The purpose of this code is to create a map that do display stranding data. 
The stranding point data is stored and accessed from a database. 
This code was adapted from a code found at 
http://137.150.144.29/cwis438/Includes/CanvasMap/Documentation/GettingStarted.html
This website includes information on how to manage, update, and expand upon Canvas Map. 
CanvasMap is a very flexible and relatively easy to use JavaScript library 
for publishing interactive and "static" maps on the web and created Jim Graham. 
The entire code is commented throughout and contains descriptions of functions 
and there purposes.