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Jackson Hole Ski Resort is awesome. Tough skiing for sure, probably best suited for intermediate or above level skiers. The runs have spectacular views but they are long, long, long. No lift lines except on the tram where they really squish you in. If you are claustrophobic avoid the tram.
We also skied one day at Grand Targhee, it was snowy and foggy the day we went, but ended up having a lot of fun, not as exhausting as JH. There is a shuttle from alltrans that drives you there and back in comfort. It's around $90 and includes the days lift ticket.
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Great report! I love the Mangy Moose, too. And, I agree, they really cram people into the tram at Jackson Hole, but it's fun to ski off the top and the views are incredible on a clear day! The last time we were in Jackson, there were a lot of paragliders launching from the bowl at the top of the mountain. It was very cool!
I agree about Grand Targhee; it's usually foggy, but the snow is also usually pretty good.
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Pearly penile papules (also known as "hirsuties coronae glandis," "hirsutoid papillomas," or simply "PPPs") are small protusions that form a ridge on the glans, or "head" of the human penis. The papules most commonly appear as one or several rows of small, pearly or flesh-colored, smooth, dome-shaped bumps situated circumferentially around the corona of the glans. They may range in size from less than 1 millimeter to 3 millimeters in length.
Although they are sometimes confused with HPV warts, pearly penile papules are a normal, entirely harmless anatomical variation that cannot be transmitted between individuals. They are not caused by sexual activity or lack of hygiene and they are not infectious or contagious, unlike genital warts. They are not malignant or pre-malignant.1 It is important to differentiate harmless conditions like pearly penile papules and Fordyce spots from actual sexually transmitted infections, as males with pearly penile papules often feel stigmatized by potential sexual partners who do not understand that the condition poses no risk to either person's health. Pearly penile papules are a common skin variation and are estimated to be present in roughly a quarter of adult males, with actual percentages reported between 8 and 43 percent.2 For reasons unknown, pearly penile papules appear more commonly in males who are uncircumcised.
Glans penis with pearly penile papules.
Not counting the appearance of the papules themselves, pearly penile papules are an entirely asymptomatic condition.
Causes and Risk Factors
Medical science has yet to determine the actual physiological cause for pearly penile papules, although it is theorized that the bumps are merely vestigial remnants of sensitive penile protusions known as "penile spines" found in the same location in other primates.3 In those species that retain the full expression of penile spines, the spines contribute to sexual pleasure and quicker orgasms. This effect is not observed in human males, as pearly penile papules do not appear to have any physiological role in one's penile sensitivity or sexual performance. Race and being uncircumcised are suggested risk factors in developing pearly penile papules. Several reports suggest an increased incidence in uncircumcised versus circumcised men (22% vs. 12%, respectively). One study found a greater incidence in black versus white men, in those circumcised (21% vs. 7%, respectively) and uncircumcised (44% vs. 33% respectively).2
Although age is not a clear defining factor in the onset of pearly penile papules, most males report onset of pearly penile papules between 20 and 40 years of age. There have been many cases reported of onset in males shortly after reaching puberty.4 Because pearly penile papules can be so small, some men do not even realize they have them until much later in life.
A diagnosis of pearly penile papules can be obtained from a dermatologist or similarly trained physician. The differential diagnosis (elimination of possible alternative conditions) includes condyloma acuminata (genital warts), molluscum contagiosum, ectopic sebaceous glands, and lichen nitidus. Condyloma acuminata are most important to rule out because unlike pearly penile papules, they are less uniform in shape and size, appear to be more wart-like, and might change in appearance over time.5 In addition, genital warts are not typically arranged in neat circular rows surrounding the corona of the glans, as are pearly penile papules. Lesions of molluscum contagiosum tend to be larger in size and marked by navel-like depressions, sometimes with a pink hue.
Ectopic sebaceous glands and lichen nitidus are both commonly located on the penile shaft and can thus be eliminated from diagnosis. Furthermore, ectopic sebaceous glands are yellowish in color and can often discharge a cheese-like material. On the other hand, lesions of lichen nitidus tend to be flat-topped and are often polygonal in shape. In cases in which the diagnosis is uncertain, a biopsy can be performed, as pearly penile papules have a unique microscopic anatomy.5
A microscopic view of a single pearly penile papule.
