David Schmavid
@lightthebeam.bsky.social
Cat dad. Pieces of my heart are in Sacramento, New Orleans, and San Diego. Fan of the Sacramento Kings, USWNT, San Diego Wave FC, FC Barcelona (fem & mem), and New Orleans Saints. You might occasionally chuckle. Ally. priv/acc.
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Everyday I miss New Orleans. ☹️🫶
Row of double shotguns, N Rampart, Marigny, New Orleans
October 20, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Everyday I miss New Orleans. ☹️🫶
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Well maybe you shouldn’t have raise the price 50% and then bailed out one of the countries that was absorbing the market you blew up for $40billion but that’s just me
Trump: "I want China to buy soybeans. One of the things I want is China is gonna buy soybeans."
October 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Well maybe you shouldn’t have raise the price 50% and then bailed out one of the countries that was absorbing the market you blew up for $40billion but that’s just me
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THE SAN DIEGO WAVE ARE GOING TO PLAYOFFS IN STYLE!
Presented by Google Pixel
Presented by Google Pixel
October 19, 2025 at 4:07 AM
THE SAN DIEGO WAVE ARE GOING TO PLAYOFFS IN STYLE!
Presented by Google Pixel
Presented by Google Pixel
I need to get up and go to bed, but I don't have the heart to move my legs.
September 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I need to get up and go to bed, but I don't have the heart to move my legs.
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AITANA D'OR.
2023 - 2024 - 2025
2023 - 2024 - 2025
September 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
AITANA D'OR.
2023 - 2024 - 2025
2023 - 2024 - 2025
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"We have to get them off the streets..."
September 20, 2025 at 2:48 AM
"We have to get them off the streets..."
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Missed opportunity to use this picture
September 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Missed opportunity to use this picture
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Alex Morgan's last ever NWSL goal came in the 88th minute — a header to win the Challenge Cup for the San Diego Wave. A fitting farewell for one of the game's most decorated players 🏆
September 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Alex Morgan's last ever NWSL goal came in the 88th minute — a header to win the Challenge Cup for the San Diego Wave. A fitting farewell for one of the game's most decorated players 🏆
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LIT UP FOR THE GOAT. The city of San Diego is paying tribute to Alex Morgan ahead of her jersey retirement ceremony 💕 🐐
📷: @sandiegowavefc.com
📷: @sandiegowavefc.com
September 7, 2025 at 3:46 AM
LIT UP FOR THE GOAT. The city of San Diego is paying tribute to Alex Morgan ahead of her jersey retirement ceremony 💕 🐐
📷: @sandiegowavefc.com
📷: @sandiegowavefc.com
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speaking of grok spreading baseless rumors... a reminder that the chatbot is unhinged compared to its competitors. it's also scooping up a ton of data that people post on X. Here’s how to keep your posts out of grok—and why you should.
What You Need to Know About Grok AI and Your Privacy
xAI’s generative AI tool, Grok AI, is unhinged compared to its competitors. It’s also scooping up a ton of data that people post on X. Here’s how to keep your posts out of Grok—and why you should.
www.wired.com
July 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
speaking of grok spreading baseless rumors... a reminder that the chatbot is unhinged compared to its competitors. it's also scooping up a ton of data that people post on X. Here’s how to keep your posts out of grok—and why you should.
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i’ve never heard anyone say that uranus is their favorite planet. justice for uranus.
June 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
i’ve never heard anyone say that uranus is their favorite planet. justice for uranus.
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mariah carey on stage singing her hits into a pringles can: thread
May 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
mariah carey on stage singing her hits into a pringles can: thread
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Rain puddle reflection, Tulane University, New Orleans
May 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Rain puddle reflection, Tulane University, New Orleans
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"I have nothing to hide! I don't need digital privacy!" Well...
- AI companies are scraping your data
- Scammers are using AI to get better at their schemes
- And yeah, a new era of government surveillance...
A starter guide to protecting you online life:
- AI companies are scraping your data
- Scammers are using AI to get better at their schemes
- And yeah, a new era of government surveillance...
A starter guide to protecting you online life:
A Starter Guide to Protecting Your Data From Hackers and Corporations
Hackers. AI data scrapes. Government surveillance. Yeah, thinking about where to start when it comes to protecting your online privacy can be overwhelming. Here’s a simple guide for you—and anyone who...
www.wired.com
May 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"I have nothing to hide! I don't need digital privacy!" Well...
- AI companies are scraping your data
- Scammers are using AI to get better at their schemes
- And yeah, a new era of government surveillance...
A starter guide to protecting you online life:
- AI companies are scraping your data
- Scammers are using AI to get better at their schemes
- And yeah, a new era of government surveillance...
A starter guide to protecting you online life:
She loves napping in the sunlight.
May 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
She loves napping in the sunlight.
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I’d 8-2 be a Chelsea fan right now…
April 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I’d 8-2 be a Chelsea fan right now…
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This one will hurt for Chelsea.
Barcelona win 4-1 at Stamford Bridge, 8-2 on aggregate, to progress to the Champions League final for the sixth time in seven seasons.
Barcelona win 4-1 at Stamford Bridge, 8-2 on aggregate, to progress to the Champions League final for the sixth time in seven seasons.
April 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This one will hurt for Chelsea.
Barcelona win 4-1 at Stamford Bridge, 8-2 on aggregate, to progress to the Champions League final for the sixth time in seven seasons.
Barcelona win 4-1 at Stamford Bridge, 8-2 on aggregate, to progress to the Champions League final for the sixth time in seven seasons.
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Today we honor the flippered citizens of our icy nation.
Whether you celebrate whilst eating a democracy sausage in Oz, doomscrolling in America, pulling maple taps in Canada, or elsewhere, we appreciate the support! #worldpenguinday
Whether you celebrate whilst eating a democracy sausage in Oz, doomscrolling in America, pulling maple taps in Canada, or elsewhere, we appreciate the support! #worldpenguinday
April 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Today we honor the flippered citizens of our icy nation.
Whether you celebrate whilst eating a democracy sausage in Oz, doomscrolling in America, pulling maple taps in Canada, or elsewhere, we appreciate the support! #worldpenguinday
Whether you celebrate whilst eating a democracy sausage in Oz, doomscrolling in America, pulling maple taps in Canada, or elsewhere, we appreciate the support! #worldpenguinday
A film that takes place where you're from.
April 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A film that takes place where you're from.
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My expertise is not in autism, but I find this to be a good explainer of why rates of autism have increased. And it ain’t vaccines. www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-....
The Real Reasons Autism Rates Are Up in the U.S.
A hard look at whether the rise comes from more awareness, better diagnosis—or something else
www.scientificamerican.com
April 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
My expertise is not in autism, but I find this to be a good explainer of why rates of autism have increased. And it ain’t vaccines. www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-....