“I frequently refer to the date and time in the menubar. I was looking for the option to put the date next to time, so that I can avoid clicking the date to bring up the drop-down menu which shows the date. There is no easy straightforward way, but I found a small trick that enables me to customize the field fully without much interference to the system,” Ivan writes for creativebits.org.

Full article with instructions here.

Advertisements: The New iMac G5 - Built-in camera and remote control. From $1299. Free shipping.
Apple USB Modem. Easily connect to the Internet using your dial-up service. $49.00.
The New iPod with Video.  The ultimate music + video experience on the go.  From $299.  Free shipping.
Connect iPod to your television set with the iPod AV Cable. Just $19.00.