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November 24-27, 2005

Many thanks to:

All of our readers...You're the Best!

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Scott, Dan, Michael C., Michael R.,
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and every person who has
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Without all of you, this site would not be what it is today!

See you Monday!

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November 23, 2005

Icons | Desktops | Community News | On The Net | Bananas

At The Top - G' day, mates! And welcome to this year's Thanksgiving GUI Edition! We've got quite the feast prepared for you as there's both Icons and Desktops in the New GOO Department, the latest in Community News from the folks at The Iconfactory and OMMA Galleries, an update announcement from RailModeller found in SW News On The Net , and some lean, green Bananas to tip your plate upside down. Yowza! Now grab your forks and knives and let this Holiday feast begin!

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New GOO!

Thanksgiving GUI Edition - Wholey cow, Turkey Tom! You've avoided the axe in lieu of a luscious plate of GUI goodies! With all the T-Bird stuffing aside, everyone gets a big plate of both Icons and Desktops. And since there's such a big plate of fun to tend to, we'll skip over the Monkie Gobblings and get ready to dine!

New Icons - For the first course in this banquet of fun, we have 2 New Icon Sets for the feast from the kitchen.

Leslie Javorek - Slippin' into the "backdoor" of her icon archives, we get a retro view of older GOO from Leslie Javorek with a classic collection of pixel portraits titled BackLit DIrectories! With their antiquated appearance, you'll find this group of fine GOO slips passed the past and arrives in time to dine!

 

elpincho Designs - Though the roll of tumblin' dice doesn't always toss "Lady Luck" in your direction, the Fine Dices by the artist of GUI wonders at elpincho Designs will make you the winner no matter which side is up! Sporting many Mac logos and apps, everyone can cash in on the view!

New Desktops - Next in line is a well "squared" meal of backdrop GUI views as we roll out 4 New Desktops for your eyes and desktop too!

Nature - Heads up! Everybody Duck! Though Tom Turkey has escaped the holiday meal, this fine foul snapped by Adam Dickson from Pictures and Adicons has been captured in the moment of photographic time to make for an ever tasty treat for your viewing appetite with zero calories. Talk about them Turkey Day taste buds!

 

Etc... - As me "big" little Monkie bro returns to the GUI Gallery, Todd Darland returns with his unique design in digital canvas creations and a whole lot of Courage! Created with the use of Adobe Illustrator, Todd's sharp imagination, and his background in martial arts, this selection is certain to make a bold debut amongst your favorites!

When you're sitting at the top of your craft, sometimes there's no way out but up! But what's up when you're on the up and there's No Exit? It simply means you have another choice piece from the multi-talented Ed Allen of EA Design Studios! We debut this never seen before scene from the honorable artist whose abilities know no end!

 

3-D Rendered - Whether from a fantasy land lying deep inside your mind, or simply from the ever clever craftsmanship of ShiftedReality's Juegen Eilts, you'll find the scenery found in Ethaer a most breathtaking experience! If you look closely at this pic created partially with Terragen 0.9.19, you'll see details that make it hard to believe it's not real...Enjoy!

Thanks Department --

Leslie, elpincho Adam, Todd, Ed, and Juergen...

Your abilities keep the GUI world spinnin' 'round!

Keep up the fantastic work!

THANK YOU!

Wanna share your work with the world?

Send Us Your Designs!

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Community News

Iconfactory Releases The Batman Vol. 2 - As Batman Begins, so does the return of all new GOO from The Iconfactory as they announce this week's freeware icon collection - The Batman Vol. 2! This slick new set from the Batcave was created by Factory designer and Batman fanatic Talos Tsui. A fine set of 22, this excellent collection features the super hero himself, as well as friends and foes. So if you're a fan of the dark winged man, be sure to hurry over to The Iconfactory and get this new set now available for download!

OMMA Gallery: Holiday Exhibition - The OMMA Center of Contemporary Art is proud to announce a special holiday exhibition, which will be exceptionally large. It will showcase an array of works from over 20 internationally diverse artists within many different genres. This fascinating exhibition will actually feature a number of exhibitions within the exhibition; there will be a month-long show of works by nine artists, and three separate 10-day shows with a total of 17 artists. Need more info? Contact OMMA Gallery for the details!

On The Net

RailModeller 2.3 Released - Just released is the coolest solution for designing layouts for model railroads and slot car systems on Apple computers - RailModeller 2.3! Included in this three-dimensional track designing tool are new size and zoom level capabilities, a new Color Palette, completely overhauled printing architecture for better performance, and more! If you're looking to follow your track of choice, check out the latest history details and design it yourself with RailModeller!

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

Big Dinner

Why did the Pilgrims eat turkey at Thanksgiving?

Because they couldn't get the moose in the oven!

The Bathtub

It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started.

During a visit to the mental institution, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."

"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."

"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a room with or without a view?"

Weekly Holiday

Chicken to turkey: "Only Thanksgiving and Christmas??? You're lucky, with us it's any Sunday."

The Night Of Thanksgiving

Twas the night of Thanksgiving, But I just couldn't sleep.
I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep
The leftovers beckoned --- The dark meat and white,
But I fought the temptation with all of my might.

Tossing and turning with anticipation
The thought of a snack became infatuation.
So I raced to the kitchen, Flung open the door,
And gazed at the fridge full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes,
Pickles and carrots, beans and tomatoes.

I felt myself swelling so plump and so round,
Till all of a sudden, I rose off the ground !!

I crashed through the ceiling. Floating into the sky...
With a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie,
But I managed to yell as I soared past the trees...

HAPPY EATING TO ALL...PASS THE CRANBERRIES PLEASE !!

Not Hungry

Q: Who is not hungry at Thanksgiving?