Because pearly penile papules pose no health risk, treatment is typically only advised if the protrusions are causing psychological stress. Before beginning any form of treatment, it is essential that patients receive a proper diagnosis to avoid the cost and hassle of undergoing a possibly ineffective and unnecessary removal procedure.
Surgical treatment for pearly penile papules involves the surgical removal of each papule on the penis, an operation which requires hospitalization and the administration of anesthesia. Under no circumstances should an individual attempt to perform surgery on his or her own penis. These treatments include (in order of effectiveness):
Carbon Dioxide Laser Surgery
The surgeon uses highly targeted carbon dioxide lasers to produce beams of infrared light, which disintegrate the papule tissues at the molecular level. This method is the safest and most effective surgical option available for the treatment of pearly penile papules.
The surgeon uses high dose radiation to selectively ionize the tissue, producing free radicals that are deleterious to the cells. When used to remove pearly penile papules, this procedure is more accurate than excisional or Hyfrecator surgery, but less so than carbon dioxide laser surgery.
Cryosurgery or Freezing
The papules are cooled to extreme low temperatures using liquid nitrogen until they fall off.
Excisional Surgery
Using a scalpel or lancet, the surgeon cuts and removes each papule one by one. This method is generally less accurate than others and may result in damage to the surrounding tissues. Manageable pain is to be expected during the recovery stage.
Electro-dessication with Curettage using Hyfrecator
The papules are dessicated (put in a state of extreme dryness) with electricity, after which the residual tissues are removed by scraping or scooping with surgical instruments. This method can be painful unless the patient is anesthetized and may result in permanent scarring. Manageable pain during recovery is to be expected.
Photos of a male's penis taken before and after a PPP-removal surgery.
In addition to the aforementioned surgical treatments, individuals with pearly penile papules have employed a number of holistic home remedies of variable medical efficacy. These treatments nearly always include directly applying liquid(s), gel(s), or paste(s) to the papules for weeks at a time until the bumps appear to shrink in size. Commonly applied ointments include toothpaste, eucalyptus oil, lemon juice, and castor oil.6 Careful research is highly recommended before beginning any type of holistic treatment.
Toothpaste has been used as a home remedy for pearly penile papules
Males with pearly penile papules commonly experience a great deal of anxiety and psychological stress concerning the appearance of their penis. Males with pearly penile papules may feel self-conscious and inferior to those who do not have the condition. These feelings may manifest in sexual difficulty, low self-esteem, and general problems with intimacy.
Because the condition is often stigmatized, males with pearly penile papules might feel that surgical removal is their only salvation from a life of sexual embarrassment. While surgical removal may certainly provide relief for some, many cannot afford the cost of effective surgeries and might instead attempt to treat their papules using unsafe methods at home, sometimes worsening the appearance of their penis. Others will spend exorbitant amounts of money on scam products or services that claim to remove one's papules in "3 days or less," as one web ad claims.
The best advice for an individual with pearly penile papules for whom surgery is not a viable consideration is simply to love your body. Pearly penile papules are not going to scare away a partner who genuinely cares for you. If you happen to encounter such a person, he or she was certainly not worth the time investment. In the meantime, accept that you are among a select group of rare anatomical variants and take pride in being special. Some partners of individuals with pearly penile papules even claim that the papules enhance their receptive sexual sensations. While it is understandable to feel some anxiety over a physical "abnormality," especially when it affects such a delicate region of the body, acceptance and respect for oneself is inarguably the healthiest (and most cost-effective) mode of treatment.
A typical web ad targeting pearly penile papules as the cause for a lost sex life.
There is no known method of preventing pearly penile papules. Since pearly penile papules appear more common in uncircumcised males, it is possible that circumcision may reduce the likelihood of onset.
1) Pearly Penile Papules. DermNet New Zealand. 29 Dec 2013.
2) CO2 Laser Treats Pearly Penile Papules. American Health & Beauty. 9 Jul 2009.
3) Penis Spine, Pearly Papules, and Pop Benedict's Balls. A Primate of Modern Aspect. 11 Mar 2011.
4) Embarrassing Bodies: Pearly Penile Papules. Embarrassing Bodies. Jan 2014.
5) Pearly penile papules. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Oct 2009.
6) How to Cure Pearly Penile Papules Disease. Pearly Penile Papules Guide. Jan 2011.
