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Features the city of New Orleans, Louisiana in 2000. Distinctions of the city in terms of its music, drinks, legal system and the accent of the people; Problems of the city on corruption, crime and poverty; Cultural heritage of the city regarding eating and carnivals.

Explores the duties of election officials in Florida to discern the intent of voters in line with the year 2000 presidential elections in the United States (U.S.). Difficulty of measuring intent; Disenfranchisement of voters in the political arena; States in the U.S. where dimpled ballots are permitted.

Discusses the arguments being heard by the Florida Supreme Court in the wake of the contested United States presidential election. Efforts of the Florida justices to decide upon a solution to allow every Floridian's vote to be counted, to the degree possible, without taking so long that the final result would come too late to be reflected in the Electoral College; Possibility that the legal wrangling to decide the next U.S. President would continue beyond December 12, 2000.

Analyzes comments made by 2000 United States presidential candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush on November 15, 2000 about the 2000 US presidential election. Author's opinion that Gush and Gore were vying for political and public-relations; Opinion by Bush that Gore's compromise is not really a compromise, but simply a restatement of Gore's original position; Possibility that Bush and Gore's comments could only be the beginning.

Reports on the struggle between the campaigns of United States presidential candidates, George W. Bush and Al Gore, after the contested elections on November 7, 2000. Recount of Florida votes, which has Bush clinging to a slim lead; Promise by Gore's campaign to support a court battle in Palm Beach County, Florida even after the tabulation is complete; Importance of Florida's electoral votes in winning the presidential election.

Discusses the challenges facing the United States in the aftermath of the November 2000 elections. Problems facing the country amidst a contested presidential election; Possibility that presidential candidate George W. Bush will win the electoral vote, while rival candidate Al Gore will win the popular vote; Concerns about the legitimacy of the vote in Florida; Comparisons to the 1960 elections in which John F. Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon for the presidency.

Reports on the division in the electoral vote in the November 7, 2000 United States elections between presidential candidates George W. Bush and Al Gore. Exit surveys which showed Gore with a narrow lead in the popular vote; Possibility that the president could take office without winning the popular vote; Evaluation on the campaign run by both candidates; Influence of President Bill Clinton on Gore's campaign; Outlook for the contested election.

Discusses the 2000 United States presidential election. How the election is too close to call on November 6, 2000, one day before the election; Discussion of how candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush are doing; Comparison to the 1960 U.S. presidential campaign, when John F. Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon in a close contest; Patterns of the polls, which have lead to few predictions.

Describes the city of Las Vegas, Nevada. Marketing slogan of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; Population of the city; Tourist attractions at the city. INSET: Beyond the Casinos.

Discusses the public reaction to the third presidential debate between United States Vice President Al Gore and Texas Governor George W. Bush. Opinion by many viewers that the debate left their voting plans unchanged; Dissatisfaction with the candidates; Reactions of viewers to the style of both candidates.

Discusses the changes in the social climate of Ireland. Availability of fine food and dining in the country; Information on several restaurants in Ireland, including Moran's Oyster Cottage; Comparison of the meals currently offered with traditional Irish favorites.

Analyzes the first presidential debate between Al Gore and George W. Bush, candidates for the 2000 United States presidential elections. How the candidates projected themselves in the debate; Comparison of the debating styles of Gore and Bush; Potential impact of the debate on undecided voters.

Focuses on the tourist attractions in Vancouver, British Columbia. Information on hotels; Restaurants; Museums and gardens.

Focuses on the use of televised debates in United States presidential campaigns. Historical information, including details of the first televised debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy; Details of the television program, 'Debating Our Destiny: Forty Years of Presidential Debates,' showing on the Public Broadcasting System; Outlook for the 2000 debates between candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush.

Reports on the development and popularity of the restaurant Sooke Harbour House on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Background on the restaurant owned by Sinclair and Frederique Philip; Products from the garden and the island which embellish the menu; Details regarding the development of menu items.

Describes Seattle city in Washington. Remarks from Mayor Paul Schell; Culture and lifestyles at Seattle; Attractions.

Addresses the speech made by United States President Bill Clinton at the 2000 Democratic National Convention. Questions on whether Clinton can step out of the spotlight and have the national focus switch to Vice President Al Gore's campaign for the presidency; Outlook for Gore in the campaign and as head of the Democratic Party; Historical references to the 1988 Republican National Convention and Ronald Reagan's endorsement of George Bush; Reactions to the speech.

