To grab the code so you can show this on your website, visit Grassroutes today.

This is not exactly web design related, but it is surely an issue that will affect us all if passed. As many of you will know, Congress is considering two bills regarding online censorship, the PROTECT-IP Act and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).

As Tumblr tells us, “As written, they would betray more than a decade of US policy and advocacy of Internet freedom by establishing a censorship system using the same domain blacklisting technologies pioneered by China and Iran.”

Well, now you can easily act and directly tell your representative what you think with a new automated service offered by Tumblr. From their website:

Yesterday we did a historic thing. We generated 87,834 phone calls to U.S. Representatives in a concerted effort to protect the Internet. Extraordinary. There’s no doubt that we’ve been heard.

So just to keep you updated: The well-intentioned, but immensely flawed “Stop Online Piracy Act” is still in the House Judiciary Committee. The hearing was yesterday and now members will debate and bring amendments to the bill. The Committee will reconvene in a few weeks — the date has yet to be scheduled. Nothing has been brought to a final vote. Everything is still very much in play. We’ll keep you posted on what’s going on and what you can do to help. But for now, we want to thank you.

For more information on what SOPA and the PROTECT-IP Act means for the web, read Devin Coldewey’s TechCrunch column, ”Kill Switch,” and ArsTechnica’s report on the bills.

To call your rep today and let them know you think these bills are unacceptable, visit Protect the Internet now or call your Representative directly. The Internet thanks you.

As the creators tell us, “these birds have names and characters and you should find one that reflects yours in some way. They are ugly but cute and your visitors will definitely love them. They are not just icons or illustrations, but real mascots for you Twitter!”

These icons are available in large formats: 512×512 px, 256×256 px and 128×128 px. You can dowload and use them for free if you give the creators credit. Solid work and a great concept. Not all Twitter feeds are equal, and now you can link to your account with something others will remember you by.

Go get your favorite (or all of them) right here.

Vectorpack.net is a website that provides high-quality stock vectors and design elements for designers worldwide.

You can check here the wonderful floral vectors you will find in the bundle. As usually, the contest is comment to enter and it will close on the 29 July.

Here are a couple samples:

UPDATE: Winners have been selected and will be contacted via email soon. Thanks to everyone who entered, and of course Vectorpack.net for the great graphics.

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