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Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Some good news for VFX fans this week, as VES announce that a complete documentary film about the legendary Ray Harryhausen, will be shown at a number of festivals early next year, and better still, those who can't make these screenings, will be able to get their hands on 'RAY HARRYHAUSEN: SPECIAL EFFECTS TITAN' (quite the title, eh?) as soon as March 2013.
Being an avid Harryhausen fan, I own a signed copy of his classic book 'The Art of Ray Harryhausen', and have had the great pleasure of attending an intimate lecture held by this 'Special Effects Titan' back in 2009.
Watering that Creative Seed
The VFX industry has emerged to become the most fervent, vibrant and limitless creative platforms of the 21st century, and has created a world where, equipped with the right skills and determination, the phrase 'the sky is the limit' is rarely an understatement.
Live Interview: Defining 50 Years of Bond in a Title Sequence with Diarmid Harrison-Murray
We've invited Head of 3D at Framestore Commercials and Escape graduate, Diarmid Harrison-Murray, to kick off the New Year with a live interview, speaking about his latest work on the Skyfall opening title sequence, and his overall journey as a VFX artist.
The Honeymoon Promotions!
To celebrate their recent nuptials, The Foundry and Luxology are offering NUKE, MARI, HIERO and modo with up to 30% off in the special Honeymoon Promotions.
Web series spot light; Forward Unto Dawn
Hello, it's me again. Have you all been well? I hope you have. You may remember me from my recent stint of blogs about web series that have started to use VFX, and left you with a passionate plea to start watching Red vs Blue, the longest running web-series in the world, based on the Halo games. Well here I am again, because the internet just doesn't stop, and recently it's been turning out some real gems in terms of visually invigorating moving pictures.
Python Tips & Tricks from a NUKE Master; Recording Now Available!
Last Monday, November 19th, we ran a very popular webinar with Victor Perez, a master when it comes to using Python inside NUKE. A whopping ninety nine people attended this live webinar to hear what Victor had to share, and we've had an incredible number of requests from people who couldn't attend to share the webinar recording. For us, this interest has been very encouraging, and we look forward to bringing you more webinars like this.
Big News From IKinema
Recently we've had a few snippets of pretty big news from our friends over at IKinema.
So here are the three little tidbits that we have for you –
Rhythm & Hues deliver a tantalizing visual treat with 'Life of Pi'
Despite popular disbelief, deeming the world created by author Yann Martel in his novel 'Life of Pi', as "unfilmable", the guys at Rhythm & Hues Studios have put together a mind blowing piece of cinema that is sure to visually stun audiences around the globe.
Framestore helps James Bond celebrate 50 years of spy-tastic Action
For 50 years James Bond has been known for may things; martinis, dames, gadgets, cars, and fantastic action sequences. The James Bond franchise is also famously known for the stunning title sequences they've had throughout the years. Many studios have clamored to get the chance to work on these amazing intros, and for the 23rd James Bond movie Skyfall, the UK's own Framestore got their 5th go around on the James Bond title sequence which coincidentally also marked the 50th anniversary of the british spy saga.
Take a behind the scenes look at the Post Production process in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.
In preparation for what promises to be a visually stunning addition to the middle earth motion picture family, be sure to take a behind the scenes look at the post production process for The Hobbit.
Prime Focus World on "3D'ing" Tim Burton's 'Frankenweenie'.
We spoke to our friends over at Prime Focus World last month, in conjunction with their completed work on the stereo conversion of Tim Burton's stop motion comedy horror - Frankenweenie. PFW worked closely and moreover, exclusively, with Disney and Burton on the picture, and the opportunity to chat about the project was just too good to miss!
Fintastic: PlayStation's new underwater papercraft game
There's been incredible diversity in the range of video games graphics presented to us over the years, but developers are still managing to find new ways to surprise us.
Last Call To All Pixel Farm Fanatics...
This is your last chance to get your name down on the guest list for our private event "A Pint With The Pixel Farm" on the 21st of November at The Sun and 13 Cantons, Soho.
Not to be missed… Python Tips and Tricks from a NUKE Master!
Next Monday, November 19th, we welcome Victor Perez back to our studio for a demonstration on his top tips and tricks when working with Python in NUKE.
Adam Gascoyne: Among London's 1000 Most Influential People 2012
Earlier this month the Evening Standard compiled a list celebrating some of the top most influential creative figures in London. Inspired by the opening ceremony for this year's London Olympics, which brought together an incredible pool of talent for a spectacular event, the Evening Standard took this opportunity to acknowledge the "fantastic cauldron of creativity" that exists in England's capital.
Wreck-it Ralph, a delight for the eyes!
While everyone is busy hating on Disney for adopting and extending the Star Wars saga, let's take a moment to remember that Disney do indeed make some seriously visually impressive motion pictures. Their latest endeavour 'Wreck it Ralph', is no exception. CTO Andy Hendrickson spoke to Animation World Network about the film…
The Foundry Demos November
In August we let you know that The Foundry would be holding a selection of online demos for NUKE, MARI, KATANA and HIERO, which were so darn successful that we are pleased to announce their return.
Bjorks' Mutual Core Pushes the Limits
Bjork never seems to miss the creative mark. In her newest video for the song, Mutual Core, Bjork and Director Andrew Thomas-Huang present a fantastic dreamscape that is like no other. A strangley geologic themed expression really does show the power of well thought out VFX. Who new geology was so sexy?


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The Giving Tree of Denver is a Denver medical marijuana dispensary that was founded in 2009 and is located in the beautiful Highlands neighborhood right outside of downtown Denver. The staff has extensive knowledge of the Colorado medical marijuana industry with collectively more than 30 years experience in client services related industries. As the dispensary has the largest edible selection in Denver you will find the diversity of medication allows for a more personalized experience, and a tasty treat too!
We are firm believers in the medical benefits of marijuana and only employ people of like mind. Our Denver dispensary works with conscientiousness, educating our patients and the general public about the medicinal properties of cannabis. We hope eventually the world will recognize the many attributes and applications of this plant, and are working hard to do our part to bring about this change. Our Colorado medical marijuana center is on the leading edge of the changes that we believe can make this world a better place.
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Fujifilm FinePix XP10: Ultracompact with extra protection
The XP10 goes beyond the simple waterproofing of 2009's Z33WP adding shockproofing and freezeproofing.
As a basic point-and-shoot to keep poolside, the Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP is relatively successful. But if you are looking for any sort of drop protection, it's not worth considering. Enter the XP10, a full-on rugged model able to withstand drops from 3 feet, dives in 10 feet of water, and temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit. The "proofing" in turn prevents dust from entering the body as well.
