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Contents Welcome to 04 Nuts & Bolts

06 What’s On this Autumn 08 Formula 1’s Ambassador 10 Toadie from Neighbours 12 Tools of the Trade

It’s been a few months since the ladies enjoyed the cover spot, so this issue we tracked down the gorgeous Elyse Knowles – ambassador for the Formula 1 in Melbourne. The loud and proud motorsport event takes place in mid March, and I caught up with Elyse to find out more about her role and who she expects to take first place.

14 Shameless Plugs 15 ITW Proline 16 Tagged & Tested 18 Insider Tradie

Also in March, iconic Aussie TV soap, Neighbours, celebrates its 30th birthday, so we spoke to our favourite neighbour – Toadie (aka Ryan Moloney) – about the show and what he gets up to away from the Ramsey Street set in Melbourne.

20 Apprentice Life 20 Tradie Exchange 22 Business Tips 23 Serious Stuff: Legal 24 Workplace Health & Safety 26 Fighting Fit 28 Travel to Morocco 30 On the Road 30 Puzzles PUBLISHER Inflight Publishing Pty Ltd Patrick McElligot PO Box 670, Stones Corner Qld 4120 Ph (07) 3891 7793 Fax (07) 3891 7702 patrick@inflightmagazine.com.au www.inflightmagazine.com.au

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It’s hard to believe we have reached autumn already, and there is a huge array of events lined up for the next three months. To make sure you don’t miss anything, we have put together a calendar of music, sporting and comedy dates on pages 6-7. You’re welcome!

Aside from all the regular tools coverage this issue, we also have some business tips for those encountering the “good problem” of having too many customers at once.

And on a more serious note, we take an in-depth look at the importance of Personal Protective Equipment and how you can reduce injuries in your workplace on page 24, while “the tradies’ lawyer”, Peter Murphy, discusses the importance of making a will on page 23.

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P U B L I S H I N G

Hi everyone and welcome to our March edition, free for tradies to take home and enjoy – wherever you are in Australia!

Speaking of wellbeing, if your weight – namely the spare tyre around your belly – is a growing concern, we have some fitness tips that can help you sort it out. After all, being fit and healthy will only make your job easier and more enjoyable.

Until next time folks, enjoy the issue!

Hilary

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Nuts&Bolts EXPOS, MUSIC, MOVIES AND MORE...

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HEAR FREEDOM

GOT INK? The Australian Tattoo and Body Art Expo is happening in Sydney from March 13-15 at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park. The 2014 event attracted more than 16,000 visitors, as well as an incredible range of international and local artists, retail vendors, entertainers and VIP guests – such as Megan Massacre from NY Ink and pin up icon Sabina Kelley. This year is set to be bigger and better than ever, with more than 300 local and international tattoo artists, special guests, the award-winning Roman Abrego (US), and Doug Hardy and Jen Lee from Ed Hardy’s Tattoo City (US). For the first time, Fuel Girls Australia will be bringing their fiery performance to the main stage on Friday and Saturday nights, and all of your favourites are back, including the tattoo contest, Girls of Ink modelling competition, the Pin Up Pageant, custom car and bike displays and kids’ activities. There will also be a wide range of retailers, so you can shop ’til you drop. Single day tickets are $30 on the door. See tattooexpo.com.au

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Australian country music icon, Troy Cassar-Daley, will release his ninth studio album, Freedom Ride, on Friday, March 13. Paul Kelly steps up as vocalist as well as lyricist on the album’s title track, while Cold Chisel frontman, Jimmy Barnes, joins Troy for an earthy duet. Troy is also hitting the road for a massive national tour, performing at CMC Rocks Qld in Ipswich on March 13, at the Swan Hill Town Hall on April 30, at The Palms at Crown in Melbourne on May 9, and at the Longreach Regional Show in Queensland on May 16. For the full list of tour dates and more information, see www.troycassardaley.com.au

LAUGH IT UP From March 25 to April 19, iconic buildings, venues, bars and clubs across Melbourne will play host to some of the funniest comics on the planet for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Superstars flying in include the critically acclaimed cranky Yank, Rich Hall, Irishman Jason Byrne, Californian Arj Barker, American Ruby Wax and Saturday Night Live star Michael Che. Aussies stepping out of our TV screens and radios and on to the stage include Wil Anderson (pictured), Ronny Chieng, Dave Hughes, Adam Hills, Judith Lucy, Matt Okine, Fiona O’Loughlin, Sam Simmons and more.

Tickets to The Gala are now sold out, but the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow still has seats available. See comedyfestival.com.au

DRIVING

DISH UP

FORCE

DIVERSITY

The first Australian Motoring Festival will be held from March 26-29 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. It will feature four action-packed days of automotive showcases and driving experiences. It will differ from a traditional displaystyle motor show by providing visitors with multiple opportunities to interact with vehicles and vehicle technology through test drives and simulation. So far Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota have been announced as the featured brands. Tickets start from $30 for adults and $20 for children, with RACV and VACC members saving more than 30 per cent on ticket prices.

See www.australianmotoringfestival.com.au

BYRON BLUES

Michael Franti

A Taste of Harmony is a free annual event to celebrate the many cultures that exist within our workplaces. This year it is happening from March 16-22, and all you need to do is register your workplace for free by visiting www. tasteofharmony.org.au, set a date, invite your co-workers to bring a dish to work on that day that reflects their culture, and finally share the meal and stories of cultural backgrounds with colleagues. Last year more than 350,000 Australians from 4100 workplaces were involved, including post offices, call centres, factories and even airport hangars. Everyone who registers this year will receive an exclusive e-book with great recipes from celebrity chefs.

