July 12-13, 2003

Monkie News

MacMonkies Ups The Ante! - WHOA! Talk about exceeding one's wildest expectations! In the first day of our Big Bang Birthday Giveaway, we have already received nearly 1,000 entries. We have also broken our record for unique visitors in any single day in the entire history of MacMonkies! THANK YOU!!

But here's where it gets even better: Yesterday we had approximately $675 worth of prizes. As of this post, we now has $1,330 worth of great prizes from some awesome contributors. Just added to the festivities are products from YazSoft, Marc Moini, St. Clair Software, Now Software, CocoaTech, and Stick Software. And we anticipate more to come real soon!

Finally, in order to prepare for all the more fun, I will be taking Sunday off. So now's the time to head over to The Scoop, check out our wonderful sponsors, and get signed up. What ARE you waiting for? =)

Monkie Business

Weird Facts

• On average, 100 people choke to death on ball-point pens every year.
  
• Thirty-five percent of the people who use personal ads for dating are already married.
  
• Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 or older.
  
• The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
  
• "Go," is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.
  
• Americans on average eat 18 acres of pizza every day.

July 11, 2003

Icons | Community News | On The Net | Bananas

Win An iPod! - Are you feelin' lucky? It's Friday and we're ready for some FUN!!

First up, we're pleased to announce the beginning of our Big Bang Birthday Giveaway! We just turned 2 years old. And to celebrate, we offer you a chance to win a brand spankin' new iPod! Plus we've got some great prizes on their way from the likes of The Iconfactory, DV Graphics, PlasmaDesign, and MORE! There's already over $675 worth of prizes!! And winning couldn't be easier. All you have to do is check out The Scoop and get yourself signed up! Howz about that?!

Next up, we have another awesome Icon Edition accompanied by Community News, Software News on The Net, and Bananas too! So howz about a nice Hawaiian Monkie pixel punch? Lezz do it!

New GOO!

New Icons - Just what the GUI Doctor ordered! 3 New Icon Sets for your Desktop customization needs! And who says you need a prescription for your pixel fix. All ya gotta do is read and click!

EA Design - In from Ed Allen of EA Design is a great 1st icon selection titled EA Icons. This set of excellence combines Ed's previous artwork with his amazing simplicity and style to create a collection of absolute eye amazement. Seeing is believing!

 

wbc icons - Adding the yaz to the pixel pizzazz is Yazoo from wbc icons! This week's icon news from Yazoo is just that -- Yazoo News! Whether you like just the News, or News to Make Your Mac Happy, this is just the set for you!

 

Agrapha Icons - Though Agrapha Icons is temporarily offline, we have the privilege of featuring another awesome icon set by Harvey Lubin. Agrapha Apps 3 is a fine display of of Harvey's design abilities that is certain to spruce up your storage capacities for folders in OSX! ENJOY!

 

 

Thanks Department --

Ed, Yazoo, Harvey...

Gads, guys! You're the awesomest!!

THANK YOU!!

Send Us Your Icons!

Community News

The Deskstop - Ms. Mindy Weaver adds to your Deskstop delight with a new desktop at theDeskStop! Mindy has added a bold new picture titled Rei in Pastels that makes a great addition to any anime fan's computer desktop and is striking and yet subtle. Also included in the pixel pleasure-abilities is new Spotlight Texture. Move your mouse to theDeskStop and check 'em out!

Mandolux - In from the master of Mandolux is the weekly desktop recap from Mando Gomez. Let's look!

Mandolux has issued seven new desktops: four FIRE REDUX (Giant/Flames/Slow Shutter), a new CAP (Philadelphia Phillies), and two new Auguste Rodin (Art).

The latest in this great batch is the hot number titled Adrian -- a revamped theme in the Giant/Dual Monitor set of desktops. Set your desktop on fire with all the latest from Mandolux!

On The Net

CandyBar 1.5.3 - The fine folks at The Iconfactory and Panic have just released CandyBar 1.5.3. This awesome icon utility allows you to customize system level icons for OSX. The latest version improves interoperability with the soon to be released software, Pixadex. Pixadex is a new OS X icon organization tool from Panic & The Iconfactory that will extend the usefulness of iContainers first developed for CandyBar. CandyBar 1.5.3 is a free upgrade to registered users. Get over to The Factory and grab your updated copy of CandyBar!

