Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland) back issues from July 2008:
PURPLE REIGNS.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Justin and Colin add style with bright and bold colour UP FOR GRABS Win pounds 500 to spend on furniture Fawks & Sidney celebrate the wee guy's birthday ...
Win a super shopping spree at The Store; THE Store Interiors.(Competition/Offers)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Liz Cowan, Magazine Editor We are offering you the chance to win a pounds 500 shopping spree with furniture giants The Store. Two lucky readers will be let loose on three floors packed with all your home interior desires - everything under one roof. ...
Revolution to bring power to the purple; get the look.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Justin and Colin A white-panelled wardrobe is a classic and timeless piece of bedroom furniture that can be used to lighten up a room or provide contrast in a dramatically coloured room. But which one gets your vote? SCRIMP Hemnes wardrobe ...
All light on the night with glowing planters; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Plants can really light up your life, especially when they're happily housed in an LED Lit Planter from Next. These classic tub-shaped planters emit a cool blue/white light thanks to the eight LED lights and frosted ...
Hot buy; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Hot buy: This week's must-have is the collection of Takeaway items by Seletti, available online from Heals (www.heals.co.uk). Everyday ...
Want to know; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Want to know how to rid your garage of pests without killing them? Ward off insects, mice and birds by using a mesh/net laundry bag ...
Hair grease marks on pillows; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Hair grease marks on pillows (or dirty neck rings around shirt or blouse collars) can be removed with shampoo. Simply rub in the liquid like you were washing your hair and, ...
Clean the keys; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Here's a tip for keeping your computer keyboard clean: every week, carefully vacuum keys with the round brush attachment of ...
STYLE BIBLE; Tricks of the trade what's hot in the shops.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Old And New by Katherine Sorrell, pounds 7.99, published by Ryland, Peters and Small New to paperback, this smart volume shows the art of creating a home where old and new live happily side by side. 'Spaces' takes you through every room in the house, showing how to ...
Our current Habitat; Tricks of the trade.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Our current Habitat obsession is the Setter collection of aluminium vases - a sculptural cluster of vessels ...
Stop bills going through roof; Slate may be great and tiles have loads of style - but metal cladding could be top option for your home DIY donny.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan You need a sound roof over your head - but how often do you check the condition it is in? Most of us never look at the roof unless we have a leak. It's worth remembering that your roof is in a constant battle with the elements - wind, rain, ...
DONNY'S LITTLE HELPER; DIY donny.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan If you don't have a bolster then get one. It is ...
Can I repair my garage's leaky asbestos roof? DIY donny.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan Q The asbestos roof of my Marley garage is leaking. Can I repair it or must it be replaced? A Repairing is the cheapest option but the garage as a whole may be past its best. Your main problem is finding out the type of asbestos and quantity of ...
step by step guide to. . Fitting a loft ladder (pt 1); DIY donny.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Donny Sheridan The first thing to do is create an opening in your ceiling. Modern homes usually have a hatch into the attic. If you want a ladder elsewhere, check with building control that cutting ceiling joists won't weaken the structure. ...
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN 46in SONY BRAVA LCD TV TO BE WON; Plus a JVC home theatre system.(Competition/Offers)
Jul 06, 2008 ... We're giving you the chance to win a huge 46in Sony Bravia LCD TV and a JVC Home Cinema System. The prize is up for grabs to celebrate the DVD release of Larry David's smash hit comedy, Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 6, out now from HBO Video. Our lucky winner and five ...
Pull out all the drops to entertain pals.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: John Amabile Q I have downsized and am looking for a drop leaf table which is still big enough for me to entertain friends. A The Norden table from IKEA is not only a well-sized gateleg table but has built-in central drawers - great for extra storage. At ...
Turkish delight is real bargain; Girls bring home a great buy on trip to find perfect holiday home Place in the sun.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Most mother-anddaughter shopping trips might result in the purchase of new shoes or a handbag. But when Gloria and Stephanie Duffy went browsing they ended up buying a holiday home. Daughter Stephanie, 24, went on a house hunting ...
Gardening Q&A; flowers.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Carolyn Spray Q My herbaceous plants were badly damaged in the recent gales. What should I do? A The height of many herbaceous varieties makes them prone to wind damage and they need to be supported from an early age. This is best done with plastic or metal ...
