Based on some discussions some changes have been implemented. The "FORUM" sub-menu now contains a "New Posts" selection. A LOGOUT button has also been added to the far right side of the menu bar (and subsequently removed from the "FORUM" sub-menu).

I also fixed the top menu to properly highlight the section you are in, 99% of the time (eg, "HOME", "FORUM", "MESSAGES".. ); the button should now "light up" when you are in the particular section.