Unfortunately, the rest of the 12-megapixel camera's features are lackluster. It has an internal periscopic lens with a 5x zoom, digital image stabilization, a battery life of only 165 shots, the capability to tag photos and movies for direct upload to Facebook and YouTube using the bundled MyFinePix Studio software, and a 2.7-inch LCD. It does have one plus: the XP10 will capture 720p HD-quality movies.
The FinePix XP10 will be available in late February 2010 in silver, black, and green versions for $199.95. An accessory kit containing an adjustable float strap, protective silicone skin, and a neoprene sports case will be available in March 2010.


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Acute Intermittent Porphyria
Test Description:
AIP is a deficiency of the enzyme hydroxymethylbilane synthase (also known as porphobilinogen deaminase), due to a mutation, or change, in the HMBS gene. The disorder is autosomal dominant. The enzyme deficiency alone is not sufficient to produce the symptoms of AIP, and other activating factors, such as drugs, hormones, and dietary changes, must be present. Sometimes activating factors cannot be identified. Most people who have a mutation in the gene for AIP never develop symptoms; this is referred to as "latent" AIP. Symptoms may develop after puberty, especially in women.
Acute attacks almost always start with severe pain in the abdomen but sometimes in the chest, back, or thighs, and are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Heart rate and blood pressure are commonly increased. These symptoms and signs are all due to the effects of the disease on the nervous system. Confusion, convulsions, and muscular weakness, due to impairment of the nerves controlling the muscles, may lead to paralysis. An acute attack usually lasts for days or weeks. Recovery from severe paralysis is generally slow.
DNA analysis of the HMBS gene is performed by full gene sequencing of all exons (coding regions), 20-30 base pairs into the introns (including splice sites), and the promoter region. This methodology should identify >99% of mutations listed in the Human Gene Mutation Database as well as novel mutations.
Specimen Requirements: Two 10 mL EDTA (lavendar top) tubes and one 10 mL ACD (yellow top) tube. Two to three confluent T-25 flasks of cultured cells and one control flask are required for prenatal samples.
Shipping: Ship at room temperature.
Turnaround Time: 14 days
CPT Codes: 83891, 83898x6, 83904x8, 83912
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Related Tests: Acute Porphyrias Panel (AIP, HCP & VP)
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Stoke boss Tony Pulis admits that the next seven days will be 'difficult' for his side as they play three games during this period.
Aldershot have completed a double midfield signing by snapping up Anthony Pulis and Graeme Montgomery.
Southampton are set to open contract talks with David Connolly and Oscar Gobern while five players have been released.
Barnet have been dealt a blow with the news Anthony Pulis will be sidelined for three weeks with an Achilles injury.
Barnet boss Paul Fairclough has made a double loan swoop by bringing in Anthony Pulis and Sam Deering.
Southampton midfielder Anthony Pulis has extended his loan spell with Stockport County until January 4.
Stockport have extended Anthony Pulis' loan for a further month, while also signing Jack Savile from Southampton.
Stockport's Anthony Pulis is aiming to hit the net on a regular basis after his goalscoring debut against Gillingham.
Stockport boss Paul Simpson believes midfielder Anthony Pulis could prove a key player during his spell at Edgeley Park.
Stockport have signed Southampton midfielder Anthony Pulis on a one-month loan deal.
Southampton midfielder Anthony Pulis sustained a suspected dislocated shoulder on Wednesday.
Lincoln have extended Anthony Pulis' loan spell from Southampton until the new year.
Lincoln City have signed Southampton midfielder Anthony Pulis on a month's loan.
Southampton midfielder Simon Gillett has been ruled out for the rest of the season through injury.
Southampton's Anthony Pulis is on his way back to full fitness as he looks towards making his debut for the club.
Midfielder Anthony Pulis has joined Southampton on a two-year deal from Stoke.
Stoke have allowed striker Adam Rooney and midfielder Anthony Pulis to leave the Britannia Stadium on loan.
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DETROIT – U.S. safety regulators are demanding that General Motors turn over reams of documents and other data showing what the company knew when about a dangerous ignition problem that has been linked to 13 car-crash deaths.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating how GM handled the problem, which triggered the global recall of 1.6 million older-model compact cars. GM has acknowledged it knew of the ignition troubles a decade ago but didn't recall the cars until last month.
In a 27-page order sent to GM Tuesday, NHTSA demanded pictures, memos, electronic communications, engineering drawings and other data to answer 107 questions. The reply, which must be signed under oath by a company officer, is due on April 3. GM spokesman Alan Adler said Wednesday that the company is cooperating.
NHTSA wants the documents to determine if GM delayed its response or withheld evidence. In either case, it could fine GM up to $35 million. Automakers are required to inform NHTSA of safety defects within five days of discovering them. Such a fine would be a record for NHTSA, but essentially is pocket change for GM, which made $3.8 billion last year.
Included in the order is a series of questions about when GM discovered the ignition problem in 2004 and the identity of employees involved in finding and replicating it. The order asks what fixes GM considered "including the lead time required, costs and effectiveness of each of the solutions."
On Feb. 13, GM announced the recall of more than 780,000 Chevrolet Cobalts and Pontiac G5s (model years 2005-2007). Two weeks later it added 842,000 Saturn Ion compacts (2003-2007), and Chevrolet HHR SUVs and Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky sports cars (2006-2007).


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NASA Policy Directive |
NPD 9050.6J Effective Date: November 29, 2010 Expiration Date: November 29, 2015 |
a. It is NASA's policy that an Exchange and Morale Support Activity (Exchange) shall operate at each NASA Center for the purpose of promoting the morale and welfare of NASA employees, their families, and all other personnel resident at each Center.
b. Exchange and Morale Support Activities (Exchanges) are instrumentalities of the United States with associated privileges, rights, and immunities. To ensure this status, Exchanges must be under NASA's control, and ownership interests must be with the U.S. Government. Therefore, all organizations using Exchange facilities shall be determined to be either an Exchange element (instrumentality) or an independent organization.
(1) Instrumentalities shall be under Exchange control.
(2) Independent organizations and their equipment shall be separated from and not controlled by the Exchange, and the organization or activity will not compete with or duplicate Exchange operations.
(3) Approval for use of NASA or NASA Exchange facilities by independent organizations shall be based upon activities proposed and theorganizations' ability to satisfy requirements such as insurance. Approval for use will not establish an independent organization as an instrumentality.
(4) Exchanges will not manage or supervise independent organizations.
