![]() Before taking the helm at Peugeot, he had previously vanquished Van Looy in his own backyard, when the GS Solo Superia legend crashed out of the ’61 Tour of Flanders, leaving the debutant Simpson to battle his way to victory sporting a natty pair of Ray-Bans. Merckx, in particular, enjoyed the refuge of the friendly team and its welcoming leader after a fall out with his previous outfit, Solo-Superia, and its chieftain Rik Van Looy.ĭespite being a team of French origins, Peugeot was headed by popular Briton Tom Simpson. This was the last year the Peugeot team riders wore this blue and yellow design before swapping to the more familiar black & white checkerboard design in 1963 that would pretty much remain unchanged until the 1987 with the arrival of the Vétements Z-Peugeot team.įrans Schoubben wearing the 1962 version of the Peugeot BP cycling team jersey. It is, however, worth pointing out that the Peugeot team jersey was not always the iconic monochrome checkerboard design that we all think of.Īs you can see from this collectible chewing gum postcard, Frans Schoubben is wearing the 1962 team jersey. Many of these (notably Eddy Merckx, Stephen Roche and Robert Millar) went on to achieve greatness sporting other colours, yet were always grateful for their youthful years spent donning the iconic checkered jersey. Robert Millar during stage 11 at the 1984 Tour de France - Pau to Gruzet Neige. In that time their stellar roster included the French talisman, Tour de France (1967) and Vuelta a España (1969) winner Roger Pingeon 1966 Gent-Wevelgem, La Fleche Wallonne, two-time San-Remo (1966, 1967) and a Giro d’Italia stage winner, a young Eddy Merckx Vuelta a España (1971) champion Ferdinand Bracke, and neo-pros Stephen Roche and Scot Robert Millar. ![]() Starting at the turn of the century (1901), Peugeot squads performed at the very highest level for over 8 decades. Initially judged to be too harsh, the penalty was then reduced to more ‘reasonable’ 3 minutes…ĭespite Christophe never going on to win a Tour, it was these acts of cycling heroism from Peugeot riders that led the team to be ranked the most successful of all time over the forthcoming years (). After locating a forge in town, he skilfully welded the mangled forks back together before completing the stage on his wounded steed.Įventually crossing the line 3 hours after the lead pack, he was then penalised a further 10 minutes by stewards for letting a seven-year-old boy pump the bellows whilst he welded the bike. Weeping with anger, he shouldered the broken bike, watching the rest of the riders fly by whilst he descended the next 10km on foot to the nearest village. The procession was to last mere minutes, however, when a reckless race vehicle clipped his bike, sending him sprawling into the road and clean snapping his forks (so Peugeot claim). ![]() Now, over an hour clear from the rest of the field in the general classification, he could comfortably enjoy the dramatic French mountainscape unfolding before him. After missing out on the overall Tour de France victory the previous year, he was leaving nothing to chance in 1913 attacking from the front on the low slopes of the Col du Tourmalet with his trusty bag swinging freely as he rode.Īfter launching a ceaseless barrage of attacks, Christophe’s final injection of pace proved just too much for his arch-rival Odile Defraye, causing him to retire from the competition with exhaustion. Eugène Christophe was certainly a resourceful man, meticulous in his planning, he would always be found with a 20 franc coin, chain link and spoke key in a chamois bag hung around his neck in preparation for the worst. The first world war was yet to take place, the yellow jersey even dreamt up, and riders required resourcefulness outside the realm of cycling just to finish races. The Peugeot BP Micheling cycling team postcard from the 1974 season with French Champion Bernard Thevenet and teammates Patrick Beon, Bernard Bourreau, Jacques Esclassan et al.Ĭycling, it was a different game back when Peugeot’s star riders were first battling up the steep slopes of the Pyrenees. The Peugeot retro jersey has been a staple in the Prendas retro peloton since the very beginning - it was the very first retro jersey that we had Santini make specifically for us.įind out about the team that is as commandeered as "the most successful cycling team ever" join Pedr Charlesworth who explores the story behind the iconic French team containing Tom Simpson, Roger Pingeon, Bernard Thevenet, Eddy Merckx and Robert Millar. ![]() Eddy Merckx leads the pack in his Peugeot BP team jersey during the 1966 edition of the Tour of Lombardy.