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A substance believed to improve sexual performance, enhance sexual pleasure, or stimulate desire or love.
A fetishistic interest in having an amputation.
The circular patch of darker skin that surrounds the nipple.
An assisted reproduction technique that involves the placement of semen in the vagina or uterus with the aid of a syringe or small tube.
Artificial insemination using sperm from a man who is not the woman's partner.
Describes a person who never experiences sexual attraction.
In vitro fertilization and related technologies.
Someone that has contracted an infectious disease but is not experiencing symptoms.
The idea that relationship styles are influenced by the quality of the early parent–child bond.
Providing sexual stimulation to oneself, or being aroused sexually by oneself.
Self-strangulation for purposes of sexual arousal.
A form of male-to- female transexuality characterized by a man's sexual arousal at the thought of being or becoming a woman.
A form of behavior therapy that attempts to eliminate unwanted desires or behaviors by associating them with some unpleasant experience, such as a noxious smell.
A condition in which the normal microorganisms of the vagina are replaced by other species, causing discomfort and a foul-smelling discharge.
Inflammation of the glans of the penis.
Any contraceptive technique in which a physical barrier, such as a condom or diaphragm, prevents sperm from reaching the ovum.
A facility, usually in the form of a private club, used for casual sex between men.
A version of post-traumatic stress disorder affecting women who are victims of intimate partner violence.
An all-inclusive term for forms of sexual expression that involve inflicting and receiving physical pain, restraint, or humiliation. Often understood as a compressed acronym for bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism.
In gay slang, a burly gay man with plenty of body hair; more generally, a member of a gay male subculture that rejects many of the prevailing standards of gay male attractiveness and behavior.
Treatment of paraphilias or other disorders based on conditioning or other theories of behavioral psychology. Also called behavior modification.
Therapy focused on improving styles of communication between partners in relationships.
Noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
Obsolete term for sexual contact between a person and an animal.
Colloquial term for bisexual.
In law, the crime of marrying someone while already married to another spouse.
Prejudice against bisexuals.
The canal formed by the uterus, cervix, and vagina, through which the fetus passes during the birth process.
A facility specializing in childbirth care.
Sexual attraction to persons of both sexes.
An American slang term describing the temporary swelling of the testicles due to fluid congestion accompanied by testicular pain; occurs when a male is sexually aroused for an extended amount of time without climax
An American slang term describing the temporary swelling of the vulva due to fluid congestion accompanied by discomfort; occurs when a female is sexually aroused for an extended amount of time without climax.
The use of physical restraint for purposes of sexual arousal. Rope, cuffs, bondage tape, and other restraints are often used for this purpose.
A method of childbirth instruction that stresses the partner's role as birth coach and that teaches a natural childbirth method.
Irregular uterine contractions that occur during the third trimester of pregnancy. Also called false labor.
The first stage of breast development at puberty.
In Cameroon, a traumatic procedure to delay breast development in girls.
In women, the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of the torso; contains the mammary gland, which can secrete milk after pregnancy.
Slang terms: "boobs," "tits," "rack"
A house of prostitution.
Two small glands near the root of the penis that may secrete "pre-cum" at the urethral opening during sexual arousal before ejaculation. Also known as Cowper's glands.
Masculine-acting, often used to describe certain lesbians.
A fertility awareness method of contraception that takes account of variability in the length of a woman's menstrual cycles.
An escort-service prostitute, especially one who is relatively upscale in terms of clientele and price.
A fungal infection of the vagina. Also called thrush or a yeast infection.
Removal of the gonads. (In males, may include removal of the penis.) Also known as gonadectomy.
Sexual encounters that do not take place within a lasting sexual relationship.
Living under a vow not to marry or (by implication) to engage in sexual relations.
A small rubber or plastic cap that adheres by suction to the cervix, used as a contraceptive.
The lowermost, narrow portion of the uterus that connects with the vagina.
A surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdominal wall and uterus.
A primary sore on the skin or a mucous membrane in a person infected with syphilis. (Pronounced SHANK-er.)
An adult who has had sexual contact with a prepubescent child.
A sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
The sampling of tissue from the placenta for purposes of prenatal diagnosis.
An alternative, more-inclusive term for chronic prostatitis. See prostatitis.
Microscopic, hairlike extensions of cells, often capable of coordinated beating motions.
A community support program for released sex offenders.
The surgical removal of the foreskin.
