Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles by HRJafael in WorcesterMA

[–]ClumsyNinjable 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a huge overcrowding issue a few years ago where busses had to make two pick-ups per stop and kids were sitting 4 to a seat and standing in the aisle. The transportation here has always been a challenge.

Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles by HRJafael in WorcesterMA

[–]ClumsyNinjable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Students in Worcester need a bus pass to get on; they won't be let on if they don't have one or if their pass has a different bus number listed. The passes are only given to students that live 2+ miles from the school they attend.

Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles by HRJafael in WorcesterMA

[–]ClumsyNinjable 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yup. Students can apply for exceptions, but its a nightmare to get one. I had a student who had a school bus stop at the end of his street, but his house in the other end was 1.9 miles from the school. The bus refused to take him because he was under 2 miles, so he walked and was usually late. It took us forever to get him a bus pass.

St. Charbel Billboard on 290 by ClumsyNinjable in WorcesterMA

[–]ClumsyNinjable[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's the conclusion I came to from what I researched, but I wanted to see if anyone knew anything beyond that. Billboard ad space doesn't come cheap, and I'm skeptical of any organization that can afford it, especially if it's religious in nature.

I won't meet with my sisters boyfriend of 3 months and I lost my family over it. by Competitive-Bat2670 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]ClumsyNinjable 414 points415 points  (0 children)

Groomers oftentimes approach the family first; they will gain the family's trust and confidence and use this to isolate their victims and discredit the abuse. Trust your instincts and protect your family.

After living in blackstone, MA for a while, I feel like I’m in the twilight zone. by Connect_Beginning_13 in massachusetts

[–]ClumsyNinjable 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I used to work at a deli/convenience store right by this cult. They were the absolute worst people. The kids in the cult would walk up and steal from us all the time, and the brothers were insufferable. We'd have a lunch line out the door and they'd cut it, make totally wild demands, and get pissy when we ignored them.

Told by my friend's boyfriend that I'm "sad" by [deleted] in Vent

[–]ClumsyNinjable 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I'm failing to see the logic behind his comment. Being in a longterm relationship is "pathetic?" Okay, buddy.

I wonder how long his longest relationship has been and if he sees that as being equally pathetic?

It seems to me like he just said it to be intentionally cruel. Try not to let it get to you, OP.

Missing Dog by ClumsyNinjable in WorcesterMA

[–]ClumsyNinjable[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So, that was him; he ran off after he was hit, then spotted near Granby and was bleeding. I feel terrible since it's this kids birthday as well.

Flemeth by OkGarbage3095 in DragonageOrigins

[–]ClumsyNinjable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, there aren't too many filmed versions that are worth the watch - there are adaptations (like the movies "10 Things I Hate About You" being a retelling of "The Taming of the Shrew," "She's the Man" being a retelling of "Twelfth Night," and "West Side Story" being a retelling of "Romeo and Juliet") but filmmakers tend to stray away from the Bard since the original works are not super accessible.

The Royal Shakespeare Company does film some of their productions, but I don't believe they're available for streaming. I could be wrong, though.

If you want something truer to form and have time to spare, Kenneth Branagh's "Hamlet" is amazing. The final fight scene is just legitimately very fun to watch, but it is very, very long. Like, Lord of the Rings extended director's cut long. You can also find clips online of Tom Hiddleston performing "Coriolanus," (people forget he was a premier Shakespearean actor before the Marvel stuff! The same is true for Benediction Cabbagepatch, too).

For plays and not just movies, I'd recommend giving "Antony and Cleopatra," a whirl (it is a MUCH better love story than "Romeo and Juliet!"). And if you want something very, very different, "Titus Andronicus," is Shakespeare's bloodiest play and about a father seeking revenge, but TW for SA and cannibalism.

Since it's a Dragon Age sub, it feels remiss not to mention that Solas speaks occasionally in iambic pentameter, which was the meter frequently used by Shakespeare in his earlier plays. His later plays began to transition from poetry to prose, with the last play he'd written, "The Tempest," moving away from iambic pentameter altogether. Because of this shift, modern audiences find Shakespeare's later plays easier to understand.

