I agree with Cam Spiers that it's better to do it server-side. Create the format for the date that's easy to compare with in Javascript, and just stick it in a hidden input field.
On Feb 4, 12:39 pm, Bob O <sngndn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Can any one point me in the right direction for my issue. > > I have a div with a text value pulled in from a database 01/01/2009 > > Im trying to write a javascript that can take that value and compare > it against new Date(); > > $(document).ready(function() { > now = new Date(); > lastActivityDivs = $('td.yui-dt0-col-LastActivity div'); > lastActivityDivs.each(function() { > if ($(this).val() == (now < 14)) { > $(this).addClass('.highlight'); > > } > }); > }); > > i know this isnt correct, but it gives you an idea of what im trying > to accomplish.. > > Any help would be great. > > Thank you