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Union News
Bullying hits hard as cuts bite
Six in ten workers across the UK have been bullied, or witnessed bullying, over the past six months, a survey by the union UNISON has found. The union is warning that government cuts are fuelling workplace bullying and silencing workers fearful for their jobs. One in four workers say staff cutbacks have led to workplace bullying - double the number from two years ago - and around half say they would be too scared to raise concerns during the period of cuts. The union is predicting the amount of workplace bullying 'will rocket further', as the cuts really start to bite. Findings from the survey of more than 6,000 staff, carried out by for the union by the Centre for Organisation Research and Development (CORD) at Portsmouth Business School, reveal that one in three employees are being bullied at work across the UK, with many more witnessing it. Despite reporting bullying related health concerns, more than half of the bullied workers said they would stay in their jobs and suffer in silence - compared to only a quarter of staff in 2009. Dave Prentis, UNISON's general secretary, said: 'Workers are stuck in a living hell, as they are faced with a double whammy of cuts and bullying. Our results show that bosses are failing to clamp down on workplace bullying and staff are too scared to raise concerns in the current climate of staff and job cuts. There is more pressure than ever from management and the levels of stress are soaring.' He concluded: 'The government must rethink its savage cuts agenda, or see workers' health and efficiency deteriorate. It is more important than ever that workers join a union, as this may be their only point of call for help.'
UNISON news release.
Engineers walk out on bully bosses
More than 550 engineers at Royal Mail subsidiary Romec have taken to the picket lines following claims of management bullying and 'Big Brother' abuses of the company's vehicle tracking systems. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents more than half the firm's technicians, led strike action at mail centres across the country to protest against ill-treatment of its members (Risks 508). CWU national official Ray Ellis said members were responding to a 'regime of intimidation' and bullying of staff. Working hour's changes introduced unilaterally by the company have angered staff, 'who are already being harassed by managers using tracker data," he said, referring to the company's vehicle tracking systems. The company also offers 'portable tagging solutions' - electronic ankle bracelets for individual employees - on its corporate website, providing clients with 'real-time accountability 24 hours a day.' Ellis condemned the company's 'Big Brother' approach, adding the union believed the misuse of the vehicle tracking software was in breach of data protection laws. Electronic surveillance at work has been linked to increased stress and strain injuries.
CWU news release. Morning Star.
GMB concern at contract 'harassment'
A council trying to impose a new employment contract is bullying and harassing staff to sign, a union has said. GMB says some staff at Central Beds Council report they have been told by managers and councillors their 'card will be marked' if they do not sign. The union is now planning a confidential survey to gauge the extent of the problem. GMB organiser Tony Hughes said: 'When GMB gets reports of bullying and harassment we act immediately as the effects of can be highly damaging to people and can have long term health effects.' He said the union wrote to all members in response to the council's attempt to force through the new terms and conditions, and 'got an immediate response from members who told us they are being bullied and harassed,' including being told 'their 'card will be marked' if they do not sign the proposed new contract.' GMB is asking members to complete a bullying survey so it 'can evaluate the depth of the bullying problem and pass on the results to the employer Central Bedfordshire Council whose responsibility it is to make sure that its staff are not bullied in the course of their work."
Move towards a 'sweat-free' Olympics
A new agreement signed in Indonesia between major sportswear brands and textile, clothing and footwear unions in the country has raised hopes that merchandise produced for the London 2012 Games can be produced in factories free from exploitation, the TUC has said. It believes the protocol agreed in Jakarta between the unions and several large factories which make goods for famous sportswear brands like Adidas, Nike, and Puma, opens the way for the unions to represent Indonesian workers making sportswear and Olympics merchandise for next year's Games. The Playfair 2012 campaign - of which the TUC is part alongside campaigning organisation Labour Behind the Label - is hopeful that a union presence in the Indonesian sportswear factories will lead to workers being paid a living wage, ensure their fair treatment and put an end to excessive working hours. This increases the likelihood that goods being produced for next summer's Olympics will be produced in a 'sweat-free' environment, says the TUC. TUC general secretary Brendan Barber said: 'This agreement is an important first step, but the real test now is to see if it does anything to change the poor working conditions for hundreds of thousands of sportswear workers across Indonesia, and in other countries producing sportswear and Olympic goods, such as China and Turkey.' He added: 'British sports fans who have been lucky enough to get tickets to Olympic events in 2012 will want to know that no worker has suffered making any sportswear or merchandise that will be going on sale between now and the opening ceremony next July.'
TUC news release. Playfair 2012 news release. ITGLWF webpage and Protocol on Freedom of Association [pdf].
Bid to get more women safety reps
Safety enforcers have joined with unions to encourage more women to become workplace health and safety reps. 'Help make your workplace safer', a leaflet published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and backed by rail safety regulator ORR, the TUC and individual unions, notes: 'European research suggests that women are under-represented in the health and safety decision-making process. In particular, more women are needed to be safety representatives.' The leaflet adds: 'By representing your colleagues you're playing vital role', including making workplaces safer and 'making sure that women's views and experience of workplace health and safety are taken into account.' And there are benefits for safety reps' themselves, including new skills. It urges women interested in becoming safety reps to get in touch with their union.
Help make your workplace safer leaflet [pdf]. TUC safety reps webpages. HSE worker involvement and HSE health and safety representatives webpages.
Government must not ignore dog dangers
The government must revise the 'out-dated' dangerous dogs law in England and Wales, a union backed coalition has said. The group of 20 animal charities, enforcement agencies and trade unions wants the government to include a Dog Control Bill in next year's Queen's Speech. Communications Workers' Union CWU, which has been at the forefront of the campaign, says despite thousands of attacks by out of control dogs every year very few result in a successful prosecution because attacks on private land are outside the scope of the law. Billy Hayes, CWU general secretary, said: 'Our members, along with thousands of members of the public, are suffering because of out-dated laws on dangerous dogs. The government must listen to the expert organisations which have all agreed a better way forward on responsible dog ownership. It's time the government brought forward some positive legislation to protect working people and this is it.' CWU national safety officer Dave Joyce, who has spearheaded the union's 'Bite-Back' initiative, said: 'Dangerous dogs are an occupational hazard for many of our members with 6,000 attacks on postal workers and over 400 attacks on telecom engineers each year.' He added: 'We want the out-dated laws to be made fit for purpose and brought in line with the new laws introduced in Scotland and Northern Ireland this year. We want responsible dog ownership which helps prevent horrific attacks taking place, whether on postal workers or small children. Where attacks do still occur, it's vital the new laws suitably identify and hold owners to account. Victims of dog attacks have been let down for too long.'
CWU news release and joint briefing paper [pdf]. Morning Star.
Rail could become 'a mugger's paradise'
Rail union RMT is demanding an urgent meeting with transport secretary Phillip Hammond in a bid to head off proposals that could turn the rail network into 'a mugger's paradise', with safety critical staff slashed on both stations and trains. It says the union's detailed study of the fine print of the McNulty Rail Review (Risks 507) show its recommendations would bring in widespread ticket office closures and reduced opening hours in many that did survive the axe. McNulty's proposals would halve the number of ticket offices on the rail network, leaving threequarters of stations without a ticket office. The McNulty review also recommended that Driver Only Operation should be the default position on all services, which RMT says 'gives the train operators the green light to dump all guards from their services by the beginning of 2013 on top of the ticket office cuts and closures - axing safety-critical staff from stations and trains in one blow.' RMT general secretary Bob Crow warned the McNulty proposals would result in 'wholesale de-staffing of trains and stations to fatten up profits at the expense of passenger service and passenger safety.' He added: 'We warned that the McNulty carve up would turn the rail system into a muggers and a criminals paradise, where profits are the only show in town, and this latest research shows the full extent of the dangerous track we are being dragged down. For passengers it means paying higher fares to travel on unsafe, de-staffed services while the train operators are laughing all the way to the bank.'
Firm was several rungs short of safety
An employer that routinely provided workers with ladders that were too short and failed to train its staff in the safest way to work at height has been forced to stump up compensation after a labourer suffered a hernia. The 49-year-old GMB member from Maryport in Cumbria needed major surgery after suffering the injury as he pulled himself up from a step ladder through a loft while working for Home Group in Whitehaven. It was normal practice to use ladders which were too short and for workers to balance themselves on the top to pull themselves up. Under the Working at Height Regulations employers must risk assess the use of ladders and ensure they are used safely. The worker, whose name has not been released, had to wait 12 weeks for his operation and then was forced to take three months off work as he recovered. Home Group did not admit liability but lawyers brought in by the union were successful in obtaining a court settlement. The member, who has two daughters, said: 'Since I involved the union we've received training and now use new, longer ladders so hopefully this won't happen to anyone else in the future.'
Thompsons Solicitors news release.
Ford pays out for double failure
A machine operator at a car manufacturer has received £20,000 compensation after an unsafe storage system led to a workplace injury, which was subsequently aggravated when he fell through a rotten floorboard in the factory toilets. Barry Lester, 64, was forced to take three weeks off work after he strained his groin attempting to lift a box of car parts at Ford Motor Company in Dagenham. The parts were in bags of 500 and were stored in interlocking boxes to make them easier to transport. As he went to lift the top box it caught on the boxes below and he was forced to take the weight of the entire stack, weighing several tonnes. There had previously been a number of accidents and complaints about the way the boxes were stacked, but nothing was done to fix the problem until after Mr Lester's injury. He was able to work through the pain for a year after the original incident, but then aggravated the injury when he fell through a rotten floorboard in the staff toilet. In a union backed compensation case, Ford admitted liability and settled the claim out of court. Unite acting regional secretary Peter Kavanagh said: 'As soon as complaints were made about these storage boxes Ford should have reacted quickly to fix the problem. Instead it took a loyal employee getting injured for them to finally resolve what was clearly a health and safety hazard.' Tom Moore from Thompsons Solicitors, brought in by the union to act in the compensation case, said: 'Ford had been told there was a health and safety problem with these boxes but they did nothing to make the process safer. Ford turned a blind eye to their duty of care to make sure they keep their employees safe.'
Thompsons Solicitors news release.
Other news
The only way isn't up, says HSE
Major safety successes in which the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has played a central role could be a thing of the past for the resource-strapped and hamstrung safety watchdog, a senior official has indicated. Speaking at a health and safety forum held at the Olympics site in east London earlier this month, HSE principal inspector of construction for London, Mike Williams, said the health and safety record of the London 2012 Olympics construction project had been 'fantastic'. But he said budget cuts and government-driven changes mean that when it comes to major sites the watchdog will no longer be able to replicate a proactive approach at the Olympics where it had opted 'to get involved early, checking that all the arrangements are there and looking to others in the chain to see what they plan to do.' He said: 'The HSE's role is not what it has been. We are under much more scrutiny, and expected to remove burdens and simplify things. Our website, now, will be the main vehicle for 'talking' to people. Construction is high risk and, as such, it is a sector we will continue to focus on, but our primary focus will be on smaller sites, not large projects, so we will just have to see how it goes.' The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) this month said the Park and Village workforce had achieved 3 million hours worked without a single reportable injury. ODA said the reportable accident rate on the Olympic Park is around a third of the construction industry average and below the national average for all workplaces.
SHP Online. Sypol news report. HSE London Olympics 2012 webpages.
Cable admits Red Tape Challenge has backfired
Business secretary Vince Cable has admitted a 'red tape challenge' for the retail sector has 'backfired' because the great majority of responses are supportive of regulation. The secretary of state told a British Retail Consortium (BRC) symposium that the website is being targeted by lobby groups who want more regulation, and that retailers 'haven't won the argument' over reducing regulation yet. 'The challenge in some ways has slightly backfired. People who want regulation are bombarding the website so we're getting more people clamouring for regulation.' Trade magazine Retail Week said he added that while the scheme was intended for business groups, it was becoming a 'bit of a political tug of war' because groups representing disabled employees, for instance, are making their voices heard. He said to retailers: 'If you want to get your voice heard you have got to muck in. It gets drowned out by others if you don't.' If a more moderate approach to regulation is to be taken, he said, the case needs to be made for it. The government has urged the business lobby repeatedly to press for removal of regulation, including an explicit May 11 request from the Chancellor George Osborne in a speech to the Institute of Directors.
Retail Week. 11 May 2011 Speech by George Osborne to IoD.
Peers arrest police safety opt out bid
A bid to exempt police forces from workplace safety law has been dropped. The House of Lords debated an amendment to the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill on 9 June 2011. An amendment moved by Tory peer Lord Blencathra, which was subsequently withdrawn, would have repealed parts of the Police (Health and Safety) Act 1997. This would, in effect, have removed the statutory protection afforded police officers by the Health and Safety at Work Act. Asking the peer to withdrawn his amendement, the government promised instead to look at whether more discussions are needed between the police, government departments and safety agencies on whether the necessary balance has been struck in protecting both police officers and the public. In the debate, former Labour health and safety minister, Lord McKenzie of Luton told peers the repeal of the 1997 Act 'would be a seriously retrograde step'. He added: 'The law, as it stands, serves both the public and police effectively. It is certain interpretations of the law that have produced isolated anomalies. Therefore, clarity of interpretation is needed rather than the unnecessary changes to health and safety law that could turn the clock back decades on the protection afforded to society.' On behalf of the government, Lord Wallace of Saltaire asked Lord Blencathra to withdraw his amendment. He added: 'We will institute a dialogue, if it is needed, between the Police, the Home Office, the DWP and the HSE, as suggested. We recognise that this has to be a question of balance and we will assess whether the balance has now been struck in the most sensible place.' The application of safety law to the police is support by top police officers, the Police Federation and safety enforcement agencies (Risks 505).
Hansard report of the House of Lords debate, 9 June 2011. IOSH news release. SHP Online.
Poor wood dust control caused cancer
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to investigate the occupational risks facing those in the furniture and woodworking industries, more than 10 years after the last checks found the official standard was routinely ignored. It says about 50 people a year are diagnosed with nasal cancer related to their exposure to wood dust, while others have asthma as a result of their occupation. The news coincides with a £375,000 compensation payment to the widow of a cabinet maker who died of nasal cancer in 2005. Ken Mitchell died in April 2005 aged 56 after 'a gruelling four years of biopsies, operations, radiotherapy and chemotherapy', said his wife, Deborah. She met and married Ken years after he worked for a now defunct east London cabinet maker, E Lock and Son, in the late 60s and early 70s. Her lawyer, Pauline Chandler of solicitors Pannone, said: 'His job involved a lot of sanding and sweeping up the dust of hardwoods like oak... Nasal cancer caused by wood dust seems to be on the increase so far as compensation claims are concerned and, like most cancers, it develops many years after the exposure.' A statement from HSE said: 'Funding has been secured for HSE to commission a piece of research, alongside intelligence gathering activities undertaken by HSE, to update our understanding of exposure risks in the woodworking industry.' Sample checks on employers by the HSE more than a decade ago indicated that workers were exposed to higher than permitted levels of wood dust at more than a quarter of sites. Two-thirds exceeded the limit some of the time. There have only been a handful of prosecutions or convictions related to wood dust exposure in the past seven years, the most recent last month when Millbrook Furnishing Industries Limited was fined £27,000 plus £25,000 costs.
The Guardian. HSE wood dust survey 2000 [pdf]. HSE news release on the Millbrook prosecution.
Grassroots research uncovers cancer link
