August 21-22, 2004

Monkie News

Monkie Stuff - Howdy there, folks! It's been a while since we've updated on the weekends. The reason? Every year we've rolled out our Birthday Giveaway, I somehow forget how much work there is involved. Without boring you with all the details, it pretty much knocks the wind of me from starting it up all the way through about now, wrapping up all the final details. So, there seems to be a little over 2 months of total involvement.

Anyhoo, now that it has finally come to a close for the most part, weekend updates should return more frequently. There will still be times where a break is needed, but we'll give 'er the ol' college try! With that said, howz about a nice Hawaiian Punch!

Monkie Business

Odds and Ends

Not The Norm - Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to SLOW a film down so you could see his moves. That's the opposite of the norm.

Time Four Another Look - Look at the number four on a clock face that uses Roman numerals. If the clock is made correctly then the Roman numeral four is wrong. The standard and correct way to write the Roman numeral four is "IV," but the traditional way to show it on a clock face is "IIII." Legend has it that a clock was made for a British king. When he saw the clock he mis- informedly corrected the clock maker who re-did the clock face to show a "IIII" instead of an "IV" thus not risking offending the king. Other clock makers followed suit so as not to embarrass the king. Now it is the traditional way to make clocks.

Steering It Straight - The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one-mile in every five must be straight. These straight sections are usable as airstrips in times of war or other emergencies.

August 20, 2004

Icons | Community News | Bananas

At The Top - Dom DeLuise? What the heck is this all about?!!! Well, when my cupboard closed, it kinda bounced shut to the rhythm of "dum, dum dee dum." And so now you know the rest of the meaningless story!

But in real Monkie News, your GOO's blues are about to leaving on a jet plane, for it is time we motor up your Friday Icon Edition! Yessiree...There's some eye poppin' pixel pleasures along with Community News, SW Updates (right hand column), and Bananas to tickle your Monkie toes. Nobody knows what the nose knows, but we knows that it's time to get on with the pixel show, ya know!!!

New GOO!

New Icons - Rev up your pixel powered engines! It's time to tear up the tread as we rip right into this week's Icon Edition with 4 New Icon Sets in the Gallery. We won't even ask you to pull into the pit...Just put the pedal to the metal and get to the GOO!

Mastif - It's all plain and simple: Great looking icons don't have to be billions of twists and turns! Proving the point once again is this week's first icon entry titled Simple Apps. The "Retro Rocket Man" from Mastif.com gives a great new look to many modern apps including this cool preview of iTunes. Just like all of Apple products, simple is simply BETTER!

 

Blurburger - It's always time to eat in the Eye Candy Department, and what better way to feast than with another round of burgers from everyone's favorite: Blurburger! This week's dining delight comes from Peter Joison's line of beefy treats with Blurburger Pack No.4. Part of Pete's series of Blur filled fun, this pack is set to surf with smiles for miles around!

 

Steve Smith - A glass pack of rat-a-tat-chat and what do you have? The answer is simple, yo...Glass Chat v.1.0! With his slick style and smooth design, Steve Smith slips back into the GUI Gallery with his most unique recreation of smilies that so often wind up in your chats. Once you grab this cool collection, all of your chat moods will really shine on through!

 

elpincho Designs - His icon collections just keep a comin', and his talent is endless! From the master icon crafter behind elpincho Designs, we crack open Fresh Apps Vol.2. This refreshing set of "drinkable" apps spans a huge set of Mac applications; from Apple's iApps, to great graphic apps, to the Internet browser from the "darkside!" Nonetheless, your thirst is about to be quenched!

Thanks Department --

Mastif, Pete, Steve, and Elpincho...

When it's time to dine,

Your pixel place includes the best tastes around!

THANK YOU!!

Wanna share your work with the world?

Send Us Your Icons!

Community News

Live Pencil - It's that time again! Time to fill up with great GUI goodies from Live Pencil. Here's a look at what's new:

• Emoticons - DUH!
• ANIMATIONS - Elephant jumping into the swimming pool. WATCH OUT!!
• LIVE TEXT - LOL my friend.
• LIDE PUZZLE!!!! - Adventures in Africa.

