Thomas Daniels
Thomas Daniels is originally from Northern Virginia just outside of Washington D.C. He is an MFA Acting candidate at Ohio University and holds Bachelors degrees in Theatre and Political Science.
Thomas has been an avid fan of all Washington D.C. Sports teams for years. He has attended multiple games for the Redskins, Wizards, Nationals and Capitals and spends much of his time debating and discussing all sports with friends, family and acquaintances.
Thomas has also been active in theatre and the performing arts for his entire life. Upon receiving his undergraduate degrees he plans on pursuing opportunities both on stage and on film as an actor, a director, a lighting designer, a sound technician, a set designer and a carpenter. He also plans to pursue opportunities to teach theatre and acting at the high school level or college level.
In addition to this, Thomas takes an active interest in politics, especially international politics. Having grown up just outside the Beltway in Virginia, his local news has always been the national news, and he holds a degree in Political Science.
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Thomas has been an avid fan of all Washington D.C. Sports teams for years. He has attended multiple games for the Redskins, Wizards, Nationals and Capitals and spends much of his time debating and discussing all sports with friends, family and acquaintances.
Thomas has also been active in theatre and the performing arts for his entire life. Upon receiving his undergraduate degrees he plans on pursuing opportunities both on stage and on film as an actor, a director, a lighting designer, a sound technician, a set designer and a carpenter. He also plans to pursue opportunities to teach theatre and acting at the high school level or college level.
In addition to this, Thomas takes an active interest in politics, especially international politics. Having grown up just outside the Beltway in Virginia, his local news has always been the national news, and he holds a degree in Political Science.
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Mandate Volunteerism: Uncle Sam Should Want Us to ServeAs a country we have gotten unhealthier, less intelligent, entitled and less patriotic. 50 years ago our citizens were forced to give up their lives for this country. Today, can't we allow ourselves to give two years of service back?
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Splitting "The Hobbit" into Three Films a ShamePeter Jackson's decision to make "The Hobbit" a trilogy is a shameful money-grab which underscores the attention deficit epidemic of his generation. -
"Beasts of the Southern Wild" Disappoints on All FrontsBenh Zeitlin's directorial debut "Beasts of the Southern Wild" had the chance to be brilliant. Instead, it fell flat.
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Success of "Lincoln" Signals More Biopics on the HorizonSteven Spielberg's "Lincoln", and all other biopics, seems to defy the logic that we are kept interested in a story because we want to know the ending. The success of "Lincoln" means we are due for a number of biopics in the near future. -
Clinton vs. Rubio in 2016? Who Will Run?In the immediate aftermath of the 2012 Presidential election, speculation began immediately about who might get the nod to run in 2016. The smart money, right now, is on Marco Rubio and Hillary Clinton. -
Lack of Lines Indicates Early Voting Awareness in Athens, OhioThe line outside of the Athens County Board of Elections was nonexistent at 3:30 pm on Election Day. This may indicate a heavy dose of early voters in the college town. -
Commentary: Math Says Barack Obama Will Win Re-ElectionThe likelihood of President Barack Obama's reelection on Tuesday, November 6th are so likely that NYTimes political blogger Nate Silver has bet $1,000 on it happening. Here's a look at some of the things that make him so confident.
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Chris Rock only thinks voiceover work is easyChris Rock called voiceover work easy at the 2012 Oscars. If he took pride in what he did, he would know that simply is not true.Also published on:
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'Snow White & the Hunstman' newest member of fairy tale resurgenceThere is a resurgence of fairy tales in pop culture, especially TV and movies. But these are not the squeaky-clean versions of the fairy tales most movie fans grew up watching.Also published on: -
Top Ten Foods to Try at Nationals ParkNationals Park is new with an exciting team for the first time in years. Try these foods to enhance your experience.Also published on: -
Boston Celtics Need to Get Over ThemselvesThe Boston Celtics need to stop letting bad calls, real or imagined, get in the way of winning.
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The Washington Nationals, the Most Polite Team in Baseball: A Fan's TakeThe Washington Nationals, by all accounts, are one of the best team in baseball. But they still have not swept a series of three or more games.
