mickfinn

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Location:Buckingham, UK
Joined:10-5-2007
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About me
Born in 1947, I share life with my long-time girlfriend in a small English market town. Between us we have seven children, nine grandchildren, and a cat called Brian.
Since 1962 I've worked in the printing industry, first as a compositor and, since the mid-70s, as a typesetter involved in all aspects of computer typesetting and graphics mainly in the financial print sector serving the City of London.
Why I use Clipmarks
For fun, general interest and the furtherance of my knowledge about life in general and on the internet. I like the interaction between clippers and the fact that geographically a lot of us are spread far apart which can make for interesting and diverse comments to be posted.
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Let's build a volcano
bignosemousie
by bignosemousie  3-29-2008    3
 I think I'll do this with my daughter this summer. It is pretty fun to watch. There are many interesting things on this site. It even tells you how to make berry ink and quill pens!
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GlassGiant: Make your custom blog images
invictus
by invictus  3-23-2008    7
 A really fun site; you can design your own gadgets/gizmos/graphics to place on your blog or to send to friends. I loved the neon sign generator and the custom snowglobes.
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Black - the new black
Fast T friend
by Fast T friend  3-10-2008    2
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Fantastic Online Exhibitions from the Smithsonian
JohnWaterman
by JohnWaterman  3-4-2008    2
 much more at the site
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William Blake
abailart
by abailart  2-20-2008   
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Uplifting, thrilling, life-enhancing
JohnWaterman
by JohnWaterman  2-19-2008    8
 Great stuff from Dawkins
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Hello, lover
bignosemousie
by bignosemousie  2-18-2008   
 NotMartha made bacon curls! Bacon: the pretty you can eat. See source for how to.
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Forget PowerPoint - Online Presentation Applications
Fast T friend
by Fast T friend  2-17-2008   
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Why do men shave?
Aribeth
by Aribeth  2-8-2008    35
 >> Alexander the Great never lost a battle, not to the Persians or to anyone else. But he did order his men shaved so that their beards could not be grabbed in battle. Same for the Romans. Yet you find many men who support a beard and I am sure there are a variety of reasons for that too, but I am not getting into that right now. I must admit though that a beard or a moustache alone on some men look very graceful. Now its your turn to talk, why do you shave guys? <<
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Sharia Law in UK "Unavoidable"
dulios
by dulios  2-7-2008    15
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Abraham Lincoln on religion
enbar
by enbar  2-5-2008    13
 Two lesser-known pieces of writing from Lincoln that give some hints about his religious beliefs. Lincoln was notoriously cagey about his religious commitments -- he never attended church regluarly, nor did he ever make a public proclamation of faith.
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Churchill a Myth?
Kelika
by Kelika  2-3-2008    9
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From Miner to Artist: Jack Vettriano
abailart
by abailart  2-1-2008    4
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The King Tut Road Show
CrazyRedHead
by CrazyRedHead  2-1-2008    4
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Phone Call into History
mickfinn
by mickfinn  2-1-2008    5
 President Johnson and Dr. King worked in tandem not only on the Civil Rights Act, but on the Voting Rights Act that came the next year. (NYT)
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Have Gun - Will Travel
mickfinn
by mickfinn  1-29-2008   
 Wyatt Earp died at home in the Earps' small apartment at 4004 W 17th Street, in Los Angeles, on 13 January, 1929 at the age of 80. Western actors William S. Hart and Tom Mix were pallbearers at his funeral. His wife Josie was too grief-stricken to attend. Josie had Wyatt's body cremated, and buried his ashes in the Marcus family plot at the Hills of Eternity, a Jewish cemetery (she was Jewish) in Colma, California. When she died in 1944, Josie's ashes were buried next to Wyatt's. The original gravemarker was stolen in 1957 but has since been replaced by a new standing stone.
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BW: Before Word
mickfinn
by mickfinn  1-27-2008    2
 Printing with movable type. One of the greatest inventions.
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JFK's Daughter endorses Barack Obama for President, "A President Like My Father"
BobbyRutan
by BobbyRutan  1-27-2008    2
 Senator Obama is running a dignified and honest campaign. He has spoken eloquently about the role of faith in his life. When it comes to judgment, Barack Obama made the right call on the most important issue of our time by opposing the war in Iraq from the beginning. I want a president who understands that his responsibility is to articulate a vision and encourage others to achieve it; who holds himself, and those around him, to the highest ethical standards; who appeals to the hopes of those who still believe in the American Dream, and those around the world who still believe in the American ideal; and who can lift our spirits, and make us believe again that our country needs every one of us to get involved. I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them. But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president — not just for me, but for a new generation of Americans.
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How to talk to shyer and/or less social people
Aribeth
by Aribeth  1-27-2008    14
 -Don't be dismissive if they seem to dislike an outgoing person. -Don't be overly solicitous. -Be wary of topics they may not be comfortable with. -If you want to do something with them assume you're going to have to ask. -Don't take it personally if they want to escape after spending a few hours with you. I have been to both sides.Very interesting site,btw.
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World's most corrupt and least corrupt nations
Deepti
by Deepti  1-27-2008    12
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FA Cup: A Famous Defeat
mickfinn
by mickfinn  1-26-2008   
 A standing ovation from the Kop and every other corner of Anfield put a final gloss on their adventure. (DT)
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Beer helps!
Aribeth
by Aribeth  1-26-2008    6
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Haggis Smugglers Beware!
CrazyRedHead
by CrazyRedHead  1-25-2008    2
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I believe in love, even when I don't feel it
abailart
by abailart  1-25-2008    2
 Holocaust Memorial Day: 27 January
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White Supremacy
swampfoxz
by swampfoxz  1-25-2008    1
 Yup
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Blaming the Poor for Poverty
abailart
by abailart  1-25-2008    4
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If the cap fits, wear it.
mickfinn
by mickfinn  1-25-2008    2
 He has been an inspiration to many, many youngsters around the world . . . and for all the right reasons.
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The Havant & Waterlooville Juggernaut
mickfinn
by mickfinn  1-25-2008    3
 One of the joys of the FA Cup is always the David and Goliath matches . . . and most of us shout for the underdogs.
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These Little Pigs Did Not Go To Mecca
rfnajera
by rfnajera  1-24-2008    2
 Geez! I think the Muslim community would be more offended that the British would think they would be offended. Or something like that.
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Glory, Glory: good news for mickfinn
abailart
by abailart  1-23-2008    4
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Britain Slips from Fully "Free" Economic Countries
ColoradoRight
by ColoradoRight  1-22-2008    4
 Just why would you believe that the government would be able to spend all this money better than its individual citizens? Well, they have "free" health care, and "free" pensions and lost of "free" stuff that they get by shoveling 45% of their entire economy into the maw of bureaucrats. And then they wonder why they aren't happy?
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German Jews May Be In Danger
Horsefeathers2
by Horsefeathers2  1-22-2008    2
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In the eye of the beholder.
mickfinn
by mickfinn  1-20-2008    32
 Anyone interested in forming an informal art club on CM? No great aims. Post a picture. Ask others what they think about it - what they see. Tell them what you think about it - what you see. We all try to broaden our minds on many subjects; this is just another.
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Iranian Women Are Stoned (To Death)
rfnajera
by rfnajera  1-15-2008    7
 Mahmood will tell you, with a smile on his face, that this doesn't happen in Iran.
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First the cartoon, then the war: Europe in 1870
JohnWaterman
by JohnWaterman  12-23-2007    3
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Give us back our country.
JohnWaterman
by JohnWaterman  12-14-2007    5
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Some phenomenal images of earth
mickfinn
by mickfinn  11-30-2007    1
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