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But as far as flavor profile goes, Ritual’s Non-Alcoholic Tequila is a favorite for how close it comes to alcoholic tequila, namely Don Julio Reposado. The non-alcoholic options from Ritual Zero-Proof do the best job at recreating some of that burn from the spices they include, but it’s more of a spicy burn and less of a smooth, warm alcohol burn. The taste of hard liquor is understandably difficult to replicate without the typical throat-burn of alcohol, and if it’s that burn you’re looking for in a non-alcoholic drink, you’ll likely either need to go heavy on the ginger or just wait until you’re no longer pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep in mind: No non-alcoholic alternative is going to taste exactly like an alcoholic beverage, but these picks come really close. We evaluated each option based on flavor (especially how close it tastes to its alcoholic counterpart that it’s mimicking) and mix-ability, and these are our favorites. (And who wants to think about all this when they’re pregnant and just want to enjoy a nice drink?) So we’ve done the hard work for you and found the best pregnancy-safe non-alcoholic drinks in several categories. We get it, it’s a lot to consider, and it can feel more than a little confusing. ![]() It’s not considered safe to consume while pregnant or breastfeeding since some newborns have been found to experience withdrawal symptoms after being exposed to tonic water containing quinine. Quinine is an anti-parasitic used to treat illnesses like malaria, but it’s also commonly added to tonic water to give it a bitter taste. If you’re mixing with tonic water, some brands may include quinine among their ingredients. Common mixers like syrups and juices can often be high in sugar, but you may be able to find low-sugar versions (or just use less when mixing). And make sure you watch the sugar content, as well, especially if you’re at risk for gestational diabetes. Just be sure to check that the mixers contain zero percent alcohol. If you’re looking to make a mocktail, there’s no shortage of non-alcoholic mixers you can add to make drinks extra tasty. Not enough research has been done to prove they’re safe for consumption during pregnancy. Adaptogens have been claimed to replicate that “buzz” you’d get from regular alcoholic drinks, but it’s best to avoid them during pregnancy. That doesn’t necessarily mean there’s absolutely zero alcohol in them, but the amount is so minimal that it doesn’t even show up in lab analysis.Īnother thing to look out for on labels is adaptogens, a botanical substance (usually certain herbs or mushrooms) sometimes added to homeopathic medicines or beverages as mood lifters. Alcohol-Free: Sometimes labeled as “0.0%” products, these drinks have no detectable amounts of alcohol.Again, look closely at the ABV and potentially avoid these drinks while pregnant. The important thing to note about this label is that the alcohol can never be completely removed from these products, so they can sometimes have higher than 0.5% ABV, which starts to cross the thin line between non-alcoholic and maybe-just-a-little-bit-alcoholic. Either way, at some point during production, the alcohol is removed via filtration or chemical process to end up with a non-alcoholic version. Alcohol-Removed: These drinks begin as either regular alcoholic beverages or they’re made with reduced amounts of alcohol to begin with. ![]() (By the way, 0.1-0.2% ABV is about the same amount that can sometimes be naturally found in fruit juices and bread, believe it or not, all thanks to the natural fermentation process some foods go through.) More often than not, it’ll say something like “Contains less than 0.5% alcohol by volume.” While you’re not likely to get even slightly tipsy off of that level of alcohol after a few drinks, it’s still important to talk to your healthcare provider about it before you try any. If you find a drink labeled “Non-Alcoholic” or “N/A,” look closely at the label for the ABV. Technically, drinks only need to have 0.5% ABV or less to legally qualify as “non-alcoholic”…but half a percent isn’t zero, so the label is misleading. ![]() Non-Alcoholic: This is the label you’ll see the most often, and it’s also the one to pay most attention to when trying to avoid alcohol.Here are the types of labels you’re likely to find: And remember, no amount of alcohol is considered safe during pregnancy, so it’s important to read all labels closely to see exactly the alcohol by volume in every drink. The biggest thing: there are some drinks labeled as “non-alcoholic” that do, in fact, contain a small amount of alcohol. Understanding Non-Alcoholic Drink LabelsĪre non-alocholic drinks safe during pregnancy?īefore you make your trip to the store to grab any ol’ bottle labeled “non-alcoholic,” there are a few things you need to know about alcohol levels and legal labeling requirements. ![]() We’re talking a major explosion with 15 new places throughout the area getting in on personalized pizza pies. And we don’t mean just one or two locations. Overall? 