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Hinopak Motors Limited
Ali Khan
The Record
Women and
success step by step
Hinopak Motors
The largest manufacturer of buses in Pakistan
By MOHAMMAD IRFAN SHAIKH,
Sep 10 - 16, 2001
Director Sales & Marketing, Hinopak Motors Ltd.
Hinopak Motors Limited began its operation in 1986
and within a short span of time established itself as the Market Leader.
Since then, Hinopak is not only maintaining its position as the market
leader but also commands over 65% share of the entire truck and bus
market in Pakistan with over 31,000 Hino vehicles on road in Pakistan.
Today, Hinopak's success is the result of the
concerted efforts to achieve total customer satisfaction through quality
control system covering all aspects of marketing, production and after
sales service. These efforts have resulted in Hinopak's reputation for
its professional management, technical expertise and financial
This quest for excellence is evident from the fact
that Hinopak Motors Limited is the only Pakistani manufacturer to
succeed in exporting completely built-up buses to Middle East and
Hinopak recently achieved the ISO 14001 certification
and become the First Automobile Company in Pakistan and Second Hino
affiliated company worldwide to do so. Hinopak is always fully committed
to environmental protection and its improvement in its all business
activities and the same commitment has been demonstrated by the
implementation of ISO 14001 Standard in both of its plants.
Following are the highlights of Hinopak's ongoing
achievements, which make Hinopak Motors Limited the leading manufacturer
of trucks and buses in Pakistan.
Corporate Features
• 'Market Leader' in Pakistan/ holding over 65% of
the Truck & Bus market share.
• First Pakistani automobile company & Hino
affiliate to receive ISO-9001 certificate in 1997. First automobile
company in Pakistan to obtain ISO-14001 Certification on its
Environmental Management system.
• Listed among the "Top 25 Companies" at
Karachi Stock Exchange.
• First company to export buses from Pakistan.
• First automotive company to introduce
"3S" concept in heavy-duty commercial vehicles market in
• First company to supply buses under "Urban
Transport Scheme" in Pakistan.
• Recipient of Employers Federation of Pakistan's
Golden Jubilee Award for best HR/IR practices.
• Recipient of Corporate Excellence Award from
Management Association of Pakistan.
• Recipient of Employer's Federation of Pakistan's
Golden Jubilee Award for "Excellence in Productivity".
Hinopak has modern plants equipped with advance
facilities for vehicle assembly and fabrication of buses and
superstructures. These comprise of modern paint booths and baking ovens,
axle assembly shops, chassis assembly line, trim line, and engine
assembly shop, which strictly adheres to high Japanese standards.
Hinopak also houses a comprehensive engineering and design section with
highly qualified professionals, promising the best solutions to our wide
range of customers' requirements.
Hinopak's product line has three distinct segments
i.e. Trucks/ Buses and Specialized vehicles.
Hino Trucks are equipped with efficient high-powered
diesel engines and aerodynamically designed airflow cabs for outstanding
fuel efficiency. They are designed to carry loads of varying sizes and
weights across different terrains and for long distances.
Hinopak's locally assembled truck chassis include;
• FB113KA - A 4x2 multipurpose vehicle suitable for
haulage of all types of loads up to 5 tons.
• FF3HKKA - A 4x2 truck with GVW of 15.5 tons
employing HINO H07D engine the state of the art HINO micro mixing system
which has given this truck improved power while fuel economy is
unmatchable to any comparable product in the market.
• FL3HRKA - A 6x2 truck with GVW of 24 tons. The
HINO H07D engine remains at the heart of the FL truck that enjoys
confidence of the long haulage transporters.
• SG3MDKA - The SG truck tractor is the powerhouse
of Hinopak's product line. Based on a Hino M10C direct injection diesel
engine this vehicle has a GCW of up to 28 tons and commands dominating
position in its category.
Hinopak offers a wide range of buses that have a
proven track record of reliability and safety. Whether the trip is
intra-city or inter-city, the spacious interior end well-designed seats,
which support the contours of the body, provide passengers with comfort
and promise them a pleasant journey.
The company continues to explore new technologically
advanced and environment friendly vehicles in order to bring to Pakistan
latest in automobile technology. Backed by Hino Japan's technical
expertise, Hinopak offers complete in house facilities for designing and
manufacturing safe & environmental friendly luxury a/c and standard
buses along with small coaches.
All Hinopak's buses are built on the Hino's reliable
AK and FB chassis and include;
1. Roadliner Grand Cruiser - A/c Luxury bus with
seating capacity of 46.
2. Citiliner - Inter-city and Urban Bus with 45 to 63 passenger
3. Rapidliner - Standard Coach with 29 seats.
4. Metroliner - A/c luxury coach with 23 seats.
Recently, Hinopak Motors Limited has launched modern
Urban and Inter-city buses, which can be compared with any buses of
international standard. This is another example of Hinopak's efforts
towards a safest and economical transport system in the country. Main
features of these new buses are most modern design front and rear face,
large size window frames, double sliding glasses, separate and wider
doors for ladies and gents with automatic operation, increased room
height and spacious seating layout for passenger comfort.
Keeping with the objective of fulfil the customer's
transportation needs, Hinopak has successfully met accomplished its
customers' requirements by offering tailor-made transportation
solutions. Our versatile range of special purpose vehicles play an
important role in meeting the transportation needs. Hinopak has been
able to successfully develop and market various buses and super
structures, which include,
Apron Buses for Airports, Mobile Libraries, School
Buses, Beverage Carriers, Cargo Carriers, Flat deck Trucks, Freight
Vans, Mobile Dispensaries, Mobile Workshops, Mobile GPU, Dump Trucks,
Garbage Trucks, Prisoner Vans, Mobile Canteen.
Quality at Hinopak is identified as a critical
success factor and given utmost priority in our business management.
Strict quality measures are practiced through a network of
well-established systems for assuring consistent quality of final
product. Hinopak Quality Management System (QMS) is designed in line
with International Standard ISO-9001, which is fully capable of catering
to all quality requirements right from initial stage of product
development to final delivery with "Zero Defect" to achieve
Total Customer Satisfaction.
It has always been the endeavour of Hinopak Motors to
provide the best Product Support back up to its valued customers.
Hinopak Motors Limited has been recognized by its principals Hino Motors
Limited, Japan, for its excellent after sales support including
availability of genuine spare parts across Pakistan and the quality of
services rendered to its customers.
This unprecedented success of Hinopak is owed to the
spirit and drive of Hinopak's entire work force and our valued
customers' confidence. At Hinopak, the commitment to perfection in all
its services is an ongoing process that never ends.


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Hiab Hire Southampton – Terry Peach Ltd
Terry Peach Ltd is an ambitious family run Hiab Hire Southampton based business who deal in specialised haulage. We have been operating for nearly 30 years and are based in Eastleigh near Southampton, Hampshire.
We run a prompt and reliable Haulage Services and Freight Transfer Solutions service for large and small business alike. We also deal with the general public.
Being a small family run Crane Assisted Transport business we offer the personal approach and treat all loads as if they were our own. We handle them with the greatest of care however large or small.
We have a large customer base mainly from recommendations due to our punctuality and reliability. We only employ family and treat your goods as our own.

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Inside Delivery: The MetaPack Guide
Introducing the journey of a parcel, from the click of the customer's mouse to delivery and beyond. There's more to it than vans and boxes.
Let's track the progress of an order from a fictional retailer, Heels with Sole Shoes.
Stage 1: The Website
Delivery starts in the purchase process. By having MetaPack Options enabled on their website, Heels with Sole can offer customers personalised delivery options, allowing them to receive their order on a date and time, and at a place that's most convenient for them.
It's 9am, and our customer orders a pair of shoes to be delivered at home by noon the next day.
MetaPack Delivery Options
Home delivery
Pick a set time, or same day, for home or work addresses. 94% of consumers report having used this option before.
Click and collect - store collection
Select this option to have the parcel sent to a Heels with Sole shop for collection. 63% of consumers have used this in the past.
Click and collect - from parcel shop
No Heels with Sole shop nearby? The customer can choose to have the parcel delivered to a pick up, drop off location - such as a convenience store. 25% of consumers have chosen this.
Becoming increasingly available, lockers - often found in areas like train stations - allow the customer to collect their delivery using a pre-assigned code. 10% of consumers have used this to date, a number we expect to grow quickly.
Stage 2: The Warehouse
With little more than 24 hours to complete the order, time is of the essence at Heels with Sole's warehouse. MetaPack's products and services are used throughout the warehouse process, ensuring orders get picked, packed and despatched at the right time.
Allocation to Carrier
Choosing the right carrier for each parcel can be complicated and time consuming. MetaPack's Allocation Engine eases this load, allocating the best-suited carrier service for each parcel.
Once a carrier has been selected, the orders can be released into the warehouse in waves to be picked.
A warehouse operative is designated a 'pick list' and sets off to pick the orders.
MetaPack simplifies the pack process by printing all necessary documentation, including customs documentation.
Heels with Sole request labels by scanning a barcode on a despatch note. This being a domestic order, with a quick scan the required labels are printed and attached.
Automated Parcel Sorter
Heels with Sole route the parcels to the correct trailer automatically, by adding an additional barcode to the MetaPack label.
Orders are then loaded on to the trailer. MetaPack allows Heels with Sole to view what orders were loaded on to which trailer. This also helps with carrier reconciliation.
Now Heels with Sole need to let each carrier know about the parcels they have sent. MetaPack manages this through an "electronic manifest" - a string of data - with information about each parcel that has been loaded up.
Despatch Notification
With the shoes now on their way, Heels with Sole send a despatch notification to the customer.
MetaPack can trigger notifications at any point of the delivery journey, keeping consumers informed at every stage and cutting down on inbound 'where is my order' calls.
Customer Service
MetaPack allows the Heels with Sole customer service team to proactively monitor and track orders from despatch to the point of delivery. The team can see that all orders have left on time and there are no issues to report.
Stage 3: Delivering the Parcel
Our shoes are now with the carrier for the remainder of their delivery journey to the consumer. There's still plenty more sorting and travelling to do before they reach their destination.
Arrival at hub
Firstly the shoes arrive at the carrier's main hub. Here they are offloaded, sorted and re-loaded back on to a trailer to continue their journey.
Information on the MetaPack label guides the parcel in the right direction through the carrier network.
Final sort at local depot
Upon arrival at the local depot, one more process of sorting starts, with the shoes grouped together with other parcel deliveries going to the same area, and loaded on the same van.
Again, all route information is contained within the MetaPack label's barcodes.
Van leaves depot
Our parcel is about halfway through the delivery process. The van leaves at 8am, allowing enough time to deliver the shoes before noon.
Heels with Sole send a final notification to the consumer confirming their shoe order is now out for delivery.
Before noon, just as promised, the van turns up with the shoes. Another successful delivery for Heels with Sole! And one more notification - most importantly, to the retailer notifying them that the delivery was completed successfully and on time.
Stage 4: Returns
Once the parcel has been delivered, the story doesn't always end there. MetaPack provides a fully customisable returns portal, in keeping with the look and feel of the Heels and Sole website.
This gives any Heels with Sole consumer the ability to return their goods through different methods.
Dear Customer,
Heels with Sole have received and processed your return and you have now been refunded. We hope that you shop with us again soon.
Kind regards,
Customer Service Team.
Returns: Step 1
Why would you like to return your item?
Returns: Step 2
How would you like to return your item?Click to read more about returns
Returns: Confirmation
Thank you. We'll be in touch when your return has been processed.
MetaPack Returns Process
The customer accesses their Heels with Sole account to return their shoes, and selects the reason why. This functionality is provided through MetaPack.
Just like delivery, the customer has a choice of how to return the shoes. They can choose to have them collected from home, returned to store or - as in this case - take them to a drop off point.
For the customer's convenience, they can even choose the drop off point easiest for them.
Once processed at the warehouse, the refund is issued and the customer receives a notification to say their return has been completed.
Stage 5: Analytics
Now the delivery process is over, Heels with Sole want to check that they're meeting their consumer's delivery promises. MetaPack Intelligence allows retailers to monitor carriers' performance. This gives valuable insight in spotting emerging trends and establishing the right delivery strategies.
As a data-centric company it's important for Heels with Sole to be able to track developments on the macro level as closely as details on the micro level. Information like carrier performance, volume analysis and international shipments is key to understanding the business and areas for potential growth.
For example, Heels with Sole can compare the status of deliveries at both regional and street level.
MetaPack are at the forefront of delivery innovations and sit at the centre of the delivery eco-system.
This means we're perfectly placed to help your business achieve and maintain growth and provide operational flexibility on a global scale.
Contact us today for more information on ways we can help your business via firstname.lastname@example.com or call us on +44 20 7843 6720.


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Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
Atlanta, GA, US (ATL)
Hotel Specials
Package Specials
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Deluxe King - Includes Free Wi-Fi, Indoor Pool
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Located in the heart of the Technology Square Complex on the Georgia Tech campus in Midtown Atlanta.
Why Stay Here
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Morning Paper
- Centrally Located on the Georgia Tech Campus
- Onsite Restaurant and Club Lounge Bar
- Indoor Swimming Pool
Resort Details
The Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center is an exceptional hotel and meeting destination for lifes important corporate and social events. Smart, stylish, and synergistic, the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center is where sophisticated business and leisure travelers connect, inspire and entertain.
Just a 15 minute drive from Atlanta`s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, this hotel is located in the heart of midtown Atlanta, in the Technology Square Complex on the Georgia Tech campus. The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) certified venue is an eco-friendly hotel perfect for all your business and leisure needs alike. Guests will be pleased by the comfortable and chic amenities as well as this hotel`s centralized location, putting you right in the center of Atlanta`s vibrant city life.
Accommodation Details
Relax in one of the 252 handsomely appointed non-smoking guest rooms. You will enjoy the great comforts of home while you take in the little luxuries. Each room features 37-inch flat panel televisions, plush beds, marble bathrooms, and free high speed internet. There is a generous work area and great city and campus views With two eateries and a bar on site, the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center has everything you need right at your fingertips.
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Experience sumptuous chef-inspired cuisine, spirited elixirs, and a chic, vibrant atmosphere at this midtown Atlanta hotel and conference center. Dine with friends or colleagues at the innovative restaurant, serving an ever changing menu on the internationally flavored buffet, casual comfort fare and divine drinks in sleek, soothing environs in trendy Midtown Atlanta. Make sure you take the time to visit the area`s premier attractions. Whether you have a taste for fine dining, love sports, or can shop till you drop, the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center is just steps away from activities sure to pique your interests Visit Vortex, catch some Atlanta Brave`s action at Turner Field, or pick up a souvenir at the Lennox Mall. Whatever you`re in the mood for, you are destined to find it here.
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- Gift Shop on Property
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Washington, DC
Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care, Inc. provides excellent graveside services. A graveside service is a simple ceremony performed at the cemetery with family and friends assembled at the burial site to witness the interment of the loved one's physical remains. In addition, we provide dignified chapel or temple services. This is where a full service is conducted at the desired chapel or temple with family and friends in attendance. After the service, those who wish to proceed to the cemetery for the brief interment service may do so. Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care, Inc. provides comprehensive final arrangements to the area of Washington, DC.
As an alternative form of final disposition, cremation is an option that is growing in popularity. It is a good choice because the cremated remains can be taken with you should you move to a different area. You can easily place the urn in a columbarium niche, incorporate the ashes in keepsake jewelry or solid glass sculpture or bury the cremains in a plot at a future time. We offer a direct cremation package that includes a basic wooden urn and five certified copies of the death certificate. As recommended by all grief specialists, we urge you to have some form of service or ceremony in honor of your loved one even when choosing cremation. You may have a traditional funeral service complete with a preceding visitation come before the cremation process. You may also choose to have a memorial gathering at any time after the cremation in the setting of your preference. A memorial service may be held at temple, chapel, hotel, restaurant, park, beach, in the home or another location. Such a ceremony will promote the healing process for you and for all others who attend.
We also encourage you to engage in funeral pre-planning. Pre-planning allows you to make your end-of-life decisions while in a calm and reasonable mental space. You can determine the budget for your final arrangements, choose your own casket or urn, decide who will say your eulogy, write your own obituary, decide whether you will be interred or cremated and make all of the other deeply personal decisions that are required. Pre-funding your plan will circumvent the adverse effects of inflation and protect your family from all costs involved in holding your funeral.


