When breeding coon hounds it’s hard to make that “perfect” match that will kick out a litter of all super stars that start running and treeing their own coon at 6 months old and split treeing at 9 months old. In fact, that is usually pretty uncommon although I have hunted and owned coon dogs that were like this, they are few and far between.

When crossing different coon dog bloodlines it can sometimes be like playing the lottery. My experience in breeding coon hounds is that “line-breeding” works best. Line-breeding is simply crossing similar bloodlines. For example they may have the same grand-sire. Or maybe their grand-dams were litter mates or cousins. Or they could simply just have the same dog or its brother/sister show up somewhere in their 7 generation pedigree. These crosses can be as close as half brother and sisters being bred. In fact, I owed a Treeing Walker Coon Hound whose parents were both sired by Gr. Nt. Ch. Hicountry’s Nite Heat and he was a pretty solid hound. However, I don’t recommend line-breeding this close.

My experience in breeding coon dogs has shown that the best line-breeding cross is the breeding of first cousins. This means that one of the parents of the breeding pair will be brothers and/or sisters. The most common being the sires of the breeding pair will be brothers. However, I must note that when doing this you must choose quality bloodlines. The reason this works so good is because it doubles up on the genetics. This means the puppies are more likely to have the same qualities as their ancestors. So this also stands true for the negative qualities. So if you are breeding first cousins who have a lot of negative qualities the chances are doubled that the coon hound puppies will have these same negative qualities.

Now, how do I know this works? It is very easy for those who follow coon dog bloodlines. I used to co-own a Treeing Walker Coon Hound stud dog name Gr. Nt. Ch. Abbot’s Bawling Rebel who is now known to be a proven reproducer. Bawling Rebel was bred to several daughter’s of Gr. Nt. Ch. Stylish Harry who was owned by Tim Ball. The most famous of these crosses produced quality coon hounds such as Gr. Nt. Ch. Stylish Platinum (sold for $30,000), Dual Grand Ch. Stylish Gold (another proven reproducer), and many others. Bawling Rebel’s sire was Gr. Nt. Ch. Ole South’s Stylish Rebel and was a brother to Ball’s Stylish Harry. The list of hounds that come from just this cross and similar ones can justify the benefits of line-breeding first cousins. But this is just one particular bloodlines of thousands that have used this successfully. The Wipeout bloodline of coon dogs is another good example.

In conclusion, when decided to breed your coon hounds you should strongly consider finding a quality first cousin mate. This will increase your chances of producing a quality litter of coon hounds.

A read which keeps your heart as invested as your mind, Patrick L. McConnell’s Saw the Forest explores life through a multi-faceted lens, bringing attention to aspects of the human condition, wrapped in layers of emotion and motive through the experiences of life. Presented with a grove of eclectic characters, each on their own life’s journey but whose paths cross in dynamic and life-altering ways.

A deft storyteller, author Patrick L. McConnell, captures the attention quickly with his literate narrative, which features a well-drawn cast of characters, each as interesting as the next to meet, as well as somehow entangled within the same web of a diverse community collective. Moreover, the story divulges uniquely posed aspects of human nature, exemplified through the characters, inclusive of traits like love, bravado, religion, violence, as well as politics. Moreover, skillfully presented amidst relatable interactions which create an interwoven mosaic of human frailty and strengths, making exciting fuel for this evocative, character driven read.

Immediately, this literate, detail focused narrative brings into view the Right family; father, Artemus a doctor, Mother Taniaz, and their sons, Philip and Adam. The brothers are a unique pair, in that, younger brother Adam takes care of his elder brother Philip, who is considerably larger and stronger than him, but his mind is that of a child. As the family dynamic changes over time, after having lost both parents, the pair of brothers live humble lives as adults, still sharing a close bond. Adam, quietly stalwart, socially awkward, even reticent but well-meaning remains his brother’s faithful keeper who at times can become an unintentionally aggressive and intimidating handful.

Next, we meet Maryanne Whipple. She presents an intensely sympathetic character, and at age 24, she is attractive, and intelligent, but also scarred both physically and mentally. Additionally, having been recently released from service in the military, Maryanne bears a hard set life as she lives life from a wheelchair scarred from war and challenged with a mostly missing right leg and a damaged left, which makes finding a direction in life an uncertainty. And although she is somewhat shell shocked, albeit traumatized, she also harbors an empathetic nature as well as a brave heart.

