Something I Wish I Knew More About...

...web design, computers, technology, html (whatever that is), C++ (again), javascript (i like coffee), programming, etc.  Is there anywhere in the Chicagoland area to take a class on this?  Just basic stuff.  You know, like 'for dummies', if you will?  I have tried to research this matter and I've been unsuccessful in my findings (some might suggest I would need a class in researching matters on the internet, but those who know me decently might disagree).  Can anyone help?

Is It Just Me?

Is anyone else having trouble with his/her gmail snippets?

Mine is showing the first part of the conversation, not the most recent.

Is it just me?  Did Google decide to pick on me?

How can I fix this?

Please advise.

Any Recommendations???

I am in need of a new digital camera.  Anyone have any suggestions?

Help!!

Where might I get a McCain/Palin pin?  Or a flag pin?  I tried the grocery store and Walgreens with no luck.   Where do people get political things like this?  I need to buy it tomorrow - I dropped the ball on this one (so ordering online is not an option...).