(5) Exchange fund support shall not be provided to independent organizations (except for center-based clubs recognized by the Exchange Council), private groups, individuals, or charities. An Exchange may not provide in-kind or fund support to augment appropriations in violation of 31 U.S.C. ºº 1301
(a), 1342, 3302(b), or 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(4). The use of nonappropriated funds for activities for which appropriated funds are authorized, such as, but not limited to, Agency programs, awards, or protocol functions, is not proper and may result in a violation of Federal Government fiscal laws. An Exchange also may not provide in-kind or fund support to circumvent restrictions on use of appropriated funds forofficial Agency activities, events, or functions, including, but not limited to, programmatic or business meetings, events, luncheons, or ceremonies.
c. Exchanges may, by contract or otherwise, perform the following:
(1) Operate businesses not limited to establishments such as food services, retail stores, social lounges, car washes, or salons.
(2) Operate vending machines within Center buildings and grounds, to the extent that such operation is consistent with Federal and state laws and regulations.
(3) Promote, manage, and oversee morale support activities including, but not limited to, fitness centers, athletic leagues, social clubs, child development centers, and recreation associations that contribute to the morale and welfare of NASA personnel.
(4) Use and acquire real property and facilities to achieve Exchange objectives (subject to subparagraphs g. and h.).
(5) Sell goods and provide services, provided they do not unduly compete with local merchants.
(6) Receive and accept unsolicited and unconditional gifts, contributions, or donations intended for the Exchange and as approved by the Exchange Council.
(7) Generate revenues or in-kind assistance through advertising or commercial sponsorships, provided the Exchange makes no endorsements, all agreements are in writing, and with the concurrence of the Center Chief Counsel.
(8) Conduct other activities, events, and programs that support the morale and welfare of the workforce, as authorized by the Center Director with the prior concurrence of the Center Chief Counsel (and the Center Public Affairs Officer, when activities involve the public) and that are clearly in NASA's and its employees' interests.
d. Concerning sales, Exchanges shall:
(1) Sell goods or services at the lowest possible prices or fee charges, consistent with operational costs and business and financial needs.
(2) Generally use any surplus revenues to promote other Exchange activities.
e. The Exchange shall manage real property in accordance with the requirements of Attachment A of this NPD.
f. Exchange activities shall generally be supported by nonappropriated funds under the Exchange's sole jurisdiction.
g. Exchange programs shall normally use appropriated funding for executive control and management supervision, annual financial audits, utilities, maintenance/operation of facilities, repair of equipment, and other safety, health, or security requirements. Center Directors, with prior concurrence of the Center Chief Counsel and Chief Financial Officer, may authorize appropriated fund support for other activities, functions, or services, such as cafeterias and snack bars.
h. Exchange procurement of materials, supplies, or services with nonappropriated funds is not subject to procurement statutes and regulations applicable to NASA, unless made specifically applicable by a statute or regulation. As practicable, however, Exchange procurement practices shall:
(1) Conform to NASA's practices for conducting procurements.
(2) Conform to the requirements listed in Attachment A.
i. Participation in activities includes NASA employees and retirees, their family members and guests, NASA contractor employees, official visitors, and any other residents and visitors approved by the Exchange Council.
j. Exchange privileges may be denied to a patron who resells purchased merchandise.
k. Concerning liability insurance, the Exchange shall:
(1) Obtain liability insurance, as determined by the Exchange Council and Center Director.
(2) Name the United States as an additional insured party.
l. Concerning taxes, the Exchange shall:
(1) Collect, pay, and report applicable Federal taxes. By authority of Congress, a state may impose and collect tax on sales made by an Exchange concessionaire located on Federal property. A state may not levy and collect such a tax on sales made by the Exchange itself (4 U.S.C. ºº 105-107).
(2) Collect and pay state and local use and sales taxes only after determining applicability.
(3) Regarding the withholding and paying of Federal and state income tax, conform to policy applicable to appropriated fund employees of NASA at the same location. Exchange employees are subject to 5 U.S.C. ºº 8501-8508, Unemployment Compensation, and 5 U.S.C. ºº 8101-8193, Federal Employees Compensation Act.
m. If an Exchange is terminated, the successor in interest for nonappropriated assets will be other NASA Exchanges, and its appropriated assets become the property of the United States Government.
This NPD is applicable to NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities and Technical and Service Support Centers.
42 U.S.C. 2473(c) º 203(c) of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended.
a. 4 U.S.C. ºº 105-107, as amended, Taxation Affecting Federal Areas.
b. 5 U.S.C. ºº 8101-8193, Federal Employees Compensation Act.
c. 5 U.S.C. ºº 8501-8508, Unemployment Compensation.
d. 20 U.S.C. º 107, et seq., as amended, Vending Facilities for the Blind in Federal Buildings.
e. 31 U.S.C. º 1301(a), Application (the Purpose statute), as amended.
f. 31 U.S.C. º 1342, Limitation on Voluntary Services, as amended.
g. 31 U.S.C. º 3302(b), Custodians of Money (the Miscellaneous Receipts statute), as amended.
h. 48 CFR Parts 1-53, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
i. 48 CFR, Chapter 18, NASA FAR Supplement.
j. OMB Circular A-50, Audit Follow-up.
k. NPR 1441.1, NASA Records Retention Schedules.
a. Center Directors (which, throughout this document includes the Executive Director for Headquarters Operations) shall:
(1) Establish at their NASA Centers and Component Facilities under their jurisdiction a NASA Exchange and branches to operate activities contributing to the morale and welfare of NASA personnel.
(2) Establish policy and procedures appropriate to Exchange management.
(3) Operate the Exchange and its elements in a business-like manner.
(4) Authorize Exchanges' use of NASA-controlled real property and facilities and submit real property acquisitions and facility projects to NASA's Facilities Engineering and Real Property Division at NASA Headquarters, in accordance with Attachment A.
(5) Ensure that Exchanges observe the Department of Education and cognizant state licensing agency regulations in implementing the Randolph-Sheppard Act Amendments of 1974, 20 U.S.C. º 107, et seq.
(6) Complete an annual report of Randolph-Sheppard activities and forward it to the NASA Exchange Official in the NASA Headquarters Logistics Management Division by February 15 annually.
(7) Appoint an Exchange Council which includes no less than five Center civil service employees, and designate one member as Chairperson, one as Treasurer, and one as Exchange Operations Manager.
(8) Forward a list of Council Members to the NASA Exchange Official in the NASA Headquarters Logistics Management Division by February 15 annually.
b. The Exchange Operations Manager shall:
(1) Manage the Exchange within the policy, rules, and recommendations of the Exchange Council as approved by the Center Director.
(2) Function as the Records Manager for all Center Exchange Records.
c. The Exchange Council and Exchange Council members shall:
(1) Perform their duties without compensation from the Exchange. No employee paid by the Exchange may be an Exchange Council member.
