Frequently Asked Questions

How did you create your Heading?

I am not a graphic designer, though I could be if I chose (probably not very good). But I found these images of Google and chopped them up and cleaned them up for my web site.

I really wanted to create something that showed the time of day, because it is unrealistic to show a picture of a sun. So I made a whole bunch of images and have them change as the day progresses. The neat thing is that it runs on the client, off of their own client computer time rather than a static image or one that is set to the server time. Thus, at noon in my home city, someone is Shanghai will see the heading and colors for midnight, rather than what I'd see. Should they not enable client scripting, then it will default to my time zone, since most many of the visitors for my web site are located in the EST of the United States.

Any ways, I think it is kind of cool and unique. It started off as hundreds of lines of code, but condensed it into no more than 10; it is pretty simple but uses many high level features.

Why did I create this site?

Well it all started about 7 years ago, because I became extremely interested in the Internet. In 2000, I began making simple sites, as well as studying Computer Science. I also thought it would be neat to develop my own site with my own URL, just as someone who is listed in a phone book for the very first time; like Navin R. Johnson from the movie The Jerk. But it is nice have a place where a potential employer can get an idea of your work experience as well as see what kind of individual you are. Plus, having a portfolio, they can get an idea of my technical interests and strengths. And you never know, maybe some old friend or better yet a long lost love will give me a ring!

How did I make this site?

Chewing gum and paper clips! Well, it runs on .Net, XML, XSL(XSLT, X-Path), and yes Access; I used Visual Studio 2005 and Notepad for coding. Also, all the HTML is hand-coded, to cut down on network bandwidth, download time, and to add here to 508 Web Standards (here's a nice example of: Web Accessibility for Section 508).

How come your site doesn't look that good?

Well to begin, I develop to meet XHTML Transitional, CSS2, and WAI standards. The reason for this is that not everyone has perfect eye sight, or even at all, I figure if I have the knowledge then why not make it accessible for them as well. So I actually have put a decent amount of effort into pushing the client as far as I can and at the same time meeting the standards as best as I can at the same time as displaying a pleasant and user interface for everyone else. It is definately not perfect, but hopefully just a few developers who visit this site will take some notes and develop there sites with adjustable fonts and so forth to the fact of just using code reuse to minimize the bandwidth on the Internet.

I test my sites, either this one or any professional sites, with the lastest browsers from Microsoft and Mozilla/Netscape. I count Mozilla builds as Netscape because they are who creates Netscape browsers. Also, I only test with the operating system which is on my computer; currently. Right now I am using XP Professional, also known as Windows NT 5.1. At my last consulting position they gave me NT 4.0, well certain things did not come out well using that OS; such as the Microsoft.Gradient which did not exist back in the NT 4.0 days so a blue screen would appear instead. Another thing is that I use a high definition monitor and have strong eye sight so, I develop for modern and high end monitors. As well as develop for high useability and accessibility, but if you are using a monitor that either has the font-size at its largest or the screen settings to large then this site and most other sites will not look right. So with my site I made the font size of everything a little bit bigger, plus I give you the option of increasing the size throw your browser; unlike almost all commercial sites on the Internet.

So did you write all this code?

I used to say "No" but I write everything now; no garbage WYSIWYG editor or Copy and Paste stuff.

Do you do any side jobs?

Yes!!!, or at least willing to listen. I don't waste much time watching TV because I can't afford cable. You can normally find me at the gym, bowling alley, infront of a computer, or on the couch reading; or in the company of a nice looking woman from the Niagra Falls Area. Plus, I am living off of bread and water these days, so give me a call or send me a message.

Do you have any Web Service producers?

Yes, but only if you want a listing of all my blog comments! Actually, I may make a Star Trek themed one someday.

Are you looking for a position?

Yes, I am always looking within my current employer, otherwise I am off the market. I am interested in doing side projects as well as any moonlighting; if available.

Do you want money if I have a question?

No, why should I receive money when I make my second life, outside of work, answering questions about ASP.Net and fixing people's home computer and networks.

What's with all of the spelling mistakes?

I write this part of the site in NotePad.