Ok, this installed real nice except of the column spacing issue. I used the code Sandrose posted, and while everything is lined up now, I too still have the overhanging catagories. I dont quite understand what I am supposed to be modifying to even it out. My test forum is set for 800px width.. did adding this expand the catagories beyond 800px or has my header reduced width? Sorry, not really sure what I need to do to fix this if someone would kindly explain it.
Also, I found that a catagory with no posts in it (as in a forum thats actually a direct link to an external link) stays a bit out of alignment.
Thanks in advance!