function goto_URL(object) 
	{
		valid = true;
		
		if ( document.locater.product_list.selectedIndex == 0 )
		{
			alert ( "Please select a product category from the list!" );
			valid = false;
		}

		else
		{

			window.location.href = object.options[object.selectedIndex].value;
		}

		return valid;
	}