Fashion guru Jeff Banks on the basics of style for Aussie men
Jeff Banks – Commander of the British Empire, Doctor of the Arts and fashion guru....
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 8, 2011 | Lifestyle
Jeff Banks – Commander of the British Empire, Doctor of the Arts and fashion guru....
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 8, 2011 | Lifestyle
From the guys (yes, guys) that brought you the Yes to Carrots brand, comes the Yes to Cucumbers facial cleanser – a small tube of awesome that every man should keep in his shower cubicle. Yes to Cucumbers is a gentle daily...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Nov 7, 2011 | Lifestyle
The Lord of the Rings trilogy popped up on a few men’s list of top three films last week, and if you count yourself a fan, you’ll be stoked to get an insight into the filming of Peter Jackson’s return to Middle...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Nov 7, 2011 | Lifestyle
Unlike the classic Hunters and Collectors song, Big Richard founder Lloyd Perry didn’t just wake up from a strange dream when he decided to embark on his crusade to create a successful new condom brand. In fact, when he...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 7, 2011 | Lifestyle
Wotif.com and LastMinute.com.au are great ways to save stacks of money on your next hotel booking....
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Nov 7, 2011 | Lifestyle
What a weekend! I haven’t shaved for three days, and have a hankering for some cheap wine. I hear that the Bimbadgen Estate has a special wine pack that could be perfect – especially given it was put together to...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 7, 2011 | Lifestyle
He may have come runner up in the IndyCar Series for the second year in a row, but Aussie Will Power has been voted the best driver in the series for season 2011 by racing bible Racer magazine. The American magazine which is...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 4, 2011 | Lifestyle
That’s right, Kindle users who are Prime members will be able to access the Kindle Owner’s Lending Library – the 21st century version of the library. There are really no tricks or fine print this with initiative from...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 4, 2011 | Lifestyle
Cider is making a big move to become a solid and respectable alternative to beer. If you’re having...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Nov 4, 2011 | Lifestyle
Jack Daniels is one of the most iconic whiskey brands out there, so when they release a special birthday bottle, you just know it’s going to ooze distinguished style (and hopefully not the whiskey inside). The matte black...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Nov 4, 2011 | Lifestyle
No matter how hard you try, using a manual level to make things straight always leaves the possibility of stuffing things up. The Black & Decker SureGrip laser level takes all the guesswork out of hanging pictures on your...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Nov 4, 2011 | Lifestyle
James Bond. Men want to be him, women want to be with him. Hell, some men just want to be with him. Which is why it’s great news that Sony Pictures announced that it was commencing shooting on the next Bond film, Skyfall....
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 3, 2011 | Lifestyle
Ever wanted to know how Airbus put together the A380? Malaysia Airlines has released a great video of its first super jumbo being delivered to the Airbus factory and being put together. It’s an astonishing process that...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Nov 3, 2011 | Lifestyle
Love him or hate him, Shane Warne can pull a crowd… And we’re not just talking about high-profile British women, either. So news that Warnie is set to play for the Melbourne Stars in the upcoming Big Bash 20/20...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 3, 2011 | Lifestyle
The men’s line of REF. products doesn’t just make hair care for men easy, it makes the bathroom slightly more stylish too. There are three very basic types of men. Those who don’t care for hair, those that do and are extremely...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 2, 2011 | Lifestyle
Full of passengers and with no working landing gear, LOT Poland pilot Tadeusz Wrona managed to...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 2, 2011 | Lifestyle
Movember has started. It’s a proud Aussie tradition that over 100,000 Aussie men take part in to raise money for a raft of different charities. It’s a pretty simple concept really. Grow a mustache, take good care of...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 2, 2011 | Lifestyle
Travellers’ bible, Lonely Planet, has announced its top 10 cities for the year 2012. And guess what? Little old Australia features with a very random city. How much attention should you pay to Lonely Planet? If you’re in a...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 2, 2011 | Lifestyle
If you want to make an uber style statement without the “look-at-me” attention a thick TAG Heuer...
Read MorePosted by Trevor Long | Nov 2, 2011 | Lifestyle
If you’re sitting on the couch more often than getting out and about, perhaps you should...
