We just returned from a stay at the Palazzo. I remember watching it being built from our room at the Wynn and the lot looked pretty small. Can you tell me what used to occupy that space? And how does the size of Palazzo’s space compare to other hotels on the Strip?

In the Today's News section on 9/19 you referenced the NGC's Black Book. The new entry to the book was for #36. If this book is for slot cheats it seems that there should be way more names than 36. What is this Black Book and how do you get into it? (Not that I want to get in it!) Thanks.

How did Frank Rosenthal get his nickname "Lefty" in spite of the fact he was right-handed?

Given the number of quality and celebrity kitchens in Las Vegas, what hands-on cooking classes are available for those of us not interested in a culinary career?

We just returned from Las Vegas and noticed the Aladdin has been replaced by Planet Hollywood. It hasn't been that long since we were staying at Polo Towers while the Aladdin was being constructed. Was the Aladdin remodeled, or torn down and a completely new hotel/casino built? Just curious.

Since Steve Cyr was featured in the book Whale Hunt, what has become of him?

Where is Woodlawn Cemetery in Las Vegas and what famous Las Vegas people have their final resting place there?

Was anyone famous born in Las Vegas?

Last year, Sheldon Adelson, owner of the Venetian and Palazzo, was listed as the third-wealthiest person in the Forbes 400. Only Warren Buffett and Bill Gates had more! A recent New York Times article noted the stock of Las Vegas Sands, his primary source of wealth, is down 70%. How big a hit did he take personally and how far did he drop on the list?

I was talking to a few people that said they stayed at South Coast. Where is it or where was it?