NAB

josh, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

Few places could thrill me less than Vegas, but despite the endless kachink of slot machines and wedgy posters, Matt, Josh and i joyfully immersed ourselves in the world of NAB (national association of broadcasters). One week of seminars and training sessions plus the world's largest expo of media stuff was nearly overkill, but well worth it. we got to see tech stuff that won't hit the retail floor for years to come and also got our hands on the latest cameras and gadgets that are coming out this year.

Josh spotted his picture in a recording arts text book! He's the audio guy next to the cameraman. he was happy, but not happy enough to actually buy the book - hence the bad camera-phone picture!

jeff, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

I spotted jeff caylor getting all crazy with the high roller slot machine. I think he lost a full dollar. It was fun to find him amidst the chaos of NAB. I think there were over 110,000 media geeks in attendance. The people behind us just won $150 dollars in the giant slot machine, one of which was jeff's dollar. I think he prefers to say "donating" rather than "gambling".

chair, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

My first night in Vegas, we went to a recommended restaurant (I don't remember the name). I gasped in recognition of this chair at our table. When i was five years old, i remember not being able to sleep and so i woke up my Dad. We went to the kitchen and kneeling beside a chair very similar to this one, I prayed the sinner's prayer. It was one of my first memories. I also remember standing on the chair helping my mom strain cream through cheese cloth to make homemade cottage cheese (not something available in Japanese grocery stores and not at all an appetizing procedure). I think the memories were more delicious than the food!