Everywhere you go, there’s a hell of a lot of sentimentality going on. Best of 2009 lists, best of the decade lists despite the fact that the decade doesn’t end until this year. It’s just a bunch of mushy nostalgia served to cheapen the events that actually happened. As Thom Yorke crooned on “Let Down” on OK Computer, “Don’t get sentimental it always ends up drivel.”

DJ Bonebrake (X), Jack Skelly (Lawndale) and Dark Bob have created this fantastic new year's video to usher in 2010! It seems to be the year when everyone spontaneously regrows their hair. This happy, Beatle-esque video employs 80's graphics because the the 80's were superfun! Jack promises, " this song...would be perfect for all music and laughter-loving Angelenos!!!"

• Happy New Year's Eve to everyone! Just a quick reminder of what to watch out for on the streets and some last minute things to do.
• Netflix vs. the Hollywood Studios.
• As the federal court case over Prop 8, which banned gay marriage in California, approaches, big media wants full access to the trial.

   

At the stroke of 9 p.m.--that's midnight East Coast time for those watching on ESPN where this stunt will air--motocross superstar Travis Pastrana will attempt the longest jump in a rally car, from the Pine Street Pier onto a barge anchored in the harbor in Long Beach. He'll need to fly 230 feet over open water to do it and beat the current record of 171 feet, according to the Long Beach Press Telegram.

This photo was apparently taken near Venice Blvd. and Overland Avenue at the West Los Angeles Christian Center. Those are definitely strong words to make you think while driving.

Will FOX pull the plug for Time Warner customers come midnight tonight? It looks like it so far! In other news, here are some New Year's Eve specials for your viewing pleasure tonight, listed by LAist's TV Editor Tom Lewis in his column on Monday:

                                   

As mentioned earlier this month, pornstar-directors Belladonna and Kimberly Kane organized the "Winter Wonderland" fundraiser, benefiting the besieged Adult Industry Medical Health Care Foundation, at Busbys East.

If you're going out tonight, here are some logistics you might want to consider:

LAist is a big fan of Philippe's The Original. The restaurant has been in Los Angeles for so long that you can French Dip Like It's 1909 (and don't forget their breakfast.) For $2-$3 a slice, you can have a generous piece of one of their many pies. They seem to have about a dozen different fruit and cream pies, each looking up at you longingly from below the glass. Need something more? Wash it down with a beverage. Most are under a buck. Philippe's is easily accessible on the Metro too.

We've gone over A LOT of options to ring in 2010 tonight so you wouldn't have to. Here are 10 things to do tonight, some of these are on the cheap, and some, well, aren’t.