function validateSearch(form) {
	var stringLength = 0;
	var searchString = new String(form.searchString.value);
	var searchType = 2;
	
	searchString = searchString.replace(/ /g, "");
	form.searchString.value = searchString;
	stringLength = searchString.length;
	
	if ( stringLength == 0 ) {
		form.searchString.value = "";
		form.searchString.focus();
		return false;
	}
	if ( searchType == '2' && stringLength < 2 ) {
		alert("In order for your search to be successful you need to use at least 2 characters.");
		form.searchString.focus();
		return false;
	}
	return true;
}