IPhoto getting Request to Server failed

Folks,
I have the same problem while publishing iPhoto (request to server failed) since I upgraded to MobileMe. I sent an email to Mac support I have not received any response yet. I tried the chat support I was waiting for more than an hour with no luck. Please help.

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. There's not much anyone can do. It's a problem with the servers but should have been fixed by now. I've been able to publish since Saturday w/o problems - slow sometimes but it would go thru.
Can you log in to MobileMe online at this page? Also check your System/MobileMe preference pane and make sure you're logged in.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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