text: Fairness. It's such a simple word, but it packs an incredibly hefty punch. The dictionary defines fairness as 'impartial and just treatment or behaviour without favouritism or discrimination', but I don't think that goes far enough. For my money, the definition should include, 'The foundation of a civilized society, and the thing that keeps it from tearing itself to pieces'. We humans are a resilient bunch, and we can put up with a lot. We in the so-called 'first world' The Fairness Doctrine Ken Stark 08/26/2017


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Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is confident his side can turn around their Capital One Cup semi-final against Everton.
City host the Toffees in the second leg of their semi-final on Wednesday needing to overcome a 2-1 deficit to claim a place in next month's Wembley final.
It is the third meeting between the two clubs in three weeks, after they also played out a goalless draw in the Barclays Premier League, and Pellegrini is hopeful of getting the upper hand this time.
The Chilean said: "I am sure if we repeat what we did against Everton here in the last game in the Premier League, especially the last 45 minutes, we are going to score goals.
"But it's very important to concentrate on defending because they have very dangerous attacking players – Ross Barkley, (Romelu) Lukaku, (Gerard) Deulofeu – difficult players to stop.
"We must be a very balanced team but not change our style of what is the best way to win."
The match at the recently-expanded 55,000-capacity Etihad Stadium is not yet a sell-out but, with 48,000 tickets sold as of Tuesday, the attendance will still be City's largest for a domestic cup tie since 1981. If the crowd goes above 50,000, as the club hope, it will be City's biggest cup attendance for 41 years.
Pellegrini said: "I'm sure that we're going to have the support of the fans we have in every game here.
"Of course it's asking a lot of supporters to support every game, but normally here in England the stadiums are always full for different reasons."
Everton go into the game with an advantage and the extra incentive of a possible all-Merseyside final against Liverpool to aim for.
Manager Roberto Martinez is not fazed by City or their liking for playing at home. City have failed to score just once in their last 26 games at Eastlands – and that was against Everton a fortnight ago.
Martinez said: "City have one of the best home records in the league and we know it is a massive hurdle but we will give everything we have got to get to the final.
"Our away record is exceptional – one defeat all season.
"This is a one-off and one that we have to be prepared. Mentally it is a huge occasion.
"We need to make sure we play the game to win that game in isolation, you can only think about the overall score in the last five or 10 minutes because there is not a big enough margin to be thinking about it."


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Dundalk's newest drug's den discovered
Residents in the Castletown Road area have raised their concerns regarding a derelict building being used by local drug addicts.
Two concerned residents, Matthew English and Darren Taaffe investigated the den at the site a of the old Rice's Shop
Inside they found silver wrapping and empty packets of prescription drugs piled high. Addicts are clearly using the site to smoke and inject heroin.
"It wasn't a huge shock," says Matthew. "We had seen a gang of people, men and women, going in and out of the shop. They would come out onto the street and you would see they were completely senseless.
"There seem to move between here and the Ice House Park. We have found syringes. up at the park. What happens if a child was to get a prick off one of these syringes? God knows what they'd catch.
"I'd call on the HSE to provide somekind of disposal for these syringes."
Matthew and Darren are conerned that addicts congregating in the area could lead to other issues.
"I don't know that it is connnected but there have been a couple of break-ins in Father Murray Park and a muggings in O'Hanlon Park."


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"The National Council has authorised the PAC to take disciplinary action against any member who, without authorisation, issues media statement against party line and decisions in a bid to tarnish the party's image," the party said in a statement.
Party sources said now that Bhushan-Yadav duo are neither a member of PAC or NE, it would be easy to take action against them and "expel" them from the party if they give statements that could tarnish the image of the party. The party also announced that it would hold a dharna- gherao of Parliament in April in protest against the land acquisition bill.
"In a resolution passed by the party, the National Council decided that the party would organise a protest against the Land Acquisition Ordinance outside Parliament on April 22," PAC leader Sanjay Singh said.
The National Council also decided that Council members, except district Convenors, could give their names to the party's National Secretary for organizational work with a detailed brief about their work. The PAC will accommodate these names in committees with a PAC member as Organizing Member of the committee.
A decision was taken to focus on organization-building across India, volunteer engagement and their participation in decision-making and contesting elections in different states.
"Suggestion from volunteers from other states to Delhi government and their implementation was also dicussed. A committe will be formed to take care of this," he said.


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The latest update on the film is that the makers have released the video of Vilambara Idaiveli song from the film. The song has a lot of romance between Atharvaa and Raashi Khanna.
The song has been sung by Christopher Stanley, Sudarshan Ashok, Srinisha Jayaseelan, and Hiphop Tamizha, while Kabilan Vairamuthu, the younger son of Vairamuthu has written the lyrics. The film is produced by C.J. Jayakumar, under the banner Cameo Films. The film has a huge expectation from the film and is seen as a battle between Anurag Kashyap and Nayanthara.
It is all set for a release on August 24.


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"Windy Beach" - Puerto Rico
6 x 12 acrylic on canvas
Available through DPW gallery/auction
This month we visit Puerto Rico in the VPO. Lots to see as you roam around, beaches & ocean or cities & colorful houses. I'm having fun this month simply touring the island - I had to remind myself to stop and focus on painting! Click here for the link to the original location in Google.
I love a beach scene done in these 6x12 sizes. Just a slice of the beach & water - it seems to fit naturally in the size ratio. In this particular one, it was the palm tree that grabbed my eye. That and the clouds - loved the clouds.
I have a few more screen shots of this location that I will try to paint. In fact, I just found one while I was testing my link in Google.


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I love searching around the internet for websites that provide great recipes- but I must admit, often there is something wrong with the recipe. I always get the feeling that there is an ingredient missing or the oven temperature wasn't communicated correctly...as if they were trying to hide something from us on purpose! So despite some repeatedly bad experiences with certain cooking websites, I'll still continue visiting them online to drool over the pictures- but I won't try another recipe from that website again. I guess you call that a culinary e-loyalty or something...
However there is one site where it works each and every time: BBC Good Food. Plus it's in metric which is so very convenient for us Europeans! I have the habit of searching through BBC Good Food on a regular basis, and recently I found a great keeper: cracked black pepper & figgy bread. The end result was excellent, the kitchen smelt fabulous for an entire day, and the bread was devoured much quicker then I had imagined! What more could I ask for?Ready to enjoy on it's own or with goat cheese which might just be the perfect match!
Recipe for Cracked black pepper & figgy bread (from BBC Good Food)
650g strong white flour
2 tsp cracked black pepper
2 tsp salt
2 tsp cracked black pepper
2 tsp salt
7g sachet easy blend yeast
2 tbsp olive oil
425-450ml/¾ pint-16fl oz warm water
350g dried, ready-to-eat figs, roughly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
425-450ml/¾ pint-16fl oz warm water
350g dried, ready-to-eat figs, roughly chopped
1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, pepper, salt and yeast. Stir in the olive oil and enough warm water to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 mins until smooth and elastic.
2. Put the dough in a lightly oiled, large bowl. Cover with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place for about 1 hr or until doubled in size. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. When the dough has risen, knead it again to incorporate the figs, by pushing the dough and lightly kneading them in. Don't overwork the dough; it can look quite rough.
3. Shape the dough into a rough oval and put on a lightly floured baking sheet. Using scissors, slash the top of the loaf and sprinkle over a little flour. Leave it to rise again, uncovered, until slightly swelled, about 10-15 mins (if the kitchen is warm). Bake for 40-45 mins until it sounds hollow when you tap it underneath, then cool on a wire rack.


