They wouldn't let Egyptians into the club, Fay?!
Color me gobsmacked. WTF? What is this, 1870?
Now, I admit that while I was in London, the majority of people I hung out with were Americans -- because I was living in a house full, and all my profs and fellow classmates were American. Also, 19 years old, and not exactly the brazen wench I am today. But I simply didn't understand the kids who only ate at McDonalds, and complained about the "fuuny accents" and no ice, and all that crap. I was all like "Why the fuck did you COME here?"
People are STUPID. The older I get, the more apparent this truth is.
Also, what do you all think of this no zero-grades policy? I think it's pretty ridiculous, but I'm interested in seeing what others think.
Oh dear. Thanks, Polter-Cow. Cause I don't think my mother's in England, but... it can be hard to know, with her.
50% for not turning in an assignment? That's stupid. I can see saying that if you try at all, you don't get a zero, but for not trying...that's what zeroes are for.
Yeah, on 9/11, everyone was calling their parents, and it's like...my family is in Arlington, Texas
Yup. It was cell phone madness. I'd see people on two phones at once.
Hmm. I can sort of see the logic behind it, Erin -- if there's effectively nothing between 0 and 50 (not doing the work or, say, answering only one question and that badly), then how logical is the numbering? It would make rather more sense to recalibrate and say the highest you can get is a 50, but this is effectively the same thing.
On the other hand, there is a significant difference between barely doing the work and not doing it at all, which should be reflected. Still, that gap between 0 and 50 has always bugged me.
Thanks, Polter-Cow. Cause I don't think my mother's in England, but... it can be hard to know, with her.
That...made me laugh, which it shouldn't have, but thank you anyway, because I need laughs at the moment. I have a friend who hasn't checked in. I hope your mother is not in England.
Thanks, Lilty. I've texted her, but I hear the mobile lines are down, so I can't rely on that. Just have to wait till she finds the Internet or something.
But seriously, I'll bet she was nowhere near any explosions and has no idea people would be worried about her, just like when I was on the complete opposite end of India when the tsunami hit.
I understand that, but if someone doesn't hand in an assignment, I think it's ridiculous to give them, say, 40 points, for NOTHING. I'll work with a kid, I"ll allow them extra time to make up an assignment if they're sick or something, but if you just plain don't do it, turn it in -- I'm gonna give you what you earned.
Nope, I found a recent note from her with no mention of travel. (She does jet off to London often enough that I don't keep good track anymore.) I hope your friends are similarly tucked away safe.
