Jamie Nakamoto
Jamie is currently a student at Loyola Marymount University. She is majoring in English with a minor in Environmental Science.
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2007 Graduate of North High School, Junior standing at Loyola Marymount UniversityMotto
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Identity and Race in Gloria Anzaldua's "Borderlands" and Maxine Hong Kingston's the Woman WarriorThis article looks at identity and race in Gloria Anzaldua's "Borderlands" and Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior.
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Racial Tension in Toni Morrison's the Bluest EyeThis article looks at the racial tension in Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye.
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Pizza & Chicken Love Letter ReviewHere is a restaurant review of Pizza & Chicken Love Letter
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Cho Dang Tofu ReviewHere is a review of the restaurant Cho Dang Tofu in Torrance, CA.
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Summary of Euripides' MedeaThis essay summarizes what happens in Medea by Euripides. *Do not read if you don't want to know what happens in the end of the play!!
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The Irony of Oedipus the KingIn this essay, I look at the irony that occurs in Oedipus the King by Sophocles: the roots of his name and his pronouncement in the beginning of the play, "I am Oedipus."
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The Poem as a Means for Social AwarenessThis essay looks at William Blake's "The Chimney Sweeper" and Sylvia Plath's "Mirror" in order to see how these two poets use their poetry in order to raise social awareness.
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Spirituality Through the Eyes of Donne, Yeats and MarleyThis essay compares John Donne's 'Å"Batter My Heart, Three '" Personed God," "The Second Coming" by William Butler Yeats and a song by Bob Marley called "Get Up, Stand Up" in order to see how relationships with God and spirituality has changed over time.
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Los Angeles: The Road to Renewable EnergyThis essay looks at ways that Los Angeles make more use of renewable energy.
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Desertification: Can Pollutants from China Reach the United States?This essay looks at the problem of desertification in China and whether the pollutants in the dust can reach the Western United States.
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Bowling for Columbine ReviewHere is a review of Bowling for Columbine. I review some of the techniques the documentary uses in order to pull the audience in.
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Grass ReviewThis is a review of the documentary Grass. I look at the different techniques that Ron Mann uses to pull the audience in.
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War Dance ReviewThis is a review of War Dance. I look at successful techniques used in the documentary.
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Bus 174 ReviewThis is a review of Bus 174. I look at successful techniques used in the documentary.
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Occupation 101 ReviewThis is a review of Occupation 101. I look at successful techniques used in the documentary.
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Nanook of the North ReviewThis is a review of Nanook of the North. I look at successful techniques used in the documentary.
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Black Is... Black Ain't ReviewThis is a review of Black is... Black ain't. I look at successful techniques used in the documentary.
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The Story of the Weeping Camel ReviewThis is a review of The Story of the Weeping Camel. I look at successful techniques used in the documentary.
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Invisible Children ReviewThis is a review of Invisible Children. I look at successful techniques used in the documentary.
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Born into Brothels ReviewHere is a review of Born Into Brothels. I talk about how the documentary uses certain techniques to draw the audience in.
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Lindane: A Deadly PesticideLindane has been used as a pesticide and also as a medication for lice and scabies. Learn the facts before you use it on yourself or on your children.
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Beauty and the Beast Film and Tale ComparisonThis essay compares Disney's Beauty and the Beast with Beaumont's Beauty and the Beast.
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Using Renewable Energy in Los AngelesThis essay looks at different ways we can implement more renewable energy sources in Los Angeles.
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Air Pollution in Los AngelesThis essay looks at the different components of air pollution on Los Angeles and how they affect human health.
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Biodiversity and the Tragedy of the CommonsThis essay uses the Tragedy of the Commons to look at Marine Protected Areas.
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Reasons for Legalizing ProstitutionReasons why I think prostitution should be legalized.
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The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison: Looks DO MatterIn this essay, I am looking at the idea of race and physical features in The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.
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Frankenstein: Neither One nor the OtherThe novel, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley touches on many of the things that the Romantic Age and the Victorian Age are known for, and shows how two different time periods can take such contrary routes in searching for the answers to the same questions.
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A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius: Dave as a FatherIn this essay, I take a look at how Dave functions as a father figure.
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A Child's Moral Obligation Towards Their ParentsThis essay uses ethics and the ideas of great philosophers to look at the moral obligation a child has towards its parents.
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Fake Realities in a Scanner DarklyThis is an essay I wrote for a college class about Philip K. Dick's novel, A Scanner Darkly.
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Jazz: Ideas About MotherhoodThis is an essay I wrote for a college class about the ideas of motherhood in Toni Morrison's Jazz.
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Operation Wandering Soul: A Comparison of the Outlooks on LifeThis is a college essay I wrote about Richard Powers' Operation Wandering Soul.
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William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience: Two Different WorldsIn this essay, I look at poems from William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience and compare them to my own life.