Read MorePosted by Trevor Long | Nov 1, 2011 | Lifestyle
Here, within the four walls of EFTM, we like to harbour a safe environment for men, where we can...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Nov 1, 2011 | Lifestyle
Punters around the country who backed second favourite Dunaden in today’s Melbourne Cup should be nicely contented right now, with the French horse claiming victory over English horse Red Cadeaux in the closest finish of...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Nov 1, 2011 | Lifestyle
Need to know the best bet for gold and glory in the Emirates Melbourne Cup? We’ve got a tip or...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 31, 2011 | Lifestyle
It’s not a problem of Qantas sized proportions, but China Southern’s fresh A380, delivered two weeks ago, has broken down. Massive fail. The carrier based in Guangzhou, which operates flights to Australia, has announced its...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 31, 2011 | Lifestyle
With two rounds to go in the 2011 F1 World Championship, six-time race winner Webber is more than...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 31, 2011 | Lifestyle
Blisters pop up all over the place. You can get them walking, you can get them working, you can...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 29, 2011 | Lifestyle
Sometime test saviour Simon Katich has gone on the attack against Aussie Captain Michael Clarke, saying he won’t be selected to represent his country again while Clarke is at the helm. Despite Cricket Australia selecting John...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 28, 2011 | Lifestyle
The weekend is upon us! It’s time to retreat to the man cave, turn on the LCD and enjoy some sports! Friday: • International Rules, One 8:30pm If the end of the AFL season sent you into a state of depression,...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 28, 2011 | Lifestyle
Following the devastating events of the Malaysian Moto GP, Marco Simoncelli’s father has spoken out. A few people could take some advice from this man. Paolo Simoncelli spoke to media about the events of the Malaysian Moto GP...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 28, 2011 | Lifestyle
A lot has been made by the publishing industry about Apple’s Newsstand with iOS 5. But does it...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 27, 2011 | Lifestyle
The humble Casio calculator watch from the 1980s is back in fashion but somewhat hard to track down. So here is where you can get them. The black version is pretty much available anywhere. While it’s still pretty cool, it’s the...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 27, 2011 | Lifestyle
These are the kind of studies that science was designed for! European researchers have found that eating lots of strawberries can protect the mucous membrane in your stomach from the dangers of alcohol. But it gets better...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 27, 2011 | Lifestyle
Last weekend, I bought my two year old son his first bed. Shaped like a shiny red race car, he’s already in love with it, even though it lacks a mattress and sheets at the moment. While a large chunk of the core assembly...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 27, 2011 | Lifestyle
New Jersey Mayor Chris Christie has confirmed that Formula 1 will race on the banks of the city in...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 27, 2011 | Lifestyle
Boeing couldn’t swipe back at Airbus with a full-width double-decker plane, but the new 787 Dreamliner is still a pretty damn cool thing. Released into the commercial airline world by Japan’s All Nippon Airlines (ANA), the...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 27, 2011 | Lifestyle
Although Sydney weather seems to be doing everything in its power to convince us otherwise, Summer is almost upon us, which means it’s cricket season. To get you in the mood, Cricket Australia has revealed this new ad for...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 26, 2011 | Lifestyle
The streamers have fallen and the cheers have subsided. The tenth birthday of the iPod is well and truly over. But should anyone have celebrated in the first place? I would argue that the answer is ‘no’, but only in...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 26, 2011 | Lifestyle
Most of us are probably unlikely to ever partake in a triathlon, but if you’re ever overcome by an overwhelming desire to run, swim and cycle your way to exhaustion, make sure you have a Garmin Forerunner 910XT strapped to...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 26, 2011 | Lifestyle
I hate shaving. It takes too much time, leaves my skin all sensitive covered in a horrible rash. But if you’re the kind of person who enjoys having a stubble-free face enough to spend lots of money on it, the Power Shave...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 25, 2011 | Lifestyle
If you take your ping pong seriously – and you should – then you won’t even blink at the thought of dropping $US45K on a rubber table tennis table. Made by American artist Tom Burr for luxury retailer Neiman...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 24, 2011 | Lifestyle
A brushcutter is a once-in-a-decade kind of purchase, but the latest model from Husqvarna looks to offer some simple improvements to make it a worthwhile contender. As anyone who’s ever spent any serious time mowing lawns...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 24, 2011 | Lifestyle
The problem with debuting with an impossibly good alternative album like Parachutes is that...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 24, 2011 | Lifestyle
Want a gym membership that comes with nothing other than entry to a good gym? Jetts Fitness has that one covered. No hard sells, no weird classes and no annoying staff. Being fit has never been easier thanks to the sheer amount...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 24, 2011 | Lifestyle
With summer knocking on the door, the time is ripe for casual surfers across the country to start waxing the board and getting ready for another season of sun, sand and surf. If you’re planning a surfing road trip, this...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 24, 2011 | Lifestyle
You would have been crazy to bet against them, but New Zealand has won its second Rugby World Cup...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 21, 2011 | Lifestyle
The good, old Stanley knife, despite being a stalwart of the Australian toolbox for generations, is far from anything that could be described as aesthetically pleasing. Thankfully, there is now the iSlice Box Cutter, which...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 21, 2011 | Lifestyle
What do you get the man who has everything? How about a pair of solid gold shoelaces, worth $19,000? No, we’re not joking… Hand woven in Columbia from the finest 24-karat gold, exotic shoelace company Mr. Kennedy...
Read MorePosted by Damian Francis | Oct 21, 2011 | Lifestyle
You could go cruising down the Amazon in a boat that is more like a suave Surry Hills apartment rather than a cruise ship. Aqua Expeditions offers a range of cruises down the Amazon River on its two boats, the M/V Aqua and M/V...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 20, 2011 | Lifestyle
If you had hoped, foolishly, that you might support the All Blacks while watching the Rugby World...
Read MorePosted by Nick Broughall | Oct 20, 2011 | Lifestyle
How is it that the genius minds over at ThinkGeek seem to create the exact products for nerdy fathers to buy for their kids. Like the new Star Trek Enterprise Light Up Feeding System, which will have grown men pretending to be...
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