[mechanicalbrain]

OK their is tons of great suggestions here but another, that's slightly against the rules but definitely going to make them more aware (so try the others first and I don't actually recommend this. Its theoretical), is to change the IP address of the computer. I have the exact same problem with my school blocking gmail. I would like to know though what blocking Google accomplishes. Since Ive started working toward my CCNA Ive truly come to appreciate how amazingly usefully Google is when it comes to diagnosing problems.