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Bucking Tradition, the National League East Looks Dominant and Competitive: A Fan's ViewFor almost twenty years the National League East crown has been predictable and the division weaker than the rest of baseball. Almost 40 games into the 2012 season, it now looks like the best division in baseball.
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'Men In Black 3': Will Smith returns to his rootsWill Smith's career has been somewhat circular. He appears to be primed for a rash of blockbuster action flicks. Does this mean the future holds some hard-hitting dramas? -
Advice for Obama: Stick with BidenJoe Biden is Obama's perfect second in command.
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An In-Depth Guide to PNC Park, Home of the Pittsburgh PiratesPNC Park has been named by some as the best ballpark in the nation. With mostly reasonable prices, things to do around the area and desirable amenities inside the park, these accolades may not be undeserved.
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'The Dictator' Comes to Life: How Sacha Baron Cohen Is Changing EntertainmentSacha Baron Cohen has a tendency to appear in public as the characters he is playing, something he shares with Stephen Colbert. These two masters of comedy are blurring the lines between reality and entertainment.
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Ohio's Patchwork Election Demographics Keep State Impossible to PredictMost other states in the nation are usually easy to call in Presidential Elections, but a special mix of constituents goes into creating a swing state. As in the past, Ohio has that mix and will be an unpredictable swing state for 2012.
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Ron Paul Campaigns for the Future, Not for 2012The libertarian platform does not win elections in America. Ron Paul is the primary example of this. But he is also the one who is changing that.
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Romney's Loss of Endorsement May Be His Campaign's Death KnellRepublican candidate for President Mitt Romney was fended off attack after attack and challenger after challenger on the basis of his overwhelming support from GOP party elites. After one of those endorsers switched sides, Romney may be in trouble.
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Best Valentine's Day Movie? 'Love Actually''Love Actually' makes the perfect Valentine's Day movie despite being centered on Christmas and New Year's.
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'Star Wars' Proof Newest Technology Always Sells TicketsTheater audiences worldwide have shown a tendency to support films that use the latest technology whether or not the films themselves are 'good' by other measure. Is this a problem, or just a truth of the industry? -
'The Woman in Black' Opens February 3, but Has Played the West End for 23 YearsThe British horror story 'The Woman in Black' opens this Friday in movie theaters, but the stage version of this story adapted from a novel has been playing in London since 1987. -
Oscar Wilde: A Green Irish RoseOscar Wilde's fascinating life has been documented by many people. From the height of his career as the most respected satirist in London to his imprisonment for the crime of homosexuality, Wilde led what can only be described as a wild life. -
Spend the Spring with the Washington Nationals at Space Coast StadiumSpring training is a wonderful way to get back into a baseball mindset. If you're going to attend, however, make sure you plan ahead and know what you're going to do.Also published on: -
So HighA Shakespearean style Sonnet. -
State of the Union Responses from Gingrich, Daniels and OthersPresident Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address had everybody talking. Here are some responses.
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Why The Mario Party Series is the BestThe Mario Party video game series is the best video game series because it combines two winners. Interactions between video game characters who otherwise would never be seen on the same screen, and fun and engaging mini-games which propel the larger game.
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Is Motion Capture Acting Really Acting?The advent of new CGI and motion capture technologies has forced the film industry to address whether or not the product of an actor hooked up to a computer is true art, and, if so, who it belongs to. -
Andy Warhol and the Velvet Underground at the National Gallery of ArtThe National Gallery of Art screened an old 16mm film by Andy Warhol of The Velvet Underground and Nico in Warhol's Factory. This was my experience at that screening. -
Is Democratic Socialism the Next Step in Our Political Evolution?Some of the last symbols of communism are fading away. This should make us consider, where do we go from here?Also published on:
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The Best Football Game of the YearOften in the haze of rooting for and against teams we can forget that the Super Bowl, at its most basic, is a fantastic football game. Super Bowl XLII reminded me of that.
