May
27-29, 2005
At The Top - Are you ready for this week's
pixel party? But of course you are! So here
we be at the top to announce a nice round of GUI fun with your Friday
Icon Edition. Some great new pixel
pleasers have entered the Gallery and they are quickly followed up by some
Community News, SW News On The Net, and Bananas so you don't have to fret.
And with Memorial Day just around the corner, you have some extra fun to
look forward to as many of you will enjoy a 3 day weekend. With that in
mind, have bunches of fun! But be sure to play it safe. No drinkin' and
thinkin'. And of course, don't get behind the wheel after consuming a brewski.
Now that we've done our dutiful directing, let's get on with the fun!
Pro
Icons for Pro Developers - Miloszwl.com
New GOO!
New Icons -
Look out eyeballs, 'cuz here they come. Some GUI delights to put your blues
on the run! Yessirree Bob! There's a whole lotta pixels to be found
in this round of pixelicious lovin's as we roll out 3
New Icon Sets for the
current Icon Edition. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the view as we get right
to another most tasty Monkie brew. Drink up!
 Blurburger -
Boy oh boy, bundle of joy! It's been sometime since we've seen the many
alternative faces of Peter Joison and his collectively colorful home on
the web at Blurburger! But that
is all about to change with one look into Blurburger
Pack No.6. With this simple pack of six, your eyes will be smiling
for some time to come!
 DesignMood -
Mr. Modesty - A.K.A. TAB - returns with the prowl of the latest in his
pixel perfectionism! Tiger
Toolbar is by far one of the best icon sets to emerge from TAB's
home base found at DesignMood.
Though simple in design and conform in every tone, every curve in this
collection creates class and style without an ounce of distraction!
 i...mac@dam -
Hmmm...Do you think it might be at all possible that i...mac@dam's Isabelle
Laffy has a liking for the little ones called Yaris? Perhaps it would be
better said in her own words, "I
Love Yaris!" And of course, with every turn and rpm of this all
too cute and classy little car, Isabelle's icon craft just keeps getting
better and better...Enjoy!
Thanks Department --
David, Steve, and Alphan...
You all make icon lovin' SO much fun!
Keep up the GREAT work!!
THANK YOU!
Wanna share your work with the world?
Send Us Your Icons!
Community News
Pictures and adicons - No news is no news.
But new news is great news as we have just heard from Adam Dickson of Pictures
and adicons! If you took a click at the aforementioned link, you will
have noticed that Adam's world class site has a new home. And that's not
all! New at his home base are formats of the desktop pictures which now
come in widescreen formats 1920 x 1200, 1440 x 900, 1152 x7 20, and normal
sizes 1600 x1 200, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, as well as some new picture additions.
With everything so much bigger and better, why not make a stop to the all
new and improved Pictures and adicons,
also known as Studio Art!
On The Net
OmniGraffle 4 - The ever creative Mac app
crafters at The Omni Group have  announced the first public beta release
of OmniGraffle
4. The new version to the diagramming and
drawing application offers a streamlined user interface as well as many
new features under the categories of brainstorming, drafting, import and
export, and document management. Some highlights include a new dynamic outline
view, diagram styles, a Bezier curve drawing tool, and greatly improved import
and export options. OmniGraffle
Professional 4 adds master canvases, notes,
tables, document scale, improved Visio XML import and export, and SVG export,
and more. A simple trip to The Omni Group will get you all set up with the
latest update to OmniGraffle!
Bananas
Just Plain Nutz!
Talkative Public Bathroom
Leaving Minnesota for Colorado, I decide to make a stop at one of those
rest areas on the side of the road. I go in the washroom. The first stall
was taken so I went in the second stall. I just sat down when I hear a voice
from the next stall...
"Hi there, how is it going?"
Okay, I am not the type to strike conversations with strangers in washrooms
on the side of the road. I didn't know what to say so finally I say:
"Not bad..."
Then the voice says: "So, what are you doing?"
I am starting to find that a bit weird, but I say: "Well, I'm going
back to Colorado..."
