// Showcase cycler for homepage
$(function() {
    $('.showcase_pics').cycle({
        fx: 'fade',
        containerResize: true,   
        fit: true,        
        speed: 'slow',
        timeout: 5500,
        pager: '.showcase_controls',
        pagerAnchorBuilder: function(i, el) { 
            return '<a href="#">&bull;</a>'; 
        },
        pagerEvent: 'click.cycle'        
    });
});