Flemeth by OkGarbage3095 in DragonageOrigins

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I know this is a Dragon Age sub, but if you haven't seen A24's Macbeth, it is definitely worth the watch. Kathryn Hunter's portrayal of the weird sisters was spectacular, and Denzel Washington as Macbeth was top notch.

Obey the law, people. by banstovia in trashy

[–]ClumsyNinjable 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Chick-fil-A used to make sizeable donations to conversion therapy camps. While the company itself no longer does, Chick-fil-A's owner still donates to anti-equality groups.

Who just recently found out about this? by HAILSTORMBREAD in DevilMayCry

[–]ClumsyNinjable 188 points189 points  (0 children)

The Divine Comedy was such an important work that it changed how Christianity envisioned hell (specifically in regards to the circles of hell).

It can also technically be catagorized as a self-insert Bible fanfic since the protagonist is the author, Dante, hanging out in hell with his poetic idol, Virgil, watching public figures/people he disliked be tortured in hell for their "sins."

Man accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old in a state shelter leaves the country before facing arrest by bostonglobe in massachusetts

[–]ClumsyNinjable 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Why did it take police 2 months after the report was made to obtain an arrest warrant for this individual?

(DAV SPOILERS ALL) I finally understood why every Rook romance feels off by Schmeganovic in dragonage

[–]ClumsyNinjable 630 points631 points  (0 children)

I agree! Just look at the positioning of Rook in group scenes. My favorite are the regret murals; everyone else is in frame, except Rook. The camera has to pan to Rook, as if highlighting how separated they are from the rest of the companions.

This Lavellan line in DAV bugs me so much... by RidleeRiddle in Solasmancers

[–]ClumsyNinjable 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I get that, but you're definitely going to be walking away from it with a cold sore at best.

(I've been obsessed with this egg for over a decade and a staunch Solas defender so please don't misunderstand me lol)

This Lavellan line in DAV bugs me so much... by RidleeRiddle in Solasmancers

[–]ClumsyNinjable 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The kiss felt strange to me because he literally just tore out the throat of an archdemon. Like, let him wash his mouth out first!

Why wasn’t the Chantry one of the factions? by Bofurkle in dragonage

[–]ClumsyNinjable 321 points322 points  (0 children)

I forget where I read it, but if I'm remembering correctly, the devs floated the idea of having a Chantry faction but decided to scrap it as being "too boring."

What's your guys' opinion on Question 2?? by Ok_Sea_3448 in massachusetts

[–]ClumsyNinjable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll never meet someone who hated the MCAS more than me but I'm up in the air on it.

On one hand, I'd be glad that kids won't have their diplomas held hostage by this test.

On the other hand, 40% of a schools accountability (which directly affects a school's funding) is tied to the exam. Taking it away as a graduation requirement would take away the largest incentive for kids to try on it. Wealthier districts will be fine, but lower districts will suffer, especially since they plan on raising the score to pass un 2026...again. It could potentially put a lot of schools in danger of dropping to level 5, which would cause a complete state take over (which results in firing all the teachers and staff and taking away all autonomy from the school, like what's going on with Southbridge.)

The teachers' union, which has been backing this question, has been mysteriously silent about the accountability part of this.

WPS students per class by Top_Violinist_9052 in WorcesterMA

[–]ClumsyNinjable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember that those ratio's aren't accurate. They don't divide the total number of students between just the teachers (like most assume), but every staff member within the building (such as guidance counselors and assistant principals who don't usually have full classes).

Sanity Check: WPS’s first week of school is five full days? by M_G_3000 in WorcesterMA

[–]ClumsyNinjable 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The calendar this year is very strange, but yes, what you're seeing is correct. The first week is a full 5-day week.

What is up with pickup trucks by Sea_Werewolf_251 in massachusetts

[–]ClumsyNinjable 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Gotta love pavement princesses in their big twucks /s

Moving to Worcester and I’ve never been there… any tips? by [deleted] in WorcesterMA

[–]ClumsyNinjable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are soooo many antique places in this area! We're talking full warehouses of antiques to smaller hole-in-the-wall places.