jQuery(document).ready(function(){
  jQuery.preloadImages = function()
  {
    for(var i = 0; i<arguments.length; i++)
    {
      jQuery("<img>").attr("src", arguments[i]);
    }
  }
  // for the big banner drop down on main page
  // jQuery.preloadImages("/sale_box_graphics/small.jpg", "/sale_box_graphics/Drop-Down-Ad.jpg");
  
  // for other images that are permanant
  jQuery.preloadImages("/new_images/search-right-hover.gif", "/new_images/signup-right-hover.gif");
})