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Design Trend Report: Pop Art Design
Marc Schenker September 2, 2021 · 14 min read
The History of Pop Art DesignThe history of this style comes down to unique developments in America and across the pond, in Britain. To help us understand how it became so big in the U.S. by the 1960s, we have to go back a decade earlier and examine how it was developing in Britain in the 1950s.
BritainIn Britain, this movement began with a collection of creatives in London known as the Independent Group, a motley crew of rebels who wanted to upend the then-popular modernist interpretation of culture and society. Such gatherings of creative rebels who want to fight the status quo of their day are known to occur quite frequently in the annals of design and art, with the Impressionists in late 19th-century France being a notable example. Image Source: Museum of Modern Art The IG met several times throughout the 1950s and are considered the precursor of pop art design. At each meeting, discussions on the pop-culture impact from movies, comic books, science fiction, advertising and technology would take place. What was unique about these meetings was twofold: 1) The term “Pop Art” was actually coined during these discussions 2) Much of the material at these meetings betrayed an obsession with American pop-culture elements As exciting as these IG sessions were for these designers and artists who argued for the legitimacy of pop-culture images and themes as a part of fine art, the biggest splash this design movement would eventually make would actually be in the States. Thanks to these seemingly innocuous IG sessions, the foundations for a pop art takeover were already in place.
AmericaBuoyed by the boom of prosperity and consumerism that marked the end of World War II and peacetime, America in the 1950s and 1960s was a hotbed of growth and opportunity for average folks. The returning servicemen swelled the ranks of the middle class and ensured that there was a huge market based on popular appeal for increasingly influential pop culture whose expansion was aided by then-nascent media like TV and radio. Other influential design movements, like Mid-Century Modern, were also firing the imaginations of a country that was settling into its new role as a superpower in the world. In short, the landscape was ripe for another movement to come along and take advantage of this new, cultural zeitgeist. Thanks to what had happened in Britain with the IG a decade earlier, by the 1960s, pop art was already gaining steam in the States. The term was officially made known to the public as part of the Museum of Modern Art’s Symposium on Pop Art, which took place in December of 1962. By this time, American designers and artists wanted to consciously distance themselves from the very polished and fine art-inspired presentation of the American advertising scene. As a result, they looked to the British for inspiration due to a schism in how British and American designers of the time generally viewed pop-culture images:
- The Brits, from a safe distance across the pond, looked at American mass media-produced images with a more humorous and sentimentalist perspective
- The Americans, inundated 24/7 with their own pop-culture media, lost perspective and therefore created works that were bolder and more in-your-face
- Andy Warhol
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Richard Lindner
- Robert Indiana
- George Segal
- Mimmo Rotella
- Jim Dine
- Andy Warhol
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Robert Dowd
- Wayne Thiebaud
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Jasper Johns
- Andy Warhol
- James Rosenquist
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Tom Wesselmann
- Andy Warhol
- Edward Hopper
- Robert Indiana
- James Gill
- Claes Oldenburg
The Characteristics of Pop ArtThis approach to design is extremely memorable. Put another way: You’ll know it when you see it. It’s almost a dichotomy of sorts since the style celebrates mundane objects, yet it does so with such panache that its designs stand out. Because it was a rebellion against the highfaluting themes of high art, you won’t see epic themes like influences from religion, mythology or history in these works. However, as many of its famous contributors had backgrounds in graphic design (like Warhol), its designs are vibrant and a feast for the eyes. Here’s how you can tell if the design you’re admiring is a work of pop art. It typically:
- Explodes with vivid colors
- Grabs your attention with interesting typography
- Includes zany shapes, patterns and lines
- Features a plethora of mass-media, advertising, commercial and pop-culture images
- Features everyday and commonplace themes, subjects and objects
- Shows off a populist appeal or tone
- Displays stylized illustrations and drawings
- Blurs the lines between fine art and the lowbrow
- Borrows and takes from any number of sources and influences
- Is emotionally distant and doesn’t include much passion about the contemporary world
- Is aimed at a younger audience
Pop Art in Graphic DesignGraphic design is probably the biggest playground of the pop artists, just because prominent proponents like Warhol worked in the graphic-design business. Here are some very captivating examples of this trend in graphic design.
Charles Demuth’s I Saw the Figure 5 in GoldDemuth’s 1928 painting is important to the evolution of design for a number of reasons. First, it’s often regarded as the precursor to pop art, decades ahead of its time, due to its celebration of a pop-culture image and the use of striking, bold and vivid colors and shapes. Second of all, discerning observers will note that this artwork takes a great deal of inspiration from Cubism and Futurism, both styles that were on the rise at the time. Image Source: Velvet While it may not be apparent on first glance, Demuth’s painting actually shows a firetruck moving through New York City’s streets, in the rain, at night. His piece is based on a classic poem by William Carlos Williams, titled The Great Figure, which describes in words the same scene. Note the great use of color contrast, the vivid colors, the geometric figures (almost reminiscent of Art Deco design), and the eye-catching typography.
Andy Warhol’s 32 Campbell’s Soup CansSome of us really enjoy Campbell’s Soup on cold, rainy days when we need something to warm us up and comfort us. In Warhol’s case, he enjoyed making pop-art masterpieces by using Campbell’s soup cans for inspiration. This was really the artwork that pushed pop art into the mainstream, as it was among the first of its kind to centralize a theme from pop culture as the subject of a painting. Image Source: Rian Castillo Warhol’s artwork is made up of 32 canvases that each display a painting of a can of Campbell’s soup, one for each flavor the brand offered back then in the early 1960s. The unique look of this piece was created thanks to a printmaking method that relied on a non-painterly style.