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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Three And One - Poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Sometimes she seems so helpless and mild,
So full of sweet unreason and so weak,
So prone to some capricious whim or freak;
Now gay, now tearful, and now anger-wild,
By her strange moods of waywardness beguiled
And entertained, I stroke her pretty cheek,
And soothing words of peace and comfort speak;
And love her as a father loves a child.
Sometimes when I am troubled and sore pressed
On every side by fast advancing care,
She rises up with such majestic air,
I deem her some Olympian goddess-guest,
Who brings my heart new courage, hope, and rest.
In her brave eyes dwells balm for my despair,
And then I seem, while fondly gazing there,
A loving child upon my mothers breast.
Again, when her warm veins are full of life,
And youth's volcanic tidal wave of fire
Sends the swift mercury of her pulses higher,
Her beauty stirs my heart to maddening strife,
And all the tiger in my blood is rife;
I love her with a lover's fierce desire,
And find in her my dream, complete, entire,
Child, Mother, Mistress – all in one word – Wife.
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Can Creativity Be Taught?
By virtue of our humanity, we are all creative beings. Creativity is as much a part of us as is our very heart, soul, and mind. So, creativity itself need not be taught. What CAN be taught are ways to recognize, develop, and nurture that creativity within us. Students can learn (or re-learn in many cases) that they are indeed creative. Students can learn to rediscover the inner child. Students can learn to think creatively and critically. So, as teachers we certainly can teach how to explore our innate creativity, how to think creatively, and how to use our imagination to foster an open mind, heart, and spirit.


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The promotion, support and protection of breastfeeding are a priority for children's health in Ireland. Breastfeeding is the biologically normal feeding method for infants and young children and ensures optimum growth and development. There is considerable evidence to demonstrate the importance of breastfeeding for the health of both mothers and infants. Children who are not breastfed have a higher incidence and severity of many illnesses including respiratory tract and urinary tract infections, gastroenteritis, otitis media, and diabetes (Victora et al. 2016; Ip et al, 2007, AHRQ, 2007), SIDS and childhood cancers (Ip et al, 2007, AHRQ, 2007).
Breastfeeding is also a significant protective factor against obesity in children (Yan et al 2014). The protective role of breastfeeding extends beyond childhood and is important in the prevention of chronic diseases in adulthood including diabetes (Victora, 2016). Being breastfed has been identified as providing a reduced risk of obesity and Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes (Hector et al, 2010). Breastfeeding also reduces a mother's risk of ovarian and breast cancer and diabetes (Victora et al. 2016). Breast milk is vital in preventing Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants, which is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and neurodevelopmental impairment (AAP, 2012).
Ref: https://www.breastfeeding.ie/Uploads/breastfeeding-in-a-healthy-ireland.pdf
The midwives in the hospital have a wide range of knowledge, skills and experience that will assist you during the first few days. Please seek advice and help if you need it. Breastfeeding can seem to be challenging in the initial period, but is worth the effort once you and your baby have learnt each other's ways. The National Maternity Hospital Breastfeeding booklet* is a great source of information and includes details on what to expect when you are breastfeeding (page 5 on) from Day 1 to 7, Days 7- 14 and from Week 4-8.
* please see 'Support Groups' below for updated Breastfeeding class information.
Come along to our free 'Preparing to Breastfeed Class'.
Venue: Lecture Theatre, 65/ 66 Mount Street (adjacent to Holles St.)
Dates: 1st Friday of each month at 12.45hrs
3rd Tuesday of each month at 18.00hrs
You and your baby are welcome to attend our Breastfeeding Postnatal Support Group.
Venue: Antenatal Education Room, 65/66 Mount Street (adjacent to Holles St.)
Dates: Every Thursday from 09.30 to 12.00hrs
All classes are facilitated by the Breastfeeding Team.
All welcome. No booking required!
La Leche League
Friends of Breastfeeding
Tongue Tie Referral Pathway for NMH Babies
1. Tongue tie occurs as a normal anatomical variant and does not always restrict tongue function for breastfeeding. If a tongue tie is identified during your baby's physical examination, your baby's breastfeeding should be assessed by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in hospital or at the Breastfeeding Specialist Clinic.
Drop in Breastfeeding Specialist Clinic
Every Thursday 9:30-12:00 hrs
2nd floor 65 Mount Street
2. If the IBCLC identifies that your baby's tongue tie interferes with his or her ability to breastfeed effectively, the IBCLC will arrange an appointment for your baby at the Baby Clinic to be reviewed by a Paediatric Consultant.
3. If the Paediatric Consultant determines that a tongue tie division (frenotomy) is indicated, you will be referred to a trained public or private practitioner.
4. Following the tongue tie division, you are advised to revisit the Breastfeeding Specialist Clinic to help your baby optimise his or her breastfeeding technique after the procedure.
Useful Download: Management of Tongue Tie in Early Infancy
Useful Link: Tongue Tie Information from the HSE
Antenatal Breastfeeding Preparation Class Notes
The National Maternity Hospital Breastfeeding Booklet
Parents Guide to the Infant Feeding Policy
Mastitis Information Leaflet For Breastfeeding Mothers
Thrush Leaflet
Ref: Best Beginnings www.bestbeginnings.org.uk
Ref: Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC www.ibconline.ca
Ref: www.breastfeeding.ie
Ref: Medela www.medela.com
Ref: Ardo Medical www.ardomedical.co.uk


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From a ski lift, many years ago, my ski instructor pointed out that aspen trees have eyes. Aspens self-prune by throwing off lower branches � which makes for straight, sturdy stems. Where the branches fall off, they leave trunk marks like the Egyptian eye of Horus, or like the famous Nepalese eyes: They look at you � and don�t let go. For me, the aspen eyes have become a symbol for our yearly ski trips to the Rocky Mountains, and for the truth and beauty we find in Nature.
There is a stand of aspen in Utah that is estimated to be 80,000 years old. When you think this is remarkable, consider that all the trees of an aspen grove are joined underground: That forest is a single organism, if you will. We surely can learn from something that old, wise and connected.
Even if you never watched the classic movie Casablanca, you have heard about the famous scene: �Here�s looking at you, kid,� Humphrey Bogart says to Ingrid Bergman, with love and sternness, because the lovers have to part; Ingrid has to learn to live her own life, and get over the pain of losing the greatest love of her life.
The aspen eyes look at me with the same Casablanca sternness. Those eyes are more than just beautiful. Through those eyes Nature looks back at me, I feel. Deep and hard. Same way how we should look at our fears.


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Jon is currently the instructor for walling workshops conducted in SA by the Dry Stone Walls Association of Australia. Jon has excellent walling skills and very effectively communicates these to a wide range of learners.
Thanks to JRM Stonework we were able to turn a bitumen car park into an inviting space where people are enticed to stop and further investigate the Lou Miranda Estate winery and facilities. Jon's ability to take our rough sketches of the winery entrance and fully grasp the concept of what we wanted to achieve was excellent. A true craftsman, Jon worked with great care and diligence to ensure the stone walls and paths were completed to expected our expectation. Jon was able to match existing stonework so that the new area is a seamless extension with the old. Jon hasn't just built a stone wall, he has created a space which enhances the look and feel of everything that we want to display in our outdoor environment.
I contacted JRM Stonework looking for an alternative to the concrete-style retaining walls that are widely available, as the wall was going to be in a very visible part of our yard. Jon was professional from the very first visit, through providing us with a quote, and handling the various amendments as we re-worked the build a couple of times. The end result is simply stunning - a work of art, not just a wall, which adds beauty to the garden, as well as performing the very important job of retaining! His innovative solutions to our concerns during the job have resulted in something very unique. The whole team were diligent, incredibly polite, conscious and respectful of our neighbours, and happy to engage with our curious kids, who had tonnes of questions about the process!I cannot recommend JRM Stonework more highly.
Thank you so much for completing the dry stone work for us at Coromandel East. You have created a work of art and we will treasure it. It ties in seamlessly with our landscape and our self- catering accommodation, Bimbimbie Hideaway, and also with our heritage dry stone walls in the valley area of our property. We enjoyed having your team building such beautiful walls and path to our special area. We found you and your workers to be very friendly, good communicators and extremely neat.It was an extra bonus that you filled in behind the walls with organic loam. These extra touches are most appreciated.You are welcome to put pictures of your creativity at our property up on your website.
From our initial meeting, to the present day, I have found Jon to be honest and reliable. Nothing is too much trouble; no job too small. He is always easy to contact, whether by phone or email. He is able to offer creative ideas and his ability to use the site stone to construct functional and stylish walls and steps is second to none. I am especially impressed by my very unique letterbox and water feature, constructed from large single pieces of bluestone.
Jon Moore is an artist in stonework. Recently I needed a small area of crazy-paving to be built next to a large area which has been down for about thirty years. The work was professionally accomplished with true craftsmanship and great attention to detail. It is exactly what I wanted.
I contacted JRM Stonework to give me some ideas on building a stone retaining wall for a raised garden bed. Jon gave me a call, arranged a time to come around and provided me with a quote. We worked through some ideas and made a plan and set a starting date. I was impressed with Jon's work, he turned up on time and worked through regardless of the weather. The job was finished to a high standard and the boys kept the work site clean and tidy.I highly recommend JRM Stonework for any job needing to be done.
Having read Jon's explanation about 'Why dry stone' and the testimonials we decided to ask JRM to build a dry stone wall in Kanmantoo Blue Stone at the front of our home. It was a huge task and we are absolutely delighted with a wall that has added so much character and charm to our home. Jon's skills, professionalism and outstanding efforts have given us a beautiful and timeless dry stone wall that we will cherish forever. We wanted a welcoming wall that our friends and neighbour's could sit on, have a chat and enjoy the garden. We now have it!Because Jon made it seem easy I almost forgot to mention the added complications in this task which included: a sloped block, re-welding & re-setting the original gate posts and accommodating both water and gas mains, which were in awkward positions. Jon managed these perfectly, despite the extra work they caused. We were very pleased with the cost of the wall and felt almost embarrassed by the end, given the effort & quality of workmanship, that it was so well priced.'Thank you Jon' is simply inadequate to express our sincere gratitude for such a unique wall. If you are reading this and want to come and see it, please do: 1 Ellesmere St Kensington Park "
Neo Infrastructure was contracted by the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources to upgrade the trails and amenities at the Lower Mt Lofty Botanical Gardens near Piccadilly, South Australia.Includes in the scope of works was the construction of 240 lineal metres of low basalt wall, construction of stone faced steps and basalt dry stacked retaining walls.Working to architectural concepts and engineering design parameters required the works to be both aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound.After an extensive search of the stonemasonry market inclusive of seeking references from prior clients, Neo Infrastructure engaged JRM Stonework to undertake the works.The selection of JRM Stonework proved to be the correct one. Jon Moore and his team were first class not only in the finished product quality but in the project delivery.Jon was able to discuss all facets of the works with both the engineers and architects to acheive a win win outcome for all. JRM were flexible in their delivery and worked in well with other trades on site to ensure a team approach in achieving the final outcome.As a company that relies on professional subcontractors to deliver, it is comforting to know JRM Stonework are out there. In such a specialised field as stonemasonry JRM have proven their capability to all stakeholders involved in the project.I would have no hesitation in recommending Jon and his team for any related works and look forward to working with JRM Stonework in the near future.
We were given Jon's name by a client who had a dry stone wall constructed by Jon, and who felt he was a very good tradesperson. He was very efficient in supplying a quote, and following up with email communications in respect of our requested work. He undertook the reconstruction of our damaged and disintegrating wall in such a manner that it was much more robust than when first built. He ensured we had access to our property at all times, even though the wall was on our entry driveway. A neighbour commented that they could not tell where the old and the repaired section of the wall met, the reconstruction was done so well. So, many thanks for the excellent job Jon.
We recently engaged JRM Stonework to build retaining walls either side of our driveway and we have been delighted with the process and finished product. Jon is a true craftsman and his passion for working with stone was evident right from the start. JRM Stonework were reliable, communicated well, were flexible to change and additional work, kept the site tidy and contained and produced work that exceeded our expectations!
Jon has spent the last 2 weeks building a wall, a long, long wall in our backyard. After the first day I came home and saw his work I realised it wasn't just a wall it was a form of art. Each piece designed to fit perfectly next to and on top of each other. Not only did Jon work tirelessly in all conditions he was also so pleasant and nothing was too hard, even when we kept adding things to his list. We have a large dog and Jon was diligent that when the fence was down she was away so she didn't get out. I found him to be trustworthy leaving my home open to him every day without a second thought and a person of integrity. Lastly I would like to add that his prices for his standard of work our beyond reasonable ( don't put them up we may want more work done).
We were lucky enough to find Jon's website when we were looking for someone to rebuild a dry stone retaining wall in our back garden. We knew it was a job we couldn't undertake ourselves, to say we are are happy with the finished result is an understatement. Family & friends are very impressed !! The wall looks fantastic & will be the centrepiece of our back garden once our planting etc is complete. It's obvious Jon & his team are true craftsmen & take pride in their work, we were surprised that all work was done manually without any machinery being used. The fact that they left the area completely clean & tidy after was an added bonus & shows their professionalism. We would most certainly recommend JRM Stonework to anyone needing this type of work.
I emailed JRM Stonework to discuss my plans for some stone walls and crazy paving. I had a vague idea as to what i wanted but needed someone with experience to tease out what was possible, what it would cost and what were the options. My first positive impression was that Jon replied to my email enquiry within a short time frame. We organised for a site visit to discuss my ideas and he helped me clarify what I was imagining for the garden project. I found him to be friendly and easy to talk to. Jon and his team worked on the walls and crazy paving for over a month. He was always on time, easy to communicate with and was very obliging to the changes I asked for along the way. Both Jon and his team did a fantastic job and I could not be happier with the final result. It was all done with care, precision and complete professionalism. I could go away, leave them to the job and always find that they had treated the site with care. Jon is a perfectionist in what he does. He has very high work standards and was committed to providing me the client with quality workmanship from go to woe.The stone walls are beautiful. The garden lighting on them at night really accentuates the beautiful hand picked stone. The crazy paving looks amazing, complementing the old bungalow home. Every time I look at the back garden I am so impressed with what has been done.I am so pleased with Jon's work that I have started planning for him to return to start on the front garden. I must admit that getting work done can sometimes be a bit scary, but my experience with JRM Stonework was a complete pleasure. I have no hesitation in recommending JRM Stonework to anyone who wants a great job done to a very high standard. Thank you Jon for making the whole process stress free at all times.
We were recommended to Jon Moore of JRM Stonework by an engineer friend to repair and heighten a stone wall at the entrance to the front door of our home and to build a new stone wall for a garden to blend in with existing stone walls. We could not be happier with the results and the way Jon and his team approached the work each day, the completed walls which are a work of art and the tidying up of the site at the completion of the job. Jon is a true craftsman and has imbued that spirit in his team. The whole team were friendly, diligent and professional. Jon helped us clarify our thinking, supplied a professional (and reasonable) quotation and started work precisely when he said he would. Reliability is clearly an attribute which customers value.We would not hesitate to recommend JRM Stonework to any domestic or business customer who is looking for a professional reliable stonemason and high quality results. His work will bring satisfaction and add value to any property.Jon, again many thanks and congratulations to your team.
I live on a steep block in the foothills and was looking for a set of stone stairs to be installed down to our back yard. JRM was recommended to me by another landscaper and Jon quickly came around to quote the job. He offered a very reasonable price and he and his team did an amazing job of turning a dirt slope into a very attractive path, giving us access to the bottom of our block. My wife and I got along really well with Jon and his team. They are extremely polite and friendly, are passionate about what they do and show a general interest in helping you.
Thanks heaps, Jon. I'm very happy with the repairs. They fit in really well with the style of wall. I'll certainly keep you in mind when we decide to have the other sections repaired.
We had just completed building our house and contacted Jon about a dry wall for retaining and to add a feature to our front yard. All dealings with Jon were easy and professional. He was always prompt and reliable which gave us peace of mind that the job would be done to a professional standard. The overall finished product exceeded our expectations and has added character to our new home. We would definitely recommend Jon and his team.
I have known Jon for a short period of time and in my judgement as a person he shows pure integrity, skill and a great deal of passion. Jon is a true artist and a very skilled worker as a stone mason should be. I would highly recommend him and his work.
Jon provided a couteous, efficient and professional service with high quality craftsmanship. We are very pleased with our new stone walls. Thanks for a great job.
JRM Stonework has been subcontracting to our landscaping business for over two years. Attention to detail, flexibility and a professional manner are reasons why we will continue to engage their services.
Thanks again for the great work around the property. I love walking out the front door and seeing the new wall. It completes a great new boundary to the area.The lads did a great job and we appreciate their friendly nature and professionalism along with working late to clean up all the areas.


