Elisa Nova
Recently married and living in the NYC area, Elisa has been writing and translating for the past 10 years. She currently work as a legal proofreader, in-house and freelance. Elisa was born in Italy and is perennially suffering from Culture Clash.
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Spain's World Cup VictoryIt may not bring world peace or a solution to third world hunger, but the World Cup, despite its commercial roots, truly is the great unifier. -
Freecycle: Better Ways to Save on Everyday ItemsThere is no better time to join your local freecycle group and pass on the things you don't use anymore instead of dropping them in the trash bin. -
Small Steps Towards Better Eating HabitsAmerica has a come a long way from 1950's TV Dinners and canned tuna casserole, but these things are still common in some parts of the country, in part due to financial concerns. -
Neil Patrick Harris on Saturday Night LiveNeil Patrick Harris, star of 'How I Met Your Mother', hosted SNL last night, January 10th. Likely a great ratings boost for Saturday Night Live, Neil Patrick did an excellent job bringing yet another 'new' face to the SNL skits. -
Snowed In: How to Keep Your Toddler Entertained Without Losing Your MindBefore banging your head against the wall, take a few humble suggestions from the mother of a 17 month old child on how to keep your child entertained on a snowy day. -
Costa Rica Earthquake: Shock Rocks San JoseThe Central American Country of Costa Rica was hit by a strong earthquake on Thursday, January 8th. The earthquake has damaged a few buildings in the capital
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FBI Jobs for You, Me, Tom, Dick and HarryAs you probably know, the FBI has recently issued a call for recruits, utilizing the good old world wide web as its casting stage. -
Just Relax! My New Year's Resolutionwill be the first one to admit that I have a hard time relaxing. In fact, I haven't had a moment of pure relaxation since I left the comfort and solitude of my mother's womb some 27...23...19 (cough cough) years ago. -
Ode to PastinaA mother and daughter share their favorite food. -
Blackberry Dad: The Modern Day "Other Woman"?Who or what is the modern day "other woman"? What is that device that is poised to destroy the harmony of your married life? The Crackberry AKA Blackberry.
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Budget Friendly Christmas Gifts for BabiesIn these difficult economic times, budget friendly gifts are on our mind. Read on for extremely budget friendly baby gifts for the holidays. -
Things to Do with Olive Oil Gone BadFind out what to do when your expensive bottle of olive oil goes bad. -
Republicans and CondescensionIt seems that the policy of the Republican party is to condescend to the American people. Is that what Americans really want?
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Freschetta Pizza and PronunciationSadly, companies tend to overlook correct pronunciation of names. -
McCain Smear Campaign: Why Do We Care?Do we care too much about the lives of others? -
Of Superstitions, Odd Beliefs and Various MiscellaneaWild superstitions accompany our everyday lives
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How to Go to the Mall with Your BabyA crazy mom and baby duo take on the mall.
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Your First Place: Cleaning TipsThought you could get away with sweeping your clutter under the bed? Think again...
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Free Stuff I've Received Through Slickdeals.net - Part IIConfessions of a freebie-aholic, one year in the making. -
Symptoms of Pregnancy: Understand Early Signs and Conditions of Being PregnantEarly pregnancy has the potential to be quite overwhelming. Read on to find out what you can expect.
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Valentine's Day Sweets: Chocolate Truffle RecipeThe best sweets are always homemade. Read on to find out how to make delicious chocolate truffles. -
Elisa's Chicken Salad RecipeThe following light and tasty chicken salad recipe was created by yours truly when I had to use some leftover grilled chicken cutlets. -
On Parenthood and Life ChangesWhen motherhood comes along you don't know what has hit you, but it sure hits you hard. Life as you know it fades into oblivion...
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Employee Handbook - Looking Out for Workplace ViolenceIn our time, awareness often turns into excessive madness as the line between healthy apprehension or alertness and paranoia is too often blurred. To Illustrate this point, I will bring some information from a recently updated Employee Handbook.