(2) Meet on a regular basis, as necessary at the Chairperson's discretion, to review and approve activities of the Exchange. Minutes of its meetings shall be kept on file.
(3) Promote Exchange objectives and determine the extent of Exchange support of welfare and morale activities.
(4) Ensure that the operation of organizations established with its permission and under its control conforms to this NPD.
(5) Change policies, organizational structure, scope of activity, rules, or business practices with the Center Director's approval.
(6) Advise the NASA Exchange Official in the Headquarters Logistics Management Division of significant changes such as policy, structure, scope of activities, and rules prior to their implementation.
(7) Establish a system of internal controls that will provide reasonable assurance regarding the financial data, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and prevention of, or prompt detection of, unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of Exchange assets. Controls over assets include safeguards for the protection of the Exchanges' property and supplies to prevent pilferage or unnecessary loss and periodic inventories.
(8) Review financial statements, activity budgets, and all other appropriate reports, including those of the Office of Inspector General, to ensure operation of a sound, business-like organization and provide for an annual audit of books and records of the Exchange and its elements.
(9) Submit an annual report on Exchange Council activities to the Center Chief Financial Officer (CFO)(with a copy to the Center Director), including a business plan for the next fiscal year, by February 15.
(10) Ensure that the reporting requirements found in Attachment A are followed.
(11) Complete a one-hour required annual ethics training session.
d. The Center CFO shall:
(1) Review financial statements and audit reports to ensure that the Exchange is financially sound and that responsible business practices are being followed.
(2) Comply with the requirements set forth in OMB Circular A-50 to ensure that audit recommendations addressed to the Exchange follow the Agency's established audit followup system. That system is designed to maintain accurate records of the status of audit reports or recommendations through the entire process of resolution and corrective action.
e. The Center Chief Counsel or, for Headquarters, the General Counsel, shall:
(1) Be responsible for providing guidance on legal and regulatory matters to the Exchange Council, including matters pertaining to the applicability of Government procurement statutes and regulations to Exchange procurements, and matters pertaining to the collection and payment by the Exchange of state and local use and sales taxes (i.e. paragraphs 1.g. and 1.m).
(2) Be responsible for concurring on concession contracts and on proposals for acquisition of real property for Exchange activities.
f. The NASA Logistics Management Division, or designee, shall:
(1) Monitor the Centers' adherence to this directive through required reporting, periodic visits, and reviews.
(2) Concur on proposed exceptions to this directive.
(3) Issue such supplemental guidelines and procedures as may be necessary to implement this directive.
(4) Function as the records manager for all agency Exchange records.
g. The NASA CFO shall be responsible for general oversight of financial activities in NASA, including Exchanges.
The authority to establish Agency policy for Exchanges is delegated to the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Strategic
Infrastructure. Any responsibilities of the Center Directors or the Executive Director for Headquarters Operations may be
delegated to any responsible NASA official, if the delegation is made in writing.
Exchanges will report on their activities, business plan, and financial status as stated in paragraphs 5.c.7 and 5.c.8.
NPD 9050.6I, NASA Exchange and Morale Support Activities, dated November 10, 2004.
1. All procurements and other acquisitions that result in a contract between an Exchange and another entity shall be thoroughly documented and retained for a period of at least 7 years after the end of performance, as part of official Exchange records.
2. Unless it would be inappropriate due to the nature of an Exchange contract, a clause shall be included in each contract stating that the contractor will indemnify and hold harmless the United States, its agents and instrumentalities (including the Exchange), and representatives, officers, and employees thereof, from any and all claims, demands, actions, debts, liabilities, judgments, and costs arising out of, claimed on account of, or in any manner predicated upon, the loss of or damage to property, or injury to or death of any person(s), in any manner caused or contributed to by any action or omission of the contractor, its agents, representatives, or employees.
3. Exchanges shall not give indemnification in any contract.
4. Exchanges shall compete and negotiate concession contracts generally in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and NASA FAR Supplement, unless doing so would not be in the best interests of the Exchange.
5. Center procurement staff shall provide support to the Exchanges in such procurements.
6. Concurrence of the Center Chief Counsel and approval of the Center Director are required for any large Exchange contract, which is defined as one with an estimated total value of $500,000 or more.
7. For Exchange contracts of less than $500,000 in estimated total value, the concurrence of the Exchange's legal advisor is required as is the approval of the Exchange Operations Manager.
8. A copy of all large Exchange contracts shall be forwarded to the NASA Exchange Official in the Headquarters Logistics Management Division.
1. A Center Director may authorize the use of NASA-controlled real property and existing facilities for Exchange operations, provided that such use does not interfere with official business or involve activities with the potential to release hazardous substances to the environment for which NASA (as the real property owner) is ultimately liable. Use of NASA-controlled real property and facilities for activities with the potential to release hazardous substances to the environment must be approved in advance by the appropriate Mission Directorate Associate Administrator, the NASA General Counsel, and the Assistant Administrator for Strategic Infrastructure.
2. Proposals for the acquisition of real property for Exchange activities by lease, purchase, or otherwise shall require the concurrence of the Center Director and Center Chief Counsel and must then be forwarded for concurrence by the Director, Facilities Engineering and Real Property Division, NASA Headquarters, prior to approval by the Exchange Operations Manager.
3. Proposed expenditures of nonappropriated funds for new Exchangefacilities or proposed expenditures of nonappropriated funds in excess of $100,000, per instance, for modification of existing Exchange facilitiesshall also be forwarded for approval by the Director, Facilities Engineering and Real Property Division. The Exchange Operations Manager may approve normal maintenance and repair of facilities or replacement of equipment.
Financial Reports
1. The Exchange Council at each Center and at Headquarters shall maintain financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
2. Audits of Exchange finances shall be conducted by a licensed independent public accounting firm, in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS) issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. In some of the smaller Exchanges (i.e. less than $500,000 total annual revenues), it may be appropriate to perform a review in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Standards for Accounting and Review Services. Such exceptions should be fully justified and approved in writing, in advance, by the NASA Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the NASA Exchange Official in the Headquarters Logistics Management Division.
3. The Exchange Operations Manager shall submit copies of consolidated September 30 End-of-Year Exchange financial statements and the annual audit report to the Center CFO and the NASA Exchange Official in the Headquarters Logistics Management Division by February 28 of the following year.
4. For NASA Headquarters, the Exchange Council President (or designee) shall submit the financial statement and audit report to the Executive Director, Office of Headquarters Operations. Audit responses will comply with the requirements set forth in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-50, Audit Follow-up.
