Index

What's hot and what's not

WHAT’S HOT

The Higgs Bosun particleObviously. We think

The ShardAnother reason to visit London. After the Olympics

Raf SimonThe Belgian designer made a triumphant debut at Dior this week – raised the Bar in every sense

Avoca's arty hooded raincoatsThey lift the spirits in the downpours

48 Mobile Network: If anything can make you feel old at 23 it's this

Foxford Woollen MillsCelebrating 120 years with a "Garden of Hope" opening next month

New red squirrelsIrish postage stamps

The Katie-Tom splitWho said we'd nothing to read on the beach this summer?

Evelyn CusackWeather forecaster extraordinaire, trying to break it to us gently. "But it will be very mild." God bless you, Evelyn, for looking after us

Over-sized sunglassesSure, we hardly ever get to use them but theyre still for keeps

WHAT’S NOT

Maxi dressesGoing down in every way. Anyone seen any?

Socks with sandalsJust because it was never in, doesnt mean it ever will be

BanksCan they sink any lower in public esteem?

The extremely steep stairs in the Abbeyauditorium and the intermittent handholds are painted black and are thus invisible

Calorie counts on menusThanks all the same. When we eat out we eat out to forget

Pat Kennyand Marian Finucane, Joe Duffy, Vincent Browne and John Murray all go on holiday in the same month. Where do they all go together?

Clapping when the plane landsDoes a journalist get applauded for an article? We rest our case

With thanks to Maria Jacob and Tsedy Zewdu