function latestnews_loader() {
    var target = $("#news_container");
    if (target.length) {
        target.load("/data.aspx?type=latestnews&items=4");
    }
    else
        alert("Failed to find target " + targetid);
}

function upcomingevents_loader() {
    var target = $("#event_container");
    if (target.length) {
        target.load("/data.aspx?type=upcomingevents&items=4");
    }
    else
        alert("Failed to find target " + targetid);
}