[minnesota_bound]

What Add-ons to get:
Adblock Plus
Adblocker Ultimate
Classic Theme Restorer <- bring back the old look.
Flashblock

NewScrollbars <- makes the scrollbar bigger and easier to see
Options for above
Customizable v2
#999999
#C0C0C0
#7D7D7D
Background 15 Size in px

[Mr Radical]

for adblocking i use a modified HOSTS file such as found here:
http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm