April
8-10, 2005
At
The Top - Roll up! Here's your official ticket to ride to drive
your  Chevy
to the levee and make your motor run! What's all this sensationalism in
sayings amount to mean? That would add up to a most excellent display of
eye candy eatings for your Friday Icon Edition!
Also on the menu in fine Monkie Dining is Community News and a big batch
of Bananas to add calcium with a thunderous Monkie toot. So now that we've
completed our obligatory, introductory, and haphazardly typed words of
cockamamie craziness, let's get down to the GOO and have a big bang of
fun!
Update (04.09.05) -
As there are things this Monkie needs to tend to, we'll be taking the rest
of the weekend off. Feel free to browse about and check out the latest
Icons and Desktops,
as well as the rest of the week's offerings. See
you Monday!
Pro
Icons for Pro Developers - Miloszwl.com
New GOO!
New Icons -
Ready for a powerful, pixel packed venture into world of GUI goodness? We
thought you might be! So we have a most amazing trio of artists to bring you
3 New Icon Sets for this week's Icon Edition.
 FOOOD's Icons - Part of an incredible, almost
edible GUI treat, we're privileged to present iCandy
Junior Part 1, the first in a 4 part 'series' by Jono Hunt
of FOOOD's
Icons. Inside this all too cool pixel package, you'll find Jono's
talents will tickle your every pixel fancy with works that make the
best of all 3 worlds!
 Afterglow - Loosely based on the iLife suite
of applications from Apple Computers, Cian Walsh of Afterglow adds
a bit of an adult twist to create iLust.
This sexy set of redesigned iApps boasts the brilliance of Cian's suggestive
skills and includes 10 sultry selections, all of which belong in your little
black book!
 Yellow
Icon - Adding finale to this
power pack of pixel perfectionists is one of the finest iconists in the
land, Everaldo Coelho of Yellow Icon. This
week we get a view of his latest icon set with Power
Rangers, a most amazing recreation of the classy characters
found in the popular TV series of the same name. Enjoy!
Thanks Department --
Jono, Cian, and Everaldo...
Having all of your works on one page
Is like having the Pixel Hall of Fame here
at MacMonkies!!!
THANK YOU!
Wanna share your work with the world?
Send Us Your Icons!
Community News
Live Pencil - Just in from Live
Pencil is
news of another round of GUI fun! Let's take a peek at the latest pixel
treats:
- EMOTICONS - SMILE!!!
- EMOTICONS - Smile Please!
- EMOTICONS - It's SPRING TIME!
- This is last week's HIDDEN IMAGE.
With Spring about sprung and new fun in the sun at Live
Pencil, it's time
you made your move with a click and your finger utensil!
Bananas
Just Plain Nutz!
Toe Observations
What do the toes say when they meet?
"There is a fungus among us."
The Cost of Conviction
A man committed murder. To fight his case he was advised to hire a good
lawyer. He checked one who asked for $100. He thought this one was not good
enough. The next one wanted $500. The next $5000. He found a really expensive
lawyer who wanted $10,000. So the accused hired him.
Ultimately he lost the
case and was sentenced to death. As he was being taken to the death chamber,
the first lawyer met him on the way and said, "I would have got
you the result for only $100!"
That's Really Hot
Which is faster, hot or cold?
Hot -- because you can catch a cold!
Too Much Blonde
A police officer stops a blonde for speeding and asks her very nicely if
he could see her license. She replied in a huff, "I wish you guys
would get your act together. Just yesterday you take away my license and
then today you expect me to show it to you!"
- Contributed by Bob E.
You Just Might Stink
You just might stink so bad if you make Right Guard turn left, Speed Stick
slow down, Secret obvious, and Sure confused.
April
7, 2005
Monkie News | On
The Net | Network
News
Monkie
News
 Tomorrow: New Icons - Another
day down, another day to run! To get to the week's end and enjoy more GUI
fun!! Yuppers. Though you know the drill, the Monkie will ramble and remind
you still. There's a gathering of GOO for your Friday Icon Edition, in all
but a day. And they're toasting in the kitchen. So if fresh new icons are
what's on your mind, stop back on Friday for a good old Monkie time!
