I wonder if anyone has thougth about making a floating clock, that always sits on top of the current window (Like where it says 'opening such and such' in the top right corner.) But also transparent so it's not in the way of browsing. Also not click-able to so can't actually click on it, so when you are browsing or working in some window, you don't have to worry about clicking there. Maybe applet settings will let you go in and set alarm and time and such.

I like to run most programs in full screen, so while large status bar clock is my favorite clock to use, I wish I wouldn't have to loose it when I go full screen.
I really like your desktop layout Den, I might take a clue from that and organize mine :P