Detention of a person having a mental disorder that creates a threat to himself or others.
A form of behavioral learning in which a novel stimulus is tied to a preexisting reflex.
The transition to infertility at the end of a woman's reproductive life, lasting for several years and culminating in menopause.
The assessment or treatment of mental or behavioral problems, as practiced by a psychologist.
A loose fold of skin that covers the clitoris.
Removal of the entire external portion of the clitoris (glans, shaft, and hood).
The erectile organ in females, whose external portion is located at the junction of the labia minora, just in front of the vestibule; it is the most sensitive erogenous zone and often the primary anatomical source of sexual pleasure in women.
The common exit of the gastrointestinal and urogenital systems; in humans it is present only in embryonic life.
Related to the aspects of the mind that process knowledge or information.
The study of the information-processing systems of the mind.
Therapy based on changing a person's beliefs and thought processes.
A live-in sexual relationship between two persons who are not married to each other.
The apparent negative outcomes of cohabitation before marriage, such as less satisfying marriages and divorce.
A variation of the man-above position for coitus that increases clitoral stimulation.
Penetration of the vagina by the penis.
The milk produced during the first few days after birth; it is relatively low in fat but rich in immunoglobulins.
The examination of the cervix with the aid of an operating microscope.
Reveal a previously concealed identity, such as being gay.
The cognitive component of love: the decision to maintain a relationship.
A form of marriage in which the husband and wife are expected to be emotionally intimate and to engage in social activities together.
Sexual behavior perceived subjectively as involuntary and diagnosed as a symptom of a compulsive disorder. Also called obsessive–compulsive sexual disorder.
The modification of behavior by learning through association and/or reinforcement.
A congenital defect of hormonal metabolism in the adrenal gland, causing the gland to secrete excessive levels of androgens.
An oral contraceptive regimen in which all pills (except any dummy pills) contain the same drug dosage.
A device inserted in the body that slowly releases a hormonal contraceptive.
In childbirth, a periodic tightening of the uterine muscles, felt as a cramp.
A group of subjects included in a study for comparison purposes.
The revival of sexual arousal caused by the presence of a novel partner.
The rim of the glans of the penis.
Either of two elongated erectile structures within the clitoris or penis that also extend backward into the pelvic floor.
A secretory structure in the ovary derived from an ovarian follicle after ovulation.
A single midline erectile structure. In both sexes it fills the glans; in males it extends backward along the underside of the penis, surrounding the urethra.
A paraphilia or certain set of paraphilias seen as a disorder of normal courtship behavior.
Pregnancy-like symptoms in the male partner of a pregnant women. Also called sympathetic pregnancy.
A form of marriage that requires a stronger vow of commitment than a regular marriage and that makes divorce harder to obtain.
A sheetlike muscle that wraps around the spermatic cord and the testicle.
Wearing the clothing of the other sex, for any of a variety of reasons. One who cross-dresses is sometimes referred to as being "in drag."
The appearance of the fetal scalp at the vaginal opening.
Internal extensions of the corpora cavernosa of the clitoris or penis.
A colloquial term for infatuation.
Failure of one or both testicles to descend into the scrotum by 3 months of postnatal age.
The study of cultural variations across the human race.
The study of the interactions between culture and mental processes or behaviors.
Sexual contact between the tongue or mouth of one person and the vulva of another.
Slang terms: "eating-out," "third base," "oral," "head"
Stalking via the Internet.
The cycle in which some abused children grow up to repeat similar forms of abuse on others. Also called victim–perpetrator cycle.
Rape between dating or socially acquainted couples; it is particularly common of college campuses. Also called acquaintance rape.
A nonmarital sexual relationship between two persons who do not live together but who see each other on a more-or-less regular basis.
Removal of laws that criminalize activities such as prostitution.
Kissing, with entry of the tongue into the partner's mouth.
Slang term: "French kissing," "making out"
Difficulty achieving or inability to achieve orgasm and/or ejaculation. Also called male orgasmic disorder.
Labor that occurs more than 3 weeks after a woman's due date.
Puberty that begins later than normal.
Persistent false belief that one's partner is involved with another person.
Stalking motivated by the delusional belief that the victim is in love with, or could be persuaded to fall in love with, the stalker.
An injectable form of medroxyprogesterone acetate, used as a contraceptive in women or to decrease the sex drive in male sex offenders.