On The Net
TaskTime3 3.4.6 - Time for another task? Then
you need to grab the  latest
time piece software from To·The·Point
Software with the release
of TaskTime3
3.4.6! This cool tool made for Mac provides a straightforward
method of tracking time spent on jobs you do for your clients that can
generate personalized invoices which can be emailed, printed, and saved to
disk. The latest update offers many fixes and changes that makes TaskTime3 even
better. For complete details, head over to To·The·Point
Software and check it out!
Network
News
the WebWorld -
BeanHead
Microsoft Shakes Apple Off - Software giant
Microsoft is jeering at the  idea of Apple's increase in desktop sales. It
refuses to size up the success of Apple desktop sales as marginal, even though
they have been increasing at a sizeable rate. Executives of the lofty, lucrative
epic are trying to foster faith in the Longhorn operating system. They claim
it will be just as usable as Mac OS X, and don't acknowledge this very core
of the Apple company as competition. - from ZDNet
Travelin' Mac - Mac fans desire to leave
no Mac behind when traveling, but knowing what to take with them can be an
art in itself. Some suggestions from Mac travelers have been offered to make
Mac packing be a little more painless. For example, saving power on a powerbook
can be solved by keeping small things like calendar dates on smaller gadgets
such as palm pilots while you travel. It is also smart to bring along two
batteries in case one wears out. - from MacWorld
Search Engine Incorporates Satellites -
The Google search engine is to  start
incorporating satellite technology into its searches. Searchers will be able
to tune into satellite pictures to locate homes and buildings. Being able
to zoom in on certain zones may cause some privacy issues, but on the up
side the new fangled satellite feature may find Google 'lite' years ahead
of its fellow search competitors. -
from Excite
April
6, 2005
Desktops | Community
News | Bananas
At
The Top - My Maserati does 185...Yeah right! Like I have enough
 bucks to afford a sports car like that. But hey, life's been good...Okay,
I won't go into that either!! But there is one thing I can say for certain:
It's time for your Wednesday Desktop Edition, and I ain't just flirtin'!
We've a gob o' GOO, a call from the Community, and a bunch of Bananas to
keep you on your toes. So though no one knows where it comes or where it
goes, let's just pray it don't snow! That said, Let's go!
New GOO!
New Desktops -
Now that we've determined that I have no fast car, don't travel at 185 mph,
and don't got me an office with Gold records on the wall, let's figure out
what is really available in reality. Howz about 4
New Desktops to give
you a fix for your eye candy pic addiction! That will work. Now let's start
poppin' those pixels!
Etc... - Something we have seldom seen
in the Monkie Gallery, if ever, is the simple style and class of an
"undigitized," hand-drawn
selection found in the likes of Batman by
John Hood. But that's
exactly what you get as John sports his skill with black matte portrait
of the Dark Knight dating back the 20th century!
Logos - Adding a pleasant little pixel poke
to Pixar and Apple's tight
lipped leader, Pirate
OSX from Nayan Sthankiya is made in "honor
of the impending Mac OS X 10.4 launch" for Steve Jobs and the Apple
lawyer antics of late. Though it's wise not to steal, it's an even
wiser not to mess with the man in black!
WHOA! This desktop's so bright, ya gotta wear shades! Yes indeedy.
Mr. Francisco Bennett of XÅERO
STUDIOS adds
plenty of new life to Apple's publishing suite with a sweet iWork of
his own, part of Version 2 from Francisco's ever popular Mac Billboards
series. And yes...there's more of these to come!
3-D Rendered - A rather interesting combination
of words becomes the title of the latest desktop "space case" from Eric "Lunar" Uner with
the Bryce rendered piece CygnusB4Sky.
Though you may not find the Northern Cross most conspicuous in this view,
you will find creative excellence at its best! Enjoy!
