PDF and Safari

Everytime I try to get a PDF file loaded from a web
site I get the message that the page failed to load
and to check Activity. Activity says "plugin
cancelled"
I have Adobe Reader 7.0.8 installed. In Safari
security I have "enable plug ins" checked. I have
Safari 2.04.
I have exactly the same setup and the same problem. Many of the pdf's on Apple's Aperture pages will not download. I just get the "plugin cancelled" message and a blank page. I've reinstalled Adobe Reader but no help.
Anyone been able to find a way around this problem?

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