A new medical research project is investigating links between the region's steelworks and bladder cancer, an association first spotted by a groundbreaking grassroots workplace health project. In the 1970s, Simon Pickvance was a founder member of Sheffield Occupational Health Project, which started by asking people in the city's working men's clubs about how their work was affecting their health. It has since become an respected model based in GPs practices which has been copied and influenced practice in the UK and abroad. Simon's regular contact with current and former steelworkers, and the vast knowledge and anecdotal evidence he has picked up as a result, paved the way for his latest research project, investigating potential links between chemicals used in heavy industry and bladder cancer. 'It started during routine interviewing with people at their GP practices as we tried to work out what special industrial disease benefits, if any, these bladder cancer patients were entitled to. I spoke to about 30 different people in five different practices and what transpired immediately was that some of them had worked with dyes.' The dyes were commonly used in crack testing of metals. Working with urologist James Catto at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, more cases were found where there was history of working with such chemicals and the pair informed the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of their initial 'strong suspicion' that there was a link. 'We were finding there were particular chemicals being used in the steelworks and foundries that kept cropping up in bladder cancer patients,' Simon said. The further research is being backed by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Yorkshire Cancer Research news release. Sheffield Star.
Foreman fined after trench collapse
A site foreman has been fined after a labourer was killed when a trench collapsed. Graeme Scott, 30, from Dunfermline, was part of a team working for Cameron and Stevenson (Scotland) Ltd, a company that is now in liquidation. He was walking along the side of a 3-metre-deep trench dug to replace a sewer in Cranhill Park, Glasgow, on 3 April 2008 when it collapsed beneath him and he fell into the trench. He began to make his way out but part of the trench wall collapsed on top of him. Mr Scott's colleagues made frantic attempts to dig him out, and when emergency services arrived they continued these efforts. But when Mr Scott was found, there were no signs of life and he was pronounced dead at the scene. A post mortem examination established that he had died of chest injury and probable suffocation. A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation established that there had been no edge protection to the trench and the sides of the trench had not been supported to make them safe. HSE inspectors also found that even though trench boxes were available on site to help keep workers safe, they had not been used. HSE concluded that William Parry, as foreman, had put himself and his colleagues at risk by not using the safety measures his employers had told him to use. After the case, HSE inspector Graeme McMinn said: 'Mr Parry was working as the foreman and was properly trained in the right way to do trench work. The team had been told at the beginning of the job to use trench boxes to protect themselves. Although the team's employers should have supervised them more closely, as foreman Mr Parry had a duty to take reasonable care of the safety of his team.' It is the latest in a series of cases where individual workers have been targeted for prosecution, but no action has been taken against company directors, despite HSE finding evidence of negligence on the part of the company (Risks 507).
HSE news release and excavations guide. Construction Enquirer.
Death due to safety failings at textile firm
A West Yorkshire textile firm has been fined £60,015 after its safety failings 'led directly' to a worker being crushed to death in a baling machine. Bradford Crown Court heard that Gary Lee, 40, was cleaning inside the baler at Westwood Yarns, Holmfirth, when it re-started. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) blamed the tragedy, on 3 January 2008, on 'management safety failings'. The company admitted a criminal breach of safety law. In addition to the fine, it was ordered to pay £20,625 costs. The court heard that Mr Lee, who had worked at the company since he was 18, had received no proper training in how to clean the baling machine but had tackled the task when asked to do the job. A colleague heard shouts minutes after Mr Lee had begun cleaning the machine and rushed over to hit the emergency stop button. He found Mr Lee with severe crush injuries and he was later pronounced dead at the scene. The HSE investigation suggested Mr Lee may have inadvertently obscured an electronic sensor, which re-activated the operation of the baling compressors as the machine had been left in automatic mode. It should instead have been shut down completely. HSE inspectors found a lack of supervision and consistency in work processes at the factory. A lack of equipment also meant some procedures could not be carried out properly. HSE inspector Kirsty Townend, who carried out the investigation, said: 'This was an entirely preventable tragedy. The dangers of baling machines are notorious in the industry but are still all too common. At Westwood Yarns, there was a common misunderstanding that isolation and lock-off at the mains were not required.' She added: 'No one seemed to appreciate fully how the baling machine worked from a safety perspective, so dangerous assumptions were made which led directly to Mr Lee's death.'
HSE news release. BBC News Online.
International News
Germany: Presenteeism costs twice as sickness leave
Presenteeism, where the working wounded labour on despite being ill, costs twice as much as sickness related absence from work, a German study has found. Researchers from the Felix Burda Foundation also estimated the annual cost to the German economy of worker sickness at 225 billion Euro - 9 per cent of the country's GDP. The total sickness-related cost per worker - absenteeism and presenteeism together - they estimated to be about 3,600 Euro per year. The researchers reached their conclusions after undertaking a qualitative survey of businesses and experts. They advocate a preventive approach, tackling in particular psychosocial and organisational issues at the workplace, and health promotion activities.
Global: ILO admonishes Canada on asbestos
The Canadian government has been given a sharp warning by the top international standards body about its behaviour on asbestos. The International Labour Organisation has told Canada to adopt better standards to protect workers' health and to review outdated national laws and regulations on asbestos. The issue was raised at the international labour standards organisation by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). ILO's landmark decision on 11 June singled out Canada, noting it had an obligation to 'keep abreast of technical progress and scientific knowledge' because it is one of the world's main producers of the cancer-causing material. The ILO Committee on the Application of Standards instructed the Canadian government to adopt the 'strictest standard limits for the protection of workers' health as regards exposure to asbestos' and to consult with its worker and employer organisations on upgrading its asbestos laws. The Committee told Canada to 'take into account the evolution of scientific studies, knowledge and technology, as well as the findings of the World Health Organisation, the ILO and other recognised organisations concerning the dangers of exposure to asbestos.' Both the WHO and the ILO have since 2006 supported the union line, calling for a ban on the use of chrysotile asbestos. From 20 to 24 June chrysotile asbestos will be high on the agenda of the UN's Rotterdam Convention meeting, which lists those substances which are so hazardous exporters must ensure there is 'prior informed consent' (PIC) by the country receiving the product. This is the third time chrysotile asbestos has been recommended for listing. So far Canada has led a group of asbestos producer nations that have vetoed the addition of the known carcinogen to the list. On 14 June, global union bodies made a renewed 'call on Canada and other asbestos stakeholders... to accept that the time has come to include chrysotile on the PIC list so that developing countries can make informed decisions on a subject of such deadly importance.'
CLC presentation to the ILO meeting. IMF new report. A statement on Chrysotile at the Rotterdam Convention meeting.
Global: Deadly attacks on unions continue
A 'grim record of murder and repression' in Colombia and the Americas means they maintain the lead in a global listing of abuses of trade union rights. The latest 'Annual Survey of violation of trade union rights' from the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) includes data from 143 countries and 'paints a picture of people fighting for greater economic rights and freedom to organise, with many governments and businesses responding with repression, sackings, violence, death threats and murder.' The survey reveals that in 2010 there were 90 murders of trade union activists, with 49 in Colombia alone. Another 75 death threats are recorded and at least 2,500 arrests and 5,000 sackings of unionists because of union activities. 'Around the world, workers, communities and populations are trying to claim basic rights to decent work and a decent life, and in many countries these people are being met with sackings, violence and in extreme cases murder by governments and by employers and businesses,' commented ITUC general secretary Sharan Burrow. The global trends highlighted in the survey include governments not enforcing labour laws, a lack of support for the funding of inspection or protection, the lack of rights and abuse of migrant labour across the world, and the exploitation of the mainly female workforces in the world's export processing zones.
ITUC news release and Annual Survey of violation of trade union rights. AFL-CIO Now blog.
Global: Over 100 million children in dangerous jobs
Over 115 million of the world's children and young teenagers, or more than 7 per cent of the total, are engaged in dangerous and life-threatening jobs, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has said. Overall, there are 215 million child labourers worldwide, says the global labour standards body. A new ILO report, 'Children in hazardous work: what we know, what we need to do', cites studies from both industrialised and developing countries indicating that every minute of every day, a child labourer somewhere in the world suffers a work-related injury, illness or psychological trauma. The report also says that although the overall number of children aged 5 to 17 in hazardous work declined between 2004 and 2008, the number aged 15-17 actually increased by 20 per cent during the same period, from 52 million to 62 million. 'Despite important progress over the last decade, the number of children in child labour worldwide - and particularly in hazardous work - remains high,' said ILO director-general Juan Somavia. 'Governments, employers and workers must act together to give strong leadership in shaping and implementing the policies and action that can end child labour. The persistence of child labour is a clear indictment of the prevailing model of growth. Tackling work that jeopardises the safety, health or morals of children must be a common and urgent priority.' The ILO report concludes that while there is a need to strengthen workplace safety and health for all workers, specific safeguards for adolescents between the minimum age of employment and the age of 18 are needed. These measures need to be part of a comprehensive approach in which employer and worker organisations and the labour inspectorate have particularly critical parts to play, says ILO.
ILO news release, slideshow and report, Children in hazardous work: what we know, what we need to do.
Events and Courses
TUC courses for safety reps
Useful Links
- Visit the TUC www.tuc.org.uk/h_and_s website pages on health and safety. See what's on offer from TUC Publications and What's On in health and safety.
- Subscribe to Hazards magazine, supported by the TUC as a key source of information for union safety reps.
- What's new in the HSC/E and the European Agency.
- HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA. Tel: 01787 881165; fax: 01787 313995
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Kubuntu Oneiric Privacy
An interesting perspective on Internet privacy techniques can be found here.
PGP (Message Encryption)
GnuPG is the free open source implementation of the OpenPGP standard for PGP. It is a tool to encrypt your messages (such as email) to be unlocked only by someone who has a key to unlock it. While gpg is the default OpenPGP tool for command-line usage, gpg2 is the utility generally used by GUI frontends.
Enigmail with Thunderbird
By far the easiest method for encrypting email is using the Enigmail add-on for the Thunderbird email client. It creates PGP key pairs, stores and retrieves keys from keyrings, and encrypts and decrypts messages automatically.
Kleopatra (Cryptography and Certificate Manager)
Kleopatra is a certificate manager and a universal crypto GUI for KDE. It supports managing X.509 and OpenPGP certificates in the GpgSM keybox and retrieving certificates from LDAP servers. Install:
sudo apt-get install kleopatra
- Create a new OpenPGP keypair:
- K menu -> Utilities -> Kleopatra -> File -> New Certificate... -> Create a personal OpenPGP key pair
KGpg is the GUI for KDE to manage the key pairs and other options of GnuPG. It has fewer options than Kleopatra. Install:
sudo apt-get install kgpg
PGP Troubleshooting
If KGPG or Kleopatra gives an error, it is because of a problem with settings in the gpg.conf configuration file ( ~/.gnupg/gpg.conf). Edit the file (using either ~/ or /home/user/ ):
sudo kate /home/user/.gnupg/gpg.conf
Comment out the two lines at the bottom:
#debug-level basic #log-file socket:///home/user/.gnupg/log-socket
Web browsing
Web tracking, scripts, and advertisements are extremely intrusive on the Internet. A dossier of your online habits is created by a multitude of services, including every major portal such as Google and Yahoo, as well as a variety of tracking services on the Internet. This is accomplished through the use of the "cookies" in your browser and by a variety of web elements (sometimes called "web beacons") embedded on the web pages you visit. Your behavior is monitored and correlated by recording the IP address of your computer, even when you turn off the cookies in your browser. Still, it is highly recommended to configure your web browser to erase your cookies and history every time the web browser is closed; otherwise, every website you subsequently visit can instantly see the long list of recent websites you have visited. In Firefox, for example, cookies can be accepted for the current session but erased upon closing:
- Firefox -> Edit -> Preferences -> Privacy -> History -> Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
- -> Always use private browsing mode (or customise the settings to your desired level of privacy)
- In addition, both Adblock Plus and NoScript are highly recommended as plug-ins for Firefox (and other Gecko-based browsers) to limit exposure to undesirable web elements, scripts, and tracking mechanisms.
Tor (Network privacy)
Tor is a project to allow privacy while using the Internet and to limit usage tracking. It routes your traffic through several anonymous nodes, so that your usage appears to come from an IP other than your own. (There are always risks when using the Internet that even Tor can not help with, though. Read this.) Using Tor can slow down your Internet usage significantly, depending on how much traffic is being passed through the Tor network (routine file-sharing or large downloads will also significantly reduce performance of the Tor network.)
- Install Tor by following the instructions here. Note that the instructions require port 11371 on your firewall to be open to use the gpg keyserver (and download the key for the debian package). Then see the Tor installation guide for details. Also see these tips.
Vidalia (Tor interface)
Vidalia is the recommended Qt4-based GUI frontend for Tor. If not installed with Tor, install:
sudo apt-get install vidalia
Tork (KDE Tor interface)
TorK is a KDE interface for Tor that relied on the older Qt3 platform. It is no longer included in the (K)Ubuntu repositories. However, if desired it can be installed (along with the older Qt3 libraries). See this section.
Torbutton (Firefox plug-in)
Once Tor is installed and running properly, Torbutton allows you to choose whether to use Firefox through the Tor anonymizing network or not.
- Install the .xpi extension directly from the website.
- Torbutton intereres with several functions of Firefox, most notably the "Drag and Drop" bookmark and menu sorting functions. Disable the plugin while attempting any Drag and Drop functions, then re-enable it afterwards.
DNS Servers and Search engines
Most users rely on the DNS server of their ISP (Internet Service Provider). DNS queries can be recorded, however, and theoretically correlated by an ISP to the data traffic to/from a user's IP address serviced by that ISP. A somewhat less trackable solution is to use a DNS service that does not belong to your ISP. This can belong to any another commercial ISP or to a third party service such as OpenDNS, Comodo, ScrubIT, Google (though slightly less secure due to Google's own tracking mechanisms), another free DNS service, or (for maximum security) a publicly-available international DNS server. For example, a Verizon customer could use the AT&T DNS servers or the OpenDNS servers. An AT&T customer could use one of the Verizon servers or the Google servers. It is important to use a reliable DNS provider, however, as man-in-the-middle DNS redirection and DNS cache poisoning attacks are increasingly common. Stick to one of the major DNS services (just not your own ISP's DNS service).
The DNS server setting can be changed in the router's settings (recommended) or individually for each computer. If changing on an individual computer, use the Network Manager or Wicd settings, or edit /etc/resolv.conf manually and change the nameservers to the addresses you desire to use:
sudo kate /etc/resolv.conf
- Many search engines track your search requests (notably Google, Bing, and Yahoo) and keep logs of the searches they receive from your IP address. DuckDuckGo.com is a filtered search engine that has made its reputation not only by promising not to track searches, but also by providing a secure (encrypted), Tor-capable and anonymized search portal. Point your browser to https://duckduckgo.com. (It can be used with your Torbutton turned on.)
- Many censorship/filtering/tracking techniques (that use deep packet inspection) cannot be used with secure (SSL/TLS encrypted) websites (denoted by https:// ). Use them whenever possible. For example, use the secure Wikimedia portal for Wikipedia (and other Wikimedia services) instead of the insecure portal(s).
- Many websites keep logs of referring http headers (which can be correlated with cookies to track your browsing activities). To turn off the passage of referral headers in Firefox, see this info.
Certificate verification
- Certificate authorities charge a fee to store and verify certificates. However, many websites use self-signed certificates that are not registered with any certifying authority. A free system of certificate "network notaries" has emerged called Perspectives. A certificate's validity (even if self-signed) can be checked using a Firefox plugin. For more info see this article.
- CAcert.org is a free certifying authority that maintains weak certificates that are recognized by many open source operating systems, but not by Firefox or most browsers. (For browsers that do not include CAcert.org recognition, certificates appear to be self-signed certificates.) While Debian incorporates CACert.org's root certificate by default, Ubuntu derivatives do not (Canonical was originally founded with funds earned from Thawte, a certifying authority founded by Mark Shuttleworth.)


