text: What is that syndrome called where you begin to identify with your kidnapper? Well that is how the relationship between the Sand Convention center and I has progressed. Last year, I felt like a rat trapped in the toilet, this past trip I was more \"accepting\" of the convention centers drawbacks.\nA note to all attending shows here. When they say they have multiple levels of convention space, what they really mean is they have a few great, spacious, luxurious ballrooms and convention halls, then they have two levels concrete, bomb shelter type parking garage that is used to house booths for large conventions. \nThat being said, the staff has done a good job here of making the venue as easy as possible to navigate and get thru. I have been to many a convention center and I would say that the Sands puts on a slightly above average venue. Getting in and getting out this year went better than last, but the place is still a maze. \nIf you see the minotaur just run...run........RUN!