I would suggest one article in one page rather than 2 articles.. You have already ads to cover the bottom part.
I think it looks great except for all of the ads and add ons in the sidebar. I think for me the best sites, especially smaller ones, are the ones who don't have ads in the sidebar or all plastered over the place. It takes away from the content. Content first then money later - but money comes once you make it big. The 33 cents a day from adsense isn't worth it in my eyes.
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