Read these threads for information on opening your hood.

Emergency! Broken hood release cable
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=506414

hood release won't work!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=476687

Opening the hood (without the latches)
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=398009

Hood cable latch
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=343292

HELP! cannot open hood!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=436045

Hood Release Cable
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=533258

lubricating hood latches and hinges
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=546543

hood-release latch won't open hood on first try!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=420397

Can things get any worse, Broken w123 hood release cable
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=290812