dertyfern - 4:02 pm on May 2, 2008 (gmt 0)

I think that ultimately search engines are user-focused and thus they will serve up the "most relevant" serps, where ever in the world they may reside.

I know it's frustrating. I'm currently abroad and my rankings--that are great in the US--are horrible! I know that's the opposite problem you have, but you get the point.