grind sizes, from super fine espresso to coarse for French press brewing. And it looks cool.
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Early bird shoppers may purchase and even wrap gifts before December, but 11thhour shoppers may need some help come the holiday season. For those last-minute folks, there still are plenty of ways to ensure your shopping list is checked off. The following gifts are quick to purchase and can still make for thoughtful presents. • Liquor or wine basket: Prepackaged spirits often come with decorative glasses
and other accoutrements for entertaining. What’s more, they’re convenient to purchase if you’re on a time crunch. • Fueling station gift card: Drivers will appreciate a gift card to their favorite fueling station. Such cards suit anyone who has a car and frequently travels or commutes. • Food basket: A visit to the supermarket or a convenience center can yield many tasty finds that can be packaged together into a gift basket. Pair foods with a gift card to that retailer.
• Streaming service: Offer to treat a loved one to a month or two of their favorite streaming television or movie service. If they already have streaming subscriptions, offer to cover the cost of the subscription for a few months. • Pre-made gifts: Don’t overlook your local pharmacy as a place to find convenient gifts. Look for unique items in the seasonal aisle, where you might be able to find stocking-stuffer toiletries or cosmetic gifts that suit several people on your shopping list.
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Don’t sweat finding fitness gifts By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press Writer
Because golf balls and yoga mats are so predictable, from spinners to CrossFitters and all the barre lovers in between, here’s a look at 10 gift ideas to keep every sweaty body in your life moving and motivated.
Stocking stuffers • Exo protein bars: The latest ‘it’ bars will hit every picky dieter on your list. Exo bars are gluten-, soy- and dairy-free, offering 10 grams of protein per bar from cricket flour. Yep, as in insects. The company says crickets are full of zinc, iron and calcium to help power you through a spin class. They’re sweetened with natural sugars like dates and come in flavors like peanut butter and jelly and banana bread. $3 per bar or $36 for 12-pack • TAva DVD: Celebrity to the stars Tracy Anderson’s newest DVD feels more like a dance party than a workout. Expect some serious booty shaking since the cardio routine was inspired by her sessions training Jennifer Lopez. $19.99
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Yoga and barre lovers • Online barre class: Former New York City Ballet dancer Mary Helen Bowers trained Natalie Portman for Oscarwinning role in “Black Swan.” Now the founder of the Ballet Beautiful workout streams classes online for those who can’t work out alongside her. Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid and Karlie Kloss are all regulars. Try the Ultimate Supermodel Workout. $12.99 • Warm-up hoodie: Spiritual Gangster’s hip athleisure line offers a new kind of street cred. This cozy “Love is the Answer” hoodie will keep your warm post savasana. Sizes tend to run a bit small. $78
Cross trainers/runners • Jabra Elite Sport: Whether they’re into boxing, jump-roping or one-armed handstands, every gym rat is looking for one thing. Wireless headphones that will stay put despite serious sweat and
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Holiday shopping season typically begins the day after Thanksgiving and extends all the way to Christmas Eve. While that’s a considerable amount of time for shoppers to find gifts for everyone on their shopping list, many people will still find themselves putting holiday shopping off until the last minute. In certain ways, last-minute holiday shopping is easier than ever. Thanks to online retailers who can ship products overnight, men and women
who delay their holiday shopping have more options at their disposal than they did before the arrival of the Internet. And unlike the days of yore when the best deals were largely exclusive to Black Friday, some shoppers find that competition between online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar stores is so great that deals can be found regardless of when they begin shopping. But while waiting until the last minute to begin holiday shopping may not be as risky as it used to be, shoppers may
still benefit by sticking to certain strategies so they can find the perfect gifts without breaking the bank. • Stay within your budget. Even last-minute shoppers have holiday shopping budgets. But it can be harder for last-minute shoppers to stick to their budgets because they have less time to comparison shop and hunt for deals. As the holiday shopping season winds down, resist the temptation to go over budget. If a gift you had in mind is available but more than you can spend, look for something else. Over-
spending on holiday shopping in December is a recipe for debt in January, and no shopper wants to begin the new year weighed down by consumer debt. • Shop local. National chains and big box retailers are renowned for rolling out great deals during the holiday season, but such stores may have very limited or unimpressive inventory left by the time lastminute shoppers begin shopping. Local retailers are often incapable of slashing prices as significantly as their larger
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Different flavors of Exo’s protein bars are shown. Exo bars are gluten, soy and dairy free, offering 10 grams of protein per bar from cricket flour. Yep, as in insects. The company Celebrity to the stars Tracy Ander- says crickets are full of zinc, iron and calcium to help power you through a sweaty spin class. son’s newest DVD, “TAva,” feels more like a dance party than a workout. Jabra Elite Sport Associated headphones are Press shown with the photos integrated Jabra Sport Life App — Continued from page 10 which displays daily motivations through messaging and video chats. $10 a month or $60 a information relayed month depending on which coach you by the Bluetooth choose and the amount of interaction ear bud set — on a Ice, snow and mud are no problem you want to have with them. phone screen. • Pressed Juicery: Don’t let poor meal for Nike’s Lunar Epic Flyknit Shield running planning spoil your hard-fought boot shoe, which now features a water-repellent camp class. The juices come delivered to bootie to keep feet warm and dry. For once, your door with enough flavor options to the cool choice is also safety conscious, with satisfy sweet-tooth skeptics and hardened reflective details on the heel and laces as greenies. $130 for a three-day cleanse of 18 juices delivered. well as multi-surface traction.