Ponders on whether the choice of vice presidents affect the result of the presidential elections in the United States. Basis of the debate about choosing a running mate; Opinion on Dick Cheney and Joseph I. Lieberman, vice-presidential nominees; Details on the changes in selecting vice-presidential nominees.

Reports on a speech given by United States presidential candidate George W. Bush at the Republican National Convention on August 3, 2000. Importance of the speech as the first given by Bush after his nomination for office; Details of the speech, in which he enumerated his goals for the presidency; Public opinion following the convention.

Focuses on the speeches delivered during the first three nights of the Republican National Convention 2000. Issue discussed by Colin L. Powell, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff during the war in the Persian Gulf; National security experts surrounding George W. Bush; Issues that are not greatly considered; Countries where the Clinton administration achieved peace efforts.

Describes a change in the focus of United States national political conventions. Previous focus, which was to nominate a presidential candidate; Tone of those conventions, which were usually extremely contentious and dramatic; Republican National Convention of 2000; Importance to many Republicans of keeping controversial topics out of the convention; Reasons for this, namely the fact that public-opinion polls suggest that the American public avers controversy at political conventions.

Describes Nashville, Tennessee. Changes in the city; Academic achievement; Musical moments; Classical music. INSET: Beyond Red-Eye Gravy, Gizzards and That County Sound..

Focuses on the survival of old-fashioned bistros in Paris, France. Definition and decline of the bistro; Revival of the bistro style and cookery; Examples of bistro-style dishes such as stuffed cabbage and pot-au-feu; Reviews of a number of the author's favorite bistros in Paris, including Benoit, Chez Georges, L'Ami Louis, and Josephine.

Reveals the findings of voter surveys conducted in several states in the United States pertaining to the presidential candidates. Challenge posed to Texas Governor George W. Bush if he is to persuade supporters of Arizona Senator John McCain to support him against Vice President Al Gore; Political campaigns of McCain that did not appeal to primary and caucus voters.

Focuses on political campaigns of United States presidential candidate John McCain. Comparison of McCain with Dwight D. Eisenhower; Overview of the California election law; Status of McCain's campaigns in California.

Deals with the comments of voters across South Carolina regarding their views on the Republican Party primary held in February 2000. Views of some suburbanites on the results of the primary; What conservatives look for on their candidates.

Focuses on the impact of independents on the future of presidential candidates John McCain and Bill Bradley in New Hampshire primary election and other primaries in the United States. Outcome of the New Hampshire primary; Candidates who drew more independents' voters in Iowa primary; Results of the survey made by Voter News Service and The Associated Press.

Focuses on former United States President George Bush and his son, presidential candidate George W. Bush. Their reaction to comments that they are a dynasty, and to comparisons with the Kennedy family; Comments from Bush, Sr. on his son's character and political career; Bush, Jr.'s involvement in his father's political career; Comments on Bush, Jr.'s campaign.

Analyzes United States President Bill Clinton's January 27, 2000 State of the Union address. Goals that were stated; His summary; Economic achievements that Clinton claimed; Tone of the address; Details.

Focuses on the tomatoes grown in the vicinity of Naples, Italy. Extent of the season; Description of their attributes; Use of raw and canned tomatoes; Canned tomatoes from San Marzano; Description of an October 1999 visit to the farm owned by Alfonso Iaccarino, chef and owner of the Don Alfonso 1890 restaurant in Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, Italy, and a meal at the restaurant; Brands available in the United States.

Highlights the Tadich Grill restaurant in San Francisco, California. 1999 as Tadich's sesquicentennial year in operation; How Tadich is an old-fashioned, nostalgic shrine to local piscine tradition; Tadich's fish entrees; How the atmosphere of Tadich's remains resolutely masculine; Recipe for cioppino, a tomato-based seafood stew.

Describes the cultural traditions and the architectural structures in Cincinnati, Ohio. Overview of the city's conservatism; Enhancement of Judaism through Hebrew Union College and other structures; Cost of living and family income in northern Cincinnati; Museums and art centers in the city.

Talks about the campaign strategy of presidential candidate Al Gore for year 2000 election in the United States. Why he seems uncomfortable about selling himself; Advantage of Bill Bradley over Gore; Comments from Gore regarding his opponents.

