It seems slightly faster today, I am on the east coast...as far as where to put the text ads, I think I would replace the adtoll adds with google a text banner that matches your background exactly. Maybe put one at the bottom as well. It is easy enough to change, I would test several configurations.
Also, Google will not like that you have other advertising on the same page as them...could get you banned just an FYI. Google is picky soemtimes