text: It never really seemed to work out this way for keeping Lindsay Lohan in jail, but Chris Brown will remain in jail until at least June after his assault trial in Washington D.C. was postponed until then. His attorney asked that Brown be released from custody until his trial, but the judge shot him down and ordered him to return to California. A judge here has already ordered that Chris stay in jail until his trial. Obviously that judge assumed that Brown's trial would begin when scheduled, but where else is there for him to go? He got kicked out of two rehab facilities and if he is released, chances are good he will do something else violent since he couldn't keep his calm even while in a rehab place. Has anyone suggested medications for him? Maybe this is some type of disorder. If Brown is convicted in Washington D.C., he could face five years in jail in California for violating his probation stemming from his conviction in the beating of Rihanna.


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Price List of Nokia 4g Tablets in India
About Nokia
Founded in 1865, Nokia has always been popular for its telecommunications equipment and mobile devices. Formerly the largest mobile manufacturer in the world, the company used to sell Windows mobile phones. But now looking at the market needs, the company has started manufacturing Nokia Android mobiles too. Whether you require a feature-rich Nokia Smartphone or a simple feature phone, we bring in an extensive range of Nokia mobile phones that suits every persona, their requirements and budget.
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A trusted mobile phone brand, Nokia Mobiles manufactures not just stylish and sleek phone, but their handsets are quite sturdy and highly utilitarian. Forget the fear of battery drain sue to heavy mobile usage, both Nokia Mobiles and Nokia feature phones sport powerful batteries. Click crisp and clear images with Nokia phones. Their high resolution rear cameras and front cameras will never disappoint you. Designed to last, a Nokia Windows phones or a Nokia Android mobiles will allow you to stay connected round the clock.
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Not everyone is comfortable using a touchscreen phone. Nokia feature phone works best for such customers. The Feature phones are available in bar shape, are easy to operate, and have a display screen with a keypad placed just below it. You can also find Nokia Dual SIM feature phone. Compact in size and extremely lightweight, these mobiles can be slipped into one's pocket or handbag with ease. Some feature phones also support rear cameras and let you record videos as well. True to their name, feature phones have multiple useful features like an FM radio, Bluetooth, a music player, an alarm and many more.
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Smartphones have big screens with high resolutions to provide best possible picture quality. The powerful and fast processors help to multi-task without any lags or glitches. Click lots of selfies with Dual Camera Smartphones. Nokia Mobiles offers a manufacturer's warranty on their products, so after-sales support is not something you need to worry about. Browse the latest collection of Nokia mobile and grab the best one for you.
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Flexibility of a silicone case with the protection of a tough case
These Cruzerlite gel cases are made from shock absorbent and scratch resistant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). TPU is stiffer than silicone but remains flexible. Cruzerlite CyanogenMod TPU Cases are slim-fitting, and provide great protection for the Nexus 5 for day to day use and accidental knocks and drops.
Offers lightweight and thin but durable protection for your phone
As this is a TPU case, it is incredibly thin and light so doesn't add much bulk to your device, but still offers excellent protection against scratches and minor impacts. TPU is a shock absorbing, shatterproof, and anti-scratch material. Additionally the case fully wraps around the Nexus 5 while also raising the front of the device to protect the screen while face down.
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text: Teen Athlete Cardiac Screening The TACS program, co-founded in 2006 by the David Heller Foundation and Legacy Health, aims to educate the public about the importance of cardiac screening for young athletes aged 13-19. Screening can detect cardiac conditions such as hypertrophic cardio-myopathy, the most common cause of sudden death in athletes. Even kids who seem healthy and have passed a physical exam may have heart problems, This can lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Our seventh annual Teen Athlete Cardiac Screening will check students from 13-19 for potential heart problems. Teen Athletic Cardiac Screening The low-cost screening takes about an hour. It includes an electrocardiogram (ECG), height, weight, body mass index (BMI) measurements and cardiac physical exam. Cardiologists, pediatricians and health care professionals perform the tests. ECG results are read by a pediatric cardiologist. You will receive your results at the screening and there will be time to address any concerns and have your questions answered.


