Here's an update on the server.
1)We are now using a custom server tool known as MCSharp which allows us to have as many maps loaded simlutaneously as we like.
2)Although slowly, the community is growing
3)We have a map for newbies, sprite painting, freebuild, city building (Escapistville), Mountain city (new), The battle of hoth (yes from star wars, project of a player in progress) and the list goes on.
4) New players are confined to the Newbie zone till I give them the go ahead to escape to other maps, thus protecting your hard work from griefers!
5) server is up 24/7 with a 99% uptime now
Server URL: http://www.minecraft.net/play.jsp?server=4f6724ef172cbb569141ccefd687211d
come check it out!