I have been applied for adbrite since a month but i don't know why am not getting ads... is there any problem in ads placement?.. here is the link http://hotnews.tblog.com
Take a look at the performace of the adsense block at the very top..... I would be surprised if it was good. Try dropping it on the page and blending away the background.
I don't think so the top banner will bring you much money. try to follow bentong, use 336x280 block b/w the posts.