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August 16, 2001

Extension Overload 5.9, an extensions, control panels, control strip modules and contextual menus management application, is now available.

The much anticipated update to Action GoMac, a souped-up Windows-style taskbar, is now available. Get it HERE!

August 15-21, 2001

Apple of America - A thousand plus people lined up outside to welcome the opening of Apple's newest store inside the Mall of America. One couple arrived at 2am to be the first two in line for the festivities. Once the doors opened for business, the waiting crowd let out a cheer that rang throughout the mall. The Mall of America Apple store is the fourth store to be opened. Stop by MacMinute to view pictures of this successful opening. Next in line is the Woodfield store in Schaumburg IL, scheduled to open on August 25th.

MonkieNews - The new GUI Department at MacMonkies will be opening early next month! Check back soon for additional details. For now, take a look at the new selections in the Gallery!

Happy Birthday to Who? - Various news sources across the Net are singing Happy 20th Birthday to the PC. However, although it was in its "primitive" state - as quoted by CNET - it was Apple that introduced the desktop computer in 1976. Though Apple computers are not considered a PC by "IBM compatible" standards, they are personal computers. Even CNET states that "people who used PCs--mainly academics and scientists conducting mathematic research or laboratory simulations--said the IBM machine (introduced in 1981) was inferior to the polished Apple II." This would indicate that their is a good chunk of history prior to the introduction of the IBM computer. The "20th anniversary" of the PC also marks the first year of negative growth in the industry. MacUser gives a brief history of the personal computer since its introduction in 1976.

CD Killers! - InterTrust Technologies and DataPlay have teamed up to put an end to CD's as we know them today. "This whole music piracy problem isn't going to go away until the CD dies," said Talal Shamoon, senior vice president at InterTrust. The two companies are working on the development of secure digital media in an attempt to end to music piracy by doing away with the compact disc. The two companies will put out security technology, copy-protected discs that can hold up to 11 hours of pre-recorded music. Blank discs will also be available. Unfortunately, many believe they will have their work cut out for them entering the market because the CD industry is a already well established and accepted market. - from ZDNet

Cyber Blood - Sometimes it's like giving blood to get on the Net. Soon you can get on the Net while giving blood! Baxter International Inc. has designed an e-chair in which blood donors will be able to recline in an ergonomically designed chair "equipped with a computer, a DVD player, computer monitor and keyboard, Internet connectivity and stereo headphones." It is designed for donors who stay would take up to two hours. Now that's what I call Cyber Spaced! - from Excite News

PDF Files Carry Virus - Last week, McAfee antivirus learned of a virus that is embedded in Adobe's PDF files. The virus known as "Peachy" uses the PDF file to spread. However, only those using the full version of Adobe Acrobat -- the application that creates the PDF file -- are affected. Consumers that use Acrobat Reader, the free PDF file viewer, are not susceptible. Though the virus is currently considered low risk, there is concern that the PDF format will become a "new frontier" for transmitting viruses. Now ain't that peachy! --from ZDNet

Windows XP for Early Release - Earlier last week, it was learned that Microsoft gave the go ahead to PC manufacturers to ship their new hardware complete with XP, the company's new operating system. This, however, with the official release date being October 25th, is one month earlier than expected. Many are speculating that Microsoft is making such a moving to block any injunction that might delay its release. Others are saying it "could help jump-start stagnant sales." .Lately Mr. Clinton and Mr. Gates both seem to fit the bill: they both won't seem to vanish from the camera's eye! -from ZDNet and CNET

Mad Cow Disease - A new malady is spreading world wide among the cow community at a very rapid pace: REVENGE! Apparently, after years of "cow tipping," cow jokes, and cow slamming in general, the cow community has decided to fight back. One cow was overheard saying, "I just can't take it anymore! I'm tempted to just jump on the patty wagon!" Another said she was tired of being considered no more than "chopped liver." In an effort to overcome this discrimination, the ladies have united and decided to fight back. Some have chosen the less aggressive cow path and will seek out education, placement in the job force, or social activity. Others had simply had it and are forming gangs with the intent of seeking vengeance. These fat bottomed girls mean business. MacMonkies recently spotted a biker cow that had recently joined one of the gangs. CLICK HERE to view our exclusive shot of this girl in action! Get on your bikes and ride!

Have you Heard?

An Announcement from MAXON - Newbury Park, CA - August 14, 2001 - MAXON Computer, developer of multi-award winning 3D solutions, is pleased to announce CINEMA 4D Dynamics - a fully integrated physics module for CINEMA 4D XL. CINEMA 4D Dynamics is breakthrough technology for recreating natural forces to achieve startlingly realistic visual effects. This exciting new plugin allows CINEMA 4D XL users to easily simulate real-world dynamic forces including friction, gravity, collisions, springs, wind and more. MAXON will be presenting the first ever demos of the product in their booth (#1430) at SIGGRAPH, August 14-16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

MAXON is a developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions

What Could Have Been - Shortly before the Macworld Expo last month, there were flocks of rumors flying about like geese on their way South for the Winter. One much anticipated arrivals that never made an appearance at the show was the redesigned iMac. Though by no means a debut at MacMonkies, this picture displays one person's vision for Apple's future iMac. CLICK HERE

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Check 'em Out!

Like FREE stuff? But of course! Here are just a few things to spiff up your computer without dipping into your pocket book:

• Free Stuff
• Free Fonts
• Free Website
• Free Desktops
• Free Voice Mail
• Free GUI Hacks
• Free Fax Service
• Free Animated GIFS
• Free 3-D Objects and Meshes

These are just a teeny weeny portion of the literally thousands of free items available on the net. Just go to your nearest search engine and type in the word "free" to check the menu. Need more? Drop us a line!

Just Plain Nutz!

BATHROOM HUMOR

• The Observation: Engraved on a paper towel dispenser -- "Plastic sucks"
  
• The Deliberation: Plastic sucks; plastic socks; polyester dresses
  
• The Verdict: It's hard to find a real woman these days!
  
  -by Dr. Terry Gunderson
  

GREAT TRUTHS (That Adults Have Learned):

• Raising teenagers is like nailing Jello to a tree.
• Wrinkles don't hurt.
• Families are like fudge ... mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
• Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
• Laughing helps. It's like jogging on the inside.
• Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.

Contributed by Nancy G.

BEAK UP!

Nobody knows what the nose knows, so speak beak!

Contributed by David Zell. (the Good Twin)

MOUSE TRAP

The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse catches the cheese!

 

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Odds and Ends

WORDS OF WISDOM

"A man must be able to cut a knot, for everything cannot be untied."
--Henri Frederic Amiel

"You have reached the pinnacle of success as soon as you become uninterested in money, compliments or publicity."
--Dr. O. A. Battista

"The secret of patience . . . to do something else in the meantime."
--Anon.


RECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES

The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher regard those who think alike rather than those who think differently.

--F. Neitzche

Think Different

--S. Jobs

 

 

 

 

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