As a matter of fact, each ensuing chapter adds further depth to the story with the addition of new characters, each being an intriguing inclusion to the story, adding another thread to the web of life especially when they intersect with the more prominent characters. Also meanwhile, an undercurrent of mystery flows throughout the story as machinations of characters and events occur via the receipt of mysterious emails coming to nun sister Alana Orrick, the context of which is often peculiar but also leads to life altering illumination.

All in all, I absolutely enjoyed Saw the Forest, by author Patrick L. McConnell. I am definitely a fan, especially after having read his previous work, The Gene Rasp. In particular, I find his style of writing, welcoming, entertaining and proficiently literate. He provides plenty of interesting action, characters, settings, and storylines. Additionally, his adept storytelling abilities escort you on a literary journey that is not only easily appealing, intricately detailed, and filled with intriguing personas, but also captures the imagination by virtue of the refreshing insertion of science fiction/fact-based elements. I definitely recommend this as well his other work as they are well worth the read and would make great movies.

Brother PE Design is embroidery software that allows users to create custom embroidery designs on their computer, to be transferred to their Brother Embroidery machine stitched off. Over a decade old, the software has seen 9 major updates over the years, the latest being ‘PE Design Next’.

As computers have evolved, newer versions of operating systems have come about, at the time of writing, Microsoft’s latest version is Windows 7.

PE-Design versions 5 & 6 will not run on Windows 7 64-bit, but will run on Windows 7 32-bit by downloading a patch from the Brother Service and Support website.

PE-Design 7 will run on both Windows 7 32 and 64-bit providing that you update the software again with a free download patch from the site just mentioned.

PE-Design 8 and PE-Design Next have full functionality out of the box with Windows 7 64-bit and 32-bit.

The most sensible solution if you have earlier version is to upgrade your Brother Design software to a version that will run on Windows 7 (64-Bit). Not only will you have a version that is more stable on new PCs but you will also benefit from significant improvements in the programs functionality and some great new features.

At the time of writing you can still purchase a Version 8 Upgrade, this allows you to upgrade from 5, 6 or 7 to a full PE Design 8. You’ll find version 8 Upgrade kits knocking around at up to £100 cheaper than the latest version ‘Next’ upgrade and for most users the features and specifications offer fantastic value for money.

Anyone upgrading from Version 6 would be enjoying the benefits of both Upgrade 7 and 8 rolled into one. There’s also a printed instruction manual with Version 8, whereas the manual had to be printed from the installation CD for Version 7. Further in-depth knowledge of the program can be gained from an extensive.pdf file and help via F1 on the keyboard.

There are 500 embroidery designs included with the program, the stippling stitch is faster and better than ver 7 with the ability to use new motif stitches for a great look.

For the latest Version – PE-Design Next – Brother have completely overhauled the interface to look and operate in the style of the current Microsoft Office programs. At first it takes some getting used to for those who have been working with previous versions over the years but the improvements really are quite dramatic when you get your teeth into it. There re now 100 pre-digitised fonts supplied, you can create mirror effects which is great for quilting and there’s also a spirograph feature.

The upgrade package is a software upgrade that searches for a previous version on your PC before installing the full program. You would need to load your previous version of PE-Design on the PC first but don’t try and open or run it. Just install the new version right away.

You will need internet access to enter the key code supplied with the software upon which the card reader/writer module will be “upgraded” to work with the latest version.

It’s important to be aware that the Card reader/writer acts as a security dongle and once the upgrade has been assigned to the card reader the software code can’t be used again to upgrade another card reader. Some people have unwittingly purchased upgrade kits that have no life and can’t be used so beware.

What you can do, is load the program on another PC or laptop and as long as you also put the card reader into the PC as well it will run no problem. In other words, the software can be used on any PC but will only work providing you also put the card reader into a USB port

Steps on how to upgrade from Older versions;

• Install your current version of PE Design into your Windows 7 computer
• Do not run / start the installed version
• Install your Upgrade from the disk
• Run your newly installed software

In an age of cosmetic supremacy over most fields of elective surgery, the facelift has been amongst the most popular treatments that patients have chosen. A little known fact is that a necklift does many of the same things as a facelift, as it is carried out as one procedure in collaboration with the facelift. To gain a better insight on the necklift, we visited Dr. Simon Ourian at the prestigious Epione medical spa in Beverly Hills, CA. The following are a few choice words he gave us regarding the procedure.