Annual/Business Reports
1. At a minimum, the annual report and business plan for all NASA Centers shall include the following:
a. A current list of council members.
b. A description of major activities for the previous year.
c. A description of major activities planned for the current year.
d. An assessment of major issues for both years. This report may include the annual report of Randolph-Sheppard Act activities discussed under paragraphs 5.a.5 and 5.a.6. 2. A copy of the annual report and business plan shall be forwarded to the NASA Exchange Official in the Headquarters Logistics Management Division and the Office of the CFO, NASA Headquarters.
Financial Deposit Requirements
1. The entire balance of any Exchange's deposits at any financial institution shall be federally insured by either the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Administration, as applicable. In addition, if any deposits exceed the deposit insurance limit, the Exchange shall arrange for the financial institution to pledge obligations to the U.S. Government as collateral for any uninsured balances.
Reference Documents
District Courts; Jurisdiction and Claims Against the U.S. Generally, 28 U.S.C. ºº 1346, 1491.3 as amended.


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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 13:30The current public debate around the decriminalisation of sex work is an important test of the South African rights framework. The debate crosses the complex territories of rights, morality, tradition, culture and sexuality. What are the current positions in the debate? How do the issues impact on...
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Graduation profile 2011: Mary Margaret Montgomery
Mary Margaret Montgomery, 26, will receive her law degree with a certificate in criminal law when she graduates from the University of Oregon. She is from Decatur, Ill. "I knew going in to law school that it would be a tough three years because it is a lot of work, so finding a place where I would be supported and encouraged to succeed was really exciting for me," she says.
Extracurricular/leadership activities:
President, Student Bar Association; assistant director, Moot Court Board; staff editor, Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation; Dean's Student Advisory Committee; Peer Advisory Board.
I chose to attend the University of Oregon because … of the sense of community at the law school. I visited a number of different law schools around the country to be able to get a "feel" for what it was like at each place. After returning from the UO, it was clear that it was the right school for me. The professors, students and staff I talked to during my visit all showed me how supportive the community at UO Law was.
My most rewarding experience or proudest accomplishment at the UO was … competing in the Mock Trial Regional Competition. I loved working with the other team members (Michelle Watkins, Jessie Baracker and Risa Perkins) and professor Carrie Leonetti on a criminal law trial. There were always new problems and issues to overcome, and I had a great time working on it with all of them.
The greatest obstacle I encountered while earning my degree was … learning to say "no" to volunteering! I always wanted to be able to help with different groups in any way I could because there are so many amazing things going on. I'm still not completely convinced I learned this lesson, but I do think I was able to improve on it.
My greatest inspiration at the UO came from … my fellow students at the law school. The stories they came to the law school with were inspirational because everyone had such unique backgrounds. While we were in school together, it was amazing to see the different things people were passionate about (and everyone was passionate about something!). And now that I'm graduating, I know that the people I graduated with are going to make a difference on every level possible, and that inspires me to strive to do more, too.
The UO moment I will treasure most was … graduation with my class! After three years of hard work, it was great to celebrate and spend time with everyone. I loved our actual graduation ceremony and celebrating with everyone leading up to the day and afterward.
My education at the UO has changed the course of my life because … even though I think any law degree is extremely valuable, my experience as a UO law student was a supportive experience that not all law students have. I know that I will be a better attorney and person because of the cooperative work I was able to do at UO Law.
I plan to use my UO degree to … make a difference! I'm still figuring out exactly how I will apply my law degree from UO, but I know that I have the tools to make a difference now, so I'm really excited to start (after taking the bar, of course).


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Just a couple of years ago, although it feels like a lot longer, the media world was embroiled in something like a gigantic family argument over the idea of whether it was good idea to charge readers for news online. Among aficionados, this was known as the "paywall debate."
The angry fracas was part of a much larger argument about the future of news itself. On one side, a new generation of technology-centered journalists trumpeted a new, decentered news system of networks, news shared and even gathered by volunteers, a more, informal, "iterative," approach (posting news now and fixing mistakes along the way), less concern about separating business and editorial functions, and, of course, free online news for all. The other side, my side, which resisted the name "old guard," argued about the importance of news institutions and professional newsgathering, traditional standards (or many of them), longform storytelling, reporter impartiality, strict separation of the news "church" and the business-side "state," and paywalls. (One thing we old guarders did not insist on, by the way, was the survival of print.)
When I wrote critically about what I called the "future of news (FON) consensus" in the CJR in the fall of 2011, the technologists' views were in ascendance and predicting, if not hastening, the death of newspapers. The intra-journalism debate that has unfurled over the last couple years has been heated and often angry, sometimes surprisingly enlightening, sometimes deeply stupid.
But now, it shows signs of abating. I see a consensus taking hold, one that, all in all, is much, much healthier for public-interest reporting than the old one. Is this inside media baseball? Most definitely! But the reality is that such debates can have an alarmingly large impact on the actual news the public will get. They matter. What was damaging about the old consensus, particularly, was its fealty to the god of clicks—digital ads revenue generated by high traffic volumes, which, in turn, require high quantities of new posts, often of indifferent quality. This side also believed that newspapers, under no circumstances, should charge readers for news online. This created what I called the "Hamster Wheel" effect in American newsrooms, speed for speed's sake, volume without thought, and a downward quality spiral of local news. The problem with the free-content model isn't that longform investigations and accountability reporting isn't possible. It's that its incentives run in the opposite direction. It is now generally understood that this belief has had disastrous effects on the newspaper industry, the backbone of American journalism (albeit an increasingly frail one), and is still doing damage in some quarters.
I'm speaking for myself here, not as the voice of CJR. But here's what I see as the new FON consensus, or perhaps better, the Present of News (PON) consensus, since this looks like not so much as where we're going as where we are:
Consensus #1: Free online news is a poor fit for legacy news organizations. Basically, the paywall side, the old guard, won this one. The New York Times digital subscription breakthrough in 2011 was initially dismissed as a unique case (just as the digital subscription success of The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times was similarly dismissed a few years earlier. But that argument has eroded as digital subscription meters have gone up successfully around the world. That variants of the model have been adopted by digitally native sites like Andrew Sullivan's, Politico, and even Capital New York further illustrates that paywalls have turned some kind of corner. Determined attempts by Advance Publications, controlled by the Newhouse family, to shoehorn once-great news organizations like the New Orleans Times-Picayune and Cleveland Plain Dealer, into the free-ad model have gone sideways, providing a grisly counter-example. And mostly, it's the realization both that newspapers' digital ad growth, the great hope of free news, has hugely disappointed, and that Times-style metered subscription systems have shown they don't even hurt digital traffic much anyway. You can both subscriptions and keep your traffic, and whatever you can earn from ads. Digital subscriptions, properly deployed, are free money.
