How to add icons to your Ubuntu Desktop (My Computer, Documents, and Trash)

1) Hit ALT-F2 and type: gconf-editor
2) Select Apps > Nautilus > Desktop
3) check/uncheck the boxes for computer_icon_visible, documents_icon_visible, or trash_icon_visible.

Alright this is for secret santa, you just enter the names of the people and select send and it sends to everyone you have email address for and you can send the master list to one account. It requires an SMTP server access to mail the list. Saves a ton of time:

Secret Santa List Generator