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Mike MurleyAffiliation:
University of Toronto
Artist's BiographyAn engaging, lyrical saxophonist, Mike Murley is one of Canada's finest jazz talents and one of the most versatile players on the scene today. Currently active as a leader in various formations from duo to septet, Murley also maintains a busy schedule as a sideman and jazz educator (University of Toronto). He has played on ten Juno Award-winning recordings and was named saxophonist of the year eight times by the Jazz Report Awards/National Jazz Awards.
Since moving to Toronto from his native Nova Scotia in 1981 Murley has enjoyed a career that has spanned a wide stylistic spectrum. Recordings with veteran Canadian artists such as Ed Bickert, Guido Basso, and the late Rob McConnell showcase the saxophonist's talents in the mainstream standard repertoire. On the more contemporary side, Murley has collaborated frequently with the younger generation of improviser/composers including pianist David Braid and guitarist David Occhipinti. He is also well known for his work with the multi-Juno Award-winning electric jazz group Metalwood, which released six critically acclaimed albums between 1997 and 2003. In addition he has recorded and performed with numerous other Canadian and international artists including Kenny Wheeler, John Scofield, David Liebman, and Paul Bley.
Murley's latest release,Test of Time (Cornerstone Records), won the 2013 Juno Award for best mainstream Jazz Recording. Featuring legendary guitarist Ed Bickert and bassist Steve Wallace, this recently rediscovered 1999 recording is certainly made significant by the fact that it represents a new release featuring Bickert (who retired from playing professionally in 2001).
Murley's debut recording for his septet, Still Rollin' (Cornerstone Records), was nominated for a 2012 Juno and features the saxophonist's compositions and arrangements performed by some of Canada's finest jazz improvisers. His critically acclaimed 2006 recording, The Melody Lingers On (CBC Records), finds the saxophonist's trio live in concert at the Glenn Gould Studio with a twelve-piece string ensemble conducted by Rick Wilkins. Also featured on the recording are Guido Basso (flugelhorn) and Tara Davidson (saxes) with string arrangements by Murley and guitarist Reg Schwager. Murley's two Juno Award-winning recordings as a leader were in 1991 for Two Sides (Unity Records) and in 2002 for Live at the Senator (Cornerstone).


