Looking for a good, usable hatchet? Check out this Huron.
by Leon Pantenburg
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“A woodsman should carry a hatchet, and he should be as critical in selecting it as in buying a gun. The notion that a heavy hunting knife can do the work of a hatchet is a delusion. When it comes to cleaving carcasses, chopping kindling, blazing thick-barked trees, driving tent pegs or trap stakes, and keeping up a bivouac fire, the knife never was made that will compare with a good tomahawk. The common hatchets of the hardware stores are unfit for a woodsman’s use. They have broad blades with beveled edge, and they are generally made of poor, brittle stuff. A camper’s hatchet should have the edge and temper of a good axe. It must be light enough to carry in one’s knapsack, yet it should bite deep in timber.” – Horace Kephart, from Camping and Woodcraft, 1917
I moved to Mississippi in the early 1980s, to a house that was 90-percent heated with wood. I helped cut several cords of firewood every fall, and loved it. I learned to fell trees, use a chainsaw and split wood. We used axes and hatchets, and knowing how to sharpen them was part of the skill set. Like anything, having the right tools, properly maintained, made all the difference.
But I’m lukewarm on recommending that anyone get an axe or hatchet.
The hatchet, or hand axe, has been around since somebody tied a rock to a stick and made a weapon. The hand axe was popular with the Vikings and other fighters in the Middle Ages, because it was a fearsome weapon, and cheaper to make than a sword. In North America, the natives carried tomahawks as weapons.
Today, I don’t carry a hatchet much, but I have several that are used as needed. I carry my pipe tomahawk the most, and that is generally when I’m hunting with a blackpowder rifle. It’s more for nostalgia than anything else.
My most recent acquisition is a Huron 13-inch Half Hatchet. Forged in the USA by BARCO Industries, each hatchet gets profiled, sharpened and finished in Michigan. The 13-inch hickory handle on the Huron is flame-treated, then finished with Linseed Oil and the head is outfit with a handmade, holster-style sheath.
- Head Type: 1.25 lbs Half Hatchet pattern pattern
- Head Material: 1060-1078 grade alloy steel
- Shaping Process: Open faced die drop forged
- Bit (Edge): Tempered to final hardness of Rc 50
- Handle Material: American Hickory; Grade A
- Hang: Wood wedge with juxtaposed steel wedge
- Overall Weight: 2 lbs.
- Sheath Material: 100% top grade leather, Antique Brass hardware
Here’s the good stuff:
Steel: A softer steel is the best choice in a hatchet head. A soft steel will bend, rather than chip, when it hits something hard. It is also easier to sharpen, and maintain a good edge. While the Huron could be honed to shaving sharpness, that edge wouldn’t last long when chopping wood. For chopping and splitting firewood, the Huron holds an edge nicely, and is easily re-sharpened.
The 1060 carbon steel in the head, with a RC of 50, is a good hardness for a hatchet. It is hard enough to hold and edge, but soft enough that the steel will fold over, rather than chip, if a knot or hard piece is hit.
Head style: Among my hatchet collection is a modern Estwing double-bitted, a Plumb carpenter’s axe, an Estwing Sportsman and a custom, handmade pipe tomahawk that matches my flintlock rifle. I also have a full-sized axe that sees use in camp.
My most-carried hatchet is the pipe tomahawk, but the most useful pattern is the half-hatchet pattern. The hammer side will be the most used part of the hatchet, because it will be used for driving tent stakes, pounding on things and a multitude of hammer tasks.
Handle: “In making a new axe-helve, do not bother to make a crooked one like the store pattern. Thousands of expert axe men use, from preference, straight handles in their axes,” – Horace Kephart.
I haven’t used a hatchet as much as I’ve used a 22-ounce framing hammer. Roughly of the same weight as the Huron, I’ve swung a hammer for hours at a time while roofing and putting on siding. (One reason I have large hands!) A straight handle works best for me, as far as being able to control the head. Like anything, get used to the weight and balance, and real accuracy soon develops.
It’s the same concept with a hatchet. A hatchet cuts with momentum and velocity, and you will develop efficiency through use.
Weight: At two pounds, the hatchet is not so heavy as to be overly burdensome. It is in the same ballpark as a heavy duty machete or parang. In jungle or swamp, the long knife may prove to be more useful. In hardwood, deciduous timber, the hatchet will prove to be more useful.
Edge: The grind on the blade appears to be convex. This is a good profile for a chopper, and the the extra steel behind the edge means it will be strong.
Sheath: The leather sheath is handmade by the Victor company and it makes the hatchet easy to carry and safe. It protects the edge and the user.
Finish: The Victor Company also does all the finish work on the hatchet, and that makes it look good and feel comfortable to use.
Not so hot on:
Leon mounts the soapbox: The Boy scouts have banned hatchets, and some troops and camps ban sheath knives. Ostentatiously, it is because the tools are presumed to be dangerous. Well, ANY cutting tool is dangerous in the hands of an untrained person.
The scouts make a big deal about teaching knife and axe safety, and every scout must carry a Totin’ Chip before carrying any piece of cutlery. If the scouts can’t teach cutting tool safety, to the point where certain categories of tools must be deemed unsafe, then what is wrong with the program? (Leon’s rant is over).
Do you need a Huron hatchet?
Well, I think to the untrained user a hatchet or axe is dangerous. Don’t buy one to add to your camping gear, and never practice with it.
A hatchet or axe requires velocity to chop and cut, and one can cause serious injury if it ricochets off the wood. A better choice, for the casual user, would be to get a good saw, and use that for wood processing.
If you know what you’re doing, a hatchet and/or axe can be a valuable survival tool. So if you decide to go that route, get a good one.
The Huron is a quality tool, and at $110, it is priced competitively with other high quality hatchets. The Huron will prove to be an investment, and properly cared for, it can be handed down to your grandchildren.


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OLYMPIA, March 6.—The state Senate passed a spate of education-reform bills Wednesday, reinforcing a core belief of many Republicans, centrist Democrats and idealists everywhere – that money isn’t everything. Consider it a warm-up for the big battle to come later this session over school funding. At least a couple of those bills are likely to prove difficult for elements of the K-12 establishment to swallow.
They include a new A-through-F report card for school performance and greater management authority over teacher assignments – posing a conflict with union collective bargaining procedures.
Wednesday’s action, the first lengthy debate in the Legislature for a month, and really only the second of the session, offered proof that the Republican-leaning Senate majority hasn’t given up on school reform, said state Sen. Bruce Dammeier, R-Puyallup – a topic of speculation in some recent press accounts. “The bills that you are seeing offer evidence that we are not scaling back,” he said. “We are challenging the status quo.” And borrowing a phrase from Washington’s new governor, he added, “We are trying to bring about disruptive change.”
Nevertheless, the one measure that promised the greatest fireworks – Senate Bill 5329, which would have allowed the state to take over failing schools – was pulled from the calendar at the last minute. And the report-card and teacher-assignment bills are controversial enough that they may not see the light of day until the Legislature’s endgame, sometime at least six weeks from now. They are destined for the House Education Committee, where measures opposed by the state teacher’s union, the powerful Washington Education Association, traditionally go to die.
Members of the Senate Majority Coalition say the bills approved Wednesday are inextricably linked to the session’s big-picture K-12 issue, the scramble to pay for the Supreme Court’s billion-dollar-or-more mandate to spend more on basic-education programs. That school-funding debate really begins once a new state tax-revenue forecast is released March 20 and lawmakers learn how much they have to spend. Members say they will insist that reforms are considered as part of the inevitable session-ending compromise. “We’re trying to reconnect school funding with student achievement,” said Sen. Linda Evans Parlette, R-East Wenatchee. “We’re just trying to make the point that more money doesn’t mean better results.”
