I agree that there needs to be an indicator to show new messages, and how many, just to make it convenient...
It took me about 5 minites to figure out how to get back to my CP also (LOL)...
I have also noticed that when I get a new message, now, that I don't get the Popup Window like before, even though I have that option checked in my CP...?
I do like the new look though, but seems to waste a little space around the sides on my screen...
Anyway, thanks for all the Hard work, and I know that any change like this will take a little while to get the "kinks" out...
SeeYa