Join our summer flower school; Our top tips for stunning floral arrangements flowers.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Vivienne Lee and Nick priestly Schools may be out but there's no time like summer to learn the lessons of flower arranging. Over the next four weeks we invite you to join our floral summer school. This week we cover the basic tools you need as well as showing ...
Food: Give boring breasts a lift.(Features)(Recipe)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie of the Jefferson Restaurant It's really easy to turn a plain chicken breast into a very interesting and delicious dish using just a few simple and inexpensive ingredients. With the cost of food soaring, it can be difficult to afford high ...
Food: Add a splash of white wine.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie of the Jefferson Restaurant Make tomato sauce for your spaghetti by frying a small, chopped onion and two cloves of crushed garlic in olive oil until soft. Add a splash of ...
Food: Q&A.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Michael Kilkie of the Jefferson Restaurant Q I saw a chef season meat before cooking but I thought you should never do this because it draws out moisture. Am I wrong? A Salting meat too early draws out moisture, meaning the meat won't cook correctly. Season it ...
my favourite things; peek in your pad.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Console table: This is one of my favourite pieces of furniture. It's from Dwell and it's pounds 145 but it's a good inexpensive alternative to a desk. Glitterball art work: I was just messing about with the camera, holding it close to the ...
Picture-perfect flat is a swell place to dwell; Unique art gives Chris and Gail's designer pad a style of its own peek in your pad.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson Arty Christopher Hunter doesn't like forking out for mass-produced wall hangings - he prefers to make his own. The colourful photographic pieces in his hallway and bedroom are unique. The images were snapped on his digital camera and ...
Mrs Mop.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Become a smoothie operator with our top guide to the best - and healthiest - fruit drinks around Innocent Pure Fruit Smoothie - strawberries & bananas This is probably the thickest smoothie of the ones tasted and there are bits but not many. It's full of flavour and, ...
you know you want it; bargain hunt.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Laura Davidson This Cayo Fire Pit, pounds 129, from The Pier can ...
tried & tested; PORTABLE SPEAKER SYSTEMS.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Logic i-Station Traveller This portable speaker system is small enough to fold into your pocket. It can be used with iPods, MP3 players and MP3-ready mobiles. It works with batteries (supplied) or an AC adaptor. Stars: *** Price: pounds 12.99 Available: ...
Country place is family attraction; new homes Smart move gives former farmers best of both worlds.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Raymond Hainey Emily and Gavin Watson's grownup children are spread over Switzerland, Wales and Scotland and getting to the family farm in rural Aberdeenshire was a problem. So the couple, who have also worked in Cameroon and Nigeria, decided to sell up and ...
Open house; new homes THE LATEST NEWS.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Redrow has a limited number of two-bedroom apartments at its Route 1 West development. The firm are offering a five per cent deposit or carpets and stamp duty paid to sweeten deals for the flats which start at pounds 178,000. Three and four-bedroom townhouses are also ...
Nervous pup is a real scaredy cat; pets corner.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller Q My 11-month-old bearded collie is a real scaredy cat. He is fearful on walks and is terrified of other dogs, loud noise, even the ironing board. As time goes on he develops more fears. Please help. A One of the biggest mistakes owners make is to ...
Kids with pets just grow up nicer; pets corner.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller It's official: pet owners make much better all-round citizens so you could be doing your kids a favour by bringing home a pet. Anew survey found 91 per cent believe pets have a positive impact on kids. Keeping a pet is believed by ...
Pets of the week; pets corner.(Sport)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Scott Miller CHLOE This seven-year-old cat lives with Margaret Davidson in Broughty Ferry, Dundee. Where did you get her? I adopted her when her owner couldn't look after her any more. What does she eat? Felix cat ...
Fawks & Sidney; OUR DOGGY BLOG.(Sport)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Our dad has been off gallivanting again. He went on something called a "stag do" for his friend. I don't know if that means he was running about in the park chasing deer or what, but he came back after a few days looking very, very tired. We didn't mind too much as ...
funnies.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... What do you call a cannibal who ate his father's sister? An aunt-eater. What's green and holds up stage-coaches? Dick Gherkin. How did the Paris police find Quasimodo? They followed a hunch. Why are skeletons calm? ...
it's a fact; FOOTBALL.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... The first Soccer World Cup was held in 1930 in Uruguay with 13 competing countries. The hosts won, beating Argentina 4-2. Newton Heath was the former name of Manchester United. The first game under floodlights took place in 1878 at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane. ...
