I just got one of these here in Germany. Pros: - boils water as quickly as gas - more efficient - only heats the botton of the pot / pan - heating takes place ...

I used to think straws were silly until I realzed 1) that they help you acutally enjoy the taste of your drink more than if you just fill your whole mouth with a gulp of numbing liquid...

I like to go for shallow open-air wooden shelving and then place the glasses upside down and hanging slightly off the edge of the shelf. I don't have a dishwasher so that way they can air dry.