Blog posts by Barbara Felix: 2005
KFC Bullying Case
By Barbara Felix | 7 December 2005, 17:31
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…
Something Warm On These Dark Winter Nights…
By Barbara Felix | 9 November 2005, 15:39
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…
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Girls On Film
By Barbara Felix | 8 September 2005, 17:01
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…
Voyeurism and misuse of office
By Barbara Felix | 23 August 2005, 17:49
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…
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Fat Isn't Phat
By Barbara Felix | 10 August 2005, 16:27
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…
On The Radio: Where Have All The Women Gone?
By Barbara Felix | 10 June 2005, 16:22
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…
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Going Down With Advertising Standards
By Barbara Felix | 10 June 2005, 15:35
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…
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But A Wrap Skirt Is A Definite No No
By Barbara Felix | 8 June 2005, 21:02
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…
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Ladies and Gentlemen… presenting, Miss Manchester!
By Barbara Felix | 6 May 2005, 18:42
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…
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Do it yourself teenage sex offending
By Barbara Felix | 25 April 2005, 17:49
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…
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