function trim(value){
	return value.replace(/^\s+/,'').replace(/\s+$/,'');
}

function validate(thisform){
	with(thisform){
		index=dropdown2.selectedIndex
		input=trim(dropdown2[index].innerHTML)
		if(input!=null&&input!=""&&input!="-- Select your country --")return true
		dropdown2.focus()
	}
	alert("Please select your country and resubmit. Thanks for your cooperation.")
	return false
}