Pop Art in Web DesignOne of the most interesting applications of web design is using a throwback style to design a webpage, especially with a style as interesting as this movement. Here are some of our favorite pop art-inspired websites.
Mike Kus PortfolioBeing a freelance graphic designer can be quite a lot of hard work, especially since you’re responsible for finding your own clients. That’s why it’s so vital to maintaining an attractive and informative portfolio on the Internet. UK-based designer Mike Kus does just that and makes his pop art-infused works the centerpiece of his website. Image Source: Mike Kus His website features a gorgeous, card-based layout that shows off aesthetic client projects. The more you look through his projects, the more you see highly interesting pop-art themes: Combination marks surrounded by mundane fruits and vegetables; leaves optimized with patterns and colors; and beautiful labeling on bottles—all highlighted by vibrant and vivid colors.
HumoristasA website dedicated to showcasing comedians who work in Spain, Humoristas captures the distinct look of pop art with its aesthetic layout. Not only do the illustrations of each of the comedians have a comic-book vibe to them, but they also epitomize the whole point of this genre: to highlight ordinary people. In this case, it’s those making a living on the comedy circuit in Spain. Image Source: Humoristas Visually speaking, the website itself is quite the striking presentation, due to the intelligent color and stylization choices that have been made. The blues and reds jump out at you while the neutral colors are more conservative and keep the homepage rooted in a more serious tone. The highly stylized depictions of each comedian, if nothing else, make the website highly memorable, too.
Pop Art in CollagesThere have been quite a few collages in the annals of this genre that can’t be ignored, as they’ve achieved iconic status throughout the decades. One thing’s for certain: The great designers working within this movement realized how essential to pop art it was to assemble their works from disparate pieces and sources.
Eduardo Paolozzi’s I Was a Rich Man’s PlaythingAnother piece of pop art, this one a collage, that’s seen as a pioneering work in this genre, Paolozzi’s I Was a Rich Man’s Plaything was first presented by him at the aforementioned, first IG meeting in London. Part of his Bunk! series, the collage is famous for displaying a comic-book feel along with blatant references to American consumerism and pop culture. Image Source: Tate Gallery Collection It also shows the effectiveness of collages, in how they can create a larger, well-thought-out design from a collection of disparate pieces. Believe it or not, Paolozzi, a Scotsman, depended mostly on magazines that American servicemen had shared with him to create this now-classic work in the genre. With its vintage look, good use of white space, and complementing colors, it displays how accessible pop art can be to the masses.
Richard Hamilton’s Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing?In what has to be one of the longest titles ever for a work in this design trend, Hamilton’s 1956 artwork has gone on to achieve renown, due to its permanent home in German’s Kunsthalle Tubingen art museum. Another collage that was based mostly on American magazines, it contains images as disparate as bodybuilders and staircases of your traditional American home to burlesque models. Image Source: Piers Masterson It’s tempting to write this piece off as simply too busy—due to the overwhelming and conflicting source materials used as part of the collage—but this is precisely what makes it such a great representation of this trend. Its focus is on the mundaneness of the average home, yet its inclusion of so many pop-culture symbols and images make it pretty much an homage to the commercialism and advertising boom of the post-World War II period.
When All You Want to Do Is Emphasize the Ordinariness of Pop CultureWhat elevated pop art to a veritable design movement isn’t the talent of its contributors, though they were some exceptionally talented artists working in this trend. It also wasn’t the aesthetic quality of some of their masterworks, though there are numerous, very memorable pieces that remain as captivating today as in their heyday. Instead, what made pop art a force to be reckoned with was its straightforward rebellion against the “good taste” of the so-called fine or “high” art of the 1950s and 1960s. Instead of feting out-of-reach themes like religion and mythology, it connected with people everywhere based on its fascination with the gaudy, oversaturated mass media of its day (and Campbell Soup cans!). That’s probably why artists and their audiences are still studying and admiring it to this day and will continue to do so indefinitely.
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The deadline to apply franchise or transition tags has come and gone. The Raiders didn’t designate defensive end Lamarr Houson or left tackle Jared Veldheer with either one.
The Raiders declined to use those options to help secure rights to either player, a decision expected for months now. General manger Reggie McKenzie said in January that he didn’t want to use tags on anyone, a preference that makes sense given the price tag with Veldheer and Houston playing premium positions.
Applying a tag would’ve been expensive. A franchise tag varies based upon exclusivity, but it would’ve guaranteed an eight-figure salary for both players. A transition tag would’ve equaled the average salary of the top 10 players at a given position and insured a right to match any offer made to the player.
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Each month, Microsoft recognizes security researchers that help make their online services safer by finding and reporting security vulnerabilities. The March 2014 list is seemingly no different than any other... that is, until you learn that a five-year-old is among those being acknowledged.
Shortly after the Xbox One launched late last year, the parents of five-year-old Kristoffer Von Hassel noticed he was somehow logging into his father's Xbox Live account and playing games he shouldn't have been. When confronted by his father, Kristoffer spilled the beans and showed his proud papa exactly how he did it.
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Botox isn’t the only injectable on the market that’s meant to rejuvenate your face. Dermal fillers refer to a variety of products your physician can use to puff up areas of skin, such as those “parentheses” around your mouth that can affect your appearance. Here’s how dermal fillers can help turn back the clock.
