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Discusses the popularity of mirrors in the field of interior design in the U.S. in 2006.

Discusses the development of the Sebago Water Safety Watch, an organization of residents devoted to lowering boat speeds and volume on Sebago Lake in southern Maine. Efforts of state municipalities to pass ordinances aimed at controlling excessive boating noise; Adoption of no-wake ordinances on certain lakes; Concerns from those whom enjoy jet skiing and driving loud watercraft that their activities will end; Ban placed by the National Park Service regarding the use of personal watercraft in 2000.

Reports the possible impact of a war between the U.S. and Iraq on U.S. airlines.

Discusses the decision of business travelers to cut extra days on international business trips to do some sightseeing due to the possibility of the U.S. going to war against Iraq.

Reports on problems surrounding the future of luggage-wrapping services in airports throughout the U.S. as of September 25, 2002.

Reports on the decision of several airline companies to close their ticket offices throughout the U.S. as of August 2002.

Reports on the action taken by airline officials to prepare the airports for the 1st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S.

Provides an update on issues related to airport security such as screening in the U.S. as of July 9, 2002.

Discusses the concerns of air travelers in the U.S. about the inconsistency of airline passenger security screening and airport security systems.

Reports on the increasing pet fees in domestic flight of airlines in the U.S.

Presents an update on the hotel and travel industry in the U.S. as of March 22, 2002.

Reports on strategies employed by air travelers in the United States to minimize airport security delays. Use of clothing with large pockets in order to make up for limits on carry-on baggage; Clear food storage bags used to contain small items inside suitcases, making for ease of inspection; How to avoid an inspection. INSET: From the Trenches.

Presents an update on the travel industry in the United States as of December 21, 2001.

Presents information on the priority lanes set up by the United Airlines and American Airlines in several airports in the United States in 2001.

Focuses on the use of online services for flight information among business travelers in the United States.

Discusses the response of customers to the efforts of airline companies in the United States to increase passenger traffic.

Focuses on the controversies surrounding the flight-simulator awards offered by airlines to frequent fliers in the United States, after the terrorist attack in September 2001.

Presents news briefs relating to air travel in the United States as of October 5, 2001.

Reports that aviation-apparel Web sites in the United States are redoubling security efforts following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Focuses on the problem of misinformation received by travelers regarding flight schedules accessed though the Web in the United States.

Focuses on a survey about airline rates conducted by Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, as of June 2001.

Reports that the United States Internal Revenue Service misplaced an unknown number of tax payments that were sent to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Lockbox Depository in April 2001. Region of taxpayers affected; Statement that certain taxpayers will be told to stop payment on the checks and will not be penalized for late payment.

Presents news briefs on tourist trade and other issues in the United States as of March 2001.

Reports on the United Airline's Web site which offered flights cheaply due to a technical glitch. How the site listed a round-trip fare from San Jose, California to Paris, France as just $27.98; How the airlines intend not to honor any of the tickets purchased during the listing mistake.

Discusses entrepreneurs in the United States whose business is to help people get revenge, especially around Valentine's Day. Types of vengeful 'gifts' they offer, such as dead flowers and boxed-up fish heads; Products, such as magic spells for placing curses; RevengeUnlimited.com in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, run by Michael Baumgartner; Drop Dead Florist in Orlando, Florida, run by Carolyn Claar; Price for these products and services; Types of people who want revenge.

Presents an update on the tourist trade as of December 22, 2000. Cities in the United States that have planned for millennium parties; Reason behind the decision of officials at United Airlines to exclude caviar in its flight menu; Effort taken by ski resorts regarding safety measures.

Presents news briefs on air travel in the United States as of July 21, 2000. Status of tourism in Hawaii; Update on the use of headsets in airlines for in-flight movies.

Presents some travel updates as of April 14, 2000. Spa package for chief executive officers in Dallas, Texas; Hotel discounts at Hyatt Regency Cerromar Beach Resort & Casino in Dorado, Puerto Rico; Refusal of several airlines to serve breakfast.

Discusses problems the United States-based Amtrak train company is having with its Web site and online reservation system. How the site sometimes gives customers roundabout, expensive and very indirect routes to their destinations; Reasons for this; Comments from customers.

Reports on an Alumni Weekend that will be held at the Eastern State Penitentiary which will unite guards as well as former prisoners of the facility. When the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania prison closed; Its designation as a National Historic Landmark; How the idea of a reunion got started.

Deals with the issues concerning the provision of medical care in emergencies on United States (US) board planes. Details on the lawsuit filed against United Airlines in 1995; Statistical information on medical emergencies that have occurred in US airlines; Measures being taken by US airlines to address the issue.

Looks at the Out n' About Treehouse Resort operated by Michael Garnier in Takilma, Oregon. When the resort opened; Different treehouses from which the guests can choose; Structures deemed unsafe by county officials; How Garnier got around the building codes; Garnier's efforts to make his treehouses legal; How he is hosting the second annual World Treehouse Association conference.