Very basic blog. Header is too plain, try one of the nicer header. Also I wouldn't put a digg on every post, you even have one on your advertising here post. I also would not even try to sell links until you put some good post on the blog. Your on the right track, just keep posting as often as possible and you will get there in no time. Good Luck!
^ You can get one designed by a graphics designer if you have the budget. If not.. try photoshop if you have that. I have to agree that the site does need a customized header..
Blogger offers many templates that are very well designed or you can ask around DP for a custom made one. Just go to layout and there is a place to pick a new template. There are quite a few to choose from and most have different color schemes. Check out the one in my signature (politics) to see what I am talking about.
thanks for all the suggestions i will work on implementing them. anyone else have any more suggestions
Too simple and I don't like it so much. You should make it more systematic and make the people don't really realise that you're actually promoting a lot of things on the side bar.