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Eric T.
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Tools Designer at Apple. Former Character / Creature TD in 3D Animation and Film industry. Biggest hits: Apple Vision Pro, Reality Composer, Reality Composer Pro, Arrival, Warcraft, Hunger Games, WWD 3D. Buffalo Bills Fan #BillsMafia #GoBills
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Eric T. @erictrocks.bsky.social · Nov 14
Looking to follow more folks in #ComputerGraphics #Animation #CG #AR #VR #SpatialComputing #UI/UX #GraphicDesign

Here is my last Demo Reel from 2017 showcasing my Character TD work.

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Eric Thivierge Demo Reel 2017
This is a collection of my work from 2008-2017. Warcraft Rigging Lead at Hybride - Crowd Solvers (Fabric Engine) - Crowd Rigging Pipeline (Softimage / Python) -…
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prisonculture.bsky.social
Do y'all know that donating to the Black Zine Fair Fundraiser is tax-deductible? Do you want to put some end of year donations towards something great? Support the BZF!!! gogetfunding.com/black-zine-f... - thanks to a generous donation we're close to $5000.
Black Zine Fair Returns in 2026 — Help Us Bring It to Life
The Black Zine Fair was founded by Mariame Kaba and Neta Bomani in 2023 to address a clear gap: Black publishers and artists have long shaped independent publishing, yet we were still underrepresented...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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buffalobillsnfl.bsky.social
"When you have Josh Allen at quarterback, as long as there's time on the clock... The game's not over." 😤
December 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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artofsoulburn.bsky.social
Here we go! After 2 years of doodling, my second sketchbook will be released in a little less than 2 weeks. 64 pages, softcover, sold worldwide through amazon, 123 Robot heads in traditional pen and ink. #robot #bot #mech #mecha #droid #doodle #illustration #sketch #scifi
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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workingfamilies.org
Sign up: wfpus.org/JoinUs
Join the party fighting back join the working families party
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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altnps.bsky.social
If you’re in New Jersey and not yet registered to vote, do it today! Voters have until the end of the day to register in time to help choose the state’s next governor.
NJ DOS - Division of Elections
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October 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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aoc.bsky.social
A bus of Bronx middle schoolers pulled up to the Capitol this morning for a long-planned field trip just a few hours after the government shut down.

All Capitol tours were cancelled as the guides can’t work in shutdown.

So I escorted them in myself and gave them a personal tour. They were great!
October 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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acyn.bsky.social
AOC: I think there's two things that are happening at once: One, there absolutely is an unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, erosion of our government and our democracy in order to prop up an authoritarian style of governance

However, they are weaker than they look…
October 1, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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ezralevin.bsky.social
Best piece I've read so far on Dem strategy for the shut down fight this month. The one thing I'd add is this: Dems need to state their demands ASAP. Last time they promised they had a plan...and then they surrendered at the last minute. Say what you're fighting for! bsky.app/profile/jenr...
jenrubin.bsky.social Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · Sep 3
Ds should insist on a floor vote in both houses with no D assistance, on Rs’ CR. When it fails, voter'll know who to blame if the govt shuts down. That should also help focus everyone: What do Ds want in exchange for bailing out Rs’ from their utter incompetence?

open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Dems Must Hold Out for these Five Demands
The price for helping keep the government open
open.substack.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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birchbot.bsky.social
🗣️ WHAT HAPPENED IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THIS WEEK - May 26 - June 1

Please share this flyer far and wide! Print and post them everywhere - hand them out at your next Tesla Takedown, at your church, at your grocery store!

