Design Theology for This Domain

This website authored by John Ruskin using common HTML and CSS elements, a design strategy which provides a common look and feel across all browsers. If you have problems with the design on your browser, or are aware of any errors in design or content, please contact me and let me know.

The focus is on content. If you have questions about the content, please contact me directly.

Text based, HTML files, avoiding use of image files, flash and other processor and bandwidth intensive add-ons..

No java, javascript or other script based calls

Low file sizes

More secure transmission and fewer crashes, in the absence of flash or other proprietary formats.

Lower bandwidth required, resulting in quicker downloads when coupled with low bandwidth internet connections

Assistance for the visually impaired: by preference for reliance on black text on white backgrounds, minimizing use of alternative colors, distracting backgrounds and etc. While not fully compliant with visual impaired site design standards, this site should be accessible to the visually impaired on typical browsers.

Avoiding graphic files for textual information. Again, reducing bandwidth and improving accessibility. The only exceptions are email and phone number displays, to preserve my saity and reduce junk emails and calls.

Preference for CSS based layout tools, forging a consistent look/feel to the website, with less design effort -- more effort placed into content

Use of the CSS "max-width: 10in" to minimize the over-wide site presentation on common, wide screen laptops.

No cookies. No background analytical tools. No 3rd party content (However, URLs directed to other sites, the NFIP, for example, are clearly delineated as such, in surrounding text, and/or in the URL displayed)