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Monaco National Day 2015
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EDITING |
Copy Editing
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I specialise in non-native English editing, which is aided by my foreign language experience. This gives me a better understanding of strange grammatical layout and the sometimes convoluted point lost in complex sentence structure.
My training in copyright and media law is very useful in editing online news content, to assure stories are free from potential lawsuits over copyright infringement or defamation. In addition to editing, I also translate into English. I have translated articles and web content from both Italian and French, including utilisation of better marketing language and SEO keywords. |
If you would like to contact me for editing, click here.
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MY CREED |
Travel, health & wellness, organic food,
and the preservation of the planet.
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These are the topics I feel passionately about. Whether explaining a revolt in Sicily, reporting from the UK's general election, spreading the word about devastating floods in the Cinque Terre, covering charity refugee organisations in the French Riviera, or just sharing Italian recipes, I bring my unique perspective on European current events.
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Originally from California, I have lived in Europe for several years, including France, Italy, Norway and the UK.
I have a Master's degree in journalism, certification in Culinary Nutrition, and speak Italian and French. In addition to writing and reporting, I have contributed to academic works on media studies and edit a magazine in Monaco. |
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PERSONAL PROJECT |
The Nourish Report
The Nourish Report is a new website devoted to news and current events on food policy, EU agricultural legislation, environmental news and updates on organic practices, regulation and resources. In addition, it will provide an 'Artisan spotlight', showcasing traditional artisans producing goods according to ancient traditions, from raw milk cheeses, to stone-milled grains, to small-batch preserves. I also intend to use the site as a connection for a global community to connect and inform producers, consumers, and policy makers.
Food NewsFeaturing articles on food policy across the world, focusing on the latest EU legislation. Topics covered will include agricultural policy, recent food and nutrition research, organic farming news, and more.
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EnvironmentFrom global warming to the widespread use of pesticides and the record loss of bees, wildlife and flora, this section will cover new developments, scientific findings and those making a difference.
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Artisan SpotlightInterviews with farmers and artisans producing products according to age-old traditions. Here we honour their work, sacrifice, and dedication to natural practices that honour tradition and the earth.
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Visit: www.TheNourishReport.com
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Culinary Nutrition ExpertThis 13-week program focuses on the nutrition of food, understanding ingredients, creating healthy recipes and provides the tools for getting out in the world to share this great knowledge. Even though I have studied nutrition for most of my life, I found this program educational, rewarding and fun. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves cooking and is interested in living a healthier life.
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2015 Political Studies Association Conference, UK
2016 Conference on Frontier Topics in Religious Studies, China
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International conferences
My interest in democracy and Italian politics led me to present a paper with the Italian Politics Specialist Group at the PSA conference in Brighton, UK. I presented a paper on new media and social media's role in the future of democracy. ____________________________________________________________ Working with Academic Publishing has combined my research on Media studies and religious studies to discuss how the media interacts and reports on various New Religious Movements. I presented a paper on media strategies, propaganda, and current challenges for journalists at Wuhan University in China. |
Blogging an Italian lifeIn 2010, I started Cultural Comments, a blog devoted to my adventures in culture, food and curiosities I encountered in my daily life in Italy, and throughout Europe. In 2011, the village of Vernazza, was devastated by a landslide after a day of intense torrential downpour. Severed from the rest of the world, I realised it was up to me to write about the tragedy. I continued to provide updates on the village's progress as they rebuilt. And thus began my path to journalism... |
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FROM THE BLOG |
Every adventure is worthwhile. -Amelia Earhart
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