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March 18-20, 2005

At The Top - Ahhhhh! I can feel it already! Friday is here and the weekend near...It must be time for bunches of fun as we swing open the doors to this week's Friday Icon Edition! We've a trio of fine pixel designs from iconists that will most certainly provide a grand GUI time. Plus there's a spot of SW News On The Net and Bananas to get. And with all of that added together, you'll find this fine Friday is stellar! So forget the rats in the cellar, and don't let them call you a "yeller." It's time we just do what we do in the Zoo and we'll all be a better off smeller!

Pro Icons for Pro Developers - Miloszwl.com

New GOO!

New Icons - Heads up! It's time to enjoy another round of GUI fun as we whip out 3 New Icon Sets for this Friday's Icon Edition. With a pair of iPod poses and a collective set of heads, you're sure to get a blast of pleasurable pixel power. Let's do it!

DesignMood - Inside and out, you're sure to find that iPod Directories by TAB of DesignMood will add a landmark of love a la iPod fashion to organize your modus operandi! From favorites to your iCal calendar dates, there's just the right look at a first class rate!

 

Joseph Briggs - Attitude check Monkies...How do you feel? After an intro like that, you might want to get your HeadCheck from our latest contributing artist Joseph Briggs! For his first set ever, this cool set of five brainy fixtures adds all new thoughts to icon design.

 

i...mac@dam - There's never a question that Isabelle Laffy has your eyes in mind when it comes to creating smiles eye candy style! And so you will see as you get a look at her latest iPod mini set from i...mac@dam sweetly titled Candy iPod. Mmmm, mmm good...Enjoy!

Thanks Department --

Isabelle, Joseph, and TAB...

Your work makes for a Grade A, No. 1 Class act!

THANK YOU!

Wanna share your work with the world?

Send Us Your Icons!

On The Net

IconBuilder Pro 5.1 - Though it may not be the 4th of July, your cyber skies are about to light up with the release of IconBuilder Pro 5.1, now supporting Macromedia Fireworks MX! The folks from The Iconfactory just announced the latest update to their professional icon creation utility that now provides Macromedia Fireworks MX users the same level of control over the icon creation process that Photoshop users have enjoyed for so many years. So if you're for a filter that makes creating icons for either the Mac or Windows in a snap, hurry over to The Iconfactory and get your updated copy of IconBuilder Pro!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

Fire Flash!

Little Johnny, and his grandfather entered the vacation cabin, and kept the lights off until they were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects.

Still, a few fireflies followed them in. Noticing them before his grandfather did, Little Johnny whispered, "It's no use, Grandpa. The mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights."

It's the Big One - Take Cover!!!!!!!!!!!

What did one earthquake say to the other earthquake?

"It's all your fault!"

Signs You've Chosen A "No Frills" Airline

You can't board the plane unless you have the exact change.

Before you take off, the stewardess tells you to fasten your Velcro.

The Captain asks all the passengers to chip in a little for gas.

When they pull the steps away, the plane starts rocking.

The Captain yells at the ground crew to get the cows off the runway.

You ask the Captain how often their planes crash and he says, "Just once."

No movie. Don't need one. Your life keeps flashing before your eyes.

You see a man with a gun, but he's demanding to be let off the plane.

All the planes have both a bathroom and a chapel.

Lawyers Love Sushi!

Hear about the new sushi bar that caters exclusively to lawyers?

It's called, Sosumi.

March 17, 2005

Monkie News | On The Net | Network News

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Tomorrow: New Icons - No Blarney here! With ye ol' St. Patty's Day at hand, your luck just got a little bit sweeter as we're brewin' up some green beer for...OOPS! Wrong brew! But the real news is in the right brew of GOO being bubbled up for your Friday Icon Edition. So whilst you're enjoying your overture of four leaf clover festivities, we'll be poppin' the icon pixels out of the oven for a great day of GUI fun to come on Friday. Now that you have that news, have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

On The Net

The Fontz 4.1 - When it comes to your fonts, don't be a Potsy! Get The Fontz 4.1 from the folks at To·The·Point Software! This versatile font utility allows you to browse installed and uninstalled fonts, see what they look like at different type sizes, styles and colors, and even group them in like categories using a "wysiwyg" group editor. New in version 4.1:

• Preference option to set default sample text in Fontz Viewer
• Preference option to show font names or sample text when Fontz Viewer opens
• Font names are now listed along with sample text in Fontz Viewer

The update is free to registered users and only $12 if you're a first time buyer. That said, what are you waiting for? Slick back your hair and slide over to To·The·Point Software for your copy of The Fontz!

