Semi-helpful hints
About off-site links
Using Shift or Ctrl +Left Click on links will open open pages in a new window or browser tab.
That way if you find yourself deep into another site and want to come back here, you don't have to back out, just close the site. That's a little helpful isn't it?
Here's another marginally helpful hint.
If you're one of the less than about 1% of people online who don't have Java installed on your machine, then a lot of the "clever stuff" on here won't work—like the menu.
Don't be scared, almost everybody has it and it doesn't hurt. Get it here
Aren't sure? See more detailed information and links in the left column under "Menu… not working?"
I use Google Analytics to track the traffic generated by this site. Those stats are a compilation of impersonal information and not an accurate reflection of how this work is effecting (or not) the people who visit.
That's why I find your comments and suggestions invaluable.
The best feedback I can get is directly from you so
I made it easy.
Menu or other "active" items not working?
THIS INFORMATION IS FOR USE ON YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTER. DO NOT MAKE THESE CHANGES TO A COMPUTER THAT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU. (Besides which, you probably shouldn't be here during working hours anyhow.)
This site, and a majority of others now, rely extensively on something called Java. That's software that enables much of the "activity" on the Internet, not the hot black liquid that keeps us going so we can build the sites. For more about what it is, check the Java site.
Anyhow, if things like the menu bar and other stuff aren't working, it's either because I messed something up, you have an older version or have it turned off.
How do I turn it on or off?
Do I have the latest version?
We also use some flash so if you don't have it installed or working properly you will miss some of the site. It is perfectly safe and used on countless thousands of sites.
Check to see if it is properly installed.
Get the latest version installed here. (UNcheck the Google Toolbar option, unless you want it.