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@Ann Christine

Did you configure the SMTP plugin correctly?

Here are some instructions:

http://ericlbarnes.com/how-to/wordpress-and-google-apps/

The email bug on the BP site I was working would not send any BP email to a GMail account, but would send to all other email addresses. I thought it was semi-related to the issues you and ruthlessbookie were encountering.