WP ad review, looking for feedback

http://www.skatecolumns.com/

I've just started playing with word press, and this is my little brothers site. Can I get some advice on the ad placement, and any tips to integrate them better ?
I provide this site to him pretty much free, so I want the best ad placment without having them as pop-ups.

thank you
-Brandon

 

any advice please ?

are these the best settings

 

your top center ad might be too high, perhaps towards the middle of the page would be better.

 

I was looking forward to reviewing your site, but unfortunately the color combination is really hurting my eyes. I bet you that others will have the same problem. Good Luck

 

I'll see if i can center the site, thank you for that
as for the colors, thats what my brother wants.. sorry it hurts your eyes,, it doesn't bother mine

 

i centered the top ad, any other tips to blend these better ?

thx