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April 29 - May 1, 2005

At The Top - Yowza! As we welcome you to your Friday Icon Edition, there is little time to yack as it's quite packed with a stack of News, GOO, and Fun. With Tiger less than a day away from your mail box, everybody's updating their software with cool compatibility so your upgrade transition can be smooth sailing. So once you have checked out the pixel fun, be sure to check out the SW News On The Net, Community News, and then get a giggle with Bananas. Got all that? Very good. Now let's get this party started!

Pro Icons for Pro Developers - Miloszwl.com

New GOO!

New Icons - My, my, my! This round of GUI fun will make your motor run as we roll out 3 New Icon Sets for this week's Icon Edition. Once you have strapped your seatbelts in place, get ready for your heartbeat to race as we rip right into the runway with this winning group of GOO!

iAlphan.com - Viva la victory! As we mentioned earlier this week, Alphan Gunaydin from iAphan.com would be back with an icon encore to the exceptionally accepted desktop of the same name with Victorinox. This cool collection sport the logo of the original Swiss Army Knife manufacturer with Alphan's flare in design!

 

i...mac@dam - Good golly, Miss Molly! On the "eve" of eager anticipation for Tiger's release, Isabelle Laffy from i...mac@dam acknowledges that she too just Can't Wait! With incredible talent behind the designs, Isabelle reworks many of Apple's newest application icons that will dazzle your eyes with delight!

 

DesignMood - Have the need for maximum access for a full folder view to your storage needs? Then you will be most pleased to see the latest creations from TAB of DesignMood with iPod mini Directories! TAB makes the take on every color in iPod mini's and adds a splash of pizzazz that will crank up the volume for your pixel perspective. Enjoy!

Thanks Department --

Alphan, Isabelle, and TAB...

You provide for the best in icon creativity!

Keep 'em a comin'!

THANK YOU!

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Community News

XÅERO STUDIOS - Some exciting news to report from XÅERO STUDIOS! Today at 5:00 pm PDT, they will release the most advanced website that they have ever been designed. The totally redesigned site will be packed with all sorts of goodies and new features. So whatever you do, please stay tuned for this special event at XÅERO STUDIOS!

On The Net

iPulse 2.1.2 - The folks from The Iconfactory have announced the immediate availability of iPulse 2.1.2. It has been updated to work seamlessly with Apple's new OS 10.4 Tiger. This amazing tool lets users monitor important system statistics like memory and CPU usage, network activity, available hard disk space and much more. This update is free and recommended for all registered users. iPulse can be purchased today from The Iconfactory for $12.95 USD. Now that you are in the know, make like a funky Monkie and get yourself updated!

Unsanity Updates For Tiger - Hot diggity dogs! Updating most all of their Mac haxies, Unsanity announces a first round of updates to their product line to bring Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger compatibility with additional features and fixes. Included in the list of products are FontCard 1.3, FruitMenu 3.4, WindowShade X 3.6, Xounds 2.3, Application Enhancer 1.5, Application Enhancer SDK 1.5, and ClearDock 1.3. WOW! That's quite the list! So if you're making the move to Tiger, be sure to get your updated versions of the aforementioned apps from Unsanity today!

Omni Group Adds Support For Tiger - The creative app makers from The Omni Group have announced updates for OmniGraffle and OmniOutliner that will include support for features in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. The new versions will be available the same day Tiger ships on April 29, 2005. Both apps will include support for Spotlight's new search functions and will provide updated Mac OS X Tiger-specific features. The outlining and organizational tool will include support for Spotlight and will also include a suite of Automator actions in an upcoming beta. All the details for OmniGraffle and OmniOutliner can be had with a simple click to The Omni Group!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

Thanks In General

After trying a new shampoo for the first time, Morris mailed off an enthusiastic letter of approval to the manufacturer.

Several weeks later he came home from work to find a large carton in the middle of the floor. Inside were free samples of the many products the same company produced: soaps, detergents, tooth paste, and paper items...with a "thank you" note from the manufacturer.

"Well, what do you think?" asked his smiling wife, Ruth.

"I think that next time," Morris replied, "I'm writing to General Motors."

Political Prayer

Edward Hale, while chaplain of the U.S. Senate, was asked, "Do you pray for the senators?"

He quickly replied, "No. After getting to know the senators, I pray for the people."