A necklift is carried out in conjunction with a facelift. It is clear that signs of aging melt down past your jawbone and to your neck. Wrinkles and sagging are spread throughout this area, causing an unsightly and extremely aged look. After the primary incisions of the facelift are made, the doctor may proceed down to the neck if the treatment is solely concerned on the necklift. The whole point of the necklift is to recreate the natural muscle structure that is directly beneath the chin. This is done in order to produce an end product where there is a firm facial structure and tightening of any sagging areas along the facial area.

The procedure helps to implement natural placing of the skin and soft tissue that resides on the face and neck. The face and neck then look much more youthful; providing a fresher resemblance for the patient as a whole. Most sagging or wrinkling that may have previously been a vital component of the patient’s face structure usually becomes obscure, if at all noticeable, after the procedure.

The muscle layers beneath the face and neck are tightened and lifted up higher in order to accent the jaw line, while re-establishing a youthful appearance for your cheeks. The necklift removes excess fat from beneath the skin of your problem areas. These deposits of excess fat lead to an unsightly area that lacks a defined, shapely structure. Therefore, when we remove these deposits of fat that are detrimental to your facial and neck structure, the improvement of structure is increased.

Although this surgery is used to revitalize major facial structure flaws, it does not eliminate fine wrinkles. However, these wrinkles can easily be taken care of with our other procedures, such as Coolaser, one of Epione’s most highly requested procedures.

Healing time and price range rely solely on the extent of the procedure and number of treatments required. Although results vary as well, they typically last for approximately six months. To learn about our special packages, call 877-444-0918 today.

Many printers today are style-oriented. This is due to the fact that they are a lot of the times meant for the home office or other places that people will be able to see them out in the open. The sad part is that often times style comes before substance. The nice curves and the dynamic flashy visuals will distract buyers from the ordinary performance, unfortunately. However, Brother has come up with a way to get around that by giving style AND top-notch performance for the home office setting so every aspect of the machine looks and performs to standard.

It doesn’t have an overflow of features but the ones it does have count. The button driven control panel is simple and the LCD screen has two line text to navigate.

The printer is effective as can be. Just to scratch the surface there are loads of features. The abundance of prints you can make from just plugging your flash drive in to the USB port is uncanny. You can use the programs attached to the printer with a password protection feature which will allow you to keep everything safe and secret. It can be told to not print blank pages and also can restrict the use of certain features upon general command. Making multiple copies can be prevented; scaling and printing in color are some of the features that can be blocked by the administrator with the simple use of a password.

This printer is intended to be that printer that fills the gap between cheap printers that are used for light workloads, and others who are aimed toward more heavyweight print jobs. The paper handling facilities are ok. It has the ability to hold 250 sheets in the input tray as the main paper source with a 50 sheet multi-purpose tray which is capable of pushing the total paper handling to 300 sheets. It doesn’t need to be upgraded but of course it is encouraged as your workloads increase.

Upgrades are always an option. Decent sized jobs are going to be easier with an upgraded sheet tray. You can upgrade to a tray of 500 sheet holding, and 800 total sheets held by the printer in total.

Home offices can greatly benefit from the low costs and the high quality of this unit. It is intended for smaller areas and is equipped with the ability to keep up with high demand output.

In today’s throwaway society, it is so easy to neglect our electronic gadgets. It’s also tempting to put our home appliances into that same category – especially when it comes to maintenance. A sewing or embroidery machine such as the Brother SE400 is not actually an electronic device. Because it has moving parts it is not sealed like a digital camera or smart phone. Such a machine is classed as “electro-mechanical” and as such requires regular maintenance – unlike a mobile phone or modern camera.

Following are some pointers regarding safety precautions and regular maintenance of your sewing or embroidery machine. The same helpful hints are likely to apply to many of your home appliances in one form or other.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Even in this day and age when advanced electrical safety switches and circuit breakers are built into new homes and renovated residences, there is still an electrical risk with any home appliance. Whenever operating a computerized device in the home it makes common sense to use a power surge protector. You should also unplug an appliance such as a sewing machine from the wall if you are leaving it for more than a few hours. The more power an appliance draws during use, the more important it is to unplug it from the wall when it is lying idle.

It would be a real pity to have a valuable appliance such as a sewing machine burn out because it was left connected to your home’s power source and something untoward happened.

• You may have unknown wiring problems in your home, or even just at the power point in the wall – particularly in older homes.
• Some appliances may just be “lemons” with an electrical problem which if triggered could cause damage either to the appliance itself or possibly cause a short circuit in other parts of your home.
• Electrical storms are always a risk.