See www.tasteofharmony.org.au

Bluesfest will be held over the five-day Easter long weekend, from April 2-6, at its custom-built event site at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, just outside Byron Bay. The music festival’s impressive line-up includes: Lenny Kravitz, The Black Keys, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, David Gray, The Gypsy Kings, Ben Howard, Counting Crows, Jurassic 5, Alabama Shakes, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Paul Kelly, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Hozier, The Waterboys, and Dan Sultan. Single-day or five-day tickets available. For the full list, see bluesfest.com.au

BLACK SEA GIVEAWAY Directed by Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), adventure thriller Black Sea centres on a rogue submarine captain (Jude Law) who pulls together a misfit crew to seek out sunken treasure rumoured to be lost in the depths of the Black Sea. But as greed and desperation take control aboard their claustrophobic vessel, the increasing uncertainty of the mission causes the men to turn on each other to fight for their own survival.

See focusfeatures.com/black_sea

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Dan Sultan, appearing in March

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WHAT’S ON

THIS AUTUMN MARCH March 7: Future Music Festival, RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane, moshtix.com.au March 7: Titans V Tigers, Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast, ticketek.com.au March 7: Qld Reds V NSW Waratahs, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, ticketek.com.au March 8: Future Music Festival, Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, moshtix.com.au March 10: Dan Sultan, Powerhouse, Brisbane, dansultan.com March 12-15: Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, ticketmaster.com.au March 13: Dan Sultan, Taronga Zoo, Sydney, dansultan.com March 13-15: Arnold Classic, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, arnoldclassic.com.au March 14: Queensland Reds V Brumbies, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, ticketek.com.au March 15: Sydney Swans V Fremantle, Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, ticketek.com.au

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March 21: The Beards, The Hi-Fi, Melbourne, thehifi.com.au March 21-22: Snowy Mountains Country Music Festival, Thredbo, Thredbo.com.au/ countryfestival March 22: Russell Peters, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, ticketek.com.au

April 1: Jurassic 5, Festival Hall, Melbourne, ticketmaster.com.au April 1: Rod Stewart, Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney, ticketek.com.au April 1: Arj Barker, Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne, ticketmaster.com.au April 1: The Naked Magicians, The Greyhound Hotel, Melbourne, ticketmaster.com.au April 2: The Black Keys, Riverstage, Brisbane, oztix.com.au April 2: Brisbane Roar V Central Coast Mariners, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, ticketek.com.au

March 22: Titans V Knights, Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast, ticketek.com.au

April 2-6: Bluesfest, Tyagarah, near Byron Bay, bluesfest.com.au

March 24-26: Ed Sheeran, Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney, ticketek.com.au

April 3: Titans V Broncos, Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast, ticketek.com.au

March 24: Rod Stewart, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, ticketek.com.au

April 4: Brisbane Lions V Collingwood, The Gabba, Brisbane, ticketmaster.com.au

March 25-April 19: Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne, ticketek.com.au

April 4: Counting Crows, Palais Theatre, Melbourne, ticketmaster.com.au

March 26: David Ellefson (Megadeth), The Factory Theatre, Sydney, ticketek.com.au

April 4: Jurassic 5, The Tivoli, Brisbane, ticketmaster.com.au

March 27: Qld Reds V Lions, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, ticketek.com.au

April 5: The Black Keys, Rochford Wines, Victoria, ticketmaster.com.au

March 27: Mastodon, Festival Hall, Melbourne, oztix.com.au

April 5: G. Love and Special Sauce, The Basement, Sydney, moshtix.com.au

March 28-30: Ed Sheeran, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, ticketek.com.au

April 7: The Black Keys, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, ticketek.com.au

March 28: Mastodon, Luna Park, Sydney, oztix.com.au

April 7: Rod Stewart, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, ticketek.com.au

March 17: Dan Sultan, Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle, ticketek.com.au

March 28: Jurassic 5, Enmore Theatre, Sydney, ticketmaster.com.au

March 20-22: Ed Sheeran, Riverstage, Brisbane, ticketmaster.com.au

March 29: Mastodon, Eaton’s Hill Hotel, Brisbane, oztix.com.au

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April 7: Mariachi El Bronx, Metro Theatre, Sydney, ticketek.com.au

Alt-J

Thomas Broich in action for the Brisbane Roar

The Naked Magicians

April 10: The Black Keys, Entertainment Centre, Sydney, ticketek.com.au

April 19: Pink Floyd Experience, QPAC,

April 11: Nitro Circus Live, Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast, ticketmaster.com.au

April 20: An Evening with Noel

April 13-17: WorldSkills Oceania, Hamilton, New Zealand, worldskills.org.nz April 14: Pink Floyd Experience, Enmore Theatre, Sydney, ticketek.com.au April 15-16, 19: An Evening with Noel Fielding, Hamer Hall, Melbourne, ticketmaster.com.au

Brisbane, ticketek.com.au Fielding, Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra, ticketmaster.com.au April 20-May 17: Sydney Comedy Festival, Sydney, sydneycomedyfest. com.au April 22, 30: An Evening with Noel Fielding, State Theatre, Sydney, ticketmaster.com.au April 24: Brisbane Roar V Newcastle

April 16: Pink Floyd Experience, Canberra Theatre, Canberra, ticketek.com.au

Jets, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane,

April 17: The Beards, Metro Theatre, Sydney, ticketek.com.au

Coast Eagles, The Gabba, Brisbane,

April 18: Brisbane Roar V Melbourne Victory, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, ticketek.com.au April 18: Titans V Panthers, Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast, ticketek.com.au April 18-19: Top Gear Festival, Sydney Motorsport Park, Sydney, ticketek.com.au

ticketek.com.au April 26: Brisbane Lions V West ticketmaster.com.au April 26: Qld Reds V Hurricanes, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, ticketek.com.au April 27-28: An Evening with Noel Fielding, QPAC, Brisbane, qpac.com.au April 28-May 2: Akmal, The Factory Theatre, Sydney, ticketek.com.au

