http://benaston.disqus.com/enThu, 12 Apr 2012 14:14:05 -0000http://benaston.com/truffles-nuggets/#comment-495625708<p>"More likely is the fact that women don’t want to<br>be in positions of power"  - out of interest, what mark were you given for this? You haven't really substantiated this extremely contentious point...</p>guestThu, 12 Apr 2012 14:14:05 -0000http://benaston.com/2011/12/16/me-and-my-lumia-a-review-of-the-nokia-lumia-800/#comment-445907052<p>Helpful article - thanks. I have just ordered one following boredom with iOS and two failed android relationships. Then I read that you're over at Christchurch; I am at Revelation in Camden, the newer NF plant... Small world!</p>Christopher JohnWed, 22 Feb 2012 10:16:28 -0000http://benaston.com/2011/12/16/me-and-my-lumia-a-review-of-the-nokia-lumia-800/#comment-443617188<p>Good review, my Lumia 800 is due to arrive tomorrow and I've heard how amazing the Twitter/Facebook integration is and the battery issue has also been fixed</p>Joe_morlinoSun, 19 Feb 2012 17:19:12 -0000http://benaston.com/2012/01/19/there-are-tigers-under-my-bed/#comment-435175873<p>brilliant Bennie. </p>Alex RossFri, 10 Feb 2012 07:19:39 -0000http://benaston.com/2011/12/16/me-and-my-lumia-a-review-of-the-nokia-lumia-800/#comment-432458082<p>The clock that's in the top right hand corner, in most, but not all of the apps. I like the fact that you can slide the 'top clock bar' down and see the status of the wifi connections but I think it's a waste off space being permanently there; why not make it like the rest of the top bar, and only make it visible when you slide it down?</p> <p>Re the music - I've not really had any problems with mine, other than a few glitches in songs when using spotify. Have you done all the firmware updates?</p>benastonTue, 07 Feb 2012 19:20:46 -0000http://benaston.com/2011/12/16/me-and-my-lumia-a-review-of-the-nokia-lumia-800/#comment-431936253<p>You mentioned the persistent clock takes up too much space. What persistent clock? Mine is just a tiny clock on the right top corner. I wish they could be bigger. You did not mention about the quality of the music. My Lumia 800 music quality sounds terrible compared to my N8. I tried all types of headphones but still sound horrible.</p>VinceTue, 07 Feb 2012 10:38:30 -0000http://benaston.com/2011/12/16/me-and-my-lumia-a-review-of-the-nokia-lumia-800/#comment-413791146<p>Thank you, it sounds good. I have always stayed well clear of anything to do with MS. I will give it a look. </p>TreecareTue, 17 Jan 2012 17:50:49 -0000http://benaston.com/2011/11/21/i-believe-i-can-fly-flight-of-the-frenchies/#comment-371497781<p>Insane. </p>A T RossThu, 24 Nov 2011 09:05:30 -0000http://benaston.com/2011/09/04/family-portrait-steepfun-claire/#comment-302471023<p>1) standing in front of quite a number of a domestic objects (bin, ironing board and fridge), and in front of a husband is blatantly rich in post-feminist symbolism. It states that Woman is no longer constrained by what used to imprison them in the home - she has clearly symbolically, physically and emotionally put these behind her.<br>2) Steepfun's painting can be construed as a physical barrier between the couple to the untrained eye. instead i think it's a metaphor for a baby. This is re-enforced by the empty plant pot in the background, awaiting a seed to bloom, a flower to grow<br>3) An open door shows the unknown future for the couple; the fact its in the corner shows its not a worry for adventurous couple<br>4) the radio as the highest objects shows the import the couple put on communication<br>5) The bottle of voddie behind it - Claire is a closet drinker The fact it is in the kitchen concerns me somewhat<br></p>P FinchSun, 04 Sep 2011 13:52:37 -0000http://benaston.com/truffles-nuggets/#comment-277472707<p>Hey Ben, </p> <p>I agree with Salomé - great essay(s). It made the whole structure./agency debate a lot clearer. guess what, i even decided to 'quote' in my BA thesis.  How should it cite you though? </p>KristenThu, 04 Aug 2011 13:22:22 -0000http://benaston.com/2011/06/22/inspector-helen-corbett-is-a-bike-thief/#comment-239752740<p>I think you need to consider yourself lucky they didn't decide to blow it up in a controlled environment.</p>Rob SwanFri, 01 Jul 2011 07:48:34 -0000http://benaston.com/2011/06/22/inspector-helen-corbett-is-a-bike-thief/#comment-234884480<p>Right then, let me get this straight - you don't think that people should be able to leave their bikes anywhere where there are other people around, just in case there is then a bomb threat? Idiot!!!</p>RazzibryanSat, 25 Jun 2011 16:49:46 -0000http://benaston.com/2011/06/22/inspector-helen-corbett-is-a-bike-thief/#comment-233739300<p>Incredible article, I wonder if she rode it to the police station as well?</p> <p>Oh well, at least she was kind enough to leave you a note! shame about your bike lock though, lol.</p>Adam BourneThu, 23 Jun 2011 19:40:47 -0000http://benaston.com/2011/06/22/inspector-helen-corbett-is-a-bike-thief/#comment-233367868<p>That's not what the helpful police office told me at all. It was removed because Inspector Corbett decided it was a bomb threat!</p>Ben AstonThu, 23 Jun 2011 11:15:11 -0000http://benaston.com/2011/06/22/inspector-helen-corbett-is-a-bike-thief/#comment-233364054<p>Lets face the actual issue Ben. If there were to be a bomb threat, in a crowded place such as the Wimbledon tennis.. your bike would quite simply be IN THE WAY. If you call the non emrgency police number 03001231212, I'm sure Inspector Corbett would be happy to give you a call and explain this personally.</p>LamboThu, 23 Jun 2011 11:07:55 -0000http://benaston.com/contact/#comment-227185258<p><br> We<br> offer quality Search Engine Optimization / SEO Services and Internet<br> Marketing Solutions. Our dedicated team of SEO Professionals ensures Top 10<br> search engine rankings. Our SEO Processes are designed in view of the SEO<br> guidelines, and white hat SEO techniques are strictly followed to ensure that<br> our clients from world over get the best SEO services. 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I will of course, give you credit on my website :)</p>GaryleewaltersFri, 04 Feb 2011 04:46:40 -0000http://benaston.com/contact/#comment-106368019<p>hello<br>I know where you live .....<br>You havent posted in a while and ive missed you</p>HelloFri, 03 Dec 2010 11:18:50 -0000http://benaston.com/2010/11/19/when-in-scotland-danny-macaskill-way-back-home-it/#comment-100541834<p>Unbelievable skills! Reminds me of when we made that parkour video in the centre of London!</p>Mark DoreyMon, 22 Nov 2010 04:20:13 -0000http://benaston.com/2010/09/08/why-do-you-have-your-own-website/#comment-98285607<p>This is genius Aston.</p> <p>I love it.</p>alex rossWed, 17 Nov 2010 05:27:00 -0000http://benaston.com/2010/09/27/thin-slicks-fail/#comment-98285675<p>Oohh, looks nasty! Maybe you need some elbow and knee pads!</p>Mark DoreyWed, 29 Sep 2010 08:43:24 -0000