Wanted to add my log to the collection since I have the same problem.
** Attachment added: ".xsession-errors"
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-applets/+bug/735940/+attachment/2163755/+files/.xsession-errors
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This has to be related to other bugs... just not sure which one. If you
search for "frozen clock" you will get a few hits.
I have this same issue on 10.04, 64 bit, but can add a little more
information. Everything in the indicator applet seems to "hang"
visually at the same time, but still works
** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt"
http://launchpadlibrarian.net/48882418/Dependencies.txt
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chainging user or group ID does nothing
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/583951
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Public bug reported:
Binary package hint: gnome-system-tools
gnome-system-tools 2.30.0-0ubuntu2 on 10.04 LTS
Changing a user ID or group ID from the Users and Groups administration
tool has no effect on the user or group.
1) Create a new user
2) Complain that you can't pick a UID while creating