Exhibit T3A.2.4

Val : 12/31/1997 – 59930

$410.00 on 12/31/1997

Draw – 12/31/1997 – 9

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
5277 ASSOCIATES, INC.

ARTICLE I

Name

The name of the corporation (the "Corporation") is 5277 ASSOCIATES, INC.

ARTICLE II

Authorized Shares

The total authorized number of shares of the Corporation is Ten Thousand (10,000) shares of common stock.

ARTICLE III

Directors

The number of directors of the Corporation and the manner in which such directors are to be elected shall be as set forth in the bylaws. The names and addresses of the initial directors are:

The terms of the initial directors shall expire at the first shareholders' meeting at which directors are elected.

ARTICLE IV

Shareholders' Rights

1.            Shareholders of the Corporation have no preemptive rights to acquire additional shares issued by the Corporation.

2.            Holders of common stock shall be entitled to receive the net assets of the Corporation upon dissolution.

ARTICLE V

Voting Rights

1.            Holders of common stock shall have unlimited voting rights.

2.            At each election of directors, every shareholder entitled to vote at such election has the right to vote the number of shares of stock held by such shareholder for each of the directors to be elected. No Cumulative voting for directors shall be permitted.

ARTICLE VI

Limitation of Liability of Directors

No director of the Corporation shall be personally liable to the Corporation or its shareholders for monetary damages for his or her conduct as a director, which conduct takes place on or after the date this Article becomes effective, except for (i) acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law by the director, (ii) conduct violating RCW 23B.08.310, or (iii) any transaction from which the director will personally receive a benefit in money, property or services to which the director is not legally entitled. If, after this Article becomes effective, the Washington Business Corporation Act is amended to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the Corporation shall be deemed eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the Washington Business Corporation Act, as so amended. Any amendment to or repeal of this Article shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the Corporation for or with respect to any acts or omissions of such director occurring prior to such amendment or repeal. This provision shall not eliminate of limit the liability of a director for any act or omission occurring prior to the date this Article becomes effective.

ARTICLE VII

Registered Office

The address of the registered office of the Corporation is 4700 Two Union Square, 601 Union Street, Seattle, Washington 98101-2346, and the name of the registered agent at such address is Bogle & Co.

ARTICLE VIII

Incorporator

The name and address of the incorporator is:

ARTICLE IX

Amendment of Articles

The Corporation reserves the right of amend, alter, change or repeal any provision contained in these Articles of Incorporation, in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by law, and all rights and powers conferred herein on shareholders and directors are subject to this reserved power.

DATED: December 30, 1997.

CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT AS REGISTERED AGENT

The undersigned, a duly elected officer of BOGLE & CO., hereby consents to the appointment of BOGLE & CO. as registered agent, in the State of Washington, for the following corporation (the "Corporation"):

5277 ASSOCIATES, INC.

It is understood that as agent for the Corporation, it will be the responsibility of Bogle & Co. to accept Service of Process in the name of the Corporation; to forward all mail and license renewals to the appropriate officer(s) of the Corporation; and to immediately notify the Office of the Secretary of State of Bogle & Co.'s resignation or of any changes in the address of the registered office of the Corporation for which Bogle & Co. is agent.

STATE of WASHINGTON		SECRETARY of STATE

Corporation Name:

5277 ASSOCIATES, INC.

% BOGLE & CO

601 UNION ST # 4700

SEATTLE WA 98101-2346

U.B.I. Number:

601 842 139

CANCELLED

REINSTATED   9-21-99.

CERTIFICATE OF
ADMINISTRATIVE DISSOLUTION

In accordance with, RCW 23B.14.210, the above corporation is hereby administratively dissolved as of March 22, 1999.

This action was taken due to the failure of the corporation to file an annual list of officers/license renewal within the time set forth by law.

A copy of this certificate is on file in this office:

Corporations Division

Office of the Secretary of State

505 E. Union Avenue PM-21

Olympia, Washington 98504-0419

(360) 753-7115

STATE of WASHINGTON

SECRETARY of STATE

I, RALPH MUNRO, Secretary of State of the state of Washington and custodian of its seal, hereby issue this

CERTIFICATE OF REINSTATEMENT

to

5277 ASSOCIATES, INC.

a Washington Profit corporation.

An Application for Reinstatement was approved and filed for record in this office as of the date indicated below.

601 842 139

STATE of WASHINGTON		SECRETARY of STATE

Corporations Division • 505 E. Union Avenue • PO Box 40234 • Olympia, WA 98504-0234 • 360/753-7115 • Fax 360/664-0055

APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT

OF A

DOMESTIC (WASHINGTON) CORPORATION

RCW 23B.14.220

Pursuant to RCW 23B.14.220 of the Washington Business Corporation Act, the undersigned corporation applies for reinstatement and states the following:

Joseph Speaker

Senior V.P. and Treasurer

Val: 09/21/1999 – 29298
$196.50 on 09/21/21999
Check – 09/20/1999 – 1608200 

ATTACHMENT
5277 ASSOCIATES, INC.
601 842 139

OFFICERS

DIRECTORS

STATE of WASHINGTON		SECRETARY of STATE

Corporation Name:

5277 ASSOCIATES, INC.
% BOGLE & CO
601 UNION ST # 4700
SEATTLE WA 98101-2346

U.B.I. Number:
601 842 139

CANCELLED

REINSTATED JUN 13 2000

CERTIFICATE OF
ADMINISTRATIVE DISSOLUTION

In accordance with RCW 23B.14.210, the above corporation is hereby administratively dissolved as of March 20, 2000.

This action was taken due to the failure of the corporation to file an annual list of officers/license renewal within the time set forth by law.

A copy of this certificate is on file in this office:

Corporations Division
Office of the Secretary of State
505 E. Union Avenue PM-21
Olympia, Washington 98504-0419
(360) 753-7115

STATE of WASHINGTON

SECRETARY of STATE

I, RALPH MUNRO, Secretary of State of the State of Washington and custodian of its seal, hereby issue this

CERTIFICATE OF REINSTATEMENT

to

5277 ASSOCIATES, INC.

a Washington Profit corporation.

An Application for Reinstatement was approved and filed for record in this office as of the date indicated below.

STATE of WASHINGTON		SECRETARY of STATE

Corporations Division • 505 E. Union Avenue • PO Box 40234 • Olympia, WA 98504-0234 • 360/753-7115 • Fax 360/884-0055

APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT

OF A

DOMESTIC (WASHINGTON) CORPORATION

RCW 23B.14.220

Pursuant to RCW 23B.14.220 of the Washington Business Corporation Act, the undersigned corporation applies for reinstatement and states the following:

Val: 06/13/2000 – 134662

$236.50 on 06/13/2000

Check – 06/13/2000 – 10510