TESTING testing Testing

Hello this is a test post.

let's add a picture for fun. i think we might lose the drop shadowing. but i kind of like it on the sidebar with the tabs that are the green boxes. in that case do i add the shadow to the header? hmmmm.
other items to note...lose the huge space on sidebar. or shrink header . i  like the offset option but too much like other sites.  The very bottom medallion would replace the blue and green one.
wondering should i do the huge overhaul first? tried to stay true to the flag thing for the branding. not sure if its too kitchy.  its kind of fun...thanks for looking.