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David McCarter
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Engineer, Geek, Musician, Photographer, Writer, Californian (now in Texas) – This is my soapbox, so follow at your own risk! 🚀🛠🎶📸
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David McCarter @davidmccarter.bsky.social · May 27
I’ve been crafting eye-catching AI images and videos for some time now. If you want these powerful visuals but don't want to learn the tech behind them, I’m your guy! As I’m still leveling up my skills, I’m offering budget-friendly rates. DM me if you’re interested!
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#Walmart hits $1T in value but still can’t pay workers a livable wage or offer real healthcare. Corporate greed is the whole business model. I don’t shop there — and you shouldn’t either.
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Walmart becomes first retailer to hit $1tn market value
The milestone reflects the US retail giant's booming e-commerce business and investors' embrace of its AI investments.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Why is this man smiling? He’s single on Valentine’s Day. No expectations, no emotional performance reviews, and his wallet lives to see another year. 😌💰
#ValentinesDay
February 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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From Daydreams to Digital Worlds 🤘
Sci-Fi & Fantasy art inspired by the worlds I escape to—and the ones I build.
Enter the universe👉
#DigitalArt #SciFiArt #FantasyArt
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From Daydreams to Digital Worlds: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Art
Since childhood, I’ve been captivated by sci-fi and fantasy, which inspire my creativity in art, photography, and graphic design. My works manifest bold, imaginative visuals that allow audien…
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February 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Enhance your presentations and videos with my custom backgrounds! Featuring a wide range of subjects, perfect for adding text or as stunning backdrops. Make your projects unique!
#CustomBackgrounds #UniqueDesigns #ComputerGraphics
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Backgrounds
This folder contains a diverse collection of backgrounds suitable for presentations and various other applications.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Visited the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center! 🌸 Captured stunning wildflower shots and met the resident owl! 🦉 Check out my favorite photos. 📸
#Austin #Wildflowers #NaturePhotography #LadyBirdJohnson #Photography
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Photography: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
After settling in Austin, Texas, I visited the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, where I experienced beautiful blooms, albeit fewer than expected. A memorable moment was meeting a staff member a…
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February 4, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Tesla Robotaxi is getting in THREE TIMES more crashes than humans. Who would have thought! 😆

Maybe the designers should stop doing drugs like their leader!
#Tesla #Robotaxi

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February 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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🎸 New drop for .NET shredders! Ditch boring GUIDs and crank it to 11 with ULIDs in Spargine — human-readable, time-sortable, and built for speed. Your data deserves to ROCK, not mumble 🤘
#dotnet10 #Spargine #Ulid #MVPBuzz
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Boost Your .NET Projects with Spargine: High-Performance ULIDs with the Ulid Struct
In Spargine 8, I introduced the UlidGenerator type to make working with ULIDs easier in .NET applications. For the .NET 10 release, I took this idea further — converting ULIDs into a first-class va…
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February 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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🎸 Don’t let your public APIs slam into runtime exceptions like a guitar through a drum kit! Validating arguments in public .NET methods isn’t optional — it’s the safety rail that keeps your code from shredding itself. 👇
#dotnet #dotnet10 #MVPBuzz
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Microsoft .NET Code Analysis: Validate Arguments of Public Methods
The author highlights the critical issue of insufficient argument validation in public methods, drawing on 20 years of experience. They emphasize its importance for maintaining encapsulation in obj…
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February 3, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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In my lifetime, the Doomsday Clock has moved from 7 minutes to 85 seconds.
That’s not progress—that’s a full-speed sprint toward oblivion.
The world is heading in the wrong direction, and honestly?
I hope I’m gone before the lights finally go out.
#doomsdayclock
February 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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🍋🔥 Set it. Forget it. Serve like a pro.
This Sun-Kissed Mediterranean Lemon Chicken brings bright flavor and serious comfort—straight from the slow cooker.
#recipe #slowcooker #chicken #mediterranean
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Sun-Kissed Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Wild Rice
This slow-cooked Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with wild rice offers a vibrant and comforting blend of flavors. Tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs create a nourishing dish that&#…
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February 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Streaming services have been around for nearly 20 years, yet I still don’t get it: If they make us watch commercials, why do they also charge a monthly fee? Are we paying for the 'privilege' of watching ads? 🤔
#StreamingServices #Paramont #PrimeVideo
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Streaming’s Broken Promise: How Corporate Greed Ruined Our Ad-Free Entertainment
This article discusses how streaming services, once a haven for ad-free and affordable content, have increasingly adopted intrusive ads and complex pricing models driven by corporate greed. It high…
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February 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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🎨 Beyond photography, I’ve been crafting graphic art for decades — thousands of pieces filled with color, story, and heart. Browse the gallery, discover a favorite, and help support independent art:
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Graphic Arts
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February 2, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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🎸 Just landed in Austin and ready to rock! I'm a seasoned rhythm guitarist with killer tone, tight grooves, and stage chops—looking to join a tribute or cover band. Think The Cult, AC/DC, Queensryche. Let’s make some noise. DM me! #AustinMusic
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Ready to Rock Austin: Rhythm Guitarist Looking for a Band
A seasoned rhythm guitarist has arrived in Austin, seeking to join or form a tribute or cover band, inspired by rock legends like The Cult and AC/DC. With extensive performance experience across va…
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February 2, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Make a statement with the Politicus Corruptus T-Shirt! Now available – wear it to your next political event and rock the text written in Trump’s very own handwriting. Stand up, speak out, and let’s demand change! Get yours now: bit.ly/PoliticusCor...
