Zvents This site is a compilation of events by area, by type.  If you type in “Pasadena, wine tasting, next week.”  It find you choices.  If you type in “Arcadia, shoe sales.”  It finds you lots of choices.  Useful idea!  http://www.zvents.com/

Factcheck.org This site compares politicians and their supporters claims to reality.  It is quite balanced.  It was one of the best site to debunk all of the Sarah Pallin hate claims that went around a month ago.  I would recommend that we all confirm email claims with Factcheck.org before we forward them. http://www.factcheck.org/