We are all we’ve got! And everyone has something to give. 💜
HHS Cancels Flu Vaccine Secretary of HHS, RFK Jr., has been dismantling one of the most effective forms of public health in history - vaccines - by terminating a $776M contract designated to develop new mRNA vaccines to fight and prevent new influenza pandemics, such as the H5N1 bird flu. In addition to influenza, mRNA technology is what enabled the development of the COVID-19 vaccines in record time. No justification was given for the cancellation other than RFK’s expressed “skepticism” of mRNA vaccines. State Department Establishes “Office of Remigration” As part of their budget proposal, the State Department submitted a plan including cuts to a variety of diplomatic offices and programs. Additionally, it proposes the creation of a new Office of Remigration. This may not sound sinister, but the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism provides an important history lesson on the term “remigration". “Remigration is a series of policy proposals, drafted by Austrian Identitarian and former neo-Nazi Martin Sellner, to end the so-called ‘replacement’ by purging the continent of non-white people and eliminating all forms of multiculturalism. The goal is to make countries ‘European again.’” Samuel Samson, published a post on the State Department Substack claiming that there is, “an aggressive campaign against Western civilization itself” It is in their own words - Nazi and white supremacist ideologies are guiding the creation of this office. GOOD NEWS! San Diego Community Spontaneously Responds to ICE Friday, ICE officers raided a restaurant in San Diego. According to the restaurant manager, about 20-25 officers surrounded the building, stormed inside, handcuffing him and other staff. While this was happening, San Diego residents started to gather outside the restaurant and express that ICE was not welcome. When ICE attempted to remove the two employees, the resistance was so strong ICE chose to deploy flash bangs to get through the crowd. Call your Senators and US Representative - find them here. Check out https://5calls.org/ for scripts on what to say! Protest: #MuskMustFall Global Day of Celebration Elon has started to pretend that he is stepping away from DOGE because Tesla is crashing. That means it is time to turn the screws on him. Mark your calendars for June 28 to show up to your local Tesla Takedown. Learn about protests and power. Awareness raising is important, but it is not the only form of protest. If we want to take power back, we have to be strategic. Listen to these long-term organizers to learn more. https://truthout.org/audio/awareness-protests-wont-threaten-the-richest-most-well-armed-people-on-earth/ Donate to Truthout to keep learning https://truthout.org/more-ways-to-give/ The above conversation is hosted by Truthout, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to independent reporting on a range of social justice issues. Quality reporting is critical right now and we should be supporting publications who are committed to their values.
June 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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birchbot.bsky.social
🗣️🗣️ WHAT HAPPENED IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THIS WEEK - April 7-13

Here is your weekly flyer with key policy updates coming out of the federal government. Please share far and wide! Print these flyers and post them everywhere in your neighborhood! Hand them out at protests!! SPREAD THE WORD!!
Trump Tax Update (Tariffs)De Minimus Exemption Get ready to pay $230 for your Shein purchase that used to cost $30 now that Trump has eliminated the de minimus exemption and instituted flat fees for all packages sent to US consumers from Chinese companies. Previously, shipments to the US worth less than $800 from foreign retailers enjoyed a “de minimis” exemption to import tariffs (i.e., taxes paid to the Federal government). This exemption was created to simplify and accelerate the process for consumers who purchase foreign goods, and to reduce the work on Customs officials who inspect imports. Fun fact: in 2023, packages from China accounted for 60% of all de minimis shipments. In addition to eliminating the exemption, from now until May 2 consumers will have to pay a flat $75 for every package worth less than $800 that is shipped from China. It will increase to $100 from May 2 until June 1, and again to $200 from June 2 onward. Trump says that these fees (import taxes) and tariffs are aimed at bringing manufacturing back to the US, but that won’t happen (for many reasons I don’t have space to explain here)! What will happen is that Americans will pay significantly more for - or no longer be able to afford - everyday items. The SAVE Act - taking voting rights away from millions Republicans in Congress are attempting to pass H.R. 22, calling it the SAVE Act. They claim this bill is about preventing voter fraud (which is less than 0.0001% of votes). The bill would require every person to provide proof of citizenship, in the form of a birth certificate or a US passport, and require that the name used on one’s voter registration match the name on those documents. What this will look like: Millions of married people, particularly women, will lose their right to vote. They will take away the rights of Trans people to vote. This will affect thousands (millions?) of college students, low-income people, and elders. Call your Senators and US Representative - find them here. Check out https://5calls.org/ for scripts on what to say! https://bit.ly/43dvUAu Protest keep joining the TESLA TAKEOVER Some cabinet members are getting reeeally annoyed with Elon. Let's keep up the pressure and make him a liability. https://teslatakedown.com Learn the history of voting rights in the US People fought like hell to get the right to vote in this country, and many are STILL fighting like hell against disenfranchisement. https://shorturl.at/YNkSu Donate to the Fair Elections Center They are fighting to protect and expand voting rights for vulnerable populations across the country. https://shorturl.at/IYaAY don’t like these options? Here’s a very long list of so many actions you can take! http://bit.ly/4gRDlQU Created by Jenelle. I’m a policy professional living in Chicago. I care a lot about my city, and about Democracy. These fascist fuckers are trying to take us down, but I’m not going down without a fight. Join me!
April 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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If you live in NJ CD7, please sign and share this petition demanding a town hall meeting w/Rep. Tom Kean, Jr.
In-person Town Hall Requested with NJ 07 Representative Thomas Kean, Jr.
Your voice in our democracy matters.  Let your representative know you want to be heard!
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March 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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qrca.bsky.social
For people that don't know, you can talk to your financial advisor, if you happen to have someone who oversees your investments, and have them take your investments out of anything you don't want to support. Like Tesla. Like firearms and weapon manufacturing etc.

