Conor Maynard O2 ABC, Glasgow, 5/11/12 Teen sensation Conor Maynard was greeted by a hoard of screaming fans when he took to the stage at the O2 ABC. And the reaction wasn’t surprising for anyone who’d been anywhere near Glasgow’s city centre. Fans of the 19-year-old singer queued outside the Sauchiehall Street venue from as… Continue reading REVIEW: Conor Maynard, O2 ABC, Glasgow
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5 prerequisites for being a contestant on Young Apprentice (that are just as annoying in a real business environment)
In terms of pure entertainment, there isn’t much on British TV that can top The Apprentice programmes. The only problem is that producers of the show have twigged that the most entertaining contestants aren’t always the ones that the viewers should be taking an example from, which means that the main criteria for choosing who… Continue reading 5 prerequisites for being a contestant on Young Apprentice (that are just as annoying in a real business environment)
Staying Safe – Bonfire Night
Remember, remember the fifth of November… but also remember to stay safe and wrap up warm. Yes, it’s that time of year again where we casually stand around a giant bonfire and (traditionally) watch a Guy Fawkes dummy burn on top. So if you’re heading out to a bonfire or fireworks display there’s a few… Continue reading Staying Safe – Bonfire Night
REVIEW: Lawson – Chapman Square
It’s safe to say that boy bands are taking over the charts currently with the likes of One Direction and The Wanted – and who doesn’t love a good boy band? Lawson, however, are just a bit more than a boy band. Despite having all the standard boy band characteristics – being extremely easy on… Continue reading REVIEW: Lawson – Chapman Square
On the 16 vote…
15-year-old Annie Shields will be one of the many under-18s getting the chance to vote in the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence. She tells us how she feels about the lowered voting age. Sitting down to write this, I was still undecided as to whether or not I thought 16 and 17-year-olds should be allowed to vote… Continue reading On the 16 vote…
Financial futures
Despite what people might say about bankers, the world of finance is a brilliant sector to be working in – and you don’t even have to be great at maths! From high-flying accountants to busy payroll assistants, a future in finance has the potential to be an exciting career choice. Finance is split into different… Continue reading Financial futures
REVIEW: Skyfall
It’s been four years since Daniel Craig graced our screens as Ian Flemming’s secret agent 007 and now he has finally returned. Like Craig’s former Bond movies – Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace – Skyfall definitely lives up to the previous films and even manages to pull off some surprising plot twists. The Plot… Continue reading REVIEW: Skyfall
8 reasons why you should never take careers advice from James Bond
With 007 storming the box office at the weekend, we, the youth of today, are bound to be subjected to the usual shtick about how men want to be him and women want to be with him, repeated ad nauseum. While being James Bond would be fantastic in his universe of fast cars, spectacular explosions… Continue reading 8 reasons why you should never take careers advice from James Bond
REVIEW: Taylor Swift – Red
It seems the name on everyone’s lips these days is Taylor Swift; and with good reason too! The cute 22-year-old is one of the top five selling digital music artists worldwide, and boasts an impressive collection of awards, including six Grammies! Taylor’s fourth studio album Red, released on 22 October, was bound to be a… Continue reading REVIEW: Taylor Swift – Red