Thanks Department --
John, Nayan,
Francisco, and Eric...
This gathering of GOO is simply exceptional!!
THANK YOU!
Have a piece you want to display?
Check out our Submissions guidelines
and then send it in!
Community News
The Iconfactory - Adding pixel "imperfection"
to the smooth groove of  the digital world, Iconfactory
artist Anthony Piraino has thrown Apple and Iconfactory application icons
under the Litho press to result in Litho Extras Vol.
1, care-worn icons ready for your
pleasure from The Iconfactory! This set of 18 application
icons fits right in with the original Litho System release and is available
for Mac, PC, or as a handy Pixadex iContainer. They are a must-have collection,
so get on your cyber ship go grab them from The
Iconfactory today!
Bananas
Just Plain Nutz!
One Drink Too Many
Having arrived at the edge of the river, the fisherman soon realized he
had forgotten to bring any bait. Just then he happened to see a little snake
passing by who had caught a worm. The fisherman snatched up the snake and
robbed him of his worm.
Feeling sorry for the little snake with no lunch,
he snatched him up again and poured a little beer down his throat. Then
he went about his fishing.
An hour or so later the fisherman felt a tug at his pant leg. Looking down,
he saw the same snake with three more worms in his mouth...
Dummy On A Fence
Why did the dummy scale the chain-link fence?
To see what was on the other side.
Not for Lunch
My husband retired, and for the first time in over 40 years I had to think
about preparing midday meals.
Tired of it after several months, I said, "I married you for better
or worse, but not for lunch."
"Fair enough. From now on I'll make my own," he replied.
A few weeks later he had to go downtown on business and invited me to join
him afterwards.
"We could have lunch at that Chinese place we both like," he suggested.
I happily agreed. At the restaurant the next day we were seated, and the
waiter came to take our order.
My husband looked up, a twinkle in his eyes and said, "Separate checks,
please..."
Rednecks Talkin'
You might be a redneck if the most common phrase in your house is, "Someone
go jiggle the handle." - Guess I better go
fix that toilet!!
April
5, 2005
Monkie News | Network
News
Monkie
News
 Tomorrow: New Desktops -
Another day, another 50 cents...Least wise after Uncle Sam gets his take!
But that's okay as we're preparing a tax free exhibition of new GOO in the
Zoo just for you with your Wednesday Desktop Edition. With a new round of
desktop tasties, your Wednesday worries will be gone rather hasty. But if
you haven't done your taxes, don't let them slide. Finish 'em up and come
back for the ride - Tomorrow right here at the Monkie Zoo!
Network
News
the WebWorld -
BeanHead
Experts Emerge On Macs - Macs all over the
country are bringing out  the best in people by taking away the risk factor
involved in using computers. Musicians and movie makers are throwing fears
to the wind and delving into the world of digital thanks to the ease of Apple
computers. As a result of the user-friendly Mac and its dynamic digital programs
rags are turning to riches, hobbies are turning to jobs, and no-names are
turning into somebodies. - from USA
Today
Up Close And Apple - In her be-bopping around
a mall on Spring Break, the
Bean turned her head to see a black wall with a white glowing Apple right
in the middle of it. It was Tina's chance to witness an Apple retail store
first hand! Simple yet classy, the store was divided into six sections on
the sides including a section for movies and photos. There was even a spot
for kids to sit and play computer games. A tutorial was being given next
to the genius bar on how to use iPod with Mac and Windows. And of course
everything was hands-on! A
certain Monkie thinks the Bean was a tad bit impressed! - from Beanhead
Colleges Try Downloading Trials -
In a world where today's youth  spend more time on laptops than watching television,
current colleges have become the source of downloading attention. The entertainment
industry wants to get students hooked on downloading, so it is paying for
trial programs that allow college students to download music, sitcoms and
movies for free. If all works well, colleges will fork out the dough for
the downloading services in the future. - from Excite
April
4, 2005
Very Ape | Monkie
Business | Bananas
At
The Top - Phew! With the recent world events and the changing of
the "times," the last couple of days was quite the weekend. In
some ways, it felt more exhausting than waking up on Monday morn and hitting
the tracks to begin the week. But now it's time we all spring forward
into the work jungle and get things a swingin'! We've got a new Featured
Link found in the Very
Ape Department, as well as our usual Monkie morn antics with Monkie
Business and Bananas! So don't let the Monday blahs get you down...Do the
Monkie Twist and turn right-side-up that frown!