Then I hear the person say all flustered: "Look I'll call you back,
every time I ask you a question this idiot in the next stall keeps answering
me."
Three Kinds
There are three kinds of rings: The engagement ring, the
wedding ring, and the suffeRing!
SURPRISE!
An Italian, a Scotsman and a Chinese fellow are hired at a construction
site.
The foreman points out a huge pile of sand and says to the Italian guy,
"You're in charge of sweeping."
To the Scotsman he says, "You're in charge of shoveling."
And to the Chinese guy, "You're in charge of supplies."
He then says, "Now, I have to leave for a little while. I expect you guys
to make a dent in that there pile."
So the foreman goes away for a couple hours and when he returns, the pile
of sand is untouched.
He asks the Italian, "Why didn't you sweep any of it?"
The Italian replies, "I no hava no broom. You saida to the Chinese a fella
that he a wasa in a charge of supplies, but he hasa disappeared and I no
coulda finda him nowhere."
Then the foreman turns to the Scotsman and says, "And you, I thought I told
you to shovel this pile."
The Scotsman replies, 'Aye, ye did lad, boot ah couldnay get meself a shoovel!
Ye left th' Chinese gadgie in chairge of supplies, boot ah couldnayfin' him
either.'
The foreman is really angry now and storms off toward the pile of sand to
look for the Chinese guy...Just then, the Chinese guy leaps out from behind
the pile of sand and yells..."SUPPLIES!!"
Of Elephants And Marshmallows
Why did the elephant stand on the marshmallow?
Because he didn't want to
fall into the hot chocolate.
May
26, 2005
Monkie News | Community
News | On
The Net | Network
News
Monkie
News
 Tomorrow:
New Icons - Yup!
We're almost there. The weekend is coming soon and so is your loony tune
Monkie Master with a round of pixel pretties for your Friday Icon Edition.
Ya say you want the short version? Okay. That's it. No let's look at the
latest in Community News, SW News On The Net and Network
News (Don't have a heart attack...I
can be brief)!
Community News
 StockIcons.com -
Great news just in from the icon capital of the web world! The fine folks
from The
Iconfactory have announced
that their developer design service site - StockIcons.com -
has just released a brand new collection of royalty free icons. Vinyl offers
smooth gradients and subtle shading that give the icons in this collection
a depth that will make you want to reach out and touch them. They are available
today as an electronic download for $349.00.
The set is also available as scalable EPS's for use in large format, print,
and web applications, and can be purchased in download format for
$249.00 USD. So what are you waiting for? Move yourself on over to StockIcons,
check out this fine new purchasable pixel package, and don't forget to shut
the door!
On The Net
FontCard 1.3.1 - Filling out the latest list
of update success, the Mac haxters from Unsanity
LLC have announced the release
of FontCard 1.3.1. This fine piece of software modifies the Font menu and
can add an icon that displays the format of a font next to the font menu
item, display the font name in the font face, group fonts into submenus,
and add font collections to the font menu. New in version 1.3.1:
- Now saves Recently Used fonts even if "Show Font Book Collections" is
not enabled.
- Fixed an infinite loop when selecting a font in an Adobe
application in Tiger.
- Added support for Creature House (now Microsoft)
Expressions 3.
- Fixed issues with FontCard and Adobe CS2 applications.
- Fixed a problem
that caused the color profile output options menu to turn into an FC
enhanced menu in Acrobat Pro.
- Now always makes own recent fonts menu instead
of trying to use the system's. Mac OS X's recent fonts never worked.
- Now
sees FontAgent Pro font sets if they've been made available to all users
on the computer.
- Added German Localization by Martin G. Kaiser.
You too can grab your updated copy of this cool tool simply by heading over
to Unsanity and downloading FontCard!
