So the comments issue is resolved. Of course it would be that way. The much more complicated issue is the first one to be resolved.

The fact that the header works in every browser that I have running, except Windows IE, really chaps my hide.

I just want you to know, if you're looking at this page in Windows IE right now, I'm harbouring a great deal of animosity for you at the moment. Go get Firefox or Netscape so I don't have to fret over my stupid header not showing up in your stupid browser.