The header looks too busy.. try making the background images more faded and the font more clear. The rest of the layout is okay. FOR ADSENSE: ad link unit blending is great. Try using a 250 x 250 ad in your content (blending in with the color scheme of course)
Whao!! Love the Blending of ads and also agree with 8everything, you may remove the Ad Link on the Header, it makes the header look bit busy
Very nice, buddy! I really like it. The ONLY objection which I MIGHT have (but it might be a bit over the top for some members here) is having the Forum Topics link > link > link > link > then the adsense.... I would get it reviewed just to be on the safe side. Once again, it might be a bit over the top, but better to be safe. But all in all, congratulations. It is really nice.
the ad link is blended nicely, problem is, the large banner kind of mask the whole line of text, along with the ad. took me sometime to notice it. maybe a black background with white text will be better?