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
