April 24-25, 2004

Monkie Business

MORE THOUGHTS ON MARRIAGE

I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.

- George Burns

When women are depressed, they either eat or go shopping. Men invade another country. It's a whole different way of thinking.

- Elaine Boosler

Pixelpalooza 2004: Check Out This Year's Winners!

Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.

- Phyllis Diller

The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.

- Henny Youngman

April 23, 2004

Icons | Community News | On The Net | Bananas

At The Top - Heh heh! Friday is finally here and it's time to wind things up with some fine icon design for this week's Friday Icon Edition! And of course you'll find good readin' in the departments of Community News, Software News On The Net, and Bananas to boot. Let's kick into the end of this week's work and have a great time. Shall we?

New GOO!

New Icons - Hot diggity pixel ears! Some spiffy collections of GOO have hit the cyber waves Monkie style with 3 New Icon Sets for this week's Icon Edition.

MBStuart.com - All eyes are sure to be on Michael Stuart's latest icon creation titled EYEcons! This cleverly crafted set of pixel filled eye pleasers from MBStuart.com features some celebrity peepers that will find a fond spot amongst your icon favorites!

Black Widow - Back in black is the Black Widow with another installment of his popular communications tools. Mobiles Pt 2 features a second set of popular cell phones that, though they can't exactly call home, they never need charging and look great on your desktop!

Steve Smith - The latest global hit by Steve Smith to hit the Monkie Gallery is quite the "i" pleaser titled Inet Earth. This well rounded set of Earth "moods" display our world in a number of fashions, including a cyber style that definitely earns the title Inet! Enjoy!

 

Thanks Department --

Michael, Black Widow, and Steve...

Your work is a big hit here at the Monkie Gallery,

as well as with the rest of the world!

THANK YOU!!

Send Us Your Icons!

Community News

Mandolux - It's been a rather artistic week at Mandolux as Mando Gomez has released some classic works that your eyes are sure to enjoy. Here's a look at the recent entries:

Mandolux has issued three new desktops: two Impressionist (Art/Degas) and one Egyptian (Art/Antiquity) desktop.

The latest Impressionist works are L'Attente (1880-82) and Prima Ballerina (1879), both by Degas. They are detailed views of the masterpieces photographed at The Getty and the Norton Simon museums in Southern California. For great works of art in your desktop pocket, make like a rocket to Mandolux and fill up on the great new GOO!

On The Net

A Better Finder Rename 6.3 - Recently released by PUBLICSPACE.NET is A Better Finder Rename 6.3, a contextual menu plugin for the Mac Finder which allows users to quickly rename multiple files. The new version adds regular expression substitution, an advanced text manipulation technique known for its unrivaled power. For all the details and to download the latest version of A Better Finder Rename, head to PUBLICSPACE.NET and check out this cool Mac tool!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

PROGRAMMER AND PRINCESS

A programmer was crossing a road one day when a frog called out to him and said, "If you kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess." He bent over, picked up the frog and put it in his pocket.

The frog spoke up again and said, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a beautiful princess, I will stay with you for one week." The programmer took the frog out of his pocket, smiled at it and returned it to the pocket.

The frog then cried out, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a princess, I'll stay with you and do anything you want." Again the programmer took the frog out, smiled at it and put it back into his pocket.

Finally, the frog asked, "What is the matter? I've told you I'm a beautiful princess and that I'll stay with you for a week and do anything you want. Why won't you kiss me?"

The programmer said, "Look, I'm a programmer. I don't have time for a girlfriend. But a talking frog, now that's cool."

BE FRUITFUL AND MULTIPLY

A dead-beat Dad died and went to Heaven. He was greeted at the Golden Gate by St. Peter, who warmly shook his hand and asked him to sit down next to him.
Looking over the dead-beat Dad's file, St. Peter frowned and shook his head sadly.

"Your record looks fine, except for one glaring item. Why didn't you pay child support for your six kids?"

The man jumped up. "Child support?! All God said in Genesis was 'Be fruitful and multiply.' He didn't say nothin' about supporting them!"

St. Peter smirked: "That part of Genesis was God's Italian wife's recipe for marinated steak, buddy...Beef, fruit, fuel, and a mallet apply."

FLYING LEAP

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."

April 22, 2004

Monkie News | Community News | Network News

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New Icons - Phew! This Monkie is beat. Must be the need for more GUI nutrition. And since there's a need to satisfy that hunger, we'll have a great new group of icon eye pleasers for tomorrow's Friday Icon Edition. Come on back and get your fix of great GUI goodies and more, this Friday at MacMonkies!

