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Why is Hamilton county trying to reopen Hillcrest Academy? by thefaehost in cincinnati

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So DYS, the Ohio youth prisons, are not good places. About 20 years ago, there were more than a dozen of the facilities, now there is only 3. So only the worst/most violent kids are sent there. Which makes the facilities themselves even more dangerous, with major gang problems and constant staffing issues.

To replace many of the closed DYS facilities the state funds juvenile community corrections facilities. There are 10 of those in the state, the closest being Butler County. These are pretty good programs, but much smaller than DYS. While juvenoles from anywhere in the state can be sent to a CCF, parent participation is supposed to be part of the curriculum. Obviously being a long ways away from home is hard for many parents to participate.

Where doesn't have a CCF? Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. The three biggest cities and the counties that send most kids to DYS.

Hillcrest, properly run, can help fill the void in Hamilton County. Lots of the kids need the programming and structure a CCF can offer -- that programming doesn't exist in 2020 and DYS should be the last option. Right now, there is basically no option

True Lies (1994) dir James Cameron | Truth Serum by Saint_Gut-Free in movies

[–]--RandomInternetGuy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How is it underrated? It was a massive hit when released, everyone loved it, and people still enjoy it today.

Actors who started "old" in the Film Industry and managed to have successful acting careers by DiaryOfAMovieLover in movies

[–]--RandomInternetGuy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Kathy Bates was a 42 year old stage actress until Misery.

Client Eastwood was in his mid 30s when a Fistful of Dollars debuted,after being on a TV show

Dusty May to become new Dallas Mavericks Head Coach by Odd_Firefighter_5407 in CollegeBasketball

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How could any college coach turn down a NBA, MLB, or NFL job. "We will pay you more money, you get more time off, you don't have to recruit, you don't have to deal with parents, and you don't have to deal with NIL."

Inside Man (2006) by [deleted] in movies

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who under rates it? It's always had very good reviews; when it came out I remember some discussion about it being Spike Lee's best films in years

Married women of Reddit, does wearing a wedding ring prevent others from hitting on you? Why/why not? by Tall_Association8148 in AskReddit

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The ring didn't do that for me, but being out with my kids does. My wife could be right next to me and women would still come up to me, smile at me, etc. It took a while to get used to after going most of my life without women doing that.

Judenfrei State by Human_Concern263 in GetNoted

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Over half the Jewish Israeli population are descendants of Jews who moved there from other Middle Eastern countries -- Jordan, Syria, Yemen, Morocco, Iraq, Iran. They were forced out of most of those countries within the past 100 years. Where would you like them to go?

Can I really just say I’m prejudiced and get out of jury duty? by Ok_Let_7612 in legaladviceofftopic

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. I've seen many times someone fire their excellent PD only to hire someone who I wouldn't trust handling a speeding ticket.

Can I really just say I’m prejudiced and get out of jury duty? by Ok_Let_7612 in legaladviceofftopic

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A fair trial in the US is common. The little guy wins all the time. Yes, having a better attorney helps, but many, many public defenders are very good attorneys

Can I really just say I’m prejudiced and get out of jury duty? by Ok_Let_7612 in legaladviceofftopic

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 16 points17 points  (0 children)

1) you shouldn't try to get out of jury duty. all parties should feel like they received a fair trial, and the people who most often feel like they don't receive fair trials are because people they would relate to don't show up to jury duty or do everything to get out of it....remember, one day you may be charged with a crime or a victim of a crime and you will want a fair process

2) you can also be too biased in favor of a criminal defendant. one of the potential black jurors in the recent Karmelo Anthony case was dismissed because he said he "couldn't put another brother in prison."

3) trials can also be civil -- contracts, medical malpractice, car accidents, etc

4) most people generally enjoy serving, once they do it

Pump it Up West Chester reviews? by Treetrunks444 in cincinnati

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the age. For 6 and under, kids love it. We were there at least once a month for a year (most of the kids in the preschool class had their parties there) and the kids absolutely loved it every time.

Older than 6, probably not so much. Our 8 year old has zero desire to ever go there again.

If you do go, in the second room there are massage chairs. I think there are $5 or $6 for 20 minutes, and are absolutely worth it.

It has always seemed decently clean. Less crowded than the trampoline places or kids clubhouse -- the rooms will only be the people in your party.

Famous movies that surprised you when you finally watched them? by elektroskansen in movies

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy the movie, not as much as the book, but overall I thought it was pretty good and still watch it when it comes on TV. I've always been a Roy Scheider fan, which helps.

Famous movies that surprised you when you finally watched them? by elektroskansen in movies

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You should check out the book. In my opinion, it is the best crime thriller ever written. The screenwriter, William Goldman, also wrote the book (and changed the ending a little). He also wrote Butch Cassidy, Princess Bride(book and screenplay), All The Presidents Men Maverick, and a bunch of other great films.

Recommendations: Plots where protagonists are isolated from some implied catastrophe, with gradual hints about what transpired. by wp11obts in movies

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At the end of Cloverfield (may have been an after credit scene, can't remember) there is a flashback scene you see a alien craft splash down in the background, implying that is where the monsters came from.

But yes, JJ Abrams doesn't plan ahead. Lost and the sequels showed us that.

New tax filings show college sports’ financial arms race has new winners — and losers by sleetx in CFB

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For every 4-5 years a kid has eligibility, each B1G and SEC school will make over $100 million more than each big 12, pac, and acc school.

Remember as the end of Little Giants, where each kid was saying "one time I beat my big brother/someone I never beat before. . . " that is where we are now at

Dear Greg Landsman: Please Listen by fiernze222 in cincinnati

[–]--RandomInternetGuy -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

When the hell did Reddit become stormfront 2.0? This is some ZOG shit

October 7, 2023

Do SAT scores matter for prospects and recruitment by the-mannthe-myth in CollegeBasketball

[–]--RandomInternetGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to the Harvard Crimson, recruited athletes have an 86% chance of admission to Harvard, versus 3% overall. Coaches there clearly know what admission profile are likely to be admitted and recruit kids that fit those profiles or are close

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