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A City Girl in Small Town AmericaWhat happens when a longtime city girl has to drive to the store in order to buy milk? Will she discard her walking shoes and join the vehicle-nation?
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Little Known Facts: Cottonelle Toilet PaperWhy was Cottonelle's name changed in Italy?
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Roach Attack: Curse of the CityCities breed rodents and insects, and there's no escaping them
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Sweet Olive Oil BreadAn original twist on bread: sugar and olive oil
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Top Ten AC Travel Content of 2006Don't plan your trips without consulting AC's travel section
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Top List of Top of 2006 ListsSo many lists, so little time.
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Going to Europe: Tips for TouristsPeople tend to forget themselves when they visit foreign countries
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Top Gaffes of 2006: Bad Role ModelsSo many big people, so many gaffes. Should children walk around with blindfolds?
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Princess Di: Case ClosedWho killed Princess Di?
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Rome: Large Cities Are Sometimes Quite WelcomingRome is a large urban sprawl, a combination of very ancient and more modern
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Free Stuff I've Received Through Slickdeals.netThe Slickdeals.net freebie forum is one of the most addictive on the web.
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Jury Duty Part II- Civil Case TrialWhat is civil court like? Find out how a liability trial works.
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Jury Duty Part I: Jury SelectionJury selection is a long, boring but necessary practice
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eBay Wish List for the Book CollectorBibliophiles cannot ignore eBay's large antique book collection
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Like.com In ReviewLike.com is an original product search engine, read why
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Brides Wear Biodegradable Maize DressWill we all be wearing Maize soon?
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DI.fm Review- Digitally Imported RadioTired of mainstream radio? Get with it, try Dance music
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Children and Sexual Identity- New York Times ControversyChildren are not just playing dress-up anymore. They are getting a hormone change!
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What Do Jews Do on Christmas Eve?Many events are organized for those who do not celebrate Christmas.
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Stash Tea - a World of TeaStash Tea offers the best organic tea you'll ever find
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Six Modern Accessories I Will Never PurchaseSome modern appliances just aren't worth your hard earned money
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What is Communication?The word communication bears a different meaning these days. We are losing our young to the communication monster
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10 Ways to Survive in BrooklynBrooklyn is not as bad as it sounds. Find out about the good and the bad.
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Why You Should Visit the Jewish Ghetto of RomeThe Ghetto of Rome has an interesting history behind it. Jews were confined to the Ghetto for over 300 years, starting in 1555. Thousands of Jews were crammed into a few blocks, causing highly unsanitary conditions
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Exit Thanksgiving, Enter ChristmasHolidays are so commercialized these days, some of us just want to hide in a cave until they're over
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Homeschooling Our Children and the Dumbing Down of Public SchoolsAre we homeschooling our children for their own benefit? Should we let them try Public School?
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Overheardinny.com - a ReviewEverybody wants to know what New Yorkers are saying, which is why overheardinny.com is so successful.
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Men and Women: The Naked TruthStudies would have us believe that men and women would be the same if not for social conditioning. I suspect that is not so...
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Top Weekly Diet Tip: Licorice RootLicorice root is a tasty, sweet branch that may benefit your weight loss program.
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BuonItalia- Best Italian Food Store in NYCAre you always on the lookout for true Italian licorice or olives? This nifty store in Chelsea knows what it is you crave.
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Topless Models Promote Safe Driving in DenmarkWhat's a topless blond doing on a highway in Denmark? It' s not what you're thinking.
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Breast Cancer Tied to Too Much Red Meat in StudyIs read meat a cause of breast cancer? How conclusive are these studies?
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How to Bake a Crostata - Italian Pie RecipesItalian pies are called crostata and they are lighter than the American variety, often used as desserts.
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Effigy of American Soldier Burned in RomeHate needs to excuse, which is why the effigy of an American soldier was burned in a pro-Palestinian protest in Rome.