An A-Through-F Report Card
The Senate passed nine measures during the marathon day-long session, and most sailed through with a minimum of debate on strong bipartisan votes. Yet the one likely to win the most attention in the weeks ahead is the bill that arguably does the least, offering letter grades for the state’s 2,000 K-12 schools. A school that gets an F won’t be taken over by the state — nor can it be kept after class, forced to attend summer school or repeat a grade. But you might say it gets to wear a public duncecap. Senate Bill 5328 essentially renames the rankings that are awarded by an assessment program launched by the state Board of Education five years ago. But what a difference that new report card is expected to make, when the program is rolled out statewide in 2014-15: By dispensing with education-speak and using language the general public can understand, backers expect angry parents to clamor for change when their local school flunks. “Everyone understands A-through-F,” said Senate Education Chairman Steve Litzow, R-Mercer Island. “We have all done it. We have all been graded ourselves.”
Right now the State Board of Education evaluates school performance on a variety of criteria, using a one-to-seven point score, and then it awards rankings of a rather gentler nature: “Exemplary,” “Very Good,” “Good,” “Fair” and “Struggling.” A third of the state’s schools rank in the bottom two categories. By calling them “D” and “F,” supporters say voters will understand what those ratings really mean. “The fact that a school is graded with a D or an F is going to give a real impetus for individuals to say I am not taking this, we’re better than this,” said state Sen. Mike Carrell, R-Lakewood.
Simpler yes, and easier to understand – and that’s just what opponents are afraid of. All members of the Senate Democratic Caucus voted no, save Sens. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens and Brian Hatfield, D-Raymond, who were consistent votes for the day’s ed bills. The report-card measure passed on a bare 26-23 vote. Some Dems called it too simple; others said it would be a “scarlet letter.” State Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell, said people’s feelings would be hurt. “Labeling them A through F does nothing but cause them to feel degraded, cause them to feel like they have failed, and cause those schools to feel like there is no hope.”
The measure, while it might seem largely symbolic, is an important step in invigorating public debate about public schools, argues Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center. Under Gov. Christine Gregoire, she said, spending for K-12 schools increased 32 percent without measurable improvement. “Adopting letter grades for schools, so the public understands how their schools are doing, is a strong and tough step toward achieving real accountability for the $10 billion taxpayers provide the schools every year,” she said.
More Authority for Principals
As education-reform groups lined up votes for the school measures, there had been speculation that Republicans might balk at proposals that reduce local control. With the school-takeover measure off the table, the split never occurred. As it turned out, the report-card bill was the low-water mark for support – only one Republican, Kirk Pearson, R-Monroe, peeled off. Other bills with somewhat greater effect garnered support from the full Majority Caucus as well as from members of the Senate Democratic Caucus. Among the more controversial was SB 5242, which passed 27-22 – a measure that takes teacher assignments off the bargaining table. Where assignments now are generally based on seniority due to collective bargaining agreements – mitigated indirectly and to a small degree by a teacher-evaluation bill passed last year – the measure would allow principals to select the teachers who work at their schools. If superintendents are unable to find new assignments for teachers, they could be cut. “Principals keep telling me that if we’re going to hold them accountable for their schools, they want the flexibility to determine who their teams are,” Litzow said.
But state Sen. Steve Conway, a staunch ally of labor, said the measure will erode protections for teachers that collective bargaining provides. Principals might be able to retaliate against teachers who are critical of school administrators, he said. “It is a huge attack on the bargaining rights of our school employees,” he said.
Teachers’ Union Unamused
Although two Democrat-sponsored bills approved Wednesday addressed issues raised by the McCleary decision, the Washington Education Association complained that the measures sponsored by members of the Majority Caucus failed to address school funding – which it considers the state’s top education issue. “Not one of these [Rodney] Tom/Litzow bills does anything to comply with the court’s order to increase funding for our kids’ schools, nor do they fund the promises legislators made in previous education legislation,” said spokesman Rich Wood. “Washington has the fourth-most crowded classrooms in the country, which makes it harder for teachers to teach and for students to learn. To give our kids the quality education they need and deserve, we must invest in smaller class sizes. Yet not one of these Tom/Litzow bills does anything to reduce class sizes. That’s a shame.”
“We need our leaders in Olympia to focus on making sure all students in all parts of the state have equal access to a quality public education. These misguided bills are not the answer.”
Said Dammeier, “Are we driving our legislation around the teachers’ union? No. We’re driving around what is best for kids. And I think in many cases the two will be the same, but perhaps not in all.”
Other bills passed by the Senate Wednesday during its “education-day” extravaganza included:
SB 5237, sponsored by Dammeier and approved 35-13, which establishes a plan for early intervention when children through grade three fail to read at grade level. At third grade, lowest-scoring students would repeat the grade or be required to participate in summer school. Children who miss the mark at that point have a 20 percent chance of catching up and are four times more likely to drop out. Critics noted that the measure would cost $77 million: “I would like to speak like a third-grader for a moment,” said Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Bainbridge Island. “If we don’t end session with this bill funded and with the McCleary decision funded, I am going to personally pour a glass of water over Sen. Dammeier’s head.”
SB 5587, sponsored by Litzow and approved 29-20, which establishes a transition plan for the use of standardized tests for graduation requirements.
SB 5794, sponsored by Dammeier and approved 43-3, which streamlines alternative learning programs and encourages the use of online courses.
SB 5491, sponsored by McAuliffe and approved 47-0, which requires the state to use a single set of indicators and performance goals to monitor compliance with the McCleary decision, including test scores, graduation rates and the percentage of students who continue on to college.
SB 5244, sponsored by Litzow and approved 48-0, which limits suspensions and expulsions to one year and requires school districts to attempt to reengage students after punishment.
SB 5243, sponsored by Litzow and approved 47-0, which automatically enrolls high-scoring high school students in advanced placement courses.
SB 5330, sponsored by Jim Hargrove, D-Hoquiam, and approved 48-0, which requires that a share of basic-ed money allocated for McCleary be directed toward specific student and teacher-assistance programs.
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Malaysia’s private online healthcare steps forward
Around this time last year, an EITN healthcare roundtable drew attention to digital health efforts by the public and private sector. At around that time, there was already cognisance that digitalisation was coming in a big way and something had to be done to regulate the digital tsunami.
Digital Health Malaysia (DHM), a special interest group (SIG) comprised of doctors turned entrepreneurs was reported as saying, “Digitalisation is inevitable. Patients will constantly look for options (to be delivered) on their devices. That means some non-qualified person can start selling their services.”
This is potentially, very risky. We will explain why later in this article.
Back to the digital landscape.
Such was the scenario before the coronavirus outbreak and it was pretty similar to the Wild, Wild West where anything and everything you can think of, is likely being offered online.
And anyone with a device and an Internet connection, is going to stumble across medical solutions, cures, medical devices, healthcare information. Therein lies the potential danger, not only to patient safety, but also to service providers.
This is one of the many topics that was brought up last year during the roundtable, where MOH’s Senior Deputy Director, Dr. Fazilah Shaik Allaudin attended as guest-of-honour.
Fast forward to today, and we are currently in a pandemic that has accelerated digitalisation in many ways.
In light of this, EITN sought out Dr. Fazilah to catch up on the topics discussed last year.
She pointed out, “The entire pandemic has taught us a lot of things. It has accelerated the entire digital health vision we have, in the space of just three months.”
For average folks, and even the non- digital savvy, virtual meetings have become comfortable and seamless with our daily activities.
In the area of healthcare, patients who preferred to walk into a healthcare institution to receive consultation and treatment, are now comfortable with existing services like virtual clinics and virtual health advisories.