Analyzes the politicking style of Texas Governor George W. Bush, a presidential candidate in the United States (US). Comparison of Bush with other politicians in the US; Views of Bush on several social and political issues; Campaign platform of Bush.

Describes the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cultural life in the city; Amenities; Architecture; Arts in Pittsburgh. INSET: Enjoying Pittsburgh.

Focuses on the plans of the United States (US) to use warplanes and ground troops for a mission in Kosovo, Serbia in 1999. Places targeted by US cruise missiles; Concern expressed by civilian officials at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization about losing cargo planes; Remarks from Major General Charles F. Wald, the vice director of strategic planning at the Pentagon, about using air drops.

Analyzes the cause of the war in Kosovo, Serbia. Reasons that have prompted the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to launch aerial bombings against the Yugoslav-Serbian forces; Discussion on the interest of the United States and NATO in Kosovo.

Highlights the chefs in several restaurants in Rome, Italy. Food service at La Pergola in Rome; Food service at Agata e Romeo; Food service at Il Convivio.

Presents information on Dallas, Texas. Description of Dallas and Forth Worth; Information on some of scandals in Dallas in the 1980s; Details on the business condition in Dallas. INSET: Diverse Diversions.

Deals with the making of mozzarella cheese from buffalo milk in Italy. Advantage of buffalo milk mozzarella over cows' milk mozzarella; Amount of mozzarella produced by the dairy farm of Antonio Palmieri in Salerno, Italy; Details on the manufacturing process of mozzarella.

Analyses the agreement between the White House and Republican Senator Bob Dole on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

Comments on forecasts of United States President Bill Clinton's advisors of a difficult phase for his government from 1994 to his re-election in 1996. Focus on the strategies before Clinton in the last two years of his tenure; Expected impact of Republican majority in Senate.

Discusses changing patterns in American selection of political leaders. Wealthy background of Presidents in the 18th century; Wave of populism by Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln; Rise in pay-your-own campaigns by rich candidates; Advantages of receptivity to voters' needs; Examples of politicians with rich backgrounds; Campaign financing by Michael Huffington, Republican candidate for Senate in California; Advantage over Senator Dianne Feinstein.

Discusses the election prospects of candidates Dave McCurdy and James M. Inhofe, contesting for Oklahoma Senate seat. Candidates' stand on various issues; Allegations of both candidates against each other; Criticism of President Bill Clinton's policies by Democratic candidate McCurdy; Comments by voters on their choice of candidates.

Focuses upon the willingness of United States President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris N. Yeltsin to speed disarmament. Agreements on economic and security matters; Details of Start II agreement; Aid by Clinton Administration to Russia; Comments of Yeltsin on Russia's stand on Bosnian conflict; Comments of Clinton on relations between the two nations.

Analyzes the agreement reached between an American delegation and military rulers of Haiti on 18 September 1994. Discussion on imperfections and substantive gains from the agreement; Concern arising out of permission to Liet. Gen. Raoul Cedras for living in Haiti; Likely problems for President Bill Clinton and his forces in Haiti.

Comments on statewide televised debate between Democrat incumbent, Edward M. Kennedy and his Republican rival, Mitt Romney in the run for 1994 Congressional elections in Boston, Massachusetts on October 25, 1994. Account and details of debate; Issues dominant in the debate; Assessment of performance of both candidates. INSET: In a bar, the patrons watch ..., by Sara Rimer..

Comments on presence of candidates from Kennedy clan in elections to United States offices since 1946. Kennedys' candidacy in 1994 Congressional elections; Comments of political historians and analysts prevalence of Kennedys in United States politics; Kennedy candidates in 1994 elections; Kennedys on issues before them in elections.

Comments on speculated results of 1994 midterm Congressional elections. Spotlight on Democratic Party performance; Optimism in Republican Party on performance; Comments of Democratic and Republican campaign consultants; Republican threat to incumbent Democrat Senate seats; History of midterm elections; Democrats performance in midterms; Impact of results on 1996 Presidential campaign; Republican onus on state houses elections.

Focuses on the changed foreign policy stance on the Haitian crisis by United States President Bill Clinton. Basis of policy change; Information about American negotiating team; Assessment of Haitian situation; Comparison of Haitian situation with Somalia and Panama; Discussion about a probable American invasion of Haiti.