Do any of the hotels on the Strip offer free wireless Internet access with a room? Is there any place to get a free Internet connection on the Strip in general, such as a coffee shop?

Where does the gambling term "punter" come from?

We come to Las Vegas two-three times a year and it almost takes the whole time we are there to find a good radio station. It seems like the car rental places like to set the stations to ones with strange music. I think it would be helpful to have a list of some of the established radio stations and the type of music -- oldies, rock, jazz, etc. Thank you.

Thank you for the recent answer on Death Valley. But how about something a little closer to Las Vegas? From reading the guidebooks, I see that the two big parks nearby are Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire. Which do you recommend?

Is there a particular time of year that is considered "in-season" in Las Vegas?

How likely are we to find the show tickets we want at the discount booths along the Strip? What are the shows most likely to be available?

Can you provide an update on the big new rental-car center that was supposed to open near the airport earlier this year?

What are my options if I go broke in Las Vegas? I mean, if I gamble away my last dime, is there anywhere to turn for some emergency money?

My friend and I will be in Las Vegas from 10/30-11/3. We are Plein Air painters and would like to hook up with local area artists who also paint outdoors. Do you have any local art associations we can contact? If not, where do you suggest for the best scenic spots?

Best steakhouses in Las Vegas: reader feedback.