Many may notice that now, because of fear and anxiety and social distancing, people are very comfortable about picking up a phone and asking a doctor for consultation.
Sure enough, the take up of existing services like virtual clinics and virtual health advisories have accelerated, and Dr. Fazilah admits there are processes that can be smoothened out.
Regulating the quantum
An initiative to regulate private online healthcare services, began in 2017 due to the need to recognise what is valid and what is not, out there on the Internet.
Dr. Fazilah noted, “It’s actually more of a bottoms-up initiative, with service providers coming to MOH wanting to be recognised.
“At the same time we had private insurance companies calling us for clarity on how to reimburse patients who receive online healthcare services.
“That was the question, and that was how this whole thing began.”
Sure enough, a consultancy has begun for development of a regulatory framework, and it will be guided by the 5 principles of patient safety, quality, confidentiality, accountability and traceability. This consultancy will conclude by end of 2020.
During this pandemic, Dr. Fazilah sees the public and private sector collaborating at a rate and quantum, like never before. And technology makes this possible.
There are virtual health advisories by an expert panel of doctors who do it as a service to the public, there are live webinars to disseminate health education, a contact tracing app was an inter-agency and inter-ministry collaboration, and even virtual clinics are being organised.
“For example, with virtual clinics, we have all the existing heathcare platforms coming onboard to offer services, some on a CSR basis,” Dr. Fazilah said. She cautions at the same time that we have to remember this urgency, and find a way to maintain this momentum for a resilient nation and a thriving digital healthcare community.


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A deputy on patrol located a disabled vehicle. Upon assisting the driver, the deputy found her to be under the influence. Two juveniles were also in the vehicle. Erin K. Adams, 37 of Round Hill was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated with Children Present. Adams was transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center where she was released on her own recognizance.
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Cuccinelli opinion pushes abortion clinics to the brink
The opinion, issued late Friday, says the state “has the authority to promulgate regulations for facilities in which first trimester abortions are performed, as well as for providers of first trimester abortions, so long as the regulations adhere to constitutional limitations.”
The opinion, which pro-choice activists say could lead to the shuttering of most abortion clinics in Virginia, was met with praise from State Del. Bob Marshall, a social conservative ally of Cuccinelli who called the opinion “a victory for women and children across Virginia.”
“We should do everything possible to ensure that every woman’s life and health and their future pregnancies are protected by the Commonwealth of Virginia. To do otherwise is to shirk from government’s first responsibility,” Marshall said.
Tarina Keene, the executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia, told WashingtonPost.com today that pro-choice advocates had been expecting Cuccinelli to “take on abortion providers, and it looks like this is the first pitch.”
“These so called regulations are only an attempt to shut down abortion clinics in the Commonwealth of Virginia,” Keene told the Post.
Legislation aimed at giving the state moer authority to regulate abortion clinics has failed to win support in the Virginia General Assembly in recent years. Clinics are currently treated under state regulations the same as offices where patients can receive outpatient surgeries like oral surgery or plastic surgery.
Story by Chris Graham. Chris can be reached at email@example.com.


Bethesda releases a terrifying new trailer for The Evil Within
Bethesda has launched a brand new trailer for Shinji Mikami's upcoming horror title The Evil Within.
Tango Gameworks' first game follows Detective Sebastian Castellanos who is drawn into a deranged world of horrific creatures while investigating the scene of a grisly mass-murder.
The Evil Within is in development on PC, PS4, PS3, Xbox One and Xbox 360 on August 26th in North America and August 29th in Europe and the UK.
- Wasteland 2 gets a final release date
- Hellblade not tied to Heavenly Sword in any way stresses Ninja Theory
- Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare gets a free trial on PC
- Crytek to repair their reputation by making good games
- Microsoft reveals another selection of Forza Horizon 2's 200 cars
- Microsoft insisted on 1080p for Diablo III on the Xbox One
- You want hardcore difficulty? Pillars Of Eternity will delete your savegame when you die
- Destiny writer joins Telltale Game to work on the Game Of Thrones series
- Ubisoft's support for PS3 and Xbox 360 to taper off after 2015


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The Crown Commercial Service has published the new standard Selection Questionnaire for supplier selection in procurements above the relevant EU thresholds.
Click here to view the updated Standard Selection Questionnaire template
PPN/Action Note 8/16 contains statutory guidance on the revised process of supplier selection as well as the new standard Selection Questionnaire.
The new standard Selection Questionnaire replaces the current standard Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and the statutory guidance published in 2015 (Procurement Policy Note 03/15).
All contracting authorities in England, and some in Wales and Northern Ireland are required, with immediate effect, to:
- Stop using the standard Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for the supplier selection stage
- Start using the new Selection Questionnaire and comply with the new statutory guidance, process and standard form.
The CCS explains that the new Selection Questionnaire (also referred to as the "SQ") is intended to simplify the supplier selection process for businesses. The CCS also confirms that the SQ is compliant with the European Single Procurement Document and the amended rules on selection of suppliers. There are notes explaining the interaction between the SQ and the ESPD.
PPN/Action Note 8/16 is structured as follows:
||Statutory Guidance – including background, summary of key points, general rules for the standard SQ, guidance on; each of the 3 parts of the SQ, supplier selection questions including comment on the Modern Slavery Act, project specific questions and questions primarily to be used by central government.|
Standard Selection Questionnaire – with an introductory explanation, notes for completion. The SQ is divided into 3 parts:
|Annex C||List of mandatory and discretionary exclusion grounds|
|Annex D||Frequently Asked Questions|
The content and structure of the SQ does differ from the standard PQQ. Contracting authorities will therefore need to ensure that they have read, understood and implemented the changes. It is particularly important to read the Statutory Guidance but also the FAQs in Annex D in order to understand the full picture.
Contracting authorities using e-procurement systems will need to check that their providers are now using the SQ.
Contracting authorities should also expect to receive increased levels of queries from potential suppliers as they get to grips with answering the SQ.
 PPN/Action Note 8/16 applies to contracting authorities in Wales and Northern Ireland whose functions are not wholly or mainly devolved. See Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Regulation 1(8)(9), for full definition of contracting authorities in Wales and Northern Ireland that are not subject to these provisions.


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Picasso collected papers. Not just sheets of the exotic handmade stuff — though he admitted being seduced by them — but any scrap that could inspire, support or become part of an image. He jettisoned muses like there were endless tomorrows but clung on to Métro tickets, postcards, restaurant bills, bottle labels. When the thrill of a muse was gone her creative possibilities were exhausted, but you never knew, with synthetic cubism, when that old Métro ticket might come in handy.
In a garret he would have had a hoarding problem. ‘Picasso throws nothing away,’ reported one lover. There was no filing system: a photograph in the exhibition shows a bulldog-clipped bunch of correspondence hanging from the ceiling at rue des Grands-Augustins. After his heirs were left to pick over the hoard, they dumped it on the Musée national Picasso-Paris, the principal lender to this Picasso and Paper exhibition at the Royal Academy; given the run of the Academy’s main galleries, the show barely scratches the collection’s surface.
The result is a delicious taster menu consisting mainly of hors d’oeuvres and amuse-gueules — if you had a bellyful of plats principaux in Tate Modern’s Picasso 1932, then this one’s for you. A few key paintings or sculptures provide focal points around which to group related pieces of paper, starting in the blue period with ‘La Vie’ (1903), on its first visit to the UK from Cleveland. The 1909 bronze ‘Head of a Woman (Fernande)’ marks the advent of cubism and the 1932 bronze ‘Head of a Woman (Marie-Thérèse Walter)’ — apparently moulded from baguettes by a priapic Arcimboldo — the onset of surrealism; the absent ‘Demoiselles d’Avignon’ are represented by a bevy of Africanised nudes and the work of ‘Guernica’ is done by a cortège of knackered horses and weeping women.