Dermal Filler Significance
Dermal fillers are a blanket term for a number of different products intended to add bulk or volume to areas that appear wrinkled or hollow, such as around the cheekbones. Fillers are recommended for application in certain areas of your face where volume is beneficial. This includes your lips, nasolabial folds or smile lines and "marionette” lines or the lines near your lips that seem to turn down. Fillers range in types from temporary to semi-permanent and tend to be priced based on how long the filler lasts.
“Fillers and Botox have been the top procedures for many years,” says John T. Alexander II, MD, JD, FACS, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Alexander Cosmetic Surgery in San Diego, Calif. “The procedures have essentially no down time and are less invasive.”
What Dermal Fillers Treat
Fillers aren’t to be confused with Botox, another injectable material that treats certain wrinkle types.
“While they’re both injectables, Botox and fillers don’t have the same effect on your face,” says Dominic Brandy, MD, cosmetic surgeon and Founding Medical Director of The Skin Center Medical Spa in Pittsburgh, Penn. “Botox is going to relax a muscle that is contracted, while fillers will add volume to areas where you may have lost it, such as the cheek.”
Types of Dermal Fillers
Several different dermal filler types and brand names exist under the “filler” umbrella. Each one can vary in thickness, how long it lasts and what it’s made of. Some types of dermal fillers include:
- Collagen. Collagen is one of two fibers in your body that keep your skin looking tight and wrinkle-free. As you age, your collagen fibers start to break down, which can cause you to appear older. Collagen can be taken from human skin or from cows and injected into your skin. Examples of brand-name collagen products include CosmoDerm, Cosmoplast, Zyderm and Zyplast.
- Calcium Hydroxylapatite. This dermal filler is considered the heaviest or most substantial, which is why your physician may use this substance only for deep folds or creases, such as frown lines, sunken cheeks and nasolabial folds. The compounds are made from microspheres made with calcium and suspended in water. Examples of brand-name calcium hydroxylapatite fillers include Radiesse and Radiance.
- Human Fat. Your physician can harvest fat from your body and inject it into areas where you may have lost facial volume, especially under your cheekbones. Because you are using fat from your own body, the risk for an adverse reaction is minimized.
- Hyaluronic Acid. Don’t let the name “acid” fool you — this acid is found naturally in your body, which can minimize the effect for allergic reactions. This is a naturally occurring acid type in your body and can give you a softened, natural appearance when injected. Examples of hyaluronic acid injections include Captique, Esthélis, Elevess, Hylaform, Juvéderm, Perlane, Prevelle, Puragen and Restlyane.
- Polylactic Acid. This filler doesn’t create immediate results, but don’t write it off just yet. Polylactic acid encourages your body’s own collagen production when injected, which means your results will gradually appear over time. This is typically injected into the lower portions of your face, such as thin lips or nasolabial folds.
- Polymethylmethacrylate. Also known as PMMA, this filler type is considered semi-permanent because it can last for many years. The dermal filler is a suspension that is 20 percent PMMA microspheres combined with 80 percent collagen gel. This dermal filler type can be used for wrinkles, nasolabial folds, pitted acne scars and thin lips. Examples of brand names include Articol, Artefill and Metacrill.
“The first thing I do when determining the best filler is to sit with a patient and have them look in the mirror, and I ask them what they’re trying to accomplish,” says Fernando Colon, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon and Medical Director of The Skin Center Medical Spa located in Gahana, Ohio. “It comes down to the patient and physician to determine what’s best and why a doctor would recommend a certain filler over another, especially the first time you are having this procedure type performed.”

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Popular Nollywood actor, Akah Nnani, has shared an unpleasant an encounter with some men of the Nigerian police force.
The thespian in a video he shared on social media detailing his ordeal said it started after the car he was in, was flagged down by police officers along Ring Road Bridge.
According to him, around 20 police officers were stationed on the bridge, claiming to be conducting a stop-and-search operation with a shuttle bus rather than an actual police vehicle.
He claimed that one of the cops who approached his car cocked his gun and pointed it at him and the driver for no apparent reason.
Nnani said the officers who had a SWAT inscription on their outfit—the replacement of the disbanded police unit SARS—asked them to drive to a dark alley, away from the bridge and other road users.
He added that they insisted on searching him after he refused, and suspected him of possessing a charm after seeing his house key, which was adorned with a native drum.
Sharing the video on Instagram, he wrote, “I’m so pissed off!! I had a nasty experience yesterday night. The Nigerian Police Force @nigeriapoliceforce needs to look into this and stop the menace going on from 9pm every night on the Ring road bridge linking Osbourne from 3rd mainland.”
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Arkansas looks to halt its six game losing streak to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers this Saturday.
Both teams are struggling on the season averaging under 23 points a game. Even with the struggles, Coach Morris has pride that his team is still coming out and giving their all in practice. Not keeping their heads down but looking up and working to improve.
ESPN`s Power Index states in favor (62.5%) of the Razorbacks for this game with a spread of +1.5 for the Hilltoppers.
Morris commented on how it will be great to be back in front of their fans for senior day.
SEC vs Conference USA
Overall, the SEC is 156-27 against Conference USA. Arkansas alone is 9-1 against Conference USA teams. This will be a showdown of one of the weakest SEC teams this year versus a top three Conference USA team.
Chad Morris – The University of Arkansas head coach who started in the 2018 season. The razorback`s have had five different head coaches in the last ten years showing that they cannot get a solidified program. Morris is 0-14 in the SEC over the last two seasons and as a result, the razorback fans have called for a halt and for their head coach to be fired.
