This is a shopping blog and therefore I don't normally write about HTML and CSS stuff but I have just spent 3 infuriating hours trying to work out why it is that 'highlight' text refuses point blank to display in Internet Explorer.

This is from the website I am working on:








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Note: I used the term "left" as the highlight is to appear in the left menu bar.


Display was perfect in Mozilla and Opera but IE wasn't showing any highlight. In fact, it just reverted to the original style specified.

After much pain and use of IDs (#), etc, I was no closer to a solution.

Then finally I discovered a command used if the text is to be highlighted say, in the middle of a sentence. I used the following:




And wouldn't you know, it worked. The highlight displayed properly, even in Internet Explorer.













So, to avoid pain and suffering for others, I decided to post this fix for highlights displaying properly in IE. I hope it will save some people some time and frustration.


Peace. I'm going to go and have a chamomile.

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Speaking of awards, I've been reviewing all the purchases I have made in the last year or so - I suppose I'm coming to a point where I reassess the value of everything I have bought. Sometimes I find I have bought an item that becomes completely useless after a week. I have rated these purchases on two criteria - frequency of use and practicality.

Click on the item title to read the original posts. These items have all stood the test of time and proved to be invaluable.

• Energizer Head Lamp
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Baccarat 8lt Dutch Oven
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Playstation 2 + Tiger Woods 2003
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Maseur Sandals
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Creative Muvo 1GB Mp3 Player
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Salt Crystal Lamp
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Digitor Phone
  
  

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I don't know about you but I always seem to be finding myself standing dumbly in front of one of the printers and reading the dreaded words "cartridge empty". Not only that, it always seems to happen at the exact time you have to print out a 200 page document complete with illustrations. I think they might secretly know when the user will be needing them and will invariably misbehave when you are standing in front of them, sweating and praying.

To avoid such undesirable situations, you may want to stock up on inkjet cartridges for all your printers in advance. Atlantic Reviews could be a good place to start.











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Buying bulk ink, recycled cartridges or refills could be an option for those of you wishing to save money on ink jet ink purchases.


Important Note: This has been a paid review. This does not mean I am paid to have an opinion that pleases others. My review contains my own observations about the subject matter - both positive and negative. The review may contain criticism, suggestions and comments of my own choosing. See disclosure policy for more details.