Sunlight and Storage

Sewing machine casings today tend to be made of plastic that become discolored if left in direct sunlight. The mechanical parts inside can also be affected if the machine is left in very humid locations; always store your machine in a dry area away from direct sunlight.

Oiling

These days many machines are made of materials that do not require oil, or their moving parts are already infused with lubricant. However, make sure you read your machine’s manual to ensure that this is the case. Otherwise you should get into the habit of oiling your machine after every big project and whenever it has been left idle for a length of time.

Heat

I once used a bright halogen desk lamp over my sewing machine so I could see my work more clearly. It wasn’t until I had finished my project and went to put the machine away that I discovered a part of the casing had become distorted because the heat from the lamp melted the plastic. It may sound obvious, but you really need to watch that you don’t operate your machine too close to a space heater, your iron or any other hot appliance.

Dust and Fabric Fluff

It may seem unnecessary to spell out precautions about dust when it makes common sense to so many. However home appliances do actually gather dust and dirt can hurt! Certain mechanical parts can malfunction simply because they have become clogged with dust. Even if you leave your machine out overnight, it is a good policy to cover it. Most machines come with a soft cover for this purpose.

Sewing and embroidery machines will inevitably collect fluff from the fabrics you are sewing. The friction of the needle continuously piercing your fabric and the movement of the material along the feed dogs creates a surprising amount of fluff. It is therefore important to make regular use of the cleaning brushes provided to clear any fabric fluff from the feeder dogs and the bobbin case. It is also a wise precaution to check and clean your foot control every so often. You would be surprised by the amount of dust and dirt that collects around anything on the floor.

Unusual Noises

Don’t ignore unusual sounds. If you notice the motor making a different noise, it probably means something. Firstly check the LCD display to see if there is any error code showing. Check that the needle is secure and that the bobbin mechanism is properly engaged. Make sure that your spool of thread is sitting correctly and that the thread is not caught or jammed at any threading point. Check to make sure that all the air openings are clear. If the noise doesn’t go away, you really need to take your machine to an authorized repairer for a check up. Fortunately Brother USA provide a 25 year limited warranty, so something unusual which is not due to rough handling could quite possibly be covered.

Remember, not only machines such as the Brother SE400 Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine need to be treated with respect. The tips provided here also apply to many home appliances and garden tools, even if they are inexpensive to purchase relative to days gone by.

The Brother HL 4570DWT is built specifically to maximize productivity in the small office and the home office while dazzling its users with the abundance of functional features and the quality of results. When using any Brother printer it is important to know that the option for the business to both grow and expand is great by helping to create better time efficiency and re-direct the company budget in a better direction.

This multifunctional printer allows you to take advantage of its communication and document printing abilities and enjoy the fast acting responses to your commands with unique quality. You can fax, print, scan and copy at surprising rates and higher levels than you ever thought possible from such a small design. The machine takes pride in its ability to print, fax, scan and copy in color preventing you from lowering your company’s ability to provide perfect workmanship and wasting any time.

You can also enjoy time saving features such as the duplex printing option which allows you to print both sides of your page to save on company cost, save on paper for environment and also saves you time. You can cut your time, and paper use in half with this one feature which is great if you are trying to tighten the budget to expand the business.

There is an LCD screen which allows you to navigate through to select from the command options and place your order with the machine. The options have been streamlined for your pleasure of continuing to make the usability even easier than the previous model to help cut down on wasting time and frustration and maximize productivity in the office.

The extra special thing about this computer is that if you want to use the USB port located on the printer to make prints in combination with the LCD screen that is totally a possibility. This cuts out the necessity of using your computer to command a print from. You can save a step simply with this new available feature.

Use the Brother HL 4570DWT for printing out both photographs and for professional looking documents. This printer has the same professional quality that those of professional office printing stores have. The combination of the high speed printing and the 1200 x 1200 dpi optical resolution allow for you to have those impressive prints that you need at the hassle-free accessibility that you want.

Brother MFC-8870 Laser Printer

Overview

Reducing cost and preserving resources, the duplex feature of the Brother MFC-8870 helps keep your organization running efficiently, with a smaller impact on the environment. In fact, when paired with the high-yield Brother TN580 toner cartridge, the per-page cost of operation and landfill waste can both be reduced even more. This multifunction center acts as a monochrome printer and copier, as well as a fax machine and full-color scanner, providing a number of services in one compact location.

