These are the people who make the standards for code and content display on the web. They are the final word on what will be considered "official" for how websites are to be built.
A tool to allow you to verify if your code is conforming to W3C standards. Note that sometimes, embedded fallbacks (backward-compatibility fallbacks) such as embedded Flash for non-HTML5 browsers, will show errors.
A huge selection of beautifully performed classical music that is free, public domain, royalty free. mp3 format for easy downloading and compositing into audio/video web productions. The background music on this site came from this link.
COnvenient resource to check domain name ownership, hosting and availability information.
Causes I Support
...and in some cases, I support them enough to build and maintain their websites for free. Not all of the sites below were built by me, however. Check the bottoms of the sites to see if it was a XANATOS Creation.
These people are dedicated entirely to Global Peace. The sponsor LONG walks (like Boston to Washington, DC) to call attention to their cause. They operate entirely on donations. I have walked with these people, and I fully support their cause. A Xanatos created site.
Also a site I created and maintain as a donation to the Council. I frequently act in the local community
theater here, and I feel a sense of stewardship to the council. This way I have saved the council money that
can be better spent on lighting and sound for the theater!
Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations. NOT a Xanatos created site, but I support these people financially through occasional donations.
Personal Links
The sites linked below are mostly friends, family or causes I believe in - or just stuff I find interesting:
Dedicated to educating people on living a much more healthful life by more healthful eating, and how to avoid
the minefield of toxins so prevalent in our environment today. Earthshine offers workshops, seminars, slideshows,
and talks of all kinds, for all sizes of organizations or individuals.
If you feel you need help with paranormal activity in your home or commercial property, please contact us. We are a professional organization dedicated to
using the most up-to-date and scientific methods and devices to conduct thorough and conclusive investigations. My good friend Tom runs this organization.
If you happen to share a fascination with lasers and what can be done with them, and especially if you
happen to enjoy tinkering with them, and building them in all their many colored beauty (you could be the
first guy on your block to have a BLUE laser pointer, now who wouldn't want that? :) ) then check out
www.laserenthusiast.com and you'll see the light!
Sound Track: Wagner - Prelude and Entrance of the Gods into Valhalla from das Rheingold. Performed by the United States Marine Band.