* {
	/* makes border and padding grow inward from width & height
	   - mix-and-match units for various box model properties
	   - ex. width: 25%; padding: 15px;
	   - no workie in IE7
	*/
	box-sizing: border-box;

	/* hiding overflow creates a block formatting context
	   - a BFC contains floating children and is pushed out by margins
	   - allows designer to be cognizant of breaks from grid
	   - may mess with box-shadow or other effects which do not occupy layout
	*/
	overflow: hidden;

	/* elements will render in a text-like flow, but accept box model properties
	   - potentially get a lot of floating behavior automatically
	   - great for vertical alignment
	   - IE7 only works with elements that are inline by default
	*/
	display: inline-block;
}