The Wicked Cool Shell Scripts site has a listing of over 100, now wait for it, shell scripts. I didn't find anything on doing a time stamp but there may be something for you.
Sorry to hear that fellow Daynoter John Dominik is in need of employment. A few good thoughts/prayers/a good job couldn't hurt.
Other than that, I have some stuff to do before I leave early today so I've gotta go.
Have a Great Weekend, Everyone - Aloha!