10/10.Ardmore’s Snap Custom Pizza is getting ready for expansion. I’d definitely get this again, even though I’m eager to try some of Snap’s other signature pies. You can’t go wrong with a pizza where your toppings are literally falling off, and the dough and cheese underneath were delicious as well. I ended up getting the Mediterranean signature pizza, which as you can see below is more salad than pizza - in a good way. I’m someone who gets nervous ordering at a restaurant with a quick-moving line where I don’t know all the options and how it works, but Snap’s employees were extra-friendly and patient. ![]() I usually try to avoid spending too much time at chains to appreciate the true flavor of State College, but Snap’s Philly-based operation doesn’t really feel like a chain. I’ll admit I was skeptical about Snap Pizza, but now I realize it’ll surely become a regular feature in my downtown food rotation. I was tempted to get back in line for seconds. the place was fairly packed, but the extremely friendly staff deserves credit for keeping the line moving. Pennsylvanians will appreciate the delicious and sometimes hard-to-find birch beer, and patrons can choose between several different types of tea mixes and soda.īy 6 p.m. San Marzano tomatoes, pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage, meatballs, and mozzarella make it a winner with a classic vibe, and Snap allows you to add extra toppings like vegetables or extra cheese if you’re in the mood to freestyle.ĭon’t miss the unique fountain drink station in the back corner. I recommend the Sweet ’n Slow signature pizza. The freedom to customize your pie from sauce to toppings combined with the notable line speed makes Snap the perfect spot for a quick and delicious bite. Its fast-casual style fits the growing trend cemented by Chipotle, Panera and other chains. Snap Pizza is destined to become a downtown favorite. Plus, as a paison from New Jersey, I was ecstatic to see San Pellegrino seltzer and soda being served in State College. You could also make your own pizza, but I had a hard enough time choosing from the suggested combinations, so I didn’t even try creating my own.Īs much as I often choose to support local business over franchises, Snap’s mix of Italian specialities and funky toppings and slightly cheaper prices may’ve quickly made it my new pizza of choice in State College. This pizza made me feel what Dante Alaghieri would describe as “l’amor che move il sole e l’altre stelle.” The surplus of veggies also made it a hearty personal pizza with a ton of flavor. ![]() I never thought I’d see a day where a) fresh mozzarella and ricotta would be served at a State College b) they wouldn’t make me gag c) I’d actually enjoy them. ![]() I got the Farmers Market pizza, which had fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, roasted peppers, arugula, tomatoes, and ricotta on it. Snap Pizza is a welcome addition to the emerging yet still modest State College pizza game. First, Hitham Hiyajeneh brought pizza worth eating at times other than 2 a.m.to State College when he opened UR Pizza last spring, much to our approval and excitement. Anthony Colucciįast-paced, make-your-own pizza is the latest “in” food right now, following in the footsteps of mac & cheese, poke bowls, and turning everything into a burrito. I’d highly recommend Snap Pizza and will definitely be coming back. The wait wasn’t too long for my pizza, especially considering how busy the restaurant was. The most important part of a specialty pizza like this is the dough, and I thought it was excellent. This particular pizza wasn’t too greasy by my estimation, and all the ingredients used were fresh. I picked the mac & cheese pizza option, which was a delicious combination pasta and an assortment of cheeses melted on top of it all. Here’s what they thought: Mikey Mandarino Our staffers made their way over to Snap Pizza to grab a bite to eat. The restaurant offers plenty of pre-made options on top of a comprehensive list of toppings, sauces, and spices to make your own custom pizza. Snap Custom Pizza is now open for business at the former location of Herwig’s Austrian Bistro, bringing yet another pizza option to downtown State College. ![]() The color we see when a short wavelength of visible light was received by our eye is blue. Our brains create impressions of colors when we receive different wavelengths. These wavelengths are short, medium, and long wavelengths of the visible light spectrum. They allow us to distinguish and see different wavelengths of light. There are three types of cone cells in our eye. When it comes to color, cones play a big role. This is because rods are more sensitive to light than our cones. Rods allow us to see in the dark or dim light while cones allow us to see in daylight. There are two types of photoreceptors in our eyes called rods and cones. At the back of our eyes, some photoreceptors allow us to see colors from the light that we receive to our eyes. We, humans, have evolved with our ability to see colors. As an example, we cannot see radio waves that have a very long wavelength and are outside of the visible light spectrum. That is how we can see the world beautifully.