There are drawings on every grade of paper from rag to newsprint, in every medium: pencil, charcoal, pastel, crayon, gouache, ink. The line drawings are pristine, the brush drawings dazzling: a thin brush is wielded with the finesse of an ancient Greek vase-painter in ‘Boy with Cattle, Gósol’ (1906), a fat one with the splashy élan of a rustic potter in ‘Bullfighting Scene, Vallauris’ (1959). And there are the prints that poured out of Picasso: etchings, lithographs, linocuts and experimental variations of his own invention. ‘He looked, he listened, he did the opposite of what he had learnt —’ said one lithographer, ‘and it worked.’ Paper is cut, torn, folded, pasted or fixed with pins to papiers collés. The largest work is the 4.8 metre ‘Femmes à leur Toilette’ (1937) collaged from wallpapers; the smallest are painted cut-outs from 1914 of random objects — glasses, light bulbs, a cuttlefish — and torn death’s heads from 1943 with cigarette burns for eye sockets.
Picasso couldn’t remember a time when he couldn’t draw: a family myth was that his first word had been ‘lapiz’, ‘pencil’. He made a perfect cut-out of a pigeon when he was around nine, an accomplished academic study of an antique cast when he was 12 or 13. ‘One should not learn to draw,’ he maintained later; one would only have to unlearn. His touch didn’t change but his subject matter of melancholy paupers and saltimbanques did, after sex reared its polymorphous head with Marie-Thérèse Walter. Martin Amis and Craig Raine had a laddish theory that it was a flaw of female design that breasts and buttocks were on different sides; if so, it was a mistake the multiple perspectives of cubism allowed Picasso to correct. In his fifties his inner Minotaur was unleashed — ravaging an ivory-skinned Dora Maar against a flame-red sky in a coloured pencil drawing of 1936 — and the beast was never put out to pasture. Sex dominated his imagery into his dotage: the old erotomaniac was 86 when he drew ‘The Kiss’ (1967), a calligraphic close-up of a tongue sandwich.
Picasso was an incorrigible show-off. In Henri-Georges Clouzot’s film Le Mystère Picasso the septuagenarian artist, bare-chested like a nut-brown Putin, acts the magician with a felt-tip pen, conjuring a laughing faun out of a chicken out of a fish out of a bunch of flowers. Can you see what it is yet? What makes this exhibition so very special is that it catches Picasso when he’s not showing off.

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Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Leela Bhansali earlier collaborated for Goliyon Ki Rasleela…RamLeela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat.
Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Leela Bhansali are one of the most successful actor-director jodis of Bollywood of recent times as their collaborations in films like Goliyon Ki Rasleela… RamLeela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat have also garnered love from the audience and box office. And it seems that the duo is set to collaborate again for SLB’s ambitious project Baiju Bawra. Yes, as per the latest reports, Ranveer Singh is doing this period musical drama.
Well, earlier there were rumours that Ranbir Kapoor will be seen playing the titular character in the film but apparently, the Sanju star has rejected the film. Reportedly, the makers are currently working out on the modalities with Ranveer Singh and we can soon expect an official announcement of this big news.
Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh will be next seen in Kabir Khan’s ’83, which chronicles the heroic journey of Indian cricket team winning the 1983 world cup. The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role of Kapil Dev with Tahir Raj Bhasin as Sunil Gavaskar, Saqib Saleem as Mohinder Amarnath, Ammy Virk as Balwinder Sandhu, Sahil Khattar as Syed Kirmani, Chirag Patil as Sandeep Patil, Adinath Kothare as Dilip Vengsarkar, Dhairya Karwa as Ravi Shastri, Dinker Sharma as Kirti Azad, Jatin Sarna as Yashpal Sharma, Harrdy Sandhu as Madan Lal, Nishant Dahhiya as Roger Binny, R Badree as Sunil Valson and Pankaj Tripathi as their coach PR Man Singh.
On the other hand, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up for the release of Gangubai Kathiawadi, which features Alia Bhatt in the lead role. The film is based on Mafia Queens of Mumbai, which is written by journalist Hussain Zaidi. Gangubai Kothewali was the owner of a brothel in Kamathipura (Mumbai area) and a powerful woman in the 60s. Apart from running a brothel, she used to peddle drug and order for murders. The reports also suggest that she owned a swanky black Bently in 1960s. If you’d recall, the director had registered the title Gangubai with the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association (IMPPA) earlier. It also features Ajay Devgn in a key role.
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Summer heat sets records
The scorching summer weather the GTA has seen over the past 3 months has been record-setting.
According to Environment Canada meteorologist Dave Phillips, the region has broken records set back in 1999.
"If you take a look at the average temperature of May, June and July ... there's never been a warmer 3-month period," says Phillips.
The previous record, set in 1999, has a daily average temperature of 20.1 degrees but the summer of 2012 has so far surpassed that by a comfortable margin, with an average temperature of 20.5 degrees.
Phillips says there have been 21 days with temperatures 30 degrees or above (2 in May, 6 in June and 13 in July). Normally, Toronto would only see 10 of those days. He adds that 13 nights have been warmer than 20 degrees. Toronto usually only sees 4 of those balmy evenings.
Phillips also expects August to be hotter than normal, which is good news if you've booked vacation time for late in the season.
According to Phillips, warm air originating from the United States is mostly responsible for the hot, muggy summer in the GTA. He says the cold air from Canada's north which usually makes its way to the region to mitigate the heat has been mostly absent so far this season.
Phillips says the heat follows a larger trend, which the last 15 months being warmer than normal.


The Black Widow actress is suing Disney, alleging the company breached its contract with her by releasing the film on its streaming platform rather than having an exclusive theatrical release.
Disney most recently filed a motion to force Scarlett Johansson into a private arbitration.
In the documents, the company’s lawyer, Daniel Petrocelli, argued that Disney lived up to its obligation to give Black Widow a ‘wide theatrical release’ and that a streaming release was not ruled out in her contract.
In response, Johansson’s lawyer John Berlinski said: ‘After initially responding to this litigation with a misogynistic attack against Scarlett Johansson, Disney is now, predictably, trying to hide its misconduct in a confidential arbitration.’
Johansson, who plays the superhero also known as Natasha Romanoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, filed a suit alleging Disney was in breach of her contract by allowing for a simultaneous theatrical and streaming release of Black Widow, which she claims damaged her earning potential as a large part of her salary is based on the film’s box office performance, which dropped 67% after the film’s opening weekend.
Following her lawsuit, Disney issued a statement, saying there was ‘no merit whatsoever’ to it and that the company had ‘fully complied’ with her contract.
The company also labelled the action ‘sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic’, which prompted Johansson’s agent Bryan Lourd to hit back at Disney’s response to the actress’s lawsuit, branding it a ‘direct attack’ on her character.
A spokesperson for the Walt Disney Company had said in regards to the suit: ‘There is no merit whatsoever to this filing. The lawsuit is especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Disney has fully complied with Ms. Johansson’s contract and furthermore, the release of Black Widow on Disney+ with Premier Access has significantly enhanced her ability to earn additional compensation on top of the $20M she has received to date.’
Of the response, Johansson’s agent added: ‘The company included her salary in their press statement in an attempt to weaponize her success as an artist and businesswoman, as if that were something she should be ashamed of.’
Johansson first appeared as Romanoff in 2010’s Iron Man 2, and went on to star in The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Solider, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame.
