$scope.add = function(){    // Function used to add a value to list. Value has name, type, and priority.
        if($scope.thing){
            $scope.items.push(
                {name: $scope.thing,
                 type: $scope.worktypeSelection,
                 priority: $scope.prioritySelection,
                 completed: false
                });
            $scope.items[$scope.items.length - 1] = persistentToDoList.save({command: 'addItem'}, $scope.items[$scope.items.length - 1]);
            $scope.thing = '';
        }
        else{
            alert("Empty task is not allowed!");
        }
    };