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals appearing at Bluesfest

MAY

May 1: The Beards, The Triffid, Brisbane, oztix.com.au May 1: An Evening with Noel Fielding, State Theatre, Sydney, ticketmaster.com.au May 2: Groove in the Moo, Prince of Wales Showground, Bendigo, www.gtm.net.au May 3: Groove in the Moo, University of Canberra, Canberra, www.gtm.net.au May 7: An Evening with Noel Fielding, QPAC, Brisbane, qpac.com.au May 8: Alt-J, Riverstage, Brisbane, ticketmaster.com.au May 9: Alt-J, Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney, ticketek.com.au May 9: Groove in the Moo, Maitland Showground, Maitland, www.gtm.net.au May 10: Alt-J, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, ticketek.com.au May 10: Groove in the Moo, Murray Sports Complex, Townsville, www.gtm.net.au May 15: Nickelback, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, ticketmaster.com.au May 15: Qld Reds V Melbourne Rebels, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, ticketek.com.au May 16: Titans V Sharks, Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast, ticketek.com.au May 16: Shaggy, Big Top, Sydney, ticketmaster.com.au May 17: Brisbane Lions V Port Adelaide, The Gabba, Brisbane, ticketmaster.com.au May 17: Shaggy, Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, ticketmaster.com.au May 21: Shaggy, Forum, Melbourne, ticketmaster.com.au

Shaggy

May 22: Qld Reds V Sharks, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, ticketek.com.au May 30: Titans V Rabbitohs, Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast, ticketek.com.au May 31: Brisbane Lions V St Kilda, The Gabba, Brisbane, ticketmaster.com.au

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fast lane

LIFE IN THE

The Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix returns to Melbourne’s iconic Albert Park from March 12-15, with home-grown hero Daniel Ricciardo leading the charge.

Melbourne-based stunner, Elyse Knowles, will also be in the spotlight as the event’s female ambassador for 2015.

The Tradie’s editor, Hilary Board, spoke with the bubbly 22-year-old to find out more.

Congrats on being named the ambassador for the 2015 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix! How did you land the position?

I was very lucky ... My awesome manager, Matt [Anderson] from Chadwick Models, put me forward and I then went for a number of interviews. Obviously I proved to the GP team that I’m an adrenalin junky! It was pretty funny when I received the phone call, I just went crazy! I love cars and extreme sports and I can’t wait to showcase the Grand Prix and Melbourne to the world!

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What do you love about Formula 1?

Your role involves welcoming guests and

Formula 1 is such a prestigious event. It

celebrities to the event and hosting the

[attracts] people from all over the world and

GP@23 party at Crown Casino’s Club23 on

caters for the all-time F1 junkie right down to

March 11. Can you tell us about that?

the families who can bring their kids along for

I’m lucky enough to be hosting this amazing

a great day out that’s full of entertainment.

night with my fellow ambassador [the captain

Who do you think will cross the finish line

of AFL’s Geelong Football Club] Joel Selwood.

first this year?

I’m so excited for this event – it’s going to be

Daniel Ricciardo is going to smash this race!

huge! We’ll be interviewing the drivers and

That massive smile will pull him over the line

guests and asking [about] the huge week

for sure.

to come.

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Australian driver, Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo

You hail from Melbourne... What do you love about the city?

Melbourne caters for everyone. It has sensational restaurants, cafes, bars and night spots. There is always entertainment happening at any time of year, from the Grand Prix to the tennis, music festivals, shows for kids, Moomba Festival and so on – we have it all! Not too far away there are also the most beautiful beaches, camping spots along the Murray River and forests for the adventurers like myself, who like to get the dirt bikes out. Whatever you are in the mood for, your answer isn’t too far away.

Can you tell us about your recently-released label Evrryday?

It’s for all shapes and sizes and also donates a percentage of sales to the charity WaterAid Australia. I design the garments based on the pieces I love to wear every day and then re-create them in the hope everyone else loves them too. We started off with denim but are slowly expanding into other exciting designs. 2015 is going to be a massive year for Evrryday and I can’t wait to show everyone the new products!

What do you get up to in your spare time?

My spare time is very minimal at the moment. But when I do get time I love heading down to the beach with my man and my dog Isla for a surf, a walk or [some sun]. Or I head up to the Murray River to camp with my mates and family and enjoy some wakeboarding and water skiing adventures. If I stay in Melbourne, I love heading out to my favourite cafe for some brekkie. My boyfriend and I recently bought a house that we’re renovating, so there is no real relaxing happening there, as we are always pottering away to get it finished.

Best of luck with the reno’ and the Formula 1, Elyse!

tickets

A crowd of about 300,000 are expected to attend this year’s Formula 1, with gates open from 10.30am to 8pm each day. A fourday general admission adult pass is $149, while single-day tickets from $70 are also available. See www.grandprix.com.au T

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HOWDY

NEIGHBOUR! This month Neighbours celebrates its 30th birthday! To help mark this huge Aussie TV milestone, Hilary Board caught up with The Tradie’s favourite cast member, Jarrod “Toadfish” Rebecchi (aka Ryan Moloney).

Q

Wow, 30 years of Neighbours ! What do you think has been the key to the show’s longevity both here and in the UK?

A

The key to the show’s success is that we are all incredibly good looking and talented of course, there could be no other reason. We are magnetic.

Q

This year also marks about two decades for you on the soap – congrats Ryan! What do you think it is about “Toadie’s” character that’s made him so popular with viewers?

A

He has a good sense of humour, he’s down to earth and he is probably the best friend that everyone would like to have, or the friend a lot of us can relate to.

Q

Can you share a bit about what it’s like behind the scenes of

Neighbours ?