A: The turkey because he's already stuffed!

November 22, 2005

Community News | Monkie News | Network News

At The Top: U'nek Design Studios Releases New Desktop - In from our friends at the creative collaborating GUI factory of U'nek Design Studios, is word of their latest desktop release! Payaso, meaning clown in English, translated from Spanish, was titled while Francisco Bennett was recalling a conversation when Kramer was telling Jerry of his dislike and fear of clowns in the Seinfeld sitcom. The new pic is now available for download in 3 amazing variations from none other than U'nek Design Studios...Check it out!

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New GOO! - As we mentioned yesterday, the Monkie week will be cut short do Turkey Day Thursday. But you won't miss out on an ounce of pixel fat as Wednesday we will roll out a gathering of both Icons and Desktops for this year's Thanksgiving GUI Edition! This cool assemblage of creativity will fill up your eye candy eyes and still leave room for your feast the following day. So don't let your appetite be shy...Swing back for a bite tomorrow for a pixel pie in the sky!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

Apple Shy Guy Shines - Like Apple CEO Steve Jobs, the inventor of the iMac and the iPod is also very reclusive. Rarely does he grant interviews and only on the condition that there are no personal questions. So what does Jonathan Ive reveal? He says his strategy is simply to make the best product. He is also quick to retain his humility by giving credit for his inventions to manufacturers and hardware companies. - from Telegraph

iPod Video Best In The West - iPod can now do everything including video, but the best part is no part of iPod has been sacrificed in the quality department. Sound is still just as great as always. As typical of Apple not being willing to cheat, as it were, iPod can not only do everything but can do it all better than any other product out there. This makes iPod as close to perfect as a product can get. - from Canada.com

Get To Know Your Turkey - Heritage Foods USA provides a special service in which customers buying a turkey for T-Day can hone in on the history of their feathered friend. It hosts a website which shows buyers the farm where the foul was raised, features of the farmer who raised the bird and even gives the turkeys age. Heritage Foods USA hosts this information for Americans interested in eating healthier. - from Yahoo

November 21, 2005

Community News | Monkie News | Monkie Business | Bananas

At The Top - Baby Bean On the Way, New GOO, and More! - And then there were three! Though it's been kept under wraps for the last few weeks, I'm pleased as purple pixel punch to announce that me long time friend and dedicated Monkie Assistant - Mrs. Tina "BeanHead" Keldsen - is going to have a baby! WOO HOO!! The new beanPod addition to the Keldsen family is due to arrive in mid 2006. So let's send a very Big Monkie Congratulations to both Tina and Jim Keldsen on the brand new blessing soon to arrive to their cozy little nest! Continued...

Though the above news is pretty much impossible to beat, there are still newsworthy treats with new GOO from Live Pencil found in Community News, an updated schedule for this week's Monkie posts found in Monkie News, and a bunch of miscellaneous fun found in both Monkie Business and Bananas! So as this year's Thanksgiving week has begun, let's begin with a big ol' blast and have bunches of fun!

Community News

Live Pencil Updates - It's almost here...That wonderful day in which we count our many thanks! And one more way to bump up those blessings is to take a trip to Live Pencil and look at the latest in GUI treats:

• New EMOTICONS - Many more for Thanksgiving!!
• New EMOTICONS  -  Thanksgiving's coming!
• New BACKGROUNDS - Green, green grass.
• SLIDE PUZZLE - Play the Thanksgiving game.

Once you've viewed the latest in new GOO from Live Pencil, you'll find yourself filled to the brim in GUI grins. Go get 'em!

Monkie News

Short Week, Gathering Of GOO - Since the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner, we will be taking a short break to spend time with friends and family. Though our posts will be few, the New GOO is still on the brew! So look forward to a nice GUI gathering as we will present a round of both Icons and Desktops for your Wednesday Thanksgiving GUI Edition. While we're readying for the feast, let's look at some other "Monkie treats!"

Monkie Business

Odds and Ends

Turkey Towns

What is the number of places nationwide named after the holiday's tasty gobbler? Three. According to Census 2000 shows that Turkey, Texas, was the most populous, with 494 residents; followed by Turkey Creek, La. (356); and Turkey, N.C. (262). There also are 11 townships around the country named "Turkey," three of them in Kansas.

Stinky Pilgrims!

In the early years in North America, the pilgrim kids did not go to school. Parents had to teach their own children or get a neighbor to help. On another note, they only took baths a few times a year!

True American Teamwork - The Native Americans taught the Pilgrims to hunt for food and to plant their own food from seeds the Native Americans supplied. They also helped the Pilgrims build stronger houses.

Not Only US - In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. But did you know that seven other nations also celebrate an official Thanksgiving Day? Those nations are Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Korea, Liberia, and Switzerland.

- H.U. Westermayer

Live It - As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

- John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Food And Football - Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence.

- Erma Bombeck

Bananas

Just Plain Nutz!

Might As Well Jump!

Can a turkey jump higher than the Empire State Building?

Yes - a building can't jump at all.

Thanksgiving Gathering

Thanksgiving is an emotional time. People travel thousands of miles to be with people they see only once a year. And then discover once a year is way too often!

Be Thankful

The minister of the church was giving a Thanksgiving service.
A ragged man in the audience asked, "What is there to be thankful for?"

Surprised, the minister replied, "What is your name, sir?"

"Cause," was the reply.

"Well Cause, you could be thankful for your healthy body..."

"I'm blind and I have lung cancer"

"...or your family..."

"I don't have a family"

"...or your home..."

"I don't have a home."

"Well, then I guess your a lost Cause!"

Turkey Anthem

Q: What's a turkey's favorite song?

A: "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"