You can never get enough of that good GUI stuff. So swing your tail and set sail to Live Pencil for tons of fun!

WatiWorks - Fly your flags high! WatiWorks.com, one of the finest desktop icons and graphics sites around, has announced the opening of its online shop selling Flags of the World icons and graphics for download. Adding to the large collection of freeware on the WatiWorks, the new store offers beautiful, high quality icons and graphics for both Mac OS X and Windows XP.

Previous World Flag icon designs by WatiWorks received a great deal of attention when first launched in 2002. The new collection is greatly expanded and features a complete redesign with all graphics provided in both a glossy and a matte style. Each file set comes in a variety of formats. For pricing & availability, hurry over to WatiWorks and get to grabbin'!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

D.A.M.

What does D.A.M stand for?

Mothers Against Dyslexia!

SOUTHERN PSYCHOLOGY

At a southern university, students in the psychology program were attending their first class on emotional extremes.

"Just to establish some parameters," said the professor to the student from Arkansas, "what is the opposite of joy?"

"Sadness," said the student.

" And the opposite of depression?" he asked of the young lady from Oklahoma.

"Elation," she said.

"And you sir," he said to the young man from Texas, "what about the opposite of woe?"

The Texan replied, "Sir, I believe that would be 'giddy up' ".

BRIGHT IDEA?

Q: How many Microsoft engineers does it take to change a light bulb?

A: None, Bill Gates will just redefine Darkness™ as the new industry standard.

PIG-IPEDE

What do you get when you cross a pig and a centipede?

Bacon and legs!

August 19, 2004

Monkie News | On The Net | Network News

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New Desktops - Just about time for a pixel packed Mac attack! Tomorrow gathers yet another fine group of iconists to bring you your Friday Icon Edition. So whilst the eye candy is a cookin' for tomorrow's feast, let's have a look at the happenin's from around the web!

On The Net

piDog Updates! - How 'bout some pie from piDog?! Here's a couple a slices of what's up, dog! First outta the shoot is the release of TelnetLauncher 2.7.8. This small utility to help you manage multiple Telnet and SSH sessions has been updated to work under OSX 10.3.5 and includes other features and fixes.

And hue know there's more! Hue GO! 1.1, an easy to use tool to sample html hex codes from anywhere on your screen, is now available! Now added is a Toolbar with sample button and recent colors drawer. Also added is an eyedropper cursor to indicate sampling and the blinking problem is fixed.

If you still don't feel full, head over to piDog and check out these and many other great Mac apps!

A Better Finder Rename 6.5 - It's getting better all the time! Always improving their great Mac apps, PUBLICSPACE.NET has announced the release of A Better Finder Rename 6.5. This cool tool allows users to quickly rename multiple files. The powerful, yet easy-to-use utility transforms the often tedious and time-consuming task of renaming multiple files into a simple matter of seconds. The new version improves compatibility with remote and external file systems, as well as with Apple's FileVault mechanism. Simply click over to PUBLICSPACE.NET for your updated copy of A Better Finder Rename and you're all set!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

Apple Changes Its Tune - San Francisco's Chronicle has shared some speculations as to Apple's strategy. Apple came out with its computers years ago, but was unwilling to share codes for compatibility. It is approaching things differently when it comes to the iPod, however. Making a Windows version of iTunes and making a deal with Hewlett-Packard to put iTunes on their computers are two great examples of how Apple is bending to benefit the population. Hopefully it will keep Apple on top. - from Casper Star Tribune

iPod Outshines Sony Player- Now that Sony has come out with its rival to the Apple iPod, a bit of comparison comes into play. Basically, the best thing about Sony's Network Walkman is the big battery life. Shuffling time between songs is behind the times, however, as each tune has to be translated to ATRAC before it plays. A dim LCD display, MP3 incompatibility and a too small control wheel still make Sony's player come in more than second to the iPod. - from Apple and Newsday