A

It’s frustrating working with such lovely people. You try to be nasty to them but nothing will rile them – it’s an ongoing challenge!

Seriously though, they are an extraordinary bunch of lovely and supportive people both in front of and behind the camera. I know it sounds cliché but it really is this massive extended family who I see five days a week instead of once a year at Christmas.

Q

What are some of the funny or bizarre comments you have received from fans over the years?

A

Someone once said to my face, “I heard you were dead”, which is hard to top! I wasn’t sure if he was disappointed or relieved that I was in fact still here.

Q

You’ve completed many fitness challenges, such as the 100km Oxfam Trailwalker and several marathons. Do you have any events in your sights this year?

A

After having back surgery at the end of last year, my goal is to get the spare tyre off my belly and get back into running.

Q

You recently gained your commercial pilot’s licence. What do you plan to do with it?

A

Yes! Now I just need to get on with doing more flying, so I can get an instrument rating and an instructor’s rating. [Ultimately] I would love to become an instructor and teach other people to fly.

And I would really love to take disadvantaged kids flying and get them to fly, to give them an experience they never thought they would have. I’d also really love to do Angel Flight trips for sick kids [in regional areas] who need to get to hospital for treatment and would normally have to travel for hours in the car.

What a great goal! Best of luck!

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Bosch Blue’s new Line Lasers GLL 3-15 and GLL 5-50 feature a 360-degree detachable rotating platform and an adjustment knob to ensure accurate measurement and versatility for different applications. Innovative Pendulum Precision System technology also enhances accuracy. The Line Lasers are ergonomically designed and durable, and incorporate Bosch’s Intelligent Current Management for prime performance and laser diode lifetime, so you can monitor the temperature to prevent overheating.

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RRP: $185 for the kit.

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No thanks. Try this hoodie instead. It’s lightweight, so it’ll keep you warm without slowing you down. Includes a front pocket for hand-warming or storing essentials, and it looks good at the pub! RRP: $69.95.

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INGCO SAUSAGE GUN The Ingco Sausage Gun has a durable, heavy-duty, 378-millimetre aluminium body that’s built for distributing the material evenly with a smooth trigger action, lightweight quick-change aluminium revolving barrel and easy-release reverse gripping plate. It is suitable for caulking, sealing, gluing, field maintenance, workshop and construction. Available from independent hardware and tool stores. RRP: $19.95.

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PASLODE IMPULSE IM90CI FRAMING NAILER The Paslode Impulse IM90Ci Framing Nailer is coming soon.

Powered by an intelligent electronic fuel-injection system offering unrivalled extreme weather performance, the IM90Ci also benefits from Start & Go technology, a fuel and battery gauge, quick charge, long-life lithium battery and one of the best power-toweight ratios on the market.

See www.paslode.com.au

A D V ERTO R I A L

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE PIN

With Zenith® DURAsmooth™ hinges you can say goodbye to rusty pins, door drop and squeaky hinges.

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radies and handymen are buzzing about the awesome new product: Zenith DURAsmooth™ – a world first patented door hinge with a unique new polyamide pin coating. Here’s what some Aussie tradies had to say about Zenith® DURAsmooth™.

“The variety of sizes and finishes in the Zenith® DURAsmooth™ range is great. I found the exact hinge I needed for several applications – both indoor and outdoor.”

Denis, handyman “I have never found a hinge before where I could remove the pin so easily. It’s such a time saver and a good-quality product to work with.”

Joel, carpenter

“I’m all about the final outcome of a job and pride myself on a quality, professional finish. I’ve just wrapped up a job using Zenith® DURAsmooth™ hinges to hang all the doors and my client was blown away by how smooth the swing is and the fact there is no noise!”

Lukas, builder Make your next job all about the pin count and select from the comprehensive range of Zenith® DURAsmooth™ products, available through leading hardware retailers. Whether it’s for indoor or outdoor applications you will find the right hinge for the job.

See www.itwproline.com.au/ zenithdurasmooth

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TESTED This month, carpenter and director of Sterling Interiors, Neil Ewins, tested the Paslode Impulse IM90Ci Framing Nailer, due out in May.

What Paslode said about the framing nailer’s features: • Start & Go® – The innovative movement sensor means no battery discharge when not in use. Up to 25 per cent more shots per charge than other lithium framing tools • Intelligent Electronic Fuel Injection System - Offering unrivalled extreme temperature performance.

• Fuel & Battery Gauge – Easy and fast control of your battery and fuel cell levels means you’ll never get caught without power on site.

The tool alerts you when you are down to your last 300 shots.

• Quick Charge, Long Life Lithium Battery – Provides up to 7500 shots per full charge (one hour); 6000 shots in just 30 minutes; and 200 shots in just two minutes – even on the move.

• Power to Weight Ratio - With 105 Joules, the IM90Ci provides the best power-to-weight ratio on the market, resulting in minimal user fatigue and allowing you to work for longer.

What would this be ideal for?

Framing and any general carpentry.

the tool. The battery and the gas are well

Does it perform well?

Much better than I imagined it would.

when hard at work.

How’s the weight?

It seems lighter than previous nail guns I’ve used, and it is very well balanced.

How’s the power?

It feels very powerful and punches the nails right home every time.

Are there battery and gas indicators?

Yes, and they are both great additions to

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secured in the gun and will not fall out

Does it have a good carry case?

It has a very strong and sturdy case that’s well set out. Nothing is loose when packed away properly.

Any improvements you can think of?

None readily come to mind. Paslode has come up with the goods on this model. I highly recommend it.

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• Best Balanced Tool – The tool feels like an extension of your arm, due to the optimal balance provided by the latest Paslode gas technology.

The centre of gravity on the tool is located at the trigger, which improves user comfort.

• Lower Probe with skew nailing teeth – Allows you to get into tighter angles more easily.