A Better Finder Attributes 3.8 - You know the cue! If you want to make all things Mac even better, then you rely on the products from PUBLICSPACE.NET. And just announced is the real ease of A Better Finder Attributes 3.8, their contextual menu plugin for the Finder that allows users to change the file date and other attributes of Mac OS X files. The new release provides the ability to add (and subtract) time intervals from the existing file modification and creation date/times. Now that you have the scoop, a quick trip to PUBLICSPACE.NET will get you your updated copy of A Better Finder Attributes!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

Uncaging The Tiger - Apple is making preparations to release its latest greatest operating system, Tiger, which is said to be ahead of Longhorn by leaps and bounds. The newest Mac OS may be available in Apple stores as well as the stores of resellers as soon as April 15th. Before Apple lets the Tiger out of the bag, there should be an announcement of the event earlier in April. Apple has confirmed its release sometime in the beginning of 2005. - from Yahoo

Apple May Broaden Music Monopoly - Rumors are running rampant that Apple may be purchasing other online music companies in order to start subscription services. HipSolve media is the company of hearsay, to which Apple has supposedly made an offer. If Apple were to acquire such a service, it may broaden its horizons with Windows customers. iTunes, however, has made such a popular household name for itself that it seems Apple could not run music programs under any other name. - from The Register

Paying With Fingerprints - For those who hate waiting in line at the grocery store, their day has finally come! Stores in Germany have begun scanning customers' fingerprints for payment, cutting down on scrambling for change in line. Customers simply register allowing the computer to learn their identity and bank information for comparison when scanning. The system works so slick that it is being promoted from a pilot program to a permanent fixture. - from Excite

March 16, 2005

Desktops | Community News | On The Net | Bananas

At The Top - Don't know where we're goin', but there's no use in being late. All ya need is some fun-shine on a big ol' GUI plate! So as to please the eyes and the pixels you've been diggin', we're pleased as purple punch to roll out your Wednesday Desktop Edition! With digital "paperback poppers" packed with News and Bananas, you can have all of the latest without changin' the channels. So turn on your MonkTV, kick back and relax. Fire up the old Chrysler and head to the Monkie Shack!

New GOO!

New Desktops and Monkie Bundle - Wowza yowza! A grand ol' GUI time is in line as we roll out 6 New Desktops in the form of 3 New Singles and 1 New Monkie Bundle for this week's Desktop Edition. Got all of that? Great! No more need to ramble...Let's just get right down to the goods!

Monkie Bundles - WAIT! Don't blink! Your eyes are not deceiving you as you're about to get a triple surprise with Tiger Design Desktop Series 2 by Francisco Bennett of XÅERO STUDIOS. Now that was a mouthful! But even more filling is this exclusive Monkie Bundle of Apple Logos that emphasizes the heavy metal edge of the up-and-coming Tiger OS.

 

Desktops - Hang on to your hats, folks! Tornado, the latest twist of GUI flavor from the fabulous faculties of FR4NK, will have your head in a spin of wind and your eyes dazzled with delight whilst you gaze into its pixel perspective. And with this downward drive of a cumulonimbus cloud you'll get a big burst creative color!

Somehow, some way, Neil Roberts has seemingly managed to get an inside peek into a day in the life of a certain Monkie. As the title implies, Nearly Warped describes the state of mind of you know who. But as this little preview does not even begin to do justice, you'll find an amazing trek off some place in cyber space.

 

Logos - As me Monkie blood brother Todd Darland officially launches his new home on the cyber range - Meninx Studio - it seems most appropriate to feature his very own Logo/Desktop creature with Meninx. Never settling for second best, Todd displays his mastery of artist abilities while providing your eye candy eyes with an all too cool design. Enjoy!

Thanks Department --

FR4NK, Todd, Neil, and Francisco...

Simply amazing!

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Community News

theDeskStop - The most mah-velous Ms. Mindy "Gal of the GUI World" Weaver has woven together this week's Iconfactory Tuesday release with the desktop at theDeskStop titled Mr. Tadakichi! Coming from that nutty anime series Azumanga Daioh, this excellent selection features Chiyo's oh sooo adorable doggie! With all of that pixel pleasing new news outta the shoot, scoot on over to theDeskStop and pick it up!

warrior~poet - BOINK! Spring is nigh and that's Jamie McCanless' cue to pack up the pixels and move warrior~poet to a spiffy new domain - warriorpoeticons.us! While he ponders a new site design, the existing pages should look and work the same as ever. So with the ever clever craftiness of Mr. McCanless and the new address, it's time to update your bookmark and check out Jamie's latest success...Get to it!