Shoo Bunny, Shoe - The chairman of a Belgian soccer club is calling for stinky sneakers in order to get bunnies to back off the soccer field. Players keep getting hurt by happening upon bunny holes, so he is hoping to send these rabbits hopping by strategically setting out old sneakers. The chairman's idea came from a chum who offended rabbits out of his garden by sticking old shoes between his plants. With a lot of donations, the sour smelling shoes should make for smooth sailing on the soccer field. - from Ananova

August 18, 2004

Desktops | Community News | Bananas

At The Top - It's been a hard day's night, and you've been working like a Monkie Dog! But there's a fine way to re-wax and begin your mid-week wind-down toward the fabulous Fridays with your Wednesday Desktop Edition. Now that was quite the mouthful! But there's plenty to please the eyes as there's New GOO in the Desktop Department, Community News, and Bananas to peel with a hoot and a toot. Tip back your toes, open wide your eyes, and enjoy the friendly skies!

New GOO!

New Desktops - Yowza wowza's! This week's Desktop Edition features a fine lineup of digital design as we roll out 5 New Desktops certain to please your eye candy pixel appetite! From cooling off the summer sizzles to heatin' up your desktop view, this collection is just for you. Time to dine!

Desktops - Some like it HOT, or so they say! And William D. Thompson delivers the merchandise with his latest piece of produce titled Chiles. This is a mound of chiles for sale in the local market in San Miguel de Allende and are hot little devils that might reach right out from your desktop and bite you. At least they're guaranteed to spice up your life!

There's a bit of an oxymoron going on here! Though its title implies a negative X-perience, we're certain that you'll get plenty of good vibes from Neil Roberts latest desktop release titled Bad Dream. One of Neil's finest creation to date, this great pic is already a favorite in the Monkie desktop and will quickly climb to #1 on the charts for your own playlist of desktop art!

 

Nature - Flourishing flowers all over the place is the King of Desktop Swing, Bob Wiley! The latest efflorescent piece titled Flowerage 1 is the first in what he's dubbed Hawaiian Impressionism. The sweetest aroma sings from this selection. Bob also plants a big round of thanks to Ed Phelps for parts of his photography. Who says he don't bring me flowers anymore?

 

3-D Rendered - How does he do it?!! It's tough to discern reality from synthesized desktop masteries of the most amazing Juergen Eilts! Sorisha, one of the most recent masterpieces out of the galleries of ShiftedReality, was created with Terragen 0.919 and will have your eyes double taking, wondering if it's just a pigment of your imagination. Incredible!

On occasion, there comes a piece that upon its completion, it simply seems to be a "throw-away." Such is the case with IceMountain (Revised) by MacMonkies' Bradford Wiles. But as "luck" would have it, it found itself in a major Mac mag publication and seems to be a favorite amongst viewers. This new version includes resolutions at 1280 and 1600, as well as a slight tweak in contrast to make for a more vivid look. Enjoy!

Thanks Department --

Juergen, Neil, William, and Bob...

How does one say "Fantabulous" in every imaginable language?

I don't know either, but this stuff is just that!

THANK YOU!!

Have a piece you want to display?

Check out our Submissions guidelines and then send it in!

Community News

The Iconfactory - Ahoy there mateys! The cyber seafarers from The Iconfactory have just arrived at the dock with a brand new icon release titled Jolly Roger. Artist Anthony Piraino has sailed the high seas to round up the toughest and roughest bunch of pirates to create these desktop icons that are perfect for users of all ages who love pirates, finding buried treasure, and getting keel hauled. The set is available for either Mac or Windows or as a handy, searchable, Pixadex iContainer. No sense in walking the pixel plank...Simply slip over to The Iconfactory and grab this great new set before another water dog pirates your pixels!

