Sat 7 Nov, 2009 09:05 pm - Without going into technical questions, the interest is taxed when the bonds are redeemed, reach maturity or are cashed (whichever occurs first).
For more specifics see IRS PUB 550 (view)
Wed 4 Nov, 2009 02:37 am - You're right, it is easy. That is a statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano located within Battery Park, Lower Manhattan.
Someone else can post a picture. (view)
Tue 3 Nov, 2009 02:59 pm - I was on a flight recently and the lady sitting next to me had a cute little dog on her lap. The flight was about 3 hours long. I hope you can take your dog with you. (view)