Bananas

Just Plain Nuts - R. Westby

SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol is the leading cause of inexplicable rug burn on the forehead.

ETERNITY

Definition of eternity?

Four blondes in four cars at a four-way stop.

MOVE!

The dummy heard that most people are killed within 25 miles of their home. (So he moved).

July 10, 2003

Monkie News | Community News | On The Net | Network News

Monkie News

Tomorrow - Ah, the day after today! That means we have in store our usual icon GUI treats for our Friday Icon Edition, along with Community News and Humor too. But that's not all! Friday also means the beginning of Big Bang Birthday Giveaway where you have a chance to win a brand new iPod! This special event is in honor of our readers and our way of saying THANKS for puttin' up with the Monkie for 2 years. Be sure to swing by on Friday for all the details. See you then!

Community News

PlasmaDesign - The best just keeps on getting better at PlasmaDesign! Rob Randtoul has just added five awesome new widescreen wallpapers to his site. All are rendered at 1920x1200 and 1440x900 pixels and are perfect for use on Apple Cinema Displays and Powerbooks. Two of these images can be found in the 'widescreen abstract' gallery. The remaining three can be found in the 'widescreen landscape' section. All selections are only available to members. Head over to PlasmaDesign and get to clickin'!

On The Net

Speed Download 2.0.2 - Fasten your seat belts! The latest version of Speed Download from the good folks at Yazsoft has just been released! Version 2.0.2 optimizes both high speed and dial up internet connections. This is a must-have update for all users. There's no sense in waiting for the coffee to brew while you wait for your downloads. Get your downloads FAST with the latest version of Speed Download from Yazsoft. GO!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead (from Africa)

Don't Bug My Mac - Specialists named Sophos have shown that Macs really get the bugs out. Actually, Mac never lets the bugs in to begin with. The specialists suggest, however, that this is not due to any type of super security of the Mac or that they have some sort of intense immunity to viruses. It’s just that the psychology of virus writers is to try to damage as many systems as possible, so they design destructive bugs for Windows. Macs have been known to have viruses, but they hardly ever show their ugly heads. - from PC Pro

Wiener Winner - How many hot dogs could you down if a wood chuck could chuck...wait...wrong rhyme! But contestants were downing plenty of dogs at the annual hot-dog-eating contest on Coney Island last week. Top dog Takeru Kobayashi downed the dogs at a rate of one every sixteen seconds. But he got hot around the collar because he only wolfed 44 and a half wieners and he had hoped to beat his record of 50 and a half. Speaking of all these halves, splitting the hot dogs in half before swallowing them is part of Kobayashi's winning strategy. - from Yahoo

July 9, 2003

Desktops | Community News | Bananas

At The Top - Welcome to the mid-week Wednesday Desktop Edition here at MacMonkies! This is where we dig in deep to those wonderful Desktops that you DIG! And of course we give you a dose of Community News and Bananas too.

I also want to thank everyone for all the recent letters and feedback. Yes, I know I am behind on getting back to you all...like about 2 months or so! But I will do my best to get back to all of you.

Finally, be sure to check back Friday for some iPod fun. Now, let's get to it!

New GOO!

New Desktops - Are you ready for some fine new desktop delights to rid yourself of the "hump day" blues? We thought your might! Let's get outta the GUI kitchen and get those GUI clickers a clickin'! Shall we?!

3-D Rendered - Wow! With all the great selections from Marty Leone, it's a tough choice which pixel paper to post next! But we're confident that Rocket Top will be quite the eye pleaser for you GUI gobblers! This Mac OS blaster is sure to blow the top off your GUI X-perience!

In from the wonderful worlds of ShiftedReality is quite the eye grabber titled Banyan. This absolutely amazing piece by Juergen Eilts really sets the sun on end as the light illuminates the the forest as well as the trees!

Desktops -Who needs a new G5 when you have the power of Poulos G5 by Stefan Poulos?! Apple's blister blazing new hardware WOULD be great. But it would somehow not be complete without this solid new selection from Poulos Design.

