July 16-18 2004

At The Top - The fun just never quits! Just added to our Monkie Boogie Birthday Bash are new prizes from the folks at Now Software and Inventive Inc. Along with your chance to win a new iPod, there is now over $1,300 worth of prizes up for grabs! Winning is simple: Get The Scoop, read the rules, and sign up. That's it!

Now that we've begun with fun, let's have some more as we kick off this week's Friday Icon Edition. There's plenty of Tasty GOO along with Community News and Bananas too. Let's boogie!

New GOO!

New Icons - Good golly, Miss Molly! It's time once again to do the pixel boogie as we whip out 4 New Icon Sets for this week's Icon Edition. You know the tune...Let's let the icons dance!

Mastif - Simply amazing! Mastif, our latest icon contributor, revs up the retro in his first entry to the Monkie galleries with Simple Icons. Sporting the look of GUI yesteryear, this excellent set includes a system wide collection that will span your galaxy of GOO with simplistic style and class!

 

PROvider - And he's back! Popular pixel producer PROvider returns with round 2 of his crowd-pleasing craftsmanship with iPod Dancers v2. This fabulous set of eleven dancers follows up his previous hit, iPod Dancers, with plenty of pixel power and even includes an additional icon treat!

 

Blurburger - There's nothing like a good solid smile to make for a great collection of icons! And your smilers will be wider once they get a good look at Blurburger Pack No.3 by the ever creative crafter Peter Boison of Blurburger. Everyone wins with this compact set of four that packs the biggest of grins!

 

Elpincho Designs - And for all of your refreshment purposes, we're pleased to present the refreshing application works titled Fresh Apps Vol.1 These thirst quenching cans from the fine collections of elpincho Designs are just what the doctor ordered to add new life and vibrancy to all of your creative Mac apps! Enjoy!

 

Thanks Department --

Mastif, Peter, PROvider, and Elpincho...

It's an honor and a privilege to

display your most excellent work!

THANK YOU!!

Wanna share your work with the world?

Send Us Your Icons!

Community News

Mandolux - It's no secret that Mando is one of the best and most prolific desktop crafters around. And this week's additions at Mandolux are a great example. Let's take a look:

Mandolux has issued three new desktops this week: one Technosis/Anthraxis (Abstract), one Sam+Fen (Landscape), and one ViDRIO (Ice/Nature).

The latest Technosis/Anthraxis desktop titled Garage was inspired by Shutterbug and her latest and quite wonderful picture set of underground scenes. The photo was taken over two years ago in a parking lot. If you wanna shed a little more light on your desktop, head over to Mandolux and grab this illuminating new piece!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

PULLING TEETH

A man and his wife entered a dentist's office. The wife said, "I want a tooth pulled. I don't want gas or Novocain because I'm in a terrible hurry. Just pull the tooth as quickly as possible."

"You're a brave woman," said the dentist. "Now, show me which tooth it is."

The wife turns to her husband and says: "Open your mouth and show the dentist which tooth it is, dear."

LOOK OUT BELOW!

What's green, fuzzy, has 4 legs, and, if it falls out of a tree, can kill you?

A pool table.

I'M A SPOON!

Patient: Doctor, Doctor, I feel like a spoon.

Doctor: Sit still and don't stir.

IT'S SOHOTTA IN THE SAHARA

There were these 3 criminals who had just robbed a bank in Egypt. They were caught, convicted, and sentenced to exile in the Sahara Desert and they could each take only one thing. When they met in the desert they each were telling what they had brought.

"I brought a loaf of bread, so when I get hungry, I'll have something to eat," said the first criminal.

"I brought a water skin, so that when I get thirsty, I'll have something to drink," said the second.

"I brought a car door, so that when it gets hot I can roll down the window."

July 15 2004

Monkie News | On The Net | Network News

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New Icons - Hmmm...I wonder what I might mention in this little section. A new guitar? A cool bizarre? Life on other planets? A feather made of granite? Nah...Just a little reminder that the GUI Gallery will have new pixel works added for your Friday Icon Edition. What...You're still here? Read on!

