There’s a crazy-awesome contest that’s been started via Constant Contact and if you haven’t seen it yet then you need to check it out.

We’ve got the official scoop on ChurchCo.de – Check it out here and let us know if you’re going to enter!

Get your dev-on…!

(And make some green…)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer has been (and still is) one of my most favorite theologians to read of all time. My father first introduced me to him and I’ve read every single book that he’s published.

Except this one: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy.

Someone passed me this video of a trailer that was created and I’m hooked. Purchased and waiting for its arrival!

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You can buy a lot of neat things on Etsy but this is one that grabbed my eye the other day – and yes, I’ve purchased a lot of things through their website and it’s great!

Check out this sweet clock after the jump…

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I have soft spot in my heart for Murdoch and his team over at News Corp since I once worked for him and his Fox organization. I also have a soft spot for Beliefnet.com, which I managed their product and social media efforts as their Executive Product Director.

So when I heard that they were sold I was definitely interested in learning more of the details.

Apparently 50% of the current employees will lose their jobs as the sale finalizes to a Norfolk, VA. investment firm, BN Media, LLC.

That is not the best of news, is it?

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Except, perhaps, if you’re me.

This website, HowManyOfMe.com, attempts to show you how many people share the same name as you.

Be astonished (or saddened) by how unique you truly are.

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One of the nicest things about running your own business is the ability to create culture (we’ve talked about that here already).

One of the things that comes with that territory is making sure that we maintain a culture that is a thriving, dynamic, and multi-faceted while maintaining the core uniqueness that helped establish the organization in the first place.

Hiring the right people can be a complicated and time-consuming process. It can also be extremely fun when done right. Here are some thoughts about getting a job at the 8BIT Network.

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As you move closer and closer to choosing the right online video and live stream provider for your web services you’re going to have to do a number of things to make sure you’ve targeted your approach and strategy correctly.

For example, you may have to consider these 5 things before you make a decision. In addition, here are 3 mistakes that I’ve seen organizations make and I hope they can help you steer clear!

Check them:

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Hah!

Strange how I’ve begun to think this way for some people that I meet and/or encounter especially while in line at Starbucks…

Love to just click a big fat “Dislike” on his forehead!

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Have you ever needed a simple way to look at an application or website in an exact width and height? Perhaps you’ve been developing a site to fit an iPad/iPhone and/or any other mobile device?

Look no further! resizeMyBrowser might be just the thing you need:

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Hold the phone and put down that salami sandwich, it’s time for Ask 8BIT!

You now have 2 options when asking the 8BIT Team a question:

• You can either ask a question and get a response via the comment section below.
• Or, you can ask a question and request it be answered via rich media (audio, video, etc). You can even ask a specific member of the team, if you’d like.

It’s been fun answering your questions via the 8BIT Podcast! Keep them coming, keep them coming and if we don’t get to your question, don’t hesitate to ask again.