July 23-25, 2004

At The Top - Are ya ready to rock 'n' roll with the latest pixel show? This week's Friday Icon Edition has arrived and is certain to have your desktop dancin' to the tune of cool icons now on display.

And hey! We're still goin' nutz with fun in our Monkie Boogie Birthday Bash. You can really get crazy with the great gifts from Unsanity! One lucky Monkie will have their pick of any 2 registrations of Unsanity Products! And of course, somebody out there will win a brand new iPod! So if you haven't done so yet, hurry over to The Scoop, check out the details, enter to win, and tell a friend.

Phew! All the excitement has got this Monkie worn out. So let's get to the GUI goodies and get rejuvenated!

New GOO!

New Icons - Get ready to pump up the pixel jams! There's plenty of pixel power in this week's Icon Edition as we have 3 New Icon Sets ready to rock your GUI world. Rather than listen to the Monkie ramble on, howz about we get this party started and get to the GOO!

 

grnluvbug - What do you get when you merge a mix of icon singles into one outstanding pixel package? That, of course, would be Icon Grab Bag by Joy Tallant of grnluvbug. Joy's effervescent abilities can be found in this box set of previously released icon single selections. It's a great way to gather these gems all in one click, as well as take a trip down memory lane!

 

elpincho Designs - Ahhh oooo! The quality in icon design just keeps getting better with our two part segment of Alu. Alu Part 1 comes your way courtesy elpincho Designs' top notch GUI creator. For the first installment, you'll find solid selection of hard drivin' aluminum drives as well as the perfect pair of matching trash bins. Try to hold yourself back for the second batch soon to follow. Enjoy!

 

Thanks Department --

Joy, Elpincho, and Paul...

Your pixel passion makes the GUI world go 'round!

THANK YOU!!

Wanna share your work with the world?

Send Us Your Icons!

Community News

Mandolux - Another great work has made it among the ranks of desktop excellence at Mandolux. Desktop crafter Mando has issued a new and quite wonderful Pets piece titled Gus V2. This is a close-up photograph of his Boston terrier looking at the camera a bit puzzled. When you use this wallpaper, you get the feeling Gus is about to jump and kiss you! If you're lookin' to get a brand new GUI kiss, the best place to be is Mandolux!

On The Net

FileXaminer 2.3 - The Mac app'ers from Gideon Softworks have announced the release of FileXaminer 2.3, the award-winning File/Folder information utility for Mac OS X. This tool allows you to modify file and folder attributes that the Finder cannot. It eliminates the need to use Terminal and makes changing attributes on files/folders a breeze. The latest version adds support for synching created/modified dates in the Batch Get Info Date area and features several new fixes. To grab your copy and for all the info on the latest update to FileXaminer, click over to Gideon Softworks and check it out!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

ALL HUNG UP!

What do you call two men hanging from a window?

Curt and Rod!

HUMAN RESOURCES LINGO Part II

Career-Minded: Female Applicants must be childless (and remain that way).

Apply In Person: If you're old, fat, or ugly you'll be told the position has been filled.

No Phone Calls Please: We've filled the job; our call for resumes is just a legal formality.

Seeking Candidates With a Variety of Experience: You'll need it to replace three people who just left.

Problem-Solving Skills a Must: You're walking into a company in perpetual chaos.

Requires Team Leadership Skills: You'll have the responsibilities of a manager, without the pay or respect.

Good Communication Skills: Management communicates, you listen, figure out what they want and do it.

18-LEGGED FLY CATCHER

What has 18 legs and catches flies?

A baseball team.

STRAIGHT LEPER FLUSH

Did you hear about the leper poker game?

One guy threw in his hand and the other three laughed their heads off.

July 22, 2004

Monkie News | On The Net

Monkie News

Boogie Buttons - All of the right buttons must be bein' pressed as the entries keep pouring in for this year's Monkie Boogie Birthday Bash! Amongst the fabulous prizes to be given away for the Birthday Bash is Button Builder 4, a real treat from Realmac Software. And of course, there's a chance to win a brand new iPod for your listening pleasures! You've got until the end of the month to get registered. So get to swingin' over to The Scoop and sign up for your chance to win BIG!