Good Will.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Pop Idol star reveals he wants his own reality show..but he won't be turning into Mr Nasty PLUS: MAILTRAVEL FRANK PILKINGTON SEVEN-DAY TV GUIDE FEST TO KILL How to ...
It's July.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Liz Cowan, Editor It's July and the weather has been awful which can only mean one thing. It's time to dig out your wellies as festival fever is upon us. And the biggest and best Scots fest is only a week away. We speak to Will Young who tells us why ...
Alison's diary; lifestyle.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Alison MONDAY My mum woke up last night with a big pain in her leg so off we went to hospital where she insisted on asking loudly every 30 seconds: "Well, is it a DVD?" I explained, through gritted teeth: "No, it's maybe a DVT. A DVD is a film." She said: ...
QUOTES OF THE WEEK; Showbiz.(Features)(Quotation)
Jul 06, 2008 ... I thought Sex And The City was supposed to be about cutting-edge fashion - there was nothing remotely memorable or interesting about what I saw. I left the premiere after two minutes. Style queen Vivienne Westwood lets rip at Carrie and co I play darts to music from ...
I'll host reality show.. but not as Mr Nasty; The big interview Will Young says he'd rather help singers than slag them off on TV.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: By MICKEY McMONAGLE Will Young got his big break on a reality TV show - and now he wants to front one of his own. But the Pop Idol winner admits he could never be like Mr Nasty Simon Cowell - because he's Mr Nice. And unlike fellow pop show winner ...
Flight of fancies; BEAUTY SPOT fashion.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: CRAIG ALEXANDER WILSON Don't listen to blokes when it comes to packing for your holidays - every girl needs at least six pairs of shoes for a week away. So when it comes to beauty, these space-savers help you cut down without compromise. They're all fine for hand luggage ...
Let your hair down; BEAUTY SPOT fashion.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: CRAIG ALEXANDER WILSON Summer heat makes hair fly-away or frizzy. But the TS-2 Detailer Mini Ceramic Straightener is perfect for smoothing or curling and fits ...
Glam rockers; Two days in a tent is no excuse for looking dowdy at T in the Park Music festival chic.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Stylist: Vicky Fleming-Brown Pictures: Mark Anderson Hair and make-up: www.mvmakeup.co.uk Model: Courtney@The Look CAPTION(S): Grey shorts, pounds 45, French Connection. Print top, pounds 35, Kate Moss @ Topshop. Necklace, pounds 15; bracelets, pounds 15 for set, all ...
mail travel: Great pub crawl.. if you can a-fjord it; Norway STAVANGER'S PRICEY NIGHTLIFE IS WORTH IT.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: By BLAIR STEWART If your knowledge of Norway begins and ends with fjords and the odd footballer, it's time you realised there is more to this beautiful country. Norway's other assets are deservedly moving into the limelight. Check out stunning ...
TV preview: SWITCH ON; RETURN TO VETS IN PRACTICE Wednesday, BBC2, 7.30pm.(News)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY A catch-up with all those bright young ...
TV preview: SWITCH OFF; MIDSOMER MURDERS Today, ITV, 8pm.(News)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY Another day, another body - but ...
TV preview: PICK OF THE WEEK; BONEKICKERS Friday, BBC1, 9pm.(News)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: BY STEVE HENDRY Past, present and Julie Graham's strops combine for major new BBC1 adventure series Bonekickers. The Scots actress stars as the leader of a team of crack archaeologists who investigate ancient artefacts which lead to dangers and mysteries in ...
BEST OF THE REST.(News)
Jul 06, 2008 ... GEORGE GENTLY Today, BBC1, 8pm Martin Shaw returns as 1960s Northumberland police detective George Gently. He investigates the discovery of a badly burned body close to an RAF base. Lee Ingleby and Robert Glenister co-star in this period drama with bite. BANGED UP ...
mailmusic: FILMS OUT THIS WEEK; reviews.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Mickey McMonagle HANCOCK (12A) *** Yet another sure-fire hit from Will Smith, the man who can do no wrong as far as the global box office is concerned. He plays superhero John Hancock, whose life has taken a downward turn. He is no longer adored by his public ...
mailmusic: DVDS OUT TOMORROW; reviews.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Mickey McMonagle THERE WILL BE BLOOD (15) ***** A powerhouse performance from Daniel Day-Lewis rightly won awards for this rousing drama about a silver miner striking oil and building an empire. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson - of Boogie Nights ...
