Li Roman - Yahoo! Voices

"I Love You" Video: An Innovative (and Inexpensive) Valentine's Day Gift

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:33:00 EDT

Don't have a lot of money to spend on Valentine's Day this year? Give 'em something they'll really like - you, whenever they want.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Jan 31, 2009

Using Books as Inspiration to Overcome Writer's Block

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:40:01 EDT

Even the best writers hit a block sometimes. You know you want to write, but you just can't think of anything. You get frustrated, and you wonder when and where your next spark of inspiration is going to come from.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Jan 27, 2009

Boston Public Schools Budget Cut

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:44:59 EDT

Education has not been spared during this financial crisis - and fine arts and foreign language may be the first to get the axe when the BPS budget gets cut.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Jan 19, 2009

Internet Companies that Are Changing the Game

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:53:18 EDT

If you use sites like PayPal and MySpace, there are alternatives out there that might change the way you think about online selling and networking.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Jan 14, 2009

Basic Cape Verdean Creole (Krioulu) Vocabulary Part 1

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Sat, 17 May 2008 16:46:05 EDT

If you would like to learn Cape Verdean Creole, I have compiled together some common words and phrases that you would be likely to hear or read, as well as a phonetic pronunciation of each word.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: May 17, 2008

Life Lessons from "the Simpsons"

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:34:31 EDT

"The Simpsons" has been on the air for 19 glorious years, bringing laughter to millions. I believe that America's favorite animated family has brought something else to many - wisdom. Let's look at three life lessons I've taken away from "the Simpsons" over the years.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Apr 29, 2008

Daughter to Father

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:59:53 EDT

This is the original beginning that I cut out: "For so long, I was the one that reached out to you/when my brother and sister wanted nothing to do with you./I was the sympathetic one that said/they would come around someday." Guess it serves better as an intro.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Apr 13, 2008

Lyrical Romance

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:40:00 EDT

Love is lyrical. Everything in love has its own cadence, its own rhythm, its own melody.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Apr 13, 2008

More Than a Woman

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:30:20 EDT

Though the opening line says "I am not the Angry Black Woman", this poem is really for all women who feel they are overworked and under appreciated.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Apr 13, 2008

The Effect of Urban Combat on Today's Youth: Shell Shocked

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:33:00 EDT

We tend to think that only soldiers suffer from "shell shock", or the effects of combat, but if you look around at today's urban youth, you might be surprised to find that they are also fighting their own modern day war...

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Mar 13, 2008

What is a Superhero? Breaking Down the Different Types of Heroes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:15:00 EDT

Ever wonder what makes Superman, super? Or what makes Spider-Man different from Batman? Here are six different types of heroes with a basic description of the category they fall under.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Nov 06, 2007

And in Other News..

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:01:00 EDT

All we read in the paper or see on TV is murder, sex, lies and drugs. Whoever said no news is good news wasn't kidding.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Nov 04, 2007

What You Didn't Know About Boston Latin School

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:29:00 EDT

Boston Latin School has a long and illustrious history. But there are a few things about the school that most people don't know. Here are just a few examples of what you didn't know about Latin School.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Jun 19, 2007

Why Video Games Just Might Be Better Than Therapy

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:56:00 EDT

What exactly can a video game do for you? For one thing, it can save you time and money.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Jun 18, 2007

When North Meets South

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:05:00 EDT

They say home is where the heart is, but is it possible to have two homes and only one heart?

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Jun 12, 2007

Why Write?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:29:00 EDT

Most of us scribble down thoughts when we're bored, anxious, or just confused as all heck about certain things going on in our life. Doesn't sound like anything that could lead to increased mental wellness, does it?

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Jun 04, 2007

The Age of Charlie

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:29:00 EDT

Anyone who relies on public transportation in the city of Boston is now familiar with the grinning face of this mysterious character. But who is he and where did he come from? And why is he taking all of our money?

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Feb 28, 2007

Starting a New Tradition in Engagement and Wedding Rings

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:04:00 EDT

Most of us know the story behind "blood" or "conflict diamonds". For the bride-to-be, it is often her dream to have a sparkling diamond engagement ring. But is there another option that can be explored?

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Feb 01, 2007

How After School Programs Can Save Lives

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:37:00 EDT

The need for more after school programs is now greater than ever. With 75 and 74 murders in 2005 and 2006 respectively in the city of Boston, something needs to be done to keep the city's youth off the streets and out of trouble.

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Jan 23, 2007

Interracial Relationships and Social Taboo: I Dated Outside the Race

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Li Roman) — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:50:00 EDT

On almost any given street, in almost any given city, you can encounter an interracial couple. So why is it still so unacceptable for us to date outside the race?

Contributor: Li Roman
Published: Nov 29, 2006