/* My headache, why does this apply to all links on the page. What kind of separator should I use inbetween the visited, active and hover? */

#upcoming_entry:visited,:active,:hover{
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  top: 0px;
  left: 0px;
  padding:5px;
  font: 11px Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; 
  text-decoration:none;
  color: #000;
}