function init(){

	/*load the map config.  The map config function will call load map with specified parameters*/
	loadMapConfig();
	
	/*Add the weeds layer*/ 
	addWeedsLayer();
		
	/*Load the page layout, defined in createLayout.js*/ 
	loadLayout();	
	
	/*Resize map elements for IE, change the left column's height and map height when the window is resized*/
	resizeElements();
}