News from the Concept Personnel Web Site http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:47:52 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=148 aeaeaeaeaea Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=147 Today saw the launch of a TV revolution. Previously known as Project Canvas, YouView was launched sporting a logo very similar to that of Star Wars, and the intergalactic TV box promises to transform how we access our TV needs. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=146 Today sees the arrival of the long awaited Papal visit to England. However after claims from Vatican City that landing in Britain is like landing in a third world country, the visit seems to be somewhat overshadowed. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=145 Today saw the launch of Stephen Fry’s long awaited autobiography. However not only is it available to buy in your local bookstore, it also available to download to your iPhone, for just £7.99. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=144 This November, Newcastle hosts the 11th annual awards ceremony, Women into the Network Awards. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=143 If you have ever played on a video game, you have probably come across Super Mario. Well as of today, 13th September 2010, the famous little New Yorker is 25 years old. That’s right my friends, Mario is a quarter of a century old today. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=142 Starting Tuesday 28th September, St Edmunds Chapel in Gateshead will become the proud location of the annual Illustrator Now 2010 exhibition. The beautiful 13th century chapel will be host to some of the best illustrators and artists work from around the region, exhibiting an exciting blend of digital illustration and more traditional artwork from local artists. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=140 David Jeffries has recently returned to his roots, revisiting creative design agency Mere Mortals. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=141 The war in Afghanistan is a difficult subject for most to deal with. Whether you are for or against the war, a war veteran or the family of a soldier, there is no positive outlook on this subject. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=139 Everybody likes a good bit of interactive advertising to cheer their day up, and now TipEx are the latest company to jump on the marketing bandwagon. Their newest campaign involves a bear, a hunter, YouTube, and you. And with over 3 and a half million hits so far, it’s clearly worth a watch. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=138 I’ve changed the name of this app solely for us Brits, but if you’d like to download it you’ll have to search for the American name. Where’s Wally (Waldo) is today’s app review, due to pure nostalgia! Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=137 The British public witnessed the end of an era this morning, with GMTV closing its doors for good. Presenters Andrew Castle and Emma Crosby were given license to sleep this morning, when their contracts with GMTV finally came to an end. No longer will they have to endure incredibly early mornings to deliver the great British public daily news and entertainment, but can now learn what a lie in really is! Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=136 Tony Blair endured a notoriously difficult reign as Prime Minister, during his 10 year stint in Downing Street. Not only did he have to deal with the death of Princess Diana but he also had to make the extremely controversial decision to send troops into Iraq. Now he has released what will surely become an infamous book of his memoirs, detailing his reasoning behind this decision, and the constant drama going on behind the scenes with his right hand man, the beautiful Gordon Brown. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=135 Ever been stuck in a situation where your GCSE French just won’t stretch far enough? We all wish we could speak a sexy foreign language fluently, rather than just utter a broken sentence of ‘My name is Philippa and I have brown hair’. My god did those French lessons got me far in life! Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=134 Everybody likes the idea of magic, even if you may not be willing to admit it. With the past 10 years being consumed by wizarding wonderment, with the likes of Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Nanny Mcphee, it was inevitable that someone one day would invent an actual, real life, working magic wand. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100