Whats the best technique for seed germination?

[NorthHayward]

The good ol' damp paper towels inbetween plates technique? or ive hear of getting a sponge and wetting it and putting the seeds inside then leaving it out in the sun? does that work? or are there better ways?

 

[IndoorHaze]

I prefer Jiffy pellets. There's a great tutorial on this site about germination, but I'm too lazy to go look for it for you.