The Index

A weekly guide to what's hot snd what's not

A weekly guide to what's hot snd what's not

WHAT'S HOT

Using indicatorsThey cost nothing but a thought.

Domestic blissPortia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres got married - and Portia's going to do all the housework. That's what we call a girl crush.

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Sarah PalinAlaska's governor is a 44-year-old former beauty queen with five children - and she can still run for vice president of the United States of America. That's really rubbing it in Hilary's face.

Mrs ONot running for vice-president, but you can bet the race between Michelle Obama's husband and John McCain will boil down to who women like more - Mrs O or Ms Palin.

WHAT'S COLD

Back to school trafficDitch the SUV and walk.

The Danny v Cheryl debateWhich one has the most X Factor? Neither. They look exactly alike.

Moany MadonnaMadge's whingey 40-minute birthday speech at her 50th birthday party at which she told her British friends: you still have really bad customer service.

Osbourne for hireKelly Osbourne is on the job market after the axing of Project Catwalk. Don't worry Kelly, there are plenty of uses for wood.

White vestsJust because Brad can wear one doesn't mean the average Irishman can.

Barrier-free tollingNo more friendly smiles to relieve the drudge of your commute