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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) the Secretary of the Interior, on behalf of the United States, is authorized to acquire, in his discretion, certain lands located in the State of Arizona known as the Montezuma Well property, containing approximately one hundred and eighty acres and situated within section 36, township 15 north, range 5 east, and section 31, township 15 north, range 6 east, Gila and Salt River meridian. Such lands, when acquired, shall become a detached unit of Montezuma Castle National Monument.
(b) Effective on the date of the acquisition of such property, the south half of the northwest quarter of section 31, township 15 north, range 6 east, Gila and Salt River meridian, containing eighty acres of land owned by the United States, shall also become a part of such national monument.
All laws, rules, and regulations applicable to such national monument shall be applicable with respect to the lands described in the first section of this Act upon the addition of such lands to such national monument. The title to real property acquired pursuant to this Act shall be satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior.
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary but not to exceed $25,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act.
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Growing support for the Adobe® Flash® Player and Adobe AIR® runtimes on a broad range of devices is made possible through the ecosystem of partners in the Open Screen Project™ (OSP). Current mobile operating systems for Flash Player include Android™, BlackBerry® Tablet OS, and HP webOS.*
By the end of 2010, over 35 models of smartphones were certified for Flash Player, and over 20 million smartphones either shipped with or downloaded Flash Player. In addition, over 84 million smartphones and tablets (on Android, BlackBerry, and iOS) were addressable using Adobe AIR.
In 2011, according to Strategy Analytics' latest estimates, over 40 models of smartphones will be supporting Flash Player in the first half of the year. By the end of 2011, over 132 million smartphones — approximately 36% of total 2011 smartphones — will support Flash Player, and over 50 models of tablets will ship with or be able to download Flash Player. In this same time frame, Strategic Analytics also estimates that over 200 million smartphones and tablets will support applications built for Adobe AIR.


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Project WET
Project WET is a water-focused conservation education program for classroom and non-formal pre K-12 educators and their students. Project WET materials are correlated to education standards and teach students awareness, appreciation, knowledge, skills and stewardship of water resources.
Project WET materials and programs are grounded in Project WET's core beliefs.
For more details on the development and organization of Project WET at the international level visit http://projectwet.org/
Project WET in Indiana
In Indiana, the Division of Fish and Wildlife sponsors Project WET and has developed a network of volunteer workshop facilitators who offer workshops locally. Educators can register for a scheduled workshop or if you have 15 or more people interested in training a workshop can be arranged for your group at a time and location convenient for you. A calendar of workshops is located at http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/7548.htm.
You can contact the Project WET program at email@example.com or call 317-234-8440. College credit and professional growth points are available to participants who attend a workshop.
Workshops Offered
Basic Project WET:
No Fee, 6 hours, includes the Project WET activity guide.
Topics include, physical and chemical properties of water, the water cycle, water in life systems, water in earth systems, water as a resource, managing water resources, water in social and cultural constructs. The guide includes 64 interactive lessons.
Healthy Water, Healthy People:
No Fee, 6 hours, includes the Healthy Water, Healthy People activity guide.
Workshops focus on the links between water quality and public health. The guide includes 25 interactive activities.
WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands:
No Fee, 6 Hours, includes the WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands activity guide.
Topics include defining wetlands, a history of wetlands, functions of wetlands, wetlands as home, managing wetlands, and conserving wetlands. The guide includes 40 interactive activities.


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Hilary Duff's Saturday Morning Stretch
Getting in some quality me time, Hilary Duff arrived at her yoga class on Saturday morning (December 8) in Studio City, CA.
Clad in black leggings and a floral sleeveless top, the 25-year-old cutie happily toted her mat and a bottle of water down the street to the gym.
The mother to 8-month-old Luca has taken a healthy approach to losing her baby weight, including two-a-day workouts and using a personal trainer.
The "Lizzie McGuire" star said she would rather take her time in shedding the pounds "There are some women who look the same right after -- I think they are freaks of nature! I don't know how that happens," she told Parents magazine. "I'm not one of those people. It takes your body nine months to get there -- really 10 months. So I'm trying to be patient but I'm working hard. And I think now more than ever, I appreciate my body and what it's done for me."


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Eco-Refurbished Furniture
- Licensee Name: Office Spectrum
- Website: http://officespectrum.com.au/
- GECA Standard: Furniture, Fittings & Foam standard FFFv2.1i-2010 (Click to see standard)
- Licence: Certificate
- Green Star applicable
Furniture that is usually destined for landfill is rescued and re-juvenated to high greenstar standards and re-installed in new office fitouts.
Latest News
Quantum Libraries achieves GECA certification for nearly 600 products
Australian library fitout and supply company, Quantum Libraries, has recently achieved certification with Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) for a staggering 598 products, substantially increasing the overall range of GECA certified products available.
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Q&A: Zippy Cleaning & Maintenance Services
GECA speaks to Bec van Reesema from cleaning service providers Zippy Cleaning and Maintenance Services about what certification means to them.
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March event roundup
It's been a month packed full of events for GECA – here's our recap of some of the biggest events on the calendar so far!
Upcoming Event
Total Facilities
GECA is proud to be a Supporting Partner of Total Facilities.
You'll find us exhibiting at stand D47, so make sure to come down to meet the team.
Our CEO, Kate Harris is taking part in a panel discussion: Do energy efficiency and sustainability still matter?
See Kate debate with Tony Arnel, Global Director Sustainability at NDY & Carlos Flores, NABERS National Program Manager at the NSW Office of Environment & Heritage.
Upcoming Event
Sydney Home Show
The iconic HIA Home Show – Sydney's favourite building & renovation expo - is on again this March, and entry is free! Get lots of ideas and free expert advice for your home project.
Upcoming Event
Green Cities 2017 - GECA with Zenith, a supporting display sponsor
GECA is proud to be a Display Sponsor alongside Zenith Interiors for the event.
Join us at Green Cities in Sydney from 6-8 March 2017 & come and say hello and enjoy our interactive display with Zenith Interiors and pick up your FREE sustainable gift!
Latest News
GECA Recognised by United Nations Global Compact and US EPA
Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) has recently been recognised by two major international sustainability organisations after joining the United Nations Global Compact and also receiving official acceptance from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for three standards. GECA's CEO, Kate Harris, described the achievements as "two big wins for GECA and for manufacturers certified under our ecolabel".
Upcoming Event
Business Clean Up Australia Day 2017
Get involved, create a Clean Up Site, become a business supporter, or contact Clean Up Australia to find out how you can improve your sustainability. Contact Paula if you'd like to join the GECA team on the day.
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ISO20400 International Sustainable Procurement standard update
The final round of discussions for the forthcoming ISO20400 International Standard for Sustainable Procurement has taken place, and the standard is due for release this year. In December 2016, representatives from multiple countries met in Rio, Brazil, to finalise the standard, which is designed to provide guidance for organisations seeking to incorporate sustainability principles in their procurement policies and practices.
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GECA releases new standard for Cement, Concrete and Concrete Products
Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) has released a new standard for cement, concrete and concrete products, and is now welcoming applications for certification.
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GECA welcomes Patrick Walker as new Chair
Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) is pleased to welcome Patrick Walker as the new Chair of GECA.