Puttin' the wraps on this week's Desktop Edition is a new piece from MacMonkies' Bradford Wiles titled The Divide. Somewhere between the sky and the sea comes the blue separation between you and me. Enjoy!

 

Thanks Department --

Juergen, Stefan, and Marty...

Thanks for makin' the GUI World turn!

Here's to YOU!

Have a piece you want to display?

Check out our Submissions guidelines and then send it in!

Community News

ShiftedReality - You just can't get enough of that sweet GUI stuff from the galleries of ShiftedReality! Juergen Eilts has just added a new work to his cool creations titled Last Walk. This awe-inspiring number was created with Vue d'Esprit 4.1 and is sure to lead you down the walk of life. Head over to ShiftedReality and grab a look!

Mandolux - Always adding creative consistency to your desktop experience is Mando Gomez from Mandolux with a new theme titled Auguste Rodin. The first desktop for this collection is named Marianna (the name of the sculpture is Portrait of Marianna Mattiocco della Torre). The desktop is available in both normal and letterbox formats. Make your way to Mandolux and check it out!

Send Us Your Site News!

press@macmonkies.com

Bananas

Just Plain Nuts - R. Westby

NOBEL IDEA

Q. Why did the farmer win the nobel prize?

A. Because he was outstanding in his field!

SHOULDA SAID

This guy walks into a bar with his golden retriever.

''Hey, can I get a drink on the house if my dog talks for you?''

''Dogs can't talk, pal. But if you can prove to me yours does, I'll give you a drink. If not, I get to kick your butt.''

''Okay,'' says the guy. He turns to his dog. ''Okay fella. Tell me -- what is on top of a house?''

''Roof!'' The man turns and smiles at the bartender.

''THAT ain't talking! Any dog can bark!''

''Okay boy. Tell me -- how does sandpaper feel?''

''Ruff!"

''What the heck you tryin' to pull mister?''

''Okay, okay," says the man. "One more question please. Okay buddy, tell me -- who is the greatest ball player who ever lived?''

"Ruth."

The bartender beats the heck out of the guy and throws onto the sidewalk outside of the bar, then throws the dog out next to him. The dog stands up and looks at the guy.

"Geez. Maybe I shoulda said DiMaggio?"

NOBEL KNOCK

Knock knock

Who's there?

Nobel.

Nobel who?

No bell so I knocked!

July 8, 2003

Monkie News | Community News | Network News

Monkie News

Tomorrow: New Desktops - Whoa boy! This week should prove to be a busy one! But in spite of the casual chaos, we plan another mid-week Wednesday Desktop Update for your downloading fun.

Also, The BeanHead is currently on her way to Africa (yes, we said AFRICA) to visit her sister and brother-in-law. So if you find some goofy editorial mistakes, feel free to let me know.

Finally, be sure to stop back on Friday to learn how you can win a brand-new iPod. 'Nuff said! Let's get to it!

Community News

PlasmaDesign - The guru of desktop GUI Goo Rob Randtoul has just added some great new work to the galleries of PlasmaDesign! Just added is Martian, which can be found in the 'Space' gallery and is available to all as a 1024x768 pixel wallpaper. It is also available to members at a resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. Get your ships cruisin' over to PlasmaDesign and check it out!

widget : widget - Chief pixel pusher Alexander MacLean has added a great new icon set to widget : widget titled Al, featuring the new Power Macs and 12" PowerBook. There's nothing like the combination of Alexander's icon expertise and Apple's new powerhouse computers! Check out these great new pixels at widget : widget!

Network News

the WebWorld - BeanHead

Apple Sets The Standard - Bryan Chaffin, one of the brains behind Businessweek, sees the future of Apple in the iPod. Just as they set the standard for desktop computers in the beginning, Chaffin suggests that Apple has set the standard for music with the iPod. The difference is, when software is developed for Windows, the iPod will be non-platform. As soon as Windows users get in on the widely successful sales of Apple’s iPod, the current success of the small, stylish song player will skyrocket seven times over. - from MacObserver and BusinessWeek

iMac Space Exhibit - NASA has been spacing out with iMacs! Their space cadets have put together a space exhibit that would even impress Marvin the Martian using an all iMac cyber station. Space Techs will tour the US, transporting the mobile space station to libraries across the land. Inquiring minds can get their hands on the iMacs to investigate information at the interactive exhibit. Viewable with the naked eye, "NASA @ your library" may soon be coming to a library near you! - from Apple and Science@Nasa

