Elisa Nova
Living in Rockland County, NY
Total page views: 103,763
Published Content: 85
Fans: 63
On AC since: 08.10.06
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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.
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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There 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.
By Elisa Nova | Published 1/19/2009
America 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.
By Elisa Nova | Published 1/15/2009
Neil 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.
By Elisa Nova | Published 1/11/2009
Before 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.
By Elisa Nova | Published 1/8/2009
The 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
By Elisa Nova | Published 1/8/2009
As you probably know, the FBI has recently issued a call for recruits, utilizing the good old world wide web as its casting stage.
By Elisa Nova | Published 1/6/2009
will 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.
By Elisa Nova | Published 1/5/2009
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.
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/17/2008
In these difficult economic times, budget friendly gifts are on our mind. Read on for extremely budget friendly baby gifts for the holidays.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/24/2008
Find out what to do when your expensive bottle of olive oil goes bad.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/5/2008
It seems that the policy of the Republican party is to condescend to the American people. Is that what Americans really want?
By Elisa Nova | Published 10/23/2008
Wild superstitions accompany our everyday lives
By Elisa Nova | Published 2/19/2008
A crazy mom and baby duo take on the mall.
By Elisa Nova | Published 2/19/2008
Thought you could get away with sweeping your clutter under the bed? Think again...
By Elisa Nova | Published 2/18/2008
Early pregnancy has the potential to be quite overwhelming. Read on to find out what you can expect.
By Elisa Nova | Published 2/6/2008
The best sweets are always homemade. Read on to find out how to make delicious chocolate truffles.
By Elisa Nova | Published 2/5/2008
The following light and tasty chicken salad recipe was created by yours truly when I had to use some leftover grilled chicken cutlets.
By Elisa Nova | Published 1/31/2008
When 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...
By Elisa Nova | Published 1/30/2008
In 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.
By Elisa Nova | Published 7/11/2007
What 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?
By Elisa Nova | Published 7/5/2007
Why was Cottonelle's name changed in Italy?
By Elisa Nova | Published 1/26/2007
Cities breed rodents and insects, and there's no escaping them
By Elisa Nova | Published 1/3/2007
An original twist on bread: sugar and olive oil
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/28/2006
Don't plan your trips without consulting AC's travel section
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/28/2006
People tend to forget themselves when they visit foreign countries
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/19/2006
So many big people, so many gaffes. Should children walk around with blindfolds?
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/18/2006
Rome is a large urban sprawl, a combination of very ancient and more modern
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/13/2006
The Slickdeals.net freebie forum is one of the most addictive on the web.
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/13/2006
What is civil court like? Find out how a liability trial works.
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/12/2006
Jury selection is a long, boring but necessary practice
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/12/2006
Bibliophiles cannot ignore eBay's large antique book collection
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/8/2006
Like.com is an original product search engine, read why
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/7/2006
Will we all be wearing Maize soon?
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/7/2006
Children are not just playing dress-up anymore. They are getting a hormone change!
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/6/2006
Tired of mainstream radio? Get with it, try Dance music
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/6/2006
Many events are organized for those who do not celebrate Christmas.
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/6/2006
Stash Tea offers the best organic tea you'll ever find
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/4/2006
Some modern appliances just aren't worth your hard earned money
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/4/2006
The word communication bears a different meaning these days. We are losing our young to the communication monster
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/4/2006
Brooklyn is not as bad as it sounds. Find out about the good and the bad.
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/4/2006
The 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
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/3/2006
Holidays are so commercialized these days, some of us just want to hide in a cave until they're over
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/1/2006
Are we homeschooling our children for their own benefit? Should we let them try Public School?
By Elisa Nova | Published 12/1/2006
Everybody wants to know what New Yorkers are saying, which is why overheardinny.com is so successful.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/29/2006
Studies would have us believe that men and women would be the same if not for social conditioning. I suspect that is not so...
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/28/2006
Licorice root is a tasty, sweet branch that may benefit your weight loss program.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/27/2006
Are you always on the lookout for true Italian licorice or olives? This nifty store in Chelsea knows what it is you crave.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/23/2006
What's a topless blond doing on a highway in Denmark? It' s not what you're thinking.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/22/2006
Italian pies are called crostata and they are lighter than the American variety, often used as desserts.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/22/2006
Is read meat a cause of breast cancer? How conclusive are these studies?
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/22/2006
Hate needs to excuse, which is why the effigy of an American soldier was burned in a pro-Palestinian protest in Rome.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/19/2006
Is Pasta good for you before a major exam? Should you cut down on coffee? How about some chips?
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/18/2006
Primo Levi was a quiet, studious character who ended up in Auschwitz as a result of his work for the Italian resistance.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/17/2006
Winter is when we get to fill up on comfort foods without regrets. From chicken soup to roasted chestnuts...
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/16/2006
Does your child know what Parcheesi is? Is your Monopoly set buried in the basement under a pile of old Reader's Digest magazines?
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/16/2006
Palestinian rocket kills Russian Muslim woman in Israel. Ironic?
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/16/2006
Movie curses: are they all myths? Do we read too much into them?
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/15/2006
Tom once again finds himself in the Eternal City
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/14/2006
Are all actors losing it? What did Elisha Cuthbert do to a valet last night?
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/14/2006
Borat 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.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/13/2006
Shopping for Jewish holiday gifts is not as difficult as it sounds! Pull up a chair and write down some of the bestselling ideas.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/12/2006
A biblical mouse reaches my old Brooklyn apartment mimicking the travels of Abraham in Genesis.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/9/2006
Ethologists, or animal scientist, seem to agree that elephants might suffer from psychological trauma. What have we done to them?
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/9/2006
Young Israelis like to travel to India after their tough 3 year military service. They are both loved and hated there.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/9/2006
Is your oil really made in Italy? Why are some of the bottles so dark? What does Extra Virgin mean?
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/8/2006
Americans read countless studies on the subject of healthy lifestyles, but they have not yet learned their lesson.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/7/2006
Is your child bored on a rainy day? Read about some easy activities. to do with him/her. Guaranteed fun for everyone!
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/6/2006
A few practical tips for early childhood teachers who are about to usher in a new school year.
By Elisa Nova | Published 11/6/2006
Ordering coffee in Italy is easy, but if you'll ask for an Expresso you will just make a fool out of yourself.
By Elisa Nova | Published 10/30/2006
Forget Blogspot! Jot.com family Wiki allows you to restrict access and have fun editing other people's entries.
By Elisa Nova | Published 10/28/2006
How much are you paying for your imported water? A native Italian tells you what to watch out for when you shop.
By Elisa Nova | Published 10/4/2006
It 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.
By Elisa Nova | Published 9/19/2006
In this wonderfully technological world of ours, we are often tempted to revert back to snail mail to solve all our problems.
By Elisa Nova | Published 9/5/2006
Luggage comes in all sizes, but nothing is as interesting as the study of the packer's character. Read on to locate your packing-type!
By Elisa Nova | Published 9/5/2006
How a preschool teacher developed a caffeine addiction, suffering the consequences and finally settling on some Espresso.
By Elisa Nova | Published 8/22/2006
What to expect of the masses-swallowing underground trains of Prague, Rome, London and the Big Apple.
By Elisa Nova | Published 8/21/2006
The New York mouse has not softened its character after 9/11. It is as chutzpadik as ever.
By Elisa Nova | Published 8/11/2006
Hadrian turns in his grave as felines roam the ruins of the ancient republic.
By Elisa Nova | Published 8/10/2006
A different perspecive on caffeine inake.
By Elisa Nova | Published 8/10/2006
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