function connect()
{
   $HOST = "localhost";
   $USER = "root";
   $PASS = "password";
   $DB   = "elitist";


   if( !mysql_connect("$HOST", "$USER", "$PASS") )
   {
      logError("Connection Failed.");
      return false;
   }


   if( !mysql_select_db("$DB") )
   {
      logError("Select Database Failed.");
      return false;
   }


   return true;
}