Very
Ape
Featured Link - Yet another Featured
Link is fixin' to fancy your eye candy eyes as  we
feature the
amazing creations of Pixel
Game Icons!
Arno has quite the knack for taking your faved video game characters and
transforming them into larger-than-life desktop "critters" that are always
able to take your craving for fun and put your GUI hungries on the run. So
be sure to look in the left hand column for our take on
this great site and then click over to the Links
Page and
check it out!
Monkie Business
Odds and Ends
The Bottom Line of Defeat -
Napoleon's hemorrhoids contributed to his defeat at Waterloo.
They prevented him from surveying the battlefield on
horseback.
Delayed Punch Line - On
filmmaking, former talk show host Arsenio Hall commented, "Making
movies is very complicated, tedious, and tiresome. It
is especially terrible for a comic, because you do a
joke and you turn to the people and ask, 'Was it funny?'
They say, 'We'll let you know in eight months.'"
Losing My Hair! -
Male monkeys lose the hair on their heads in the same
manner men do.
Carry On -
At my age I do what Mark Twain did. I get my daily paper,
look at the obituaries page and if I'm not there I carry
on as usual.
- Patrick Moore
Endless Task -
I hate housework. You make the beds, you wash the dishes
and six months later you have to start all over again."
- Joan Rivers
Ape Date - Watching
your daughter being collected by her date feels like
handing over a million dollar Stradivarius to a gorilla.
- Jim Bishop
Bananas
Just Plain Nutz!
Didn't See It Coming
There were two buddies, one with a Doberman Pinscher
and the other with a Chihuahua. The guy with the Doberman
Pinscher says to his friend, "Let's go over to that
restaurant and get something to eat.
The guy with the
Chihuahua says, "We can't go in
there. We've got dogs with us."
The buddy with
the Doberman Pinscher says, "Just follow my lead."
They
walk over to the restaurant, the guy with the Doberman
Pinscher puts on a pair of dark glasses and he starts
to walk in. The bouncer at the door says, "Sorry,
mac, no pets allowed."
The man with the Doberman Pinscher says, "You
don't understand. This is my seeing-eye-dog."
The bouncer says, "A
Doberman Pinscher?"
He answers, "Yes, they're using them now;
they're very good and protect me from robbers, too."
The man
at the door says, "Come on in."
The buddy with the Chihuahua
figures, "What the heck," so he puts
on a pair of dark glasses and starts to walk in.
Once again the
bouncer says, "Sorry, pal, no pets allowed."
The guy
with the Chihuahua says, "You don't understand. This
is my seeing-eye dog."
The bouncer at the door says, "A
Chihuahua?"
The man with the Chihuahua says, "A
Chihuahua?????? They gave me a Chihuahua?!"
Hyper Text
Why do they call it hyper text?
Too much JAVA.
The Four Engineers
One day, a Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer,
Chemical Engineer and Computer Engineer were driving
down the street in the same car.
The car broke down.
The Mechanical Engineer said, "I think a rod broke."
The Chemical Engineer said, "The way it sputtered
at the end, I don't think it's getting gas."
The Electrical Engineer said, "I think there was
a spark and something is wrong with the electrical system."
All three turned to the computer engineer and said, "What
do you think?"
The Computer Engineer said, "I think we should
all get out and get back in."
Washington, Nixon, & Clinton
Q: What is the difference between George Washington,
Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton?
A: Washington couldn't tell a lie, Nixon couldn't tell
the truth, and Clinton couldn't tell the difference!
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