Community News

Pixelpalooza 2004 Winners - If you haven't already heard, the folks from The Iconfactory have announced the winners of this year's Pixelpalooza! You'll find the lucky artists listed in the winner's circle for the three design contest categories that each include a Grand Prize, Runner-Up, and People's Choice winner. Many congrats go out to all who entered this fabulous contest and of course to all the winners! Head over to The Iconfactory and give a look and plenty of applause for all at this year's Pixelpalooza!

widget : widget - Alexander MacLean makes the best even better at widget : widget with an all new professional design section added to this great GUI site! The new services are scheduled to open today, April 22, 2004. Get yourself ready for another sure shot from the excellent GUI spot on the web - widget : widget!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

iTunes And Ice Cream - Many Americans will soon be getting a side of iTunes with their ice cream from Ben and Jerry's. The ice cream company is a big fan of Apple, and asked if it would join them in a purposeful promotion. Apple agreed, and will be giving away free songs in conjunction with Ben and Jerry's annual free cone day. Customers will also have the opportunity to register to vote through the promotion when they pick up their free cones and free tunes. - from MacObserver

Microsoft Mac Heads - More and more Mac users are popping up in the Microsoft office. Most members of Microsoft's Mac Business Unit are Mac heads, but it is claimed that there is an entire mini Mac culture growing under Microsoft's nose. As one worker put it, geeks are geeks no matter who they work for and they like anything cool, which automatically makes many Microsoft employees Mac fans. Microsoft may pay their bills, but Mac grabs their attention. - from Wired

April 21, 2004

Desktops | Community News | On The Net | Bananas

At The Top - What a day! There's no way to get stuck on this week's hump day as we have plenty of fun to push you past the mid-week blues! Your Wednesday Desktop Edition combined with Community News, Software News On The Net, with a dose of Bananas ought to be just what the Monkie Doctor ordered to see you zoom your way to a great week's end. There's no time like now to look forward to your Friday. Let's move!

Pixelpalooza 2004: The Winners! - The day has arrived! Today the pixel pushers from The Iconfactory will announce the winners of the Pixelpalooza 2004 Icon Designing Contest! Set your alarms for 12 Noon, e.s.t. to learn the official Grand Prize, Runner-Up, and People's Choice winners in each of the three contest categories. The place to be today is Pixelpalooza 2004 at The Iconfactory. Drum roll pullease!

New GOO!

New Desktops - Are you ready to be dazzled? We've got 6 New Desktops on the menu for this week's Wednesday Desktop Edition! This succulent selection is certain to make your eyes drool and your jaw pop out with all kinds of GUI grins. Let's dig in with the main course!

Nature - Maximize your Nature experience with an outstanding new desktop selection from Max Vrooman titled Ficus. Max is back with this great group of greenery that is sure for shootin' to add life to your computer's point of view. An added plus is that you won't need a green thumb to keep this one alive and kickin'!

 

Desktops - It's always a pleasure to take a peek from a different point of view from an alternative creative perspective of the multitalented Milosz Wlazlo. It Is All About Watching comes from the galleries of Miloszwl.com with an almost paranoid message to keep watch or be watched. But just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after you!

Quickly becoming "Big Shot" FR4NK with his desktop creations in BIG screen size selections, FR4NK offers another essential pic for your desktop collections, around which all eyes will gather for Nucleus. If you're looking for a great desktop that will grab the center of attention, this one is right on target!

 

3-D Rendered - How does he do it?! Bob Wiley continues his creative streak with a not-so-typical 3-D piece titled Modèrne 3. This silver and turquoise post-modern gem marks the return of his Modèrne series and features Bob's unique brand of artistry that will stand out among your desktop favorites!

 

Fun - Shutter bug James Naylor offers a perfect fit for the Fun Department with his latest snapshot titled Just For Fun C. The nice little lady in this hilarious selection is ready to clean up the pig sty as she seems to be making way for the cows to come home. I guess this little piggy may have to skip the market and head straight to the hut!

Wati Larke takes graphic art to a cool new level of excellence with the latest creation of pleasure named Daisies. The latest addition from the galleries of WatiWorks is a great work of digital art that could easily make its way into several different desktop departments here at the Monkie Den. Regardless of the category, you'll find this bright number marked "Best" for tons of desktop fun! Enjoy!

 

Thanks Department --

Max, Milosz, FR4NK, Bob, James, and Wati...

It's quite the delight

To have your works of wonder on the GUI menu!

THANK YOU!!

Have a piece you want to display?

Check out our Submissions guidelines and then send it in!

Community News

Live Pencil - GUI Master Ramon Gonzalez Teja is on quite the creative roll as he announces another service of smiles for non-members to the fun at Live Pencil! Just in is a new feature that will give you your Custom Signature or Animation. Ramon will create your signature with many different styles to choose from, or create crazy animations with the pictures that you send him. And you don't even need to be a member to take advantage of these fun features! The GUI grins are but a click away at Live Pencil. Check 'em out!

On The Net

Snard 2.1 - Mac of all software trades Gideon Softworks announces the release of Snard 2.1. This nifty Mac app is the Swiss Army Knife of launcher programs. It provides many of the functionalities of Mac OS 9's Apple and Application menus, yet it can be customized to your heart's content. To download the latest version and grab the details on the new fixes for Snard, make a cyber jump to Gideon Softworks and get to grabbin'!

