Instead of paying 50 dollars per textbook every 10 years, a school will pay 250 or more for a tablet or laptop every 2 years plus the licensing fees for the dozens of proprietary third party software.

5d ago

Bulletins and International News Discussion from February 16th to February 22nd, 2026 - The Neoliberal Fait Accompli of Muhammad Yunus - COTW: Bangladesh

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D61 [any] @hexbear.net 5d ago

That attack, in which a rally-goer was killed, proved to be a turning point in Trump’s return to power.

1w ago

Yes

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D61 [any] @hexbear.net 1w ago

Clavi sitting like he's getting his hips ready for the stirrups.

1w ago

LLM-generated passwords 'fundamentally weak,' experts say

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D61 [any] @hexbear.net 1w ago

me using an LLM genAI agent to ask other LLM genAI agents what user names and their passwords they were asked to make

this can't possibly work, right?

2w ago

Apparently Canadians are notorius cheaters in the sport of Curling

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D61 [any] @hexbear.net 2w ago

'hog line'

2w ago

How ICE Was Defeated in Minnesota: Lessons of the Strike and Shutdown Movement

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D61 [any] @hexbear.net 2w ago

ICE still exists and is still operating in Minnesota, slowing down things a bit until the media cycle moves on and the protesters go back home is not a "defeat of ICE".

2w ago

$38.3 BILLION

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D61 [any] @hexbear.net 2w ago

2w ago

German Reformer Pistol

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D61 [any] @hexbear.net 2w ago

reaching into my ammo pouch and pulling out another stack of barrels

2w ago

Replacing Cops With Mimes

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D61 [any] @hexbear.net 2w ago

"Bogota traffic mimes" go on Chapo.

2w ago

Grok Is Getting Access to Classified Military Networks

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D61 [any] @hexbear.net 2w ago

Propagandize this to your friends and family as "The most divorced twitter user in the world is getting access to classified military networks."

2w ago

An Ethiopian antifascist handling a rifle. Dated 1935.

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D61 [any] @hexbear.net 2w ago

2w ago

Cat whisperers of hexbear, how do I coax these kitties that come around my house to come inside. I want to pick one and have it be a new cat for me but I've only ever adopted from stores.

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D61 [any] @hexbear.net 2w ago

Yeah, it might be a two for one deal with those kitties, so that's the first thing to consider.

Feed them small amounts at the same time(s) a day when you can be nearby, as has already been mentioned. Trying to get them used to your presence.

Have a few ancient cheapo sweaters or shirts? Wear them for a week and get them all full of your stink and leave it near the food bowl when feeding them. Trying to associate your smell with a supply of food.

You can eventually start putting the smelly clothes and bowl of food in a small dog crate, cat carrier, or large animal live trap (deactivating the trap door) to get them used to a confining space.

Bring a chair or something comfortable to sit on the ground with while feeding. Just hang out nearby. Start out kinda far away and as the days pass, sit down a bit closer. Be cool, be relaxed, don't make any noises... maybe bring a book or something. As time passes and if the critters seem to be more relaxed around you, try casually standing up and milling about, maybe moving towards them.

When they come by for food regularly, act like your smelly clothes don't bother them, don't mind going into the crate/carrier/live trap to eat, and don't panic as you move around you can try closing the door for a short while. If they panic while the door is closed, just sit down and remain calm and quiet. Hopefully they will start to calm down after... maybe 5 or 10 minutes. Let them out earlier if it looks like they are hurting themselves/each other in their panic but if its just howling, you can wait for a bit to see if they calm down.

You're trying to get them to learn that the container isn't a bad space (with your smelly clothes and food) and that when they calm down the door will be opened.