What makes the distinctive smells inside the casinos? Mirage and TI have a sweet tropical smell of coconut. The Tropicana smells of smoke and incense sticks. Are these "scents" created and how does the smell stay so strong throughout the casino?

My wife and I will be in Vegas for Valentine’s Day. After a nice dinner we want to go dancing and drinking, but all the places I look at that offer dancing seem to be for the young crowd. Where do people over 40 go to dance?

Is it true that there is a restaurant in Mandalay Bay that sells a hamburger for $5,000? What are some of the most outrageous prices the LVA knows of for simple food such as a hamburger?

What is required to become a Vegas cabbie? Is everyone an owner-operator or can you drive for a company or another individual? I currently drive a cab in suburban Chicago and have for 12 years, but am interested in relocating to Las Vegas. I did spend four months there in 2002 and in fact have a valid sheriff's card as I was briefly employed in another job (unrelated). My knowledge of Vegas streets is limited; however, I possess some knowledge, can read a map, and am a quick learner. I have heard that you need a year's residency in Vegas to be considered -- is that true? Any advice you have on how to proceed would be appreciated.

What would happen if the bike badgemen caught you taking a toke in your car?

I've been a fan of Peter Max's artwork since the '60s. Last week when I was in Vegas, on the monorail I overheard someone talking about a Peter Max gallery. Where is it and what does it sell?

Is there anywhere around town that has Country-Western line dancing?

My friend loves Las Vegas. When he passes away, he would like his ashes spread over the Strip (perhaps from one of the hot air balloons or helicopters that go over it). Is this possible?

Where is the best place to go mountain biking in or around Las Vegas?

I have some managerial experience in the gaming industry (local casinos and OTBs) and I'd love to work in Las Vegas. Are there any guidelines or secrets to getting job contacts or interviews? I'm especially interested in any special tips to get through the "weeding-out process" of resumes.