I found out later that dan had something turned off in the php.ini on our server. Your script would have prob worked.
But, I'm pretty happy with what I have now:
http://rwc.gameover.com/status/index.php?id=5
You can grab that menu from me that I made if you like it.
It's in here:
http://rwc.gameover.com/downloads/status.zip
I think it's an improvement to my page.
You guys are awesome! I wish I had some of that knowlege....