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 Brother CS6000I 60-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Multiple Stitch Functions $449.00 This machine is wonderful. I've only had it for a week and I've already made 3 sets of curtains, quilted covers for drafty vents, and 5 other projects. It is super easy to thread with step by step "directions" on the machine so I won't have to dig out the manual if I don't use it for a while. I ran out of bobbin thread and it took less than a minute to take it out, wind the bobbin, re-thread the machine, put the bobbin back in, and start sewing again. I haven't been sewing that long and this machine makes me look like a pro. Changing parts is easy-the foot comes off and a new one snaps on in seconds; the quilting table easily slides on, and all the spare parts you could possibly need are included. I also like the reverse button and "needle up/down" button. The machine stops with the needle down (but you can easily change this setting) and the touch of a button brings it up-no wheel to turn. Plus, you can sew just one stitch by pressing the button twice. The only problem I've had is it doesn't like cheap thread-which another reviewer also mentioned. The thread only broke twice (which is 1000 times less than my old machine) but I decided that quality thread was worth the extra few bucks. I brag about this machine to all my friends. I would highly recommend it to anyone doing a little or a lot of sewing. Happy sewing.  The Wood (Back in the Day Edition) $14.98 The Wood is a funny and heartwarming coming of age film that uses its all star cast effectively instead of wasting them like movies these days tend to do. The Story: Roland(Taye Diggs) is having cold feet on his wedding day and his friends, Mike(Omar Epps) and Slim(Richard T. Jones) try to help him get over it. While they help him overcome his anxiety of getting married, Mike recalls their younger years growing up in Inglewood California. Mike recalls how he first met Slim and Roland and his childhood love Alicia(Malinda Williams). Taye Diggs, Omar Epps and Richard T. Jones are all great. The chemistry they have together makes the movie fun as it moves along. There are a lot of funny moments in this movie(when Mike gets beat up by Alicia's brother, The vomit scene,Mike dancing with a plush toy bunny and the dance scene when Mike rises to the occasion and tries to play it off) and some warm moments. What I like the most about The Wood is its brutal honesty. The people in this movie are realistically portrayed(just like most of Rick Famuyiwa's movies). Now I know most prudes are going to detest how these boys in this movie act but just remember one thing: THEY ARE KIDS! If this movie would have had these youngsters thinking about anything other than girls it wouldn't be realistic. Movies that show us human beings as imperfect will always get slammed by pseudo-intellectual bourgeoisie puppets but who cares what they think. In conclusion The Wood is an excellent coming-of-age movie that is necessary requirement for any fan of Black Cinema. Two Thumbs up.  The Best Man $9.99 This is a good black movie, they need to make more movies like this. Its slick and good! |
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