Young And Foolish

A young and foolish pilot wanted to sound cool on the aviation frequencies.

This was his first time approaching a field during the nighttime, and instead of making any official requests to the tower, he said, "Guess who?"

The controller switched the field lights off and replied, "Guess where!"

Spin It On

How many Irish does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

Two. One to hold the bulb, and one to drink until the room spins around.

Olmos Dunn

A man was heading to England and his next-door neighbor Mrs. Dunn had just sent her son Olmos off to England a week ago. He hadn't called since he was there, so she asked the man to get him to call her. She knew he was staying in a big white house so she told him that.

When he arrived in England, the man asked the first person he saw for the big white house. Thinking he meant the outhouse, the Brit said, ''It is in the middle of the park.'' So the man went to the park and saw a white house in the center.

He knocked on the door and said, ''Are you Olmos Dunn?''

A voice came from inside, ''Yeah, I just have to find the toilet paper.''

April 28, 2005

Monkie News | On The Net | Network News

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New Icons - Not much time for this Monkie tongue to play tic-tac-toe or even foam at the mouth! Just a quick reminder and then we'll catch the news by heading south. Another round of GUI fun is in store for your Friday Icon Edition. So put your hunting gear away and let your eyes go fishin'! Get it? Got it? Good! Now let's get to the News!

On The Net

A Better Finder Select 3.5 - Just in from PUBLICSPACE.NET is word of their latest software release: A Better Finder Select 3.5. This Mac Finder tool is a contextual menu plugin that allows power users to filter file selections based on a range of criteria. The new version adds the ability to select only files that are digital camera pictures containing EXIF information. For complete details, swing over to PUBLICSPACE.NET and get the scoop on A Better Finder Select!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

iPod Buff No Bluff - Those who think iPod is simply pleasing to the eye and ear need to think again. Its looks can be deceiving. For instance, who could tell by looking at the sleek iPod that it would be such a digital dynamo? The gadget can hold such gigantic amounts of information that many professionals use their personal iPods as back up hard drives so they can consult with clients from their homes. Some have even said the iPod is just a dressed up storage device. - from TechWorld

No Dent In Apple Demand - The demand for Apple products increased intensely over the holidays, and it is showing no signs of slowing down. Consumer desire for Mac mini and the Powerbook G4 in particular is pulsing at a steady rate rather than diminishing. Analysts suggest that this is a strong sign for the success of Apple. They also note that Apple is stepping up to the production plate to make sure it provides plenty of product availability. - from MacMinute

Cars With Connections - In a study of traffic, cars are being connected to each other, linked to other cars through computers. Two hundred vehicles are networked together through handheld computers inside which collect data as they are driven. Since the cars can sensor each others motion it is possible for the computers to detect traffic jams and for the vehicles to avoid them. The purpose of these techie practices is to allow traffic to flow more smoothly. - from Excite

April 27, 2005

Desktops | On The Net | Bananas

At The Top - On your feet? On the floor? Then you're good to go. All you need now is a view that you know! And that's where this wild week hits the middle with your Wednesday Desktop Edition, anticipating Tiger, updating your favorite software such as CandyBar and Cocktail, and simply having a blast of Monkie fun in the sun. So stick around...nostalgia won't let you down. Let's get groovy and get down in Monkie town!

New GOO!

New Desktops - Ready to hear your desktop sing a praise chorus for new GOO in line of your optical axis? Then you're in luck as we are about to embark on this week's Desktop Edition featuring 4 New Desktops! Shall we wait? Heck no...Come on Davey, sing me something that I know!

Logos - Finding a great deal of fondness with the insignia for the world famous original Swiss Army Knife, Alphan Gunaydin of iAlphan.com features the company maker's logo seen in his latest creation titled Victorinox. This sharp selection comes complete with a cool collection of icons soon to be seen here at MacMonkies!

 

Desktops - If you need to insist on a new twist in GUI viewing, then your eyes will be quite delighted once they get a good long look at Dalí New York by Bob Wiley! This warped and mind boggling selection inspired by Dalí with a photo credit to Vincent Baudoin is a must-have pic for your desktop favorites!

Hang on to your seats, folks! It's time to hop in your vehicle of choice, rev up your engines, and red-line your view in GOO with Red Linel by Milosz Wlazlo! This ever clever character from Miloszwl.com sports Milosz' minimalistic style while taking your desktop the extra mile in desktop dazzle. Get ready for the loopty loop!

