I'm coming to Las Vegas in February for a medical convention and I'd like to be able to walk to the Las Vegas Convention Center from my room. If you could list the hotels within walking distance of the Convention Center, along with their approximate distances, it would be most helpful.

I sometimes stay at hotels that don't have workout or health-club facilities. Are there local health clubs within close proximity to the Strip or downtown (drive, cab, walk) that allow visitors to purchase either a one-day or one-week pass? How about the amenities -- showers, towels, etc.?

On the subject of tipping, what percentage should you give the dealers when winning a daily poker tournament?

Where are the clothing-optional resorts in Las Vegas?

An expert weighs in on the quandary over using a 2-for-1 coupon on a first date.

How many successful or unsuccessful suicide attempts have there been of people trying to jump off the top of the Stratosphere Tower, and what is the Statosphere doing to try to stop people from trying it?

To use or not to use a 2-for-1 coupon on a first date? Poll results.

If money is no object, what are the best golf courses in Las Vegas?

What political forces affect the gaming industry? Is one or the other party seen as more or less favorable toward gaming interests? Are gaming regulatory boards subject to political influences?

Are any of the casino-hotels in Las Vegas pet-friendly?