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Nostalgic for the whiz-bang, wind-up charm of vintage tin toys, we found these spot-on reproductions, meant to call forth the child within every adult. Inspired by a 1960s Japanese toy, this free-wheeling fellow will march at your command, with eyes a-sparking and six colorful gears whirling in his chest. Just wind him up, pop his top, and watch him go.
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In an effort to increase its presence in the work truck market, Chrysler's Ram Commercial Truck Division introduced two new engines for its pickup and chassis cab lines and a new full sized van with its own diesel engine. The 1500 series pickup truck becomes the first in its class to offer a diesel engine.
The products were launched at a press-only ride-and-drive in Thousand Oaks, California. The 2014 Ram 1500 will offer a 3.0 liter (182 cu. in) V-6 diesel with an 8-speed automatic transmissions sourced from ZF. The engine produces 240 hp at 3600 rpm and a whopping 420 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. It is B20 (20% biodiesel) capable. Oil drain is at 15,000 miles.
The standard engine in the 1500 is a gasoline powered 3.7 liter (220 cu. in) double overhead cam V-6 that provides 305 hp at 6400 rpm and 269 lb-ft at 4175 rpm. For those wanting V-8 power in a light-duty pickup, the 5.7 liter (345 cu. in) HEMI produces 395 hp and 410 lb-ft at 3950 rpm. The V-8 is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Rear axle ratios range from 3.21 to 4.10.
A new engine, the 6.4 liter (392 cu. in) is available for the 2500, 3500 and chassis cab trucks. The larger HEMI produces 410 hp and 429 lb-ft. Torque does the work in commercial applications, and the lower the rpm, the more flexible and useful the engine will be. Designed exclusively for trucks, the 6.4 produces significant torque 800 to 1000 rpm sooner than other gasoline engines, at approximately 1800 rpm. The 6.7 liter Cummins diesel remains an option for the 2500 and heavier trucks. The 3500 can carry a load of 30,000 pounds, and when towing, can reach an industry-best gross combination weight of 37,500 lbs. Last year, Ram introduced a coil spring rear end in the 1500. For 2014, a 5-link coil spring rear suspension has been added to the 2500, and the 3500 offers leaf springs with air bag assist.
I drove new, diesel powered Ram 1500 on a 42 mile loop that included twists and climbs through several canyons as well as stretches of the Pacific Coast Highway. The ride was amazingly smooth and stable. The V-6 diesel took the hills in stride, and shifts with the 8-speed were smooth as could be. While the "official" mpg figures are not yet available, the truck's trip computer read an impressive 23.7 mpg. The EPA rating for the Ram 1500 with the V-6 is more than 25 mpg.
The 2014 Ram ProMaster is based on the Fiat Ducato. Standard power in North America is from the 280 hp Pentastar V-6. A 3.0 liter inline 4 cylinder diesel is an option. Power and torque are not yet available. A replacement for the Sprinter, the last full-size van sold under the Dodge name, the ProMaster comes in 1500, 2500 and 3500 cargo vans, a 3500 chassis cab and a 2500 window van. Configurations range from a 118-in wheelbase 1500 with a low roof and 8,550 lb GVWR to a 159-inch wheelbase high roof 3500 with a 9350 lb GVWR. In all, there are 14 variations.
I drove an empty 1500 high roof ProMaster with a V-6 engine to pick up a load of animal feed, returning loaded. I could not tell much difference between being empty and loaded when on city streets and hills on country roads. My only complaint was a lack of grab handles to help enter the vehicle. The driver has use of the steering wheel, but on the passenger side, the spring-loaded handle above the door is not reachable from the ground, at least not on the high roof model. The interior is 6-ft 5-in high. At the cargo doors, the step-in height is 21 inches. The ProMaster will be built in Saltillo, Mexico.


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Admission for School of Education
Thank you for inquiring about the School of Education at Saint Louis University.
What will you find at Saint Louis University?
We are a community of educators bonded to impact the education of others. The student experience at Saint Louis University is enjoyed by many. Our students are proud to be on a path to improving the lives in our communities through education. We provide students with both undergraduate and graduate education options.
What makes the Jesuit education different?
That's easy! It's the community. Together we are connected in a common goal. Students, educators and staff are all working together for your education. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing students reach their educational and professional goals and seeing the effect on the community - locally, nationally and internationally. We are men and women for others.
To inquire about admission, please visit Undergraduate Admission or Graduate Admission.
International Students
Once you complete the online graduate application through Graduate Admission, be sure to email Dr. Amrita Chaturvedi
Steps to Complete after Application
Apply for GRE
Send your GRE results and transcripts to SLU by mail
Interview (Fuze Meeting/Online) with a SLU faculty member
Check the course schedule (see the program pages at left)
Plan and pay for the tuition
Please note: All the books, air fares and accommodations are to be paid by the students.


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Best Of :: Arts & Entertainment
Steve "Faceman" Schnepel always puts on ambitious concerts. Even his bar shows involve some kind of elaborate costuming or set design — like when he turned the stage at Lost Lake Lounge into a giant shark's mouth a few years back. Last November, Schnepel helped organize Faceman's 100 Year Storm, which took inspiration from epic storms that dump tons of snow on a city. The festival presented live performances by a hundred bands at a single venue (the Oriental) over the course of two days. Somehow, the logistical nightmare all worked, and Schnepel is expected to put on the crazed event again this year.
You expect to check out books and movies from the local library, but did you know you can also check out experiences? If you have a Denver Public Library card, you can visit the DPL's website to book a free pass to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver or the History Colorado Center up to thirty days in advance. Each museum offers different plans for families, but they typically start with free admission for two adults; at the DMNS, the one-day membership also includes discounts on ticketed exhibits and IMAX shows. You're more of the outdoorsy type? You can also check out a free, one-week Colorado State Park pass and activity backpack at any DPL branch. Way to go.
Readers' Choice: City Park Jazz
The National Center for Atmospheric Research offers plenty of ways to expand your brain while exercising the other muscles in your body. Noon tours on most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays provide primers on atmospheric science and current NCAR research, and free tablets loaded with audio, videos and additional content are available as well. Visitors can also conduct self-guided tours of the facility's sprawling campus; our favorite jaunt is the Walter Orr Roberts Weather Trail, which offers signage explaining wind, cold fronts, climate zones and even the notorious brown cloud along a nearly half-mile loop. But you don't need a weatherman to tell which way the wind is blowing: All of these options are free.
Readers' Choice: Coors Brewery
Natives and transplants alike can get a crash course in all things local by exploring History Colorado's tours (two- to six-hour jaunts around the metro area that might involve walks, bikes or buses) and treks (overnight trips to areas fifty miles or more away from Denver). Many facets of the state's history and culture await: walking tours of Denver alley art or its lesser-known parks; an overnight canoe trip on the Colorado River; a visit to Sugar Beet Days in Sterling; tea at Cherokee Ranch Castle; the wineries of Grand Junction — the list goes on, and with a little advance planning, so can you.
Who says the best things in Denver have to be shiny and new? Riverside Cemetery is the city's oldest functioning cemetery, located between the Platte River, the train tracks and the industrial Northside. But what makes this spot, where many of Denver's founders are buried, so remarkable is the diversity of tombstones. Sure, there are plenty of standard rectangles, and the more recently people were buried, the less interesting their markers seem to be. But go back in history and you'll see remarkable horses, life-sized sculptures of city founders, a decidedly not-religious tree stump, puzzling babies, a tombstone to a Serbian soldier that looks something like a hot-air balloon, and so much more.
Lakeside Amusement Park's storied past never fails to amuse its faithful fans. A true place of mystery on the northwest edge of town, Lakeside has always played second banana to the tonier Elitch Gardens (inasmuch as an amusement park can be tony), but that's what makes it so charming: It's a place stuck in time, a neon anachronism that's slowly crumbling (physically, even, after a car recently crashed into a parking structure next to the welcoming Lakeside tower). Author David Forsyth endeavored to put that charm and mystery into words by digging deep into the park's history for Denver's Lakeside Amusement Park ($34.95, University Press of Colorado), a fun read that uncovers Lakeside's untold stories.


