function checkform ( form1 ){
		
		if (form1.name.value == "" || form1.name.value.length < 5) {
        alert( "Please enter your name" );
        form1.name.focus();
        return false ;
  		}
		if (form1.news.value == "" || form1.news.value.length < 25) {
        alert( "Please enter more information about your thoughts" );
        form1.news.focus();
        return false ;
		}
		
		return true;
  
}