Dynamically Generated Navigation

[eluser]Colin Williams[/eluser]
Ha! That code is whack! I don't think, even in the dark ages, I ever saw a <table> element inside an <a> element. Anyway, you got that from a run-of-the-mill CSS site and didn't craft it yourself, so I guess I can't hold YOU accountable for that...

About your situation, I'm not sure you can learn this craft in enough time to satisfy your client. You're stab at setting up that database shows a severe lack of discipline in this arena, particularly in database design and normalization.

Looks like you need a CMS, like Drupal or ExpressionEngine. Don't build your own at this point. And don't offer to mow someone's lawn if you don't know how to operate a lawn mower. I'm just sayin'...