I read the recent QoD about ways to stay cool in Las Vegas. I know about the ice bar and the Vodka Locker at Mandalay Bay, but I'm intrigued by the "ice spa" at Caesars that you mentioned. Does snow really fall from the ceiling?

I hear there is a rift between Steve Wynn and Donald Trump. Is there any truth to this? If so, what is the background of the rivalry?

Are there any specials in town for all the military folks that visit? My friends and I are looking at doing a trip out there in November as a diversion from Nav School.

I've read More Frugal Gambling and practice with WinPoker. I can now play several different video poker games without making any tactical errors. But I can't seem to find many 100%-plus games to play. I find myself spending all kinds of time looking for "a good game" instead of just playing! I want to increase my chances to win, of course, but I now feel guilty if I don't play the best machine possible. Is it really such a bad thing to play less than 100% EV games in the short term?

What's up with this thing called Fremont East? I heard there's some sort of grand opening celebration downtown, but what is it?

When I tell friends that Las Vegas hasn't had Mob ties for the last 20-25 years, they laugh and offer to sell me beachfront property in Arizona. I know I'm right, but how do I shut them up?

I know that many Texas hold 'em hands have a name. For instance, almost everyone knows that a 10-2 is called the "Brunson," because he won two WSOP events with that hand. I've heard the 10-3 is called the "Weinberg." What is the origin of this name. In fact, do you have a list of poker hand names and their origins?

I heard that the highest price ever paid by a collector for a casino chip was $75,000, at the 2005 Casino Chip and Gaming Token Collectors Club convention. True? If so, what was the chip and why was it considered so valuable.

I am very interested in the history of the Flamingo. How much of the gardens, grounds, and casino are circa Bugsy Siegel? Is it on the original site?

I love visiting Las Vegas in the summer and am interested in going swimming at Lake Mead. I have looked online for a list of public beaches/swimming areas and have not been able to locate any. Where are the best places for swimming on Lake Mead?