Her character was killed in Endgame, with Black Widow – on which she was also an executive producer – acting as a prequel.
Metro.co.uk has contacted Disney for comment.
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In early 1637, the Pequot openly attack English settlers in Connecticut. In response, Massachusetts settlers ask the Plymouth General Court to join them in declaring war against the Pequot. The Plymouth leadership replies by voicing its support for the war, but without the authority of the General Court. John Winthrop writes a letter to the Plymouth leadership, explaining that he awaits a “full resolution” from Plymouth. He acknowledges that the Massachusetts colony didn’t support Plymouth in its dispute with France, but argues that the current conflict with the Pequot is far more serious. He also acknowledges the Plymouth leadership’s concerns that Massachusetts has collaborated with France, and hasn’t respected the Pilgrims’ Kennebec trading rights, but insists that the Pilgrims have a Christian duty to support Massachusetts. Finally, he warns that if Massachusetts wins the war against the Pequot single-handedly, the settlers will “think ill” of Plymouth for years to come.
As Bradford portrays the event, the Pequot attack the English out of the blue, without any provocation. Other historians have disputed Bradford’s characterization of the conflict, arguing that the Pequot were incensed by the English settlers’ invasion of their land near the Connecticut River. (In previous chapters, Bradford has written about Plymouth’s disputes with the French and the Massachusetts Bay Colony, but not, surprisingly, with the Native Americans, to whom the Connecticut territory belonged.) Bradford recognizes that backing out of the war will give Plymouth a credibility problem with Massachusetts—and therefore, it’s in the best long-term interests of the colony to fight.
Meanwhile, the Pequot try to make an alliance with the Narragansett against the English. However, the Narragansett remember their own quarrels with the Pequot, and resolve to join the English instead. The Plymouth courts agree to send fifty soldiers to fight the Pequot. Bradford says that he will not describe in any great detail what happened in the ensuing fight in Connecticut. However, the English, “with great courage,” burn down an enemy fort, killing some four hundred people. The Narragansett refrain from killing any Pequot Indians as they run out of the burning fort, leaving this task to the English. Later, the Plymouth and Massachusetts armies resolve to wage further war against the Pequot.
Even nearly four centuries later, Bradford’s description of the conflict with the Pequot (later termed the First Pequot War) is shocking. He describes, in the same flat, plain style he’s used throughout the book, the way that pious Christians burn down forts containing hundreds of Native Americans who, it’s fair to presume, saw themselves as protecting their rights to their own land. Plymouth and Massachusetts essentially strengthen their claims to Connecticut through force, not trade or treaty.
On May 28, 1637, Governor Winthrop sends a letter to the Plymouth colony, reporting that his soldiers have killed dozens of Indians with their swords. The Indians fire arrows at the English, but only three Englishmen are hit. The army captures many prisoners, and the male children are sent to Bermuda as slaves, while the women and female children are sent to local towns. The Pequot chief, Sassacus, is beheaded, ending the war with the Pequot tribe.
The English settlers defeat the Pequot because of their superior military technology, more than any other single factor. The English are brutal in their treatment of Native American prisoners, sending the women and children into a lifetime of slavery. (American history classes often claim that European colonists didn’t use Native Americans as slaves—but even Bradford’s account disproves this.)
Later in the year, the Pilgrims receive letters from England explaining that Sherley hasn’t distributed any money to the rest of the company. The Pilgrims agree to “discharge Mr. Sherley from his agency.”
After Mr. Sherley refuses to perform his duties adequately, the Pilgrims discharge him, reflecting Plymouth’s increasing independence and financial power.

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Forza Horizon 4 is scheduled to arrive on October 2 for Xbox One and PC. Check out the new trailer below.
For the first time in the racing and driving genre, experience dynamic seasons in a shared open-world. Explore beautiful scenery, collect over 450 cars, and become a Horizon Superstar in historic Britain.
Pre-order the Ultimate Edition and get 4-day early access, two expansion packs, Car Pass, VIP Membership, and more.
IGN has posted plenty of details on the game here.

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If you are wondering whether to pick bass vs guitar, you should know that a lot goes into making this decision. This bass vs guitar debate is an old one, but some facts cannot be solved.
Have you already taken the famous quiz ‘should I play bass or guitar quiz’
Whether you’re a beginner or a rookie musician trying to figure out which instrument to begin with or if you already play one of the instruments and wish to learn the other one, this article will provide you with just the right amount of facts and information.
The article will also teach you about the difference between bass and guitar and information about electric guitar and electric bass guitar. Let’s dive straight into it.
Seven nation army by the white stripes is an incredible solo bass song to listen to and learn the chords of. There are many others too.
Difference between bass and guitar
The difference between the two instruments is quite apparent. Bass vs guitar Reddit comments has also allowed us to share first-hand experiences with the reader. These are listed below.
Bass vs guitar – Size
While there are other primary features based on which people differentiate between bass and guitar, these features matter more when it comes to picking the suitable instrument for themselves.
However, the size of the instrument is also an essential factor to consider, and it may be the primary factor for you! So let’s discuss it.
The bass guitar, compared to the electric guitar, is a larger instrument. It also has thicker strings than an electric guitar. This is an essential factor to consider as people with smaller built may need to exert more energy to play it.
Bass vs guitar – strings
An electric guitar usually has six strings. An exception is that it may have 12 strings. A bass guitar, on the other hand, has four strings.
Guitar with 12 strings
Some electric guitars have 12 strings. An electric guitar with 12 strings has the following differences from a standard 6 string guitar.
The neck of 12 string guitar is a lot thicker than that of a 6 string guitar.
Basses with 4 strings
A standard bass is 4 stringed. However, exceptions have arisen with demand for more than 4 stringed basses. So now we have 5 stringed and 6 stringed basses as well. A common example is the Fender Bass 6 with is 6 stringed, as the name suggests.
The number of strings on an electric guitar and an electric bass guitar vary. Similarly, the thickness and material of the string differ too.
Bass strings are usually thicker and longer compared to guitar strings.
Another important thing that varies is the material of the string.
An electric guitar usually has strings made up of nickel or steel. On the other hand, if you’re using an acoustic guitar, strings made up of metal or soft nylon are more apt.
Strings for the bass have the most variety available. Here are some of the standard string materials used. While these may sound like species of worms, they’re actually string material types:
- Flat wound
- Tape wound
- Round wound
Bass Vs Guitar – Tuning
The tuning of the electric guitar and electric bass guitar vary a little.
Firstly, keep in mind that an electric guitar is a 6 string instrument while an electric bass guitar is a 4 string instrument.
The tuning of an electric guitar is E-A-D-G-B-E. This tells us that the lowest string is an E followed by an A and so on. On the other hand, the bass guitar has the first 4 notes of a regular guitar, i.e., E-A-D-G. The bass vs guitar octave is slightly different due to one octave, which is down in pitch for a bass guitar.
Bass Vs Guitar Difficulty
Are you wondering is bass easier than guitar? The answer is no. In terms of the difficulty level, a bass is larger and has thicker strings, so it is harder for rookies or small people to master. This tells us that bass is usually more difficult to learn compared to guitars.
Bass vs guitar- cost
Generally, a bass costs more than a guitar. A bass may cost $50 more than a guitar. This is because a bass is more significant than a guitar and has more material put into its making. Its stringers are thicker too and have more variety available. This raises its price in the market.
Here is the amazon link to get the coolest Ibanez 6 string acoustic guitar (right-handed) in a transparent blue sunburst: link
One can buy the fretless electric bass guitar neck with wood using this link
To buy the Yamaha 4 string bass guitar, right-handed in black, one can use the following: link
You can get the Ibanez 4 string bass guitar, right-handed, transparent in red using this link.
