Good browser kept under control (e.g. flash, status bar,...)?

Hi,

I've used firefox, but sometimes it really annoys me.

Occasionally websites pop up flash windows which I can't close while they
hide the webpage beneath. On the other hand it would be nice to save flash
videos to the hardrive. Also when I hover over a link I want to see the
link destination irrespectively of what the website might suggest.
Moreover, no windows should open without a menu bar making it difficult to
save the file (sometimes "print versions" of articles do that)

A last feature that's important is that it restores the webpages I visited
when it crashes.

Anyone a suggestion for a browser or add ons or proxy filters or whatever?

Anton
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