Tomorrow: New Icons - All the right fixin's are simmering on the Monkie griddle as we are gearing up for your Friday Icon Edition! New GOO always makes for a tasty brew of eye candy stew. Mark your calendars and click on back this Friday to the Monkie Den for all kinds of fun!

BeanHead Vacation - Just a little reminder: The BeanHead is out this week high atop Casper Mountain for a week long camp. In her absence, there will be no Network News for today. Come on back next week for your dose of Bean's brand of news from around the web world!

On The Net

Web Dumper 2.2 - The folks from MAX Programming are pleased as punch to present another update of its web tool product: Web Dumper 2.2. This cool tool is a full featured internet app that allows users to download web sites for offline browsing. What's new in 2.2? Let's look:

• Incremental download support
• ASPX added to map
• Preferences depth value new 0 value for single page download
• Pictures are fetched from external sources including when deactivated

A simple click to MAX Programming will get you all of the details and your updated copy of Web Dumper. Go to it!

A Better Finder Attributes 3.5 - Still making all things Mac better is PUBLICSPACE.NET with the release of A Better Finder Attributes 3.5. This made for Mac app is a contextual menu plugin for the Finder that allows users to change the file date and other attributes of Mac OS X files. The new version can set the creation dates of digital camera picture files to the time and date that the picture was taken, rather than the moment it was first imported from the camera. Head over to PUBLICSPACE.NET and grab the latest release of A Better Finder Attributes!

July 21, 2004

Desktops | Community News | On The Net | Bananas

At The Top - WOW! It's Wednesday already and it's time to break open a great big bottle of fun 'n' GUI goodies for your Wednesday Desktop Edition. This Edition is packed with all kinds of News, Fun, and GOO in the sun!

Also amongst the festivities is your chance to win a copy of Stuffit Deluxe and other great gifts from the wonderful folks at Aladdin Systems. And did I mention that brand new iPod up for grabs? All of this and more are in store with your chance to win big in our Monkie Boogie Birthday Bash! Just slip by The Scoop, read the rules, and sign up!

Now that we've tipped The Top, let's get on with the GOO!

New GOO!

New Desktops - As promised, another great batch of GUI goodies is ready to light up your pixel skies! There are 5 New Desktops in place that are eager to enter your fine desktop collections. Let's get this Desktop Edition in gear!

3-D Rendered - Bottling up bunches of Aqua freshness is the ever talented Bob Wiley. With Water Bottle, Bob describes this fluid creation as simply a different way of using computer art to show water. But we're certain that this selection will turn down the temps by allowing you and your desktop to cool off from the hot Summer heat!

All in a row and ready to roll! Back with his flash and flare in GUI design is Elpincho with Alu X Way Balls. This incredible number from elpincho Designs aligns every pixel in perfect placement to create a most amazing X-effect. No matter how you look at it, you'll find those "X-ings" in every avenue of your eyes' view!

 

Nature - Put your Monkie paws together with a round of applause for Stephen Anderson; as he returns with his second entry in the desktop galleries titled Sunset On Provo. If the heat of the day has got you dragged down, then the awe of the onset of evening will add rejuvenation and the sun's energy to your desktop outlook!

 

Desktops - Opening the doors for a fresh new look in desktop design is master desktop crafter FR4NK. At first glance, Dark City almost appears by title and view to be a more somber selection. But once you scan the content of this great number, you'll certainly see the lighter side of FR4NK's creative wizardry in action!

Not the easiest to X-plain is the title of the latest piece by MacMonkies' Bradford Wiles. inXert was originally a Bryce grouping of balls that formed an X. But whatever the reasoning, the desktop was cropped, cut in half, flipped, copied, and run through some filters. So when you initiate the process of inverting an X, you get inXert...Right? Enjoy!

 

Thanks Department --

Stephen, Bob, elpincho, and FR4NK...

Most excellent work!

THANK YOU!!

Have a piece you want to display?

Check out our Submissions guidelines and then send it in!