To get the Ibanez 6 string electric guitar in purple, one can use the following link
Bass and guitar are both incredible instruments to learn and master. However, both have their sets of differences and pros and cons that help musicians evaluate which is more suitable for them.
Hopefully, this article has informed the musicians about the differences in features they were seeking for bass vs guitar to make their pick.


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The best dog food for Chihuahua is Purina Pro Plan Adult Shredded Formula.
Chihuahuas are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. This is because they have a lot of personalities, and give their owners tons of love. They’re also very small which makes them perfect for living in an apartment or condo.
There’s nothing better than having your own little best friend around to greet you when you come home each day! But what should be on your list before buying that new pup? Your first priority should be finding out about the breed’s specific dietary needs.
These tiny little companions are picky eaters and will not just eat any kibble you place before them. They are highly sensitive to what they eat, how often they eat, and in which manner you feed them. What they need is a good diet that will accommodate their small frame and fast metabolism.
We know how important it is to keep your Chihuahua happy and healthy, so we’ve created a list of the best dog foods for Chihuahuas!
#1 Purina Pro Plan Adult Shredded Formula
- One (1) 18 lb. Bag - Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Dog Food With Probiotics for Dogs, Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice...
- Nutrient-dense bite-sized kibble and small tender, shredded pieces for a taste and texture dogs love. High protein...
- Fortified with guaranteed live probiotics to support digestive and immune health. Used to be known as SAVOR Shredded...
This particular dog food is scientifically formulated for small breeds. Toy breeds like Chihuahuas burn calories faster than larger breeds and the high protein and calorie content in the formula supplies this metabolic need.
Chicken is the first ingredient with 26% protein for an optimal protein-to-fat ratio to ensure your chi stays in shape. Pet parents love this because the blend of shredded chicken and rice formula satisfies even the fussiest eaters. This small kibble has a complex texture and taste with small tender and shredded pieces to chew on and keep them hooked.
What makes this the best dog food for chihuahuas is that it contains natural prebiotic fiber from whole wheat bran. As Chihuahuas commonly have sensitive stomachs, the fiber will do wonders to encourage a healthy digestive system. It is loaded with phosphorus, calcium, and other minerals to keep their teeth and bones strong and healthy.
A delicious and savory recipe that is formulated just for small dog breeds. This is especially important for Chihuahuas – as they are notorious for being extremely picky eaters.
- Contains chicken as the first ingredient.
- Live probiotics to encourage healthy digestion.
- Omega-6 fatty acid, vitamin A and linoleic acid for healthy skin and hair
- 26% protein for the optimal protein-to-fat ratio
#2 Blue Buffalo Life Protection Chicken and Brown Rice Formula
- REAL MEAT FIRST: Blue Buffalo foods always feature real meat as the first ingredient; High-quality protein from real...
- SMALL BREED DOG FOOD: Specially formulated for small breed dogs, BLUE Life Protection Formula Small Breed dry dog food...
- ANTIOXIDANT-RICH LIFESOURCE BITS: A precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals carefully selected by holistic...
If you love your Chihuahua but find yourself a little short on cash, Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula with Chicken and Brown Rice is probably your best choice. We have scoured the market, and we have come to the conclusion that this formula offers one of the most reasonable rates without compromising on quality.
It is formulated especially for typically active toy breeds like Chihuahuas who need the macronutrient balance. The formula consists of both deboned chicken and chicken meal with fairly high carbohydrates like healthy whole grains in the form of barley, brown rice, and oatmeal, along with peas and potatoes.
As a “True Blue Promise”, it does not contain any chicken or poultry by-product meals, no wheat, corn, or soy, and no artificial additives or preservatives.
Cranberries and blueberries are great antioxidants that protect healthy cells from free radicals for Chihuahuas – as they can be prone to heart disease or cancer. The recipe also has a low dose of glucosamine which protects your little one from possible joint injuries.
You can find many Chihuahua dog food formulas like this one in the same price category. But none has as many high-quality benefits as the Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula. It has real deboned chicken and many other quality ingredients like brown rice, flaxseed, blueberries, cranberries, peas & carrots, sweet potatoes, etc.
- High-quality protein from real chicken
- A precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals
- No chicken by-product, wheat, soy or artificial additives
#3 NUTRO Ultra Superfood Small Breed Dog Food
- Contains one (1) 8 lb. bag of NUTRO ULTRA Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food with a Trio of Proteins From Chicken, Lamb and...
- Features trio of protein from chicken, lamb, and salmon—chicken is the ingredient—specially formulated for small...
- Our premium dog food kibble is made with high-quality ingredients and provides complete and balanced nutrition for small...
This small breed weight management formula comes in two different types and three different sizes so that you can customize it for your dog. Your Chihuahua will get complete and balanced nutrition with a Trio of Proteins – Chicken, Lamb, and Salmon. Chicken is the #1 ingredient.
This superfood plate is also formulated with a blend of 15 vibrant superfoods like blueberries, kale, chia, coconut, and much more to help your chi lose weight and boost the immune system. This is a complete and balanced nutritional formula that will take a lot of trouble off your hands when taking care of your pup’s diet.
With 15 vibrant superfoods, it is a well-designed diet for Chihuahuas. It comes in two different types and three sizes so you can customize it exactly as your dog wants.
- Trio protein – chicken, lamb, and salmon
- 15 vibrant superfoods
- No chicken by-product meal, corn, etc
- No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives
#4 Rachael Ray Nutrish Little Bites Dry Dog Food
- Contains (1) 14 Pound Bag of Dry Dog Food. For a limited time, you may receive either bag as we update our packaging
- Helps support higher energy levels in small dogs
- No poultry by-product meal, artificial flavors or artificial preservatives
The Rachael Ray Nutrish Little Bites Dry Dog Food for Chihuahuas is made using real farm-raised chicken in the US. The ingredients in this formula are simple and straightforward – perfect for maintaining the optimum health and well-being of your pup. This protein-rich chicken dog food is beefed up with wholesome, micronutrient-dense veggies and fruits.
Unfortunately, it includes soybean, corn, and some slightly glycemic ingredients in the formula. The top 5 ingredients are real chicken meat and meal, soybean meal, dried peas, and whole-grain corn. All ingredients are all-natural with no artificial preservatives or flavors.
You won’t have to worry about your chi’s sensitive tummy because there are no fillers or wheat gluten.
This is a well-rounded dog food formula for your Chihuahua that supports their high energy levels thanks to the farm-raised chicken. The presence of antioxidant-rich cranberries is also ideal for helping reduce the stress levels that are common in small breeds.
- Farm-raised chicken listed as #1 ingredient
- Vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids
- Contains antioxidant-rich cranberries
- No chicken by-product meal or artificial flavors
#5 Merrick Lil Plates Small Breed Grain Free Dry Food
- One (1) 12 lb Bag - Merrick Lil' Plates Small Breed Dog Food, Grain Free Real Texas Beef and Sweet Potato Recipe, Small...
- Real deboned Texas beef is always the first ingredient in this small breed dry dog food, which offers the ideal...
- Natural dog food grain free recipe crafted with probiotics and prebiotic fiber for healthy digestion
Merrick Lil Plates is perfect for smaller dog breeds like Chihuahuas with its highly nutritious small kibble. The size is perfect for tiny jaws to pick and chew easily. This is a grain-free, gluten-free dog food formula with real deboned beef as the #1 ingredient to encourage healthy muscle growth in your dog.
The recipe is poultry-free for those dogs that are sensitive to poultry ingredients. Other noteworthy ingredients include omega fatty acids for healthy coat and skin and probiotics and prebiotic fiber for better digestion.