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McQuitery Named Big South Freshman of the Week
Following a week in which she set a career high in kills, Liberty middle blocker Nzea McQuitery was named Big South Volleyball Freshman of the Week, for matches played from Nov. 4-9.
McQuitery is the first Liberty player to earn Big South Freshman of the Week honors so far this season. Prior to today, the last Lady Flame to be named Freshman of the Week by the conference was Caroline Douglas, on Nov. 12, 2012.
Hailing from Raleigh, N.C., McQuitery had a strong week at the net, hitting .368 while averaging 2.38 kills per set and adding 0.62 blocks per set. For the season, she ranks eighth in the Big South with a .288 hitting percentage during conference matches.
McQuitery set a new career high with 13 kills at a .360 pace in a 3-2 setback to High Point on Friday, in addition to totaling three blocks. The freshman eclipsed her previous career high of 12 kills, set Oct. 18 against Charleston Southern. She assisted on the set-clinching block during set two, and scored a kill for the final point in set four.
McQuitery then contributed six kills (.385) and posted two solo blocks in a 3-0 sweep of Campbell, Saturday. She helped Liberty outhit Campbell, .284 to -.023, on the afternoon.
The Lady Flames (8-17, 7-5 Big South) close out the regular season on the road this weekend. Liberty will compete at UNC Asheville on Friday at 7 p.m., before facing Gardner-Webb at 4 p.m., Saturday in Boiling Springs, N.C.


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Collapsed lung (Pneumothorax)
A collapsed lung occurs when air escapes from the lung. The air then fills the space outside of the lung, between the lung and chest wall. This buildup of air puts pressure on the lung, so it cannot expand as much as it normally does when you take a breath.
The medical name of this condition is pneumothorax.
Causes of Collapsed lung (Pneumothorax)
Collapsed lung can be caused by an injury to the lung. Injuries can include gunshot or knife wound to the chest, rib fracture, or certain medical procedures.
In some cases, a collapsed lung is caused by air blisters (blebs) that break open, sending air into the space around the lung.This can result from air pressure changes such as when scuba diving or traveling to a high altitude.
Tall, thin people and smokers are more likely to have a collapsed lung.
Lung diseases can also increase the chance of getting a collapsed lung. These include:
In some cases, a collapsed lung occurs without any cause. This is called a spontaneous pneumothroax or collapsed lung.
Collapsed lung (Pneumothorax) Symptoms
Common symptoms of a collapsed lung include:
- Sharp chest pain, made worse by a deep breath or a cough
- Shortness of breath
- Nasal flaring
A larger pneumothorax causes more severe symptoms, including:
- Bluish color of the skin due to lack of oxygen
- Chest tightness
- Easy fatigue
- Rapid heart rate
Tests and Exams
The health care provider will listen to your breathing with a stethoscope. If you have a collapsed lung, there are decreased or no breath sounds on the affected side. You may also have low blood pressure.
Tests that may be ordered include:
Treatment of Collapsed lung (Pneumothorax)
A small pneumothorax may go away on its own. You may only need oxygen treatment and rest.
The health care provider may use a needle to pull the extra air out from around the lung so it can expand more fully. You may be allowed to go home if you live near the hospital.
If you have a large pneumothorax, a chest tube will be placed between the ribs into the space around the lungs to help drain the air and allow the lung to re-expand. The chest tube can be left in place for several days. You may need to stay in the hospital. If a small chest tube or flutter valve is used, you may be able to go home. You will need to return to the hospital to have the tube or valve removed.
Some patients with a collapsed lung need extra oxygen.
Lung surgery may be needed to treat collapsed lung or to prevent future episodes. The area where the leak occurred may be repaired. Sometimes, a special chemical is placed into the area of the collapsed lung. This chemical causes a scar to form. This procedure is called pleurodesis.
Prognosis (Outlook)
If you have a collapsed lung, you are more likely to have another one in the future if you:
- Are tall and thin
- Continue to smoke
- Have had two collapsed lungs in the past
How well you do after having a collapsed lung depends on what caused it.
Potential Complications
- Another collapsed lung in the future
- Shock
When to Contact a Health Professional
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of a collapsed lung, especially if you have had one before.
Prevention of Collapsed lung (Pneumothorax)
There is no known way to prevent a collapsed lung. You can decrease your risk by not smoking.
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Kirsch TD, Sax J. Tube thoracostomy. In: Roberts JR, Hedges JR, eds. Roberts & Hedges' Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2013:chap 10.
Light RW, Lee GY. Pneumothorax, chylothorax, hemothorax, and fibrothorax. In: Mason RJ, Murray JF, Broaddus VC, et al., eds. Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2010:chap 74.
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Metallica's Kirk Hammett Promoting Zombie Toys At Comic-Con This Weekend
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Metallica's Kirk Hammett is once again taking part in San Diego's Comic-Con. But this time he's doing his own thing.
The rocker is attending the event this weekend to promote his Kirk Von Hammett Toys. Hammett will be offering fans one of his limited edition Famous Monsters Jr. figures. He'll even be on hand Friday and Saturday to sign the little green zombie version of himself.
The Kirk Hammett zombie action figure to be sold at San Diego Comic-Con later this month.Only 300 are being produced. pic.twitter.com/lWOJ5Zeg1c
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On Friday Kirk will also attend a special screening of the animated film "Tallica Parking Lot." Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo will join him for the presentation, which includes a question-and-answer session following the film.
Last year Hammett attended Comic-Con with his Metallica bandmates. The group appeared at the event in support of their film Metallica: Through the Never.
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Eric Fisher Scouting Report
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2013 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:
Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
Using a myriad of solid techniques, Fisher could become a very polished left tackle. Using a good knee bend and quick feet, he gets into position well with a nice, wide base. He is very tall at 6'8" and still has room to grow with additional bulk. He will need to add strength across the board regardless. One measurement scouts will like are his long arms, which can be used to extend defenders away from his body and push them away from the quarterback.
As a run blocker, he shows good discipline with active feet and hands. Fisher is looking to move guys off the line and push them around. His choppy feet help him drive and not lose ground into the backfield. Like many young linemen, he can sometimes become overextended. His long arms will sometimes push his momentum too far forward and off-balance. Plays with chip on his shoulder and shows fantastic awareness in blitz pickup on stunts, twists and with guys coming off the edge.
Fisher looks to be an early first round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
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I really really really hope he is available when the bears draft at 20. It would be HUGE to get this guy
blaff50 01/26/13 07:02 PM
^^ i'm hoping he's there at #5....... dream on chi town
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SATURDAY 8th October 2011= UWC 17= another night of MMA action in Southend On Sea.
hi i will fight DAVE WANN if you want i am more enough ready to fight i have been training so hard went to fight up in ipswitch untill shit happened really gutted i did not fight. i am not like sammi berick PREDATOR boy and fight anyone as mma alien said i do ask for advise on which fights to take as i do not work i just train very hard and its good to get a reward after it and fight. you do not rugby train and sit on the bench. like i said i will be willing to take the fight only if fx will have me on the card
MMA - Dogs of War, Penarth, Sam John.
Muay Thai - Eagles Cardiff, Lee Power
Brazilian Jujitsu - Gracie Barra Swansea, Chris Rees
Boxing/Conditioning - Fight Academy Wales, Darren Wilson
ok not a problem
its good that you are offering advise
FX has not got in contact with me yet
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MMA - Dogs of War, Penarth, Sam John.
Muay Thai - Eagles Cardiff, Lee Power
Brazilian Jujitsu - Gracie Barra Swansea, Chris Rees
Boxing/Conditioning - Fight Academy Wales, Darren Wilson
Fuck It, With The Weight Ive Lost I Rekon Give It Another Couple Of Weeks I Could Make Swannys Weight, But Remember Young Swanny I Will Have Leigh With Me To Distract You.
Andy Lillis, Former Cagewarriors President
have ultimate force been incontact denzil?
rob"c4"sinclair 11 - 2 bamma lightwieght champ
What would be wrong with making Denzil the new Sami (just out of interest), why would it be bad for his career? From what i've heard he's an awesome talent! Dont think there's anything wrong with Sami's career either, as he's been in with everyone. So he hasn't always won, but he's probably one of the best know fighters in the uk and most promoters would have him on there show!!
I fight. Not simply with my opponent. I fight with the demons of doubt. With my exhaustion, with my past failures, with my injuries, with my anonymity, with the unrelenting voice that tells me to stop. But I am a fighter. And one thing is sure. I will be victorious.