Features and Functionality

In addition to saving on waste and money, the MFC-8870 also saves time. Duplex printing can be done automatically, with no need to reload the paper to print to the other side. A 50-page automatic document tray also allows you to load your document, press a button, and walk away while the copier does the rest. There’s no need to babysit your project. Print and copy speeds come in at an impressive 30 pages per minute. also adding to the efficiency of this machine.

As many as 99 copies of each document can be made at one time, and with the addition of an optional second paper tray to the original and the multi-purpose tray, up to 550 sheets of paper can be preloaded at once. The ability for this particular machine to be networked via 802.11 b/g wireless, Ethernet, high-speed USB 2.0, and parallel interfaces add additional efficiency, by allowing multiple users to take advantage of its features.

The Brother MFC-8870 has a maximum monthly duty cycle of 20,000 printed pages and a recommended monthly print volume of 500 to 3,500 pages. Just one regular replacement TN550 toner cartridge can cover up to 3,500 pages, and the high-yield TN580 toner cartridge will produce twice that many.

Faxing and scanning are also very fast with the Brother MFC-8870. Inputting a page takes approximately two seconds, and fax transmission is just as fast. The ability to store up to 340 auto dial locations and broadcast to 390 locations also saves time that would be spent manually inputting numbers.

Why Choose the Brother MFC-8870 Printer?

The Brother MFC-8870 is an excellent choice for the office or workgroup that is concerned with efficiency. Whether the focus is on saving money, saving resources, or saving time, this particular model fits the bill nicely due to its speeds and time-saving features like duplex copies, prints, and faxes; auto dial for faxing; and high-yield replacement toner cartridges. With expandable paper capacity and the ability to upgrade memory to as much as 544 MB, the Brother MFC-8870 is versatile enough to meet a variety of business needs.

Privacy and security are two most important things that businesses look for. They don’t want their secret information to leak out and they also don’t want to risk anything important. Thus, they take all sorts of measures to ensure that their privacy doesn’t get affected and no one threats them either. When it comes to running an online business, privacy and security are still the most important concerns as your business website can be accessed by anyone from around the world and they can try to acquire your sensitive business or personal information.

So, why am I telling you all this and what connection it has with buying a remanufactured Brother LC900 ink cartridge online? The thing is that internet has enabled us all to set up and run an online business easily and conveniently. However, we also don’t want to risk our privacy and we also want to ensure that we run our business securely, without any harm at all. Will we present our home address on the site and risk our privacy? No, not at all. Therefore, it is important that when you buy your printer ink cartridges you should always buy from a store with street address.

A person can start their own online business and they can easily sell ink cartridges or toners from their home. Keeping in view their privacy and security, they will hesitate to display their home address on their website. This is why it is highly recommended to buy from a store with a physical or street address. When you visit a website, look for it in the footer. If you can’t find it there, simply visit their About Us page or Contact Us page and see if it’s present there. If you can’t find it anywhere, it’s better to simply close the site and search for another one.

If you think there is a website that looks really professional, but doesn’t have a street address and you think they are authentic, simply send them an email and find out about their address. If you come across a site with street address which is near your place, it is advisable to pay them a visit and see their physical store as well. This way, in the future, you will be able to buy with complete satisfaction and without any worries that you will get ripped off.

An individual can easily purchase toners or ink cartridges from wholesale and sell them online. Thus, when you are ready to buy a Brother LC900 Ink Cartridge, always check and see if the address is on the site or not, because an individual selling cartridges from home will prefer to display his personal address due to privacy and security reasons. So, be cautious, always.

If you are a smaller business owner and are in need of a printer for your home or office, then Brother has the product for you. Their 4040cn Printer is great for your company.

So, what makes it so good?

First and foremost, it is one heck of a reliable piece of machinery. When operating a company that needs printing and scanning performed frequently, dependability is a must. It can print out up to 35,000 pages a month! The 4040cn is designed and prepared for your heavy everyday use at work.

Another great thing all business owners can appreciate is its low cost. You can find the HL 4040cn Printer for as low as $150. That is low enough for practically any home or office to budget. Now you can save your wallet for new work investments or maybe you’ll put the extra cash towards your well earned vacation time.

It has the ability to help you with an entire array of tasks you run into during the work day. The multifunctional designs allow you to network with either the built-in Ethernet port or USB connection. Thanks to this feature you save the trouble of having to buy an adaptor or printer server. It’s easy enough to operate that anyone approaching it can understand the layout.

It is not hard to see why this Brother product is good for your business. Not only is it successfully getting the job done, but it is putting more money in your pocket.