Third Assignment

I am trying to finish up my essay and was wondering if anyone knew how to work the database. I went to the one on the libraries website, but it is not the one we saw in class. Any advice?

Valentines Day

Valentines day happens to be tomorrow and I thought I would blog about what the holiday is really about. Do you know how valentines day began? I know I dont. I thought I would look into and here is what I found out...
"St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today."

Spring Break

What is everyone doing for spring break? This year I will be going to South Padre, yes I know how typcial. Last year I went, but I was to young to get into the clubs which ruined the expierence. Everyone thinks it is such a horrible and unsafe place, but from my own expierence I felt very protected.
It's always a good thing to go with a few guys to make sure no girls get out of hand. I cant say I didnt see plenty of people who were completely trashed and needed to go back to there hotel room. When you go to places like that it is all about being responsible and caring about yourself enough to not get put in a bad situations. In the end party spots that kids go to for spring break arent always bad. Just learn to take care of yourself.

Superbowl Upset

As I predicted the Giants won it all. The majority of people go for the underdog team and it makes it that great of a game when they come out on top. Many people wrote the Giants off way before the superbowl and did not think they had a chance. This game was said to be the most watched superbowl ever and it proved to be an awesome game.
I didnt get to watch the first quarter of the game, but from what I saw I caught the excitement at the end. The Giants spirit proved it all and there defense was incredible. Eli Manning never gave up and pushed down the field throught the game. The Patriots arrogance didnt pay off and ended up making them look stupid. In the end I am very glad the Giants went against the odds.