mailmusic: SINGLES & ALBUMS; reviews.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: By Mickey McMonagle & Avril Cadden THE KOOKS SHINE ON *** Luke Pritchard warbles his way through more incomprehensible lyrics in his own unique style. The slower pace means it could spark singalongs galore at festivals but I hope the boys stretch ...
mailmusic: My solo album is a Strokes of genius; reviews 60 SECOND INTERVIEW ALBERT HAMMOND JR The Strokes' guitarist is taking a break from the chart-topping rockers to release his stunning second solo album Como Te Llama?, out tomorrow. New single GfC is also released on July 14.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: Avril Cadden Tell us about your new album. I'm very excited about it. I had finished the first one and didn't know I was going to do a second. I wrote the song GfC first and knew then I was going to do another record. I knew there was another side to me and a ...
mailmusic: Gigs; reviews.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... DOLLY PARTON **** SECC, GLASGOW, JUNE 27 Country music is all about heartbreak and hard times but Dolly delivers it with a feel-good factor. She bounced on wearing the most rhinestones I've ever seen under one roof. Even the men in her band and instruments were ...
Log on to 350 computing jobs; MESSAGE BOARD.(News)
Jul 06, 2008 ... AN Indian firm is bringing hundreds of software and consultancy jobs to Stirling. TCS plans to open offices with 350 jobs in the Scots town and at Redhill, Surrey. The centres will provide ...
pounds 300k grant is a special boost; MESSAGE BOARD.(News)
Jul 06, 2008 ... PEOPLE with special needs have been given a pounds 300,000 boost to help them find work. The Shirlie Project, in Inverness, will use the Big Lottery Fund grant to give individually-tailored ...
Credit crunch creates 90 posts; MESSAGE BOARD.(News)
Jul 06, 2008 ... AROUND 90 full-time jobs have been created by a firm which helps companies fight the credit crunch. DSL Business Finance gave loans to more than 500 businesses in Glasgow and west central Scotland, which ...
Highland firm's pounds 30M expansion; MESSAGE BOARD.(News)
Jul 06, 2008 ... A WAVE of civil engineering posts are being created thanks to expansion by Highland giants Rok Civils. The Inverness firm have secured contracts worth around pounds 30million in the renewables, ...
DON'T CALL ME MONEYPENNY; Iris keeps secrets of two 007s SO YOU WANT A JOB IN TOURISM.(News)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: By RAYMOND HAINEY NOT many people get the chance to take care of not one but two James Bonds. But like Miss Moneypenny, Iris Marhencke is licensed to look after the every need of 007s Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan. She is guest relations manager ...
Tourism works for 210,000 Scots.(News)
Jul 06, 2008 ... TOURISM is one of Scotland's biggest industries, employing more than 210,000 people, and it is expected to grow. Vistors make more than 6.35 million trips a year to the country and pump pounds ...
WE'RE SCOTS AMBASSADORS; Good impressions count for frontline tourist staff.(News)
Jul 06, 2008 ... JOYCE CLARK TOUR PROMOTER SCOTLAND'S bloody history is just another day at the office for tour guide Joyce Clark. Joyce, who has a Masters degree in history, is a guide at Edinburgh's Mercat Tours. She said: "It's wonderful. Every day is different and you ...
Why three jobs can be better than one; CAREER CLINIC.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: DR. JOBS Q A FRIEND who works for an employment agency mentioned that there was a growth in "portfolio careers". What is he on about? - Bill, Musselburgh. A IT'S a posh name for having two or three ...
Earning a better title; CAREER CLINIC.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: DR. JOBS Q A PAL says she'd rather have a better title than a pay rise. I think she's daft. What do you say? - Debbie, Aberdeen A STATUS is important to some people, ...
Apprentice slacker; CAREER CLINIC.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: DR. JOBS Q TV APPRENTICE winner Lee McQueen lies on his CV then throws a sickie on his first day on Sir Alan Sugar's staff. What kind of example does that set? - Ron, Dundee. A YOU should always tell the truth on your CV ....
Scared of appraisal; CAREER CLINIC.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: DR. JOBS Q MY boss says we all have to have appraisals. Is this just another way to get more work out of us? - Rita, Kilmarnock. A NOT if it is done properly ....
STAR JOBS; CAREER CLINIC.(Features)
Jul 06, 2008 ... Byline: DR. JOBS TRAINSPOTTING and Summer star Robert ...