 | All of the cookie functions are in the script file cookies.js. |
 | The list of Newsworthy items in the "What's New" list is generated by the
functions in the script file whats_new.js |
 | The JavaScript Date() object gets the current time and date from the client
operating system |
 | When a visitor comes to the site, a cookie is set with the date of their visit |
 | The cookie is read and compared to the list of "what's new" |
 | Any new items (date of the news item is greater than last visit) are displayed in a
pop-up window |
 | If this is their first time visit, then give them all the news. |