JQuery Validate Dropdown list

Question

I\'m using the validation plugin from here. I\'m trying force the user to select an option in the drop down list so here\'s my html for the list:

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Answer 1

$(document).ready(function(){
$("#HoursEntry").change(function(){
var HoursEntry = $(#HoursEntry option:selected).val();
if(HoursEntry == "")
{
$("#HoursEntry").html("Please select");
return false;
}
});
});