github is awesome. so is growl.
if you want to get your github notification in the desktop:
- get growl: http://growl.info/downloads ($3.99 on app store)
- get monotony: http://www.timschroeder.net/software/monotony/ ($1.99 on app store)
- subscribe to github rss with monotony
nocturne is responsible for the odd osx hues.