It seems since the new duels have been loaded that the server i sespecially slow. Have others noticed this or is this perhaps my internet connection and/or computer? (Or maybe I am just still hung over from PoD's party).

i think it was the party i'm experiencing no lag in the site

What type of connection are you using? 56k speed depends alot on the time of day, how many people are on.. etc.

If you have any anti-spyware software, try doing a sweep, spyware can really hurt speeds..

I've also found this very useful in diagnosing connection problems.. www.pcpitstop.com/internet/default.asp -- A free online tool that helps gauge your connection speed..

Finally, if you're using WinXP, trying looking in the 'Services' tab under 'Administrative Controls' to see if you have any unnecessary services or start-up programs that are bogging down your connection..

Hope it helps