DOT LEADERS

gistfile1.html

<ul class=leaders>
<li><span>Salmon Ravioli</span>
 <span>7.95</span>
<li><span>Fried Calamari</span>
 <span>8.95</span>
<li><span>Almond Prawn Cocktail</span>
 <span>7.95</span>
<li><span>Bruschetta</span>
 <span>5.25</span>
<li><span>Margherita Pizza</span>
 <span>10.95</span>
</ul>

gistfile2.css

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    list-style: none}
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ul.leaders span:first-child {
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ul.leaders span + span {
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