This product is a great choice for dogs with sensitivities. The grain-free, gluten-free ingredients make it perfect for chis with sensitive tummies. It is also a poultry-free recipe for dogs that are sensitive to any poultry ingredients.
- Real deboned beef as #1 ingredient
- Grain free, gluten-free ingredients
- Poultry-free ingredients for dogs with sensitivities
#6 Wellness Complete Health Small Breed Turkey & Oatmeal
- This adult small breed dry dog food's ingredient is turkey; high quality protein with wholesome grains like oatmeal
- Our crunchy kibble has no meat byproducts, fillers, or artificial preservatives
- Designed to support the unique health needs of smaller dogs through nutrient-rich whole foods
Does your tiny Chihuahua act like the biggest bark on the block? Wellness Complete Health is the food for him. This one is a protein powerhouse with lean and quality protein sourced from deboned Turkey, Oatmeal, and Salmon. The wholesome whole grain from oatmeal and high calorific count ensure that Fido keeps up with the active playtime.
Worried about his skin and coat? This formula is loaded with omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals. This dog food has small kibbles to fit its little jaws and is fortified with superfoods like antioxidants. Better yet, it has probiotics, prebiotics, healthy fiber, and chicory root extract to support a healthy digestive system.
This one provides an optimally balanced nutrient-rich diet to improve your dog’s overall health. The formula is designed to offer overall vitality and health, natural nutrition, healthy body mass, and improved bone and joint functionality.
- Lean protein from turkey, salmon and oatmeal
- All natural ingredients
- No artificial flavors, colors and preservatives
#7 Wellness Core Natural Grain Free Small Breed Dog Food
- SMALL BREED DRY DOG FOOD: Optimal protein levels and calorie content to help support the higher energy needs of small...
- ENJOY A LIFETIME OF WELLBEING: High quality proteins and wholesome grains are expertly balanced to deliver a complete...
- WHOLE BODY HEALTH: Supported by omega fatty acids, antioxidants, glucosamine, probiotics and taurine for a healthy heart
Wellness Core Natural comes loaded with 54% high-quality protein ingredients, 37% carbohydrates, and 29% fat. The main sources of protein are deboned turkey, turkey meal, and chicken meal.
If your Chihuahua is allergic to grain, this one is 100% free from grain products. The formula improves your dog’s skin and coat condition with omega-3 fatty acids sourced from salmon oil and flaxseed. The chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine hydrochloride help to maintain healthy bone and joint health.
Better yet, there are no artificial colors, preservatives, and flavors. It is made of all-natural ingredients with no corn, wheat, soy, and meat by-products.
Wellness Core Natural is perfect for those Chihuahuas that are allergic to grain. The high protein content sourced from turkey and chicken contains optimal fat and calorie levels that are just perfect for everyday feeding.
- 100% grain free
- Deboned turkey and chicken as first ingredients
- No corn, wheat, soy and meat by-products
#8 Cesar Filet Mignon Flavor With Spring Vegetables Garnish
- Contains one (1) 5 lb. bag of CESAR Filet Mignon Flavor With Spring Vegetables Garnish Dry Dog Food
- CESAR Dry Dog Food is made with real beef as the first ingredient for a taste dogs love
- This gourmet dog food is specially crafted with 26 nutrients that small breed dogs need
The Cesar Filet Mignon Flavor is a unique take on what a kibble should taste like. It features the tasty flavor of filet mignon and is garnished with the freshest spring vegetables that you could possibly get. Think of it as a kibble version of juicy grilled steak served with fresh vegetables on the side.
Real beef is the first ingredient to this gourmet dog food, and it has 26 nutrients that your Chihuahua needs.
A notable feature of this dog food is its H-shaped flavorful crunchy kibbles with tender, meaty pieces. Each kibble bears the shape of the letter “H”, which doubles up as a pseudo brush that will help, albeit minimally, to remove tartar and plaque from your dogs’ teeth.
If you want to serve your dog a gourmet meal, the Cesar Filet Mignon flavor is the perfect choice for you. Imagine finely roasted beef garnished with healthy vegetables for a palatable taste and well-rounded nutrition.
- Made with real beef
- 26 nutrients that small dogs need
- H-shaped kibbles to remove tartar and plaque
Dog Food For Chihuahuas Buyer’s Guide
Getting the best dog food for chihuahuas is very important. You need to find something that gives them what they need, a formula that gives them the energy to their active body, and most importantly, something they will enjoy eating on a daily basis.
Here is a definitive buying guide to help you make the best dog food decisions for your little pooch.
Factors To Consider
Reading pet food labels can be intimidating. There are so many terminologies and long lists of food ingredients that can easily confuse you. Fortunately, you don’t need to understand every single one of them.
A Chihuahua’s vitamin, nutrient, and mineral requirements change according to age. Puppies, mature dogs, pregnant or nursing dogs all have different nutrition requirements, feeding patterns, and the amount of dog food they need.
Simply buying age-appropriate dog foods will go a long way in taking care of your pooch’s nutritional requirements.
Protein, Starch And Carbohydrate Ratios
A good diet for your Chihuahua should have a protein-carb-starch ratio of 40:40:20. Protein sources must come from good quality fish and meat sources. Carbs should come in the form of complex carbohydrates like fruit, vegetables, and whole grain.
Amino acids are considered the building blocks for proteins. They are therefore vital to your chi’s wellbeing. Go for those that list specific meat sources so that you know your dog is getting the right amount of amino acids.
Vitamins And Minerals
To make sure your Chihuahua maintains a healthy immune system, healthy skin and coat, and a healthy body, their food should contain vitamins and minerals. A quality dog food should have vitamins B-12, A, E, and C among others. It should also have minerals like Sodium Selenite and calcium Iodate along with folic acid and DHA omega oils.
Wheat And Grains
Many chi owners are confused because there is an increasing rise of dog foods that either contain wheat or are absolutely wheat and grain-free. There is no definitive answer to whether your pooch should avoid grains altogether unless they are allergic to them. If you decide to buy food that has grains, opt for whole grains because it contains good fiber and is more beneficial.
We all know Chihuahuas have tiny jaws and teeth. The kibble size should be small enough for them to be able to chew without straining their jaws. Buying the right kibble size is very important because it helps to promote their overall mouth health like getting rid of tartar and plaque, etc. Smaller kibbles will be kinder on sensitive jaws and even motivate picky eaters to eat because it requires less physical effort to chew.
How Much Food Should You Feed Your Chi?
When you think about how much food to feed your Chihuahua, you are probably thinking in terms of measurement. However, what matters is not the number of kibbles you feed but the calorie count.
It is important for you to read the label because every dog food formula is different and hence the calorie count varies.
The good news is, most of the labels provide feeding recommendations as per the calorie content of the formula. The number of calories your Chihuahua needs will depend on his age, level of activity, and individual metabolism. We can safely judge the first two things, but the metabolism of each dog will vary. The guidelines will generally vary about 20% lower or higher.
The type of food you feed your Chihuahua will also affect the amount of food you give because of this. Different types of food contain different amounts of calories. The amount of food you give will depend on whether you give your Chihuahua dry food, wet food, or a home-cooked meal.
For instance, one cup of dry, low-quality kibble may contain 100 calories while the same quantity of wet food may contain double the calories. In this case, recommending you to feed one cup would not be helpful.
Having said that, those Chihuahuas that are 4 to 10 pounds in weight will generally eat 1-1/3 cups of dog food in a day.
That’s right! They are a very small breed, and they don’t eat a lot which is why you need to feed them high-quality food.