Tyson Helton – The Western Kentucky University head coach, who returned back to the program after a three year hiatus, became the head coach for the 2019 season. His record with the program is 5-4 as he regains control and starts shaping the team to his ideology. His strong suit is a powerful offense which he plans to execute through reps and time.
Where to find the game
Date: November 9th
Stadium: Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville
Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. EST. Coverage is provided by the SEC Network.

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CD Projekt RED has been eyeing the multiplayer area for some time. The authentic plan was for the studio to develop a standalone multiplayer recreation within the (*5*) universe, however shortly after (*5*) 2077’s launch, CDPR introduced that that challenge had been shelved, with the studio as an alternative seeking to “improve” its single participant video games with multiplayer components, which might be added progressively to each its major franchises.
The Polish studio had, as such, been engaged on in-house multiplayer expertise to assist these plans, however latest developments have led to some modifications. CD Projekt RED lately entered right into a strategic partnership with Epic Games to make use of Unreal Engine 5 for its future video games, together with the following mainline Witcher title. In a latest quarterly earnings name, CD Projekt CFO Piotr Nielubowicz confirmed that that in-house multiplayer improvement has now ended, since due to Unreal Engine 5, CDPR now has entry to readymade “superior” multiplayer tech.
“In previous years we labored on creating our multiplayer expertise,” Nielubowicz stated (transcribed by Wccftech). “In the wake of the latest resolution to begin strategic cooperation with Epic Games and to make use of Unreal Engine 5 which presents superior multiplayer options, we ceased additional improvement of our personal multiplayer expertise and created a respective write-up within the quantity of almost $4.90 million.”
During the earnings name, CD Projekt additionally introduced up to date gross sales figures for (*5*) 2077 and The Witcher, and introduced that the previous’s enlargement will launch someday in 2023. The studio additionally offered assurances that The Witcher 3 next-gen model’s latest delay isn’t as dire as some fear- learn extra on that by right here.

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- What do you do after oil pulling?
- Can coconut oil heal cavities?
- Does oil pulling help gum recession?
- How do you detox with oil pulling?
- Does oil pulling really work?
- How often should I do oil pulling?
- Which oil is best for oil pulling?
- Does oil pulling remove toxins from the body?
- Can you drink water after oil pulling?
- How do you rebuild enamel?
- How long does it take to see results from oil pulling?
- Has anyone tried oil pulling?
- What happens if you swallow oil pulling?
- How can I heal a cavity without going to the dentist?
- Why are my gums receding so fast?
- Is oil pulling bad for you?
- Is Oil Pulling safe to do everyday?
- Do you brush after oil pulling?
What do you do after oil pulling?
Patient educationSwish gently.
If your jaw starts aching after five minutes, slow down.
Do not swallow the oil while swishing.
if you find it hard not to, you likely have too much oil in your mouth.
Once you have finished pulling, spit the solution into the trash.
Do not drink anything before rinsing your mouth.Mar 21, 2014.
Can coconut oil heal cavities?
For these reasons, coconut oil can help prevent tooth decay and loss. Bottom Line: Coconut oil attacks the harmful bacteria that cause tooth decay. Studies have shown that it can be as effective as some mouth rinses.
Does oil pulling help gum recession?
Oil pulling can reduce bacteria and plaque buildup that lead to receding gums. Take 2 tablespoons of oil in your mouth and swish it for 20 minutes. After spitting the oil, you should rinse your mouth with warm salt-water and brush your teeth.
How do you detox with oil pulling?
How to Oil PullPut about a tablespoon of oil in your mouth.Swish the oil around your mouth for about 15–20 minutes.Spit out the oil, then brush your teeth.Oct 28, 2019
Does oil pulling really work?
Several studies have found that oil pulling can help reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth, preventing tooth decay. In fact, some research has found that oil pulling may decrease the number of harmful bacteria found in saliva and plaque as effectively as a mouthwash ( 7 , 8 ).
How often should I do oil pulling?
You may often hear that you should pull oil for 20 minutes, but avoid going overboard. Caldecott says that if you swish oil for too long, you could accidentally breathe some into your lungs. He recommends sticking to three to 10 minutes each day.
Which oil is best for oil pulling?
Traditionally sesame oil is documented to be preferred oil for practicing oil pulling. Oil pulling using olive oil, milk, extracts of gooseberry and mangoes is also documented. Sesame oil and sunflower oil has been found to reduce plaque induced gingivitis.
Does oil pulling remove toxins from the body?
Once the oil has been swished around for long enough, it is then spit out into the sink or trash to remove the toxins from the body. Founder of the Dr. Fresh Oral Care line of products, Puneet Nanda, says “The whole purpose of oil pulling is to get rid of the oil-soluble toxins in the body.”
Can you drink water after oil pulling?
Can I Eat or Drink After Oil-Pulling? After oil-pulling, just rinse your mouth and brush as you normally would. You may then consume any food or drink that you want immediately.
How do you rebuild enamel?
These simple steps can help ensure your enamel remains strong:Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste such as dCrest Gum & Enamel Repair.Brush for the dentist-recommended two minutes.Try brushing in between meals when possible.Floss at least once a day.Rinse with a fluoride-infused, remineralizing mouthwash.More items…
How long does it take to see results from oil pulling?
To see the benefits of oil pulling, you really have to do this most days of the week for about two weeks, but I will say that my teeth were considerably whiter after only four days and it cured that one hangover.
Has anyone tried oil pulling?
According to Rajesh Budhiraja, internal medicine, Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad, oil pulling is effective in improving oral health and stopping plaque from forming, but we don’t yet have enough scientific evidence to prove its other claimed benefits—for instance, that it helps prevent diabetes or heart …
What happens if you swallow oil pulling?
