Abstract: A necktie having an insert which causes the end of the necktie to flare out from the torso of the wearer, much like the tip of a ski. The necktie may have designs or printing thereon so as to more closely resemble a ski. The necktie which may be shaped in planform so as to more closely resemble the end of a ski: narrow and sharply pointed, or relatively rounded on the end and wider at the end than in the middle, or a very wide planform and bluntly rounded end, or shaped like a water ski, wake board, surf board, kite board, skate board, scooter, and other types of skis and boards. The invention may also comprise a retrofit insert which may be placed into a pre-existing necktie in order to render it ski shaped, and a method of advertising using the tie.

Abstract: A beverage cooler box is provided which is intended to receive ice or other cooling means to keep containers packaged therein cool. The box is made of a material which is impervious to liquid which may be contained within the box during use. The box includes folding end panels which extend continuously between adjacent front and rear panels; therefore, there are no seams or breaks in the material around the lower portion of the box which might degrade the ability of the box to hold a liquid. Also disclosed is a method of assembling the cooler box.

Abstract: A beverage cooler box is provided which is intended to receive ice or other cooling means to keep containers packaged therein cool. The box is made of a material which is impervious to liquid which may be contained within the box during use. The box includes folding end panels which extend continuously between adjacent front and rear panels; therefore, there are no seams or breaks in the material around the lower portion of the box which might degrade the ability of the box to hold a liquid. Also disclosed is a method of assembling the cooler box.