patent, the moisture from the wreaths would condense in the container and penetrate the cardboard causing it to become weak. The moisture would also create an environment conducive to growing mold, resulting in rotten wreaths.
In contrast to the box disclosed in the '641 patent, the present invention uses three inserts, one on each end and one in the middle to support the box. The additional insert adds support to the middle of the box so the box will not be crushed. The wreath shipping box of the present invention has a treated interior. The interior walls and inserts are provided with a moisture barrier or wax curtain coating to prevent absorption of moisture by the cardboard. A number of ventilation holes are formed in the box and inGeorge Takei is obsessed with fitness. Every morning, he powerwalks around his Los Angeles neighborhood like a man on fire. After that come sets of push-ups and sit-ups. He used to run marathons, which is how he met his husband, Brad. Trekkies are well aware of his physique.

“It’s about being your best self,” he says.

It’s this philosophy—and drive—that has propelled Takei to cultural icon status. Sure, he could have rested on his laurels and retired a decade ago. After all, as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise on the TV series Star Trek, and its multiple blockbuster film adaptations, the actor had achieved a devoted fan base, and shattered not only stereotypes of Asian actors on film and television, but also the notion that Asians can’t drive.“I