īut as our eyes do not have cells to detect electromagnetic rays outside of the visible light spectrum, our eyes cannot see them. After detecting these wavelengths our brain gives us an impression of color for different wavelengths in the visible light spectrum. The reason why we can only see between the 380 to 700 nanometers is that our eyes only have cells to detect these wavelengths. So the visible light part of the electromagnetic field has a wavelength between 380 to 700 nanometers. Different energies of electromagnetic rays have different wavelengths. Interestingly, like most other animals with vision, humans can see a part of this electromagnetic spectrum. Electromagnetic vector created by brgfx – *ignore the purple color in the visible light in the above electromagnetic spectrum image after the violet color. Light has both electric and magnetic fields to it, just like all the rays of the electromagnetic spectrum. If you have heard of something called the electromagnetic spectrum, light is a part of that. We receive light from the sun in the daytime and light from bulbs in the nighttime. What is light and what lights can we see? When mixing purple color paints always use magenta and blue color in a 2:1 ratio for the best saturation and intensity of color. ![]() You just need to combine red and blue color lights or paints in a 1:1 ratio. You will only see a violet color when your eyes receive a single wavelength of 380 nanometers of light.īut you can mix the purple color with both light and paint colors. It is a true color that we cannot make otherwise just like red, green, and blue or primary colors. You cannot mix violet color either with light or paint colors. If it is too dark/blue for your liking, add a little more red to it.The Difference Between Teal and Turquoise in One Minute! Let’s try mixing cobalt blue and primary red! Try mixing equal parts to create a pretty deep purple. What Colors Make Purple? Let’s Make Purple! You can, however, experiment with the other blues and reds! However, it is not recommended that you use a yellow bias red and a green bias blue because you likely will end up with a muddy color. Note: my rule of thumb for determining a good red is to ask myself it it looks a little on the “pink” or “magenta” side! ![]() The best reds to make purple are alizarin crimson, quinacridone magenta and primary red. Liquitex BASICS Phthalo Blue is the Green Shade.īased on what we know about color bias, the best blues to make purple, according to that chart above, are ultramarine blue and cobalt blue. **If you are using Phthalo Blue to mix purple, I’d recommend using the “Red Shade” because that will be a warm blue compared to the “Green Shade”. *Note: cobalt is often more of a neutral blue but for the purpose of this post, I’m putting it into the warm category because it is a color that can be used to make a nice purple! Warm Blues (These are great blues to make purple with because they are closer to purple on the color wheel!): Cool Reds (These are great reds to make purple with because they are closer to purple on the color wheel!): ![]() Opposite the A’shiari’s lack of a fog of war, there is very little you can see on the pirate map at all. You also do not have to deal at all with resources or civilian fleets. There is no headquarters development either, so no upgrades. Once again, you are without a traditional headquarters - just something called the Lunaee Research Station (which I found a little strange since you do not get to do any kind of research at all it is just the name of your faux HQ). Becoming a pirate also plays quite differently than the normal game. Plan accordingly and wipe Gemini.Īlso stashed in the Challenge part of the beginning section is the ability to play as a privateer (a.k.a. Unlike normal games, though, their costs are very high a Corvette MkII is a million dollars and the Harbinger I is two hundred thousand, while the Halo II is two million! While it is quite fun being the ultimate Master of Destruction, it also an expensive and strenuous task. You know you always need more ships, but when do you start to funnel money toward improving your core stats? There are only two research paths as the A’shiari: Chassis and Refit (enhancements). This aspect becomes quite the balancing act between building the fleet and making what you already have stronger. There is, finally, something very special about your Mothership - but I will let you discover that on your own. Remember that enemy ships and derelicts are your big money-makers. Obviously, you can use this to your benefit, as you need the experience as well, especially if you are close to the level-up line. only gives you experience - without garnering you any inventory items or money. As far as I could tell, shooting containers, hull debris, etc. On top of that, knowing that your goal is to turn it all yellow, into your color, might make you pee a little bit. ![]() It was daunting to start with the entire map red, except for the one little section that you and your Mothership occupy. Everyone is antagonistic and there is no fog of war. It took me a bit to actually find it, initially thinking it would be either in the Story or Conquest part of the setup). (The A’shiari story part of Cycle of Warfare is stashed in the Challenge section at game start. Do you use it on your ship by buying enhancements? Do you use it to start building a fleet, as you start without a single ship other than your own? The