Issues connecting to some websites

I have been unable to get on certain frequent websites that I use since yesterday. Facebook is one as well as Sovereign Bank. I have tried connecting to random other websites sometimes with success and other times without. When I enter the address, all I get is a blank page and the page does not load. I have run a virus scan and restarted my computer. I do have internet access with a strong signal. Any ideas? I have a Dell laptop with Windows Vista.

Amazon seems to work again...FYI.

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