On The Net

iPulse 2.1.1 - You can just feel the beat of the heart of your Mac with the release of iPulse 2.1.1. This compact and visually pleasing utility for monitoring the numerous statistics of OS X and your Mac from The Iconfactory fixes a bug and adds German localization. And having garnered critical and popular success since its release with a rating of Four Mice by MacWorld in May of 2003, you're most certain to find satisfaction with iPulse, the all too cool tool from The Iconfactory. Check it out!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

George and Moses

George W. Bush, in an airport lobby, noticed a man in a long flowing
white robe with a long flowing white beard and flowing white hair. The
man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under the other arm.

George W. approached the man and inquired, "Aren't you Moses?"

The man ignored George W. and stared at the ceiling.

George W. positioned himself more directly in the man's view and asked
again, "Aren't you Moses?"

The man continued to peruse the ceiling.

George W. tugged at the man's sleeve and asked once again, "Aren't you
Moses."

The man finally responded in an irritated voice, "Yes I am."

George W. asked him why he was so uppity and the man replied, "The last time a bush spoke to me I ended up spending forty years in the wilderness."

Blonde E-Mail

How do you know when a blonde's been sending e-mail?

Envelopes in the disk drive.

Bumper Sticker Humor Part II

He Who Hesitates Is Not Only Lost But Miles From the Next Exit

Where Are We Going and Why Am I In This Hand Basket?

It's Been Lovely But I Have To Scream Now

I Haven't Lost My Mind, It's Backed Up On Disk Somewhere

Remember Folks: Stop Lights Timed For 35mph Are Also Timed for 70 mph

Boldly Going Nowhere

Heart Attacks...God's Revenge for Eating His Animal Friends

How Many Roads Must a Man Travel Down Before He Admits He Is Lost?

Cinderella Has A Camera?

What did Cinderella say when she left the photo store?

Someday my prints will come.

March 15, 2005

Monkie News | Network News

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New Desktops - Burrrrr! Just a few short days ago, we enjoyed warm Spring-like weather with temps nearing 70 degrees! At the moment? How about the highs in the 30's and blizzard like conditions from time to time! Sheesh...If you don't like the weather in Wyoming, stick around for 5 minutes and it **will** change! But one thing that seldom changes in Monkie Country is whippin' up a new round of GOO for your Wednesday Desktop Edition. And that folks, **is** on the agenda for tomorrow. So be sure to grab a vine and swing back by tomorrow for News, GOO, Bananas, and maybe even some sunshine!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

Pop Culture Meets iPod - Apple's iPod is turning what used to be the doldrums of every day life into a full-time song of surround sound. It has become clear that the popularity of the iPod has more than caught on. In fact, it has become larger than life compared to its predecessor, the walkman. White ear buds are capping the music wave all over the world with the best of both the music and technology worlds. - from College Heights Herald

Researchers Rave About Apple - Science researchers have named Apple as one of their favorite companies to aid them in their research. Not only are the researchers impressed with Apple, but they often hear complimentary comments from customers too. XServe has played a huge role in the success of Apple in the sciences, but perhaps the most influential impact has been from the use of the Mac operating system. . - from MacWorld

Discussion Of Digital IDs - As a way to deter identity theft, experts are discussing the idea of digital identities. Sales on the internet are declining due to a lack of trust from identity theft, and digital identities would be one possible way to gain the trust of the public back again. There are some drawbacks, however. For example, if digital identities were to take over personal passwords, the question would become where to store all the information. - from PCWorld

March 14, 2005

Community News | On The Net | Monkie Business | Bananas

At The Top - Put the lime in the coconut, ya call the doctor, wake him up. Ya say, "Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take? Say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache?" Well, if the momentary mentions of this Monkie are making your belly take a turn, there's not much I can tell you that you haven't already leaned. But if you're lookin' for a great way to begin the week, perhaps we have the right "soul" to put on your Monkie feet. You simply dig on down and dive in head first. We'll push Monday outta the way, and step passed the worst. 'Till Tuesday is here and Monday is forgotten, let's get to the Fun with coconutz al la gratin!

