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Interesting responsive navigation design from the non-profit Possible.

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The definitive reading list of the 14 best books of 2014 overall – from the origin of the universe to the unusual stories behind people’s tattoos, by way of secular spirituality, the hummingbird effect, and Werner Herzog.

See them all, and read about why they made a mark, here. 

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For anyone looking to kick back over the holidays...

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Can This Beer From CP+B Make You Suddenly, Incredibly Creative?

Science recently confirmed what we previously had only suspected—that alcohol, in the right amount, does tend to produce the most creative thinking. Professor Jennifer Wiley and her team at the University of Illinois at Chicago pegged the ideal blood alcohol content for creativity at 0.075 percent.

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Dec. 1, 1955: Rosa Parks Is Arrested for Refusing to Give up Bus Seat

On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat for a white passenger, leading to her arrest and sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

For many, this day became a symbolic start for the civil rights movement. 

americanexperiencepbs's acclaimed “Eyes on The Prize” series covered all the major events of the civil rights movement.

On the accompanying site, read the national press during the boycott and browse through photos of Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and even ordinary citizens who participated in this historic campaign for equality.

Photo: Rosa Parks’ booking photo upon being arrested on December 1, 1955. 

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Redesigned Django Project Website

https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2014/dec/15/announcing-django-website-redesign/

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Are you reflected in the new Congress?

Easy, personal, and interesting. 

Despite a record number of women and the first black senator elected in the south since Reconstruction, the new US Congress will still be largely male and largely white. Find out how well you’re reflected

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A handy recipe for user persona development from Silvana Churruca. A great place to start building personas that you can customize.

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory at NASA responsive redesign.

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How to Use Tumblr to Get Your Nonprofit Noticed by Potential Donors

A recording of a live video tutorial on how nonprofits are using Tumblr: for fundraising, for blogs, as a website, or to raise awareness. With

Liba Rubenstein is the director of outreach, causes, and politics at Tumblr. 

Cody Switzer is web editor at The Chronicle of Philanthropy, where he oversees all online and social-media efforts. He also writes about nonprofit social media, technology, and marketing.

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We're excited to announce the launch of the new American Society of Hematology website. It was great working with their awesome team on this redesign! #website #creative #launch Check it out here: www.hematology.org

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Three questions: an interview with Artist Kelly Towles - http://3spot.us/1eX6uKM

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What Nonprofits Can Learn from the Series Finale of HIMYM: http://3spot.us/OfozH0 

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Is your non-profit thinking like a brand? Well it should be: http://3spot.us/1gykrxv 

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Because we can’t ignore a design challenge: Threespot’s take on new nutrition label http://3spot.us/1g3c2Tm 

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Hey Non-Profit Folks! Headed to #ntc14 in Washington, DC this week? Check out our tips for making the most of your time at the conference: http://3spot.us/1hixhik 

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Headed to #SXSW? Get a few tips from Spots that have been: http://3spot.us/1bmqwfC and while you're at it, here's some great podcasts to listen to on your way to #Austin: http://3spot.us/1fXZMC3

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"Community collaboration means never letting the resources of the individual limit the potential of the community. " Threespot Analyst, Nick DePrey, will be presenting at #SXSW! Find out more about his session: Do-It-Together is the new Do-It-Yourself, here: http://3spot.us/1fMBdrK #music #bands #SpotLife