A form of Depo-Provera designed for subcutaneous (under the skin) injection.
Synthetic steroids designed to be undetectable in drug testing.
An Indian temple prostitute.
An Indian temple prostitute.
A barrier placed over the cervix as a contraceptive.
In childbirth, the expansion of the cervical canal.
Also called dilatation.
A procedure involving the opening of the cervix and the scraping out of the contents of the uterus with a curette (spoonlike instrument). D&E may be done as an abortion procedure or for other purposes.
A sex toy, often shaped like a penis, used to penetrate the vagina or anus.
Using graphic word imagery and/or explicit language to increase pleasure during sexual activity. It is a common part of foreplay, and can include vivid erotic descriptions or sexual commands.
The situation in which one partner in a relationship has much more interest in sex than the other.
Medical conditions producing abnormal sexual differentiation or intersexuality.
The distancing of oneself from the emotions evoked by some traumatic experience or memory.
The use of humiliation or subservience for purposes of sexual arousal.
A woman who acts the role of the dominating partner in a BDSM setting.
To rinse the vagina out with a fluid.
A collection of birth defects caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21.
The wearing of exaggeratedly feminine clothing by a man, often for entertainment purposes.
The pain that sometimes accompanies menstruation.
See primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea.
Pain during coitus.
A complication of pregnancy in which an embryo implants somewhere other than the uterus, such as one of the fallopian tubes.
Also known as tubal pregnancy.
Thinning of the cervix in preparation for childbirth.
Release of semen from the penis, usually as a result of orgasm.
Slang terms: "cumming," "busting," "finishing"
Either of the two bilateral ducts formed by the junction of the vas deferens and the duct of the seminal vesicle. The ejaculatory ducts empty into the urethra within the prostate.
An abortion performed in circumstances when the woman's health is not at risk.
A form of emergency contraception that is effective for 5 days after sex.
Use of high-dose contraceptives to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.
The loading of the components of semen into the posterior (back) urethra immediately before ejaculation.
Fear that one's partner is becoming emotionally committed to another person.
The ability to share or understand other people's feelings.
Cancer of the endometrium of the uterus.
The growth of endometrial tissue at abnormal locations such as the oviducts.
The internal lining of the uterus.
The sinking of a fetus's head into a lower position in the pelvis in preparation for birth.
Also called lightening.
A structure, attached to each testicle, where sperm mature and are stored before entering the vas deferens.
Inflammation of the epididymis.
Anesthesia administered just outside the membrane that surrounds the spinal cord.
A cut extending the opening of the vagina backward into the perineum, performed by an obstetrician to facilitate childbirth or reduce the risk of a perineal tear.
A persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient to accomplish a desired sexual behavior such as coitus to orgasm.
Physiological phenomenon in which the penis becomes firmer, larger, and filled with blood, typically in response to sexual excitement.
Slang terms: "boner," "pitching a tent," getting hard"
Sexually themed works, such as books or sculpture, deemed to have literary or artistic merit.
The delusional belief that a sexually desired but unattainable person is actually in love with oneself.
Euphemism for a prostitute who advertises by print, word of mouth, or the Internet.
A service that provides prostitutes, generally contacted by telephone.
A method of tubal sterilization that uses metal coils to block the oviducts.
The principal estrogen, secreted by ovarian follicles.
Any of a class of steroids—the most important being estradiol—that promote the development of female secondary sexual characteristics at puberty and that have many other functions in both sexes.
The study of a cultural group, often by means of extended individual fieldwork.
A man who has been castrated.
The study of the influence of evolution on mental processes or behavior.
The beginning phase of the sexual response cycle.
A paraphilia involving exposure of the genitalia to strangers, sometimes with masturbation.
Also called "flashing."
A form of psychotherapy for victims of rape or abuse in which they are encouraged to recall the traumatic event in a safe environment.
A regimen of contraceptive pills that allows for fewer or no menstrual periods.
The sexual structures on the outside of the body. The penis, urethra, and scrotum comprise the male external genitalia. Female external genitalia consist of the labia minora, labia majora, and clitoris.
A sexual relationship in which at least one of the partners is already married or partnered with someone else.
A person who has had sexual contact with children outside his immediate family.
An imagined experience, sexual or otherwise.
Sexual contact between the mouth of one person and the penis of another.