XÅERO Graphics Design Studio - And he's off! Or is that right on target? Regardless of how you put it, Francisco Bennett has informed us that after a long and tiring design, XÅERO Graphics Design Studio is now complete! No longer considered to be in beta development, the site has now reached the rock solid "GOLDMASTER." With the great new look and easy navigation, there's no better time to cyber click to XÅERO Graphics for all of your graphical design wants and needs. Do it to it!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

CLEVER COMBO

Q: What do you get when you cross an Emu with a Quail?

A: E Mail!

ON THE BEACH

A couple lived near the ocean and used to walk the beach a lot. One summer they noticed a girl who was at the beach pretty much every day.  She wasn't unusual, nor was the travel bag she carried, except for one thing; she would approach people who were sitting on the beach, glance around furtively, then speak to them.  Generally the people would respond negatively and she would wander off, but occasionally someone would nod and there would be a quick exchange of money and something she carried in her bag.  The couple assumed she was selling drugs, and debated calling the cops, but since they didn't know for sure, they just continued to watch her.
 
After a couple of weeks the wife said, "Honey, have you ever noticed that she only goes up to people with boom boxes and other electronic devices?"  He hadn't, and said so.  Then she said, "Tomorrow I want you to get a towel and our big radio and go lie out on the beach. Then we can find out what she's really doing."
 
Well, the plan went off without a hitch and the wife was almost hopping up and down with anticipation when she saw the girl talk to her husband and then  leave.  The man walked up the beach and met his wife at the road.  Well, is she selling drugs?" she asked excitedly.
 
"No, she's not," he said, enjoying this probably more than he should have.
 
"Well, what is it, then? What does she do?" his wife fairly shrieked.
 
The man grinned and said, "She's a battery salesperson."   
 
"Batteries?" cried the wife.
 
"Yes," he replied.  "She sells C cells by the sea shore."

Thanks Bob!

MAC-BULB

Q: How many Windows users does it take to change a lightbulb?

A: One, but she/he'll swear up and down that it was JUST as easy for him as it would be for a Macintosh user.

CHEAP SHOT

Why do baby chicks say "cheap, cheap, cheap?"

Because they can't say "expensive, expensive, expensive!"

August 17, 2004

Monkie News | Network News

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New Desktops - Ho, ho, ho! No, it's not Christmas. But there's some cool new trimmin's on there way for your Wednesday Desktop Edition that will have you feelin' like you just got visited by the slenderly challenged North Polian! So if you happen to be in the mood for some good desktop presence, swing back tomorrow to unwrap your new GUI presents!

New Monkie Stuff - We mentioned a while back that we had a Translation page coming soon to the Monkie Zoo. Though it is perhaps in need of a few tweaks here and there, it is pretty much done and available for use. The only thing of uncertainty is where to place a permanent link or button for easy access. If you have any suggestions, please head over to the Comments page and drop us a line.

Also, a new project is in the works that is nearing completion. This will provide for a cool addition to MacMonkies that you're sure to find useful. What exactly would that be? Well, at present time, the Monkie is being left in the bag. A preview may be available soon to a few to help us check for possible bugs. But until then, our lips are sealed!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

Apple of India's Eye - Apple products are growing in popularity among the people of India. From peasants to professionals, the country has seen more and more switchers. The Mac community in Calcutta has found that once they go Mac they will never go back. Of course Apple is first choice of the graphic designers and film makers, but it is also appealing to others because of its good looks. Then once they experience Mac's ease of use and crash-free operating system, they are hooked. - from The Telegraph

Can You Hear Me Now? - Most people may notice that when talking on their cell phones they can often hear the people in the background better than the person they are talking to. Technology is hoping to solve this problem with a simple solution, another microphone. Cells have a single microphone to speak into, so all the noise is filtered into one focused spot. Researchers believe that two mics together will focus more on picking up the speakers' voice, much like the two human ears do. - from CNews

Cat Café - A culinary cafe for cats has opened in New York. Cats can come in to the Meow Mix Café and try five different varieties of the feline food. While felines feast on the delectable delights, their owners are also offered snacks to tie them over until their cat's meal is complete. The café is only scheduled to stay open for a week, but it may become a more permanent fixture in Manhattan if the purry population finds it pleasing. Sounds like the cat's meow to me. - from Ananova

August 16, 2004

Community News | Monkie Business | Bananas

At The Top - Now let me get this straight...You put the lime in the coconut called da doctor, woke him up, and said, "Doctor!" And de doctor replied? "At the sound of the tone, please leave a message!" And the operator says "Forty cents more, for the next three minutes."

Well, the Monkie doctor doesn't have a cure-all for the Monday blues, but it won't cost you a dime to seek out a smile to kick start the week and work your way to another week's end before the school year begins. So let's hop to it and get to groovin'. Shall we?!!

Community News

ResExcellence - Noticed at ResExcellence, the Masters of Mac Modifications, is word of a brief hiatus while they are switching from their old PowerMac running LinuxPPC to a new RedHat Linux server. According to Scott:

Our happy little PowerMac running LinuxPPC failed to come back online after running a reboot command via the terminal. That is of course bad news for us.

The good news is I signed the contract for our new RedHat Linux server just this past Monday and I expect that it will be accessible for uploading no later than Wednesday of this week, with good luck, even sooner. I'll contact Verio first thing Monday to see if we can have it any sooner. Once access is granted the plan is to get back live same day if possible.

So if you're itchin' for your fix of Mac hacks, hang tight while the ResEx crew makes all things new and returns with the GOO. Best of luck!

Monkie Business

Odds and Ends

Take A Breath Already! - Victor Hugo's Les Miserables contains one of the longest sentences in the French language — 823 words without a period...

I Can Turn Away, Tina - Gloucestershire airport in England used to blast Tina Turner songs on the runways to scare birds away.

Just The Stats - Seventy-three percent of Americans are willing to wear clothes until the clothes wear out. The poll conducted by Louis Harris and Associates also revealed: 92 percent are willing to eliminate annual model changes in automobiles; 57 percent are willing to see a national policy that would make it cheaper to live in multiple-unit apartments than in single-family homes; 91 percent are willing to eat more vegetables and less meat for protein.

Not All About You - It is well to remember that the entire population of the universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others.

- Andrew J. Holmes, Wisdom in Small Doses

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

TECH SUPPORT LIGHTBULB

Q: How many Tech Support folks does it take to change a light bulb?

A: We have an exact copy of the light bulb here, and it seems to be working fine. Can you tell me what kind of system you have? Ok. Now, exactly how dark is it? Ok, there could be four or five things wrong...have you tried the light switch?

THE POPE'S LIMO

The Pope had just finished a tour of the East Coast and was taking a limousine to the airport.

Having never driven a limo, he asked the chauffeur if he could drive for awhile. Well, the chauffeur didn't have much of a choice, so the chauffeur climbs in the back of the limo and the Pope takes the wheel.

The Pope proceeds to hop on 95 and starts accelerating to see what the limo could do. Well he gets to about 90 mph and WHAM ! There are the blue lights of our friendly State Patrol in his mirror.

He pulls over and the trooper comes to his window. Well the trooper, seeing who it was, says "just a moment please I need to call in."

The trooper radio's in and asks for the chief. He tells the chief "I've got a REALLY important person pulled over and I need to know what to do."

The chief replies"Who is it, not Ted again ?" The trooper says, "No, even more important.

"The chief replies, "It's the Governor, is it ?"

The trooper replies"No, even more important."

"It isn't the President is it ?"

"No, more important", replies the trooper.

"Well WHO the HECK is it !" screams the chief.

"I don't know " says the trooper. "But he's got the Pope as a chauffeur."

OUT OF COLLEGE Part IV

You actually eat breakfast foods at breakfast time.

Grocery lists actually contain relatively healthy food.

When drinking, you say at least once per night, "I just can't put it down like I used to."

Golf is beginning to seem a lot less silly.

You decide your parents weren't as dumb as you thought!

THE BUTCHER

If a butcher is 6 feet tall, wears size 9 shoes, and a waist size of 38, what does he weigh?

Meat.