whole “Challenge” certainly takes a bit of getting used to. You start without a fleet but have five million dollars to spend. Have you ever passed up a derelict? Don’t! They are worth various amounts of money - and you will need a lot of that (some derelicts will net you a pretty good chunk of cash as well). You gain income from both destroying and boarding ships. Artefact Vaults then have to, and do, work differently as well. It’s a ‘scorched-earth’ (as it were) policy which is also quite hard-core! There are no skills or perks which, in itself, is a very different way to play, after all of these solar years relying on them. Instead, the sector becomes uninhabitable to everyone and it is eternally shut down. When you conquer a territory, you do not claim it like you normally would. You are permanently hostile to every other race on the Starchart: no moving of the diplomacy bar here. There is no diplomacy or any kind of human interaction - only their destruction. You do not have a sector nor home planet, just a Mothership. They are ruthless aliens with a single goal: destroy everyone. This is, by far, the largest additional content of the three Starpoint Gemini games!Įxcited, my first choice was to play as the A’shiari. While this adds fathoms of additional hours and solar oceans of replayability, my main interest was in the five additional playable factions: the A’shriari, privateers/Pirates, the Iolian Pact, the Korkyra, and the Outerlands. After re-familiarizing myself with the controls, I finally got the opportunity to fly and try to do some serious damage in the new Starpoint Gemini: Warlords’ DLC - Cycle of Warfare. Benjamin Franklin Bache, the editor of the Aurora, was a crucial figure in maintaining this polarization. Though political leaders hoped that the political settlement of the Constitution might lead to a more unified, less rowdy nation, American society remained resolutely politicized. This was, of course, critical to the political culture of the 1790s. As a DPhil student working through microfilm reels in a dark room at the British Library’s Colindale building, it was a joy to see the strident nature of the Aurora’s commentary. That is the beauty of the Aurora (or, for that matter, its Federalist counterpart Porcupine’s Gazette) for the historian of 1790s political culture – it is hard to think of anything that distills the essence of partisan rivalry so clearly as the abrasive and direct writing style of Benjamin Franklin Bache (and William Cobbett). Work such as Joanne Freeman’s Affairs of Honor has highlighted the importance of carefully-placed gossip in structuring political networks Jeffrey Pasley’s The Tyranny of Printers, among other works, highlights the important role that newspapers played not just in spreading the news, but in forming crucial pillars of nascent party organizations.Īfter all, the power of good writing often finds itself getting up the nose of powerful interests. Of course, it is not at all new to note that there are similarities between the internet journalism (of all types) of the early 21st century, and their late-18th century counterparts printing newspapers and pamphlets. ![]() And if anything embodied the no-holds-barred, gossipy style of Gawker in the 18th century – not to mention the attempted backlash from powerful forces – it was the Aurora General Advertiser. But as the trenchant news website was forced to shut down this week as the result of the combined forces of Peter Thiel and Hulk Hogan, I realized that I was being more than a little hypocritical.Īfter all, as a historian of 1790s culture, I rely heavily on the work of Benjamin Franklin Bache. However, I think Gawker will make sure that its editors think twice-not only about what the content is but the who and the why, too.I can’t say that I was ever the most avid reader, or the biggest fan, of Gawker. One lawsuit will not stop Gawker or the media at large from writing stories or posting sex tapes, especially in cases of hypocrisy. Last year, their outing of the Conde Nast CFO led many to say they Gawker reached a new low and led to Nick admitting that change was necessary. ![]() The case has acquired mass media attention, pitting freedom of the press against a the privacy rights of a celebrity, and raising the questions among the industry as to the future of gossip news sites.įounder of Q.Digital Scott Gatz told The Drum: "Gawker is already in the midst of significant change. ![]() "This is not only his victory today, but also anyone else who's been victimised by tabloid journalism," Hogan's lawyer David Houston said outside the courtroom. The jury, who spent less than six hours mulling over the case, ruled against the freedom of press argument, ruling that Gawker had indeed violated Hogan’s privacy by publishing the video, and awarding Hogan $115m in compensation, a sum that the website will be hard-pushed to bounce back from. Daulerio and founder Nick Denton might have been distasteful, the concept of freedom of the press was more important to uphold. ![]() The defense argued that while the actions of former Gawker editor A.J. |