function homeImage()
{
	var animDelay = 7000;
	var animSpeed = 500;
	
	// get the first home page image
	$('.homeImage:first')
	// after a delay, fade it out
	.delay(animDelay)
	.fadeOut(animSpeed, function(){
		// move the faded out image to the end
		$(this).appendTo( '#flashContent');
		
		// get the new first item and fade it in, then start they cycle over
		$('.homeImage:first')
		.fadeIn(animSpeed, homeImage);
	})
	// hide all siblings of the first item, just in case
	$('.homeImage:first')
	.siblings()
	.hide();
}

$(homeImage);