Network
News
the WebWorld -
BeanHead
Podcasts Put On iTunes - Apple will soon be
adding a new item to its iTunes menu. Steve Jobs, Apple CEO, has announced
that podcasts will soon be included in the music downloads available at the
online store. Availability will come with the next version of iTunes, which
will allow users access to upload podcasts. From the uploaded podcasts, Apple
will decide which ones to post or not to post. -
from MacWorld
New Processors Pump Up iMac - Apple's recent
upgrade to its iMac is proving to speed it up. The old processor was changed
to a G5 processor and performance has been pumped up to the max. Apple also
pumped up the eMac with an upgrade to the G4 chip, greatly improving its
performance. Both machines are running super smoothly thanks to the upgrades
and Tiger, the newest Apple operating system. -
from Yahoo
Billboards Banned In Space - The
Federal Aviation Association is fighting to get  billboards banned from ever
being put in space. Billboards, they say, would have to be so big that they
would be able to be seen with the naked eye, thus polluting our pure view
of the sky from Earth. Advertisements as such could greatly hinder astronomers,
they say, though the Association really does not have the authority to enforce
such a statute. - from Excite
May
25, 2005
Desktops | Bananas
At The Top - Are we having fun yet? You betcha!
No? Then fake it! Besides, no  pain,
no gain. If you don't use it, ya lose it. So if you are not stretching
out those facial muscles in an upward position, we might have just the
right motivational tool to do the trick: Your Wednesday
Desktop Edition! With a brand
new round of GUI goodies, your eyes will smile for miles and your lips
will soon follow suit. So if the cat's got your tongue and your moods are
on the run, pucker up before you croak and get ready to kiss those party
poopers goodbye. Let's do it to it!
New GOO!
New Desktops -
Before we begin this week's Desktop Edition, there's one worthy note to bring
to your attention. We seem to have a tad lack of BIG and BOLD desktop
works in our archives to showcase to our viewers. In other words, if you
are a desktop designer, don't be afraid to render them pups as BIG as possible!
Monitors are getting bigger and better all of the time with higher resolutions.
So let your talents be shared with those who own the humungaloid screens!
Also, when you send in a new design, don't be afraid to tell us a little
about yourself and the intent of your work. Be BOLD! Let your talents shine
like a lone star in the night!
Got all that? Great! That means it's time now to kick off this week's
Edition with 4 New Desktops that are sure to
add dazzle to your desktop view. Let's make like a Rolling Stone and Dig
It!
Nature - Got talent? Okay,
got joy? Well, if your 're not quite the crafty
sort when it comes to desktop design, you're certain to get plenty of eye
candy delight a la Joy Tallant as we get a most beautiful view of nature
found in Lily!
This essential addition to your desktop collections comes straight from
heart of the GUI galleries of grnluvbug!
Gotta get it!
3-D Rendered - Always and
forever amazing the masses,  ShiftedReality's Juergen Eilts composes another
stunning masterpiece that won't let the sun go down on you! How so? He
simply uses his most excellent imagination combined with Vue 5 Infinite
to create Time Stands Still.
The soft "painted" look of this pic will add a lifetime of awe
to your view!
Desktops - Ready for a fresh blast of flash
from Dave Hornsby? Then rev
up them GUI engines and be prepared for the ultimate pixel-eyed ride with
the snazzy "sparkle" found in Chrome!
This blazing pic of pixel percipience will push the pedal to the metal
and add plenty of punch to your computer's desktop view. Just be sure to
fasten them seat belts...Click it or ticket!
Got an urge for the real thing without all of the breeze from the "Windy City?"
Then you're in for quite the tasty treat from Bob
Wiley as he dishes
out a big slice of the pixel pie with The
Real Chicago. This beautiful take of Bob's recent trip to Chicago places
a whole new perspective to your GUI horizons. Look really close at the
details and whatever you do, don't get blown away! Enjoy!
Thanks Department --
Joy, Juergen, Dave, and Bob...
There's just no end in sight to your amazing
abilities!
THANK YOU!
Have a piece you want to display?
Check out our Submissions guidelines
and then send it in!
Bananas
Just Plain Nutz!
An Honest Job Evaluation?
