'now' doesnt seem to work in stored procedure

hi all,
i am using postgreSQL 7.1.3 and i am new to postgres.

i have 2 queries

Query 1:
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I used the following commands to add pl/pgsql language to the database.

1) create function plpgsql_call_handler() returns opaque as
'/usr/lib/pgsql/plpgsql.so' language 'c';

2) create language 'plpgsql' handler plpgsql_call_handler lancompiler
'pl/pgsql';

I am able to execute stored procedures. But sometimes i get this message.

ERROR: fmgr_info: cache lookup for language 1952725 failed

After which i have to drop the database and create again.

Can anybody tell me why this happens and the remedy.

Query 2:
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Inside a stored procedure i am using 'now' for a datetime value.
Wat happens is when the stored procedure is loaded, the 'now' is
initialised and afterwards whenever i use this procedure, the same value
is being inserted.
Is my understanding correct and am i going wrong somewhere.

the procedure i am using is

create function login (int2) returns int2 as '
DECLARE
arguserid alias for $1;

begin
insert into useraccounting (userid, logintime) values
(arguserid, 'now');

return 0;
end;
' language 'plpgsql';

Help me.

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regards,
hari