Consensus #2: Paywalls are just a tool, not a panacea, a straw man we've had to argue against for years. While paywall revenue is often meaningful, and at places like the Times and the FT, it has actually helped offset perilous declines in print ad revenue, at most places it is a helpful revenue stream that is not enough to offset total revenue declines, which set the stage for a downward spiral of newsroom cuts and quality deterioration.


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Showstopping Seniors debut with upbeat performance
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Despite a few last-minute nerves and claims of stage fright, the nine members of the Showstopping Seniors took the stage for their debut performance before a room full of their peers and danced their hearts out Thursday, Dec. 13 at the township community center.
"We might take this show on the road next," said Helen Jones of Egg Harbor Township, who like all of the other members was never a dancer before she began coming to dance classes that are offered free to Atlantic County senior citizens enrolled in the county nutrition program or at a low cost to other county seniors.
"I've been coming to the classes for two years," Jones said just before the show. "It's a good workout. Dancing helps with strength and balancing. Anybody can do it and it's fun."
Jones and her fellow performers are part of a group who decided to work toward the goal of performing in front of an audience. They had been rehearsing for months during the end of the hour-long weekly dance class to prepare for the debut number, a tap dance to "The Candy Man" with dance instructor Susan Maclean leading the way.
"I have been teaching the dance class for seniors and some of them really seemed to like it, so I thought I would throw out the idea of a dance group and everyone jumped on board," said Maclean, who is an instructor at Cygnus Creative Arts Centre, which secured a grant to offer the "Art for the Young at Heart" classes.
According to Cygnus artistic director Cynthia Domino, the grant is offered through the Atlantic County Cultural Heritage Commission and funded by the New Jersey Council of the Arts.
"Any seniors 65 or older can join us," Domino said. "Research has proven that arts are especially good for seniors and special needs individuals. It helps build cognitive awareness."
Domino said the dance classes immediately filled up once they became available two years ago, as did the senior citizen drawing and painting classes offered at Cygnus through the grant.
The dance and movement classes begin with a half-hour of stretching while seated in chairs, Maclean said. "We warm up the whole body while sitting down."
In January, Maclean is opening another weekly dance class. Both classes will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays at Cygnus, inside the township community center at 5045 English Creek Ave. Drawing classes are held f9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
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Companies need control to make sure they are efficient, compliant and even predictable, but it's easy to go too far. Coping with a tough economy, increasing regulation and occasional errors, many leaders introduce too much central control, which ironically slow things down and undermine local responsibility and empowerment.
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If you watch honeybees carefully, sooner or later you have to ask how such a tiny creature can be so incredibly productive. How can many thousands of bees behaving without reference to a blueprint work together harmoniously and profitably?[…] Continue Reading »
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In early 2000, a small group of leaders recognized that something needed to be done to ensure that Franklin's future would be as rich-in meaning and spirit, as well as in buildings and businesses-as its past. Its essential attributes, those qualities that are at the heart of its attraction, would need to be ensured through a broad-based strategic effort. This group of leaders organized themselves into the Board of Directors of Franklin Tomorrow. The Board members clearly viewed their mission as facilitators and enablers of a process intended to ensure that anyone who lived, worked, or played in Franklin was provided the opportunity help shape its future.
The process as conceived by the original Board of Directors included several major activities. These activities are highlighted below, but it is important to note that the citizen-based Steering Committee met regularly through this 12-month process.
Franklin Tomorrow, Inc. – In 2000 a group of community leaders organized Franklin Tomorrow, Inc. for the purpose of initiating and implementing a broad-based, community-driven vision.
Steering Committee – To lead the visioning process, the Board of Franklin Tomorrow, Inc. selected 50 members of the community to guide the visioning process. In addition to addressing the substance of a wide range of community issues, the Steering Committee organized the outreach, publicity, logistics and volunteer recruitment efforts. Their commitment was essential to the success of the following activities.
Brainstorming – In April 2001 seven public Idea Gathering Meetings were held throughout the community. All citizens and interested parties were invited to attend. In these meetings participants worked in small groups with trained, volunteer facilitators. Participants provided nearly 1,200 ideas that addressed all aspects of the community. These ideas were organized based on the following topics. In addition, participants told us about what they treasured most about their community. They offered several hundred treasures.
Topic # Ideas Topic # Ideas Business 100 Government 178 Community Character 106 Growth & Development 296 Education 127 People 159 Environment 148 Recreation 191 Housing 63 Transportation 195
Goal setting – In May 2001 a Community Summit was held. At the Summit, nearly 150 participants developed goals for the 10 topics listed above. They also learned about key trends impacting the community: population, land use, housing, transportation, etc. They also participated in a Building Block exercise that specifically focused on the character of growth and development in Franklin. In this exercise, participants evaluated 24 images that were selected based on the ideas generated at the six Idea Gathering Meetings. During the Building Block exercise, the images were presented and described. Participants scored them on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing a very appropriate condition for Franklin and 1 representing a condition deemed inappropriate for Franklin. From the Building Block exercise a series of principle statements were developed to reflect the strong preferences for the character of growth and development.
Vision Fair – In July 2001 the Vision Fair was conducted over a two-day period. On a Friday evening, the Vision Fair was conducted at the Factory. On Saturday, the presentation took place on the Square during the Jaguar Festival. The displays included the recommendations based on the eight community meetings, both brainstorming and goal setting. The recommendations were presented in the form of 10 goals and 66 supporting strategies. In addition, an overall vision statement was developed to capture the essence of these goals and strategies. Over the two days, nearly 400 residents participated in the Fair and expressed their preferences for strategies and their interest in participating in the solution.
Strategy Workshop – In November 2001, fifty Franklin area residents volunteered to participate for one-half day to work with the results of the Vision Fair. Participants were assigned to one of the ten goal topics based on their familiarity with the topic. They then reviewed all supporting strategies. They made recommendations on refining strategies and provided a wealth of implementation insight on them. They also recommended a priority strategy for their topic. With these activities and this report, the Board of Directors of Franklin Tomorrow have a "blue print" for shaping Franklin's future. They will turn talk into action with the continued support and involvement of Franklin citizens.
Implementation – In June 2002, Franklin Tomorrow officially began the implementation process. An Executive Director was hired and an action plan put in place. The ten strategic priority areas were reviewed and the first Task Force areas were identified. Citizen Task Forces in business, education, environment, housing, and recreation were formed and began addressing community issues.