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NEW HOURS: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. ............ Noon to 6pm Sat. ...... 10am to 2pm • Sun. & Mon. CLOSED
WE OFFER A VARIETY OF EMU OIL BASED PRODUCTS: Emu Oil Soap Pain Relief Shampoo & Conditioner Lotions & Creams Dietary Supplements & More!
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Take Rt. 487 to Lighstreet. Turn east on Ridge Road, 3 miles, 2nd stop sign.
Berger’s Religious Gifts
475 S. Market St. (Rte. 54) Elysburg • (570) 672-9339
M-T-W-T 10-6; FRI. 10-8; SAT. 10-4
Nativities Kneeling Santa • 3 Kings Medals • Bibles • Statues Real Bayberry Candles
Merry Christmas
Spa Manicures and Pedicures Massage Therapy Cuts, Color and Hi-Lites Airbrushed Spray Tanning Microdermabrasion Facials, Peels and Skin Care Mineral Makeup Artistry Lash Extensions Spa Body Treatments Facial and Body Waxing Spa Packages Gift Cards & Gift Cerificates www.venus-spa.com
1301 Columbia Blvd., (Rt. 11) Bloomsburg
389-1985
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Don’t forget about your pets this Holiday Season! Pet foods & supplies • Animal foods – Large & small
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NEW Janome Sewing Machines starting at $
• Small Animal Cages • Aquarium Supplies • Dog & Cat Foods • Bird Food & Feeders • Floor Standing Bird Cages • Straw & Hay • Poultry feed
Sa$le! Reg. $ 69900
14900
NEW Sergers
Model #DC2015
starting at $
24900
599
• Fully Computerized • 50 Stitches, 3 Buttonholes • Built In Needle Threader • Digital LED Display WITH • Heavy Duty CASE
WARREN’S/Sunbury Sewing Center Feeds 229 Montour Blvd., Bloomsburg | 570-784-6200
HOURS: MON.-FRI. 9:30am-6:00pm • SAT. 9:30am-4:00pm 2092 N. Susquehanna Trail, Rts. 11 & 15, HUMMELS WHARF 570-743-1718 • across from A&A Auto
Don’t know what to give this season?
Gift Certificates
IT’S LIKE GIVING A GIFT EVERY DAY!
Bloomsburg 3185 Lackawanna Ave 570-784-2121 Mon. - Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm
Berwick 337 West Front Street 570-752-3645 Mon. - Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm
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On Name Brand Furniture www.plazahouse.com
SELINSGROVE
The Plaza Shopping Center Routes 11 & 15 • 374-2865 Monday-Saturday 9-8; Sunday 12-5
FREE Delivery* • FREE Set Up* • FREE Haul Away* Find us on Facebook
Plus 0% Interest Financing**
*Free delivery & set-up on purchases of $399 & over. See store for details. **Financing available with approved credit. Excludes clearance merchandise.
BLOOMSBURG
The Bloomsburg/Berwick Highway • 784-2234 Monday-Thursday 10-7 Fri. & Sat. 10-8; Sun. 12-5