We trek to Vegas each May. Last year (2006), the Beach on Paradise was one of the hottest clubs in town. This May, 2007, it was dark and it appears to be history. What's up?

How many artists have recorded a version of "Viva Las Vegas"?

My girlfriend and I love Las Vegas. Our only problem is the static electricity. I laugh it off as a minor annoyance, but it really bothers her. Are there any secrets to not getting "jolted" every time we touch something?

I was browsing through a magazine in the doctor's waiting room recently and read a snippet reproduced from an old New York Times about how there had once been camels in the Nevada desert. Do you know anything about this?

I just finished reading Beneath the Neon, which will always make me think twice about what –- or who –- might be under my favorite resorts. Is there much reaction to the book in Las Vegas? It would seem to me that law enforcement might be concerned about more people exploring the drains as a result of the book – and certainly it seems like a security risk for it all to be so easily accessible.

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?