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We've got contest winners! We'll be announcing them soon. The new name is selected, the two second-prize winners have also been randomly selected. All winners will be notified and confirmed and we'll announce all the details in the coming days.

We want to thank our sponsors for this contest: Blue Flavor, DS Buttons, Method Arts and Wishingline DS.

And in case you're curious, here's how I chose the two random second-prize winners (and two backups):

e = []
e << "Johnny Contest <johnny@contest.com>"
# etc...

winners = []
4.times do |i|
  winners[i] = e[rand(e.size)]
  e.delete(winners[i])
end

Have I mentioned how much I love Ruby?

Thanks to everyone who entered—this was a really successful contest and we're really happy with the outcome! More soon.

Today is your last day to submit entries for the "Rename the Podcast" contest. We stop accepting name suggestions at 11:59PM EDT today, so get your entry in now. You could win an iPod nano or a Shuffle and more. All for simply suggesting a few new names for the podcast.

You can enter as many times as you want—but now is your last chance!

It's been a little while since I've mentioned it (and since we've released an episode), so don't forget about the "Rename the Podcast" contest that's still going on until June 1. You can win an iPod Nano or a Shuffle or other prizes just for entering a name suggestion to rename the podcast.

We've been on a bit of an unplanned hiatus due to work and other stuff, but we'll be getting back to the podcast in the very near future. In the mean time, enter the contest!

You know, our "Rename the Podcast" contest is still going on. All you have to do is suggest a new name for the podcast and you could win an iPod Shuffle. And if we choose your name, you'll win an iPod Nano and more!

There's no reason not to enter. Hell, enter twice. And, while you're there, you should subscribe. Everyone who's anyone subscribes!

Hey, you didn't forget about our "Rename the Podcast" contest, did you? After all, by simply suggesting a new name for the podcast, you could win an iPod Shuffle. And if we choose your name, you'll win an iPod Nano and more!

You should definitely enter. And, while you're there, you should subscribe already. All the cool kids are doing it!

Our "Rename the Podcast" contest has gotten even better! Send in your suggestions for a new name for the podcast and you could win an iPod Nano! In addition, we're going to randomly select two second prize winners who will each get an iPod Shuffle. That means even if we don't pick a name you submitted, you could still win. And all the winners will get a full set of DS Buttons!

More details can be found on the contest page, so check it out and then submit your entries!

Special thanks to our excellent sponsors: Blue Flavor, DS Buttons, Method Arts and Wishingline DS.

Update: We've got even more prizes now. Check out the updated contest information or go directly to the contest page.

Over at the podcast, we're having our second official contest, but this one's important and bigger and awesome:

Rename the podcast and win an iPod Shuffle (color of your choice), engraved with the new name and loaded with a special audio message just for you. And, on top of that, we'll use the new name!

Become a part of the podcast and go down in history as one of the greatest human beings ever. Simply submit your new name for the podcast using the feedback form or send it to feedback at garrettmurraypodcast dot com by June 1, 2007.

A reminder to send in your entry for the first podcast contest: "What is the Miss America (or Universe) pageant a cover-up for?" To enter simply send your answer to podcast at garrettmurray dot net. We'll read the winning answer in episode 15.

If you haven't heard about the contest, you can listen to the backstory in episode 13.