On The Net

A Better Finder Rename 6.4.5 - Name it better with the release of A Better Finder Rename 6.4.5 from the folks at PUBLICSPACE.NET! This contextual menu plugin for the Finder allows users to quickly rename multiple files now adds support for EXIF date information in TIFF files and Canon Raw format files. These formats are predominately used by professional high-end digital cameras. A simple click to PUBLICSPACE.NET will have you grabbing the latest update of A Better Finder Rename!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

Apple Affair - Though some citizens are forced to use PCs in the workplace, they can still come up with many reasons to fall in love with Mac. One is simply the fact that Apple has time to invent all things new and different because it does not have to focus on fixing itself all the time. Without the complications of compatibility issues, Apple's got its hands free to bring the best ideas into reality. Add to that security and the amazing Mac operating system, and PC users can easily become smitten. - from Newsobserver.com

Musical Movement - A new technology is being tried in which musicians can manipulate the sound of their songs through infra-red light instead of a billion buttons. Turning knobs and dials takes up a lot of time, but if an infra-red light could capture arm movement, everything could change. Computers could manipulate sound by anticipating the movement of musicians' arms and playing with millions of knobs on the mixing board could become a thing of the past. - from BBC

July 14 2004

Desktops | Community News | On The Net | Bananas

At The Top - Phew! That was a close one...There was flash flooding in my residential area and I had to leave work to make sure the critters were okay (and my Mac too)! So, with all the chaos, this update was posted just a tad bit later than usual. Fortunately, all was high and dry as my little Monkie hut was unaffected.

With all of that out of the way, it's time to get to the good stuff: Your Wednesday Desktop Edition and a chance to win big in our Monkie Boogie Birthday Bash - your chance to win a New iPod or one of over $1,000 worth of great prizes! Once you've checked out all of the latest GUI goodies, get yourself over to The Scoop and get yourself signed up. Now, on with the show!

New GOO!

New Desktops - What a wonder day Wednesday will be with great new GOO for this week's Desktop Edition! There's 5 New Desktops to choose from, including work from our latest contributor Stephen Anderson. Let's get down to business!

Desktops - Beginning this week's string of true blue desktop works is FR4NK with the genetically designed -DNA- . FR4NK ever cleverly weaves his science and skill in digital design into this awesome creation. It's certainly inherent that this piece is destined for a place among your desktop favorites.

When one takes the time to make a difference, you often find yourself standing out in the crowd. So is the same with the latest selection from Victor Emert titled LoneStar. Once you grab a glimpse of this great number, you'll not only find your view of a star, but a single shining star that stands out from the rest!

 

Etc. - In with his first pic of desktop excellence is Stephen Anderson, our latest creative contributor. Young Snow Leopard puts the growl and prowl of pixel purrfection on your desktop in a most magnificent way. With a fine feline design like this in your GUI view, your pixel paws will be most content with its content!

 

3-D Rendered - Nope! You're not seeing things. Another spectacular selection titled Mirage 1 created by Bob Wiley makes its way into the Monkie Galleries. This fine entry is a collage of Reflect Around and a new render, plus some editing...Is it there, or is it not? That would be the question at hand!

Coming or going? Hell or high waters? Sometimes just trying to figure it out can leave you feeling like you're just About To Break; the title of MacMonkies' latest desktop release by Monkie Master Bradford Wiles. Though merely a rework of a previous Wiles creation, the point of perspective and Photoshop filtering make this a favorite of the Monkie collections. Enjoy!

Thanks Department --

Stephen, FR4NK, Bob, and Victor...

Thank you for all of your desktop splendor!

CHEERS!!!

Have a piece you want to display?

Check out our Submissions guidelines and then send it in!

Community News

The Iconfactory - Another slick Summertime icon selection has made its way into the Showroom of The Iconfactory! Factory Foreman Gedeon Maheux has whipped up a set of food icons associated with the summertime season appropriately titled Summertime Snacks. This tasty collection is now available for download for both Mac and PC formats. Make your way to The Iconfactory and fill up on this delicious new set!

Mandolux - In from Mandolux is word of a new Sam+Fen desktop titled Ducks on a Pond. On Sunday afternoon, Mando visited a small pond by the beach in Marina del Ray and saw a few geese and ducks squalling for pieces of bread. He really loves ducks and has hopes that his latest desktop will make you appreciate these wonderful birds a bit more. You're certain to share his appreciation once you've got an eyeful of this great new work now available at Mandolux!

On The Net

Silk 2.0.6 - Yet another great update comes from the fine folks of Unsanity! Just released is Silk 2.0.6, which enables Quartz text rendering in Carbon applications and also includes font substitution. This update fixes a crash with Entourage 2004 and more. If you want your fonts to look smooth as silk, grab the latest release of Silk from the haxie masters of Unsanity!

Gideon Softworks - All kinds of fun has been announced at Gideon Softworks! First up is the release of Snard 2.4, the Swiss Army Knife of launcher programs. New in this release:

• Fixed issue with Snard not properly opening on some configurations.
• Added configurable hot key support for snard menu popup functionality
• Added support for assigning hot keys to items in Snard menu

Also from Gideon Softworks is the re-release of the Gideon Desktop Bundle. The bundle allows you to purchase three of their popular applications for one low price. The Gideon Desktop Bundle includes Dock-It, Snard, and xBack. If you love to customize your Mac, hurry over to Gideon Softworks and get a load of all the latest in great GUI fun!

