$('input[type=text]').each( function() {
    var input = $(this); var inputVal = input.val();	
    input.focus( function(){ if( input.val() != inputVal ) { return false; } input.val(''); } );
    input.blur( function(){ if( input.val() == '' ) { input.val( inputVal ); } } );	
} );

This should enable you to clear elements such as search boxes effectively whilst maintaining usability.

Enjoy!

jQuery Text Clear and Restore

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