A guide to what's hot and what's not
What's Hot
Post Big-Bro TVThe box is so much more appealing - and varied - without Jade, Jo, Shilpa & Co.
Edith WhartonDiscover the writer of The House of Mirth, courtesy of Hermoine Lee's biography.
Hair-raisingThe revamped Peter Mark in Mary Street, Dublin 1, complete with "shampoo suds" floor design. Cool.
Spring bulbs floweringAren't you glad you planted them in autumn?
OnceJohn Carney's award-winning movie comes to the Dublin International Film Festival. www.dubliniff.com.
Holiday plansAfrica's good. Book now and give yourself something to look forward to.
Schools rugbyLet the games begin.
What's cold
Making mannequins fatterWhat dummy thought up that campaign?
The waiting gameBeing number 44 on the waiting list for your child's school. Sad.
Salespeople who don't phone backIs there something wrong with our money?
US election feverIt's not till 2008. There's ours to get through first.
Tinted windows on SUVsYou can try to hide, but we know you're in there.