function get_stories()
{

	new Ajax.Updater('dynamenu',"scam_stories/ajax_functions.php", 
	{ 
		method: "post",
		parameters: 
		{
			mode: 'get_stories'
		},
		onSuccess: function(transport) 
		{
			if(transport.responseText != 'error') 
			{
				$('dynamenu').innerHTML       = transport.responseText;
				$('dynamenu').style.display   = "block";
			}
		}
	});

}// end