July 7, 2003

Community News | On The Net | Monkie News | Bananas

At The Top - If you haven't already heard, MacMonkies has just turned 2 years of age, entering the "terrible two's!" And in honor of our dedicated readers, we decided to get REALLY coconutz! So starting this Friday, we will begin our Big Bang Birthday Giveaway. Top prize in the Birthday bash includes a shiny new iPod for your iTunage fun! Of course there is more, but we can't let all of the Monkies outta the bag at once! Be sure to check back this Friday for your chance to cash in on the goodies.

In addition to the up-and-coming funtivities, we have a New Monkie Poll in the Monkie News Section, Community News, Software News On The Net, and Bananas too. So let's head to the Zoo and grab a grin or two!

Community News

Live Pencil - More smilin' GUI goodies have made their way into the archives of Live Pencil! Here's what you'll find:

• EMOTICONS: SMILY wearing glasses once more!!!
• LIVE ANIMALS : More singing animals. The seal and the penguin.
• IT IS YOU: - Karls head flying away.
• WRITE YOUR EMOTIONS: Our pencil will write I LOVE YOU.
• DESKTOP ICONS: Once more you can enhance your computer's look with these Smilies.
• HIDDEN IMAGE: A new one every week...You have to look for it , keep searching!

Don't settle for a frown! Make your way to Live Pencil and get yourself happy! !

Send Us Your Site News!

press@macmonkies.com

On The Net

jNotes - Just in form the "cell" is jNotes 1.1! jNotes is a freeware note taking app that saves automatically, hides when in the background, and is designed to "just work." You can find out about all the info and features of jNotes by making your way over to Jail's homepage. check it out!

Monkie News

New Monkie Poll - Time for another new Monkie Poll and last week's results. Let's grab a look!!

Last week we asked: What year did the USA become a nation? Here's how you answered:

1776 62% - I demand my freedom!

1783 14% - Freedom at last?

1781 11% - The Articles of the Confederation.

1964 11% - Someone wants to "Hold Your Hand!"

1763 2% - Ya say ya want a Revolution...

WHOA! What a loaded question!! Though we did declare our independence in 1776, the road to a "free nation" was all but over. It wasn't until 1783 that England "formally ended the United States War for Independence" in the Treaty of Paris and acknowledged us as "free sovereign and independent states." Further more, the U.S. Constitution was not even ratified until 1787! So as for this Poll, we'll let you do the math!

For this week's Monkie Poll, we do a memory check: How far back do you remember? Install your memory chips, scratch your Monkie head, make a little click to your right and get to pollin'! Clean out them cobwebs!

Bananas

Just Plain Nuts - R. Westby

MALE TOILET PAPER

How many men does it take to change a roll of toilet paper?

I don't know, it's never happened!

SIGNS YOU PICKED THE WRONG ISP

10. Their company logo: two tin cans and a length of string.

9. You check out their address, and it's a phone booth containing a Compaq portable and an acoustic coupler.

8. Their chief technical officer lives in a 10-foot-by-7-foot shack in the woods.

7. Their proud boast: "We've been on the Internet since it was CB radio."

6. Their promo materials use the words "information" and "superhighway" in the same sentence.

5. You order an SLIP/PPP connection, e-mail, and 2MB of server space for your personal Web site, and the voice on the other end of the phone asks, "Would you like fries with that?"

4. "As seen in Better Business Bureau special reports."

3. "Access speeds up to 9,600 bps in most areas."

2. They hawk both domain names and Rolexes on street corners.

1. They charge by the word.

TELEMARKETER REPELLANT Part III

7. Insist that the caller is really your buddy Leon, playing a joke. "Come on, Leon, cut it out! Seriously, Leon, how's your momma?"

8. Tell them you are hard of hearing and that they need to speak up...louder and louder and...

9. When the salesperson asks, "Is this the homeowner?" say, "Is this the salesperson?" And when they say, "Yes," hang up.