Rdio is an impressive site.  It does many things that others do (Pandora, Last.fm, grooveshark, etc) but does so in a clean, fast, and full service package.  You can read a full review here.

Trust me, if you like music, sign up for Rdio, download the desktop add, link it to your iTunes/Windows Media Player and you will be off to the races.

Rdio is in closed beta but leave your email in a comment and I’ll send an invite (10 left).

My Rdio page: http://www.Rdio.com/boomtown

You have attractive people in your life and you yourself may look attractive at times.  In order to capture all of this attractiveness one needs a solid camera.  No need to read a ton of reviews or ask your friend who minored in photography at a small liberal arts college in the northeast.  Just buy one of these and start snappin’.  Boom.

Ultimate/Professional

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV ($4,999): Big mack daddy of the camera world.  If you want the best, can swing the $5k price tag, and more importantly, can afford all the Canon glass* you’ll need to take advantage of this beast, then look no further.
Runner Up, Nikon D3X ($7,500): Amazing camera in it’s own right and maybe even worth the $2,500 over the Canon.  Obviously if you’re looking into this world of camera’s then you will most likely decide between these two based on your current lens collection.  But if you’re just jumping into the high end, grab the Canon, great deal.

Prosumer DSLR

Nikon D300s ($1,699): Great value, nice little incremental upgrade from the D300 released last year (added video).  Can’t go wrong.
Runner Up, Canon EOS 7D ($1,699): This is a tough one and it comes down to preference.  I prefer Nikon.  Others prefer Canon.  Both of these cameras are awesome.  Fact.

Prosumer Non DSLR

Canon S90 ($400) : Arguably the most exciting release this year.  Can camera releases be exciting?  Prolly not.  But if they were…this would be exciting.
Runner Up, Canon Powershot G11 ($440): A bit chunky but feels great in the hand (odd turn of phrase), takes stunning photos, and is a steal at $440.

Consuner DSLR

Canon Rebel T1i ($759): Canon is on a roll and I have to give the win to the Rebel T1i over the D5000.  Just buy this camera if you want to get into photography.  Step it up Nikon.  
Runner up, Nikon D5000 ($699): CLOSE call, dammit.  Solid, very fast on the snap, great value if you want to get into the world of DSLR.  Edge goes to Canon though.

Point and Shoot/Pocketable

Samsung TL225 ($299): Samsung comes out of left-field and strikes the point and shoot world across the dome piece.  Built in lcd screen on the front for those adorable arm stretched out photos you ladies are so found of.  Nice downward angle to avoid the double chin shot.  All around great camera.
Runner Up, Canon 780is ($200): One of my all time faves.  Small, solid, takes clean photos and a great value.  Perfect stocking stuffer.

Conclusion

This is it folks.  No need to look further.  These are the best cameras right now.  Yes, there are other brands besides Canon, Nikon, and Samsung.  But they just aren’t as good.  Nikon’s and Sony’s take just plain awful photos in the point and shoot category (soft, almost blurry photos.  They are all style over substance).  There are some prosumer/higher end Olympus cameras that are solid but why invest in an Olympus when Nikon and Canon lenses are so much better?  Done and done.  Enjoy and Merry Christmas/Happy New Year!

*”glass” is photo-slang for lenses used on DSLR/SLR’s.

Pretty simple and slick, go to StereoMood and click a word describing the mood you’re in.  Just sexy?  Click “sexy.”  Just woke up?  Click “waking up.”  And so on and so forth.  StereoMood will then compile a nice little playlist right in your browser based on your “mood tag.”

favorite song found so far: You’ve got the love (XX remix)

Enjoy.

Wanna pick up a svelte new Apple product for that loved one  (ed note: yourself)?

• $100 off MacBook Pros
• $100 off iMacs
• $20 off iPod touches
• $20 off iPod nanos
• $20 off Apple TV

Check it out…

Does LA need another burger joint to go with 8 0z, Father’s Office, The Stand, The Counter, Umami Burger, Apple Pan, and the always overrated In n’ Out*, etc?  Yes, yes it does.  Especially when the burger is massive, tastes great, and is hidden behind a Winchell’s Donuts.

Impressive and fun burger. You can get it served on a pretzel roll with tons of different sides ranging from pickled zucchini to a fried egg. Respect that. Any burger lover needs to check it out.

Hole in the Wall Burger Joint

11058 Santa Monica Blvd.
at South Bentley Avenue (behind Winchell’s Donuts)
310-312-7013

*don’t get me wrong, love In n’ Out.  Hits the spot sometimes.  It’s just not a BURGER.  It’s an In n’ Out burger.  Which is fine and fantastic for fast food.  Blasphemy, I know.

‘Bout time. This was of course on everyone’s radar.

Guy destroys about $250K of precious vodka in about 2 seconds.  Respect.

Who said forklifts were dangerous…?

In short, Twones is a great way to find new music. I know there are tons of sites out there but this one is pretty impressive.  It’s invite only so if you would like an invite, leave your email address in a comment and I will send the first 10 an invite to Twones.  I’m a giver.

From Twones:

“There are many, many music sites and music related weblogs out there, that all give you the opportunity to listen to great music and discover new tracks and artists. The number of these services is still growing every single day. This is great for music lovers, but the diversity and sheer volume is simply too overwhelming to keep track of all these services.  Twones lets you tie all your music activities from across the web to one place, then share them with friends in real-time. It helps you discover and listen to new music online by bringing the activities of your friends and the people you admire for their musical taste together in one music timeline. At the same time, you share the music you play with your own fans – simply by listening to anything you like.”

So there you go, pretty slick stuff.  Sign up, install a little Firefox add on that follows the music you listen to.  Then you can easily follow other people and Boom…find some new music.

Once you get an invite, feel free to look me up at www.Twones.com/BoomTown

Enjoy.

PS.  Song of the day?  Meet Me Halfway, Black Eyed Peas
PS2.  I lied.  It’s actually Crystalised, The xx

Amazing game, now available online for free!  Just try it for 5 minutes.  If you’re not hooked then I would appreciate it if you would leave a comment as to why and why you hate having fun.

Plants vs. Zombies (Web Edition)

Obviously when you love the game, you will want to buy the full version so you can save the game and play with some other additional features.