The American Dental Association has warned in the past that oil pulling could potentially cause an upset stomach and diarrhea if swallowed, and even lipid pneumonia if the oil finds its way into the lungs.
How can I heal a cavity without going to the dentist?
Some of these remedies include:Oil pulling. Oil pulling originated in an ancient system of alternative medicine called Ayurveda. … Aloe vera. Aloe vera tooth gel may help to fight off bacteria that cause cavities. … Avoid phytic acid. … Vitamin D. … Avoid sugary foods and drinks. … Eat licorice root. … Sugar-free gum.
Why are my gums receding so fast?
Many things can cause receding gums, including poor dental hygiene, brushing too hard, and aging. Your gum tissue doesn’t regenerate the way other types of tissue does (like the epithelial tissue of your skin, for example). As a result, receding gums don’t grow back.
Is oil pulling bad for you?
Oil pulling with coconut oil is a simple way to possibly reduce potential cavities, gingivitis, and bad breath. Coconut oil pulling is generally considered low risk, but it could be unsafe if you: have a coconut allergy. swallow it after the pulling process.
Is Oil Pulling safe to do everyday?
Be sure to spit the coconut oil into a toilet or trash can, as it could return to solid form once in your drain pipes and cause a clog. Unlike many other tooth whitening methods, coconut oil pulling does not expose your teeth to acid or other ingredients that erode the enamel. This means it’s safe to do daily.
Do you brush after oil pulling?
You do not need to brush your teeth before oil pulling as the practice will remove food and bacteria from the mouth. However, it is important to brush afterwards to ensure that all of the toxins that are drawn out of the mouth are removed. If it feels weird, keep going. There’s no right or wrong way to oil pull.


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When planning your wedding reception, the most important aspects to consider are the venue, food, and beverages. After booking the perfect celebration space for your big day, it's time to choose a professional caterer that can make your reception meal service dreams a reality.
Once you've decided if you'd like to host either an elegant or casual affair, pick a type of cuisine you'd like to serve. If you can't decide on just one, you can give your guests several different options. You'll also need to take your guests' dietary restrictions and concerns into consideration when working on the menu with the caterer. Be sure to include at least one or two meatless meal possibilities to accommodate any vegetarian or vegans in the crowd.
In addition to appetizers and meals, a catering company can also help you with the beverage service, whether you choose to serve alcohol or not. Some ideas include a cocktail bar, tea and hot cocoa with desserts, and festive punches in charming vintage glass bowls.
Here are some more wedding reception catering ideas to consider.
1. Food Stations
No matter what type of event venue you are renting, from a rustic country barn to a sophisticated reception hall, food stations will work well. Set up tables dedicated to different types of culinary treats, such as popcorn, cupcakes and candies, seafood, pizza, and gourmet cheese and crackers.
Guests can mix and mingle as they fill their plates with their favorite foods and sample a little of each offering. Be sure to provide a variety of choices, such as cheese, caramel, cinnamon sugar, and buttered popcorn, and label each selection with a decorate chalk board.
You can also use stations to serve more substantial dishes, including burritos, lasagna, and a selection of grilled meats. Sushi, salad, and salsa stations are also fun ideas.
2. Build-Your-Own Bars
Another way to get guests involved in the meal service is by setting up build-your-own bars. For instance, you can set up a taco bar and provide all of the traditional ingredients, such as hard shells, tortillas, tortilla bowls for salads, seasoned ground beef, and refried beans, as well as shredded cheese and chopped vegetables.
Other build-your-own bar ideas include burgers, nachos, grilled skewers, and even burritos. Create-your-own pizza bars will also be fun for attendees of all ages. End the event with a sundae bar complete with several ice cream flavors, hot fudge, caramel sauce, chopped nuts, and sprinkles.
For more information, reach out to wedding catering services in your area.Share

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Warlord Combat Academy is a combat-sports facility that offers both competitiv classes on of melee combat including, but not limited to, sword, spear, axe and armored grappling.
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Greensboro-based apartment developer Signature Property Group has a lot on its plate.
Construction has started on the 216-unit second phase of Signature’s Gardens at Anthony Place multifamily project in southeast Greensboro.
The project at 3211 Pleasant Garden Road will add to the existing 384-unit development, bringing it to 600 units total. Adding the 216 units cost about $15 million when complete by the end of January.
Signature will build nine 24-unit buildings, said company president Seth Coker. He’s aiming to bring the first four 24-unit buildings online this August and release one building per month for five months after.
Meanwhile, Signature is moving forward with its planned expansion of the popular CityView Apartments at Southside complex.
On April 8, Signature purchased the former city of Greensboro Alcoholic Beverage Control Board warehouse at 316 King St. for about $350,000. That purchase allows Signature to move forward with the third expansion of its CityView complex.
Signature’s plans include adding as many as 47 units and an 8,000-square-foot clubhouse on three separate sites along Victor Place and King Street. Total project costs could reach between $4 million and $5 million.
The CityView expansion project has been through a rezoning and now needs site plan and building plan approval.
And Signature is also at work on a third project, a $20 million, 288-unit High Point multifamily complex. The firm is finalizing approval on that development near the Piedmont Centre business park in north High Point.
Work should start on both the High Point and the CityView projects this July, Coker said.


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Catfish of various species occur natively in New Mexico, mostly in the eastern drainages and into the Rio Grande. The Blancan beds in the vicinity of La Union produced a single specimen (a fragment of pectoral spine, UTEP 33-60, Fig. 1) that Vanderhill (1986) thought closely resembles that of the channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Vanderhill (1986) took its presence as a sign that permanent water, probably in the form of large streams, was present.