• Easy Use Depth Adjuster – Easy tool free depth of drive adjustment, providing precise dial control of nail depth.

Paslode Australia is looking to reposition the tool relative to the previous generation IM90i, for improved value for money.

See www.paslode.com.au.

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WITH ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY MARINE TECHNICIANS, LEADING SEAMAN AIMEE CAMPBELL AND PETTY OFFICER DAVE FINNEY

What is the role of a marine technician within the Royal Australian Navy?

Aimee: The role is to uphold the engineering integrity of the ship, to keep the ship running while it’s at sea, to perform maintenance and also keep an operational watch on all the operating engineering systems.

Dave: You operate, maintain and drive everything from propulsion to power generation to power distribution.

Aimee

What has been the most exciting part of your role?

Aimee: Some of the engines I’ve worked on are as big as large trucks and that – for me – is the most exciting part.

What’s it like on deployment?

Dave: The most exciting aspect is being in charge of all of this machinery!

Dave: You can leave for a deployment without knowing anyone and then within a couple of

Dave

What trade qualifications have you gained?

Dave: I’ve got a diploma in engineering and a certificate four in electrical engineering.

Aimee: I have received a trade in engineering – my trade is mechanical fitter.

What are some of the benefits the Navy offers?

Aimee: When we are living ashore we get benefits to help pay for our housing.

Dave: They subsidise my rent and I’ve got free medical and free dental.

How much travel have you done?

Dave: I’ve travelled so far with the Navy I can’t even count the countries anymore! I’ve been to Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Micronesia, Guam, Palau and Pohnpei.

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weeks you are living so close to 200 people that you’ve got best mates that you didn’t even know existed!

“I’ve travelled so far with the Navy I can’t even count the countries.”

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What would you say to a young person considering a trade role in the Navy?

Aimee: If they really want to have a true life experience – not just a job experience – then that would be why the Navy would be for them.

Dave: It’s a great job and it’s not monotonous and you learn great skills.

The Royal Australian Navy is now recruiting technical trades. For more information, phone 13 19 01 or visit www.defencejobs. gov.au/navy/trades/

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Get your hands on more than just amazing machinery

Being a Trade Technician in the Royal Australian Navy gives you the opportunity to get your hands on more than just amazing machinery. As well as working on some of the most advanced equipment the Navy has to offer, you’ll get world class training, receive great pay and benefits and experience a lifestyle like no other. Discover more at http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/navy/trades or call 13 19 01

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APPRENTICE LIFE Jasmine Ireland WITH

What motivated you to choose a fitter/ turner apprenticeship?

I knew I wanted to do something “blokey” and steer away from the traditional female jobs. So when the application for a Score apprenticeship came up at the end of Year 11, I jumped on it and was successful!

How far into your apprenticeship are you?

I am in the second year of my fitter/turner apprenticeship, with a Certificate four in engineering. I work for Score Group in Gladstone (Queensland), and go to TAFE in Bundaberg. Score specialises in valves and industrial gas turbines, and services the LNG plants on Curtis Island, so it’s a really exciting industry to get into.

turned into a highlight because I now have

What's an average day like for you?

Showing the boys how it’s done in the workshop! I’m the only girl in a class of 12 currently doing block study at TAFE. At the moment, our days are spent between the classroom and the workshop.

like to shop! I look forward to being a girly

What have been some of the challenges and some of the highlights of your apprenticeship so far?

A challenge at the start was definitely getting my head around the fact I was surrounded by blokes who – I felt – had so much more technical knowledge than I did. It was a real learning curve. But that same challenge has

confidence in my ability, feel comfortable among my peers and know that I have a great support structure at Score, which will guide me through my apprenticeship.

What do you get up to in your spare time?

Like most 18-year-olds, I like to go out with my mates, I like weekends away, and I also girl two days a week. Definitely no hi-vis or steel-capped boots on the weekends!

What does 2015 hold for you?

This year holds lots of new and great experiences for me. It’s a great time to be an apprentice in Australia, and I encourage any young woman to consider an apprenticeship that goes against the stereotype. I’m very excited about my future with Score. Bring on the rest of the year!

All the best Jasmine!

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ith more than 15 years of experience in the trade and running his business Little Creatures Mini Excavations, Rob Kinnaird is a gun when it comes to anything related to earthmoving and excavations.

His business specialises in micro machines that fit into narrow spaces, such as The Little Dumper, Little Excavator, Little Kanga and Little Truck.

GROUND CONTROL Little Creatures Mini Excavations’ owner, Rob Kinnaird, spoke with Tradie Exchange’s marketing director, Aroha Blake, about the changes he’s made to his business and what he’s doing to help others “save a whole heap of money”.

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Rob is also a long-standing member of the Tradie Exchange network and every time he speaks with its marketing director, Aroha Blake, he passes on a marketing tip or two! As a result, it was no surprise to Aroha to hear that over the past six months, Rob has taken the next step with his business.

More specifically, Rob has gone from “wishing” he could find a way to reduce soil tipping costs and landfill, to actually doing it. Through research and persistence he has sourced a mobile, compact, soil-screening product that is high quality, cost effective, reclaims soil and sifts through waste and materials.

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Much of the soil can then be recycled or resold.

Rob has since hit up his mates and earthmovers across the Sydney region and is already generating a number of sales.

Avalon Earthmoving’s owner, Ian Proctor, was happy to go on record as saying he was “amazed at how well it worked”. Now, with the help of some monthly marketing and advertising in places such as Just Trucks, Rob’s starting to receive enquiries from across Australia. (Look out for his promotions of the DeSite SLG108 and SLG-78.)

“I can't wait see where Rob’s second business will lead,” Aroha said. “So far it seems to be hitting a sweet spot: cost effective, waste reduction and materials re-use.”

