I found this useful tool and I would like to share it with other geocachers.  You can now be notified immediately whenever a new cache is approved near your home.  To use this tool, go to the following URL:

http://www.rusticweb.com/geocaching/ncalert/

You need to know the coordinates of your home location.  Whenever a new cache is approved within 100 miles of your home, you will be immediately sent an e-mail pointing you to a link to the cache.

Ken Akerman (a.k.a. Highpointer)