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Iowa Narrows, Clarifies the Republican FieldThe Iowa caucuses have a history of shortening the list of candidates for nominations and clarifying what exactly voters want. This year was no exception.Also published on:
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Words that Belong on the List of Useless WordsThe annual list of useless words has been published. We look at the 2011 list to see what should have been included and look forward to 2012 to see what will likely make the list.
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Comparing the Cost of Cruises with Other Vacations on TravelocityA closer look at the numbers reveals that going on a cruise is actually very economical and, depending on how you look at it, a better deal than land-based vacations.
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Learning the Difficulties of Acting on FilmIt is fashionable to disparage popular artists for being less disciplined or hard-working than their more 'artistic' counterparts. In the case of film actors vs. stage actors, this is undeserved.
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Highly Stylistic Film Directors Are the Most InterestingMy opinion on the most successful film directors, Tim Burton, Spike Jonze and Julie Taymor. Their bold and specific style are just what the magic of film allows directors to do; they're just some of the only ones to take advantage of it.
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Mario is Still the KingVideo game characters have become almost as iconic and diverse as cartoon and television characters. But Mario still reigns as the favorite in my book.
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Ice Skating in Northern VirginiaNorthern Virginia has a number magnificent options for ice skating. Here are some of the best, depending on what you're looking for.Also published on:
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"Going Casual" Pays Off for Presidential CandidatesAs an electorate we often reward candidates who show us themselves at their most human, joking with commentators or engaging in their hobbies.
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Big 2012 Election Lessons -- so far -- for the GOPThe 2012 Republican campaign for the Presidential nomination has been a fascinating contest. There are a number of lessons the GOP can take away from it so far.
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Christmas Gifts for Russell Brand Fans!Know someone who loves Russell Brand? Check out these possible Russell Brand themed gifts.
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Washington Wizards Top Five Moments from Last SeasonThe Wizards have had an abysmal couple of years. But there is hope for the future! The following five moments are the best reasons to keep that hope. And none of them are from on the court.Also published on:
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Lowe's "All-American Muslim" Blunder Reveals Deep-Seated Problems in AmericaThe backlash over Lowe's decision to pull it's ads from "All-American Muslim" is bringing to the surface a debate that has been boiling beneath the surface of the collective American conscience for decades.
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Fictional Celebrities' Letters to Santa ClausWhat would some of the year's most popular celebrities' letters to Santa look like? Here's a guess.
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My Choice for Person of the Year: The ProletariatThe middle and lower classes are driving change again, like they have always done throughout human history. Only this time it is happening almost everywhere across the globe.Also published on:
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Best Gifts for Mountain BikersIt's always nerve-wracking buying a gift for a hobbyist when you don't know much about the hobby. Stay away from technical gifts and try to keep it simply.
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Looking for the Perfect Christmas Gift for a Washington Wizards Fan?The following 5 items represent a wide spectrum of gifts for Wizards fans of all backgrounds and ages.
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Student Debt is Crippling the CountryThe soaring costs of a quality education in America (and the sinking value of that education) are creating a gap between what our students are going into massive debt for and the return on that investment. This is a tremendous problem.
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Sledding Hills in Northern VirginiaThere are all kinds of lists online about the best local sledding hills. The following three should provide enough variety that depending on your needs, skill and time any of the three can satisfy all your sledding desires.Also published on:
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Multi-Member Districts the Cure for America's Polarizing ProblemIf U.S. elections are ever going to stop being about money or campaign promises, we have to address the problem of the extreme polarization that has been going on. Moderate voters are heard but never listened to. Multi-member districts will fix that.Also published on:
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A Thanksgiving Movie?Garry Marshall has made movies about Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve. What would a movie called Thanksgiving by Mr. Marshall look like?
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GPS Enhanced Surveillance is ConstitutionalAn exploration of the constitutionality of the United States governments to use secretly installed GPS devices to track citizens' movements.
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Why the 2012 Presidential Election is a Complete Toss-UpThe upcoming Presidential Election will pit two eternal election truths against each other. And that makes it impossible to predict.
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A Beautiful LifeThe text speaks for itself. It will mean something different to everyone who reads it. Such is the blessing and the curse of artistic endeavors, no?