$.backstretch("images/back.jpg", {speed: 2000});
$(document).ready(function() {

	$('a[rel=external]').attr('target','_blank');
	
	$('#banner').show();	
	$('#banner').cycle({ 
		fx:    'fade', 
		speed:  2000,
		timeout: 5000
 	});	
	
	
// validate signup form on keyup and submit
	$("#registerForm").validate({
		rules: {
			Name: "required",
			Phone: "required",
			Email: {
				required: true,
				email: true
			}
		},
		messages: {
			Name: "Please enter your name",
			Phone: "Please enter your phone number",
			Email: "Please enter a valid email address"
		}
	});
		
	
 });