Slang terms: "head," "sucked-off," "oral"
Any of several forms of ritual cutting or removal of parts of the female genitalia.
A plastic pouch inserted into the vagina as a contraceptive and/or to prevent disease transmission.
Insufficient physiological arousal in women, resulting in unpleasurable or painful sex.
A type of cervical cap that has a raised brim.
The movement to secure equality for women; the study of social and psychological issues from women's perspectives.
Prejudice against femininity in males.
Feminine-acting, often used to describe certain lesbians or bisexual women.
Contraceptive techniques that rely on avoiding coitus during the woman's fertile window. Also called rhythm methods or periodic abstinence methods.
A collection of physical and behavioral symptoms in a child who was exposed to high levels of alcohol as a fetus.
Sexual arousal by inanimate objects, materials, or parts of the body.
A noncancerous tumor arising from muscle cells of the uterus.
The fringe at the end of the oviduct, composed of finger-like extensions.
State in which the penis is limp or soft.
A fluid-filled sac that contains an egg (ovum), with its supporting cells, within the ovary.
One of the two major gonadotropins secreted by the pituitary gland; it promotes maturation of ova (or sperm in males).
An alternative term for preovulatory phase.


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Fist of the North Star (DVD 1 of 5)
Title: Fist of the North Star
Volume: DVD 1 / 5
Running time: 120
Distributor: Manga Entertainment
Release date: 2003-02-25
Suggested retail price: $29.95
Age rating: NR
Nuclear war has devastated the planet, turning one fertile ground into a barren, inhospitable landscape on which mankind struggles desperately to stay alive. Society has collapsed and a fight for control wages between vicious dictators, super-powerful mutants, and biker gangs that terrorize the streets.
In a world so cruel and bleak, only the chosen one can restore civilization to its former self. Kenshiro - master of the Hokuto Shinken fighting technique; a martial art so awesomely brutal that only a single being can be entrusted with its full power!
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Crafty Carton is one of those ideas that once you see it, you wonder why it didn't come about earlier. It doesn't take long to understand the product — a disposable, paper container, similar to a milk carton, which can be filled with up to two pints (32 ounces) of draft beer. Produced by NJ-based Leisure Pak, this is the apex of 400 years of the origami arts: a paper growler.
Paper containers definitely hold some advantages over the traditional glass. For the proprietor of a pub or taproom, the cost difference is significant. Even at wholesale pricing, most glass growlers run $3–$6 each. Compare that to the Crafty Cartons, which cost about $0.50 each. Plus, a whole stack of cartons has the same footprint as just one glass growler. They can be custom-printed to serve as additional marketing exposure for the bar or brewery, as well.
There's no broken glass risk, no deposit-return policy to mess with, no cleaning, no sanitizing and no storing of little brown jugs. Crafty Carton's paper growlers have the potential to significantly grow the draft-beer-to-go market, as the cost, space and hassle required to add growler-fills to an existing bar has long been a roadblock. Now it's possible to grab a carton, fill 'er up, and sell two additional pints that night.
Great idea, but will the beer still taste good? (You basically have keg beer in a paper cup.) The container itself will not affect any flavors, but don't expect it to keep in the fridge for any longer than a glass of draft beer you poured and then put away. The cartons do not have a sealed cap to keep the suds from going flat, and pouring mixes the beer with oxygen. Your brew has maybe a day, possibly two, before you start to notice the difference. As long as you're buying the extra pints to drink right away, and not for cellaring, Crafty Cartons should work fine.
The idea seems smart; why don't we see this in use more often? Is beer-to-go even legal? The legality in general is up to local ordinance. However, if an establishment is already licensed to sell off-site beverages, Crafty Cartons appear to be an easy option. While bars might have a bit of a tough time with licensing restrictions, don't be surprised to see Crafty Carton become a staple at brewpubs and taprooms soon. Of course, if you do snag a carton or two, be smart and put them in your trunk for the ride home, to avoid having to argue with any authorities on whether paper cartons count as 'sealed containers' or not.
Tasty draft beer at home, at a low cost to retailers sounds good, and there's a green side: these cartons are made from sustainably-sourced wood pulp and are 100% biodegradable. Good for the craft beer market, good for you, and even good for the environment. What's not to like?