Fig. 1. Fossil fragment of a catfish pectoral spine from the vicinity of La Union, Doña Ana Co., NM.
Late Blancan (Morgan and Harris 2015).
Early Irvingtonian: Tijeras Arroyo (Morgan and Harris 2015).
Rancholabrean: Tramperos Creek (Morgan and Harris 2015).
Literature: Morgan and Harris 2015; Morgan and Lucas 2005; Vanderhill 1986.
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Three X-15s made 199 flights during a research program which lasted from 1960 through 1968. It was a daring, yet highly successful program that resulted in hundreds of technical reports. It made contributions to the NASA space program of the 1960s and also on the design and flight of the Space Shuttle many years later.
An unofficial motto of flight research of the 1940s and 1950s was "higher and faster." By the late 1950s the last frontier of that goal was hypersonic flight (Mach 5+) to the edge of space. It would require a huge leap in aeronautical technology, life support systems and flight planning. The North American X-15 rocket plane was built to meet that challenge. It was designed to fly at speeds up to Mach 6, and altitudes up to 250,000 ft. The aircraft went on to reach a maximum speed of Mach 6.7 and a maximum altitude of 354,200 ft. Looking at it another way, Mach 6 is about one mile per second, and flight above 264,000 ft. qualifies an Air Force pilot for astronaut wings.
The plane was air launched by NASA's converted B-52 at 45,000 feet and a speed of 500 mph. Generally there were two types of flight profiles: high-speed, or high-altitude. High-speed flights were usually done below an altitude of 100,000 feet and flown as a conventional airplane using aerodynamic controls. High-altitude flights began with a steep, full-power climb to leave the atmosphere, followed by up to two minutes of "coasting up" to the peak altitude after the engine was shut down. "Weightless" flight would last for 2 - 5 minutes as it made a ballistic arc before reentering the atmosphere. A reaction control system was used to maintain attitude above the atmosphere. The reaction controls employed hydrogen peroxide thrusters located on the nose and wings.
Depending on the mission, the rocket engine provided thrust for the first 80 to 120 seconds of flight. The remainder of the normal 8- to 12-minute flight was without power and ended in a 200-mph glide landing. Because the nose landing wheel lacked steering and the main landing gear employed skids, the X-15 had to land on a dry lakebed. The Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to Edwards and Dryden was the intended landing location for all flights, but there were numerous emergency lakebeds selected in advance for emergency landings.
The X-15 program made many accomplishments, here is list of some of its contributions to space flight:
More intangibly but no less importantly, in the words of the distinguished Langley aeronautical researcher John Becker, who had been an early advocate of the X-15 program, the X-15 project led to "the acquisition of new manned [today, we would say piloted] aerospace flight 'know how' by many teams in government and industry. They had to learn to work together, face up to unprecedented problems, develop solutions, and make this first manned aerospace project work. These teams were an important national asset in the ensuing space programs."


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Luv Ranjan’s next starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor has faced a lot of roadblocks. A fire broke out on the sets of the romantic drama and a 32-year-old labour even allegedly lost his life back in July. There also have been accusations of non-payment of dues on the director and he’s setting the records straight. Scroll below for details.
Recently, there had been reports of protests by several workers over the issue of non-payment of dues. However, Luv has now denied all the claims and even warned of legal action against the workers’ union over spreading false reports.
In a lengthy statement, Luv Ranjan spoke of his next with Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. He said, “We would like to state that the press statement released by FSSAMU is false, fabricated and illegal and is made with ulterior and oblique motives and without the authority of law. We would like to place on record the true account of the matter and state that we have duly made entire payments, with no outstanding, as per the contractual arrangement for one of our projects with the service provider being a production designer, Mr. Dipankar Dasgupta, and that it was in fact Mr Dipankar Dasgupta along with Hyperlink Brand Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Mr Dipankar Dasgupta’s associates, namely, Mr V. G. Jaishankar, Mr V. G. Jairam, Mr Gautam Jukar and Mr Prashant Vicharev who defaulted in making payments to the workers who were actually hired by them and not us, which facts were also duly informed by us to FSSAMU by various communications along with documentary evidence, which makes the aforesaid persons at default and not us. We would like to state that there is no employer-employee relationship between us and the persons/employees hired by/through Mr. Dipankar Dasgupta and as such they or FSSAMU have no locus standi to raise any issues or disputes with us.”
The statement given to India Today continued, “Despite being fully aware of the fact that we had accordingly also filed a police complaint against the said persons, FSSAMU, is continuing to distort facts, propagate falsehoods, harass and threaten us and for suspicious motives, deliberately and knowingly is only targeting us and not Mr Dipankar Dasgupta and his said associates, who are the actual persons at default. The acts of FSSAMU of issuing defamatory public statements, intimidation, causing disruption and delay to our shoot by inciting its members to not cooperate with us, all seem like the favourable ‘modus operandi’ adopted by FSSAMU. It is unbecoming of FSSAMU to act in such an unreasonable, unwarranted and hostile fashion against us, and also publicly making threats against us that they would prevent us from working in the industry and also prevent the workers from working with us, and such acts of FSSAMU has also resulted in causing us irreparable losses and harm, including mental harassment and agony, and maligning our image and goodwill.”
