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Archive for September, 2009
Female spy honoured
23rd September, 2009 by Katie
A Nazi pistol stolen by a female spy in the final days of WWII is to go on display in the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester for the first time.
Odette Hallowes snatched the Walther PPK pistol from Camp Commandant Fritz Sühren as he drove her away from Ravensbrück concentration camp—with the Allied advance he [...]
A shoe-in?
16th September, 2009 by Katie
Union members have voted to take a stand against the risks of wearing high heels in the workplace in favour of more “sensible shoes”, reports the BBC.
“This is a serious issue for women in the workplace, and we at the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists want to ensure women workers are never forced to wear [...]
Kickstart needed?
16th September, 2009 by Mike Haydock
The women’s game can only improve with investment, but without the media exposure, it will continue to rumble on below the radar, writes Mike Haydock.
Girl crush
11th September, 2009 by Katie
. . . at risk of turning FQ into a “(500) days of Summer” fanzine, I finally went to see it last night and recommend it to anyone whose ever been in any kind of dysfunctional relationship. It will (just about) cheer you up, or at least make you feel less alone, as you are, [...]
Double trouble?
7th September, 2009 by Chie Elliott
The British are notoriously awkward in their attitude towards women’s breasts, especially when it comes to breastfeeding.