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2) Communicate, Communicate, Communicate!

You are better off over communicating than under communicating. When workload is high and the pressure is on, communicating effectively with and among your team is essential. Setting up meetings to minimise communication breakdowns between all parties is recommended, such as: • Monthly meetings for two to four hours with key leadership team members.

• Weekly meetings for half an hour to an hour with all the teams.

• Daily meetings among the teams for five to 10 minutes to align the team for the day.

3) Systemise and Train If you were to bake a cake, you would require ingredients and a method. As the owner or team leader of your business, you have a picture of what results your team needs to consistently produce. But unless there is a recipe that can be understood and implemented, you are probably leaving those outcomes to guesswork.

A sudden influx of work as a trade-based business can leave you feeling like you have “a tiger by the tail”. Then stress can build up without you even noticing. Here are a few tips to help you manage the situation, from the National College of Business.

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team, or having insufficient systems and processes in place to handle it. This clearly poses a challenge.

The impact of this can be:

• greater sales/income, but less profit; • a poor experience for your customers or clients; • high stress levels for you and your team; • a business that cannot function or implodes due to insufficient cash flow.

Below are three key points that are vital to handling a high increase in work. They won’t make your challenges completely disappear, but they will help you manage them more

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Final Tips • Greater work does not always mean more profit.

hen your workload suddenly increases, you can find yourself either lacking the manpower or

effectively.

Document and itemise how each key activity needs to be done, and then invest the time to train and communicate with your team. The key to consistency and high quality is quality systems and training, training, training!

1) Plan, Prioritise and Prepare When there are jobs to be completed and the pressure is high, stopping to review where you, your projects and your team are at can seem like a waste of time. However, it has been said that if you don’t take an hour to plan at least once a week, you will have to spend six to seven hours cleaning up mistakes, inefficiencies, poor work and team challenges.

So, at the start of each week, it is recommended that you spend one hour with your key team players where you map out the work flow for the weeks ahead, along with the staff, materials and structures required. Then, at the end of each week, spend half an hour to an hour reviewing the week. Again this may feel like it is time that could be better spent, but once you stick to a structure of planning and preparing, your business can transform.

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• Increased workload with poor systems, minimal planning and little communication leads to inefficiencies, lower if not zero profit, and potentially massive cash-flow issues.

• The hardest word for many business owners to say is “no”. But when extra work comes along that could potentially cause more headaches, challenges and few upsides, saying “no” is required. Saying “no” to good opportunities is actually saying “yes” to great outcomes and higher profit margins.

Challenge yourself to say “no” to projects, particularly if it’s going to cause higher stress levels with lower profitability. Then you will reap the rewards.

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SERIOUS STUFF

WHERE THERE’S A WILL

THERE’S A WAY This month “the tradies’ lawyer”, Peter Murphy, explains that if you want your assets to go to specific people or organisations when you pass away, you need to draw up a valid will.

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entered my “early opener” the other day to find some wag had “constructed” a mock-up of a submarine, complete with a larger-than-life Tony Abbott at the wheel and the Japanese flag! But there were more serious things afoot and I was soon approached by a younger man in the traditional national dress of the tradie: shorts with a leather belt, khaki shirt and big boots. It turned out that a friend of his had been caught up in the recent Martin Place siege in the Lindt Café in Sydney and – having been released unharmed – he had been having a lot of thoughts about the meaning of life.

I was worried the conversation was about to become philosophical, but my new-found friend suddenly said, “What do you know about wills? Neither my girlfriend nor her

parents have wills and they don’t believe in them either.”

This seemed an extreme view – if ever I’d heard one – so I paused before saying, “However wealthy you are, however many properties you own, however many Rollers, Porsches or utes you have in the garage, you cannot take any of them with you. But what you can do is make sure they go to your nearest and dearest, together with your hard-earned money. To achieve that you need a valid will – what we lawyers call a ‘Last Will and Testament’ – which needs to be in writing.

These are very uncertain times that we’re living in and probably now more than ever you need to make sure that your ‘estate’ – meaning everything you own at your death – is in order before you go help build the ‘big one’ in the sky!”

The consequences of not having a valid will is that you die “Intestate”, which means that your worldly goods – including your vehicles, real estate, bank balance, shares and the like – go according to the Legal Rules of Intestacy, which means they may not go to the people you wanted them to go to.

With the construction industry now starting to pick up, many tradies are making good money.

I have been acting for several of them as they purchase their first home or upgrade to larger premises as families grow. But with wealth comes responsibility, I always say, and it makes

“Anyone over 18 years of age should have a will.” so much sense to ensure you have a valid will in place so that in the event of something happening, those you love will be able to inherit the fruits of your hard work.

I don’t want to sound morbid, but anyone over 18 years of age should have a will. To many people – tradies and businessmen alike – having to do this is like having to go to the dentist: you’ll get around to it some time. The problem is that most of the tradies I work for live a pretty fast life: hard work, a few beers afterwards to settle down, and the beach on the weekend. What none of us knows is when we’ll get the tap on the shoulder, so it makes sense to be prepared and give the family a sense of security.

Oh and take care in the water. There are some mighty big sharks about, and I’m not talking about financial planners either!

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Long-term OH&S practitioner, Les Cameron, shares some Personal Protective Equipment examples and recommendations, in the hope it can prevent tradies from becoming yet another injury claim statistic.

e rely on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect us from harm. Some tasks – such as asbestos removal and confined space entries – cannot be completed without the use of PPE. Here are a few issues I’ve dealt with involving PPE. • Fall arrest equipment held together with a $2 steel key clip, despite climbing 10 metres up onto a roof. All other PPE worn was of the best quality.

• Burns suffered from hot work (welding/ cutting etc) after not wearing appropriate PPE. • Man applying a powder coating product wearing a P1 dust mask, basic bib and brace cotton overalls. The Material Safety Data Sheet stated it was a carcinogen and lead based product.

