Why do casino redemption machines not give out 10-dollar bills? It is always two fives. I have noticed this specifically at the Orleans.

I read that the LVCVA is launching more ads based around "What Happens in Vegas stays in Vegas". How long has that slogan been around – and can any one person claim credit for it?

I gather you (we) are in for another round of construction around the Spaghetti Bowl. I hadn’t heard about that and I was a little surprised, since it seems like we just finished living through years of freeway construction. Didn’t they do the job right the first time?

Is there a company that offers a half-day tour of the city?

I was wondering what is the status of the iconic Blue Angel? Is she still standing guard over the motel? I make a trip out that way on the bus every time I'm in Las Vegas to see her. I'm not certain what makes her so special to me but I just love going by and seeing her. I hope that if taken down, the statue will be erected somewhere else where people can still go by and see her.

I’ve always wanted to own a casino. I know a little of the history of gambling in Nevada, so I’m aware that owning a casino isn’t a license to print money; many casinos have gone broke, bankrupting the owners, through the years. Still, humor me for an off-the-wall question! Say I opened a casino in my house. After accounting for restroom, restaurant, kitchen, and back-of-the-house space, I’d have 1,000 square feet remaining for the casino. Based on industry averages, how much money could I expect to earn annually?

I have friends making their initial trip to Vegas the week of Christmas. Do you have a list of hotels that have special holiday displays?

We’re coming to Vegas for Thanksgiving and to enjoy some Black Friday shopping. Are there some special "happenings" that we should make sure that we don’t miss?

Further to Monday 17 Nov. QOD....can you give details of what exactly was wrong..."It will stick out like a sore thumb to those readers very familiar with this city--the only ones for whom the famous-name specifics will resonate in the first place--if you make an obvious mistake in geography, as Casino, Diamonds are Forever and, most notoriously, Con-Air all did, resulting in varying amounts of egg on various faces"?

As a follow-up to the recent resort fee QOD, have you heard anything further about the Federal Trade Commission's investigation of resort fees (and other "bundled" fees)? I have heard the very occasional murmuring about a Federal Trade Commission probe, but very little actual information. I absolutely hate the resort fees and find them to be nothing but a money grab, especially when you are surprised by them at check-in or check-out. I am now a Vegas local but I am quite sure my previous annual trips here would have diminished due to the fees.