What do you do when you start with 2? Go back to the start and go to zero...No, no, no! You start with number one! So that's where we wind up -- With Neil Roberts' most sensational sense of Swirl and his creation appropriately titled Swirl 1! This excellent desktop is Neil's "prequel" if you will to last week's entry Swirl 2, both amongst his best. Enjoy!

Thanks Department --

Alphan, Bob, Milosz, and Neil...

Your amazing contributions continue to make a difference

Here at MacMonkies!!!

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On The Net

CandyBar 2.5 - As we're all racing toward the finish line to have Tiger unleashed in our own personal computer cage, it's time for an "icolicious" update from The Iconfactory with the release of CandyBar 2.5! The latest release supports several new Tiger-specific icons and includes an overhauled and more flexible auto-update system. Along with its release are a few important tips from the Factory in order to make icon upgrading with Tiger smooth sailing. Now that you have the skinny on CandyBar and tips, hurry over to The Iconfactory and get the full-blown scoop on what's new!

Cocktail 3.6 - Great news just in from Kristofer "Mr. Fix It" Szymanski as he has announced the release of Cocktail 3.6, the general purpose utility for OS X that simplifies the use of advanced UNIX functions, gives access to hidden Mac OS X settings, and lets you easily optimize your system. Version 3.6 now adds Mac OS X 10.4 compatibility and was built and optimized with the latest release of Apple Xcode. So if you're in the mode to optimize your Mac with a Tiger in your lap, grab the latest version of Cocktail!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

Dancing Cadet

A drill sergeant had just chewed out one of his cadets, and as he was walking away, he turned to the cadet and said, "I guess when I die you'll come and dance on my grave."

The cadet replied, "Not me, Sarge...no sir! I promised myself that when I got out of the Army I'd never stand in another line!"

Chicken!

A man runs to the doctor and says, "Doctor, you've got to help me. My wife thinks she's a chicken!"

The doctor asks, "How long has she had this condition?"

"Two years," says the man.

"Then why did it take you so long to come and see me?" asked the shrink.

The man shrugs his shoulders and replies, "We needed the eggs."

Spelling 101

How are your hemorrhoids?

Swell.

Drunken Man And Blonde

After a really good party a man walks into a bar and orders a drink. Already drunk and delirious, the man turns to the person sitting next to him and says, "You wanna hear a blonde joke?"

The person replies, "I am 240 pounds, world kick-boxing champion and a natural blonde. My friend is 190 pounds, world judo champion and is a natural blonde. And my other friend is 200 pounds, world arm wrestling champion and is also a natural blonde. Do you still want to tell me that blonde joke?"

The man thinks for a while and replies, "Not if I have to explain it three times."

April 26, 2005

Monkie News | Network News

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New Desktops - Clickity clackity, yackity yackity...Ya ever wonder if your own words sound like a stackity of records piled miles to high for even the naked eye to breathe a bridge of sighs? So it goes as the Monkie (that's me) brings to your attention deficit the usual and repetitive words that welcome you to stop by the Zoo for tomorrow's Wednesday Desktop Edition. But you already knew that. Right? Well, right or left, swing back tomorrow for a stack of GUI fun in all of about a day!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

Tiger Roars With Innovation - With the release of Tiger this week, it is already receiving rave reviews. No less would be expected of the new operating system of Apple. Buffed up application capability and a self search engine called Spotlight are certainly something to look forward to seeing. Not to mention brand new versions of the programs Quicktime for music and Core Image for graphics. This cool cat promises to bring Apple users closer to their computers than ever before. - from MacNewsWorld

Jobs Jumps Up Job Performance - Analysts who adhere to the details of job performance in relation to pay have put Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, a lot closer to the top of the list this year. Compared to last year, those investing in Apple were compensated a great deal through share returns and Apple's earnings rose almost three hundred percent. All of this Jobs accomplished without a significant raise in his own salary, which averages a mere $14.6 million a year. - from Forbes

Virtual Vatican - The beloved belated Pope brought technology to his position by being the first Pope to send and receive e-mail. Now Pope Benedict XVI is taking it a step further by beginning his papacy with his own personal e-mail address. Because of this the Pope will be hearing from Catholics all around the world as each nation has a separate e-mail address to contact him. Not only that, but the Vatican is already well versed in the virtual world, using e-mail to send press releases. - from Excite

April 25, 2005

Community News | On The Net | Monkie Business | Bananas

At The Top - Good morning, good morning, good morning! Ready for the week to begin? Me neither. But since the sun will rise no matter what the rhyme, we best get a good grip of reality and smile all the while. Besides, this week is particularly special as we count down the days until Tiger arrives. And that, folks, is but 4 days away. Until then, we can grab a grin, let the work week begin, and dive face first into today's packed Monkie Edition. And we're off!