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Oscar Wilde's the Importance of Being Earnest Play and Film ComparisonIn this essay I compare Oscar Wilde's play, The Importance of Being Earnest, with the 2002 film adaptation.
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Shakespeare's Hamlet: Doubt Conquers AllThis essay looks at the idea of doubt in Shakespeare's play, Hamlet. In this essay, I look at how doubt affects the actions and consequences of Hamlet and other characters in the play.
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Review of Cirque Du Soleil's KoozaI attended Kooza at the Santa Monica Pier. Read a review of the show through my eyes.
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October 10: Angel Food Cake DayHappy Angel Food Cake all! Here are some great recipes for angel food cake to make on Angel Food Cake day. -
October 9: Fire Prevention DayHappy Fire Prevention Day All! Here are some fire prevention tips to help you have a safe Fire Prevention Day. -
October 3: International Frugal Fun DayHappy International Frugal Fun Day all! Have a fabulous day without spending a dime!
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October 1: World Vegetarian DayHappy World Vegetarian Day! Here's a day to eat those yummy fruits and veggies. -
Following the Long Road to My Dream JobCome along with me as I take the long and windy road to realizing what my dream job is.
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Immigrant Assimilation into American Culture Through the Lens of FilmLooking at two movies, Real Women Have Curves and Spanglish, show us how hard it is for immigrants to live in American without assimilating into the American culture.
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Racial Tensions from Past to PresentThe history of America is one that is filled with oppression of minority groups. These racial prejudices have filtered through to the present day.
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Immigration: Japanese and HawaiiThe Japanese immigrated to Hawaii in order to escape oppression in Japan. However, when they came to Hawaii, they found that their situation might not have improved as much as they might have wanted.
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September 12: Chocolate Milkshake DayChocolate Milkshakes - sweet, creamy goodness. Here are some great recipe ideas for a chocolate milkshake and some interesting facts about the delicious chocolate milkshake.
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September 9: Happy Teddy Bear Day!Happy Teddy Bear Day all! Still clinging to that teddy bear you had as a kid? Learn about some fun facts about where that precious teddy bear originated. -
Tips for Online ShoppingNever tried online shopping before? Here are some tips that will make the experience a whole lot better for you.
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"Finding Peace"Here is a poem about the search for peace and the unlikely discovery of it.
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September 5: Cheese Pizza Day RevisedHappy Cheese Pizza Day! There were some factual errors in the last Cheese Pizza Day article (with the events section). So here's another article for your enjoyment! -
September 6: Happy Read a Book Day!It's time for Read a Book Day! Not sure what to read? Here are some suggestions for a great book. Get out there and read a book! -
TearsHere is a poem that I've written about tears and what they are to me.
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Celebrity Cruise Lines ReviewThinking of going on a cruise? Check out this review of the Celebrity Cruise Lines.
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Cheese Pizza DayHappy Cheese Pizza Day! Here is my first series featuring weird and wacky holidays on certain days of the year. -
Travel Log: My Alaskan CruiseEver wondered what a cruise to Alaska would be like? Check out what I did on my cruise and the amazing things I did and saw.
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Academic Decathlon: The Biggest Group of NerdsJoining the Academic Decathlon team during high school is a decision that I do not regret for a second. It may have taught me everything or it may have taught me nothing. However, I know that it has been a part in molding me into what I am today.
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Monthly Book Log: AugustBeing an avid reader, I have decided to share what books I have recently read. I give you a little summary of the book and why I did or didn't like it. Hopefully this will give you some choices for your next pleasure read.
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How to Avoid the Freshman FifteenWorried about gaining weight during your first year in college? Here are some tips to avoid the dreaded Freshman Fifteen.
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A Restaurant Review of Tnt's Aloha Cafe in Torrance, CaliforniaLooking for somewhere good to eat? Try Tnt's Aloha Cafe in Torrance, California, for delicious Hawaiian food and friendly service.
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The Anticipation of Riding a Roller CoasterExperience the thrill of riding a roller coaster through my eyes.
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How I Lost Weight Quickly and EasilyTrying to lose weight? Looking for an easy and simple solution without having to starve yourself and run 5 miles a day? Look no further, I stumbled upon a super easy weight loss plan that will hopefully help you lose that weight.
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A Review of Wicked, the Broadway MusicalWhether you're an avid theater goer or you just want to get out there and experience new, you will not be disappointed with Wicked. This musical has awed and amazed many who have seen it, including myself.
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My Tattoo: E Walea Ika OlaHere is a photo of my first tattoo and a tattoo of my friends. I got the tattoo about two years ago and can't wait to get another one! -
Writing Poetry: Not as Hard as I ThoughtNot too long ago I was a huge fan of poetry, but I didn't think I had the skills to write it. I took a poetry class and it turns out that writing poetry is easier than I thought it was. Now, I love it and maybe you will too!