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School Exams and Nutrition: Optimize Your Diet Before TestsIs Pasta good for you before a major exam? Should you cut down on coffee? How about some chips?
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Modern Heroes: Primo Levi - Survivor, Chemist and AuthorPrimo Levi was a quiet, studious character who ended up in Auschwitz as a result of his work for the Italian resistance.
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Best Winter FoodsWinter is when we get to fill up on comfort foods without regrets. From chicken soup to roasted chestnuts...
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Death of the Board GameDoes your child know what Parcheesi is? Is your Monopoly set buried in the basement under a pile of old Reader's Digest magazines?
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Woman Killed in Sderot Israel was MuslimPalestinian rocket kills Russian Muslim woman in Israel. Ironic?
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Curse of the Bond Girl, Superman Death SentenceMovie curses: are they all myths? Do we read too much into them?
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TomKat Rome Wedding Attracts ThousandsTom once again finds himself in the Eternal City
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Elisha Cuthbert Rages, the Girl Next Door Turns SourAre all actors losing it? What did Elisha Cuthbert do to a valet last night?
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Why You Should Watch the Borat MovieBorat is funny, but not stupid-funny. Watching the movie allows you to gain entrance to a world in which you get to laugh at bigots in incredibly well crafted but seemingly naives interviews.
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Top Ten Gifts for a Jewish Coworker on ChanukahShopping for Jewish holiday gifts is not as difficult as it sounds! Pull up a chair and write down some of the bestselling ideas.
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Genesis RevisitedA biblical mouse reaches my old Brooklyn apartment mimicking the travels of Abraham in Genesis.
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Elephant Aggression on Humans and RhinosEthologists, or animal scientist, seem to agree that elephants might suffer from psychological trauma. What have we done to them?
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Israelis in India: Where Ex-Soldiers Go to UnwindYoung Israelis like to travel to India after their tough 3 year military service. They are both loved and hated there.
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How to Buy and Care for Italian Olive OilIs your oil really made in Italy? Why are some of the bottles so dark? What does Extra Virgin mean?
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Americans Still Stick to Unhealthy Eating HabitsAmericans read countless studies on the subject of healthy lifestyles, but they have not yet learned their lesson.
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Activities and Projects for Young ChildrenIs your child bored on a rainy day? Read about some easy activities. to do with him/her. Guaranteed fun for everyone!
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Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Preschool ChildrenA few practical tips for early childhood teachers who are about to usher in a new school year.
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How to Order an Espresso in ItalyOrdering coffee in Italy is easy, but if you'll ask for an Expresso you will just make a fool out of yourself.
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How to Secure a Private Blog- Free of ChargeForget Blogspot! Jot.com family Wiki allows you to restrict access and have fun editing other people's entries.
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How Americans Are Being Duped by the Importing BusinessHow much are you paying for your imported water? A native Italian tells you what to watch out for when you shop.
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The Problem with Self Help BooksIt is sad to observe that millions of people have become slaves to the Self-Help industry, which has only served as a contributor to the dumbing down of society.
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TY for Calling VerizonIn this wonderfully technological world of ours, we are often tempted to revert back to snail mail to solve all our problems.
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Of Luggage and Their CarriersLuggage comes in all sizes, but nothing is as interesting as the study of the packer's character. Read on to locate your packing-type!
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Coffee- How it All BeganHow a preschool teacher developed a caffeine addiction, suffering the consequences and finally settling on some Espresso.
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Subways for Dummies: A Sampling of Underground TransportationWhat to expect of the masses-swallowing underground trains of Prague, Rome, London and the Big Apple.
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Mice of New YorkThe New York mouse has not softened its character after 9/11. It is as chutzpadik as ever.
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Cats of RomeHadrian turns in his grave as felines roam the ruins of the ancient republic.
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Condensed Coffee Cognition (get to Know Your Caffeine)A different perspecive on caffeine inake.