Gaming convention

We made the call before we asked these folks where they were going.

3-D Printing

I know, it's hard to believe, but you can buy a device that allows you to create molded objects like these in your office or home.  This unit was on display at the SXSW trade show last week. The shoe, the rook chess piece and the alligator head were made with it.

A projection of the future.

This attractive lady doesn't need coffee breaks!  All part of selling stuff at SXSW in the Convention Center.

"Sons of Tucson " Promo on Wheels

Linda and I decided to go wander around SXSW (South By Southwest) central at the Convention Center yesterday. Outside, we saw these guys who are promoting a new TV show on FOX called "Sons of Tucson." Evidently, the show has to do with a slacker guy who lives in his car and is hired by some rich kids whose father is in jail. His task -- pretend to be their dad so that they can get enrolled in a school. OK, it's TV -- what can I say?

Glad to see South By (as it is known by locals) is getting so much press nationwide. I just popped up the LA Times site and they have a whole special link section. Living downtown, we can just walk to all the events. Yesterday, we saw two primo films-- "Cherry" and "The Good Heart." Both were totally engaging and had plenty of dramatic tension.

Austin Convention Center

This is a view of the part of the Austin Convention Center from east of Trinity on Cesar Chavez. When I was editing the picture I noticed that the spire of the 360 Condos is peeking out between the buildings. It's interesting how shorter buildings that are closer block sight lines to a point and can make tall buildings a surprise when walking around. The Convention Center is a pretty large venue and home to lots of events. It is the headquarters of SXSW, for example. It was home to several thousand people who fled Katrina in 2005, too.