Odd Bluetooth Quirk?

I've been having a few little software glitches in Snow Leopard lately, most notably that sometimes on login my desktop items don't show up. Now I'm having some bluetooth difficulties and I'm guessing its also a little software glitch.
I use my Macbook Pro as a desktop with a second monitor, wireless keyboard, magic mouse, etc. I hooked everything up just now, and my bluetooth will not connect to any device and will not turn off (it says "Bluetooth: On" in light gray and cannot be clicked. I tried restarting, same problem. Any help?
Other info: To my knowledge, bluetooth was turned off last time I put the computer to sleep, about 9 hours ago. When I tried to wake it, it wouldn't respond, so I restarted. Bluetooth was turned on when I re-started, but airport was turned off like it was when I put it to sleep. Odd? I would say so.
Help is much appreciated!

same problem with or without the monitor (A 23" aluminum cinema display, the version prior to the LED desplay).
And no, I have not. What would that entail?

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