These are some useful links:

What's the world weather like right now? http://worldweather.wmo.int/
Mondo Publishing, great british rag http://www.mondoarc.com/
What's happening in the world of entertainment? http://www.pollstar.com/
Keep your pulse on the world of Music and entertainments latest headlines: http://www.fmqb.com/home.asp
Track global freight-liners the world over: http://www.flytecomm.com/trackflight
Because we know your dying to know what's shaking in the exciting world of Aircargo: http://www.aircargonews.net/
Count your chips in any currency: http://www.xe.com/
South By Southwest Music and Entertainment Festival: http://sxsw.com/