Years ago, you ran a QoD about some strange things that have gone on in Nevada. I can only remember that it was about Area 51 and Lake Tahoe. I'd love to read it again. Thank you in advance.

I would like to ask why are the Circus Circus clown signs in Las Vegas and Reno of such a different design? When were they first erected and who were the artists/designers.

When I was downtown I noticed the neon signs on Fremont East between El Cortez and Fremont Experience. The red high-heel shoe is interesting. What hotel did that come from? The Silver Slipper is one of my favorites and I saw that in the Neon Museum and did not know that there was another shoe.

Can you write a mini bio on Jimmy Chagra?

Quite some time ago I sent some pictures of a guy that Pam Goertler had found at a DI golf tournament schmoozing with celebrities. No one knew who he was, including you folks. Now I think someone may have solved the mystery...

You referred to Fluff LeCoque, long-time company manager of Jubilee! in a recent QOD. Does that name have an "inside meaning"?

Today we tackle two questions in one, since related inquiries came in coincidentally from two different readers at almost the same time. First up: "From time to time you mention Bob Stupak’s Vegas World vacation packages from the old days. I remember seeing print ads for the VW offers when I was a kid. I also remember seeing commercials featuring Telly Savalas for something called 'Players Club International.' Was this in any way Las Vegas- (or Atlantic City-) related? Was this a deal similar to the one at Vegas World?" Part II: "Was Telly Savalas a resident of Nevada? He seemed to like to gamble; he even filmed one of the ’Kojak’ episodes there."

Are any of the book titles you carry available in audio-book format? I have a long commute every day and listen to a lot of audio books, but rarely have a chance to sit down and read.

I read a book entitled "War of the Godfathers" and the book states that a casino was to built by operatives of the Chicago Mob. It also suggests that former Desert Inn owner, Moe Dalitz was murdered. I have followed the history of Las Vegas and the Mob for years and I don’t know anything about "The Star" and i believe that Moe Dalitz died of natural causes. Can you verify?

In the 1960s, I was under the impression that Las Vegas and Reno were more or less equal in number of casinos and popularity with gamblers. Obviously, Las Vegas is way ahead in both categories now. Any idea what happened that caused Reno's gambling economy to swoon while Vegas's was booming?