[UPHPU] IE z-index bug and CSS vs. table layout

[cole at colejoplin.com]

Hi Everyone,

>> Firstly, I'd like to see somebody produce the same hover effect without
>> using tables.  http://www.utahavalanchecenter.com/media-page.php

Great example with suckerfish, Wade. I'm not opposed to using  
javascript on this either. If all we need to do is be  
browser-complaint, and no tables, can I pick anything I want to  
produce the same effect? Or a better effect?

If so, I choose Flash. I can automatically update the data with xml. I  
can use dynamically colored symbols, like colored mountains, even some  
animation, where I don't even need to hover. Or I can hover with an  
area photo (or slideshow of photos) and stats. But if you work with me  
here, and you can supply a daily video of an avalanche spokesperson on  
green screen, I could integrate it all into the Flash. You didn't  
mention a budget. ;)

Of course, I would still insist on using css for the page layout. What  
a cool site, by the way. They even have advisory podcasts. I'm  
impressed.

-- Cole