If you find problems with your regular server, try one of these

AU:  http://au.msnusers.com/

CA:   http://ca.msnusers.com/

NZ: http://nz.msnusers.com/

UK:  http://uk.msnusers.com/

Www:  http://www.msnusers.com/

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