Community News

warrior~poet - Jamie McCanless of warrior~poet is pleased to announce his latest set of icon pixel pleasers titled Eggs Aplenty! "Never mind the chocolate, look what else the bunny brought," rhymes the youngest of Jamie's children. They're drawn to brightly colored, decorated Easter eggs. So much so that his newest set has twelve dozen egg icons. The virtual chickens are exhausted! So before you go and get down right tuckered out, head over to warrior~poet and get filled up on the newest eye candy GUI wonders!

Live Pencil - With Easter and St. Patty's Day just around the corner, Ramon G. Teja of Live Pencil adds another big basket of GUI goodies for your Holiday festivities. Let's take a peek at these sweet new treats:

• EMOTICONS - Easter chocolate.
• EMOTICONS - Pointing. Up, down, right, left.
• WRITING your emotions - Saint Patrick's.
• ALPHABET -Chocolate alphabet.

Mmmm, mmmm, good! To join the ranks or simply sample this new line of GOO, hurry over to Live Pencil and check 'em out!

On The Net

Smart Scroll X 1.2 - Always on the move to make all things Mac more navigational, Marc Moini has announced the release of Smart Scroll X 1.2! This cool tool that allows additional window scrolling options & enhancements for you now features the following improvements:

• New Grab Scroll feature.
• New "High Gear" feature for scroll wheels.
• Live scrolling for FileMaker Pro 7.
• Scroll keys now work with Ragtime, NetLogo and probably also the
  majority of CFM and Java apps.
• Scroll keys now work with Mozilla's other themes (besides Classic).
• Fixed an incompatibility which would crash Retrospect 6.0 on launch.
• Turning Smart Scroll X off now properly disables live scrolling in
  AppleWorks (previously, you had to remove Smart Scroll X to disable
  live scrolling).
• Various fixes and improvements.

All of that added to a classic app makes for a smart choice in Mac "betterment" apps. And with a quick click, you too can have the latest version of Smart Scroll X!

Cocktail 3.5 - We know, you know, most everybody knows...one of the general purpose best utilities for Mac OS X is Cocktail 3.5 Jaguar Edition! And with the updates to the application that serves up a scrumptious mix of maintenance tools and interface tweaks, all accessible via a comprehensive graphical interface and toolset, this smooth and powerful utility that simplifies the use of advanced UNIX functions has just got much, much better. All you have to do to get updated and to get the full list of changes is to make like a Monkie wrench and grab the latest version of Cocktail for Jaguar!

Monkie Business

Odds and Ends

CPR: Not Such A Cinch - Medical experts are perturbed that TV medical dramas suggest that people who receive CPR usually recover; the truth is, only about 15 percent of victims survive after receiving CPR.

You Got The Guts? - A bird "chews" with its stomach. Since most birds do not have teeth, a bird routinely swallows small pebbles and gravel. These grits become vigorously agitated in the bird's stomach and serve to grind food as it passes through the digestive system.

Don't Say "Cheese" - Cooking expert Julia Child doesn't say "cheese" for photographs, claiming it doesn't work at making her smile. Instead, she says "chardonnay" or "souffle."

- Deborah Tannen

Viva la Victory! - Many a man has finally succeeded only because he has failed after repeated efforts. If he had never met defeat he would never have known any great victory.

- Orison Swett Marden

Wisdom - Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish.

- Albert Einstein

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

Pull Over!

A highway patrolman pulled alongside a speeding car on the freeway. Glancing at the car, he was astounded to see that the elderly woman behind the wheel was knitting! The trooper cranked down his window and yelled to the driver, "PULL OVER!"

"NO!" the woman yelled back, "Cardigan!"

Bumper Sticker Humor Part I

If You Can Read This, I've Lost My Trailer

The Earth Is Full -- Go Home

This Would Be Really Funny If It Weren't Happening to Me

Cleverly Disguised as a Responsible Adult

The Face Is Familiar But I Can't Quite Remember My Name

Illiterate? Write For Help

Honk If Anything Falls Off

Joke Joke

When's a joke like a father?

When the punch line's apparent!

Ferry Boy

Every morning a man drives to the dock, and every morning the man takes the ferry to work. One morning, he wakes up, and has no electricity. He has no idea what time it is, but assumes he's late since he has a tendency to sleep late anyway. So he slams down some breakfast, hauls butt to the dock, sees the ferry ten feet from the dock, and takes a running leap. He barely makes it, skidding across the deck of the boat, and hurting himself quite badly.

"You know," said the captain, "in another minute we would have docked."