The statement concluded with the warning that Luv Ranjan and his team will be taking legal action against the claims. “In light of the above, we reserve our right to take appropriate legal (criminal and civil) action, as shall be advised, against FSSAMU and its office bearers, for undertaking all the acts stated above, including criminally defamatory and threatening acts, against us, which are completely unwarranted and uncalled for, having no factual accuracy,” he concluded.
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TESCO aims to shake up the private medical insurance business by launching health cover today.
The market, dominated by workplace schemes (two out of three of the 3.6 million policies sold last year were company-purchased), needs to attract consumers put off health insurance by high prices, complicated products and complex medical questionnaires.
Tesco claims its scheme is simple and affordable, showing savings of up to 32 per cent against competitors, two cover options and no medical history required up to age 75. But it takes a 47-page handbook to explain what is covered and how to claim.
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Blues At Sunrise: Live At MontreuxAlbert King
Recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1973, Blues at Sunrise features Albert King live and unfettered. While nearly all his Stax studio sessions were masterpieces, the Indianola, Mississippi-born, Forrest City, Arkansas-born bluesman had to edit himself to fit his material into three-minute confines required for 45-RPM release. In person, however, he could really cut loose, bending the strings of his guitar chorus after chorus until he reached peaks of torrid passion. For this trip to Switzerland, King carried a solid band that included the brilliant young second guitarist Donald Kinsey (later of Bob Marley and the Wailers, Peter Tosh, and the Kinsey Report), to whom the boss gave solo space on both "Roadhouse Blues" and the title selection.
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an abstract cityscape done with turquoise, magenta, titanium white, on a gold and silver background. this actually is my first venture into acrylics. always curious about acrylics, the final push came after a recent jaunt to the lumen gallery on 60th and 3rd where they were featuring the works of paul hunter.
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War is rarely, if ever, a moral method for resolving a conflict, but the situation in Kosovo troubles even the most peaceable among us. Recent polls indicate that 60 percent of the American public support the air strikes against Serbia, up from 46 percent just before the bombing began. Nearly 50 percent favor sending ground troops, up from 31 percent at the beginning of the conflict. Support for U.S. action in the conflict is now driven, say the poll analysts, by those who believe we have a moral and humanitarian responsibility to intervene. What are the arguments and what are our moral obligations?
Opponents of intervention say, primarily, that the U.S. has no critical national interest at stake. Kosovo straddles no trade routes, holds no oil, and threatens no strategic interests. As Vietnam and Afghanistan should have taught us, a war against nationalism is not winable, and will distract us from more important national interests, such as our relationship with Russia. We have claimed for years that NATO is a defensive alliance, and have persuaded the Russians to accept the enlargement of NATO on that basis. Can we blame them if they are upset over NATO's first intervention in an internal conflict, only twelve days after NATO officially adopted three former Soviet bloc countries?
On moral ground, opponents of intervention argue that the NATO bombing has exacerbated the humanitarian situation, provoking more extensive atrocities and population movement. And although Milosevic may be a bad guy, NATO is inflicting great physical and economic harm on innocent Serbian civilians. Furthermore, the Kosovar Albanians are hardly angels. They have committed their own atrocities, and would be likely, once in power, to implement policies to oppress Kosovar Serbs. Can we stake a moral case on them?
And what about moral equity? How can we justify intervention in Kosovo when we have failed to intervene in Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan, Cambodia, Liberia, Algeria, and Sierra Leone -- countries that have suffered far more killing and ethnic violence during the past twenty five years than Kosovo? Collectively, four million people have died in these conflicts while the West has done nothing. By most estimates, fewer than 20,000 have died in Kosovo, although the current stories are deeply disturbing.
On a more philosophical note, opponents of intervention wonder whether we have a right to impose our moral standards on others. As one friend said recently, "We don't have any place at the table in Kosovo. Let them take care of their own problems. We have enough of our own."
Those who favor intervention stake out their own geopolitical and moral territory. Kosovo could be a flashpoint for wider war in Europe, they point out, just as the conflict in Bosnia was the flashpoint for World War I. A war could draw in Albania and ethnic Albanians in Macedonia, igniting a conflict in Macedonia that could trigger intervention by Turkey and Greece who support their Muslim and Eastern Orthodox brethren. Such a conflict could draw in Russia and Bulgaria, etc. Early intervention, supporters say, is necessary to prevent more extensive war in Europe and the stability of our European trading partners. Even if the chance of a larger war in the Balkans is remote, don't we have a broad national interest in deterring aggression throughout the world and sending a clear message that repression and atrocities are intolerable? Backing down on our promises to support the Kosovar Albanians would undermine our ability to pursue strong diplomatic measures without military mean
s in other regions of the world.
On moral ground, supporters of intervention argue that the United States and other civilized countries cannot stand by while Serbs inflict atrocities on innocent people. Jews rightly point with horror to the refusal of Allied commanders in WWII to bomb the civilian railroads that transported European Jews to death camps. Our moral sense requires us to intervene on behalf of the helpless. Sure, the Kosovar Albanians have killed innocent civilians, too, but the Serbs have systematically oppressed the Kosovars and withdrawn their legal rights throughout the past decade. Kosovar Albanian leaders worked peacefully for eight years to assert their rights, while the Serbs continued to close their schools and discriminate against their people.
Supporters of intervention point out that although international law and the UN Charter forbid intervention in civil conflicts, the United Nations Convention on Genocide, signed by all NATO countries and Yugoslavia, requires signatories to prevent efforts to destroy "in whole or in part" an ethnic population. Most legal scholars, they point out, consider the deportation of an ethnic population as an act of genocide. Our treaty obligations morally and legally bind us to intervene. True, we have failed to intervene in more violent conflicts elsewhere, but is that a reason to fail once again?
