Is there a way to set new tabs to open on a certain page (ie. google)

I would like new blank tabs to open on a search engine or other url, is there a way to make it so "new tab" opens a tab that isn't blank? I'm using Firefox 3.6.13 on a Macbook Pro
thanks!

* Use Shortcut Keys
Using key shortcuts [ Ctrl]+[T] will open a new tab if you then press
[Ctrl]+[K] that will take you into your default browser search and your results will then open in the new tab.
other alternatives would be
* Use a Keyword
Set your required search engine or other page to be a bookmark.
Then give that bookmark a keyword maybe using "gs" for google search
See [[Smart keywords]]
If you enter that keyword into the location bar you will go to the chosen location
* Add multiple tabs to your homepage startup list
You can easily set Firefox to open a series of multiple tabs on startup
see [[How to set the home page]]

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