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – A miracle 'kick-save' off the foot of senior Abby Lovell saved the Lions from a two-set hole and eventually propelled the Saint Leo volleyball team to a thrilling 3-1 (24-26, 26-24, 25-16, 25-6) conference victory over visiting Florida Tech on Senior Day from the Bowman Center.
Staring a set-point in Game 2 and a potential two-set deficit, the Lions (11-15, 3-11 SSC) watched as the visiting Panthers connected on what surely looked to be the game-winning point, but Jordan Sisson managed a desperation dig that resulted in a line-drive pass that hovered about three inches off of the floor. Lovell, doing what she can on a day where she was honored, shot a foot out and redirected the ball enough to allow Tawni Warren to push it over the net. The resulting Florida Tech attack was blocked by Sami Vierk and the Lions tied the score at 25.
The next point would fall in the Lions' favor as they rallied to score four straight points to steal the set win and the match's momentum.
Lovell's play seemed to stun the visiting Panthers (15-12, 5-9 SSC) as Saint Leo, with a set victory now under its belt, dominated the next two sets. The Lions forced FIT into a negative attack average through the final two games, including a -.241 in the final set.
Playing in their final home games, all four Saint Leo seniors played a significant role in the victory. Lovell posted a team-leading 21 set-assists while Vierk recorded 10 digs and an astounding eight blocks, including five solos. Lucy Fricker played in all four sets and knocked down two kills alongside five digs and Heather Martin added four kills, five digs and a block assist.
The Saint Leo defense kept the Panthers from managing a double-digit individual effort, but senior Janice Valies dropped down a team-leading seven kills in the losing effort.
With the home portion of their 2012 in the books, the Lions will look to close out the season in the upcoming week with two road matches. The first comes when they head to Lakeland to face Florida Southern on Tuesday night. The Sunshine State Conference match is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. from the Jenkins Field House on the FSC campus.
This postgame recap is brought to you by Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant in Brooksville, Fla.
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The folks at Tipsy Nip just added a fun new item to their wildly popular Tickle Pickle line. Check out the new Tickle Gherkins! They're miniature Tickle Pickles, stuffed with 100% organic catnip that kitties love. The Tickle Gherkins were designed specifically for smaller cats and kittens, but everyone in our house loves them! They're the perfect size for tossing around and pouncing on.
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Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
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Douchebags Articles
Annoying and entitled Hollywood celebrity douchebags.
Adam Levine and "douchebags"
We are almost there. We are almost at the end of Adam Levine's reign as the Sexiest Man Alive, one of the weakest of all time. Adam was in Paris yesterday, seen here outside the Hotel Peninsula with fans. I decided to post these shots because it gives me a good excuse to talk about an article I read this weekend about the word "douchebag". Full Story
The new pussy partners
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Leonardo DiCaprio's Pussy Posse has an official new member. Now that Paula Patton has filed for divorce, Robin Thicke is available for group douche-ing. And according to Page Six, he celebrated the other night at his home in LA, with Leonardo DiCaprio and a LOT of models. Full Story
Drama anywhere, any time
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This is why I keep comparing Justin Bieber to Lindsay Lohan. Because it's ALWAYS something. It's always chaos. There's always drama. And it's never their fault. JB went home to Stratford, ON for Labour Day long weekend. He had Selena Gomez with him. They spent time with the family. Full Story
How come JT isn't being ruled out?
I don't like the NFL much these days. A two game suspension for Ray Rice – that's it? TWO GAMES? If you don't know what I'm talking about, google Ray Rice (after you've finished reading my post!) and tell me what you think of a two game suspension for what he did. Full Story
This is what missing your wife looks like
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Here are some shots of Robin Thicke leaving his NYC hotel yesterday. God he's a scuzzy looking f-ck, non? Actually, no, that's not true. He desperately misses his wife. That's what you're seeing. It's not skeeze, it's sensitivity. By the way, here's how the photo agency captioned these shots: Robin Thicke leaves his NYC hotel with a big smile after 3 beautiful girls leave his hotel and go into another car, one Robin normally uses when he is in NYC. Full Story
Mila Kunis's worst interview
A couple of weeks ago, Mila Kunis talked to MARIE CLAIRE about how Ashton Kutcher would not be looking at her "shredded" vag when she gives birth to their baby. Well now I can totally see her private/public line and I completely understand what she will and won't talk about in interviews. Full Story
Comma asshole
Jonah Hill, 2X Oscar nominee and friend of Marty, Leo, and Brange comma asshole too? The paps were pissing him off the other day. They got in his face. It's annoying, of course it is. So he decided to tell one of them to suck his dick and then used a homophobic slur. Like Alec Baldwin. Click here Full Story
Cannes Douche-Off
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Adrien Brody and Justin Bieber were both at AMFAR in Cannes last night. The smarm, right? The smarm. I know your first inclination is to say that JB has to be bigger douche because he's, well, he's JB. And Adrien Brody won an Oscar. Really? Because Adrien Brody also wore this: Full Story
Bradley Cooper: mean, cold, arrogant, and a master manipulator?
Jennifer Esposito wrote a book. Who? She's an actress. She used to be married to Bradley Cooper. From December 2006 to May 2007. Lots of rumours about why they broke up. Some say they had a volatile relationship. It wasn't…a very stable time in his life. Anyway, Esposito's had some career setbacks. Full Story
The Artist is an Attention Whore
James Franco denied f-cking Lindsay Lohan on Howard Stern earlier this week. He also called her "delusional" and accused her of being an attention whore at one of his acting classes. Agree. She's delusional and an attention whore but… Well… James Franco is also an attention whore. Full Story
James Franco's original ideas
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James Franco was at the AOL Newfronts yesterday in New York to promote his new webseries Making A Scene With James Franco in which he and his friends cerebrally discuss their favourite cinematic moments and then re-create them with their own twist. Does this guy do original material anymore? He's like the all-time cover artist of pop culture. Full Story


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The International Edible Book Festival is an annual event held on April 1 to celebrate the birthday of Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. Groups or individuals are invited to submit edible entries that must "be 'bookish' through the integration of text, literary inspiration or, quite simply, the form."
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baby boy constipated
It took me a long time to find the right formula that would work for my boys. They were on a high calorie formula when they were born and because of that I was unable to breastfeed them. As soon as they gained enough weight, they were able to start 20 calorie formula. Carter, has to be on Sensitive formula. Every since he has been on that he has a problem having a dirty diaper. Sometimes it will be 5 days before he is able to poop. About 2-3 times a day, I give him 4 oz of sugar water (1/2 tsp of sugar). I heard that is supposed to help. Is there something else that I should be doing? He doesn't seem like he is any pain except when he tries to poop.
16th August 2013 07:56 AM #2
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Hi Jessica,
Did the doctor suggest the sugar water? This is the first I've heard of that being recommended to alleviate constipation in an infant.
If it were me (and I was a State Licensed Child Care provider for 6 years, so I dealt with plenty of formula fed babies) I would stop the sugar water and offer a bottle of diluted prune juice. Pureed prunes (baby food) and prune juice has alleviated constipation in every child I have ever seen that was constipated. You will also want to be sure you're mixing prunes with any baby cereal you may feed him so that the cereal will not constipate him more. I would start with 2 ounces prune juice mixed with 2 ounces water each day for 3 days and if that doesn't do anything, then go to 3 ounces prune juice and one ounce water. You'll need to find out how often he needs it and how much he needs in order to keep his bowels moving regularly. I would want to see every child have at least one bowel movement every day. Even though doctors say it's healthy for some babies to go once every 5 days, I just can't see this as being healthy because I know that the debris is sitting in the body and the toxins are being reabsorbed back into the blood if it's not leaving the body quickly enough.
Be sure your baby is getting enough formula and that you are not replacing formula with sugar water or juice and water. The juice and water should be in addition to what he should normally be taking each day in the way of formula.
I noticed you asked a question about when to start cereal, so I will answer that next.
I hope this is helpful. Please let me know your thoughts.
Warm Regards,
17th August 2013 05:44 AM #3
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for your question. I just wanted to add my experience to Kate's helpful post above - I also have not come across using sugary water to help with constipation in babies. If your baby is in pain when they are filling their nappy then I would check this with your healthcare provider.
You can try massaging your babies tummy in a clockwise direction, as long as your baby seems happy with this. This can help to releave constipation in some babies. You can also gently move your baby's legs as though they are cycling.
Occasionally, very warm weather can cause constipation in babies as they may need extra fluids compared to normal. You can give a little cooled boiled water to your baby but (as Kate says) this should be in addition to their formula milk intake.
I hope this helps - please let us know how you get on.
Best wishes,
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yes, I agree with ljmarsden, massaging in clockwise direction will help him and then consult to doctor for sugar water or ors.


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WESTCHESTER, N.Y. – The National Weather Service is predicting several inches of snow Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning across Westchester County.
There is a slight chance of snow Wednesday afternoon after 2 p.m. It will be mostly sunny, with a high near 40 degrees.
On Wednesday night snow is likely, mainly between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. It will be cloudy, with a low around 27 degrees. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is possible in most areas, while southern coastal areas could get up to 4 inches.