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Kia GT4 Stinger Concept: Korean manufacturer shows off GT muscle
Don't be confused by the name. The GT4 in the Kia Stinger Concept's name doesn't mean the company is two generations out of step with other manufacturers producing cars specifically for a certain PlayStation racing game (non-gamers you'll see what we mean in our Toyota FT-1 concept car hands-on). No, the GT4 in GT4 Stinger refers to its 4-seat Gran Tourismo body style. The car itself is the latest step in the Kia brand's effort to turn its vehicles into something you really lust after.
So what are we to read into this? Primarily that Kia is thinking hard about a range of GT-branded sportier cars that feature rear wheel drive. There is already got the GT version of the Pro_Cee'd hatch and two years ago at the Frankfurt Motor Show there was another Kia GT Concept - a large, BMW M5-rivalling saloon/coupe. The GT4 Stinger shows the kind of thing Kia would do with a much smaller package, to rival Toyota's GT86.
READ: Toyota GT86 review
Sadly, we wouldn't expect a car looking like this to appear in showrooms anytime soon, as Kia and its sister brand Hyundai don't have a platform to build it on. We asked the design team about how realistic it would be for the GT4 to make it into production, and they told us a long tale about how it is more concept than it looks. Apparently, the team tried to build it on the Hyundai Genesis Coupe platform, but the transmission and gearbox were too big and the entire thing weighed too much. Kia also doesn't yet have a rear wheel drive platform to support a car of this small scale either. So this kind of thing isn't going to be down in your local Kia showroom in the next 18 months.
But given the brand's recent history, don't rule out that it will eventually get the green light if there's enough interest in it. And there's much to like if it ever does. The look from the front evolves the Kia tiger nose face, with a pair of upright lamps that remind us of Audi's Le Mans race cars.
The bonnet line is super-low and long, which gives the car much of its sporty feel. And then you get to the cool details - such as the cut-outs in the A-pillars, a reprise of an idea by Volvo from 15 years ago, to improve forward visibility. Those wheels are pretty neat too, reminding us of the historic BMW M1. And the GT4 Stinger badge itself in the tailgate is cut from a block of acrylic, which is back-lit. All the kind of things that, five years ago, you'd have perhaps only seen on an Audi concept. But are now being brought to you by Kia.
Inside is an interior that's generically handsome and sporty, with some cool floating door armrests, great figure-hugging driver and passengers seats and a very reduced driving display. The GT4 also features the transparent OLED displays either side of the more conventional speedo - similar to the earlier GT concept. Here's a little video from 2011 showing the concept action:
Kia is keen to leverage its advantage of being Korean-based, and the country's leadership in such display technology. And given how many Kia concepts this type of display has appeared in, we suspect it's only a matter of time before it does actually appear in a production car.
As seems de rigueur these days, the central display features the plan of a race track, and our attention was drawn to the air vent outlets which –-somewhat like the new Audi TT concept - feature temp/speed controls, within the unit.
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DanceSport tests skills and nerves
Mike Terry, Deseret Morning News
One year of ballroom dancing 250 hours of dance class, more than 500 hours of practice, 60 hours of private lessons all boils down to one minute and 45 seconds.
The music plays, you duck and dodge your way through a veritable minefield of other dancers, the judges scribble their scores and your chance to prove yourself at the United States National Amateur DanceSport Championships is over.
No pressure.
As for this dancer, my stomach began wigging out in anticipation weeks before the three-day competition, which wrapped up Saturday at Brigham Young University.
I started practicing my turns in the grocery store, checking out my arm lines in car windows and stretching while I conducted phone interviews for The Deseret Morning News. DanceSport even invaded my dreams: I was forgetting the steps. I was accepting a trophy. I was gasp accidentally ramming into one of the judges.
It was no wonder I only got four hours of sleep before the first day of events.
Competition day started at 5 a.m. I painstakingly shellacked my hair into a bun, twisting and pinning until I was satisfied nothing short of a natural disaster could rumple it. By the time I was finished bronzing my skin and painting on eye shadow, the woman staring back at me in the mirror was unrecognizable. I packed a bag: super glue to keep my earrings on, castor oil to add traction to my shoes, safety pins, glitter. Armed with three rhinestone-encrusted costumes and optimistic confidence in my year-and-a-half of ballroom training, I was feeling pretty put together.