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Housing | Leasing | University Services
The Office of the General Counsel offers advice on leasing, housing and landlord/tenant matters as they relate to real property owned and/or managed by the University. The OGC reviews and drafts leases where the University is the landlord or the tenant.
The OGC supports University Services in providing services to the campus community, including housing, dining, parking, events and mail delivery services.
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Meet the WSAJ Staff
The WSAJ staff takes pleasure in responding to the needs of our members.
We can be reached by phone or email.
Main Office
1809 7th Ave, Suite 1500
Seattle, WA 98101-1328
Executive Office & Administration
Liz Berry
Executive Director
As executive director of the Washington State Association for Justice, Liz Berry brings a lifelong connection to the trial bar and a history of fighting to empower people. She is also a seasoned political operative and an advocate for women in leadership.
Berry is committed to building on WSAJ's reputation as one of the nation's most respected legal watchdogs—protecting access to the civil justice system for consumers and injured citizens. She took over as WSAJ's executive director in June 2016, previously serving WSAJ as Associate Director of Government Affairs and Communications.
Berry has brought a new vision for the organization to ensure it's relevant to both WSAJ's rising-star talents and legends. Her vision is simple: expanding WSAJ's innovative offerings through education, networking and advocacy is paramount to ensuring WSAJ remains relevant to its 2,400 plaintiff injury attorneys in the region. Recruiting the next generation of WSAJ trial lawyers is her top priority.
She has expanded WSAJ's reach and availability through smart technology, online platforms and social media. Under Berry's leadership, EAGLE membership has grown to its largest size in history. EAGLEs support WSAJ's government and public affairs efforts that protect consumer access to the state's civil justice system. WSAJ's business sponsorship revenue has almost tripled during her tenure.
She launched WSAJ's Trial Advocacy Summer Fellowship Program for second-year law students in a targeted effort to recruit the next generation of WSAJ EAGLE members and plaintiff attorney talent for the Northwest region.
Berry is no stranger to political campaigns and big battles. Prior to WSAJ, she managed three separate campaigns here in Washington state. She is the former Legislative Director to U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ.
Berry has served on the boards of numerous organizations dedicated to recruiting women into leadership positions including Women Under 40 PAC, Women's Funding Alliance and the National Women's Political Caucus of Washington. As the former president of the NWPC-WA, Berry injected new energy and ideas to recruit and engage younger women and women of color. During her presidency, she doubled membership, tripled Political Action Committee (PAC) fundraising and recruited a new board that reflected the next generation of women in politics.
She is a graduate of American University in Washington, DC, where she studied communications, legal institutions, economics and government. She and her husband Michael Hill live in Queen Anne with their son George.
Suone Cotner
Deputy Director
Suone Cotner has served as deputy director for the Washington State Association for Justice since 2008. She previously worked as WSAJ's development director beginning in 1997. She brings a lifetime of national and state political and fundraising experience to her work.
Cotner is responsible for managing and growing WSAJ's prestigious EAGLE program and WSAJ Foundation. In order to safeguard our civil justice system, WSAJ relies on the support and leadership of member attorneys and legal professionals. The EAGLE program sustains WSAJ's powerful government affairs program that educates the Washington State Legislature and Washington's congressional delegation on civil justice issues. The Amicus program, supported by the WSAJ Foundation, ensures that WSAJ's voice in the courts delivers a legacy.
In 2006, WSAJ honored Cotner with its Alvin Anderson Award for her critical role in raising $6.8 million to defeat an anti-consumer measure (I-330) that hurt injured patients.
She is a senior advisor to all of WSAJ's political work.
Prior to working for the Association, Cotner was president of the Mt. Baker Group, a fundraising and public affairs consulting company. Her clients included congressional and state candidates, trade associations, and non-profit organizations throughout the United States. As a professional development director, she routinely trains and advises progressive organizations on fundraising strategies.
She served as a top aide, lobbyist and strategist in Washington, DC, for more than a decade. She later launched her own public affairs consulting firm, the Mt. Baker Group, here in Washington state before coming to WSAJ. She is the former executive director of ERAmerica, a national coalition of organizations working to pass the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
She currently serves as a board member for Fuse Washington, one of the state's largest progressive organizations. She remains politically active, volunteering for various groups active in advocating for civil justice and women's issues.
Cotner lives with her husband, Tim Cottrell in Seattle. When she is not working, you might spot her on a sailboat, travelling to Europe as an amateur wine taster or enjoying the view out of her cabin on Hood Canal.
Larry Shannon
Government Affairs Director
Larry Shannon is the government affairs director for the Washington State Association for Justice, since 1994. He oversees WSAJ's state and federal legislative, electoral, and public affairs priorities. Shannon has helped WSAJ's 2,400-member attorneys build WSAJ into one of the nation's leading justice advocacy organizations.
As a respected thought leader and ally for legal and consumer protection advocacy programs throughout the U.S., Shannon enlists WSAJ members who are among the region's top law firms and attorneys to help shape WSAJ's legislative priorities. In 2005, he was recognized by Washington Law and Politics magazine as one of the top five lobbyists in the state. He has written numerous articles for consumer and political magazines addressing legal, political and consumer issues.
Shannon has been a top strategic advisor to the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and state justice organizations nationally. In 2014, he received the prestigious AAJ Partner of the Year Award for his vigorous advocacy for AAJ and the civil justice system. When he is not representing WSAJ before the Washington State Legislature, Shannon travels throughout the state to meet with WSAJ's prestigious EAGLE members who are responsible for sustaining WSAJ's highly regarded government affairs program.
Shannon formerly served as WSAJ's development director and public affairs director. He spent six years working in the consumer protection division of the Washington State Attorney General's Office. He has served as special liaison to the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors from 1994 to 1998. He is a board member of Washington Community Action Network, Washington CAN, the largest consumer organization in the state, and is also involved in numerous community groups.
A native of the Seattle area, he graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in political science and history. He lives in Seattle with his wife Jan Simonds. They have three grown children.
Shannon is an avid coach and advocate for youth sports. He is president and founder of the Ballard American Legion athletic program. When he's not working on his cabins on Indianola, Shannon can be found in a coffee shop schooling friends and colleagues on the merits of case law, history, basketball and baseball. In fact, when it comes to coffee and lively conversation, Shannon is a lot like baseball. There are no limits. There are only innings.
Sara Crumb
Member Services Director
Sara Crumb brings more than two decades of legal and public affairs experience to her role as WSAJ's Member Services Director. Since September 2016, Crumb has been responsible for recruiting new members to WSAJ's 2,400-member organization while helping to curate a coveted suite of premium member services.
Crumb's public affairs experience is steeped in public policy from Olympia to DC's Capitol Hill. Her unique public affairs background ensure our members have one of the strongest advocates for WSAJ's prestigious EAGLE program, our top membership credited for protecting Washington's civil justice system. Whether she is helping new attorneys build out their practice or seasoned attorneys carve out important case law, Crumb's deep understanding of emerging public policy and the law make her a standout on the WSAJ team.
Prior to her role as member services director, Crumb served in top leadership positions under Washington state's most respected congressional delegations. For two years, she served U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell's as her state director. She spent more than a decade in leadership roles for U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks and WSAJ's public affairs team. She also served two years as a law clerk for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Washington in Spokane.
Crumb is a graduate of Gonzaga University of School of Law in Spokane and holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Washington. She has been a member of the Washington State Bar Association since 2003.
WSAJ Staff
Sue Evans
Press Contact
John Haney
Seattle Office Receptionist
Rebecca Johnson
Jeanne Lange
Membership Services
Mary Learned
Website & Systems Administrator
Angelita Manzanares
CLE Associate Director
Caitlin McCormick
Membership Associate
Linda Snider
Spokane Office Manager
Michael Temple
Government Affairs Counsel
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AOFAS Position Statement: Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) is a medical specialty society whose 1,800 members are orthopedic surgeons specializing in the surgical and nonoperative treatment of injuries, disease, and other conditions of the foot and ankle. The AOFAS promotes quality patient care through education, research and training of orthopaedic surgeons and other health care providers, and serves as a resource for government, industry and the health care community on issues concerning the medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle.
Patient Selection
Ankle arthritis has several accepted operative and non-operative treatment options. Operative treatment is generally considered for patients with persistent symptoms that fail to respond to appropriate and comprehensive non-operative treatment measures. Surgical options include joint debridement, distraction arthroplasty, osteotomy, arthrodesis, and total ankle arthroplasty. Traditionally, arthrodesis was the favored treatment for end stage ankle arthritis. However, the restricted motion following arthrodesis increases the stresses on the surrounding joints leading to further arthritic changes. Total ankle arthroplasty preserves motion and may be protective against further degeneration while providing equivalent pain relief.
Over the past decade, total ankle replacement surgery has evolved as an acceptable and viable alternative to ankle arthrodesis in select patients with ankle arthritis. These include adult patients with primary, post- traumatic, and rheumatoid arthritis who have moderate or severe pain, loss of mobility, and loss of function of the involved ankle. Before considering total ankle replacement, patients should have completed several months of conservative treatment, should have satisfactory vascular perfusion in the involved extremity, and must have adequate soft-tissue coverage about the ankle that affords a safe surgical approach to total ankle replacement. In such patients, high-level evidence indicates that total ankle replacement safely relieves pain and may provide superior functional results when compared to ankle fusion (1-5). Additional concomitant or sequential surgical procedures may be required in some patients to optimize outcome.
Provider Qualifications
Total ankle replacement surgery should be performed by board-certified or board-eligible allopathic or osteopathic orthopedic surgeons with appropriate training and education. When considering total ankle replacement, patients should consult with a qualified orthopedic surgeon.
Total ankle replacement surgery is a safe and effective treatment option for select patients with ankle arthritis. In many patients total ankle replacement surgery substantially improves function, reduces pain, and allows for an improved quality of life. Patient mobility and quality of life factors contribute to longer independent living and to controlling overall health care costs.
1. Anderson T, Montgomery F, Carlsson A. Uncemented STAR total ankle prostheses. Three to eight-year follow-up of fifty-one consecutive ankles. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 85(7): 1321-9, 2003.
2. Haddad SL, Coetzee JC, Estok R, Fahrbach K, Banel D, Nalysnyk L.: Intermediate and long-term outcomes of total ankle arthroplasty and ankle arthrodesis. A systematic review of the literature. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 89(9): 1899-1905, 2007.
3. Knecht SI, Estin M, Callaghan JJ, Zimmerman MB, Alliman KJ, Alvine FG, Saltzman CL. The Agility total ankle arthroplasty. Seven to sixteen-year follow-up. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 86(6): 1161-71, 2004.
4. Saltzman CL, Mann RA, Ahrens JE, Amendola A, Anderson RB, Berlet GC, Brodsky JW, Chou LB, Clanton TO, Deland JT, Deorio JK, Horton GA, Lee TH, Mann JA, Nunley JA, Thordarson DB, Walling AK, Wapner KL, Coughlin MJ.: Prospective Controlled Trial of STAR Total Ankle Replacement Versus Ankle Fusion: Initial Results. Foot Ankle Int. 30(7): 579-96, 2009.
5. SooHoo NF, Kominski G. Cost-effectiveness analysis of total ankle arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 86(11): 2446-55, 2004.
Approved by the AOFAS Board of Directors, August 4, 2009
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RANGELY I ConsumerAffairs.com analyzed FBI and Census Bureau data from 2014 to create a map displaying the safest cities in the United States, and Rangely is ranked No. 3 in Colorado for the lowest odds of a burglary taking place.
The FBI's annual report Crime in the United States revealed the estimated number of violent crimes reported by law enforcement during 2014 dropped by 0.2 percent and the estimated number of property crimes decreased 4.3 percent when compared with 2013 data.
Rangely comes in at No. 3 in Colorado behind Frederick and Eagle, which were No. 1 and No. 2 respectively, in the odds of a burglary taking place..
Figuring the odds of burglary, Frederick had the odds of 1 out of 10,607, its one-year burglary rate went down 83.3 percent, the town had 18.86 police officers per every 10,000 people, there were 9.43 serious crimes per each 1,000 people and there were 0.27 crimes per day.
No. 2 Eagle had burglary odds of 1 out of 3,264, its one-year burglary rate remained unchanged, there are 15.2 officers per 10,000 residents, there were 22.98 crimes per thousand people and a reported 0.41 crimes daily.
No. 3 Rangely had burglary odds of 1 out of 2,447, its burglary rate declined 66.7 percent, the town has 32.69 officers per 10,000 population, there were 11.44 crimes per 1,000 people, and there were 0.08 crimes per day.
No. 4 in Colorado is Granby while No. 5 is Cortez. The odds in Granby are 1 in 1,774 while in Cortez, it is 1 in 1,718 and the two towns reported burglary rates in 2014 were down by 83.3 and 68.8 percent, respectively. Granby has 39.46 officers were 10,000 residents while Cortez has 79.18 per 10,000 residents. Granby reported .15 crimes per day while Cortez averaged 1.86.
The next five safest towns in Colorado as being free of burglaries are: No. 6 is Firestone; No. 7 is Ault; No. 8 is New Castle; No 9 is Crested Butte; and No. 10 is Buena Vista.
Get the "Quick Facts" card for Rangely here: www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/aaa_alarm_systems.html#safest-cities-burgchance-co-rangely.
Meeker is No. 20 out of the 122 Colorado towns and cities analyzed.
The odds of a burglary in Meeker were 1 in 835, the burglary rate was down 40 percent, there are 23.96 officers for every 10,000 people, there were 22.36 crimes for every 1,000 people, and there were .15 crimes per day.
In comparison, nationally, the odds of a burglary were 1 in 182, the burglary rates was down 11.95 percent, there were 22.98 officers for every 10,000 people, the crime rate was 64.65 per 1,000 people and there were 36,904.83 serious crimes per day.
The five worst towns in Colorado as analyzed by Consumer Affairs.com of FBI and Census Bureau data from 2014, named Monte Vista as 118th, LaJunta as 119th and Pueblo as 120th, followed by Lakeside and Black Hawk, which came in at Nos. 121 and 122, respectively.


