In light of yesterdays post in regard to the [artechnica ad-blocker whine],
markLtuttle would like to offer up web-media hosts file information.
As part of a solid web-media privacy and security policy we use ad-blockers, control Java Scripts, Flash, Pop-ups, and Cookies
One of the lesser known and effective procedures is to modify your hosts file and offer a Black Hole to the web-media parasites.
[mvps.org] offers an excellent explanation and tutorial.

Thank You.
Your most recent post was most informative and on point. Always to the point and no fluff.