Apple Help engine erroneously reports internet connection missing

I was using the help for TextWrangler, which is implemented in the Apple Help system. Sometimes, inconsistently, it fails to bring up a help page, and reports
Internet connection required
The help topic you’re opening requires an Internet connection. Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Network to check your network settings and, if necessary, connect to the Internet.
Of course my internet connection is just fine. I did a google search on that error message and found a suggestion that other people are experiencing this same error in Help in other applications and that Apple has been notified of the problem, so I thought I'd check here if anyone knows anything about this.
Thanks!
-dave

Turn on 64-BIT WEP encryption on your router. Pick a 10 digit password for key 1. Turn on Wireless with SSID broadcast on. Pick a name for your network other than "LINKSYS"
On the Mac turn on wireless (icon next to the speaker, upper right)
Select the network you just made. Type in the key.
and you're on

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