// returns an object based on the passed ID. if object doesn't exist, returns "false"
// usage: getElement("myDiv");
function getElement(elID) {
	var el = false;
	if (document.getElementById) {
		el = document.getElementById(elID);
	}
	else if (document.all) {
		el = document.all[elID];
	}
   return el;
}