// JavaScript blink_elements function, based on fadein & fadeout jQuery effects
// ******* REQUIRES jQuery library **********
// v 1.0 accepts speed (duration of the fadein or fadeout in milliseconds) as parameter

		function blink_elements(speed) {
			var blinkCount = 2;//2*2;// two blinks, 4*2 for four blinks
			do {
			   $('.blinking')['fade'+(blinkCount%2==0?'Out':'In')](speed);
			} 
			while (--blinkCount);
			setTimeout("blink_elements(" + speed + ")",0);
		}