If you've been having problems reaching NVNews.net well that's because their site has been hacked. Their official note is the following:

nV News is currently under reconstruction after a malicious hacker attack. We're working day and night around the clock to bring you back this site and its forums. Please check back often for status updates. Thanks for your patience and understanding!

We're working on the installation of the vBulletin 2.2.6 forums.

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Mike Chambers