Arrow and space keys not working on websites

I can't seem to get my arrow keys or space keys to work playing flash games on websites. An example would be this game: http://progressivefastandfurious.com When this game starts the car does not move anywhere because the keyboard keys won't work. What's odd is that they seem to work everywhere else (ex: typing doc etc.) This is not related only to this site but pretty much any flash or shockwave site that needs the use of the arrow keys. I also get weird responses when using the extended keyboard with the dashboard calculator. I assume these are coming from the same issue. I bought a new keyboard and my old one does the same thing.
Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5 Mac OS X (10.4.7) 2GB DDR RAM, airport, bluetooth

I take back the "extended keyboard not working in calculator" it seems to be working now. As for flash, not so much. I also found out it is all keys that do not work in flash. Here is a good example:
http://www.miniclip.com/games/base-jumping/en
That game asks you to it any key to get started. I was not even able to do that. I also had focus set on the flash movie so I know it should have worked.
In another game which is not flash but shockwave (director compiled file):
http://www.miniclip.com/games/on-the-run/en/
Hit the how to play button. The "P,S, and R" keys work but the other keys do not while playing this game. I am starting to thing I have some sort of accessibility thing turned on that interferes with certain keys. Anyone know of anything that may effect this?

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