[popdog54]

I designed the icons at 128x128, 72x72, 48x48, 32x32, 24x24, and 16x16, which are the standard icon sizes. Basically each icon is made up of six different images (sizes), so those are the only sizes you will get. If you set your icon size in UL anywhere from 48-71 it will only show as 48x48. If you want a size in the middle you'll have to make a custom sized icon.

Not sure about the gestures, I've never ahd a problem. For my emails and other notifications I still use the HTC Home Plugin on one of the tabs. In my opinion it's still the simplest yet most functional of all the plugins. For your screen shots what program are you using? It's probably compressing the images which makes them look lousy.