function showStatus(msg){
	window.status = msg;
	return true;
	}


function clearForm( form ){
	form.reset();
	for( var i = 0; i < form.elements.length; i++ ){
		if( form.elements[i].type == "text" ){
			form.elements[i].value = "";
		}
		if( form.elements[i].type == "checkbox" ){
			form.elements[i].checked = false;
		}
		if( form.elements[i].type == "radio" ){
			form.elements[i].checked = false;
		}
		if( form.elements[i].type == "select-one" ){
			form.elements[i].selectedIndex = 0;
		}
	}
	return false;
}

//The JavaScript Source!! http://javascript.internet.com -->
function textCounter(field, countfield, maxlimit) {
   if (field.value.length > maxlimit) // if too long...trim it!
      field.value = field.value.substring(0, maxlimit);
   // otherwise, update 'characters left' counter
   else 
      countfield.value = maxlimit - field.value.length;
}