Bob Smith, my assistant programmer, can always be found
working hard in his cubicle. Bob works independently, without
wasting company time talking to colleagues. Bob never
thinks twice about assisting fellow employees, and he always
finishes given assignments on time. Often Bob takes extended
measures to complete his work, sometimes skipping coffee
breaks. Bob is a dedicated individual who has absolutely no
vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and profound
knowledge in his field. I firmly believe that Bob can be
classed as a high-caliber employee, the type which cannot be
dispensed with. Consequently, I duly recommend that Bob be
promoted to executive management, and a proposal will be
executed as soon as possible.
- Project Leader
A MEMO WAS SOON SENT FOLLOWING THE LETTER:
That idiot was reading over my shoulder while I wrote the report sent to
you earlier today. Kindly read only the odd numbered lines (1, 3, 5, 7,...)
for my true assessment of him.
Clocks
Why shouldn't you tell a secret around a clock?
Because time will tell!
Parking
I pulled into a crowded parking lot and rolled down the car windows to make
sure my Labrador retriever had fresh air. She was stretched out on the back
seat, and I wanted to impress upon her that she must remain there. I walked
to the curb backward, pointing my finger at the car and saying
emphatically, "Now you stay. Do you hear me? Stay!"
The driver of a nearby car gave me a startled look. "I don't know about
you, lady," he said incredulously. "But I usually just put my car
in park."
Moon Cut
How does the man on the moon get his hair cut?
Eclipse it!
May
24, 2005
Monkie News | Network
News
Monkie
News
Tomorrow: New Desktops -
Yessirree Bob! It's almost here...That little section in the
middle of the week called Hump Day where we get to shift toward the bottom
slide of the work week. Not that everyone (including the Monkie) has a Monday
through Friday work routine, but at least the weekend is nearer than ever
before. And what better way to give the bump a little push over the hump
to the valley than with a round of great GOO than with your Wednesday Desktop
Edition? A fine line of desktop eye candy is coming your way. And if you
haven't sent your designs in, slip over to the Submissions page
and fling 'em our way. That being said, be sure to stop back tomorrow for
all kinds of Monkie fun!
Network
News
the WebWorld -
BeanHead
Facing The Future With Tiger - Those who
want a taste of the future of  operating
systems now are advised to pick up a copy of Tiger. The in house search Engine,
Spotlight, has already put all other search engines in their place which
is in the past. And Oh, The Places You Can Go with Apple's iChat2! Whoever
waits around for the next version of Windows will have a hefty amount of
catching up to do. - from MacNewsWorld
iTunes Phones No Phony Bologna -
Though rumors have been flying that there really will not be an iTunes phone
Motorola insists the it is in the making. Motorola is transforming its Rokr
mobile into an iTunes phone currently and has plans to begin selling the
cell as soon as next year. When this occurs it will become a milestone for
Motorola as the Rokr will be the first gadget since the iPod to play iTunes
songs. - from PC
Pro
Call To Unclutter Computers -
Bill Gates is calling for the public to unclutter its  computers.
He pinpointed mostly the people keeping busy with big businesses, pointing
out that if they allow their computers to become clogged up with clutter
it will hurt the efficiency and productivity. Even video games our children
play run seamlessly, he mentioned, and our workers of the future will expect
the same from their computers. - from Excite
May
23, 2005
Community News | On
The Net | Monkie
Business | Bananas
 At
The Top - Are we there yet? I'm hungry! Can you hear me now?
I gotta pee! Just one?
But I'm not even tired!! Restless? Bored? Need a nap? So why doesn't Congress
declare this "fine" Monday National Nap Day? Or at least,
Tuesday B, as this Monkie is personally worn and torn of 6 months of
Monday's in a row! Though it may be a nice thought, it would probably
find itself blocked by a filibuster. So whilst we wait for a way to
get through this day, how about we all open up our mouths and say, "Hey
Monday! Get outta the way!" Alternatively, we can just have some
Monkie style fun in the sun on the run. Either way, let's get on with
it!