So, where do we come out of this geopolitical and moral thicket? The "blue bloods" and the rationalists argue, as James Schlesinger did last week, that "moral indignation is rarely a sound guide to policy." But why not? Moral indignation sparked change in this country's civil rights laws, not the arguments of policy wonks. Moral indignation changed our environmental policies, not a rational balance of interests. Sometimes our moral indignation tells us when it is time to ignore the established order and create a new basis for national policy. Maybe it is time to reexamine the foundations of our foreign policy: inviolability of national borders, non-intervention in civil affairs, and the supremacy of national sovereignty. As national boundaries become increasingly permeable to economic and cultural forces, why allow them to remain as fixed barriers to moral and humanitarian standards?
If you agree with me that moral considerations are appropriate factors in determining our military and foreign policy, where does this lead you in Kosovo? Once you decide morals matter, you can't sit on the fence and let someone else decide. You know more about your moral standards than anyone in Washington. If you aren't sure what you think, come join others at a community dinner in Tindle Lounge on Friday night at 6:00. Talk with others, and maybe your own conscience, about the moral implications of the war in Kosovo.

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Trillions of nuclear power investment "fission": equipment production giants benefit the most
various signs show that China's nuclear power investment is fissionOn the 18th, the first industrial fund initiated by a central enterprise and established with the approval of the State Council, the first phase I raising agreement of the CGN industrial investment fund with a total scale of 10billion yuan, was signed in Beijing. The 7billion yuan raised in phase I will be mainly invested in clean energy projects such as nuclear power. Bank of China and China Development Bank have become investment shareholders of phase I
on the same day, kangrixin, general manager of China National Nuclear Corporation, announced at a forum in Changsha, Hunan that the development of a number of new nuclear power plant sites was being actively promoted. The Qinshan Phase I-III nuclear power plant and Tianwan nuclear power plant that were put into operation maintained safe and stable operation. The Qinshan Phase II expansion, Fujian Fuqing and Zhejiang Fangjiashan nuclear power projects under construction were progressing smoothly, and the Hunan Taohuajiang and Hainan Changjiang nuclear power projects were approved to carry out preliminary work. Kang Rixin said that at present, China has put into operation 11 nuclear power units with an installed capacity of 9.1 million KW
zuguangping, an analyst at nichin securities, pointed out that the average installed capacity of nuclear power in the world is 17%. By the end of 2008, China's installed capacity of nuclear power was only to create a larger and better professional and international platform, accounting for about 1.1% of the total installed capacity of the country. "Now the support funds of real money and silver have been implemented, and the proportion of nuclear power will increase rapidly."
from the perspective of the general trend of nuclear power development, the technical route and strategic route of China's nuclear power development have long been clear and are being implemented - the current development of pressurized water reactors, the medium-term development of fast neutron reactors, and the long-term development of fusion reactors. That is to say, at present, when the pressurized water reactor enters the rapid construction period, the domestic nuclear power equipment manufacturer C punch and die diameter industry will face huge business opportunities
from the perspective of industrial investment, zhangguobao, deputy director of the national development and Reform Commission, recently calculated an account based on the promotion of domestic demand by nuclear power construction: "big numbers are easy to calculate. If 100million kW is (newly built), it is 150billion US dollars, equivalent to nearly 1trillion yuan. According to previous experience, half of it is equipment costs, which is terrible."
the most powerful manufacturers of nuclear island equipment and conventional island equipment are undoubtedly Dongfang Electric and Shanghai Electric. Harbin electric group can keep pace with the above two companies in conventional island equipment. Its Harbin Power Co., Ltd. is listed in Hong Kong, and St Aji, A-share listed company, has the concept of asset injection. These leading companies are listed companies 158 plastic pipes that have benefited the most from the "great development of nuclear power"
CNNC technology, which produces nuclear power valves, Hailu heavy industry, which produces nuclear power baskets, and Harbin air conditioning, which produces air handling units for nuclear power plants, are also expected to benefit; Sinovel cast steel and East China CNC are expected to become "dark horses"
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"atxun, which produces electronic control equipment, has obtained the technical certification of nuclear power grade power supply operating system with the promotion of Guangdong Nuclear Power Group. It is expected to obtain at least 50% of the market share." Said Jiao Jian, researcher of Shenyin Wanguo
in the medium term, due to the lack of natural uranium resources in China, "the fast neutron reactor technology that can effectively solve the problem of insufficient uranium resources represents the future development direction of nuclear power." Zuguangping is particularly optimistic about Lantai industry, the only nuclear grade sodium manufacturer in China
Changjiang Securities further pointed out in its latest report that after the introduction of nuclear power support policies, the nuclear power sector is expected to lead the rise through new energy. "Among them, small and medium-sized board nuclear power stocks, such as wal nuclear materials, altex and Hailu heavy industries, are recommended to avoid due to their high early growth. Ziyi, China nuclear technology and Fangda carbon can continue to pay attention. It is recommended to pay attention to Shanghai Electric, Harbin air conditioning and Lantai industries, which are expected to remain strong in the future."


PATNA: In Gopalganj district, two women poured acid on a 2-year-old boy, the son of their neighbour, when the toddler stayed in their house on Monday.
Police said the two women avenged a recent quarrel over some dispute they had had with the boy’s family. The toddler, who suffered minor burns on his neck and chest, is getting treated at a local hospital.
“A case has been registered. The two accused women have left their home in Sheikh Baili village for unknown locations. We are trying to arrest them,” said a police official in Bettiah.


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