February 2, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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ABC News Live on weekends: less news, more house-hopping and couch-chatting.
Did I miss the memo where NEWS became HGTV + a daytime talk show? 📺🤨
February 1, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Awesome interview with Rick Nielsen, lead guitarist for Cheap Trick! 🎸
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THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED WHEN I PLAYED GUITAR WITH RICK NIELSEN | LIFE IN SIX STRINGS
YouTube video by Kylie Olsson
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January 29, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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When the world hits pause, sometimes the music hits play.
📖 Echoes of the Game — a spark, a song, a second chance.
VIP passes. One unforgettable night.
Read the story 👉
#Disturbed #Concert #Story
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Echoes of the Game
Eric’s apartment exuded charm during a casual gathering where he met Cassidy, sparking instant chemistry. After an awkward interruption, they reunited at a bar where Eric defended her. Inviti…
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January 28, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Geoff Tate's "The Final Chapter" tour hit Empire Garage in Austin, Texas on March 30, 2025! 🎤 It was an unforgettable night of timeless vocals, new band members, and classic hits. Check out my photos and video from this special performance! 🎶📸 #GeoffTate
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Geoff Tate – Operation: mindcrime at Empire Garage
On March 30, 2025, Geoff Tate performed with his Operation: mindcrime band at Empire Garage in Austin, Texas, during “The Final Chapter” tour. The concert showcased his remarkable vocal…
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January 28, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Captured the beauty of Flagstaff's iconic aspens in 'Majestic Winter Aspens Against a Clear Blue Sky.' A tribute to nature's elegance—now available for your collection! 🌿📸
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#Flagstaff #Arizona #Nature #AspinTrees
Photography Spotlight: Majestic Winter Aspens Against a Clear Blue Sky
The author reflects on the beauty of growing up in Flagstaff, Arizona, where aspen trees adorned the mountains. Revisiting the area in 2016, they captured a stunning photograph titled *”Majes…
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January 28, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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🌸 Immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of Balboa Park, San Diego! 📸 I captured the essence of the 'Flower Eruption' in this stunning photo. 🌺✨ Make it yours and bring nature's charm into your space. Explore: davidmccarter.wordpress.com/2024/01/31/p...
#NaturePhotography #BalboaPark
Photography: Flower Eruption
In 2018, at an Austin film festival, I captured “American Proud,” now my phone wallpaper. You can own this moment by purchasing it. Explore more of my photography at
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January 28, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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🎸 Ditch the old is-then-cast dance and let pattern matching rip! In .NET, pattern matching cleans up your code and boosts performance — like swapping a squeaky pickup for a high-gain humbucker. 👇
#dotnet #dotnet10 #MVPBuzz
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Microsoft .NET Code Analysis: Utilize Pattern Matching to Eliminate the Need for an ‘is’ Check
The author identifies inefficiencies in type conversions within a code sample from the Entity Framework codebase, suggesting improvements through pattern matching. They note 22 instances requiring …
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January 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Yeehaw meets AI 🤠
These cowgirls are serving sunset slay in denim and attitude. Irish curls, Japanese flair, Western grit — and they’re all for sale!
Giddy-up before they're gone 👇
#AIArt #AIGraphics #Cowgirl
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Western Elegance Reimagined: Meet the AI-Generated Cowgirls Turning Heads at Sunset
This collection features AI-generated portraits celebrating the diversity and spirit of modern cowgirls. With stunning realism and cultural authenticity, each image tells a unique story, blending g…
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January 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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I watched Harriet last night. What a great film. I never knew she was such a badass! 😀
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Harriet (film) - Wikipedia
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January 27, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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☀️ Summer vibes meet timeless beauty.
I created these stunning AI-generated picnic portraits—diverse, radiant, and full of joy. 🌸
Perfect for art lovers, collectors, or anyone who needs a little sunshine.
🖼️ Available now!
#AIArt #Summer #AIGraphics
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Summer Light & Laughter: A Collection of Picnic Portraits
The content highlights a collection of AI-generated portraits capturing the essence of summer picnics through diverse women in serene outdoor settings. Each image features stunning HDR lighting and…
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January 26, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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T-Mobile coverage in #Austin is already bad. When the power goes out? It gets worse.
Awesome plan… if the goal is zero reliability.
#TMobile
January 25, 2026 at 5:45 PM