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The SAS 871 is designed as a rear pad for Endurance GT Racing. It has a flat characteristics which enables the driver to be less aggressive when braking whilst still achieving improved stopping power.
SAS 871 racing pads are sintered for maximum durability. This process enables it to complete 24 hour endurance races such as the 'Le Mans 24 hours' without any pad change.
The less-aggressive style of the pad results in less overall load being delivered to the braking system (rotors, calipers, etc.) therefore increasing the longevity of all braking components and keeping the overall temperature as low as possible.
SAS 871 is commonly used in a combination with the SAS 964 for optimal braking balance in front-engine race cars.


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The South West Agricultural Resource Management (SWARM) Initiative from the Duchy Rural Business School has been set up to provide farmers with information about efficiently managing their natural resources. A PPRE (Peninsula Partnership for the Rural Environment) project, the SWARM Initiative embraces their ethos of "improving the economic & environmental performance of agriculture through research, skills development and knowledge transfer".
There are three main elements to the SWARM initiative, these are;
-Soils for Profit – covers soils, manures and nutrients and is delivered by Natural England in partnership with the Environment Agency
– Resource Efficiency for Farmers – covers energy, water, air and inorganic waste and is delivered by Rural Focus
– SWARM knowledge hub – This website provides land users with numerous resources including videos, fact sheets and interactive features.
Farmers can request free advice visits, during which farmers are helped to identify any issues and advised of potential mitigation measures.
The SWARM Knowledge Hub is a new RDPE (Rural Development Programme for England) funded web information service dedicated to south west farmers and growers. The site will help to show that sustainable agriculture means more profit for the farming community. This site can be used to:
– Learn how you can reduce the costs of farm inputs
– Increase profits by making better use of farm resources
– Help decide what energy saving investments to make on your farm
– Get unbiased reports on the latest resource management research
– Learn how other farmers are tackling resource management on their farms
– Get the latest news and information on funding and training
The SWARM Knowledge Hub is a PPRE project working very closely with various funding agencies, farmer groups, and other stakeholder partners to ensure that the most up to date knowledge on all aspects of farm resource management is made available to the south west farming community.
Information on a range of different topics will be presented in a variety of ways including videos, decision making tools, factsheets and interactive features to allow the farming community to improve profitability and become more sustainable.
For more information visit http://www.swarmhub.co.uk/index.php


