COICA

In the United States, a new law proposal called The Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA) was introduced last week, and there will be a hearing in front of the Judiciary Committee this Thursday, 9/30/10.

If passed, this law will allow the government, under the command of the media companies, to censor the internet as they see fit, like China and Iran do.

Please see the following article from the Huffington Post for more information.

Stop the Internet Blacklist

And if you are a US citizen, please take the time sign this petition
DemandProgress.org - Petition to Stop the Internet Blacklist!

Roasted Shirmp Cocktail

I'm a huge fan of Ina Garten. I think she's awesome and really knows how to work out a recipe. I love her fresh takes on classics and find that her recipes are incredibly simple, delicious and reliable. I've made her roasted shrimp cocktail many times over the past couple years, and it always comes out perfect. The roasted shrimp are plump and juicy, the cocktail sauce has a delicious slightly spicy combination of red chili sauce, ketchup, and horseradish. It is so flavorful and delicious, my guests were licking it off their fingers.

This portable dish can be prepared in advance, so if you're looking for a last minute holiday appetizer, or are just craving shrimp, I highly recommend you give this one a go. Enjoy!! xo

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail from Ina Garten

 
Ingredients

For the shrimp:
2 pounds (12 to 15-count) shrimp
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the sauce:
1/2 cup chili sauce (recommended: Heinz)
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Place them on a sheet pan with the olive oil, salt, and pepper and spread them in 1 layer. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, just until pink and firm and cooked through. Set aside to cool.
3. For the sauce, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Serve as a dip with the shrimp.

Serves 6-8.

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Happy Monday!

I love Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and thought I'd post a few things from them to share with you. If you've not heard them, please check them out cause you won't be sorry.

xo

"Amazing Grace/How Long Do I Have To Wait For You (Live)"



"Tell Me"



"100 Days, 100 Nights"



"I Learned The Hard Way"

Neil Young "Le Noise"

I love Neil Young. Add Daniel Lanois, and you have a 40 minute thing of beauty called "Le Noise". The album is simple, pure and electric.

Buy it when it comes out on 9/28/10.

xo

"Someone's Gonna Rescue You"



"Walk With Me"



"Love And War"



"Hitchhiker"



"Angry World"

Deerhunter "Halcyon Digest"

In 2008, I ordered a disc from Kranky Records called "Microcastle" by Deerhunter and was fucking blown away. Since that day, I've greedily been buying everything I could get my hands on.

On 8/28/10, Bradford Cox and the gang will release "Halcyon Digest" on 4AD (one of my favorite labels) and I can't wait.

Fortunately, I was able to hear a few advance tracks and I'm completely in love with what I've heard. They are touring now, so do yourself a favor and GO SEE THEM LIVE!!

Here are 3 tracks for you to check out.

xo

"Cover Me Slowly/Agoraphobia (Live)" off the "Microcastle" disc:



"Helicopter"



"Revival"

Happy Birthday Hope!! xoxoxo

Best Coast "Crazy For You"

Imagine low-fi, fuzzy, garage, surf rock. Imagine no more, cause they're here in the form of Bethany Cosentino, Bobb Bruno and Ali Koehler, better know as the trio called Best Coast.

I am really digging them, and from now on, they will represent summer to me.

The band has released about 4 singles and 2 or 3 EP's and finally released a full length disc in July titled "Crazy For You". They're still touring, so if you get the opportunity to see them live, do yourself a favor and GO!!! For more band info, check out their blog at http://bestycoasty.blogspot.com/

In the meantime, here are a few tracks by them for you to check out.

xo

"Sun Was High (So Was I)"

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"When I'm With You"



"When The Sun Don't Shine"



"I Want To"



"Crazy For You"