In the QoD on 7/9/08 there was mention of MGM Mirage opening Aria in 2009. What/where is Aria?

What's the most expensive suite in Las Vegas that's available to rent, not just for high rollers?

One thing we noticed about South Coast is that it actually has a huge clock mounted on the outside of the building to the right of the entrance. There might have been one on the left of the entrance also, but we didn't look. This brings to mind a question ... Do any other casinos have clocks mounted either inside or outside their building?

My husband and I were recently guests at the Palazzo. He happened to notice that there was a motion sensor in the ceiling of our room. Can you tell me what is the purpose of a motion sensor in a hotel room?

Would you please bring me up to date as to which casinos and hotels are owned by which corporations? And where can I locate those corporations’ stock exchange abbreviations?

Is the Tropicana going to be renovated soon?

A big deal is being made about the Komodo dragon at Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef attraction. What is a Komodo dragon and why is it such a major event?

Who bought the El Cortez from Jackie Gaughan?

With all the casino sales you read about, are there any casinos –- downtown or on the Strip –- that are still owned by their original owners?

Two weeks ago I was in a lounge at Planet Hollywood watching Karaoke and ordered a simple rum & Coke. The cost for one small drink (no fruit) was $10. I think that's a lot for one shot of rum, plus the entertainment was terrible. It got me to thinking, what is the single most expensive drink in Las Vegas?