Community News

Live Pencil -Smiles, smiles, and more smiles! Did anyone say smiles? That's right...Let the sunshine in with brand new smiles from Live Pencil! Let's look at of new GOO:

• EMOTICONS - SMILE!
• EMOTICONS - SMILE! Again.
• EMOTICONS - SMILE! Some more.
• Just for fun SLIDE PUZZLE!!!! - Pencils.

If that list doesn't leave you grinnin', then perhaps a trip to the galleries at Live Pencil will. You know the routine...Now go and have some fun!

On The Net

Gideon Softworks Updates - It's been sometime since we've heard from Gideon Softworks, but great news is about as they have just announced the release of Dock-It 2.4 and xBack 3.4. Dock-It is a multifunctional launcher and Finder enhancer for the Mac OS X operating system. The current version now allows docks to hide when DVD Player runs or another application goes full screen, adds hot key (Option-D) for showing dock editor window, and fixes having no docks resulted in an exception.

xBack is a utility that allows to you replace your desktop with a screen saver, bringing your desktop to life. New in this version is compatibly with GeekTool, it now stops animating when another application goes full screen, adds an about panel, and now supports stopping animation when on battery and restarting animation when plugged back in.

With all of the info behind you, it's now time to swing over to Gideon Softworks and get your updated copies of Dock-It and xBack!

The Fontz 4.2 - Need to get the feel for the fonts on your Mac? Then your view will be most satisfied as To·The·Point Software has just released The Fontz 4.2! This cool font tool allows users 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 this version:

• Added loading uninstalled fonts progress bar
• Uninstalled fonts are now listed in proper alphabetical order
• Added ability to change group names
• Added error reporting system
• Fixed Favorites bug in Fontz Viewer window
• Fixed automatic version checking

Since there's no need to settle for an old version of you favorite software, scurry across the net to To·The·Point Software and get the latest version of The Fontz!

Monkie Business

Odds and Ends

Slow Down? - A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.

Consider The Source - Thirty-two percent of computer data loss cases are due to human error.

What's In A Number - To date, Baseball Hall of Famers who were issued the uniform number "5" include Johnny Bench, Lou Boudreau, George Brett, Joe DiMaggio, Hank Greenberg, Travis Jackson, Judy Johnson, and Brooks Robinson.

- Albert Einstein

True Genius - Genius ain't anything more than elegant common sense.

- Josh Billings

Oh, Really?? - Mary had a little lamb and the doctor fainted.

- Anonymous

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

Just A Bump

A guy goes into a doctor's office with a frog growing out of his head.

"Tell me how it started," says the doctor.

"It started out as a bump on my butt," says the frog.

Good Time Truck

In 1940 two men were flying from New York to Los Angeles on what was then a new DC 3. They left New York and when they landed in Philadelphia, a red truck drove up to put fuel into the wing.

A little while later, they landed in Pittsburgh and, again, a red truck pulled up to fill the tanks with fuel.

Each time they landed to discharge or take on passengers, a red truck would pull up and add fuel to the tanks. Finally, after landing in Kansas City and seeing truck pull up again, one said to the other, "We sure are making good time."

Said the other, "Yes, we are, and so is that red truck!"

Color Television

One day, a man walked into an appliance store.

"Do you sell color televisions?"

"Yes," said the clerk. "Yes, we do."

"Then give me a green one."

What Is Sex?

An 8-year-old girl went to her dad, who was working in the yard.

She said, "Daddy, what is sex?"

The father was surprised that she would ask such a question, but decided that if she was old enough to ask the question, then she was old enough to get a straight answer.

He proceeded to tell her all about the 'birds and the bees.'

When he finished explaining, the little girl was looking at him with her mouth hanging open.

Her father said, "Why did you ask that question, honey?"

She replied, "Mom told me to tell you that dinner will be ready in just a few sex."