Changed date viewing to shortdate (cleaner table)

The date shows up on the list DB page as mm/dd/yy so it looks nicer
Merge pull request #82 from YfLn/yufan

can signup user but wont signin automatically, getting internal error(500), need to discuss more about req.user usage; Question: Should we make a verify password input for signup view?
DB Add Modal, plus proficiency option

The add DB button now opens a modal for it. Proficiency option is there
now, and gives a star for those who are proficient with the DB.
Merge branch 'Ishin'
datashellTest insert with java Test
added parenthesis
removed error
-Updated checks for open/closed registration on signup page.
-Attempts to work with open/closed registration and reactivate/deactivate user (still nonfunctional).
Merge branch 'master' of github.com:YfLn/CEN3031FA14
added displayname,

fixed problem with colon and research interest
updated db user insert

display name, fixed research interest, reorganized format
deactivate/reactivate user by admin; error handling for password verification; hopefully signup works for admin