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Disease Progression
The symptoms of hepatitis C are sometimes very difficult to recognize. In a significant proportion of patients they are progressive in nature at some stage. They can be very mild, at least in the early stages of infection.
Just like HBV infection, acute infection may frequently be remarkably asymptomatic, but sometimes presents with major symptoms. Fatigue may be prominent. Other symptoms include mild fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, vague abdominal pain, and sometimes diarrhea. Many cases go undiagnosed because the symptoms are suggestive of a flu-like illness which just comes and goes, or these symptoms are so mild that the patient is unaware of anything unusual. A minority of patients notice dark urine and light colored stools, followed by jaundice in which the skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow. Itching of the skin may be present. Some people may loose 5 to 10 pounds, at least in part due to mal-absorption of food due to disturbed liver functions in addition to diminished appetite.
The most common symptom of chronic disease is fatigue.
Individuals infected with HCV are often identified because they are found to have elevated liver enzymes on blood testing as part of a routine health check-up, or because a hepatitis C antibody is found to be positive at the time of blood donation or insurance check-up. Usually, elevated liver enzymes and a positive antibody test for HCV (anti-HCV) mean that an individual has chronic hepatitis C. We refer further to the section on diagnosis of HCV.
A bigger percentage of patients than previously thought, and in particular the younger, may clear the virus during acute hepatitis C. They have positive anti-HCV test but their HCVRNA disappears. They are identified by HCVRNA absence in the blood when seen years later. If such patients have elevated enzymes, other causes need to be considered.
A mild inflammatory response in which the infected individual is virtually asymptomatic but with potentially a high level of virus in the blood, may continue for years, even decades, before progressing significantly. More than 50-85% of infected individuals develop chronicity. In some 20-30% of patients, this may eventually result in cirrhosis (scarring of the liver tissue), and clinically in end-stage symptomatic liver disease. This appears to take, on average, about 20-30 years to develop. However, up to 1/3 may not develop significant liver damage at all, even after years.
Symptoms of advanced liver disease may include fluid retention in the abdomen (ascites) and legs (peripheral edema), variceal hemorrhage (bleeding from varicose veins in esophagus or stomach), or impaired mental function, subtle with sleep disturbances or full-blown liver coma due to failure of detoxification of the blood by the liver. If the patient with chronic disease turns yellow (jaundice), this tends to be a very concerning symptom with a variety of more serious explanations.
Some patients with cirrhosis (scarring and nodule formation) may clinically do well for years, while others may deteriorate. The risk of liver cell cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, HCC) increases over time.
Other organ involvement may be associated with hepatitis C infection. This includes thyroid function, painful joint and skin complaints caused by abnormal proteins (cyroglobulins), a disease called porphyria cutanea tarda and associated with disturbed liver metabolism of porphyrins, renal disease albeit rarely major renal function impairment and certain blood disorders.
Importantly, the disease outcome is strongly influenced by co-morbid problems such as alcohol abuse, poorly controlled diabetes, iron accumulation in the liver and severe obesity.


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Alice in Wonderland
When director Tim Burton and Golden Globe award winner Johnny Depp team up for a film, the result is always magical. From 1990's Edward Scissorhands to the 2007 masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the two have been more or less successful in every picture they've made together. Now uniting again for the seventh time, Depp and Burton have created an enchanting tale in Alice in Wonderland. Working more as a sequel to the title story (following the 1951 Disney animated feature closer than any other) rather than another iteration in itself, the film creates a fantastical world that feels alive and is brimming with imagination. It is a must see.
The film begins in the real world with Alice as a young girl (played by Mairi Ella Challen at this age). She tells her father that she thinks she's going mad because of a recurring dream she is having, but he tells her that some of the best people are mad. Flash forward thirteen years later and Alice is a young adult (played by Mia Wasikowska) and on her way to a party where she is asked for her hand in marriage by a gentleman she does not love. As he asks her, in front of seemingly hundreds of people no less, she spots a white rabbit (voiced by Michael Sheen) and she chases after it, only to fall down a hole into Wonderland. She quickly meets a colorful cast of characters including Tweedledee and Tweedledum (both played by Matt Lucas), Cheshire Cat (voiced by Stephen Fry), and of course, the Mad Hatter (played by Johnny Depp). She swears she's never been there before despite their insistence that she has. They believe she has come back to stop the evil Red Queen (played by Helena Bonham Carter) and take down her jabberwocky, a giant mythical beast, thus giving power of the land back to her sister, the kind White Queen (played by Anne Hathaway).
Alice in Wonderland is a timeless story and no matter whether you've read its source material, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," or seen one of the dozens of adaptations of it (including a 1976 porn version that, unfortunately, I've yet to get my hands on), you should be familiar with the gist of it, but you've never seen it like this. Alice's trip down the rabbit hole begins much like it usually does, with Alice growing taller and shrinking smaller before finally making it through the tiny door too little for her to crawl through, but Burton takes the rest of the film down a completely different path, one met with an unabashed amount of wonderment and a strong sense of peril, two things its previous Disney counterpart was missing.
That 1951 animated movie looked good, but was bogged down by poor musical numbers and a story that went nowhere. Alice's adventure never took a deeper meaning other than her desire to live in a more illusory world where she wouldn't succumb to boredom. This modern update--or more accurately labeled sequel--thankfully does more and you do feel like Alice has a purpose in this world. (Not to mention it does away with the singing.)
Still, I will admit that much like previous iterations, the story isn't as interesting as simply looking at the lush visuals on display. You may brush the story off as nonsense, but you'll still sit there in bewilderment at the film's artistry. It's bedazzling in a way that makes you feel like a kid again because the world you're looking at could only be realized by someone with a childlike sensibility, of which Burton, however dark it may be, has in spades. Every frame fills each corner of the screen with something remarkable to look at and the 3D makes it pop. The extra dimension gives added depth to an already stunning landscape, rarely resorting to the annoying things-flying-at-your-face gimmick too many 3D films employ.
Each character in the movie is wonderfully well rounded with distinct personalities and Burton juggles them perfectly, giving you enough time to meet and like (or hate) them. Depp, as great as an actor as he is, does not overpower the film because he's working with solid material (unlike Public Enemies where he was forced to work with mediocrity) and the actors around him do more than a capable job of playing against him. Wasikowska, who plays the titular character, does a particularly excellent job in her first starring role. I see big things on her horizon and much how Edward Scissorhands catapulted Depp into the spotlight, I expect Wasikowska to start gaining exposure after her star turn in this.
As better as this is when compared to the 1951 Disney animated version, it could have followed its footsteps in one regard. In that film, Alice quickly lands in Wonderland and when she finds her way out, the movie ends almost immediately. It never bothers with real world back story. This does a bit too much. I could have done without the real world affairs and found the whole engagement story to be a distraction. Although I like how she relates the people she knows in the real world to the zany creatures in Wonderland, it adds nothing in the way of depth.
That quibble aside, Alice in Wonderland is a real treat and will best be enjoyed by those still with the ability to dream and believe in the impossible.
Alice in Wonderland receives 4.5/5


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Matthew McConaughey Has A Family Day Out In NYC — Cute Pic
The actor stepped out in NYC with his wife and kids in tow — how adorable!
On July 22, Matthew McConaughey and wife Camilla Alves went for a stroll with their son Levi, 4, and daughter, Vida, 2, on NYC's West Side Highway!
This foursome will soon be a five some because Camilla is pregnant with the couple's third child! It looks like the McConaughey clan needs to get an extra pair of hands before their newest addition arrives!
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Does anyone have 2-4 tickets for tonights dinner maybe more tickets for sale? thanksContinue
Hey Josh it was great meeting you Friday night. Glad things worked out like they did. FYI, you are still a turkey (your profile photo that is).
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Chinese drama set during the contra-rural migration of the 1960s, which saw hundreds of thousands of families forced to leave the city and settle in rural areas to supposedly stir local industry expansion. The protagonist Quinghong (Yuanyuan Gao) is a teenager who has grown up in one such middle class family that's been forced to move to rural Guizhou from Shanghai. We see her come of age in a family unhappy with this enforced move in which the patriarch, longing to get back to Shanghai, takes his frustrations with his government out on his family, particularly her.