On 21 Sep 2003 01:18:36 -0700, raider_108@yahoo.com (John Stables) wrote:

>I just came across a problem as I use the Google search engine quite
>often.
>
>Whenever I enter something on google.com, it pauses longer than normal
>and then directs me to a generic page with a bunch of generic links.
>I have to click on page 2 to get the normal search engine results.
>
>For example, if I search for "New York Yankees", it directs me to a
>links such as Prime Seat Tickets, eBay stuff, Logo Watches and other
>"sponsored" links.
>
>If I use google.ca or google.fr etc., it doesn't have this. Anybody
>know of this annoying problem? Thanks in advance.

It may be related to this but the investigation is ongoing.
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/darnit_3.htm#verisign




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