gistfile1.js

(function($) {
  // Monkey patch jQuery-UI 1.8.1 so IE retains scroll position when opening a dialog.
  var oldDialogOpen = $.ui.dialog.prototype.open;
  $.ui.dialog.prototype.open = function() {
    var originalScrollTop = $(window).scrollTop(),
        result = oldDialogOpen.apply(this, arguments);
    $(window).scrollTop(originalScrollTop);
  };
})(jQuery);