I was effectively disillusioned as soon as I stepped onto the dance floor.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Samba," came the cue to move, and 17 other couples started pulsing to the beat of the Latin music.
My dance partner spun and grabbed my hand. We were moving. Was this a promenade run or a pivot? I had no idea.
Another couple elbowed me in the back of the head. I tripped on my partner's foot and nearly face planted. I turned, shook my hips and realized I had my hand on the wrong man's chest. Oops. With more than 30 people kicking, spinning and leaping in a space roughly the size of a basketball court, it's rare for dancers to get through an entire routine without a little improvisation. The best men can lead their ladies into a series of moves they haven't practiced in order to avoid a foot to the face.
I kept smiling.
We added a few dips and turns here and there and the judges were fooled. They called me back for another round.
The competition raced on through more than 60 events including mambo, fox trot, tango, polka and cha-cha. National amateur titles were awarded in Latin, standard, smooth, rhythm, cabaret and formation in multiple age categories. During one event, judges had to sort through more than 200 dancers before naming the six finalists.
Day two of competition my head was throbbing from all the bobby pins I'd stabbed into it. Day three I was so tired from physical exertion and lack of sleep that I could barely see to find the dressing room. But it didn't matter, it was the United States National Amateur DanceSport Championships, and it only happens once a year.
When I wasn't dancing, I was watching, soaking up others' innovative choreography, movement quality and technique. By the time the amateur events those that result in a national title rolled around, most of us hobbyists were dancing on faith, crossing our fingers that we would be able to dance one more round before getting cut. The big wigs of ballroom dance had rolled into town. They came from New York, New Jersey and California. Perfectly coifed, boasting European accents, they walked in as if they owned the dance floor.
After they danced, I was pretty sure they did.
I'm not sure what inspired me more: Waiting to accept my trophy as a finalist in the novice standard event or watching dancers much more accomplished than I.Either way, it's about time I got started preparing for the 2009 United States National Amateur DanceSport Championships. Everyone else already is.
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Photographer suffers fatal heart attack in front of Andy Murray before collapsing and hitting head on grave stone during wedding rehearsal at Dunblane Cathedral
- Gordon Jack, 47, was taken to hospital yesterday after falling at rehearsal
- Murray was feet away from the photographer when he lost his balance
- First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she was 'totally devastated' by the news
- Tennis star Andy Murray and fiance Kim Sears tied the knot this afternoon
A photographer who fell on a stone in the graveyard ahead of Andy Murray's wedding rehearsal as the tennis star was greeted by a media scrum has died.
Gordon Jack, 47, was taken to hospital when emergency services were called to Dunblane Cathedral, where Murray married long-term girlfriend Kim Sears today.
He was taken to
Mr Jack, a father-of-three, collapsed while covering the dress rehearsal of Andy Murray's wedding yesterday
This is the last picture taken by photographer Gordon Jack, which he tweeted - he became unwell as press and the public gathered outside Dunblane Cathedral for Andy Murray's wedding rehearsal and died later
Murray was feet away from the photographer yesterday when he lost his balance while taking pictures of the event.
The 27-year-old former Wimbledon champion leant towards the photographer with visible concern after the
Mr Jack was found to be unconscious and was taken to Forth Valley Hospital, in Larbert, near Falkirk, where he is understood to have been placed in a medically induced
Tonight, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sent her condolences to Mr Jack's family.
She tweeted: 'Totally devastated to hear about the death of Gordon Jack. A lovely man and a great photographer. My thoughts with his family & colleagues.'
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Scotland tweeted: 'Our condolences to the wife and children of Gordon Jack who has died after a fall at Dunblane Cathedral covering Andy Murray's wedding.'
British tennis number one Andy Murray and Kim Sears married today and were greeted by joyous crowds
Murray was feet away from Mr Jack yesterday when he lost his balance while taking pictures of the event
The 47-year-old photographer was taken to hospital when emergency services were called to Dunblane Cathedral (pictured)
The tragic news has cast a shadow over today's wedding where hundreds of people lined the streets of Dunblane to congratulate the couple.
The couple, both 27, met at the US Open in 2005 when they were both aged 17, and became engaged in November.
They are believed to have asked guests to make a donation to charities rather than buy wedding presents.
The couple exchanged vows at the 12th Century cathedral before a reception at Cromlix House, the hotel Murray bought in 2013 and converted into a luxury hotel.
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