$(document).ready( function() {
   
   // open external link in new tab/window
   // use rel="external" instead of target="_blank"
    $('a[rel="external"]').click( function() {
        window.open( $(this).attr('href') );
        return false;
    });
     	  
 	  //slideshow
    $('#slideshow').cycle({fx: 'fade', timeout: 5000, speed: 2000});

});