You don't have to fund them.
March 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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algreen.house.gov
Last night I stood up for those who need Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Democrats will never abandon the fight to make sure every American has a safe, healthy, and financially secure life. #ISaidWhatISaid
March 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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#TeslaTakedown

No Kings Rt. 70 Tesla
Start:
Saturday, March 08, 2025

9:00 AM

Location:
Tesla rt. 70

1605 NJ-70, Cherry hill, NJ 08002 US
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#No Kings Rt. 70 Tesla
We are taking action at Tesla. ⚡ Sell your Teslas, dump your stock, join the picket lines. ⚡ Hurting Tesla is stopping Musk. ⚡ Stopping Musk will help save lives and our democracy. The stakes could...
actionnetwork.org
March 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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workingfamilies.org
The richest people on earth are taking over our government and trying to cut Veteran, Social Security, and Medicaid programs to pay for tax cuts for themselves.

This is a fight for our country, for the people, and for a future where we all have what we need.

This Party is ready to work. Join us?
March 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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birchbot.bsky.social
WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK?! Hi all - dropping my second weekly flyer about what happened in the federal gov this week. Please share!!!

Print your own copies here: shorturl.at/VYRDr
What happened in the federal government this week? News overwhelming? Unsure of what is real and what’s bullshit? Here are some big things that happened this week. Federal Budget Negotiations - Update House Republicans are one step closer to passing their budget. This budget would extend tax cuts for the rich (making more than $743k) passed during the previous Trump administration. In order to pay for the extended tax cuts, Republicans—who currently control the House—plan to make huge cuts to programs that help low-income people, including: $880 billion in Medicaid cuts. $230 billion cut to SNAP benefits. What passed this week is called a budget resolution bill, which tells committees how much they have to change their spending/revenue. Each committee will now work out their budget details before coming back to the full House of Representatives for a vote. The Senate also has to vote for this budget so there is still time to act! The Department of Defense released a memo that directs all branches of the military to discharge all current transgender service members and to no longer admit new service members if they are trans. The only “exception” is if a trans person remains in the closet and exhibits no symptoms of mental distress. So, there are no exceptions. If current service members do not voluntarily resign from their posts, they will be required to pay back their signing bonuses, which can be as high as $50,000. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): They give us weather forecasts and help us anticipate weather emergencies like hurricanes and tornadoes. They also protect our oceans and coastal communities. Up to 800 people were fired this week. This page contains a list of links to take action. Call your Senators and US Representative - find them here. Tell them to protect Medicaid and SNAP!! Ask them when their next town hall is. Protest - join the growing TESLA TAKEOVER Elon is the reason that the basic functions of the government are about to stop working. Hit Elon right where it matters, his money. Learn about more issues by attending a session of the Chicago Salon Club A fun and casual environment to learn from experts on so many topics! Donate to Team Red, White and Blue Veterans are being hit hard by the firings, and trans service members need more help than ever right now. Something else - don’t like these options? Here’s a very long list of so many actions you can take!
March 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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thefarce.org
Over a dozen actions you can start right now at r/onethingtodo

Including daily phonebanks to keep Elon from swiping Wisconsin's Supreme Court on April 1

www.reddit.com/r/onethingto...
onethingtodo
Find one action you can start now to fight fascism, improve lives, and strengthen democracy.
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February 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
erictrocks.bsky.social
Looking for ways to use my design skills to help with all of the activism going on. If you know of any opportunities, I would love to help out.
February 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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nancylevinestearns.bsky.social
💥The Netherlands' largest pension fund, has sold its shares in Tesla, Meta, and Alphabet (Google). The fund with US $569 billion equivolent in assets is "directing more money to companies and projects that help to improve society and the environment." #Divest

www.reuters.com/markets/euro...
Dutch pension fund ABP sells all Alphabet and Meta shares, CEO tells newspaper FD
ABP, the Netherlands' largest pension fund, has sold its shares in tech companies Meta and Alphabet , its CEO told Dutch newspaper FD in an interview published on Monday.
www.reuters.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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njindivisible.bsky.social
TOMORROW (Tuesday 2/25 at noon): Sign up for a Virtual Phone Bank with Blue Wave NJ to protest the House GOP Budget.
Link to register: www.bluewavenj.org/protect_heal...
February 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
erictrocks.bsky.social
Ugh very tough news for an already devastated Anim / VFX industry today.

vfxexpress.com/technicolor-...

#vfx #animation
Technicolor Creative Studios Shuts Down U.S. Operations of The Mill, MPC Advertising, and Mikros Animation - Vfxexpress
In a shocking announcement, Technicolor Creative Studios has confirmed the closure of its U.S. operations for The Mill,
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February 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM