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November 18-20, 2005

At The Top - Yeah, baby! The weekend is almost about and it's time for a loud scream and shout as we wrap things up with your Friday Icon Edition! There's a pair of new pixel pleasures to be found along with a round of SW News On The Net from Realmac Software and peeled Bananas to go with your giggle-ware. So now that we've got it all down, let's get back up and pass all of the fun around!

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New GOO!

New Icons - Hey you GUI guys and girlies! We've got a brand new bunch of GOO with 2 New Icon Sets in the Gallery. And believe you me, there are no swirlies! So pushing all pixel pranks aside, let's look at the latest and begin the weekend slide!

elpincho Designs - Pixel fans, start your engines...And of course, put on your racing gear! As your GUI heart begins to race, we get the sweet, sweet taste of awesome artistry from elpincho Designs with Formula Apple! Placing the Apple protection on the outside this set of 3, you'll be ready to take on any competitor!

 

Pictures and Adicons - This week's double featured artist, Adam Dickson of Pictures and Adicons, moves from desktops to icons with a super "lite" set titled Transparent Folders mk1! Adam's mastery of icon uniqueness places all kinds of items inside this cool collection to make for the ultimate in replacement icons...Enjoy!

Thanks Department --

elpincho and Adam...

Your work rocks the Monkie house!

THANK YOU!

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The New Pixadex 2...Get It Today!

On The Net

RapidWeaver 3.2 Released - Introducing the powerful new website creation tool for everyone, Realmac Software has announced the release of RapidWeaver 3.2! The latest version of this popular web building software features new theme variations, a media inspector, Smart Publishing, one click Flash slideshows, live PHP rendering, and much more. For all the info on this cool Mac web site tool, swing over to Realmac Software and check it out!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

Politics As Usual

There's a saying in Washington that if you're not completely confused, then you're totally uninformed.

Be Careful What You Ask For

Three guys are relaxing and fishing. Out of the blue, they catch a mermaid who begs to be set free in return for granting each of them a wish. Now one of the guys just doesn't believe it, and says:

"Ok, if you can really grant wishes, than double my I.Q." The mermaid says: "Done."

Suddenly, the guy starts reciting Shakespeare flawlessly and analyzing it with extreme insight. The second guy is so amazed he says to the mermaid: "Triple my I.Q." The mermaid says: "Done."

The guy starts to spout out all the mathematical solutions to problems that have been stumping all the scientists of varying fields: physics, chemistry, etc.

The last guy is so enthralled with the changes in his friends, that he says to the mermaid: "Quintuple my I.Q." The mermaid looks at him and says: "You know, I normally don't try to change people's minds when they make a wish, but I really wish you'd reconsider."

The guy says: "Nope, I want you to increase my I.Q. times five, and if you don't do it, I won't set you free."

"Please," says the mermaid "You don't know what you're asking...it'll change your entire view on the universe...won't you ask for something else...a million dollars, anything?" But no matter what the mermaid said, the guy insisted on having his I.Q. increased by five times it's usual power. So the mermaid sighed and said: "Done."

And he became a woman.

Pilgrim Humor

What happened to the Pilgrim who was shot at by an Indian?

He had an arrow escape.

Better Late Than Never

Three paramedics were boasting about improvements in their respective ambulance team's response times.

"Since we installed our new satellite navigation system," bragged the first one, "we cut our emergency response time by ten percent."

The other paramedics nodded in approval. "Not bad," the second paramedic commented. "But by using a computer model of traffic patterns, we've cut our average ERT by 20 percent."

Again, the other team members gave their congratulations, until the third paramedic said, "That's nothing! Since our ambulance driver passed the bar exam, we've cut our emergency response time in half!"

November 17, 2005

On The Net | Monkie News | Network News

At The Top: New Updates and SW Announced - If in need of ways to count your blessings this Thanksgiving season, then you will be plenty thankful to hear of the latest software releases from Unsanity, St. Clair Software, and PUBLICSPACE.NET! First up is the newest app from the folks at Unsanity with the announcement of Chat Transcript Manager 1.0. This built for Mac tool has the ability to scan thousands of chats quickly, update on the fly, view images inline, search on several criteria, and display your chats in custom views. For a limited time at an introductory price of $10, a savings of 50%! Continued...

Next in line is the ever amazing Default Folder X 2.0.4, the Eddy Award-winning utility for enhancing Open and Save dialogs. This update improves performance, adds features, and addresses some important compatibility issues. With the download only a couple of clicks away, you best get your FREE update today from St. Clair Software!

Lastly, but certainly not leastly, the betterment Mac appers from PUBLICSPACE.NET have announced the release of A Better Finder Rename 7! The most comprehensive file renaming solution for the Mac transforms the tedious and time-consuming task of renaming multiple files into a simple matter of seconds. A Better Finder Rename 7 adds a list of great improvements that can be found by making your way to PUBLICSPACE.NET and checking 'em out. And with this SW News out and about, let's check in with the Bean for some Monkie Biz and Network News!

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New Icons - Hard to believe, but another week has almost slipped by in a big bundle of Winter snow! But as the week is winding down, it's time to wind up the anticipation for a new round of GOO being readied up for your Friday Icon Stew! So if you haven't had your fill of pixel pleasures for the week, stop back tomorrow for a real icon treat!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

Apple CEO On 'A' List - Apple CEO Steve Jobs continues to climb up the success ladder as shown by being present on numerous lists of legendary leaders. Jobs best move of the year was cited as switching to Intel chips, a move which should keep his company on the move in the PC world. In general his greatness was credited to his continuing ability to keep consumers at the forefront of his thinking. - from MacWorld

Dell Acknowledges Apple iPod - When answering for falling finances, Dell representatives pointed in part to the Apple iPod. The company admitted that it has been having quite a bit of trouble competing with the grand new gadget. The representative from Dell even went on to say that iPod seems to be the product that has turned the Apple company around making it more competitive than ever. - from Yahoo

Government Goes Easy On Taxes - No, the government will not let up on taxes this year any more than any other year, but it will be encouraging the public to take the easy route when it comes to filing. That route would be over the internet. The campaign called "Simplify" will stress specifics such as how much cheaper it is to pay electronically as well as how it is much more error free. - from Excite

November 16, 2005

Desktops | Community News | Bananas

At The Top - While the temperatures dip down, the heat is turned up as we roll out the latest in "wallpaper" wonders for your Wednesday Desktop Edition! Accompanying the GUI view is the latest in Community News from the folks at The Iconfactory and a nice round of chuckles in the over-ripe Bananas department. So all the way around, your clicker gets a snicker, your view gets the GOO, and your nose gets the new in the News! All that said, let's get this party started!

New GOO

New Desktops - After sittin' on the GOO griddle for the last couple of days, it's time to pull out the plate of pixel pleasurables and serve up the latest in GUI goodies with 3 New Desktops for this Wednesday feast! So now it's time to quit the yappin' and dig right into this fine collection of desktop creation!

Desktops - Flexing his gadgetry muscles in a sensational stereo style is the ever artistic Adam Dickson of Pictures and Adicons! With a circular move on the groove, Adam's Arm pumps up the pixel volume while adding a winning spin to the old vinyl sound sensation. And though the subject in view may be considered obsolete, not a single scratch will be heard nor seen in this analogue-digital scene!

 

Logos - Space traveler Francisco Bennett sets another course in to the great beyond with his latest explosion of GOO titled Flux Density 2! Blasting off from his home base at U'nek Design Studios, the view found in this interstellar creation (also known as Galaxy 6) is most certain to light up the skies as well as your desktop view. Plus there's 3 different color schemes from which to choose!

 

Nature - Nature lover Bob Wiley sets another scene from the great Southwest with a selection from his series of snapshots north of the border! Showcasing it's huge vistas, New Mexico 4 was taken in the Los Alamos area and offers an amazing view of the oncoming, ready to rain sky-scape. And with such little air pollution in the midst, you can almost smell nature at its best...Enjoy!

Thanks Department --

Adam, Francisco, and Bob...

You always offer some of the finest designs in the GUI galaxy!

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Community News

The DeskStop - No, it ain't no Petticoat Junction! But you will find a coat of GUI fur found in the latest freeware release from The Iconfactory and their sister site The DeskStop! Featuring resident desktop addict and anime fan, Mindy Weaver, the Factory invites you to check out her her latest cuddly creation titled Chiyo's Father. This all-too-cute creation makes for a purrfect addition to your anime collections and will warm your GUI view till your heart's content. So swing by The DeskStop for the cat's meow in fine desktop design!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

Computer Click Blues

Tech Support: I need you to right-click on the Open Desktop.

Customer: Ok.

Tech Support: Did you get a pop-up menu?

Customer: No.

Tech Support: Ok. Right click again. Do you see a pop-up menu?

Customer: No.

Tech Support: Ok, sir. Can you tell me what you have done up until this point?

Customer: Sure, you told me to write 'click' and I wrote 'click'.

Classic Rock

What kind of music did the Pilgrims like?

Plymouth Rock.

Changing The Course Of Thanksgiving Part II

4. Prepare a several hour long speech to give when asked about your thankfulness. If necessary, insist that no one leave or eat until you have finished the speech.

5. Bring along old recorded football games and pop them in the VCR when dad's not looking. Make sure it is set to the last two minutes of the game when he comes into the room, turn off the VCR, and then turn on the regular TV.

6. Bring a date that only talks about the tragic and abusive conditions known to exist at turkey farms. Request that she bring photos.

Key To Great Taste

What's the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner?

The turKEY

November 15, 2005

On The Net | Monkie News | Network News

At The Top: The Fontz 4.3.3 Released - Just in from To·The·Point Software is news of their latest software release - The Fontz 4.3.3! This versatile font utility allows you 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. Version 4.3.3 adds a new program icon, fixes a bug that occurred when trashing an uninstalled font, and more! So if you're looking for the coolest in font viewing and versatility, hurry over and grab your copy of The Fontz from To·The·Point Software!

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New Desktops - In Wyoming, when it rains, it snows! And when it snows, it blows...Burrrrrrrr! Yes indeedy, it is down right frigid in this neck of the woods. But when the temperatures dip, we've got just the right way to warm things up, and that's with your up-and-coming Wednesday Desktop Edition! With the GUI griddles already fired up and ready for action, the warmth for tomorrow's desktop show has bumped up the temps a fraction. So be sure to swing back by tomorrow, 'cuz who knows. You might just warm up your icy old nose. Now let's not snooze and get to some Network News!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

iPod Tickles TV's Fancy - Television has been tickled pink ever since Steve Jobs made a deal with Disney to make the company's television shows available for view on the iPod. Some are simply astounded that such great shows can be downloaded and carried around with them wherever they go. Along with such a breakthrough comes speculation that viewers may stop watching TV, but only time will tell. - from Washington Post

Necessity Of iPod Accessories - The iPod has not only become a must have over the last few years, but has now inspired owners to go above and beyond by accessorizing. iPod cases are selling more and more, and protection of the iPod is not the only issue, style is equally as important. Accessories for iPod are becoming such a rage that companies have begun building strategies specifically targeting iPod owners. - from MacNewsWorld

Better Than A Feather Pillow - Some soldiers have a hard time finding sound sleep out in the middle of nowhere. To solve this situation, a special kind of pillow is being tried out. It makes chirping sounds like a bird so the soldiers can sleep better. The sound of chirping birds is a much more peaceful sound than the noises of war, and the pillow hopes to send the soldiers snoozing just as peacefully as the sounds it makes. - from Excite

November 14, 2005

Community News | Monkie Business | Bananas

At The Top - Another day, another dollar. Another week and we all holler! A certain Monkie turned one year older; and the weather is getting that much colder. Now that last week has wrapped up all that's insane, it's time to turn around and do it all again! First we have Community News from the galleries at Live Pencil. Then we turn to Monkie Business and Bananas to complete our little stencil. With all of this info all said and all done, let's get to the goods and put this Monday on the run!

Community News

Live Pencil Updates - Seems as though GUI master Ramon Gonzalez Teja of Live Pencil has one thing on his mind - Thanksgiving! And you too will be thankful once you see all the latest GUI goodies now available. Let's have a look:

• New EMOTICONS - Wow! It's Thanksgiving.
• New EMOTICONS - It's coming!!! Thanksgiving.
• New EMOTICONS - Yes, Thanksgiving`s coming!
• SLIDE PUZZLE - Enjoy this game, Boats..

Already drooling from this delicious list? Then get the latest in GUI goodness from Live Pencil!

Monkie Business

Odds and Ends

Flying Turkeys

While domesticated turkeys can't, wild turkeys can fly up to 55 mph for short distances. They're also fast on their feet, hitting land speeds of up to 25 mph.

Turkey Ears

Turkeys don't have ears as we think of them, but they do have excellent hearing. It would be difficult for a predator to approach without being heard first. Turkeys also have keen eyesight and see in color. However, their night vision and depth perception are poor. Their sense of taste is much more sensitive than their sense of smell.

Gobble Squabble - It was once believed that merely touching a wishbone would bring you good luck. Squabbles over the bone eventually led to the custom of tugging them until they snapped, and the holder of the longer piece would be granted a wish.

Macy's T-Day Parade - Large balloons first appeared in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1927, and Felix the Cat was the first character featured. For a short time, there was a tradition of releasing the balloons when the parade was over. They'd float for days and the lucky finders could claim a prize.

- Anonymous

Priceless Gratitude - Nothing purchased can come close to the renewed sense of gratitude for having family and friends.

- Courtland Milloy

The Name Game - A couple in Australia has named their children Kitchen, Bedroom and Garage, after the places where they were conceived. My name is Craig "Pool Table" Kilborn and my brother's name is Carl "Exit Ramp" Kilborn.

- Craig Kilborn

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

Changing The Course Of Thanksgiving Part I

1. During the middle of the meal, turn to mom and say, "See mom, I told you they wouldn't notice that the turkey was four months past its expiration date. You were worried for nothing."

2. When everyone goes around to say what they are thankful for, say, "I'm thankful I didn't get caught" and refuse to say anything more.

3. Load your plate up high, then take it to the kitchen, toss it all in the blender, and take your "shake" back to the table. Announce that it's the new Thanksgiving Weight Loss Shake.

A Side Of Turkey

Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?

The outside.

Train, Train

Lady: Is this my train?

Station Master: No, it belongs to the Railway Company.

Lady: Don't try to be funny. I mean to ask if I can take this train to Chicago.

Station Master: No, Madam, I'm afraid it's too heavy.

Bad ATM Day

You think you've got $100 in your account and go to take out $50, and the screen says: "Not in this lifetime," and laughs as you bang on the machine, trying desperately to get your card back that the machine has taken.