I like the layout of the new Homepage, It is a lot easier on the eye, to me it is anyway. It is nice in color and it is nice that you can see several things going on at the same time and choose where you want to go, without having to go back and forth to the forums, or clicking on recent posts to see the latest. I think it is a real bonus and timesaver. I am sure most users will be pleased with the new layout, I like being able to see highlights, like looking at the front page of a newspaper and then deciding, which story to read first, or skip and go to the one of interest.
Good job guys. Nova and I give a Thumbs up and I also think that visitors to the site will appreciate the simplicity of it's use. I will give more feedback as I explore it further. Well done,

Pizza and drink to all who worked on it.!
RedwoodsMama and MS. Nova