Nikiforos

@Nikiforos (38)

Age 43

Joined myLot 14 years ago

Discussions (12)

Nikiforos's Comments

What is the most interesting place you have been inside?

Nikiforos @Nikiforos (38) 24 Sep 10

Seriously MyLotters, the most interesting place I have ever been inside was a vehicle, not a building. Back in 2000, I did some work experience for an aircraft manufacturer in the UK, and my mentor for the period was very kind and...

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Nikiforos Yes, I have visited Pompeii as well - in the shadow of Vesuvius - back in '99. A fascinating archaeological and antiquarian site nestled in the heart of modern day Naples. I was amazed by the level of preservation of the old city, and also by the nearby ruins...

27 Sep 10

Depression - Are we born depressed, or do we learn it?

Nikiforos @Nikiforos (38) 21 Feb 10

I have always attributed my depression illness to childhood trauma. I was bullied and abused at elementary and secondary school to the extent that I became an emotional wreck. When I left school and tried to go to college, I...

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Nikiforos The suggestion that you could be born with depression was solely intended as a reference to genetically-triggered mental conditions. I do not know if these can indeed exist or not, but I do know that physical illnesses can be triggered by genetic defects, so...

21 Feb 10

Is it a good idea to self-publish my stories as e-Books?

Nikiforos @Nikiforos (38) 11 Feb 10

Hi everyone. I am an aspiring author, and would like to try my hand at self-publishing, as I know that the literary industry currently makes it very difficult to get published in the traditional sense. I am considering...

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Nikiforos Thanks for the information about lulu, I will check out the website and see what services they have to offer. I believe you can aslo use Cute PDF Writer (find it on google) to make an eBook from an unprotected PDF file. Thanks again.

14 Feb 10