The Joda DateTime parameter should be converted to a Timestamp so the time factor is not lost.  Converting to a java.sql.Date loses any time associated with the DateTime.

If it's desired to just save a Date, then a joda LocalTime should be accepted as a separate parameter and it can be converted to a java.sql.Date.
Merge pull request #1 from ryancarlson/fix-datetime

The Joda DateTime parameter should be converted to a Timestamp so the ti...