Monday, December 26, 2011

Review of Patty Griffin - Children Running Through

!±8± Review of Patty Griffin - Children Running Through

Patty Griffin's 2007 release "Children Running Through" offers up yet another example of Griffin's signature awe-inspiring sensuality. It builds off the raw power of her earlier albums, adding new textures to an already impressive repertoire. The album consists twelve jaw dropping tracks, each of which echoes in the listener's head for days after the first listen.

Starting with the first track, "You'll Remember," Griffin seems out to prove that she cannot be contained. She's a force of nature who will not hesitate to use all the tools at her disposal. The soulful opening track is followed by "Stay on the Ride," an almost complete reversal of mood and tone. The transition, however, works well for Griffin, as does the entire album. Songs like "Trapeze," (track 3) "Burgundy Shoes," (track 5) and "Railroad Wings" (track 8) illustrate Griffin's excellent songwriting, commanding voice, and willingness to craft raw, powerful songs.

Singles like "Heavenly Day" and "I Don't Ever Give Up" are sure to stand out on the first listen. Griffin's music, however, is best experienced in large slices rather than snippets. The album is one cohesive work, not a disingenuous effort to surround a few quality songs with passable B material. This completeness distinguishes Griffin from many of her contemporaries.

How to Use "Children Running Through"

1. Find Political Campaign Theme Song. 6 out of a possible 10. "Up to the Mountain" is an inspiring song about Martin Luther King, but "I Don't Ever Give Up" would probably make the best campaign theme song. It takes a whole to heat up, but staffers could easily start he track a few minutes in. Downsides for this purpose include the fact that the song isn't thirty years old and/or by the Eagles.

2. Set up as Background Music for "Getting Busy." 7 out of a possible 10. Griffin's album would score higher on this one, but at least three of the tracks make me cry. Crying during sex, of course, is not attractive. Crying before sex, however, happens a lot.

3. Exercise while Listening to It. 5 out of a possible 10. If your idea of a good workout tape involves songs that will cause you to become overcome with emotion, stop exercising, and go home to eat ice cream, this album is the workout tape you've been looking for. Otherwise, consider C+C Music Factory's "Gonna Make You Sweat" (1990).

4. Enhance Key Emotional Scene in "OC Style" Teen Drama. 4 out of a possible 10. Say an unrealistically airbrushed 16-ear-old with Playboy boobs is about to break up with her 35-year-old inexplicably wealthy boyfriend and feels like it's the end of the world. Green day's "Time of Your Life" would work perfectly, but Griffin's album would seem oddly out of place.

5. Quote Lyrics to Explain Poetic Desire for Long-Time Crush. 9 out of a possible 10. Despite the fact that "Heavenly Day" is reportedly about Griffin's dog, it would work quite well to explain your feelings to a prospective mate. The more obsessive and unearned your crush, the better: "The smile on your face ... I live only to see ... It's enough for me baby... It's enough for me ... Oh heavenly day ..."


Review of Patty Griffin - Children Running Through

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Thermwell Products RC100 Electrice Heat Cable 100'

!±8± Thermwell Products RC100 Electrice Heat Cable 100'


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Monday, November 7, 2011

The Best Water Heater Blankets

!±8± The Best Water Heater Blankets

Saving money usually becomes a priority when you get the first bill in winter. There are some things you can do to help reduce the amount of money you spend every month. One of the biggest reasons for high energy costs is the hot water heater. Insulating this can cut the energy usage by about 25%.

Hot water heater blankets were introduced in the 1970's when conserving energy hit the mainstream. They have become a consistent addition to many homes. A hot water heater a tank of water that's heated to a preset temperature. When you use hot water it's drawn from the tank and new cold water replaces it. It needs energy to keep the water hot even if no one is using it. Energy is always escaping because of the colder air outside of the tank.

The heaters have a small amount of insulation to help keep the heat inside the tank. There is more insulation in newer models made within the last ten years. A water heater blanket is made of insulation placed within sheet plastic, this way it can be attached to the water heater. Blankets are rated based on their 'R' value system the way other insulation is. It is recommended the you use a blanket with a R-11 value.

In order to keep water hot there is a constant process. Once you use the hot water, it is replenished and kept at a consistent temperature until you need to use more. Energy leaves from the water heater and raises your utility bill. If you store the water heater tank in an unheated area outdoors. Your tank is being heated to 140 degrees, so if it is 40 degrees outside Your tank has a difference of 100 degrees. Unless that water heating unit is well insulated, it will lose heat. Even if you store the heater in a garage, it is still probably about 40 to 60 degrees colder there. So there is still going to be a difference in temperature between the tank the surrounding air. You could stand to save up to 25% with the heater outside, and up to two-thirds of that when stored in the garage.

Heater blankets are designed fairly simply. They are big pieces of insulation that is sealed in a plastic covering. Different sizes and styles are available for gas and electric heaters. Most of them come with straps and tape. If the blanket doesn't exactly fit your water heater, it is adjustable.

The blankets are easy to install. You will just need a sharp knife and tape measure. Most heater blankets cost between and . The blankets are a rather inexpensive way to insulate your heater, and can be bought from any local hardware store. The Thermwell Products Co. SP57/67 Owens Corning Water Heater Insulation costs . You can find a water heater insulation blanket from Frost King. It's 75" x 48 " x 3 ". It fits up to a 60 gallon tank. The manufacturers model number is SP57/11C. The MD Building Products Co. has a heater blanket for under . It has a white vinyl backing but the blanket is made out of fiberglass. It works on both electric and gas heaters.

There are also other ways to cut energy costs besides heater blankets. Try to insulate the hot water pipes, lower the tank's temperature, or install a timer and a low flow shower head. Placing your basement water heating unit on a Styrofoam stab can also reduce the amount of energy lost from the heater. Ultimately, water heater blankets are inexpensive, easy ways to cut the energy costs. In this case, a little money can go a long way.


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Saturday, October 22, 2011

Easy Heat RS-2 Automatic Roof De-Icing Cable Control

!±8± Easy Heat RS-2 Automatic Roof De-Icing Cable Control

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