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		Thanks picanin.  Let me find out from work tomorrow what ISP they run with and if that is ntl too, then I'll message you with appropriate details.
Thanks for your help.  I really appreciate this.
	
	
	
	
	
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Update:  today, I can access my email account.  
Reasons: unknown (it could be the copious "HELP" emails and problem forms I filled and sent into hotmail staff).  
Nevertheless, I'm grateful for a resolution to this problem. 
Thank you everybody for your help and suggestions.  Picanin, thank you too for your kind offer.