Jim Graham

Built in 1914, Smith Tower in Seattle was the tallest structure west of the Mississippi upon its completion. No expense was spared in the construction of this ambitious 462-foot-tall building, with interiors finished in rich materials and ornate detailing. Today, this iconic figure in the Seattle skyline houses offices and commercial spaces topped by an observation deck on the 35th floor.

©Jim Graham Much like the swallows return to Capistrano each year so do the throngs of those that love fine photography. Like salmon swimming up Park Avenue to the Armory in New York City, they head to the yearly AIPAD (Association of International Photography as Art Dealers) show. This show gathers together more than 80 galleries from throughout the world.

Our current theme and special-report focus is "Motor Drives, Robotics, and Control", which is well matched with the upcoming PCIM Europe Exhibition and Conference being held May 8 - 10 in Nuremberg, Germany. Here, the industry's key international players will meet. Conference attendees will get up-to-the-minute information on the newest trends and developments as well as state-of-the-art solutions for your most challenging problems.