Community News

The Iconfactory - Oh my yes! The incredible folks from The Iconfactory have announced the latest icon release by Max Rudberg with the awesome selection titled Play Time. Max Themes' Rudberg is an intern in The Iconfactory / Marmalade Moon office in Stockholm, Sweden. This great new set is the result of Max completing one of his first assignments, and is certainly a success! Swing over to Max Themes to view the icons and wish Max the most for his job well done!!

MBStuart.com - Calling all pixel lovers! MBStuart.com has announced the release of the latest in great pixel pleasers with 4G iPod Icons. Michael is among the many to join the latest craze in fourth generation iPod pixelizers with this classy set of four iPods with added icon value. So, for more on the four of the fourth, get your Monkie clickers in high gear and check this latest eye pleasing collection from MBStuart.com!

widget : widget - What's the word from widget : widget? Alexander MacLean has released an amazing new icon set called iPoding In The 4th Dimension. This cool collection features the brand new 4G iPods as well as a couple of specially whimsical icons. Naturally, this new Apple hardware is also in the new version of Magnum Opus. Get your self over to widget : widget and get an eyeful of this great new set!

On The Net

FontAgent Pro - The fine folks from Insider Software have announced the immediate availability of FontAgent Pro™ 2.1.1, the most powerful and full-featured font management and repair utility for individuals and workgroups. The new release has been optimized to enhance the performance of QuarkXpress in Panther by making QuarkXpress font activation faster and more reliable. Also new in version 2.1.1:

• User-configurable startup actions that provide several options for the user to determine which fonts will be activated at startup
• New aqua user interface that improves ease of use
• Extensive drag and drop support for creation of sets and libraries
• Support for cloning of installations to better support IT departments in large organizations by enabling distribution using utilities such as FileWave®
• Improvements to WYSIWYG font display options, including updates to FontPlayer™ and FontCompare

If font problems have been an annoyance in OS X or Classic, FontAgent Pro can make font problems a thing of the past. Swing by Insider Software and check it out!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

ALL PSYCHED UP

In a class on abnormal psychology, the instructor was about to introduce the subject of manic depression.

The instructor asked, "How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth, screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?"

A young man in the rear raised his hand and suggested earnestly, "A basketball coach?"

DRIP...DRIP...DRIP...

Q: What color are raindrops?

A: Watercolors.

TOP 10 REASONS TO BE STUPID

10. Nobody cares if you act stupid.

9. You can hold a firm belief in something like the existence of ''space-cats'' and nobody holds it against you.

8. The ability to inhale eggs through your nose is very popular at parties.

7. You can (apparently) easily become a politician.

6. Lucky Charms. For you they really are magically delicious.

5. You already know the answer to the question: ''What are you, stupid?''

4. You are now categorized. i.e.: Trekkies, Goths, Hackers, stupid people, etc.

3. You can talk to animals. At least you think you can.

2. It's like being in grade 8 for your whole life.

1. Breaking stuff. It never gets old.

ADVICE FOR THE YOUNG Part II

Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a tic tac.

Never hold a dustbuster and a cat at the same time.

School lunches stick to the wall.

You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.

Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.

July 20, 2004

Monkie News | Network News

Monkie News

Boogie Me Goods - Yup yup! This year's Monkie Boogie Birthday Bash is still in progress. But the deadline to register for such great gifts as DV Graphics' popular portrait pixelizer Iconize Me! Premium package, plus the possibility of picking up a brand new iPod, is drawing nearer! So you don't want to dally. Simply slip by The Scoop, check out Da Rules, and get yourself signed up! Mooove it!

Tomorrow: New Desktops - Yesirree Billy Bob! Tomorrow brings another beautiful batch of eye catching eye candy as we rev up for your Wednesday Desktop Edition. There's some amazing pixels brewin' for your mid-week wump, so you won't want to miss it. Slip back by the Monkie Den on Wednesday for tons o' fun!