RapidWeaver Plus 1.0b2 - Recently announced by Realmac Software is the release of RapidWeaver Plus 1.0b2 Public Beta for Mac OS X. This cool design tool is a revolutionary web design package allowing users to design, create and publish web sites faster than ever before - with no knowledge of HTML, CSS, or even javascript required. Some of the latest changes include:

• Major enhancements to all page styles
• Live preview added
• Quicktime Plugin added
• Double click to install themes
• Double click to install plugins
• And much more!

You can download a copy of RapidWeaver Plus with a simple click to Realmac Software. Get it!

iClip 3.1 - In from Inventive, Inc. is the release of iClip 3.1, their multiple clipboard/scrapbook/launcher application designed to improve user efficiency and productivity for various computing tasks. Newly available is a CD version of iClip. For the latest update, it now automatically records changes to the Clipboard, making it serve as a more powerful multiple clipboard. Additionally, a 25% discount has been added to celebrate the Macworld Expo in Boston. For all the details on iClip, move your Monkie tail to Inventive and check it out!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

THE FIRING SQUAD

A man was scheduled to go before a firing squad for his crimes. The evening before his execution, he was asked what he wanted for his last meal. He refused the meal completely.

The next morning the man was brought before the firing squad. When asked for his last request, the man said he had none. The General in charge of his execution asked him, "Sir, you refused your last meal and your last request. Isn't there anything you want before you die?"

The man thought for a moment, then said, "Music has always been an important part of my life. If I could do but one thing before I die, would you allow me to sing my favorite song from beginning to end, without interruption?"

The General thought this was a reasonable request, and ordered his men to lower their weapons and to not interrupt for the duration of the song.

"Ten million bottles of beer on the wall..."

CONSOLING SUSIE

Mom and Dad were trying to console Susie, whose dog had recently died.

"You know," Mom said, "it's not your fault that the dog died. He's probably up in heaven right now, having a grand old time with God."

Susie, still crying, said, "What would God want with a dead dog?"

SOUTHERN EBONICS Part IV

Jew Here - Noun and verb contraction.
Usage: "Jew here that my brother from Jawjuh got a job with that bob war fence cump'ny?"

Haze - Contraction.
Usage: "Is Bubba smart?" "Nah... haze ignert."

Seed - Verb, past tense.

View - Contraction: verb and pronoun.
Usage: "I ain't never seed New York City... view?"

Heavy Dew - Phrase. A request for action.
Usage: "Kin I heavy dew me a favor?"

Gummit - Noun. A bureaucratic institution.
Usage: "Them gummit boys shore are ignert."

July 13, 2004

Monkie News | Community News | Network News

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New Desktops - There's plenty of eye candy fun headed your way tomorrow as we ready up a batch of GOO for your Wednesday Desktop Edition. There's always time to to make your pixels eyes shine and fill your noggin with News and Humor too. Slip back on Wednesday for plenty of fun!

Monkie Boogie Birthday Bash! - If you haven't already heard, we just kicked off our Monkie Boogie Birthday Bash Giveaway. This is your chance to win a brand new iPod and some awesome gifts from some fantabulous contributors. And the fun is about to get better as new prizes will be added shortly. Until then, head over to The Scoop for all the details and get yourself signed up to win!

Community News

widget : widget - Alexander MacLean rolls with the changes as widget : widget has got a new look and feel, as well as a set of brand spanking new icons called Pixel : Pop v.3. The set draws on popular culture like it's predecessors and includes everything from the new Cinema Display to the Snoopy hut! To satisfy your GUI eyes and to grab a great new set of icons, head off to widget : widget and check 'em out!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

iTunes Tops 100 Million - More than a 100 million songs have officially been downloaded from the iTunes Music Store. The breakthrough confirms iTunes as the continued number one download service. A man from Kansas named Kevin downloaded the actual 100 millionth song, Somersault (Dangermouse remix). He will receive a number of things from Apple as part of the 100 million promotion, including a powerbook, iPod, and an iTunes gift certificate for 10,000 iTunes songs. - from Apple

TV T-shirts - A techie thirty-year-old is taking on a new way of advertising by placing TV's in T-shirts. The way it works is TV wearers don digital T-shirts, equipped with flat screens and speakers, and simply walk around gaining attention while the ads play. For example: A TV wearer was walking through a Theater lobby in Boston while an ad for the new Will Smith movie "I, Robot" played on the TV screen on her T-shirt. The inventor hopes his walking advertisement idea will catch on at stores and concerts too. - from The Christian Science Monitor

July 12, 2004

Community News | On The Net | Monkie Business | Bananas

At The Top: Monkie Boogie Birthday Giveaway - WOW! What a weekend! Between technical difficulties beyond our control, topped off with insane time constraints, I didn't think I would make it to Monday! But that's all over and now it's time for a drum roll pulleaze...