Community News
Live Pencil - What's new at Live
Pencil? Gobs
of new GOO that will make for many a smile as you journey through the cyberspace
miles! Let's swing open the door and see what's in store:
- EMOTICONS - Are you shy???
- EMOTICONS - Yes, I am so shy...
- EMOTICONS - GREETINGS.
- Just for fun SLIDE PUZZLE!!!! - Smilie!
- This is last week's
HIDDEN IMAGE - Don't forget to search for this week's Hidden Image.
These tasty new GUI treats should liven up your beat as you swing over to
Live Pencil!
On The Net
Labels X 1.7 - Always on the path of upgrading
success, the folks from Unsanity have announced the availability of Labels
X 1.7, the tool that enhances Apple's file labeling features in Mac OS X.
Not only can you apply various color tints to file or folder
icons, and sort the files by label, but also you have an option of applying
color tints to either an icon or its name or both. New in version 1.7:
- Fixed a problem with the contextual menu always appearing expired on
10.2.8.
- Now loads the external framework for images when needed. Not on
application launch.
- French localization by Bernard Rey.
- Fixed a problem with icons being cut
off on the desktop if the text was set to be to the right of the icon.
- Tiger
Compatible.
- Updated to APE 1.5.
- Positively lovely new installer.
If you really want more freedom and options in organizing your files, hurry
over to Unsanity and grab your updated copy of Labels
X!
Monkie Business
Odds and Ends
Long Time Printing -
It took three years of constant printing to complete
Johann Gutenberg's famous Bible, which appeared in 1455
in two volumes, and had 1,284 pages. He reportedly printed
200 Bibles, of which 47 still exist.
I Hear Ya, Matey! -
The underwater mating song of the toadfish is so loud
that sometimes it can be heard by humans on the shore.
Slow Beat
- The human heart beats about 70 times per minute, the
shrew's 600 times a minute, a hummingbird's heart can
beat up to 1,300 times per minute. By comparison, the
blue whale, the largest mammal in the world has a heart
that weighs 1,300 lbs and beats only about 10 times
per minute.
The End Is Near -
I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible
a whole lot more as they get older; then it dawned on me...They're
cramming for their final exam.
- George Carlin
Corrective Farce -
We apologize for the error in last week's paper in which
we stated that Mr. Arnold Dogbody was a defective in
the police force. We meant, of course, that Mr. Dogbody
is a detective in the police farce.
- Correction notice
in the Ely Standard
Fortunate One - Fortune
is a woman; if you neglect her today do not expect to
regain her tomorrow.
- French Proverb
Bananas
Just Plain Nutz!
Meaning Of A Meal
Ham and Eggs: A Day's work for a hen; a lifetime commitment
for a pig!
The Art Collector
A famous art collector is walking through the city when
he notices a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in
the doorway of a store. He does a double take.
He knows that the saucer is extremely old and very valuable,
so he walks casually into the store and offers to buy
the cat for two dollars.
The store owner replies, "I'm sorry, but the cat
isn't for sale."
The collector says, "Please, I need a hungry cat
around the house to catch mice. I'll pay you 20 dollars
for that cat."
And the owner says "Sold," and hands over
the cat.
The collector continues, "Hey, for the twenty bucks
I wonder if you could throw in that old saucer. The cat's
used to it and it'll save me from having to get a dish."
The owner says, "Sorry buddy, but that's my lucky
saucer. So far this week I've sold sixty-eight cats."
MIsguided
A group of hikers were being led through the wilderness
by a guide. On the third day, the hikers noticed that
they had been traveling in circles.
"We're lost!" One of the hikers complained.
"And you said you were the best guide in the United
States."
"I am," the guide answered," but I think we may
have wandered into Canada."
Bee Jokes for the Pollen in You
What is the clumsiest insect?
The Bumbling Bee.
What did the Bee say when he returned to the hive?
"Honey, I'm Home!"
What is a bee's favorite band?
The Bee Gees.
What was their #1 song?
"Stay in the Hive."
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