Nicholas Grimes
Howdy! How're you?
You can call me Nick, or Nicholas- it doesn't matter much. People often ask me which one I prefer; I prefer whatever you prefer. It's funny how uncomfortable people can be with this. They'll even go so far as to tell -me- to tell them one or the other. Because everyone has to have a preference.
I suppose that's what I'm looking for here. I've found my preference in food, I have that special someone, now I'm looking for that passion everyone's been talking about. I'll let you be the judge as for whether I've found it or not.
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You can call me Nick, or Nicholas- it doesn't matter much. People often ask me which one I prefer; I prefer whatever you prefer. It's funny how uncomfortable people can be with this. They'll even go so far as to tell -me- to tell them one or the other. Because everyone has to have a preference.
I suppose that's what I'm looking for here. I've found my preference in food, I have that special someone, now I'm looking for that passion everyone's been talking about. I'll let you be the judge as for whether I've found it or not.
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An Introduction to Linguistics : What is Language?You might just wonder what exactly a linguist studies, this article will explore this topic further and will fill you in on what linguists have determined we must know in order to use language effectively.
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Talking to the Animals: What They Can (and Can't) Tell UsThis article explores the topic of animal language and how it compares to ours. What can our primate brethren tell us?
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Finding Language in the Brain: What Structures Are Involved and How Do We Know?Language is a complex phenomenon and as such has equally complex neural underpinnings. This article attempts to present a very brief overview of what parts of the brain give rise to speech.
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How to Write CreativelyThis article will give you some pointers on ways to set your writing apart by infusing it with novel thinking and ideas.
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Finding the Inspiration to WriteWe all need some help sometimes to get started with a creative project. This article will provide you with ways to motivate you and collect ideas for your next imaginative work.
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Writing Tips for Fledgling AuthorsIf you're just getting started in writing as a hobby or even as a profession, these tips will help you get started and develop skills you'll need as an author whether you write for print or an online audience.
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A Tour De France in Two WeeksAs a graduation gift my parents funded a trip to France, and because I didn't want to go alone, my mother came with. Herein l detail our trailblazing trip across France, from Paris to Marseille.
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Skype: The Software I Couldn't Survive WithoutI recently entered into a long distance relationship and spending time with my significant other has become quite a challenge. Even in this modern age where connectivity is key, it remains difficult to share a moment. That's where Skype comes in.
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Reliving Retro Gaming with the Nintendo 64The Nintendo 64 modernized gaming and provided the original '3D' experience by transforming classic franchises and creating new ones in new interactive worlds. This article looks back on the console and its lasting impact on video game history.
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Funniest Moments of 'The Office'After many years of ignoring TV altogether, I've recently been suckered into watching my first live action comedy series- "The Office." This article details my reaction and first impressions of comedy catered to adults.
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DIY Gift Idea: Giving Papercraft for ChristmasPapercrafting is a newly acquired hobby of mine and involves piecing paper together into models. It's a great winter activity for when you're stuck inside and can make a great present, too!
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Dreaming and Its Importance for Waking LifeSleep is something we all share, and yet it's also something we often take for granted. This article explores the idea of the dream experience and how it should parallel the importance of our waking lives.
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A Haiku of Wistful Winter LoveWe shared a kiss of snow flaked lips and a silent embrace in late October's early snowstorm. A haiku in memory of time spent together.
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The Mew Glitch: Catching Mew in Pokémon Red & BlueIn this article you'll learn how to catch the elusive Mew in the Generation I games without the use of an external device such as a GameShark.
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French Grammar: Using the Present TenseLearn how to identify French verbs conjugated in present tense, and how to translate English forms of the present like the present progressive, present perfect or emphatic present into their French equivalents.
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Conversations with a Cookie: "Truth, Can You Handle the Truth?"Explore the thought-provoking world of fortune cookie fortunes, with your host, a low-life, unpublished author who shall remain nameless. Children and mothers who are pregnant should not ride, err read. Warning: Sarcasm next 5 miles, peruse with caution.
