7 December 2005

KFC Bullying Case

Just another tragic and avoidable example, which illustrates why we need stronger anti-bullying and stronger complaints procedures in workplaces throughout this country. I actually saw a report on this case on the local news last night and the girl in… Read more...

Posted by Barbara Felix at 7 December 2005

9 November 2005

Something Warm On These Dark Winter Nights…

Lingerie manufacturers in Japan have come up with a novel way to help reduce greenhouse gases: by launching the world’s first microwaveable bra. Japan is encouraging it’s residents not to turn up their heaters this winter, as they’re worried about… Read more...

Posted by Barbara Felix at 9 November 2005

8 September 2005

Girls On Film

The Independent Heroines Film Festival stops in Manchester (at the Cornerhouse) on 15th September, where for \xA33, including drinks, you’ll be able to see two hours of films, introduced by the organisers, Lisa Brook and Lady Lucy. The original Independent… Read more...

Posted by Barbara Felix at 8 September 2005

23 August 2005

Voyeurism and misuse of office

Four security workers employed by Sefton council have appeared in court on charges of voyeurism and misconduct of office, following allegations that they manipulated security cameras to spy on a woman in her own home. One man has pleaded guilty… Read more...

Posted by Barbara Felix at 23 August 2005

10 August 2005

Fat Isn't Phat

Sixties style pop band, The Magic Numbers, reputedly walked out of their debut appearance on ‘Top Of The Pops’ after a presenter referred to them as ‘Fat’ Guest presenter Richard Bacon is reported to have introduced the band by saying… Read more...

Posted by Barbara Felix at 10 August 2005

10 June 2005

On The Radio: Where Have All The Women Gone?

This weeks Radio Times’ cover story reads “The Top 40: We reveal the most powerful people on radio”, and the cover features the top 4: Jonathan Ross, Terry Wogan, Chris Moyles, and John Humphries. Turn the page over, and editor… Read more...

Posted by Barbara Felix at 10 June 2005

Going Down With Advertising Standards

My eye was drawn, in last issue’s Private Eye (issue 1133, 27/5-9/6/05) to the Ad Nauseam column, and to a little piece about the recent Keep Britain Tidy campaign, which is apparently being aimed at 18-24 year olds. The posters… Read more...

Posted by Barbara Felix at 10 June 2005

8 June 2005

But A Wrap Skirt Is A Definite No No

I’ve just been reading Natasha Walters’ article in The Guardian, concerning fiction for pre teen girls. She has noticed a new genre of fiction for this age group, which she dubs chicklet lit (I’m sorry Natasha, but that smacks of… Read more...

Posted by Barbara Felix at 8 June 2005

6 May 2005

Ladies and Gentlemen… presenting, Miss Manchester!

Organisers of the Miss Manchester beauty contest have been criticised by Object’s Jennifer Drew for treating women as sex objects. The Miss Manchester competition has been in existence for a number of years, according to the Manchester Metro News, but… Read more...

Posted by Barbara Felix at 6 May 2005

25 April 2005

Do it yourself teenage sex offending

Alistair Gillespie, of the governments net task force, is calling for a re-think on how we deal with underage sex offenders after the case was dropped against a teenage girl who had taken topless photos of her friends and posted… Read more...

Posted by Barbara Felix at 25 April 2005