Twitter has blocked President Trump’s account, citing policy violations.

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Playing with depth of field (blurring details that are closer than and farther from the focal point). #Blender3D #Steampunk

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My son showed me Seven Samurai. I had never seen it before. Amazing!

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As I was preparing to take this screenshot, two more papers came in.

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Seton Hill Virtual Commencement Fall 2020

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