Can't connect to website under OS X but can under XP under OS X...

Hello,
I am doing some research for a company and I try and connect to a certain website online (lowes.ca). When under OS X (Safari or Firefox) I can never connect to the site. But, when I connect to the site via Windows XP (Internet Explorer) via Parallels, I have no problem connecting.
Anyone have any ideas why I can't connect while trying under OS X?
At first I thought it my be a firewall thing (physical firewall, not OS X version), but the fact that I have no trouble connecting when in XP makes me think otherwise...?
Regards,
Kristin.

Also works fine for me.
The OS manages the TCP/IP connection and (optionally) specifies which DNS servers to use.
Try putting these in System Preferences > Network > TCP/IP > DNS Servers:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

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