Monkie Blurb - Lord have mercy on this Monkie! I have found myself Beanless for the rest of this week. Me Assistant Editor in the Monkie biz, Ms. BeanHead Spicer, is off for the week camping in the mountains. So if you all see some shameful blunders, feel free to chew my Monkie toes by sending me a Comment. Hurry back, Bean!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

Front Page iPod Icon - Steve Jobs may not be in pictures, but he landed one on the front of Newsweek magazine. Upstaging his famous face in the photo is perhaps the even more famous iPod. Inside the July 26 issue is an article about how the US is becoming an "iPod Nation," and it comes just as the new generation iPod is being introduced. Fun new features of the iPod find it with longer battery power, speed control and an even slimmer look. - from MacObserver

Good Vibrations?!! - An Indian man has developed a shocking habit after running into a live wire. The jog of electricity he experienced gave him such excitations that he just can't live without it. Now he keeps his kicks alive by touching live electrical wires three times a day, insisting that his body needs such intoxication. Electrical shock has reportedly jolted "Current Baba" into more of a buzz than drugs or alcohol ever did for him. He has become dutifully diligent about his daily dose. - from Ananova

July 19, 2004

Community News | Monkie Business | Bananas

At The Top - Alrighty then! It's time to kick it into gear as we begin another week with "Tuesday A." A week with two Tuesdays is much better than a week of Mondays, or even a single day of "Mons."

With that in mind, wanna begin your week with a chance to win a cool prize courtesy of The Iconfactory, such as your very own copy of Pixadex? How about a new iPod? All you gotta do is sign in for our Monkie Boogie Birthday Bash for a chance to win one of these plus many many more great gifts! Once you've signed up, come on back for a Mac attack of News, Humor, and plenty of fun!

Community News

DV Graphics - Paul Sahner has let us know that DV Graphics has released a new set of icons that is quite literally ahead of it's time. 4G iPods are icons of the new iPod models due out in the next week. This set of six expertly-crafted icons come in several colors and allow you to pretend you own this slim new brother of the current iPods.

Also, DV Graphics is cutting the price on it's new Vectorize Me! service by over 60% to a stunning new price of $35. You will NEVER see a deal like this anywhere. The quality of this portrait service is second to none and now the price is too. Get yourself over to DV Graphics for all this fun and SO much more!

Live Pencil - Can't get enough of that good GUI stuff? Brain teasers, GUI pleasers, and so much more are now available at Live Pencil! Let's take a look:

• EMOTICONS - I hate my computer!!!@#!*!!
• ANIMATIONS - Refreshing drink for this burning hot summer.
• FIND THE 10 DIFFERENCES - Sweet sweet candy...Yummm!
• SLIDE PUZZLE!!!! - Mr. fire head. Funny new friend.
• HIDDEN IMAGE - You can also use them on your e-mails.

Challenge your brain and give your GUI smile a big lift with all of the wonderful new goodies at Live Pencil. Go get 'em!

Mandolux - Mando has issued a new 2ENTWINE desktop at Mandolux titled OSX. This new desktop and a few others were created for Gush - a killer application for instant messaging and news aggregation. This is an abstract desktop available in a wonderful undulated orange background with white jets. There is also an inverted version. You can view this great new work and many others at Mandolux!

Monkie Business

Odds and Ends

Just Do It! - On film-making, Clint Eastwood said in an interview, "The more time you have to think things through, the more you have to screw it up."

Comforting Tomato - "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" television host Robin Leach cites tomato soup as his favorite comfort food.

All The Presidents' Letters - Richard Millhouse Nixon was the first US president whose name contains all the letters from the word "criminal." The second was William Jefferson Clinton.

When I Die - When I die I'm going to leave my body to science fiction.

- Steven Wright

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

GUMMIT

Q: Why did the gum cross the road?

A: Because it was stuck to the chicken's foot.

HUMAN RESOURCES LINGO Part I

Competitive Salary: We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.

Join Our Fast-Pace Company: We have no time to train you.

Casual Work Atmosphere: We don't pay enough to expect that you'll dress up.

Must Be Deadline Oriented: You'll be six months behind schedule on your first day.

Some Overtime Required: Some time each night and some time each weekend.

Duties Will Vary: Anyone in the office can boss you around.

Must Have An Eye For Detail: We have no quality control.

PIG SUMMER

Q: What did the pig say at the beach on a hot summer's day?

A: I'm bacon!

ADVICE FOR THE YOUNG Part I

When your Mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair.

If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.

Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.

You can't trust dogs to watch your food.

Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.