Every time I go to the Strip, I see a lot of construction. Could you please update me on what's on, what's off, and completion dates, or are we going to be stuck with this mess ad infinitum?

I have read that the Tropicana is bankrupt and in trouble with regulators in Atlantic City, but I do not know the whole story. Can you give us a summary of the "troubles at the Trop"?

You just recently explained the big crowds on New Years Eve. How long do these visitors stay? I am coming in on Jan. 4th and want to know what to expect. Thanks

Sometimes I get the feeling that I'm being watched from the catwalks above me when I'm gambling. What can you tell me about how often the eyes above are actually paying any attention and what areas do they watch the most. It seems to me they would be more interested in the table games where cheating is more possible.

About the November 29th question on Georges and stiffs. In the update, Arnie Rothstein made a statement that "the ways and means of chasing off a stiff are both cruel and hilarious." Can we get some examples?

Just got back from LV over the Thanksgiving Day weekend. I will not mention the hotel but the view would have been exceptional if the windows had not been really dirty. How often do the Strip hotels wash their hotel-room windows? I know it will vary depending on the size of the hotel, but how much does it cost per hotel to wash the windows? How long does it take? How many windows are in some of the hotels?

Is there a feud between Bally's properties and the Las Vegas newspapers? They seem to be unavailable to Bally's, Paris, etc.

South Coast Casino was sold and it's now South Point. What is happening with Coast casinos? Are they selling everything or not? If not, are there any new Coast projects that are starting in 2009?

Can your staff give us any info on legendary Las Vegas gambler Archie Karas? He was profiled on ESPN the other night.

What are they doing out in front of the Venetian? I noticed it when we were driving down the Strip last month.