So as some of you may know (or have experienced) there were problems on Dec. 1. Thanks to our friends The Lizard Squad (who are taking responsibility for the DDoS)
https://twitter.com/LizardPatrol/status/539594137117667328. This isn't the 1st time that they have knocked out XBL, and they reports say they are claiming to do it again over Christmas. however everything appears to be back up and running
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http://youtu.be/KupoFsP-11Q