$(document).ready(function() {

	//optional extra bit for IE - fixes background image load flickering when hovering anchors
	//this issue will not happen if a user goes to tools > internet options > settings... > selects 'automatically'
	if ($.browser.msie) {
		try {
			document.execCommand('BackgroundImageCache', false, true);
		} catch (e) {
			// just in case this fails dont do anything
		}
	}

	// initialise the main navigation menu, using the superfish plugin
	$('.main_nav ul.list').superfish({
		dropShadows: true
	});

	$('#bannerRow .ctl_BannerAd a:last').addClass('last');

});