Button Builder 4.0 - The Mac appers at Realmac Software have announced the release of Button Builder 4.0. With Mac's ease of use in mind, Button Builder 4 is a revolutionary button design package allowing users to create buttons for the Web, Multimedia, and FileMaker projects quicker than ever before. What's new in the latest version? Let's look:

• Completely Re-written in Cocoa
• New Improved Interface
• Over 50 new buttons
• Smooth Text Drop Shadows
• Color Overlay Feature
• Smooth Scaling
• Export Button to PNG (including transparency)
• Text and Button Transparency
• Multi Document Support

This cool tool costs $19.95 (USD) for a single user license and just $9.95 to upgrade from a previous version. Save time and create a slick button design with Button Builder 4 from Realmac Software!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

THE END IS NEAR

A priest and pastor from the local parishes are standing by the side of the road holding up a sign that reads, "The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!" They planned to hold up the sign to each passing car.

"Leave us alone you religious nuts!" yelled the first driver as he sped by. From around the curve they heard screeching tires and a big splash.

"Do you think," said one clergy to the other, "we should just put up a sign that says 'Bridge Out' instead?"

BANANARAMAROBASTORE!

A banana peel and a banana are robbing a store.

"Don't worry," says the peel. "I've got you covered!"

PEOPLE IN GRASS HOUSES

The king of a small African nation had an elegant golden throne in his large grass hut. When an old friend came to visit from another nation, he was worried that the man would discover he was a king and treat him differently. He searched frantically for a place to hide the throne, but to no avail.

Finally, he decided to have it wedged up in the ceiling of his hut. When his friend arrived, he went to the hut's opening to greet him. Just then the ceiling started to give way, and the golden throne fell on the king, killing him.

The moral of the story is this: People who live in grass houses should not stow thrones.

April 20, 2004

Monkie News | Network News

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New Desktops - Yuppers! Some scrumptious GOO is on its way tomorrow for your Wednesday Desktop Edition! All ya gotta do is head back to the Monkie Zoo on Wednesday for digital dining delight. Plus, you'll get a well rounded Mac meal with News and Humor to top off the great desktop view. Just one more day and click away...Right here at MacMonkies!

Network News

the Webworld - BeanHead

Pearl Jams With Mac - The band Pearl Jam has found Mac to be their alternative to corporate companies. Pearl Jam has always done things their own way, and they would never hire professionals to make videos for their viewers. Since they got their hands on Apple products, however, the band has produced three DVDs themselves. Now they feel they can offer fans the full effect of their concerts without compromising their experience. - from Apple

Whiz Kid Corrects Windows - Matt Thompson, 19, became aware of a bug in Microsoft's Jet Database Engine while working for Wisconsin company Aberdeen IT. The IT specialist had trouble getting Microsoft to take him seriously when reporting the bug. Eventually, however, the big M connected him to their security department, where he worked with them by comparing codes until they beat the bug. Microsoft's thanks to Thompson was simply the mention of his name on their website. - from BBC

April 19, 2004

Community News | Monkie Business | Bananas

At The Top - Wholey Toledo Cow Buckets! Sure am glad that last week is over...and the one before that, and the one before that! But there's gotta be a hole in there somewhere, one where you can see the train light at the end of the tunnel. So let's chisel away at the week and find the light (minus the train). Get your shovel and pick and let's get to it!

Community News

Mandolux - Mr. Mando Gomez has updated the fine galleries of Mandolux with two new Impressionist works - L'Attente and Prima Ballerina - both by Degas. They are detail views of the masterpieces photographed at The Getty and the Norton Simon museums in Southern California. Get your semi-weekly dose of desktop master craftsmanship by making your way to Mandolux!

Live Pencil - Good golly, Miss Molly! Live Pencil updates with some mighty fine GOO to make the most of your smilin' experience. Here's the scoop on all the latest:

• Emoticons - Once more a hidden image proliferates into 26 Emoticons!!! 
• SLIDE PUZZLE!!!! - Have fun playing this amusing easy game! You'll have a NEW ONE EVERY WEEK!!! 
• Write your emotions - Crayon again.
• Live Text - Crystal Parenthesis.

With new fun at Live Pencil, there is simply no better way to begin your GUI week. Get on over and grab the fun!

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Monkie Business

Odds and Ends

Beatlemania - Sandy Gardiner, an Ottawa, Ontario journalist, coined the phrase 'Beatlemania' to describe the frenzy created by the 1960s British rock group. He came up with the term while covering The Beatles during a trip to Liverpool in the Fab Four’s early days.

In A Slump? - Grunt, slump, pandowdy, and cobbler are all deserts made with stewed fruit or fresh fruit, topped with dumplings or biscuits.

Thoughts On Marriage

The best way to get most husbands to do something is to suggest that perhaps they're too old to do it.

- Ann Bancroft

You know what I did before I married? Anything I wanted to.

- Henny Youngman

Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards.

- Benjamin Franklin

My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.

- Rodney Dangerfield

Bananas

Just Plain Nuts!

CAT DIARY

Day 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.

Day 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to hurl on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed.

HAPPINESS

Happiness is waking up in the morning and finding a picture of your boss on the side of a milk carton.

THE HEAVY SET

You know you might be heavy set if you get kicked out of all-you-can-eat restaurants.