In 2005, Franklin Tomorrow initiated a process to review its original goals and strategies, assess the implementation effort to date, identify priority strategies, collect public input, and develop a plan of action. Three critical activities comprised the effort: Strategy Roundtables, Vision Fair, and Board of Directors Workshop. At the Strategy Roundtables, community leaders assessed implementation efforts to date and proposed new strategies. The Vision Fair provided the public with the opportunity to review the existing strategies and give additional ideas. The Board of Directors used the feedback from these efforts and laid out the following revised Goals and Strategies for 2006 and beyond.


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Posted by Katie Conneally on July 10, 2014 06:17 PM
It used to be that you could spot bold nail polish colors, elaborate nail art and sparkling gel manicures on hands left and right. But after several years of unparalleled growth, the nail polish market has slowed down, with retailers like Coty (which owns OPI) noting a four percent drop in sales at the end of 2013.
So this year, it's no surprise that nail polish brands are turning to new, innovative partnerships to reposition nail polish as not just a beauty product, but a key part of consumers' aesthetic lifestyle, in an attempt to drive sales and attract new customers.
OPI is leading the way through a collaboration with Clark+Kensington, a line of house paints from Ace Hardware. Together, they've developed three new color palettes of house paint that match some of OPI's most illustrious colors. Each palette contains 6 shades and is designed to reflect consumers' personalities with names like "The Artist," "The Wild Heart" and "The Romantic."Continue reading...
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Posted by Shirley Brady on February 28, 2013 01:51 PM
Critics feeling that Michelle Obama has been overexposed lately, from presenting at the Oscars to mom-dancing with Jimmy Fallon, will have a hard time critiquing her latest move. The First Lady is expanding Let's Move, her three-year-old initiative to get kids moving and combat childhood obesity, and she's tapping one of the world's leading brands in the "get moving" space—Nike.
NIKE, Inc. President & CEO Mark Parker joined First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan in Chicago to announce Nike's $50 million, five-year commitment to help launch a new Let's Move program for schools, an extension of the brand's involvement in the organization's Designed to Move study that found that only one in three American kids are active daily.Continue reading...
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Posted by Trent Edison on January 2, 2013 09:58 AM
Apple's latest iPhone 5 commercial — starring U.S. tennis stars Venus Williams and Serena Williams — landed with a thud on January 1st, touting the iOS 6 "Do Not Disturb" feature just as users discovered bugs were still being worked out.
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Posted by Barry Silverstein on August 16, 2012 01:03 PM
One of the lasting memories of the London 2012 Olympics is hard to overlook: the measurable impact of women on the Games. More women competed than ever before, more women won medals and, Michael Phelps not withstanding, women garnered more of the media attention. In addition, it seems Procter & Gamble, Visa, and other brand marketers fell all over themselves trying to tie their brands to the success of female athletes.
But now it's football season in the U.S. and, surprisingly, the focus remains on — you guessed it — women. The National Football League, never one to miss a brand marketing opportunity, is kicking off a campaign called "It's My Team." The target audience for a merchandising push that started last September is 85 million female football fans — almost half of the NFL's fan base. "We realized that while we had terrific products for women, we needed to build awareness," said Tracey Bleczinski, VP of consumer products, in an interview with Marketing Daily. "We have gone after it in a much more significant way and the response from our female fan base has been tremendous." Continue reading...
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Posted by Mark J. Miller on July 3, 2012 10:01 AM
At the start of the year, the folks at Nike and a few of its star athletes it supports made a very big deal about the new FuelBand, a digital wristband that keeps track of every piece of data you could possibly imagine while you're working out. Since then, Nike has added the ability to "keep track of the sights they've visited while out for a jog or a bike ride and share said moments / achievements with their mates," according to Engadget.com.
FuelBand also is getting some love for its latest campaign, while landing Nike and W+K a Grand Prix at the recent Cannes Lions ad festival for its digital efforts to launch and make FuelBand a must-have item.
Now collectors and fans will be falling over themselves to get their hands on the latest iteration of FuelBand — the limited-edition Ice Fuelband model, shown at top, which Serena Williams debuted at Wimbledon and launches July 27th in London (just in time for Olympics fever), San Francisco and New York at select retail locations, and on Aug. 12th at nikestore.com — marking the first new colorway since the original FuelBand debuted in January.Continue reading...
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celebrity designers
Posted by Mark J. Miller on March 21, 2012 10:14 AM
When you're a celeb athlete, being the best in the world at something isn't good enough. You've got to build your brand. After all, those playing days are only going to last so long and the good life shouldn't just end because you're dealing with whatever stresses your body has taken on during your athletic career.
Venus Williams is getting back into the act. She had launched a clothing line for Steve & Barry's years ago but that retailer went into liquidation in 2008. Now she's back.
As Women's Wear Daily notes, she has "partnered with brands including Ralph Lauren and Gilt Group" in the past, and is now relaunching her personally designed apparel collection EleVen, which is, no surprise, geared for on and off the court.Continue reading...
More about: Venus Williams, EleVen, Personal Brands, Fashion, Design, Tennis, Sports, Celebrities, Nike, Steve & Barry's, Ralph Lauren, Gilt Groupe, Serena Williams
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Posted by Shirley Brady on January 16, 2012 12:01 PM
Kobe Bryant's mock personal motivation commercial for his latest shoe — the Kobe VII System — for Nike: "Where do you go from the top? You go over the top. The #KobeSystem: Success for the Successful is Kobe's winning, results-oriented philosophy on how to adapt to succeed. You're Welcome."
Celebrity cameos include comedian/actor Aziz Ansari, Hope Solo, LeBron James, Jerry Rice, Landon Donovan, Tony Robbins, Serena Williams, Kanye West, and Richard Branson.
Find out more (on a more serious note) about the Kobe VII System shoe (Correction: "It isn't a shoe, but a system that adapts with you and allows you to elevate your game," says Nike) below.Continue reading...
More about: Nike, Kobe Bryant, Sports, NBA, Aziz Ansari, Hope Solo, LeBron James, Jerry Rice, Landon Donovan, Tony Robbins, Serena Williams, Kanye West, Richard Branson, Celebrities, Advertising
personal brands
Posted by Mark J. Miller on October 19, 2011 11:59 AM
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White is boosting his personal brand, big time. The champion snowboarder just partnered with D6 Sports to launch his own action sports product line, Shaun White Supply Co., at an event (above) with the Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas.
Offering action sports hard goods including skateboards, bikes, stunt scooters, protective gear, and ramps and rails, SWSC's website says its "main focus is to create, produce and deliver authentic products at an affordable price."
What's more, "Every product has been rigorously tested, changed and tested again until Shaun and his team felt the Shaun White Supply Co. standards were met. It was important to White that not only could SWSC's products be used by him in competition, but that they could also be used by recreational athletes in an effort to give individuals the opportunity to enjoy, experiment and excel in action sports."