• Senior managers setting a poor example by not wearing PPE (too common).

• Well-trained employees not wearing PPE and not following documented procedures with no consequences (again, too common).

The following work injury statistics are from one industry alone. Wearing proper PPE may have reduced the likelihood of these injuries occurring.

3 X eye claims. Total cost: $223,435.

8 X foot/toe claims. Total cost $17,806.

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25 X head claims. Total cost $868,066.

95 X hand/finger claims. Total cost $852,361.

Reference: WorkSafe Victoria claims data, July 1, 2005 to January 31, 2011.

The law says administrative controls and PPE should only be used: • when there are no other practical control measures available (as a last resort); • until a more effective way of controlling the risk can be used (as an interim measure); • to supplement higher level control measures (as a back-up).

Regulations 44-47: The Workplace Health & Safety Regulations include specific requirements if PPE is to be used at the workplace, including that the equipment is: • selected to minimise risks to health and safety; • suitable for the nature of the work and any hazard associated with the work; • a suitable size and fit and reasonably comfortable for the person wearing it; • maintained, repaired or replaced so it continues to minimise the risk; • used or worn by the worker, so far as is reasonably practicable.

A worker must, so far as reasonably able, wear the PPE in accordance with any information, training or reasonable instruction.

SOME FIGURES

Reference : www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/ about/publications/pages/manage-whs-risks-cop

$60 billion a year, specifically impacting

• It’s estimated that work-related injuries cost the Australian economy more than small businesses.

Recommended action:

• One in five serious workplace-related

• The first step is getting employees to understand the need to wear correct PPE. • PPE training and information supported by signage and well-documented procedures showing when and where to use the PPE in the workplace.

• Allowing employees to trial a range of relevant PPE, to see which fits and works best.

• Implementing a purchasing policy to ensure the correct PPE is purchased and ready for use or replacement.

• Making it the supervisor’s role to ensure PPE is worn correctly by staff. This must be driven from the top – by having management follow the same procedures.

injuries involves a tradie.

There are many quality safety equipment providers out there. Some, such as Protector Alsafe, which has been making workplaces safer for many years, include the PPE action plan (listed above) in their logo, to help workplaces prevent injury, pain and suffering.

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• Sprains and strains (42 per cent) and musculoskeletal disorders (14 per cent) are the two highest work-related injury claims, with body stress (40 per cent) being one of the prime causes of these injuries.

• Occupations with the highest incidence of early retirement include tradies.

safety in action exhibition More than 2500 decision makers from Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) operations, maintenance, technical and engineering backgrounds will gather at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre on April 22 and 23 for Safety in Action (formerly the Queensland Safety Show). The event will explore the latest WH&S measures and discuss how to minimise the economic burden of work-related injuries.

WorkCover Queensland, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Millsom, Myosh, Bradley Australia, Atom Supply Group, Beyondblue and Aegis Safety are among the 100+ exhibitors taking part in Safety in Action this year.

Mental health and wellbeing will be a key focus of the unique seminar program, which will feature an impressive line-up of industry professionals discussing the 2015 theme

“Realising proactive safety methods to encourage workplace health and wellbeing”.

Confirmed speakers include senior project manager from Beyondblue, Nick Arvanitis, general manager at Advanced Safety Systems Australia, John Fell, CEO of AccessEAP, Sally Kirkright, director of Generative HSE, Marc McLaren, and many more, who will share their knowledge on workplace safety, regulatory compliance, culture change and leadership.

Attendance is free and open to any business and professional with a safety interest. You can register your place at the event online.

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FIGHTING FIT

beer belly

BUSTERS ut their “beer gut”, Most blokes know and chuckle abo because that spare tyre but it’s time to raise the red flag If you want to avoid an is basically a ticking time bomb. d on. “explosion” (i.e. heart attack), rea By: Steve Roberts

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beer belly is a combination of chronic inflammation and visceral fat in the internal abdominal cavity, surrounding the vital organs in the trunk (abdominal) area. Research shows that even if your weight and body fat remains constant, the distribution of fat changes as you get older and is more likely to shift to the trunk area, especially post menopause [3]. Ensuring you have healthy levels of visceral fat may reduce the risk of certain diseases, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and the onset of type 2 diabetes.

[3] Based on Tanita’s Internal Research

TEST YOURSELF

One of the best tests to determine your level of health is the Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) test. To find your WHR you will need to measure your waist and then your hip girth.

Equipment: flexible tape measure and pen for marking the skin.

Waist (Abdominal) Girth Measurement: This is taken at the mid-point between the lowest rib and the top of the hip bone. If you are unsure if this measurement was taken at the narrowest level, take several measurements at different levels and take the lowest measurement. When recording, you need to make sure the tape is not too tight or too loose, is lying flat on the skin, and is horizontal.

Hip Girth Measurement: This is taken over minimal clothing, at the level of the greatest protrusion of the buttocks. The subject stands erect with their weight evenly distributed on both feet and legs slightly parted, making sure not tense the gluteal muscles.

WHR Calculation: A simple calculation of the waist girth divided by the hip girth.

Waist to Hip Ratio Scoring: The normative scoring in the table below gives general guidelines for acceptable levels for hip to waist ratio.

Normative

Female WHR

Male WHR

Normative

Extreme

>0.90

>1.00

Unacceptable

High

0.85 - 0.90

0.95 - 1.00

Unacceptable

Average

0.80 - 0.85

0.90 - 0.95

Unacceptable

Good

0.75 - 0.80

0.85 - 0.90

Acceptable

Excellent

<0.75

<0.85

Acceptable

Source: Top End Sports, www.topendsports.com

HOW TO LOSE IT

A combination of a healthy diet and exercise is the general answer. For a simple workout that will shift extra stored energy around the mid-section and improve your fitness, you can’t go past the Pyramid – ABC Total Body Workout. This will call in all the large muscles of your entire body, engage your core (e.g. abs and lower back) by creating Intra-Abdominal Pressure in the abdomen, and use multiple joints – such as the ankle, knee, hip and upper back.

