I don't do ART for free by PearlEden

This is a true phrase.
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I Am AN Artist - Truth

I just came across this and had to post this.
No Spec work

29 Things Young Designers Need To Know!

This is a great list and is pretty much the truth. I personally feel that even though this a guide geared towards young designers, even vets can learn and be reminded from this.

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Should I work for free? designed by Jessica Hische

This is a nice little chart made up of entirely CSS and Html that was designed by Jessica Hische. If you ever wondered if you should work for free or not, well here's some help. You can go to the website and download the chart in case you ever end up in this dilemma again. http://www.shouldiworkforfree.com/

"SPEC Work is Slapping..." by Yasmin Kercher

This a student video created by Yasmin Kercher and the people being slapped are visual communication design students of Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.