What's the best and cheapest way to get from downtown to the Strip?

I’ve been assigned to a casino host who often calls with comp offers for rooms, show tickets, etc. Is it ever expected that I should tip this host and if so, how much and when? I’m not a huge player, but I did hit some royal flushes at this casino.

Why has nothing been done to get rid of all the people on the Strip who hand out advertisements for call girls? I recently stayed at MGM Grand and these people are now also on the bridge between MGM and New York New York. It amazes me that nothing has been done to remove them.

Are there any cemeteries in Las Vegas where a number of famous people are buried?

In a previous QoD answer, you mentioned that the Rio and Palms skip floor numbers in the 40s. Why is this?

I am arriving in Las Vegas on July 4th. Are their any special celebrations or events that I shouldn't miss? Will there be fireworks anywhere on the Strip?

Where can I buy really cheap cigarettes in the Las Vegas area? I've heard there's a place on a nearby Indian reservation.

I have heard that there are PBR (Professional Bull Riding) slot machines somewhere. Can you tell me if this is true and, if so, where the machines are?

During a recent stay at the Rio I logged on twice with my laptop, but it took three or four attempts before each one connected. The hotel charged my account for all of the attempts, at $1.25 each. They did remove the charges when I questioned them, but I'm afraid there are many people getting charged for calls that were not completed. Is this a standard practice in Las Vegas hotels?

How many individual water fountains make up the Bellagio fountain show and how many minutes does each show last?