Then, in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, it turned into a scene of indescribable horror as sparks lit a fire in the soundproofing material above the stage, churning out black, toxic smoke as flames raced through the former beer warehouse, killing 231 people.

NPR: No Alarm, Only 1 Exit In Brazil Nightclub Fire

While the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan has brought indescribable devastation and horror, it has also reminded us of the incredible ability and willingness of individuals and organizations to respond to a crisis with higher than normal levels of performance.

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