Mark:
My computer illiteracy, a slow computer and an unfamiliarity of the new program had me pretty well frustrated in an attempt to navigate around the site on my first day. I'm now a believer in the new site as I've learned the ease of accessing many of the new features. You can achieve the same results as the recent posts at the bottom of the old EO page by clicking on the 'new post' tab.
Eventually, as members rate user information and value of thread content, an individual will be able to ID those posts that have value to them. It's human nature to resist change, but I trust you'll enjoy this format after a little use.
Happy New Year!