function loadPubsImages() {
	// the 'active' pubs button
	pubsOn = new Image();
	pubsOn.src = "/pubs/images/pubs_on.gif";
	// the 'inactive' pubs button
	pubsOff = new Image();
	pubsOff.src = "/pubs/images/pubs_off.gif";
	loadHomeImages();
}