A short time ago you opened up the archives in order to have you readers submit any QoDs that were missing. How did this go? Did you recover a lot of the lost files???

As I was getting ready for another trip to Las Vegas in a few weeks, I was sorting through my collection of slot cards and noticed several (Palms and Bill's, specifically) that had expiration dates printed on them. My question is why? They don't clear your info off the computer after a long absence. It would seem it would cost more in staff time to make new cards for infrequent vistors. I am only able to go to LV about once every 12-18 months. What is their reasoning?

Many years ago there was a show at New York-New York, which had street musicians I believe mostly from New York City - it was very good and our daughter bought the CD from it as it was being sold by a "street person" in the theatre from a raincoat lining - she has lost the CD and i would really like to replace it for her - any ideas?

Your answer to the question on the NFR week in Vegas had a quote from Michael Gaughan, from a 2010 interview, stating that because of the success of the NFR, Vegas now only has one bad week in December. Is this still true and if so, which is the slowest "bad" week? Would it be a good time to find the lowest hotel rates?

A couple of weeks ago, Fezzik referenced a "soft line" (vs. a "hard line"). Can you explain what this means?

Will there be another Elvis extravaganza on Fremont Street this coming year? Have friends from several different locations on the East Coast who want to be there so we need to begin coordinating ASAP. Can't find the info anywhere online.

I only go to Vegas during the NFR. Have been the last 15 years. Reading your recent QoD about the contract, I was curious if anyone knows the actual economic value of the rodeo for Vegas? There are limited seats at the Thomas & Mack, and it seems most people just stay at casinos and watch the video feed, although there are black hats all over the city and the casinos are fun (lots of loud polite people!)

The recent QOD about Ice House said that Red Square at MBay is soon to close. RS is one of my wife and my favorite places for happy hour. What's the story?

Our annual family-and-friends trip to Las Vegas takes places in December and we often overlap with the cowboys (yee-haa!). More than a year ago, I read that the NFR contract with Las Vegas was close to expiring and that Cowboy Stadium people in Dallas were working to entice the NFR to move their annual event to Dallas. What’s the latest with these negotiations? I hope the NFR maintains its relationship with Las Vegas. How can anyplace else be taken seriously over Las Vegas?

I noticed a building downtown with the name Icehouse I think. What was it and was it ever successful?