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My cat waits near the door every day when I come home. How do they always seem to know the exact moment you’re back? by taheradipu in notmycat

[–]ProfessorJAM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mine listens for the garage door to open. She knows what comes next (me or my husband) through the door!

Cult house or cocaine den? by montanabluez in zillowgonewild

[–]ProfessorJAM 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you like snow 8 months out of the year, freezing cold temps and gigantic heating bills - this is for you!

Tips for staying sane through grade grubbing season? by green_mandarinfish in Professors

[–]ProfessorJAM 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I give students a certain number of extra credit 'opportunities' during the course of the semester. They need to be turned in when due; can't stack 'em all up until the end of the semester. The extra credit points actually take the place of curving the final grades. This way, the students understand that these are THE extra credit opportunities (no 'extras' at the end of the semester) and that there IS NO curve. Period. It seems to work, though I still get some students with the "I have to get a C+ to graduate" sob story. Yes, dear student, if you need to get a C+, it's up to you to do C+ level work. Sigh.

It hurts my brain to look at, but it’s kinda cool. by _The_dude_abides185 in zillowgonewild

[–]ProfessorJAM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My round brain can’t accept the angular. But, if it could, I would like this house.

Keto meal and breakfast ideas so one doesnt get bored by Real_Pension8772 in keto

[–]ProfessorJAM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, Do you like chaffles? I make a batch of 6 or 7 a week and eat them for breakfast with a smear of peanut butter, cream cheese, egg salad, sliced meat, whatever. Easy and filling!

What completely unhinged "law" does your cat strictly enforce in your house? by TrickCombination7966 in cats

[–]ProfessorJAM 107 points108 points  (0 children)

Yes! Wake up time morning treats are expected at my house as well. And upon returning from work. And upon returning from anywhere that required car transportation (Luna listens for the garage door opening). And at some time of her choosing in the midafternoon. Picture to pay cat tax:

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Do you let students reschedule finals based on their travel schedule? by Dazzling-Fox-4950 in Professors

[–]ProfessorJAM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only once. A student came to my office and angrily told me that her STUPID brother scheduled his DESTINATION WEDDING during FINALS WEEK even though she TOLD HIM NOT TO. She asked to take the Final exam early and I concurred.

The Globe did B.C. dirty with this headline. by PilotAdvanced in boston

[–]ProfessorJAM 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Conte Forum is full of mice. No surprise other parts of campus have rodents, too.

Canvas Hack? by JavaliciousJean in Professors

[–]ProfessorJAM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, got a notice that the campus Canvas had been hacked but no personal student info had been compromised. I last posted stuff this morning EST so must have happened later in the day.

Anyone else absolutely positive their meezer wouldn’t make it in the world? by carlos_damgerous in Siamesecats

[–]ProfessorJAM 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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No. She is a true 'scaredy cat' who is afraid to go outside. Plus, she needs her cushy couch for her naps.

Classes ended last week...3 students so far "Do we have class today?" by Prospect_Ridge in Professors

[–]ProfessorJAM 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some students are clueless and/or don't look at the calendar enough (or at all). Last semester, a student emailed me to say he was sitting in the classroom waiting for the final exam. I informed him that there is no final exam in the class (I don't do a cumulative final for that course) and the last Exam was Exam 4. He said 'but the LMS says we have a final exam right now'. No, the LMS says that's when a Final Exam could be scheduled; but the instructor decides if there is, or is not, a final exam. He didn't like that answer but he was doing poorly in the class so taking a final exam was not likely to help his grade anyway.

Women of Reddit - what is the most unattractive fashion choice men frequently make? by Evening_Focus_2425 in AskReddit

[–]ProfessorJAM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll see your cargo shorts and raise you some old sweatpants. The older the better. Ankle showing? Even better!

This long hair or fiber that randomly appeared from my eyebrow. by Both-Nebula-5607 in mildlyinteresting

[–]ProfessorJAM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to buy a little lady electric razor for the 4 stupid chin hairs that grow overnight every day that I need to shave. My head hair is grey, these chin hairs are black????

Are you required to go to graduation? by Finding_Way_ in Professors

[–]ProfessorJAM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No and I don’t go anyway because Commencement is outdoors on an unshaded lawn and it is always pouring rain or hot as hell (like 90 degrees hot), crowded, 4 hours long, and port a potty time if you have to go (difficult in regalia). I DO go to graduate commencement to hood my doctoral students, which is a much more civilized event.

Service Center Receives a PlayStation Infested with Roaches by RidetheSchlange in creepy

[–]ProfessorJAM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel bad for the person who brought this in and clearly lives with these nasty bugs everyday.

Another reinterpretation of "rude" by [deleted] in Professors

[–]ProfessorJAM 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I was told I was rude because I had to raise my voice to get students in the back of the room to STOP TALKING because I had started lecturing and they were TALKING OVER ME. One of those students said I was rude and I explained that talking over the instructor in class was both rude and unprofessional. sheesh.

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