I got a beading needle confiscated about a year ago...in Australia. I think somebody was being officious because it is just like a normal sewing needle but twice as long. They take my tweezers every time and I has hairses on my chin--so that's just cruel!

I-pod...is the best on planes. Especially if you get a talkative German with a funny moustache sitting next you—actually you may not even need the i-pod jus the ear buds—most people take the hint!