I've been trying for at least 2 weeks to create an account so I can get my labs done - I've tried restarting my computer, using different browsers, and creating multiple gmail addresses, but every single time, now matter how long I wait, I never receive any emails and I'm stuck in verification hell because the Captcha verification expires after literally 30 seconds. Please help!!

A few people reported this lately. I haven't figured out why yet. I think it must be some kind of privacy/security setting on your computer. Have you tried a different computer? Let me know, ok?
But for now, I should be able to get one for you. Email me at tim.hill@themaxlabsproject.com and let me know what name and email address you want to use and I'll try it from here, ok?