Recommended contractors?

[imnotbrian.livejournal.com]

I need to get some renovation done my house, and am looking for recommended contractors, painters, chimney repointers, etc. Is there any website that tracks feedback (pro and con) about them, something like CarTalk.com's Mechanics Files?

Cursive Tickets

[devilishloompa.livejournal.com]

does anyone have one or two extra cursive tickets for tonight? Not only will I buy them but I will love you forever... and perhaps name my first born after you.

Suggested places to donate electronic items?

[ariwriter.livejournal.com]

I have old cell phones, computer cards, a printer... They are taking up space here, and short of trading emails with craigslist poseurs, I'd rather just donate the lot to somewhere that would take them. Does the thrift shop in Davis take this stuff? Or somewhere else?

Thanks!