The namesake collection follows on White's other high-profile deals.Continue reading...
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Richmond, IN Gas Explosion, Apr 1968
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By MARTIN BIEMER
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RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) – An explosion and fire ripped through nearly two blocks of Main Street here Saturday, killing at least 16 persons and injuring more than 100 others.
Capt. Robert Konkle, state police chief of operations, said the rubble of eight buildings – three destroyed and five damaged – may yield "10 to 50 more, depending on how many were in the buildings."
Bulldozers were brought in to shove aside the debris piled up along the two-block stretch of Main Street, which is also U.S. 40.
An emergency morgue was set up at the National Guard armory.
National Guard troops cordoned off the area.
Inside the cordon, two buildings were left with nothing standing higher that a man's head. Flames damaged five other buildings, leaving only the walls standing. The buildings were two and three stories tall.
State Police said gunpowder apparently exploded in the basement of the Marting Arms Co., a sporting goods store.
There was no immediate word as to what touched off the gunpowder.
"It seemed like somebody pulled the whole world out from under me," said Leo Collins, a paint store employe who was walking along the sidewalk across the street from the sporting goods store. "It knocked me down." He wasn't injured.
"Just about 10 feet away," Collins said, "a woman was hit by a large piece of iron and killed. I went back to the paint store and got a cloth and covered her."
A half-block away, Mrs. Kathleen Chappel, in the restaurant she operates, said, "I thought somebody had thrown a bomb through the window."
Shattered glass few through the restaurant.
"We got everybody – about 50 customers – out the back door, except two women sitting in a booth who were cut," she said. "An ambulance picked up one of the women. The other one wasn't hurt badly."
Only half an hour before the blast, throngs of children had been crowded outside a movie theater half a block away. When the explosion occurred, they poured out onto the street screaming. Flames billowed up away from the theater. The theater was not one of the heavily damaged buildings.
The death toll mounted steadily as police and firemen picked through the debris of strewn bricks and the charred hulks of parked cars.
The first confirmed report came from the morgue at the armory where Sgt. Jack Pentecost said, "I saw them bring in four bodies."
Then Don McBride, city parks superintendent, said he had seen eight bodies.
State Police reported at 3:30 p. m., two hours after the blast, that they could confirm 15 deaths. It was about this time that Fire Chief Donavon Johnson said the fire was under control.
The injured were taken to Reid Memorial, the only hospital in this eastern Indiana city of 44,000 population.
Charles Wright, assistant administrator of the hospital, said the emergency room had received about 50 injured who would be held for treatment. He said more than 50 others had been given emergency aid and released.
The blast broke out windows more than three blocks away and was heard more than a mile away.
At the request of city officials, the FBI dispatched its disaster squad from Washington, D.C., to assist in identification of Richmond blast victims.
The Richmond explosion was similar to a blast Feb. 26 in a Columbus, Ind., sporting goods store that killed one man and injured two others.
Police said a gun accidentally discharged in the Thompson Sporting Goods Store in Columbus, struck shotgun shell primers and touched off a blast and fire. Killed was a customer, Alva Bower, 49, Rt. 2, Westport.
The Kokomo Tribune Indiana 1968-04-07
39 Bodies Recovered From Blast-Torn Richmond; 33 Other Persons Missing
RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) – Searchers found three more bodies today in the rubble of Richmond's business district hit by explosions and fire during a busy shopping day, state police said, raising the known death toll to 42.
Only 25 bodies have been identified and state police still list 21 persons missing.
RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) – Thirty-nine bodies had been recovered from a blast-torn section of downtown Richmond today as weary searchers resumed tugging at shattered buildings for evidence of 33 other persons reported missing.
The explosion rocked the heart of the city Saturday as hundreds of shoppers crowded stores and streets. Fire triggered by the blast spread to adjacent buildings and wreckage was in a two-block section.
More than 100 persons were injured. Eighteen remained hospitalized today, three in critical condition.
State police said the blast erupted in the basement of Marting Arms Co. sporting goods store where gunpowder was stored for reloading ammunition for hunters and skeet shooters. Richmond Fire Marshal Fred Klotz said a large shipment of gunpowder reportedly was delivered to the store recently.
FBI agents said they were investigating the possibility of a gas leak being a factor in the explosion.
"It seemed like somebody pulled the whole world out from under me," said Leo Collins, who was walking near the Marting store. A paint store employe, Collins was knocked down but escaped injury.
Capt. Kenneth E. Paust of the Indiana National Guard said the ceiling of a restaurant where he was having lunch began falling on customers.
"I ran into the street and saw an injured woman atop Sergent's Paint Store," Paust said. "I got a ladder and with the aid of others got her down. She said she had been blown onto the roof by the explosion."
Paust said people helped clear bricks and debris to get to the injured.
"There was no concern among the helpers for their own safety, even after one of them was injured slightly by exploding ammunition," he said.
"There seemed to be little panic. There were just too many acts of heroism to cite any one as outstanding."
Only a crater remained where the sporting goods store stood at the corner of Sixth and Main Streets. Neighboring buildings were torn apart. Flames damaged other buildings.
Three buildings were destroyed, five damaged severely. Windows were shattered for blocks around.
Some of the dead and injured were trapped in cars crushed by the blast and falling debris. Once car was hurled 50 feet. Officials said more than 150 vehicles were demolished.
Several hundred volunteers joined police, firemen and National Guardsmen searching the rubble. Many of the dead were burned or mutilated beyond recognition. Bodies were placed in plastic bags and taken to the temporary morgue in the armory of this city of 44,000 on the Ohio border.
An FBI disaster squad worked on identifications, taking fingerprints, noting scars and unusual body marks. Dentists made detailed diagrams of missing teeth, fillings and malformations.
There were more volunteers to aid in searching than officials could accommodate. At Earlham College outside the city 700 students offered to help.
"We just don't have enough for that many people to do," an official said.
Two Earlham students did help. David White, a junior from New York City, worked Saturday until midnight, got six hours sleep and returned.
"I just couldn't see myself sitting around," he said. "I knew if I came downtown they'd find something for me to do."
"I know a little first aid," said Heidi Earhart, Ithaca, N.Y., freshman. "They let me come to help while most of the other students had to stay at the college."
The restaurant in which Capt. Paust was eating is half a block from the sporting goods store. "I thought somebody had thrown a bomb through the window," said Mrs. Kathleen Chappel, restaurant operator.
Shattered glass was spewed through the cafe. "We got everybody – about 50 customers – out the back door, except for two women sitting in a booth, who were cut," Mrs. Chappel said.
The Kokomo Tribune Indiana 1968-04-08


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