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."

I read recently that the Plaza owed the Fremont Street Experience a large sum of money. Have they made any effort to pay this debt?

I just had a dear friend pass away. His favorite place to go was Las Vegas. I would like to know if there is some way to honor his memory there? I vaguely recall a past QOD about either buying a brick at the Flamingo or something about a bulb in the Welcome to Las Vegas sign. Can you please help?

Can you explain the differences between "middle," "side," "scalp," and "straddle"?

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.

We really enjoyed the backstage tour of Bally’s Jubilee show using the LVA coupon last year. Do any other shows offer special backstage tours? We are spending 10 days in LV in August and have seen all the shows already. We would like to try more backstage-type activities.

I’m a little confused about the $100 Terrible’s rebate on losses. How do you determine if and when you reach the loss level? Is it total coin-in regardless of coin-out? Is it total coin-in less any winnings? For example, let’s say you put in a hundred-dollar bill and win $500. Do you take out the $500, put $400 in your pocket, put the original $100 back in, lose it, and consider that the loss of the $100 and get the $100 in free-play from the casino? Or does it work differently? Who determines if, when, and how you’ve lost your original $100?

In a recent cab ride to downtown from the Strip, we passed an interesting building that was all steel and seemed to partially have collapsed on itself. The cab driver said it was art. What can you tell me about the building and who is the artist. Is it possible to show a picture of the building?

Can you find out was exactly is going on at the Las Vegas Outlet mall? They seem to be in the midst of a large expansion but they aren't talking yet.

Can you explain the new "Inside Wager" option being offered by Cantor Gaming at M Resort?