Pyramid – ABC Total Body Workout: This can be done anywhere, such as the beach, park, footy oval or in a gym. Three letters and three numbers are easy to remember and can be done twice a week as a resistance training workout or supplement to your training.

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Exercises (see images right): A) 4-Count Burpee: http://vimeo.com/ stevenroberts/4-count-burpee B) Prone Brace: http://vimeo.com/ stevenroberts/prone-brace C) Inverted Rows with boom gate bar and overhand grip: http://vimeo.com/ stevenroberts/inverted-rows-w-boom-gatebar-overhand-grip

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Routine: • Do 10 seconds of exercise A, then 20 seconds of exercise B and 30 seconds of exercise C.

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• Rest for one minute.

• After you have completed one set, go back to exercise A, then B and C, but this time do two complete sets (two minutes).

• Rest for two minutes.

• Do the third set using the same sequence.

• Rest for three minutes.

Variations: Challenge yourself to see how many rounds you can do before fatiguing and use this number as a goal to improve on next time. If you feel this is too much, do five, 10 and 15 seconds for exercises A, B and C until you can get to the suggested starting times.

ABOUT STEVE

Steve Roberts, owner of Taurus Trainer, is an exercise physiologist and certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He is launching his online programs: Fat Loss, Muscle Gain and Boxing Fitness in 2015.

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TRAVEL BUG

The medieval town of Fes

a very comfortable night, where all your needs are met. It’s also a great way to meet other tourists and learn more about the Sahara.

Marrakech A trip to Morocco isn’t really the same without visiting Marrakech, a seven-hour train ride from Fes. Head to the main square in the old medina, and watch as snake charmers and monkey tamers show off their exotic pets. If you’re up for a camel ride and didn’t get the chance to do it in the Sahara, there are a range of camels to ride further out of the medina for a price.

Accommodation

Moroccan

Magic

Whether you have an adventurous spirit, or just want to enjoy the beauty and wonder of Morocco’s rich landscape, you’re sure to enjoy yourself. Story and images by: Lucy Mullinger

If you’re not into “glamping” in the desert, you might want to stay in one of Morocco’s dars or riads. These are traditional homes that are usually very uniform from the outside, with only a front door to welcome you.

Once you enter a dar you will find yourself in a hallway that takes you to the centre of the building. The central courtyard is surrounded by the living quarters, which can be up to four storeys high.

In a riad, there will be a garden in the central courtyard. They are built so that no one can see in, but the inhabitants can still see out.

Many of the dars and

Fes

Marrakech

The medieval town of Fes was founded in the ninth century. The old medina (or village) consists of a maze of narrow streets, which are often crowded during the day, when the locals are busy selling their wares to tourists and villagers alike.

People-watching is an enjoyable past-time while walking through the streets, but watch out for the odd donkey or mule rushing along with a multitude of bags, leather or food items in tow!

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accommodation have been refurbished to their former glory and showcase the internal beauty of these homes. One such dar is the Dar Roumana in Fes (www.darroumana.com). It is a beautiful example of Moroccan architecture, run by a French chef and his Australian wife, Vanessa. The couple will treat

If you want to get a taste of the “real Fes”, head to what locals call the “old medina”, which houses the leather tanneries. The largest tannery, known as the Chouara Tannery, has been home to the production of leather goods for more than a thousand years and is still going strong. Tourists are 28

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given the opportunity to watch from above as the tanners work on the leather, which is placed in vats of dye. It’s a smelly and labour-intensive job, which is handed down from generation to generation.

The Sahara Have you ever wanted to sit on the back of a camel, Arabian style? Well you’re in luck! Just a few hours’ drive from Fes is the

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arid desert. A bit further down the coast you’ll find Ouarzazate, which is where a lot of desert excursions begin and where Lawrence of Arabia was filmed in the early 1960s.

you to a French-Moroccan fusion

If you like the idea of camping out in the Sahara, you can do that too. And you can even get a camel to take you out to your own Bedouin tent. This rather glamorous style of camping (known as “glamping”) makes for

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meal in the courtyard, with a selection of fine Moroccan wines to choose from.

Once you are settled, Vanessa will give you map of the area survive in the medina. She can also assist you with organising adventures in and around Fes. See morocco.com for more information.

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WHAT A JOKE! WIN! This month we laughed along with comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld.

Looking at cleavage is like looking at the sun. You don’t stare at it – it’s too risky. You get a sense of it and then you look away.

Somebody just gave me a shower

Men don’t care what’s on TV. They only care what else is on TV.

surface next to a glass door.

What I don’t understand is how women can pour hot wax on their bodies, let it dry, then rip out every single hair by its root and still be scared of spiders.

There is no such thing as fun for the whole family.

Make no mistake about why these babies are here – they are here to replace us.

Have you ever had milk the day after the date? Scares the hell out of you, doesn’t it? The spoon is trembling as it comes out of the bowl. It’s after the day! I’m taking a big chance! I smelled it, you smelled it ... It smelled like milk to me. I don’t know how they’re so definite about the date though. Maybe the cows tip them off when they’re milking them. “July third.”

radio. Thanks a lot. Do you really want music in the shower? I guess there’s no better place to dance than a slick

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I was best man at a wedding once and that was pretty good. A pretty good title, I thought, “best man”.

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If I am the “best man”, why is she marrying the groom?

I’ll tell you what I like about Chinese people: they’re hanging in there with the chop sticks, aren’t they?

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