au contraire, it wont make any noise. The towels will all be stuck to the sides of the dryer. :)

Thanks all...these are great recommendations. It seems that a prime lens (no zoom) is the way to go. I think I'll try out the 50mm f/1.8 for a first lens, and then maybe a 35mm when my budget grows.

What's the best amateur lens to get for a DSLR like the Canon Rebel XT? SHould I spring for a 35mm, 55mm? any suggestions?

@Nitesh!: i never had that problem...maybe you're having a problem with one of the extensions?

@GregtheMad: I was thinking the exact same thing the other day.

@Efrem Pannell: #CORRECTIONS

hmmm...may be a good idea, but they should open up a free trial period

starting a new job in a week, thanks for the info!

@phillytim: as long as your battery doesn't die

@TheShepherd: zing!

perfect timing...heading to London tomorrow morning and was about to research this very thing

thanks for fixing the title...much better

@Gerardo Zamudio: remember Encarta?

@2 replies: the NYT app is free from the Chrome Web Store

@tylerwillisofarcadia: the attribution is in the first paragraph...and the text is clearly in a quote box

@lowtolerance: #corrections

what? no spot for pictures?

The problem with Sethi's system is that credit card bills are the trickiest, and since you are paying everything using your cradit cards, I could easily imagine someone forgetting a credit card payment at the beginning of the month and getting screwed.

Honestly, I have a better alternative I use. For bills, I keep a manilla folder labelled "Bills to Pay" that I keep within easy reach on my desk inbox. Whenever I check the mail, I open the bills, take a quick glance, and then just stash it in the folder.

yea, i noticed most companies are pretty lax about checking student IDs. Just take off the stickers altogether and you'll be fine.