We are pleased to announce the start of our third annual birthday bash: The Monkie Boogie Birthday Bash Giveaway! Prizes include a brand new iPod and some great gifts from the following contributors:

The Iconfactory The Omni Group Bare Bones Software Lemke Software

Aladdin Systems Unsanity DV Graphics Realmac Software

There's already over $1,100 worth of prizes available, and winning couldn't be easier. All you have to do is view The Scoop and get yourself signed up!

Phew! Now that we have the fun stuff outta the way, let's look at the latest News from around the Net while this Monkie catches his breath!

Community News

Mandolux - Mando makes the most of your Monday with a brand new desktop at Mandolux! Just issued is a new ViDRIO desktop titled Ellen. It's a wonderful picture of ice with a dark background. Cool of the Summer's sizzle with this GUI quenching new piece now available at the galleries of Mandolux!

Live Pencil - Time once again to live things up with new GUI goodies from Live Pencil! Here's a look at what's new:

• NEW GAME!!!!!!! FIND THE 10 DIFFERENCES.
• Live Animals - Laughing monkey...He'll make you laugh too.
• Backgrounds - For your e-mails: Animated and static. Use it also as computer wallpapers.
• SLIDE PUZZLE!!!! - Have fun playing this amusing easy game! You'll have a NEW ONE EVERY WEEK!!!

Things never get dull as new smiles get added each week at Live Pencil. Check 'em out!

On The Net

4 DAYS LEFT: Rock with RapidWeaver! - If you have design talent in your blood and would like a chance at winning an iPod Mini, we've got just the news for you! There's just 4 days left to enter Realmac Software's cool competition: Rock with RapidWeaver. All entrants have to do is create and send Realmac Software a RapidWeaver theme that they have designed and created. That's it! But you had better hurry! Time is running out. Get yourself over to Realmac Software and get all the details on their Rock with RapidWeaver competition!

TaskTime 1.6.2 - Cutting straight to the chase is To·The·Point Software with the release of TaskTime 1.6.2. This cool app provides a straightforward method of tracking time spent on jobs you do for your clients. It can generate invoices which can be emailed, printed, and saved to disk. New in this version, notes can now be kept on projects within the program. Make the most of your time and money with the latest release of TaskTime from To·The·Point Software!

Monkie Business

Odds and Ends

Gas Out of This World - Astronauts are not allowed to eat beans before they go into space because passing wind in a spacesuit damages them.

Sleep It Off - You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching T.V.

Computers: Work and Play - In the U.S., people play on their home computers more in the East and work more on them in the South and West, according to a survey from the NPD Group, Inc. market researchers.

Troubled - I have often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go swimming.

- Jimmy Carter

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

WILL THE REAL DUMMY PLEASE STAND UP?!

AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked "intellectual leadership." He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it's not Walter who's lacking intelligence.

SOUTHERN EBONICS Part III

Tarred - Adverb. Exhausted.
Usage: "I just flew in from Hot-lanta, and boy my arms are tarred."

Fat - Noun, verb. 1. a battle or combat. 2. to engage in battle or combat.

Are - Pronoun. Possessive case of we used as a predicate adjective.

Rats - Noun. Entitled power or privilege.
Usage: "We Southerners are willin' to fat for are rats."

Farn - Adjective. Not local.
Usage: "I cuddint unnerstand a wurd he sed... must be from some farn country."

Did - Adjective. Not alive.
Usage: "He's did, Jim."

Ear - Noun. A colorless, odorless gas (unless you are in LA).
Usage: "He cain't breath...give 'im some ear!"

Bob War - Noun. A sharp, twisted cable.
Usage: "Boy, stay away from that bob war fence."

KFC: OUR DAILY CHICKEN

A salesman from KFC walked up to the Pope and offers him a million dollars if he would change "The Lord's Prayer" from "give us this day our daily bread" to "give us this day our daily chicken." The Pope refused his offer.

Two weeks later, the man offered the pope 10 million dollars to change it from "give us this day our daily bread" to "give us this day our daily chicken" and again the Pope refused the man's generous offer.

Another week later, the man offered the Pope 20 million dollars and finally the Pope accepted.

The following day, the Pope said to all his officials, "I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is, that we have just received a check for 20 million dollars. The bad news is, we lost the Wonder Bread account!"