Keep in mind that these are just recommendations. Every chi is different, and yours might need more or less than the general recommendation based on his metabolism, level of activity, and age. If you find he is gaining too much weight, you should feed him less and if he is too thin, feed him more.
Ingredients to Look For When Buying Chihuahua Dog Food
Besides being extremely fussy eaters, Chihuahuas have very specific dietary requirements which is why you should not compromise on the quality of food you give them. Here are a few things to watch out for when buying food for your little one.
Vegetables, Fruits And Whole Grains
Chihuahuas may be small, but they are very energetic. They need high protein levels and complex carbohydrates to keep their muscles healthy and energy levels stable. If you feed them fully processed carbohydrates, they will experience extreme rise and fall in their energy levels. Good sources of carbohydrates include vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Your Chihuahua’s food should consist of 40% vegetables.
Fiber is important for a healthy digestive system. If there is too little fiber in your dog’s diet, he will suffer from constipation. The wrong type of fiber can also leave them bloated. This is why vegetables and whole grains are important.
It is very important that your Chihuahua’s diet consists of not only high meat content but also high-quality meat. Meat should be the first ingredient in the list of food ingredients. Avoid those that have a high content of meat by-products. Ideally, you should opt for those dog foods that have no animal by-products because these have no nutritional value.
Antioxidants are very important for small breed dogs like Chihuahuas because smaller breeds have a longer life expectancy. A good supply of antioxidants will protect your dog from free radicals and keep them young longer.
The good kind of fat is necessary for a well-rounded diet. These are rich in calories and will provide the right level of energy. Unless your Chihuahua is overweight, you don’t need to look for low-fat dog food because he will typically burn it off.
Dog food manufacturers have started selling breed-specific dog food formulas. Dog foods formulated especially for Chihuahuas generally have chicken as the first ingredient. Other top ingredients for Chihuahuas include barley, probiotics, and prebiotics for digestion, antioxidants, and fish oil like omega-3 fatty acids.
What Food to Avoid When Feeding Your Chihuahua?
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when buying dog food for your Chihuahua is putting your trust in brands that are sold at the grocery store. This can be confusing because some brands are labeled premium and it instantly makes you think they surely must be better. Most times, these “premium” dog foods are loaded with junk and fillers that add little to no nutritional value to your Chihuahua’s diet.
Does that mean you should avoid all dog food labeled premium at the grocery stores? Not really. But you need to be careful and inspect the ingredients before you feed them to your little one.
Another mistake you need to avoid is following the advice of your chi’s veterinarian. Sure there are some ethical vets, but some are simply in the business to make money. If a vet is recommending your Chihuahua a dog food that is sold in their office premises, there is a high chance that they are getting a commission out of it. You should politely turn down their offer and look elsewhere.
This includes artificial coloring, preservatives, and flavoring. Your chihuahuas could have sensitive tummies, and it can cause a lot of gastrointestinal issues like upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea.
They can also cause allergies like itching, dry skin, poor coat, and other similar allergic reactions due to poor quality food.
Fillers have no nutritional value, and so the body does not absorb them. The result is that these types of food will pass through the body quickly. It will leave your chi nutritionally deficient and cause behavioral issues like eating feces, grass, etc.
Animal by-products are those parts of meat that are not fit for human consumption. It can include bone, beaks, fatty tissue, lungs, hooves, spleens, ears, snouts, etc. Feeding your dog animal by-products can be highly detrimental to their health.
Generic Meat Sources
Generic meat sources are probably one of the most disturbing ingredients present in inferior quality dog foods. It’s a wonder that this is even legal. This means any animal meat, including roadkill, animals that died during transportation, and even euthanized cats and dogs that lived in shelters.
It will surprise you how strong-willed these tiny Chihuahuas can be when it comes to food. Good quality is the way to go because they have sensitive digestive health and specific nutrient requirements.
The Purina Pro Plan Adult Shredded Formula strikes a fine balance between budget and quality. It is a stand-out because it features natural ingredients and the top-recommended protein for Chihuahuas – chicken. This is by far the best dog food for Chihuahuas and we strongly recommend it.

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It appears Mike Mitchell’s time with the Indianapolis Colts has come to an end.
The veteran safety, whom the Colts signed just before the halfway mark during the regular season, gave a heartfelt goodbye to Colts nation in an Instagram post Thursday morning.
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I’m not done yet but just wanted to say this. The Lord had me come for a good time not a long time. Thank you to the entire Colts organization. Special thank you to 31. I am glad I met you little bro. Thank you to all of my teammates, you guys are such talented group of guys. I’m grateful you all let me come in and help out. To Indy, sincerely, thank you for the memories. #5or50
In the heartfelt goodbye, Mitchell states he doesn’t feel he’s done playing and gave a special shoutout to cornerback Quincy Wilson, who was someone that quickly followed the veteran’s lead.
An unrestricted free agent, it was unclear if the Colts were going to bring back the soon-to-be 32-year-old. It appears now, they are set to part ways with the impactful safety.
Mitchell made his mark quickly with the Colts. Just two weeks after signing off the street, Mitchell won the AFC Defensive Player of the Week award in the Week 7 win against the Buffalo Bills.
He provided solid depth to an oft-injured safety room and while he dealt with injuries of his own during the second half of the season, Mitchell also provided leadership to the younger players in the secondary.
The biggest example comes in the form of Wilson, who says Mitchell “saved his season.” The veteran took Wilson under his wing and showed him how much work it takes to be a successful player for a long time in the league.
Mitchell is still talented enough to warrant a contract with another team, but it appears his time in Indy is done.

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My children know very well about my fascination and passion for Amateur Radio. They probably just thing of it as a "Dad thing", without much meaning for them. But that just might change.
It is time for my 9 year old son to come up with a project for this year's science fair in school. He was a little undecided about what to do when I started explaining to him about the electromagnetic spectrum; and how there are other parts of it besides light.
That's when we got to the part about radio waves; and I asked him if he'd like to build a radio that wouldn't need batteries out of simple household objects. His interest was piqued and now we have a project to work on together.
Hopefully, it will go over well; and maybe, just maybe a few radio seeds will be planted for future cultivation.
72 de Larry W2LJ


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Football is a sport that has captured the hearts of fans all around the world. From iconic goals to jaw-dropping saves, the beautiful game has produced some of the most memorable and historic moments in sports history. These moments not only showcase the skill and talent of the players, but also the passion and excitement that football brings to fans everywhere.
One of the most iconic moments in football history is Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match between Argentina and England. In what is now considered one of the most controversial goals ever scored, Maradona used his hand to punch the ball into the net. Despite protests from the English players, the goal was allowed to stand and Argentina went on to win the match 2-1. The goal is still talked about to this day and is a testament to Maradona’s skill and cunning on the field.
Another iconic moment in football history is Zinedine Zidane’s famous headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final between France and Italy. With the match tied at 1-1 in extra time, Zidane, who was playing in his final professional match, headbutted Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the chest and was subsequently shown a red card. The incident shocked fans around the world and overshadowed what was a brilliant career for Zidane. Despite the controversy, Zidane remains one of the greatest players to ever play the game.
In addition to individual moments, there are also iconic matches that have left a lasting impact on football history. One such match is the 1954 World Cup final between Hungary and West Germany. The match, known as the “Miracle of Bern,” saw underdog West Germany defeat the highly favored Hungarian team 3-2. The victory was seen as a symbol of hope and redemption for a country still recovering from the devastation of World War II.
These are just a few examples of the many iconic moments that have shaped football history. Whether it’s a last-minute goal, a spectacular save, or a controversial decision, these moments capture the greatness and drama that make football the beautiful game that it is. As fans, we are privileged to witness these moments and celebrate the incredible skill and passion of the players who make them possible.