I really like the idea of using the ARP, but I do not like the colors (wld rather bolder). I do not know of that ARP is exactly what I want, but I like the idea a lot.
I really like what you did w/ #8, but I also like the idea of the R & P being visually segregated using colors. I also like having the logo on the left and full name on the right like you did w/ #9. I'm not sure that will work w/ the logo you designed w/ #8 as it might lose its moving forward and building feel to it, but if you could try, that would be awesome.