If Google Calendar or Gmail Fails to Load

Is Google Calendar or Gmail not loading — and you’re not sure if it’s you or Google having the problem? Take a quick
 trip to Google’s Apps Status Dashboard to see if there are any reported problems with many of the company’s services, including Google Talk, Google Docs and Google Groups.

Status reports on Yahoo Mail and Windows Live Mail are available at the Down Right Now site, which also keeps tabs on the operating status of Facebook, Twitter and Ning. Blog-hosting sites, including TypePad, LiveJournal and Blogger, are also monitored. And if you suspect a regular Web site is down for the count, type in its address at downforeveryoneorjustme.com to to see if it’s the site or you with the connection problem.